Technology, AI, platforms, chips, and the race to define the next digital order.
Global health officials report severe shortages of medical supplies and a fragmented response system as the Trump administration’s foreign aid reductions hamper containment efforts in central and East Africa.
The facility, backed by Governor Spencer Cox and West GenCo, faces ongoing scrutiny over its projected 9GW power consumption and potential to raise local temperatures, with a citizen-led referendum pending.
The new assistant, powered by design-fine-tuned models, allows teams to automate tasks and visualise concepts via natural language, marking a strategic pivot as the company reports a 46 per cent year-on-year revenue increase.
Co-led by First Round Capital and Quiet Capital, the funding supports Quartermaster’s push to create a continuous, distributed sensing network for global shipping.
The new Coyl desk features height adjustment via a rotary dial, extensive cable management options, and a range of customisable finishes, marking a significant shift in the company’s approach to gaming peripherals.
A recent Engadget podcast analysis suggests that while Google’s 2026 developer conference was dominated by artificial intelligence, the real-world application of its announcements remains uncertain.
MIT Technology Review reports on Colossal Biosciences’ development of transparent incubation vessels and the landmark court ruling against Elon Musk.
A comprehensive assessment of the latest wearable robotics technology reveals significant engineering advances, though questions persist regarding target demographics and real-world utility.
Backed by $2 billion in funding, Figure AI’s continuous demonstration of its Figure 03 robots has drawn intense scrutiny regarding autonomy, with investors including Microsoft and Nvidia watching closely.
As one series concludes and another begins, creator David J. Rosen notes a cultural shift toward accepting virtual relationships, marking a departure from the platform’s traditional content restrictions.
WIRED reports that devices like the Spider Grills Venom and ChefsTemp ProTemp S1 allow users to convert Weber Kettles and Kamado Joe ceramic cookers into app-connected systems, leveraging PID controllers and automated fans for precise temperature regulation.
The Android 17 Release Candidate 1 build includes the initial unidirectional handoff capability, with bidirectional support deferred to a future update.
A new Rust-based multi-Paxos engine achieves 300,000 operations per second, up from 23,000, by using AI-generated contracts and lightweight spec-driven development to ensure correctness and efficiency.
The US Food and Drug Administration has authorised blueberry- and mango-flavoured vape juices from Glas, marking the first approval of e-cigarette flavours other than tobacco and menthol. The move coincides with a broader policy to remove illicit products from the market, a shift that former regulators say may have a larger market impact than the specific flavour authorisations.
As the 2026 laptop market matures, WIRED’s latest comprehensive buying guide identifies a critical inflection point: 16GB of RAM is now the baseline requirement, while a looming memory shortage threatens to inflate costs for consumers.
Despite federal law prohibiting armed agents at polling places, officials cite chilling rhetoric, baseless voting claims, and slashed cybersecurity resources as they scramble to reassure voters and prepare for unprecedented scenarios.
The German manufacturer’s most powerful vehicle to date promises 2.0-second acceleration and direct competition with the Porsche Taycan Turbo S.
The union has accepted a government mediator’s final proposal, but the dispute over bonus caps and profit allocation remains unresolved, prompting a court injunction to maintain essential production.
A new report highlights how buried links, mandatory logins, and misleading toggles prevent users from exercising their right to opt out of data sales, raising significant safety concerns for public officials and vulnerable groups.
A newly identified author of a nonfiction work examining the impact of artificial intelligence on truth is reportedly accused of including quotes generated by AI, raising questions about integrity in modern publishing.
Priced from $59,795, the 2027 model utilises 800V charging, cell-to-body battery architecture, and Google’s Gemini AI integration.
More than 47,000 employees walk out following the collapse of negotiations and the rejection of a government-proposed mediation deal.
A 30-year veteran of the industry contends that virtually all non-trivial C and C++ code contains undefined behaviour, citing the C23 standard and testing on OpenBSD.
As the 2027 Volvo EX60 prepares for market entry, initial testing underscores its premium interior and efficient powertrain, while noting competitive disadvantages against rivals like the BMW iX3.
The tech giant introduces 'Ask YouTube' for desktop users, upgrades Shorts editing capabilities, and broadens likeness-detection measures to address deepfake concerns.
A newly accessible index tracks every preserved article from fivethirtyeight.com, highlighting the prolific output of founder Nate Silver and over 550 other contributors since 2008.
The move comes after significant criticism from creators, with the company acknowledging that the attempt to close the gap with Stripe’s guidelines left the community vulnerable.
The new AMG GT 4-door coupe targets late 2026 release, featuring ultra-fast charging, advanced thermal management, and a centralised computing core running MB.OS.
The 'remove-ai-watermarks' library targets markers from major platforms including Google Gemini and Adobe Firefly, though creators warn it cannot erase server-side records or guarantee legal compliance.
The company is raising the cost of its lifetime Plex Pass to $749.99 on 1 July 2026, aiming to discourage one-off purchases in favour of annual subscriptions.
Announced at the I/O 2026 developer conference, the update promises up to 10 per cent better battery life for users upgrading from Wear OS 6.
Initial demonstrations highlight seamless real-time translation and navigation capabilities, though consumer models will lack the built-in displays seen in internal reference hardware.
The move aligns Discord with Apple’s recent encryption efforts, marking a shift in privacy standards for the platform’s communication features.
The controversy centres on Jamir Nazir’s Caribbean-winning story, “The Serpent in the Grove,” which AI detection tool Pangram flagged as 100 per cent AI-generated.
Nearly 41,000 acres have burned across the state, driven by a hot, dry winter and a Sierra Nevada snowpack recorded at just 9 per cent of historical averages.
The proposal, valued at up to $36 million over five years, aims to enhance threat evaluation capabilities but faces scrutiny over state privacy laws and vendor compliance.
The DeepMind CEO unveiled new scientific tools and reiterated his timeline for artificial general intelligence, defining the singularity specifically as the arrival of full AGI.
The nonprofit’s latest release for iOS and Android offers a total opt-out toggle, a feature the source notes is uncommon among competing browsers.
A live reaction to the Google I/O 2026 keynote reveals a heavy emphasis on AI agents, the launch of Gemini Omni, and provocative claims regarding artificial general intelligence from DeepMind’s leader.
Google unveils Pics, an AI-powered design application for Google Workspace, aiming to simplify visual creation for non-designers while challenging established competitors in the market.
The largest search update in 25 years brings information agents, generative UI, and expanded Personal Intelligence to nearly 200 countries, while Google adjusts its commercial structure to compete with rivals.
New features include tournament tracking and bracket browsing, with integration designed to help users locate live matches across streaming platforms.
The US space agency is exploring partnerships with Blue Origin, SpaceX, and Rocket Lab to utilise standardised spacecraft buses, aiming to reduce development costs and allow for more frequent robotic missions to the Moon and Mars.
The final trailer for the Marvel Comics-based series highlights its noir aesthetic and cast, with a dual-format release planned for MGM+ and Prime Video.
The Switch 2 “Choose Your Game” bundle includes the console and a digital title, providing a saving ahead of a scheduled September price increase.
New features including information agents, a universal cart, and Gemini Omni models signal a shift from search to action, raising concerns about user autonomy and publisher revenue.
At its IO 2026 developer conference, Google unveiled Gmail Live, a Gemini-powered tool designed to extract specific details from email threads using voice commands, marking a strategic push to demonstrate tangible utility for artificial intelligence.
At Google I/O 2026, the company announced continuous background agents for market and personal tracking, alongside significant pricing adjustments and a major overhaul of its core search interface.