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TechCrunch: Apple in talks to pay publishers to provide Siri with current news: report Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/13/apple-in-talks-to-pay-publishers-to-provide-si ri-with-current-news-repor...
The Verge: Does Google even want to win at AI? Link: https://www.theverge.com/podcast/979370/google-deepmind-ai-race-lose-jeff-dean-d emis-hassabis
TechCrunch: In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/13/in-a-first-us-will-allow-some-private-firms-to carry-out-cyberattacks/
The Verge: Rivian is finally getting a long-requested feature — and no, it’s not CarPlay Link: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/978093/rivian-r1s-r1t-2027-captains-chai rs
Wired: Why This Prediction Market Banned Teens Link: https://www.wired.com/story/novig-says-its-not-like-those-other-prediction-marke ts/
The Verge: Microsoft is combining its Copilot apps ahead of a ‘super app’ Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/979466/microsoft-copilot-365-app-unified-experienc e
TechCrunch: Can social media start over? Bluesky’s CEO and COO deliver their case at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/13/can-social-media-start-over-blueskys-ceo-and-c oo-d...
The Verge: Nintendo’s next Fire Emblem has a bold new structure Link: https://www.theverge.com/games/977955/fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-preview-impress ions-nintendo-switch-2
Wired: The Best Samsung Galaxy S26 Cases (2026): S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra Link: https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-samsung-s26-cases-and-accessories/
Ars Technica: Claude's new Scarlet Letter watermark is invisible — for now Link: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/claudes-new-scarlet-letter-watermark is-invisible-for-now/
Wired: The Google Pixelsnap Charger With Stand Is 50 Percent Off Right Now Link: https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixelsnap-charger-and-stand-50-percent-off/
Wired: In a Heat Wave, Schizophrenia Is So Much Deadlier Than Any Other Medical Condition Link: https://www.wired.com/story/heat-wave-schizophrenia/
Wired: 5 Best Android Tablets in 2026: Samsung, TCL, Amazon, and More Link: https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-android-tablets/
Live Science: New 2D memory device stores data on just a single electron Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/electronics/new-2d-memory-device-stores-d ata-on-just-a-single-electron
Wired: The 10 Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers (2026) Link: https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cooling-mattress/
Wired: CBP Workers Allegedly Used Government Databases to Spy on Exes, Crushes, and Colleagues Link: https://www.wired.com/story/cbp-workers-allegedly-used-government-databases-to-s py-on-exes-crushes...
Wired: There’s a Fatty Liver Epidemic. AI Could Help Get Ahead of It Link: https://www.wired.com/story/fatty-liver-disease-ai-detection-cancer/
Ars Technica: Toddler's tragic death from brain-destroying amoeba offers lessons for doctors Link: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/08/an-ultra-rare-amoeba-was-destroying-a-tod dlers-brain-doctors-...
Wired: The Best Photos of the Big August Solar Eclipse Link: https://www.wired.com/story/best-photos-august-solar-eclipse-spain/
TechCrunch: Some Claude users are mad that Anthropic’s new watermarks will catch them cheating at their jobs, classes Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/some-claude-users-are-mad-that-anthropics-...
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