Backing 16 green AI projects in Asia-Pacific
We’re supporting 16 organizations across Asia-Pacific using frontier AI to tackle challenges in climate, agriculture, and biodiversity.
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Phil Schiller’s App Store exit reportedly driven by wariness over future plans
Schiller reportedly had reservations about new CEO John Ternus’ goal of bringing in more recurring revenue from the App Store.
Who’s Boring Now?
Plus, sextortion in the family group chat, which wearable sleep data to trust, the Apple empire changes hands and more.
America’s Own Banks Are a Weak Link in the Campaign to Cut Off Iran
Plus, Ukraine is considering legalizing porn to fund its war chest, and carmakers are adding gas engines to boost EV range.
Which Sleep Data to Trust From Oura and Other Wearables
Health trackers might spit out unreliable numbers, but doctors say they’re still useful for spotting personal trends.
The Best Laptop Backpacks for Work, Travel, and Everything Between (2026)
The wrong bag can aggravate you every single day. These WIRED-tested picks get comfort, capacity, and organization just right.
Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion
To get started with competitive Pokémon battles, all you need is your phone. But to compete at the highest level, like at the Pokémon World Championships, you’re going to need a Switch. And there doesn’t seem to be a good reason why. Battle simulator Pokémon Champions originally launched on the Switch and Switch 2 in…
The AI Shift Turning Everyday Investors Into Mini Quant Funds
Americans are vibe-coding trading algorithms and handing over their stock portfolios to AI agents. Welcome to the world of the robot retail investor.
Explore the globe in field recordings
I love field recordings. I love making them. I love them when they’re incorporated into my ambient music. They’re great background noise for working or sleeping. But they’re also great for active listening, focusing in on the fine nuances of burbling brooks or urban chaos. Earth Garden gives you a globe to explore with real…
iPhone Handoff will seamlessly share one number between two phones
When iOS 27 lands later this month, it will have a feature called iPhone Handoff that lets you switch between two phones using the same number. It was briefly mentioned during the WWDC keynote back in June, but there were no details at the time. Now there’s a demo clip showing how to set up…