The best apps for tracking your reading and discovering new books
There are numerous apps on the market that promise to do just that, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the best ones to help you pick the right one for you.
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Grok releases the first seven minutes of its AI-generated ‘Odyssey’
The footage looks okay, as long as you're not seeking artistry, inspiration, or human interest.
‘Cyberselfish’ author takes aim at techno-libertarianism as her book returns from the dead
"That's a 12-year-old view of the world."
AI delivers ‘zero financial payoff’ to most companies, Apollo economist says
"Despite massive investments and widespread hype around artificial intelligence, the technology has delivered zero financial payoff to corporate America outside of tech."
TechCrunch Mobility: Blue-green is the color of autonomy
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you should know about
We compiled a list of all the hottest AI wearables, including Muse Charm, Bee, Friend, Plaud, and more.
Starlink seems to be working normally again in Ukraine
Elon Musk reportedly ordered SpaceX to throttle Ukraine's Starlink access.
Will AI expose the rickety infrastructure of the internet?
The moment you realize the internet is "held together by glue and dreams."
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.
Instacart reportedly discussed selling itself with DoorDash and Uber
Instacart might sell itself to a larger competitor.
Block’s new voice model sounds eerily human
Block said that the voice model can run locally on a MacBook M4 Max
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A 1,000-mile cloud on Mars may reveal physics never seen in nature
A new model suggests Mars may host ice-forming physics never directly observed before.
Ice sheet expansion may have started 2,000 years ago, but we canceled that
The tiny remains of the Laurentide Ice Sheet began getting somewhat less tiny.
NASA updates lander plans for Moon landings, finally solves long-festering Orion issue
"We have the mandate, we have the resources, and the support from our stakeholders."
Hegseth warns prediction market bets warp military judgment, endanger troops
Pentagon memo: Insider trading gives US enemies key intel on military operations.
Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising
Turning on Personal Intelligence gives the company more data for ad targeting.
Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport
Space Force considering options: public-private, federal installation, state land.
Spotify ramps up policy enforcement on family plans
If you share Spotify sub with family, you may need to scan QR code to prove it.
Crows can evaluate visual info twice as fast as mammals
Birds' compact nervous system seems to help them handle tasks very quickly.
Intel gets waiver after worries fuzzy US ban on foreign-made robots may hit fabs
Company says foreign-made robotic vehicles are crucial to US chip production.
RFK Jr.’s vaccine injury clinic could damage NIH hospital, board warns
"Trust is slow to build and quick to lose," board chair Jack Leslie said.
Knicks sent employees fake offer of championship rings in phishing test: Report
Corporate phishing tests are common, but this one was especially cruel.
Everybody panic: A Valve developer said "HLX" in public
Sound designer lets Half Life-related codename slip at a conference.
The reactor meant to showcase nuclear’s comeback keeps hitting problems
A contractor fell into a reactor cavity and a bundle of fuel rods almost fell over.
Ukraine learns to fight without Starlink as Musk plays politics with satellites
Ukraine has changed drone and war-fighting tech to reduce reliance on Starlink.
Review: Crystal Lake suffers a bit from its obsession with Pam Voorhees
Friday the 13th prequel series based on Jason’s mom drags at first, then hits a vein.
Rocket Report: SpaceX says no thanks to military launches; Spanish rocket nearly ready
"We believe Canada should be able to reach orbit on its own terms."
Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access
"Userland" exploit relies on integer overflow found in "SmileBasic" interpreter.
Moderna and Merck say their mRNA cancer vaccine cut death, recurrence by 42%
Markers released top-line results today after previously reporting the trial succeeded.
Latest estimate for Starship launches required to support a Moon landing? 22.
"We need to keep our eyes on numerous required fuelings for the lander."
Comcast loses more customers, claims other ISPs' cheap prices are "irrational"
Comcast plans job cuts and more AI agents for its shrinking cable customer base.
Wallhack M-001 Review: When Fun Overrides Specs
With a tactile dongle for on-the-fly customization and a metal chassis, the Wallhack M-001 is the most fun I've had reviewing a gaming mouse in a long time.
Scientists Trapped an Antimatter Particle for Months to Study Its Secrets
These elusive and reactive particles have been challenging to hold on to and even more challenging to study, but a new method paves the way for tests on the differences between matter and antimatter.
6 Best Folding Phones (2026): Samsung, Apple, Google, Motorola
Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.
