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The AI partnerships allow companies to access the org's content, like Wikipedia, at scale.

Transition Metal Solutions is applying a special cocktail to coax microbes into unlocking more copper from ore.

In a letter to the leaders of X, Meta, Alphabet, Snap, Reddit and TikTok, several U.S. senators are demanding the companies provide proof that they have "robust protections and policies" in place, and how they plan to curb the rise of sexualized deepfakes on their platforms.

Spotify's new price for its individual plan is $12.99 per month

The massive round was led by existing investor General Catalyst, with participation from other returning backers.

Tiger Global's case in India is being closely watched by investors.

Netflix has dropped its trailer for "How to Get to Heaven From Belfast", the new comedy thriller from "Derry Girls" creator Lisa McGree.

Tea app, the platform for women to discuss men they're dating, is relaunching today.

Apple's iPhone 17e, likely coming this spring, is getting a big display upgrade.

In 1984, film librarian Merle Ray Harlin was charged with stealing 419 films. One scrap found in his vast collection was a missing scene from the 1954 film A Star Is Born starring Judy Garland. But there was still 7 minutes of footage missing. It has never been found.

Spotify is raising Premium prices once again.

In the market for a mystery treat? There’s more out there than Labubu. We bought a bunch of blind boxes online, and these are our favorites.

The longtime cybersecurity professional says she’s taking the helm of the legacy security organization at “an inflection point” for tech and the world beyond.

VO2 max can predict cardiorespiratory health and longevity, but only if you understand what the number can and can’t tell you.

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 has safely returned to Earth in an unprecedented ISS medical evacuation, splashing down off California on Thursday.

WhatsApp is allowing AI providers to continue offering their chatbots to users in Brazil, days after the country's competition agency ordered the company to suspend its new policy that bars third-party, general-purpose chatbots from the app.

Instagram users are receiving unexpected password reset emails in social engineering attacks. Learn how to spot these scams and protect your account.

EtherealX is ramping engine tests and building a 150-acre rocket campus in India as it targets a 2027 launch mission.

Join our livestream — and pose a question to WIRED’s panel of experts — on China’s dominance, influence, and how it is rewriting the future.

Flaws in how 17 models of headphones and speakers use Google’s one-tap Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol have left devices open to eavesdroppers and stalkers.

Months after major data leaks, the app where women leave Yelp-style reviews about men is relaunching with a new website. It’s not back on iOS, but the Android app has new AI features.

The Samsung 34-inch Odyssey G5 ultra-wide gaming monitor is down to $279.99 at Amazon, saving $120 off its usual price.

Jimmy Kimmel has shared his thoughts on the Trump administration's latest talks to try and acquire Greenland.

The AI boom is driving an unprecedented wave of data center construction, but there aren’t enough skilled tradespeople in the US to keep up.

With the looks and speed of a gaming keyboard and the comfort of an ergonomic keyboard, the Falcata is a unique and expensive hybrid for a niche audience.

Is the Coros Apex 4 battery life a competitive advantage in multi-day training? Features, price, and where to buy.

Who married whom in "Bridgerton" Season 3? What went down at that ball? And where's Lady Whistledown at?

The Fall 2025 edition of the Pokémon TCG Collector's Chest is down to almost market price, with six boosters, promo cards, and more for only $37.

Accalimed RPG 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance II' is now only $39.97 with 33% knocked off its usual listing price of $59.99 on Amazon.

The Pokémon TCG's Mega Lucario ex Figure Collection has a new best price on Amazon — now only $58.99 instead of $67.99, beating TCGPlayer by a wide margin.

Teyana Taylor appeared on "The Tonight Show" and spoke about Leonardo DiCaprio's viral commercial break conversation at the Golden Globes.

Get the best Fire Stick deal at Amazon. Save 30% on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus at Amazon.

Find the best Kindle Scribe deal at Amazon. Save 31% on the Kindle Scribe at Amazon.

