Technology, AI, platforms, chips, and the race to define the next digital order.
Major dating apps are abandoning the swipe format in favour of considered signals and in-person events, responding to user weariness with the endless loop of judging and being judged.
Security researcher Jeremiah Fowler identified the misconfiguration, which stored 450GB of images including photos of children. ClarityCheck disputes the term "exposed" but has secured the database following contact from WIRED.
The company has raised capital from Rhapsody Venture Partners and Bell Ventures Inc. to deploy vacuum-core technology that reduces signal delay, addressing spatial constraints in multi-site AI deployments.
While parental control software markets itself as a shield against online harms, experts argue that building digital resilience and enforcing platform duty of care offers a more sustainable path to adolescent safety.
The reconstructed software allows officers to search by physical description and behavioural patterns, raising constitutional concerns among privacy experts.
The author of The Sleepless Ape argues that modern sleep disorders stem from an evolutionary mismatch with indoor living and artificial lighting, rather than a lack of hours in bed.
The Justice Department’s inquiry into Andreessen Horowitz under the Clayton Act has surprised industry veterans, who argue that board overlaps are an inevitable byproduct of large portfolio management.
Origin allows developers to sync repositories with GitHub while offering new collaborative features, capitalising on recent stability concerns at the industry leader.
The CS-4 utilises a wafer-scale chip and integrated power delivery to promise significantly higher throughput per watt compared to conventional GPU systems.
Developers have released OpenLogi, an open-source tool designed to replace Logitech’s official software suite by handling HID++ commands directly on the device.
The Financial Times reports that Chinese regulators have permitted ByteDance and Tencent to import 10,000 NVIDIA H200 chips each, with instructions to store the hardware in Hong Kong to support local chip development.
The veteran developer plans to focus on writing, lecturing, and consulting, leaving the status of System Shock 3 uncertain.
WIRED reports that Uber Eats is offering automatic discounts of up to 30 to 50 per cent for new accounts in August 2026, alongside detailed breakdowns of the Uber One subscription tier and student incentives.
Despite Congress appropriating $345 million for the 2026 fiscal year, only $15 million has been allocated to grants, prompting an ultimatum for the Health Department to reinstate funding by 25 August.
Combat debut in July reveals vulnerability of expensive armoured vehicles to low-cost kamikaze drones, prompting calls for layered air defences.
The 260-gram Arctis Nova 3P is available in cyan for half its standard retail price, offering dual connectivity and extended battery life for PC and console gamers.
Zelda, Zak and Cody Williams reactivate inactive profile to provide authentic content and combat widespread misuse of their father’s image and voice.
While most video games depreciate, specific rare items and sealed copies can command significant premiums, with some fetching over $100,000.
Meta removed advertisements for an application called Kromix after an investigation by WIRED revealed the tool promised to generate non-consensual intimate imagery of female US politicians.
New and returning subscribers face immediate increases, while existing users see changes in September, as the service reports its first profit milestone.
Security firm identifies critical flaw in Microsoft 365 Copilot Enterprise that allowed attackers to exfiltrate sensitive information without user confirmation, following a novel discovery method involving direct interrogation of the AI model.
As the movie hits cinemas on August 28, its success and critical reception will primarily benefit Ketchup Entertainment, while the drama surrounding its development underscores ongoing tensions at Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Louisville factory aims to provide a domestic, China-free supply of materials for the US electric vehicle industry, targeting 300,000 vehicles annually.
The new system aims to lower the barrier to entry for AI-driven development, targeting organisations that lack the resources to build custom agent infrastructure from scratch.
Financial analysis of Starlink’s service tiers reveals that fixed-home usage of the Mini device is significantly more expensive than standard residential plans, with unlimited Roam service costing $45 more per month than Residential Max.
The Xfinity Shield platform merges home security, family management, and digital protection, marking a strategic expansion for the telecommunications giant into unified smart home services.
With a spring 2027 release window, Owlcat Games outlines how its Etudes system aims to balance player agency with established canon, distancing itself from the controversial conclusions of the Mass Effect series.
Federal lawsuit claims the regulator is punishing the broadcaster for its political coverage, including content from Jimmy Kimmel and The View.
The new feature, available at no extra cost for customers with an XB7 gateway or newer, allows users to detect movement by monitoring Wi-Fi signal disruptions.
The company, which recently secured $700 million in Series C funding, reports over 25,000 New Yorkers on its waitlist as it prepares to deploy proprietary body-scanning technology in the United States.
The purchase includes over 100 million emails, 30 million customer service recordings, and extensive operational data from Microsoft Teams, Oracle, and SAP, marking another significant move in the industry’s pursuit of specialised artificial intelligence training sets.
Four states demand $1.4 trillion in damages as plaintiffs call for removal of infinite scroll and like counts in landmark litigation.
New research indicates that heat stress increases skin absorption of toxins, degrades protective gear, and accelerates pesticide evaporation, leaving millions of workers vulnerable to acute poisoning and chronic disease.
A new feature from The Verge examines the intersection of technology and animal ownership, finding that while the market is saturated with gadgets, critical AI-driven products often fail to deliver on their core promises.
A review by The Verge indicates that Google’s Pet Memory feature for Gemini for Home cannot reliably differentiate between individual animals, leading to incorrect activity summaries and automated feeding errors.
The Fairphone 6+ marks the company’s first direct sales in the United States, available on Amazon with support for T-Mobile and AT&T networks.
Analysis of how specific applications and YouTube content are being deployed to simulate hunting instincts and provide mental stimulation for domestic cats.
References to new iPhones, a folding device, Home Hub, and updated Macs suggest a significant September launch event, though specific specifications remain unconfirmed.
Congressional lawyers report spending more time correcting AI-generated drafts than writing them from scratch, citing missed nuances and incorrect citations.
The Fairphone 6 Plus marks the company’s first direct sales in the United States, offering a mid-range Qualcomm processor, 12GB of RAM, and software support until 2033 via Amazon and Fairphone’s website.
A recent review from The Verge outlines how specific gadgets can reduce stress for fish and simplify care routines, though some features require manual adjustment to prevent issues like algae growth.
The 11-year-old venture capital firm has secured an oversubscribed fund from limited partners including the LEGO Foundation and Capricorn Investment Group to back early-stage artificial intelligence founders.
Research co-led by Stanford’s Anka Reuel finds that corporate disclosures often filter out personal, sensitive, and illicit interactions to emphasise productivity metrics, leaving policymakers with incomplete data.
The Fairphone (Gen 6+) marks the company’s first flagship mobile entry into the United States, offering a modular alternative to dominant US brands in a market heavily influenced by carrier sales.
The encryption company has passed 100 million users, driven by bipartisan concerns over surveillance, while detailing plans for mathematical guarantees in its Lumo chatbot within two years.
The acquisition of Tesla’s electric big rigs, managed via Saga AI software, marks a significant scaling step for the recently public company as it targets key logistics corridors.
A seven-year veteran of the Pawtucket Police Department has resigned after facing multiple internal investigations and suspensions, alleging retaliation for speaking out against the city’s deployment of Flock Safety cameras.
Grounded closes funding round with support from Also Capital and The 81 Collection, opening new Detroit facility to outfit electric and combustion vehicles for business clients.