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Nvidia’s latest GPU driver brings a new way to speed up PC games

Nvidia is rolling out a new GPU driver today (621.01) that enables Microsoft's new Advanced Shader Delivery technology to speed up game launches. The technology also removes…

Mach9 raises $34M after pivoting to AI CAD software

The startup initially set out to build better, faster, and cheaper surveying hardware in 2021.

How to spot a white label gadget, and why that's important

Sometimes the same product is sold under multiple brands, which means you might not be getting the best gear.

A Design Flaw in Share Links Exposes Users’ Personal Conversations With Meta’s Muse

The company is suspending the feature after security researchers discovered how easy it was to access sensitive information shared with the AI assistant.

Here's how SpaceX plans to catch Starship's upper stage for the first time

SpaceX has released a demo showing how it intends to catch Starship's upper stage, which could happen as soon as next month.

I reviewed the iPhone Duo, ask me anything

I'm The Verge's senior smartphone reviewer and I've been using the iPhone Duo for the past week. I've unfolded it, flipped it, and folded it more times than I could count as I've…

Spotify is busting free of CarPlay with the launch of its first native car app

Spotify announced Wednesday the launch of its next-generation, fully native in-car app, built directly on Google's Android Automotive operating system. The standalone app, which…

I can’t get enough of the iPhone Duo’s matte inner display

The iPhone Duo has all the messiness of a first-gen product. And while I'm not sure I love all of the decisions Apple made around its design, it got one thing right: the matte…

The iPhone Duo is a messy, expensive, good time

The iPhone Duo is the riskiest Apple product in years. It's a huge rethink of what an iPhone is and could be, and it contains the seeds of many fascinating ideas that might be…

Apple iPhone Duo Review: Is It Worth It?

Apple made an astonishingly good first foldable. Now iOS and third-party apps need time to catch up.

A critical PHP vulnerability may take websites down today

Security patches for the PHP programming language, widely used to build websites and web apps, are expected to roll out today, with the goal of fixing two critical vulnerabilities…

Best Gifts for Mom (2026): Digital Wall Calendars, Better Bags, Personalized Jewelry, and More

From a calendar that keeps my family organized to a frame that rescues photos from my camera roll, these favorites make thoughtful gifts.

Two dangerous internet security issues are putting site admins on edge

The web is a bit of a hot mess today following the discovery of two severe vulnerabilities.

Gaming Can’t Afford More Games the Size of ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’

Between crushing layoffs, ballooning budgets, and bland end products, video game makers need to stop chasing AAA glory.

Bud Light Boycotters Are Still Waiting for Their ‘Woke-Free’ Beer

Ultra Right Beer, a brand launched in 2023 by MAGA political consultant Seth Weathers, has vanished from the internet with many deliveries unfulfilled.

OpenAI Invests in Startup That Uses Brain Implants to Detect Cancer

It’s the latest in a growing wave of bets that AI companies are making on brain data.

The Best Hearing Aids I’ve Tested (2026): Jabra, Resound, Apple, and More

These WIRED-tested devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.

She Was the DEA’s Premier Crypto Detective. The Clues Led Straight to Her Own Family

To escape the chaos of her Russian childhood, Lili Infante became an American law enforcement prodigy. She pioneered the DEA’s investigations of the dark web—never suspecting who…

Subaru is dropping gas cars for EVs in Europe by the end of 2027

Subaru will halt the sale of gas-powered vehicles in favor of an all-electric lineup in Europe no later than 2027.

SpaceX and Tesla are exploring a possible merger

SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to discuss a merger, but Elon Musk says it's not a certainty.

An AI chatbot files for bankruptcy. Is it a bad omen for the industry?

Character.AI, which lets users create custom chatbots for immersive roleplaying, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a string of legal challenges and the loss of top…

Europe Wants Data Centers. Its Climate Goals Are Getting in the Way

A plan to funnel the heat given off by data centers into nearby homes has run aground in Germany. Across Europe, policymakers are weighing AI ambitions against climate objectives.

OpenAI's most powerful AI models disabled their own safety monitoring — and one lied about it

Warnings about the risks of developing increasingly advanced AI systems have ramped up in recent months, amid cyberattacks from rogue AI models.

TurboTax Full Service Coupons This October 2026

Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.

PHP warns it plans to release 2 emergency patches imminently

Unconfirmed report claims PHP2Shell exploit remotely executes code on PHP sites.

YouTube might be testing hiding the dislike button

YouTube appears to be testing hiding the dislike button on videos, as reported by 9to5Google. At least two users on X have recently shared screenshots of the dislike button now…

How much power can a 1kW wind turbine produce for your home?

A 1 kW wind turbine can help with your electric bill, but the wind determines how much.

What can you use your Apple Watch Ultra 4 action button for?