The MacBook Pro Max Just Dropped to Its Lowest Price Ever
Apple will reportedly launch an innovative new MacBook next week, which means existing options have their largest discount yet.
Oil Spills Wreak Havoc on the Bottom of the Ocean, Even a Decade Later
While oil is known to float, new research finds that over time it can permeate even extremely deep marine habitats, with animal populations declining by as much as 80 percent.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Make Your Phone Hot. Here’s How to Keep It Cool
Powering a car dashboard is more demanding on your handset than you might think. These tips will save battery life and help your phone chill out.
Hyve Smart Package Locker Review: Protecting Your Holiday Deliveries
Hyve’s smart porch lockbox can secure incoming gifts—if your delivery driver uses it and there’s still room inside.
What the US Movement Against Data Centers Can Learn From Abroad
Paris Marx, author of Hyperscale, has been tracking global data center development for years. The US has a lot to learn from what’s happened everywhere from Ireland to New Zealand.
We Linked 150 of Ikea’s $10 Speakers to Make a Wall of Sound
WIRED attempts what even the Swedish brand hasn’t: making a sonic monolith using scores of the cheapest Bluetooth speakers on the market. Can you have too much of a small thing?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm 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."
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Anker Soundcore Space 2 Are at 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.
A New Ice Age Was Beginning. Then Humans Started Burning Fossil Fuels
Ancient plants reveal that the vestiges of the North American ice sheet started expanding a few thousand years ago, but that climate change caused it to reverse course.
Save $150 on the Apple Mac Mini M4, but There’s a Catch
Apple’s Mac Mini M4 is one of the best mini computers you can buy, and it’s $150 off. While it’s a good deal on a new, older-generation model, it’s more expensive than it was at launch.
Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is $100 Off
The Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is a smart, high-end machine that offers pour-over quality. You can get it refurbished from the brand for 25 percent off.
Meet Mori, a Cute Robot Mushroom That Doesn’t Really Say (or Do) Anything
Step one in convincing people to live with robots with cameras on their faces? Disguise them as cute home decor.
Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Models to Buy and Avoid
With pricing in flux and new models available, here’s which Surface Laptop and Surface Pro to buy.
Meta’s Ad Sales Are Suffering Now That Europeans Can Pick Less Personalization
An earnings briefing on Wednesday revealed ad revenue has slowed since the European Union introduced the Less-Personalized Ads model at the beginning of this year.
I Worked for a Whole Day Using Only the iPhone Duo. Here’s How It Went
A portable keyboard and kickstand make it a viable emergency workstation—even if iOS still gets in the way.
They Believe 2020 Was Stolen. They Could Be in Charge of Elections in 2028
A host of election-denying candidates are running for attorney general in states across the country.
Greenlight Family Hub (2026): Finally, a Digital Wall Calendar With a Voice Assistant
After testing multiple models, I’m convinced voice control belongs on the family calendar. Greenlight’s Family Hub shows why.
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Hugging Face’s New AI Biology Model Lets You Chat With DNA
The new open-source model speaks the language of DNA and can help researchers understand the effects of any changes on gene activity and health.
iFixit’s look inside the iPhone Duo may explain those broken screens and hinges
As is tradition, iFixit has torn open the latest iPhone and laid its parts bare on a table. It found some interesting details about how Apple might be hiding the crease on the Duo's folding screen and gave it a 5/10...
Scott Walker’s The Drift will get under your skin
In my mind, Spooky Season music comes in two distinct flavors. There are the fun, occasionally goofy songs like "The Monster Mash" and John Carpenter's "Halloween Theme." Then there is the genuinely terrifying:...
A YouTuber dissected an iPhone Duo and thinks he found the cause of crackgate
Social media and the iPhone Duo subreddit are filled with reports of Apple's foldable failing quickly and in spectacular fashion. Some users report having the phone for only a few hours before the hinge seems to catch...
Zen Browser is the Arc replacement I was looking for
I know many of you are mourning the loss of the Arc browser, and I get it. It felt like the first app in a long time to really offer a new approach to browser design. Atlassian bought the company last year and shifted...
This Switch 2 sequel accessory was a few millimeters away from being good
The Crkd Nitro Deck was a saving grace for the original Nintendo Switch. The slide-on $59.99 accessory brought Hall effect sticks to drift-plagued consoles - no need to open up your Joy-Con for a complicated repair. The...
