Landmark Deal Would Officially Add Laser Weapons to US Army Arsenal 04. August 2026 (17:29) Facing a growing drone threat, the Pentagon is poised to sign a first-of-its-kind contract for “Enduring High Energy Lasers”—and make directed energy weapons an official part of the Army’s kit.(Wired)
Darwin Was Right: These Plants Are Carnivores 04. August 2026 (17:00) Scientists have proved that a species of plant covered with sticky hairs is carnivorous, confirming Darwin’s 150-year-old hunch.(New York Times)
Is This Poker Player Bluffing? The AI Thinks So 04. August 2026 (13:00) ESPN unveiled an “AI tells detection” tool during broadcasts of the 2026 World Series of Poker. Is it a neat computer-powered party trick, or a real threat to poker’s future?(Wired)
How One Startup Built a (Mostly) China-Free Robot 04. August 2026 (12:45) Ati Robotics assembles its robots in India and uses just a few Chinese parts—a strategy that could pay off as the Trump administration cracks down on Chinese humanoids.(Wired)
