France Records Its First-Ever Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud Amid Record-Smashing Fires
Extreme fire conditions on the ground have created unprecedented conditions in the atmosphere.
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AIabout 1 hour ago
X Money is launching in the US starting today
X Money, a core part of Elon Musk's mission to turn X into an "everything app," is rolling out starting today, 9to5Mac reports. The payment platform offers a digital wallet and peer-to-peer payments s...
Mobileabout 2 hours ago
Itâs not just you: Thereâs a major outage impacting T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T
It hasn't even been one week since the last T-Mobile outage.
Mobileabout 2 hours ago
Apple releases iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 with tons of security fixes
Today Apple has released iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6. Both of these come with a whopping 78 security fixes, so it's definitely recommended that you install them as soon as possible. In case you haven't a...
AIabout 2 hours ago
Razerâs analog Huntsman V3 Pro is over 20 percent off
Gaming keyboards have evolved over the years to add RGB LEDs, extra knobs, and buttons with screens, but one feature has remained fairly consistent: the mechanical switch. Thatâs slowly changing, with...
Mobileabout 2 hours ago
Google Meetâs âTake notes for meâ tool is about to correct its biggest oversight
Google Meet is getting ready to add screenshots to its AI-generated meeting notes.
Mobileabout 2 hours ago
Ever shared a Claude chat? It may have appeared in Google Search
Anthropic says shared links only become discoverable after users post them publicly.
AIabout 2 hours ago
New Firefighting Technologies Could Help Battle Blazes Like Those in France and Spain
Climate change is upping the odds of major wildfires, creating a need for new tools to combat them.
Hardwareabout 2 hours ago
Microsoft Says Its New Cybersecurity AI Beats Industry Leaders at Half the Cost
The agentic MAI-Cyber-1-Flash model, with some help, outscores Claude Mythos 5 on CyberGym.
Softwareabout 3 hours ago
Private Claude Chats Exposed in Google and Bing Search Results
The screwup shows how tricky it can be to stop web crawlers from making ostensibly private conversations with AI chatbots entirely too public.
Mobileabout 3 hours ago
Google will let your Pixel phone unlock your Pixel Watch
Google already lets you unlock your phone using a Pixel Watch through the Watch Unlock feature, but now it seems like the company is working on letting you do it the other way around as well. Strin...
AIabout 3 hours ago
Xboxâs huge outage even blocked games on disc
An extended Xbox outage that began Sunday evening hasn't just caused issues for people trying to play digital games - it blocked people from playing their disc-based games, too. Xbox's status page ini...
Mobileabout 4 hours ago
First look: Per-app zoom controls on Samsungâs Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 8 zoom options are hiding in Labs.
AIabout 4 hours ago
Nanoleaf’s colorful pegboard and shelf kit is half off
Nanoleaf’s Blocks Combo XL Smarter Kit is a fun back-to-school buy that can add pops of customizable light and storage to your wall. It combines colorful smart lighting panels with a low-profile...
Hardwareabout 5 hours ago
Xbox Live Is Still Down Monday. Microsoft Says Itâs Working on a Resolution
Players may not be able to sign in, find games or launch apps, and they might be disconnected while logged in....
Mobileabout 5 hours ago
Nothing denies plans to exit 12 global markets, says it's "fake news"
Last week a report surfaced claiming that Nothing would be exiting "12 or more" global markets, following in the footsteps of OnePlus, the previous brand Nothing co-founder Carl Pei co-founded. In ...
Mobileabout 5 hours ago
Peacock is coming to YouTube Premium as your latest subscription perk
A heck of a deal, if you want access to both.
Mobileabout 6 hours ago
Android Auto users are frustrated that Gemini wonât run their routines
Add "Google Home routines" to Android Auto's list of Gemini fails.
Mobileabout 6 hours ago
MediaTek's Apple-inspired Dimensity 9600 variants revealed
MediaTek is expected to launch the Dimensity 9600 SoC this year, and a new rumor from China now claims there will actually be three versions. The Dimensity 9600s is said to be basically a Dimensity 95...
