Starpath bets on mass-produced, space-rated solar

Starpath is changing the space-rated solar panel industry in its quest to build off-world colonies.

Apple blames EU’s Digital Markets Act for feature delays

Apple is blaming the EU’s enforcement of the DMA for delaying the launch of some features in the EU, saying the rules are “leading to a worse experience” for Apple customers in the bloc by exposing them to new risks and reducing choices.

Databricks will bake OpenAI models into its products in $100M bet to spur enterprise adoption

Databricks is on the hook to pay at least $100 million to OpenAI in this deal, even if customer usage falls short. It’s a bet, but one that Databricks has already hedged.

Meta Poaches OpenAI Scientist to Help Lead AI Lab

Yang Song, who previously led the strategic explorations team at OpenAI, is the new ‘research principal’ of Meta Superintelligence Labs.

Armed Guards and Muscle Milk: Senate Investigation Reveals DOGE Takeover Details

A new Senate report claims DOGE put every American’s Social Security number at risk—and that officials at federal agencies essentially obstructed an investigation, all but denying DOGE even exists.

30 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals on WIRED-Tested Gear (2025)

Amazon Prime Day is back on October 7, but we’ve already found good deals on WIRED-approved gear.

The Story of DOGE, as Told by Federal Workers

WIRED spoke with more than 200 federal workers in dozens of agencies to learn what happened as the Department of Government Efficiency tore through their offices.

The Onion Made an Absolutely Unhinged Jeffrey Epstein Mockumentary

Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile is a very silly deep dive on a very serious issue. In the current media landscape, it’s a wonder it even got made.

Astronomers Have Found 6,000 Planets Outside the Solar System

From lava worlds to gas giants, NASA says the variety of these worlds is staggering—and that signs of a further 8,000 distant planets are awaiting confirmation.

Memecoins Are Coming to the Stock Market

For the first time, US residents can now invest in memecoins through traditional brokerages. Trading will only get stranger from here.