Mistral Is in the Right Place at the Right Time 04. August 2026 (11:21) Open-weight AI models are having a moment in the wake of recent turmoil at US tech giants. For French AI lab Mistral, that’s the the best thing that could have happened.(Wired)
Did an AI Music App Just Snitch on the Song of the Summer? 04. August 2026 (00:27) Fenix Flexin’s hit song “Rubberz” has hip-hop fans arguing over whether it was generated by AI. Some say they have proof it’s machine-made, but will anyone care?(Wired)
Alienware 27 QD-OLED (AW2726DM) Review: A $350 Winner 03. August 2026 (13:00) We’ve come a long way since exclusively $1,000+ OLED gaming monitors. Alienware’s latest display brings the price down to a shocking $350, though it comes with some important compromises.(Wired)
People Are Ghosting Long-Term Partners. Some Don’t Regret It 03. August 2026 (13:00) The communication-free form of breaking up has become ubiquitous. “I no longer had to bear her energy,” a man who ghosted his partner of four years tells WIRED.(Wired)
The Best Audio Players for Kids: Yoto, Toniebox, and More 03. August 2026 (12:31) Whether you want an audio player that’ll grow with your kid or one that your toddler can operate independently, I have a recommendation for you.(Wired)
The Delicate Art of Making a 1907 House Smarter 03. August 2026 (12:09) I tested modern locks, lights, climate controls, and more in a historic home that I very much wanted to keep historic.(Wired)
AI Conquered Coding. Fast Food Is Next 03. August 2026 (12:00) Your next drive-thru order might be taken by a bot. And you might not even notice.(Wired)
