There’s a deep, forbidding moat that surrounds Nvidia—and it has nothing to do with hardware.
For screenwriters like me—and job seekers all over—AI gig work is the new waiting tables. In eight months, I’ve done 20 of these soul-crushing contracts for five different platforms. It’s bad.
Every time my cat Mira walks across a keyboard, I learn a few new Mac and PC keyboard shortcuts I never knew about.
Contact-tracing apps were widely deployed during the Covid pandemic. They aren’t as helpful during smaller outbreaks.
One of the country’s busiest airspaces has a new kind of flying machine—maybe temporarily.
Your cell phone can handle basic language translation, but bespoke tools can offer a much more immersive experience.
The hotel staffer who calls you with an urgent request for payment isn’t necessarily who they say they are.
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Plus: Meta officially kills encrypted Instagram DMs, the Trump administration targets “violent left wing extremists,” leaked documents reveal Russia's school for elite hackers, and more.
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In what is the 11th Cybertruck recall, certain models of Elon Musk’s embattled pickup could experience a sudden, unexpected wheel separation, thanks to the wrong grease and loose nuts.
The philosopher thinks humans should pursue advanced AI and the promise of a “solved world.”
California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer is proposing a new jobs guarantee for workers displaced by artificial intelligence.
Your iPhone or Android phone can work overtime as a full-on gaming console with the help of these mobile controllers. Backbone makes my favorite.
For our latest WIRED Blind Test, we sat coffee industry professionals down to rank leading do-it-all coffee machines—and the winner wasn't what anyone expected.
In an interview with WIRED ahead of her new concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), Billie Eilish talked about whether or not future artists will be able to leverage SoundCloud the way she did.
These cuddly, connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.
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Researchers have developed three new antibiotics from scorpion venom and habanero peppers to combat tuberculosis and other drug-resistant pathogens.
With the launch of the first 16 satellites, Russia begins construction of a network for satellite internet that aims to cover the entire country by 2030. But getting there won’t be easy.
Thousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by the name ShinyHunters.
Leaders at the tech giant were skeptical of OpenAI—but wary of pushing it into the arms of Amazon, according to emails dating back to 2018.
Leaders at the tech giant were skeptical of OpenAI—but wary of pushing it into the arms of Amazon, according to emails dating back to 2018.
Today on Uncanny Valley, we’re diving into recent reports that the Trump administration is considering an executive order that would establish some sort of federal oversight over new AI models.
Chrome users were caught off guard by a 4-GB Google AI model baked into Chrome, sparking privacy concerns. The good news: You can easily uninstall it. The bad? You might not want to.
While the outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic is concerning, the virus isn’t easily transmitted through casual contact.
OpenAI’s chatbot has some weird linguistic tics in Chinese that are driving users crazy.
OpenAI's chatbot has some weird linguistic tics in Chinese that are driving users crazy.
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In an email viewed by WIRED, Ethan Shaotran describes Blitz Industries as “a defense company backed by big names.”
In an email viewed by WIRED, Ethan Shaotran describes Blitz Industries as “a defense company backed by big names.”
In an email viewed by WIRED, Shaotran describes Blitz Industries as “a defense company backed by big names.”
Blood glucose levels can be a reliable indicator of diabetes risk. But in some populations, it's not enough to catch the disease early.
Google is sunsetting Google Fit by year’s end. While Fitbit remains very much alive, the rebranded Google Health app is your one-stop shop for all things health and fitness.
Powered by Gemini and designed around simplicity, the new Fitbit Air could finally give the screenless fitness tracker market a compelling alternative to Whoop.
Sleep Number’s new model leans plush, but its smart support might convert even die-hard firmness fans.
Need to print labels, stickers, stacks of pages, color photos, or even a textured mug? I tested the best home printers, including ink-tank, cartridge, and laser options.
Our writer tried some of the most popular insect repellents during runs, hikes, and evening walks. These are the ones we recommend.
I have a horrendous lighting setup in my home office, but as a mixed-use room, my options for fixing it were limited.
Companies like Lovable, Base44, Replit, and Netlify use AI to let anyone build a web app in seconds—and in thousands of cases, spill highly sensitive data onto the public internet.
When Stick Figure’s six-year-old song shot up the charts, the band was thrilled. But its viral moment was spurred by unauthorized AI remixes.
We put 36 sunscreens to the test during summer hikes, spring ski days, and beachside hangs. Out of all the mineral, chemical, and spray varieties we tried, these are our top picks.
Brian Michael Hinds found accidental internet fame through a resemblance to the controversial manosphere figure. He’s still wrestling with what to do with it.
Elements of the right and the left are united in the baseless belief that two attempts on Donald Trump's life were staged.
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Messages between Shivon Zilis and Tesla executives reveal plans in 2017 to start a rival AI lab, potentially led by Altman or Demis Hassabis.
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As chaotic negotiations over the end of the Iran war continue, US negotiators think they have the framework for a deal in place. Now they just have to sell the president on it.
In an unexpected turn, the two companies signed a deal for Anthropic to use computing resources from Elon Musk’s xAI.
New research suggests that reliance on AI assistants can have a negative impact on people’s ability to think and problem solve.
A new NASA map shows how the sinking of Mexico City is uneven, with areas registering up to 2 centimeters per month.
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It's not just you. Scammers, hackers, and other cybercriminals are complaining about “AI shit” flooding platforms where they discuss cyberattacks and other illegal activity.
The Institute for Primary Facts has compiled more than 3.5 million pages of the Epstein files for public display at the newly opened Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room.
This new app tracks every time you swipe your card at a cool restaurant—and tells all your friends.
After six years, the ReMarkable 2 gets a replacement in the form of the ReMarkable Paper Pure.
Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully before inviting one into your home.
I tested all the major webcams across the price spectrum in attempts to find the very best. Here's what I learned.
If you bought an iPhone 15 or 16 in the US, you could be set to pocket up to $95 per device as Apple settles class-action lawsuit.
If you bought an iPhone 15 or 16 in the US, you could be set to pocket up to $95 per device as part of the settlement.
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Smeg’s new retro-looking Forte stand mixer packs some serious power, but its performance isn’t as polished as its design.
The far-left Twitch streamer says AI is rotting our brains. He’s also addicted to Twitter and listens to at least eight podcasts.
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Activists, a leading labor union, and a big retirement fund are asking challenging questions about what’s expected to be the largest-ever stock market debut.
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OpenAI’s president wrapped his testimony on Tuesday by revealing a fiery meeting with Musk and subsequent efforts to remove several board members.
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The voice actors from the original film have returned for the sequel—and not everyone is happy about it.
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In 1990, three former Apple employees launched a company that epitomized the Silicon Valley dream. What they invented looked like an iPhone—more than a decade earlier. The device never came to be.
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