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OpenAI Models Escaped Containment and Hacked HuggingFace

The cybersecurity-focused models, including GPT-5.6 Sol, broke out of a testing sandbox, exploited a zero-day, and gained access to the open internet to pull off the attack. from WIRED https://ift.tt/G3mWIrl

Shop Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Sale 2026 Before Fall Chaos

The discounts may not beat Prime Day, but I found worthwhile prices on WIRED-approved TVs, laptops, tablets, speakers, and other home gear. from WIRED https://ift.tt/wsFS2m1

This Former Intel CEO Wants to Jumpstart Moore’s Law With Light

Pat Gelsinger wants to pave the way to ever more powerful artificial intelligence using tiny beams of light. from WIRED https://ift.tt/cbGfPhS

The Galaxy Card Is Samsung’s Answer to the Apple Card

Directly added to your Samsung Wallet account, it’s yet another cash-back credit card, this time tailored for Samsung stans. from WIRED https://ift.tt/cSuFi6Z

The FDA Says It Didn't Apologize to Supplier Linked to Diarrhea Outbreak, Actually

The agency stressed that the July 17 voluntary recall from Taylor Farms still stands. The supplier has been linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak. from WIRED https://ift.tt/o3xmGhE

Even Mild Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Weight Gain

A recent study suggests that not getting enough sleep increases the risk of weight gain, and thus of conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. from WIRED https://ift.tt/HAd38Sn

An Ebike Company Was Sued for Misleading Info on Safety. It Points to a Big Problem

Several Chinese businesses associated with the ebike brand Aipas settled a lawsuit with Amazon and the safety certification company UL in July. from WIRED https://ift.tt/Ru1LjdO

Apps Marketed to US Troops Are Shipping Chinese and Russian Code

A first-of-its-kind analysis found more than one in eight apps built for US service members carried foreign code—some from firms in nations the Pentagon designates as adversaries. from WIRED https://ift.tt/CW8zK0Q

The 10 Best Electrolyte Powders (We Tested Over 20)

Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top electrolyte powders, tablets, drops, and chews for athletes, partiers, and everyone in between. from WIRED https://ift.tt/B0Z4Tau

The Search for Another Earth-Like Planet Just Took a Big Step Forward

Astronomers have discovered a rocky exoplanet that has an atmosphere and sits within the habitable zone of a solar system. from WIRED https://ift.tt/zKLSoNH

How To Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals: Spain vs. Argentina

The end of the FIFA Men’s World Cup is nigh. Here’s how to watch the final games and the first ever World Cup halftime show. from WIRED https://ift.tt/h4TkdqK

SteelSeries Coupon Codes: 15% Off in July 2026

Find the best SteelSeries coupon codes, promo codes, and discount codes for May 2026. Get deals on headsets, keyboards, and mice, including first-order and student discounts. from WIRED https://ift.tt/8mLzTe7

What Cities From Chicago to Washington, DC, Look Like Under a Blanket of Wildfire Smoke

The US is home to some of the most polluted air on the planet as smoke from 120 out-of-control Canadian wildfires drifts across the border. from WIRED https://ift.tt/AH6LsZl

Polymarket’s Corporate Structure Is a Mystery—Even to Some of Its Former Employees

The prediction market’s Panamanian operation seems odd, even for a company whose CEO had his apartment raided by FBI agents. from WIRED https://ift.tt/brMo3tn

Do Face Masks Help With Wildfire Smoke? Yes, But More Is Needed

As wildfire smoke threatens air quality and safety for millions, here’s your playbook to keep your family safe from the damaging effects of smoke. from WIRED https://ift.tt/IqxvK5J

Review: Xgimi Titan Noir Max Home Projector (2026)

This remarkably vivid home projector has deep inky blacks, without a five-figure price tag. from WIRED https://ift.tt/Jso7CrR

Here’s Why Anthropic Is Pushing States to Regulate AI Faster

The company endorsed landmark AI transparency laws in California and New York last year, but its head of US state and local policy says they may already be outdated. from WIRED https://ift.tt/pUwlF8x

Here’s the Truth About Whether Meta’s NameTag Face Recognition Tech ‘Exists’

Since WIRED reported on Meta’s NameTag face recognition system, company executives have made confusing and conflicting remarks about its very existence. from WIRED https://ift.tt/4axeq0w

