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PayPal might not be looking to sell itself, report

DOMINIC-MADORI DAVIS

PayPal may not be in talks to be acquired, sources have told Semafor, after a previous news report that Stripe was sniffing around.

xAI spent $7M building wall that barely muffles annoying power plant noise

ASHLEY BELANGER

“Temu sound wall” not enough to quell fury over xAI’s power plant.

The physics of squeaking sneakers

JENNIFER OUELLETTE

Geometry of tread patterns determines frequency, so blocks were designed to play Star Wars music.

Anthropic CEO stands firm as Pentagon deadline looms

REBECCA BELLAN

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Thursday that he "cannot in good conscience accede" to the Pentagon's demands to give the military unrestricted access to its AI systems.

‘Uncanny Valley’: Pentagon vs. ‘Woke’ Anthropic, Agentic vs. Mimetic, and Trump vs. State of the Union

BRIAN BARRETT, ZOË SCHIFFER, LEAH FEIGER

Our hosts unpack the news of the week, starting with the ongoing feud between Anthropic and the Pentagon. Plus: All you need to know about TAT-8 and undersea cables.

Jack Dorsey just halved the size of Block’s employee base — and he says your company is next

CONNIE LOIZOS

Jack Dorsey has long been an open admirer of Elon Musk. Now, it seems, he may have been taking notes.

Netflix backs out of bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, giving studios, HBO, and CNN to Ellison-owned Paramount

GRAHAM STARR

In a one-two punch of centibillion-dollar offers, the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery is over. David Ellison-owned Paramount will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Netflix has lost.

Perplexity announces "Computer," an AI agent that assigns work to other AI agents

SAMUEL AXON

It's also a buttoned-down, ostensibly safer take on the OpenClaw concept.

Neanderthals seemed to have a thing for modern human women

JOHN TIMMER

"Neanderthal deserts" in our genomes suggest a strong pattern in matings.

Hands-On With Nano Banana 2, the Latest Version of Google's AI Image Generator

REECE ROGERS

Google’s latest image model, Nano Banana 2, is a powerful AI photo editor that punctures reality. Well, sometimes.

These Are Our Absolute Favorite Android Earbuds, and They're Below $200

BRAD BOURQUE

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 have great ANC and long battery life, and they're marked down in several colors.

The Latest Repair Battlefield Is the Iowa Farmlands—Again

BOONE ASHWORTH

A new bill that would give farmers in Iowa the right to repair is a big threat to tractor manufacturer John Deere.

KitchenAid Promo Codes and Discounts: Save Up To 20%

MOLLY HIGGINS

Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to 20% off countertop appliances.

Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $300 Off Appliances

MATTHEW KORFHAGE

Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.

Plaid valued at $8B in employee share sale

MARINA TEMKIN

The new valuation is a 31% increase from $6.1 billion Plaid reached in April.