Hacked Prayer App Push Notifications Urge Iranians to Capitulate During Reported Strikes: Inside a New Front in Digital Psyops
During reported Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, many Iranians say a popular prayer app pushed messages implying amnesty for those who lay down arms. Here’s what likely happened, why it matters, and what to watch now.
The 2026 Toiletry-Bag Playbook: What a New Round of Testing Says About Design, Materials, and the Weird Tech Sneaking Into Your Dopp Kit
A fresh round of hands-on testing spotlights 14 standout toiletry bags. Here’s the deeper story—how travel rules, materials science, and oddball features shape the perfect kit.
This Ruroc Helmet Ruined My Ski Holiday
A full-face, aggressively styled snow helmet promised warmth and protection—but collided with the culture of the mountain. Here’s why high-tech headgear can turn a bluebird week into a social whiteout.
Pentagon’s “Supply Chain Risk” Tag on Anthropic Sets Up a High-Stakes AI–Defense Standoff
After negotiations over military uses of its AI models faltered, Anthropic pushed back against a Pentagon move to flag the company as a supply chain risk—opening a test case for how the U.S. buys frontier AI without trampling safety rules or due process.
Google’s Merkle Tree Certificates: A practical bridge to quantum‑safe HTTPS
Chrome now understands Merkle Tree Certificates, a compact way to carry classical and post‑quantum authentication in HTTPS without breaking today’s web. Here’s what that means, why it matters, and what to watch next.
When the vacuum whispers: How “photons that aren’t there” tweak superconductivity next door
A clever experiment shows that one material can nudge a nearby superconductor without any electrical contact. The messenger is the quantum electromagnetic vacuum—virtual photons reshaping the superconducting state across a small gap.
A Dapper Dilemma: Maine Firefighters Rescue a Tuxedo Cat from a Steep Roof
A tuxedo-coated cat found itself stranded on a steep Maine rooftop, prompting a careful rescue by firefighters. The lighthearted incident highlights how pet predicaments intersect with public safety, training, and community engagement.
Aventon Soltera 3 Review: A Lively, Back-to-Basics Electric Hybrid for City Riders
Aventon’s Soltera 3 leans into simplicity: a single-speed, lightweight hybrid e-bike that rides like an analog bicycle—only faster. Here’s what that means for commuting, maintenance, and everyday fun.
Preorder Google’s Newest Midrange Pixel and Get a $100 Gift Card: What It Really Means
Google’s latest a‑series Pixel is up for preorder with a $100 gift card sweetener. Here’s what’s behind the promo, who should consider it, and how to shop smart without getting burned by the fine print.
Pixel Buds Pro 2 Are Our Top Android Pick—Now Under $200
Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 combine excellent noise canceling, strong battery life, and deep Android features—and they’re currently dipped below $200 in multiple colors.
Iowa’s Fields Are the New Front in the Right‑to‑Repair Fight
Iowa lawmakers have introduced a sweeping farm equipment right‑to‑repair bill that could force John Deere and other manufacturers to open up software tools, parts, and data to farmers and independent shops.
IronCurtain Wants AI Agents That Don’t Go Rogue
A new open-source project proposes a stricter way to keep autonomous AI helpers from wreaking havoc: separate thinking from doing, issue purpose-bound capabilities, and require explicit approvals for risky acts.
After Months Aloft, Las Vegas’ Runaway Toucan Is Safe — And Raising Big Questions About Exotic Pets
A striking toucan that had eluded capture around Las Vegas for months has finally been secured after gliding into a resident’s garage. Beyond the feel‑good ending, the saga spotlights exotic pet ownership, desert risks for tropical birds, and how communities respond when a rare species becomes a neighborhood celebrity.
Best Tested Ski Clothes (2026): Shells, Jackets, Wool Socks
2026’s ski apparel isn’t just warmer and drier—it’s cleaner, smarter, and easier to repair. Here’s what WIRED’s new round of testing signals for shells, insulation, gloves, and socks, plus how to buy with confidence.
A judge takes DOJ out of the loop on seized devices from a Washington Post reporter
In a rare move, a federal judge has decided the court—not the Justice Department—will control the search of devices seized from a Washington Post reporter. The order reflects growing judicial skepticism about “taint teams,” the sensitivity of digital evidence, and the risks to press freedom when investigators obtain a journalist’s data.
Galaxy S26 is faster, pricier, and packed with Gemini-powered tricks—plus a wild new privacy screen
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup opens preorders with first deliveries on March 11, pairing a hardware privacy display with tightly integrated Gemini AI. Here’s what’s new, why it matters, and what to watch next.
Judge: xAI can’t claim OpenAI stole trade secrets just by hiring ex-staffers
A new ruling rebuffs xAI’s attempt to equate hiring with theft, underscoring that AI trade-secret cases need concrete facts: defined secrets, proof of access, and evidence of use—not just employee mobility.
Everyone Speaks Incel Now
Jargon born in misogynist corners of the internet—words like looksmaxxing and mogged—has jumped into mainstream feeds. Here’s how it happened, why it resonates, and what the spread of this language means for culture, platforms, and young people.
Grandma’s “algorithm” and a prayer: How a family trick delivered a $25,208.50 Ohio Pick 5 win
An Ohio player says a homegrown number-picking system from his wife’s grandmother—and a little faith—produced a $25,208.50 Pick 5 payday. Here’s what that really means for lottery math, odds, and the enduring appeal of family “systems.”
Holograms Meet History: Why Talking to “Isaac Newton” Is More Than a Tech Party Trick
Ailias claims you can converse with lifelike hologram avatars of historical figures such as Isaac Newton. Beyond the wow factor, this raises hard questions about accuracy, ethics, education, and the future of human–AI interfaces.
On’s Spray‑On “Hyper-Foam” Shoes Move From Lab Trick to Real Production
The Swiss brand is scaling a laceless runner with a single-piece, spray-formed toe box. Here’s why that’s a big deal for fit, waste, and the future of footwear manufacturing.
Here’s What a Google Subpoena Response Looks Like, Courtesy of the Epstein Files
A rare, redacted glimpse inside a Google subpoena return—surfacing via newly released DOJ “Epstein files”—shows what the company actually sends back when the government comes knocking. Here’s how to read it, what it likely contains, and what it means for your privacy.
Boozy chimps and the "drunken monkey" debate: What a summer of urine says about evolution, fruit, and alcohol
A new field study of wild chimpanzees detected human-style alcohol biomarkers in urine after fruit-feeding—evidence that primates naturally ingest ethanol in the wild and a fresh data point for the long-contested “drunken monkey” hypothesis.
JBL’s Flip 7 Drops to $100: Why This Little Rugged Speaker Still Punches Way Above Its Price
JBL’s Flip 7 is marked down to around $100—a sizable cut that makes one of the most reliable travel-ready speakers hard to ignore. Here’s what the deal means, who should buy it, and what to consider before you click purchase.