As the free online encyclopedia turns 25, it’s facing political opposition, AI scraping, dwindling volunteers, and a public that may no longer believe in its ideals.

These odd-looking hearing aids double as solid earbuds, but comfort is a major issue.

See the best e-readers we've tested, with options from Kindle, Kobo, and the tablet world. Grab an e-reader and hit your reading goals.

How to watch Love Island: All Stars for free. Live stream Love Island: All Stars in 2026 for free from anywhere in the world.

Answers to each clue for the January 15, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Honda has announced a solar-powered camping trailer called the Base Station.

Google’s A.I. assistant, Gemini, can create a to-do list based on recent emails, among other new tricks. There are implications for your privacy.

Breathe easier with these discounts on one of WIRED’s favorite air purifier brands, including an option for large rooms.

Here are some of our favorite Lego sets worth picking up for Valentine's Day 2026, whether you're shopping for someone you care about or treating yourself.

Simplify your PDF process with this lifetime license to PDF Converter and Editor, on sale now for only $29.99 (reg. $99.99).

Get lifetime access to 1min.AI's Advanced Business Plan for $74.97 and enjoy one platform for AI writing, images, research, and coding, sans the monthly fees.

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What’s new to streaming for the week of Jan. 9, 2026, on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, and more? We've got you covered.

See how the new M5 iPad Pro compares to the best tablets from Samsung, Microsoft, and Amazon Fire.

Microsoft is buying over 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal credits from India's Varaha over the next three years.

Verizon has announced that its mobile network is back up and running again after being down for over 10 hours on Wednesday.

The best National Bagel Day 2026 include free bagels from Bruegger’s Bagels, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and Panera Bread.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

See the Moon phase expected for January 15, 2025 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

X and Grok are struggling to contain a scandal involving sexualized images of real people created by its AI.

The Verizon network outage may be impacting 911 calls, with multiple emergency services warning that such calls may not connect.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1670 on January 15 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The abrupt change in personnel was in the works for several weeks, according to an OpenAI executive.

The news is a blow for Thinking Machines Lab. Two narratives are already emerging about what happened.

The order, first proposed a year ago, bans GM from collecting and then selling geolocation data to third parties, like data brokers and insurance companies.

Emversity has raised $30 million in a new round as it scales job-ready training in India.

As Verizon mobile customers reported phones stuck in SOS mode from coast to coast, the mobile provider assured customers it was working on a fix.

Digg is back, relaunched by its original founder and the co-founder of its biggest competitor Reddit.

As of Jan. 14, get $400 off the TCL 85-inch QLED TV.

The GoCable 8-in-1 100W EDC cable replaces multiple chargers and tools in one compact keychain cable. It’s currently on sale for $21.99, down from $49.99.

The killing of George Floyd in 2020 prompted a wave of statements from tech companies and CEOs. Today, pushback against ICE is largely coming from employees, not executives.

The California Attorney General has opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's xAI after its chatbot Grok began generating nonconsensual sexual images of real women and even children.

Anthropic used mostly AI to build Claude Cowork tool

The collaboration will help OpenAI models deliver faster response times for more difficult or time consuming tasks, the companies said.

The agreement with the start-up Cerebras is the latest in a series intended to expand the A.I. company’s computing power.

The Ninja Slushi Max is on sale at Amazon for $349.

The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $1,599, down from the list price of $2,799. That's a 43% discount.

T-Mobile took a shot at Verizon over an outage affecting customers across the U.S.

A Verizon support team member made an interesting comment (and emoji choice) to a frustrated customer on X.

As Netflix tries to take down YouTube’s dominance in the podcast space, it's getting new originals with Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin.

Check the latest Verizon outage maps. There are several ways for Verizon customers to check for outages in their local area.

New research has discovered that a neural circuit may explain procrastination. Scientists were able to disrupt this connection using a drug.

Global app downloads were down, but consumer spending was up to nearly $156B in 2025.

