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Lyft Sees a Future for Its Drivers in a Driverless World: Servicing Waymos
A team-up with Waymo in Nashville has former Lyft drivers maintaining self-driving cars. What’s next?
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A US Census Report on Noncitizen Voting Used Bad Data to Reach Faulty Conclusions
Trump has touted a recent Census report. WIRED found grave flaws in its analysis and the process behind it, and confirmed the identity of several of its authors—among them a one-time DOGE affiliate.
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There’s a Hot New Egg-Freezing Startup. It’s Weirder Than You Could Imagine
Cofertility lets women freeze their eggs for free—as long as they give half of them back to the company. What happens next is anyone’s guess.
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Apple event 2026 live: Will we see the foldable iPhone Ultra at the 'Surprise and shine' keynote today?
Computer (rumors) says yes. The iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 are also expected today.
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More than 1 in 10 chance AI ‘could kill all humans,’ says Anthropic safety lead after colleague quits
A senior Anthropic safety researcher has said there is more than a 10 percent chance artificial intelligence "could kill all humans" by the end of the decade, just hours after a colleague resigned over fears the AI lab and its rivals are carelessly r…
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Drama swirls around OpenAI’s legendary mathematical milestone
OpenAI says it found a solution to a major math problem that has remained unsolved for around 90 years, as reported earlier by The New York Times and Wired.
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The Fairphone (Gen 6+) Review: Finally in the US
With affordable replacement parts, a five-year warranty, and updates through 2033, the Fairphone proves sustainability doesn’t mean major compromise.
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Apple’s foldable ‘iPhone Duo’ will reportedly start at $2,000
With only a few hours left until the first iPhone launch event since John Ternus took over as the CEO of Apple, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says the name of the company's long-rumored folding phone is the iPhone Duo.
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U.S. Agencies Issue Stern Rebuke of China-Based AI Companies Over Alleged Distillation
The U.S. and China will soon sit down for talks on AI security, which probably explains the timing.
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Audio-Technica's new wireless ATH-AL5NC completes its open-back headphone lineup
The new AT cans offer great sound and convenience, even if they can't be truly noise-cancelling.
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Suno trained its v6 AI music models with help from Warner and BMG
Suno's new AI music models are the formal start of the company's partnership with some big labels.
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Batteries just broke another record in the US
Battery installations hit a new record in the US in the second quarter of 2026. In total, 20.2 gigawatt-hours of new capacity came online, according to a new report. That’s enough to supply the daily electricity needs of about 700,000 homes.
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The foldable iPhone will reportedly be called 'Duo' and cost $2,000
Apple's foldable iPhone may not be called the 'Fold' or 'Ultra' as was expected.
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Understanding the thermal ceiling in portable power
Plug a phone into a modern charger and the first 10 minutes are impressive. The next 20 are not. This is not a defect. It’s the connected device protecting itself.
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Google DeepMind alumni are building tools to accelerate fusion power for the grid
Fusionality is developing control systems and simulation environments to help fusion power startups move faster.
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20% Off Brooks Promo Code | September 2026
Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top discounts and deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes.
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TurboTax Full Service Coupons This September 2026
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
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Hotels.com Coupon Codes for September 2026
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!
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Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off │September 2026
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
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Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for September 2026
Check out our deals for Nike this September 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
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Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for September 2026
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
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Valvoline Coupons and Promo Codes for September 2026
We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for September 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.
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Squarespace Promo Codes: 20% Off in September 2026
Get 20% off your next website, 10% off with exclusive Squarespace discount code, 50% off plans, and more top coupons from WIRED.
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Alo Discount Code: 20% Off September 2026
Refresh your workout wardrobe. Save on buttery-soft leggings, chic streetwear, and activewear essentials with verified Alo Yoga discount codes, free shipping, and loyalty program perks.
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H&R Block Coupon: 25% Off DIY + Tax Pro Assist
Save over 25% when you opt for H&R Block’s free online offering, plus a tax pro review.
