Inside the Biden Administration’s Gamble to Freeze China’s AI Future
What really motivated the US government to ban Nvidia from selling powerful computer chips to China
What really motivated the US government to ban Nvidia from selling powerful computer chips to China
Some cool decor can help a new dorm or apartment feel like home, which is why Nanoleafâs back-to-school sale is worth checking out. The companyâs offering all-time low prices on a wide range of its modular smart light gear, from skylights to smart light display cases. Some of our favorite deals include Nanoleafâs Blocks Combo […]
Gloria Gaynor survived what she called her biggest regret.
According to the “I Will Survive” singer, it involved saying “I do” to former manager Linwood Simon.
“My marriage turned out to be a...
Don’t blame Jason Kelce for being moved by his brother Travis Kelce's epic romance.
As Taylor Swift shared rare insight into her relationship with the Kansas City Chiefs star and the whole Kelce...
Named for its developer, an undergrad who took leave from UChicago to become a DOGE affiliate, a new AI tool automates the review of federal regulations and flags rules it thinks can be eliminated.
Is the grass greener on the other side? Weâre not sure, but the sky is most certainly bluer. Itâs been over two years since Elon Musk purchased Twitter, now X, leading people to set up shop on alternative platforms. Mastodon, Post, Pebble (two of which have already shuttered operations) and Spill have been presented as […]
After reviewing thousands of groundbreaking applications from around the globe, TechCrunch is just days away from announcing the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200.
Who’s Carrie Underwood’s better half? It’s none other than the handsome hockey star Mike Fisher. Learn all about him and their 15-year marriage.
Airbnb has introduced a new âreserve now, pay laterâ option that lets users in the US book a reservation without paying right away. Instead, users can put off their payment to a later date before check-in. Airbnb says it will require payment before the end of a stayâs free cancellation period, ensuring âhosts have time […]
The Russian hackers used their access to the dam's computer systems to open a flood gate that spilled millions of gallons of water.
If every Taylor Swift song tells a story, then get ready for at least a few tales of women who've been through it when The Life of a Showgirl drops Oct. 3.
"This album is about what was going on...
Cohere's market proposition has always been to offer secure LLMs specifically geared for enterprise use, not for consumers.
A new letter to the Federal Trade Commission, and US attorneys general for all 50 states and the District of Columbia, calls for an urgent investigation into Elon Musk's Grok - especially its new "Imagine" tool for AI-generated image and video. The tool, released by xAI earlier this month, encourages users to create NSFW content […]
Internal emails obtained by WIRED show a hasty process to onboard OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI providers to the federal government. xAI was on the list—until MechaHilter happened.
This tortured poet is scribbling out her musical secrets.
Taylor Swift reflected on certain visual aspects that appeared on her record-breaking Eras Tour, including her decision to hide in...
In an internal policy document, Meta included policies that allowed its AI chatbots to flirt and speak with children using romantic language, according to a report from Reuters. Quotes from the document highlighted by Reuters include letting Metaâs AI chatbots âengage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual,â âdescribe a child in terms […]
ESR has issued a recall for 33,000 HaloLock wireless power banks, in 6,000mAh and 10,000mAh versions, because their lithium-ion batteries can âoverheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.â The power banks were cheaper alternatives to Appleâs MagSafe accessories (priced between $32 and $40) but offered slower 7.5W wireless charging speeds when used […]
Acura is bringing back the RSX sedan as a premium, dramatic-looking, all-wheel drive electric crossover thatâs also the first model engineered in-house on Honda’s new global EV Platform. This is the same platform that will eventually underpin the automakerâs Zero series, which is expected to go into production next year along with the RSX. So […]
HP-owned HyperX is announcing a slew of new gaming headsets and streaming-friendly microphones. The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 is the new flagship at $299.99. It uses 53mm drivers and 2.4GHz wireless lasting up to 250 hours â an impressive 10+ days of continuous use â though it drops to half that when simultaneously connected to […]
One of the most-discussed subjects among many of my friends and colleagues are headphones: specifically, what provides the best sound, the best noise cancellation, and are the most comfortable to wear. If youâre part of the Apple ecosystem, then one of those featured in our roundup of best AirPods to buy are the AirPods Max, […]
Kid Cudi’s pursuit of happiness no longer includes Kanye West.
