The Meta Settlement Will Put Limits on Instagram for Teens. They’re Still Vulnerable
Wiredby Paresh Dave, Lauren Goode·26 Aug 2026
Advocates for children tell WIRED that Meta’s legal settlement to address concerns about teenagers’ use of social media proposes important and overdue feature changes that invite more parental...
Waffle House Teleporter Gregg Phillips Is Still on the Trump Administration’s Payroll
Wiredby David Gilbert·26 Aug 2026
Gregg Phillips, an election denier who once claimed he teleported to a Waffle House, says he is still working in the Trump administration, after he was reportedly removed from his influential role...
OpenAI’s Hugging Face Hack Debrief Raises More Questions Than It Answers
Wiredby Maxwell Zeff, Lily Hay Newman·26 Aug 2026
OpenAI published the most complete report to date on Wednesday about what happened when its AI agents hacked into Hugging Face last month.
There Are No Trans Women in the WNBA, so Right-Wingers Are Making Some Up
Wiredby Miles Klee·26 Aug 2026
“Look, I'm not trying to do a conspiracy here,” wrote right-wing commentator Sydney Watson in an X post on Monday, before proceeding to implicitly endorse one.
The Humanoids at China’s Robot Games Were Faster Than Usain Bolt—but I’m More Impressed by Their Tweezer Mastery
Wiredby Will Knight·26 Aug 2026
If you’re anything like me, the World Humanoid Robot Games are a highlight of your sporting calendar.
FBI Disrupts Chinese Proxy Tools Used in Mass Hacking of US Agencies and Infrastructure
Wiredby Andy Greenberg·26 Aug 2026
For years, China's military and intelligence agencies, which carry out hacking campaigns against targets around the globe, have grown increasingly reliant on a vast web of proxy devices that enable...
Candidates Are Signing a Pact Promising Action on Data Centers and AI Safety
Wiredby Molly Taft·26 Aug 2026
Dan Osborn was finishing up his fourth town hall last Sunday, he says, when a “hardcore MAGA” guy approached him.
Meta Will Pay Up to $16.7 Billion to Settle Its Social Media Harms Case—and That’s Not All
Wiredby Paresh Dave, Brian Barrett·26 Aug 2026
Well, that was quick. Not even a quarter of the way into an expected 19-day federal trial over Meta’s alleged failure to protect young users, the social media giant agreed to settle the case.
PeopleFinders’ New Website Runs Background Checks on Your Dates
Wiredby Jason Parham·26 Aug 2026
We’ve all been there. You meet someone new on a dating app, start to envision a life together, only to wonder: Is the person actually who they say they are?
AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet
Wiredby Paresh Dave·26 Aug 2026
AI-generated videos and pictures are destroying one of the largest and most enduring sources of joy and compassion on the internet: animals.
How Ikea Turned a Controller Thumbstick Into the Star of its Xbox Gaming Range
Wiredby Jeremy White·26 Aug 2026
Ikea has taken another swing at a gaming gear collection, but this time it brought in a ringer: Xbox.
A Mutation Is Making It Easier for Drug-Resistant Malaria to Spread
Wiredby Ritsuko Kawai·26 Aug 2026
The main drug that has been in use for decades to combat malaria in sub-Saharan Africa is running into a problem: In recent years, researchers have become increasingly concerned that parasites are...
Top Vitamix Promo Codes and Deals for August 2026
Wiredby Matthew Korfhage·26 Aug 2026
I've been hooked on smoothies in an almost superstitious way ever since college: A fruit smoothie is like a good luck charm, promising the health you feel you deserve despite all your other bad...
Top Tuft & Needle Promo Codes for August 2026
Wiredby Nena Farrell·26 Aug 2026
A good night’s sleep is worth every penny. But it sure is nice to get more for that penny, especially when you’re leveling up for a new mattress and bedding.
Adidas Promo Codes: Up to 40% Off in August 2026
Wiredby Molly Higgins·26 Aug 2026
No matter how my style may change, I always consider Adidas the ultimate shoes for effortlessly cool people.
Target Promo Codes for August 2026
Wiredby Molly Higgins·26 Aug 2026
Target has set itself apart from big box retailers like Walmart by having trendy clothes, homegoods branded by reality TV stars and, of course, in-store Starbucks.
10% Off Exclusive LegalZoom Promo Code for August 2026
Wiredby Molly Higgins·26 Aug 2026
LegalZoom is an easier, more convenient way to get online legal services to handle basic legal tasks on your behalf—for way less from the comfort of your home.
HP Coupon Codes and Deals August 2026
Wiredby Luke Larsen·26 Aug 2026
If you don't know where to start—and use—your HP coupon code, there’s a wide variety of options available at HP.com in terms of budget and use case, but my eye goes first to the high-end HP Omen...
Top Nomad Goods Promo Codes: Get 25% Off in August 2026
Wiredby Molly Higgins·26 Aug 2026
At WIRED, we recommend a bunch of Nomad accessories for a variety of gadgets, such as your smartphone, tablet, earbuds, and smartwatch. But it can get expensive—it’s the price you pay for luxury.
Sephora Promo Codes: 20% Off for August 2026
Wiredby Louryn Strampe·26 Aug 2026
If you’ve ever shopped for a beauty product, you’ve probably heard of Sephora. The brand is known for its excellent rewards program, free birthday gifts, free samples, generous return policy, and a...
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