By any metric, the horror film Obsession has been one of the most extraordinary Hollywood success stories of 2026. Made on a budget of around $750,000 and released in May, it went on to earn $488 million worldwide, catapulting 26-year-old director and screenwriter Curry Barker—originally known for his YouTube sketch comedy—to the top of the…
Well over half a million Grubhub drivers and customers are set to receive a share of $23.8 million following allegations that the food delivery company misled workers about their potential earnings and engaged in other deceptive practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Wednesday that it’s distributing the money to 640,038 consumers, with most…
The FBI and NCAA are teaming up to combat cyber-enabled sexual exploitation targeting college athletes as criminals break into online accounts to steal private and intimate photos. Stolen images can be posted or sold online or used for sextortion, harassment, and stalking. Athletes can be particularly attractive targets because large social-media followings and name, image,…
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsGoogle Pixel 11: Where to preorderGoogle Pixel 11 Pro: Where to preorder Smartphone release season is in full swing, and Google’s the latest to drop its newest mobile devices. The tech giant announced the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro phones on Aug. 12 ahead of its…
Google’s first smartwatch debuted just four years ago, and at the time, the company went to great lengths to stress the accuracy of the Pixel Watch’s heart rate sensor. Even if Google was late to the wearable party compared to peers like Apple and Samsung, that focus on heart rate seems to be paying off…
Google is holding its Made by Google 2026 event on Wednesday, unveiling the Pixel 11 series, the Pixel Watch 5, and even a competitor to Apple’s AirTag. The tech giant also used the event to show off new Gemini-powered features across its devices. Gemini gets more useful on Pixel Google spent a good portion of…
Japan could gain one of its largest AI data centers under a project in Akita now expected to cost more than ¥2 trillion, or roughly $12.6 billion, with Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala considering an investment. If completed, the 300–500 MW project would add substantial AI compute capacity outside Japan’s established data center hubs. For…
TL;DR: Live stream PSG vs. Aston Villa in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. We’ve been blessed with a summer of football, but there’s still something special about the return of domestic competition. We’re incredibly excited about the return…
But probably the best lumbar adjustment on any chair WIRED has tested is the Anthros V2 (8/10, WIRED Recommends), which offers vertical and horizontal lumbar support that can adjust to the precise architecture of your back. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Photograph: Julian Chokkattu You can also jury-rig a solution with…
It’s hard to imagine a home appliance more forgotten — yet more consequential — than the water heater. Most people only think of water heaters when their shower runs cold, but they represent about 18% of a household’s total energy budget and are one of the main causes of residential water damage. To Luke Winston-Almanzar,…
