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2 May 2026 Vol 19

Category: Tech

The State of AI: the economic singularity

The State of AI: the economic singularity

The opportunities and the challenges are both enormous. An executive at one Fortune 500 company says his organization has carried…
OpenAI’s investment into Thrive Holdings is its latest circular deal

OpenAI’s investment into Thrive Holdings is its latest circular deal

OpenAI is taking an ownership stake in Thrive Holdings, whose parent company is one of the AI giant’s major investors,…
Amazon’s AI chatbot Rufus drove sales on Black Friday

Amazon’s AI chatbot Rufus drove sales on Black Friday

Amazon’s AI chatbot, Rufus, saw a surge of adoption on Black Friday, according to new data published over the weekend…
The Download: Spotting crimes in prisoners’ phone calls, and nominate an Innovator Under 35

The Download: Spotting crimes in prisoners’ phone calls, and nominate an Innovator Under 35

I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 New York is cracking down on…
The Best Cyber Monday Streaming Deals (2025): HBO Max, Disney+, Apple

The Best Cyber Monday Streaming Deals (2025): HBO Max, Disney+, Apple

HBO knows you’re bored and cold. It wants you to Max and chill with Noah Wyle in scrubs. The company…
At least 80 new tech unicorns were minted in 2025 so far

At least 80 new tech unicorns were minted in 2025 so far

With AI igniting an investor frenzy, every month, more startups obtain unicorn status. Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch…
Black Forest Labs raises $300M at $3.25B valuation

Black Forest Labs raises $300M at $3.25B valuation

German AI lab Black Forest Labs said on Monday that it has raised $300 million in a Series B funding…
This Is a Truly Great iPad Deal

This Is a Truly Great iPad Deal

The iPad has always been the perfect tablet. A great price, a good amount of performance, solid battery life, and…
The Best Cyber Monday Beauty Deals, WIRED Approved (2025)

The Best Cyber Monday Beauty Deals, WIRED Approved (2025)

I’ve compiled a list of the best sales on some of our favorite WIRED-tested and -vetted beauty products and tools…
Korea’s Coupang says data breach exposed nearly 34M customers’ personal information

Korea’s Coupang says data breach exposed nearly 34M customers’ personal information

South Korean e-commerce platform Coupang over the weekend said nearly 34 million Korean customers’ personal information had been leaked in…