Can AI Help Us Connect With the Real World? 18. August 2026 (12:00) While tech is often designed to capture our attention, Ian Bogost argues that AI could help people look away from their screens.(Time)
Is the World Getting Uglier? 18. August 2026 (12:00) So much contemporary design feels more bloviating than expressive, as though visual volume now matters more than beauty, writes Debbie Millman.(Time)
Trump Again Threatens to Bomb Oman 18. August 2026 (11:45) Trump’s threat comes as Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing an arrangement to govern commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.(Time)
What to Know About the Earthquake in Indonesia 18. August 2026 (00:27) The death toll has reached at least 68 people, with search efforts for bodies and possible survivors ongoing.(Time)
