Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber
Alphabet-owned company is seeking to persuade US regulators to clear a path for fully autonomous taxi services.
Senator asks US government watchdog to review how feds use hacking tools
Democratic senator Ron Wyden is asking the U.S. government to review how federal law enforcement agencies use hacking to...
Child safety experts are skeptical of OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens
They say the company must prove it can be trusted before products like these get a pass.
As demand for Meta AI glasses explodes, it’s harder to avoid creepy recordings
Ars looks at Zuckoff, the latest free app detecting Meta AI glasses amid privacy backlash.
Rocket Report: SpaceX makes its mark on the Moon; ULA names new boss
Taiwan's effort to develop its own satellite launcher hit a setback this week.
The Patrick Clancy Conspiracy Theories Are Rooted in the Harsh Realities of Motherhood
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Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 (2026): A Solution for Cord Clutter
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5 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2026): Philips, Oral-B, Quip, More
After two years of testing, these are the electric toothbrushes that impressed WIRED staffers the most.
Influencers and Resellers Are Turning Empty Boxes Into Big Cash
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ChatGPT on Mac can now read and respond to Apple iMessages
OpenAI has rolled out a plugin that allows ChatGPT to control the Apple Messages app.
The Super El Niño Won’t Fix the West’s Water Crisis
CommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyThe Colorado River, which provides water for...
Best Early Tech Labor Day Sales I’d Shop Myself (2026): AirTags, Dyson, and More
From the best Dyson vacuum to the best wireless headphones and earbuds we’ve tested, you can get some great gadgets on s...