Innovation
Kathleen Kennedy Gives Some Intriguing ‘Star Wars’ Movie Updates After Her Lucasfilm Exit
It’s official. Kathleen Kennedy is leaving Lucasfilm. And, in a new interview talking about the decision, the producer offered updates on several Star Wars movies that may, or may...
A WIRED Tester’s Favorite Mattress Just Went on Super Sale
I’m a picky person when it comes to mattresses. Of the hundreds I’ve tested over my career as a certified sleep coach and mattress tester, I have a short...
OpenAI invests in Sam Altman’s brain computer interface startup Merge Labs | TechCrunch
Just when you thought the circular deals couldn’t get any more circular, OpenAI has invested in CEO Sam Altman’s brain computer interface startup Merge Labs. Merge Labs, which defines...
Two Thinking Machines Lab Cofounders Are Leaving to Rejoin OpenAI
Thinking Machines cofounders Barret Zoph and Luke Metz are leaving the fledgling AI lab and rejoining OpenAI, the ChatGPT-maker announced on Wednesday. OpenAI’s CEO of applications, Fidji Simo, shared...
The FTC’s data-sharing order against GM is finally settled | TechCrunch
The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday it has finalized an order that bans General Motors and its OnStar telematics service from sharing certain consumer data with consumer reporting agencies....
The ‘Solar Opposites’ Team Has a New Sci-Fi Animated Series Coming
While Solar Opposites‘ cancellation was one of the sad pop culture losses of 2025, there’s fresh hope in the hellscape: two of the creative minds behind Hulu’s delightfully crass...
Why Is ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Being Marketed Like This?
At last, we’ve seen the final teaser for Avengers: Doomsday. Rather than a single peek into the next MCU outing, Marvel’s been conducting a weekly rollout for the multiversal...
In Photos: One Week Since the Shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis
It’s been one week since a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a resident of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since then, the city has...
Scientists Found Something Unexpected in Pet Poop—and It’s Not Good
Fleas and ticks can be a nightmare for any pet owner to manage. But a convenient treatment for these external parasites could come with more risks for the environment...
The Fight on Capitol Hill to Make It Easier to Fix Your Car
Every time you get behind the wheel, your car is collecting data about you. Where you go, how fast you’re driving, how hard you brake, and even how much...
New York governor clears path for robotaxis everywhere, with one notable exception | TechCrunch
New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to introduce legislation that would effectively legalize robotaxis in the state — except for its most populous metropolis: New York City. Hochul, who...
A consumer watchdog issued a warning about Google’s AI agent shopping protocol — Google says she’s wrong | TechCrunch
Shortly after Google announced its new Universal Commerce Protocol for AI-powered shopping agents, a consumer economics watchdog sounded the alarm. In a now viral post on X viewed nearly...
