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The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess
A US surveillance program that lets the FBI view Americans’ communications without a warrant is up for renewal. A new bill aims to address mounting lawmaker con
DeepSeek previews new AI model that ‘closes the gap’ with frontier models
DeepSeek says both models are more efficient and performant than DeepSeek V3.2 due to architectural improvements, and have almost "closed the gap" with current
Everyone’s a loser in Strait of Hormuz game that simulates global crisis
The game asks players to find the least worst options for a shipping chokepoint.
Designer Baby Companies Are in Turmoil
Bootstrap Bio and Manhattan Genomics, which were pursuing human embryo editing to prevent serious disease, have shut down.
Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps
Researchers have found a new case where government authorities used a fake Android app to plant spyware on a target’s phone. The company that allegedly develope
DHS can’t create vast DNA database to track ICE critics, lawsuit says
Lawsuit accuses DHS of plugging DNA database into ICE surveillance machine.
Apple's Next CEO Needs to Launch a Killer AI Product
Tim Cook was a great CEO, but he didn’t crack AI. It’s job number 1 for John Ternus.
Porsche is adding an all-electric Cayenne coupe to its lineup
Porsche will start selling the Cayenne Coupe Electric in late summer.
Mozilla says 271 vulnerabilities found by Mythos have "almost no false positives"
The developer of Firefox says it has "completely bought in" on AI-assisted bug discovery.
Dyson PencilVac Review (2026): Limited but Handy
Dyson’s newest stick vacuum has a fresh, streamlined look and some limitations. But I still keep reaching for it.
Bob Iger rejoins Thrive Capital as advisor after Disney exit
The former Disney CEO hold a stake in Thrive, and has previously held the role of the venture partner at the firm.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit Air and Google Health app to replace Fitbit
The $100 Fitbit Air is available for preorder today.
The Best Cordless Vacuums for Your Whole House (2026)
Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord with these cordless stick vacuums.
Authorities arrest special forces soldier who allegedly made $400K on Polymarket bet involving Maduro operation
The soldier is accused of using classified government information to inform a wager on the prediction market Polymarket.
Elon Musk tried to hire OpenAI founders to start AI unit inside Tesla
Musk was “prepared to do the for-profit, provided he would get control.”
The WIRED Gear Team’s Tips on Ways to Save Money
We pooled advice from our team—and a few financial experts—so you can worry less and save more in these turbulent times.
These are the countries moving to ban social media for children
Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyber
RIP social media. What comes next is messy.
As social media splinters, how can we keep the new online spaces from devolving into toxic pits of despair?
FTC Shifts Focus With New Hires Targeting Gender-Care Industry
A series of new hires and investigations at the FTC appear to focus on penalizing gender-affirming care for minors—and those who speak in favor of it.
Redwood Materials Loses COO in Leadership Shake-Up
Former Tesla executive Chris Lister is retiring, and at least three other VPs have left Redwood around the recent restructuring, TechCrunch has learned.
Former NASA Chief Joins National Security Space Firm
"The spacecraft can also be refueled, and it can refuel others."
Raya Dating App's Exclusive Status Creates Years-Long Waiting Lists
Getting into Raya, the exclusive members-only dating app, has become nearly impossible for some. We met people who have waited as long as two, five, and even se
Sierra Acquires YC-Backed Fragment in AI Customer Service Push
Sierra, the AI customer service agent startup founded by technologist Bret Taylor, announced today that it has acquired the YC-backed French startup Fragment.
Manthey Racing Unveils Performance Kit for Porsche Taycan
Nordschleife-specialist Manthey has developed an upgrade package for the Porsche EV.
AI-Generated Hunks: The Tech Behind Viral Fake Influencers
A viral red carpet moment shone light on a group of hunky Instagram influencers—and the followers who are too horny to care that they’re not real.
Trump's CISA Nominee Withdraws From Cybersecurity Agency Role
Sean Plankey has requested to withdraw his name to run the U.S. cybersecurity agency after a tumultuous year of chaotic temporary leadership.
Trump Shifts Stance on AI Safety Testing Requirements
Trump forced to admit Biden was right on AI safety testing.
Rising Airfares: Smart Strategies to Book Cheaper Flights
It's an expensive time to fly. These tips can help lighten the load on your wallet.
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.5, Expanding AI Capabilities
OpenAI says its latest model offers increased capabilities across a broad variety of categories.
Court Invalidates FCC Anti-Discrimination Rule for Internet Providers
Chairman Brendan Carr celebrates FCC court loss in case over Biden-era rule.
5 Reasons to Think Twice Before Using ChatGPT—or Any Chatbot—for Financial Advice
As people increasingly rely on AI chatbots for guidance, even on financial matters, a healthy dose of skepticism is critical.
Meta to cut 10% of jobs, or 8,000 employees, report says
According to an internal memo, Meta plans to begin its sweeping layoffs on May 20.
SpaceX is starting to move on from the world's most successful rocket
Vandenberg Space Force Base in California is set to become SpaceX's busiest launch site—for now.
VMax New V4 Electric Scooter Review: Unleash the Beast
VMax's new electric scooter has a secret menu that lets you unlock the top speed and engage cruise control.
Meet Noscroll, an AI bot that does your doomscrolling for you
Noscroll wants to cure doomscrolling with an AI bot that reads the internet for you.
TSMC taps wind power as AI chip demand soars, Taiwan feels energy crunch
TSMC backs renewables during record demand for energy-hungry chip manufacturing.
Best Merino Wool T-Shirts (2026): Ibex, Icebreaker, Unbound Merino
These merino wool tees are the last shirts you’ll ever wear. I’m wearing one right now.
Instagram tests a new ‘Instants’ app for sharing disappearing photos
The app lets users share disappearing photos with their friends that can be viewed only once and remain available for 24 hours.
Anthropic raises Claude Code usage limits, credits new deal with SpaceX
Deal follows others with Microsoft, Amazon, and more.
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Don’t stop hiring humans — stop hiring the wrong humans, Artisan’s founder says
Artisan may be known for their bold “Stop Hiring Humans” campaign but the reality is every founder needs to assemble the right team if they want to scale.
Report: SpaceX IPO gives Musk unchecked power and forbids investor lawsuits
Anyone who buys into SpaceX IPO must waive right to sue the firm, report says.
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X is shutting down Communities because of low usage and lots of spam
X Communities are no more. Only a fraction of X users were using Communities, and much of that use was spam, the company said.
The animated version of the iconic "Hello, world" image reveals striking new details
What's going on with those satellites, anyway?
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Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to 20% off countertop appliances.
Vercel says some of its customers’ data was stolen prior to its recent hack
The app and website hosting company has found evidence of a second compromise of customer accounts after expanding its initial investigation following a breach
FDA vaccine studies censored by Trump admin after finding benefits of shots
FDA has suppressed studies on COVID-19 vaccines and Shingrix, a shingles vaccine.
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