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AI startup Runway on Monday released what it claims is one of the highest-fidelity AI-powered video generators yet. Called Gen-4, the tool is rolling out to the company’s individual and enterprise customers. Runway claims that it can generate consistent characters, locations, and objects across scenes, maintain “coherent world environments,” and regenerate elements from different perspectives […]

President Donald Trump has said that a deal with TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to sell the app will be finalized before the April 5 deadline, Reuters reports. “We have a lot of potential buyers,” Trump told reporters. “There’s tremendous interest in TikTok. He added, “I’d like to see TikTok remain alive.” Trump extended the deadline […]

ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. What started as a tool to supercharge productivity through writing essays and code with short text prompts has evolved into a behemoth with 300 million weekly active users. 2024 was a big year for OpenAI, from its partnership […]

Savor the sweet taste of these native and third-party Mac apps for better editing, organization, journaling, and more.

"Black Mirror" Season 7 premieres April 10 on Netflix. Check out a detailed peek at the upcoming episodes.

As of March 31, the eufy L60 is available at Amazon for $279.95. That's a 38% discount and a $170.04 price cut.

Media software maker and streaming app Plex on Monday released an updated version of its mobile app. The redesign features a new user experience, reorganized navigation that includes giving its Watchlist a dedicated spot, and other changes that aim to make it easier to access power-user features for Plex customers who use its personal media […]

Diet-to-Go’s ready-to-eat meal delivery offers diabetic, keto, and weight-loss plans. They’re often tasty sometimes soggy.

This phishing kit bypasses 2FA via session hijacking and real-time credential theft. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers four ways to stay safe from Astaroth phishing attacks.

Mashable spent a few hours with an early build of "Doom: The Dark Ages," and found it a cathartic demon-killing FPS. Game preview.

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We've tried a lot of dating apps for women to find the one (or just the one for right now), and you can learn from our dating successes and failures.

Amazon's sale event ends tonight, so this is your last chance to save on our favorite WIRED-tested home and tech gadgets.

Soundcore’s latest take on open earbuds is an affordable winner.

Manus AI, the viral AI agent platform out of China, on Monday morning launched two subscription plans starting at $39 per month. Manus, which is still in beta, is an AI-powered agentic tool that can be used to complete tasks ranging from creating a web page for a wedding invitation to crafting a scoring sheet […]

Google.org announces another $10 million investment in training nonprofits to use AI, part of its AI Opportunity Fund.

Single and ready to mingle? Our updated guide to the best dating sites over 40 can help you find your match.

Seattle-based Temporal has made its name over the last several years in the world of microservices — specifically providing a platform to orchestrate the messy business of building and operating integrations and updates across disparate services and apps in the cloud. But the AI boom has come at the company fast. Now, Temporal has raised […]

Led by a former OpenAI executive, Amazon’s AI lab focuses on the decision-making capabilities of next generation of software agents—and borrows insights from physical robots.

Amazon on Monday unveiled Nova Act, a general-purpose AI agent that can take control of a web browser and independently perform some simple actions. Alongside the new agentic AI model, Amazon is releasing the Nova Act SDK, a toolkit that allows developers to build agent prototypes with Nova Act. Nova Act, developed by Amazon’s recently […]

A breakdown of "The White Lotus" finale trailer and any hidden clues about how Season 3 might finish.

As it gears up to go public, Chime is going all in on new features in an effort to attract more customers. The digital bank is offering customers who agree to have their paychecks directly deposited into a Chime savings or checking account an APY of 3.75%, it tells TechCrunch exclusively. For those who don’t […]

These rechargeable and battery-powered toothbrushes take the guesswork out of oral hygiene.

In "The White Lotus" Season 3, episode 7, Jaclyn (Michelle Monaghan), Kate (Leslie Bibb), and Laurie (Carrie Coon) bring home truths to dinner.

As of March 31, the Sony SRS-XB100 Bluetooth speaker is on sale at Amazon for $48 as part of the Big Spring Sale. Normally it retails for $59.99, so you're saving 20%.

Subscribers can now organize their conversations with the AI assistant into neat little folders.

Kristen DiMercurio went viral on TikTok when she revealed she was probably the voice of your Bluetooth speaker … and your headphones … and that gadget how-to video … and your insurer’s call center.

As of March 31, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is on sale at Amazon for $299.99. Normally it retails for $379.99, so you're saving 21%.

As of March 31, the roborock Q8 Max+ robot vacuum and mop is on sale at Amazon for $399.99 as part of the Big Spring Sale. Normally it retails for $819.99, so you're saving 51%.

Canada’s top tech talent has long moved to the US for better opportunities, but Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats are raising questions about how to build a stronger ecosystem at home.

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is officially live through March 31. Shop the best deals under $25 today.

