X launches stand-alone XChat app on iOS
X's new app promises private chats, disappearing messages, audio and video calls, and more....
Marked-up Mac minis flood eBay amid shortages driven by AI
Apple’s sold-out Mac mini is spawning marked-up eBay listings as demand surges for the compact desktop, now favored for ...
DeepSeek-V4 arrives with near state-of-the-art intelligence at 1/6th the cost of Opus 4.7, GPT-5.5
The whale has resurfaced. DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup offshoot of High-Flyer Capital Management quantitative analys...
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 bi...
Nuclear startup X-energy raises $1B in data center-driven IPO
Amazon-backed X-energy was able to raise around 20% more money in its IPO as demand for nuclear power surges....
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....
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 ph...
Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga joins stacked StrictlyVC SF lineup for April 30 event
Surprise! StrictlyVC San Francisco, which will kick off this year’s events lineup for TechCrunch on April 30 at the Sent...
Nothing introduces an AI-powered dictation tool
Nothing's new on-device dictation tool supports over 100 languages....
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 ha...
85% of enterprises are running AI agents. Only 5% trust them enough to ship.
Eighty-five percent of enterprises are running AI agent pilots, but only 5% have moved those agents into production. In ...
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....
In another wild turn for AI chips, Meta signs deal for millions of Amazon AI CPUs
Meta has commandeered a big chunk of Amazon's homegrown CPUs (not GPUs) for AI agentic workloads, signaling that a new k...
The Best Cordless Vacuums for Your Whole House (2026)
Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord with these cordless stick vacuums....
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....
They Wanted to Join Raya. They’ve Been on the Waiting List for Years
Getting into Raya, the exclusive members-only dating app, has become nearly impossible for some. We met people who have ...
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....
The FTC Is Ramping Up to Target Transgender Rights
A series of new hires and investigations at the agency appear to focus on penalizing gender-affirming care for minors—an...
These AI Thirst Trap Creators Say They're Misunderstood
A viral red carpet moment shone light on a group of hunky Instagram influencers—and the followers who are too horny to c...
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 crit...
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....
6 Proven Tips to Find Cheaper Airfare
It's an expensive time to fly. These tips can help lighten the load on your wallet....
Porsche is adding an all-electric Cayenne coupe to its lineup
Porsche will start selling the Cayenne Coupe Electric in late summer....
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....