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“I can't, for the life of me, figure out why we are still so rigid and moderating everything when we have nothing to lose for the first time,” a Democratic digital strategist tells WIRED.

French pilot project demonstrates wireless charging roads that can deliver over 300 kilowatts of power to EVs while driving, potentially eliminating range anxiety.

For the first time, WhatsApp users will be able to use their Apple Watch to get call notifications, read full messages, record and send voice messages, and view media content more clearly.

Tucker Carlson’s friendly interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes has led to a major reckoning in the Republican party.

Nvidia has signed a €1 billion partnership with Deutsche Telekom to set up an "AI factory" in Munich that aims to boost Germany's AI computing power by 50%.

Core parts of the release were possible because of its acquisition of Qatalog.

GoFundMe is letting you gift nonprofit gift cards to loved ones to help them donate to their favorite organizations.

Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded assistant powered by AI, is coming to the music streaming app for iOS and Android devices. 

The Carman Family Deaths, based on a 2021 WIRED story, chronicles what happened after a son was rescued following a boat accident off the New England coast.

Hisense's midrange TV gets a mega boost of brightness for (mostly) thrilling results.

Apple's latest iOS update doesn't introduce major features, but it does bring one highly-requested tweak: the ability to change the transparency of the translucent liquid glass design.

A tech industry guide to where to stay, eat, work, and play while visiting Seattle.

In the late 19th century, Georg Cantor believed his new theory could help the Church understand the infinite nature of the divine. He miscalculated.

But ideally, the journalist and podcast host would rather not work for tech CEOs at all.

The revolution started on social media. It ended with protests, violence, and an online poll to pick the new prime minister.

Nitazenes, a class of synthetic drugs 40 times more potent than fentanyl, are steadily becoming more common on both sides of the Atlantic.

Eight years of research and 10,000 prototypes have created a luxury water bottle claiming to redefine the experience of drinking H2O, all for an eye-watering sum.

Major battery breakthroughs seemingly happen every day, but only some of that tech ever leaves the lab. WIRED breaks down what’s actually going to change EVs and what’s just a dream.

By combining LED technology and nanomaterials, researchers have created a therapy that eliminates cancer cells using localized heat without damaging healthy tissue.

Meta said that Facebook Dating has 1.77 million daily active users in the US between ages 18-29.

Andreessen Horowitz is pausing its Talent x Opportunity (TxO) fund and program, according to multiple sources.

Over the last year, certain AI markets appear to be nearly sewn up by startup market leaders.

Flock said around 3% of its law enforcement customers do not use multi-factor authentication, potentially exposing dozens of law enforcement agency accounts open to compromise and improper access.

OpenAI's approach to working with copyrighted content is to ask forgiveness, not permission.

Locket's social app is using iOS Live Activities to reach Gen Alpha via the iPhone Lock Screen.

The CEOs of OpenAI and Microsoft are betting that AI will continue to consume more electricity, but they're not sure how much. That could leave some investors holding the bag.

YouTube's Ghost Network spreads information-stealing malware through thousands of fake videos offering cracked software, using compromised accounts and fake engagement.

Before this update, users could see individual pages for apps on the web, but there was no way to browse within the App Store.

Peter Williams sold eight exploits to a Russian zero-day broker by smuggling them from his employer’s highly secured air-gapped network. A court document, plus exclusive reporting by TechCrunch and interviews with former Trenchant staff, explains how Williams pulled off the heist of hacking tools.

This deal was announced just hours after Microsoft announced a $9.7 billion deal with Australian data center company IREN.

Protect your privacy by disabling your smart TV microphone. Most TVs have hidden mics that listen even when voice commands are off. Learn quick steps to stop unwanted audio capture.

Three people, including two U.S. ransomware negotiators, are accused of working on behalf of the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang.

Detroit, Las Vegas, and San Diego are next on Waymo's robotaxi tick list.

The Trump administration has recast Binance founder CZ as a martyr—and his pardon may have unintended consequences for the US crypto industry.

Save a chunk of change on the excellent Google Pixel Buds Pro 2.

OpenAI has committed to buying billions of dollars worth of compute from AWS—the latest in a string of major deals brokered by the AI startup.

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we run through the top stories of the week and dive into why the promise of a tech-forward school in Texas with software instead of teachers fell apart.

Facebook is making it possible for private Groups to switch to public without compromising members' privacy.

Your friend came to you because they respect your knowledge and opinion, and outsourcing the answer to a machine is lazy and rude. Just answer them yourself.

Desktop users who have enhanced autofill enabled with see their passport and driver’s license number, vehicle information, like their license plate or VIN, and more automatically filled.

Dia's AI browser has a head start on what works for consumers thanks to learnings from its browser experiment, Arc.

The Indian fintech already has a presence in 20 countries worldwide.

The awards will include "Creator of the Year," "Video of the Year," "Muse of the Year," "Breakthrough Artist of the Year," and more.