Signal creator Moxie Marlinspike has launched Confer, a privacy-first AI assistant designed to ensure your conversations can’t be read, stored, or leaked.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' physical Nintendo Switch 2 release will be on the cartridge and not a Game-Key Card, Sega has confirmed.

Split Fiction and It Takes Two director Josef Fares has commented on other AAA developers, saying that big-budget experiences can still be used to push innovation forward.

The Google Pixel 10a might land on February 17 and its possible colors, storage, and price have also leaked.

Claude Cowork offers a glimpse of a near future where AI stops just responding to prompts and starts acting as a careful, capable digital coworker.

Windscribe has just teamed up with a host of other companies to create an alliance of tools focused on user privacy and data protection. Pro users can redeem exclusive discounts.

Here's how to watch YouTube ad-free from anywhere in the world, without coughing up for a Premium subscription.

Employees are taking the AI laws into their own hands at work - and that's bad news for bosses everywhere.

The Google Pixel 10 plummets to a record-low price of under £600 in this limited-time deal at Amazon — but you'll need to move fast as it's already over 50% sold out.

Episode 1 is an incredibly slow start to Hijack season 2, but the smallest of details has still managed to give me the biggest of tempers.

The ScanSnap iX2400 is a USB-connected A4 desktop document scanner that’s capable of duplex scanning at 45ppm. The simple 100-sheet ADF and ScanSnap Home software make it easy to keep paperwork, printed photos and receipts organised in a paper-to-digital format.

We don’t often see such deep discounts on Apple products, so don’t miss out on a new iPad, especially if you need one for school or uni.

As GTA 6's release gets nearer, I'm hoping Rockstar takes more inspiration from GTA 4 than GTA 5. Here's why.

Barely two weeks in, 2026 is already a bit much, so I'm taking one of the things I love most offline this year –my music

MSI’s AI Edge mini PC combines massive memory, local AI inference, RTX-class gaming, and a compact design for versatile desktop computing.

Similar to iLife and iWork in years past, Apple is once again bundling its creative and productivity apps under one roof. Apple Creator Studio offers access to its premium apps at a single price and introduces new AI-powered features across the suite. It also marks the arrival of Pixelmator Pro on...

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a near-medieval masterpiece that stands tall among its Game of Thrones peers.

Mechrevo quietly unveiled the Yaoshi 18 Pro at CES 2026, featuring an unannounced Intel processor and powerful Nvidia graphics, which attracted minimal attention.

A beefy speaker you rest your turntable on top of, but vibrations aren't really a concern, based on my time with it

The GMKTec M5 Ultra delivers plenty of functionality at an affordable price for those willing to source their own memory, storage and OS.

Gigabyte’s Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE CQDIMM motherboard supports 256GB DDR5-7200 using two 128GB modules, achieving extreme capacity and frequency.

Apple's MacBook Air M4 was named TechRadar's best AI laptop of the year, and Amazon is offering a $200 discount, bringing the price down to $799.99.

The Breakfast Club leads my recommendations of the best new movies to stream on Prime Video in January 2026.

Ayaneo AM03 mini PC combines minimalist design with Intel Core i9 performance, high-speed memory, and flexible connectivity options.

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) has been retired with immediate effect, but we knew this was coming a long time ago.

Highly reviewed vacuum cleaner for under half price in Best Buy's latest sale

Industry analysts agree: PC prices are rising. Upgrade your PC now or you'll either be faced with a higher bill or poorer specs in the future.

Exclusive: AMD head says 2026 will be a big year for AI PCs - but mini PCs will continue to go from strength to strength.

Apple promised us an exciting, more personalized Siri, and instead, we're getting more Gemini.

How to watch Australian Open 2026 from anywhere in the world for free with this VPN deal.

The keyboard for someone who wishes they could buy a ’97 Tacoma off the lot today.

Even after TikTok removed swastika jewelry from its online shop, I was algorithmically nudged toward a web of Nazi-related products during searches, like “double lightning bolt” and “ss” necklaces.

Everyone needs a safe way to listen to music on outdoor runs. We’ve found the bone conduction headphones to grab on your way out the door.

Wondering what you’re missing out on? Here are our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.

Get $50 off your next order or up to 50% off sitewide with Target coupon codes and Circle deals.

Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.

Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.

As vehicles grow more software-dependent, repairing them has become harder than ever. A bill in the US House called the Repair Act would ease those restrictions, but it comes with caveats.

A Thousand Blows, Tell Me Lies, and Paradise are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month.

In the second Trump administration, online conspiracy theories are shaping real-world policies like never before.

Kids are being identified as adults—and vice versa—on Roblox, while age-verified accounts are already being sold online.

Elgato’s Stream Deck + adds knobs and an LCD for even more info at a glance.

Are You Dead Yet soared to the top of app-store charts and became a magnet for investors. In an exclusive interview with WIRED, one of its creators says they’re changing the name anyway.

A contract justification published in a federal register on Tuesday says that 31 ICE vehicles operating in the Twin Cities area “lack the necessary emergency lights and sirens” to be “compliant.”

