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OpenAI has committed to buying billions of dollars worth of compute from AWS—the latest in a string of major deals brokered by the AI startup.

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we run through the top stories of the week and dive into why the promise of a tech-forward school in Texas with software instead of teachers fell apart.

Your friend came to you because they respect your knowledge and opinion, and outsourcing the answer to a machine is lazy and rude. Just answer them yourself.

Apple gives you a lot of control over your privacy and security. Make good use of it.

Get your pictures off your phone and in front of your loved ones with these WIRED-tested digital picture frames.

From workout-ready earbuds to gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks.

Where to lock in, power down, and actually enjoy your business trip.

Our team evaluated a ton of toiletry bags to find the best storage, organization, and design options for all your essentials.

While puzzling captchas—from dogs in hats to sliding jockstraps—still exist, most bot-deterring challenges have vanished into the background.

As the Trump administration ramps up its targeting of left-leaning people and groups, the prosecution and harsh sentencing of Casey Goonan may provide a glimpse of things to come.

A major breach of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department reveals, for the first time, a list of alleged officer misconduct including dishonesty, sexual harassment, excessive force, and false arrest.

Live TV is far from dead, but it looks a little bit different these days. These are our favorite services.

This motorized office chair has a built-in battery that powers a spinal massage when you need a break from the screen.

Combine softness and support with a hybrid mattress. These are the ones our team tested and loved.

Aura’s new digital photo frame changes the game with a fully wireless device and E Ink screen.

“Anomalous” heat flow, which at first appears to violate the second law of thermodynamics, gives physicists a way to detect quantum entanglement without destroying it.

Where to lock in, power down, and actually enjoy your business trip.

Meta’s new display-less smart glasses are quite good, but the vibes are off.

We dive into the pros and cons of cold plunging to see whether this popular wellness trend really is worth the chill.

The venue where the first game of the World Cup will be held on June 11 next year is a legendary piece of world soccer history. It's getting a new field, a new roof, and countless modern upgrades.