How to Disable Music Videos in Spotify
WiredA recent update made video playback the default for songs and podcasts with a visual component. If you just want to listen to music—and save your data and battery—follow these tips.
Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100
WiredKeep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.
The 10 Best Electrolyte Powders (We Tested Over 20)
WiredGet those lost minerals back with the help of our top electrolyte powders, tablets, drops, and chews for athletes, partiers, and everyone in between.
The Search for Another Earth-Like Planet Just Took a Big Step Forward
WiredAstronomers have discovered a rocky exoplanet that has an atmosphere and sits within the habitable zone of a solar system.
FIFA’s World Cup Halftime Show Puts American-Style Spectacle on the World Stage
WiredOrganizers want the show to be the most-viewed halftime show in history. Having Shakira, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, and BTS will surely help—but do soccer fans want it?
The Kodak EC35 is a pocketable, beginner-friendly 35mm film camera
EngadgetThe $35 camera comes in seven colors and has a slide cover.
India’s first privately-developed rocket reaches orbit on dramatic debut launch
Ars Technica“On the first attempt, reaching orbit, I never thought it was possible.”
NASA shares beautiful timelapse of the Psyche spacecraft’s view over Mars
EngadgetThe spacecraft made a close approach to the red planet in May on its way to explore the asteroid it’s named after.
How To use Claude’s Reflect dashboard and learn when it’s time to touch grass
EngadgetBreak reminders are your friend.
Politicians Are Trying to Change What Chatbots Say About Them
NYT TechnologyPolitical campaigns have something new to worry about these days: unflattering or incomplete information produced by A.I. programs when voters ask questions about candidates.
Infrared tech is decades old – why does almost every TV remote use it?
EngadgetBluetooth may seem the obvious next step in the remote’s evolution, but there are reasons that infrared hasn’t died out.
The ‘Bad Blood’ Between Polymarket’s Shayne Coplan and Kalshi’s Tarek Mansour
NYT TechnologyShayne Coplan of Polymarket and Tarek Mansour of Kalshi are young billionaires intent on dominating prediction markets. It’s more than a battle. It’s “bad blood.”
Are OLED TVs still worth the premium in 2026?
EngadgetOLED displays are the best of the best in many ways, but in some scenarios, “lesser” technology really shines.
As mosquito ranges expand, better monitoring is key to preventing disease
Ars TechnicaMonitoring is expensive and labor intensive. But it helps public health officials stop outbreaks.
How To Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals: Spain vs. Argentina
WiredThe end of the FIFA Men’s World Cup is nigh. Here’s how to watch the final games and the first ever World Cup halftime show.
France doubles down on restricting access to Polymarket
EngadgetThe country’s gambling authority ordered ISPs to block access to the prediction market’s website.
Apple has banned home service content on upcoming Maps ads
EngadgetThe company may be trying to save ad space for local businesses.
ZA/UM announces layoffs two months after the launch of Zero Parades
EngadgetUp to 32 employees were affected by the studio’s recent decision.
X and music publishers quietly settle opposing lawsuits
EngadgetThe original lawsuit was filed in 2023 and claimed Twitter hosted thousands of cases of copyright infringement.
Cybersecurity
Your Period Tracker Is (Probably) Spying on You
WiredPlus: Russian cyberspies turn to infrastructure hacking, DHS repeatedly fails to realize it’d been hacked, a breach exposes an AI music generator’s scraping ways, and more.
The Best Motion Sensors and Home Security Gadgets Without Cameras
WiredIf you prefer not to have cameras in and around your home, try one of these more private, WIRED-tested security devices.
Teen hackers who live streamed cyber-attack on TfL jailed
BBC TechnologyOwen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.
Cybersecurity risks posed by over-the-air tech in autos has analysts concerned
CNBC TechnologyThe automotive industry’s increasing use of over-the-air technology makes it more susceptible to cyberattacks, analysts say.
Artificial Intelligence
Will AI fix prior authorization—or make it worse?
Ars TechnicaThe government is piloting a program that uses AI for insurance-coverage decisions.
