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A Yann LeCun–Linked Startup Charts a New Path to AGI
As the world’s largest companies pour hundreds of billions of dollars into large language models, San Francisco-based Logical Intelligence is trying something different in pursuit of AI that can mimic the human brain.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 7:00 pm
Our Favorite Open Earbuds Are $60 Off
The Anker Soundcore Aeroclip boast great sound without cutting you off from the outside world.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:44 pm
ICE Pretends It’s a Military Force. Its Tactics Would Get Real Soldiers Killed
WIRED asked an active military officer to break down immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis and elsewhere.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:04 pm
An AI Toy Exposed 50,000 Logs of Its Chats With Kids to Anyone With a Gmail Account
AI chat toy company Bondu left its web console almost entirely unprotected. Researchers who accessed it found nearly all the conversations children had with the company’s stuffed animals.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:00 pm
Nvidia’s Campaign to Sell AI Chips to China Finally Pays Off
Beijing reportedly approved the sale of hundreds of thousands of Nvidia H200 chips to Chinese AI companies—the culmination of a dramatic shift in US tech policy.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:10 pm
Trump Admin's Plans for $500 Million USIP Building May Violate Court Order, Say Former Workers
The State Department is poised to take over a building DOGE seized from the US Institute of Peace, former staffers claim—possibly for Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace.”
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:39 pm
Best Ski Gloves and Mittens, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2026)
Warm fingers mean more fun for all, so WIRED tested the best ski gloves and mittens for every condition.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 1:00 pm
Best Open Earbuds (2026): Bose, Soundcore, and More
These wireless earbuds with an “open” design let you zone out to your music while also keeping aware of your surroundings.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:00 pm
6 Best Coffee Makers (2026): Drip Is Drippin’
The old-fashioned drip coffee maker has come a long way. Our favorite machines here can turn your barista into a stranger.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:31 am
This Chinese Startup Wants to Build a New Brain-Computer Interface—No Implant Required
Gestala is the latest company to emerge from China’s burgeoning brain-computer interface industry. It plans to access the brain with noninvasive ultrasound technology.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:30 am
50% Off Blue Apron Promo Codes | February 2026
Browse chef-curated meal plans, plus get $25 off with an exclusive Blue Apron coupon code, plus 50% off your first 2 orders, and more top coupons on WIRED.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:20 am
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | February 2026
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and up to 50% off for existing customers.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:10 am
30% Off Samsung Promo Code | February 2026
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:00 am
15% Off Dyson Promo Code | February 2026
Get 15% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Data Centers Are Driving a US Gas Boom
Gas projects in the US pipeline explicitly linked to data centers increased by almost 25 times over the past two years, according to new research from Global Energy Monitor.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:00 am
ICE Is Using Palantir’s AI Tools to Sort Through Tips
ICE has been using an AI-powered Palantir system to summarize tips sent to its tip line since last spring, according to a newly released Homeland Security document.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 9:40 pm
Here’s the Company That Sold DHS ICE’s Notorious Face Recognition App
Immigration agents have used Mobile Fortify to scan the faces of countless people in the US—including many citizens.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 8:17 pm
The Doomsday Clock Is Now 85 Seconds to Midnight. Here’s What That Means
Catastrophic risks are increasing, cooperation is declining, and swift action is needed from global leaders to correct course.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 8:09 pm
The Surface Laptop Is $400 Off
Take home a sweet discount on Microsoft's first-party laptop.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 7:04 pm
Moltbot Is Taking Over Silicon Valley
People are letting the viral AI assistant formerly known as Clawdbot run their lives, regardless of the privacy concerns.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 7:01 pm
Google’s New Chrome ‘Auto Browse’ Agent Attempts to Roam the Web Without You
Google’s latest addition to its Chrome browser puts generative AI behind the wheel and you in the passenger seat.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 6:00 pm
Election Denier Tina Peters Was ‘Pardoned’ by Trump. She’s Still in Prison
Former election clerk Tina Peters is a hero to conspiracy theorists, and even received an empty “pardon” from the president. Colorado's governor has held firm against commuting her sentence—so far.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 4:00 pm
The Best Ski Helmets, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2026)
This is an essential item for all skiers and snowboarders. WIRED has tested the best helmets for all abilities and budgets.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 2:00 pm
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU Review: Gaming’s Best Chip
This year’s Ryzen is still my top choice for PC games.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 2:00 pm
Sony Bravia 5 Review: An Excellent Mid-Tier TV for Cinephiles
This mid-tier Sony comes with its highest-end processor, and that's a big deal for home theater nerds.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 1:04 pm
6 Best VPN Services (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Every VPN says it’s the best, but only some of them are telling the truth.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:30 pm
The Best Gifts for Sleep, as Tested by Our Team
Sleep is the one thing every giftee needs, and you can help them get it. These are our tried-and-tested picks for giftable sleep aids, from masks to melatonin.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:01 pm
Google’s Smart Glasses Will Have the Best Software. But They’ll Have to Win on Style Too
When Google releases its smart glasses in the coming months, the strength of its AI-powered software will be its biggest leg up on its rivals. But will people want to be seen wearing them?
