Chrome's 4GB AI model isn't new, but you're not wrong for being confused
You can stop Chrome from taking up 4GB of storage for local AI, but that shouldn't be your problem.
Windows rivals to MacBook Neo are arriving - but can you handle their shortcomings?
Budget PCs have a ways to go if they really want to compete with the MacBook Neo. But Chromebooks could have a leg up.
Flying soon? American Airlines has new portable battery rules - what to know before you go
American isn't the first carrier to enforce tighter restrictions on portable power in-flight. Here's what's already…
Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab make a breakthrough in rotor technology
Testing shows rotor blades won't disintegrate when they spin at supersonic speed.
DNA identifies four more crew members of doomed Franklin expedition
Three served on the HMS Erebus; the fourth was Petty Officer Harry Peglar of the HMS Terror.
Which Macs are suffering from shortages—and where are things getting worse?
There are a couple signs of strain beyond the MacBook Neo and the desktops.
There’s a Long-Shot Proposal to Protect California Workers From AI
California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer is proposing a new jobs guarantee for workers displaced by artificial intelligence.
Nick Bostrom Has a Plan for Humanity’s ‘Big Retirement’
The philosopher thinks humans should pursue advanced AI and the promise of a “solved world.”
How climate change makes your allergies worse
As pollen season worsens, allergies compound with other climate health hazards.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting more expensive later this year
"Changes in market conditions" lead to $50 price bump on Sept. 1.
The US military just released a bunch of UAP files, but there's no there there
Here at Ars Technica, we do not preclude the possibility that aliens have visited Earth.
Dell vs. Lenovo: I've tested dozens of laptops from both brands, and here's my pick
Dell and Lenovo specialize in PCs, laptops, and other computing products, but which one is better? This guide will help you make t…
Everyone’s a loser in Strait of Hormuz game that simulates global crisis
The game asks players to find the least worst options for a shipping chokepoint.
The Best Mobile Gaming Controllers for iPhone and Android (2026)
Your iPhone or Android phone can work overtime as a full-on gaming console with the help of these mobile controllers. Backbone mak…
Rocket Report: Alpha Block 2 coming this summer; Falcon sets booster landing mark
"The deciding factor was what we felt like was the team’s impact to humanity."
We Asked Coffee Pros to Blind Test Coffee Machines. The Results Were Surprising
For our latest WIRED Blind Test, we sat coffee industry professionals down to rank leading do-it-all coffee machines—and the winne…
Billie Eilish Doesn't Know if There Will Ever Be Another Billie Eilish
In an interview with WIRED ahead of her new concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), Billie Eilish talked about w…
The New Wild West of AI Kids’ Toys
These cuddly, connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want th…
The Best Cat Water Fountains of 2026: Petlibro, Petkit, Oneisall
Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.
After using Lenovo's $2,600 Yoga, I'm taking premium Windows laptops seriously again
Lenovo's Pro 9i Aura Edition is a powerful laptop that fields strong, sustained performance, a vivid display, and a robust co…