Space Force-backed mission does its best impression of Top Gun in orbit
"Dogfighting in space doesn’t quite have the drama of an aerial dogfight."
What the FCC ban on foreign-made robot vacuums means for your Roomba
The FCC's robot ban includes many of the world's most popular vacuums and lawn mowers. Is that Roomba in your closet a s…
I compared these popular sleep earbuds to my Oura Ring 5 - the results surprised me
The Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 improve on what made me fall in love with the first generation, but they're not perfect.
For the First Time, Zoox Can Charge People for Rides in Its Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis
The temporary exemption from federal safety standards will let Amazon’s Zoox launch a real, paid robotaxi service in Las Vegas.
Chrome Needs Twice-a-Week Patching Thanks to AI Bug Hunting
The two Chrome updates in June patched more bugs than the 23 updates before them. Now, Google is ramping up its patching schedule …
Your Windows download keeps getting bigger, and AI is to blame - here's why it matters
It's not your imagination. Windows installation files have been creeping up in size. It might even be fair to call them bloat…
OpenAI's rogue agent didn't stop at Hugging Face - here's what we know
The same autonomous OpenAI agent that escaped its test environment and breached Hugging Face was also busy hacking other AI system…
Quantum computers outperform classical ones, with results you can trust
Three approaches to the issue of quantum results that can't be verified classically.
The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You
Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t change its personality.
Field service is 95% on board with AI but these legacy issues need attention
Almost all field service organizations use AI, and revenue gains in key areas offer insights for professionals in other business f…
Gemini Robotics 2 Brings Google's AI Into the Physical World
The latest version of Google DeepMind's AI model includes a significant jump into “physical AGI.” But plopping AI into the re…
Razer Huntsman V3 HE Review: Jumping on the Bandwagon
Razer has finally caved and made its first Hall Effect gaming keyboard. I dug into its switches, features, and gaming performance …
New MCP specification addresses the main barrier to enterprise adoption
Plus, a new policy for the AI protocol ensures features aren't removed suddenly.
DOGE Veterans Are Landing Big Jobs at Prediction Markets
Polymarket and Novig have both recently brought ex-DOGE affiliates onboard as scrutiny of the industry intensifies.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is so good, I don't see the point of flip phones any more
Samsung is betting on an unorthodox form factor to take its foldables forward - and its own Z Flip could be the first casualty.
Google Earth added Nano Banana, and I immediately reimagined Philly with zombies and evil clowns
Can Google Earth's new AI accurately redesign homes, recreate history, and imagine the future? I tested Nano Banana across se…
How I free up Windows disk space and shred sensitive data for free with open-source BleachBit
Running low on hard disk space or just want to get rid of junk files? The free BleachBit utility can easily handle that assignment…
7 Best Shower Filters of 2026 Are WIRED-Tested and -Approved
I tested leading filtered showerheads to see how well they remove total chlorine from your water.
4 Best Budget Smartwatch Models for Less Than $250 (2026)
From fitness tracking to notifications, the best budget smartwatch can do a lot without costing a fortune.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is a Superhero Movie for Yearners
Peter Parker’s isolation lands especially hard in the age of AI, a loneliness crisis, and endless scrolling.