Mobileabout 6 hours ago
This highly-rated 175W car charger is down to $19.99 at Amazon right now
This 4.7-star JOYROOM 175W car charger is 20% off on Amazon, with dual USB-C and USB-A ports for powering multiple devices.
AIabout 6 hours ago
Why China is giving away its best AI models
Silicon Valley has spent much of the past week on red alert, digesting the arrival of Moonshot AI's Kimi K3, a Chinese AI model that can allegedly beat some of the best systems built by US companies a...
Mobileabout 6 hours ago
Meta hits pause on controversial smart glasses subscription plans
Meta has temporarily backtracked on its proposal of rate limiting the use of conversation focus in its smart glasses.
Mobileabout 6 hours ago
Samsungâs Galaxy S27 series could be in for some major battery upgrades
The next Galaxy S phones could offer up to 5,700 mAh.
Hardwareabout 7 hours ago
Peacock and YouTube to Bundle Up in 2027
NBCUniversal and YouTube are also broadening their collaboration in the US and beyond.
Mobileabout 7 hours ago
Save $500 on the 2026 Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip
Amazon cuts 17% off the new MacBook Pro, dropping this high-spec 2026 model to $2,499.
AIabout 7 hours ago
YouTube Premium will include Peacock starting next year
YouTube's ad-free Premium subscription is getting another perk: access to Peacock. In an announcement on Monday, NBCUniversal says the multi-year agreement will allow Premium subscribers to stream Pea...
Mobileabout 8 hours ago
Samsungâs 2027 flagship lineup to boast 8 members
With the Galaxy Z8 series launch now in the rear-view mirror, rumors about the next generation of Samsung foldables are starting to creep in. And it seems next yearâs lineup will be even larger. A new...
AIabout 8 hours ago
Amazon’s trying to launch a global satellite cellphone network in 2028
Amazon filed an FCC application on Saturday to launch a new Leo satellite constellation that will provide direct-to-device satellite service for "voice, messaging, data, and emergency services." If ap...
AIabout 8 hours ago
Inside the Wild Rescue Mission That Took 4 Beluga Whales to Chicago
Beluga whales were in danger of getting euthanized after a Canadian theme park went bust. WIRED spoke with some of the scientists behind the groundbreaking rescue mission.
Mobileabout 8 hours ago
These stretchable Linkind Matter smart bulbs are down to an unbeaten $29.99
This 25% off Linkind BR30 deal gets you Matter support, color zones, and a stretchable fit for 5-inch and 6-inch cans.
Mobileabout 8 hours ago
Xbox games not playing for you? Hereâs whatâs going on
Microsoft experiences a major service outage, just days after the PlayStation Network went offline.
AIabout 8 hours ago
This is my new favorite laptop, but thanks to RAMageddon the price already went up by $800
Framework laptops always come with compromises in exchange for their unique DIY premise. Even though you pay extra for one compared to sleeker options from competitors, it's easier to excuse minor fla...
AIabout 8 hours ago
Tariffs didnât bring manufacturing jobs back to the US
Today, Iâm talking with Evan Smith, who is cofounder and CEO of Altana, a company that develops software tools to manage big, messy supply chain networks around the world. We last had Evan on in early...
AIabout 8 hours ago
Samsungâs 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is priced right at $299.99
The cost of QD-OLED gaming monitors is going down, even as many other PC components are still soaring above their normal prices. If your budget is locked at $300, Samsungâs 27-inch 1440p model costs e...
Mobileabout 9 hours ago
Apple Care One is expanding to 4 more markets
Following its US exclusive launch last week, Apple is expanding its Apple Care One plan to four new markets. Starting from August 4, Apple users in the UK, France, Germany and Australia will be eligib...
Mobileabout 9 hours ago
T-Mobile subscribers can get a $5 ticket to Spider-Man: Brand New Day
And enter to win a free Galaxy Z Fold 8.
Mobileabout 10 hours ago
Your Galaxy phone will soon force a factory reset if you forget its PIN
Your Galaxy device on One UI 9 will require a full factory reset if you wrongly enter its PIN or password 13 times.
