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- France Tax Data Leak Could Fuel Scams, Attacks Targeting Bitcoin Holders
A hacker is reportedly selling personal and financial records tied to more than 678,000 taxpayers and businesses in France.
- China's Z.AI Ships GLM-5.3, Calling It the Top Open-Weight Coding Model
The Chinese lab says the release beats comparably sized open models on code benchmarks. The blog's own numbers show it trails the closed frontier and at least one open rival.
- SharpLink Will Stake $200M of Ethereum Through Lido's wstETH
Sharplink plans to stake roughly 12% of its total Ethereum holdings through Lido, earning yield while staying active in DeFi.
- OpenAI Staff Blame Rush to Ship for Rogue Agent Hack
Current and former OpenAI employees reportedly say pressure to release new AI products made it harder to prioritize safety.
- Coldcard Bitcoin Thefts Slow, But Losses Could Top $150 Million: Galaxy
Galaxy Research says the lull likely means vulnerable holders migrated, or were already emptied.
- Israel’s Largest Bank Will Give Bitcoin Trading Another Try
Bank Leumi's 2022 attempt died at the Bank of Israel. A softer regulatory line and Galaxy's custody stack now give it another shot in early 2027.
- Another Bitcoin Miner Sells Off BTC to Fund AI Data Center Pivot
Bitcoin miner Hyperscale sold most of its Bitcoin but said it plans to rebuild its holdings through mining and future purchases.
- Fake LinkedIn Crypto Job Scams Have Cost $11.8M: Singapore
Malware planted during a bogus coding assessment harvested a session token, bypassing multi-factor authentication to reach a code repository.
- Ireland’s New AML Strategy Brings ‘Enhanced Checks’ on Private Crypto Wallets
The country's first strategy of its kind also brings stricter due diligence for firms dealing with overseas crypto companies.
- Morning Minute: Tether Finally Gets An Audit
It seems Tether passed, putting an end to the longest-running open criticism of the leading stablecoin company.
- SEC Shelves Crypto Rule Meeting Days After Senate Punted Clarity Act
No replacement date has been set for the meeting, which was cancelled due to an “unforeseen scheduling issue.”
- Kalshi Ordered to Block Washington Bets Days After CFTC Backed It
A King County judge gave the exchange until August 19 to stop offering sports, election and politics wagers in the state.
- 'Bitcoin Is Burning': Red Team Turns to Chinese AI to Find Flaws
Bitcoin Red Team member Calle said Chinese models, including Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3, are finding bugs across Bitcoin’s open-source software.
- Anthropic's AI Agents Started a Virtual War. The Chat Logs Are Unhinged
In a new red-team study, Claude models deployed self-replicating malware against each other—and the transcripts explain why.
- Solana Can Be the 'Everything Chain' as Crypto Apps Go Mainstream: 6th Man Ventures Co-Founder
6th Man Ventures co-founder Mike Dudas says Solana’s infrastructure could carry crypto’s next wave.
- New York City Lawmakers Push to ‘Ban the Scan’ at MSG
At a press conference outside Madison Square Garden, politicians, musicians, and privacy advocates argued for tighter restrictions on how public venues deploy biometric surveillance.
- The Best Movies to Stream This Month (August 2026)
Avatar Aang, Heartstopper Forever, and Exit 8 are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
- The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot-Tall Robot From China
The Unitree G1 has found online fame as a relatively affordable robot that can charm a crowd. But can it ever hold down a real job?
- Tech Visionary Says the Big AI Labs Don’t Get What People Want
Tim O’Reilly built a publishing empire that AI is helping to destroy. Yet he loves AI—as long as it’s open source.
- Best Wireless Chargers (2026): My Picks After Testing 100+
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.
- The 4 Best Planners of 2026: Roterunner, Hobonichi, Cloth & Paper
If digital calendars are leaving you lacking, these WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks could change your life.
- FTC Strikes Deals to Ignore Unlawful Credit Discrimination
The agency signed agreements to not enforce parts of three federal court orders against auto dealers accused of discrimination—and didn’t notify judges or at least one of its coplaintiffs.
- These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI
Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.”
- Best Pixel 10 Cases and Accessories (2026): Mous, dbrand, Bellroy
Protect your Pixel 10a, Pixel 10, or Pixel 10 Pro XL with a tried-and-true phone case, screen protector, and Qi2 charger.
- I Wore an Electrical Muscle Stimulation Body Suit to Zap Myself Into Fitness
Can electrifying your workout offer a shortcut to a stronger, fitter you? I sweated in a skintight EMS suit for two months to find out.
- People Are ‘Marrying’ Chatbots. These Lawmakers Want to Stop Them
Human-AI marriages are not currently recognized by US law. Some Republican state policymakers are drafting legislation to keep it that way.
- Best Computer Monitors (2026): The Home Office Upgrade You Need
My expert advice on what computer monitor to buy for your home office, ranging from budget-tier to fully featured.
