Engadget Podcast: Is Siri AI actually useful in iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate?

Also, we try to make sense of OpenAI's rumored AI smart speaker.

Former Sharon Graham election organiser tells Unite members: “Vote Dubbins”

Unite official Matt Smith played an extensive role in Sharon Graham’s 2021 election campaign to become the union’s general secretary. But in the current general...

Burnham confirmed as leader of UK’s governing Labour Party, headed for PM

Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister but faces challenges including the cost of living crisis and two wars.

Conspiracy Theorists Think Trump’s Speech Paves the Path to the Insurrection Act

Election deniers have spent years promoting the idea that the 2020 election was stolen. They believe Donald Trump’s speech finally proves them right.

China’s Xi Jinping launches new AI alliance: What is it?

Beijing is likely to use the WAICO alliance to influence global AI regulations, analysts say.

Is the UK set for a bumper summer of butterflies?

The UK could be on the brink of a bumper summer of butterflies. A warm, dry spring has raised hopes of an abundant season ahead for some of the nation’s best-lo...

Trump underestimated Iran’s resilience, Chatham House hears

At Chatham House’s London Conference on 9 July 2026, a panel on “The new geopolitics of the Middle East” noted the failure by Trump to underestimate Iran’s resi...

Apple’s plot to crush OpenAI

Apple is suing OpenAI. The complaint is readable and intense, as these things often are, though many experts seem to think many of the allegations are just the ...

God of War show recasts Kratos after Ryan Hurst sustains an injury on set

The Prime Video series will reshoot episodes with a new lead actor.

Most smart appliances collect data: Here's how to find out what yours tracks

There's truth to the idea that our devices are spying on us. Smart fridges, washing machines and dishwashers are no exception.

UN urges probe into deaths in Pakistani-administered Kashmir unrest

Kashmir clashes have killed 31 since June, leading UN rights chief Volker Turk to appeal for calm.

Satellite images show damage inside Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant

Satellite images reveal strikes between July 7 and 12 on Iran’s largest nuclear power plant.

Ukraine ‘cuts off’ Crimea from Russia, plunging it into an energy crisis

Ukraine is ramping up short-, medium- and long-range drone production to bring Russia’s war to a standstill.

‘Offer he can’t refuse’: Is Italy’s mafia law breaking crime or families?

The Italian government can now offer children and wives of mafia bosses a way out of the family business.

Deadly storm leaves half a million without power in Chile

Deadly storm leaves half a million without power in Chile

EU defangs a key pillar of its climate policy to allow more pollution

Europe's latest updates to its climate policy aren't great news for the planet.

US seeks extradition of wealthy pro-Palestine donor from Spain

Washington's pursuit of James 'Fergie' Chambers for supporting 'terror' seen as a warning to other left-leaning donors.

“No to Manchesterism built on the backs of renters” — tenants tell Burnham ‘freeze the rents’

Greater Manchester Tenants Union (GMTU) are holding a demonstration to demand rent freezes from incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Principles and evidence al...

Asus’ top-end 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor is $400 off

The discounted Asus QD-OLED in all its glory. | Image: The Verge The Asus ROG Swift 32-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor has almost everything I want in a high-en...

Xreal XBX a01+ review: Astoundingly bright, lightweight AR glasses for $299

Xreal's XBX a01+ is the best pair of budget AR glasses we've seen yet.

Toxic pesticide stitch-up is a death sentence for wildlife

A disgusting leak has exposed the hijacking of our democratic system by Europe’s most powerful corporate lobbying group. It’s killing vital wildlife protections...

US marines board commercial tanker in Gulf of Oman

US marines board commercial tanker in Gulf of Oman

China slams Trump’s claims over 2020 US election interference

China has responded to US President Donald Trump’s claims that China interfered in the 2020 US presidential election.

Church of England backs Palestinian Christians despite backlash

The Church of England passed a motion to learn about the experiences of Palestinian Christians in the Kairos documents.

Did China steal 2020 US election data, as Trump claims?

Trump revived long-debunked theories regarding the 2020 elections in a primetime speech.

Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags

We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else...

5 Best Smart Speakers (2026): Alexa, Google, Apple

Looking to add a smart speaker to your house? Here’s which to choose, whether you’re an Alexa, Siri, or Gemini fan.

Why the first GPU financiers are turning to inference chips in a $400 million deal

A $400 million chip-backed loan points to the next wave of AI infrastructure deals.

Kennard: New book places America at the centre of global wars and fascism

In an interview with the Canary, author Matt Kennard has said that to understand geopolitics the US must be understood as the global centre of war and fascism. ...

Samsung’s redesigned Z Fold 8 with a wide display just leaked

Leaker Evan Blass shared images of Samsung's redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 8 just days before the July 22nd launch event where Samsung is expected to officially anno...