The serial software entrepreneur's passing comes only weeks after he was cleared of fraud by a jury in the US.

The autonomous-driving startup Tier IV aims to put Japanese-made electric robotaxis into service on Tokyo roads later this year, with its own open-source software controlling the EVs.

While the exact cause of the deadly sinking of the Bayesian superyacht remains unknown, dangerous waterspouts were spotted in the area. Scientists say they may become far more common.

Protesters took to Citi Field Wednesday to raise awareness of the facial recognition systems that have become common at major league sporting venues.

The Nintendo Museum, which opens in Kyoto in October, lets visitors play decades-old games using new controllers, smartphone cameras, and image recognition tech.

Come for the smart design and the fantastic camera. Stay for the reality-blurring image manipulation features and the next-level chatbot.

Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.

Letting programs learn through open-ended" experimentation may unlock remarkable new capabilities, as well as new risks.

The AI ethics nonprofit Humane Intelligence and the US National Institute of Standards and Technology are launching a series of contests to get more people probing for problems in generative AI systems.

If you're flying for the first time in a while-or just taking a particularly long trip-here are some ways to help you stay sane, healthy, and hydrated.

The automaker is killing its electric three-row SUV, delaying a next-gen pickup, and committing to future gas and diesel vehicles, citing a lack of consumer interest in full-EV cars.

Focus on your words and not on your toolbars with these eight minimal writing apps for your computer, your tablet, and even your phone.

These handy light bars have me quitting light strips.

The latest Covid-19 surge reportedly has officials considering approval of the new strain-matched vaccine as soon as this week.

With punchy lows, a brilliant midrange, and nearly sky-high detail levels, there's no denying these are among the best-sounding in-ears around.

Amazon has updated its instructions for how customers should more securely implement AWS's traffic-routing service known as Application Load Balancer, but it's not clear everyone will get the memo.

It's time to put away the pool noodles and get those butts back in seats. Save on backpacks, iPads, laptops, and more.

The media company joins The Atlantic, Axel Springer, Vox Media, and a host of other publishers who have partnered with OpenAI.

Content creators have been given access to yacht parties with campaign staff, lounges with free food and wine, and multiple filming locations. Traditional media isn't so lucky.

Breville's big food processor is an impressive machine, but its main feature doesn't work well.

Industries want to harvest naturally occurring hydrogen as soon as possible, but scientists warn of unforeseen consequences.

If you're in the process of building your desktop, here are all the things you need to know about choosing a power supply unit.

The app is going to delete older posts from free workspaces. Here's how to archive everything-and, if you want to, move your community over to Discord.

Your little kid isn't so little anymore. Start off on the right track with these WIRED-approved laptops, backpacks, and more.

Craving carb-y comfort? We picked our favorite outdoor ovens for backyards, countertops, or camping.

In rural India, stormy weather, a lack of knowledge, and scant protections are combining to kill thousands every year, with climate change likely to raise the threat as lightning becomes more common.

A week after falsely claiming Kamala Harris' campaign used AI to inflate crowd sizes, Trump is now posting AI-generated photos of Taylor Swift fans endorsing him.

Not sure whether you need an ATX, micro ATX, mini ITX, or eATX board for your new PC? We've got you covered.

Five years since its release, the Ricoh GR III is still one of the best compact cameras you can buy.

The US Defense Department's grand strategy for protecting Taiwan from a massive Chinese military offensive involves flooding the zone with thousands of drones.

This thoughtful twist on the classic board game illustrates fossil fuel impact on climate change, but it's also fun.

Samsung's newest fitness wearable works seamlessly with its Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Watches.

One of the quantum fields that fills the universe is special because its default value seems poised to eventually change-changing everything.

This smart food-scrap trash can is not worth the hefty price tag.

Plus: Play Uno in your BMW, play Diablo on your browser, read The Onion in print again, and maybe don't try to call people from your Starlink cell phone.

Plus: US regulators fine T-Mobile $60 million for mishap with sensitive data, New Zealand approves Kim Dotcom's US extradition, and San Francisco takes on deepfake porn.

Start the year off right with WIRED-tested headphones, planners, and more for your tweens and preteens.

Some of this beverage fridge's smart features could be better, but let's be real-you're probably buying it for the aesthetic.

These budget hearing aids have a unique approach in configuring your hearing, and they're worth a listen.

I tried the new electric model for size. Would the battery-powered version of my beloved city car turn my head or leave me unimpressed?

Exposure to bacteria in landfill sites and polluted rivers may explain prevalence among city-dwelling birds.

Air temperatures in July 2024 were fractionally cooler than in July 2023, probably because of a waning El Nino. But don't expect things to be much cooler in coming years.

Social Security numbers, physical addresses, and more-all available online. After months of confusion, leaked information from a background-check firm underscores the long-term risks of data breaches.

Google is rolling out this new voice assistant, and now you can have real-time, natural conversations with its chatbot. Here's what it's like.

There's now a significant chance the spacecraft's crew will have to return to Earth on a different one-and maybe not until next year.

On the 27th, the celestial bodies will form an unusual triangle in the sky just before dawn.

Tired of recording on your cell phone? These portable field recorders are fantastic for everything from interviews to concerts.

Writer and critic Hunter Harris has some thoughts on Kamala Harris' social media strategy and whether the vice president can sustain her moment in the online spotlight until November.

During a live interview with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, the former president literally said, Drill, baby, drill." Musk met the statement with ... silence.