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Etsy CEO Josh Silverman will be replaced by Kruti Patel Goyal, former Depop CEO, at the beginning of next year.

A.J. Jacobs went 48 hours without interacting with artificial intelligence. That meant more than just avoiding generative A.I. tools like ChatGPT – he did his best to not interact with any products that used any kind of machine-learning algorithms in their production, marketing or distribution. This was more limiting than expected; Jacobs needed to find ways around using electricity, running water and more. The 48-hour experiment revealed just how embedded artificial intelligence already is in our daily lives.

How do AI videos end up on Donald Trump’s social media accounts? WIRED investigates.

As of Oct. 29, the NordicTrack T Series 9 treadmill is $806.64 at Amazon, down from $949. That's a 15% discount and a $142.36 price cut.

As of Oct. 29, get the DJI Mic 2 at its lowest price yet at Amazon.

The Monster open-ear AC225 earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $29.99, down from the list price of $97.99. That's a 69% discount.

Amazon's new Echo Studio and Dot models get a new look and more power behind the sound and smarts.

This is the third and final day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Register here to get a 50% discount and don't miss out on innovation and scaling. Disrupt won' come back for another year.

The U.S. inked Technology Prosperity Deals (TPD) with Japan and South Korea with an eye towards spurring collaboration on AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotech, space, 6G and other technologies.

Why AI chatbots that are sexually explicit are the "perfect predator."

Character.AI scraps chats for teens, but will let them make audio and video content.

Grammarly is renaming itself as Superhuman, after acquiring Superhuman email client in July

Key updates include the introduction of QR codes that let you identify and shop for items in tagged videos, AI-powered upscaling, and improved search.

After facing lawsuits and public outcry following the suicides of two teenagers, Character.AI says it's making changes to its platform to protect children, changes that could affect the startup’s bottom line.

As of Oct. 29, save $22.01 on Magic: The Gathering — Final Fantasy Booster Display at TCGPlayer vs. Amazon

Phia founders, Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, are building an AI assistant that aims to help you shop, and save.

Brainrot slang phrase 'six seven' is Dictionary.com's word of 2025. Isn't that something?

Ahead of Adobe's MAX Sneaks event, WIRED got an exclusive look at a new tool that can change the tone and style of a voice-over.

Air-popped popcorn is superior in every way. We spoke with an expert to find out why, and tested a few different poppers worth your kernel.

Mogul is a film studio fantasy platform where players draft a team of actors, directors, and movies to earn points.

The move puts Uber in direct competitor with Waymo, which has dominated the metro area.

Amber Ruffin returned to Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday for her lauded segment "Amber Says What."

If you have a compatible Razer mouse and cash to burn, you can enjoy near-infinite battery life with this mousepad.

Kodiak Driver autonomous truck achieves perfect 98 safety score, matching top human fleets in groundbreaking AI evaluation by Nauto's VERA system.

As of Oct. 29, save $28.39 on Magic: The Gathering — Marvel Spider-Man Booster Display at TCGPlayer compared to Amazon.

Get the best portable power station deal. Save 10% on the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 at Amazon.

Queen Latifah has done over 60 movies, and Jennifer Hudson wants to know which ones are her favourites.

Radu Jude’s AI-filled adaptation features Dracula doing porn and exploiting tech workers.

When families break down, the systems put in place to protect children online can fall apart too.

Find the best Samsung TV deal. The Samsung 75-Inch Class QLED Q8F is on sale for $997.99 at Amazon.

New 401k catch-up contribution rules in 2026 will change taxes for high earners over 50. Learn how scammers exploit these changes and protect your retirement savings.

It’s not perfect, but this sub-$900 Acer gaming laptop compromises in the right spots and delivers exceptional value.

In its first foray into business content, the platform has asked lingerie entrepreneur and ex-SuicideGirl Rachael McCrary to teach creators how to monetize their ideas.