Now you can watch Instagram Reels on your Apple TV
Instagram is continuing its expansion into living rooms with Instagram for TV, for Apple TV. The company first started testing a version of the platform focused on Reels, live streams, and other video content, blown up...
r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers, and more
The mods at r/opensource posted new submission rules that, among other things, banned projects that use AI. The post made Saturday evening opens by saying, "If your project uses AI, is made by AI, or is intended for AI,...
Google’s AI search changes upended online publishing
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more about AI's impact on the web, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM...
Blue Planet III is keeping the rough edges in the age of AI
BBC's Blue Planet III is looking to prove its authenticity by leaving in the less-than-perfect shots. Previous incarnations of the nature series were defined by their gorgeous, crystal-clear footage that seemed almost...
Pennsylvania will require labels on AI-generated ads
On Thursday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Advertising Act into law, requiring disclosures on AI-generated ads. The law requires any ad - whether it's a still image,...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
The Download: computing’s next leap and permafrost’s climate threat
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. How far can we push computing? On a December evening in 1959, the...
Making the case for context-aware AI
Enterprise AI can generate recommendations, automate tasks, and help organizations make decisions faster. But without an understanding of how a business actually operates, even powerful models can miss the constraints...
Three things you should know about permafrost
How much do you know about permafrost? Maybe, like me, you’ve been aware that this layer of frozen soil is thawing, that it’s important in the global puzzle of climate change … and that’s about the extent of...
AI’s hidden storage bill: What inference leaves behind
Ask most executives to picture the cost of AI and they’ll likely see GPUs—racks of accelerators with gigawatts of power—and a waitlist for silicon. But that picture leaves something out: Data storage costs. What happens...
The Download: introducing the Impossible issue
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. Introducing: the Impossible issue We wanted our last print edition of...
We can do impossible things
I’d wager everyone has a rehearsed response to what’s absolutely one of the world’s worst interview questions: “What’s your biggest weakness?” Whenever I’ve gotten it, I take a slow—even pensive—breath and rattle off my...
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Poetry for Engineers: Of Code and Shortleaf Pine
I step into the warm moist airamong the columns of the pines,their net of twigs and rootscomplex as any lines of code.The trees purify and anchor.Their branches balance my restlessness.Their calling is to be...
From Chip Lab to Center Stage
Many engineers are more comfortable working behind the scenes developing technology than speaking to consumers about products. But Preethi Ashwath has learned to take center stage, talking about the “hearable” and...
Why AI Can’t Replace Engineering Teams
This article is crossposted from IEEE Spectrum’s careers newsletter. Sign up now to get insider tips, expert advice, and practical strategies, written in partnership with tech career development company Parsity and...
Why Engineers Should Brave Capitol Hill
When San Antonio–based software engineer Nikhil Jathar first went to Washington, D.C., to advocate for federal support for technology education and research funding, he was in awe of the opportunity. It was spring of...
Manfred “Fred” J. Schindler Is 2027 IEEE President-Elect
IEEE Life Fellow Manfred “Fred” J. Schindler has been elected as the 2027 IEEE president-elect. He will begin serving as president on 1 January 2028.Schindler, who was nominated by the IEEE Board of Directors, received...
How Wikipedia’s Editors Keep the Online Encyclopedia Human-Written
Ellia Lebleu is a founding member of the WikiProject AI Cleanup, a volunteer effort launched in 2023 to find and remove AI-generated material from Wikipedia that breaks the website’s guidelines. When the cleanup began,...
IEEE Report Highlights How Members Are Engineering for Public Good
Advancing technology for the benefit of humanity isn’t just the tagline for IEEE’s mission as a public charity. It’s something that the organization’s more than 500,000 members strive to do all the time. IEEE’s recently...
The Robot I Didn’t Expect to Build
Agility Robotics, the company I cofounded out of my robotics lab at Oregon State University in 2015, has just launched Digit 5. It’s designed to be the first humanoid robot that can safely and economically do useful...
Edge AI for Smart Cities: From Insight to Cognitive Action
This white paper explains how edge AI and physical AI help cities move beyond passive monitoring. It shows how urban infrastructure can sense, reason, and act on real-time conditions across public safety, mobility, and...
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Landmark melanoma vaccine cuts deaths in landmark trial
The results of a landmark cancer vaccine trial demonstrate the power of treatments tailored to the person receiving them, hinting at a future where cancer treatments are personalized to seek out individual tumors based...
