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Radiation-Detection Systems Are Quietly Running in the Background All Around You

CHRIS BARANIUK

If a major disaster like Fukushima or Chernobyl ever happens again, the world would know almost straight away, thanks to an array of government and DIY radiation-monitoring programs running globally.

Interstellar Arc Serves Up Alien Foxes, Exoplanets, and VR Carl Sagan

BEN DOWSETT

Interstellar Arc is an immersive sci-fi experience that uses recent advances in headset tech to break new ground in virtual reality. And it all happens inside an empty-looking room in Las Vegas.

This Startup Wants to Build Self-Driving Car Software—Super Fast

AARIAN MARSHALL

The autonomous vehicle industry is heating up thanks to advances in AI. But can those same innovations help startups like HyprLabs build safe tech?

7 Best Desktop Computers (2025): Gaming, Macs, Compact, and More

LUKE LARSEN

Despite advancements in laptops, desktop computers still have a place. These are the WIRED-tested options you should consider.

Thea Energy previews Helios, its pixel-inspired fusion power plant

TIM DE CHANT

Thea Energy says that its planar-coil fusion power plant could be cheaper and easier to build thanks to AI-powered control software.

Mirelo raises $41M from Index and a16z to solve AI video’s silent problem

ANNA HEIM

Mirelo, a German startup that is building AI to add synced sound effects to videos, has raised a $41 million seed round led by Index Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.

Verizon refused to unlock man’s iPhone, so he sued the carrier and won

JON BRODKIN

Verizon changed policy after he bought the phone, wouldn't unlock it despite FCC rule.

Nvidia Becomes a Major Model Maker With Nemotron 3

WILL KNIGHT

The world’s top chipmaker wants open source AI to succeed—perhaps because closed models increasingly run on its rivals’ silicon.

Nvidia is reportedly weighs ramping up H200 production to meet surging demand in China

RAM IYER

After successfully lobbying the Trump administration to approve the sales of its H200 chips to China, Nvidia is now thinking of adding capacity to produce more of the chips.

First Voyage raises $2.5M for its AI companion helps you build habits

DOMINIC-MADORI DAVIS

First Voyage has raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round from a16z speed run, SignalFire, True Global, and other investors.

Snapchat rolls out its end-of-year Recaps

AISHA MALIK

The Recap is a short video that offers a personalized look at highlights from Snaps, Stories, and Chats, showing how users connected and expressed themselves throughout the year.

Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety driver

SEAN O'KANE

It's one of the last big steps before the company can truly claim it's operating a robotaxi service, and start to take on Waymo.

Roomba maker iRobot swept into bankruptcy

RAFE ROSNER-UDDIN IN SAN FRANCISCO

Shenzhen-based Picea Robotics, its lender and primary supplier, will acquire all of iRobot’s shares.

Facebook Messenger’s desktop app is no more

SARAH PEREZ

The app remains usable via the web, Facebook app, and through the mobile app for iOS and Android.

Netflix responds to concerns about WBD deal

LAUREN FORRISTAL

Industry concerns over Netflix acquiring Warner Bros has led executives to address fears regarding jobs and theatrical releases.