Gamers’ Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True
…Park says those tools still have substantial limitations. “None of it is even close to replacing handcrafted video games.” Close or not, the impact that these tools are having on games—and…
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Is Stepping Down
…In a statement, Cook said: "Ternus has the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honor.” In an interview with WIRED…
The Danger Behind Meta Killing End-to-End Encryption for Instagram DMs
…It's deeply cynical,” says Davi Ottenheimer, a longtime security executive and creator of the post-quantum cryptography assessment tool pqprobe. Johns Hopkins' Green adds, too, that Meta originally rolled out opt…
The Most WIRED Watches at Watches and Wonders 2026
…The 41-mm case, integrated bracelet, and folding clasp are all in titanium with a matte anthracite finish on the bezel and crown. Inside is the in-house Calibre 5110 DT/3…
AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources
…Ricursive aims to go further, however, by automating more elements of chip design and integrating large language models into the process. The goal is to enable engineers to use natural language to…
Cyberattack on a Car Breathalyzer Firm Leaves Drivers Stuck
…In other Meta encryption news, though, Signal creator Moxie Marlinspike announced this week that he will collaborate with the tech giant to integrate his encrypted AI platform Confer into Meta AI in…
Opposing ICE Might Save the Country. It Could Also Ruin Your Life
For months, lone vibe coder Rafael Concepcion has obsessively built tools to counter the federal immigration crackdown—pivoting as he’s been outmatched. He’s also lost his job and become a…
Can Listening to ‘Subliminals’ Make You Beautiful? Plenty of Women Believe It
…Kimberly Adante, 39, says she was first intrigued by “the intersection of neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and digital audio tools.” She adds that subliminals “aren’t magic” but “a practical way to deliver targeted…
The Asus Zenbook 16 Delivers Great Performance in an Otherwise Mediocre Laptop
…So, what's not to like? Well, early compatibility problems slowed the initial uptake of Snapdragon X, and the CPU’s integrated graphics performance turned out to be pretty terrible. And to…
I Slept on Tempur-Pedic’s Wildest Smart Bed
…Throw in the ability to play your own audio and some comprehensive sleep tracking, and this bed isn't just a luxury buy—it could be an invaluable tool for anyone struggling…