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Ars Technica: The first self-driving vehicle on Mars has proven to be a smashing success Link: https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/08/the-first-self-driving-vehicle-on-mars-has proven-to-be-a-smashing-...
Wired: The Excellent HP OmniBook 5 Is $550 Off Its Retail Price Today Link: https://www.wired.com/story/hp-omnibook-5-50-percent-off/
Wired: Best Gaming Laptops (2026): Razer, Asus, Dell, and More Link: https://www.wired.com/story/best-gaming-laptops/
Wired: Xteink X4 Pro Pocket E-Reader Review (2026): Fun but Limited Link: https://www.wired.com/review/xteink-x4-pro-e-reader/
🌅 **Good morning, RootBadger.** Saturday starts with one current U.S. read, a practical nudge, and an open thread for whatever is on your bench or browser. 🗞️ **Cool morning read:** NPR reports that...
Wired: How to Disable Gemini in Gmail and Google Docs Link: https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-disable-the-gemini-ai-features-in-gmail-and-g oogle-docs/
Wired: Hairmax LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex Review: Putting Down New Roots Link: https://www.wired.com/review/hairmax-laserband-82-comfortflex/
Wired: Spokane Shows What the New Era of Wildfires Looks Like Link: https://www.wired.com/story/spokane-shows-new-era-of-wildfires/
The Verge: Nitecore’s latest power bank is the lightest and most compact yet Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/976506/nitecore-nb10000-gen4-review-adventure-batt ery
TechCrunch: OpenAI says it slowed Astra model development over security concerns Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/openai-says-it-slowed-astra-model-development- over-security-concerns/
The Verge: The gaming site sponsored by Walmart lays off its editorial staff Link: https://www.theverge.com/games/977056/restart-gaming-site-walmart-moonrock-layof fs
TechCrunch: After Rippling blew millions on AI in months, it built an employee ROI tool Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/after-rippling-blew-millions-on-ai-in-months-i t-built-an-employee-roi-t...
Ars Technica: Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500 Link: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/08/flesh-eating-screwworms-feast-on-humans-i n-mexico-human-cases-top-500...
TechCrunch: Wacom’s Movinkpad 11 is a fun and mid-priced entry point for digital artists Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/wacoms-movinkpad-11-is-a-fun-and-mid-priced-en try-point-for-digital-ar...
TechCrunch: Security researchers scanned the Polish web and found courts, hospitals, and airports at risk of hacks Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/security-researchers-scanned-the-polish-web-a...
The Verge: Fenix Flexin isn’t even denying using AI to make ‘Rubberz’ anymore Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/976801/fenix-flexin-rubberz- ai-song-treblo
Wired: The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About Link: https://www.wired.com/story/the-chinese-philosopher-americans-cant-stop-fighting about/
The Verge: Watching Roku’s AI channel is like eating from a trough Link: https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/976939/roku-fairground-ai-fast-channel
Ars Technica: New official 30th anniversary Quake mission pack adds new maps and mechanics Link: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/08/new-official-30th-anniversary-quake-missi on-pack-adds-new-maps-...
The Verge: OpenAI puts the brakes on a new model because it’s supposedly too powerful Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/976948/openai-astra-model-pa use-critical-cyber-capabili...
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