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WIRED

Hyperkin The Competitor Controller Review: A DualSense Copycat

This copycat controller can’t clone the PS5’s best features, but it’s a solid option for Xbox and PC gamers.

1 hour ago

WIRED

Hyperkin The Competitor Controller Review: A DualSense Copycat

WIRED

The 48 Best Shows on Netflix, WIRED's Picks (December 2025)

Stranger Things, City of Shadows, and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

1 hour ago

WIRED

The 48 Best Shows on Netflix, WIRED's Picks (December 2025)

WIRED

The Environmental and Human Rights Costs of China’s Clean Energy Investments Abroad

Chinese companies have pledged hundreds of billions of dollars in clean energy manufacturing investments overseas, but the projects are having significant social, environmental, and human rights impacts.

1 hour ago

WIRED

The Environmental and Human Rights Costs of China’s Clean Energy Investments Abroad

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WIRED

Tuft & Needle Original Hybrid Mattress Review: A Soft Landing

Choosing a mattress for your guest room, Airbnb, or VRBO rental is challenging. This hybrid is up for it.

2 hours ago

WIRED

Tuft & Needle Original Hybrid Mattress Review: A Soft Landing

WIRED

In Cryptoland, Memecoin Fever Gives Way to a Stablecoin Boom

In a year that began with a memecoin trading frenzy, stablecoins have emerged as the respectable face of the crypto industry.

2 hours ago

WIRED

In Cryptoland, Memecoin Fever Gives Way to a Stablecoin Boom

WIRED

So Long, GPT-5. Hello, Qwen

In the AI boom, chatbots and GPTs come and go quickly. (Remember Llama?) GPT-5 had a big year, but 2026 will be all about Qwen.

2 hours ago

WIRED

So Long, GPT-5. Hello, Qwen

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TechCrunch

How reality crushed Ÿnsect, the French startup that had raised over $600M for insect farming

French insect farming company Ÿnsect was recently placed into judicial liquidation for insolvency, despite raising over $600 million.

14 hours ago

TechCrunch

How reality crushed Ÿnsect, the French startup that had raised over $600M for insect farming

Engadget

New York State will require warning labels on social media platforms

16 hours ago

Engadget

New York State will require warning labels on social media platforms

Engadget

What we listened to in 2025

17 hours ago

Engadget

What we listened to in 2025

TechCrunch

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help

We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.

18 hours ago

TechCrunch

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help

TechCrunch

What's ahead for startups and VCs in 2026? Investors weigh in

VCs share their thoughts on what next year could bring to the market.

19 hours ago

TechCrunch

What's ahead for startups and VCs in 2026? Investors weigh in

Engadget

The best iPad accessories for 2026

20 hours ago

Engadget

The best iPad accessories for 2026

TechCrunch

Naware's chemical-free weed killer tech could change how we treat lawns

A classic hardware startup, Naware set out with a problem -- kill weeds without chemicals -- and relentlessly tinkered until they found a solution.

20 hours ago

TechCrunch

Naware's chemical-free weed killer tech could change how we treat lawns

Engadget

You may soon be able to change your Gmail address

20 hours ago

Engadget

You may soon be able to change your Gmail address

Ars Technica

Embark on a visual voyage of art inspired by black holes

Art and science converge in Lynn Gamwell's book, Conjuring the Void: The Art of Black Holes

20 hours ago

Ars Technica

Embark on a visual voyage of art inspired by black holes

TechCrunch

Treat yourself: The best smart glasses to buy with your holiday gift money

Whether you’re looking to get a pair yourself or just want to explore what’s available on the market today, we’ve compiled a list of the most compelling pairs available.

21 hours ago

TechCrunch

Treat yourself: The best smart glasses to buy with your holiday gift money

Engadget

Our favorite books we read in 2025

21 hours ago

Engadget

Our favorite books we read in 2025

TechCrunch

The 9 top cybersecurity startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield

Here is the full list of the cybersecurity Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.

22 hours ago

TechCrunch

The 9 top cybersecurity startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield

Engadget

Apple will allow third-party app stores and payment processing in Brazil

23 hours ago

Engadget

Apple will allow third-party app stores and payment processing in Brazil

Ars Technica

In the ’90s, Wing Commander: Privateer made me realize what kind of games I love

Most things Privateer did have been done better, but it's still a classic.

23 hours ago

Ars Technica

In the ’90s, Wing Commander: Privateer made me realize what kind of games I love

Ars Technica

Ars Technica’s Top 20 video games of 2025

A mix of expected sequels and out-of-nowhere indie gems made 2025 a joy.

1 day ago

Ars Technica

Ars Technica’s Top 20 video games of 2025

Ars Technica

Being Santa Claus is a year-round calling

"You're Santa Claus 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year." Acting out may shatter "the magic."

2 days ago

Ars Technica

Being Santa Claus is a year-round calling