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    Save the date: the next Android Show is being held on May 12, and we have some ideas of what might be shown off there.
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    The Xteink X4 ereader is the latest social media tech obsession, and it's emerging as a serious Kindle rival.
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    Amazon's 2 for £30 sale on 4K Blu-ray discs from Disney is live, so I've picked my 9 favourite discs from the sale.
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    The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra just hit a new record-low price at Amazon, so now's the time to buy if you're shopping for the best Android phone we've ever tested.
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    Amazon's Mother's Day sale is so good that I'm shopping it myself and rounding up the 12 best gifts from Dyson, Apple, Breville, Fitbit, and more.
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    Microsoft warns that some consumers 'might experience one additional restart during installation' of Windows 11 updates.
  • Bose releases new 'Ultra' Dolby Atmos soundbar and wireless speaker range, with a serious subwoofer option — and this lineup has Sonos right in its crosshairs
    Bose's Lifestyle Collection features a new flagship soundbar and multi-room compatibility — including with other firms' speakers
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    Activision has confirmed that the next Call of Duty game will not come to PS4.
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    VS Code was adding 'Co-authored-by: Copilot' freely, even when the assistant wasn't used and AI chat features were disabled.
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    Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch has dropped its first full trailer — and while it's set up a John Dutton legacy subplot, it's not the most interesting thing about the first look.
  • Ubisoft teams up with Backbone to offer The Division Resurgence players exclusive in-game rewards — here's how you can claim yours
    Ubisoft is partnering with Backbone for an exclusive The Division Resurgence collaboration by offering in-game rewards for Backbone players.
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    NymVPN's v2026.8 update has arrived, finally adding split tunneling to the Linux app and rolling out a brand-new ad blocker for Android users.
  • The Samsung Galaxy Fit3 is 'simply brilliant value' — and the budget fitness tracker is now just £39 at Amazon
    Amazon has just dropped the feature-rich Samsung Galaxy Fit3 to under £40 — a ridiculously low price for a solid fitness tracker for casual users.
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    Is WebCalendar a good alternative to Google Calendar? Let's answer that question.
  • How foundries are shaping the next era of enterprise AI
    How enterprise AI foundries are replacing the fragmented tools burning out your team.
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    Users reported being unable to install or update Ubuntu for several days following incident.
  • Proton, Tor, Mullvad, ExpressVPN, and Mozilla among the 19 organizations urging the UK government 'not to undermine the open web' as Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill becomes law — a move that could 'infringe human rights'
    The Act introduces new online restrictions for young people, alongside an obligation for service providers to take "reasonable anti-circumvention measures." Here's why privacy raises the alarm.
  • PrivadoVPN's new Terms of Service make its privacy-protecting move from Switzerland to Iceland official
    Following a pledge made in January, PrivadoVPN has fully updated its Terms of Service to reflect its new headquarters in Iceland, officially leaving Switzerland behind to avoid potential mandatory data logging.
  • SteelSeries' new Arctis Nova Omni headset has finally displaced the Nova Pro Wireless as my favorite model from the brand
    After championing the SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless for years, the brand's new SteelSeries Arctis Nova Omni headset may be my new favorite from the brand.
  • ‘Without me, OpenAI wouldn’t exist,’ says Elon Musk as courtroom clash with Sam Altman turns personal — and exposes a deeper fight over who really built the company behind ChatGPT
    Elon Musk’s claim that OpenAI wouldn’t exist without him lays bare a deeply personal battle with Sam Altman over credit, control, and the future of the company behind ChatGPT.
  • The Italian Dubbing of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Has Stirred Up a Surprising Controversy
    The voice actors from the original film have returned for the sequel—and not everyone is happy about it.
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    The porn giant blocked its content from new UK users in February but says device-based age verification is more secure than third-party sites.
  • Bose Brings Back Its ‘Lifestyle’ Branding With New Speakers for the Home
    The new Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Ultra Soundbar, and Ultra Subwoofer introduce a cozier look.
