Elon Musk’s xAI raises $6 billion to fund its race against ChatGPT and all the rest
The Verge Elon Musk founded xAI last summer, and today it announced raising $6 billion in funding, saying it will help bring the startup’s “first products to market, build advanced infrastructure, and accelerate the research and development of future technologies.” So far, xAI has launched Grok, a supposedly edgier version of OpenAI’s ChatGPT available via […]
The best Memorial Day sales happening now
Apple’s latest entry-level iPad is currently down to just $299.99 ($50 off) in select colors. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge The summer solstice may be when summer officially kicks off, but for many of us, it starts as soon as temperatures begin to rise and the smell of barbecue begins wafting through […]
35 Best Memorial Day Sales (2024): TVs, Office Chairs, and Ebikes
Not all discounts—or gadgets—are equal. We’ve rounded up the best deals on WIRED-tested gear.
The Sea Is Swallowing This Mexican Town
Las Barrancas, in the state of Veracruz, has struggled for 10 years against the rising Gulf of Mexico waters. Its best hope may lie in mangrove trees.
US Offshore Wind Farms Are Being Strangled With Red Tape
This year has seen wind farm costs rise and many projects canceled as developers struggle with opaque regulations and determined opposition—but the industry is far from dead.
Shockbuster Season: Why the Death of the Summer Movie Is a Good Thing
It’s been nearly 50 years since Jaws and Star Wars turned summer moviegoing into an endless parade of family-friendly fandom flicks. This year promises something blessedly more bleak.