Mobileabout 10 hours ago
Qualcomm reportedly notifies hardware partners of impending chip price hikes
Double-digit rate increases starting September 1 could force Android brands and laptop makers to further raise prices.
Mobileabout 10 hours ago
Samsungâs smart glasses arenât trying to replace your phone, and that might be its biggest advantage
Samsung's smart glasses strategy revolves around smartphones, security, and durability.
Mobileabout 10 hours ago
New leak points to October launch for the OnePlus 16
Last month, tipster Digital Chat Station claimed that the OnePlus 16 would debut in September. However, the tipster has now revised the launch timeline, suggesting that the flagship smartphone has bee...
Mobileabout 11 hours ago
The best PS2 emulator on Android just gained LAN play support
We've also got handy backup and restore functionality to save your app settings, memory cards, save states, and more.
Mobileabout 11 hours ago
Itâs not just you: Google Maps traffic lines have disappeared for many users
A bug is wiping out green, yellow, orange, and red route overlays across Android, iOS, and desktop web browser.
Mobileabout 11 hours ago
Global pricing for the Redmi Note 17 series leaks
The Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro were launched in China earlier this month, and we recently heard the former would land in India on August 6. But of course the range is also headed to other mar...
Mobileabout 12 hours ago
Oppo officially confirms the A7 Pro Max with its largest battery ever
Last week a leak revealed that Oppo was working on the A7 Pro Max, a device that would have a massive 10,000 mAh battery. Then the phone seemingly ran Geekbench, revealing its chipset and RAM amount. ...
Mobileabout 13 hours ago
First look: Google Translate preps incredibly useful Live Translate widget
It could make Live Translate incredibly easy to access.
Mobileabout 13 hours ago
4 reasons why Iâd get Googleâs Pixel Watch 4 over the Galaxy Watch 9
Samsung has officially kicked off the launch season.
Mobileabout 13 hours ago
Google worries Android enthusiasts with potential on-device ADB changes that could break Shizuku
Restrictions under discussion could block local loopback connections, breaking root-free customization tools like Shizuku.
Mobileabout 13 hours ago
I tested the Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra â and this 4-month-old foldable beats both of them
The best foldable of 2026 already launched four months ago.
Softwareabout 13 hours ago
This Is Donald Trumpâs AI Brain Trust
âItâs not an argument with two sides, itâs an argument with 10 sides,â one senior administration official tells WIRED about how US AI policy is being shaped.
Mobileabout 13 hours ago
Poco M8 Power to debut next week with an 8,000mAh battery
Recently, references to the Poco M8 Power were discovered in the latest HyperOS firmware, hinting at an imminent launch. Now, Poco India has officially revealed that the smartphone will debut next wee...
Mobileabout 14 hours ago
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Not the ideal upgrade.
AIabout 14 hours ago
Measles Is Becoming So Common That Treatments May Soon Be Needed
As the US sees its highest number of measles cases in decades and vaccination rates fall, researchers are developing drugs to help those who contract the virus or who are particularly vulnerable.
Hardwareabout 14 hours ago
Is Your Phone Actually Worth It? Share Your Thoughts
From durability to battery life, we want to hear your honest feedback in our latest Peopleâs Picks Survey....
Mobileabout 14 hours ago
OnePlus 16 design leak reveals what to expect from first flagship after US exit
We've also got a better idea of when it'll be unveiled.
Mobileabout 14 hours ago
I hated using the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for one reason, and the Fold 8 Ultra quietly fixed it
Opening the Galaxy Z Fold 7 was a frustrating two-hand job.
AIabout 14 hours ago
Itâs Becoming Clear Why Black Holes Never Run Out of Fuel
Black holes eject powerful energy jets that blow away the surrounding gas to great distances. So how can they continue to grow?
Hardwareabout 14 hours ago
Fed Up With Lettuce Recalls, I Started Growing Greens in This Smart Garden
Between frequent contamination recalls and rising food costs, growing indoors offers a safe and surprisingly simple alternative.