Honda's new 4-cylinder sport bike unleashes a screaming 70 hp
Honda has just thrown a big surprise our way in the form of the CBR500R FOUR. It’s a middleweight alright, but it produces some serious numbers from a very high-revving four-cylinder engine. And not only is it launched,...
Single photo predicts your chances of surviving cancer treatment
Researchers at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute have developed an AI tool that determines your biological age and your chances of surviving challenging cancer treatment – all from a single photograph of your...
Inflatable exo-tent airs into 10-person base camp command center
Parisian tent maker Exod pursues product design with the objective of "reshaping how humanity conquers the most remote corners of the Earth." So far, it's been chipping away at that objective one to four people at a...
Hazmat suit coating neutralizes nerve agents
Researchers at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, are developing a substance that could one day protect people from deadly chemicals.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, EngineeringTags: Northwestern...
Yukon tiny house brings mountain lodge charm to tiny living on wheels
This tiny house takes the look of a traditional mountain lodge and puts it on wheels. Named the Yukon Park Model, it's designed as a retreat for two and features a rustic aesthetic plus an open layout that makes it feel...
Space-age manna: USAF & SpaceX drop survival kit from orbit
Many a shipwrecked sailor has wished that a survival kit complete with liferaft would drop from the sky. Now, the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has completed a test using an orbital SpaceX Starfall reentry...
Finger-controlled robo beetle sports artificial muscles & two-way feedback
Insects have long been a source of inspiration for robotics engineers. They are small, agile, and can squeeze into spaces where people can’t. Such robots are very useful for space exploration, inspecting industrial...
Inside Oilstainlab's quest to build a supercar on its own terms
Modern supercars often follow a similar script: outrageous power, expansive screens, aero components, and a price tag that could buy you a rather nice house. The formula works, of course, but it can also make the...
Subaquatic robot leverages biomimetics for natural movement
Exploring the underwater world requires robots that can move as naturally as fish and, ideally, blend in as much as possible. That’s exactly what a research group at North Carolina State University has been working...
First Drive: 2027 Volkswagen Atlas ups its game
I went to Alabama on behalf of New Atlas to try out Volkswagen’s new Atlas. This play on words came up often, and I was pretty all-in on the whole thing.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Volkswagen,...
Human composting becomes legal as garden-variety burial demand surges
Burial and cremation are no longer the only two options we have in deciding what happens to us at the end of life, as turning your body into compost is gaining legal status across the world.Continue ReadingCategory:...
Cottage-like tiny house trades portability for light-filled comfort
With its XL dimensions and lack of wheels to tow it, this cottage-like tiny house isn't the best fit for would-be nomads. However, what it loses in ease of movement, it makes up for with a remarkably spacious and...
Solar-powered 'leaf' generates hydrogen while purifying seawater
Hydrogen production from electrolysis is typically complex and energy-intensive. So is wastewater treatment. Inspired by leaves, which harness solar power to generate oxygen and carry out other processes, researchers at...
Mercedes-AMG GT SUV looks to outsprint its electric rivals
Crowning yourself king of the hyper-SUV world requires more than just a legendary badge. It has taken Mercedes decades to realize it requires cold, hard numbers.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags:...
BAE brings multi-shot laser-precision missiles to quadcopter interceptors
BAE Systems has upped the counter-drone firepower of a quadcopter while keeping costs down by equipping a Malloy T-150 UAV with enough laser-guided precision missiles to counter multiple drone threats during a recent...
Volkswagen's best-known SUV goes pure electric
Volkswagen has pulled the plug on the ID.4/ID.5 models, replacing them with a compact electric SUV called the ID. Tiguan. Does that name ring any bells? It should, as the original Tiguan sold close to 9 million units...
Modular phone promises total privacy at the flick of a switch
Most modular phones are all about the swappable hardware or their repairability. But Brax's upcoming model takes a slightly different approach: it's going for maximum privacy.Continue ReadingCategory: Mobile Technology,...
Truck camper canopy spits out private sleeper pod to greet the night
Traditional truck camper canopies tend not to include interior living space so much as space for appliances and gear. More and more, though, we're seeing camper canopies that do incorporate livable space inside, whether...
Bio-hybrid harvester generates electricity from human cells
One reason we don't yet have powerful cyborgs roaming our streets is the batteries needed to power the electromechanical side. They are bulky and prone to running out of juice. Interestingly, the biological side – our...
