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July 12, 2026

28 Best STEM Toys for Kids (2026): Learning Made Fun

We found lots of math-filled and science-rich toys for tiny nerds to assemble, bake, squish—or even tear apart and rebuild.

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July 12, 2026

Here’s How Apple Is Updating Its Child Safety Features in iOS 27

Apple has announced several new Child Safety features coming soon to iPhones and other devices. Here’s what’s changing.

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July 12, 2026

Scientists’ Side Hustle? Using AI and Quantum Computing to Generate New Peptides

Researchers cobbled together funding and time to show how quantum computing could aid in the development of drugs to help underserved popula...

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July 12, 2026

Best External Hard Drives (2026): SSD to Store Data, Video, and More

Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.

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July 12, 2026

The 10 Best Pet Cameras of 2026: Furbo, Petcube, and Enabot

Whether you’re near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras.

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July 11, 2026

Skylight’s Touchscreen Calendar Got my Whole Family on the Same Page

The Skylight has become the informational and organizational hub of my household. My touchscreen-native kids have also gained more agency ov...

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July 11, 2026

We Make Lovely Home-Cooked Meals for Ourselves. Why Not Do the Same for Our Dogs?

More dog owners have begun cooking for their canine companions in recent years. When my own dog fell ill, I became part of this growing grou...

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July 11, 2026

Best Hiking Boots (2026): Walking Shoes, Trails, Backpacking

From strenuous hikes and serious summits to weekend rambles in the park, these boots help you make the most of your time outdoors.

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July 11, 2026

China’s Tianwen-2 Space Probe Has Rendezvoused With Earth’s Quasi-Moon

The probe sent back the first pictures of the asteroid Kamo’oalewa. Next step: landing on the surface and collecting samples to send back to...

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July 11, 2026

El Niño Is Already Wreaking Havoc on Pacific Fisheries

As the climate phenomenon sends warm water surging across the eastern Pacific, some parts of the fishing industry are suffering—but other re...

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July 11, 2026

Exclusive: How Jay-Z Pulled Off a Surprise-Filled Show During New York’s Wildest Summer

Summer 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Jay-Z’s debut Reasonable Doubt. To honor it, he put on a massive concert at Yankee Stadium—complet...

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July 11, 2026

OpenAI’s Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company

Johannes Heidecke’s departure comes as OpenAI tries to further integrate its research and safety teams.

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July 10, 2026

Microsoft Reports a Massive 25 Percent Jump in Emissions

Data centers are driving up the company’s use of electricity—and carbon pollution.

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July 10, 2026

Apple Is Suing OpenAI for Allegedly Stealing Hardware Secrets

The iPhone-maker claims OpenAI encouraged poached employees to bring over confidential presentations, secret prototypes, and key supplier de...

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July 10, 2026

Meet the Battery Startup Taking on China’s Giants

Solid-state batteries are safer and more capable—but harder to mass-produce. They also represent an opportunity for non-Chinese companies to...

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July 10, 2026

What Watching a Soccer Final Does to Your Body, According to Science

A recent study tracked hundreds of soccer fans until their favorite team reached the final of a tournament. Their stress levels skyrocketed,...

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July 10, 2026

Meta’s Pursuit of the 'Careless People' Author Is Relentless and Self-Defeating

Yes, Sarah Wynn-Williams violated her deal to stay silent. But the power disparity bolsters the view that Meta is a heartless bully.

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July 10, 2026

Which MacBook to Buy (2026): Neo, Air, or Pro?

After testing each of the MacBooks myself, here's my honest advice on which is right for you.

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July 10, 2026

The Best Pool Accessories to Upgrade Your Summer (2026)

Upgrade your pool party with the best cleaning robots, floats, a slushie machine, and more.

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July 10, 2026

A New Experiential Gallery Just Might Change Your Mind About AI Art

Billed as the “world’s first museum of AI arts,” Dataland uses wearables and troves of material from the Amazon to merge nature, biometrics,...

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July 10, 2026

Sunshine and Saharan Dust Make Miami’s World Cup Quarter-Final a Dangerous Game for England Norway

English and Norwegian players will face off under extreme and dangerous levels of heat stress, scientists say, thanks to a Wet Bulb Index ov...

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July 10, 2026

Robot Dogs, Teslas, and Rescue Helicopters: The UN AI Summit Was a Lot

Amid live coding sessions and Silicon Valley optimism, the UN’s AI for Good summit wrestled with an increasingly urgent question: Can global...

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July 10, 2026

Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off July 2026

Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more July 2026 discounts.

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July 10, 2026

Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│July 2026

Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal...

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July 10, 2026

Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 50% Off in July 2026

Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.

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July 10, 2026

Thousands of ‘Pokémon Go’ Players Descend on Times Square to Defeat Mewtwo

A surprise 10th-anniversary event saw Niantic fulfilling a promise teased in the original 2016 launch trailer for its popular mobile game.

