The New Wild West of AI Kids’ Toys
…two weeks, citing plans to implement safety audits. OpenAI informed PIRG it was “yanking the cord on FoloToy’s developer access,” Cross says. Weeks later, PIRG’s FoloToy device was still running…
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Apple’s Camera Chief Thinks AI Can Give You Superpowers
…of things,” he says. “It’s a memorialization device … it’s a note-taking device … or I’m just curious what that plant is.” Apple's more measured approach might feel at…
Everything Announced at Google I/O 2026
…All this stuff may eventually have ads.) For Gemini power users, Google is creating a new subscription tier, the AI Ultra plan, for $100 a month. It is also dropping the price…
The WIRED Gear Team’s Tips on Ways to Save Money
…buy a new ebook license for books it might not have. Those resisting the siren call of Amazon’s e-reader can use Libby in conjunction with other devices, too (though that…
This Startup Wants You to Pay Up to Talk With AI Versions of Human Experts
This week, a new company is being launched, claiming to resolve all those issues—except the last one. Onix, cofounded and led by a former WIRED contributor named David Bennahum, describes itself…
I Found the Best Sleep Trackers for Optimizing My Sleep
…To find the best trackers for most people, I've spoken with experts and tested a ton of wearables, from smart rings and smartwatches to headbands and non-wearable devices. After years…
Motorola's Moto G Stylus Is a Tough Sell at $500
…It's not a problem, though, since you stow the stylus in the phone and it automatically recharges—unless you plan to write notes with it for more than four hours. Like…
It Takes 2 Minutes to Hack the EU’s New Age-Verification App
…that it abandon any plans it may have to equip its AI glasses with face-recognition features. The groups argue that including face recognition in the wearable devices, which can already surreptitiously…
Taylor Lorenz’s Screen Time Is Almost 17 Hours a Day
…At night, I like to watch Netflix on my phone because I'm still on my family plan and I can only add so many devices. I think caring about screen time…
How Turkey Hacked the Hair Transplant Industry
…The post went viral and made headlines on Spanish news channels. Similarly, American basketball star Shaquille O’Neal’s joke in Turkcell’s 5G ads—“I’m here for a hair transplant…