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The Verge: Apple ordered to change app data consent prompts on iPhones and iPads Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/980977/apple-app-tracking-transparency-settlement- germany
TechCrunch: Terra Industries closes $52M seed round to build defense infrastructure for the Global South Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/terra-industries-closes-52m-seed-round-to-buil d-defens...
TechCrunch: WordPress.com targets the next generation of web creators with a free student plan Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/wordpress-com-targets-the-next-generation-of-w eb-creators-with-a...
The Verge: WiiM’s capable HomePod-esque smart speaker is almost $50 off Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/980916/wiim-sound-speaker-lite-airpods-max-2-de al-sale
The Verge: Uber partners with Zipline on Eats drone deliveries Link: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/980912/uber-eats-zipline-drone-delivery- investment
Ars Technica: Meet the only known trebuchet casualty in history Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/meet-the-only-known-trebuchet-casualty-i n-history/
The Verge: It’s about ethics in journalism, with Ben Smith Link: https://www.theverge.com/podcast/980759/ben-smith-semafor-ethics-journalism-ai-e vents-buzzfeed-media-news
TechCrunch: Uber adds Zipline drones to its Eats delivery network Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/uber-adds-zipline-drones-to-its-eats-delivery- network/
TechCrunch: Wispr raises $280M at $2B valuation as it looks beyond dictation Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/wispr-raises-280m-at-2b-valuation-as-it-looks- beyond-dictation/
TechCrunch: Crypto hardware wallet owners face fresh security risks after recent spate of personal data thefts Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/crypto-hardware-wallet-owners-face-fresh-secur it...
Ars Technica: Satellite operators are in panic mode due to a worsening launch crisis Link: https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/08/theres-a-huge-launch-crunch-right-now-and- it-will-probably-get-worse/
Wired: 7 Best Cheap Laptops to Buy in 2026 (and Some to Avoid) Link: https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cheap-laptops/
Wired: CookUnity Prepared Meal Delivery Review (2026): Chef-Centric Meals Link: https://www.wired.com/review/cookunity-prepared-meal-delivery-2026/
The Verge: How to take better photos of your pets Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/970021/how-to-take-better-pet-photos
Wired: Skylight Buddy Review (2026): Kid Routines Just Got Easy Link: https://www.wired.com/review/skylight-buddy/
Wired: El Niño and Saharan Dust Silence Atlantic Hurricane Season Link: https://www.wired.com/story/el-nino-quiets-atlantic-hurricane-season/
Wired: Election Officials Are Preparing for Prediction Markets to Sow Chaos in the Midterms Link: https://www.wired.com/story/election-officials-are-preparing-for-prediction-mark ets-to-sow-chaos-in-t...
Wired: There’s a New Link Between Gut Health and Alzheimer’s Disease Link: https://www.wired.com/story/new-link-between-gut-health-and-alzheimers/
Live Science: Elon Musk and Sam Altman claim we've reached the AI singularity. But how would we even know that happened? Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/elon-musk-...
The Verge: I’m hooked on Peak Design’s new City bags Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/980137/peak-design-city-line-review
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