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A report cited officials as saying that Homeland Security sought to determine if there was any harm to government security as a result of the lapse.

ASML’s record orders show chipmakers are still betting big on AI data centers.

Investors including a16z are betting that nuclear industry suppliers will be the big winners of the AI demand-driven nuclear renaissance.

LinkedIn is partnering with Descript, Lovable, Replit, and Relay.app at launch

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Samsung said that the upcoming feature will let you protect selected parts of the screen like notification popup area.

Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman spoke out against ICE enforcement tactics following Minneapolis violence, with one addressing concerns publicly and the other in an internal message.

This is Amazon's second layoff after the company cut 14,000 corporate jobs in October.

The social media company's smartglasses are set to be released to the public later this year.

Google is the latest investor to back Redwood Materials as the battery recycling startup scales a new energy storage venture to power AI data centers and other industrial sites.

This year’s Ryzen is still my top choice for PC games.

This is an essential item for all skiers and snowboarders. WIRED has tested the best helmets for all abilities and budgets.

TikTok competitor UpScrolled has shot up the app store rankings after TikTok was handed over to new U.S. owners this week.

"Shrinking" Season 3, episode 1 contains a cameo from Michael J. Fox. But who does he play, and what's the significance?

This mid-tier Sony comes with its highest-end processor, and that's a big deal for home theater nerds.

Volkswagen has recalled approximately 40,000 of its ID.4 electric SUVs over battery fire hazard.

The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Beginner Box is down to $24.99 at Amazon, its lowest price ever for new players.

As of Jan. 28, the Lego Botanicals Flower Bouquet and Bouquet of Roses bundle is on sale at Amazon for $83.99, 30% off its bundle list price of $119.98.

BBC's "Lord of the Flies" adaptation from Jack Thorne ("Adolescence") has a new trailer.

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"Shrinking" is back for Season 3, with Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, and more. TV review.

Across Europe’s largest cities, people are gathering for semi-silent, offline hangouts, in search of an experience that isn’t mediated through their smartphones.

When Google releases its smart glasses in the coming months, the strength of its AI-powered software will be its biggest leg up on its rivals. But will people want to be seen wearing them?

Stephen Colbert spoke to Seth Meyers about the end of "The Late Show" and rumors about what he plans to do next.

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.

Apple is renewing certificates for iOS versions dating back to 2013 to keep the lights on a little longer.

The White House is heavily promoting the 'Melania' doc but the box office shows another story, as Stephen Colbert points out.

Jimmy Kimmel has mocked a recent Fox News interview with Melania Trump to promote her new documentary.

Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions booster packs are down to $12.96 at Amazon, beating TCGplayer and Walmart prices.

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

Waabi has secured a $750 million Series C round to accelerate autonomous trucking, and another roughly $250 million commitment from Uber to deploy 25,000 robotaxis exclusively on its platform.

Researchers have documented the births of nearly two dozen North Atlantic right whale calves this season. It’s an encouraging sign for a species whose population is estimated to be below 400.

Answers to each clue for the January 28, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

As of Jan. 28, the Roborock Qrevo S5V robot vacuum and mop is on sale at Amazon for $549.99, 39% off its list price of $899.99.

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The e-commerce giant has been cutting costs in part to redirect money into building data centers to compete in the race to dominate artificial intelligence.

"The Daily Show" host Desi Lydic has mocked Newsmax presenter Greg Kelly for his response to ICE's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti.

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The TCL QM6K is frequently dubbed the best budget QLED TV. I tested it at home for months, replacing my old 2019 LED TV.

Google's launch of practice tests for JEE follows its recent move to offer full-length SAT practice tests in Gemini.

Samsung teased the Galaxy XR for years, and it offers many of the same features as the Apple Vision Pro for half the price. But it's still too expensive.

The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale at Amazon for $1,099, down from the normal price of $1,599. That's a 31% discount.

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NASA plans to launch four astronauts on Artemis 2, a 10-day flight around the moon and back. These will be their day-to-day activities.

Greg Davies and Alex Horne reveals secrets, controversies, and some saucy hot pants.

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Scientists have set the symbolic Doomsday Clock at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to global apocalypse.

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Users can describe their edits in natural language to modify an image.

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Shadowfax shares fell about 9% on theirdebut, valuing the logistics firm near its last private valuation.

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​ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, recently established a separate American entity to run the app’s U.S. operations. This restructuring aims to separate U.S. TikTok from its Chinese parent, addressing concerns about data privacy and foreign control. The move came after years of pressure from lawmakers, who feared the Chinese government’s potential access to Americans’ data. […]

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" #1684 on January 28 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Personal AI assistant Moltbot —formerly Clawdbot — has gone viral in a matter of weeks. But there’s more you should know before jumping on the bandwagon.

By Rotation, one of the UK’s most popular peer-to-peer fashion rental platforms, is partnering with Uber to deliver ski clothes.

Clawdbot, the viral personal AI assistant, will henceforth be known as Moltbot. If you follow AI news, you can probably guess why.

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TikTok responds to users who found they can't use the word 'Epstein' in their direct messages: it's happening, but inconsistently.

