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A New Experiential Gallery Just Might Change Your Mind About AI Art

WIRED

Billed as the "world's first museum of AI arts," Dataland uses wearables and troves of material from the Amazon to merge nature, biometrics, and art. "I think we are literally in a renaissance," says the artist Refik Anadol, in a characteristically optimistic comment, when asked how he sees this moment in art history, with artificial intelligence ascendant yet controversial as a medium. "We just don't have a name for it yet." Anadol, known for technological installations that probe the relationship between humans and machines, has reason to be happy. On June 20, Dataland, the cutting-edge downtown Los Angeles gallery he cofounded with studio partner Efsun Erkılıç, opened its doors to an eager public.


The 1X Neo Robot Has Freaky Fast Fingers

WIRED

The soft, weirdly sexualized home-chore robot has been given some very tactile hands. Friendly home robots have been the dream of sci-fi for a long time. Docile, helpful machines that do your laundry, take out the trash, maybe make dinner, and clean up afterward too. But if robots are going to do all that, they're going to need some hands to make all that happen. The hands are built with actuators designed to replicate how tendons in the arms move human hands.


What if the Universe Isn't as Uniform as Scientists Think?

WIRED

What if the Universe Isn't as Uniform as Scientists Think? A study based on 47 million galaxies found that the cosmic web retains patterns on enormous scales, which could force a reevaluation of a pillar of cosmology. One of the fundamental pillars of modern cosmology may be beginning to wobble. A study published in Nature has found evidence that the universe may not behave the same way in every direction on the largest observable scales. "What we found is a network of enormous filaments and walls of galaxies that remain aligned and interconnected across billions of light-years," says Francesco Sylos Labini, research director of physics at the Enrico Fermi Research Center in Italy and the study's lead author. What Should the Universe Look Like?


Breaking Down Every Movie Reference in Minions & Monsters

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I Tried Rips, the Card-Pack App Where Users Spend Thousands Chasing Pricey Pokémon

WIRED

I ripped open $892 worth of Pokémon packs on my phone in under 15 minutes and walked away with 62 cents. My adrenaline rush felt like the future of gambling. After I tripled my money by pulling pricey Pokémon cards out of digital packs on the Rips app, I immediately knew what I had to do next: keep on ripping. It was time to lock in, boost my volatility settings, and start spending real money opening even more expensive packs. These digital card packs, primed for fast ripping and even faster rewards, are rising in popularity.


Venezuela Earthquake Destruction Revealed in New Satellite Images

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The maps and images show the extent of destruction and give rescue operations a tool to find any remaining survivors. A satellite image from Vantor shows collapsed apartment buildings and widespread damage caused by the earthquake in the Playa Grande neighborhood of La Guaira. Satellite Technology Is being used to streamline rescue efforts in Venezuela following the two earthquakes that struck on June 24. Space agencies have shared images with emergency authorities and the Venezuelan government that not only reveal the magnitude of the disaster but also allow response teams to identify where to focus their efforts--and the challenges on the ground. Following the twin earthquakes in Venezuela, the Copernicus satellite system activated its emergency mapping mode at the request of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations.


The Busy Bar Is a Gadget to Get People to Leave You Alone

WIRED

Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span. Focus and productivity apps abound, all to help you stave off the many distractions coming from your phone. Digital well-being tools can silence notifications, limit apps like TikTok and Instagram, and help you focus on the task at hand. But you can also turn them off very easily as soon as you feel like you haven't endlessly scrolled enough. This is where Flipper's Busy Bar comes in, a hardware clock with an LED screen that doubles as a clock and a dedicated timer.


This Humanoid Robot Is a Terrifyingly Competent Office Intern

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Flexion Robotics, a startup founded by ex-Nvidia engineers, has a clever way of training robots to do useful work. Humanoid robots might be able to run, dance, and occasionally kick people, but to become human, they're going to need to learn how to do all sorts of menial chores at work. Flexion Robotics, a Swiss startup founded by ex-Nvidia robotics researchers, thinks it has the solution. The company has developed a way to train robots to perform complex tasks that involve simple skills like opening doors, climbing stairs, and carrying boxes. The key is to teach the robots individual skills in simulation, then have a master AI algorithm determine how to use them.


62 Last Minute Prime Day Weekend Deals: Up to 45% Off (2026)

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Prime Day has officially ended, but many of our favorite, hand-picked deals are still available through the weekend. Amazon Prime Day is over, and many of the deals we saw through the week are gone. Plenty of our favorite deals are still around, and you'll notice that while some Amazon prices have reverted back, some other retailers are offering deal prices throughout the weekend. And just as a reminder: We don't recommend products that haven't personally used ourselves. The WIRED Reviews team tests products all year round to ensure we can vouch for the deals we suggest. One of the best budget wireless chargers is even more affordable thanks to Prime Day. You can buy fancier, faster wireless chargers, but if you just want a simple option that'll top off your phone, this is worth checking out. It can deliver up to 10 watts, though you'll need to supply your own wall adapter. This remains one of my favorite Windows laptops, and I'm ecstatic that it's gotten a decent price drop for Prime Day. It's certainly the most compelling alternative to the MacBook Air, I still think the screen is incredibly unique, with its taller 3:2 aspect ratio. Once you see it in person, you'll notice the difference right away. With more vertical screen space, you see more lines of spreadsheets, more content of websites, and more space on your canvas as a creator.


27 Best Prime Day Beauty Deals of 2026 (We Sifted Through Hundreds to Pick Them)

WIRED

It wouldn't be Amazon Prime Day without some beauty deals. Beauty deals are among the few Amazon Prime Day sales that are great nearly across the board. Whereas some tech products are only on sale because they're old, or the deals are the same you can find year-round, the beauty deals we've spotted are almost always on new and trendy products or classics we wouldn't want to go without. We do test a lot of tech professionally, but we apply that same testing protocol to the beauty products we use in our everyday lives. Here are some deals on our tried-and-tested favorites.