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Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft of hardware trade secrets
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief hardware officer, Tang Tan, alleging the theft of trade secrets including unreleased parts, prototypes, confidential designs and documents relating to stealth projects. Filed in the US district court in San Jose, the suit claims that Tan — a 24-year Apple veteran who oversaw iPhone product…
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Your resting heart rate could reveal more about your health than you think, doctors say
Here is what your resting heart rate reveals about cardiovascular health and when to see your doctor. Pulse checks and wearable devices can help with measuring the rate.
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AI backlash reaches major university with bold ban on laptops and phones for law students
The University of Chicago will bar first year law students from using laptops, tablets and phones in class starting this fall to combat AI reliance.
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Get a Travel-Friendly Orico Power Strip With AC Outlets and USB Ports for Just Under $20
Packs down to the size of a smartphone, cord included.
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Dumb Co dared me to trade my iPhone for a hacked flip phone
Dumb Co sells flip phones that sync to your smartphone, bridging the infinite connectivity of the iPhone and the unrealistic limitations of an early 2000s relic.
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Anker’s 3-in-1 Qi2.2 charging station is $95 off
If you’re looking to declutter your nightstand and quickly charge up to three of your most-used gadgets, Anker’s Prime Wireless Charging Station is an easy way to do both. The station has spots for your MagSafe-ready iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, and right now it’s down to a new all-time low of $134.99 ($95 off)…
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Engadget Podcast: Xbox resets with layoffs
This week on the Engadget Podcast, we dive into Microsoft’s brutal Xbox layoffs with Mike Futter of the Virtual Economy Podcast.
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How to Share Your Location on an iPhone or Android Phone (2026)
This WIRED guide, updated in July 2026, explains the various ways smartphone users can share their location with friends and family, whether for a one-off meet-up or an extended period. It matters because location sharing has become a routine convenience for navigation and staying in touch, and the article walks through the built-in and third-party…
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A New Experiential Gallery Just Might Change Your Mind About AI Art
Renowned digital artist Refik Anadol has opened Dataland, billed as the world’s first “museum of AI arts”, in downtown Los Angeles, seeking to counter the widespread perception that AI-generated art amounts to little more than “slop”. The gallery, cofounded with studio partner Efsun Erkılıç, opened on 20 June and drew more than 10,000 visitors within…
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After Apple, India’s smartphone manufacturing boom enters new phase with Vivo JV
Vivo’s joint venture could become a template for Chinese smartphone makers in India.