Hackers Stalked Me by Hijacking a Smartwatch for Kids 06. August 2026 (23:35) Security researchers tracked and eavesdropped on a WIRED reporter using vulnerabilities in a pink plastic smartwatch. It’s just one piece of a deeply insecure supply chain of GPS-enabled gadgets.(Wired)
Why Normal People Aren’t Using AI Agents 06. August 2026 (21:55) The tech industry is realizing it needs to build agents based on what regular consumers want, not just what its AI models can do.(Wired)
DeepMind Says Its AI Can Predict Hurricanes Earlier Than Everyone Else 06. August 2026 (18:23) Its WeatherNext model, which will be open-sourced, can accurately predict both a storm’s track and intensity using lower-resolution weather data. Researchers don't yet fully understand how it does this.(Wired)
There’s No Good Way to Talk About Celebrities and Eating Disorders 06. August 2026 (17:52) Online speculation over the weight loss of celebrities like Ariana Grande—even out of genuine concern—can make things worse for people struggling with eating disorders.(Wired)
