The Rippling/Deel corporate spying scandal may have taken another wild turn
January 24, 2026
The Department of Justice may be conducting a criminal investigation. This is arguably the biggest drama between two HR startups ever.
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How to Prep for This Weekend’s Big Winter Storm: Power, Heat, and Underwear
January 24, 2026
Bitter cold, power outages, and impassible roads are a terrible cocktail. Here’s how to prep and bunker in for an extreme winter storm.
What to know about Netflix’s landmark acquisition of Warner Bros.
January 24, 2026
Learn more about Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., considered the most historic megadeal in Hollywood, as it continues to develop.
Our Favorite Earbuds for Most People Are Over 25 Percent Off
January 24, 2026
These excellent earbuds were already a good deal before the discount.
Spain train collision investigators examine rail damage theory
January 24, 2026
Preliminary report suggests fracture could have existed before high-speed train derailed in AndalucíaExperts investigating the deadly rail collision in southern Spain, which killed 45 people and left dozens more injured, believe the accident may have h...
Spanish prosecutors drop sexual assault complaint against Julio Iglesias
January 24, 2026
Court says alleged abuse and trafficking offences occurred outside Spain, leaving it without jurisdictionSpanish prosecutors have shelved a complaint brought by two women who have accused the singer Julio Iglesias of sexual assault and human traffickin...
Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged cocaine kingpin in US custody
January 24, 2026
Ryan Wedding turned himself in at US consulate in Mexico City and is due to appear in court in California on MondayRyan Wedding, the Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, has been arrested after turning himself in at the US embassy ...
‘Jobs, jobs, jobs’ the AI mantra as fears take back seat in Davos
January 24, 2026
Biting cold, political tensions and doubts about artificial intelligence did nothing to curb the enthusiasm of business leaders in Davos over technology's ability to create jobs.
‘It’s the sovereignty of the country’: Guinea-Bissau says US vaccine study suspended
January 24, 2026
Despite US pushback, officials in west Africa say controversial hepatitis B study on pause amid ethics concernsUS health officials insisted it was still on. African health leaders said it was cancelled. At the heart of the controversy is the west Afric...
CBP Wants AI-Powered ‘Quantum Sensors’ for Finding Fentanyl in Cars
January 24, 2026
US Customs and Border Protection is paying General Dynamics to create prototype “quantum sensors,” to be used with an AI database to detect fentanyl and other narcotics.
Are ICE immigration agents acting outside the law?
January 24, 2026
Immigration raids in Minneapolis are dividing America
Age Verification Is Reaching a Global Tipping Point. Is TikTok’s Strategy a Good Compromise?
January 24, 2026
TikTok’s new age-detection tech seems like a better solution than automatically banning youth accounts. But experts say it still requires social platforms to surveil users more closely.
The Math on AI Agents Doesn’t Add Up
January 24, 2026
A research paper suggests AI agents are mathematically doomed to fail. The industry doesn’t agree.
Best Action Cameras (2026), Tested and Reviewed
January 23, 2026
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.
Colon cancer becomes leading cause of US cancer deaths for those under 50
January 23, 2026
Cancer-related deaths among U.S. adults under age 50 have decreased for every leading malignancy except colorectal cancer, which is now the most common cause of cancer death, up from the fifth place in the early 1990s, according to a new data analysis.
The Best Paper Notebooks and Journals, Tested and Reviewed (2026): Leuchttherm, Midori, Field Notes
January 23, 2026
Celebrate National Handwriting Day (I did not make that up) with new notebooks, a journal, or sketchbooks.
The Best Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids (2026), Tested and Reviewed
January 23, 2026
I tested an array of alternative sleep aids, from gummies to wearable patches, to see if they would help my chronic insomnia.
Lenovo LOQ 15 Review: The Best Gaming Laptop Under $1,000
January 23, 2026
It’s rare to find a gaming laptop under $1,000 without any major compromises, but the Lenovo LOQ 15 surprises.
Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Review: The Most Beautiful, Best Robot Vacuum
January 23, 2026
Roborock hasn’t updated its popular, affordable Qrevo Curv line of robovacs for years. Finally, it’s happening!
