The restrictions, which can be turned off, will include a crackdown on addictive app features and will be in addition to a total ban on children under 16 accessing platforms like TikTok and YouTube.

A new study found that social media platforms are referring people to sites where they can create nonconsensual, sexually explicit deepfakes for as little as $1 an image.

We have no choice but to address the challenges created by these massive facilities, New York governor Kathy Hochul said. The executive order will pause construction for one year.

If you want to stream local media, this free and open source media server is just as good as Plex. But if you rely on remote access or live TV, prepare to tinker.

Theres more to Googles messaging app than you might realize.

RGB TVs are the latest hotness in the world of televisions, and Ive tested many of the latest models to see which you should buy.

Its not the upgrade Ring 4 owners have been waiting for, but its easily the best smart ring Oura has ever made.

Armed with high-end knives and digital calipers, Germanbreadcutter has entranced thousands of fans, one loaf at a time.

On this weeks episode of The Big Interview podcast, WIREDs senior culture editor Manisha Krishnan talks to Gowanus about eschewing Big Tech, going outside, and rejection in the age of dating apps.

In the 1960s an MIT professor named Joseph Weizenbaum created a chatbot called ELIZA. The conversations people had with it set precedents for the chatbots to come.

Private buyers are increasingly outbidding museums for fossils. Thats making it difficultor even impossiblefor researchers to improve our understanding of the past.

In response to a public records request, HUD has withheld documents about DOGEs use of AIin part by citing a privilege that doesnt exist.

The FCC authorized Reflect Orbital to launch the mirror satellite Erendil-1. For optical astronomy, this poses an existential threat, the European Southern Observatory said.

Project Hail Mary, They Will Kill You, and The Long Walk are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.

The actor, who died at age 78 on Monday, embodied a passionate approach to research and positive masculinity in his role as paleontologist Alan Grant in the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park.

Apples revamped Siri is more than a voice assistant; its now the backbone of the iPhone user experience. You can try it now through the iOS 27 public beta.

The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Heres why.

Chipset makers and router manufacturers are talking about Wi-Fi 8, but what is the new standard, and when will it arrive?

A Tesla representative at a DC hearing said the vehicle is an active product being built. But its timeline isnt clear.

Despite a complete lack of evidence, everyone from Russia to Israel and Iran is being blamed for Lindsey Grahams death.

These butt-cleaning machines also offer luxe features like custom seat warming and adjustable water flows.

Swimming against the iGarden Swim Jet X Pro 10s artificial current is a real workout, even if it doesnt quite replace a full-size lap pool.

By some benchmarks, Julia code can run 10X to 1,000X faster than Pythonbut theres a reason its not a very popular programming language.

Described as the feel-good movie of white-boy summer by one extremist, the movie Citizen Vigilante has been hailed by the far right as a way to convert moderates to their cause.

The SFPDs exposure of hours of videos from drone platform Skydio reveals how broadly its watching the city from aboveand how the results can spill online.

In at least two places, Uber has pushed a policy that could give it an advantage over developers of self-driving cars. The company says its fighting monopolies.

We found lots of math-filled and science-rich toys for tiny nerds to assemble, bake, squishor even tear apart and rebuild.

Apple has announced several new Child Safety features coming soon to iPhones and other devices. Heres whats changing.

Researchers cobbled together funding and time to show how quantum computing could aid in the development of drugs to help underserved populations and combat rare diseases.

Whether youre near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras.

The AquaSense X brings self-cleaning technology to pool robots for the first time, but is it worth nearly twice the price of Beatbots flagship cleaner?

The Skylight has become the informational and organizational hub of my household. My touchscreen-native kids have also gained more agency over our family activities.

Theres a new fleet of TVs using new mini and micro RBG display tech, and Samsungs R95H model isnt as impressive as it should be.

Plus: The Pentagon is training amateurs to become part of its hacker army, a Flock license plate reader error led to cops surrounding a car reviewer, .

More dog owners have begun cooking for their canine companions in recent years. When my own dog fell ill, I became part of this growing group.

From strenuous hikes and serious summits to weekend rambles in the park, these boots help you make the most of your time outdoors.

The probe sent back the first pictures of the asteroid Kamooalewa. Next step: landing on the surface and collecting samples to send back to Earth.

As the climate phenomenon sends warm water surging across the eastern Pacific, some parts of the fishing industry are sufferingbut other regions are seeing a windfall.

Summer 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Jay-Zs debut Reasonable Doubt. To honor it, he put on a massive concert at Yankee Stadiumcomplete with performances from Beyonc, Nas, and Alicia Keys.

Johannes Heideckes departure comes as OpenAI tries to further integrate its research and safety teams.