How to Beat Surveillance Pricing Before It Bleeds You Dry 29. September 2026 (12:45) Consumer advocate Lindsay Owen’s new book, Gouged, traces how corporations use software—from ever-changing prices to opaque algorithms—to squeeze every penny from you.(Wired)
OpenAI Delays Release of Latest Model Over Safety Concerns 29. September 2026 (12:36) The company said its latest Astra model would undergo more work to meet safety standards, and issued an apology for the way it handled the hacking of an Australian government website.(Wired)
Beats 360 Review: Customizable, Stylish, and Fun 29. September 2026 (12:00) Beats’ new flagship headphones are customizable, stylish, fun, and great for working out. But there are stronger options for everyday use.(Wired)
Plastic Is Melting Onto Corals 29. September 2026 (11:30) Scientists have found a new form of pollution, one where plastic and pieces of coral become irreversibly intertwined.(Wired)
What If A.D.H.D. Isn’t About Attention at All? 29. September 2026 (11:20) Evidence suggests that it really affects what psychiatrists like me call sustained engagement — an important difference in understanding how to think about the condition.(New York Times)