Ugly AI Food Photos Are Only the Beginning 03. September 2026 (13:00) Restaurant menus with AI-generated food images are going viral for their off-putting aesthetic. But AI’s impact on modern menus runs even deeper.(Wired)
The Best Air Quality Monitor for Outdoors and Indoors in 2026 03. September 2026 (12:31) These WIRED-tested indoor and outdoor air quality monitors give you insights into your home’s air quality, warn of potentially harmful pollutant levels, and help keep tabs on your environment.(Wired)
DOGE Affiliate Asked for College Credits for Participating in Takeover 03. September 2026 (12:30) According to new documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, an undergraduate working with DOGE requested that his work for HUD count towards his University of Chicago degree.(Wired)
This Is Flock’s AI Search Tool for Cops 03. September 2026 (12:00) WIRED rebuilt Flock’s latest search tool from code the company sends to a police officer’s browser. Its AI can keep watch across multiple cameras for anyone fitting a written description.(Wired)
Smart Toilets Are Already Using AI to Analyze Your Poop 03. September 2026 (11:30) While companies promise they can help users monitor gut health, experts suggest that smart toilets provide little in the way of benefits to the average person.(Wired)
Face Recognition Is Becoming the Norm for Dating Apps 03. September 2026 (11:00) To keep scammers at bay, dating apps are embracing biometric scanning tools and “verified human” badges. These moves are sparking concerns about surveillance and privacy.(Wired)
