The World Is Too Hot. El Niño Is Partly to Blame

Heat waves are simultaneously hitting Europe, North America, and Asia, driven in part by the hot waters in the tropical Pacific—and climate change.

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Alo Discount Code: Save on Activewear August 2026

Refresh your workout wardrobe. Save on buttery-soft leggings, chic streetwear, and activewear essentials with verified Alo Yoga discount codes, free shipping, a...

Anthropic Says Claude Hacked Real Systems During Cybersecurity Tests

In a review triggered by OpenAI's Hugging Face incident, Anthropic discovered three of its AI models had breached real organizations during third-party evaluati...

How the FCC’s New Rule Will Affect Robot Vacuums

A new restriction on foreign-made mobile robots affects robotic vacuums, pool cleaners, and lawn mowers. Here’s what it means for the bots already in your home—...

A Leaked Memo Ties Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Utilities to Iran

A memo obtained by WIRED, issued by the water utilities information sharing group WaterISAC, links dozens of cyberattacks against Minnesota water utilities to T...

Everyone Is Freaking Out About OpenAI and Anthropic’s Race for Dominance

Researchers fear AI is moving too fast, while Mark Zuckerberg is worried about who owns it. Plus: Inside Black Forest Labs’ push into robotics.

Nvidia’s Open Source Alliance Snubs OpenAI and Anthropic

This week on Uncanny Valley, we discuss the open vs. closed source debate in AI, key players in White House AI policy, and how to stop your chatbot logs from sh...

Back to School Office Chair Deals 2026: $200 and Less

Here are the best back-to-school deals under $200 on comfy, ergonomic chairs for all-nighters and cram sessions

For the First Time, Zoox Can Charge People for Rides in Its Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis

The temporary exemption from federal safety standards will let Amazon’s Zoox launch a real, paid robotaxi service in Las Vegas.

Chrome Needs Twice-a-Week Patching Thanks to AI Bug Hunting

The two Chrome updates in June patched more bugs than the 23 updates before them. Now, Google is ramping up its patching schedule thanks to AI-assisted vulnerab...

The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You

Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t change its personality.

Gemini Robotics 2 Brings Google's AI Into the Physical World

The latest version of Google DeepMind's AI model includes a significant jump into “physical AGI.” But plopping AI into the real world comes with risks.

Razer Huntsman V3 HE Review: Jumping on the Bandwagon

Razer has finally caved and made its first Hall Effect gaming keyboard. I dug into its switches, features, and gaming performance to see if it was worth the wai...

DOGE Veterans Are Landing Big Jobs at Prediction Markets

Polymarket and Novig have both recently brought ex-DOGE affiliates onboard as scrutiny of the industry intensifies.

Best Vacuum Cleaners (2026): Cordless Vacuums, Robot Vacuums, Dysons

Looking for all our top recommended vacuums? Here are our favorites in every category, from cordless models to robot vacs.

7 Best Shower Filters of 2026 Are WIRED-Tested and -Approved

I tested leading filtered showerheads to see how well they remove total chlorine from your water.

4 Best Budget Smartwatch Models for Less Than $250 (2026)

From fitness tracking to notifications, the best budget smartwatch can do a lot without costing a fortune.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is a Superhero Movie for Yearners

Peter Parker’s isolation lands especially hard in the age of AI, a loneliness crisis, and endless scrolling.

Don’t Get Too Attached to Jimothy

Urban wildlife biologists say the stumpy raccoon seems to have adapted well to his environment and spinal condition—but his internet fame presents a new threat.

OpenAI’s Hacking Debacle Was a Human Mistake

If the generative AI giant had followed well-known security best practices, it’s likely that its AI agent would never have escaped to the open internet and hack...

LinkedIn Won’t Be Expanding Its Data Centers in the Next Year

Despite the ongoing AI boom, LinkedIn is holding the line on compute spending. Instead, it’s challenging engineers to make every GPU count.

A Civilian Plane Crashed in New Mexico. Was the Military’s Tech to Blame?

Drone warfare is making the skies more dangerous, even for airplanes far from the battlefield.

TCL Tab A1 Plus Review (2026): Cheap Tablet That Doesn’t Feel It

For most people, the Tab A1 Plus checks all the boxes and is the best budget tablet you can buy, but don’t expect power or long-term Android support.

AI Scammers Are Better at Building Trust Than Humans

Researchers pitted a person against a Claude agent and found that, after a week of texting, the AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable trust” wi...

I Got a Free Meal From a Private Chef—Who Filmed It All to Train Robots

A German startup sent a camera-wearing chef to my apartment. In exchange for a free lunch, I let them record every chop and stir to train future humanoids.

Tempo Promo Codes: Get up to 60% Off Healthy Meals

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It Looks Like Nothing Can Dent MAGA’s Support for ICE

Despite weeks of renewed press coverage and controversy around ICE, Donald Trump’s supporters appear to be standing by the agency no matter what.

Save Up to $100 on Apple’s Newest AirPods (2026)

Save up to $100 on Apple’s latest AirPods models before prices go back up.

Which of Dyson’s 2026 Vacuum Models Is the Best?

Curious if you should get Dyson’s new 2026 stick vacuums or stick to the older ones? I tested five models, old and new, to find out for you.