US Congressman’s Brother Lands No-Bid Contract to Train DHS Snipers

DHS says retired Marine sniper Dan LaLota’s firm is uniquely qualified to meet the government’s needs. LaLota tells WIRED his brother, GOP congressman Nick LaLota, played no role in the contract.

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Finally, a smartwatch for fishing enthusiasts – my verdict after taking it on the river

Coros’ new rugged Nomad smartwatch stands out with extensive support for fly fishing and hiking, along with a host of other outdoor activities.

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Seriously, Acer’s new 16-inch featherweight laptop makes the MacBook Air seem heavy

The Acer Swift Air 16 starts at 2.1 pounds and features some interesting design choices, but comes with potentially big trade-offs.

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The fastest growing AI chatbot lately? It’s not ChatGPT or Gemini

Though ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot all enjoyed growth this year, one left the other two in the dust – and it’s not the one you’re thinking.

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Perplexity’s $200 AI browser is free for students now – with more discounts to keep using it

Students get one free month of Perplexity Pro, with opportunities for additional deals. Here’s how to unlock this back-to-school offer.

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Anker’s coin-size AI recorder can transcribe and summarize your meetings – in one click

The Soundcore Work summarizes meetings, transcribes over 100 languages, and still manages to be smaller and more affordable than rival devices.

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Ukraine’s cyber chief on Russian hackers’ shifting tactics, US cyber aid

A former information security professor with more than 25 years in the Ukrainian armed forces, Oleksandr Potii is blunt about Moscow’s capabilities: “We see that Russia’s technical level is high and its potential is strong. We cannot underestimate them.”

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Samsung’s Fold 7 finally made me a believer in foldable phones – 3 reasons why

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers the biggest wow factor of any device I’ve seen in 2025, and it can do things no other phone can do.

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Apple’s iPhone 17 event is less than a week away. Here’s how to watch (and what to expect)

We officially have a date and time for the next big iPhone 17 launch event. Here’s everything Apple just confirmed.

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LinkedIn is cracking down on fake recruiters and executive impersonators – here’s how

New verification options are rolling out to protect you from scams.

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