Lume Cube has a variety of marked down lighting products to help revamp your home office.

YouTube launches new safety features for teen accounts, including screen time controls for Shorts and age-appropriate algorithm for recommendations.

The state will examine whether xAI, which owns the social media platform X and created the A.I. chatbot Grok, violated state law.

Since the release of GPT 5.2, AI tools have become inescapable in high-level mathematics.

In a statement, Verizon acknowledged that its customers were impacted by a major disruption on Wednesday afternoon.

The company offers a platform that helps mobile app developers market their wares and has an army of bankers working on its IPO.

Digg, a reboot of an earlier social news site, is now relaunching as a Reddit competitor focused on communities.

AI models are getting so good at finding vulnerabilities that some experts say the tech industry might need to rethink how software is built.

The Kindle, Kindle Scribe, and Kindle Colorsoft are still on sale for the next day. This is your last chance to get a deal.

A major Verizon outage appeared to impact customers across the United States starting around noon ET on Wednesday. Calls to Verizon customers from other carriers may also be impacted.

The AI-powered age verification system rolled out by Roblox appears to be identifying kids as adults and adults as kids.

As of Jan. 14, you can get the Magic: The Gathering March of the Machine Draft Booster Box for $136.83, down from $149.99, at Amazon.

Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T customers all reported service problems starting midday on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Verizon has acknowledged network problems.

The Trends Explore page for users to analyze search interest just got a major upgrade. It now uses Gemini to identify and compare relevant trends.

There appears to be a major Verizon outage. Here's what to know.

Systems like OpenAI’s GPT-5 are accelerating research in math, biology and chemistry. But there is a debate over whether it can do that work on its own.

Save up to 70% at Lovehoney's Valentine's Day sale. Get clitoral suction toys for $43, lingerie under $25, and a free gift on orders over $89.

The new Rubik's Cube Tetris Brainteaser is on sale at Target and Amazon, combining the two classic games into one.

FCC imposes new $10,000 fines on telecom companies for false robocall filings. New penalties take effect Feb. 5 to strengthen enforcement against violations.

As of Jan. 14, get the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro gaming mouse near its lowest price ever.

"We want musicians to keep making music, and for fans to have confidence that the music they find on Bandcamp was created by humans," the company said.

"Euphoria" Season 3 premieres April 12 on HBO. The series, which stars Zendaya, picks up after a five-year time jump.

Type One Energy has raised more than $160 million from investors to date. The new funding will help the company further refine its stellarator technology.

The Hisense 75-inch U8 Mini LED QLED 4K TV is on sale for $1,299.99 at both Amazon and Best Buy — nearly 50% off its list price.

AI videos meant for social media will be even easier to make thanks to Google Veo 3.1. Will that mean more slop?

As of Jan. 14, get the DJI Mavic 4 Pro for $649 off at Amazon.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra noise-cancelling headphones are $150 off at Amazon, Best Buy, and Bose, but stock is very limited.

Skild AI, which is building general-purpose robotic software, just raised a $1.4 billion funding round led by SoftBank.

Personal Intelligence is off by default, as users have the option to choose if and when they want to connect their Google apps to Gemini.

In a world where ICE agents are shooting US citizens on the street, the need for militias and extremist groups like the Proud Boys to support far-right interests has evaporated.

Hundreds of records obtained by WIRED show thin intelligence on the Venezuelan gang in the United States, describing fragmented, low-level crime rather than a coordinated terrorist threat.

As of Jan. 14, you can get the Bluetti Apex 300 portable power station for $1,499, down from $2,399, at Amazon. That's 38% off.

As companies deploy AI-powered chatbots, agents, and copilots across their operations, they’re facing a new risk: how do you let employees and AI agents use powerful AI tools without accidentally leaking sensitive data, violating compliance rules, or opening the door to prompt-based injections? Witness AI just raised $58 million to find a solution, building what they call “the […]