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Subtle's new $199 earbuds will also let you dictate in any app on desktop or phone

Descriptive set theorists study the niche mathematics of infinity. Now, they’ve shown that their problems can be rewritten in the concrete language of algorithms.

What to prioritize, what to skip, when to enjoy—plus, we’ve selected WIRED's favorite bars worth trying.

Scientists achieve major robotics milestone as robot learns 1,000 different physical tasks in single day, potentially transforming manufacturing, healthcare and home robotics.

Meta’s end-to-end encrypted messaging app is used by billions of people. Here’s how to make sure you’re one of the most locked-down ones out there.

Make your profile page look good—and make sure you’re not sharing more than you want to.

Answers to each clue for the January 4, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

How to watch NBA for free. Watch Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers in the NBA for free from anywhere in the world.

Secure 10TB of data securely with end-to-end encryption, thanks to this lifetime subscription to Internxt Cloud Storage, now just $269.97 (reg. $2,900) through Jan. 11.

I tested eharmony to see if the "every 14 minutes" claim holds up. Here's my honest review of the cost, the matches, and if it’s worth the download.

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.

See the moon phase expected for January 4, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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" #1659 on January 4 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.

Jeff Bezos led the way. The Amazon founder sold 25 million shares for $5.7 billion in June and July, right around the time he was getting hitched to Lauren Sanchez in Venice.

Windows 11 Pro is on sale for $9.97 instead of $199, offering a simple upgrade path now that Windows 10 support has ended.

This refurbished MacBook Air is available for $199.97 instead of $999, offering a reliable Apple laptop for work, school, and everyday browsing.

A new tool should make it easier for California residents to limit data brokers’ ability to store and sell their personal information.

Donald Trump says that Venezuela's governance will remain in the hands of senior US officials until a "proper and judicious transition" can take place. The rest of the region is on notice.

Nearly 3.5 million University of Phoenix students and staff affected by data breach involving Social Security numbers and financial information, with free protection services available.

Gmail address change feature lets users replace their @gmail.com email while keeping inbox history, Google Drive files, photos and purchase data intact.

Ilya Lichtenstein, who pled guilty to money laundering charges tied to his role in the massive hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex, has apparently been released early from prison.

FCC chair Brendan Carr is slated to speak at the Consumer Electronics Show, but it remains uncertain if the DJI ban will come up.

From seemingly AI-generated videos to the recirculation of old footage, TikTok, Instagram, and X did little to stop the onslaught of misleading posts in the wake of the US invasion of Venezuela.

Lego is holding its first ever CES press conference on Monday, and brick-building enthusiasts won't want to miss it.

Some AI chatbots have a surprisingly good handle on breaking news. Others decidedly don't.