
AI fantasy soccer lineups got smarter with agents — but humans still win
WIRED tested AI agents on fantasy soccer and found better results with specialization — but humans still beat them.

WIRED tested AI agents on fantasy soccer and found better results with specialization — but humans still beat them.

Nirva raises $25M to build an AI pendant that listens only to the wearer, with orders set for November and shipping targeted by year-end.

Threads adds podcast promotion tools to help creators reach listeners, post transcripts and track engagement as Meta boosts creator discovery.

ESPN’s AI poker tells overlay at the 2026 WSOP Main Event has pros debating whether cameras can really read bluffing and body language.

Erling Haaland’s viral fake clip shows how AI sports fandom is turning athletes into remixable characters at the World Cup.

Pop criticism takes center stage as critics answer questions about Taylor Swift, Geese and the Beatles in a sharp listener Q&A.

With applications ranging from athlete safeguarding to enhanced broadcast experiences and efficient energy management, artificial intelligence (AI) and technology innovations are set to transform some…