Thinking Machines Lab Drops Its First Model

Inkling, a 975-billion-parameter open source model, was trained to understand video and audio. It could help Thinking Machines establish itself among competitors like Anthropic and OpenAI. from WIRED https://ift.tt/MLOHCtk

Logitech Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $100 Off

Score up to $100 off refurbished premium products, free shipping on orders of $29+, and more at Logitech. from WIRED https://ift.tt/cIw8POg

The UK Is Planning a Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

The restrictions, which can be turned off, will include a crackdown on “addictive” app features and will be in addition to a total ban on children under 16 accessing platforms like TikTok and YouTube. from WIRED https://ift.tt/vy8it2f

Sam Neill Inspired a Generation of Scientists

The actor, who died at age 78 on Monday, embodied a passionate approach to research and positive masculinity in his role as paleontologist Alan Grant in the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park. from WIRED https://ift.tt/HnuImJL

Siri AI Is Becoming Apple’s Everything Tool

Apple’s revamped Siri is more than a voice assistant; it’s now the backbone of the iPhone user experience. You can try it now through the iOS 27 public beta. from WIRED https://ift.tt/mgSKkoZ

The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the Technology—It’s Who Interprets It

The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why. from WIRED https://ift.tt/9yA0gMZ

Wi-Fi 8 Explained: Features, Release Date, and More

Chipset makers and router manufacturers are talking about Wi-Fi 8, but what is the new standard, and when will it arrive? from WIRED https://ift.tt/Ab6OXp4

White Supremacists Love Armie Hammer’s New Movie

Described as the “feel-good movie of white-boy summer” by one extremist, the movie Citizen Vigilante has been hailed by the far-right as a way to convert moderates to their cause. from WIRED https://ift.tt/KlrJxgb

Best Kitchen Composters and Food Recyclers (2026)

Responsibly dispose of your food scraps with one of these indoor, (mostly) odor-free, WIRED-tested devices. from WIRED https://ift.tt/ItTQzik

Uber’s Autonomous Vehicle Strategy: Slow Their Adoption

In at least two places, Uber has pushed a policy that could give it an advantage over developers of self-driving cars. The company says it’s fighting monopolies. from WIRED https://ift.tt/WUkVFzB

28 Best STEM Toys for Kids (2026): Learning Made Fun

We found lots of math-filled and science-rich toys for tiny nerds to assemble, bake, squish—or even tear apart and rebuild. from WIRED https://ift.tt/8gzCBin

The 10 Best Pet Cameras of 2026: Furbo, Petcube, and Enabot

Whether you’re near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras. from WIRED https://ift.tt/AJuFsWh

Exclusive: How Jay-Z Pulled Off a Surprise-Filled Show During New York’s Wildest Summer

Summer 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Jay-Z’s debut Reasonable Doubt. To honor it, he put on a massive concert at Yankee Stadium—complete with performances from Beyoncé, Nas, and Alicia Keys. from WIRED https://ift.tt/euZ0gWQ

OpenAI’s Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company

Johannes Heidecke’s departure comes as OpenAI tries to further integrate its research and safety teams. from WIRED https://ift.tt/47YjD0V

Microsoft Reports a Massive 25 Percent Jump in Emissions

Data centers are driving up the company’s use of electricity—and carbon pollution. from WIRED https://ift.tt/I13RGkl

Apple Is Suing OpenAI for Allegedly Stealing Hardware Secrets

The iPhone-maker claims OpenAI encouraged poached employees to bring over confidential presentations, secret prototypes, and key supplier details. from WIRED https://ift.tt/WCRUNax

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. from WIRED https://ift.tt/CbIRomf

Come to Our WIRED@NIGHT02 Film Screening!

See the documentary The Oldest Person in the World before it’s in theaters. from WIRED https://ift.tt/pdMjPmv

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. from WIRED https://ift.tt/RcMzByh

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. from WIRED https://ift.tt/z0jqgTQ

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. from WIRED https://ift.tt/FpdLN9s

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. from WIRED https://ift.tt/VmpsJEl

Peter Thiel’s Husband Sued a Flight Attendant Who Says He Assaulted Her on a Private Jet

Matthew Danzeisen’s lawyer says the case is a “shakedown about a bag” that brushed someone’s leg. Stefanie Bojar says she was injured aboard the jet—and that the lawsuit is a bullying tactic. from WIRED https://ift.tt/NZn1yeb

