Sam Altman warns of two major AI dangers
Sam Altman spends much of his time explaining how AI could transform the world for the better and pushing back against doomsayers. Nonetheless, the OpenAI CEO has some fairly unsettling ideas about how AI development could lead to a disaster, or…
France’s new ‘internet tax’, which was meant to stop tech giants from sending huge amounts of data to your smartphone, has been killed off
French deputies voted 11 to 10 to tax content providers €0.055 for every gigabyte sent to French internet subscribers Backers claim €10 billion a year in taxes, but the government disputes both the figure and whether traffic can be measured fairly Five…
People say they want small smartphones-the Enough Phone will put that to the test
The first modern smartphones had 3.5-inch screens, which can be hard to remember in today’s world of gargantuan glass slabs. Sure, people talk about wanting smaller phones, but will they buy one? Enough Phone is betting they will. The company will…
N.Y. AG Letitia James appoints outside counsel to lead Cornell rape investigation
New York Attorney General Letitia James appointed Jacqueline Kelly to lead the investigation into allegations of a gang rape at a Cornell fraternity. Go to story
Scientists discover a surprising pattern in one of the deadliest brain cancers
Scientists discover a surprising pattern in one of the deadliest brain cancers Researchers have discovered a surprising growth pattern in glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat brain cancers. Go to story
How does IOI come up with Hitman World of Assassination’s creative murder methods? Its senior level designer says it’s a ‘combination’ of serving ‘poetic justice’ to the target, ‘intriguing toy box mechanics,’ and a ‘juicy payoff presentation’
Hitman World of Assassination senior level designer Marin Ansdal explains how IO Interactive designs the best Elusive Target elimination methods Ansdal says the elimination has to serve “the target poetic justice for their central character…
Huawei has designed probably the best-looking Wi-Fi router ever, one that doesn’t look like an 8-legged spider and costs less than $100
Huawei’s new router replaces conventional styling with a book-inspired enclosure The Router X2 Pro supports Wi-Fi 7+ wireless networking technology Magnetic covers allow users to customize the router’s external appearance Huawei has…
I wanted to love the Razer Basilisk V4 Pro gaming mouse, but there were just a few too many flaws
Razer Basilisk V4 Pro two-minute review One of the first gaming mice I ever used was a Razer Basilisk, and I enjoyed it so much I wore the grippy rubber sides down until they were completely smooth. I’ve moved over to much more lightweight pointers…
13 Best Early Black Friday Deals at Best Buy on Hot Tech (2026)
Get a head start on holiday shopping with discounts on WIRED-tested headphones, laptops, and TVs.Go to story
A proof-of-concept test can spot bladder cancer in urine
Using a proof-of-concept test to analyze fragments of RNA in urine, researchers can detect cases of bladder cancer.Go to story