After the “Day N’ Nite” singer (real name Scott Mescudi) confirmed that he fully cut off contact with his former mentor and...
Kodak strikes back at media reports suggesting it may go out of business or file for bankruptcy (again).
Kiami Davael's newest chapter is in bloom.
Nearly 30 years after Matilda brought magic to the silver screen, the actress, who played the BFF to Mara Wilson's titular character, is giving fans...
It seems like Google is looking for a way to put AI into everything these days, and now its efforts have reached its airfare-booking service, Flights. On Thursday, Google announced that itâs testing a new AI-powered Flight Deals tool, which could come in handy if youâre planning a trip on a budget but arenât quite […]
Microsoft originally encouraged its employees to work from home amid the coronavirus outbreak in 2020. This new flexible working arrangement then became an official "hybrid workplace" policy several months after the pandemic began, allowing managers to approve permanent remote work. Now that the pandemic has settled into endemicity, Microsoft wants employees to return to the […]
Labor Day weekend is almost here! Do you know what your LDW plans are? Hopefully, they include cooling off in a fabulous pool.
Whether you're headed to a hotel pool party, a friend's backyard for...
The feature was removed on select smartwatches due to a patent-infringement lawsuit, but Apple has “redesigned” it.
Loveable is a vibe coding startup growing phenomenally quickly, according to new sales projections from CEO Anton Osika.Â
The standards also allow the bots to make "statements that demean people on the basis of their protected characteristics," such as "black people are dumber than white people."Â
Jason, Donna and Ed Kelce have always supported Travis in his career and beyond. Find out everything you need to know about his parents and brother.
Love Island USA’s JaNa Craig is singing a new tune since her split from Kenny Rodriguez.
And it’s thanks to Lizzo. In an Aug 12, TikTok video, the Grammy winner debuted a clip from an unreleased...
It's game time for streaming services: a growing number of streamers are betting on casual games as a way to keep viewers hooked when they've run out of things to watch. Toronto-based Zone-ify added free casual games to its ad-supported streaming service in June. Last month, close to 70 casual games arrived on Happykids and […]
Leonardo DiCaprio is quite the ladies' man in Hollywood. Check out all of the star's girlfriends over the years here!
Elon Musk is calling in another return on his investment in American politics: he's threatening Apple with a lawsuit because neither X nor xAI's Grok have been recommended on the iOS App Store. How serious this threat is - well, that's hard to say, as it was posted between Grok-generated waifus. "Hey @Apple App Store, […]
Taylor Swift’s family is the family that Travis Kelce chose.
After all, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end was there to assist in the care of Taylor’s dad Scott Swift after the 73-year-old...
There's a new guard of paramilitary activists, whose youthful membership, edgy aesthetics, use of Instagram, and, in many cases, overt nods to religion points to a new brand of anti-government Christian nationalist militias.
It humorously calls this family the Model Zoo because one is like the size of a fly's brain and the other the size of a chicken's.
Lisa Barlow's marriage to John Barlow appears to be on thin ice.
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star breaks down over alleged relationship problems in the Bravo series' explosive season six...
Pete Davidson wasn’t a fan of his “BDE” era.
The Saturday Night Live alum reflected on the attention his love life—and his social-media appointed “big d--k energy”—used to receive in the early...
Let’s go, G.N.O.
August 13 was a girls night alright on the streets of West Hollywood, as Kylie Jenner, Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber stepped out for dinner together at WeHo’s Alba.
For the...
Tropical Storm Erin is about to transform into a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Google has launched Flight Deals as its AI tool within Google Flights to help travelers find cheaper fares.
