Meta’s Settlement Isn’t Tech’s “Big Tobacco” Moment
I’ve written a few times now about why Meta’s big “settlement” with the states is a bad deal. It’s Meta seeking to control how the rest...
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The best robot vacuum and mop deals during October Prime Day
Spending too much time constantly sweeping and mopping? If you have the money to delegate those chores to a robot cleaner, you could save a lot...
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Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostat
Apple is collaborating with LG on a new lineup of smart home devices, including a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera, and more, according to a report...
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Drones sink ships near NATO countries in “unacceptable” attacks, EU says
Two cargo ships have sunk, one ship was afire, and sailors are dead or missing.
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Best Prime Day Digital Wall Calendar Deals: Skylight, Everblog, Apolosign (2026)
Digital wall calendars can organize multiple family calendars, meal plans, chores, and to-do lists, and even double as a digital photo frame. And best of all,...
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The Best Anti–Prime Day Deals for Amazon Haters
Want to save money without supporting Amazon? This roundup is full of deals on WIRED-approved favorites.
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Sebastian Maniscalco’s SiriusXM channel is hurting up-and-coming talent, comics say
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is facing backlash from fellow comics who claim his takeover of SiriusXM's Raw Comedy channel is harming up-and-coming talent, as reported earlier by...
Read moreNinja Forms plugin flaw exploited to hack WordPress sites
Hackers are exploiting stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in two unrelated WordPress plugins, Ninja Forms and WPC Product Bundles for WooCommerce, to install backdoors and create...
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OpenAI will watermark ChatGPT outputs by default—but only in the EU
Like other solutions, it is not especially reliable, and it's easy to circumvent.
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We’re Tracking October Prime Day Live (2026)
Our team is tracking Prime Day deals in real time. Here’s what’s worth buying today.
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Amazon Prime Day Deals Under $50 in October 2026
Everything is expensive. Treat yourself to one of these WIRED-approved Prime Day picks under $50.
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Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y can be a backup battery for your house
Some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners can use their EV battery to keep the lights on longer during a power outage, now that Tesla's...
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