Chinese artificial intelligence startups say uncertain regulation, chip shortages, and a slowing economy will make it tough to compete.

For environmentalists, hybrid vehicles can feel like a compromise. But demand for hybrid pickup trucks is surging-and they may be the greenest practical option.

The most remarkable thing about these new in-ear high-end headphones is how overpriced they are.

New iPhones, sure. But the company's compelling new service lures you even deeper into its ecosystem.

After 11 years, Apple's Lightning connector is being replaced by USB-C in the iPhone 15.

The latest vaccines are designed to target XBB.1.5, the dominant variant throughout much of 2023-until now.

The company debuted the iPhone 15, two new Apple Watches, new AirPods Pro, and some enhanced services.

Say goodbye to the mute switch and the Lightning port. The new iPhone lineup packs USB-C, but it's the Pro models that have the spotlight.

The Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 are here. In addition to new materials and new base features, there's an innovative new control gesture.

Brain injury from contact sports doesn't just affect professional athletes. A new study of amateur athletes who died before turning 30 reveals that many already showed signs of neurodegeneration.

Our own store for branded merchandise, SHOP.WIRED, is now live. Go ahead, share the love.

We're expecting Apple to show off the next iPhone and Apple Watch today. Join us for up-to-the-minute live coverage of all the news right here on our live blog.

Signs suggest the culprits worked within a notorious Chinese hacker group that may have also hacked Indian electric utilities years earlier.

The Pirola Covid variant has an alarming number of mutations, but it doesn't seem to be taking hold or causing severe illness.

Most tasks don't require a trip to the garage. With a multi-tool, you can keep a toolbox's worth of tools in your pocket, desk drawer, or glove compartment.

The Beis Diaper Pack was my most trusted companion for the first year of parenthood.

NPC influencers, "girl dinner," angels, bimbos-the internet is a girl's world now, whether you like it or not.

Garmin's top-of-the-line outdoor watch is a great alternative to the Apple Watch Ultra, especially if you don't have an iPhone.

State and local governments in the US are scrambling to harness tools like ChatGPT to unburden their bureaucracies, rushing to write their own rules-and avoid generative AI's many pitfalls.

A new iPhone is coming Tuesday. Here's what you should know ahead of time, and how to tune in to watch.

Harmful algal blooms are taking over as the world warms and grows richer in carbon dioxide-and there's no easy fix.

In high-wage Finland, where clickworkers are rare, one company has discovered a novel labor force-prisoners.

The tech giant is 25 years old. In a chatbot war. On trial for antitrust. But its CEO says Google is good for 25 more.

Meta says it will retire Facebook's "news" tag in the UK, France, and Germany, ahead of rules that might force it to pay for content. Users may not care, but it has left media scrambling.

European politicians are nervous about where TikTok's data goes. The company is spending big on local data centers, but analysts say it's not enough.

Physicists finally know where at least some of these high-energy particles come from, which helps make the neutrinos useful for exploring fundamental physics.

Google's search dominance is going on trial in the biggest US antitrust case since a crackdown on Big Tech that started in 2019.

Apps that offer to "do it all" will subject users to even more exploitation and surveillance, while large tech companies profit.

Apple's iCloud and Google Photos make file storage easy-as long as your memories stay on someone else's server. There's another way.

Prepare your home to handle any natural disaster or emergency with these crucial essentials.

Plus: Google leaked its own images of the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch, and you can now learn music in Duolingo.

Plus: Apple patches newly discovered flaws exploited by NSO Group spyware, North Korean hackers target security researchers, and more.

Doona's newest device promises that you won't forget your kid in a hot car seat. But be wary of devices that could harm more than help.

As dry soils contract, underground pipes rupture-disrupting cities, frustrating conservation efforts, and highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to a warming climate.

It's pumpkin spice season, and what better way to celebrate that than with some spice for your bedroom?

A new US government body would force companies to seek a license before working on powerful AI models like OpenAI's GPT-4, under a bipartisan proposal by senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley.

Charles Martinet has finally explained his new ambassador role at Nintendo. But the person behind Mario's new voice remains a mystery.

Following a joint mishap investigation" by SpaceX and the FAA, the federal agency listed 63 issues that must be addressed before launches can resume at the Texas site.

Civil rights groups say efforts to get US intelligence agencies to adopt privacy reforms have largely failed. Without those changes, renewal of a post-911 surveillance policy may be doomed.

The CEO's vision for Taser-equipped drones includes a fictitious scenario in which the technology averts a shooting at a day care center.

This week, we discuss how adding animated chats to Roblox will advance the company's plan to enrich its virtual world.

The company is adding avatar-based, 3D video chat to its virtual world in an effort to expand its audience-and to keep the kids around as they grow older.

Previous films like Being John Malkovich and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind had more humor than recent fare like I'm Thinking of Ending Things.

Fueled by warm water and humidity, hurricanes can quickly turn into life-threatening monsters. Get ready for more of this phenomenon as the planet warms.

The US Digital Service has seen its staff and budget expand under president Biden. Director Mina Hsiang says online government services should be made as compelling as apps from Silicon Valley.

Brewing tea can be as simple as dropping a bag in a cup. But if you want to elevate your experience, try a few of our favorite handy gadgets.

This high-end streamer/headphone amp combo is among the best you'll hear, but it has a price tag to match.

At best, suggested videos are bad. At worst, they lead to disinformation. Here's how to take control with just one setting toggle.

The world needs thousands of new grid battery installations to fight climate change. They rarely catch fire-but many people are skeptical of having one next door.

Transplant organs are scarce. Could growing ones with human cells in pigs alleviate the shortage?