RFK Jr. forced to withdraw charter that opened CDC panel to anti-vaccine quacks
Charter would have expanded member eligibility and focused on alleged injuries.
Gemini 3.5 Flash might be fast enough for gen AI to make sense
Google says its more efficient Gemini 3.5 Flash is the key to your agentic AI future.
OpenAI's new image watermarks make it easier to spot AI fakes - here's how
Older metadata could be stripped out. OpenAI's new approach hides signals in the pixels themselves.
Google's new Omni AI tool will let you video clone yourself - I'm intrigued (and concerned)
Google Gemini Omni aims to do for AI video what Nano Banana did for images - combining realism, style control, avatars, and natura…
Google overhauls its AI plans - which one should you now choose?
The new AI Ultra plan runs $100 a month, while the top-tier Ultra subscription has been cut from $250 to $200. But the AI Plus and…
Google's new AI Search box is here - along with agents and 5 more upgrades
Google now has information agents that work in the background and agentic coding tools that let you build apps directly in Search.
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Hands-On With All of Google’s New Upcoming Android XR Smart Glasses
Here's your first look at smart glasses coming from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, powered by Google and Samsung's XR …
Demis Hassabis Thinks AI Job Cuts Are Dumb
The CEO of Google DeepMind tells WIRED that companies should use the productivity gains of AI to do more, not lay people off.
Google Makes It Easy to Deepfake Yourself
Google’s overhaul of its AI creation software, Flow, includes a new video model and a tool for generating selfie videos called ava…
Google Search Goes Agentic—and Doesn’t Need You Anymore
Vibe-coded results! Super widgets! Bots that never sleep! Google’s vision for the future of Search is hyper-personalized, automate…
Gemini Spark Is Google’s Response to OpenClaw’s 24/7 AI Agent
Google’s always-running, data-hungry AI agent is designed to spend your money and send your emails.
The era of 1,000 Hz gaming monitors has arrived, but why?
LG's latest hits one frame per millisecond at a full 1080p resolution.
EV drivers will pay $130 a year under Congress' 2026 transportation bill
Politicians say they want EVs to pay "their fair share for the use of our roads."
ZDNET Big Guessing Game: Official contest rules
Read the full official rules for the 2026 ZDNET Big Guessing Game.
Civilization VII finally lets you build a civ that stands the test of time
Civ 7’s devs talk walking back the game's most controversial decision.
I tested Sony's new premium headphones, and they define practical luxury for me
Sony debuts a special edition pair of 1000X-series headphones, striking a balance between modern style and function.
Former OpenAI Staffers Warn That xAI’s Poor Safety Record Could Complicate SpaceX’s IPO
The ex-employees, who cofounded a new AI watchdog group, say investors deserve more information about xAI’s safety practices befor…
Apple, Sony, and Bose headphones are all on sale for Memorial Day - I found the best deals
Memorial Day deals on headphones are already live. These are my favorite options so far.
6 Android Auto apps I wish I found sooner, because they make every drive easier
If you're only using Android Auto for basic navigation and music, you're missing out.
The Zuckerbergs Are Hiring a Lifeguard but Calling It a 'Beach Water Person'
The job, which is associated with the Zuckerberg family office, is located in Kauai, Hawaii, where the Meta CEO owns a massive com…