The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Tuesday that two Chinese nationals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in illegally shipping "tens of millions of dollars" worth of high-performance AI chips to China.
Jeff Buckley captivated an audience of generations with his transcendent voice and soaring guitar. After his untimely passing in 1997 at age 30, he gained posthumous, cult-like status. Never one for the charts, his album Grace has stood the test of time and is listed on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. His […]
Celebrity Lockets is a new feature where celebrities can engage with their most loyal followers on their home screens.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 marks 20 years of shaping the startup world â and tonightâs your last chance to save up to $675 on your ticket. From October 27â29, Disrupt returns to Moscone West in San Francisco. Join 10,000+ tech innovators, founders, VCs, and ecosystem builders for three days of high-impact programming, networking, and startup energy. […]
Recent developments and an escalating trade war have made travel to cities like Beijing challenging but by no means impossible.
Keeping track of your expenses while on a work trip can be frustrating. The editors of WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler pooled our expertise to find the most efficient and user-friendly apps for the job.
For likely the first time ever, security researchers have shown how AI can be hacked to create real world havoc, allowing them to turn off lights, open smart shutters, and more.
Gary Leff has been writing his blog on business travel for 23 years. WIRED asked him to share his most time-tested business travel tips.
At Japan’s Henn na Hotels droids pretty much run the show, from greeting you at the door to adjusting the temperature.
Wide wingspans, more powerful engines, and high-efficiency materials are making super long flights more possible than ever.
Microsoft will bring OpenAI's new free and open GPT model, gpt-oss-20b, to Windows 11 users via Windows AI Foundry, its platform that lets users tap AI features, APIs, and popular open-source models on their computers.
Protein is having a moment—but most of us were never short on it to begin with.
Disney announced that it will no longer report on subscriber numbers for its streaming services in its quarterly financial reports, following in the footsteps of Netflix. The decision comes after a quarter in which it reported 2.6 million new Disney Plus and Hulu subscribers, bringing it to 183 million in total. The decision was announced […]
This rare planetary alignment will be visible from August 10, but will be best viewed later in the month. Here's everything you need to know to see it at its best.
The launch of ESPNâs long-awaited standalone streaming service is just weeks away. Alongside its earnings results on Wednesday, Disney revealed that ESPNâs streaming service and its âenhancedâ app will arrive on August 21st for $29.99 per month. ESPNâs new streaming service, which remains separate from ESPN Plus, will offer access to the networkâs linear channels, […]
Stuck at a festival with no reception? To find your group, just look down.
Google confirmed that one of its cloud-stored Salesforce databases was breached, exposing its customer data. Google attributed the breach to a hacking group, ShinyHunters, known for breaking into Salesforce databases.
European search engines Qwant and Ecosia said on Wednesday that they have both started serving search queries through an index they developed together, Staan, that aims to be a cheaper, more privacy-focused alternative to Google and Bing.
We tested the best electric bikes in every category, from commuters and mountain bikes to foldables and cruisers.
Nvidiaâs chief security officer has published a blog post insisting that its GPUs âdo not and should not have kill switches and backdoors.â It comes amid pressure from both sides of the Pacific, with some US lawmakers pushing Nvidia to grant the government backdoors to AI chips, while Chinese officials have alleged that they already […]
When US president Donald Trump announced sweeping tariff hikes in April, he set in motion a seven-day rush to bring goods into the country. Bitcoin miners elbowed their way to the front of the queue.
OpenAI released a new free and open GPT model yesterday that can run on a PC, and now Microsoft is making that easy to do for Windows users. The lightweight gpt-oss-20b model is now available on Windows AI Foundry, and will be coming soon to macOS, too. Youâll need a PC or laptop with at […]
Researchers have already found a critical vulnerability in the new NLWeb protocol Microsoft made a big deal about just just a few months ago at Build. Itâs a protocol thatâs supposed to be âHTML for the Agentic Web,â offering ChatGPT-like search to any website or app. Discovery of the embarrassing security flaw comes in the […]
Human judgement remains central to the launch of nuclear weapons. But experts say it’s a matter of when, not if, artificial intelligence will get baked into the world’s most dangerous systems.
Eighty years after the dropping of the first atomic bomb, Hiroshima’s survivors and their descendants describe how health problems and stigma have echoed down the generations.
First came the idea of splitting the atom; then, a chain of events leading to a moment forever etched in collective memory—the use of nuclear weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
President Donald Trump shared a photo of the DOGE staffer after the alleged attack and threatened to “federalize” Washington, DC. WIRED obtained the police report.