Mobileabout 14 hours ago
Gurman: Apple to unveil its smart glasses at WWDC 2027
A new report claims that Apple will unveil its first smart glasses in June 2027, with a commercial launch expected later in the year. The report also suggests that the company is preparing to introduc...
Mobileabout 16 hours ago
Appleâs smart glasses could beat Android XR and Meta where it matters most
Apple's privacy promises will be tested with its smart glasses.
Mobileabout 16 hours ago
Locked device? No problem, as Android could automate tasks anyway
You might not have to unlock your device for task automation functionality.
Mobileabout 16 hours ago
Honor Robot Phone to launch on August 12, unboxing video leaks
Last week, Honor announced that it will showcase its Robot Phone at the "Imaging Technology Launch Event," held in partnership with Arri. Ahead of the event, the company has now confirmed the smartpho...
Mobileabout 17 hours ago
Google could flip Watch Unlock around with a new Pixel feature
Google's Watch Unlock feature may soon come full circle with a new Phone to Watch Unlock feature.
Mobileabout 18 hours ago
vivo X300 E is official with Zeiss-backed triple-rear cameras, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC
vivoâs latest X300 series phone has gone official in China. The vivo X300 E comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and features a Zeiss-backed triple-rear camera setup. It sports a 6.59-inch OLED ...
Mobileabout 19 hours ago
Samsungâs flagship lineup may grow to 8 phones a year with the Galaxy Z TriFold 2
The Galaxy Z TriFold 2 and Galaxy S27 Pro could help Samsung build its most diverse flagship smartphone lineup yet.
Mobileabout 20 hours ago
GrapheneOS reveals whatâs finally making Motorola support possible
GrapheneOS says advances made by Qualcomm are finally making its planned Motorola support possible.
Mobileabout 22 hours ago
Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro review
Introduction, unboxing This is the new Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro, which launched globally at the end of May. You can look at it as a successor to the Smart Band 9 Pro (review here), or as its own th...
Mobile1 day ago
Apple wants to save money on the iPhone 18 Pro Max's screen
According to a new rumor out of Korea, Apple is trying to offset some of the higher costs of memory and storage for its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max by getting cheaper displays. In fact, its panel su...
Hardware1 day ago
Todayâs NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 27, #1142
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1,142 for July 27.
Mobile1 day ago
Samsung Galaxy S25 series could get One UI 9 beta soon
Samsung is internally testing Android 17-based One UI 9 for several Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S25 series; however, the Korean company has released One UI 9 beta only for the Galaxy S26 line...
Mobile1 day ago
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra launch, Week 30 in review
Samsung unveiled its 2026 foldable lineup and the book-style family now features two distinct models - the shorter and wider (4:3) Galaxy Z Fold8, aimed at media consumption and everyday usability. Th...
Mobile1 day ago
Deals: pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8 are a go
This week, Samsung unveiled its next generation foldables, which included the first wide foldable in Europe (the Huawei Pura X Max never did launch on the Old Continent). The company is also launching...
Mobile1 day ago
Forget the Z Fold 8 Ultra â Samsung just made the Galaxy S27 a lot more exciting
Samsung's silicon-carbon era starts now.
Mobile1 day ago
These are the first 5 apps Iâd install on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
That massive screen would make my digital life just a tad easier in many ways.
AI1 day ago
The Solution to the Power Grid's Woes Might Just Be Sitting in Your Driveway
More electric vehicles are becoming capable of providing backup power at a time when the US is increasingly in need of more electrons.
Mobile1 day ago
These 11 paid Android apps are worth every penny I spent
Get your wallets out because these premium apps are brilliant!
Mobile1 day ago
The $2,100 Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra gets 6 major things wrong
Samsung's newest Fold still doesn't feel truly "Ultra."
Hardware1 day ago
After Discovering 6,000 Exoplanets, Researchers May Have Found the First Exomoon
The moon is about the size of Jupiter, and it orbits a brown dwarf instead of a regular planet.
Mobile1 day ago
Weekly poll: Will you buy a Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra or a Z Flip8?
