Flock’s Plans for Rideshare Dashcams and Coaching Police, Revealed 08. August 2026 (12:30) Plus: A judge rules cell tower dumps unconstitutional, water utility hacks spread to a dozen states, a phishing email opens a missile-parts supplier’s inbox, and a ransomware boss gets 16 years.(Wired)
How to Disable Gemini in Gmail and Google Docs 08. August 2026 (12:00) New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you don’t want Gemini’s help in writing documents and emails, here’s how to turn that stuff off.(Wired)
Spokane Shows What the New Era of Wildfires Looks Like 08. August 2026 (11:00) With rising temperatures and drier conditions, fires are more likely to explode. And with more people living next to forests, the results can be catastrophic.(Wired)
WhatsApp Gets a Handy @all Feature for Group Chats 08. August 2026 (11:00) A new software update builds on WhatsApp’s group chat chops by adding anonymous polls and introducing an easier way to start a smaller private chat away from the larger group.(Wired)
The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About 07. August 2026 (20:54) Yiyang Zhuge was already an intellectual celebrity in China. Her viral interview with Christopher Nolan made her famous in the US—and quickly turned her into a political Rorschach test.(Wired)
The 7 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month 07. August 2026 (18:48) Lanterns, Dark Matter, and the original Star Trek are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.(Wired)
