Crusoe reportedly raises $3B at a $30B valuation
The round came together after the data center developer reportedly secured a $13 billion contract with Jane Street.
Read at TechCrunch →Wikipedia Workers Unionize for the First Time
More than 200 people in roles such as engineering, finance, and communications will now be represented by the Communications Workers of America.
Read at Wired →Audacity's new look is finally here, along with its largest feature update in years: Specs, Price, and What's New
Audacity's new look is finally here, along with its largest feature update in years specs, price and availability
Read full article →What Is The Best Waterproof Rating For Bluetooth Speakers?
There's nothing like lounging by the pool, listening to your favorite tunes. But is your Bluetooth speaker waterproof enough to handle a simple splash of water?
Read at Engadget →OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra is 'the most intelligent and aligned model in the world'
The new frontier model is particularly competent at agentic, computer-use tasks.
Read at Engadget →5 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2026): Subscription-Free, Video, and More
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.
Read at Wired →Oura files to go public
The ring maker says that its business has shown significant revenue growth over the past year.
Read at TechCrunch →Netflix has ordered a live-action adaptation of D&D's Ravenloft
Alfonso Cuarón will executive produce the dark fantasy vampire story based on the popular D&D campaign setting.
Read at Engadget →Transplanted Pig Kidney Still Working After a Record-Setting 9 Months in a Patient
Gene-edited pig kidneys could offer a lifeline to patients stuck waiting for a human donor.
Read at Wired →Tesla is asking people if they want to buy and run Cybercab fleets
The company published a form on its website Thursday soliciting info from people who are interested in "Cybercab fleet vehicle purchasing."
Read at TechCrunch →Ugreen's new smart home ecosystem is built around local AI hubs
Ugreen has three new hubs that run your smart home with local AI rather than the cloud. The top model runs on Nvidia's Jetson Thor platform and costs $20,000.
Read at Engadget →Nobody Is Saying Why OpenAI and Anthropic Had Outages Today
ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok all suffered outages at nearly the exact same time for reasons that remain murky.
Read at Wired →SpaceXAI apologizes for outage that affected Grok and other 'compute partners'
Several AI companies experienced issues at around the same time.
Read at Engadget →Prediction Market Betting Is Getting People Banned and Arrested
This week on Uncanny Valley, we dig into the latest prediction market buzz, Flock’s AI-powered police search tool, and how tech bros don’t know how to talk about “rouge” AI agents
Read at Wired →The Apple Vision Pro was used for a successful hip surgery
Stryker says its SportSuite Vision software for the headset received De Novo authorization from the FDA in July.
Read at Engadget →Startup ARR is less secure than ever, new research shows
The AI era has completely broken enterprise buying patterns, and startups haven't yet figured out how to navigate.
Read at TechCrunch →Google's new AI weather model uses live satellite data for higher-resolution forecasts
WeatherNext 3 is also supposed to be much better at predicting precipitation.
Read at Engadget →Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
Open source, commercial, single-hop, multi-hop, mixnet? The array of options is dizzying.
Read at Ars Technica →Utah won't enforce VPN age-verification law until legal challenge resolves
The state was the first to target VPN usage in the wake of age verification laws, but an ongoing court case has put things on ice.
Read at Engadget →The Cybercab is Tesla’s ‘fork in the road’ moment
The company is about to formally launch the gold two-seater, with no steering wheel or pedals -- a move that could change Tesla forever.
Read at TechCrunch →Accel reportedly in talks to lead $1B round for Thinking Machines at $40B valuation
The high-profile startup's annual revenue run rate stands at at over $100 million.
Read at TechCrunch →Utilities are racing to link up with fusion startups, with Realta Fusion the latest to benefit
The grid has been straining under the weight of new AI data centers, and that has utilities courting fusion startups.
Read at TechCrunch →Epic Games brings cross-platform voice chat to Fortnite and its services
Game and yap from across Epic's ecosystem.
Read at Engadget →VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur's licensing fees by 85 percent
Pro soccer team's CTO points to "issues with the Broadcom takeover."
Read at Ars Technica →Beyerdynamic's new Aventho Y headphones last up to 90 hours per charge
This is especially noteworthy, as the cans cost just $150.
