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Microsoft Raises Surface PC Prices by $300 in 2026
"Paying more for the same stuff" is the story of consumer technology in 2026.
NASA's Artemis II Mission Hinges on Risky Reentry
Entire space programs have been canceled after a failure in the reentry phase. In the final test for Artemis II, astronauts will travel at 32 times the speed of
Claude Steals the Spotlight at Major AI Conference
Anthropic was the star of the show at San Francisco's AI-centric conference.
UK Government's Mythos AI Passes Advanced Cybersecurity Test
New model is the first AI system to complete a difficult multistep infiltration challenge.
Federal-State Law Enforcement Rift Exposed in Minnesota Shooting Case
Messages sent to the FBI by an investigator with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension went ignored for at least two days, per records obtained by WIRED
AI Terminology Explained: Essential Terms Every User Should Know
The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might en
NASA Selects Crew for Historic New Space Exploration Era
"It’s a special thing to be human, and it’s a special thing to be on planet Earth."
Surfshark VPN Cuts Prices to $2/Month: 87% Off Deal
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
CFTC Secures Temporary Halt to Arizona Criminal Case Against Kalshi
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced Friday that it has won a temporary restraining order preventing Arizona from pursuing its criminal case again
Physicists Resolve Decades-Long Proton Size Mystery
"We believe this is the final nail in the coffin of the proton radius puzzle."
Škoda's DuoBell Bike Bell Pierces Through Noise-Canceling Headphones
Škoda's DuoBell is designed to avoid collisions between cyclists and pedestrians preoccupied by their podcasts.
AMC Breaks Up 'The Audacity' Premiere Into 21 TikTok Parts
Is this a smart way to build buzz, or just an odd attempt to recreate Quibi?
Google Chrome's New Skills Feature Simplifies Gemini Prompt Reuse
You can save custom prompts you find useful or grab a premade Skill from Google's library.
Maximize Your Sephora Savings: Promo Codes & Rewards
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Flipkart and Amazon Intensify Pressure on India's Quick Commerce Rivals
Flipkart's ongoing expansion beyond major cities and heavy discounting is raising risks for India's quick commerce startups, analysts say.
Google to Penalize Back Button Hijacking in Search Rankings
Google says it could penalize back button hijacking by demoting websites in search ranking.
Sealy Mattress Deals: Save Up to $200 This Month
Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking up refreshed—and
OpenAI CEO Addresses Home Attack, Disputes Magazine Profile
The OpenAI CEO's new blog post responds to both an apparent attack on his home and an in-depth New Yorker profile raising questions about his trustworthiness.
OpenAI CEO's Home Targeted in Firebomb Attack
An attacker allegedly threw a molotov cocktail at the OpenAI CEO’s residence before making threats outside of the startup’s headquarters.
IONNA EV Charging Network Expands to 350+ Circle K Locations
The OEM-backed charging network offers 400 kW NACS and CCS DC fast chargers.
OpenAI Backs Bill to Shield AI Labs From Liability
The ChatGPT-maker testified in favor of an Illinois bill that would limit when AI labs can be held liable—even in cases where their products cause “critical har
Tech Support Scams Evolve: Fraudsters Deepening Deceptive Tactics
Fake it till you make it.
New Startup Launches AI Chatbots Trained by Human Experts
Onix is launching a “Substack of bots,” where digital twins of health and wellness influencers dispense advice 24/7. And maybe hawk their products.
Idaho Faces Measles Risk as Vaccination Rates Hit Historic Low
In the 2024-2025 school year, only 78.5% of kindergartners had measles vaccination.
Nomad Accessories: Up to 80% Off Premium Cases
Save up to 25% on Nomad Goods accessories such as Nomad phone cases, Nomad wallets, and more this April.
Retro Rewind: A Nostalgic Dive Into '90s Video Store Life
What the nostalgic throwback lacks in complexity it makes up for in repetitive charm.
US Vaccine Policy In Limbo As Federal Court Blocks Major Overhaul
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sweeping changes to federal vaccine guidance are paused for now. But even if they’re reversed, lasting damage has already been done.
NZXT Settles Class Action: Flex Customers Keep PCs
NZXT will forgive up to $5,000 in debt for customers of the Flex program.
Naturepedic Organic Bedding: Certified Quality Sleep
Shop the Naturepedic sale this April.
Google Integrates Rust Into Pixel 10 Modem for Enhanced Safety
Cellular modems are complex black boxes of legacy code, but Google is making them safer with Rust.
Motorola Razr Ultra Gets $600 Price Cut in Limited Deal
Amazon has the Razr Ultra marked down by $600 for a limited time.
IBM Pays $17M Settlement in Trump Civil Rights Fraud Initiative
IBM is first firm to pay penalty under Trump's "Civil Rights Fraud Initiative."
Meta's AI Health Assistant Requests Raw Data Despite Privacy Risks
Meta’s Muse Spark model offers to analyze users’ health data, including lab results. Beyond the obvious privacy risks, it’s not a capable stand-in for a real do
Hunger Games Prequel Teases Darker Competition
"You have no idea what's in store for you. Twice the number of tributes, twice the glory."
MacBook Neo vs Air: Which Model Fits Your Needs?
After conducting long-term testing on both the MacBook Neo and MacBook Air, I have a good idea who should buy which laptop.
Slate Auto Secures $650M Funding as Production Ramps
The Slate Truck will start in the "mid-$20,000s" when it goes on sale in late 2026.
John Deere Settles $99M Repair Monopoly Lawsuit
The tractor maker is paying for its years as the central opponent of right-to-repair. Consumer advocates say it’s still not enough.
Meta Creates AI Version of Zuckerberg for Employee Engagement
The Meta chief is personally involved in training and testing his animated AI.
Instacart April 2026: Top Promo Codes & Savings
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College Instructors Grapple with ChatGPT's Impact on Academic Integrity
LLM use is the most demoralizing problem I’ve faced as a college instructor.
Hungryroot's AI-Powered Meal Kit Offers 30% Off
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Major AI Models Fail at Soccer Predictions
Systems from Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI struggle with the Premier League.
Artemis II Returns to Earth: Watch the Historic Reentry
Splashdown for the Artemis II crew is scheduled for Friday evening, and NASA will livestream the historic homecoming.
Nvidia-Backed SiFive Reaches $3.65B Valuation
The deal is interesting for a number of reasons, including that SiFive's chip designs are based on RISC-V, not x86 or ARM.
US Summons Reddit to Grand Jury Over ICE Critic Posts
Trump admin reportedly gets grand jury involved in attempt to identify Redditor.
Home Depot Spring Black Friday 2026: Tool and Grill Deals
Home Depot's spring sale offers deals on some of WIRED's favorite grills, plus "buy one get one free" deals on tools from Ryobi, DeWalt, and Milwaukee.
YouTube Premium and Music Subscriptions Rise in Price
Google has announced price increases across its YouTube subscription services, marking another adjustment to its premium tier offerings. The company is raising
Parent's Battle With Discord Support After Teen's Account Hacked
Data dump confirms dad's suspicions that Discord knew teen's age prior to hack.
Govee Smart Lights: Top Picks and How to Save 30%
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