  • Google DeepMind Workers Vote to Unionize Over Military AI Deals
    UK staff of Google’s AI research lab hope to block the use of the company’s artificial intelligence models in military settings.
  • Murena /e/OS Tablet Review: Privacy for a Price
    Murena's /e/OS tablet offers an iPadOS- and Google-free, privacy-friendly tablet experience, but you'll have to pay for it.
  • The iPhone That Never Was
    In 1990, three former Apple employees launched a company that epitomized the Silicon Valley dream. What they invented looked like an iPhone—more than a decade earlier. The device never came to be.
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    Whether you’re going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.
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    Your mom never gets you a thoughtless gift, so you shouldn’t get her one, either. Here’s every cool gift WIRED writers would give their mothers.
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    The host of Chicken Shop Date joined WIRED’s Big Interview podcast to talk about turning down bad deals, beating the algorithm, and the importance of being over-prepared.
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    Armed with some Python and a white-hot sense of injustice, one medical student spent six months trying to figure out whether an algorithm trashed his job application.
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    From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don’t live close by.
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    Reduce unnecessary plastic waste and petroleum-based neoprene at your local break with the best sustainable wetsuits, sunglasses, and more.
  • Loop Earplugs Discount Codes: 40% Off
    Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.
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    Experience cutting-edge VR and save up to 20% with coupons for the latest games, Meta Quest 3, Ray-Ban AI glasses, and more deals.
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    Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
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    Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
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    Upgrade your sleep setup with the latest Layla promo codes. Save on flippable mattresses, copper-infused pillows, and adjustable bases during the Spring Sale.
  • Visible Promo Code: Save Over $400 in May 2026
    Find great deals and promo codes for Visible at WIRED and save big, whether you're a long-time customer or a newbie.
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    Get 30% off, 20% off, and free shipping with our Design Within Reach coupon codes, plus up to 50% off furniture with these special discounts.
  • Babbel Promo Code: Up to 65% Off in May 2026
    Master a new language with expert-led courses. Use our verified Babbel coupon codes to save up to 65% on student plans and 60% on 6-month subscriptions.
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  • ChatGPT's Latest Model Will Supposedly Give Less Annoying Answers
    OpenAI says GPT-5.5 Instant will cut down on "gratuitous emojis."
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    Google's virtual Android event will arrive one week before I/O 2026, where the company is expected to spotlight Android, Gemini and its broader AI push.
  • Champions League Soccer: Stream Arsenal vs. Atlético Madrid Live
    Will the Gunners make home advantage count in this semifinal second-leg clash at the Emirates?
  • Oura Ring's Latest Updates Will Tell You More About Contraception and Menopause
    The smart ring company already provides some information on hormonal health.
  • Dead as Disco Envisions Batman Arkham as a Rhythm Game, and It's Perfect
    Brain Jar Games' debut title may not feel mechanically complex at first, but there's plenty to discover as you chase high scores in this fighting game.
  • Eight Sleep's New Pregnancy Mode Adjusts Your Bed Temperature So You Don't Have To
    The sleep tech company's latest feature tracks physiological changes during pregnancy and postpartum to automatically fine-tune your sleep.
  • Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar, Speaker Let You Control With Your Favorite Music App
    The proprietary Bose app isn't necessary for these new speakers (but they aren't compatible with existing Bose Home or SoundTouch models either).
  • The Best Smart Home and Security Gifts for Mother's Day
    Keep mom safe with these handy smart home devices to help make her life easier.
  • I Have Terrible Allergies. These Products Are Helping Me Survive This Spring
    My seasonal allergies have been exponentially easier to manage with these devices and products.
  • 'Daredevil: Born Again': When to Stream the Season 2 Finale Tonight
    All roads, ports and courts have led to this.
  • Peacock Shows Can Now Be Streamed for Free on United Airlines Flights
    Passengers can also watch for free on personal devices using the United mobile app.
  • Bosses Want You to Use AI but They're Not Setting a Good Example, Study Says
    Executives have been pushing AI for years. But leadership-led workplace culture may be preventing effective adoption, Microsoft found.