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Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.
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Sony Coupons: 45% Off Sony Headphones and Sony Cameras September 2026
Upgrade your setup with Sony’s newest releases. Save on industry-leading noise-canceling audio, and pro-level Alpha cameras.
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CloudNC raises $20M to automate manufacturing’s most pressing bottlenecks
UK-based manufacturing software startup CloudNC announced Wednesday a $20 million B extension round, bringing its lifetime total raised amount to $128 million.
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Scientists Thought Hyenas Followed Lions for Scraps. They Were Wrong
As it turns out, hyenas don't want anything to do with lions—if anything, it's the lions that won't leave the hyenas alone.
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What OpenAI’s latest controversy tells us about the future of math
OpenAI’s latest mathematical milestone has quickly become mired in controversy. Today, the company announced that its agents have solved one of the Millennium Prize Problems, some of the most important open problems in mathematics.
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‘The People Building AI Earnestly Believe That It Could Kill Us All’: Anthropic Researcher Quits Dramatically
He says AI development is the most dangerous thing humans are doing.
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Meta’s Muse Let Me Waste a Mind-Boggling Amount of Free Compute on Nothing in Particular
Meta’s new agentic AI platform taught me what tokenmaxxing feels like. For free.
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How to watch Apple unveil the new iPhones on September 9
New Apple CEO John Ternus will be revealing new iPhone and Apple Watch models this week.
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Rivian spinout Also apologizes for delays in shipping futuristic e-bikes
Rivian's futuristic e-bike is delayed, and customers are not happy. Last year, Rivian's micromobility spinoff Also unveiled a new, software-controlled electric bike called the TM-B that immediately set the e-bike world ablaze.
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What are the major changes coming to Apple HomeKit in iOS 27?
iOS 27 isn't leaving out HomeKit and the Home app in its list of AI revamps and improvements.
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How to change and customize your Apple CarPlay display
CarPlay doesn't have a ton of customization options, but it's worth going through what's there to set it up properly.
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White House takes down ‘Build the Wall’ game after the Tetris Company complains
The Trump administration's short-lived arcade game "Build the Wall" is now nowhere to be found after the Tetris Company posted that it takes "copyright infringement very seriously."…
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Is there any benefit to restarting your PC regularly?
Rebooting your PC regularly is old advice, but how important is this today? And how often do you really need to restart?
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What Will Apple Call Its Foldable iPhone?
What Will Apple Call Its Foldable iPhone? — full report at Gizmodo.
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SpaceX's recovered Starship 40 will take months to get back to Texas
SpaceX's rocket traveled thousands of miles from Texas to the Indian Ocean for a launch test. For a number of reasons, it'll take a lot longer to return home.
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What's going on with OpenAI and the Navier-Stokes controversy?
Artificial intelligence has solved a major mathematics problem, but credit for the accomplishment is murky.
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Diesel Hits Record High as Trump’s Forever War Against Iran Grinds On
"Summer is over. Peace didn't happen. The war is still going on."…
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Sony isn’t phasing out discs quite as quickly as we thought
Sony isn't backing away from its decision to kill the video game disc in January 2028. But Sony isn't shutting down production as quickly as we thought, either.
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The Era of the ‘Walking Dead’ Lawsuit Is Almost Over
Five producers of the hit AMC franchise just settled for $120 million, though one open case remains.
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How to use the AI Clean Up tool in iOS 27 to remove unwanted objects in iPhone Photos
Clean Up has been a handy tool for removing unwanted elements from photos since iOS 18, but iOS 27 upgrades it even further.
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LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices
“It doesn’t cost a lot to store text forever.”…
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Trump’s Apparent Crypto Conflicts Could Sink the CLARITY Act
A Republican senator is now openly saying ethics language could be what finally kills the bill.
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The White House removed its border-wall Tetris clone
The game, 'Build the Wall,' filtered classic block-stacking mechanics through the Trump administration's immigration policies.
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