Anthropic Says Claude Hacked 3 Organizations During Cybersecurity Tests
In a review triggered by OpenAI’s Hugging Face incident, Anthropic discovered three of its AI models had breached real organizations during third-party evaluations.

How the FCC’s New Rule Will Affect Robot Vacuums
A new restriction on foreign-made mobile robots affects robotic vacuums, pool cleaners, and lawn mowers. Here’s what it means for the bots already in your home—and the ones you may never get to buy.

A Leaked Memo Ties Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Utilities to Iran
A memo obtained by WIRED, issued by the water utilities information sharing group WaterISAC, links dozens of cyberattacks against Minnesota water utilities to Tehran.

Everyone Is Freaking Out About OpenAI and Anthropic’s Race for Dominance
Researchers fear AI is moving too fast, while Mark Zuckerberg is worried about who owns it. Plus: Inside Black Forest Labs’ push into robotics.

Nvidia’s Open Source Alliance Is Missing Some Key Names: OpenAI and Anthropic
This week on Uncanny Valley, we discuss the open- vs. closed-source debate in AI, key players in White House AI policy, and how to stop your chatbot logs from showing up in search-engine results.

Back to School Office Chair Deals 2026: $200 and Less
Here are the best back-to-school deals under $200 on comfy, ergonomic chairs for all-nighters and cram sessions

For the First Time, Zoox Can Charge People for Rides in Its Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis
The temporary exemption from federal safety standards will let Amazon’s Zoox launch a real, paid robotaxi service in Las Vegas.

Chrome Needs Twice-a-Week Patching Thanks to AI Bug Hunting
The two Chrome updates in June patched more bugs than the 23 updates before them. Now, Google is ramping up its patching schedule thanks to AI-assisted vulnerability discovery.

The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You
Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t change its personality.

Gemini Robotics 2 Brings Google's AI Into the Physical World
The latest version of Google DeepMind's AI model includes a significant jump into “physical AGI.” But plopping AI into the real world comes with risks.

Razer Huntsman V3 HE Review: Jumping on the Bandwagon
Razer has finally caved and made its first Hall Effect gaming keyboard. I dug into its switches, features, and gaming performance to see if it was worth the wait.

DOGE Veterans Are Landing Big Jobs at Prediction Markets
Polymarket and Novig have both recently brought ex-DOGE affiliates onboard as scrutiny of the industry intensifies.

Best Vacuum Cleaners (2026): Cordless Vacuums, Robot Vacuums, Dysons
Looking for all our top recommended vacuums? Here are our favorites in every category, from cordless models to robot vacs.

7 Best Shower Filters of 2026 Are WIRED-Tested and -Approved
I tested leading filtered showerheads to see how well they remove total chlorine from your water.

4 Best Budget Smartwatch Models for Less Than $250 (2026)
From fitness tracking to notifications, the best budget smartwatch can do a lot without costing a fortune.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is a Superhero Movie for Yearners
Peter Parker’s isolation lands especially hard in the age of AI, a loneliness crisis, and endless scrolling.

Don’t Get Too Attached to Jimothy
Urban wildlife biologists say the stumpy raccoon seems to have adapted well to his environment and spinal condition—but his internet fame presents a new threat.

OpenAI’s Hacking Debacle Comes Down to Human Error
If the generative AI giant had followed well-known security best practices, it’s likely that its AI agent would never have escaped to the open internet and hacked multiple companies.

LinkedIn Won’t Be Expanding Its Data Centers in the Next Year
Despite the ongoing AI boom, LinkedIn is holding the line on compute spending. Instead, it’s challenging engineers to make every GPU count.

TCL Tab A1 Plus Review (2026): Cheap Tablet That Doesn’t Feel It
For most people, the Tab A1 Plus checks all the boxes and is the best budget tablet you can buy, but don’t expect power or long-term Android support.