Adjustable mountain bike bar lets you change width back and forth
Having handlebars of the proper width is an important consideration, not least because if you end up making your bars narrower, you can't widen them again … or can you? Well, maybe. German company Newmen Components is...
Armored phone first in class with periscope telephoto lens
Blackview says that the XPLORE 6 rugged phone is the first in its class to sport a periscope telephoto lens, "bringing flagship-level imaging, performance, and AI capabilities into the rugged smartphone category."...
Clever wheeled ebike rack provides no-lift bike loading
A startup based in New Zealand has devised a great way to take your bicycles with you on your next adventure, and you won't need to lift a thing.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Bike Racks, Mountain...
Extra-wide tiny house lays out comfortable living on one level
Whether the Helena appeals will depend a lot on what you're looking for in a tiny house. If you want to travel the world with your house in tow, it's not going to be a winner, but if light-filled, comfortable living on...
Wearable astro patch aims to deliver eyedrops in zero gravity
It's already notoriously difficult trying to get eyedrops into your own eye – now, try to imagine doing so in the zero-gravity environment of outer space. That's why scientists have designed a facial patch that does the...
BMW's smallest sports bike breaks cover
Small motorcycles equal big business, and it seems like motorcycle companies are finally acknowledging that. The latest move comes from BMW Motorrad, which has now launched a third model on its new 450cc platform in the...
Researchers closing the gaps on high-temperature superconductors
Channelling electricity with virtually no resistance under ambient conditions has been a focus for physicists for the better part of half a century.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: superconductor
Lightsaber-like plasma beam antenna is tuned by laser
When most people picture an antenna, they think of a slim metal rod, whether the thin, extendable rod on a portable FM radio or the towering structures used for radio and television broadcasting. In reality, antennas...
Slim multi-magnet tool stows swappable bit sleeves for different jobs
How many times do you pull out the screwdrivers on your multitool only to find they're all too small or large for the task at hand? A bit holder allows you to swap in different sizes, but a multitool rarely has much...
Battery-free wearable airbag is as light and slim as they come
Dainese's just made what's arguably the smallest and lightest motorcycle airbag vest on the market. It's pulled this off by ditching the bulky battery that every other vest comes with, and runs off power from your phone...
$80 million mission aims to tackle the space junk crisis
Britain wants to keep space tidy, so the UK Space Agency (UKSA) has awarded a £61-million (US$81-million) contract to remove two defunct UK satellites from orbit between 2029 and 2032 using manipulator spacecraft...
Tiny auto gadget beams vehicle tracking to your phone
If your teenager's starting to drive themself, this little car accessory could help keep them safe on the road – and give you some peace of mind.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Maintenance,...
28-ft-long tiny house packs in plenty of flexibility and features
At 8.4 m (28 ft) in length, the Wildscape is around mid-sized for a tiny house nowadays. However, its clever layout makes the house seem bigger than really it is, fitting in a multipurpose living room, a netted hangout...
Countertop smart farm promises fresh greens in as little as 8 days
Folks living in inner-city apartments probably won't have access to an outdoor garden. So growing your own greens can be challenging. Technology can liberate your scrappy plants from overcrowded window boxes, and put a...
Review: ArcCaptain's MIG205DP Pro all-in-one welder, tested by Texas pros
We put ArcCaptain's hobbyist-to-light-industrial-grade double-pulse machine in front of experienced welders. Everybody liked the way it welded. The arguments started when we tried to tell it exactly how we wanted it to...
Breakthrough hepatitis B drug offers 'functional cure' for first time
For the first time, many people living with chronic hepatitis B may have a functional cure at hand. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Hibsago (bepirovirsen) injection, which studies show can...
World-first spinal cord transplant claim raises serious questions
Replacing damaged spinal cord with healthy donor tissue sounds like a straightforward solution to paralysis. Getting those tissues to exchange meaningful messages is another matter entirely, one that has challenged...
Honda's sexy little scrambler is too good to stay a concept
With EICMA just around the corner, the time’s almost here when we’ll see a whole host of surprise reveals in the motorcycle industry, but it seems Honda didn’t want to sit back and wait for the motorcycle show in Milan....
Thor's cheap B+ camper upsizes van life to mini-motorhome proportions
Since 2019, Thor Industries has been the world's largest RV manufacturer thanks in no small part to its purchase of European giant Erwin Hymer Group. Following the lead of its acquired European brands (not to mention...
