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A Massachusetts student, Matthew D. Lane, 19, is set to plead guilty to federal charges linked to hacking and extorting a major U.S. education tech company. Lane reportedly used stolen login credentials to breach...

So, like, there's this lady named Elizabeth Weil who's running Scribble Ventures, right? And, you know, in a time where there's like a bazillion new venture funds popping up left and right, Scribble Ventures...

With all the buzz about TikTok possibly getting banned in the U.S., short-form video content is still gaining popularity. And now, TED, the famous non-profit known for its TED Talks featuring big names like...

Google spilled the tea on their latest plan to sprinkle some ads into AI Mode, the fancy AI-powered feature in Google Search. According to Google, these ads might pop up "where relevant" below or...

The Tush Push: A Play That Divided the NFLSo, there's this play called the tush push that has caused quite a stir in the NFL. It all started back in 2021 when the Eagles...

The Detroit Tigers have really been making waves in the baseball world, climbing all the way to the number one spot in Week 8, overtaking the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's quite a feat for...

New Grad, New ViewsSo, like, here's the deal: there are some products out there that are pretty cool, but they didn't quite hit the mark like the ones we already talked about. Let's give...

Alright, folks, so here's the scoop on the Microsoft Surface lineup. The Surface Pro and Surface Laptop got a sweet upgrade in 2024 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chips. These babies finally brought...

So, like, you know, all the stuff you see here on WIRED is picked out by our editors, totally independent-like. But, hey, sometimes we get a little somethin' somethin' from the retailers or when...

Dyson has just released a new addition to its extensive lineup of vacuums: the PencilVac. This cordless vacuum is being hailed as the slimmest and most powerful one yet, promising to revolutionize the way...

Amazon has decided to test out some new audio features on select product pages, the company announced recently. These short AI-powered summaries will be voiced by what Amazon calls "AI-powered shopping experts," who will...

Just a few weeks after the U.S. and China made significant steps to de-escalate the growing trade war between the two countries, tensions are flaring again — this time over semiconductors. China’s Commerce Ministry...

Alt Carbon, a climate tech startup, has managed to secure $12 million in a seed round to expand its carbon dioxide removal efforts in South Asia. The company, which specializes in enhanced rock weathering...

Alright, so OpenAI has been making waves with their generative AI technology. But hold on to your hats, because they might be coming out with a whole new kind of AI device. According to...

Signal, the popular messaging app, announced today that it's making changes to its Windows app to prevent screenshots from being taken. This new "screen security" feature will be automatically enabled on Windows 11, aiming...

Anthony Edwards, guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, found himself in hot water after being slapped with a hefty $50,000 fine by the NBA for his colorful language during a recent media interview. The incident...

New York Knicks Experience Heartbreaking Loss in Eastern Conference FinalsOn a dramatic Wednesday night just before the clock hit midnight, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson faced the media to discuss a devastating loss...

Haliburton's heroics help Pacers steal Game 1 in New YorkIn a thrilling Game 1 matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks, Tyrese Haliburton proved to be the hero of the night...

With Hurricane season looming just around the corner, it seems like the head honcho at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) decided to do a little spring cleaning. Less than two weeks before the...

The Enhanced Games, a controversial competition for athletes using performance-enhancing drugs, has revealed the date and location of its inaugural event: May 21-24, 2026, at Resorts World Las Vegas. Athletes participating in the Games...

Are you tired of hunting for the best Memorial Day sales but ending up with subpar deals? Well, lucky for you, we've got your back! Our team at WIRED Reviews has done the hard...

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced on Tuesday that they are starting the process of selling deep-sea mining leases in response to a request from Impossible Metals, a startup that was previously known...

Meta is rolling out a fresh program to push startups into adopting its Llama AI models. The initiative, dubbed Llama for Startups, offers companies hands-on help from Meta's Llama crew, along with potential funding...

There's a hot new accounting software making waves in the industry, and it just secured a hefty $17.2 million in funding. Meet Filed, the company looking to revolutionize the way taxes are handled by...

Sebastian Siemiatkowski is leaning all the way into the idea that his buy-now-pay-later, IPO-bound startup Klarna is an AI company. When Klarna delivered updated quarterly earnings on Monday, it was his AI avatar (pictured...

