The Canvas Hack Is a New Kind of Ransomware Debacle
Thousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by the name ShinyHunters.

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Musk v. Altman Evidence Shows What Microsoft Executives Thought of OpenAI
Leaders at the tech giant were skeptical of OpenAI—but wary of pushing it into the arms of Amazon, according to emails dating back to 2018.

Trump Pivots on AI Regulation, Worker Ousted by DOGE Runs for Office, and Hantavirus Explained
Today on Uncanny Valley, we’re diving into recent reports that the Trump administration is considering an executive order that would establish some sort of federal oversight over new AI models.

How to Disable Google's Gemini in Chrome
Chrome users were caught off guard by a 4-GB Google AI model baked into Chrome, sparking privacy concerns. The good news: You can easily uninstall it. The bad? You might not want to.

Why the Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Isn’t Likely to Become a Global Crisis
While the outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic is concerning, the virus isn’t easily transmitted through casual contact.

How I Fixed My Webcam Lighting for Zoom Calls (2026)
I have a horrendous lighting setup in my home office, but as a mixed-use room, my options for fixing it were limited.

ChatGPT Has ‘Goblin’ Mania in the US. In China It Will ‘Catch You Steadily’
OpenAI’s chatbot has some weird linguistic tics in Chinese that are driving users crazy.

Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Deals on Mom-Approved Gifts (2026)
Give Mom the best and save some cash in the process with these legitimate discounts on WIRED-approved gifts.

One of DOGE’s Young Engineers Is Now Running a Defense Tech Startup
In an email viewed by WIRED, Ethan Shaotran describes Blitz Industries as “a defense company backed by big names.”

Diabetes Detection Needs Better Tools. They’re on the Way
Blood glucose levels can be a reliable indicator of diabetes risk. But in some populations, it's not enough to catch the disease early.

Google Is Rebranding the Fitbit App to ‘Google Health’
Google is sunsetting Google Fit by year’s end. While Fitbit remains very much alive, the rebranded Google Health app is your one-stop shop for all things health and fitness.

Google Ditches the Screen With the New Fitbit Air (2026)
Powered by Gemini and designed around simplicity, the new Fitbit Air could finally give the screenless fitness tracker market a compelling alternative to Whoop.

Sleep Number ComfortNext Lux Smart Bed: Redefining Support
Sleep Number’s new model leans plush, but its smart support might convert even die-hard firmness fans.

Best Printers for Any Home-Office Need (2026): Brother, HP, and More
Need to print labels, stickers, stacks of pages, color photos, or even a textured mug? I tested the best home printers, including ink-tank, cartridge, and laser options.

Best Bug Spray (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Our writer tried some of the most popular insect repellents during runs, hikes, and evening walks. These are the ones we recommend.

Thousands of Vibe-Coded Apps Expose Corporate and Personal Data on the Open Web
Companies like Lovable, Base44, Replit, and Netlify use AI to let anyone build a web app in seconds—and in thousands of cases, spill highly sensitive data onto the public internet.

This Reggae Band Is in a Nightmare Battle Against AI Slop Remixes
When Stick Figure’s seven-year-old song shot up the charts, the band was thrilled. But its viral moment was spurred by unauthorized AI remixes.

11 Best Sunscreens, WIRED Tested and Reviewed
We put 36 sunscreens to the test during summer hikes, spring ski days, and beachside hangs. Out of all the mineral, chemical, and spray varieties we tried, these are our top picks.

Bottom G Wants You to Know He’s More Than Just ‘Gay Andrew Tate’
Brian Michael Hinds found accidental internet fame through a resemblance to the controversial manosphere figure. He’s still wrestling with what to do with it.