Recent tech and politics headlines from WIRED, covering nicotine pouches' popularity, insider trading, social media scams, and more.
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Recent tech and politics headlines from WIRED, covering nicotine pouches' popularity, insider trading, social media scams, and more.
Independent developers Friday Sundae's new video game, 'There Are No Ghosts at the Grand', blends genres to tell a British ghost story. Players renovate a dilapidated hotel, fight ghosts, and interact with characters speaking authentic British slang, aiming for a diverse portrayal of real Britain.
China has rapidly closed the AI gap with the US, developing open-source models like Kimi K3 that rival top US systems at lower cost. This advance has prompted US threats of sanctions and bans over alleged IP theft, while China dismisses the claims as "technological bullying."
Ultrahuman has launched its 'Emerald' app update, simplifying the user interface and introducing 'Ultrasphere,' an AI-powered decision engine offering personalized health tips. The update also includes on-device insight processing, improved VO2 Max calculations, and AFib detection enhancements, rolling out to users today.
GoPro has launched its first Wireless Mic System in 2026, a $159 two-mic bundle, entering a competitive market. The system offers direct Bluetooth connectivity to GoPros and two receivers for various devices. While praised for portability and sound quality, the review notes limitations like single mic Bluetooth pairing and lack of mono mode via USB.
US communities, led by activists like Elizabeth Bauer in Frederick, Maryland, are increasingly protesting the rapid expansion of data centers due to concerns over land use, high energy and water consumption, increased electricity prices, and health risks from diesel generators, despite some temporary construction halts.
Lingverse, formerly Ling AI, secured $29 million in funding to launch iKairos, a wearable AI device inspired by the defunct social robot Jibo. The iKairos aims to capture real-life moments and transform them into AI-generated images, with presales planned for later this year.
