The latest from www.wired.comhttps://www.wired.com© Condé Nast 2026en-USMon, 11 May 2026 15:43:41 +0000https://www.wired.com/story/papa-johns-is-getting-into-drone-delivery-but-its-not-flying-pizza/69fde4536fe1722dbf89ab4fMon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000A new collaboration with Alphabet’s Wing will only deliver sandwiches. It demonstrates the tricky parts of taking to the sky.GearGear / Gear News and Eventsdrones, Food and Drink, food, delivery, Aviation, AlphabetAarian MarshallCondé NastPie in the Skyhttps://www.wired.com/story/chevron-wants-school-district-tax-break-data-center-power-plant-texas/69eb9b227b7f5b3af1cb27bdMon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000The move could save the oil company hundreds of millions, even as Texas lawmakers start looking at reining in incentives for data centers.ScienceScience / EnvironmentEnergy, texas, data centers, Taxes, MicrosoftMolly TaftCondé NastTexas Two Stephttps://www.wired.com/story/cuda-proves-nvidia-is-a-software-company/69dd40da8b9e2ea9455fc48cMon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000There’s a deep, forbidding moat that surrounds Nvidia—and it has nothing to do with hardware.BusinessBusiness / Computers and SoftwareMachine Readable, coding, programming, Computers, software, NVIDIA, platforms, artificial intelligenceSheon HanCondé NastMachine Readablehttps://www.wired.com/story/i-work-in-hollywood-everyone-who-used-to-make-tv-now-training-ai/69d6814822a8ba5b142ff3eaMon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000For screenwriters like me—and job seekers all over—AI gig work is the new waiting tables. 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Backbone makes my favorite.GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / ProductsGear / Products / GamingGear / Products / PhonesShopping, buying guides, video games, phonesLouryn StrampeCondé NastButton Mashinghttps://www.wired.com/story/we-asked-coffee-pros-to-blind-test-coffee-machines-the-results-were-surprising/69fb308bd752a26e2ac64378Fri, 08 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000For our latest WIRED Blind Test, we sat coffee industry professionals down to rank leading do-it-all coffee machines—and the winner wasn't what anyone expected.GearGear / Gear News and EventsGear / Products / KitchenShopping, kitchen, Food and Drink, coffee, Coffee makers, espresso, testingChris Haslam, Jeremy WhiteCondé NastWIRED Blind Testhttps://www.wired.com/story/billie-eilish-doesnt-know-if-there-will-ever-be-another-billie-eilish/69fa23c2305def1fcc25e1f8Fri, 08 May 2026 10:15:00 +0000In an interview with WIRED ahead of her new concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), Billie Eilish talked about whether or not future artists will be able to leverage SoundCloud the way she did.CultureCulture / MusicCulture / Digital CultureMusic, Social MediaAngela WatercutterCondé Nasthttps://www.wired.com/story/the-new-wild-west-of-ai-kids-toys/69f8abb846c3761927792a7cFri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000These cuddly, connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. 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But getting there won’t be easy.SecuritySecurity / National SecuritySecurity / Security NewsRussia, satellites, China, privacy, surveillance, SpaceXLucia BellinelloCondé NastSpace Racehttps://www.wired.com/story/canvas-hack-shinyhunters-ransomware-instructure/69fd45d7740b0efb9775b994Fri, 08 May 2026 05:02:40 +0000Thousands 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.SecuritySecurity / Cyberattacks and HacksSecurity / PrivacySecurity / Security Newsransomware, cybersecurity, malware, hacks, hacking, security, vulnerabilitiesLily Hay Newman, Andy GreenbergCondé NastDrop Outhttps://www.wired.com/story/doordash-promo-code/6740c6ad29e1604c90f59b4fFri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.Gearcoupons, ShoppingMolly HigginsCondé NastCouponshttps://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-executives-discuss-openai-sam-altman-2018/69fd130464b2ad9bfec628aeFri, 08 May 2026 01:42:14 +0000Leaders 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.BusinessBusiness / Artificial IntelligenceOpenAI, Microsoft, Musk v. Altman Trial, Silicon Valley, artificial intelligence, Sam Altman, Elon MuskMaxwell Zeff, Paresh DaveCondé NastReal talkhttps://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast-trump-pivots-ai-regulation-worker-ousted-by-doge-runs-for-office-hantavirus-explained/69fbacaeb9c250fbf6ca76ceThu, 07 May 2026 21:37:20 +0000Today 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.BusinessBusiness / Artificial IntelligenceUncanny Valley Podcast, podcasts, Donald Trump, artificial intelligence, DOGE, politics, viruses, outbreak, Airlines, TravelBrian Barrett, Zoë Schiffer, Leah FeigerCondé NastUncanny Valleyhttps://www.wired.com/story/you-can-disable-gemini-in-chrome-if-its-freaking-you-out/69fb961a239299e39f2d497fThu, 07 May 2026 20:31:57 +0000Chrome 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.SecuritySecurity / PrivacySecurity / Security AdviceSecurity / Security NewsBusiness / Artificial IntelligenceChrome, Google, Browsers, privacy, security, artificial intelligenceLily Hay NewmanCondé NastConundrumshttps://www.wired.com/story/hantavirus-cruise-ship-what-you-need-to-know/69fb437ab2e25917ff0d3424Thu, 