I Trained a Fly’s Brain to Generate WIRED Story Ideas 16. September 2026 (21:00) I used an open-source map of a fruit fly’s brain to vibe code a website called PitchFly. Its headline suggestions were delightfully bananas.(Wired)
Chipotle Is Working With Palantir to Track Food Safety Risks 16. September 2026 (18:05) The burrito chain has enlisted Palantir for a platform that monitors pest incidents, employee illnesses, and other factors. The partnership comes after a nightmare summer for food safety across the US.(Wired)
Hackers Got Inside a Flock Camera. Its Data Shows How the System Really Works 16. September 2026 (12:30) A hacker collective pulled down a Flock camera and dumped its data. The files included thousands of videos and logs showing that the device captured 1.6 million images of 50,000 vehicles in 21 days.(Wired)
Introducing the WIRED App 16. September 2026 (12:30) The app is the best way to read, watch, and listen to WIRED’s journalism.(Wired)
The EU Bans Social Media For Under-13s 16. September 2026 (12:19) The bloc wants to curb Big Tech’s grip on children with its new EU KIDS ACTS, but age checks, parental oversight, and privacy concerns could make its plan difficult to implement.(Wired)
How Self-Driving Cars Might Change Crash Testing Forever 16. September 2026 (12:00) Lie down in a car, and you’re more likely to get seriously hurt in a crash. But a driverless future is forcing governments to revisit long-standing safety issues.(Wired)
Boox Launches the Palma 3 E-Reader 16. September 2026 (11:36) The e-paper device maker also launched two new color digital notebooks last night, the Note Air6 C and Mini C.(Wired)
China Isn’t Buying Silicon Valley’s Call for an AI Slowdown 16. September 2026 (11:30) The US and China agree that advanced AI poses serious risks. But Beijing is deeply skeptical of a deal that prioritizes keeping US companies ahead.(Wired)
