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May 19, 2026

Former OpenAI Staffers Warn xAI's Poor Safety Record Could Complicate SpaceX’s IPO

The ex-employees, who cofounded a new AI watchdog group, say investors deserve more information about xAI’s safety practices before SpaceX g...

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May 19, 2026

The Zuckerbergs Are Hiring a Lifeguard but Calling It a 'Beach Water Person'

The job, which is associated with the Zuckerberg family office, is located in Kauai, Hawaii, where the Meta CEO owns a massive compound.

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May 19, 2026

The Best Action Cameras for All Your Craziest Adventures (2026)

Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.

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May 19, 2026

The Herman Miller Coyl Standing Desk Is Built Just for Gamers

The Coyl uses a coil design for the power cable, keeping it neat and taut between the desk and the wall. And instead of relying on boring le...

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May 19, 2026

The US Built a Site to Ensure Fair Access to Public Lands. Then Everything Went Wrong

Recreation.gov was supposed to make access to public lands more equitable and streamlined. Instead, it’s rife with bots and inequality, whil...

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May 19, 2026

Set Up Your Phone’s Always-On Display So You’re Unlocking It Less Often

Break the pattern of unlocking your phone for one thing and then getting sucked into something else. Set up your lock screen to show all the...

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May 19, 2026

Tom Steyer Wants to Save California From Billionaires. But Also Doesn’t Want Them to Leave

The hedge fund billionaire turned gubernatorial candidate wants to tax California’s ultrawealthy, regulate AI, and keep Silicon Valley happy...

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May 19, 2026

How to Make Apps and Websites Remove Your Nonconsensual Nudes

Starting May 19, tech platforms in the US will have to start complying with the Take It Down Act. Here's how more than a dozen of the larges...

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May 19, 2026

Limited Time: TurboTax Full Service Coupons This May

Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes...

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May 19, 2026

50% Off Home Depot Promo Codes

Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this May.

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May 18, 2026

These 11 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested in 2026

We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.

Wired

May 18, 2026

Elon Musk Loses Landmark Lawsuit Against OpenAI

The nine-member panel took only two hours to return a verdict in favor of OpenAI on Monday, which the judge quickly adopted as her own final...

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May 18, 2026

The Chaotic Swatch x AP Royal Pop Launch Was Entirely Predictable and Utterly Avoidable

Experts tell WIRED how Swatch could and should have foreseen issues with the launch of its highly-anticipated Royal Pop collaboration with A...

Wired

May 18, 2026

The Catastrophic Swatch x Audemars Piguet Launch Was Entirely Predictable and Utterly Avoidable

So why didn't Swatch do anything to avoid it?

Wired

May 18, 2026

The Backward Logic of Chickenpox Parties

Before vaccines, some parents intentionally exposed their children to the virus. In the internet age, that thinking is resurfacing.

Wired

May 18, 2026

How to Watch Google I/O

Google I/O is back with updates to Search, Android, Gemini, and a fresh peek at upcoming Android XR smart glasses. Here’s how to watch the a...

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May 18, 2026

Supercharging Immune Cells May Help Control HIV Long-Term

CAR-T cell therapy is already a potent treatment for certain cancers. Now, a small study is showing early promise for managing HIV.

Wired

May 18, 2026

I’m a Normie. Can Normies Really Vibe Code?

Apparently anyone can vibe code anything these days. So Claude and I tried to make a database for tracking the petty grievances of the masse...

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May 18, 2026

An ICE Firearms Trainer Was Involved in At Least 4 Deadly Shootings

David Norman, a former Phoenix police officer who’s described himself as “a f***ing savage,” now runs a company that provided training to Ho...

Wired

May 18, 2026

A Danish Couple’s Maverick African Research Finds Its Moment in RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policy

The work of Peter Aaby and Christine Stabell Benn has long been controversial. Until Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became US health policy chief, mo...

Wired

May 17, 2026

The 6 Best Grills and Smokers of 2026: Smart, Portable, Pellet

I grilled, smoked, seared, cleaned, and synced digital temp controllers to find the best grill option for every cookout and tailgate.

Wired

May 17, 2026

Take Control of Your Debt With These Free Tools

These free debt calculators help you set up payment plans to get back in the black.

Wired

May 17, 2026

If You’re a Serious Bowler, You Need to Know About Bowling Lane Oil

Bowling centers apply oil to their lanes using a machine that works like a giant inkjet printer. The pattern in which it’s applied can chang...

Wired

May 17, 2026

The First Atomic Bomb Test in 1945 Created an Entirely New Material

The discovery from the Trinity nuclear test site shows how extreme conditions can result in materials never before seen in nature or in the...

Wired

May 17, 2026

Gaza Is Rebuilding With Lego-Like Bricks Made From Rubble

As reconstruction materials remain blocked, Palestinians are crushing debris into interlocking blocks to build shelters from destruction.

