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X-Energy Files IPO Documents Targeting Up to $800M Raise

Nuclear startup X-energy hit the road today to sell prospective investors on its initial public offering.

Meta to Train AI Agents Using Employee Activity Monitoring

Move highlights the difficulty of finding high-quality interactive training data.

Smart Smoke Detectors Have a Critical Safety Flaw

Every smart smoke alarm I’ve tested has one potentially fatal flaw, trading fewer nuisance alarms for a risky sensor strategy.

Celebrity Money Can't Fast-Track Biotech Innovation

When Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc got COVID despite being vaccinated and boosted, he tried to fund research for a better solution.&#1

Amazon Invests $5B in Anthropic, Fuels Claude Expansion

Anthropic secures 5 gigawatts of Amazon’s custom silicon as Claude demand soars.

Best Standing Desks of 2026: Top Motorized Options

Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.

Autonomous Pod Startup Glydways Eyes $250M in Fresh Funding

Glydways is in talks to raise another $250 million as it prepares to launch three pilot programs.

NASA Narrows Spacesuit Production to Single Provider

NASA is down to a single provider for a critical link in its lunar architecture.

Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2026: Gaming, Work & Streaming

Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.

OpenAI Enhances Agents SDK for Enterprise Safety

OpenAI has expanded the capabilities of its agent-building toolkit, as agentic AI continues to grow in popularity.

AES-128 Encryption Remains Viable for Quantum Computing Era

A stubborn misconception is hampering the already hard work of quantum readiness.

Best GoPro Cameras 2026: Find Your Perfect Model

You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.

LinkedIn Data: Hiring Slump Not Driven by AI—Yet

LinkedIn says hiring is down 20% since 2022, but blames higher interest rates — not AI — for the slowdown.

Solar Energy Reaches Historic Growth Milestone

The International Energy Agency says we've entered the Age of Electricity.

Subterranean Worlds: Earth's Best Path to Finding Alien Life

From lava tubes on Mars to ice pockets on Europa, subterranean environments may offer the best chance of finding life—and living safely—beyond our planet.

Indian Startup Emergent Launches AI Agent for Task Automation

Emergent's Wingman lets users manage and automate tasks through chat on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.

Loneliness Linked to Memory Loss in Older Adults

A longitudinal study finds links to lapses in immediate and delayed recall.

AI-Generated Content Floods Web, Study Reveals Impact

A new study examines the impact of the rise of AI-generated websites on the internet—and found some surprising results.

Hightouch Hits $100M ARR with AI-Powered Marketing Platform

The startup says it grew its ARR by $70 million in just 20 months after launching an AI agent platform for marketers.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition: Premium Cache, Premium Price

There are some practical benefits to this $899 chip, but not many.

X's Automated Account Purge Disrupts Curated Content Collections

The platform’s large-scale crackdown on automated accounts is also impacting people who’ve spent years curating niche porn on secret X accounts.

CATL's Shenxing Battery Charges to 98% in Under 7 Minutes

The self-heating Shenxing battery still performs even in Arctic temperatures.

Deepfake Nudes Crisis Affects Nearly 90 Schools Globally

An analysis by WIRED and Indicator found nearly 90 schools and 600 students around the world impacted by AI-generated deepfake nude images—and the problem shows

US Government Mandates Data Center Energy Disclosure

In a first, the U.S. Energy Information Agency said it will require data centers to disclose details of their energy use.

Pentagon Cancels Troubled Military Space Program Over GPS Risks

Problems with the ground system would have "put current GPS military and civilian capabilities at risk."

Total Wireless Slashes Plan Prices with 50% Off Promotion

Find great deals for Total Wireless, like 50% off select plans, and enjoy big savings.

AI Platform Aims to Challenge Journalism Through Algorithmic Review

Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and re

Study Linking Produce to Cancer Risk Faces Scrutiny

Experts point out a series of flaws, including small size and no control group.

Purple Mattress Deals: Save Up to 30% on Premium Sleep

On the hunt for the perfect mattress or pillow? Save on your soon-to-be favorite brand, Purple, with these Purple coupons and deals.

AI Learning Platform Gizmo Hits 13M Users, Raises $22M

Gizmo, an AI-powered learning platform, has attracted more than 13 million users and just secured $22 million in Series A funding.

Apple Names John Ternus as Next CEO, Cook Transitions to Chairman

Cook will be executive chairman, but will no longer run the company day to day.

Expedia Slashes Prices Up to 75% on Select Travel Bookings

Book your next getaway with Expedia and get up to 75% off your stay, with or without a promo code.

Accel Secures $5B Fund for Late-Stage AI Companies

Accel announced on Tuesday that it raised $5 billion in fresh capital to back late-stage companies building AI.

US Opens Refund Portal for Illegal Trump-Era Tariffs

Importers can now request refunds, two months after Trump's Supreme Court loss.

eBay Launches Major Sale Event With Discounts Up to 60%

Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.

Motorola Files Defamation Suits Against Social Platforms and Creators

Motorola is suing dozens of content creators and social media platforms including Instagram, X, and YouTube over posts it alleges are defamatory.

Remarkable Kea Parrot Redefines Disability in Complex Species

Kea parrot missing his upper beak "has rewritten what disability means for behaviorally complex species."

Corsair Gaming Gear: Massive Savings Available This April

Upgrade your gaming setup or PC build for less with these verified Corsair coupon codes, student discounts, and refurbished deals.

Anthropic Declines $800B+ Valuation Offers From VCs

VCs are frothing at the mouth to write more checks to Anthropic at a valuation that matches or beats OpenAI's.

F1 Overhauls Hybrid Tech to Address Speed and Energy Issues

Energy management and speed differentials are the problems of the day.

Coleman Outdoor Gear Sales: Save Up to 75% This April

Gear up for your next adventure with these Coleman coupons and discount codes to save on camping essentials and outdoor gear.

Airwallex Launches Physical POS Platform to Challenge Payment Giants

Airwallex, valued at $8 billion, is launching a point-of-sale product that lets businesses accept in-person payments in multiple countries via a single platform