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WIRED

Best Base Layer (2025): Ibex, Smartwool, and More

Whether you’re layering up for winter cold or looking for an ultralight summer system, we’ve tested and found the best base layers for all your outdoor adventures.

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WIRED

Best Base Layer (2025): Ibex, Smartwool, and More

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TechCrunch

'Landfall' spyware abused zero-day to hack Samsung Galaxy phones

A newly identified Android spyware targeted Galaxy devices for close to a year, including users in the Middle East, researchers exclusively tell TechCrunch.

40 minutes ago

TechCrunch

'Landfall' spyware abused zero-day to hack Samsung Galaxy phones

WIRED

Mexico City Is the Most Video-Surveilled Metropolis in the Americas

Despite 83,000 public cameras, crime in Mexico City remains high—and widespread surveillance raises myriad ethical issues.

43 minutes ago

WIRED

Mexico City Is the Most Video-Surveilled Metropolis in the Americas

Engadget

The best Apple AirTag accessories for 2025

1 hour ago

Engadget

The best Apple AirTag accessories for 2025

WIRED

How to Follow the Trajectory of Comet 3I/Atlas

The interstellar comet 3I/Atlas reached its closest point to the sun. Here's how to follow the rest of its journey away from our solar system.

1 hour ago

WIRED

How to Follow the Trajectory of Comet 3I/Atlas

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Engadget

The best gaming handhelds for 2025

3 hours ago

Engadget

The best gaming handhelds for 2025

Engadget

Guillermo del Toro delivers a Frankenstein for the tech bro era

3 hours ago

Engadget

Guillermo del Toro delivers a Frankenstein for the tech bro era

Engadget

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed with no new release window

11 hours ago

Engadget

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed with no new release window

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Ars Technica

Next-generation black hole imaging may help us understand gravity better

But the differences are likely to be subtle, so it won't be easy.

13 hours ago

Ars Technica

Next-generation black hole imaging may help us understand gravity better

Engadget

Ford may not resume production of the F-150 Lightning

13 hours ago

Engadget

Ford may not resume production of the F-150 Lightning

Ars Technica

Wipers from Russia’s most cut-throat hackers rain destruction on Ukraine

Sandworm and other Russian-state hackers unleash data-destroying payloads on their neighbors.

13 hours ago

Ars Technica

Wipers from Russia’s most cut-throat hackers rain destruction on Ukraine

TechCrunch

Accel backs Uber rival Rapido as Prosus boosts stake

TVS Motor booked a 152% return as it sold its Rapido stake to Accel and Prosus. Founded in 2015, Rapido has grown into a major player in India's ride-hailing market, competing with Uber, Ola, and inDrive.

13 hours ago

TechCrunch

Accel backs Uber rival Rapido as Prosus boosts stake

TechCrunch

Grand Theft Auto VI is delayed — again

Perhaps one of the most anticipated video games of all time, GTA VI is now slated for a November 19, 2026, release.

13 hours ago

TechCrunch

Grand Theft Auto VI is delayed — again

TechCrunch

Laude Institute announces first batch of 'Slingshots' AI grants

Slingshots AI grants provide resources that would be unavailable in most academic settings. Its debut program has 15 startups focused on AI evaluation.

13 hours ago

TechCrunch

Laude Institute announces first batch of 'Slingshots' AI grants

Engadget

Grand Theft Auto VI is delayed to November 19, 2026

14 hours ago

Engadget

Grand Theft Auto VI is delayed to November 19, 2026

TechCrunch

Sam Altman says OpenAI has $20B ARR and about $1.4 trillion in data center commitments

Altman named a long list of upcoming business he thinks will generate significant revenue.

14 hours ago

TechCrunch

Sam Altman says OpenAI has $20B ARR and about $1.4 trillion in data center commitments

Ars Technica

Gemini Deep Research comes to Google Finance, backed by prediction market data

Deep Research and predictions based on Kalshi and Polymarket data are coming soon to Google Finance.

15 hours ago

Ars Technica

Gemini Deep Research comes to Google Finance, backed by prediction market data

TechCrunch

Amazon launches an AI-powered Kindle Translate service for e-book authors

Kindle Translate, an AI-powered translation service, is designed to broaden the reach of e-book authors.

15 hours ago

TechCrunch

Amazon launches an AI-powered Kindle Translate service for e-book authors

Ars Technica

AT&T falsely promised “everyone” a free iPhone, ad-industry board rules

AT&T loses another ad-board ruling just a week after suing the organization.

15 hours ago

Ars Technica

AT&T falsely promised “everyone” a free iPhone, ad-industry board rules

Ars Technica

Bombshell report exposes how Meta relied on scam ad profits to fund AI

Meta goosed its revenue by targeting users likely to click on scam ads, docs show.

16 hours ago

Ars Technica

Bombshell report exposes how Meta relied on scam ad profits to fund AI

WIRED

Lego’s 3,600-Piece Star Trek Enterprise Is the Holiday Gift to Buy This Year

This $400 set comes with minifigures of the complete Next Gen crew, including Picard, Riker, and Wesley Crusher’s portable tractor beam.

17 hours ago

WIRED

Lego’s 3,600-Piece Star Trek Enterprise Is the Holiday Gift to Buy This Year

Ars Technica

Lego boldly goes into the Star Trek universe with $400, 3,600-piece Enterprise-D

Kit includes the ship and accessory-toting minifigs of the Enterprise crew.

18 hours ago

Ars Technica

Lego boldly goes into the Star Trek universe with $400, 3,600-piece Enterprise-D

WIRED

Best Adaptogen Drinks and Functional Drinks of 2025: Get Clear

I tasted dozens of mushroom teas, kava drinks, and party drinks to find the best. Brez and Juni are the two I recommend for most people looking for focus.

18 hours ago

WIRED

Best Adaptogen Drinks and Functional Drinks of 2025: Get Clear

WIRED

25 WIRED-Approved Gifts for Frequent Travelers (2025)

For the frequent flier who treats the Delta Sky Club like their second home.

20 hours ago

WIRED

25 WIRED-Approved Gifts for Frequent Travelers (2025)