Give a stand-out presentation with this Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional lifetime license for Windows, on sale now for only $9.97 (reg. $249) through Feb. 8.

This is a race series for software programmers and the brainchild of founder Palmer Luckey, he tells TechCrunch.

Following Snapchat, TikTok settles out of a jury trial that will put Meta and Google on the witness stand over mental health concerns.

People are making memes and jokes about alternatives to Signal amid the FBI investigation into chats used by Minnesota residents to share ICE information.

Harry Styles fans are outraged online as Ticketmaster prices soar for the pop star's Together, Together tour.

Bluesky is teasing new features and improvements ranging from the Discover feed to video support.

Anthropic looks to raise $20 billion at more than $300 billion valuation, according to reports.

The lawsuit, filed in 2023, alleged that Amazon caused "substantial unjustified monetary losses” for consumers who returned an item but were still charged for it.

AI is once again to blame for layoffs, with Pinterest expected to cut hundreds of jobs over the next few quarters.

Jury selection begins Tuesday as this case moves closer to trial.

Alexa+ has been rolling out to everyone with a Prime membership, even if you didn't ask for it. Here's how to change it back.

Lego has unveiled five new Star Wars Smart Play compatible sets. They're now available for preorder starting at $40.

The military tested a new approach in Venezuela and during strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Samsung's triple-folding phone finally has a U.S. release date and price, and we hope you've been saving up for it.

A class action lawsuit claims that OnlyFans subscriptions are a "bait and switch." Filed in January 2026, the suit accuses OnlyFans of making misleading claims.

Amazon's favorite Valentine's Day gifts include a pink Kindle, a red Xbox controller, and a red Keurig. We narrowed the list from 100 to 10 great options.

Anker knocks almost half the cost off its already budget-friendly earbuds.

At least 37 attorneys general for US states and territories are taking action against xAI after Grok generated a flood of nonconsensual sexual images of women and minors.

Research from the ride-hail aggregator Obi finds Waymo is starting to edge up on Uber and Lyft in San Francisco. Tesla, which operates a ride-hail service with human drivers, is winning the price wars.

Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman spoke out against ICE enforcement tactics following Minneapolis violence, with one addressing concerns publicly and the other in an internal message.

Users of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.

U.S. users have proven skeptical of TikTok under new ownership thus far.

Gemini 3 Pro and other AI tools are now available globally through the Google AI Plus plan, which is $7.99 per month in the United States.

OpenAI has launched a new scientific workspace program called Prism, which integrates AI into existing standards for composing research papers.

European governments are looking to move away from U.S. tech and reclaim their digital sovereignty at a time of unpredictability and volatility in the United States.

Google is bringing AI Mode and Gemini 3 to AI Overviews.

Data collected and analyzed by Obi suggest a shift is underway.

The first month of Disney+ bundled with Hulu is on sale for $9.99, down from the standard price of $12.99 per month. That'll save $3 on the first month.

Whether you're working from home or just trying to hit your step goals, these walking pad deals make it easy to move every day.

Pornhub parent company Aylo will restrict access from U.K. users, rather than comply with age verification mandates, which the company said it believes have not succeeded in promoting online safety.

Grubhub data breach confirmed as sources say ShinyHunters group allegedly demands Bitcoin payment to prevent release of stolen customer support data.

TikTok says some of the glitches continue but it's making "significant progress" in recovering its U.S. infrastructure.

Days after Meta was sued by over alleged false privacy claims by its chat app WhatsApp, the company has rolled out a new setting to protect users against cyber attacks. The feature, called Strict Account Settings, adds restrictions like automatically blocking media and attachments from unknown senders, and silencing calls from unknown numbers. Under this setting, link […]

As of Jan. 27, get the 65-inch TCL 4K QLED TV for its lowest price yet.

The tech giant also announced that it's making Gemini 3 the new default model for AI Overviews globally.

Google says Android devices will get new security features, like stronger authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools.

A federal agent allegedly tried to enter Google’s Cambridge campus in the fall, WIRED has learned. Now, staffers want policies that protect them from immigration officials.

Goa and Andhra Pradesh are among Indian states mulling Australia-like social media ban for under-16s.

As of Jan. 27, get a pair of AirPods Pro 3 for their lowest price yet.

The Avalanche! AVA750 roof rake is $156.95 at Amazon.

These retail closures will not impact customers who use Amazon for grocery delivery.

The settlement means TikTok will avoid a trial where plaintiffs had planned to argue that social media platforms are inherently defective and subject to personal injury liability.

The Yarbo Snow Blower Robot will clear your driveway, walkway, and yard of snow so you never have to shovel again.

Anthropic's Claude chatbot can now draft Slack messages and perform other tasks directly using apps.

Only users who have already registered and completed age verification will be able to access the world's largest porn site.

"Daredevil: Born Again" Season 2 hits Disney+ March 24. Charlie Cox returns as Matt Murdock, with Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones.

As of Jan. 27, get the Ninja Foodi Smart XL for its lowest price yet at Amazon.

Pornhub's parent company announced it will restrict the site for UK users come February 2.

Pinterest says it's "reallocating resources to AI-focused roles and teams that drive AI adoption and execution" and "prioritizing AI‑powered products and capabilities."