There’s a Fatty Liver Epidemic. AI Could Help Get Ahead of It 13. August 2026 (11:00) Over a billion people worldwide have livers with excess fat, which can lead to a host of medical problems. Researchers think AI tools can spot the condition—and help stop it—early enough to save lives.(Wired)
The 10 Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers (2026) 13. August 2026 (07:35) Nothing ruins a great night of sleep faster than getting too hot. We slept on a myriad of cooling mattresses to find which ones drew the heat away best.(Wired)
The Best Photos of the Big August Solar Eclipse 13. August 2026 (00:47) It’s been a century since the Iberian Peninsula has been in the full shadow of the moon. Here’s what it looked like in the path of totality.(Wired)
The White House Is Going to Expand Its AI Policy 12. August 2026 (23:00) Open models may soon be added to an updated AI framework, sources tell WIRED, as the White House continues to grapple with how to regulate a technology it has tried not to regulate.(Wired)
The Best Way to Avoid Diarrhea Lettuce? This Indoor Garden 12. August 2026 (22:14) Lettuce Grow, one of my favorite indoor gardens, lets you cultivate your own salad greens safely, right in your living room. And it’s 20 percent off right now.(Wired)
The Gender War Over ‘Obsession’ Has Come for Theme Parks 12. August 2026 (21:05) Debate over the true villain in Obsession is raging again after Universal Studios announced the movie’s female lead will be featured at an upcoming Halloween event.(Wired)