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World Cup ticket scams target desperate fans
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23 Walmart Deals We Like Better Than That Other Sale Happening Right Now
Welcome to Walmart deals for folks who'd rather not shop at Amazon. These are the best gadget deals at Walmart this Prime Day. Prime Day is in full swing, but Amazon isn't the only shop with deals. Walmart has a competing sale it calls, in a burst of creativity, "Walmart Deals." Like Prime Day, Walmart's sale features a range of deals on headphones, tablets, kitchen gear, and other tech.
How Qatar Became FIFA's Technology Test Lab
Qatar has become the place where FIFA experiments with the next generation of football technology. The results are already visible across this year's World Cup. To casual soccer viewers, the game may look like it always has--same green field, 22 players, a referee, and the familiar rhythm of play unfolding over 90 minutes. The changes are only visible if you look beneath the familiar surface. What appears to be a traditional match is now supported by layers of tracking systems, automated analysis, and real-time data that run quietly in the background.
California launches tracker for AI-related job losses
It will be updated monthly. California has launched a new portal, which tracks AI-related job losses in the state. According to the office of California Governor Gavin Newsom, it's meant to serve as an early warning system for widespread job cuts due to artificial intelligence, allowing the government to proactively determine where interventions may be needed the most. The website says Newsom's office worked with the California Employment Development Department, as well as with the California Policy Lab at the University of California to conduct research to measure AI-related job losses. They use Unemployment Insurance claims data combined with AI exposure measures to come up with the figures in the tracker.
Best Prime Day Tech Deals Offer Up to 280 Off (2026): Phones, Watches, and More
Don't pay full price--snag one of these tasty Prime Day tech deals on some of our favorite WIRED-tested gadgets. As Amazon's Prime Day tech deals kick off again, in the middle of a persistent cost-of-living crisis, you may well be rolling your eyes. But there are some genuine deals on tech you'll use every day. The trick is filtering out the noise and tuning into discounts on gadgets that are actually worth buying. Every one of the Prime Day tech deals you see here is on a device that has been tested by the WIRED Reviews team in our own homes, and we only recommend the best. If you haven't found the deal you want yet, browse our roundup of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals, or dip into our Amazon Prime Day live blog for real-time updates. They boast good sound and call quality, great controls, and a solid design. The flagship Apple AirPods Pro 3 are its best wireless earbuds.
My Favorite Coolers Are on Sale for Prime Day: Yeti, Igloo, Ninja, and More (2026)
We've been testing coolers for years, and our top picks are on sale for Amazon Prime Day. Every Prime Day, I find myself surprised by the random categories that seem to be prominently featured. You always expect a headphone deal or some other discounted tech . But you might not anticipate seeing heavily discounted coolers. I'm the lead tester for our guide to the Best Coolers, which means my entire apartment would be completely overrun if I didn't have my colleagues taking up space in their basements, garages, and camper vans to help me test them out.
The 26 Best Amazon Prime Day Deals Under 30 We've Found (2026)
Treat yourself to one of these WIRED-tested and -approved Prime Day picks under $30. Thirty dollars doesn't get you as much as it used to. In times like these, as the economy worsens, " Buy Now, Pay Later " services boom, daily bills skyrocket, and inflation continues to surge, it's more important than ever to make that dollar stretch. We've been scouring to find the best Prime Day deals under $30 on WIRED-tested and -approved gear. We've hand-tested and vetted all the deals on this list, so you can be assured this is the best price you'll find. It's the final day of Prime Day, so don't miss your chance to get these great deals while they last.
Can video games help us better understand quantum mechanics?
Can video games help us better understand quantum mechanics? The world of quantum video games is vast - there are hundreds that are either inspired by quantum mechanics or use quantum computers in their development. A pale yellow square awkwardly lands on a green block shaped like the letter "z". Next to them stands a pillar made of smaller turquoise blocks. We've all seen, you can probably picture it.