The Blue Wave Has Tech Bros Scrambling for Data Centers in Space
After Democrats won big in Texas and other AI infrastructure hot spots on Tuesday, data center enthusiasts looked for comfort in low Earth orbit.
‘We Have No Shared Reality’: Two Political Influencers on the Future of Politics Online
Kat Abughazaleh and CJ Pearson spoke at WIRED World Fair on Wednesday about the influence of social media on politics following Tuesday’s midterm elections.
The Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Didn’t Really Impact the Midterms
Leading the Future, backed by Silicon Valley’s biggest billionaires, had a war chest of $100 million and an aggressive stance against AI regulation. All of it didn’t add up to much on Tuesday night.
‘Blade Runner 2099’ Shows the ‘Silver Linings’ of a Replicant Takeover
Showrunner Silka Luisa and star Hunter Schafer want their series, Blade Runner 2099, to show the benefits of a post-revolution world.
Google Is Forcing AI Overviews in Classrooms. Schools Are Searching for a Way Out
Google is tying up AI Overviews with traditional search, angering parents and educators who worry that easy, machine-generated answers are leaving kids less capable.
Knives Are Out in the White House
From top officials like Pete Hegseth to White House aides to right-wing pundits, the race is on to find someone besides Donald Trump to blame for the Republicans’ catastrophic losses.
Hugging Face’s CEO Says His P(Doom) Is ‘Close to Zero’
“Most of the risk is actually created by a couple of players building behind closed doors,” Clément Delangue said of the need for open source AI.
Google Pixel 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro XL Sale: Save Up to $350
Upgrade to the smartest Android smartphones. Google’s latest Pixel 11 phones are all on sale at their lowest prices to date, well ahead of Black Friday.
The Lawyer Holding Big Tech Accountable by ‘Beating the Tar Out of Them’ in Court
Mark Lanier led the first social media addiction case to go to trial, winning a verdict against Meta and Google in March. It’s just the beginning.
Small Phones Have Vanished. Enough Phone Wants to Bring Them Back
As flagship smartphones balloon in size, the Enough Phone offers a 5.3-inch handset. Choose between stock Android or an anti-distraction operating system.
The Results Are In: Voters Hate Data Centers
From high-profile Senate races to local rezoning initiatives, data centers and their supporters did miserably on the ballot in the 2026 midterms.
‘You Don’t Put Your Head in the Sand for 4 Years’: Colossal CEO Ben Lamm on Working With Trump
The company’s cofounder recently convinced the Trump administration to support an initiative to gather DNA samples from endangered species.
Voters Set $400 Million of Elon Musk’s Money on Fire
Elon Musk almost single-handedly funded the Republican midterms push. But of every traceable dollar Musk put into races that have been decided, more than 99 cents went to a race he lost.
Election Deniers Aren’t Contesting Their Massive Losses
For months, election deniers claimed without evidence that the vote would be rigged. Now they appear to be accepting crushing defeats.
‘Musk’ Director Alex Gibney Wants to Know if Democrats Can Now Hold Elon Musk Accountable
Spending hundreds of millions of dollars means nothing to Elon Musk, director Alex Gibney says.
UK Officials Said AI Would Add £400 Billion to the Economy. That Figure Mainly Came From Google
The AI minister now concedes the estimated figure is less than a third of that. Researchers blame the country’s slow rate of adoption.
‘I’m 100 Percent at War With Trump’: MAGA Revolts After Midterms Wipeout
While some of Donald Trump’s closest allies have remained silent, much of MAGA is blaming him for historic losses.
I Tried Amazon’s New Kindles. Buy This Accessory Instead (2026)
If you already have a compatible e-reader, the $35 Kindle Click could be all the upgrade you need.
Best Wireless Earbuds I’d Buy Right Now (2026): Apple, Beats, Bose, and More
I tested over a hundred options—my top picks from Apple, Bose, and Beats stood out from the rest.
What’s the Difference Between an Ebike and an E-Moto?
Riders and lawmakers often don’t know the difference, and retailers sometimes muddy the waters on purpose. Here’s how to buy the micromobility vehicle you actually want.