In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss our scoop about how the Department of Homeland Security illegally collected Chicago residents’ data for month, as well as the news of the week.
Security, Security / Privacy, Uncanny Valley
WIRED Roundup: DHS’s Privacy Breach, AI Romantic Affairs, and Google Sues Text Scammers Read Post »
With premium black levels and accurate colors, the LG B5 is a great entry point to OLED screens.
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Televisions, Deal of the Day
This Excellent LG OLED Is Deeply Discounted Before Black Friday Read Post »
Depending on foreign-made open models is both a supply chain risk and an innovation problem, experts say.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, AI Lab
The US Needs an Open Source AI Intervention to Beat China Read Post »
In a closed-door workshop led by Anthropic and Stanford, leading AI startups and researchers discussed guidelines for chatbot companions, especially for younger users.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Model Behavior
The Biggest AI Companies Met to Find a Better Path for Chatbot Companions Read Post »
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we get to know Palantir CEO Alex Karp and dive into what his answers in a recent WIRED interview reveal about the larger beliefs driving the tech industry today.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Uncanny Valley
Sunday Robotics has a new way to train robots to do common household tasks. The startup plans to put its fully autonomous robots in homes next year.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Business / Startups, Helping Out
This Home Robot Clears Tables and Loads the Dishwasher All by Itself Read Post »
Donald Trump has spent years benefiting from the QAnon’s Jeffrey Epstein obsession. That’s all changing.
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Inner Loop
How Donald Trump Lost Control of the Epstein Spin Cycle Read Post »
The automaker has taken the covers off its Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric, the most powerful production Porsches ever. But it won’t confirm a key AI feature of its first fully electric SUV.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, New EVs
Porsche Reveals Everything About Its Cayenne Electric—Except for One Vital Thing Read Post »
This new real-time interpreter can change your language while cloning your voice—sort of.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Product Review
In the face of heavy travel restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, the United States announced that soccer fans going to the World Cup will enjoy a certain priority for processing tourist visa.
Business, Business / Retail and Logistics, Home Games
The US Will Prioritize Visa Processing for Fans With World Cup Tickets Read Post »
Harder, better, faster, modular. This truly amazing pro-tier controller can be finessed to do just about anything. But it will cost you.
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Gaming, Product Review
The Relay app allows users to track their porn-free streaks and get group support. Its creators say they’re taking a stand against porn and AI erotica.
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Impulse Control
Young Mormons Built an App to Help Men Quit Gooning Read Post »
Apple has retired the Mac’s Launchpad, a feature that displayed all your apps and let you quickly pick the one you want to open. You can recreate the app launcher using these alternatives.
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Launch Code
Missing Launchpad in MacOS 26? Here’s How to Bring It Back Read Post »
From Jack Dorsey to Gen Alpha, everyone seemingly wants to go back to the internet of a decade ago. But is it possible to reverse AI slop and brain rot?
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Feels Good Man
Schools in the US are installing vape-detection tech in bathrooms to thwart student nicotine and cannabis use. A new investigation reveals the impact of using spying to solve a problem.
Security, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Science / Health, Watch Potty
Vaping Is ‘Everywhere’ in Schools—Sparking a Bathroom Surveillance Boom Read Post »
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Gear, Coupons
From runaway robots to “sonic bombs,” we reviewed offbeat alarm clocks designed to awaken even the heaviest sleepers.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Sleep, Wake Up Call
The Best WIRED-Tested Extreme Alarm Clock of 2025: Not for the Faint of Heart Read Post »
Pick up a new Meta headset, Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, and pocket a $50 gift card in the process.
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products, Deal of the Day
This Quest 3S Bundle Is $50 Off and Includes a Game and Gift Card Read Post »
Gemini 3 is skilled at reasoning, generating video, and writing code. Amid talk of an AI bubble, Google notes the new model could help increase search revenue too.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, AI Upgrade
Gemini 3 Is Here—and Google Says It Will Make Search Smarter Read Post »
Microsoft still sees AI agents as the future of work, and the enterprise software giant wants companies to be able to manage those agents just like human employees.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Software
Microsoft’s Agent 365 Tries to Be the AI Bot Boss Read Post »
