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Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant, reads OpenAIs coding agent instructions.

The judge also warned Musk and Sam Altman to curb their propensity to use social media to make things worse outside the courtroom after both sides traded attacks online.

Tinder and Hinge parent company Match Group invested $100 million into the queer cruising app Sniffies. The move has left users feeling uneasy about what happens next.

More than 700 people working for a Meta contractor in Ireland are at risk of losing their jobs, documents show.

ARIA has a billion-dollar budget and big aspirations for tackling everything from epilepsy to Alzheimer's.

The war in Iran has drawn attention to arrests in the United Arab Emirates over online content, but the legal framework behind that enforcement has existed for years.

On May 1, the United Arab Emirates will end its a 59-year membership in the oil consortium, allowing it to raise output during one of the most volatile energy markets in years.

Amazons color e-reader finally gets a dark mode.

Greg Hogan will oversee Login.gov as the government seeks to integrate drivers license and passport information into the service, making what one insider calls a national ID.

Colorado has led the US on legislation that ensures people can fix their stuff. Manufacturers tried to claw back that control but ultimately failedfor now.

Neurable, which makes noninvasive brain-computer interfaces, is licensing its technology and promises a flood of new third-party hardware this year and next.

AI agents may soon be buying your stuff for you. The FIDO Alliance has teamed up with Google and Mastercard to try to ensure that shopping in the near future isn't a complete disaster.

Its the worlds best E Ink picture frame, but youll need Monet money to make the most of it.

If youre waffling between Alexa, Siri, and Google, the answer may already be in your home.

If youre looking for the perfect laptop power bank, Ive tested em all, and these are the best.

On this weeks Big Interview podcast, actor-director Ben McKenzie talks about the rise of crypto, why he finds it dangerous, and why it benefits from having a mysterious creator.

On TikTok, young women are going viral for crafting whimsical homemade computers inside purses.

Sporting the largest touchpad Ive ever seen, this ambitious laptop is better in theory than in practice.

WIRED spoke with Bloombergs chief technology officer about the big, chatbot- style changes coming to the iconic platform for traders.

Despite launching less than two months ago, the M5 MacBook Air has dropped back down to its lowest price since launching.

The move comes as the trial for Elon Musks lawsuit against OpenAI kicks off in federal court in Oakland.

The suspected shooter at Saturday nights White House Correspondents Dinner faces three felony charges. He remains in custody following Mondays hearing.

While many brain-computer interface companies are focused on helping paralyzed people communicate, Motif Neurotech is targeting mental health disorders.

Rather than launching a sleek, worthwhile encrypted messaging app, Musk dropped a junky, insular extension of his social media platform.

These are some of the lowest prices weve seen on our favorite bird feeders with cameras. Save even more with our WIRED-exclusive coupon codes.

David Silver has a new billion-dollar company that aims to build AI superlearners.

This burgeoning wearable tech category lets you talk to an AI assistant, listen to music, or check out a display screen right from the comfort of your very own face.

Whether youre a Screen Time champion or youre constantly on Low Power Mode, we found an iPhone charger perfect for you.

Nicotine pouches are revered among tech workers, who tout them as the perfect brain-boosting, productivity-jacking stimulants.

Ethernet delivers stable, speedy, secure wired connections to the internet and between devices.

A recent attack on Sam Altmans home and OpenAI offices has put corporate security under renewed scrutiny. Records reveal how much some tech firms spend to arm up.

From Uniqlo to Puma, here are some of the top Pokmerch money can buy for now.

From toxic smoke and oil spills to rising emissions, poisoned soil, and damaged ecosystems, war can reshape the environment long after the fighting stops.

The word staged exploded on social media following the attack, as both right- and left-wing influencers and anonymous accounts spread unfounded conspiracy theories.

Part of the new PS 2026 collection, it's taken the Swedish company 26 years to finally nail inflatable furniture.

Ductless AC systems get smart tech featuresand the growing pains that come with them.

The 31-year-old engineer and self-described indie game developer is suspected of firing shots at the annual event attended by President Donald Trump, high- profile media figures, and US government officials.

Distractions? What distractions? Here are our recommendations for apps that help you stay focused on the task at hand.

The new game from the creators of Returnal goes all-in on the PlayStations haptics and 3D audio. Maybe it will catch on with other game developers.