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Kenya: two protesters die from gunshot wounds and several injured during protests β as it happened
This live blog is now closedPictures from Nairobi city centre show police firing water cannon at protesters:The protests on 25 June 2024 saw police relying on teargas and water cannon to disperse the crowd of thousands of protesters. Continue reading...
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Apple shoves F1 movie ad into Wallet
Apple's F1 movie opens in theaters on June 27, and the company really wants you to know about it. On Tuesday morning, Wallet users noticed an Apple Pay notification that was both a coupon and an advertisement for the racing film. It offered "$10 off 2+ tickets to F1 The Movie at Fandango." When they clicked "Get tickets now," they were taken to a dedicated Fandango link that instructed them to use the promo code...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:The modular Fairphone 6 offers two-day battery life and a modern design
With the flagship smartphone market in a continued state of stagnation and more people making an effort to be more sustainable with their tech purchases, it feels like a good time for the Fairphone 6 to arrive. Itβs been nearly two years since the Fairphone 5 first launched, and as youβd expect, its successor is another highly repairable modular smartphone designed to last you a long time. The Fairphone 6 is smaller...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Apple is offering free accessories with an iPad, MacBook, or iMac β heres how to get yours
As of June 25, buy an iPad, MacBook, or iMac and get a select accessory free.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:PS Plus Monthly games for July include Diablo 4 and Jusant
Sony has revealed the PS Plus Monthly games for July as the subscription service is about to reach its 15th anniversary. Between July 1 and August 4, members on all tiers will be able to add Diablo IV (PS5 and PS4), The King of Fighters XV (PS5 and PS4) and Jusant (PS5 only) to their collection. The monthly games for June β NBA 2K25, Alone in the Dark (2024), Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and Destiny 2: The Final Shape βare...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Bumble to lay off 30% of its workforce
Dating app Bumble announced on Wednesday that it's laying off 30% of its workforce, impacting around 240 positions.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Belkin Charging Case for Switch 2 review: Simple but effective
Aside from a screen protector, the best accessory to keep your Switch 2 safe is a carrying case. And with the increased price of Nintendoβs latest console compared to the original, there are even more reasons (about $150 of them) to figure out a way to shelter your console. But why stop there? With one important tweak, Belkin engineered a great way to add extra utility to a basic travel case by allowing you to charge...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Get a Craftsman cordless drill and impact driver for under $100 ahead of Prime Day
As of June 25, you can get the Craftsman V20 Max cordless drill and impact driver combo kit for $99, down from $144.53, at Amazon. That's a 32% discount and a $45.53 savings.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Apples CarPlay Ultra reportedly shunned by former partners
Apple's CarPlay Ultra won't be coming to Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Renault cars, new report claims.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Best 6 Soda Makers (2025): Drinkmate, SodaStream, Aerflo
These sparkling water makers will fizz up your life at a momentβs notice, and most donβt need a power outlet.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Nascent Materials emerges from stealth to make LFP batteries better and cheaper
Nascent raised $2.3 million to develop its novel manufacturing process, which uses less energy and creates material that can be packed more tightly, improving energy density.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Fantastic Four: First Steps final trailer gives our best look yet at Galactus and Silver Surfer
Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach star in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," out July 25.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:How to watch the Axiom Mission 4 astronauts reach the ISS
A new Dragon spacecraft launched on top of a Falcon 9 rocket at 2:31AM Eastern time on June 25, 2025 to take the four astronauts of Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station. It's the second Axiom mission that's been sponsored in part by national governments, with the country and space organization of each participant contributing to mission costs. Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson serves as the mission...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:11 Best Computer Monitors (2025): Budget, OLED, 4K
The Gear team spends countless hours in front of displays while writing for you. So we reviewed those too (including a few portable screens).
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:The ultimate guide to having sex at a festival
How do you have sex at a festival? What should you pack to prepare for festival sex? Where should you have sex at a festival?
