Google’s Top AI Brains Are Leaving to Launch Discovery Loop 05. August 2026 (18:00) Jeff Dean and other high-profile Google executives have founded Discovery Loop, a startup that will seek AI-powered breakthroughs in everything from drug discovery to chip design.(Wired)
13 Best Coolers for Sunshine and Nighttime (2026) 05. August 2026 (14:02) We tested coolers on camping trips, road trips, beach days, and at parties to bring you our favorite models for every situation. The Yeti Tundra Haul is our top pick.(Wired)
AI Influencers Are Heading Into Uncharted Territory 05. August 2026 (13:43) Some creators fear the EU AI Act’s regulatory chaos will upend their lucrative businesses. Others are owning it by incorporating AI transparency into their creative process.(Wired)
Cougars Lower the Risks of Car Crashes by Hunting Deer 05. August 2026 (13:00) A new study shows how the big cats cause deer to move away from roads and deeper into the forest, where they pose less of a hazard to motorists.(Wired)
No One Can Afford to Make ‘Myst’ Games Anymore 05. August 2026 (12:45) “Myst” sold over 6 million copies in the ’90s. Its latest sequel couldn’t shore up any funding, pointing to an existential crisis among double-A games.(Wired)
Viral Mugshot Accounts Are Ruining Women’s Lives 05. August 2026 (12:30) Mugshawtys and similar pages often frame mugshots as thirst traps. The women featured are humiliated and are sometimes harassed for months and years after their arrests.(Wired)
