The Wayback Machine Fixes Internet Broken Links with New Plugin The Internet Archive launches a WordPress plugin that automatically fixes broken links by redirecting to archived versions, preserving digital content for future readers. Technology San Francisco: The Internet Archive has created a new tool to fix broken links on websites. The Wayback Machine team worked … Read more
All the Sports You Won’t See at the 2026 Winter Olympics Discover quirky winter sports like bandy, ski ballet, and equestrian skijoring that once featured in the Winter Olympics but vanished over time. Sports Chamonix, France: In the 100-plus years since the first Winter Olympics took place in 1924 in Chamonix, France, many events have … Read more
ElevenLabs Raises 500M at 11B Valuation Led by Sequoia ElevenLabs raises $500 million, reaching $11 billion valuation with major investors like Sequoia Capital on board. Business New York: Voice AI company ElevenLabs announced today they raised $500 million in a new funding round. Big investor Sequoia Capital led this round, and their partner Andrew Reed … Read more
How Data Brokers Make Public Servants Targets Data brokers make public servants vulnerable to violence by selling private information that anyone can easily access and misuse. Politics Washington, D.C. : Data brokers sell personal information about government workers that makes them easy targets for violence. A new study shows that current privacy laws do not … Read more
Adobe Cancels Animate Shutdown After Backlash and Switches to Maintenance Mode Adobe reverses plan to discontinue Animate after strong customer criticism, putting the software on maintenance mode instead. Technology San Francisco, California: Adobe has stopped its plan to end Adobe Animate after many users spoke up. The company now says Animate will stay available for … Read more
Tech Elites in the Epstein Files Musk, Brin, Page among tech leaders named in newly released Epstein files. Details emerge of connections and meetings. Technology San Francisco: Two big Google bosses, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, are named in new papers about Jeffrey Epstein. The papers show emails and meeting notes. They say Page ate … Read more
Uber Appoints New CFO as Its AV Plans Accelerate Uber appoints Balaji Krishnamurthy as CFO, signaling expansion of autonomous vehicle investments through partnerships and direct investments with major AV companies. Technology San Francisco: Uber has picked Balaji Krishnamurthy to be its new chief financial officer. He takes over from Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah. Krishnamurthy has worked at … Read more
Dyson Winter Deals Pet Vacuum and Purifier Heater Dyson offers big winter discounts on pet vacuums and combo heater-purifiers, including top-ranked models for hair cleanup and air quality. Technology San Francisco: Dyson makes expensive but clever machines that clean floors and heat or cool rooms. Right now they have winter sales on some of WIRED’s … Read more
SNAK Venture Partners closes $50M fund for vertical marketplaces SNAK Venture Partners has closed a $50M debut fund to invest in digital marketplaces, focusing on industries that haven’t yet digitized. Business Chicago: SNAK Venture Partners raised $50 million to invest in businesses that connect buyers and sellers online. The company was started by Sonia Nagar … Read more
Our Favorite Soundbar for Most People Is $50 Off The Yamaha SR-C30A soundbar with subwoofer is $50 cheaper at Amazon Technology Many people don’t like the weak sound from their TV’s built-in speakers. If you want better audio for movies, the Yamaha SR-C30A soundbar might be perfect for you. Right now, you can buy it … Read more