Here's what you need to know before buying a wireless CarPlay adapter
Wireless CarPlay doesn't require a new car or head unit; with the right adapter, you can enjoy a cable-free connection.
Read at Engadget →What is the cheapest new gaming console you can buy in 2026?
Even after price hikes, you can get an affordable console, but it requires some care to pick the right option.
Read at Engadget →How to extend the battery life of your Apple AirTags
An AirTag's battery is easy to replace, but you don't want it to run low at a critical moment.
Read at Engadget →Common mistakes you should avoid when setting up your home network
Setting up a home network is rewarding, but you should be aware of common missteps to avoid hassle in the future.
Read at Engadget →Why your EV battery still loses charge while it's parked
Electric vehicles lose battery when they're left unused for long periods. There are a number of reasons why, and some might be totally out of your control.
Read at Engadget →What kind of cooling system do EV batteries use and how does it work?
Electric cars need incredibly large batteries that offer long driving ranges and charge quickly, but remain cool when under load. This is how they do so.
Read at Engadget →What are the different types of digital wallets?
Digital wallets can completely remove the need to carry cards and cash, but there's a lot more to them than just your usual Apple, Samsung and Google offerings.
Read at Engadget →The pros and cons of using an eSIM over a physical SIM card
eSIMs are more convenient than physical SIM cards in many ways, but they aren't a 100 percent upgrade.
Read at Engadget →Starlink seems to be working normally again in Ukraine
Elon Musk reportedly ordered SpaceX to throttle Ukraine's Starlink access.
Read at TechCrunch →Will AI expose the rickety infrastructure of the internet?
The moment you realize the internet is "held together by glue and dreams."
Read at TechCrunch →The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it
From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.
Read at TechCrunch →Google is quietly linking your phone number to other Android accounts
Adding a new SIM to your phone links it to all Google accounts, and any new Google accounts you add all inherit your phone number.
Read at Engadget →Why the wires in your ethernet cables are twisted
There's a good reason for that arrangement.
Read at Engadget →Steam rolls out Personal Calendar feature that constantly updates recommended games: Specs, Price, and What's New
Steam rolls out Personal Calendar feature that constantly updates recommended games specs, price and availability
Read full article →Xbox Game Pass could let you pick which features you pay for
Microsoft is reportedly planning to let subscribers build their own Game Pass bundle rather than pay for set tiers.
Read at Engadget →Capcom confirms data breach that affected 11.7 million users
Capcom ID is still available to use, but users may see more phishing scam emails.
Read at Engadget →Instacart reportedly discussed selling itself with DoorDash and Uber
Instacart might sell itself to a larger competitor.
Read at TechCrunch →There's a chance your PlayStation 5 is plugged into the wrong HDMI port
Your PS5 will look great plugged into any HDMI port on a modern TV, but only some unlock its full suite of display features.
Read at Engadget →The UK is investing $134 million into an AI Biosecurity Lab
The UK has established the AI Biosecurity Lab, which will help it detect biological threats and develop vaccines with AI.
Read at Engadget →Your smart TV's Wi-Fi is probably faster than its Ethernet, but speed isn't everything
You might have never thought to use Ethernet with your TV, but it's not speed that's worth connecting for.
Read at Engadget →Block’s new voice model sounds eerily human
Block said that the voice model can run locally on a MacBook M4 Max
Read at TechCrunch →PHP-ocalypse: How two critical web bugs almost broke the internet
Two critical bugs in the PHP web programming language, used by the majority of the internet, threatened to upend the internet — and it's unlikely to be the last major software scare.
Read at TechCrunch →What is Theater Mode on your Apple Watch and when should you use it?
There are various ways to silence your Apple Watch when you need to lock in. Theater Mode doesn't quite go as far as Do Not Disturb, but it's still very useful.
Read at Engadget →These clever apps show off the iPhone Duo’s potential
From retro cassette players and virtual notebooks to flight trackers and even a digital toaster, developers are finding creative ways to take advantage of Apple's first foldable iPhone.
Read at TechCrunch →Forced to pick, Grok’s AI model chooses Republicans. OpenAI’s picks Democrats.
A new study found Grok's AI overwhelmingly recommends Republican candidates while OpenAI's GPT favors Democrats, with the two AI models disagreeing in more than 90% of nearly 500 election races.
Read at TechCrunch →Here's how to test a CR2032 battery to see if it's good
CR2032 batteries are found in a lot of gadgets around your home. They're easy to test when they run low, especially if you have the appropriate devices.
