Hundreds of contractors working on a project for Meta pretended to be kids in order to see how other chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT would respond to high-risk subjects, WIRED found.

South Korea targets physical AI lead and commercial humanoid robots by 2028.

WIRED has tested 100-plus bed-in-a-box mattresses for a week each. Our top pick, the Helix Midnight Luxe hybrid, is the best bed you can buy online.

Small-scale solar helped renewables hit nearly triple coal’s generation in the US.

SCOTUS falls short of deeming geofence warrants unconstitutional, though.

Spotify competitor Tidal built a reputation by collaborating with musicians and focusing on audio quality. How will it handle the era of AI-generated slop?

Sony has been scaling down its digitial store for a few years.

With today’s scientific tools, the problem could have been spotted in the 1950s.

The EU wants Google to share search data with competitors and open up AI on Android, but Google alleges major privacy risks.

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But the system would require a massive leap from any of its existing hardware.

Illinois now a key battleground in fight over prediction market sports bets.

A heatwave, engine upgrades, plus power levels for the next two seasons.

Even if you only use WhatsApp sometimes, you might want to snag your username now to stop giving out your phone number.

Director Travis Knight is also the creative mind behind 2016’s Oscar-nominated Kubo and the Two Strings.

“We believe this will be one of the most transformative deals in the space industry.”

“Where does the threshold live that an action necessitates some proportional reaction?”

Enterprise investment in AI is booming. Gartner is calling 2026 an “inflection year” for organizations to align their AI projects with strategic business objectives. As the pressure to prove ROI mounts, executives and technology leaders are looking to agentic AI…

Reporting from Microsoft Gardens, next to Salesforce Beach, Amazon Port, and the Canva Creative Cabana.

Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span.

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The 1970s porn actress turned New York City late night public access queen says censorship and a lack of star quality among modern adult entertainers turned her off of the industry.

With AI-powered noise reduction, an automatic speech-focusing system, and a simple, effective hearing test, it’s a shame these aids don’t come with a better app.

Climate activist Will Lawrence cofounded the Sunrise Movement. Now, he has shifted his focus in his attempt to compete for a swing-district seat by calling for a data center moratorium.

Europe’s pro-competition proposals could see Google Search and Android systems opened up. The company claims there are serious privacy flaws.

FIFA says hydration breaks protect players from heat. They also create new annoying commercial breaks—and fans are calling foul.

Drone shows are the new fireworks—and possibly a new kind of religion. I traveled to Texas to be converted.

Nine major suspected cargo thefts happened at Tesla’s Nevada battery factory in January alone, according to sheriff’s records obtained by WIRED.