Googleâs August Pixel update includes a fix for Androidâs three-button navigation and gesture navigation systems becoming unresponsive. The issues appear to have started popping up shortly after the official release of Android 16 in June. Ever since that update, the user said that navigation has been âa complete messâ and that they ran into issues […]
A report on the death of five people in the Titan submersible blames design, maintenance, and inspection flaws for its failure. “It all came back to Mr. Rush,” the head of the investigation told WIRED.
The AI sales automation startup raised fresh funds, led by CapitalG, just months after its last round.
If you know where to look, itâs surprisingly easy to save on an iPad â even outside of major sales events like Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday. Hereâs an insider tip: skip the Apple Store, where discounts are almost nonexistent. Instead, your best bet is to check third-party retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best […]
Apple is suing the owner of the Apple Cinemas theater chain, Sand Media, over alleged trademark infringement, as reported by Reuters. In the lawsuit, Apple alleges that Apple Cinemas and Sand Media have made efforts to âcapitalize on the highly-regarded Apple brand in connection with the aggressive nationwide expansionâ and that they have ârefused to […]
Connecting to free airport or hotel Wi-Fi can often be a time-consuming and frustrating task that doesn’t seem worth the effort for a bag full of wireless devices. TP-Link has announced its first Wi-Fi 7 travel router, providing up to a total of 3.6 Gbps of bandwidth while also making it easier to get multiple […]
If you want a great laptop, youâre going to have to fork over a ton of money, right? Not necessarily. There are dozens of good laptops on the market at various price points. However, it can feel overwhelming to find the right one for your needs (some are better suited for, say, college students, whereas […]
This is a juicy competitive move for both companies after AWS faced an onslaught of criticism over its progress with AI.
Though Yaccarino does not have experience in health tech, eMed said in a press release that they sought her out for her "undeniable ability to negotiate new partnerships."
Google rolled out a new tool within its Gemini AI chatbot that lets you create an illustrated story by simply describing it. The feature, called âStorybook,â generates 10-page stories, each with a short paragraph of text that Gemini can read aloud, along with an accompanying illustration. You can customize your story by asking Gemini to […]
While the ActivityPub integration is a main selling point for Ghost 6, this major release includes a number of other changes and new additions.
OpenAI is releasing a new open-weight model dubbed GPT-OSS that can be downloaded for free, be customized, and even run on a laptop. The model comes in two variants: 120-billion-parameter and 20-billion-parameter versions. The bigger version can run on a single Nvidia GPU and performs similarly to OpenAI's existing o4-mini model, while the smaller version […]
The models, gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b, represent a major shift for the AI company.
With back-to-school season in full swing, it feels like weâre stumbling on great deals for students every day. From Kindles to MacBooks, many of our favorite gadgets are currently receiving a discount â including Sonyâs latest noise-canceling headphones, the WH-1000XM6. Right now, you can pick them up at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target for around […]
For the first time in more than five years, OpenAI is launching a new open language model that appears to be state-of-the-art.
Camp Snap, a brand known for its budget-friendly screen-free digital cameras, has announced its first video camera. The new Camp Snap CS-8âs design was inspired by the Super 8mm film cameras released by companies like Kodak and Canon in the â60s and â70s. Its functionality is similarly limited and streamlined to make the CS-8 user-friendly, […]
In a debate likely to get louder as AI agent usage grows, some people say Perplexity crawling blocked websites isn't a simple matter.
The European Unionâs Artificial Intelligence Act, known as the EU AI Act, has been described as âthe world's first comprehensive AI lawâ by the European Commission.
The "spicy' mode for Grok's new generative AI video tool feels like a lawsuit waiting to happen. While other video generators like Google's Veo and OpenAI's Sora have safeguards in place to prevent users from creating NSFW content and celebrity deepfakes, Grok Imagine is happy to do both simultaneously. In fact, it didn't hesitate to […]
The Google Pixel 9A is a midrange phone done right, offering a great balance of hardware, features, and value. Normally it costs $499, but now you can scoop up the 128GB model for an all-time low of $399 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store. The Pixel A-series has long been our […]
The removal of age restrictions is intended to provide younger students with access to the AI research tool, allowing them to better understand their class materials.
The company announced that it took down over 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to criminal scam centers targeting people around the world.
Roughly 200 people gathered in San Francisco on Saturday to mourn the loss of Claude 3 Sonnet, an older AI model that Anthropic recently killed.
WhatsApp is adding another feature designed to protect you from group chat scams. Now, when someone you might not know invites you to a group chat, the app will display a new âsafety overviewâ that appears before you can even see the messages. The overview will include information about the group, including when it was […]
Millions of TikTok users are watching videos promoting a “ghost dot” sticker that conceals the recording indicator light on Meta’s smart glasses.
