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.”

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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.

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.

ICE has been using an AI-powered Palantir system to summarize tips sent to its tipline since last spring, according to a newly released Homeland Security document.

Immigration agents have used Mobile Fortify to scan the faces of countless people in the US—including many citizens.

Catastrophic risks are increasing, cooperation is declining, and swift action is needed from global leaders to correct course.

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A viral new virtual assistant formerly known as Clawdbot is complex and brings security risks—but some early adopters say it feels like the future.

Google’s latest addition to its Chrome browser puts generative AI behind the wheel and you in the passenger seat.

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.

This year’s Ryzen is still my top choice for PC games.

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This mid-tier Sony comes with its highest-end processor, and that's a big deal for home theater nerds.

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.

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?

Apple is renewing certificates for iOS versions dating back to 2013 to keep the lights on a little longer.

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.

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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.

Anker knocks almost half the cost off its already budget-friendly earbuds.

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.

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.

Users of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.

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.

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.

Only users who have already registered and completed age verification will be able to access the world's largest porn site.

From bluebird days to blizzards, WIRED tested the best ski goggles for all weather conditions.

Fauna, a new startup, is betting that humanoid robots will find success as hospitality workers, research assistants, and entertainers.