Broadcom has been sending cease-and-desist letters to owners of VMware perpetual licenses with expired support contracts, Ars Technica has confirmed. Following its November 2023 acquisition of VMware, Broadcom ended VMware perpetual license sales. Users with perpetual licenses can still use the software they bought, but they are unable to renew support services unless they had… Continue reading Broadcom Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to VMware Perpetual License Holders
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Donald Trump’s UK Trade Deal Could Secure Jaguar’s Resurrection
US president Donald Trump today dropped the existing 25 percent tariffs on imports of British cars to 10 percent in a move that could provide a lifeline for luxury carmakers. For Jaguar Land Rover especially, today’s tariff carve-out could be highly welcome, perhaps even essential. The UK company was facing the prospect of $27,000 price… Continue reading Donald Trump’s UK Trade Deal Could Secure Jaguar’s Resurrection
Singapore’s Vision for AI Safety Bridges the US-China Divide
The government of Singapore released a blueprint today for global collaboration on artificial intelligence safety following a meeting of AI researchers from the US, China, and Europe. The document lays out a shared vision for working on AI safety through international cooperation rather than competition. “Singapore is one of the few countries on the planet… Continue reading Singapore’s Vision for AI Safety Bridges the US-China Divide
Customs and Border Protection Confirms Its Use of Hacked Signal Clone TeleMessage
The United States Customs and Border Protection agency confirmed on Wednesday that it uses at least one communication app made by the service TeleMessage, which creates clones of popular apps like Signal and WhatsApp with the addition of an archiving mechanism for compliance with records-retention rules. “Following the detection of a cyber incident, CBP immediately… Continue reading Customs and Border Protection Confirms Its Use of Hacked Signal Clone TeleMessage
Sonos and Ikea’s Love Affair Is Over—Grab This $19 Device While You Still Can
All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Folks looking for an affordable Wi-Fi speaker to fit between their Jättebo sectional and Dyvlinge swivel chair will be upset to learn that Sonos and Ikea are parting ways.… Continue reading Sonos and Ikea’s Love Affair Is Over—Grab This $19 Device While You Still Can
15 Great Deals on Mother’s Day Gifts (2025)
All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. ’Tis the time of year for Mother’s Day deals. It can be hard to find the perfect gift for the best woman in the universe, especially if you (like… Continue reading 15 Great Deals on Mother’s Day Gifts (2025)
The Signal Clone Mike Waltz Was Caught Using Has Direct Access to User Chats
The communication app TeleMessage Signal, used by at least one top Trump administration official to archive messages, has already reportedly suffered breaches that illustrate concerning security flaws and resulted in its parent company imposing a service pause this week pending investigation. Now, according to detailed new findings from the journalist and security researcher Micah Lee,… Continue reading The Signal Clone Mike Waltz Was Caught Using Has Direct Access to User Chats
Tulsi Gabbard Reused the Same Weak Password on Multiple Accounts for Years
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, used the same easily cracked password for different online accounts over a period of years, according to leaked records reviewed by WIRED. Following her participation in a Signal group chat in which sensitive details of a military operation were unwittingly shared with a journalist, the revelation raises further… Continue reading Tulsi Gabbard Reused the Same Weak Password on Multiple Accounts for Years
Smeg Soda Maker SKC01 Review: Beauty and Bubbles
Photograph: Chris Haslam Installation and use is simple. Just screw the standard 400/426-gram CO₂ cylinder into the hole in the base and you’re ready to fizz. In the UK, Smeg has partnered with a brand called CO2 You that offers cylinder refill, return, and subscription services, with prices from £25. Buy direct from Smeg and… Continue reading Smeg Soda Maker SKC01 Review: Beauty and Bubbles
OpenAI Backs Down on Restructuring Amid Pushback
OpenAI on Monday announced a proposed restructuring that would give its nonprofit arm ongoing control of ChatGPT and the rest of the startup’s AI products. The move is a reversal of an earlier announcement that called for the nonprofit to relinquish its authority to a newly created public-benefit corporation. The proposed company structure has to… Continue reading OpenAI Backs Down on Restructuring Amid Pushback