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Luma AI Studio Enters Faith Content with Ben Kingsley Project
The studio's first project will be about Moses and star Academy Award-winner Ben Kingsley, to be released this spring on Prime Video.
Data Center Emissions Could Rival Entire Nations
Plants from OpenAI, Meta, xAI, and Microsoft could emit more than 129M tons annually.
Congress Questions DHS on Surveillance Tech in Immigration Enforcement
Democrats are demanding answers about Palantir and other surveillance firms powering Trump’s hard-line immigration enforcement agenda.
Upscale AI Eyes $2B Valuation in Fresh Funding Round
AI infrastructure company Upscale AI is reportedly in talks to raise its third funding round since launching just seven months ago.
Crypto Scam Targets Ships in Hormuz Strait with False Safe Passage
Ship attacked by Iran after possibly falling for safe passage crypto scam.
Anthropic to Quadruple London Team with Major UK Expansion
As tensions with the US government mount, Anthropic has leased a new office with enough space to quadruple its 200-person headcount in London.
Robotics Startup Unveils AI Brain That Masters Unseen Tasks
The new model, called π0.7, represents what the company describes as an early but meaningful step toward the long-sought goal of a general-purpose robot brain.
Tesla Q1 2026: Vehicle Deliveries Rise as Battery Revenue Dips
Car sales are up, battery sales and emissions credits are down.
LG Sound Suite Review: Premium Audio for Expansive Spaces
The Dolby Atmos soundbar setup rivals the best from Samsung and Sonos.
geCKo Materials: From Startup Stage to Space
This week on Build Mode, Isabelle Johannessen speaks with Capella Kerst, founder and CEO of geCKo Materials.
Nintendo Faces Lawsuit Over Tariff Refund Distribution
Lawsuit demands Nintendo pass Trump tariff refunds on to its customers.
Heybike Comfort Ranger 3.0 Pro: Rugged Folding Cargo Ebike
This fully waterproof little folding cargo ebike is tough enough to take on rain and the worst potholes Montana has to offer.
Teen-Founded Fintech Startup Slash Lands $100M at $1.4B Valuation
Five years later the founders, now 24 years old, say their startup has achieved $300 million in annualized revenue.
Newsroom AI Guidelines: Balancing Tech Innovation With Editorial Standards
How Ars Technica uses, and doesn't use, generative AI.
Best MagSafe Phone Grips: Top 10 Picks for 2026
Keep your phone firmly in hand and add some personality with these comfortable, durable, and nifty smartphone grips.
OpenAI Upgrades Codex With Enhanced Desktop Control Capabilities
OpenAI's agentic coding tool has gotten a major makeover, with a variety of new powers and abilities.
Kennedy Signals Opposition to New CDC Director Over Vaccine Policy
Kennedy's tesimony sets up another clash over vaccines with next CDC director.
Best MacBook Accessories 2026: Essential Gear Guide
From charging adapters to external monitors, I’ve gathered the absolute best peripherals for your MacBook.
Bluesky Faces Widespread Service Disruptions
Bluesky has been experiencing ongoing service disruptions since just before 3 a.m. ET.
NASA's Push for Ultra-High-Definition Lunar Mission Footage
"You just push this button, and in three hours, you're counting photons."
Key DOGE Figures: Where Tech's Activist Movement Stands Today
WIRED tracked down some of the most prominent figures of last year’s DOGE invasion. Here's where they are now—in government and beyond.
Google Chrome AI Mode Now Opens Links Side-by-Side
Now, when you're using AI Mode on Chrome desktop, clicking a link will open the web page side-by-side with AI Mode.
Microsoft Releases Emergency Patch for ASP.NET Flaw on macOS and Linux
When authentication fails, things can go very, very wrong.
Iconic Star Trek Communicator Reimagined as Luxury Swiss Watch
This luxury Swiss watch brand has gone where no one has gone before. Unfortunately, the price is out of this world too.
