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WIRED

The Best Unlimited Phone Plan: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Compared

We sifted through the fine print to figure out how to score the best deal on all the major carriers.

6 hours ago

WIRED

The Best Unlimited Phone Plan: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Compared

WIRED

The 50 Best Shows on HBO Max, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)

Heated Rivalry, Mad Men, and The Pitt are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on HBO Max this month.

6 hours ago

WIRED

The 50 Best Shows on HBO Max, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)

WIRED

Laptop Buying Guide (2025): How to Choose the Right PC (Step-by-Step Guide)

Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.

13 hours ago

WIRED

Laptop Buying Guide (2025): How to Choose the Right PC (Step-by-Step Guide)

WIRED

iBuyPower RDY Slate 9MP R01 Gaming PC Review: Great Value

iBuyPower’s prebuilt gaming desktop tries some new tricks but comes with a few flaws.

14 hours ago

WIRED

iBuyPower RDY Slate 9MP R01 Gaming PC Review: Great Value

WIRED

Chinese Crypto Scammers on Telegram Are Fueling the Biggest Darknet Markets Ever

Online black markets once lurked in the shadows of the dark web. Today, they’ve moved onto public platforms like Telegram—and are racking up historic illicit fortunes.

15 hours ago

WIRED

Chinese Crypto Scammers on Telegram Are Fueling the Biggest Darknet Markets Ever

WIRED

Best Indoor Garden Systems: We've Been Testing All Year (2026)

Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.

15 hours ago

WIRED

Best Indoor Garden Systems: We've Been Testing All Year (2026)

TechCrunch

ServiceNow to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75B

The deal is expected to yield significant returns for Armis investors, including Sequoia, CapitalG, and Insight Partners.

5 hours ago

TechCrunch

ServiceNow to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75B

TechCrunch

Zoox issues software recall over lane crossings

The company has issued a software update to its autonomous driving system to fix its lane-crossing behavior.

6 hours ago

TechCrunch

Zoox issues software recall over lane crossings

TechCrunch

John Carreyrou and other authors bring new lawsuit against six major AI companies

These authors rejected Anthropic's class action settlement, arguing that "LLM companies should not be able to so easily extinguish thousands upon thousands of high-value claims at bargain-basement rates."

7 hours ago

TechCrunch

John Carreyrou and other authors bring new lawsuit against six major AI companies

TechCrunch

Hackers stole over $2.7B in crypto in 2025, data shows

This was another banner year for crypto hacks and heists — 2025 was the third year in a row that a new crypto theft record was set.

7 hours ago

TechCrunch

Hackers stole over $2.7B in crypto in 2025, data shows

TechCrunch

US insurance giant Aflac says hackers stole personal and health data of 22.6 million people

Aflac, one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S., confirmed hackers stole reams of personal data, including Social Security numbers, identity documents, and health information.

9 hours ago

TechCrunch

US insurance giant Aflac says hackers stole personal and health data of 22.6 million people

TechCrunch

This founder just landed funding for a second go at the same problem: Affordable custom home design

Drafted is now nearly five months old, and it's everything Atmos wasn't.

9 hours ago

TechCrunch

This founder just landed funding for a second go at the same problem: Affordable custom home design

The Verge

Engadget

IO Interactive's 007 First Light has been delayed until May 27

6 hours ago

Engadget

IO Interactive's 007 First Light has been delayed until May 27

Engadget

Engadget Podcast: Why is the Nex Playground 'AI console' such a hit?

8 hours ago

Engadget

Engadget Podcast: Why is the Nex Playground 'AI console' such a hit?

Engadget

Xbox cloud gaming comes to newer Amazon Fire TV models

9 hours ago

Engadget

Xbox cloud gaming comes to newer Amazon Fire TV models

Engadget

New York Times reporter files lawsuit against AI companies

10 hours ago

Engadget

New York Times reporter files lawsuit against AI companies

Engadget

Apple's iOS 26.3 will introduce proximity pairing to third-party devices in the EU

12 hours ago

Engadget

Apple's iOS 26.3 will introduce proximity pairing to third-party devices in the EU

Engadget

The best gifts cards to give this holiday season: Amazon, Apple, Best Buy and others

13 hours ago

Engadget

The best gifts cards to give this holiday season: Amazon, Apple, Best Buy and others

FastCompany

Ars Technica

China just carried out its second reusable launch attempt in three weeks

The launch laid "an important foundation for subsequent launches and reliable recovery."

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

China just carried out its second reusable launch attempt in three weeks

Ars Technica

Leaked Avengers: Doomsday teaser is now public

It's purportedly the first of four planned teasers, one per week, showing before Avatar: Fire and Ash.

6 hours ago

Ars Technica

Leaked Avengers: Doomsday teaser is now public

Ars Technica

FCC’s import ban on the best new drones starts today

US drone makers are happy—US drone hobbyists, not so much.

8 hours ago

Ars Technica

FCC’s import ban on the best new drones starts today

Ars Technica

OpenAI’s child exploitation reports increased sharply this year

Incident reports spiked during the first six months of 2025.

9 hours ago

Ars Technica

OpenAI’s child exploitation reports increased sharply this year

Ars Technica

“Yo what?” LimeWire re-emerges in online rush to share pulled “60 Minutes” segment

Redditor jokes LimeWire is now a "champion against the darkness."

10 hours ago

Ars Technica

“Yo what?” LimeWire re-emerges in online rush to share pulled “60 Minutes” segment

Ars Technica

F1’s new engines are causing consternation over compression ratios

A loophole in the rules might have given Mercedes and Red Bull a big advantage.

11 hours ago

Ars Technica

F1’s new engines are causing consternation over compression ratios