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The days of tech giants buying up discrete chips are over. AI companies now need GPUs, CPUs, and everything in between.
A database left accessible to anyone online contained billions of records, including sensitive personal data that criminals appear to have not yet exploited.
The Alexa-enabled smoke detector is Kiddes second model in collaboration with Ringno wires required.
A new report finds that of 154 specific claims about how AI will benefit the climate, just a quarter cited academic research. A third included no evidence at all.
With specs nearly identical to last years Pixel 9a, the new Pixel 10a doesnt pack as much of a punch as prior A-series smartphones.
A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Unlike some smartwatches, a ring doesnt need to be charged every day.
Benot Richaud is working with 16 figure skaters from 13 countries at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. WIRED spoke to him about how he roots for all of them.
We spoke with registered dietitians and tested popular formulas to break down the research behind functional fungi.
We would [all] love to have an AI boss who wouldn't yell at you or gaslight you. Claude as a boss is the nicest guy ever.
Legos next release is a digital brick loaded with sensors that add new layers of interactivity to its play sets. WIRED got exclusive access to the Lego labs where the Smart Brick was born.
Bamboo makes some of the softest bedding you can find. Heres how its made and how its different from cotton and linen bedding.
Paying US federal and state taxes online can be confusing, and one wrong move can result in penalties or extra money owed. We break it down so you can have the most worry-free tax filing possible.
With excellent noise canceling, the QuietComfort Ultra 2 would love to join you on your next long-haul flight.
Security experts have urged people to be cautious with the viral agentic AI tool, known for being highly capable but also wildly unpredictable.
Forum members discuss their discomfort with mass deportation efforts, debate how federal agents have interacted with civilians, and complain about their working conditions.
As patients and employers look for alternatives to pricey GLP-1 drugs, Silicon Valley startup Twin Health is using AI and wearable sensors to help people make healthier choices.
The residents of Potters Bar are working to protect the green belt of farms, forests, and meadows that surround London from the endless demand for AI infrastructure.
The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid has been chosen for Olympians. Could it be the one for you, too?
I review laptops for a living, and it kills me when I see the PCs that Amazon and other retailers filter to the top.
Sonys new LinkBuds Clip serve up solid performance, but Id wait until theyre on sale.
In hacker spaces and at their homes, creative protesters are laser-cutting and 3D-printing tools to resist an occupation.
From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsungs Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIREDs here to help you make your choice.
You can never truly empty a box. Why? Zero-point energy.
Beyond mistakes or nonsense, deliberately bad information being injected into AI search summaries is leading people down potentially harmful paths.
Windows laptops have never been so good, and they're only going to get better as we move through 2026.
This FDA-cleared red-light helmet helps spur hair growth and is Bluetooth-enabled with a comfortable design. But dont expect results overnight.
Bobsledders rely a lot on specialized equipment to perform well and stay safe during the Formula 1 of ice. Heres a quick guide.

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