The 24 Best Shows on Amazon Prime, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)

While Netflix is busy pumping out more series than any one person could watch (probably), some of the best shows are on Amazon Prime Video. Trouble is, navigating the service’s labyrinthine menus can make finding the right series a pain. We’re here to help. Below are our favorite Amazon series—all included with your Prime subscription.… Continue reading The 24 Best Shows on Amazon Prime, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)

Government Paid “Eight Figures” for Mysterious Device Believed to Cause Havana Syndrome

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Jen Golbeck / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images It’s no secret that the US military budget is the largest in the world, and indeed one of the largest in the history of human civilization. Over the summer, for example, Donald Trump proposed a $1.01 trillion national… Continue reading Government Paid “Eight Figures” for Mysterious Device Believed to Cause Havana Syndrome

Robots Have a Small Problem: They Completely Suck

Sam Barnes/Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty Images Tech leaders are predicting an imminent revolution in the field of robotics, promising a future in which humanoid robots can leverage the power of artificial intelligence to help us out in our day-to-day lives, from folding the laundry to taking care of the elderly. AI chipmaker Nvidia… Continue reading Robots Have a Small Problem: They Completely Suck

Astronauts’ Brains Are Being Displaced

Scientists are still learning how spending prolonged periods of time in the microgravity of space can affect astronauts’ health. The environment has been shown to accelerate bone density loss and the destruction of blood cells, put pressure on the eyes that can cause vision problems, andcause many more health conditions — an especially pertinent topic… Continue reading Astronauts’ Brains Are Being Displaced

Hot New App Makes Single People Check in Constantly in Case They Die Alone

You know the third episode of “30 Rock,” where Tina Fey becomes disturbed by her singledom after almost choking to death on her frozen dinner, alone in her apartment? That same fear is motivating a hot new app trending in China. Available for a one-time payment of the equivalent of $1.15 in US dollars, the… Continue reading Hot New App Makes Single People Check in Constantly in Case They Die Alone

TCL’s PlayCube projector is more fun than a Rubik’s Cube

Work anywhere An all-in-one Google TV projector with big battery life for entertainment anywhere you go. by Thomas Ricker Jan 17, 2026, 8:55 AM UTC Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years.… Continue reading TCL’s PlayCube projector is more fun than a Rubik’s Cube

Clean Technica: What’s the Status of Class Action Lawsuit on Tesla Full Self Driving?004327

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Despite covering Tesla closely for almost a decade and a half, some stories sneak through. I thought Tesla had “gotten away with it” up until now in regards to very misleading marketing and claims around Tesla “Full Self Driving” and it surprised me that there… Continue reading Clean Technica: What’s the Status of Class Action Lawsuit on Tesla Full Self Driving?004327

Clean Technica: Does Tesla Need Another Year of Self-Driving Training? New Elon Musk Prediction After HUGE Prediction Miss004326

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Elon Musk made a statement last week that was really hard to understand, because it was seemingly way outside of his normal statements on self-driving capability and Tesla robotaxis. I still don’t really know what to make of it, but let’s dive in. And then… Continue reading Clean Technica: Does Tesla Need Another Year of Self-Driving Training? New Elon Musk Prediction After HUGE Prediction Miss004326

Matthew McConaughey Is Using a Clever Legal Trick to Bludgeon AI Companies

Michael Buckner/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images For years now, actors have rung the alarm bells over the AI industry planning to sell their likeness and voices — either with or without their consent — and hence threatening to put them out of work. Beyond a major 2023 strike by Hollywood actors fueled by… Continue reading Matthew McConaughey Is Using a Clever Legal Trick to Bludgeon AI Companies