In response to a growing backlash, Microsoft said it would take steps to ensure that data centers don’t raise utility bills in surrounding areas and address other public concerns.

Urevo’s affordable new walking pad is cheaper than a round-trip ticket to hike in Iceland.

I loved Board’s unique blend of tabletop gaming, but my family gave it mixed reviews.

Can this discrete audio puck really drag any old speakers into the streaming age?

The LinkedIn cofounder and frequent Trump target has a simple message for his peers: “Just speak up about the things that you think are true.”

If you want to put people back on the moon, don’t gut the agency in charge of getting them there.

Symmetrical and fast speeds aren't hard to find in the Windy City. These are CNET's top ISP picks for Chicago residents.

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 14.

With rock-solid reliability and fast, symmetrical speeds, fiber internet is the gold standard of broadband. Here are CNET’s top picks for fiber providers nationwide.

Google's upcoming Pixel 10a is expected to launch in February with some new colors, including one popular ask.

Here's what you need to know to stream the hit show starring Kaitlin Olson.

A look at which cord-free streaming services carry the most popular channels out of 100.

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Jan. 14, No. 1,670.

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Jan. 14 #948.

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Jan. 14, No. 682.

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 478 for Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Cut the bulk and streamline your pockets with these minimalist wallets.

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 13.

Here are some highly rated films to watch, plus a list of new additions to the streamer in January.

This chef explains how to choose the right cooking oil for your air fryer.

Google executive Sameer Samat sees the past year as one of curiosity about AI. This year, he's focused on its utility.

The upcoming iPhone update could also make it easy to switch from iPhone to an Android device.

Fee and paid Gmail users will see new AI features for their inboxes soon, and you'll need to opt out if you don't want them.

Did you have trouble reading your favorite subreddits today? You weren't alone.

Motorola's new phone could be the Galaxy S26 Plus rival that Samsung didn't see coming.

AI leaders are focusing on building AI models that are more firmly rooted in our physical world and reality.

Commentary: If you want a new iPhone within the next year, buy the iPhone 17. The iPhone 18 is still too far away, and we don't know enough about it to warrant waiting.

Mac users can still buy the apps individually, but subscribers get access to Final Cut Pro and other Studio tools.

Ring's community features are getting fire watch notifications to help you stay aware of more than just crime.

Cowork can also use the data in that folder to create new projects -- but it's still in early access, so be cautious.

Commentary: Will an ecosystem of smart devices open the door for AI nagging?

January brings a larger-than-of-late Patch Tuesday update out of Redmond, but an uptick in disclosures is often expected at this time of year

Business email compromise remains a significant threat as cyber fraudsters deploy a more diverse range of tactics against their potential victims, according to a report

The Police Digital Service has said it cannot comment on employment tribunal claims, nor reports of more staff departures, as questions over the future of the organisation remain unanswered

Berlin anarchists have sabotaged key energy infrastructure in the city, claiming it as an act of ‘self-defence’ against the planet’s destruction by ‘energy-guzzling’ technologies and the wider fossil fuel economy that underpins their development

ING bank is using generative AI-powered chatbots with a human in the loop to streamline mortgage applications. It is also testing speech-to-speech models

Betty Brown wants the IT supplier at the centre of the Post Office scandal banned from all government contracts

The Security Think Tank considers what CISOs and buyers need to know to cut through the noise around AI and figure out which AI cyber use cases are worth a look, and which are just hype.

The next phase of open banking will have a greater impact as it morphs into cross-sector open finance

In spite of headlines that suggest every business should be ploughing vast sums of money into tech innovation, the reality remains that IT plays a supporting role for most firms

In the first edition of the Computer Weekly ezine for 2026, we reveal who in the world of tech has received gongs in the New Year Honours List, and why. We also sit down with competition lawyer Maria Luisa Stasi, who is in the midst of a legal action to secure billions of pounds in compensation...

Recent surveys point to business and IT leaders looking at five-year technology investment plans

C-suite executives are more concerned with risks arising from AI vulnerabilities and cyber fraud than ransomware, according to the World Economic Forum

Elon Musk’s Grok image generator, from parent company X, is being investigated by the UK regulator under the Online Safety Act

As a company that installs and maintains telecoms towers across Africa and the Middle East, Helios is looking to boost digital inclusion in the countries it serves as well as grow through technology improvements

Global fintech investment was up 21% and the UK retook second spot in the market ranking for the full year 2025

Cigna Healthcare’s Jean Wiles warns that healthcare security teams must act faster without sacrificing accuracy or compliance as threats driven by artificial intelligence scale

We look at data sovereignty – what it is and how to build a data sovereignty strategy around data auditing

Partnerships with Finland’s Unikie and Solita will bring UAE-developed secure autonomy technologies to critical infrastructure, public safety and AI-enabled operations across Northern Europe

Fujitsu’s Post Office scandal bill should be a share of a figure much higher than the £1.8bn compensation costs cited by a Parliamentary committee

Over the past 10 years there has been an ongoing battle to increase representation of women and other underrepresented groups in the tech sector – but progress has been slow. What will 2026 have in store for this endeavour?