An octopus about the size of a golf ball was first spotted in 2015 near Darwin Island. A new study gives it both a formal description and a name.

The project’s first mission could arrive as soon as this year, with a little help from Blue Origin.

The Holy Father referenced The Lord of the Rings in his encyclical about AI—an expert (if unintentional) troll of tech billionaires who keep misinterpreting the series.

Pope Leo’s first encyclical marks an unprecedented alliance between the Church and Silicon Valley.

Bugonia, Good Boy, and Send Help are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.

In Magnifica Humanitas, the Pope decries the concentration of technological power in a few global players.

Some internet connectivity is returning in Iran after nearly 90 days offline, web monitoring groups say. But it isn’t clear if the reconnection is permanent.

These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered cameras that need no subscription.

Whether you’re a no-frills backpacker or a bag-checking fashionista, there’s a perfect packing cube out there for you.

Jason Rezaian spent years reporting from Iran before being imprisoned by the regime. He says internet access is key to transforming the country—if only the US government would do something about it.

Our team evaluated a ton of toiletry bags to find the best storage, organization, and design options for all your essentials.

Google’s latest Fitbit strips away the screen without sacrificing features, delivering the most approachable and affordable wearable yet.

There’s a new front in the war over the safety of chemicals used to make nonstick pans.

AI could make you redundant. Here’s what you need to know.

From killing your chatbots to optimizing your prompts, here are the best ways to go full AI native and conquer the new world.

The world’s leading AI labs are hiring philosophers to think through ethical edge cases and grand questions of mind and morality. Are they another instrument of hype?

Can AI do fact-checking? A WIRED fact-checker fact-checks.

Cooking. Doing laundry. Tidying up. All your household tasks can be turned into data to train future humanoids—if you’re prepared for the consequences.

There’s a mad dash to automate the world’s most hated calls. Have an unpaid bill? You’ll hear from an AI debt collector sometime soon.

Some jobs may be toast. Some will survive. Click your answers to learn your fate.