Culture

UK to enforce nightly social media curfew for ages 16-17 (midnight-6am) and ban under-16 access by spring 2027. Includes crackdown on addictive features and AI chatbot limits.

Lucid Motors denies bankruptcy report amid stock plunge of 50%. Company says it has liquidity into next year and confirms layoffs and restructuring.

Discover 9 tips to get more out of Google Chat: create Spaces, schedule messages, edit sent texts, protect privacy, and integrate with Google apps. Free on web, Android, iOS.

WIRED interviews Gowanus, a puppet representing the Summer of Ludd festival. He discusses the modern Luddite movement, the evidence box testimonies, and steps to disconnect from Big Tech.

Pinwheel launches Pinwheel Home, a Wi-Fi landline for kids ages 5-10, priced from $68. Features parental controls, no screen distractions. Available now.

FCC authorized Reflect Orbital to launch Eärendil-1, a mirror satellite that can reflect sunlight to Earth at night, despite strong opposition from astronomers and environmental groups.

From Project Hail Mary’s alien friendship to The Long Walk’s dystopian horror, here are WIRED’s top 8 movies streaming in July 2026. Includes Avatar, They Will Kill You, and more.

The VAR system at the 2026 World Cup sparks debate over human interpretation. Egypt protests after 3-2 loss to Argentina, citing inconsistent referee decisions.

Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn) focuses on reliability, not speed. Certification expected 2028, but TP-Link routers may arrive by end of 2026. Same 46 Gbps max as Wi-Fi 7.

Uber opposes a D.C. AV bill, pushing a hybrid model with human drivers, while Waymo backs it. The lobbying battle highlights a broader strategy rift between the two companies.