Spokane Shows What the New Era of Wildfires Looks Like 08. August 2026 (11:00) With rising temperatures and drier conditions, fires are more likely to explode. And with more people living next to forests, the results can be catastrophic.(Wired)
WhatsApp Gets a Handy @all Feature for Group Chats 08. August 2026 (11:00) A new software update builds on WhatsApp’s group chat chops by adding anonymous polls and introducing an easier way to start a smaller private chat away from the larger group.(Wired)
The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About 07. August 2026 (20:54) Yiyang Zhuge was already an intellectual celebrity in China. Her viral interview with Christopher Nolan made her famous in the US—and quickly turned her into a political Rorschach test.(Wired)
The 7 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month 07. August 2026 (18:48) Lanterns, Dark Matter, and the original Star Trek are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.(Wired)
Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been 07. August 2026 (17:00) The mayor of New York City has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city services with better software.(Wired)
Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses 07. August 2026 (16:13) The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technology is outstripping regulation.(Wired)
