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Proton’s new privacy-first AI assistant encrypts all chats, keeps no logs

Proton’s new privacy-first AI assistant encrypts all chats, keeps no logs

Privacy-focused productivity tools maker Proton on Wednesday released its AI assistant, called Lumo, which it says prioritizes protecting user data.…
Apple launches $19.99 monthly AppleCare One subscription with coverage for three devices

Apple launches $19.99 monthly AppleCare One subscription with coverage for three devices

Apple announced on Wednesday that it’s launching AppleCare One, a new $19.99 monthly subscription plan that includes coverage for up…
A New Era for WIRED—That Starts With You

A New Era for WIRED—That Starts With You

At WIRED, we’re obsessed with how the world is transforming—and lately, there’s been a lot to obsess over. From the…
NetZeroNitrogen wants bacteria to replace synthetic fertilizer on farm fields

NetZeroNitrogen wants bacteria to replace synthetic fertilizer on farm fields

Synthetic fertilizer is a modern wonder, helping to feed billions of people, but it’s not without its costs. Fertilizer runoff…
The Great Crypto Re-Banking Has Begun

The Great Crypto Re-Banking Has Begun

For crypto firms, the vibe-shift is a blessing. Although they have comparatively few problems accessing overseas bank accounts—often in the…
It Looks Like the Tesla Model Y Refresh Has Bombed

It Looks Like the Tesla Model Y Refresh Has Bombed

Tesla did not respond to WIRED’s request for comment on this article. For Nagley, it’s too early to talk about…
Silicon Valley AI Startups Are Embracing China’s Controversial ‘996’ Work Schedule

Silicon Valley AI Startups Are Embracing China’s Controversial ‘996’ Work Schedule

Would you like to work nearly double the standard 40-hour week? It’s a question that many startups in the US…
South Korea Plans to Build a Base on the Moon

South Korea Plans to Build a Base on the Moon

China, India, and Japan are not the only countries on the Asian continent looking to establish themselves in the fledgling…
US nuclear weapons agency reportedly breached in Microsoft SharePoint attacks

US nuclear weapons agency reportedly breached in Microsoft SharePoint attacks

A single source tells Bloomberg that the department, which provides the Navy with nuclear reactors for submarines, was caught up…
Volonaut Airbike’s Latest Flight Proves It’s a Real-Life Flying Motorcycle That Defies Gravity

Volonaut Airbike’s Latest Flight Proves It’s a Real-Life Flying Motorcycle That Defies Gravity

Tomasz Patan, the genius behind the Jetson ONE, has done it again – the Volonaut Airbike is real and it’s…