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'Unlikely it lasts long' - Wardley v Dubois: who wins?

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Real Madrid in crisis - inside the conflict and chaos at the Bernabeu

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Iraola top of Palace shortlist for new manager

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Jimenez suspended as Bournemouth launch investigation

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Govee’s new solar-powered string lights are on sale for 20 percent off

I’m not sure if we’ve mentioned this yet, but Govee has been on a tear lately, having recently announced everything from rechargeable table lamps to multicolor, Matter-compatible ceiling lights that can display custom images with retro, pixelated flair.

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The Steam Controller’s reservation queue is open

After quickly selling out of the Steam Controller on May 4th, Valve has launched a reservation system to ensure that you can get one without too much hassle.

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The company that owns Moog, Akai Pro, and Numark is buying Native Instruments

Native Instruments' suite of music production software and gear, including Traktor and Kontakt, will soon live under the inMusic umbrella alongside other music tech brands like Akai Professional and Moog Music.

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Microsoft was worried OpenAI would run off to Amazon and ‘shit-talk’ Azure

When OpenAI was busy experimenting with AI-powered gaming bots, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman were in the early days of forming an AI partnership.

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Everyone should follow Logitech and put extra USB ports on iPad keyboard cases

Logitech is introducing a new feature to its rugged iPad Combo 4 keyboard case that addresses an ongoing issue with the tablet as Apple continues to push it toward being a laptop alternative.

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Google Fitbit Air preorders come with a second band for free

Google’s new Fitbit Air, the $99.99 screenless fitness tracker, comes out on May 26th.

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Teenage Engineering’s KO Sidekick is a mixer with fun performance effects

The EP-136 KO Sidekick is Teenage Engineering's stylish new two-channel mixer, clearly designed to connect two of its KO-II samplers for live performances and DJ sets.

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PlayStation sees AI as a ‘powerful tool’ to help make games

As part of an earnings presentation on Friday, Sony shared how it's thinking about AI at the company, including many details about how it's evaluating AI as part of making PlayStation games.

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The future of game consoles is looking bleak

It's been a real good news / bad news week for Nintendo.

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The Canvas Hack Is a New Kind of Ransomware Debacle

Thousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by the name ShinyHunters.

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Venom and Hot Peppers Offer a Key to Killing Resistant Bacteria

Researchers have developed three new antibiotics from scorpion venom and habanero peppers to combat tuberculosis and other drug-resistant pathogens.

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We Asked Coffee Pros to Blind Test Coffee Machines. The Results Were Surprising

For our latest WIRED Blind Test, we sat coffee industry professionals down to rank leading do-it-all coffee machines—and the winner wasn't what anyone expected.

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The Best Cat Water Fountains of 2026: Petlibro, Petkit, Oneisall

Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy.

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The New Wild West of AI Kids’ Toys

These cuddly, connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories.

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Billie Eilish Doesn't Know if There Will Ever Be Another Billie Eilish

In an interview with WIRED ahead of her new concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), Billie Eilish talked about whether or not future artists will be able to leverage SoundCloud the way she did.

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Diabetes Detection Needs Better Tools. They’re on the Way

Blood glucose levels can be a reliable indicator of diabetes risk.

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One of DOGE’s Young Engineers Is Now Running a Defense Tech Startup

In an email viewed by WIRED, Ethan Shaotran describes Blitz Industries as “a defense company backed by big names.”

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ChatGPT Has ‘Goblin’ Mania in the US. In China It Will ‘Catch You Steadily’

OpenAI’s chatbot has some weird linguistic tics in Chinese that are driving users crazy.

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How I Fixed My Webcam Lighting for Zoom Calls (2026)

I have a horrendous lighting setup in my home office, but as a mixed-use room, my options for fixing it were limited.

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Why the Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Isn’t Likely to Become a Global Crisis

While the outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic is concerning, the virus isn’t easily transmitted through casual contact.

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