Developers at smaller companies have been adding new ways to experience the internet with AI assistance. Their visions for the future radically differ. Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty Images Josh Miller laughs a few minutes into our conversation and admits that he almost declined today’s interview about The Browser Company. The …
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Innovation-Killing Noncompete Agreements Are Finally Dying
More US states are moving to bar companies from binding workers with noncompete agreements. Research shows the move could boost wages and innovation. Photograph: Jordan Lye/Getty Images One of the most stunning twists in the recent five-day crisis at ChatGPT creator OpenAI came when some 95 percent of the company’s …
Read More »OpenAI Agreed to Buy $51 Million of AI Chips From a Startup Backed by CEO Sam Altman
Documents show that OpenAI signed a letter of intent to spend $51 million on brain-inspired chips developed by startup Rain. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman previously made a personal investment in Rain. Sam AltmanPhoto-illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty Images Sam Altman was reinstated as OpenAI CEO last month soon after being fired, …
Read More »Bundle up and look to the sky: It’s time for one of the best meteor showers of the year
The weather is colder but the nights are longer, which makes it a great time to look for “shooting stars.” And this week is the peak of the annual Geminid meteor shower, one of the best shows of the year. Annual Geminid meteor shower could produce more than 100 to …
Read More »Transforming lives and making dreams come true for Filipinos
Shopee Live, an interactive live-streaming feature on the Shopee app, has emerged as a powerful tool for Filipinos to explore new opportunities and build better lives. Its combination of engaging entertainment, enticing deals, and rewarding prizes has transformed how Filipinos shop and opened doors to rewarding experiences. During Shopee’s Mega …
Read More »vivo shakes up smartphones with the V29e
The vivo express is chugging along at full speed, ensuring to stay ahead in the fast-evolving smartphone technology. Earlier this year, vivo introduced the V29, a flagship smartphone that has risen to be a strong partner for content creators. The vivo then pivots to the V29e, showcasing their versatility in …
Read More »OPPO and AMBUSH launch new accessory for the OPPO Find N3 Flip
OPPO announced a new collaboration with fashion house AMBUSH. The collaboration centers on a unique, stylish Flipped Padlock smartphone case designed exclusively for the OPPO Find N3 Flip by AMBUSHCreative Director, YOON.As OPPO’s latest collaboration in the world of fashion, the new campaign extends OPPO’s commitment to exploring the frontiers …
Read More »Want to hear the wonder of deep space? This music is made from NASA’s telescope data
A Montreal composer has collaborated with NASA to translate scientific data from deep space into music. Montreal composer drew on same data used to create vibrant images of the cosmos Music can often transport you to another time and place. But now a Montreal composer is bringing listeners far out …
Read More »30 years ago, astronauts completed the Hubble telescope’s first repair. Here’s how
The Hubble Space Telescope had to be repaired in space 5 times — a luxury not afforded to the new James Webb Space Telescope Astronauts were forced to repair the Hubble telescope after a flaw was discovered in its mirror Thirty years ago, an 11-day space shuttle mission involving seven …
Read More »Young tyrannosaur found with baby dinosaurs in its stomach
Scientists have made a rare and extraordinary fossil find in Alberta: a young tyrannosaur, with remains of baby dinosaurs in its stomach. Gorgosaurus's last supper represents most complete remains ever found of bird-like species Scientists have made a rare and extraordinary fossil find in Alberta — a young tyrannosaur with …
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