Tuft & Needle Promo Codes: 30% Off | July 2026

Save 30% on best-selling mattresses with our top Tuft & Needle coupon codes. from WIRED https://ift.tt/9H8waXV

OpenAI’s Chief Futurist Is Leaving the Company

Joshua Achiam spent nearly nine years at OpenAI researching AI safety and made a memorable appearance in the Musk v. Altman trial. from WIRED https://ift.tt/S71wqTW

Target Promo Code: $50 Off | July 2026

Get $50 off your next order or up to 50% off site wide with Target coupon codes and Circle deals. from WIRED https://ift.tt/RXuQhgv

Good News! Turns Out the Earth Will Never Be Swallowed by the Sun

A new study suggests that when our star becomes unstable in 5 billion years or so, Earth may avoid being engulfed by its fiery demise. from WIRED https://ift.tt/YosBPyT

What if the Universe Isn’t as Uniform as Scientists Think?

A study based on 47 million galaxies found that the cosmic web retains patterns on enormous scales, which could force a reevaluation of a pillar of cosmology. from WIRED https://ift.tt/wL04vzk

How Palestinians Are Building a Digital Archive That Can’t Be Erased

Distributed backups, cyber resilience, and a half-million records are preserving Palestinian history beyond any single building or border. from WIRED https://ift.tt/rn9T6Ki

Eight Sleep Pod 5 Review: The Smartest, Nosiest Bed You Can Buy

Eight Sleep’s Pod 5 is great at its job, but its job is also watching you sleep. from WIRED https://ift.tt/5ei6srq

There’s a Global Network of Fungi Under Your Feet. This Is the First Complete Map

A new study has succeeded in mapping, on a global scale, the fungal network that supports plant life and helps regulate our planet’s climate. from WIRED https://ift.tt/juJvK8e

How to Avoid Spoilers Online and in Chats

You can minimize the risk of films and shows being spoiled for you by muting comments, conversations, and keywords on various platforms. from WIRED https://ift.tt/m7cUnh0

The Best Fourth of July Mattress Sales on Beds We Actually Sleep On (2026)

From cooling hybrids to organic latex beds, these are the mattresses WIRED reviewers actually sleep on and recommend. from WIRED https://ift.tt/hWl5rLi

Scientists Have Identified a New Fossil Species of Axolotl in Mexico

Ambystoma quetzalcoatli is the first fossil salamander to be formally identified in Mexico, revealing that axolotls have inhabited the country for millions of years. from WIRED https://ift.tt/tRbh9N0

3 Nuclear Startups Hit a Big Milestone. Why It Matters—and Why It Doesn’t

The companies’ Fourth of July plans include celebrating new reactor designs coming online. But there’s still a long way to go before they deliver energy at a meaningful scale. from WIRED https://ift.tt/SM0tQv1

EU Politicians Investigated Pegasus Spyware. Then It Ended Up on One of Their Phones

“It is a direct attack on the rule of law,” says one European Parliament member of the new findings from Citizen Lab. from WIRED https://ift.tt/5IeND2n

The Onion’s ‘Infowars’ Parody Is Here. Alex Jones Is Going to Hate It

The satirical site is fighting to officially take over Infowars. In the meantime, CEO Ben Collins says the new show will mock “how fucking stupid” conspiratorial brain rot has become. from WIRED https://ift.tt/3dghyE0

How Big Is ‘Love Island USA’? More Than 10 Million People Are Already on Its App

“We have more people voting on the ‘Love Island USA’ app than we do in many political elections taking place across the country,” says the show's executive producer. from WIRED https://ift.tt/IbMxaky

Spotify Confirms Streaming Fraud After Kalshi Trader Cries Foul

One of Kalshi’s most prominent traders tells WIRED he’s swearing off Spotify-related markets until the issue is resolved. from WIRED https://ift.tt/INoqPJF

30% Off Samsung Promo Code | July 2026

Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25. from WIRED https://ift.tt/u7F3set

An Explosion Knocked Out Anduril’s Rocket Motor Test Site in Mississippi

The incident could disrupt a key part of the defense company’s rocket motor business, which designs and tests prototype motors for military customers. from WIRED https://ift.tt/DHn0hag

You Can Now Sound the Alarm on AI Behaving Badly

Are you worried your AI chatbot is trying to build a bomb or leak personal information about you? There’s a website for that. from WIRED https://ift.tt/98lCxUL