In memoriam: 7 of our favorite Sam Neill films

The actor, who starred in 1993's Jurassic Park, died Monday in Sydney, Australia, at the age of 78. [...]

Meta smart glasses get pro cyclist kicked out of race

Pro cyclist Willie Smit was disqualified from a race in China after wearing Oakley Meta smart glasses to record footage. [...]

Gay Men Flocked to Goose for Friendship. Some Still Feel Excluded

Despite positioning itself as an anti-hookup app, users tell WIRED that Goose has fake profiles, harsh acceptance standards, and problems with inclusivity. [...]

BTS met IShowSpeed at the World Cup final and its everything

BTS and IShowSpeed met each other in the hallway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final and the video is pure glee with added backflip. [...]

'Power: Origins': See Young Ghost, Tommy and Kanan in First-Look Trailer

The new prequel series is currently in production for Starz. [...]

BookTok creators share the reading essentials they actually use

Mashable spoke with BookTokkers and book lovers at VidCon 2026 about the reading tools and accessories they love. [...]

Why is OpenAI selling a $70 ChatGPT basketball?

OpenAI’s Supply Co. shop sells ChatGPT clothing, collectibles, a Codex controller, and a $70 basketball. [...]

Trump teleprompter aide made $100,000 betting on what Trump would say, reports say

If only someone could have predicted it. [...]

Pete Hegseth’s Plan for ‘High T’ Troops Is a Junk Science Fever Dream

The defense secretary’s idea of administering testosterone therapy to service members of the US Armed Forces reveals little understanding of the complexity of hormones. [...]