The Hottest Anti-AI Gadget Is a Cyberdeck
On TikTok, young women are going viral for crafting whimsical homemade computers inside purses.
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DeepMind’s David Silver just raised $1.1B to build an AI that learns without human data
Ineffable Intelligence, a British AI lab founded a mere few months ago by former DeepMind researcher David Silver, has raised $1.1 billion in funding at a valua
The newest AI boom pitch: Host a mini data center at your home
The plan aims to speed up AI compute deployment while compensating residents.
The 4 Best Laptop Power Banks We've Tested (2026)
If you’re looking for the perfect laptop power bank, I’ve tested ‘em all, and these are the best.
Data center demand drives 66% surge in natural gas power plant costs
Natural gas power plant costs have nearly doubled in two years and take 23% longer to build as data center electricity demand skyrockets.
“Will I be OK?” Teen died after ChatGPT pushed deadly mix of drugs, lawsuit says
Teen trusted ChatGPT to help him “safely” experiment with drugs, logs show.
InkPoster Tela 28.5 Review: A Luxe Home Digital Frame
It’s the world’s best E Ink picture frame, but you’ll need Monet money to make the most of it.
What’s behind Europe’s efforts to ditch US software in favor of sovereign tech
Governments across Europe are looking to rely less on American tech providers.
Twin brothers wipe 96 gov't databases minutes after being fired
A case study in why credentials are revoked before firings.
Acer Swift 16 AI (2026) Review: Where Do Your Hands Go?
Sporting the largest touchpad I’ve ever seen, this ambitious laptop is better in theory than in practice.
OpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps
The phone could go in mass production in 2028, an analyst says.
Microsoft will lean on your CPU to speed up Windows 11's apps and animations
"All modern operating systems do this, including macOS and Linux."
The Bloomberg Terminal Is Getting an AI Makeover, Like It or Not
WIRED spoke with Bloomberg's chief technology officer about the big, chatbot-style changes coming to the iconic platform for traders.
Critical infrastructure giant Itron says it was hacked
The American technology giant provides water and energy monitoring and utility meters to hundreds of millions of homes and businesses.
eBay rejects GameStop's $56B offer: "Your proposal is neither credible nor attractive"
eBay board doubts GameStop's ability to buy and operate the much larger firm.
Adidas’ Lightest Shoes Ever Were Behind the First Sub-2-Hour Marathon
Weighing 97 grams with a stiff carbon-fiber plate in the sole, Adidas’ new shoes helped Sabastian Sawe beat the two-hour mark in the London Marathon, a time bar
China blocks Meta’s $2B Manus deal after months-long probe
China has ordered Meta to unwind its multibillion-dollar Manus acquisition, dealing a potential setback to Zuckerberg’s push into AI agents.
Google's Android-powered laptops are called Googlebooks, and they're coming this year
Google has revealed its vision for the AI laptop of tomorrow.
OnePlus Promo Code: $70 Off | April 2026
Save 30% with a OnePlus coupon this month, plus save up to 10% on earbuds, phones, and more.
Spotify’s next frontier: fitness content
Spotify is adding fitness as its next major category, launching workout videos, playlists, and Peloton classes inside the app for free and Premium users.
Android is getting a big AI overhaul in 2026
Google has big plans for Android in 2026, and most of it is AI.
Hulu Promo Codes & Discounts: 20% Off in April
Students can get a Hulu plan for $1.99 per month. Get more details on this and other great deals below.
Meta inks deal for solar power at night, beamed from space
Overview Energy's first contract with Meta is a small step toward a future of space-based solar power.
Amazon employees are "tokenmaxxing" due to pressure to use AI tools
Workers are using an internal AI tool to automate non-essential tasks.
Best Buy Discount Codes: Up to 60% Off
Find the latest Best Buy promo codes and offers, including 10% back in rewards for new cardmembers and free 2-day shipping with My Best Buy Plus, here at WIRED.
Truecaller faces mounting pressures as its growth matures
As growth slows, Truecaller is leaning on subscriptions, business services, and new features to sustain momentum beyond India.
Once again, SpaceX has set a new record for the tallest rocket ever built
SpaceX cleared an important milestone Monday on the road to launching a new version of Starship.
Some Musk v. Altman Jurors Don't Like Elon Musk
Musk’s lawsuit challenges OpenAI’s evolution under Sam Altman. But during jury selection, several potential jurors voiced negative views of Musk himself.
The Stanford freshmen who want to rule the world . . . will probably read this book and try even harder
Can a book like this actually change anything? Or does the spotlight, as it always seems to, send more students racing to the place?
Linux bitten by second severe vulnerability in as many weeks
Production-version patches are coming online and should be installed pronto.
Mother’s Day Deals on Smart Bird Feeders (2026)
These are some of the lowest prices we’ve seen on our favorite bird feeders with cameras. Save even more with our WIRED-exclusive coupon codes.
Amazon’s new podcast strategy: Monetize everything
Amazon's podcasting business seems to have transformed over the past six months.
Audi has a new Q9 flagship coming soon: Here's its interior
Audi made sure to consult American tastes for its first full-size SUV.
The M5 MacBook Air Has Never Been Cheaper
Despite launching less than two months ago, the M5 MacBook Air has dropped back down to its lowest price since launching.
What Tim Cook built
On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss how Apple has changed since Cook became CEO in 2011, and what challenges incoming CEO John Ternus will be facing.
After banning foreign routers, FCC says existing ones can get updates until 2029
FCC extends waiver allowing routers and drones to get patches for two more years.
Elon Musk’s XChat App Is More Like Facebook’s Messenger Than Signal
Rather than launching a sleek, worthwhile encrypted messaging app, Musk dropped a junky, insular extension of his social media platform.
To buy this Bay Area home, you’ll need Anthropic equity
Someone’s offering an unusual deal for a 13-acre property in Mill Valley, just north of South Francisco.
Data center guzzled 30 million gallons of water and nobody noticed for months
Can AI save us from the AI industry’s endless thirst for water? Outlook not so good.
Elon Musk Boosts New Yorker’s Sam Altman Exposé on X as Trial Begins
The move comes as the trial for Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI kicks off in federal court in Oakland.
TechCrunch Mobility: Elon’s admission
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Passengers from hantavirus ship arrive in US; 3 people in biocontainment
A US passenger tested "mildly positive," but WHO is calling it "inconclusive" for now.
Cole Allen Charged With Attempting to Assassinate Trump
The suspected shooter at Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner faces three felony charges. He remains in custody following Monday’s hearing.
SpeakOn’s dictation device is a good idea marred by platform limitations
This $129 device uses MagSafe to stick on the back of an iPhone to power transcription across apps
Pirates are already playing Forza Horizon 6 days before its launch
Crackers take advantage of unencrypted files that briefly appeared on Steam.
A Brain Implant for Depression Is About to Be Tested in Humans
While many brain-computer interface companies are focused on helping paralyzed people communicate, Motif Neurotech is targeting mental health disorders.
Anthropic created a test marketplace for agent-on-agent commerce
In a recent experiment, Anthropic created a classified marketplace where AI agents represented both buyers and sellers, striking real deals for real goods and r
Starlink shuts down its GPS-style cheat code. Researchers may unlock it anyway.
Shutdown of Starlink location feature won’t dampen interest in GPS alternatives.
The Man Behind AlphaGo Thinks AI Is Taking the Wrong Path
David Silver has a new billion-dollar company that aims to build AI “superlearners.”
Maine’s governor vetoes data center moratorium
L.D. 307 would have imposed the country’s first statewide moratorium on new data centers — lasting, in this case, until November 1, 2027.