Wired

May 16, 2026

Old Oil and Gas Wells Could Find Second Life Producing Clean Energy

States across the US are looking to take major sources of pollution and use them to generate much-needed power.

Wired

May 16, 2026

How to Control Everything on Your Phone With Your Voice (iOS and Android)

Go fully hands-free with these tips for Android and iOS.

Wired

May 16, 2026

Cybercriminal Twins Caught After They Forgot to Turn Off Microsoft Teams Recording

Plus: Instructure’s Canvas ransomware debacle comes to a close, an alleged dark net market kingpin gets arrested, OpenAI workers fall victim...

Wired

May 16, 2026

Best Indoor Garden Systems: We’ve Been Testing All Year (2026)

Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the inv...

Wired

May 16, 2026

After Struggling With EVs, US Automakers Pivot to Energy

Ford and GM are backing away from electric vehicles and moving into the battery storage business. And it all comes back to AI.

Wired

May 16, 2026

Some Asexuals Are Using AI Companions for Intimacy Without the Sex

“I’ve got one hand on the keyboard, one hand down below,” an artist who role-plays with their chatbot tells WIRED. But some asexual advocate...

Wired

May 16, 2026

Asteroid 2026 JH2 Is About to Fly Right Past Earth—Relatively Speaking

On May 18, an asteroid about the size of Chicago’s Cloud Gate will fly four times closer to Earth than the moon.

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May 16, 2026

Sportsman's Warehouse Promo Code: Save in May 2026

Whether you are hunting for firearms, camping supplies, or boating gear, use these Sportsman’s Warehouse coupons to maximize your savings th...

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May 16, 2026

AT&T Promo Codes and Bundle Deals: Save $50 in May

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.

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May 15, 2026

The Best Outdoor Deals From the REI Anniversary Sale 2026

It’s the best time of year to pick up all the outdoor gadgets, tents, sleeping bags, and other gear you’ll need for summer fun.

Wired

May 15, 2026

Tesla Reveals New Details About Robotaxi Crashes—and the Humans Involved

Remote operators (slowly) drove the automaker’s autonomous vehicles into a metal fence and a construction barricade, Tesla says.

Wired

May 15, 2026

Spencer Pratt Is Creating Panic Over ‘Super Meth.’ It’s Not Even Real

The LA mayoral candidate and former reality TV star is fueling his campaign with fears about an ultra-potent meth. Experts say it’s drug war...

Wired

May 15, 2026

Greg Brockman Officially Takes Control of OpenAI’s Products in Latest Shakeup

OpenAI is once again reorganizing its executive ranks as part of its effort to unify ChatGPT and Codex into one core product experience.

Wired

May 15, 2026

The Chinese App That Puts Instagram to Shame

In the ancient city of Dali, I saw firsthand how RedNote has evolved from a lifestyle platform into the tool that powers the country’s touri...

Wired

May 15, 2026

Is AI Better at Matchmaking Than Humans?

Dating in 2026, but using AI. Can artificial intelligence predict romantic chemistry? WIRED finds out. Four bachelors go on speed dates with...

Wired

May 15, 2026

Companies Keep Slashing Employees’ Benefits for the Worst Reasons

Workers are getting worse health care, parental leave, and retirement benefits, showing once and for all that your job doesn’t love you back...

Wired

May 15, 2026

Best Early Memorial Day Deals: Garmin, Birdfy, Breville (2026)

Memorial Day isn’t until May 26, but sales on our favorite gear have already started.

Wired

May 15, 2026

Gantri’s 3D-Printed Lamps Are Going Wireless

In a partnership with design firm Ammunition, the lamp company is taking its lights wireless.

Wired

May 15, 2026

Build a Radio Wave Detector With Balls of Aluminum Foil!

Here’s how you can hack together a radio transmitter and receiver out of stuff you have at home—and explore the weirdness of wireless.

Wired

May 15, 2026

The 5 Best Outdoor Griddles and Flat Top Grills (2026)

A big backyard griddle can change a summer. I made dozens of tacos, burgers, and pancakes to find the best setup.

Wired

May 15, 2026

Trump's Federal Gas Tax Holiday Isn't Likely to Bring Down Prices

Reducing the fee will only have a marginal impact on prices while depriving the government of revenue to maintain roads.

Wired

May 15, 2026

A Woman Was in the US Legally. She Was Deported Anyways

María de Jesús Estrada Juárez was applying for her green card and thought she was doing everything right. Instead, she was arrested and depo...

Wired

May 15, 2026

The US Is Using AI to Hunt Down Insider Trading on Polymarket

CFTC chairman Michael Selig sat down with WIRED to discuss how the agency scours Polymarket and other prediction markets for illegal activit...

Wired

May 15, 2026

Mira Murati Wants Her AI to ‘Keep Humans in the Loop’

The Thinking Machines Lab founder and former CTO of OpenAI tells WIRED she isn’t interested in automating people out of jobs. Instead, she’s...

Wired

May 15, 2026

Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 50% Off in May

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