If you want a convenient way to stay well read without amassing a library of physical books, an e-reader may be the right solution. The Boox Palma 2 impressed us with its pocket-friendly size and ability to run Android apps. A bundle including the Boox Palma 2 and a case is $299.99 ($29 off) at […]
Alexis Ohanian and his firm Seven Seven Six are backing Palabra, which is working on a translation engine.
Smart lighting company Philips Hue appears to be launching a new version of its bridge, the first in a decade. According to a product page briefly published on Hueâs website and since removed, the Hue Bridge Pro will be faster, have more capacity, and can âturn your smart lights into motion sensors.â A Hue video […]
OpenAI is considering ways to bring in additional revenue, and bringing ads to ChatGPT is one option on the table. While being interviewed on Decoder, ChatGPT head Nick Turley said heâs âhumble enough not to rule it out categorically,â but hedged that OpenAI would need to âbe very thoughtful and tastefulâ about how ads could […]
If youâre firmly in the Apple hardware ecosystem, Kuxiuâs K1 wireless power bank could be more useful to you than other portable MagSafe batteries. You can stick it to the back of your iPhone to keep it charged when you donât have access to power, but rotating the K1 90 degrees reveals a second built-in […]
Nick Viall and Natalie Joy are dealing with a tragic loss.
The Bachelor alum shared that his wife had suffered a third miscarriage, nearly five months after the couple had shared their second...
Bryan Kohberger isn't adjusting well to his new life.
As the 30-year-old continues his life sentence at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho...
Tom Sandoval is ready to wow the America's Got Talent judges once again.
After the Vanderpump Rules alum and his band Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras received high praise and made it through their...
Aaron Levie of Box joins the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in October.
Cohere has hired Joelle Pineau, Meta's former VP of AI research who previously oversaw the tech giant's fundamental AI research (FAIR) lab. In her newly created Chief AI Officer role, Pineau will oversee AI strategy across Cohere's research, product and policy teams.
Welcome to Decoder! Iâm Alex Heath, your Thursday episode guest host and deputy editor at The Verge. Today, Iâm talking to a very special guest: Nick Turley, the head of ChatGPT at OpenAI. While Sam Altman is definitely the public face of the company, Nick has been leading ChatGPTâs development since the very beginning. Itâs […]
Kyle Chandler's daughter is starring in FX's latest sci-fi series 'Alien: Earth.' Learn more about Sydney Chandler here.
Figures reported by BBC News show that popular pornography websites are seeing far fewer visitors from the UK since the country enforced mandatory age verification requirements for online platforms. Pornhub saw a 47 percent decrease in UK traffic between July 24th (a day before the age-gating rules came into effect) and August 8th, according to […]
The change doesnât affect previously sold models with the original version of the feature or units bought outside the U.S.
With Meta, Google, Samsung, and maybe even Apple working on AI-powered glasses, smart spectacles are quickly becoming the hottest gadget in tech. Now, even HTC is jumping in on the trend with a new pair of Vive Eagle smart glasses that come with built-in speakers, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and an AI voice assistant. The […]
The 'Shake it Off' hitmaker successfully fought for the masters to her recorded music. Find out where her net worth stands today.
Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren are demanding answers from Cantor Fitzgerald after WIRED reported that the firm was essentially creating a way for clients to bet on whether Trump’s tariffs will be struck down in court.
Kate Gosselin is happy to be a working mama—even if that means working 12-hour days.
In the comments of her Aug 11 TikTok video, the Jon & Kate Plus 8 alum explained why she returned to nursing...
Sullivan’s Crossing might seem familiar to Netflix viewers because of its unexpected connection to Virgin River. The CTV series, which premiered on The CW before being licensed to Netflix, follows neurosurgeon Maggie (Morgan Kohan), who must return to her hometown in rural Nova Scotia. As she spends more time in Sullivan’s Crossing, Maggie reconnects with […]
Sensitive Content Warnings that detect and blur images containing nudity are now rolling out to all Google Messages users on Android, according to 9to5Google. The feature gives users the option to delete blurred images without having to view them and block whoever sent the message. Users who attempt to send or forward nude images will […]
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kissed once because they know fans had a long night.