270° German EDC pocket pliers crank out near-impossible torque tasks
Built to handle small but problematic DIY jobs that make you want to call it quits, the new TwinGrip XS from German specialist Knipex is a go-anywhere pocket plier made for tearing through to-do lists. The adjustable...
Flashy kammback concept radiates Honda CRX vibes... in full wagon form
For years, American roads have been dominated by the sport utility vehicle. From mid-size crossovers to gargantuan three-row haulers, the high-riding faux rugged minibus has become the default setting for...
RGB laser projectors bring 4K at 120 Hz to movies, sports and games
Lifestyle projectors have come a long way from the dim, whirring boxes that only really worked with the curtains drawn. Brands have been chasing brighter laser light sources, built-in streaming, and gaming-friendly...
New ePaper doubles color definition for clearer e-reading
Reading in color on an e-reader can be like reading a washed-out photocopy of a magazine. It means putting up with faded comics, grainy photos and text so murky that you feel you are deep underwater. E Ink says its new...
Japan's 1,000-year-old superfood has growing ties to longevity
There are some things where you'll always remember your first time – and eating natto is one of them. However, this ancient Japanese fermented bean dish is reaching celebrity status as a health food, and there are...
Apex Recordhunter electric drone sets unofficial speed record
Quantum Systems has (unofficially) broken the record for the fastest electric-powered drone. In a social media post, company CRO Martin Karkour announced that the experimental Apex Recordhunter reached a speed of 419.5...
Your car’s smartest features are opening doors for hackers
The biggest threat to your car was once a coat hanger combined with a questionable sense of morality. Today, thieves barely need to leave the comfort of their own couch.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags:...
Tiltable e-trike promises natural bike-like agility on and off road
Welp, it's news to me that e-trikes aren't as much of a niche interest as I thought. There are so many different styles to suit every rider's preference now. But this one from FlekTrike has me especially excited because...
Old-school lens tool lets cine cameras shoot two POVs at once
While adding visual effects in post-production has its advantages, there's also something to be said for shooting them right in-camera. That's where the Sterimax comes in, as it allows cinematographers to simultaneously...
Non-electric washing machine chalks up big win for low-tech ingenuity
Over much of the planet, women tend to do more unpaid domestic work than men do – much more. A 2025 Centre for Global Development study reported that across 50 countries, “women spend an average of 29.92 hours weekly on...
Light-powered ePaper screen adds art to your wall without a charger
A new gadget we've just come across might be the best piece of decor you'll add to your home this year. It's arguably the first-ever ePaper display that can display art and photos using nothing but the power of the...
Review: $300 smart treadmill is ideal for work and working out at home
The Urevo FoldiMix 5L Smart Treadmill is a surprise package that combines a standing-desk workstation and a quality training machine in one, which is built to last and runs so quietly your colleagues will never know...
Lab-grown brains can now read Braille and guide robot dogs
Guided by millions of years of evolution, our own brain cells know a thing or two about moving through a chaotic world where learning the right move is a matter of life and death.Continue ReadingCategory:...
Ukrainian hexacopter drone executes world-first aerial medevac
A wounded Ukrainian soldier is the first to be medevaced out of a combat zone by drone. He was airlifted by a Heavy Shot "Ayudag-6" modular hexacopter with a special sling and winch.Continue ReadingCategory: Military,...
Atari's 800XL returns with a keyboard, cartridges and BASIC
Atari's 1983 home computer is coming back with modern connections, 25 classic games and a working cartridge slot. But the most interesting feature might be the opportunity to write your own software again.Continue...
XL tiny house has room for you, your family, and some friends too
With its roomy interior, this XL model offers an experience that's closer to an apartment on wheels than a typical tiny house. It includes lots of living space and, thanks to its clever layout, can sleep up to eight...
Leatherman's new mini multitool is your ultimate après companion
We’ve had some commenters wonder aloud recently why new multitools tend not to incorporate a corkscrew. Well this one’s for those commenters and any other vino lovers who demand a corkscrew in their pocket. Leatherman’s...
Wall-hugging 4K tri-laser projector is super bright and snappy
Let's face it, even the prettiest lifestyle projectors can rub the living-room vibe the wrong way. UST designs minimize that jarring effect by snuggling up close to the wall, and specialist AWOL Vision has a bright new...
Discreet tactical pen packs 5 emergency tools for the outdoors
Hardware brand MeTool has packed a versatile multitool for outdoorspeople into a pen – making it easy to carry a bunch of essentials on you at all times without adding bulk. The SceptriX features a sturdy titanium build...