Samsung believes that foldables are the future â and, perhaps, that wide models like the new Galaxy Z Fold8 are the future of foldables. What do you think? Starting with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8,...
Mobile1 day ago
The Google Pixel Launcher is better than ever, but itâs still missing 5 big features
I like my widgets the way I like my pancakes: stacked.
Hardware2 days ago
âBlack Panther 3â Introduces TâChalla Jr. at Marvelâs Comic-Con Presentation
Third installment of the franchise due in 2028.
Hardware2 days ago
Everything New Marvel Announced at Comic-Con 2026
There werenât too many drops, but one rumor did come true about Johnny Blaze.
Hardware2 days ago
3 Apple Watch Running Features I Wish Iâd Known About Sooner
These overlooked Apple Watch features can make training smarter and race day a little less stressful.
Mobile2 days ago
Storage upgrades cost too much, and we need microSD cards back
The economics of phone storage have changed, and microSD cards deserve another look.
Mobile3 days ago
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
The Ultra is a powerful device, but it isn't for everyone.
Mobile3 days ago
Samsung keeps ignoring a hardware flaw with its foldables, and Iâm sick of it
Samsung needs to get serious about durability.
Software3 days ago
The OpenAI Models That Hacked Hugging Face Were âActive on the Internetâ for Days
Plus: Russian hackers are trying to steal US nuclear scientistsâ emails, the State Department bans known scammers from entering the United States, and more.
Mobile3 days ago
Iâve used every Pixel Tensor chip. Hereâs where Google went wrong â and what I hope comes next
Looking at the state of Tensor ahead of the Pixel 11.
Mobile3 days ago
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 has worse specs than my current phone. I might buy it anyway
I don't need it. I definitely don't need it.
AI3 days ago
Contagious Cancer Found in North American Catfish
Scientists identified the first known cancer transmissible among freshwater fish in a lake that spans the US and Canada.
AI3 days ago
How Many Electrolytes Should You Be Taking, and Can You Have Too Many?
Electrolyte powders promise better hydration, energy, and recovery. But unless youâre losing serious fluid, water and food probably have you covered.
Mobile3 days ago
The Galaxy Z Flip 8âs best upgrade on paper is the one that worries me the most
The Galaxy Z Flip 8's Snapdragon chip is a weak attempt to justify its price hike.
Hardware3 days ago
NordVPNâs New HangUp App Screens Calls and Texts for Scams
Scam calls and text are rampant, and thereâs no shortage of tools at your disposal to combat them.
Hardware3 days ago
New Jersey Bans Surveillance Pricing, Puts the Brakes on Electronic Shelf Labels
The Fair Price Protection Act is intended to stop stores from using personal data to set individualized prices.
AI3 days ago
One of NASAâs Most Important Deep Space Observatories Hit by Spanish Wildfires
Flames burned through the Deep Space Communications Complex near Madrid, but NASA has been unable to assess the damage as a wildfire emergency grips the region.
Hardware3 days ago
Anne Riceâs Vampire Series Is Renewed as âQueen of the Damnedâ for Season 4
During a Comic-Con panel on Friday, AMC dropped a teaser trailer for Queen of the Damned.
Mobile3 days ago
One ring to track them all: RingConn teams up with Lord of the Rings
The most obvious smart ring collaboration has finally happened with the arrival of the Ringconn Gen 3.
Hardware3 days ago
Roku Hikes Hardware Prices by Up to 60%
RAMageddon has claimed another companyâs products, with costs for streaming devices the latest to blow out.
Mobile3 days ago
Google Home users lose hands-free control of Nest Thermostats
Googleâs latest smart home glitch leaves Nest owners adjusting temps the old-fashioned way.
Mobile3 days ago
Pixel 11 price hikes look confirmed, as Google exec warns Pixel 10a could be next
Google will "dynamically" adjust Pixel prices to match supply realities.
Mobile3 days ago
Rokuâs streaming hardware is getting up to 50% more expensive
MSRPs have gone up by $10 to $50.