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    The Boys is back for one its final three episodes.
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    Overwhelmed by all the price hikes and content choices? We cut through the noise to help you sort through the best options.
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    Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 5, No. 588.
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    Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for May 5, No. 793.
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    Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for May 5, No. 1,781.
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    Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 5.
  • WatchOS 27 Set to Get Slimmed-Down Watch Ultra Face, Report Says
    A new watch face could be a better fit than the standard Apple Watch look.
  • Surfshark Adds Vega OS Support, Expanding VPN Access on Amazon Fire TV
    Surfshark's new app brings "core VPN capabilities" to Amazon Fire TV devices running the new Linux-based Vega OS.
  • Google Pixel 11 Rumored to Come With a Better Camera, but Less RAM
    A new leak suggests the next base model Pixel phone will have a 50-megapixel camera.
  • iOS 27 Might Let Users Create Custom Passes for Apple Wallet App
    Apple Wallet lets you download boarding passes, concert tickets and more, but not all businesses support it.
  • Post Office acknowledges ECCO+ user’s calls for help three decades ago
    A former subpostmaster repeatedly asked the Post Office for help when unexplained shortfalls occurred in her branch while using ECCO+ software, with evidence of her requests still in the organisation’s possession
  • EU finance firms urged to get on with anti-money laundering compliance
    Two-thirds of finance firms in the European Union are at risk of missing next year’s deadline to comply with anti-money laundering regulations
  • The AI Correction Will Not Be Evenly Distributed
    AI companies are reporting growing revenues but a more important question is not how much are they earning but what kind of revenues?
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    Tech leaders are making big changes to their labour force as artificial intelligence advances. Business leaders are following this trend. But are their businesses ready?
  • Glasgow researchers use machine learning to build network digital twin
    Automated machine learning is being used to build a digital twin of complex networks, saving hours compared with traditional network testing
  • Google AI workers vote to unionise over IDF and US military tech
    Unions send letter to management requesting recognition for Google DeepMind employees, in particular over the company’s involvement in hi-tech systems used in Gaza and Iran wars
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    The tech diversity push in the UK is dropping, despite workers claiming good workplace efforts
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  • Mastering a marathon with the future of healthtech
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  • ‘They protect the law while breaking it’: Inside Europol’s shadow IT system
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  • UK’s NCSC warns of ‘wave of patches’
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  • How a cloud-native architecture handles persistent storage
    A detailed understanding of how containerised applications work with data storage is needed to migrate enterprise IT to a cloud-native architecture
  • IAM tools help Oracle Red Bull Racing keep pace with strict F1 regulations
    Oracle Red Bull Racing massively improved the efficiency of its aerodynamics testing procedures after implementing new identity technology from 1Password. Learn more about this unlikely link
  • Cyber experts take an optimistic view of AI-powered hacking
    During the annual CETaS showcase in London, experts discussed the potential cyber risk of tools such as Claude Mythos
  • Almost half of UK businesses hit by cyber attacks
    The government’s annual cyber security report reveals UK businesses are still struggling with the impact of attacks and breaches
  • Data is a sovereignty issue. And broader than just the hyperscalers
    As data sovereignty comes under scrutiny the more chimera-like it looks, but ventures like Google’s S3NS in France show potential
  • Artificial intelligence powers Egypt’s USD 27bn city project
    Backed by Talaat Moustafa Group, the development aims to fuse digital twin infrastructure, edge AI and data-driven economic planning to create a scalable smart city model
  • Meta ramps up AI spend as it pushes advanced models
    The owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram needs to monetise its AI research and development. Expect breakthroughs later this year, it says
  • Global study reveals biggest risks of AI in finance sector
    University of Cambridge study reveals the risks facing the finance sector as it adopts artificial intelligence
  • Inside FDP – part 1: Understanding the problems facing NHS data
    In the first of an exclusive series of articles by the former deputy director of data engineering at NHS England, we examine the real story behind the NHS's controversial Palantir software project, the Federated Data Platform
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