As adult riders report new age-verification checks, the self-driving car company says it’s continuing to “refine” its system in places where kids aren’t allowed to ride alone.
OpenAI Enables Marketing Cookies by Default for Free ChatGPT Users
ChatGPT’s new privacy policy states how the company uses cookies for tracking, to turn free users into paying subscribers.
Dangerous New Linux Exploit Gives Attackers Root Access to Countless Computers
The exploit, dubbed CopyFail and tracked as CVE-2026-31431, allows hackers to take over PCs and data center servers. The Linux vulnerabilities have been patched—but many machines remain at risk.
A Dark-Money Campaign Is Paying Influencers to Frame Chinese AI as a Threat
Build American AI, a nonprofit linked to a super PAC bankrolled by executives at OpenAI and Andreessen Horowitz, is funding a campaign to spread pro-AI messaging and stoke fears about China.
This Eye-Catching Indoor Garden Is 20 Percent Off Right Now
Lettuce Grow’s Farmstand is sure to impress, and it’s 20 percent off for Mother’s Day.
The Next Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Will Take More Than Just Science
At WIRED Health, pioneering Alzheimer’s researcher John Hardy outlined the stakes—and next steps—of where treatment is headed next.
The Chinese Government Just Got the World’s Largest Digital Rights Conference Canceled
Access Now, the group that organizes RightsCon, says Zambian officials asked it to exclude Taiwanese participants if it wanted the event to proceed as planned.
You Found Satoshi? Let’s See the Receipts
Two new projects, including one from a Pulitzer-winning reporter, claim they’ve solved the mystery of Bitcoin’s creator. So why does the hunt continue?
17 Best Graduation Gifts That Aren’t Totally Cringe (2026)
From tech to home goods, these giftable gadgets are as practical as they are cool.
What Chef Jon Kung Swears By in the Kitchen (2026)
Plus, their definitive takes on sharpening knives and washing rice.
Do You Need Aluminum Luggage? (2026): Rimowa, Away, Carl Friedrik
All-metal carry-ons give you the turn-left-on-a-plane look, but are they really worth the cost of a vacation?
Soundcore Nebula P1 Projector Review (2026): Compact and Portable for Indoor-Outdoor Viewing
This all-in-one indoor-outdoor projector from Anker is compact, affordable, and water-resistant—but not cinema quality.
This Treatment Could Reverse Osteoarthritis Joint Damage With a Single Injection
Osteoarthritis has no cure, but researchers have developed new therapies that help aging or damaged joints repair themselves in a matter of weeks.
This Indigenous Language Survived Russian Occupation. Can It Survive YouTube?
YouTube’s search and recommendation algorithms are driving children to Russian-language content even when they seek out videos in Kyrgyz, creating a cultural shift that concerns some parents.
How Shivon Zilis Operated as Elon Musk’s OpenAI Insider
Messages presented at trial reveal how Zilis, the mother of four of Musk’s children, acted as an intermediary between him and OpenAI.
Good Luck Getting a Mac Mini for the Next ‘Several Months’
Apple CEO Tim Cook told analysts that AI adoption has happened faster than expected.
Musk v. Altman Kicks Off, DOJ Guts Voting Rights Unit, and Is the AI Job Apocalypse Overhyped?
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we get into how the Elon Musk-Sam Altman trial goes way beyond their rivalry and could have major implications both for OpenAI and also the AI industry at large.
MAGA Is Confused About ‘Animal Farm’
The new film is the latest adaptation of George Orwell’s novel. Based on the critiques coming from right-wing influencers, it seems few of them fully grasp the book’s message.
Don’t Let Industry Jargon Cost You When Shopping for a Smart Bed
Why the terms “smart bed,” “adjustable mattress,” and “adjustable frame” are not interchangeable, and how to avoid an expensive mistake.
Elon Musk Seemingly Admits xAI Has Used OpenAI’s Models to Train Its Own
While answering questions under oath, Musk argued it’s standard practice for AI labs to use their competitors’ models.