Author: Elon Mark
Donald Trump’s jaunt to the Middle East featured an entourage of billionaire tech bros, a fighter-jet escort, and business deals designed to reshape the global landscape of artificial intelligence.On the final stop of the tour in Abu Dhabi, the US president announced that unnamed US companies would partner with the United Arab Emirates to create the largest AI datacenter cluster outside of America.Trump said that the US companies will help G42, an Emirati company, build five gigawatts of AI computing capacity in the UAE.Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who leads the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council and…
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, embracing digital transformation isn’t optional—it’s essential for organizations that want to remain relevant and competitive. As consumer expectations shift and markets grow more complex, companies must be agile, innovative, and future-focused to stand out and drive lasting impact. In fact, 77 percent of organizations have already started their digital transformation journeys, with 74 percent viewing it as a top business priority. As a result, the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like generative AI and cloud-based systems has accelerated, reshaping how businesses operate and deliver value. By developing digital skills, you can enhance your resume and…
Even though I’ve been testing fans at WIRED for a year, it’s not often a fan stops me in my tracks. Shark’s new TurboBlade fan—released in March 2025—surprised me the minute I saw it fully assembled. Are we sure this is a fan? Is it not a windmill? A speaker? Some kind of high-tech ionizer device?Not since the Dyson series of fans has a manufacturer gone this bold with its design. And in spite of its name, the TurboBlade is actually bladeless. In other words, air gets sucked in through a cleanable screen dust trap on the fan’s base and…
Odds are, at this point you’ve probably seen or know someone who has a smart bird feeder. They’re fairly recognizable from a distance with their clear housing, cameras, and solar panels, and perhaps a friend or family member has sent you a photo or video of a bright goldfinch or handsome woodpecker (guilty). The question at this point, then, is whether these things are really worth the $100-plus price tag. Are they actually durable? And what about the squirrel problem?Lucky for you we’ve been testing the most popular smart bird feeder models, including Netvue’s original Birdfy feeder ($135) and Bird…
Russia on Wednesday released a list of officials who will attend peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey. But a key person was missing: President Vladimir V. Putin.The absence on the list of the Russian leader, who ordered the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 that began the war, was a strong indication that Mr. Putin would not come face to face this week with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who has called him a murderer. The Kremlin said Mr. Putin himself had signed off on the delegation.President Trump, who began pushing for peace talks before he took back the White…
Other Phones to ConsiderThere are several older phones from Motorola, HMD, and other brands with the headphone jack, but you should probably avoid them if they launched before 2024. If none of the above options strike your fancy, here are some others to consider, all tested by me.Photograph: Julian ChokkattuHMD Fusion for $293: HMD’s Fusion (5/10, WIRED Review) is a decent-performing phone that’s a touch too expensive for what you get. The software support is lackluster, and the screen is dim. Its whole schtick is the modular “Outfits” you can attach to expand functionality, though the options are slim right…
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose drastic overhaul of the federal health apparatus has left scientists and patients reeling, will face a demand from the Republican chairman of the Senate health committee on Wednesday to explain to Americans how his reforms “will make their lives easier, not harder.”Mr. Kennedy will testify on Capitol Hill for the first time as health secretary, appearing back to back before the House and the Senate to promote President Trump’s budget for the Department of Health and Human Services. But he will also be asked to defend the huge reductions he has already imposed…
President Trump said on Tuesday that he would lift U.S. sanctions on Syria, throwing an economic lifeline to a country devastated by nearly 14 years of civil war and decades of dictatorship under the Assad family.Mr. Trump was expected to meet for the first time with Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Shara, on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, where the American leader is making the first major state visit of his second term. Mr. al-Shara led the rebel alliance that ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Syria in December.The U.S. president made the surprise announcement to end sanctions as he addressed a business…
Decision-making is a critical component of every manager’s day-to-day. Whether reshuffling the department’s budget, delegating tasks, or implementing new strategies, managers’ daily choices directly impact project management and the organization’s success. But that decision-making process isn’t always easy. In a survey by management consulting firm McKinsey, only 28 percent of executives touted the quality of their company’s strategic decisions, while 60 percent reported that bad decisions are about as frequent as good ones. Free E-Book: How to Become a More Effective Leader Access your free e-book today. DOWNLOAD NOW The Role of a Team in Decision-Making One way to increase…
Those money laundering and scam-enabling services, however, are far from the only shady offerings found on Xinbi Guarantee’s market. Elliptic also found listings for surrogate mothers and egg donors, with one post showing faceless pictures of the donor’s body. Other accounts have offered services that will, for a payment in Tether, place a funeral wreath at a target’s door, deface their home with graffiti, post damaging statements around their home, have someone verbally threaten them, throw feces at them, or even, most bizarrely, surround their home with AIDS patients. One posting suggested these AIDS patients would carry “case reports and…