Influencers and Resellers Are Turning Empty Boxes Into Big Cash 21. August 2026 (12:30) As the appetite for “authenticity” grows online, content creators are buying up empty boxes for luxury goods—and resellers are cashing in for “crazy prices.”(Wired)
The Super El Niño Won’t Fix the West’s Water Crisis 21. August 2026 (12:00) “People have talked about the Colorado River crisis for decades—we’re now in it,” says one expert. “Everyone you talk to is like, ‘Shit, man.’”(Wired)
The Single English County Saying No to Palantir 21. August 2026 (08:00) The UK government is facing calls to cancel a sprawling health care contract with Palantir. The region of Greater Manchester insists it can do a better job itself.(Wired)
Ruggable Discount Code: 30% Off Rugs | August 2026 21. August 2026 (07:00) Keep your floors pristine and your budget intact. Save up to 30% off machine-washable rugs, runners, mats, and pillows using Ruggable coupons plus our expert advice.(Wired)
Google Pixel 11 Review: Minor Upgrade 21. August 2026 (01:15) Incremental improvements fail to generate much excitement, but Google’s Pixel 11 is still an accomplished Android phone.(Wired)
Silicon Valley Doesn't Get Why You Hate AI 20. August 2026 (20:49) Technology leaders don’t seem to understand society’s gripes about AI, but boy, are they posting through it.(Wired)
Poolease X1 Pool Robot Review: How Bad Can It Be? 20. August 2026 (13:02) The Poolease X1 can collect leaves from the pool floor, but dirt, silt, walls, and steps are all beyond its pay grade.(Wired)