Cognition is also laying off 30 employees. Those who take the buyout are expected to work 80+ hour weeks.
Today, Roku announced the forthcoming arrival of Howdy, a new monthly subscription service that will give its users access to a massive catalog of on-demand films and series. Like other streamers, Howdy will feature a selection of programming licensed from other studios including Lionsgate and Warner Bros., as well its own original productions like Weird: […]
Fox has finally revealed more information about its new streaming service that will offer access to news and sports across the media companyâs channels. The service, called Fox One, will cost $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year when it launches on August 21st â just weeks before the start of the 2025 NFL season […]
The AI audio-generation unicorn ElevenLabs announced the launch of a new model that allows users to generate music that's cleared for commercial use.
This announcement comes as the Trump administration is also mulling over its approach to AI chip export restrictions.
When a Trump-branded phone on a Trump-branded mobile network launches sometime this year (if all goes according to plan), US regulators will face what's become a recurring conundrum in Donald Trump's presidency: how to regulate a product with ties to the head of state. Six Democratic lawmakers are confronting key federal agencies with that very […]
Cisco disclosed a data breach including customer names, organization names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of Cisco.com users.
Finding product-market fit isnât a milestone â itâs a messy, make-or-break journey. And at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, a founder whoâs been through the fire and two investors whoâve helped startups hit escape velocity will break down how to do it right. On the Builders Stage, Rajat Bhageria (Founder & CEO, Chef Robotics), Ann Bordetsky (Partner, […]
The service features a library of nearly 10,000 hours of content from Lionsgate, Warner Bros. Discovery, and FilmRise, alongside select Roku Original titles.
Google DeepMind has revealed Genie 3, its latest foundation world model that the AI lab says presents a crucial stepping stone on the path to artificial general intelligence, or human-like intelligence.Â
General Motors claimed a new world record for EV driving on a single charge, after a Chevy Silverado EV traveled 1,059.2 miles without recharging its battery. The potentially record-breaking run took place over seven days at GMâs Milford Proving Ground and Detroitâs Belle Isle âusing smart driving techniquesâ that included limiting the speed to 20-25 […]
Google DeepMind is releasing a new version of its AI âworldâ model, called Genie 3, capable of generating 3D environments that users and AI agents can interact with in real time. The company is also promising that users will be able to interact with the worlds for much longer than before and that the model […]
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 marks 20 years of driving the startup world forward â and youâve got just two days left to join the movement and save up to $675 on your ticket. From October 27â29, Moscone West becomes the home base for over 10,000 movers and makers in the tech world. Join us in San […]
Though Spotify launched its audiobooks service in the U.S. back in 2022, household members on Duo and Family plans have long been left out. Spotify says that will now change.
Security researchers say they have evidence that ransomware gangs are hacking into large companies that rely on fully-patched SonicWall firewalls. The researchers say it's likely the flaw is a "zero-day" bug currently unknown to SonicWall.
The companies will see their AI tools offered via a new federal contracting platform, the Multiple Awards Schedule (MSA), which would let government agencies access AI tool sellers with pre-negotiated contracts, rather than negotiating with vendors individually.Â
Google is set to take the wraps off the latest additions to the Pixel lineup in just a couple of weeks, but some devices might not be available at launch. A new report from WinFuture suggests that Google is having âsupply chain problemsâ that could push back the release of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, […]
You just spent a lot of money on a new Samsung phone. Keep it safe with these cases and screen protectors.
Letâs be real: the internet is full of a lot of the same stuff. From derivative content on social media to websites that all look the same, what was once a portal to new worlds and experiences has been feeling a bit dry recently, like Iâve seen all this stuff before. And now, even the […]
Microsoft isn't done celebrating its 50th anniversary just yet. Multiple employees tell me that Microsoft has created limited edition Windows XP-themed Crocs. They even come with a Clippy shoe charm if the Bliss wallpaper on your feet wasn't enough 50-year nostalgia. The anniversary edition Crocs are currently available for preorder for Microsoft employees, who "get […]
The chef’s knife is the workhorse of the kitchen. We sliced, diced, and minced to find the best for every home chef.
Amazon’s unproven Project Kuiper satellites will be put to work next year, supplying internet access to rural Australians. The retail giant announced an agreement with Australiaâs state-owned National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) on Tuesday to provide satellite internet to more than 300,000 eligible customers across the country by mid-2026. “Australia’s vast geography presents unique […]
The class-action suit was brought by users of period tracking app, Flo, who alleged that the tech giant collected private menstrual health data without users' consent and used it for ad-tracking purposes.
