Experts say outages like the one that Amazon experienced this week are almost inevitable given the complexity and scale of cloud technology—but the duration serves as a warning.
Security, Security / Security News, Fallout
Open source language models are crucial to AI innovation. Can open robotics models do the same for physical machines?
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Machines Learning
General Motors’ new self-driving system will let the driver speed down the highway without looking at the road. It’s one of several features enabled by the adoption of machine intelligence in cars.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Wheel
General Motors’ ‘Eyes-Off’ System Begs the Question: What Happens When Cars Go AI? Read Post »
“The fabric of what binds America together at this point is basically on its final thread,” one source tells WIRED.
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Inner Loop
Historians Don’t Think a US Civil War Is Likely—but They’re Still Nervous Read Post »
Here’s what to get for your friend with the fiddly little fingers and stinky feet.
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Taaaaaaake
The Best Gifts for Rock Climbers (2025): Coros, Meta, Gramicci Read Post »
These prescription hearing aids are custom molded to fit your ears—and only your ears.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Headphones, Product Review
Phonak Virto R Infinio Review: Prescription Hearing Aids With Great Fit Read Post »
The Federal Trade Commission received 200 complaints mentioning ChatGPT between November 2022 and August 2025. Several attributed delusions, paranoia, and spiritual crises to the chatbot.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Business / Regulation, AI Hell
People Who Say They’re Experiencing AI Psychosis Beg the FTC for Help Read Post »
Sean Duffy called out SpaceX for being “behind schedule” on a lunar lander and said he’d explore other options.
Science, Science / Space, Space Race
NASA’s Boss Just Shook Up the Agency’s Plans to Land on the Moon Read Post »
We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Home, Bug Out
Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags Read Post »
One in six laboratory-confirmed bacteria in 2023 proved resistant to antibiotic treatment, according to the World Health Organization—all related to a variety of common diseases globally.
Science, Science / Health, Bad Bugs
Resistant Bacteria Are Advancing Faster Than Antibiotics Read Post »
Save 20% with a OnePlus coupon this month, plus save up to 10% on earbuds, phones, and more.
Gear, Coupons
OnePlus Promo Code: $100 Off | October 2025 | WIRED Read Post »
By virtually every key metric, efforts to fight climate change are going too slowly, according to findings by a coalition of climate groups. In some cases, things are moving in the wrong direction.
Science, Science / Environment, Tick Tock
New Report Finds Efforts to Slow Climate Change Are Working—Just Not Fast Enough Read Post »
This Android XR-powered headset comes with Google’s Gemini assistant and once again asks you to step into virtual waters.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Augmented and Virtual Reality, Jack In
Samsung’s Galaxy XR Mixed Reality Headset Is Here: Price, Release Date, Features Read Post »
The new ChatGPT-powered web browser is OpenAI’s boldest play yet to reinvent how people use the web.
Gear, Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, New Tab
OpenAI’s Atlas Browser Takes Direct Aim at Google Chrome Read Post »
The first lady of the United States became a pawn in an intricate memecoin scam that resulted in millions of dollars in losses, crypto investors have alleged.
Business, Business / Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Borrowed Fame
Melania Trump Used as ‘Window-Dressing’ in Elaborate Memecoin Fraud, Legal Filing Claims Read Post »
Keep your favorite liquids warm for hours with the discounted Ember Travel Mug 2+.
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Home
Researchers confirmed that sperm accumulate mutations over the years, increasing the risk of transmitting diseases to offspring.
Science, Science / Health, Aged Out
Sperm From Older Men Have More Genetic Mutations Read Post »
It’s not as exciting as it once was, but the M5 MacBook Pro offers yet another breakthrough in performance.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Computers, Product Review
Apple MacBook Pro (M5, 14-Inch) Review: More of the Same Read Post »
Inflatable frog costumes are selling out following the weekend’s “No Kings” protests and to counter Trump’s demonization of US cities more broadly.
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Hopping Mad
This holiday season, more shoppers are expected to use chatbots to figure out what to buy. ‘Tis the season for GEO.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Model Behavior
Forget SEO. Welcome to the World of Generative Engine Optimization Read Post »