As of Oct. 29, shop the new Amazon Echo Studio. It's the most advanced audio experience from Amazon, delivering Dolby Atmos sound and a built-in smart home hub.

Get the best robot vacuum deal. Save 17% on the Eureka J15 Evo Ultra at Amazon

As of Oct. 29, the Amazon Echo Dot Max is now available for purchase. Shop the latest smart speaker, designed to be used with Alexa+.

Give your wallet a break ahead of the holidays with this Sam's Club Plus Membership with Auto-Renew, on sale now for $50 (reg. $110) for just two more days until Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Secure enough cloud storage forever with this Internxt Cloud Storage 100TB lifetime subscription, on sale now for $999.99 (reg. $9,900).

Find the best portable power station deal. The Grecell 1,000W Solar Generator is on sale for $399.96 at Amazon.

Get the best gaming monitor deal. Save 33% on the Samsung 27-Inch Odyssey G55C at Amazon.

Samsung is launching ads on some of its smart fridges, but fortunately you can opt out of them completely.

How to get a free iPhone 17 Pro at T-Mobile when you trade in your old device.

Answers to each clue for the October 29, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

After Edward Berger's visually rich and thematically intense film has ended, is there more?

From the new Lego Death Star to the Game Boy, these are the best Lego releases as of October 2025 — including seven sets under $100.

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

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Robotics company 1X has opened preorders for its NEO Home Robot, declaring it the "world’s first consumer-ready humanoid robot."

The partnership aims to issue about 2 million fixed-deposit-backed credit cards in the next 12 months.

If your home internet is letting you down, these simple moves could speed up your network.

New Mexico City International Airport was canceled when only half built, and has since been flooded and restored into wetlands.

Security researchers found a government hacking campaign that relies on Windows spyware developed by surveillance tech maker Memento Labs. When reached by TechCrunch, the spyware maker's chief executive blamed a government customer for getting caught.

Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.

How to watch Carabao Cup for free. Live stream Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup for free.

Keep everything in your home secure with the best VPN routers from top brands like ASUS and Netgear.

Korean telecom giant LG Uplus is the third major phone provider in the past six months to report a cybersecurity incident.

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" #1593 on October 29 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.

A security researcher found the Indian automotive giant exposing personal information of its customers, internal company reports, and dealers’ data. Tata confirmed it fixed the issues.

After two days full of live demos and pitches, it's time to announce the five finalists at this year's Startup Battlefield.

Actor Thomas Middleditch had a planned takeover of Australian startup Othelia’s presentation at the pitch showcase stage. 

As of Oct. 28, get a DJI Mic Mini bundle at Amazon for its lowest price yet.

Upgrade any computer with this Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for Mac or PC license, now on sale for $179.99 (reg. $249.99).

Score the NanoPhone, a miniature smartphone that's fully functional, for just $109.99 (reg. $199.99).

Improve your cybersecurity skills with the All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle, now just $34.97 (reg. $1,098) through Nov. 2.

Give your mind a daily workout with lifetime access to EDU Unlimited by StackSkills for just $19.97 (reg. $600) until Nov. 2.

The 39-inch LG UltraGear OLED curved gaming monitor is on sale for $896.99 at Amazon, saving shoppers over $700.

The move comes as Waabi announced earlier this year that it was partnering with Volvo Autonomous Solutions to build a custom purpose built truck based on Volvo’s auto autonomy platform using Waabi's software stack.

Unlisted is like Zillow but for homes that are not yet on the market.

Founded by a former math teacher and Googler, Super Teacher's AI tutor is being used in public school in New York, New Jersey, and Hawaii.

Mappa's AI hiring platform can assess a candidate's behavior based on voice patterns, and aims to take some of the guesswork out of hiring.

CampusAI is like “Coursera meets Github meets Tinder in the metaverse” — an educational platform focused on making learning accessible to everyday people who want to bring AI into their everyday workflows, and a virtual ecosystem to connect like-minded people.