Mobile3 days ago
GrapheneOS duress PIN could land a man in prison
A US man is being prosecuted after allegedly using a GrapheneOS duress PIN to wipe his Pixel during a border search.
Mobile3 days ago
Anthropicâs new Claude model comes close to Fable 5 at half the cost
Similar power, half the bill.
AI3 days ago
The 2026 El NiĂąo Is on Track to Be the Strongest on Record
This climate phenomenon could cause a massive global temperature spike and cause economic losses of $10 trillion by 2032.
Mobile3 days ago
Samsung may finally let you set screen zoom levels on a per-app basis
Samsung's latest foldables are hiding a big new accessibility feature.
Mobile3 days ago
Is the PlayStation Network down for you? Hereâs whatâs going on (Update)
Every service on the PSN is having issues.
Software3 days ago
China-US AI Race Escalates, OpenAI Models Break Free, and Why You Should Check Your Car Alarm
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into accusations that Chinaâs Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, and how the US Army needs to cut back on AI use.
Mobile3 days ago
Nothing rejects market exit rumors, insists global operations remain active
Nothing is firing back at a report alleging its existing 12 markets.
Mobile3 days ago
The BOOX Picco could be the tiny e-reader of your dreams
It's got a 3.97" display and expandable storage.
Mobile3 days ago
The Google Pixel 10 Pro is still just $699 ahead of the upcoming Pixel 11 launch
Save $300 on the Google Pixel 10 Pro at Amazon and grab Google's compact flagship with a 6.3-inch display for $699.
Mobile3 days ago
Google finally puts phones running 10-year-old Android out of their misery
Google now requires Android 7.0 or newer software versions to operate Play services on Android smartphones.
Mobile3 days ago
Mammotion YUKA mini 2 deal cuts $350 off this LiDAR robot lawn mower
Mammotionâs wire-free robot mower drops to $1,398.99, with LiDAR navigation, AI vision, and support for lawns up to 1,000m².
Mobile3 days ago
Nothing launches Essential Apps for building apps right on your phone
Nothing also announced a pause on publishing new apps to Playground.
Mobile3 days ago
Apple Watch Series 11 drops to a record-low $350 at Amazon
This Apple Watch Series 11 deal cuts $149 off the $499 RRP, plus you get a 4.7-star smartwatch with cellular support.
Software3 days ago
Silicon Valley Is Completely Divided Over Chinese AI
The AI âstartupsâ worth billions of dollars are raising alarm bells about Chinese AI. The smaller players have a totally different take.
Mobile3 days ago
After OnePlus, Nothing could be the next brand to leave multiple global markets (Update)
A report claims London-based Nothing faces 40% headcount cuts and market exits amid rising costs.
Mobile3 days ago
Samsung could bring silicon-carbon batteries to Galaxy S27 series, but not all of them
Don't expect a huge capacity upgrade, while it's possible that at least one model won't get the feature.
Mobile3 days ago
Google might soon let you skip the Gemini watermark on your Nano Banana images
Ditch that ugly watermark, Google!
Mobile3 days ago
This unique phone with a rear OLED screen could soon be available globally
A new report claims Xiaomiâs upcoming 18 Pro series, which features a unique rear display, could be available globally.
Mobile3 days ago
Gemini Daily Brief could soon become much more useful and customizable
No, Gemini, I do not want to see emails in my Daily Brief.
Mobile3 days ago
Samsung Galaxy S27 series camera specs and codenames leak again
New leak reveals internal "NM" codenames and some sensor details for Samsung's next flagship lineup.
Mobile3 days ago
Claudeâs voice mode is getting a lot more useful with support for more models and tools
It can check your calendar, create Notion documents, and do a lot more.
Mobile3 days ago
ChatGPT Voice can now supercharge your desktop tasks
The version 26.715 update brings the recently launched GPT-Live capabilities to the ChatGPT desktop apps.
AI4 days ago
What Is Entropy, Really?
Never mind the âheat death of the universe.â Entropy is just a bridge between two levels of reality.
