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Waymo declined to answer questions from WIRED about how many cameras are inside its vehicles, exactly how long footage is retained, and whether the company has ever turned over footage to US federal law enforcement or a branch of the military. Karp did note, however, that the company’s engineering team sometimes uses information from sensors, including video footage and other data, to run simulations aimed at improving its technology. She says Waymo also puts limits on both who can access data and how long it’s retained.Waymo’s robotaxi service is currently available in the Phoenix metro area and parts of San…

The American ambassador to Israel has said that it should be up to “Muslim countries” to build a Palestinian state on their territory instead of in the areas that much of the world recognizes as Palestinian lands.If the statements by Ambassador Mike Huckabee are confirmed as representing the U.S. administration’s position, it would be a sharp shift away from decades of American foreign policy on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. A State Department spokeswoman downplayed his remarks.“Muslim countries have 644 times the amount of land that are controlled by Israel,” Mr. Huckabee said in an videotaped interview with the BBC. “So maybe,…

What to Look for in Organic SheetsOrganic means many things. It’s often used to confirm that food was grown without toxic pesticides and chemicals, and doesn’t have things like growth hormones or GMOs, in order to label it as organic food. For bedding, it should mean both that organic materials were used to make the fabric—no toxic pesticides used in farming, etc.—and that they were produced organically with nontoxic chemicals.You’ll want at least two certifications to prove this. Most sheets have a Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification to certify that the material sourced is organic (it’ll say organically grown…

A federal appeals court on Tuesday said the Trump administration did not have to comply for now with a judge’s order to give due process to scores of Venezuelan immigrants who were deported to El Salvador under a wartime law.The ruling, by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, came one day before the administration was supposed to outline for a lower-court judge how to allow nearly 140 deported Venezuelans to challenge their expulsion. The men, accused of being members of a violent street gang called Tren de Aragua, are being held in a maximum-security Salvadoran…

It’s often said that a business’s greatest asset is its employees—for good reason. Unless you run a solo operation, it’s your team that delivers the services your customers pay you for, giving you a strong incentive to ensure their experience fosters satisfaction, retention, and productivity. Here’s what employee experience is, why it’s vital in modern service businesses, and how improving it leads to a more engaged, loyal, and high-performing workforce. Free E-Book: Your Guide to Online Learning SuccessAccess your free e-book today. DOWNLOAD NOW What Is Employee Experience? Employee experience (EX) is the sum of what your employees think and…

Another year, another version of Google’s mobile operating system. Android 16 brings a whole new look (Apple also just announced a redesign in iOS 26), more customization options, some chunky security enhancements, and a few welcome accessibility improvements. Android 16 is rolling out to select devices today—these are the new features that caught our eye.Google officially ditched the delicious dessert names for Android years ago with Android 10, but it still uses them internally. Android 15 was Vanilla Ice Cream, and Android 16 is codenamed Baklava.When Is Android 16 Arriving for Your Phone?AccordionItemContainerButtonThe official release date for Android 16 is…

Apple’s translucent design update for iOS 26, called Liquid Glass, is now available to developers, with a public beta scheduled for next month. The refresh—Apple’s first major interface overhaul in 10 years—makes app icons, buttons, menus, and pop-ups look like they are made of frosted glass, with blurred background colors peeking through.The sweeping software changes are not just for iPhones. This glassy look—inspired by the operating system in the Vision Pro headset—will eventually roll out to the entire suite of Apple devices, from smartwatches to iPads.Courtesy of AppleAfter the WWDC 2025 keynote concluded on Monday, many design-focused developers WIRED spoke…

In one question-and-answer session hosted on Zoom related to “curing” cancer with chlorine dioxide last week, which was reviewed by WIRED, Grenon told those listening that chlorine dioxide is “growing worldwide.”In another recent online interview, Grenon claimed a member of his church treated a 4-month-old baby with liver cancer by soaking them in a bath of water topped up with 100 drops of chlorine dioxide.Grenon hung up on WIRED when contacted last week, saying he doesn’t trust any reporters. In a follow-up text message, when asked if he was breaching the conditions of his supervised release, Grenon said his probation…

Buying the best treadmill for your home gym is a big commitment. Even the more affordable models are pricey. They take up a lot of space, and if you’ve ever come across a busted belt or a broken screen, you know how frustrating they can be. That being said, having a cardio machine in your house that works makes exercising so much more convenient. I definitely run more (and stick to my marathon training plans better) because of various treadmills I’ve had at home over the years. They can also make interval training a bit easier and help you practice…

Transgender and gender-nonconforming people continue to fight for equal rights, despite persistent attacks from conservative lawmakers in the United States and abroad. While many members of the LGBTQ+ community might not feel safe at all, given recent events, trans women of color remain the most vulnerable to discrimination and violence. To help you better understand how to support members of your community, WIRED spoke with three advocacy groups that work to protect and empower trans people.Recognize the Humanity of OthersIf you’re a cisgender person (no, it’s not a slur), where can you start? It’s quite simple. “The most humane thing…