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How Are French Open Players Dealing With the Paris Heat Wave?

Meet the wet bulb globe temperature, the ominous measure that shows when it's too hot to go outside.

Brian Kahn 2 months ago

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Ballots Have Been Seized Across the US. No One Knows What Will Happen Next

So far this year, authorities have seized or demanded ballots from elections in four states. Experts fear the trend could throw the midterms into chaos unless courts draw a line.

Kim Zetter 2 months ago

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Vertu Is Back With a Folding Phone Powered by—Surprise—an AI Agent

The beleaguered luxury phone maker is pushing the AlphaFold, which has decent specs and comes with Vertu’s new Hermes Agent on board, to wealthy would-be buyers.

Julian Chokkattu 2 months ago

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Illinois Lawmakers Just Passed America’s Strongest AI Safety Bill

The bill requires companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to have third parties confirm they’re following safety standards. Illinois governor JB Pritzker says he’ll sign it.

Maxwell Zeff 2 months ago

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Google Security Engineer Arrested in Million-Dollar Polymarket Trading Scheme

According to federal prosecutors, Michele Spagnuolo made more than $1 million on the prediction market platform using confidential information about Google Search traffic.

Kate Knibbs 2 months ago

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Huawei's ‘Chip Queen’ Throws Down the Gauntlet

The Chinese company is adapting to the demise of Moore’s Law, which guides chip production. It could complicate US chip dominance.

Will Knight 2 months ago

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A Dating App Is Giving Away Free Gas to Convince People to Get Out of the House

Amid ongoing economic anxieties, BLK and other companies are giving away basic essentials to appeal to the public.

Jason Parham 2 months ago

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8 Best Computer Speakers (2026) After Testing 25+ Pairs

These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.

Simon Hill 2 months ago

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I Like Ferrari's Luce EV. But This Is Why It's Heartbreaking

Designed by Jony Ive and a host of ex-Cupertino colleagues, the Luce shows us what might have been had Apple made good on its $10 billion bet.

Jeremy White 2 months ago

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Drone Ports and Funding Mayhem: Trump's Ballroom Has Turned Toxic

“Republicans are just going to have to suck it up and get it done,” says one Trump aide about the funding melee. The votes, though, may simply not be there.

Hugo Lowell 2 months ago

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Former Google and Apple Researchers Launch a Startup to Build AI’s Missing Feedback Loop

Trajectory is betting the rapid iteration cycle that supercharged vibe-coding can help all kinds of companies build AI products that learn continuously.

Maxwell Zeff 2 months ago

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Xreal’s New $299 ‘xbx’ Smart Glasses Channel Xbox Vibes

These display smart glasses can connect to a phone, laptop, or gaming handheld and project the screen to your eyeballs.

Boone Ashworth 2 months ago

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The State Department Really Doesn’t Want to Talk About the Office of Remigration

The office was created a year ago and seemingly named for a far right European plan to expel minorities and immigrants from Western nations. It now works, a source says, with little to no oversight.

David Gilbert 2 months ago

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The Osprey Farpoint 40 Has Been My Go-To Travel Bag for 8 Years

I’m a chronic overpacker, but this backpack is my perfect match, with its huge capacity, numerous pockets, and impressive durability.

Louryn Strampe 2 months ago

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Waymo Takes Its Self-Driving Cars to Virginia

The company is mapping Alexandria and, soon, Arlington—right across from the power center of Washington, DC.

Aarian Marshall 2 months ago

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Corsair Galleon 100 SD Review: Stream Deck Now Included

Corsair unites Stream Deck functionality with Drop keyboard design expertise on its latest Galleon SD 100.

Henri Robbins 2 months ago

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Department of Labor Tells Employees to Report Anyone Prioritizing DEI

The email instructs workers to report behavior that predates Donald Trump’s second inauguration. One employee tells WIRED it felt like a “reminder to narc on your coworkers.”

Vittoria Elliott 2 months ago

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A New Species of Tiny Octopus Was Discovered in the Galápagos Islands

An octopus about the size of a golf ball was first spotted in 2015 near Darwin Island. A new study gives it both a formal description and a name.

Marta Musso 2 months ago

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NASA Details Its Plan to Build a Lunar Base at the Moon’s South Pole

The project’s first mission could arrive as soon as this year, with a little help from Blue Origin.

Jorge Garay 2 months ago

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Pope Leo Schooled the Tech Bros on Tolkien

The Holy Father referenced The Lord of the Rings in his encyclical about AI—an expert (if unintentional) troll of tech billionaires who keep misinterpreting the series.

Miles Klee 2 months ago

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Why the Vatican Invited Anthropic to the Pope’s AI Encyclical Presentation

Pope Leo’s first encyclical marks an unprecedented alliance between the Church and Silicon Valley.

Daniele Polidoro 2 months ago

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What Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Says About the Power of AI

In Magnifica Humanitas, the Pope decries the concentration of technological power in a few global players.

Elena Betti 2 months ago

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Internet Starts to Return in Iran After 3-Month Blackout

Some internet connectivity is returning in Iran after nearly 90 days offline, web monitoring groups say. But it isn’t clear if the reconnection is permanent.

Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman 2 months ago

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7 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2026) After Testing Dozens

These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered cameras that need no subscription.

Simon Hill 2 months ago

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