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But for most people, the Series 12 gets close enough.GearGear / ReviewsGear / Products / Health and FitnessGear / Products / OutdoorGear / Products / WatchesApple Watch, watches, apple, Fitness Trackers, smartwatches, Wearables, Siri, ShoppingBoutayna Chokrane Condé NastProduct Reviewhttps://www.wired.com/story/heres-how-an-ai-slowdown-could-actually-work/6aaae9d2cc7170ac7d27da69Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:21:09 +0000Even if big AI companies agree to a pause, ensuring that nobody tries to sneak ahead could prove tricky.BusinessBusiness / Artificial Intelligenceartificial intelligence, AI safety, Anthropic, OpenAI, China, agentic AIWill KnightCondé NastSlow Your Rollhttps://www.wired.com/story/an-undercover-google-analyst-infiltrated-a-notorious-supply-chain-hacking-gang/6aa95109a7ffd397f96fea60Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000TeamPCP pulled off the worst-ever software supply-chain hacking spree and breached thousands of companies. 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But PACs associated with AI labs and investors have already spent more money on the race than actual residents have.Politicspolitics, government, elections, artificial intelligence, republicansHugo LowellCondé NastMidterms Spendinghttps://www.wired.com/story/if-the-ai-industry-followed-its-own-research-it-might-have-paused-already/6aac2db5bdb5a3fcf07dbefbFri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000Anthropic’s CEO says that safety hinges on understanding how AI “thinks.” So far the evidence is disturbing.BusinessBusiness / Tech CultureBackchannel - NL, Anthropic, OpenAI, artificial intelligence, AI safetySteven LevyCondé NastBackchannelhttps://www.wired.com/story/adopt-this-data-center-plushie-and-hear-its-piercing-scream/6aac1caf95452e2ba085c896Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000The satirical collaboration between a creative studio and the music producer behind Big Data, “Bezzy” is a cute little doll that spews the sounds of real data centers.GearGear / Gear News and Eventsdata centers, data, artificial intelligence, art, toys, politicsBoone AshworthCondé NastWhine Countryhttps://www.wired.com/story/metas-copyright-system-is-being-weaponized-against-albanian-protesters/6aaa81bbad72b2e7397f2a4eFri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000After three months of daily anti-government protests—dubbed the Flamingo Revolution—the sudden mass suspension of Instagram accounts has led to fears of brigading against demonstrators.Securitycontent moderation, censorship, protests, Instagram, Dissent Tech, Europe, security, MetaRuchi KumarCondé NastUnauthorized Usehttps://www.wired.com/story/best-gifts-for-moms-2026/69f3c59f59018beb3d0d73a2Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:07:00 +0000From a calendar that keeps my family organized to a frame that rescues photos from my camera roll, these favorites make thoughtful gifts.GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / Smart HomeGear / Products / KitchenShopping, buying guides, review, gifts, holidays Nena Farrell Condé NastFor Momhttps://www.wired.com/story/livestream-women-in-tech/6aa2faea1ef586476d0a1b2eFri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000How are women really faring in Silicon Valley? 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They just can’t agree on what it should look like or how concerned they should be.Politicsgovernment, artificial intelligence, democrats, Bernie Sanders, politics, AI safetyVittoria Elliott, Molly TaftCondé NastParty Dividehttps://www.wired.com/story/mophie-magsafe-3-in-1-wireless-charging-stand-deal/6aa8f6b9fb49e558a2650c15Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000Charge your trio of Apple gadgets–iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods–with one of my favorite telescopic stands.GearGear / DealsGear / Products / PhonesDeals, charging, iPhone, apple, Apple Watch, phones, ShoppingSimon HillCondé NastDealshttps://www.wired.com/story/september-feels-like-summer-blame-el-nino/6aaac4decd8c8b54c10f6ee5Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000Heat records are being shattered thanks to a boost from the natural climate pattern—and burning fossil fuels, of course.ScienceScience / EnvironmentEl Nino, extreme heat, weather, climate changeDennis MersereauCondé NastCan’t Beat the Heat