How Algorithm-Driven Culture Is Reshaping What We Love
If culture is shaped by TikTok's algorithmic feed, then it's time for us to decide where we draw the line between necessary marketing and inauthentic growth hac
Coyote vs. Acme Movie Finally Arrives With Explosive New Trailer
What was Warner Bros. even thinking, shelving this film for so many years?
South Asian Tech Leaders Face Backlash in Political Sphere
South Asians are a powerful, visible minority in the Trump administration. They’re also facing a racist backlash, fueled in part by the white nationalist Groype
European Police Target 75,000 DDoS Attackers in Coordinated Crackdown
Europol coordinated an operation against for-hire distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) services, including the arrest of four people and the takedown of 53 doma
Google Introduces Dual TPU Chips for Next-Gen AI Agents
Google's new generation of Tensor AI chips is actually two chips, one for inference and one for training.
Shark vs. Dyson: Which AI Robot Vac-Mop Wins in 2026?
I let Shark’s and Dyson’s new AI-powered robot vac-mops loose in my home. One was a clear winner.
Anthropic Executive Exits Figma Board Amid New Product Plans
Krieger's departure and any forthcoming design tools will be another data point for investors who fear the SaaSpocalypse — that the largest AI labs will come to
Anthropic Tests Removing Claude Code from Pro Plan
Untenable demand has Anthropic exploring new approaches to rationing its service.
Tempo Meal Service Review: Quality Surprises in Every Box
After testing 14 meals from Tempo, a spin-off subscription service from Home Chef, a colleague and I were surprised by how much we liked them. But lord, there's
Hybrid Cement Plants: Heavy Industry Goes Dual-Fuel
Why choose fossil fuels or electricity when you can have both? NOC Energy has figured out how to hybridize heavy industry.
FBI Launches Investigation Into Missing Scientists With Government Access
FBI suspects foreign spies may be targeting scientists with access to government secrets.
Best Pillows for Neck Pain: Sleep Expert Picks 2026
Neck pain takes many forms, but these WIRED-tested pillows may save your sleep.
Two Americans Sentenced for North Korea IT Worker Scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that two Americans were sentenced to years in prison for helping the North Korean government place fake IT workers in U
Court Strikes Down Government's Renewable Energy Review Requirements
Added layers of review singling out renewable energy have little legal basis.
Uplift Desk Spring Sale Offers Up to $570 in Savings
Upgrade your home office with the best Uplift Desk discount codes. Save on standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and accessories during the Spring Setup Sale.
AI Could Enable Studios to Produce 50 Films for One Blockbuster Budget
Runway’s CEO says AI could help studios make dozens of films for the cost of one, betting volume will boost hit-making odds.
Student Monetizes AI-Generated Influencer Account for Thousands
"Emily Hart" is a young, AI-created conservative woman who likes to take off her clothes.
Therabody Devices Get Major Discount: Save Up to 30%
Save on the science-backed devices you’ve been eyeing with 15% off Theragun discount code and 30% off other great deals.
Roblox AI Assistant Gains Agentic Capabilities for Game Development
The new new tools are designed to help creators throughout the entire development process.
Physicists Resolve Muon Mystery, Confirm Standard Model
Results dash hopes for a fifth force but provide very precise proof of Standard Model and QFT.
HP April 2026 Deals: Save Up to 60% on Laptops and Tech
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
Meta Raises Quest 3 and Quest 3S Prices Effective April 19
Starting April 19, the price of the Meta Quest 3S (128GB) and Meta Quest 3S (256GB) will go up by $50 to $349.99 and $449.99, respectively. The price of the Met
ChargePoint Launches 600 kW Fast Charger as EV Battery Tech Advances
The new design is cheaper and will even fit in convenience store parking lots.
Home Depot Slash Prices with Up to 50% Off April Deals
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this April.
InsightFinder Secures $15M to Debug AI Agent Failures
According to CEO Helen Gu, the biggest problem facing the industry today is not just monitoring and diagnosing where AI models go wrong, it's diagnosing how the