Kids in China Are Using Bots and Engagement Hacks to Look More Popular on Their Smartwatches
In China, parents are buying smartwatches for children as young as 5, connecting them to a digital world that blends socializing with fierce competition.
24 minutes ago
WIRED
Kids in China Are Using Bots and Engagement Hacks to Look More Popular on Their Smartwatches
WIRED
Senators Want Extremism Researchers to Surrender Documents Linked to Right-Wing Grudges
The Senate homeland security committee's chair has asked researchers to turn over troves of documents related to the January 6 attack, vaccines, and more, according to a letter reviewed by WIRED.
1 hour ago
WIRED
Senators Want Extremism Researchers to Surrender Documents Linked to Right-Wing Grudges
WIRED
Best Bird Feeders With Cameras, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood.
1 hour ago
WIRED
Best Bird Feeders With Cameras, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
WIRED
Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay+ Review: A Camera and Printer in One
Fujifilm's latest Instax instant camera and printer hybrid gets a dedicated selfie lens and some fun new printing options.
1 hour ago
WIRED
Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay+ Review: A Camera and Printer in One
WIRED
There Is Only One AI Company. Welcome to the Blob
As Nvidia, OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft forge partnerships and deals, the AI industry is looking more like one interconnected machine. What does that mean for all of us?
X begins rolling out the 'About this account' feature to users' profiles
The feature will show where users are based, how they're connected to X, and how many times they've changed their username.
13 minutes ago
TechCrunch
X begins rolling out the 'About this account' feature to users' profiles
TechCrunch
Impersonators are (still) targeting companies with fake TechCrunch outreach
Fraudsters are impersonating TechCrunch reporters and event leads, and reaching out to companies. Here's what we're doing about it, and what you can look out for.
1 hour ago
TechCrunch
Impersonators are (still) targeting companies with fake TechCrunch outreach
TechCrunch
Australia adds Twitch to teen social media ban, Pinterest exempted
Australia’s internet watchdog has added Twitch to the list of social media sites banned under its Social Media Minimum Age rules, effective December 10.
5 hours ago
TechCrunch
Australia adds Twitch to teen social media ban, Pinterest exempted
TechCrunch
Google steps up AI scam protection in India, but gaps remain
Google is expanding its real-time scam-detection and screen-sharing fraud warnings in India.
19 hours ago
TechCrunch
Google steps up AI scam protection in India, but gaps remain
TechCrunch
Joby Aviation makes 'corporate espionage' claims in lawsuit against rival Archer
Joby alleges one of its former employees shared stolen trade secrets when he was hired by Archer.
20 hours ago
TechCrunch
Joby Aviation makes 'corporate espionage' claims in lawsuit against rival Archer
TechCrunch
WhatsApp gets its own Instagram Notes-like feature
WhatsApp users can now share their status with others through a new "About" feature.
21 hours ago
TechCrunch
WhatsApp gets its own Instagram Notes-like feature
The Verge
Engadget
Engadget
The best Christmas gifts to give everyone on your 2025 holiday shopping list
25 minutes ago
Engadget
The best Christmas gifts to give everyone on your 2025 holiday shopping list
Engadget
The Analogue 3D will be restocked on November 24, but it'll cost $20 more
50 minutes ago
Engadget
The Analogue 3D will be restocked on November 24, but it'll cost $20 more
Engadget
Silent Hill 2 is now available on Xbox
1 hour ago
Engadget
Silent Hill 2 is now available on Xbox
Engadget
Apple teamed up with another artist to make this iPhone grip and stand
1 hour ago
Engadget
Apple teamed up with another artist to make this iPhone grip and stand
Engadget
Ubisoft delayed its latest earnings report due to an accounting issue
3 hours ago
Engadget
Ubisoft delayed its latest earnings report due to an accounting issue
Engadget
DJI Osmo Action 6 review: An action camera that excels in low light
3 hours ago
Engadget
DJI Osmo Action 6 review: An action camera that excels in low light
FastCompany
Ars Technica
Ars Technica
Chris Hemsworth and dad fight Alzheimer’s with a trip down memory lane
Ars chats with director Tom Barbor-Might about new National Geographic documentary A Road Trip to Remember.
27 minutes ago
Ars Technica
Chris Hemsworth and dad fight Alzheimer’s with a trip down memory lane
Ars Technica
First revealed in spy photos, a Bronze Age city emerges from the steppe
An unexpectedly large city lies in a sea of grass inhabited largely by nomads.
3 hours ago
Ars Technica
First revealed in spy photos, a Bronze Age city emerges from the steppe
Ars Technica
Pornhub is urging tech giants to enact device-based age verification
The company is pushing for an alternative way to keep minors from viewing porn.
6 hours ago
Ars Technica
Pornhub is urging tech giants to enact device-based age verification
Ars Technica
Stoke Space goes for broke to solve the only launch problem that “moves the needle”
"Does the world really need a 151st rocket company?"
6 hours ago
Ars Technica
Stoke Space goes for broke to solve the only launch problem that “moves the needle”
Ars Technica
HP and Dell disable HEVC support built into their laptops’ CPUs
HEVC licensing gets more expensive in January.
19 hours ago
Ars Technica
HP and Dell disable HEVC support built into their laptops’ CPUs
Ars Technica
Infant botulism outbreak doubles; ByHeart confirms bacteria in formula
ByHeart said "there's no reason to believe" until its own testing found a reason.
19 hours ago
Ars Technica
Infant botulism outbreak doubles; ByHeart confirms bacteria in formula