Read at Engadget →Why your Ring camera is still useful without a subscription
Modern smart home cameras and security systems put a lot of features behind a subscription. Here are a few reasons why you don't always need to pay.
Read at Engadget →The Boox Palma 2 Pro finally got me to stop reading on my phone
The $400 Boox Palma 2 Pro is a smartphone-sized e-reader designed for people who want to read books, articles, and documents on a small E Ink display.
Read at TechCrunch →Here are the top AI agents that can live in your text messages
We created a list of the most notable AI agents that can live in your text messages, from general assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work.
Read at TechCrunch →The MacBook Neo uses an iPhone chip, and it's just good enough
The MacBook Neo had to make some compromises to meet its price point. And as long as you're aware of them, it offers a solid value.
Read at Engadget →How to get better iPhone battery life without closing any apps
Apple has added a host of battery-management features to the iPhone over the years.
Read at Engadget →The beneficial purpose of 'IQ' on your Anker chargers
Anker's PowerIQ technology helps identify and charge your devices more efficiently.
Read at Engadget →Which services can you safely disable to improve PC gaming?
A lot of what Windows does out of the box isn't essential, and can waste your computer's power when you're trying to game.
Read at Engadget →How to improve your PC's airflow for better cooling
Here's how to think about your PC's fans.
Read at Engadget →How long is too long for an HDMI cable?
An HDMI cable doesn't have an exact usable length, but shorter is always better for more complex uses.
Read at Engadget →'Father of the PlayStation' Ken Kutaragi sides with Sony on the physical discs debate
The debate about Sony's plan to stop making physical PS5 discs has raged since this summer.
Read at Engadget →The PHP Meltdown Shows How AI Makes Bugs More Exploitable
Security researchers used AI tools to help uncover years-old vulnerabilities in the PHP web scripting language. Then the AI-assisted attacks began.
Read at Wired →Engadget review recap: iPhone Duo, Rivian R2 and more
A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.
Read at Engadget →New mRNA Vaccine Reduces Risk of Melanoma Recurrence by Over 40 Percent
The vaccine is personalized to a patient’s tumor, and results from the Phase 3 trial are yet another example of the promise of mRNA vaccines in treating cancer.
Read at Wired →Peak on consoles, hockey roguelites and other new indie games worth checking out
Steam Next Fest means there are a lot of weird new games in our indie gaming roundup this week.
Read at Engadget →Best Pet Camera of 2026: Furbo, Petcube, and Enabot
Whether you’re near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras.
Read at Wired →9 Unique Apps to Try on the iPhone Duo
Apple’s first folding phone is inspiring indie developers to create fun, quirky apps that take advantage of the screen and the hinge. Here are a few to try as you explore the Duo.
Read at Wired →My Favorite Sofa Is Discounted for Joybird’s Semiannual Sale
The Joybird Eliot Sleeper, plus hundreds of other options, are up to 40 percent off during the brand’s Semiannual sale.
Read at Wired →Meta is delaying its controversial new business terms amid scraping concerns
Meta drew flak for an upcoming change to its business terms that would allow it to scrape business accounts' content for AI training.
Read at Engadget →12 Absolutely Banging Proper Watches Under $400
WIRED and its panel of watch experts hunted for real mechanical timepieces at rock-bottom prices and found a wealth of options. Here are our favorites.
Read at Wired →The Qubitunes Soundstage Toy Is a Great Gift for Kids
This screen-free soundstage starter kit opens a world of audio fun for kids aged 3 years and up.
Read at Wired →Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds
I’ve tested laptops for more than a decade, and here’s my advice for finding the right laptop for you.
Read at Wired →Ray-Ban Meta Audio Review: The Best Smart Glasses
No cameras? No problem. Ditching the surveillance baggage makes Meta’s audio-only frames surprisingly easy to live with.
Read at Wired →Garmin Vivoactive 5 and Forerunner 165 Are up to 30 Percent Off (2026)
I’ve tested almost every Garmin watch—these entry-level favorites are steeply discounted right now.
Read at Wired →Inside the Supermassive Debate Over the James Webb Telescope’s ‘Little Red Dots’
The Webb telescope sees tiny red dots everywhere. Astronomers can’t agree on what they are, but some believe they may be enormous stars with black holes inside.