Leaked video shows Venezuela regime’s desperate struggle to control message
January 23, 2026
Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez told influencers of US threat to kill leaders if they did not cooperate after capture of MaduroThe communications minister holds a phone up to a microphone before a gathering of regime-friendly influencers.On speakerphone...
No, the Freecash App Won’t Pay You to Scroll TikTok
January 23, 2026
Freecash will actually pay money out to users but not for watching videos. This misleading marketing coincides with the app’s rising popularity.
We Are Rewind GB-001 Cassette Boombox: Old-School Stylish
January 23, 2026
We Are Rewind’s speaker/cassette player combo is an imperfect but satisfying reissue of a bygone audio era.
149 Million Usernames and Passwords Exposed by Unsecured Database
January 23, 2026
This “dream wish list for criminals” includes millions of Gmail, Facebook, banking logins, and more. The researcher who discovered it suspects they were collected using infostealing malware.
TikTok seals deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban
January 23, 2026
TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, on Thursday said it has finalized a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture that will secure US data, to avoid a US ban on the short video app used by over 200 million Americans.
$30 Off Chewy Promo Codes | January 2026
January 23, 2026
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more January 2026 discounts.
Indonesia takes action against mining firms after floods devastate population of world’s rarest ape
January 23, 2026
Conservationists hail the ‘desperately needed’ measures and urge greater protection after up to 11% of endangered Tapanuli orangutans wiped outThe floods and landslides that tore through Indonesia’s fragile Batang Toru ecosystem in November 2024 – kill...
Trump withdraws invitation for Canada to join his global ‘board of peace’
January 23, 2026
While leaders of many liberal democracies declined to sign on, Mark Carney had, before Davos, accepted in principleDonald Trump withdrew on Thursday an invitation for Canada to join his “board of peace” initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts.“P...
Two dead and six missing after landslides hit house and campground in New Zealand
January 23, 2026
Search-and-rescue teams worked through the night at the campground, but there had been no progress in finding missing people, officials sayNew Zealand is ‘full of grief”, the prime minister has said, after landslides tore through a house and busy campg...
Sorry MAGA, Turns Out People Still Like ‘Woke’ Art
January 23, 2026
From Black vampires gobbling up Oscar nominations to gay pro hockey players dominating the culture, diverse stories broke through in an environment that’s increasingly hostile to them.
Legislators Push to Make Companies Tell Customers When Their Products Will Die
January 23, 2026
A pair of bills in Massachusetts would require manufacturers to tell consumers when their connected gadgets are going dark. It should be a boon for cybersecurity as connected devices grow obsolete.
Elon Musk Sure Made Lots of Predictions at Davos
January 23, 2026
Humanoid robots, space travel, the science of aging—Musk weighed in on all of it at this week’s World Economic Forum. But his predictions rarely work out the way he says they will.
What Happens When a Chinese Battery Factory Comes to Town
January 23, 2026
Chinese firms are building battery plants from Europe to North America, promising jobs while prompting local concerns about the environment, politics, and who really benefits.
The 28 Best Movies on Apple TV, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)
January 23, 2026
F1: The Movie, CODA, and Highest 2 Lowest are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV this month.
How Claude Code Is Reshaping Software—and Anthropic
January 23, 2026
WIRED spoke with Boris Cherny, head of Claude Code, about how the viral coding tool is changing the way Anthropic works.
AI-Powered Disinformation Swarms Are Coming for Democracy
January 23, 2026
Advances in artificial intelligence are creating a perfect storm for those seeking to spread disinformation at unprecedented speed and scale. And it’s virtually impossible to detect.
One of Our Favorite Smart Plugs for Apple Users Is $15 Off
January 23, 2026
The Meross Smart Plug Mini boasts excellent compatibility and slim construction.
SMS scams drop 86.6% in 2025; scammers shift to making calls –Whoscall report
January 22, 2026
Text scams decreased significantly by 86.6% in 2025, as scammers shifted to call-based scams by impersonating banks and credit issuers, according to a report by Whoscall.
South Korea launches landmark laws to regulate AI
January 22, 2026
SEOUL - South Korea introduced on Thursday what it says is the world's first comprehensive set of laws regulating artificial intelligence, aiming to strengthen trust and safety in the sector, but startups fretted that compliance could hold them back.