Gemini has arrived on the wrist. It's now in the latest Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series, the Pixel Watch, and rolling out to a handful of other smartwatches. This is big. Huge, even. AI is out here disrupting life as we know it. Now, it's making the leap from phones and laptops and onto the […]
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xAIâs new Grok Imagine tool is an AI image and video generator that encourages users to make NSFW content. In contrast to rival generative AI video tools like Googleâs Veo and OpenAIâs Sora, which try to block users from generating anything seedy, the Grok chatbotâs Imagine feature provides a âSpicyâ generation mode that actively directs […]
WIRED talked with one of the most influential voices in computer science about the potential for AI and quantum to supercharge supercomputers.
When Parthi Duraisamy was a consultant at McKinseyâs Dubai office, he discovered that the American Express cards his company relied on for corporate expenses were rarely accepted in the Middle East. This forced Duraisamy to cover significant travel expenses out of pocket and file endless expense reports. âIt was a constant pain,â Duraisamy explained on […]
Uzbekistan's Uzum has raised $65.5 million in a new funding round co-led by China's Tencent and the New York- and London-based VR Capital, with participation from U.S.-based FinSight Capital.
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Indian startup Jeh Aerospace has secured $11 million in a new funding round to help ease global supply chain bottlenecks.
Ziff Davis-owned IGN Entertainment has laid off staff, including eight members of the IGN Creators Guild. Those cuts represent 12 percent of the bargaining unit. The layoffs are the latest shift in the turbulent gaming media landscape. Earlier this year, Verge parent company Vox Media sold Polygon to GameRant owner Valnet, Giant Bomb went independent, […]
Dribbble is enforcing its terms of service that lets it take a cut of designers' work, and kicking out those who don't comply. One top designer has had enough, and is building his own startup instead.
After repeatedly leaving customers without smart control of their lights, Sengled has been booted from Amazon's Works With Alexa program. As first reported by TechHive, beginning August 1st, Sengled's Alexa skill for controlling its line of LED lights, plugs, switches, and sensors with your voice and routines is no longer available. In a statement to […]
Valve founder Gabe Newell is setting out on a new adventure â and it doesnât involve Half-Life 3. Instead, Newell is acquiring Oceanco, the yacht-building company thatâs creating his $400 million super ship, as reported earlier by Boat International. In a post about the change, Oceanco says Newellâs interest in the brand comes from a […]
A Kindle lets you carry an entire bookshelf while on the go, which is why almost every year we recommend the e-reader in our guides to the best back to school essentials. With a new semester just around the corner, itâs no surprise Best Buy is currently offering the latest versions of some of our […]
OpenAI, which is expected to launch its GPT-5 AI model this week, is making updates to ChatGPT that it says will improve the AI chatbotâs ability to detect mental or emotional distress. To do this, OpenAI is working with experts and advisory groups to improve ChatGPTâs response in these situations, allowing it to present âevidence-based […]
The discoveries by an AI-based bug hunter are significant, as it shows these tools are starting to get real results, even if they still need a human.
The company has spent more than three years claiming the factory would become an "important" EV hub. But it has barely produced anything there.
The AI search startup Perplexity is allegedly skirting restrictions meant to stop its AI web crawlers from accessing certain websites, according to a report from Cloudflare. In the report, Cloudflare claims that when Perplexity encounters a block, the startup will conceal its crawling identity âin an attempt to circumvent the websiteâs preferences.â The report only […]
Today, Rivian can sell EVs directly to consumers in 25 states and Washington D.C.
Newsletter platform Ghost now lets publishers syndicate their posts across social web platforms like Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon. With Ghostâs free social web syndication feature, which is built on top of the ActivityPub protocol, âjust as people can visit your Ghost website in any browser, subscribe with any feed reader, or receive newsletters in any […]
Rivian is suing Ohioâs Department of Motor Vehicles over the stateâs ban on car companies bypassing dealerships to sell cars directly to consumers. In the federal lawsuit, the electric vehicle company calls the ban âirrational in the extreme,â arguing that it decreases competition and reduces consumer choice. Rivian also notes that Tesla is allowed to […]
Apple sold its iPhone 16 devices last year with a promise that a new AI-powered version of Siri would soon be a lot more personalized thanks to Apple Intelligence. Almost a year later, that Siri upgrade still isnât here, and Apple was forced to delay its promised improvements and remove an iPhone 16 commercial instead. […]
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Potatoes as we know them today are the product of a hybridization that took place 9 million years ago between two plants, one of which was an ancestor of the tomato.