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:00 pm
No Phone, No Social Safety Net: Welcome to the ‘Offline Club’
Across Europe’s largest cities, people are gathering for semi-silent, offline hangouts, in search of an experience that isn’t mediated through their smartphones.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:00 pm
Apple Patches Old Versions of iOS to Keep iMessage and FaceTime Running
Apple is renewing certificates for iOS versions dating back to 2013 to keep the lights on a little longer.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 11:30 am
A North Atlantic Right Whale Baby Boom Is On—but the Species Remains at Risk
Researchers have documented the births of nearly two dozen North Atlantic right whale calves this season. It’s an encouraging sign for a species whose population is estimated to be below 400.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 11:00 am
We-Vibe Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off
Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 6:41 am
Lovehoney Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 70% Off
Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 6:19 am
20% Squarespace Promo Codes | February 2026
Get 20% off your next website, 10% off with exclusive Squarespace discount code, 50% off plans, and more top coupons from WIRED.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Paramount Plus Coupon Codes and Deals: 50% Off
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 6:00 am
The 50 Best Shows on HBO Max, WIRED’s Picks (February 2026)
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Pitt, and Industry are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on HBO Max this month.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 8:00 pm
Amazon Alexa+ Is Becoming Available to Everyone. Here’s How to Turn It Off (2026)
Alexa+ has been rolling out to everyone with a Prime membership, even if you didn’t ask for it. Here’s how to change it back.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 7:12 pm
These Feature-Packed Earbuds Are Less Than $50
Anker knocks almost half the cost off its already budget-friendly earbuds.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 6:50 pm
The State-Led Crackdown on Grok and xAI Has Begun
At least 37 attorneys general for US states and territories are taking action against xAI after Grok generated a flood of nonconsensual sexual images of women and minors.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 6:35 pm
New Data Shows Robotaxis Competing on Price—and Speed
Research from the ride-hail aggregator Obi finds Waymo is starting to edge up on Uber and Lyft in San Francisco. Tesla, which operates a ride-hail service with human drivers, is winning the price wars.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 6:31 pm
Meta Is Blocking Links to ICE List on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
Users of Meta’s social platforms can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 6:18 pm
Best Walking Pad Deals: Save $150 and More (2026)
Whether you’re working from home or just trying to hit your step goals, these walking pad deals make it easy to move every day.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 5:35 pm
Google DeepMind Staffers Ask Leaders to Keep Them ‘Physically Safe’ From ICE
A federal agent allegedly tried to enter Google’s Cambridge campus in the fall, WIRED has learned. Now, staffers want policies that protect them from immigration officials.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 5:00 pm
Pornhub Will Block New UK Users Starting Next Week to Protest ‘Flawed’ ID Law
Only users who have already registered and completed age verification will be able to access the world's largest porn site.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 4:09 pm
The Best Ski Goggles, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2026)
From bluebird days to blizzards, WIRED tested the best ski goggles for all weather conditions.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 1:30 pm
This Humanoid Is Ready to Bring You a Toothbrush
Fauna, a new startup, is betting that humanoid robots will find success as hospitality workers, research assistants, and entertainers.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 1:00 pm
The Smart Light Bulbs Worth Buying in 2026: Cync, Meross, Tapo
If you’re new to smart home tech, light bulbs are an affordable, low-commitment place to start.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 12:01 pm
8 Best Laptops (2026), WIRED-Tested and Approved
Our expert team of laptop testers stand behind these Windows laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Linux portables.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 11:30 am
Revealed: Leaked Chats Expose the Daily Life of a Scam Compound’s Enslaved Workforce
A whistleblower trapped inside a “pig butchering” scam compound gave WIRED a vast trove of its internal materials—including 4,200 pages of messages that lay out its operations in unprecedented detail.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 11:00 am
He Leaked the Secrets of a Southeast Asian Scam Compound. Then He Had to Get Out Alive
A source trapped inside an industrial-scale scamming operation contacted me, determined to expose his captors’ crimes—and then escape. This is his story.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 11:00 am