07 May 2026 19:36:46 +0000While the outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic is concerning, the virus isn’t easily transmitted through casual contact.ScienceScience / Healthpublic health, viruses, epidemiology, infectious diseaseEmily MullinCondé NastCruise concernshttps://www.wired.com/story/how-to-fix-bad-webcam-lighting/69e7f29914c28cd9d8904edfThu, 07 May 2026 18:29:54 +0000I have a horrendous lighting setup in my home office, but as a mixed-use room, my options for fixing it were limited.GearGear / How To and AdviceGear / ProductsGear / Products / CamerasGear / Products / ComputersShopping, cameras, webcams, laptops, laptopLuke LarsenCondé NastLight It Uphttps://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-chinese-catch-you-steadily-sycophancy/69ebbc844d198adf5e58ce70Thu, 07 May 2026 16:25:48 +0000OpenAI’s chatbot has some weird linguistic tics in Chinese that are driving users crazy.BusinessMade in China, China, ChatGPT, generative AI, languages, artificial intelligenceZeyi YangCondé NastMade in Chinahttps://www.wired.com/story/mothers-day-deals-2026/69f55c11a86f92c5e9d50a13Thu, 07 May 2026 16:21:58 +0000Give Mom the best and save some cash in the process with these legitimate discounts on WIRED-approved gifts.GearGear / DealsShopping, DealsLouryn StrampeCondé NastDealshttps://www.wired.com/story/doges-ethan-shaotran-is-now-running-a-defense-tech-startup/69fbafb03e8cd8ba4df1b537Thu, 07 May 2026 16:21:08 +0000In an email viewed by WIRED, Ethan Shaotran describes Blitz Industries as “a defense company backed by big names.”PoliticsDOGE, government, politics, Elon Musk, Defense, StartupsVittoria ElliottCondé NastDOGE Spreadhttps://www.wired.com/story/diabetes-detection-better-tools-biomarkers/69ebac20331847d4469f04e7Thu, 07 May 2026 15:32:45 +0000Blood glucose levels can be a reliable indicator of diabetes risk. But in some populations, it's not enough to catch the disease early.ScienceScience / Healthmedicine, health, diabetes, diseases, health careAnna McKieCondé NastTesting Testinghttps://www.wired.com/story/google-is-rebranding-the-fitbit-app-to-google-health/69fa00d0c827f546ccf613daThu, 07 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000Google 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.GearGear / Gear News and EventsGoogle, Wearables, health, Apps, fitness, fitbit, Fitness Trackers, Google GeminiJulian ChokkattuCondé NastCrunch Timehttps://www.wired.com/story/google-fitbit-air/69f9459afb74c97ad0d3922dThu, 07 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000Powered by Gemini and designed around simplicity, the new Fitbit Air could finally give the screenless fitness tracker market a compelling alternative to Whoop.GearGear / ProductsGear / Products / Health and FitnessWearables, Google, Accessories and Peripherals, fitness, health, fitbit, gear, Reviews, Shopping, Fitness Trackers, Google GeminiBoutayna Chokrane Condé NastFace Offhttps://www.wired.com/review/sleep-number-comfortnext-lux-smart-bed/69fb4d5bae198880f5fc6108Thu, 07 May 2026 12:07:00 +0000Sleep Number’s new model leans plush, but its smart support might convert even die-hard firmness fans.GearGear / ReviewsGear / Products / Sleepmattresses, review, Sleep, Shopping, online shopping, household, ReviewsJulia ForbesCondé NastProduct Reviewhttps://www.wired.com/gallery/best-printers/6852ef2dca5de5642072d3c2Thu, 07 May 2026 11:33:00 +0000Need 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.GearGear / ProductsGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / ComputersGear / Products / Home OfficeShopping, buying guides, Accessories and Peripherals, printers, Paper, computing, hpBrad BourqueCondé NastBuying Guidehttps://www.wired.com/story/best-bug-sprays/66faf38a372b853d3a8b97c1Thu, 07 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000Our writer tried some of the most popular insect repellents during runs, hikes, and evening walks. These are the ones we recommend.GearGear / Products / OutdoorShopping, health, outdoors, buying guides, hiking, backpacking, camping, BackyardKristin CanningCondé NastDon't Bug Mehttps://www.wired.com/story/thousands-of-vibe-coded-apps-expose-corporate-and-personal-data-on-the-open-web/69fa1675f05cb6c82bdb7f98Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000Companies 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.SecuritySecurity / Cyberattacks and HacksSecurity / PrivacySecurity / Security NewsBusiness / Artificial Intelligenceartificial intelligence, cybersecurity, security, privacy, databases, data privacyAndy GreenbergCondé NastBad Vibeshttps://www.wired.com/story/this-reggae-band-is-in-a-nightmare-battle-against-ai-slop-remixes/69f8d6cdb14df72a38edaf00Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000When 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.CultureCulture / MusicMusic, artificial intelligence, YouTube, Spotify, Social Media, streamingKate KnibbsCondé NastHit Record https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sunscreens/66fab3b383778010883085f3Thu, 07 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000We 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.GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / OutdoorGear / Products / Health and FitnessShopping, buying guides, outdoors, environment, healthKristin CanningCondé NastBuying Guide