According to a piece on XDA-Developers, the initial thrill of self-hosting fades fast. The real challenge is the relentless maintenance, security upkeep, and the hidden “time tax” that turns a hobby into a part-time job.
A new CRISPR startup, Aurora Therapeutics, is betting that regulators will create a new pathway for personalized gene-editing drugs. Their plan is to get a single treatment approved that can be tweaked for different mutations without new trials.
The next Wi-Fi generation, officially IEEE 802.11bn, is prioritizing rock-solid connections over headline speed boosts. While MediaTek has announced chips and Asus has a pre-standard router, the full standard won’t be finalized until 2028. The real promise is in features like Co-SR and Co-BF to cut
Finding a decent gaming laptop under $1,000 is a minefield. Wired cuts through the noise, naming the only three models worth considering and breaking down exactly what specs you should accept—and what you’ll have to compromise on.
The old playbook of spending more to acquire more subscribers is failing. Now, companies are turning to telecom bundling and AI to reach customers through the billing relationships they already trust. It’s a fundamental shift in how digital services find their audience.
Microsoft is bringing another first-party game to PlayStation. Obsidian’s acclaimed RPG Avowed arrives on PS5 on February 17, alongside a significant free update for all platforms. This continues a major shift in Xbox’s console exclusivity strategy.
In a major move, Nvidia has hired Google Cloud marketing leader Alison Wagonfeld as its first-ever Chief Marketing Officer. She starts in February, consolidating all marketing under her as the company reports record $57 billion quarterly sales. This marks a new phase for the AI chip leader.
Two lawmakers are demanding a CFIUS review of a proposal that would hand control of bankrupt Roomba maker iRobot to its main Chinese supplier. They warn the deal poses major data privacy and tech transfer risks to national security.
Google DeepMind is partnering with Boston Dynamics to bring its Gemini AI to Hyundai’s automotive production lines. The trial will use the Atlas humanoid and Spot robots, aiming to improve their perception and task completion. This marks a major step in applying advanced AI models to real-world indu
Apple is running a second test of its Background Security Improvement feature in the latest iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3 betas. The system aims to deliver critical patches for Safari and system libraries without a full software update, replacing the older Rapid Security Response system.
