Iran war: Look beyond stocks to understand state of economy, experts say

Yields on 10-year US Treasury bills, a bellwether for inflation, are up 60 basis points since the start of the Iran war.

Instagram will let users endlessly swap the audio on old posts

There's a symbiotic - and sometimes frustrating - relationship between social media sites and the creators that depend on them. Platforms need influencers' and ...

Tesla Robotaxis go to Florida

It must be earnings day, because Tesla is making a Robotaxi announcement. The company said in a post on X that it was launching its Robotaxi service in Orlando ...

How a 64-team World Cup could transform football’s economics

Spain, Portugal and Morocco are the cohosts of the 2030 edition, but we await confirmation of 48 or 64 competitors.

Samsung establishes a robotics division

Samsung created a robotics division called RX, and its first product could be a humanoid robot.

8 Best Smartwatches (2026): Apple, Google, and Hybrid Watches

These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

India’s ‘cockroach’ protest movement halts marches after police violence

Leaders of the movement say they will continue campaigning but will not stage another march through New Delhi.

Hunger is falling but is still higher than pre-COVID levels: UN report

Global hunger has declined, yet millions of people are still going hungry.

Hamas’s new leader must bridge a movement divided over Iran

After a one-vote victory, Khalil al-Hayya must reconcile rival currents while preserving Hamas’s independence.

Samsung can’t afford to play it safe with Apple’s first foldable looming

Samsung’s latest foldable is expected to be shorter and wider than last year’s Z Fold 7. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Tomorrow's foldable-centric Galaxy...

‘Won’t back down’: Indian student protesters return after police crackdown

More than 100 students injured in police action against thousands of demonstrators during march on parliament.

Lebanese president set to meet Trump as Beirut seeks Israeli withdrawal

Aoun is in Washington, DC seeking US backing to end the fighting and secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

The Best Smart Home Accessories to Boost Your Curb Appeal (2026)

These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.

The Light Flip is a minimalist flip phone with a point to prove

It’s a Light Phone. It’s a flip phone. | Photo: Light A few years ago, the team at Light shipped the most smartphone-like device they'd ever created. The Light ...

Google launches a cheaper alternative to large AI security models like Mythos

Google is launching an AI security model dedicated to quickly finding and patching security vulnerabilities. In a blog post on Tuesday, Google describes Gemini ...

Abdul El-Sayed Is an Epidemiologist Running for Senate. His State Is a Public Health Disaster

Michigan has been at the epicenter of the wildfire smoke and explosive diarrhea outbreaks. The progressive Democrat talks to WIRED about how he would tackle the...

Sony files another lawsuit against AI music generator Udio

Sony, the only major music label that has yet to sign a deal with Udio, has sued the AI music generator again.

Stellantis taps Mobileye for hands-free driving assist

Stellantis will use technology from Intel's Mobileye to power its Level 2 hands-free driving features for its vehicle brands, the companies announced Tuesday. S...

Shabana Mahmood reappointed as Home Secretary

Shabana Mahmood has been reappointed Home Secretary as the new British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, builds his government after taking over at 10 Downing Stree...

‘It’s a Modern-Day Draft’: Why Stanford Students Walked Out on Sundar Pichai’s Commencement Speech

Last month, more than a hundred Stanford students left their own graduation to protest Google’s military contracts and deals with ICE. Two organizers, Amanda Ca...

Arizona’s primary elections: Which US races to watch and why they matter

From the governor’s race to Democratic divisions over Gaza, here’s what could shape Arizona elections on Tuesday.

Lebanon’s Joseph Aoun to meet Trump: What to expect

The Lebanese president is seeking Washington's support for his agenda, including diplomacy with Israel.

FIFA World Cup: Who scored the most goals, assists, saves and yellow cards?

FIFA’s biggest global showpiece saw 1,039 players from 48 nations play across 16 venues and score 308 goals.

Can AI systems make moral decisions in war?

As more militaries adopt AI technology into their kill chain, Al Jazeera asks if they are capable of moral judgement.

Andy Burnham to cut taxes on electricity bills, announces new UK cabinet

Burnham is attempting to act quickly ​to deliver on promises to tackle the UK's cost-of-living crisis.

Australian MP interrupts tough interview to yell at dog

Australian politician Barnaby Joyce interrupted a live TV interview to shout at his dog.

A touchscreen and light make the new X4 Pro the best version of Xteink’s tiny e-readers

If you’ve been undecided on which Xteink device to get, the new X4 Pro is it. The familiar story with Xteink’s tiny e-readers plays out once again with its new ...

Gritt exits stealth with $34 million for robots to build solar plants—then, everything else

Gritt is coming out of stealth with $34 million and plan to automate the hardest tasks on construction sites.

Stop Saying Kids Can’t Read

Everyone is talking about the reading crisis. But inside the “Mississippi Miracle,” it’s all about comprehension.

A Device Hidden in Cars Across the US Leaves Them Vulnerable to Hacking and Paralysis. Patch It Now

Dealerships installed alarms in millions of vehicles—and left them in even if the buyer didn’t want them. Now researchers warn they can be hacked to unlock, tra...