Senators Urge Top Regulator to Stay Out of Prediction Market Lawsuits 13. February 2026 (20:31) As prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi battle regulators in court, Senate Democrats are urging the CFTC to avoid weighing in, escalating a broader fight over the burgeoning industry.(Wired)
The ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fandom Is Tearing Itself Apart 13. February 2026 (19:21) The breakout hockey romance has sparked legions of enthralled fans, along with obsessive, parasocial behavior that’s starting to get called out.(Wired)
These Open Earbuds Are Just Over $20 13. February 2026 (19:18) Don’t be fooled by a slowly dropping price tag, the Acefit are surprisingly capable.(Wired)
Zillow Has Gone Wild—for AI 13. February 2026 (17:14) As the housing market stalls, Zillow’s CEO sees AI as “an ingredient rather than a threat” that can both help the company protect its turf and reinvent how people search for homes.(Wired)
Are Waterproof Sneakers Worth It? (2026) 13. February 2026 (14:00) The idea of having warm, dry feet on your wet, snowy run is appealing. But you might not like the trade-offs.(Wired)
