Surfshark Promo Codes for August 2026
Wiredby Scott Gilbertson26 Aug 2026
Surfshark is one of our favorite VPNs to get around geographical restrictions on content (aka access Netflix) and protect your web traffic while using an open Wi-Fi hotspot.
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top 63%Corsair Discount Code: Up to 50% Off for August 2026
Wiredby Luke Larsen26 Aug 2026
Corsair is known primarily for its high-end gaming peripherals and accessories, as well as PC components like memory and power supplies.
‘Darth Vader’ Wants You to Know He Definitely Supports Flock Surveillance
Wiredby Vittoria Elliott25 Aug 2026
At the San Diego City Council’s most recent budget meeting, Sith Lord Darth Vader had some points to make.
The Best Early Labor Day Kitchen Deals for Busy Fall Days
Wiredby Kat Merck25 Aug 2026
Nights are feeling crisp, it's getting darker earlier, and kids are back at school—for most people, vacation meals and casual picnics are over, and it's time to get back to business with meal and...
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold Is Better, but Not the Best
Wiredby Simon Hill25 Aug 2026
The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is a predictably iterative improvement over last year’s foldable, with slight upgrades to performance and the camera, but it comes with an unwelcome $100 price bump.
The US Just Recorded Its First 2 Measles Deaths This Year
Wiredby Emily Mullin25 Aug 2026
Amid a 35-year high in US measles cases, two people in Pennsylvania have died after contracting the virus, the state’s health department confirmed on Tuesday.
The Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Is a Step Toward Chaos in the Midterms
Wiredby David Gilbert25 Aug 2026
The US Supreme Court ruled on Monday that President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing severe restrictions on voting by mail ahead of November’s midterms can proceed.
Apple Refreshes the Mac Mini and Mac Studio, Both With New AI-Ready Chips
Wiredby Luke Larsen25 Aug 2026
Apple has announced fresh versions of the Mac Mini and Mac Studio desktop computers, alongside some new chips: the M6 and M5 Ultra.
I Road-Tripped With 12 Car Phone Mounts This Summer. This One Wins
Wiredby Matthew Korfhage25 Aug 2026
A car phone mount is no longer an option—it's a necessity. Nearly every US state restricts cell phone use while driving (we see you, Montana!), and most require full hands-free operation.
The County Prosecutors Who Became ICE Informants
Wiredby Aura Bogado25 Aug 2026
This story was produced in partnership with Injustice Watch, a nonprofit newsroom in Chicago focused on the court system. Rolando Perez Samayoa had come to the US in 2023 seeking safety.
Border Wall Construction Threatens 6,000 Years of History on Private Lands
Wiredby Gabrielle Saulsbery25 Aug 2026
Outrage has exploded over border infrastructure that recently began tearing up pristine desert landscapes in Big Bend National Park.
It Should Be Harder to Apply for a Job. No, Really
Wiredby Kate Taylor25 Aug 2026
Three years ago, Andrew Stockwell had his hiring routine down to a science. As head of people for the software-buying company Vendr, Stockwell posted a listing, waited a few days, and then reviewed...
Spirit Airlines Wants to Sell Its Data to Google. Former Flight Attendants Are Freaked Out
Wiredby Aarian Marshall25 Aug 2026
Spirit Airlines may have declared bankruptcy this spring, but the budget airline is still worth something—to AI giants, at least.
Omega Just Released a Mini Moonwatch
Wiredby Jeremy White25 Aug 2026
I have skinny wrists. So skinny, in fact, that during the craze from the late 1990s to early 2010s, when watch cases started to tip over 48 mm, it became hard to find pieces that suited those of us...
Data Centers Are Driving an Alarming Gas Power Expansion in the US
Wiredby Molly Taft25 Aug 2026
The amount of gas-fired power in development for data centers in the US has nearly doubled in less than a year, new research released Tuesday shows.
It's Not for Privacy Nerds, But Bitdefender VPN Is an Excellent Value
Wiredby Matthew S. Smith24 Aug 2026
Bitdefender VPN was reliable in my time using it, as well. I didn’t experience any connection drop-outs or periods of unusually slow performance. These are solid results, though not the best.
This Is the One Food Safety Item You Need to Prevent Salmonella
Wiredby Matthew Korfhage24 Aug 2026
It is the summer of salmonella, it seems. Multiple overlapping salmonella outbreaks now sprawl across at least 30 states as of late August, even as cases of prodigious-poop-causing parasite...
I Watched a Family of Chickadees Grow Up in This Smart Birdhouse
Wiredby Kat Merck24 Aug 2026
Even though I've been a bird-watcher most of my life, nothing prepared me for the experience of witnessing—on my phone—the entire process of birds being born in my own backyard.
Forget Meta Ray-Bans. These Dorky-Looking Virtual Display Glasses Are Way More Useful
Wiredby Boone Ashworth24 Aug 2026
“URGENT: Immediate Action Required” blasts into my eyeballs as I scroll through the impossibly giant email inbox looming directly in front of my face.
The Best Multiuse Air Purifiers Do More Than Just Clean the Room
Wiredby Molly Higgins24 Aug 2026
If you're tight on space or just want a more aesthetically pleasing machine, the best air purifier for home depends on your needs.