Sonos' new voice assistant is launching in early access on November 6
The company is hoping to collect feedback on Sonos 27voice to avoid a repeat of its previous app redesign debacle.
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Ukraine’s drone strikes spur hasty Russian plans for underground data centers
Russia tries to fix exposed digital infrastructure as data center war backfires.
Routine voting issues fuel conspiracy theories and confusion
Westchester County ballot tabulators malfunctioned across the county Tuesday, alarming voters and fueling a flurry of conspiracy theories online.
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 have returned to their lowest price to date
Android owners looking for an earbud upgrade are in luck. The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are back down to $169 at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store, matching the lowest price we’ve seen. Google’s site claims the deal will last until 11:59PM PT on November 8th, and other retailers will likely follow suit. […]
iPhone 18 rumors suggest a bigger battery, higher price next year
After Apple raised iPhone prices earlier this year, a new rumor claims it plans to launch the base iPhone 18 with a higher price, too. A Weibo post from leaker Digital Chat Station, spotted by 9to5Mac, says the base iPhone 18 is getting a couple upgrades with the price hike, including a larger battery and […]
Apple starts giving Siri AI access to third-party apps
Apple will now let Siri AI perform actions across third-party apps. As part of the iOS 27.3 update rolling out on Tuesday, Apple announced developers can now integrate Siri AI's new features in "all apps," allowing the voice assistant to draw on a user's personal context, process natural language prompts, and use on-screen awareness to […]
You can’t hit a wrong note when playing along with songs on Casio’s new keyboard
Casio announced a new addition to its Casiotone line of portable electronic keyboards with a feature that could help aspiring musicians master skills like rhythm and timing without the frustrations or discouragement of hitting the wrong note. The Casiotone CT-FS1 is available now for $399.99 in a monochromatic black or white version where even the […]
Researchers warned of North Korean hacking tactics years before record $6.3B Binance heist
Cybersecurity experts have long warned of the persistent and patient threat from North Korea's long-running hacks. The world's largest crypto exchange was still caught off-guard.
AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16B as demand surges
The five-year-old startup raised a $1.3 billion round led by Bessemer.
Itch.io adds a filter for games with gen AI disclosures
Your turn, Steam.
Reddit tests ads in search results as traffic declines and growth concerns mount
The new ad placements could help Reddit squeeze more revenue from existing users as Google's AI search changes how people discover its content.
Binance Says Hackers Used Well-Known Tricks to Carry Out a $6.34 Billion Heist
Suspected North Korean attackers duped an engineer with a fake job interview and a malicious download to gain a foothold in the crypto firm’s system and steal billions, according to Binance.
How to use your phone to find hidden cameras
When you feel wary, a quick check might provide some peace of mind.
Ferrari’s controversial Luce EV is sold out for 2027
The Luce, Ferrari's first electric car and one of its most polarizing models, is "fully allocated" through 2027, according to CEO Benedetto Vigna.
Netflix’s new AI Discover tab helps you find something to watch based on your mood
The first experimental feature under the tab will allow users to get recommendations based on what they're currently in the mood for.
Google to shut off search for schools that opt-out of AI
Google announced Tuesday morning that it would switch off AI products by default for students in schools that use the technology giant’s education software.
Apple’s latest watchOS beta includes its new always-on Audio Intelligence features
Starting today, Siri can tune into the Apple Watch's mic with Audio Intelligence features that are available in the new watchOS 27.3 developer beta rolling out now. The two new additions are Siri Recap, which uses "ambient listening" to generate summaries of your conversation, and Live Rewind, which generates text transcripts of the last 15 […]
OpenAI says ChatGPT is catching up to Google in search
In many circles, "Ask Chat" has replaced "Google it," and that's reflected in a new announcement from OpenAI: the volume of search queries run through ChatGPT now equals 20 percent of the volume run through Google. Adam Fry, OpenAI's consumer product lead for ChatGPT, made the announcement at a press event on Monday. He said […]
NYT demands Brave shut down its paywall blocker and end deals with AI firms
Lawsuit calls Brave "supplier, dealer, and distributor" of stolen news content.
Razer unveils the Raiju V3 Pro Signature Edition PS5 controller
It sure is pretty and will likely be expensive.
Reddit is adding more ads
Reddit is testing ads on another area of its platform: search. With this update, ads will appear within your search results "based on a range of factors, including contextual relevance to a search query," according to Reddit. That means searching for "espresso station" could present you with ads for espresso, machines, beans, or mugs, while […]
Buttons are back and storage is king when it comes to car interiors
We talk with Nissan designer Hiren Patel about how vehicle interior designs are changing.
Indie games are missing launch dates because Steam is backed up
Many indie game developers have recently posted on social media about unexpectedly long approval wait times for their game submissions on Steam, with some of the approvals causing developers to miss their planned launch dates. For example, Studio Daimon, the team behind an upcoming title called Food Devils, had planned to launch the game in […]
Google’s Gemini-powered Home Speaker is already on sale for 20 percent off
If you’re looking for a good smart speaker, the Google Home Speaker is down to around $79 ($20 off) in all four colors at Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. That’s the best price we’ve seen for the Gemini-powered speaker, which launched in June and represents Google’s first smart speaker in several years. In her review, […]
Best Air Purifiers for Allergies Are on Sale: Levoit, BlueAir (2026)
Save on WIRED-tested picks from Blueair, Levoit, and Air Doctor, including compact models for your bedroom.