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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.

Jackrabbit's new and improved tiny electric motorbike is the perfect first-, last-, and every-mile-in-between solution.

Philips Hue sells many of the best smart lights, but its range can be tricky to navigate. Here's how to choose the right kit for your home.

Microsoft has hired OpenAI cofounders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman to head a new advanced AI team, acquiring one of the most successful management groups in the AI industry.

I type all day. I play games all night. My wrists need a break, and this Saiji gooseneck mount holds my Switch to give me one.

The new Wi-Fi 7 Eero mesh takes performance to the max but could also max out your credit card.

TikTok Shop's Black Friday sale has plenty of big discounts, but it's awash with brands you've never heard of selling everything from snail slime to rainbow eucalyptus trees.

Nature Coatings makes a petroleum-free alternative to a widely used-and particularly toxic-black dye. But the problem it's solving isn't one the fashion industry is desperate to fix.

An investigation revealed that workers dealing with user reports on dating apps struggle with unattainable" expectations and traumatic content.

The European Union's Platform Work Directive was supposed to settle the employment status of gig workers. Years of lobbying later, workers are losing hope in the process.

Altman was ousted by OpenAI's board on Friday but by Sunday was back in the building to negotiate a return. The board chose ex-Twitch CEO Emmett Shear as interim CEO instead.

Chaos at OpenAI has its root in an unusual corporate structure designed to protect humanity against rogue AI-some investors had expressed fears it could weaken the company.

Your phone can help you contact emergency services-even when you're off the grid. Here's how to take advantage of it.

These gifts will help your special somebody turn off and tune out from the connected world.

Insurers are demanding perfectly good EVs be scrapped, or hiking repair bills from $1,000 to $15,000 for seemingly no good reason. There's a solution, and it's in the hands of car companies.

Nine ultra-desirable objects selected purely to appeal to those tricky persons who (almost) already have everything.

Weber's gas-powered griddle is an excellent tool for anyone who cooks for large groups, who's annoyed by grill grates, or whose favorite meal is breakfast.

Exposure to a virus isn't an all-or-nothing proposition. The concept of infectious dose" suggests there are simple ways to stay safer from harm.

Your phone battery will slowly wear down over time. Here's how to make sure it stays healthier for longer.

Disposable vapes from brands like Elf Bar and Lost Mary have taken over the ecigarette market and become a hit among young people. Governments are trying to figure out what to do.

If you're addicted to sim racing games, trick out your room with Logitech's wheel, pedals, and seat.

Sam Altman made OpenAI into a powerhouse by adding a profit-seeking arm to its utopian mission. After the board rejected his vision, the company's remaining leaders must figure out a new path forward.

Microsoft's Satya Nadella is reportedly furious" following Altman's dramatic departure from OpenAI Friday. Meanwhile, OpenAI's president and three senior researchers have resigned.

Taiga's electric Orca jet ski is an expensive-yet mercifully quiet-blast to ride.

Plus: Sonos teases a new product, WIRED cover star Simone Giertz has a new invention, and the hackers behind one of the largest ever cyberattacks finally tell their story.

This is SpaceX's second attempt at sending Starship on a round-the-globe trip, following an April test flight that failed after only four minutes. This one lasted a few minutes longer.

This is one of the better attempts at a very bad idea: Putting Windows on a gaming handheld.

Ancient sequoias are facing an existential threat from increasingly intense wildfires linked to climate change. The question of how to save them has sparked a fierce debate.

If you're in another country, you don't have to miss your favorite shows from home. These three tips can help you binge across borders.

Frustrating experiences on platforms like Tinder sent hopeless and horny romantics to Reddit, TikTok, and elsewhere to vent. Now, young people are swiping left on dating apps.

Beyond the blinding speeds and sharp turns on new terrain, the teams at this weekend's big F1 race are preparing for another kind of danger.

Mira Murati was elevated from OpenAI's CTO to its interim leader after CEO Sam Altman was ousted Friday. Like all the company's leaders she believes that artificial general intelligence is within reach.