Mobile4 days ago
I milled an Android figurine out of a solid block with an AI-powered 5-axis CNC machine
The InfiMaker K1 is a desktop 5-axis CNC machine designed to turn digital ideas into real products.
Mobile4 days ago
Weâre about to witness a critical moment for Samsungâs Galaxy Z Flip series
The Z Flip 8 has its work cut out for it. Will it deliver?
Mobile4 days ago
Thereâs a dark side to the Galaxy Z Fold 8âs thinner and wider design
Thin enough to fool you.
Software4 days ago
Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool
âI think it should stand for artificial idiot,â one 9-year-old says. Hereâs why kids of all ages are calling AI âdisgustingâ and âcreepy.â
Mobile4 days ago
ChatGPT Health is rolling out widely, but Android users wonât be too happy
ChatGPT can now give you medical advice by accessing your health records.
Mobile4 days ago
Gemini Live could soon let you toss files into the conversation mid-chat
Gemini Live could stop making you describe an image and just take that damn file.
Mobile4 days ago
5 reasons Iâd buy the Galaxy Z Fold 8 instead of the Fold 8 Ultra (after using both phones)
The cheaper Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the one I'd actually buy.
Mobile4 days ago
Did Qualcommâs new Snapdragon Wear Elite chip nuke the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2âs battery gains?
Samsung bumped the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 to an 800mAh battery, but official quotes show no increase in battery life.
Mobile4 days ago
The $1,200 Z Flip 8 charges slower than a $300 Android phone, and thatâs just embarrassing
Samsung's Z Flip 8 is outpaced by phones that cost a fraction of its expensive price tag.
Mobile4 days ago
Ultrahumanâs new âEmeraldâ update is a massive overhaul of how the app works
You can now pair your Apple Watch, Garmin, or WHOOP with the Ultrahuman app.
Mobile4 days ago
Microsoft talks LG into removing McAfee adware from its⌠monitors
LG's automatically downloaded monitor app will no longer show McAfee pop-ups, but another major concern remains.
Mobile4 days ago
Geminiâs glowy makeover appears headed for the floating overlay and Live screens
Gemini is trying to love more alive than ever.
Mobile4 days ago
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series borrows one of the best foldable multitasking ideas
You can now do a 90:10 split with three apps on Samsung's new foldables.
Mobile4 days ago
Fool us three times? Galaxy Watch owners are reporting abnormal battery drain yet again
It's been a horrible year for battery life if you're a Galaxy Watch owner.
Mobile4 days ago
Your Fitbit Air is getting a new update, but donât expect flashy new features
This is the second firmware update for the Fitbit Air.
Mobile4 days ago
More people can now try Gemini Spark as Google broadens access
Google's powerful digital assistant is now reaching more users across the globe.
Hardware4 days ago
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Z Fold 7: Improved Battery, Screen and a Higher Price
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra improves where it matters, but the new price might sting.
Hardware4 days ago
Switching From a Gas Stove to Electric Can Improve Asthma, Study Finds
New research shows just how much gas stoves may affect people with respiratory conditions.
AI4 days ago
An FDA Panel Just Endorsed These Unproven Peptides
Outside expertsâsome with a vested interest in peptidesârecommended adding a number of the amino acids to the FDAâs bulks list, including the âWolverine stackâ touted by Joe Rogan and other influencer...
Mobile4 days ago
Google welcomes Walmartâs latest super-affordable Onn cameras to the Home family
Keep an eye on your property for a whole lot less than Nest hardware.
Software4 days ago
Metaâs New Feel-Good AI Ad Uses a Song About the World Ending
The clip features the David Bowie track âFive Years,â which includes lyrics such as âEarth was really dying (dying).â
Hardware4 days ago
Comic-Con 2026 Trailers Are Here: Check Out Carrie, Reacher, Queen of the Damned and More
A rundown of some of the hottest trailers for Carrie, Lanterns, Neuromancer, The Rings of Power and more.
AI5 days ago
The Trump Administration Wants to Change Public Engagement Rules for Polluters
The EPA has proposed a rule change that would let states decide how much input the public has on air pollution permits. It would be a huge boon for data centers increasingly reliant on fossil fuels.
