Google’s New Chrome ‘Auto Browse’ Agent Attempts to Roam the Web Without You

Google’s latest addition to its Chrome browser puts generative AI behind the wheel and you in the passenger seat.

Apple Patches Old Versions of iOS to Keep iMessage and FaceTime Running

Apple is renewing certificates for iOS versions dating back to 2013 to keep the lights on a little longer.

Amazon Alexa+ Is Now Available to Everyone. Here’s How to Turn It Off (2026)

Alexa+ has been rolling out to everyone with a Prime membership, even if you didn’t ask for it. Here’s how to change it back.

Southwest Airlines Says Bye to Open Seating—and Hello to Boarding Complexity

An airline’s boarding policy shake-up shows the limits of efficiency. (Spoiler: It’s money.)

After 5 Years, Apple Finally Upgrades the AirTag

The second-generation AirTag features Apple’s newer Ultra Wideband chip, has a louder speaker, and better range. The second-generation AirTag features Apple’s newer Ultra Wideband chip, has a louder speaker, and better range.

Intel’s Panther Lake Chips Aren’t Just Good—They Beat Apple’s M5

I’ve tested two new laptops powered by Panther Lake—pitting them head-to-head against laptops with Apple Silicon—and Intel has finally scored a much-needed win with the Core Ultra Series 3.

The Lego Pokémon Line Shows Toys Are Only for Rich Adults Now

Who cares about kids when adult collectors are willing to pay top dollar?

Watch Party: The Best TAG in Years, a ’60s Sensation, and Omega Goes All White

It’s LVMH Watch Week, so here’s WIRED’s pick of the timepieces that made their debut—plus one notable gatecrasher.

This Autonomous Aquatic Robot Is Smaller Than a Grain of Salt

Researchers have succeeded in developing the smallest fully autonomous robot in history. It measures less than 1 millimeter and can swim underwater for months powered only by light.