Read at Wired →Startups don’t need to go viral to win customers
At TechCrunch Disrupt last week, two founders and a VC discussed how to not just gain an early following but keep one.
Read at TechCrunch →OpenAI says it will no longer train its AI models on the live internet, citing “significant risks”
OpenAI will cut frontier models off from the internet weeks after one of its engineers said that solution wouldn't work.
Read at TechCrunch →OpenAI says it's cutting off internet access for frontier model training
OpenAI says it will no longer allow frontier models to access the internet during training in an effort to put in new safety measures after a series of incidents.
Read at Engadget →Hottest toy for Christmas? Nvidia CEO plays with adorable Microduck robots, 20,000 sell
The robots, stomping their little feet and making tiny R2-D2 noises, sat, fell down dead for a "nap," and summersaulted on voice command.
Read at TechCrunch →VCs, Superhuman Mail founder share red flags about product market fit
Top investors from Iconiq and Sapphire Ventures, along with Rahul Vohra, the founder of Superhuman Mail share the do's and don'ts for building hit products.
Read at TechCrunch →TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 roundtables: Go deeper on the challenges founders are solving right now
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is coming to SoWa Power Station in Boston on November 4, bringing founders, investors, and operators together for a full day of candid conversations, practical sessions, live pitching, networking, and smaller roundtables built for deeper discussion.
Read at TechCrunch →Carta and NewView partner, hoping to entice more startups to let employees sell shares early
A new program wants to encourage more startups to allow workers to cash out early by making it easier to transact tender offers.
Read at TechCrunch →From Toast to Bessemer: Who founders will hear from at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
Hosted by TechCrunch in partnership with Fidelity Private Shares, the full-day event goes beyond fundraising and AI to explore the realities of finding customers, building teams, sharpening a pitch, developing founder leadership, and scaling companies both inside and outside traditional…
Read at TechCrunch →Revival Rugs Birthday Sale: 20 Percent Off Sitewide Through Sunday
The brand’s lovely selection of hand-knotted and handwoven wool rugs at reasonable prices make it a WIRED-staff favorite.
Read at Wired →What’s the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2026)
The first folding iPhone Duo is here, alongside the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, but they’re not your only options. We have all the details on Apple’s smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.
Read at Wired →Agent cloud startup Daytona hits $1B valuation backed by FirstMark and a who’s who of angels
Daytona is building a cloud for agents that's like giving every agent its own computer. It has attracted founders of Stripe, Perplextity, Datadog, Mercor, and others as angels, it says.
Read at TechCrunch →Commonwealth Fusion Systems gets $85M to build better fusion-ready semiconductors
Top-funded fusion startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems received an $85 million award from the federal government to advance conductors for fusion power plants.
Read at TechCrunch →Elon Musk Just Dumped Another $76 Million Into the Midterms
The trillionaire has given more than $445 million to Republican political groups this election cycle, as Democrats vow to investigate him.
Read at Wired →Meta is charging government and nonprofit pages to post links on Facebook
The new restrictions are a test which is explicitly not supposed to impact these entities.
Read at Engadget →What some of Anthropic’s backers are reportedly worth before its IPO
Early-stage and follow-on investors in the AI lab are already sitting on major paper returns.
Read at TechCrunch →Apple Music has a fun Easter egg for the iPod's 25th anniversary
Time to dust off the click wheel.
Read at Engadget →Lab testing giant Quest Diagnostics confirms patients’ personal and health data was compromised during breach
Quest is the latest in a series of healthcare technology companies that have been hacked in recent months.
Read at TechCrunch →How Many Billions Would It Take to Hold Meta Accountable?
Meta got hit this week with its biggest fine yet, the latest in a mounting pile of court-ordered payments.
Read at Wired →Greece enacts social media ban for kids under 15
Greece has passed a social media ban for kids under 15 after after announcing the measure earlier this year.
Read at Engadget →The Download: testing six tech promises and biotech’s blind spots
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. Are we there yet? A reality check on six big tech promises Some seemingly impossible feats…
Read at MIT Tech Review →ASUS ProArt P16 review: A sleek showcase for NVIDIA's RTX Spark
NVIDIA's RTX Spark platform is off to a good start, but the ProArt P16 is really only meant for AI fanatics.
Read at Engadget →Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Review: The Littlest Smartphone That Could
Samsung’s cute compact is for those who want the smallest possible phone. Performance and camera are solid, but it’s pricier than its predecessor.
