What is the future of cars? For one thing, after substantial government support and poaching of top Western talent, China’s car industry is about to dominate globally with charging rates, ranges, luxury design, technology, and sheer volumes. Moreover, it’s no longer content with serving its own enormous market as Chinese brands make serious inroads across…
Eric Glyman, co-founder and CEO of expense management startup Ramp, announced on Wednesday a fresh $500 million raise at a whopping $22.5 billion post-money valuation. This new round, led by Iconiq Growth with participation from Founders Fund and D1 Capital Partners, comes just 45 days after Ramp’s last round. In June, Ramp raised $200 million…
SAVE $104: The blue Apple iPad (10th gen, WiFi, 256GB) is on sale or $395 at Amazon, down from the list price of $499. That’s a 21% discount. Back-to-school season is here. Of course, you need new pens, a fancy lunchbox, and some notebooks, but you might also find it super useful to head back…
Since February, multiple news reports have alleged that a significant number of agents at Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)—the Department of Homeland Security’s investigative wing that focuses on transnational crimes like child exploitation, human trafficking, and drug cartels—have been pulled from child exploitation cases and reassigned to immigration enforcement and arrests. US senator Ron Wyden urged…
Observe, an observability platform, was founded in 2017 in response to the changing nature of software observability. Companies started pushing out new versions of their software more frequently — and producing significantly more data because of it. Now, Observe is responding to the latest big shift in technology: AI. San Mateo-based Observe helps companies get…
One of our favorite reality shows returns to our screens this week, and we couldn’t be more excited. The Challenge: Vets and New Threats is back for its 41st season, and this time there’s a twist. This season, legendary veterans are paired with fresh-faced rookies, reality stars from other hit shows. We love a dynamic…
Other Good Laptops We’ve Tested Dell 14 Plus Photograph: Luke Larsen Dell 14 Plus for $1,100: This is the first laptop in Dell’s major rebranding effort, and this one is a follow-up to the Dell Inspiron Plus 14. The Dell 14 Plus (6/10, WIRED Review) is a solidly midrange laptop, meaning it sports a clean…
Sometimes a tool — like a hammer — comes along and everything starts looking like a nail. But other times, new tools end up being more than a simple blunt-force object. The investors at SOSV are betting that plasma will become a nuanced implement capable of everything from enabling fusion power to changing the way…
SAVE $500: As of July 30, the 55-inch Samsung Frame TV is on sale for $997.99 at Amazon. This deal saves you 33% on the list price. The Samsung Frame TV is back on sale at Amazon, and this time you can save a whopping $500 on the 55-inch model. As of July 30, it…
I didn’t expect 2025 to be the year that my longtime favorite vibrator would be replaced, but here we are. The winner of such a regal spot in my bedside table drawer? The Lelo Dot, a clitoral pinpoint vibrator. I’ve come across a few pinpoint vibrators in my life as a sex toy reviewer, but…