Wired

July 9, 2026

OpenAI’s CEO of AGI Deployment Fidji Simo Is Stepping Down

The move comes after Simo took significant medical leave. Simo will stay on as a part-time advisor.

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July 9, 2026

Maine’s Senate Race Implodes, Meta’s Threads Rivals Musk’s X, and the Trump Phone Arrives

Today on “Uncanny Valley,” we unpack the political debacle unfolding in Maine surrounding the campaign of Democratic candidate Graham Platne...

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July 9, 2026

Come to WIRED@NIGHT02 Film Screening!

See documentary The Oldest Person in the World before it’s in theaters.

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July 9, 2026

Anthropic Wants You to Pay Up for Claude Fable 5

Claude subscribers must soon pay usage-based fees to access Anthropic’s best consumer AI model—a sign that the golden era of AI subscription...

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July 9, 2026

The 1X Neo Robot Has Freaky Fast Fingers

The soft, weirdly sexualized home-chore robot has been given some very tactile hands.

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July 9, 2026

Josh Johnson Answers The Web's Most Searched Questions

Comedian Josh Johnson visits WIRED to answer his most searched questions on Google. Who is Josh Johnson’s favorite comedian? Can Josh Johnso...

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July 9, 2026

Slate's Gray $25,000 Truck Just Got a Crayola Makeover

The Bezos-backed automaker building America's cheapest electric truck is teaming up with the crayon company in a bid to brighten its rides....

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July 9, 2026

Data Centers Are Quietly Taking Over Texas. The Pollution Could Be Catastrophic

Thousands of new fossil-fuel power sources are quietly firing up across the state to power the AI boom, thanks to a regulatory loophole, lea...

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July 9, 2026

Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Model to Buy or Avoid

With pricing in flux and new models available, here’s which Surface Laptop and Surface Pro to buy.

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July 9, 2026

Influencers Are Promoting $50 Straws They Claim Will Protect Against Electromagnetic Radiation

“EMF straws” and similar products are being sold as a way to block electromagnetic frequencies that come from common electronic devices, eve...

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July 9, 2026

Self-Driving Cars Are Interfering With First Responders. Feds Aren’t Happy

NHTSA administrator Jonathan Morris called reports that self-driving cars had driven into emergency scenes and blocked ambulances and firefi...

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July 9, 2026

Madison Square Garden Kept a List of Gay Celebrities

An MSG database tracked and categorized hundreds of celebs, famous Knicks superfans, and even some of Taylor Swift’s wedding guests. Labels...

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July 9, 2026

The Best Food Dehydrators for Self-Sufficient Kitchens (2026)

Stretch seasonal produce, preserve leftovers, and build a pantry that lasts with our favorite food dehydrators for every budget.

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July 9, 2026

Federal Investigators Say Certain DOGE Records Were Deleted

A government report claims DOGE didn’t access sensitive systems. It also says the agency deleted records that would show if they had.

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July 9, 2026

Why Do Some Soccer Players Cut the Heels Off Their Cleats?

An image of Portugal forward Pedro Neto’s cleats at the World Cup has reignited a practice among some soccer players: modifying their cleats...

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July 9, 2026

The 4 Best Home Air Conditioners to Buy Right Now

It's too hot. There, we said it. Protect your health and keep your home cool with one of these top-rated air conditioners.

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July 9, 2026

Is an Air-Conditioning Revolution Coming to Europe?

As extreme heat becomes the norm on the continent, the AC culture wars may be solved by advances in environmentally friendly technology.

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July 9, 2026

The $28 Million Mistake That Inspired Estonia's AI “Fuckup Finder”

A single wording mistake cost the government millions. Now Estonia is using AI to spot legal errors before they become law—and to automate m...

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July 8, 2026

One of Meta’s Offices Was Briefly Overtaken by a Rogue Squirrel

The animal escaped after apparently arriving inside a package at Meta's Bangkok office, injuring one employee before finally being caught.

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July 8, 2026

Messi and Ronaldo Are Building Tech Portfolios. Mo Salah Is Playing a Different Game

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are betting on AI, health tech, and startups. Mohamed Salah is taking a more traditional route beyond foo...

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July 8, 2026

The FTC Settlement With John Deere Is a Huge Win for the Right-to-Repair Movement

After more than a decade of pushback, farmers and repair advocates have won access to equipment and services John Deere had long kept under...

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July 8, 2026

I Built a Self-Improving AI, and So Can You

Experiments in using AI to build AI show that the future doesn’t just belong to the frontier labs.

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July 8, 2026

Peter Thiel’s Husband Sued a Flight Attendant Who Says He Assaulted Her on a Private Jet

Matthew Danzeisen’s lawyer says the case is a “shakedown about a bag” that brushed someone’s leg. Stefanie Bojar says she was injured aboard...

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July 8, 2026

Dimming the Sun Would Help Lower the Risks of El Niño

As worries about a growing super El Niño mount, new findings suggest a radical solution to mitigating its impacts.