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WIRED

These 10 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested (2026)

We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.

1 hour ago

WIRED

These 10 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested (2026)

WIRED

The Best Flower Delivery Services of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Skip the sad grocery store bouquet this Valentine’s Day. These online flower delivery services do the heavy lifting for you—just don't forget the card.

2 hours ago

WIRED

The Best Flower Delivery Services of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

WIRED

What Is Thread? Matter’s Smart Home Network Protocol, Explained

Thread is a mesh networking protocol that connects low-power smart home gadgets, and it’s one of Matter’s underlying technologies.

2 hours ago

WIRED

What Is Thread? Matter’s Smart Home Network Protocol, Explained

WIRED

How the Olympic Torchbearers Are Chosen

From world-class athletes to the stars of Heated Rivalry, torchbearers are selected for their inspiring stories. Here’s what to know about the people carrying the flame for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

2 hours ago

WIRED

How the Olympic Torchbearers Are Chosen

WIRED

Brenna Huckaby Starter Pack: Paralympic Winter Games 2026

How this four-time Paralympic medalist controls her controllables under the spotlight.

2 hours ago

WIRED

Brenna Huckaby Starter Pack: Paralympic Winter Games 2026

WIRED

How iPhones Made a Surprising Comeback in China

Huawei’s and Xiaomi’s flagship devices are packed with impressive features, but Apple is dominating the Chinese smartphone market again—for now.

3 hours ago

WIRED

How iPhones Made a Surprising Comeback in China

TechCrunch

Google's subscriptions rise in Q4 as YouTube pulls $60B in yearly revenue

The company said it now has 325 million paying users across Google One and YouTube Premium, up from 300 million users three months earlier.

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TechCrunch

Google's subscriptions rise in Q4 as YouTube pulls $60B in yearly revenue

TechCrunch

Sam Altman got exceptionally testy over Claude Super Bowl ads

He posted a novella-sized rant that devolved into to calling his rival "dishonest" and "authoritarian."

13 hours ago

TechCrunch

Sam Altman got exceptionally testy over Claude Super Bowl ads

TechCrunch

As it preps Specs for the masses, Snap's Q4 shows revenue growth but fewer daily users

The company is engaged in a strategy to diversify its revenue sources as it heads into the new year.

13 hours ago

TechCrunch

As it preps Specs for the masses, Snap's Q4 shows revenue growth but fewer daily users

TechCrunch

Mundi Ventures closes on €750M for Kembara, its largest deep tech and climate fund

Spain-based deeptech and climate megafund Kembara has just completed a €750 million first close toward its €1 billion target.

14 hours ago

TechCrunch

Mundi Ventures closes on €750M for Kembara, its largest deep tech and climate fund

TechCrunch

Stripe alumni raise €30M Series A for Duna, backed by Stripe and Adyen execs

Having raised a €30 million Series A round led by CapitalG, business identity verification startup Duna is now among the most well-capitalized European startups founded by Stripe alumni.

14 hours ago

TechCrunch

Stripe alumni raise €30M Series A for Duna, backed by Stripe and Adyen execs

TechCrunch

Alphabet won't talk about the Google-Apple AI deal, even to investors

Alphabet CEO skipped an analyst's question about Apple on the company's earnings call.

14 hours ago

TechCrunch

Alphabet won't talk about the Google-Apple AI deal, even to investors

The Verge

Engadget

Amazon Germany fined $70 million for 'influencing' third-party Marketplace pricing

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Engadget

Amazon Germany fined $70 million for 'influencing' third-party Marketplace pricing

Engadget

What the hell is Moltbook, the social network for AI agents?

2 minutes ago

Engadget

What the hell is Moltbook, the social network for AI agents?

Engadget

ExpressVPN launches four new standalone apps

2 minutes ago

Engadget

ExpressVPN launches four new standalone apps

Engadget

Valve pushes back Steam Machine launch due to storage and memory shortage

32 minutes ago

Engadget

Valve pushes back Steam Machine launch due to storage and memory shortage

Engadget

Bipartisan SCAM Act would require online platforms to crack down on fraudulent ads

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Engadget

Bipartisan SCAM Act would require online platforms to crack down on fraudulent ads

Engadget

Get one month of the Disney+ and Hulu bundle for only $10

1 hour ago

Engadget

Get one month of the Disney+ and Hulu bundle for only $10

FastCompany

Ars Technica

Museums incorporate "scent of the afterlife" into Egyptian exhibits

“Smell added an emotional and sensory depth that text labels alone could never provide.”

9 hours ago

Ars Technica

Museums incorporate "scent of the afterlife" into Egyptian exhibits

Ars Technica

FBI stymied by Apple's Lockdown Mode after seizing journalist's iPhone

Post reporter was compelled to unlock MacBook Pro with fingerprint, however.

15 hours ago

Ars Technica

FBI stymied by Apple's Lockdown Mode after seizing journalist's iPhone

Ars Technica

Should AI chatbots have ads? Anthropic says no.

ChatGPT competitor comes out swinging with Super Bowl ad mocking AI product pitches.

16 hours ago

Ars Technica

Should AI chatbots have ads? Anthropic says no.

Ars Technica

US House takes first step toward creating "commercial" deep space program

"We will continue to rely on the ingenuity of the private sector."

17 hours ago

Ars Technica

US House takes first step toward creating "commercial" deep space program

Ars Technica

"Capture it all": ICE urged to explain memo about collecting info on protesters

Sen. Markey: Database of peaceful protesters, if it exists, should be shut down.

19 hours ago

Ars Technica

"Capture it all": ICE urged to explain memo about collecting info on protesters

Ars Technica

User blowback convinces Adobe to keep supporting 30-year-old 2D animation app

Despite the about-face, some customers think "the damage is done."

20 hours ago

Ars Technica

User blowback convinces Adobe to keep supporting 30-year-old 2D animation app