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17 May 2026 Vol 19

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The Korg Handytraxx Play finally got me learning to scratch

The Korg Handytraxx Play finally got me learning to scratch

About 20 years ago, I bought a turntable with the idea that it would be a staple of my music-making…
StrictlyVC San Francisco is in less than a month

StrictlyVC San Francisco is in less than a month

All good things come to those who wait. The first StrictlyVC of the year is headed to San Francisco in…
Nintendo is weathering the storm

Nintendo is weathering the storm

Meanwhile, things haven’t been going as well for many of gaming’s other big companies. Here are a few recent examples:…
Nothing’s AI devices plan reportedly contains smart glasses and earbuds

Nothing’s AI devices plan reportedly contains smart glasses and earbuds

London-based hardware company Nothing is on track to release a pair of smart glasses next year, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous…
The Download: gig workers training humanoids, and better AI benchmarks

The Download: gig workers training humanoids, and better AI benchmarks

Zeus is a data recorder for Micro1, which sells the data he collects to robotics firms. As these companies race…
The gig workers who are training humanoid robots at home

The gig workers who are training humanoid robots at home

Investors are pouring money feverishly into solving this challenge, spending over $6 billion on humanoid robots in 2025. And at-home…
Best WiiM Streamers (2026): Simplify Your Sound With WiiM Streaming Gear

Best WiiM Streamers (2026): Simplify Your Sound With WiiM Streaming Gear

Some Speaker Pairings to Consider A budget option Sony’s affordable three-way bookshelf speakers are my speakeasy secret to an ultra-affordable…
Watching a 7.5-Hour Movie in Theaters Made Me More Hopeful About Our Collective Brain Rot

Watching a 7.5-Hour Movie in Theaters Made Me More Hopeful About Our Collective Brain Rot

There are a few ways to wrap your head around watching a seven-and-a-half-hour movie. When I was a kid I…
These Are the 4 Artemis II Astronauts Leading the Historic Return to the Moon

These Are the 4 Artemis II Astronauts Leading the Historic Return to the Moon

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration is about to write a new chapter in the history of space exploration.…
I Asked ChatGPT What WIRED’s Reviewers Recommend—Its Answers Were All Wrong

I Asked ChatGPT What WIRED’s Reviewers Recommend—Its Answers Were All Wrong

WIRED’s Gear Reviews team is one of the best in the game—reviewing products across various categories to help you shop…