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WIRED

The Best Karaoke Speakers from Small and Portable to Massive

Looking to make karaoke night a regular thing? We’ve tested everything from Bluetooth speakers to full-blown PAs.

32 minutes ago

WIRED

The Best Karaoke Speakers from Small and Portable to Massive

WIRED

OpenAI Staffer Quits, Alleging Company’s Economic Research Is Drifting Into AI Advocacy

Four sources close to the situation claim OpenAI has become hesitant to publish research on the negative impact of AI. The company says it has only expanded the economic research team’s scope.

1 hour ago

WIRED

OpenAI Staffer Quits, Alleging Company’s Economic Research Is Drifting Into AI Advocacy

WIRED

Pebble Index: Everything You Need to Know About the $75 Smart Ring

You can speak into the Pebble Index to have it remember things or set reminders, timers, and tasks. No cloud processing, no subscription, and best of all, no charging.

3 hours ago

WIRED

Pebble Index: Everything You Need to Know About the $75 Smart Ring

WIRED

What Peloton Instructor Jess King Needs to Survive the Day

Peloton star, DJ, and mom Jess King shares the wellness gear that fuels her nonstop hustle.

4 hours ago

WIRED

What Peloton Instructor Jess King Needs to Survive the Day

WIRED

Soundpeats H3 Review: Triple-Driver Wireless Earbuds

You don’t need to be an audiophile to appreciate how great these buds sound.

4 hours ago

WIRED

Soundpeats H3 Review: Triple-Driver Wireless Earbuds

WIRED

How to Shop for a Mechanical Keyboard (2025): Switches, Materials, and Layouts Explained

Want to wade into the world of mechanical keyboards? We break down the terminology, phrases, and materials to make the experience less overwhelming.

5 hours ago

WIRED

How to Shop for a Mechanical Keyboard (2025): Switches, Materials, and Layouts Explained

TechCrunch

Ford and Renault team up on cheaper EVs in a 'fight for our lives'

The automakers will work together to bring two Ford-branded EVs to European dealerships in 2028.

36 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Ford and Renault team up on cheaper EVs in a 'fight for our lives'

TechCrunch

Google Photos launches new video editing tools

Google Photos' new update helps make editing video reels in the app quicker, such as new templates that already add music and text to clips.

38 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Google Photos launches new video editing tools

TechCrunch

NASA and USPS stop using Canoo EVs despite CEO's pledged support

Canoo's CEO bought the bankrupt startup's assets in April and told the court his "principal motivation" was supporting these programs.

55 minutes ago

TechCrunch

NASA and USPS stop using Canoo EVs despite CEO's pledged support

TechCrunch

OpenAI, Anthropic and Block join new Linux Foundation effort to standardize the AI agent era

Anthropic, Block, and OpenAI are backing the Linux Foundation’s new Agentic AI Foundation, donating MCP, Goose, and AGENTS.md to standardize AI agents, boost interoperability, and curb proprietary fragmentation.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

OpenAI, Anthropic and Block join new Linux Foundation effort to standardize the AI agent era

TechCrunch

Fairphone refreshes its good-looking, repairable headphones

Fairphone updates its repairable over-the-ear headphones with new drivers.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Fairphone refreshes its good-looking, repairable headphones

TechCrunch

Facebook redesign focuses on friends, photos, Marketplace, and more

Meta's Facebook redesign elevates Marketplace, refreshes profiles, and aims to win back Gen Z users.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Facebook redesign focuses on friends, photos, Marketplace, and more

The Verge

Engadget

Skyrim arrives on the Switch 2

46 minutes ago

Engadget

Skyrim arrives on the Switch 2

Engadget

Microsoft Flight Sim 2024 now has a Stranger Things expansion

58 minutes ago

Engadget

Microsoft Flight Sim 2024 now has a Stranger Things expansion

Engadget

Meta is trying to make Facebook suck less by simplifying things a bit

1 hour ago

Engadget

Meta is trying to make Facebook suck less by simplifying things a bit

Engadget

Google Pixel Watch 4 gets double pinch and wrist turn features

1 hour ago

Engadget

Google Pixel Watch 4 gets double pinch and wrist turn features

Engadget

Study shows that Instacart was charging different amounts for the same items

1 hour ago

Engadget

Study shows that Instacart was charging different amounts for the same items

Engadget

Pebble is making a weird little smart ring for recording thoughts

2 hours ago

Engadget

Pebble is making a weird little smart ring for recording thoughts

FastCompany

Ars Technica

Google is reviving wearable gesture controls, but only for the Pixel Watch 4

Google will let you select and dismiss with a gesture, but only on the newest watch.

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

Google is reviving wearable gesture controls, but only for the Pixel Watch 4

Ars Technica

Brazil weakens Amazon protections days after COP30

Backed by powerful corporations, nations are giving public false choices: Environmental protection or economic growth.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Brazil weakens Amazon protections days after COP30

Ars Technica

Pompeii construction site confirms recipe for Roman concrete

Latest results from a recently discovered ancient Roman construction site confirm earlier findings.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Pompeii construction site confirms recipe for Roman concrete

Ars Technica

In a major new report, scientists build rationale for sending astronauts to Mars

"Everyone is inspired by this because it's becoming real."

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

In a major new report, scientists build rationale for sending astronauts to Mars

Ars Technica

Asked why we need Golden Dome, the man in charge points to a Hollywood film

"If they see how prepared we are, no one starts a nuclear war."

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

Asked why we need Golden Dome, the man in charge points to a Hollywood film

Ars Technica

Pebble maker announces Index 01, a smart-ish ring for under $100

The Pebble Index 01 isn't quite a smart ring, but it can do some smart things.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

Pebble maker announces Index 01, a smart-ish ring for under $100