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New analysis shows that attacks on satellite navigation systems have impacted some 1,100 ships in the Middle East since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.

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How Kalshi decided to settle a market tied to Iran’s supreme leader prompted anger among traders who felt the rules weren’t clear.

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The conflict in the Middle East is driving oil prices up in a midterm year when Americans are already focused on high energy bills.

A food delivery driver works during day when defense systems repelled Iranian missiles and drones in Dubai United Arab...
A food delivery driver works during day when defense systems repelled Iranian missiles and drones in Dubai United Arab...

Missile and drone attacks have disrupted daily life, but delivery drivers are still diligently navigating streets to drop off orders across the region.

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Gebbia was reportedly spotted at a San Francisco coffee shop using an unidentified pair of earbuds with a circular disc that looks similar to the device seen in a recent OpenAI hoax ad.

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The Finnish company Jolla is back with the Linux-powered Jolla Phone. It’s being positioned as an antidote to the US-dominated smartphone status quo of Android and iOS.

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Deutsche Telekom, the German cell provider—which holds a majority stake in T-Mobile—is partnering with ElevenLabs to enable an AI assistant on all of its network’s calls in Germany. No app required.

The all-out air assault on the Islamic Republic might be the biggest gamble of the president’s career.

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With its twirly cord and landline-like features, the Tin Can is giving kids a crash course in phone etiquette. For example: Talk!

Comments and other data left on a PDF detailing Homeland Security’s proposal to build “mega” detention and processing centers reveal the personnel involved in its creation.

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A “thought experiment” about the impacts of AI sent stocks tumbling earlier this week. It’s probably going to keep happening.

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THINGS FALL APART

It's not enough to build things. You also have to tear them down. WIRED commissioned five stories about decommissioning, from EVs and internet cables to supercomputers and space stations.

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Originally published August 2023: So many people are nearsighted on the island nation that they have already glimpsed what could be coming for the rest of us.