How to Choose a Camera (2026): Sensors, Megapixels, Terms 10. August 2026 (12:33) Shopping for a camera can be confusing. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, sensor options, and extra features to find the best one for you.(Wired)
The Rise of the 1 am Job Interview 10. August 2026 (12:30) An AI interview is increasingly the first step of a hiring process. Since there’s no human on the other end, candidates are scheduling them whenever—even deep into the night.(Wired)
World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures 10. August 2026 (12:24) Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.(BBC News)
Lorry turns over as typhoon hits China 10. August 2026 (12:13) Video shows a lorry being blown over after heavy rain and winds continued to batter Wenzhou, a city in China's eastern Zhejiang province.(BBC News)
Meta Unveils ‘Open Source’ Version of Its Most Powerful A.I. Model 10. August 2026 (12:00) The release of Muse Glimmer, a model that can be freely downloaded and modified, is likely to intensify a debate over whether A.I. should be restricted or not.(New York Times)
Why Each Octopus Arm Has a Mind of Its Own 10. August 2026 (12:00) Two-thirds of an octopus’s neurons are in its arms—each operating independently—including the one it uses to have sex.(Wired)
A.I.-Driven Chip Crunch Leads to New Rush of Lobbying in Washington 10. August 2026 (11:02) As data centers gobble up memory chips, other industries that need the components, including electronics companies like Apple and medical device makers, are asking for government help.(New York Times)