Software5 days ago
Remember Jibo? Its Successor Is a Wearable That Turns Your Life Into AI Slop
With âblessingsâ from the original Jibo founders, iKairos is a wearable or desk-mounted âAI journalâ that turns your family moments into AI images and video.
AI5 days ago
âThe Child Is Terrifiedâ: Measles Doctors Speak Out
Hear from six pediatricians in measles hot spot Utah, as the US faces infection levels not seen in over three decades and prepares to lose its status as a country that eliminated the dangerous disease...
AI5 days ago
Why Lettuce Is Always Making People Sick
The cyclospora diarrhea outbreak isnât an isolated incident. Itâs part of a pattern of leafy greens wreaking digestive havoc.
Software5 days ago
The White House Is Trying to Figure Out What to Do About Chinese AI
Thereâs a debate going on in the Trump administration over how to handle increasingly powerful Chinese AI models.
Software5 days ago
Chinaâs Open AI Models Are Challenging Silicon Valleyâs Playbook
As access to Anthropicâs and OpenAIâs frontier models becomes more restricted, Chinese labs are pitching their open-source alternatives as stable, accessible, and increasingly capable.
Hardware5 days ago
I Tested the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 for a Week and Itâs a Rugged Scene-Stealer
Samsungâs sporty smartwatch gets a larger battery, a faster Qualcomm processor, hands-free Gemini and new trail features. The catch? It also costs more.
Hardware5 days ago
Samsungâs Galaxy Z Flip 8 Gets the Cover Screen Right â for a Price
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts at $1,200, but itâs now thinner, lighter and easier to use while closed.
AI7 days ago
Abdul El-Sayed Is an Epidemiologist Running for Senate. His State Is a Public Health Disaster
Michigan has been at the epicenter of the wildfire smoke and explosive diarrhea outbreaks. The progressive Democrat talks to WIRED about how he would tackle the forces behind them if heâs elected.
AI7 days ago
Fans Flocked to World Cup Host CitiesâCausing 80 Percent of the Tournamentâs Emissions
The latest estimates reveal that the majority of greenhouse gas emissions from large-scale events such as the FIFA World Cup stem from spectators traveling to host cities.
AI7 days ago
Even Mild Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Weight Gain
A recent study suggests that not getting enough sleep increases the risk of weight gain, and thus of conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
AI8 days ago
Elite Young Runners Are Becoming Freakishly Fast. Welcome to âTrackflationâ
Four-minute miles are almost routine. Middle schoolers are beating college runners. Inside the youth track boom thatâs turning kids and teens into speed machines.
AI9 days ago
The Search for Another Earth-Like Planet Just Took a Big Step Forward
Astronomers have discovered a rocky exoplanet that has an atmosphere and sits within the habitable zone of a solar system.
Hardwareabout 2 months ago
Uh Oh: I Learned How to Make Air Fryer Fries Taste Exactly Like Deep-Fried
Four small adjustments to your air fryer fry routine produce results that are genuinely hard to distinguish from the deep-fried version.
Hardwareabout 2 months ago
iOS 26.6 with Scores of iPhone Security Updates Now Available
The next major iOS 27 release is coming in the fall, but in the meantime, install this update to keep your devices safe.
Hardware3 months ago
Hoping to Collect on Appleâs $250M AI iPhone Settlement? Youâll Have to Wait a Year
The company will pay some iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit, but following a development last week, itâs clear the legal machine grinds slowly.
Hardware6 months ago
9 Exercise Bike Mistakes Youâre Making (and How to Fix Them)
Before hopping on an exercise bike, youâll want to make sure itâs set up correctly and you have the right form.
Hardwareabout 1 year ago
The ChatGPT Feature Most People Ignore Is the One Worth Using Every Day
Talking to ChatGPT instead of typing feels faster, more human and better suited for how people actually think and work.
Hardwareover 56 years ago
Framework Passes Rising Memory and Processor Costs to Buyers, With a Twist
Preordered laptops might not get a price change, but they could have less RAM.