Author: Zach_Wilson
AI can’t make good video game worlds yet, and it might never be able to
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about video game industry’s pushback against generative AI, follow Jay Peters. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Long…
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Why are Epstein’s emails full of equals signs?
Many of the emails released by the Department of Justice from its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein are full of garbled symbols like: The scrambled text is so ubiquitous that it’s spurred conspiracy theories that it could be some kind of code. But as believable as it might be that a…
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The Best Samsung Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice. Source
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9 Best Windows Laptops (2026): WIRED-Tested Laptops to Buy
Windows laptops have never been so good, and they’re only going to get better as we move through 2026. Source
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Google’s AI Overviews Can Scam You. Here’s How to Stay Safe
Beyond mistakes or nonsense, deliberately bad information being injected into AI search summaries is leading people down potentially harmful paths. Source
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CurrentBody LED Hair Growth Helmet Review: Baby Hairs Abound (2026)
This FDA-cleared red-light helmet helps spur hair growth and is Bluetooth-enabled with a comfortable design. But don’t expect results overnight. Source
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