Read at Wired →GuliKit TT Pro review: The ideal Switch 2 controller for players on the go
A protective case and an accessory box make it easy to travel with the TT Pro.
Read at Engadget →Tesla says it will no longer: Specs, Price, and What's New
Tesla says it will no longer specs, price and availability
Read full article →Split Tunneling Is Your VPN’s Best Feature. Here’s How to Make the Most of It
This feature common to VPN services gives you protection and privacy specifically when and where you need it.
Read at Wired →Turtle Beach Vulcan II XP Review: Clicky Compromise
Great for typing and fine for gaming, but too many compromises keep this mechanical keyboard from leveling up your play.
Read at Wired →TDM Neo Hybrid Headphones Review: Two-in-One Woes
CES 2026 loved these innovative headphones that transform into a Bluetooth speaker. After living with them, I’m impressed by the engineering, but less impressed by the sound.
Read at Wired →A Dating App Is Offering ‘Chivalry Mode’ and ‘Marriage Timeline’ to Get Gen Z Married
Upward, a newly relaunched Christian app, is pitching trad values to a generation that barely even dates.
Read at Wired →What Type of Mattress Is Right for You? (2026)
Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester.
Read at Wired →Oura sues Ultrahuman (again) to block its latest smart ring from the US market
Oura has sued Ultrahuman again in a Texas federal court over its latest product, the Ring Pro.
Read at Engadget →Best Early Black Friday Smart Bird Feeder Deals (2026)
I’ve spent years testing smart bird feeders. These are the currently discounted models I’d buy for myself—or give as gifts.
Read at Wired →8 Things to Know About the iPhone Duo
Did you manage to score Apple’s first folding phone on launch day? Are you still mulling it over? Here are a few things to keep in mind.
Read at Wired →Best Dyson Week Deals (2026): Dyson V15 Detect, Dyson Airwrap
Dyson’s sale event is happening now, and you can save up to $300 on vacuums, hair tools, and more.
Read at Wired →A startup called Warhound is genetically engineering dogs for the military
Warhound is genetically engineering dogs for the military, law enforcement and first responder operations.
Read at Engadget →In the biotech world, you can’t see everything
Earlier this week, I attended a screening of You Can See Everything, the buzzy new documentary about the disgraced former biotech CEO Elizabeth Holmes.  I went in not really knowing what to expect. I’d avoided spoilers (and won’t be giving…
Read at MIT Tech Review →The ‘Exotic Physics’ Behind a Mysterious 1,000-Mile Cloud on Mars
The cloud has baffled astronomers since its discovery in 2018. Now, a new study offers a possible cause for its appearance.
Read at Wired →Oura sues rival Ultrahuman again, threatening its U.S. smart ring comeback
Oura alleges in its newest lawsuit that Ultrahuman's Ring Pro infringes two of its patents.
Read at TechCrunch →Uber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony.ai and Nvidia
inDrive plans to begin testing Pony.ai's robotaxis in Kazakhstan's capital in the first half of 2027.
Read at TechCrunch →Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing
MIT researchers marooned 13 AIs on a virtual island, and they responded by inventing games, mourning a lost ring and, eventually, getting better at their jobs.
Read at TechCrunch →Mark Zuckerberg’s creative plan to pay California’s proposed billionaire tax without losing control of Meta: Specs, Price, and What's New
Mark Zuckerberg’s creative plan to pay California’s proposed billionaire tax without losing control of Meta specs, price and availability — Availability
Read full article →Warhound raises $200M to engineer war dogs and arm them with Anduril gear
Warhound, the brainchild of Ben Lamm and Palmer Luckey, emerges from stealth to genetically engineer dogs for military and law enforcement.
Read at TechCrunch →Palmer Luckey Made a Genetically Modified Military Dog Startup
Warhound came out of stealth on Wednesday with $200 million in funding and a mission to create "elite working dogs" equipped with "advanced body armor."
Read at Wired →As blockchain investing falls out of vogue, a16z Crypto rebrands as a16z Frontier
The digital asset unit, helmed by Chris Dixon, broadens its scope.
Read at TechCrunch →What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection
Although the case is considered exceptional, investigators are working to determine how the infection occurred and whether the pathogen played a role in the patient’s death.
Read at Wired →OpenAI working on new $30B raise at $1.25T valuation ahead of IPO
Should OpenAI command an over $1 trillion valuation with this round, it would break records as the most highly valued private company ever.