Unthread builds Slack-native, AI-powered support bots for high-profile customers like Intuit, Lemonade and Automattic.

The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G6 OLED gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $649.99, down from the list price of $899.99. That's a 28% discount.

TikTok is changing how it pays out subscription revenue. It should put more cash in creators' hands.

Geothermal startup Mazama Energy said it drilled a borehole that set a temperature record. Such superhot rocks could make geothermal a key player in data center power.

Aurora's first driverless route was from Dallas to Houston. This next one is Fort Worth to El Paso.

Mirror's founder is back with a connected gaming startup called Board that combines board games and video games.

Elon Musk wanted to create a non-woke Wikipedia. Yet Musk's new Grokipedia often just copies Wikipedia word-for-word.

Kurt Knutsson's guide covers social media privacy protection through location settings, account privacy controls and two-factor authentication to prevent scams and data breaches.

A blog post from OpenAI estimates the number of users suffering emotional distress. The number is not insignificant.

Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone says company is experimenting with vertical video, but isn't trying to be TikTok.

Netflix announces new Kids' profiles with real-time recommendations, a 'My Netflix' hub, and more.

Viewers will be able to vote while watching live content to directly influence the outcome of what they're watching on their TV or mobile device.

The internet isn't sure what to make of Threads' new 'ghost posts' feature.

As crypto-based prediction services attract a flood of attention and capital, the US president’s social media platform has announced plans to muscle in.

OpenAI says its deep learning systems are rapidly advancing, with models increasingly able to solve complex tasks faster. So fast, in fact, that internally, OpenAI is tracking towards achieving an intern-level research assistant by September 2026, and a fully automated “legitimate AI researcher” by 2028, CEO Sam Altman said during a livestream Tuesday.  

TikTok announces two new AI features: AI Outline and Smart Split

These lightweight Celestron binoculars offer great magnification for the price.

Charter Space wants to change how spacecraft are insured.

Tina Williams-Koroma said CyDeploy uses machine learning to understand what happens on a company’s machine and then creates a “digital twin” where system administrators can test updates.

Cyphr is a Kansas-city based company focused on making the lending process easier for lenders and small businesses.

The startup’s platform is built on several modular systems that clients can purchase individually or as a complete suite.

Elloe AI promises a system capable of fact-checking AI outputs, make sure they don’t violate laws and regulations, and that are safe for the users.

Khosla Ventures founder, Vinod Khosla shares his ideas about sharing the abundance of AI.

The ACCC is suing Microsoft for allegedly misleading customers about price hikes tied to Copilot integration in Microsoft 365.

Best cheap TV deal before Black Friday: A 50-inch 4K TV for $129.99 at Best Buy

Revolutionary retinal implant restores central vision in 80% of patients with advanced macular degeneration, offering hope where treatments once only slowed blindness.

A new AI tool aims to make livestreams more advertiser-friendly.

New and returning subscribers can score one free month of AMC+ with this special code. That's a $9.99 value.

The Bluetti AC200PL portable power station with the Charge 1 alternator charger is on sale at Amazon for $1,199, down from the normal bundle price of $2,299.

Wayfair holds its mega Way Day sale twice a year, and the fall sale runs through Oct. 29. Save up to 80% plus free shipping sitewide.

The new Find X9 Pro has a built-in 200-megapixel telephoto lens, but you can get even closer with a hefty Hasselblad zoom lens.

If you’re not able to attend in person, the next best thing is to check out our livestream of the Disrupt Stage. Tune in right here starting at 9 a.m. PT.

As of Oct. 28, get the EF EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 for $500 off at Amazon.

The Tea app and Are We Dating The Same Guy have ushered in an era where screenshots and reputation are dating's biggest currencies. But, what are the ethics behind these forums?

You'll soon be able to buy stuff via Paypal when using ChatGPT.

How to watch the Paris Masters for free. Live stream Alcaraz vs. Norrie in the 2025 Paris Masters for free from anywhere in the world.