OpenAI’s CEO of AGI Deployment, Fidji Simo, Is Stepping Down

The move comes after Simo took significant medical leave. She will stay on as a part-time adviser.

Come to WIRED@NIGHT02 Film Screening!

See the documentary ‘The Oldest Person in the World’ before it's in theaters.

Maine’s Senate Race Implodes, Meta’s Threads Rivals Musk’s X, and the Trump Phone Arrives

Today on Uncanny Valley, we unpack the political debacle unfolding in Maine surrounding the campaign of Democratic candidate Graham Platner.

Anthropic Wants You to Pay Up for Claude Fable 5

Claude subscribers must soon pay usage-based fees to access Anthropic’s best consumer AI model—a sign that the golden era of AI subscriptions is ending.

The 1X Neo Robot Has Freaky Fast Fingers

The soft, weirdly sexualized home-chore robot has been given some very tactile hands.

Slate’s Gray $25,000 Truck Just Got a Crayola Makeover

The Bezos-backed automaker building America’s cheapest electric truck is teaming up with the crayon company in a bid to brighten its rides. Make ours Razzmatazz.

A Majority of European Lawmakers Voted Against Letting Big Tech Read Our Messages. They’re Going to Anyway.

Companies will once again be allowed to scan citizens’ personal texts, emails, and social media messages via the “chat control” bill to find child abuse material online.

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Amseatec Criss Cross Office Chair Review: Just Right

The Amseatec Criss Cross Office Chair gives you room to sit cross-legged, sideways, or however your body actually wants to sit.

Dell 14S Review: Higher Price, Better Quality

The Dell 14S represents the new normal of laptop pricing, but it has the quality to back up its cost.

Self-Driving Cars Are Interfering With First Responders. Feds Aren’t Happy

NHTSA administrator Jonathan Morris called reports that self-driving cars had driven into emergency scenes and blocked ambulances and firefighters “unacceptable.”

Influencers Are Promoting $50 Straws They Claim Will Protect Against Electromagnetic Radiation

“EMF straws” and similar products are being sold as a way to block electromagnetic frequencies that come from common electronic devices, even without scientific evidence that they work.

Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Model to Buy or Avoid

With pricing in flux and new models available, here’s which Surface Laptop and Surface Pro to buy.

The Best Food Dehydrators for Self-Sufficient Kitchens (2026)

Stretch seasonal produce, preserve leftovers, and build a pantry that lasts with our favorite food dehydrators for every budget.

Federal Investigators Say Certain DOGE Records Were Deleted

A government report claims DOGE didn’t access sensitive systems. It also says the agency deleted records that would show if they had.

Is an Air-Conditioning Revolution Coming to Europe?

As extreme heat becomes the norm on the continent, the AC culture wars may be solved by advances in environmentally friendly technology.

The 4 Best Home Air Conditioners to Buy Right Now

It's too hot. There, we said it. Protect your health and keep your home cool with one of these top-rated air conditioners.

One of Meta’s Offices Was Briefly Overtaken by a Rogue Squirrel

The animal escaped after apparently arriving inside a package at Meta's Bangkok office, injuring one employee before finally being caught.

Messi and Ronaldo Are Building Tech Portfolios. Mo Salah Is Playing a Different Game

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are betting on AI, health tech, and startups. Mohamed Salah is taking a more traditional route beyond football.

I Built a Self-Improving AI, and So Can You

Experiments in using AI to build AI show that the future doesn’t just belong to the frontier labs.

The FTC Settlement With John Deere Is a Huge Win for the Right-to-Repair Movement

After more than a decade of pushback, farmers and repair advocates have won access to equipment and services John Deere had long kept under its control.