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Merge Labs has emerged from stealth with $252 million in funding from OpenAI and others. It aims to use ultrasound to read from and write to the brain.

The Trump administration appears to be planning to leverage the same playbook used in Minnesota to go after other blue states.

Cowork is a user-friendly version of Anthropic’s Claude Code AI-powered tool that’s built for file management and basic computing tasks. Here’s what it's like to use it.

Whether you’re a no-frills backpacker or a bag-checking fashionista, there’s a perfect packing cube out there for you.

These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

In the market for a mystery treat? There’s more out there than Labubu. We bought a bunch of blind boxes online, and these are our favorites.

The longtime cybersecurity professional says she’s taking the helm of the legacy security organization at “an inflection point” for tech and the world beyond.

VO2 max can predict cardiorespiratory health and longevity, but only if you understand what the number can and can’t tell you.

Months after major data leaks, the app where women leave Yelp-style reviews about men is relaunching with a new website. It’s not back on iOS, but the Android app has new AI features.

Flaws in how 17 models of headphones and speakers use Google’s one-tap Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol have left devices open to eavesdroppers and stalkers.

With the looks and speed of a gaming keyboard and the comfort of an ergonomic keyboard, the Falcata is a unique and expensive hybrid for a niche audience.

The AI boom is driving an unprecedented wave of data center construction, but there aren’t enough skilled tradespeople in the US to keep up.

These odd-looking hearing aids double as solid earbuds, but comfort is a major issue.

As the free online encyclopedia turns 25, it’s facing political opposition, AI scraping, dwindling volunteers, and a public that may no longer believe in its ideals.

Breathe easier with these discounts on one of WIRED’s favorite air purifier brands, including an option for large rooms.

The departures are a blow for Thinking Machines Lab. Two narratives are already emerging about why they happened.

The killing of George Floyd in 2020 prompted a wave of statements from tech companies and CEOs. Today, pushback against ICE is largely coming from employees, not executives.

New research has discovered that a neural circuit may explain procrastination. Scientists were able to disrupt this connection using a drug.

Lume Cube has a variety of marked-down lighting products to help revamp your home office.

AI models are getting so good at finding vulnerabilities that some experts say the tech industry might need to rethink how software is built.