12 Best Laptops of 2025: MacBooks, Windows, Chromebooks, Copilot+ PCs
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Photograph: Christopher Null Other Good Laptops to Consider Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (Copilot+ PC) for $1,300: The first Intel-based Copilot+ PC (7/10, WIRED Review) we tested is a winner on all fronts,…
Elon Musk’s xAI releases its latest flagship model, Grok 3
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, late on Monday released its latest flagship AI model, Grok 3, and unveiled new capabilities for the Grok iOS and web apps. Grok, xAI’s answer to models like OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini, can analyze images and respond…
Boosting R&D Could Lift Australia’s GDP by 3%, Report Finds
Australia is missing out on billions in economic growth due to underinvestment in research and development, a new report warns. The country’s gross domestic product could be increased by 3% if decision-makers focus on boosting investment in research and development….
South Korea blocks DeepSeek access, citing privacy laws
South Korea is the latest governing body to restrict the Chinese company DeepSeek based on the company’s data policies. South Korean officials on Saturday announced a temporary suspension of downloading the DeepSeek app until it complies with local data protection…
No, 150-Year-Olds Aren’t Collecting Social Security Benefits
Elon Musk has repeatedly claimed that his so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) project had uncovered massive government fraud when it alleged that 150-year-olds were claiming Social Security benefits. But Musk has provided no evidence to back up his claims,…
Thousands protest Elon Musk’s DOGE in NYC on Presidents’ Day
More than 10,000 protesters gathered in New York City on Presidents’ Day to speak out against the current Trump administration and the actions in particular of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). It was one of several protests that…
Broadcom and TSMC Consider Splitting Intel’s Design and Manufacturing Capabilities Between Them
Rumors are swirling about a possible takeover of Intel. Nothing has been inked, but Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) both are in the early stages of proposing potential deals, according to The Wall Street Journal. Broadcom could potentially…
Reddit paywalls to hit this year as paid subreddits confirmed
Paywalled subreddits are coming this year, confirmed by Reddit CEO Steve Huffman. In a prerecorded video AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Friday answering redditors’ questions about the company’s Q4 2024 earnings, Reddit executives shared some more information about its plans…
Best Theraguns and Therabody Tools, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Honorable Mentions Photograph: Amazon PowerDot 2.0 Duo for $349: The PowerDot 2.0 Muscle Stimulator uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to ease muscle pain, spasms, and even period cramps. You simply attach a reusable pad…
These are the hottest AI models, what they do, and how to use them
AI models are being cranked out at a dizzying pace, by everyone from Big Tech companies like Google to startups like OpenAI and Anthropic. Keeping track of the latest ones can be overwhelming. Adding to the confusion is that AI…