Luminar, a lidar company, recently struck a deal with Yorkville Advisors Global and another mysterious investor that could bring in a whopping $200 million through the sale of convertible preferred stock over the course...

Christian Pulisic, the AC Milan and United States forward, won't be participating in the upcoming Gold Cup, as confirmed by sources to ESPN. Pulisic's absence is due to the need for a recovery period...

The Great Tush Push Debate: A Detailed RecapIn a recent league meeting in Eagan, Minnesota, tensions ran high as NFL owners and league executives went head-to-head over the controversial tush push play. Sources close...

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, who had been leading the team since 1997 and overseeing one of the most successful eras in the franchise's history, unfortunately passed away on Wednesday at the age of...

At a big company hackathon this month, developers at finance firm Block built a ton of prototype tools, including a database debugger, a program for finding duplicated code, and an app that automates Bitcoin...

On a kinda unknown YouTube channel, this breezy, British narrator is chatting about the ins and outs of Doom: The Dark Ages’ story. Though not really named, his voice might ring a bell for...

Alright, so apparently, a whopping 88 percent of teens in the US own an iPhone. Like, that's a lot, right? This info comes from a survey done by some investment bank called Piper Sandler...

OpenAI is snatching up io, a device startup that CEO Sam Altman and famous Apple designer Jony Ive have been quietly working on for two years, in a deal that values the startup at...

Spotify, the popular music streaming service, has some exciting news for users. They recently announced the launch of a new hub called "Upcoming Releases," which aims to keep users informed about soon-to-be-released albums. This...

Sen. Ron Wyden sent a letter to his fellow Senators the other day, spilling the tea that three big U.S. cellphone carriers dropped the ball on notifying lawmakers about government surveillance requests. That's a...

Spotify is all excited about how its new feature to direct customers to external payment links on its iOS app is boosting sales. The company recently filed an amicus brief in support of Epic...

The Buffalo Bills are set to be featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks" this summer during their training camp, according to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. The show is scheduled to premiere on HBO Max on...

The Philadelphia Eagles and former center Jason Kelce played a significant role in convincing NFL teams not to ban the tush push play. The proposed ban, which was popularized by the Eagles, did not...

The Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks have a longstanding rivalry that has produced some epic playoff matchups over the years. From Reggie Miller's iconic moments to Patrick Ewing's heroic performances, these two...

The Lyma Laser is everywhere these days, folks! If you haven't seen it popping up on your social media feeds yet, just wait because it's coming. This trendy little gadget is all the rage...

At the Google I/O 2025 developer conference, Google dropped a bombshell by introducing Stitch, a super cool AI-powered tool aimed at helping peeps design web and mobile app front ends with ease. Stitch is...

Three years back, during the pandemic chaos affecting businesses of all sizes, Luciano Sieber, Colgate-Palmolive’s chief supply chain officer, pulled off a logistics blitz. The outcome not only gave Sieber a deeper insight into...

Christian Selig, who used to be the brain behind the cool Reddit app Apollo, is now jumping on board as an advisor for the new version of Digg. The OG Digg founder Kevin Rose...

Coinbase just spilled the beans about a major data breach that affected a whopping 69,461 customers. The breach, which lasted for months, was disclosed by the crypto giant last week. According to a filing...

NBA Playoffs: What Can the Other 26 Teams Learn From the Final Four?As the NBA playoff field shrinks to four teams, the remaining 26 squads might be tempted to shift their focus elsewhere. However,...

We've made it past the quarter mark of the 2025 MLB season, and things are shaping up as expected. The American League is looking competitive, the Dodgers are still a force despite pitching injuries,...

At WIRED, we’ve been kinda obsessed with rogues for a long time. Like, since the early '90s when this whole thing started. We were all about championing the subversive, disruptive side of the internet...

Looking for the ultimate premium wireless headphones that will blow your mind? Well, look no further because the Focal Bathys MG is here to rock your world. With their bespoke Magnesium French drivers and...

Google just declared at Google I/O 2025 that they are launching Project Mariner, their experimental AI agent that cruises the web and interacts with websites, to more users and developers. They also mentioned that...

So, you're a founder tryna grow your startup, right? Well, chances are you're dealing with more than just product or capital. Talent, scale, and smart execution are the real battlegrounds. And that's where TechCrunch...