Inside the Luddite festival harnessing Gen Z’s rage against Big Tech
New York City’s Summer of Ludd festival is teaching people how to live offline.
Despite the darkness, I still see signs of hope in America
It's difficult to pinpoint the moment in my life where America started to lose the plot.
Best Bone Conduction Headphones (2026): Shokz, Suunto, Mojawa
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 t…
Visiting the stars (and planets, and telescopes) in VR
Walkthrough experience includes visits to stars, exoplanets, and observatories.
Wing Commander IV and the FMV future that never quite was
C:\ArsGames takes a look at the time Chris Roberts more or less made a whole movie.
All Your Favorite Gadgets Are Getting Way More Expensive … Again
Thanks to the AI-driven chip shortage, prices for phones, computers, and consoles are sky-high—and still climbing.
7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026)
Avoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and …
The FDA Ruled That ZYN Pouches Are Safer Than Cigarettes. That Doesn’t Mean They’re Safe
ZYN nicotine pouches, the FDA found, can be advertised as a less-harmful option for adult smokers. But quitting all tobacco and ni…
The Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts (2026): Zenbivy, REI
Lighten your pack this summer—skip the sleeping bag and carry one of our favorite ultralight backpacking quilts instead.
When the Law Kills Your Electric Car Dealership
Dealers who invested in Polestar won’t be able to sell in the US next year after the federal government denied an authorization th…
Sony Erases Digital Content From Libraries, a Reminder That You Don’t Own What You Buy
In September, some PlayStation customers will no longer be able to access some purchased movies and shows. It underscores the fact…
EU Politicians Investigated Pegasus Spyware. Then It Ended Up on One of Their Phones
“It is a direct attack on the rule of law,” says one European Parliament member of the new findings from Citizen Lab.
The Onion’s ‘Infowars’ Parody Is Here. Alex Jones Is Going to Hate It
The satirical site is fighting to officially take over Infowars. In the meantime, CEO Ben Collins says the new show will mock “how…
How Big Is ‘Love Island USA’? More Than 10 Million People Are Already on Its App
“We have more people voting on the ‘Love Island USA’ app than we do in many political elections taking place across the country,” …
Fable 5 just set a new AI freelance work performance record - but it can't replace humans yet
The newly reinstated Anthropic model topped charts for automating work. Here's what that means for the future.
Newly discovered PamStealer isn't your typical macOS malware
The discovery underscores the increased effort being poured into Mac infostealers.
Spotify Confirms Streaming Fraud After Kalshi Trader Cries Foul
One of Kalshi’s most prominent traders tells WIRED he’s swearing off Spotify-related markets until the issue is resolved.
Can Cursor Remain a Platform for OpenAI and Anthropic’s Models Inside SpaceX?
Cursor hopes to continue offering third-party AI models after it's acquired by SpaceX, testing the relationships between fron…
The best July 4th TV deals: Up to 50% off Samsung, Sony, and more
This weekend marks America's 250th birthday, which means you'll save big on TV deals from top brands, all thoroughly vet…
FAA proposal: Supersonic airliners can fly over US cities if they’re quiet
New US rules would legalize quiet supersonic flights without the sonic boom.