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:8 Best Cheap Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Thereβs little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devicesβranging from $100 to $600βstood up to WIREDβs testing.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Ring's AI video descriptions tell you who's doing what
Here's a use of artificial intelligence that could be handy. Ring is adding AI-generated text descriptions of alerts. If it works well, a glance will be all it takes to tell whether something requires your attention. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff gave some examples of the new notifications. "A person is walking up the steps with a black dog" could tell you it's just the dog walker returning. Or, "Two people are peering...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Mourners left waiting as court orders halt to former Zambian presidentβs funeral
Halt to burial in Johannesburg is latest chapter in feud Edgar Lungu had with his successor Hakainde HichilemaThe funeral of the former Zambian president Edgar Lungu has been stopped while mourners waited in a cathedral in Johannesburg, as an extraordinary feud Lungu had with his successor continues to play out after his death.A high court judge in Pretoria ordered a halt to Lunguβs burial at the Cathedral of Christ...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Gemini CLI is a free, open source coding agent that brings AI to your terminal
Now, devs who prefer the terminal can get AI assistance, too.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:HDMI 2.2's full specs have been finalized, with better support for modern displays
The HDMI forum, which develops and manages HDMI specification, has officially launched the final and full specifications for HDMI version 2.2. First revealed at CES 2025, version 2.2 was designed to make it significantly easier to send videos with higher refresh rates and resolutions to modern TVs, such as those with 4K and 8K displays. Version 2.2 cables are required to be branded with the Ultra96 feature name, which...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Google unveils Gemini CLI, an open source AI tool for terminals
The new tool connects Gemini AI models to local codebases, allowing developers to make natural language requests, such as asking Gemini CLI to explain confusing sections of code, write new features, debug code, or run commands.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Early Prime Day deals include $37 off our favorite air purifier
Prime Day 2025 is coming soon on July 8-11, but you don't have to wait to grab good tech deals β and that goes for everyone, not just Prime members. Early deals have already started popping up on Amazon, and one of the best at the moment is on an Engadget-approved air purifier. The Levoit Core 400S air purifier is on sale for $183, which is $37 off its usual price and not too far off of the lowest price we've seen....
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:9 Best Cat Water Fountains, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Ensuring your cat is drinking enough water is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. We tested popular models to find the best water fountains for most cats.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Hull teenager becomes second Briton ever to join professional sumo stable
Nicholas Tarasenko, 15, gets rare chance to break into professional sumo ranks after winning amateur tournaments and learning JapaneseA teenager from Hull has arrived in Japan to pursue his dream of becoming a grand champion sumo wrestler, as only the second Briton to win a place at one of the ancient sportβs professional stables.Nicholas Tarasenko, 15, left Yorkshire for Japan straight after finishing his GCSEs, to...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Blink security cameras are up to 62 percent off ahead of Prime Day
If you're looking to buy some affordable wireless security cameras, it's the perfect time to grab several from Amazon. Blink devices are on sale right now on the website for up 62 percent off ahead of Prime Day in July. Blink Outdoor 4, the brand's latest model, will only set you back $45, 55 percent less than its usual price of $100. Instead of just one camera, $100 will now get you a three-pack, which is currently 62...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:This 55-inch 4K Amazon Fire TV is over $100 off ahead of Prime Day
Get the 55-inch Amazon Fire 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV for only $339.99 at Amazon β a 26% discount ahead of Prime Day.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:8 Best Water Leak Detectors (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Donβt let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:The Sony ULT Field 1 is back to its best-ever price before Prime Day
As of June 25, the Sony ULT Field 1 portable speaker is on sale at Amazon for $88. This is 32% off its list price of $129.99.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Google's Imagen 4 text-to-image model promises 'significantly improved' boring images
Google has unveiled its latest text-to-image model Imagen 4 with the usual promise of "significantly improved text rendering" over the previous version, Imagen 3. The company also introduced a new deluxe version called Imagen 4 Ultra designed to follow more precise text prompts if you're willing to pay extra. Both arrive to a paid preview in the Gemini API and for limited free testing in Google AI Studio. Google...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:New leak gives us a glimpse of black iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Air
This is what Apple's upcoming iPhones might look like in black.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:The axion may help clean up the messy business of dark matter
We haven't found evidence of the theoretical particle, but it's still worth investigating.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:This New Watch Is Being Purpose-Built for Space Explorationβand It's Not an Omega
A small company is vying to take on the Moonwatch with a cutting-edge, 3D-printed lightweight timepiece that's fit for EVAs, can be fixed on the ISS, and capable of keeping time in the harshest environment known to humans.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Ankerβs new Soundcore V40i earbuds just got their first-ever discount
The Soundcore V40i earbuds by Anker are now only $67.99, their first discount since launch and a perfect pick ahead of Prime Day.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Dysons V11 Origin cordless vacuum is over $100 off ahead of Prime Day
As of June 25, the Dyson V11 Origin cordless vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $468.40, 18% off its list price of $569.99.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Diego Luna reads comments responding to his Kimmel monologue
Diego Luna's guest-hosting run on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is already off to a flying start.
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