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Insiders say OpenAI will integrate Sora 2 model into ChatGPT, turbocharging the chatbot's capabilities.

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.

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

Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT.

Adam Scott and Danielle Deadwyler delve into suburban paranoia in "The Saviors," which is playing at SXSW. Review.

Iran-linked hackers allegedly targeted the Stryker medical company, wiping devices through Microsoft systems. Learn how this cyberattack affects you.

Who needs a supercomputer when you can calculate pi with a box of sewing needles?

There's not much else groundbreaking about the company's latest flagship, but the built-in privacy display works well without much trade-off.

Plus: A porn-quitting app exposed the masturbation habits of hundreds of thousands of users, Russian hackers are trying to take over people’s Signal accounts, and more.

Here's the best advice I have for protecting your identity online.

Do you really need a $300 trail running shoe? We test the treads, and the creds, of the Norda 001A G+.

Banish ads with a lifetime subscription to the AdGuard Family Plan, now just $19.97 through April 16.

Get a feature-packed Apple MacBook Air for only $199.97 (reg. $999) through March 22, while supplies last.

Make your workday a little easier with this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows lifetime license, on sale now for just $39.97 through April 12.

The risks of using AdultFriendFinder, according to a cybersecurity expert from Kaspersky.

Uma Thurman, Lana Condor, and Maddie Ziegler star in "Pretty Lethal." Review.

The unique flat-bottom design of the Kalita Wave makes brewing exceptional coffee dead simple—especially if you can’t summon the rigor required to make perfect pour-over.

The Soundcore Sleep A20s are our favorite budget sleep earbuds, and they're my go-to travel essential.

Researchers in Japan pioneered reprogrammed cells 20 years ago. Now the country has given the first-ever authorizations to manufacture and sell medical products based on the technology.

Declutter and deep clean your home sanely by breaking it into smaller tasks. You're also bound to discover there are things you no longer need that you can sell.

Sinners earned huge box office success and 16 Oscar nominations. Could it launch a new era of horror musicals?

The M5 MacBook Air is blazing fast for an Air, which is its biggest strength and only real flaw. Let us explain.

The Ammortal Chamber combines red light, molecular hydrogen, PEMF, and vibroacoustics, and I got to try it at SXSW 2026.

A Johns Hopkins University experiment funded by NASA shows some extremophiles could survive the blast off a planet hit by asteroid.

This DJI Mini 5 Pro drone camera is on sale this weeked for $1,099. That's the record-low price at Amazon.

Satisfying scares fuel a slow-burn ghost story in "Never After Dark," which is playing SXSW. Review.

What is an alpine divorce? Trauma experts explain the psychology behind abusers abandoning partners in the wilderness.

Whether you are heading to a sold-out concert or a championship game, use a Vivid Seats discount code to secure your seats for less this month.

We compare the most popular dating apps to help you find your soulmate, including leading services like EliteSingles, Match, and eharmony.

Gear up for your next adventure with these Coleman coupons and discount codes to save on camping essentials and outdoor gear.

Use these verified Chirp coupon codes and shopping tips to score up to 67% off wheels, up to 50% off refurbished products, and more.

See the Moon phase expected for March 14, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

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

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" #1729 on March 14 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

How to watch World Baseball Classic for free. Live stream Venezuela vs. Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for free.

The large fee is the latest example of the White House’s inserting itself into corporate deal making in unusual and aggressive ways.

"Edie Arnold is a Loser" is a sensational, hilarious buddy comedy that will make you want to embrace your inner loser. SXSW review.

The AI lab is revamping its effort to build an AI coding tool, with two new executives joining from Cursor.

Eric Dane worked with ElevenLabs to restore his voice with AI before his death. At SXSW, the company announced the 1 Million Voices Initiative.

AI chatbots have been linked to suicides for years. Now one lawyer says they are showing up in mass casualty cases too, and the technology is moving faster than the safeguards.

Where to lock in, power down, and actually enjoy your business trip.

How to watch World Baseball Classic for free. Live stream Puerto Rico vs. Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for free.

Keep your devices powered up with the tiny GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W Cable, on sale now for just $21.99 (reg. $49.99).

