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Best Wireless Earbuds We’d Buy Right Now (2026): Apple, Sony, Bose, and More
This is a WIRED buying guide recommending the best wireless earbuds available in 2026, covering top picks by category rather than reporting a single news event. The guide matters as a practical shopping resource, with WIRED’s reviews team testing hundreds of models for sound quality, comfort, battery life, and features before selecting favourites for different…
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Trump administration’s closed-door AI framework catches tech policy sector off guard
The Trump administration’s decision to keep its new framework on government AI testing out of public view has blindsided the tech policy community, who waited months to see the controversial process ironed out. The framework was expected to detail the process and benchmarks for government testing of private AI models ahead of their public release….
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“It’s heavy as ****!” Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson gives update on new solo album
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has given fans a first glimpse of his forthcoming solo album, confirming it is due for release in early 2027 and describing it as a heavy, “standalone” record rather than a direct sequel to his 2024 solo effort. Speaking to VSX, Dickinson said he deliberately avoided repeating the sound of…
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Campaigners call for Thirty Seconds to Mars to cancel UK tour amid Jared Leto allegations
They are set to tour in April 2027. The post Campaigners call for Thirty Seconds to Mars to cancel UK tour amid Jared Leto allegations first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Future Apple Watches may include more screen sizes or even a model with no display
Apple is reportedly considering a significant overhaul of the Apple Watch lineup, though the exact direction remains undecided, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The move comes as competition grows from screen-free wearables like Whoop, pushing Apple to explore new device concepts to stay relevant in the fitness and health tracking market. Options under consideration reportedly…
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Harvey Nichols warns it could collapse without rescue deal, as bidders circle
Harvey Nichols, the luxury department store chain founded in Knightsbridge, has warned it will run out of money within a year without new investment, as several potential buyers weigh rescue bids. Its Hong Kong-based owner, Dickson Poon, put the company up for sale in June, with Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group emerging as the frontrunner to…
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You can now check if you’ve been selected for The Duskbloods network test – here’s how
FromSoftware’s upcoming action-adventure The Duskbloods is holding its first public network test, and players who registered in July can now check whether they’ve been selected to take part. As the test is limited to a set number of participants, not everyone who signed up will get a slot, and the developer has now added a…
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OpenAI slows down Astra development due to cybersecurity concerns
OpenAI has announced it is tightening security controls and slowing internal work on its upcoming model, codenamed Astra, after evaluations revealed advances in agentic coding and cybersecurity capabilities that it could not fully assess as safe. The company said it cannot rule out that Astra might meet its “Critical capability level” for cyber risk, a…
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Beast of Reincarnation’s first update is here, and it aims to fix story issues and more as “Mixed” Steam reviews dub Game Freak’s new action RPG “bad and laughable”
Game Freak’s new action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, has received its first update following a rocky launch on Steam, where the game currently holds a “Mixed” rating and has drawn criticism from reviewers who have called it “bad and laughable.” The patch is aimed at addressing complaints about the game’s story, among other issues, marking…
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Gothic 1 Remake devs hint at next game while announcing a photo mode, “Marvin mode” for cheaters, and some mysterious “alternative progression systems”
Alkimia Interactive, the studio behind THQ Nordic’s Gothic 1 Remake, has revealed a slate of upcoming additions during a THQ Nordic publisher showcase, including a photo mode, unspecified “alternative progression mechanics”, an official mod kit, and a developer-style “Marvin Mode”. The announcement matters for fans of the remake, which has been praised for preserving the…