Nicolas Cage's new movie Dream Scenario investigates the trappings of fame and what happens when someone's notoriety is bigger than themselves-something Cage understands well.

Black Friday is a great time to get a smartphone, TV, or laptop on sale.

As smartphone costs fall and society becomes more atomized, China's elderly are using apps like Douyin to find connection and companionship. Many feel they have no choice.

Strolling doesn't come cheap-until now, that is. Our favorite Thule strollers are on sale thanks to Black Friday.

The Bird Buddy and Netvue Birdfy feeders use cameras and AI to identify your feathered friends. They're discounted right now.

Style your curls in holiday swirls with the easy-to-use TikTok-viral Beachwaver B1, which is currently half off.

The speakers in your TV could be a lot better. Upgrade to a proper home theater with these sound systems, or a few pairs of choice headphones.

Amazon's Black Friday deals are in full swing. It's not just Echo devices and Kindles either-our favorite TVs, smartphones, and other gadgets are all on sale.

If you're watching Countdown to Christmas right now, you're not alone. Hallmark Channel figured out a formula that Netflix, Hulu, and Max don't have-and it cracked the streaming code.

Things smash into one other. Here's what to do next.

These days, desktop websites often work better on your phone than mobile versions or even dedicated apps do. Give it a try.

Security researcher Barrett Lyon, who makes visualizations of the internet's network infrastructure, is back with a new piece chronicling the rise of the IPv6 protocol.

The Malibu can indeed boost its battery pack from any light source-if only the sound quality matched the power promise.

If you're after classic looks and modern smarts, this JBL speaker is a great option for home and the road.

There's a devastating amount of heavy news these days. Psychology experts say you need to know your limits-and when to put down the phone.

Major political parties in India are courting social media influencers to reach rural voters, paying for reach and dodging tough questions.

India's next election will be partly decided online. But even before the internet reached the country's rural regions, divisive videos were distributed using hard drives and laptops.

Five days of chaos at OpenAI revealed weaknesses in the company's self-governance. That worries people who believe AI poses an existential risk and proponents of AI regulation.

In the five days between Sam Altman's mysterious firing and rehiring as OpenAI's CEO, multiple companies dropped new artificial intelligence tools.

The sunglasses brand Pit Viper has grown a thriving business by blending dirtbag ski culture, dirty jokes, retro vibes, and just a few flamethrowers.

OpenAI's board ejected Sam Altman in an apparent attempt to preserve the company mission of keeping AI development safe. The ensuing drama, even after Altman's return, did not inspire confidence.

Crypto exchange Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to criminal charges. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is going to jail. It's the end of crypto's freewheeling years.

A letter members of Congress sent to the SEC claims that Musk misled Neuralink investors in a post on X about the fate of monkeys used to test a brain-chip interface.

The travel season is upon us, and whether you're going it alone for business or pleasure, these tools can turn your phone into a trusty copilot.

Record Store Day only comes twice a year. Here's how to make the most of it when it arrives.

An upfiring driver in the middle of this soundbar is a nice addition, but other bars have better features.

A self-described Ethereum pioneer says he's suing his former colleagues over the origins of a piece of crypto infrastructure-and to show how rotten" the industry has become.

Matthew Butterick is leading a wave of lawsuits against major AI firms, from OpenAI to Meta. Win or lose, his work will shape the future of human creativity.

After days of chaos at ChatGPT creator OpenAI, the company says it has in principle" reached an agreement for ousted CEO Sam Altman to return to his post.

Elon Musk cofounded OpenAI but left after his own failed coup. Now he has shared an unsigned letter containing unverified accusations against the recently fired CEO, Sam Altman.

Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, will step down and plead guilty to violating money-laundering requirements as part of a DOJ settlement. The company will also pay $4.3 billion in fines.

From Russia to Iran, the feds have charged Binance with allegedly conducting well over $1 billion in transactions with sanctioned countries and criminal actors.

Musk has filed his thermonuclear" suit against Media Matters for America at the same time the Texas attorney general launched an investigation into the nonprofit.

A second Starship test flight advanced a bit farther than the first, with the rocket reaching the edge of space but blowing up soon after. Industry experts say it's still a step forward.

Reports show Temu is growing faster than even its owners expected, but it's still losing money and straining its logistics as it tries to compete with Shein, TikTok, and Amazon.

The US government is reportedly willing to suspend criminal charges against crypto exchange Binance, provided it steps into line-and pays $4 billion.

Tortuga's hyper-organized travel sling bag is perfect for keeping track of passports and diapers.

The North Atlantic Fellas Organization is trying to shut down Trump's flailing social media platform before the 2024 election-by shitposting.

If sound quality is the most important factor in your next pair of headphones, here are 16 options that offer extraordinary value for your money.

In trying to limit the impact of short-term rentals like Airbnbs, New Orleans used an elaborate lottery system to pit neighbors against each other. A lawsuit from angry hosts has put it in limbo.

This streaming amp can take your home audio to the next level-just add speakers

New York City is lagging in the electric vehicle transition, and officials want to speed it up. What could go wrong? Well, the court's involved now.

From Israel vs. Hamas threats to Donald Trump's wild" posts, Del Harvey helped make the platform's hardest content moderation calls for 13 years. Then she left in 2021 ... and disappeared.

Last week Sam Altman was sensationally fired from OpenAI, tipping the AI company into chaos. It remains unclear what made the board decide to act.

Nearly all of OpenAI's 770 employees have now joined a letter threatening to quit in protest over the board's decision to fire CEO Sam Altman. They're demanding he be reinstated.

EV production often relies on coal power and harmful labor practices. Climate activists in Squid Games costumes disrupted the LA Auto Show this weekend to demand urgent change.

A WIRED analysis of leaked police documents verifies that a secretive government program is allowing federal, state, and local law enforcement to access phone records of Americans who are not suspected of a crime.

Emmett Shear is taking over from Sam Altman as interim CEO of OpenAI. Sources have given a mixed review of his suitability for the role.

More than 730 employees of OpenAI have signed a letter saying they may quit and join Sam Altman at Microsoft unless the startup's board resigns and reappoints the ousted CEO.

Ahead of COP28, a scathing new UN report warns that the world is barreling toward an avoidable catastrophe. It's a plea for world leaders to step up their ambition.