20 Best Gifts for Men, Manly Men, and Menly Man Men (2026)
WiredWhen you need something that’s as mannishly masculinized as you can get for the Man™ in your life, we have you covered.
19 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers and Gardeners (2026)
WiredFrom smart apps and planters to unique tools, these gifts will turn even a black thumb into a next-level plant parent.
Suunto Spark Review: The Perfect Pair for Runs and Rides
WiredSuunto swaps bone for air conduction, giving these open-ear earbuds a perfect fit for the great outdoors.
The Strait of Hormuz Has Been Closed for 100 Days. Why Aren’t Oil Prices Higher?
WiredPresident Donald Trump says a secret mission moved 100 million barrels of oil through the blocked Strait of Hormuz. That number is impossible to verify.
Laduora Duo 4-in-1 Red Light Therapy Scalp and Hair Care Device Review: Custom Goals
WiredThis handheld device combines red-light therapy, microcurrents, sonic vibration, warmth, and a serum to support healthy hair growth.
NASA’s X-59 reaches speed and altitude milestones ahead of first quiet supersonic flights
EngadgetThe plane will soon be ready to fly over US communities.
Kindle Unlimited costs $11.99 per month, but here’s how to pay less
EngadgetHere are some ways you can get a Kindle Unlimited membership at a discounted price.
Apple reportedly has three more iOS 27 features coming in the fall
EngadgetApple is still holding some of its iOS 27 cards close to its chest.
Anbernic now has a store page where you can buy replacement parts for its handhelds
EngadgetCustomers can order new joysticks, batteries, screens and more.
Merger Cleared, David Ellison to Join Trump at U.F.C. Bouts
NYT TechnologyA U.F.C. fight on President Trump’s birthday will now double as a capstone for Paramount’s successful effort to secure Justice Department approval for a mega media merger.
Did a medieval flying monk spot Halley’s comet, twice? It’s complicated
Ars TechnicaUniversity of Leicester historian thinks Eilmer of Malmesbury saw two different comets: in 1018 and 1066
Your Kindle could unlock thousands of free books: These are the best places to find them
EngadgetOur self-proclaimed Scroogian (cheapskate) book-loving writer has put together a guide on finding free books for your Kindle.
Apple TV 4K multiview: How to watch four live sports feeds at once
EngadgetOur expert sports fan made a detailed guide on what sports you can watch on Apple TV in multiview and how to do so. Plus, some tips for non-Apple TV users too.
7 Best Coffee Makers (2026): Ratio, Fellow, Moccamaster
WiredThe old-fashioned drip coffee maker has come a long way. These impressive machines can turn your barista into a stranger.
Škoda’s New EV Will Likely Be Its Most Expensive Yet
WiredThe Škoda Peaq, which will debut this summer as the European automaker’s flagship model, seats seven and has an intriguing design. It will almost certainly come with a hefty price tag.
State Attorneys General Are Investigating OpenAI
NYT TechnologyOpenAI said that a coalition of states had opened an investigation over a wide range of its practices, including its handling of user data, safety of minors and advertising activities.
Apple Watch alternatives that will last for 7 days on a charge
EngadgetHere are some wearables that will last longer than a mere two days while offering some of the features you might be looking for.
Review: Disclosure Day is big on action, light on ideas
Ars TechnicaThere’s nothing new or surprising, but it’s still an entertaining film from one of our greatest directors.
Cybersecurity
The FCC Wants to Kill Burner Phones
WiredPlus: AI bug hunting fuels Microsoft’s biggest-ever Patch Tuesday, ShinyHunters ransomware gang exploits an Oracle zero-day, and more.
U.S. Bars Foreigners From Using Anthropic’s Most Advanced A.I. Models
NYT TechnologyThe company said on Friday night that the federal government had ordered limits on its Mythos and Fable 5 A.I. systems, citing national security concerns.
Anthropic shuts down Fable, Mythos models following Trump admin directive
Ars TechnicaCommerce dept. worries that a Fable 5 “jailbreak” could be a national security threat.
PeopleSoft 0-day affecting hundreds of organizations steals gigabytes of data
Ars TechnicaVulnerability in the Oracle-owned PeopleSoft software is about as critical as they come.
