OpenAI Seeks Additional Capital From Investors as Part of Its $40 Billion Round
OpenAI, which recently announced a $40 billion round of financing, is seeking funding from new and existing investors to fulfill the deal.
A Surprise Pokémon Game Just Dropped for Switch and Mobile
Pokémon Friends, available now, is a daily puzzle game that lets players untangle yarn to make prizes.
Everything Is a ‘False Flag’ Now
Conspiracy theories about so-called false-flag attacks have been around for decades. But as trust in media and public institutions craters, every single major news event is now being labeled as fake.
This Is the Best Sleeping Bag
The only problem with sleeping outside is that … you’re outside. Rumpl’s Wrap Sack solves all your crazy temperature woes.
14 Best USB Flash Drives (2025): Pen Drives, Thumb Drives, Memory Sticks
These WIRED-tested memory sticks are a virtual filing cabinet in your pocket.
Fiberglass-Free, Chemical-Free: Natural Fire Barriers for Mattresses
When it comes to flame retardants, fiberglass is unhealthy, but many chemicals are worse. Here’s what you need to know about buying a safe new mattress.
X Data Center Fire in Oregon Started Inside Power Cabinet, Authorities Say
Generative AI has put data centers under the spotlight, and surging electricity needs could increase risk of fires.
How to Spot and Guard Against Wrong Number Scams
Ever gotten a text from a number you didn’t recognize? These communications are not as innocent as they might seem.
PayPal taps wallets from China and India to make cross-border payments easier for 2 billion people
PayPal is partnering with global fintech companies to let users pay to different wallet systems cross border.
Apple alerted Iranians to iPhone spyware attacks, say researchers
Researchers say Apple sent out threat notifications to several Iranians in recent months, saying their iPhones had been hacked. Iran is likely behind the attacks.