Read at Engadget →Abliteration.ai is making a business out of removing AI guardrails
Abliteration.AI is making powerful AI models without guardrails easier to access, arguing that giving defenders the same tools as bad actors could ultimately improve cybersecurity.
Read at TechCrunch →Meta is paying to peek at how you use their latest AI model
For its new Muse Spark model, intended for operating coding and other agents, Meta is offering an explicit discount averaging out to about 95% for users who "contribute" to the development of future models by sharing their prompts and model…
Read at TechCrunch →Xbox is introducing time limits to game streaming
Anything but your console or PC can be an Xbox for 5-15 hours a month.
Read at Engadget →Apple has been sued for $2.7 billion over App Tracking Transparency rules
A lawsuit claims the policy was stricter on third-party developers than Apple itself.
Read at Engadget →GPT-6 Astra Is Here—and OpenAI Thinks It May Kick Off the AGI Era
OpenAI leaders think the company’s next generation model, which excels at computer use and coding, may mark a major milestone in AI development.
Read at Wired →OpenAI launches Astra, its powerful (and controversial) new model
OpenAI claims that Astra represents "a new frontier on computer and browser use," and that it handles tasks with unmatched "speed, accuracy, and safety."
Read at TechCrunch →Pre-orders for Sony's GTA 6-themed DualSense controllers will open on September 10
At $85, the hardware only costs a little bit more than the game.
Read at Engadget →Qualcomm backs Ultrahuman in $70M round on bet to turn smart rings into computers
Ultrahuman is targeting a $200 million annual revenue run rate by January 2027 as it builds a new Qualcomm-powered smart ring.
Read at TechCrunch →OpenAI Cut Off a Billion-Dollar Customer to Avoid Elon Musk
OpenAI recently estimated its Cursor partnership would make more than $1 billion in revenue a year, WIRED has learned. It still walked away after Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquired the AI coding startup.
Read at Wired →Anthropic automatically signs out Claude users to protect them from hackers
Infostealer malware apparently had harvested active Claude login sessions from users' PCs.
Read at Engadget →Motorola just introduced another Razr that's covered in Swarovski crystals
The latest crystal-covered Razr phone is here.
Read at Engadget →Ollie is betting its focus on privacy can help it win the AI assistant race
The family-focused AI assistant wants access to the details of your everyday life, but says it won’t use that data to train AI models or share it with others.
Read at TechCrunch →Until Dawn 2: Specs, Price, and What's New
Until Dawn 2 specs, price and availability
Read full article →Lenovo’s Project AeroBlade Fanless Laptop Takes Thin and Light to the Extreme
Using Frore’s air-cooling technology, Lenovo’s Project AeroBlade Concept is an ultralightweight laptop with efficient heat management.
Read at Wired →Google rolls out AI-powered voice capabilities for Gmail, Docs and Keep
Google makes its suite of voice tools available for Gmail, Docs and Live - at least if you're a paying customer.
Read at Engadget →NVIDIA's PAIR lets you use idle PCs for AI computing tasks
NVIDIA's PAIR is a free, open-source tool that can distribute AI workloads across idle computers.
Read at Engadget →Circular brings mobile payments to its 3 Series smart ring
Circular's smart ring gets NFC and a haptic motor to go with its one-line ECG.
Read at Engadget →Lenovo: Specs, Price, and What's New
Lenovo specs, price and availability — Price, Availability
Read full article →Lenovo's latest expandable screen laptop concept feels like it's ready for the real world
The Project Swan concept features a 14-inch screen that stretches to 17 inches in just a few seconds.
Read at Engadget →Lenovo's $700 IdeaPad Vibe is ready to take on the MacBook Neo
Lenovo's IdeaPad Vibe features a colorful new design, a range of processor options and, most importantly, is rather affordable.
Read at Engadget →Everything announced during the PlayStation State of Play double header
Sony showed off expansions for Crimson Desert and Ghost of Yōtei, Grand Theft Auto 6 controllers and much more.
