Month: February 2026

We asked experts how to build a resume for the AI hiring era

With AI-backed hiring on the rise, tips for “hacking” your resume are all over social media. As job search companies increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to sort through applications, job seekers wonder how to best position themselves with those filters in mind. We decided to speak directly with job search…

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The smart lock standard that could replace your keys is finally here

Aliro has officially arrived. The smart lock standard, first announced in 2023, finally has a 1.0 spec, meaning companies can now get hardware certified and roll out support. Aliro is an open standard designed to let any smart lock be unlocked by any smartphone, regardless of manufacturer. It stores a…

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Burger King will use AI to check if employees say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’

Burger King is launching an AI chatbot that will live in the headsets used by employees. The voice-enabled chatbot, called “Patty,” is part of an overarching BK Assistant platform that will not only assist employees with meal preparation but also evaluate their interactions with customers for “friendliness.” Thibault Roux, Burger…

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Best Tested Ski Clothes (2026): Shells, Jackets, Wool Socks

From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have got you covered. Source

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Instagram will alert parents if their kids ‘repeatedly’ search for self-harm topics

Starting next week, Instagram will notify parents to check on their teen searching for terms related to self-harm or suicide. Meta says a similar alert system for its AI chatbots is coming later this year. The new Instagram feature sends parents an alert when their child “repeatedly tries to search…

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The Best Headphones I’ve Tried (and Why I’d Buy Them All)

The portable listening revolution is fully underway. From open earbuds to noise cancelers and wired headphones, I can find a reason to love them all. Source

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