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Barkbox Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 50% Off
Save on Barkbox subscriptions, including monthly themed collections of plush toys, tough chews, and healthy snacks designed to keep your pup’s tail wagging.
Apple’s John Ternus will run one of the world’s most powerful companies; the job is a minefield
Apple's top job comes with almost unrivaled power and money, but it comes with plenty of baggage, too.
Florida Republicans reject plan to weaken childhood vaccine requirements
DeSantis had called for a special session to take up the proposed changes.
OpenAI Beefs Up ChatGPT’s Image Generation Model
The ChatGPT Images 2.0 model is here. Our testing shows it’s better at creating more detailed images and rendering text, but it still struggles with languages o
Apple’s Cal AI crackdown signals it’s still policing the App Store
Apple tells TechCrunch Cal AI was removed not for web payments alone, but for deceptive billing, manipulative tactics, and App Store rule violations.
The hidden cost of Google's AI defaults and the illusion of choice
Google says it respects user privacy in AI, but the reality is not so black and white.
Mozilla Used Anthropic’s Mythos to Find and Fix 271 Bugs in Firefox
The Firefox team doesn’t think emerging AI capabilities will upend cybersecurity long term, but they warn that software developers are likely in for a rocky tra
AI research lab NeoCognition lands $40M seed to build agents that learn like humans
Founded by an OSU researcher, the startup is developing AI agents that can become experts in any domain.
ABC can beat Trump FCC's license threat if owner Disney is willing to fight
Broadcast license renewals are "all but automatic" due to 1996 change in US law.
Framework Has a Better, More Take-Apart-Able Laptop
The company announced its new Framework Laptop 13 Pro, along with updates to its 16-inch model.
AI Dungeon maker Latitude unveils Voyage, a platform for creating AI-powered RPGs
Latitude's new AI-native platform, Voyage, aims to help gamers create their very own role-playing game.
OpenAI Codex system prompt includes explicit directive to "never talk about goblins"
Directions also include system instructions to act like "you have a vivid inner life."
TAG Heuer Has Dropped New Polylight-Powered F1s
The five new Formula 1 watches are driven by light—and we have a definite favorite.
Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram
A lawsuit from the Consumer Federation of America accuses Meta of misleading consumers about its efforts to combat scams advertisements on its platforms.
Ransomware negotiator pleads guilty to helping ransomware gang
A former employee of a cybersecurity firm pleaded guilty to aiding ransomware criminals to maximize their profits, with the goal of taking a cut of the ransom.
New Sam Bankman-Fried trial would be huge waste of court’s time, judge says
FTX fraudster came out as Republican, then tried to claim Biden's DOJ targeted him.
Tim Cook’s Legacy Is Turning Apple Into a Subscription
The soon-to-exit Apple CEO went all in on services. Now, the incoming CEO, John Ternus, will need to embrace the AI era.
Former Pinterest team redesigns email with Extra — and it’s actually good
Extra, from a team of former Pinterest designers and engineers, reimagines email around your life instead of the traditional inbox.
Professional school grads from diverse classes get higher salaries
Study authors say courts should reconsider rulings in light of this new evidence.
The Best Casio Watches You Can Wear Anywhere
From calculators to simple daily beaters, these are my favorite Casio watches on sale today.
Clarifai deletes 3 million photos that OkCupid provided to train facial recognition AI, report says
The photo deletion comes after an FTC settlement with Clarifai. The company had asked OkCupid — whose executives had invested in Clarifai — to share data in 201
Nvidia fixes the 8GB RAM problem with one of its GPUs—if you can pay for it
Framework charges nearly double for the 12GB version of the mobile RTX 5070.
The 10 Best Electrolyte Powders (We Tested Nearly 20)
Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top electrolyte powders, tablets, drops, and chews for athletes, partiers, and everyone in between.
Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit
Bond wants you to get off the couch and get back into the real world, its creator says. The new platform's AI system is designed to motivate users to do things
Motorola reveals 2026 Razr lineup with modest upgrades and higher prices
Motorola's foldable lineup is bigger and more spendy than ever.