Read at Engadget →Final Fantasy VII Revelation: Specs, Price, and What's New
Final Fantasy VII Revelation specs, price and availability — Availability
Read full article →Google’s latest AI weather model gives you no excuse to forget your umbrella
Scientists at Google Deepmind and Google Research released a new artificial intelligence model for weather forecasting today that sees our changing atmosphere more clearly and predicts its behavior more often. WeatherNext 3 is the latest wave of a sea change…
Read at TechCrunch →Dyson's new gigantic air purifier looks like a sandworm from Dune: Specs, Price, and What's New
Dyson's new gigantic air purifier looks like a sandworm from Dune specs, price and availability
Read full article →Lego's near 1:1 PlayStation set: Specs, Price, and What's New
Lego's near 1:1 PlayStation set specs, price and availability
Read full article →Final Fantasy Resonance hands-on: A love letter to classic 2D turn-based RPGs
The story might be loosely based on the mobile game Brave Exvius, but it's so much bigger than that.
Read at Engadget →Hohem's Eyepic gimbal camera has a detachable camera
Hohem has combined its gimbal tech with a wearable camera unit.
Read at Engadget →Volunteer at TechCrunch Founder Summit in Boston
Our rebranded Boston event, TechCrunch Founder Summit (formerly All Stage), is back on November 4th! And we are looking for some incredible volunteers to help us make this event happen. If you are interested in finding out what goes into…
Read at TechCrunch →TikTok comments are getting more interactive with voice comments, polls, and more
TikTok’s comments section is getting an upgrade. The social network announced on Thursday that it’s rolling out new features for its comment sections, including voice comments, comment polls, photo carousel comments, and Live Photo comments. With the additions, the app…
Read at TechCrunch →I Got a Brief Look at ‘Guild Wars 3,’ and I’m Excited
When the beta arrives next year—15 years after its predecessor—Guild Wars 3 will have a new momentum engine that makes combat in the game feel closer to an action RPG.
Read at Wired →Nvidia RTX Spark ‘Superchip’: The First AI PCs Are Here
At IFA 2026, Nvidia and its partners showed off the first RTX Spark-powered laptops and mini PCs, designed to run AI models right on your computer.
Read at Wired →HTC Vive Eagle smart glasses finally come to the west
HTC's Vive Eagle camera-equipped smart glasses come to the US, Europe and Australia.
Read at Engadget →Nvidia’s Hugging Face Acquisition Is a $12.9 Billion Bet on Open-Source AI
The long-rumored deal will give the chip giant access to—and help it promote—a huge repository of open-source AI models and data sets.
Read at Wired →Nvidia confirms it will buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion
Nvidia said Hugging Face hosts over 3 million models and is used by over 18 million developers.
Read at TechCrunch →NVIDIA is buying Hugging Face for $12.93 billion
NVIDIA has confirmed it is buying AI software repository Hugging Face.
Read at Engadget →Amazon’s Zoox expands its robotaxi service to Las Vegas airport
Zoox is expanding to this critical ride-hailing destination a few weeks after it started charging for robotaxi rides.
Read at TechCrunch →The Download: rethinking child safety and fossil-fueled farming
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Child-monitoring apps might need a reboot Digital harms have become the defining fear of American parents.…
Read at MIT Tech Review →Stop replacing the batteries in your Xbox controller – Do this instead
Xbox controllers continue to ship reliant on AA batteries, but you don't have to keep burning through disposables.
Read at Engadget →Dyson Unveiled at IFA 2026: Live updates as the company shows off new vacuums, purifiers, robotics and more: Specs, Price, and What's New
Dyson Unveiled at IFA 2026: Live updates as the company shows off new vacuums, purifiers, robotics and more specs, price and availability
Read full article →Scientists Have Found the Most Convincing Evidence Yet of a Dark Matter Particle
An underground detector recorded a strange interaction pointing to a particle with some properties that signify dark matter. The detection is small but promising.
Read at Wired →Roborock shows off a series of new vacuums at IFA 2026
Roborock showed off several new robovacs, a robomower and a pool cleaner at IFA 2026.
Read at Engadget →Ugly AI Food Photos Are Only the Beginning
Restaurant menus with AI-generated food images are going viral for their off-putting aesthetic. But AI’s impact on modern menus runs even deeper.
