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OpenAI Dots, Kindle, HomePad and Cybercab: The Vergecast’s Biggest Tech Stories
Introduction OpenAI Dots are at the center of a much larger technology shift: AI companies are moving beyond chat windows…
Rec Room Shutting Down: 150M Users Later, Why the Platform Failed
Rec Room shutting down marks a rare collapse of a platform that had already reached massive scale, proving that even…
- The new Fitbit Edge leaks
by Terrence O’BrienWe don't know a ton about the Fitbit Edge, but it appears to be a successor to the midrange Charge line. It had leaked previously, but we can clearly […]
- Prick’s theatrical industrial punk is perfect for spooky season
by Terrence O’BrienWhile deep in the recording process for The Downward Spiral, Trent Reznor lent some of his production talents to old friend Kevin McMahon, from the […]
- The best early October Prime Day deals happening nowby Cameron Faulkner
It’s not even October yet and Amazon is already offering some Prime Big Deal Day discounts on its own hardware, along with plenty of other popular […]
- NJ’s former Lt Gov is using AI to say he’s innocent of sexual harassment
by Terrence O’BrienNew Jersey's lieutenant governor Dale Caldwell was forced to resign on September 25th after an investigation found he had sexually harassed a staffer […]
- An AI couldn’t beat humans at StarCraft, so it decided to cheat
by Terrence O’BrienStarSkirmish pits AI-made StarCraft-playing bots against one another, as well as against human-made bots. OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra and Claude Opus 5.5 […]
- This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I’ve stuck to my phone
by Sean HollisterThis toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I've stuck to my phone. Remember when I tested the ultra-thin and convenient OhSnap Snap […]
- The AirPods Pro 3 are a fantastic deal at $179
by Cameron FaulknerIt’s been a while since we’ve seen a good discount on the Apple AirPods Pro 3, but like the latest iPad Mini and the M5 MacBook Airs, a great one […]
Deshaun Watson Leads Browns to 27-24 Win Over Steelers in Thursday Night Thriller
Introduction Deshaun Watson delivered another late-game comeback as the Cleveland Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 on Thursday Night Football, completing a third consecutive winning drive and pushing Cleveland to…
Ken Urker Death: What We Know About His Final Hours and the Ongoing Investigation
Introduction The Ken Urker death has become a major search trend after the partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard was found dead at a home in Raceland, Louisiana, on October 1,…
Ford F-150 Supply Chain Disruption Hits Production and Q3 Deliveries
Introduction The Ford F-150 supply chain is facing another disruption after a component shortage temporarily halted production at Ford's Dearborn Truck Plant in Michigan. The production stoppage lasted nearly a…
U.S. Manufacturing PMI Hits 54.5 as Factory Activity Expands for Ninth Month
Introduction The U.S. manufacturing PMI remained firmly in expansion territory in September, registering 54.5, according to the Institute for Supply Management. The reading was only 0.1 percentage point below August's…
- 15 Best Office Chairs of 2026—We Tested 70 to Pick Them
by Julian Chokkattu, Matthew KorfhageUpgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy, WIRED-tested seats.
- The Best Gifts Under $25 for Everyone on Your List (2026)by Kat Merck
We found genuinely good presents for home cooks, teens, coffee lovers, and the person who already has everything.
- Meta Glasses Nova (Gen 3) Review: Not Much New
by Boone AshworthMeta and Ray-Ban’s new smart glasses have slightly better batteries and mics. And yes, they still have cameras.
- The Best Online Gift Cards and Digital Gift Ideas (2026)
by Simon HillForget the wrapping paper and shipping. Go digital this year with subscriptions, ebooks, apps, and more.
- Rural Data Centers Are in for a Big Federal Tax Break
by Molly TaftUnder the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, data center projects in rural areas could be eligible for major tax benefits starting next year. Some hyperscalers do not seem eager to take the free cash.
- Keurig Alta First-Look: No More Plastic K-Cupsby Les Shu
Keurig is ready to ditch the K-Cup with a compostable and plastic- and aluminum-free coffee pod, but the price is steep.
- Elusive ‘Geoneutrinos’ Are Building a New Map of Earth’s Volatile Interior
by James DinneenA global network of detectors are reporting some of the most substantial measurements yet of neutrinos created deep underground by the radioactive elements that power our planet’s tectonic activity.
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