Google Sues to Stop Chinese Cybercrime Group from Using Its A.I.
NYT TechnologyIn a lawsuit, the tech giant accused the group of using Google’s Gemini system to create hundreds of fake corporate and government websites.
Artificial Intelligence
SpaceX is now a public company valued for its AI potential, so what comes next?
Ars TechnicaAs of today, SpaceX is owned by investors who will want to see it make money.
SpaceX Stock Rises 11% in Largest IPO Ever
NYT TechnologyThe blockbuster stock market debut of Elon Musk’s rocket company paves the way for a wave of enormous offerings that are coming from OpenAI and Anthropic.
Ukraine’s one-time test used fully autonomous drones to kill Russian soldiers
Ars TechnicaFull autonomy is rare, but Ukraine is installing AI modules on drones and robots.
Version of AI tool ‘too powerful for public’ released to public
BBC TechnologyClaude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic’s Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.
Farage says Reform has contacted X ‘to highest level’ over fake AI ads
BBC TechnologyThe fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England – the Bank has urged people to report them.
Hardware
Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
BBC TechnologyArmed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
Computers
Microsoft hasn’t ruled out spinning off Xbox
The VergeMicrosoft is preparing to lay off a significant chunk of its Xbox division and is reevaluating the plans for its next-generation Project Helix console. It’s apparently also considering dramatically restructuring its relationship with Xbox, and hasn’t ruled out spinning it off into a separate comp…
Mobile
Why your cardiologist might tell you to skip AirPods
EngadgetThe magnetic fields emitted by your headphones will need to be used a safe distance away from your CIDs.
Space
SpaceX’s Unlikely Journey From Far-Out Idea to $2 Trillion Juggernaut
NYT TechnologyElon Musk said he had initially given SpaceX less than a 10 percent chance of succeeding. His rocket company has come a long way.
Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire as SpaceX Stock Begins Trading
NYT TechnologyWith SpaceX shares soaring 20 percent on their first day of trading, the world’s richest person crossed another milestone — one with 13 digits.
If You Have a 401(k), How Much SpaceX Stock Will You Own?
NYT TechnologyIf you have index funds — such as in a 401(k) — they may soon include shares of the mega company. Here’s a rough calculation.
Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
BBC TechnologyThe boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX, already the world’s richest person, is now also its first trillionaire.
Elon Musk drifted from Larry Page over a decade ago, but their companies are closer than ever
CNBC TechnologySpaceX and Google have a long and complicated relationship, but they were both celebrating this week after Elon Musk’s company held its blockbuster IPO.
Green Tech
Threads of underground fungal networks are long enough to reach beyond the Solar System
Ars TechnicaResearchers have quantified the length and mass of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks globally.
Have politics finally come for the National Academies of Science?
Ars TechnicaA pending report on climate attribution may be setting the stage for conflict.
‘Hard Fork’ Live, Part 1: Satya Nadella and Cindy Cohn
NYT TechnologyA tech titan, a digital rights defender and two menacing-looking robot dogs took the stage at our second-ever live show.
Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading
BBC TechnologyAfter issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.
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 …
Gaming
The Creepshow video game is coming out this summer
EngadgetThe point-and-click adventure game based on the horror anthology series arrives in August.
How Can Soccer Players Bend Their Shots in Midair?
WiredAs World Cup action kicks off, we look at the physics of the beautiful game.
General Tech
Meet the New Dyson Vacuums: V16 Piston Animal, V10 Konical, V8 Cyclone (2026)
WiredThe rest of Dyson’s promised 2026 vacuum lineup is here, from the new Dyson V16 Piston Animal to an updated version of the favored Dyson V8 Cyclone.
Elon Musk’s stratospheric rise to trillionaire status – in charts
BBC TechnologyThe BBC breaks down how the tech mogul’s fortune has grown.
Controversial FISA spying law expires tonight. The spying will continue.
Ars TechnicaSection 702 of FISA to expire tonight, but certification lasts until March 2027.
Here’s what Jeff Bezos’ new startup Prometheus will do
Ars TechnicaIt isn’t the only startup tackling physical AI, but it’s one of the best-funded.
Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
BBC TechnologySocial media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.