Flush With Cash From OpenAI, Opal Is Making an AI-Powered Audio Gadget 02. June 2026 (17:30) Opal, the company famous for making a fancy webcam, has pivoted to making other consumer electronics. Fueled by big investments from OpenAI and Samsung, it’s working on an audio gadget first.(Wired)
Next El Niño could be strongest in decades 02. June 2026 (16:50) A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change.(BBC News)
Meta Expands Safety Features for Teenagers 02. June 2026 (13:00) The changes, after Meta’s legal losses in two child safety cases, are aimed at limiting harmful content shown to teenagers on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger.(New York Times)
Coway Airmega Pedestal Fan P50 Review: Anti-App 02. June 2026 (12:31) The air purifier giant’s P50 pedestal fan is whisper-quiet and surprisingly versatile, even if its built-in voice assistant feels stuck in beta.(Wired)
McLaren CEO Zak Brown Still Gets FOMO About Racing Cars 02. June 2026 (12:30) Zak Brown spent a decade racing before joining the business side of Formula One. He talks to WIRED about rebuilding a legendary brand, obsessive fans, and the pull of the driver’s seat.(Wired)