Switchable torque/cadence ebike brings heavy value in a light package
Affordable electric bikes usually mean enduring heavy frames, clunky kick-in for the motor and unrefined, unpredictable power delivery.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted,...
What's inside Sony's $5,900 Walkman for obsessive audiophiles?
As Sony's lineup of portable audio devices has evolved over the years, it's veered towards more discerning listeners. It's just dropped its most expensive Walkman yet: the US$5,900 NW-WM1ZM3.Continue ReadingCategory:...
A revolutionary new microscope could reveal the hidden machinery of life
Researchers have developed a revolutionary microscope that uses an incredibly powerful laser to make previously invisible cellular structures easier to see. The technology dramatically improves image clarity, allowing...
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Show HN: Proc-CLI – An agent-friendly CLI tool for process and port management
Article URL: https://proc-cli.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50239041 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
Cognitive Mercantilism: AI panic resembles fears of early capitalism
Article URL: https://contraptions.venkateshrao.com/p/cognitive-mercantilism Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50239027 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
Behind the scenes at the NeXT Computer office
Article URL: https://exhibits.stanford.edu/menuez/browse/next-computer-inc?per_page=96&sort=pub_year_isi+asc%2C+title_sort+asc&view=masonry Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50238763 Points:...
PaperPilot – Zero-Cloud, Pure-Rust PDF Engine with WASM and MCP
Article URL: https://github.com/KrushnaVardhanReddy/PaperPilot Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50238739 Points: 50 # Comments: 7
Show HN: TitleArt – Make text like it's 1997
Article URL: https://titleart.dvy.io/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50238708 Points: 73 # Comments: 14
Microsoft Decision-1: 9B Qwen Model Launch Explained
Article URL: https://shattered.io/microsoft-decision-1-qwen3-5-9b-model-2026/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50238620 Points: 24 # Comments: 8
IBM CEO says open weight models are now good and cheap on-prem
Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/systems/2026/10/22/ibm-ceo-says-open-weight-models-are-now-irresistibly-good-and-cheap-on-prem/5304640 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50238088 Points: 125 #...
iPhone Duo Teardown
Article URL: https://www.ifixit.com/News/119895/iphone-duo-teardown Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50237896 Points: 93 # Comments: 54
Removing Next.js Got My Blog to 100 on Every Lighthouse Category
Article URL: https://korindiehacker.bloffy.blog/en/removing-nextjs-got-my-blog-to-100-on-every-lighthouse-category Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50237712 Points: 91 # Comments: 46
Lula wins election after final votes tallied
Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/live/brazil-election-live-lula-bolsonaro-face-off-presidential-runoff-2026-10-25/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50237485 Points: 285 # Comments: 273
Steal My Bitcoin CTF PoC
Article URL: https://github.com/KillaBoi/StealMyBitcoin-PoC Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50237379 Points: 60 # Comments: 10
Attention Is Not What You Need (2025)
Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.19428 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50237224 Points: 65 # Comments: 24
F-Zero X on Nintendo 3DS
Article URL: https://hypnotize.works/gdx-3ds/postmortem/index.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50237078 Points: 91 # Comments: 44
OpenAI and Anthropic cut their LLM prices by up to 80% within a few months. Why?
Article URL: https://minimaxir.com/2026/10/cheap-llms/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50236102 Points: 235 # Comments: 260
The State of Context Engineering
Article URL: https://www.dbreunig.com/2026/10/24/the-state-of-context-engineering.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50235780 Points: 134 # Comments: 37
What goes into making an animated film?
Article URL: https://www.disneyanimation.com/process/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50235738 Points: 122 # Comments: 51
Why I Am a Programmer
Article URL: https://www.alfie.wtf/programming/why-i-am-a-programmer.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50235017 Points: 185 # Comments: 58
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
With today's news, I thought I'd share this great program:“When I was growing up in the hills of East Tennessee, I knew my dreams would come true. I know there are children in your community with their own dreams. They...
Learning to Be Me (1990) [pdf]
Article URL: https://gwern.net/doc/fiction/science-fiction/1995-egan.pdf Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50234028 Points: 7 # Comments: 2
A 10-year-old CNN outperforms frontier LLMs for skin cancer diagnosis
Article URL: https://lynchlab.net/llm-skin-cancer Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50233779 Points: 504 # Comments: 227