I ditched my phone for a day and now I'm sleeping better, have more patience, and feel much calmer.

Google is investing $1 million in an AI-powered kid's media company. Child safety experts warn it won't solve the platform's slop problem.

How worried should you be about the rise of artificial intelligence? Daniel Kwan produces "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist." Review.

Digg laid off a significant number of staff and shut down its app, but says it's not giving up on the startup.

The data infrastructure startup raised $5.3 million in seed funding led by Wischoff Ventures and South Park Commons

Watch the Six Nations for free. Live stream France vs. England in the 2026 Six Nations for free from anywhere in the world.

The FBI wants to hear from Steam users who may have downloaded malware infected games.

Facebook is making it easier for creators to report impersonators while tightening rules around reposts and other unoriginal content.

UK surgeons remotely removed a man’s prostate cancer from 1,500 miles away in the country’s first successful robot-assisted telesurgery.

Steven Spielberg's comments about the power of the performing arts drew loud cheers and echoed the internet's ongoing debate sparked by Timothée Chalamet.

At SXSW, Steven Spielberg said AI has uses in many fields, but not when it comes to replacing creative people in film and TV writing.

The AI industry is constantly churning out news, like major acquisitions, indie developer successes, public outcry, and existentially dangerous contract negotiations.

Kalanick's existing ghost kitchen company CloudKitchens will be rolled into Atoms, which also wants to get into mining and transport.

Steven Spielberg shouted out President Barack Obama for his comments about aliens, just in time for his new sci-fi film "Disclosure Day."

The maker of Photoshop agreed to pay $75 million to the government, which had accused it of hiding details of expensive fees.

Kalanick reportedly wants to be more aggressive in pursuing the technology than industry-leader Waymo.

Dreo's spring sale offers a great deal on the Chefmaker combi cooker, plus discounts on WIRED's favorite bathroom heater and tower fan.

Watch the Six Nations for free. Live stream Wales vs. Italy in the 2026 Six Nations for free from anywhere in the world.

Keke Palmer goes wild in Boots Riley's new sci-fi satire, "I Love Boosters." SXSW Review.

The 85-inch Hisense U7 gets a big discount, with markdowns for smaller sizes too.

Apple iPhone users report they are seeing fake Apple Calendar spam invites about viruses and prizes, often caused by unwanted spam subscriptions.

The Studio Display XDR monitor comes at a time when HDR-capable screens are everywhere. Apple still does it best, but at a hefty cost.

Gavriel Cohen is living an open source developer's dream as his project has achieved acclaim and a partnership with Docker in a matter of weeks.

When you edit your Taste Profile, you'll impact your personalized playlists like Discover Weekly, recommendations, and Wrapped.

What it's like to be targeted by Tattle Life. Extract from 'Beyond Belief: A Defence of Gossip and the Women Who Do It' by Katie Baskerville.

The Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundle is available to pre-order for under $60 at Amazon.

As of March 13, you can get the Anker Solix (F2000) portable power station for $849, down from $1,999, at Amazon.

According to Index Ventures Partner Shardul Shah, cybersecurity startup Wiz sits “at the center of three tailwinds: AI, cloud, and security spend.” Those tailwinds powered what just became the largest venture-backed acquisition in history — Google’s $32 billion deal, finalized after a declined 2024 offer, antitrust review on both sides of the Atlantic, and an […]

Airline ticket prices are already rising, but an extended crisis in Iran could have bigger effects on the global travel industry.

Inexperienced employees at Elon Musk's DOGE used ChatGPT to cut anything they deemed as "DEI" from government spending.

Shop some of the best TV deals from top brands this weekend. Save up to $1,300 on TCL T7, Hisense U8, and Samsung Q8F models.

As of March 13, you can get the Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Vacuum (HV301) for $99, down from $199.99, at Amazon.

Watch the Six Nations for free. Live stream Ireland vs. Scotland in the 2026 Six Nations for free from anywhere in the world.

Prime members can still grab the brand-new Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro at a discount. Plus, get a $30 Amazon gift card.

Leaked specs for the Galaxy Z Flip 8 suggest the line isn't getting a battery upgrade this year.