Daisy One Headphones: Premium Design at $399
Daisy Sound’s first headphones, the Daisy One, offer premium noise-canceling at $399. Aluminum build, 35-hour battery, and California-inspired design compete with Sony and Apple.
DeepMind Trio’s AI Trading Startup EquiLibre Hits $500M
Three former DeepMind researchers apply poker AI to trading. EquiLibre Technologies valued at $500M after Series A led by Creandum, trading billions daily with zero negative months.
Realta Fusion Achieves First Direct Electricity from Fusion
Realta Fusion powers a lightbulb using direct electricity from a fusion reaction on June 19, 2026. The Wisconsin startup claims a first with 90% efficient conversion.
Clicks Communicator: Hands-On with BlackBerry-Inspired Phone
Clicks shows off its $499 BlackBerry-inspired phone, the Communicator, in a new video. Features include a Signal Light, physical keyboard, and customizable back covers. Shipping Q4 2026.
Acti’s AI Agent Keyboard Launches on Android & iOS
Singapore-based Acti launches an agentic keyboard for Android & iOS, powered by Google Gemini, with $5.3M seed funding. It acts as an AI agent within apps.
Blue Origin Still in Dark Over New Glenn Rocket Explosion
Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp says early analysis points to the aft section of the first stage after the May 2026 explosion; company plans to return to flight with a new crane system.
New York Set to Feel Like 109°F Due to Humidity
New York City will feel like 109°F with humidity. Detroit, DC, Boston see 20°F above normal. Health risks, NWS warnings, climate change and El Niño factors.
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Best Slushie Machines 2025: Ninja vs Chivalz
WIRED tested Ninja Slushi and Chivalz slushie machines. The Ninja freezes fastest in 15 mins, while Chivalz offers budget savings. Learn how they work and what to avoid.
Bernie Sanders on AI Regulation and Oligarchy
Senator Bernie Sanders discusses his proposed AI sovereign wealth fund, data center moratorium, and the threat of concentrated wealth to democracy in a revealing WIRED interview.