IBM Settles $17M DOJ Lawsuit Over Diversity Hiring
IBM entered into a $17 million settlement agreement on Friday with the U.S. DOJ over allegations that it engaged in “illegal DEI practices.”
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FCC Grants Netgear Exemption From Foreign Router Ban
Trump FCC starts handing out exemptions to its ban on foreign-made routers.
AI Agents Now Simulating Social Connections and Relationships
The developers of Pixel Societies are using AI agents to simulate social interactions. It's an attempt optimize the process of choosing new colleagues, friends,
Major Phishing Operation Dismantled After Targeting 17K+ Users
Cybercriminals allegedly used the W3LL phishing kit to target more than 17,000 victims worldwide, stealing their passwords and multi-factor authentication codes
Space Force Considers Major Launch Shift From ULA to SpaceX
"If the spacecraft is ready to go, that's going to give it a priority."
Electric Bike Repairs Pose Safety Risks for Mechanics
Bike shop mechanics have lost fingers and their shirts while repairing ebikes of dubious origins. Make sure yours is repairable and third-party certified.
Booking.com Notifies Users of Data Breach Affecting Personal Information
The travel giant notified customers that their personal data, including names, emails, email addresses, and phone numbers may have been accessed in a security i
Blue Origin Launches New Stock Plan Amid Employee Concerns
"We are being intentional about creating liquidity events."
Digital Natives: Why Heavy Phone Users Reject Screen Time Cuts
As debates over social media addiction rage, people with extreme screen times tell WIRED they have no plans to cut back.
Vercel CEO Signals Company Is Primed for IPO Launch
"The company is ready and getting more ready for every day," Rauch said about an IPO at HumanX conference.
Rethinking Alzheimer's: Scientists Pivot Away from Amyloid Focus
For decades, scientists have concentrated on what now looks to be a blind alley.
AMC's 'The Audacity' Delivers Sharp Satire of Tech Billionaire Culture
AMC’s new black comedy about a manchild tech titan spinning out of control is a skewering Silicon Valley’s billionaire class deserves.
Anodot Breach Impacts Major Companies in Data Theft
The data breach at Anodot, which affects customers like Rockstar Games, is the latest hack aimed at stealing data from a large number of corporate giants.
3D Universe Map May Finally Unlock Dark Energy Secrets
Latest data must still be analyzed but could help determine if dark energy is constant or varies over time.
How to Make Crystal-Clear Ice Cubes at Home
Nice ice is big business, but you can get perfectly clear cubes at home without freezing your assets.
Slate Auto Secures $650M to Accelerate Affordable EV Truck Development
Slate Auto's latest funding round was led by existing investor TWG Global, a firm run by LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter.
Good Omens Season 3 Finale: Prime Video Extends Final Episode to 90 Minutes
Prime Video's supernatural comedy will end with a special 90-minute final episode.
Best 2-in-1 Laptops for 2026: Hybrid Devices Redefine
Whether you want a detachable tablet or a laptop screen that spins, these 2-in-1 devices manage to balance being both a tablet and a laptop.
Roblox Launches Age-Gated Account Tiers for Safer Gaming
Users aged five to nine will be assigned to a "Roblox Kids" account, and users aged nine to 15 to will be put in a "Roblox Select" account.
Ford CEO Warns of Existential Threat from Chinese Auto Competition
China has enough spare capacity to swallow the entire US car market, says Ford's Jim Farley.
Mammotion Spino E1 Pool Robot: Budget Pick With Notable Limitations
This compact pool robot keeps its price down, but its performance doesn’t match that of more capable cleaners.
Orbital GPU Cluster Launches Commercial Operations
Kepler Communications is flying 40 GPUs in Earth orbit. And its latest customer is Sophia Space.
Allbirds Abandons Footwear to Launch AI Compute Division
Desperate stock-boosting move recalls 2017's "Long Island Blockchain" frenzy.
Top 3 Mug Warmers of 2026: Beyond the Ember
The first rule of coffee is that it must stay hot. After weeks or even years of testing, these are the three coffee warmers that will best keep it that way.
Trump Administration Reportedly Pushing Banks to Test Anthropic's Model
The report is particularly surprising since the Department of Defense recently declared Anthropic a supply-chain risk.
Adobe Pushes Creative Cloud Into AI-Assisted Development
This is a big step in a new strategic direction for Adobe.
We-Vibe Deals: Save Up to 60% on Couples Pleasure Devices
Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.
Apple Testing Four Smart Glasses Designs
These glasses are a step back from an ambitious plan that once called for Apple to launch a variety of mixed and augmented reality devices.
Sony Discontinuing Features for Bravia TV Antenna Users
Some 2023 and 2024 models are also affected.
Vivid Seats April Deals: 10% Off for Verified Users
Whether you are heading to a sold-out concert or a championship game, use a Vivid Seats discount code to secure your seats for less this month.
X Cracks Down on Clickbait: Slashing Payments to Low-Quality Accounts
X is cutting back on payments to accounts that are “flooding the timeline” with clickbait and rapid-fire news aggregation, according to its head of product Niki
Apple Partners with Amazon Satellites for iPhone Connectivity
Amazon announces $11.6B merger with Globalstar and satellite deal with Apple.
Walmart Weekly Flash Deals: Save Up to 65% on Tech
Score $10 off with our Walmart promo codes and coupon, and shop flash deals up to 65% off today.
The Great Autonomous Vehicle Talent Migration
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
Hospitals Deploy AI Chatbots in Patient Portals
Do you trust AI chatbots for health advice? What about one in your patient portal?
Independent Journalism's Blueprint: Democracy Now!'s 30-Year Success
WIRED sat down with Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman to talk politics, AI, and the future of media. A documentary about her rise hits theaters today.
Slate Auto: The Bezos-Backed EV Startup Taking On
Slate auto burst onto the scene in April 2025. Here is a timeline that covers its origins, backers, product, and other new details.
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.