The iPhone That Never Was
…When a product finally launched, the book‑sized device running General Magic’s battery‑sucking operating system was a disaster. In six months, it sold three thousand units, many of those purchased…
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The Top New Features in Google’s Android 17—and Gemini Intelligence—Coming This Summer
…It continues the theme set last year by Sameer Samat, president of the Android ecosystem, of turning Android into an “intelligent operating system.” Samat and his team aim to do this by…
The Most WIRED Watches at Watches and Wonders 2026
And yet Geneva looks set to deliver. The 2026 show is shaping up to be the largest watchmaking gathering ever organized in the city, with a significant storyline being the return of…
Meet ReMarkable’s Brand-New Digital Notebook
…ReMarkable is the most popular digital notebook maker, and its flagship tablet—the ReMarkable 2—has been around for six years, launched in 2020. But, as of today, a new tablet will…
Sniffies’ Users Worry About a ‘Straightification’ of the Gay Hookup App
…The announcement has set off an intense firestorm of reactions from users who are second-guessing the direction of the company and the longterm sustainability of the app. “Sniffies has long held…
Don’t Let Prime Day Pass You By—Here’s How to Shop Like a Pro
…The kicker is that prices on nearly everything fluctuate throughout the year, and some products are discounted on a frequent basis. Even if the price is good, a deal on a product…
These Fender Mix Headphones Come With Modular Parts for Easy Repairs
…of existing products—a subtle Fender logo on the ear cups being their one distinguishing feature. But hiding behind their handsome yet conservative veneer are two things that set them apart. First…
Meet the Tech Reporters Using AI to Help Write and Edit Their Stories
…feel smart six months from now.” Jasmine Sun, who previously worked as a product manager at Substack, recently launched her own newsletter covering AI and Silicon Valley culture. Last week, she published…
Tips and Advice for Buying Used or Refurbished Electronics
…How many more years of software updates will the product receive? How long will it continue to get security updates? What version of the software does it come with? How easy is…
The AI IPO Race Heats Up, DOGE Whistleblower Sues Elon Musk, and Instagram Gets Hacked
…because now AI companies could work in lockstep with the government and not delay their product launch cycle. Brian Barrett: Even the 90- to 30-day thing is part of that market…