Amid the Grammy winner’s two-plus hour appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast, she revealed...
Peacock viewers will finally get to see what actually happened during Love Island USA‘s controversial Heart Rate Challenge when the season 7 reunion airs. During the Wednesday, August 13, episode of Watch What Happens Live, host Andy Cohen confirmed that the “extended version” of the challenge was shown to the Islanders at the reunion. “I […]
Warning: This article includes minor spoilers from part one of Wednesday season 2. Proceed with caution—if you dare.
Nothing dead in the Wednesday universe stays that way for long.
Just take a...
Bethenny Frankel is not ruling out another trip down the aisle thanks to her daughter, Bryn. “I want it for my daughter,” Frankel, 54, exclusively shared in her Us Weekly cover story. “We had a family scare this week with my dogs and the four of us are a little quarantine. She’s like, ‘I love […]
REI’s Base Camp is a sturdy, well-designed, well-built six-person tent to keep your family dry in the great outdoors.
Airbnb has launched a new feature called "Reserve Now, Pay Later" that lets users in the U.S. reserve a property without paying upfront, potentially allowing people to cancel their bookings with less hassle if their plans change.
Accessibility-focused tech provider Envision has partnered with eyewear company Solos to launch new smart glasses specifically designed for blind and low-vision users. Envision says the camera-equipped Ally Solos Glasses can read and translate text, describe surroundings, search the web, and recognize people, objects, and signs, feeding information to the user via open-ear speakers built into […]
Blood oxygen monitoring is returning to the Apple Watch â sort of. Starting today, Apple is rolling out a software update that enables a redesigned version of the feature for the Apple Watch Series 9, 10, and Ultra 2 that circumvents the import ban imposed by the International Trade Commission. To get around the ban, […]
I know my way around a pair of joysticks - but I'd prefer to soar. I don't want to think about filming while I'm flying. I'd rather explore. Now, camera maker Insta360 is launching its first drone, under a new drone company, to serve that exact demand. It's called Antigravity, and in January 2026, it'll […]
After debuting its affordable $29.99 Elves 2 controller last month, GuliKit is back with another budget-friendly alternative to Nintendoâs Switch 2 Pro Controller â if you prefer an asymmetrical joystick layout. Both the $24.99 GuliKit ES and $29.99 ES Pro controllers are available starting today in gray for the cheaper version and your choice of […]
On the surface, Cadillacâs new Elevated Velocity looks like your typical concept car: gull-wing doors; a plush red interior; a retractable steering wheel for fully autonomous driving; and futuristic lighting scheme. But the real attention grabber is the lifted chassis and a new off-roading mode that could hint at a possible new direction for GMâs […]
Apple appears to have inadvertently included details about several of its upcoming devices in code spotted by MacRumors. One part of the code suggests that Apple plans on putting an M5 chip in its next-gen Vision Pro headset, aligning with a previous report from supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Thatâs not the only device in […]
Teenage Engineering â best known for its electronic instruments and slick audio gear â has announced a new computer case, a follow-up to its $149 Computer-1 released back in 2021, that itâs claiming is the âcheapest computer case in the worldâ because the company is giving it away for free. Unfortunately, the Computerâ2 is already […]
Pete Davidson got candid about why he thought some of his Saturday Night Live costars found his success “annoying” before he left the show. “You got to remember [that] everyone there did Second City improv, [they] worked so hard — so hard,” Davidson, 31, said during the Wednesday, August 13, episode of Power 105.1 FM’s […]
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe continues to expand — but whatever happened to the planned 6666 spinoff? The popular franchise, which premiered in 2018, introduced viewers to the fictional Dutton family, who own the largest ranch in Montana. While some viewers came for Kevin Costner’s portrayal of family patriarch John Dutton — and stayed for the […]
Air Canada confirmed it will 'wind down' operations amid the possible strike by its flight attendants. Get updates on the situation here.
