Timef 02/03/2026

The announcement is part of a broader push by countries to curb access to online platforms for minors. It also points to Europe’s stricter approach to regulating social media.

The Kinsey Institute's executive director, Justin Garcia, chatted with Mashable about relationships and tech.

PayPal is appointing CFO and COO Jamie Miller as interim CEO until March 1.

Peak XV is transitioning board roles and opening a U.S. office while continuing to view India as its largest market.

I got to try the $100 Virtual Boy peripheral for Nintendo Switch and it's what I always imagined Virtual Boy to be.

This $100 accessory adds a little bit of that Nintendo quirkiness to the otherwise no-nonsense Switch 2.

French prosecutors raided the offices of Elon Musk's X in Paris over deepfakes and child abuse images.

Climber Alex Honnold sat down with Jimmy Kimmel to talk about his free solo of Taipei 101 live on Netflix.

Apple TV is unveiling details about its new and returning shows and movies at a media event on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Signos is the first FDA-cleared, AI-enabled system that uses CGMs to nudge you towards healthier behaviors.

The Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box is $91.80 at Amazon, saving $15 off its usual $106.89 price.

As of Feb. 3, the Sony WH-CH520 headphones are on sale at Amazon for $48, 31% off their list price of $69.99.

India's top court is investigating WhatsApp’s data-sharing model, monopoly power, and user consent.

This sleeper sofa comprises a reversible chaise, sofa, daybed, and queen-size bed—I slept on it for a week to see if it’s good for guests.

Vema Hydrogen drills wells to stimulate hydrogen production deep underground, which could result in some of the cheapest hydrogen available.

Seth Meyers has responded to the latest batch of Epstein files, which include emails from Elon Musk to the late sex offender.

SpaceX has acquired xAI, which includes the chatbot Grok. Both companies were already controlled by Elon Musk.

Waymo just raised a lot of cash to finance massive expansion across 20+ new cities.

The Westworld showrunner thinks AI will be good for burgeoning filmmakers, but not for Hollywood blockbusters.

Logitech’s G305 wireless gaming mouse is down to $34.99 at Amazon, offering fast performance, long battery life, and a rare 30% discount.

Answers to each clue for the Feb. 3, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Stephen Colbert has mocked Elon Musk for emails to Jeffrey Epstein, released in the latest batch of Epstein files.

The makeup of the Winter Olympics has changed many times in the 100-plus years of the Games. Here are some sports that haven’t stood the test of time.

History is already being made at the Milano Cortina Games—and they haven’t even started.

What a three-time Olympic medalist packs for the Milano Cortina Winter Games.

As of Feb. 3, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm) has dropped to $259.99 at Amazon, 26% off its list price of $349.99.

How to unblock porn for free in Kansas. Unblock and watch Pornhub for free from anywhere in the world.

Avalanche has raised $29 million in fresh funding to pursue its unique approach to fusion power, which can currently fit on a table.

WIRED attended two documentary screening parties—one on each coast—for the First Lady’s film. What a time.

A new report from the Public Service Alliance finds state privacy laws offer public servants few ways to protect their private data, even as threats against them are on the rise.

The Acer Nitro 27-inch WQHD gaming monitor is down to $199.99 at Amazon, delivering 300Hz speed and QHD resolution for less.

Jimmy Kimmel has unpacked the latest Epstein file release, including new mentions of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

As nights get hotter around the globe due to climate change, the prevalence of sleep apnea is expected to increase by as much as threefold.

Find out how to watch "The Housemaid' at home, including when and where the Freida McFadden adaptation is streaming.

As of Feb. 3, the Shark AV2501S AI Ultra robot vacuum is discounted at Amazon to $299.99, 45% off its list price of $549.99.

Technological advances and an erosion of trust have transformed the way news unfolds online, distorting shared reality.

Get the best streaming deal. Save 20% on the Google TV streamer 4K at Amazon.

Find the best Apple AirTag deal at Amazon. Save 29% on the Apple AirTag four-pack at Amazon.

How to watch NFL for free. Live stream Patriots vs. Seahawks in the 2026 Big Game for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch opening ceremony for free. Live stream the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch EFL Cup for free. Live stream Arsenal vs. Chelsea in the EFL Cup for free.

Learn piano at home with flowkey’s interactive lessons, real-time feedback, and thousands of songs — at your own pace, on your own schedule.

With the X60 Max Ultra, Dreame ties with Roborock for the most powerful robot vacuum right now. I got to try it on my own floors early.

"The Studio" is already shooting its second season. Here's what we know, from cast to a possible release date.

"Severance" Season 3 is on its way. Here's what we know, from cast to potential release date.

"Pluribus" Season 2 is in the works. When can we expect it, and who will be in it? We break it down.

Find the best streaming stick deal. Save 40% on the Roku Streaming Stick Plus at Amazon.

Get the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 43% on the Insignia 50-inch Class F50 at Amazon.

Jon Stewart has addressed the new Epstein files released last Friday, which mention him in an email exchange.

Netflix will stream a live BTS concert next month, kicking off the phenomenally popular K-pop group's upcoming Arirang World Tour.

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

See the Moon phase expected for February 3, 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" #1690 on February 3 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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.

AI and data centers drive electricity costs up 42% in a decade, as Americans face unprecedented bills as the power grid struggles with surging demand.

The latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files shed light on the convicted sex offender’s ties to Silicon Valley—and Peter Thiel’s exacting approach to food.

The startup CEO says she plans to publicly address the charges this week.

The 65-inch LG Class QNED evo 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $696.99, down from the normal price of $996.99. That's a 30% discount.

As of Feb. 2, you can get the LG UltraGear 27-inch gaming monitor (27G850A-B) for $496.99 at Amazon, down from $899.99.

Mozilla will add a new AI control panel to Firefox — giving AI haters the option to turn off generative AI features.

By fusing SpaceX and xAI—which acquired X last year—Elon Musk tightens his grip over technologies that shape national security, social media, and artificial intelligence.

The round, led by Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global, and Sequoia Capital, now values the autonomous vehicle company at $126 billion.

The Samsung 77-inch S85F OLED 4K TV is on sale for just $1,399.95 at Amazon — its best price on record at over $1,600 off.

Invest in yourself with just 15 minutes a day with a lifetime subscription to this book summary app, Headway Premium, on sale now for only $59.99.

Make your iPhone or iPad even more helpful with this lifetime subscription to the iScanner App, on sale now for $27.99 through Feb. 15 with code SCAN.

Moltbook, the viral social network for AI agents, is a security nightmare that could cause the first 'mass AI breach,' one expert warns.

Google's new AI tool Project Genie already has some impressive output. Here are some of the best examples.

The merger creates the world's most valuable private company, and paves the way for Musk to try and prove out the usefulness of space-based data centers.

The Chinese government issued a new rule that goes into effect January 1, 2027.

Multiple sources are saying a Nintendo Direct will happen this week, but it might not be the kind you think.

Adobe Animate will be discontinued on March 1, 2026, as Adobe shifts its focus to AI.

Since March of 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services has been using tools from Palantir and the startup Credal AI to weed out perceived alignment with “DEI” or “gender ideology.”

Moltbook is a social network for AI agents, specifically AI agents powered by OpenClaw. The forum's viral posts have made Moltbook a sensation.

Two Stanford students announced Monday that they have raised $2 million for an accelerator program called Breakthrough Ventures, which seeks to fund the businesses of college students and recent graduates nationwide.

"Breakthrough’s purpose is to fill in the funding and opportunity gap that exists in many of these ecosystems because students have historically lacked access to capital and the networks required to launch their entrepreneurial pursuits," co-founder Roman Scott said.

The Department of Justice has released more than 3 million documents and photos related to Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s who shows up from Big Tech the most often—and what the files reveal.

Advocacy organizations are calling on the U.S. government to investigate and cut ties with Grok amid deepfake scandal, as Indonesia lifts temporary ban after xAI responds.

WIRED's favorite pet vacuum, and our favorite purifier-heater, are on steep discount right now.

Snowflake is the latest enterprise to sign multi-year deals with multiple AI companies in what could be a sign to come of a future trend.

Starting with Firefox 148 arriving later this month, users will find a new AI controls section within the desktop browser settings.

Yamaha's simple setup and substantial subwoofer set it apart, especially on sale.

Super Bowl scams target fans through data brokers who sell personal information to fraudsters. Scammers use fake alerts and betting freezes to steal credentials.

In a bold move to close the gap with rivals, Grubhub is waiving delivery and service fees on restaurant orders over $50.

OpenAI has released a new MacOS app for Codex, integrating many of the agentic coding practices that have become popular since Codex launched last year.

As OpenAI prepares to retire its GPT-4o AI model, a small but vocal minority of ChatGPT users are protesting the company.

The developer of the popular text editor Notepad++ said hackers associated with the Chinese government hijacked its software update mechanism to deliver tainted software to users for months.

As of Feb. 2, the KAMRUI Pinova P2 Mini PC (Intel Core i5-12600H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is $399.92 on Amazon, down from $759.92.

The CMF Watch 3 Pro by Nothing is on sale at Woot! for only $44.99. That's more than half off.

Instacart gift cards valued at $100 and $200 are on sale at Best Buy as of Feb. 2. Here's how much you can save.

The Grammys’ D’Angelo and Roberta Flack tribute took over social media

"Industry" Season 4, episode 5 hits HBO Max earlier than usual because of the Super Bowl.

"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" episode 4 will be hitting HBO Max days early because of the Super Bowl.

The Shokz OpenMove bone conduction headphones are on sale at Amazon and Walmart for $49.95, slashing $30 off their $79.95 list price.

Fitbit users must soon convert to a Google account, whether they like it or not.

The DJI Mini 3 drone with DJI RC is on sale at Amazon for $439, down from the list price of $549. That's a 20% discount.

Anthropic has been sued for piracy again, this time by the music industry for alleged piracy to the tune of billions in damages.

A Walmart+ subscription unlocks a 30-day trial to Peacock Premium, giving you a way to watch the Olympics for free.

As of Feb. 2, the 11-inch Apple iPad (A16) is $299.99 at Amazon, down from $349. That's a 14% discount or $49.01 in savings.

The Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro home and outdoor cinema projector is on sale at Amazon for $4,299, down from the list price of $4,999. That's a 14% discount.

Grindr is enhancing its safety features to keep athletes safe and private during the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The newest remake of 'Dragon Quest VII' is more digestible than ever, even if that means it's not a complete version of the game.

An exclusive look at Stray Kids' SoFi Stadium performance of "Maniac" brings the tour's intensity back to life.