AI & Tech

Chef Robotics escaped the robot cooking graveyard and says it’s thriving — here’s why

The company, which deploys AI-guided robot arms for food production, says it is looking to expand its services to provid...

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AI Drafting My Stories? Over My Dead Body

AI-assisted writing is creeping into newsrooms under the guise of efficiency. But the tradeoff may be more profound than...

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Best Bluetooth Speakers (2026): JBL, Sonos, Bose, and More

These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box....

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The Best MagSafe Accessories (for Android, Too!): Chargers, Wallets, and More

MagSafe accessories make your phone feel uniquely yours. These are our favorites, including Android-friendly Qi2 picks....

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How Can Astronauts Tell How Fast They’re Going?

Weirdly, spaceships have no direct way to gauge their own speed. Luckily, we can use some physics tricks to figure it ou...

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Canyon Spectral:ON CF 8 Electric Mountain Bike: Beginner-Friendly, Under $5K

The Spectral:ON CF 8 is a do-it-all, full-carbon electric mountain bike with an 800-Wh battery and under $4,500. Yes, pl...

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AI & Culture

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

From a celibate porn star to an asexual ex-Mormon, the internet is full of people who are abstaining from sex—and it’s n...

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AI & Culture

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Review: A Close Second

It's no Pixel 10a, but the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a close second if you're after a midrange phone in the US....

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AI & Culture

The Shocking Secrets of Madison Square Garden's Surveillance Machine

Famously vengeful Knicks owner Jim Dolan has long spied on people at his iconic arenas. WIRED goes deep inside the opera...

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Spoofed Tankers Are Flooding the Strait of Hormuz. These Analysts Are Tracking Them

Marine insurers and oil traders want to know what’s going on in one of the world’s most critical waterways. As the volum...

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6,000 Meters Under the Pacific, Japan Seeks Independence From China on Rare Earths

Tokyo is succeeding where the rest of the world has failed, reducing its reliance on Beijing for crucial rare earth elem...

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Canva’s AI assistant can now call various tools to make designs for you

The latest version of Canva's AI assistant lets users create editable designs with text prompts....

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Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir’s Role in Immigration Crackdown

Democrats are demanding answers about Palantir and other surveillance firms powering Trump’s hardline immigration enforc...

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Fashion retailer Express left customers’ personal data and order details exposed to the internet

Retail giant Express was publicly spilling customer information to the open web. The bug is now fixed after TechCrunch a...

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This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI

Antioch raised a $8.5 million seed round to create simulation tools for a new generation of robot builders....

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The 10 Best MagSafe Phone Grips for Your Butter Fingers (2026)

Keep your phone firmly in hand and add some personality with these comfortable, durable, and nifty smartphone grips....

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Smart Plug Guide (2026): When You Should and Shouldn’t Use One

Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and wh...

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LG Sound Suite Review: Big Sound for Larger Rooms

The Dolby Atmos soundbar setup rivals the best from Samsung and Sonos....

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Best MacBook Accessories (2026): Chargers, Covers, Keyboards, and More

From charging adapters to external monitors, I’ve gathered the absolute best peripherals for your MacBook....

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Heybike Comfort Ranger 3.0 Pro Electric Bike Review: Tough Little Cargo Ebike

This fully waterproof little folding cargo ebike is tough enough to take on rain and the worst potholes Montana has to o...

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This Beanie Is Designed to Read Your Thoughts

California-based startup Sabi is developing a thought-to-text wearable that could usher in the cyborg future....

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Robot Vacuum Throwdown: Shark Versus Dyson (2026)

I let Shark’s and Dyson’s new AI-powered robot vac-mops loose in my home. One was a clear winner....

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Tempo Prepared Meal Subscription Review (2026): Surprisingly Tasty

After testing 14 meals from Tempo, a spin-off subscription service from Home Chef, a colleague and I were surprised by h...

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AI & Culture

The Star Trek Communicator Is Now a High-End Wristwatch

This luxury Swiss watch brand has gone where no one has gone before. Unfortunately, the price is out of this world too....

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