They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They’re Sworn Enemies
There’s a lot of love all over the world for GrapheneOS, the gold standard of mobile security. There’s very little love between the two guys at the center of it
A look at Tim Cook’s 15-year legacy as CEO of Apple
Cook, who joined Apple in 1998, succeeded Steve Jobs as CEO in 2011 and went on to transform Apple into a $4 trillion powerhouse.
Howdy's dated $3/month ad-free streaming service said to have 1M subscribers
Most are keeping their subscriptions after signing up, too, research firm says.
The Internet’s Favorite Lawyer Says We’re Living Through ‘Multiple Watergates per Week’
Devin Stone turned punchy legal explainers into a YouTube empire. Now he’s warning that the sheer volume of Trump administration scandals is distorting reality
YouTube expands its AI likeness detection technology to celebrities
YouTube is expanding its AI likeness detection tool to celebrities, giving talent and their reps a way to find and remove deepfakes.
Attempt to repeal Colorado's right-to-repair law fails
Manufacturers backed effort to repeal the law but ultimately failed.
Best Gaming Laptops (2026): Razer, Asus, Dell, and More
You don't want any old gaming laptop. Here's my take on which to get based on hundreds of hours of testing.
With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance
Some lawmakers are calling for widespread reforms following years of surveillance scandals and abuses across successive U.S. administrations. But even if the sp
A Falcon 9 rocket will hit the Moon this summer at seven times the speed of sound
The object will be traveling at 2.43 km a second, or 5,400 mph, upon impact.
This Scammer Used an AI-Generated MAGA Girl to Grift ‘Super Dumb’ Men
A med student says he’s made thousands of dollars selling photos and videos of a young conservative woman he created using generative tools. He’s not alone.
What’s the key to better vegan cheese? Microbreweries, one startup says
AuX Labs says it has found a better way to make vegan cheese that tastes and feels like the real thing — and costs the same.
School-shooting lawsuits accuse OpenAI of hiding violent ChatGPT users
Lawsuits: OpenAI didn't report ChatGPT user to cops to protect Altman, IPO.
H2O Audio Tri Run Workout Headphones Review: A Little Underwhelming
H2O Audio’s stab at a sub-$100 pair of bone-conduction workout headphones just misses the mark.
Revolut eyes valuation of up to $200B in eventual IPO
Fintech giant Revolut, which secured a full banking license in the U.K. in March after years of waiting, was most recently valued at $75 billion in a secondary
Check your gravity with NASA's Artemis II zero-g indicator
On sale through the NASA exchange.
How to Watch the 2026 Lyrids Meteor Shower at Its Peak
Between the night of April 21 and the early morning of April 22, those looking in the right place will see the sky light up with 15 to 20 meteors per hour.
GRAI believes AI can make music more social, not replace artists
AI music startup GRAI says fans want to remix tracks, not generate songs from scratch.
Why a recent supply-chain attack singled out security firms Checkmarx and Bitwarden
Security firms find themselves especially exposed.
Best Kitchen Composters and Food Recyclers (2026)
Responsibly dispose of your food scraps with one of these indoor, (mostly) odor-free, WIRED-tested devices.
Cash App is targeting a new kind of customer: 6-12 year olds
Tech companies are constantly on the hunt for new customers, and Cash App, the fintech company owned by Jack Dorsey’s Block, believes it has found a promi
Anti-Trump Instagram pic of seashells now enough to indict ex-FBI directors
The clown car is all gassed up.
A Humanoid Robot Set a Half-Marathon Record in China
An autonomous robot from the company Honor ran a half marathon in 50:26, beating the human record by 7 minutes.
Amazon taps Sweden’s Einride for its electric big rigs
The agreement comes just as Einride is finalizing a merger with blank-check company Legato Merger Corp. to go public.
FCC orders review of ABC licenses after Kimmel joke offends Trump and first lady
Kimmel joke calling Melania an "expectant widow" followed quickly by FCC order.