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We Bought a ‘Peeing’ Robot Attack Dog From Temu. It Was Even Weirder Than Expected

For less than the cost of a round of drinks, a plasticized Boston Dynamics fever dream could be yours too.

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Google AI Overviews Says It’s Still 2024

When asked to confirm the current year, Google’s AI-generated top result confidently answers, “No, it is not 2025.”

Instagram Keeps Polishing Its Edits App to Woo Video Creators

The developers working on Instagram’s Edits—a video creation app and competitor to TikTok’s CapCut—are still refining the mobile editing tool.

Auto Shanghai 2025 Wasn’t Just a Car Show. It Was a Warning to the West

After poaching some of the best Western auto talent, China’s car industry is about to dominate globally with charging rates, ranges, luxury design, technology, and sheer volumes.

Carl Pei Thinks the Phone of the Future Will Only Have One App

Nothing’s CEO speaks to WIRED about how he sees the smartphone market playing out in an era of AI, and where he thinks the competition is going wrong.

Your Gmail Inbox Is Running Slow. Do These Things to Fix It

If conversations are slow to load and Gmail’s search seems sluggish, you can speed things up by tweaking some settings and doing some routine maintenance.

What Is Google One, and Should You Subscribe?

If you use Google’s apps and AI, it’s worth looking at this all-inclusive service. We break down the plans and how much they cost.

Never Drink Alone: A Guide to Turkish Coffee

Not quite espresso and not quite drip, Turkish coffee is more than a morning pick-me-up. It’s a social activity rooted in cultural tradition.

All the Top New Features in MacOS Sequoia

MacOS 15.5 is here. Here’s what's new and how to install macOS Sequoia.