Electrolyte beverages are all the rage—but should you be consuming them in the first place, and if so, how often? Experts weigh in.
The Hunting Wives fans had one of their burning questions answered after Katie Lowes debunked a major theory about the murder at the center of the show’s murder after some major book changes. In a big change from the book it was based on, the hit Netflix series made Abby’s killer Margo (Malin Åkerman) instead […]
Nobody does loungewear like Jennifer Lopez. When she was spotted leaving her hotel in a fall-ready lounge set, we knew we needed the look. Her Alo Yoga combo clocks in at $256, but we found a lookalike that’s just as comfy, classy and chic — all for just $40 right now. This matching set is […]
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LG’s B5 is another great value contender, but is it the best OLED for your dollars?
As Justin Hartley‘s Tracker weathers multiple cast exits, what is in store for Fiona Rene‘s fan-favorite character, Reenie? After the season 2 finale, executive producer Elwood Reid teased to Us Weekly how Reenie’s story will continue to unfold. “There’s going to be an attempt to build out the rest of the characters — particularly what’s […]
Chances are you’ve seen your favorite celebrities make waves in places beyond the stage and movie screen. Hollywood’s most talented don’t just act, sing and dance — many run their own business empires, too. Take, for instance, Selena Gomez and her massive makeup and bodycare dynasty, Rare Beauty. The singer started selling cosmetics in 2020, […]
Calling all college students! You're running out of time to stock up on dorm essentials before school starts.
One thing that should absolutely be on your list? A shower caddy.
As Gia Giudice...
Kylie Kelce was just as excited as Us to see Taylor Swift‘s surprises on the “New Heights” podcast. During the Thursday, August 14, episode of her “Not Gonna Lie” podcast, Kylie, 33, shared her thoughts on Jason and Travis Kelce‘s big guest, joking it “felt weird” to even mention “the other podcast” by name. She […]
Nick Viall’s wife Natalie Joy is recuperating after experiencing another miscarriage, the couple’s third this year. Viall, 44, opened the Thursday, August 14, of his “The Viall Files” podcast by addressing cohost Joy’s absence from the episode as she heals from their latest pregnancy loss. “As you can see, Natalie is not with us. There’s […]
Travis Kelce may have made the friendship bracelets…
But, as he and Taylor Swift revealed during her appearance on New Heights, he wasn’t quite able to take the moment and taste it. After all,...
August, September and October are the perfect months for weddings. Not only is the weather cooler, but the trees are stunning, the vibes are cozy and the outfits are top-notch. If you haven’t scored your wedding guest dress yet, you’re in luck because we found some of the prettiest on the internet — all under […]
Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.
Leave it to the global super star to take matters into her own hands. Find out how much money Taylor handed over in the transaction.
The Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper claims Jillian Michaels didn’t reach out after he suffered a heart attack. The fitness trainer, 59, was hospitalized in February 2017 when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest following a gym workout. In an interview with The Guardian published on Thursday, August 14, Harper said that many people from The […]
The latest iPadOS makes Apple’s tablet behave more like a Mac than ever. Can an iPad now finally replace a Mac for everyone? We find out.
Summer is flying by, and if your closet still needs a little refresh, I’ve got you. Shopping for pants as a petite girl—especially at 5’1—can feel like a never-ending quest: too long, too baggy,...
After a six-month pause, $5 billion in US federal electric-vehicle-charging money is now flowing back to the states—with a new catch that could make some gas station operators very happy.
The breach of the US Courts records system came to light more than a month after the attack was discovered. Details about what was exposed—and who’s responsible—remain unclear.
Leggings season is upon Us! But with cooler weather comes the ever-daunting task of finding shirts long enough to cover the backside. Some tops look like they’ll do the trick, but if the fit is off, they end up scrunching up. To avoid that problem, we searched high and low on Amazon to find shirts […]