How Google’s New Gemini Rates Work and How to Track Your Usage
WiredNow that Google has changed how its usage quotas are tallied, you might not get as many AI responses as you did before.
China’s Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Model, Threatening America’s Lead
NYT TechnologyChina’s Moonshot AI unveiled a freely available artificial intelligence model that seemed to narrow the gap with cutting-edge offerings from U.S. tech companies.
Meta in Talks to Lease Computing Power to Anthropic in Potential $10 Billion Deal
NYT TechnologyA deal would underline how scarce computing power is for artificial intelligence development, and could create a new business for Meta.
China’s Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic
BBC TechnologyThe company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.
Hardware
Why we remain bullish on this chip stock despite a 30% pullback this month
CNBC TechnologyThe Investing Club holds its “Morning Meeting” every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.
Computers
How does the Apple Watch water lock feature actually work?
EngadgetThe water lock feature on Apple Watches automatically activates when you’re swimming, but what does it do?
Roger Summit, Who Invented an Early Online Search Service, Dies at 95
NYT TechnologyA research scientist at Lockheed, he came up with the idea for a computer system that would search scientific and technical literature almost instantaneously.
Mobile
10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch ’em all
BBC TechnologyMichael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game’s owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.
Space
4 Best Walking Pads for Small Spaces and Standing Desks (2026)
WiredOur remote team clocked serious hours walking, working, and sometimes jogging to find the best under-desk treadmills for home offices and small spaces.
The Pentagon’s Space Development Agency hasn’t moved as fast as anyone would like
Ars Technica“Missiles are being launched at the joint force every single day in [Operation] Epic Fury.”
Will Russia’s answer to the Falcon 9 rocket ever take flight?
Ars TechnicaGrasshopper-like tests could begin in 2028.
SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut
BBC TechnologyShare trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.
US Marshals arrest the Tate brothers in Miami
The VergeThe manosphere influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami by US Marshals in relation to new rape and sex trafficking charges in England. According to the Associated Press, British authorities are seeking the brothers’ extradition. The new charges facing Andrew Tate includ…
Green Tech
Your ‘Live’ World Cup Broadcast Is Not Really Live
NYT TechnologyEveryone is watching the goals after they happen, and some get them significantly faster.
TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
BBC TechnologyIt follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being “safe enough” for children.
Beginner Guide to CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction) in 2022
TechCrunchImage by vectorjuice on Freepik In this CJ Affiliate guide, I will share with you everything you need to get started on the platform, I will give you an in-depth look at the network and how it works. You will learn how to earn money with the platform. If you’re not interested, I’ll share some of …
What is Blockchain: Everything You Need to Know (2022)
TechCrunchIf you want to pay online, you need to register an account and provide credit card information. If you don’t have a credit card, you can pay with bank transfer. With the rise of cryptocurrencies, these methods may become old.
ProWritingAid VS Grammarly: Which Grammar Checker is Better in (2022) ?
TechCrunchProWritingAid VS Grammarly: When it comes to English grammar, there are two Big Players that everyone knows of: the Grammarly and ProWritingAid. but you are wondering which one to choose so here we write a detail article which will help you to choose the best one for you so Let’s start…
Gaming
Is the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait?
BBC TechnologyThe BBC’s Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up.
The future of physical games is not looking great
The VergeThis is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on video games and physical media, follow Jay Peters. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET.
General Tech
Google-backed satellites for wildfire detection launch as smoke chokes US, Canada
Ars TechnicaThe FireSat program can spot wildfires that other satellites miss.
Hegseth wants a “High-T” military; doctors call it a clinical minefield
Ars Technica“We’re turning the clock back on rational healthcare.”
Taco Bell iceberg lettuce identified as source of cyclosporiasis in 5 states
Ars TechnicaDon’t eat Taco Bell lettuce in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, or West Virginia.
Troubling new details emerge on diabetes ouster controversy
Ars TechnicaAmerican Diabetes Association blocked publication of op-ed articles so the authors posted them as a preprint.
Fubo hikes prices by $15 after restoring some NBCU channels lost in November
Ars TechnicaFubo subscribers still don’t have Versant channels.