A nonprofit is paying hackers to unlock devices companies have abandoned

When Google ended support for its first- and second-gen Nest thermostats in October, many users saw their devices lose key functions. The t...

Rivian expands hands-free driving system, builds proprietary AI chip

Later this month, Rivian will expand its hands-free driving system to cover 3.5 million miles of roads across North America – more than 20 ...

Hackers are pretending to be cops – and tech companies keep falling for it

According to information reviewed by Wired, the sender was instead a member of a hacking group that sells "doxing-as-a-service," ...

Android phones can now share live video with 911 during emergencies

Mountain View's latest update turns Android smartphones into a powerful safety tool with the rollout of Android Emergency Live Video (E...

Google's latest experimental browser turns tabs into custom mini-apps

Disco began as a hackathon project at Google and has since evolved into a prototype exploring what browsing might look like if each query f...

Instacart's algorithm is quietly charging people different prices for the same groceries

A months-long joint investigation by Consumer Reports and Groundwork Collaborative has uncovered widespread price testing on Instacart'...

NASA's Webb telescope spots ancient supernova and its host galaxy

The space agency said supernovas typically brighten rapidly over a period of several weeks before they slowly start to dim. This example, h...