Meta to shut down Messenger desktop apps for Mac and Windows
Starting December 15, users will no longer be able to log into the apps and will be automatically redirected to the Facebook website to access Messenger.
Starting December 15, users will no longer be able to log into the apps and will be automatically redirected to the Facebook website to access Messenger.
Google has invested in fusion startups as potential power suppliers. This latest move suggests Google sees them as potential customers, too.
"Loneliness is the biggest disease in the world right now," founder Francesco Vitali said. "So we built a platform where human time has value again, and a place where being human is important."
Niantic is giving its cute AR cartoon companions a voice that will let them guide you around in the real world and point out interesting facts. The feature is being demo’d first in Snap Spectacles.
“The platforms that won were the ones that kept people scrolling the longest, not the ones that made them feel the most connected,” Zehra Naqvi told TechCrunch. “Now there is an abundance of content but a scarcity of joy.”
An AI chatbot developed by TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is now more popular than DeepSeek. The feat proves that user-friendly design often matters more than having the most advanced AI model.
Deel says it's been profitable for three years and surpassed $1 billion in ARR, including having a month that hit $100 million in revenue.
After struggling to retain customers at his e-commerce site Headphones.com, founder Andrew Lissimore built his own loyalty solution — and it’s now a startup called Lantern. The Shopify-native platform helps brands boost retention through customizable loyalty, referrals, and account management tools.
Yang’s departure marks the latest in a string of exits from Apple’s AI unit, putting the company into jeopardy in the lead-up to a much-anticipated Siri revamp scheduled for March.
The Trump administration is making a new push to expand access to fertility benefits, aligning with a key promise made on the campaign trail.
Using satellite communications off-grid isn’t as easy as you might think. Here’s everything you need to know about Garmin’s new safety tools.
Based on years of testing with our cats, these are our favorite WIRED-approved, techy cat toys and furniture.
Employers are spending more than ever on benefits, and, without health insurance literacy, these investments fail to deliver their full potential.
Counsel Health’s core feature is a medical-grade AI chatbot that can collect medical history and provide initial medical information.
Amazon One Medical introduced a pay-per-visit telehealth service for common pediatric conditions like pink eye, skin rashes and asthma prescription medication renewals.
Former GOP operative Scott Leiendecker just bought Dominion Voting Systems, giving him ownership of voting systems used in 27 states. Election experts don't know what to think.
Lightweight shoes now dominate the trails, so do you still need boots? Here’s how to choose the right footwear for your outdoor adventures.
Experts say this type of construction is more reliable, sometimes cheaper and usually quicker than traditional construction. Good Samaritan Hospital is working with engineering firm EIR Healthcare on the projects.
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.
Spotify has announced new partnerships with major record labels — including Sony, Universal, Warner, and Merlin — to build “responsible AI” tools that protect artists’ rights and ensure fair compensation. The initiative will let artists opt in or out of AI use.