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The company said it will issue a software update to restart the technology, which was caught up in a patent dispute.

As of Aug. 14, get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $149 off at Amazon.

There's a new guard of paramilitary activists, whose youthful membership, edgy aesthetics, use of Instagram, and, in many cases, overt nods to religion points to a new brand of anti-government Christian nationalist militias.

A user on Reddit posted alleged images of a Kindle Colorsoft, claiming the leaked images show Amazon is working on a smaller version of the color display e-reader.

It humorously calls this family the Model Zoo because one is like the size of a fly's brain and the other the size of a chicken's.

Apple is rumored to be working on a new Apple HomePod mini and upgraded Apple TV 4K to release in 2025.

Google has launched Flight Deals as its AI tool within Google Flights to help travelers find cheaper fares.

Alexis Ohanian and his firm Seven Seven Six are backing Palabra, which is working on a translation engine.

Blood Oxygen tracking will return to Apple Watches as of Thursday, Aug. 14, Apple announced.

The best tablet for reading and traveling, the Apple iPad mini, is on sale for just $399, saving shoppers $100.

As of Aug. 14, save 20% on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 when you buy select Samsung items at Amazon.

A Texas autonomous trucking pilot uses Bot Auto's Level 4 driverless trucks to transport freight between San Antonio, Dallas and Houston for a door manufacturer.

Cohere has hired Joelle Pineau, Meta's former VP of AI research who previously oversaw the tech giant's fundamental AI research (FAIR) lab. In her newly created Chief AI Officer role, Pineau will oversee AI strategy across Cohere's research, product and policy teams.

Aaron Levie of Box joins the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in October.

The change doesn’t affect previously sold models with the original version of the feature or units bought outside the U.S.

Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren are demanding answers from Cantor Fitzgerald after WIRED reported that the firm was essentially creating a way for clients to bet on whether Trump’s tariffs will be struck down in court.

With burning questions aflame, Netflix's "Wednesday" Season 2, Part 2 is the trailer we need.

Airbnb has launched a new feature called "Reserve Now, Pay Later" that lets users in the U.S. reserve a property without paying upfront, potentially allowing people to cancel their bookings with less hassle if their plans change.

REI’s Base Camp is a sturdy, well-designed, well-built six-person tent to keep your family dry in the great outdoors.

Antigravity has unveiled the A1, the "world's first" consumer aerial drone with inbuilt 360-degree video capture.

'The Summer I Turned Pretty': Why is everyone obsessed with Conrad Fisher? Will Belly choose Conrad or Jeremiah?

Electrolyte beverages are all the rage—but should you be consuming them in the first place, and if so, how often? Experts weigh in.

LG’s B5 is another great value contender, but is it the best OLED for your dollars?

Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.

As of Aug. 14, the black Soundcore Space A40 earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $44.58, 44% off their list price of $79.99.

The latest iPadOS makes Apple’s tablet behave more like a Mac than ever. Can an iPad now finally replace a Mac for everyone? We find out.

Nicole Byer has reacted to trump's announcement that he'll be hosting the Kennedy Center Honors during her guest hosting spot on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

As of Aug. 14, the 75-inch 2025 Roku Smart TV is on sale at Amazon for $529.99, 24% off its list price of $699.99.

As of Aug. 14, the Pokémon TCG White Flare Elite Trainer Box is $83.99 at TCGPlayer, with top Black Bolt and White Flare singles now selling for less than launch.

After a six-month pause, $5 billion in US federal electric-vehicle-charging money is now flowing back to the states—with a new catch that could make some gas station operators very happy.

As of Aug. 14, the Pokémon TCG Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box is $88 at TCGPlayer, $10.66 less than Amazon’s price.

As of Aug. 14, the Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Eevee two-pack blister is $29.03 at TCGPlayer, $4.73 less than Amazon’s price.

The breach of the US Courts records system came to light more than a month after the attack was discovered. Details about what was exposed—and who’s responsible—remain unclear.

As of Aug. 14, the Anker Solix C300 portable power station is on sale for $149.99 at Amazon, 40% off its list price of $249.99.

Bank phishing emails mimic legitimate security alerts from trusted companies to trick users into clicking dangerous links that can compromise accounts and install malware.

Seth Meyers has mocked Trump's announcement that he'll be hosting this year's Kennedy Center Honors.

Save 35% on the Jackery Explorer 300 at Amazon.

"Alien: Earth" star Samuel Blenkin talks to Mashable about playing Boy Kavalier, a character who can do literally whatever he wants.

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

Answers to each clue for the August 14, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

The viral emotional support kangaroo? AI. The rabbits jumping on trampolines? Also fake. Learn how to tell if a viral video was generated by AI.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope didn't find air on rocky exoplanet TRAPPIST-1d, but the latest study didn't prove it was bare.

Influencers face pressure to speak politics, but doing so risks income and safety in an industry with few worker protections.

What's new to streaming for the week of Aug. 15 on Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Prime Video, and more?

Get a refurbished Apple Watch Series 7 for just $154.99 (MSRP: $499) while stock lasts — same great features, way smaller price.

Unlock 1,200+ hidden Mac features with MacPilot—no coding required. Lifetime license just $29.97 with code MAC10 through September 7.

Master ethical hacking with this lifetime bundle of 18 expert-led courses covering Python, penetration testing, website security, and more for just $34.97.

Charge your phone, watch, and earbuds at the same time with this $40 foldable 3-in-1 wireless charger — perfect for travel or your nightstand.

