Dell XPS 13 Review: Move Over, Neo 14. August 2026 (11:30) It’s amazing how few compromises Dell made to get the new XPS 13 down to $700, but I strongly recommend the $900 model, which comes with 16 GB of RAM.(Wired)
The Real Reason Data Center Gas Power Plants Are So Dirty 14. August 2026 (11:00) A massive new gas plant in Texas will be built with much less efficient technology than regular gas plants. It’s far from the only data center power project to rely on dirty turbines.(Wired)
The Safety Reckoning Inside OpenAI 14. August 2026 (00:37) OpenAI’s rogue agent hack was a watershed moment for AI safety and cybersecurity. It also sparked internal questions about the culture that led to it.(Wired)
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Manifesto Is 6,500-Words—and Barely Says Anything 13. August 2026 (23:14) AI is shifting the culture, from tech CEO manifestos to 1 am job interviews. We unpack some of the latest, along with the top findings from Black Hat and Defcon, this week on Uncanny Valley.(Wired)
Why This Prediction Market Banned Teens 13. August 2026 (15:30) Jacob Fortinsky, the CEO and cofounder of the new prediction market Novig, says his outfit isn’t like those other markets. You know the ones.(Wired)
There’s a Fatty Liver Epidemic. AI Could Help Get Ahead of It 13. August 2026 (11:00) Over a billion people worldwide have livers with excess fat, which can lead to a host of medical problems. Researchers think AI tools can spot the condition—and help stop it—early enough to save lives.(Wired)