Read at TechCrunch →Designing an AI serving harness built to last
The next competitive advantage in enterprise AI has less to do with which model you choose than with what you build around it. That’s an important shift. For the past several years, much of the AI conversation has centered on…
Read at MIT Tech Review →Rivian buys world model startup to accelerate self-driving ambitions
Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Read at TechCrunch →A new subscription service promises an evolving collection of 'bold and bizarre' indie games
Publisher Pantaloon says the Playbill won't feature games that use generative AI in any way.
Read at Engadget →Spotify's Family plan QR code could cost you Premium access
Spotify is trying to make some Premium Family members prove they live at the same address.
Read at Engadget →Disgraced eMudhra drops out of TLS business after using cert private key of 4
Flubbed key signing "ceremony" allowed minting of web credentials for any site.
Read at Ars Technica →The Google Home Speaker Has Been Secretly Eating My Wi-Fi Data
My Google Home Speaker had been burning through more data than all the rest of my devices combined. As I looked into it further, I found other smart home devices that had the same problem.
Read at Wired →Rhode Island sues Meta over its approach to scam ads
It's the first state to sue the social media company on these allegations.
Read at Engadget →Arc browser sunsets December 22 as The Browser Company doubles down on Dia
Arc was fiercely beloved by a dedicated group of enthusiasts, but it never quite became the mass-market Chrome alternative its makers once envisioned.
Read at TechCrunch →The secret to fast startup growth isn’t early sales, top names in tech say
At this year’s Disrupt, Lovable GTM lead Luke Arno, Polska’s Ben Broca, and Theory Ventures’ Tomasz Tunguz gave founders some tips on how to achieve true sales success in the first 90 days.
Read at TechCrunch →The Social Society Helping Women Join the AI Boom
WIRED spoke with the founders of the Aged Intelligence Society, a fast-growing events startup that brings women together to “solve midlife problems using frontier tools.”
Read at Wired →The trailer for Mass Effect 5 has leaked and unfortunately it looks good
'Mass Effect: Universe' looks like it would have focused on a new protagonist and series favorite Liara T'Soni.
Read at Engadget →Inside the Exclusive Nathan Fielder Interview
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we go behind the scenes of our Nathan Fielder cover story, unpack tech billionaires’ generous promises, and discuss the suspicious letters sent to US election offices.
Read at Wired →2027 BMW iX5 first drive: You'll love the range, but maybe not the look
BMW's latest EV will do over 450 miles on a charge and even close its own doors.
Read at Engadget →Canva releases its first image generation model
Canva is making its new image model available to all users, promising better, more customizable performance at lower costs.
Read at TechCrunch →OpenAI makes its Jev competitor widely available as decision model competition heats up
OpenAI is launching its decision model to the world. Can it compete with the original Jev?
Read at TechCrunch →Daft Punk is getting an official Lego set
A fan-built model of the Alive tour pyramid got the green light to become a real product.
Read at Engadget →The Browser Company is officially killing Arc on December 22
The organization is prioritizing an AI browser called Dia.
Read at Engadget →The Foundations of Scalable AI
A scalable AI system requires a strong foundation. Data, engineering, platforms, operating models, and governance must converge to work as one. This session from MIT Technology Review’s EmTech Future conference explores what it takes to build that foundation in a…
Read at MIT Tech Review →Microsoft’s Mustafa Suleyman says its AI outperforms doctors on hard cases as he chases ‘medical superintelligence’
Microsoft’s new AI diagnostic system beat generalist doctors on hard cases, according to a study in Science. But most of the improvement seems to come from the AI models underneath, not from Microsoft’s system itself.
Read at TechCrunch →Former OpenAI science lead: Specs, Price, and What's New
Former OpenAI science lead specs, price and availability — Price
Read full article →Bluesky adds iPad support in latest feature update: Specs, Price, and What's New
Bluesky adds iPad support in latest feature update specs, price and availability
Read full article →Amazon rebrands Kindle Unlimited to Kindle+
The service still offers a library of books, magazines and comics, and now includes a larger selection of audiobooks.
Read at Engadget →Anker Soundcore Space 2 Are Their Lowest Price Ever
The Anker Soundcore Space 2 are a good deal even at full price. The fact they’re 18 percent off is just icing on the cake.
Read at Wired →Unauthorized AI agents are reportedly already accessing US bank accounts
Sources at several banks have indicated that they have been taking actions independent of user instructions.
Read at Engadget →