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GM wants to slash EV prices by deploying new battery tech up to a year earlier than planned. This building is key to making that happen.

Lectric, which says the U.S. market is ripe for competition and choice, has launched three new brands in the past six months.

While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction.  Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences. Cyberdeck creators are going viral crafting whimsical DIY computers that literally encourage users to touch grass. Unlike the AI-free browser crowd, this doesn’t just feel…

Supabase, an example of an open source project becoming a fast-growing company, has greatly benefited from AI tools like Claude, Codex, and other vibe-coding platforms.

The Igloo Kool Tunes (red) is on sale at Amazon for $99.99, down from the normal price of $139.99. That's a 29% discount.

Meta is building out data centers inside weatherproof tents to speed up construction.

NASA crew shelters in Dragon as Russia halts ISS Zvezda crack repairs, highlighting aging station leaks and joint safety efforts.

The Ecovacs Goat O1000 RTK robot lawn mower is down to just $699.99 at Amazon. That's $300 off and its best price ever.

The Logitech G512 X 98 lets you swap between mechanical and analog switches in an attempt to achieve the best of both worlds. Unfortunately, its solution isn't as well thought-out as I'd hoped.

Cybercriminals, part of a gang known as Silent Ransom Group, have sent people pretending to be IT support employees to law firms' offices, where the criminals have stolen data using USB drives or remote access tools.

Your trip starts impacting the planet before you even leave home. Here are a few pointers for keeping your footprint small.

Hotels and other service providers pitch themselves as eco-friendly when they’re not. Here’s how to call their bluff.

The actual eco-friendliness of ecotourism varies considerably. One research station in the Peruvian Amazon is out to prove it can bring visitors to the area without disrupting the environment.

As the conflict in Iran disrupts the world’s oil supply, airlines are looking for jet fuel alternatives. The answer: energy from used cooking oil and french fry grease.

From San Francisco to Stockholm, a new generation of electric ferries is entering passenger service, marking a tipping point for green maritime technology.

Early Amazon Prime Day deals include the Solix portable power station, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom, and Lego sets.

Samsung is getting ready for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 rollout with a big Samsung Health app update.

Former DOGE members and Elon Musk allies are backing a startup aimed at using AI to apply "learnings" from DOGE to the private sector.

Microsoft’s AI products aren’t selling and Github’s been plagued with troubles. WIRED spoke with VP Scott Hanselman about whether the company is in catch-up mode.

"The whole conversation shifted from tokenmaxxing and 'go fast' to 'we need guardrails, how do we control this?'"

The space agency says Roscosmos has discovered new leaks in the Russian service module that it is trying to repair.

The space agency said Roscosmos discovered new leaks in the Russian service module.

National Donut Day is June 5 and national chains are celebrating with freebies. Get a free donut at Krispy Kreme, Dunkin', others.

The U.S. eavesdropping agency is reportedly preparing Anthropic's Mythos for use in cyberattacks, despite a federal ban on using the AI model maker.

From talking about sex with JFK Jr. to a surprise show in Times Square, the queen of pop is leveraging Grindr’s “gayborhood” to sell her new album.

Elon Musk’s rocket company, on the cusp of the largest initial public offering ever, will soon end up in index funds after rule changes by Nasdaq and other index providers.

Madonna performed a pop-up concert in Times Square that she announced on Grindr.

The Australian data center operator plans to set up 5GW of capacity in India.

A hydrogen-powered helicopter has completed its first piloted flight, marking a significant step toward more sustainable aviation.

Amazon has the Pokémon TCG: Perfect Order Booster Bundle from $48, giving collectors six packs from the Mega Evolution expansion.

Grover and Elmo came to the Mashable to studio to reveal their answers to some "Sesame Street"-inspired "Would You Rather..." prompts.

Seth Meyers has broken down Donald Trump's sleeping habits on "Late Night".

As of June 5, the Sony ULT Wear headphones in black are on sale for $144.95 at Amazon. This is 42% off their full price of $249.99.

Carnival Corporation data breach affects nearly 6 million people after a social engineering attack exposed names, emails, passport numbers and more.

EveryPlate is an actual budget meal kit whose plates taste delicious. Options and ingredients are fewer, but simplicity can also be a virtue.

“We are on track to see what might be the three biggest I.P.O.s of all time.”

Amazon has the MTG Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box for $129, dropping each pack to $4.30 before launch.

“Why wouldn’t you want to be in both Pepsi and Coke?” says one venture capitalist. “It’s the same here.”

As of June 5, the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) is back to its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $299. This is 25% off its list price of $399.

Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Bundle for $51.98, with lower prices also live at TCGplayer and Walmart.

Orbit Robotics built Helios, a four-armed robot designed for zero gravity that grips and braces inside spacecraft while performing maintenance tasks.

From battery life to privacy, there are many hurdles to the idea taking off.

"Backrooms" director Kane Parsons has given Jimmy Fallon tips on how to survive in the nightmarish dimension on "The Tonight Show".

As of June 5, the Bluetti AC70 portable power station has dropped to $328.99 at Amazon. This is 23% off its full price of $429.

These are the cleaning robots, water monitors, and toys actually worth buying for pool season.

Find the best robot lawn mower deal. Save 47% on the eufy Robot Lawn Mower E15 at Amazon.

An “urban explorer” tells WIRED their mother checked in to make sure they weren’t one of the people seen scurrying out of a manhole with their friends.

Dua Lipa has become a very specific kind of modern pop star: beautiful, erudite, successful, and in love with life.

Get the best streaming deal. Save 20% on the Google TV streamer 4K at Amazon.

Everything you can and can't do with a free eharmony account.

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"The Daily Show" host Michael Kosta has mocked Trump talking about the size of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

We asked three farmers to tell us how new technology is revolutionizing the way they work.

AI companies are using serif to project humanity. Critics are calling it “tasteslop.”

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The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference keynote will take place on Monday, June 8 at 10 a.m. PT. Here's how to watch live.

VidCon 2026 is back in Anaheim, and this year has new things in store for all attendees and VidCon, Creator, and Plus passes.

From "Obsession" and "Backrooms" to the scary under-seen gems you can't miss, here are the best horror movies of 2026 so far.

How to watch F1 for free. Live stream the Monaco GP in the 2026 F1 season for free from anywhere in the world.

Meta is looking into a facial recognition feature for its smart glasses.

Find the best portable power station deal. Save 44% on the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 at Amazon.

Answers to each clue for the June 5, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

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

WWDC26 is expected to focus on Siri and Apple Intelligence, with possible hints about Apple’s future hardware direction.

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.

In the current environment, remaining heads down has diminishing returns; at some point, you have to make some noise just to remind the market you exist.

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Upgrade your home office with the best Uplift Desk discount codes. Save on standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and accessories during the Spring Setup Sale.

From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.

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

See the Moon phase expected for June 5, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

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" #1812 on June 5 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The debut episode, moderated by Founders Fund Chief Marketing Officer Mike Solana, included a star-studded cast of current tech luminaries.