Read at Wired →DJI's Osmo 360 II adds a replaceable lens and improved low-light capability: Specs, Price, and What's New
DJI's Osmo 360 II adds a replaceable lens and improved low-light capability specs, price and availability
Read full article →‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’ Is a Bloody Balm for My Completionism
The game starts as a reheated Witcher 3, but evolves into something much more focused.
Read at Wired →The Best Air Quality Monitor for Outdoors and Indoors in 2026
These WIRED-tested indoor and outdoor air quality monitors give you insights into your home’s air quality, warn of potentially harmful pollutant levels, and help keep tabs on your environment.
Read at Wired →DOGE Affiliate Asked for College Credits for Participating in Takeover
According to new documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, an undergraduate working with DOGE requested that his work for HUD count towards his University of Chicago degree.
Read at Wired →PSA: Don't rely on AI to plan anything that could put your life at risk... like a mountain climb
Gemini reportedly told a group of climbers that it would only take them eight hours to climb Mt. Shasta. They had to be rescued more than a day later.
Read at Engadget →Agriculture relies on fossil fuels. It’s costing us.
If you’ve had to fill up your vehicle’s gas tank or buy a plane ticket lately, you’ve probably felt the effects of rising fossil-fuel prices. But farmers buying fertilizer for their crops are especially aware of just how far the…
Read at MIT Tech Review →Is It Even Possible to Understand Quantum Mechanics?
Common sense is of no help in studying reality at the atomic scale.
Read at Wired →This Is Flock’s AI Search Tool for Cops
WIRED rebuilt Flock’s latest search tool from code the company sends to a police officer’s browser. Its AI can keep watch across multiple cameras for anyone fitting a written description.
Read at Wired →Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 review: A significant upgrade at the same price
On the Momentum True Wireless 5, a completely new design increases comfort while excellent sound and extended battery life are the main attractions.
Read at Engadget →Scaling agentic AI pilots across the enterprise
As agentic AI moves from experimentation toward enterprise deployment, the challenge is figuring out how agents can work together, connect to the systems and data they need, and operate safely across the workflows that run a business. Although agentic AI…
Read at MIT Tech Review →Smart Toilets Are Already Using AI to Analyze Your Poop
While companies promise they can help users monitor gut health, experts suggest that smart toilets provide little in the way of benefits to the average person.
Read at Wired →Face Recognition Is Becoming the Norm for Dating Apps
To keep scammers at bay, dating apps are embracing biometric scanning tools and “verified human” badges. These moves are sparking concerns about surveillance and privacy.
Read at Wired →Xiaomi's new passport-style foldable looks shorter and wider than the Galaxy Z Fold 8: Specs, Price, and What's New
Xiaomi's new passport-style foldable looks shorter and wider than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 specs, price and availability
Read full article →Anker brings its AI chip to the Soundcore Space 2 Pro headphones
Anker has a bunch of new AI-infused headphones, earbuds and hearing aids on the way.
Read at Engadget →Anker's MindBase is a smart home hub, NAS and security guard
Anker's MindBase uses AI to run your smart home, and keep it safe.
Read at Engadget →Anker charging gadgets at IFA 2026: Combo chargers, a power bank and more
Nearly all of Anker's new chargers have displays, and several can power multiple devices at once.
Read at Engadget →Anker Eufy at IFA 2026: New security cameras, plus a robot vacuum and a robot lawnmower
Security was the focus of Anker Eufy at IFA this year.
Read at Engadget →Alienware's new 25-inch 560Hz gaming monitor is its fastest ever
Alienware's new 25-inch 560Hz gaming monitor is its fastest ever.
Read at Engadget →The 2026 El Niño Is Being ‘Supersized’ as Impacts Worsen
The World Meteorological Organization is warning that the climate phenomenon that has the Pacific running a fever will last until at least February, with dire consequences for weather worldwide.
Read at Wired →KitchenAid Promo Codes: Save Up to 20%
Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to 20% off countertop appliances.
Read at Wired →ABT Promo Codes & Discounts for September 2026
Learn how to maximize your savings on major appliances, electronics, and mattresses using verified ABT discount codes, rebates, and special coupons and save up to $1,200 this summer.
Read at Wired →ExpressVPN Coupons: 73% Off
Learn how to get the best value from your ExpressVPN subscription plans, whether you need a flexible 1-month plan or want to lock in up to 61% savings on multi-year deals.