Here's what your Apple Watch Ultra 4 action button can really do, from launching workouts and retracing routes to controlling smart home devices with one tap.

Anthropic pitches AI safety bill that may block a model if 50+ people could be killed

The proposed policy seems to offer protections against AI running amok but actually forbids federal agencies from blocking a model's release without the permission of a judge.

Oura Ring can track new stats related to cardio fitness

Oura has updated its smart rings with new cardio fitness-related metrics, including VO2 Max estimates.

Five things you should know before buying the iPhone Duo

From software limitations to the pre-sale deals, here's what you need to know ahead of the iPhone Duo launch.

SpaceX and Tesla boards form special committees to review merger

Elon Musk likes the idea but says he is not on either committee, which is made up of independent directors.

Fitbit Edge vs. Fitbit Inspire 3: How these Google fitness trackers compare

Google's latest tracker is a middle ground between a simple tracker and full smartwatch.

Hugging Face CEO warns that Netflix’s OpenAI hack documentary isn’t accurate

Before you share the Netflix documentary "AI Gone Rogue," take note. Clem Delangue, Hugging Face's co-founder who is featured in the film, says it went "full doomer mode" and…

Trump is giving Nick Shirley $10,000 and launching a $25 million fraud bounty program

Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday that the Trump administration was giving right-wing YouTuber Nick Shirley $10,000 and launching a $25 million bounty…

The next Xbox might cost $1,800, report says

Microsoft is targeting a 2028 release for its next-gen Xbox, which could be incredibly expensive, according to details reported in a profile with Xbox's CEO.

What to expect at Apple's 'Pro and Tell' event on October 28

From the first touchscreen MacBook to an OLED iPad mini, here's everything Apple is expected to announce next week.

Cops raid office of RFK Jr. allies planning “unethical” vaccine trial on babies

Guinea-Bissau police said hepatitis B vaccine doses were taken as part of an investigation.

The latest PlayStation firmware may have already been cracked ahead of GTA 6

Hackers aren't giving up at cracking the Playstation 5's latest firmware as evidenced by a new video showing an apparent kernel exploit.

Anthropic’s cloud partnerships are getting messy

Anthropic is reportedly struggling to secure enough compute from cloud providers that increasingly view it as a competitor, even as its infrastructure spending balloons ahead of a…

Microsoft reportedly projects $1,200 to $1,800 price for 2028 Project Helix

Xbox maker is also apparently planning its own gaming handheld for next year.

Judge tosses sexual abuse lawsuit from Sam Altman's sister

A lawsuit brought by the OpenAI CEO's sister was dismissed after Anne Altman refused a medical exam.

A New Rocco Smart Fridge Just Dropped. So Did the Prices (2026)

Save $100 on the new Essential or $200 on the original, and give your holiday drinks a place of their own.

SpaceX’s AI business is beating expectations

SpaceX hit profitability in the third quarter, with net income of $4.4 billion. AI was the engine.

OpenAI acquires startup Orchestra Bio⁠ to beef up its biotech business

OpenAI says it's adding Orchestra's team and technology to work on Rosalind, its AI model for life sciences research, and to its related Rosalind Workbench tool, a harness that…

JustWatch, which tackles streaming fragmentation, launches own streaming service

A lifetime ad-free subscription is available.

Meta drops the word "train" from its commercial TOS after AI backlash

Meta changes AI scraping policy but won’t add language respecting robots.txt.

Meta suspends Muse chats sharing feature after it left private details exposed

Researchers accessed 6,800 shared conversations with the AI agent, including internal company documents.

Gemini's Personal Intelligence is coming to cars

It's probably time to audit your Gemini settings.

Google is bringing a more personal version of its Gemini AI assistant to your car

Google is bringing Gemini's Personal Intelligence feature to cars, allowing its AI assistant to draw on information from Gmail, Calendar, Maps, YouTube, and other Google services…

Google brings Gemini Personal Intelligence to Android Auto

In the coming months, the feature will also roll out to cars with Google built-in.

OpenBSD 8.0 arrives with security record still intact

OpenBSD 8.0 lands with Intel Arc support, ARM64 hibernation, and 64-vCPU guests

The Internet goes on high alert after discovery of 8 compromised TLS certs

Intermediate certs allow anyone to mint web credentials for any Internet server.

GM to close Detroit battery-assembly plant, but not for reasons you might think

GM is shuttering the Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant, though the closure has nothing to do with the automaker's electrification strategy.

Employees warned TikTok about child exploitation, court documents show

The company is facing hundreds of lawsuits over its record on safety.

TP-Link tries to appease Trump admin with pledge to assemble routers in US

TP-Link can't sell latest routers in US despite rivals getting FCC approvals.

Does anyone actually want to win the medium-lift race in the United States?

Ars Technica is here to help with a guide to the medium-lift space race.