Thousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by the name ShinyHunters.

Leaders at the tech giant were skeptical of OpenAIbut wary of pushing it into the arms of Amazon, according to emails dating back to 2018.

Today on Uncanny Valley, were diving into recent reports that the Trump administration is considering an executive order that would establish some sort of federal oversight over new AI models.

Chrome users were caught off guard by a 4-GB Google AI model baked into Chrome, sparking privacy concerns. The good news: You can easily uninstall it. The bad? You might not want to.

While the outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic is concerning, the virus isnt easily transmitted through casual contact.

I have a horrendous lighting setup in my home office, but as a mixed-use room, my options for fixing it were limited.

OpenAIs chatbot has some weird linguistic tics in Chinese that are driving users crazy.

In an email viewed by WIRED, Ethan Shaotran describes Blitz Industries as a defense company backed by big names.

Blood glucose levels can be a reliable indicator of diabetes risk. But in some populations, it's not enough to catch the disease early.

Google is sunsetting Google Fit by years end. While Fitbit remains very much alive, the rebranded Google Health app is your one-stop shop for all things health and fitness.

Powered by Gemini and designed around simplicity, the new Fitbit Air could finally give the screenless fitness tracker market a compelling alternative to Whoop.

Sleep Numbers new model leans plush, but its smart support might convert even die-hard firmness fans.

Our writer tried some of the most popular insect repellents during runs, hikes, and evening walks. These are the ones we recommend.

Companies like Lovable, Base44, Replit, and Netlify use AI to let anyone build a web app in secondsand in thousands of cases, spill highly sensitive data onto the public internet.

When Stick Figures seven-year-old song shot up the charts, the band was thrilled. But its viral moment was spurred by unauthorized AI remixes.

We put 36 sunscreens to the test during summer hikes, spring ski days, and beachside hangs. Out of all the mineral, chemical, and spray varieties we tried, these are our top picks.

Brian Michael Hinds found accidental internet fame through a resemblance to the controversial manosphere figure. Hes still wrestling with what to do with it.

Elements of the right and the left are united in the baseless belief that two attempts on Donald Trump's life were staged.

Admit it: Its inevitable you will forget to charge your Bluetooth pair.

Messages between Shivon Zilis and Tesla executives reveal plans in 2017 to start a rival AI lab, potentially led by Altman or Demis Hassabis.

To stop children from bypassing its age checks, Meta is revamping its age- verification tools with an AI system that analyzes images and videos for visual cues, such as height and bone structure.

As chaotic negotiations over the end of the Iran war continue, US negotiators think they have the framework for a deal in place. Now theyjust have to sell the president on it.

In an unexpected turn, the two companies signed a deal for Anthropic to use computing resources from Elon Musks xAI.

New research suggests that reliance on AI assistants can have a negative impact on peoples ability to think and problem solve.

A new NASA map shows how the sinking of Mexico City is uneven, with areas registering up to 2 centimeters per month.

Anthropic announced dreaming for AI agents to sort through memories at its developer conference. Can we not?

It's not just you. Scammers, hackers, and other cybercriminals are complaining about AI shit flooding platforms where they discuss cyberattacks and other illegal activity.

I feel about luggage carousels the same way I feel about head lice: avoid at all costs. These are the best carry-on suitcases for those who never want to check a bag again.

The Institute for Primary Facts has compiled more than 3.5 million pages of the Epstein files for public display at the newly opened Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room.

This new app tracks every time you swipe your card at a cool restaurantand tells all your friends.

These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.

After six years, the ReMarkable 2 gets a replacement in the form of the ReMarkable Paper Pure.

I tested all the major webcams across the price spectrum in attempts to find the very best. Here's what I learned.

If you bought an iPhone 15 or 16 in the US, you could be set to pocket up to $95 per device as part of the settlement.

The Focal Mu-so Hekla can almost replace a multi-speaker surround-sound setup.

Dont let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.

Smegs new retro-looking Forte stand mixer packs some serious power, but its performance isnt as polished as its design.

The far-left Twitch streamer says AI is rotting our brains. Hes also addicted to Twitter and listens to at least eight podcasts.

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