Tech Workers Are Condemning ICE Even as Their CEOs Stay Quiet

The killing of George Floyd in 2020 prompted a wave of statements from tech companies and CEOs. Today, pushback against ICE is largely coming from employees, not executives.

China’s Hottest App Is a Daily Test of Whether You’re Still Alive

Are You Dead Yet soared to the top of app-store charts and became a magnet for investors. In an exclusive interview with WIRED, one of its creators says they’re changing the name anyway.

Silicon Valley Billionaires Panic Over California’s Proposed Wealth Tax

Larry Page’s apparent Florida move highlights how seriously the ultra-rich are taking a one-time tax aimed at extreme wealth inequality.

Steve Jobs’ Early Apple Items Are Going Up for Auction—Along With His Bow Ties

Some of the objects came from Steve Jobs’ childhood bedroom. They’re being made available by his stepbrother, John Chovanec.

So Long, GPT-5. Hello, Qwen

In the AI boom, chatbots and GPTs come and go quickly. (Remember Llama?) GPT-5 had a big year, but 2026 will be all about Qwen.

Introducing a New Chapter for ‘Uncanny Valley’

In this episode, we look back at 2025 and look ahead to what’s happening in 2026—including what’s in store for Uncanny Valley.

6 Scary Predictions for AI in 2026

Could the AI industry be on the verge of its first major layoffs? Will China spread propaganda to slow the US data-center building boom? Where are AI agents headed?