Check out the best deals under $50 from Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2025.

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic planning to launch 200-mph U.K. air taxis linking airports and cities.

An unsecured database used by a generative AI app revealed prompts and tens of thousands of explicit images—some of which are likely illegal. The company deleted its websites after WIRED reached out.

The best MacBook deals available during Amazon's Big Spring Sale include $50 discounts on the new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Airs.

Elon Musk said he borrowed the name from a 1960s science fiction novel, but another AI startup applied to trademark it before xAI launched its chatbot.

Score savings on premium Kindle models during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Find the Kindle Colorsoft and Scribe at their lowest prices ever.

MacBooks, AirPods, and more are on sale in Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

The best deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale (live March 25 to 31) include discounts on Kindles, Apple Watches, and lots of robot vacuum/mop combos.

Answers to each clue for the March 31, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Bruce Reed joins Common Sense Media to lead its AI safety efforts.

The Wahl Self Cut Pro Rechargeable Clipper Set lets you be your own barber, and now it's just $49.99 (reg. $99) at the Mashable Shop.

Record, transcribe, and summarize meetings, calls, or classes — Focais Meet One is just $72.99 with free shipping.

The problems that plagued the original Switch don't have to be repeated. Here's how Nintendo can avoid Joy-Con drift in the Switch 2.

Enjoy all the power and perks of a MacBook Pro for half the price with this 13" model, now $549.99 (reg. $1,099) for a limited time.

As of March 31, get the Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds for $29.99 at Amazon. That's $20 off its $49.99 list price for the final day of the Spring Sale.

As of March 31, the Samsung MX-ST50B Sound Tower is on sale for $197.99 at Amazon.

As of March 31, the ELEGOO Tumbller Robot Kit is $55.99 — $29 off its $84.99 list price in the Amazon Spring Sale.

As of March 31, Samsung 32-inch Odyssey Neo G8 gaming monitor is $699.99 at Amazon — $600 off the usual $1,299.99 price for a limited time.

As of March 31, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 headphones are $799 at Amazon — $200 off the usual $999 price during the Spring Sale.

As of March 31, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (512GB) is $959.99 at Amazon — $160 off its usual $1,119.99 price as part of the Spring Sale.

Save 18% on the Dyson V11 at Amazon.

Save 40% on the iRobot Roomba Q0120 at Amazon.

Save 22% on the Echo Show 5 at Amazon.

Save 36% on the Dyson Hot+Cool heater and fan at Amazon.

Save 23% on the Apple Magic Keyboard at Amazon.

The trailer for "The White Lotus" Season 3 finale has dropped on YouTube.

Save 19% on the Kindle Scribe in Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

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

Enjoy Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote with Microsoft Office 2024, now without any recurring fees. Get a lifetime device license for £100.44.

"The White Lotus" Season 3, episode 7 saw Greg (Jon Gries) making Belinda (Natasha Rothwell) an offer. But will he kill her if she doesn't accept it?

In "The White Lotus" Season 3, episode 7, Rick finally confronts Jim Hollinger. But did the man really murder his father?

In "The White Lotus" Season 3, episode 7, Rick Hatchett (Walton Goggins) finally comes face to face with the man he believes murdered his father. But who is Jim Hollinger, really?

"The White Lotus" features a throwback song of Lek Patravadi's that connects episodes 2 and 7.

In "The White Lotus" Season 3, episode 7, we finally learn the identity of the hotel robbers from episode 2.

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

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

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1381 on March 31, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Last weekend, Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, found himself at the center of a digital fiasco when he was unexpectedly added to a Signal group chat with 17 U.S. government officials who were discussing imminent airstrikes in Yemen. For some, the incident has raised questions about how phone numbers end up in contact lists […]

Apple is developing a new version of its Health app that includes an AI coach that can advise users on how to get healthier, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Gurman first reported that something like this was in the works back in 2023, but now he says development is moving ahead, with the new features […]

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas recently took to Reddit to address users’ product complaints and reassure them that the company is not under serious financial pressure. Srinivas seemed to be responding, in part, to a user theory that the company is “doing horribly financially” and “making lots of changes to cut costs.” As an example, the […]

It’s been 25 years since China Miéville stepped into the literary spotlight with his novel “Perdido Street Station.” Combining elements of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, the novel introduced readers to the fantastically complex city of New Crobuzon, filled with insect-headed khepri, cactus-shaped cactacae, and terrifying slake moths that feed on their victims’ dreams. It […]

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'SNL' goes off the rails with bizarre and funny 'Jury Duty' sketch

Mikey Madison hosts SNL's dating game show “So Like…What Are We?” where a Hinge date crumbles under awkward questions

'SNL' Cold Open tackles NSA group chat leaks