Read at Wired →Home Chef Promo Codes for September 2026
Enjoy up to 50% off deliveries, free meals, and more with the latest Home Chef coupons.
Read at Wired →Total Wireless Promo Codes & Deals: 50% Off Select Plans
Find great deals for Total Wireless, like 50% off select plans, and enjoy big savings.
Read at Wired →We-Vibe Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off
Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.
Read at Wired →Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | September 2026
Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in September 2026.
Read at Wired →Lovehoney Coupon Offers: Toys, Lingerie, and Gift Set Discounts
Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
Read at Wired →Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $300 Off Appliances
Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
Read at Wired →Vimeo Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 40% Off This September 2026
Enjoy 25% off a membership, 40% off, plus an additional 10% off annual plans, and more deals to save at Vimeo.
Read at Wired →Expedia Coupons: 40% Off
Book your next getaway with Expedia and get up to 75% off your stay, with or without a promo code.
Read at Wired →HBO Max Promo Code: 50% Off | September 2026
Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.
Read at Wired →Meta Pushes Its New AI Agent on Employees—but Eases Off on Tokenmaxxing
The company is reducing pressure on workers to use artificial intelligence tools while encouraging them to experiment with Hatch, its most advanced AI project yet.
Read at Wired →Adobe brings 70+ tools from Photoshop, Illustrator and more to Slack
Adobe added dozens of tools from its creative apps like Illustrator and Premiere Pro into Slack, allowing you to ask Slackbot to do the Photoshopping for you.
Read at Engadget →The Builders Stage brings practical strategies for scaling startups to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The Builders Stage is returning to TechCrunch Disrupt, bringing together founders, startup operators, and investors for practical conversations on what it takes to build and scale.
Read at TechCrunch →What is a cold wallet and how does it work?
With cryptocurrency wallets becoming huge targets for hackers, using a cold wallet to protect your private keys has never been more important.
Read at Engadget →Palo Alto Networks paid $500M for Thrive-backed Console, sources say
The acquisition also leaves Sequoia-backed Serval as the de-facto startup leader in AI IT service automation, industry watchers believe.
Read at TechCrunch →TechCrunch Disrupt 2026’s new Real World AI Stage features Nvidia, robots, and extinct animals
On our new Real World AI stage, we’ll be focusing on the intersection between the digital and physical, and all the ways we’ll continue to see a blending of the two.
Read at TechCrunch →Amazon’s 2026 Holiday Deals Are About to Look Better Than They Are
Amazon just hiked prices on Kindles, Echo speakers, Eero routers, and Fire TV devices ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Read at Wired →Google spared from ad-business breakup, but judge orders changes to how it operates
Google has dodged an effort to break up its ad business, but a judge said Wednesday that the company will need to adjust its business to benefit competitors.
Read at TechCrunch →Democrats Have a Plan to Force Trump’s Associates to Cooperate With Investigations
Donald Trump’s West Wing renovations and DC arch could be on the chopping block, should Democrats win the midterms—they could also be leverage.
Read at Wired →I rented a car, and within hours, my driver's license was for sale
The FBI is reportedly investigating a massive data breach that is unfolding in real time.
Read at Ars Technica →OpenAI’s new reasoning technique alarms AI safety experts
OpenAI’s new Astra model will use “recurrent depth,” a technique that allows the model to operate outside of the sequential thinking that characterizes most reasoning models.
Read at TechCrunch →UN report says global warming will surpass the goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius
Climate scientists now aim to minimize time spent above the limit from the Paris Agreement.
Read at Engadget →MapQuest is now the No. 1 U.S. app after bucking Trump’s ‘Lake America’ renaming
The once-dominant mapping app has surged to the top of Apple’s U.S. App Store after refusing to adopt Trump’s “Lake America” name, drawing more than half of its 2026 U.S. downloads in just six days.
Read at TechCrunch →How to watch the PlayStation State of Play double header
We're sure people will be very chill and normal in the chat for this one.
Read at Engadget →It sure looks like hackers breached a major ID card verification service
An identity theft search site claimed to have more than 150 million driver's license photos stolen from an ID verification service. The crime site has now shut down.
Read at TechCrunch →