AI boyfriends are available on companion sites like Character.AI.

Senior Mashable reporter Rebecca Ruiz explores the dangerous trend of abusive AI chabots.

People are turning to AI companions for intimacy. Here's how to find and interact with one.

OpenAI recently launched GPT-5, making it available for free to all ChatGPT users. However, there are usage limits. Here's what you get with the free plan.

Anytime you expect AI to be self-aware, you’re in for disappointment. That’s just not how it works.

Where to buy DJI drones online. The DJI Mini 4K drone is available to purchase for $299 on Amazon.

Find the best deal on power stations. Save 42% on the Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Kit at Amazon.

Save 44% on the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 at Amazon.

The 360 Plug is a surprisingly good vibrator for beginners exploring backdoor fun.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to eliminate environmental protection rules for commercial space companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Youbooks combines multiple AI models to create a unique AI book writer, and it just went on sale for £36.11.

Jim Sanborn is auctioning off the elusive solution to K4, the outdoor sculpture that sits at CIA headquarters.

How to watch La Vuelta for free. Live stream the 2025 Vuelta a España for free from anywhere in the world.

See the moon phase expected for August 14, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

How to watch NFL for free. Live stream the NFL for free from anywhere in the world.

The best on-ear headphones from top brands like Apple, Sony, and JBL.

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" #1517 on August 14 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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

The new version of ChatGPT explains why it won’t generate rule-breaking outputs. WIRED’s initial analysis found that some guardrails were easy to circumvent.

The next batch of iPhones should be here in September 2025, so let's review all the latest iPhone 17 news, leaks, and rumors.

Igor Babuschkin is leaving xAI less than three years after he co-founded the startup with Elon Musk, following a series of scandals at company.

Apple is plotting an AI-fueled smart home takeover, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Google adds memories to the Gemini chatbot, staying a step ahead of Anthropic

Sports Interactive reveals first teaser for 'Football Manager 26'

Looking at the reality of uploading human consciousness into robots, as depicted in the new show "Alien: Earth."

Waymo now lets you stream music straight from Spotify, which makes the backseat of a robotaxi feel more like your own private space.

Grindr "Presents" is a new in-app content hub where you can read and watch uncensored versions of all your favorite Grindr-produced content.

While users often tag companies and CEOs with online feedback and complaints, you know you've made it when the CEO not only replies to you, but also implements the change you've asked for.

Streamline your workflow with instant access to multiple AI tools in one place with 1min.AI's Pro Plan lifetime subscription for just A$46 (reg. A$359).

After Elon Musk accused Apple of favoring ChatGPT over Grok in the App Store, the company issued a denial.

Rapido's beta food delivery service has popped up in three key localities in Bengaluru before a broader rollout.

HHS is slashing hundreds of millions in funding for mRNA vaccines and infectious disease treatments, but leaving the door open to mRNA therapies for cancer and genetic conditions.

After reporters found dozens of firms hiding privacy tools from search results, US senator Maggie Hassan insists the companies explain their practices—and pledge to improve access to privacy controls.

Researchers studying the emotional impact of tools like ChatGPT propose a new kind of benchmark that measures a models’ emotional and social impact.

People select their favorite movies, books, TV shows, games, and music, or their "Picks." Instagram then finds overlaps with friends who chose the same things.

Monarch's tractors were the only vehicles being built by Foxconn in Ohio after Lordstown Motors, Fisker Inc, and IndiEV went bankrupt.

SpaceX, Blue Origin and Rocket Lab are competing to become the de-facto comms provider for Mars.

The Solo Stove Mesa XL tabletop fire pit is on sale for only $79.99 at Amazon, a savings of $40.

Le Wand just dropped a new line of luxury wand vibrators that offer a high-end experience at an affordable price.

Pocket FM is building LLM to help users write faster and in turn, produce more audio shows.

As of Aug. 13, get the Beats Solo Buds for just $59 at Amazon.

The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 electric cooler (40-liter) is on sale at Amazon for $629.99, down from the normal price of $899.99. That's a 30% discount.

The Pebble Time 2's final smartwatch specs are revealed. (And yes, you can call it a "Pebble" again!)

The Sonos Move 2 is on sale at several retailers, including Amazon and Sonos, for just $349, 22% off its usual retail price.

While an Anthropic spokesperson confirmed that the AI firm did not acquire Humanloop or its IP, that’s a moot point in an industry where IP lives in the brain. And what Humanloop’s team is bringing to Anthropic is experience developing the tools that help enterprises run safe, reliable AI at scale.  

Elon Musk's effort to dismiss OpenAI's harassment claims against him have failed.

The Dreame AirStyle Pro is on sale at Amazon for $299.99, down from the list price of $399.99. That's a 25% discount.

As of Aug. 13, take $500 off the JBL Bar 9.1 soundbar at Amazon.

Samsung just released the new Odyssey OLED G6 gaming monitor, which features a first-of-its-kind 500GHz refresh rate.

After GPT-5 backlash, OpenAI is bringing back GPT-4o and other legacy models as options for paying ChatGPT users.

FX's "Alien: Earth" does more than pay homage to Ridley Scott's 1979 original; writer/director Noah Hawley got hold of the Nostromo blueprints.

As of Aug. 13, you can get your hands on an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge for just $849.99, down from $1,099.99, at Amazon.

COVER Corporation CEO Motoaki Tanigo sat down with Mashable to reveal the inner workings of the VTubing industry.

What happens when the class clown becomes an Oscar contender?