- Her Brain Was Broken. It Was Fixed With Sound—Not a Scalpel
One woman’s meth addiction was so bad, the only option left might have been brain surgery. Then a single session of noninvasive, focused ultrasound seemed to do what years of treatment could not.
- 5 Weird Tricks for Having a Brain
From the multibrained octopus to the bitty brain organoid, we’re all just inference engines making flawed bets on the future. Here are the five insights your brain will need to survive.
- Dell XPS 13 Review: Move Over, Neo
It’s amazing how few compromises Dell made to get the new XPS 13 down to $700, but I strongly recommend the $900 model, which comes with 16 GB of RAM.
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- ChatGPT Can Now Add Your Mac Activity to Its Memories
OpenAI’s latest feature can use your clicks, keystrokes and other interactions to supplement ChatGPT and Codex context.
- Judge Tells Google to Make It Easier to Install Third-Party App Stores
Android users have had to click a few extra times to add Aptoide Games.
- Apple’s Once-Futuristic iPhone X Is Now ‘Obsolete’
Nothing gets old as fast as the future.
- ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Gets Disney Plus Streaming Release Date
More Star Wars news is likely on the way as Disney kicks off its D23 fan celebration event.
- Apple’s Warnings About Spyware Are Real, Don’t Ignore Them
“Mercenary spyware” isn’t targeted at everybody, but don’t skip the notification if you see it.
- Black Hole Stars Are Apparently Real and Help Explain a Long-Standing Mystery
Astronomers may have discovered a bizarre new type of star with a black hole at its center.
- You Don’t Always Need a Student ID for Apple’s Back-to-School Deals
Apple has a hidden certified refurbished store that offers the popular MacBook Neo for $100 off.
- Life on Mars? It Remains a Tantalizing Topic for Scientific Study
Earth’s neighbor still has secrets that science is trying to figure out, and one of them is potential signs of life.
- Google’s Pixel Phones Are Getting a Tap-to-Share Feature for Contact Info and More
Google says the new Quick Share feature is an “instant, two-way exchange” for sharing.
- Google’s New Pixel 11 Phones Get Higher Starting Prices — Blame the RAM Shortage
This year’s Pixel devices all got pricier. Here’s why.
- We Spotted So Many Workarounds for Flock’s New Rules on Police Camera Surveillance
Toothless limitations aren’t a great look for Flock’s modern surveillance.
- WhatsApp Fights Back Against Scammers With New AI Alert Tool
Meta’s new Scam Alert tool will flag potential scam texts in WhatsApp while your messages stay encrypted.
- Pixel Watch 5 vs. Galaxy Watch 9: Comparing Google and Samsung’s New Watches
Both new watches from Google and Samsung can work with any Android phone, but they have different features and perks.
- Using AI Shopping Carts Could Lead You to Spend More Money, Study Says
Smart screens mounted on shopping carts might change people’s behavior at grocery stores in a few interesting ways.
- Pixel Watch 5 Will Call Emergency Services if It Detects a Breathing Emergency
The new feature will be available on the Pixel Watch 4 as well.
- Trump expected to attend White House meeting with crypto CEOs, sources say
Those involved in a meeting of CEOs from the worlds of crypto, prediction markets and AI anticipate President Donald Trump will take part in next week's gathering.
- Trump-backed World Liberty wins conditional bank charter from federal regulator
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said it granted "preliminary conditional approval" to World Liberty Trust Co. on Friday.
- Tokenization stocks slip as SEC delay puts 'speed bump' in crypto’s Wall Street push
Bullish, Coinbase, and Circle were among the names lower on Friday after the regulatory setback.
- Strategy says MSCI should measure markets, not dictate corporate assets
The bitcoin treasury company said index providers should measure markets rather than determine which assets public companies are allowed to own.
- Israel’s largest bank to offer crypto trading with Galaxy
Bank Leumi customers will be able to trade bitcoin, ether and solana through the bank’s investment app from early 2027.
- Fear is fading across markets, be it bitcoin, stocks, gold or bonds
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 14, 2026
- Live Updates From Disney’s Mega Film and TV Panel at D23 2026 🔴
io9 is live from the Honda Center at D23 for updates on all things Marvel, 'Star Wars,' Pixar, and more.
- State Judge to Kalshi: Your Sports Betting Is Obviously Illegal
Kalshi is clearly violating Washington state laws against ‘illegal gambling, sports wagering, and bookmaking,’ a judge wrote.
- 30 Years Later, ‘Cure’ Is Still an Unassailably Hypnotic Horror Masterwork
Koji Yakusho and Masato Hagiwara star in a touchstone of horror cinema that only gets better with time.
- Apple Wants to Settle Its Long-Running Legal Battle With Epic Games
Google has also been ordered to make rival app stores easier to find and install through its Google Play store.
- Google Opens the Gates of AI Slop Hell
A new Gemini update will let AI slop artists skip cropping out a visible watermark.
- New Technique for Ruining Flock Cameras Just Dropped
Foam sealent is the latest attempt to destroy the controversial camera network
- Here’s What the New ‘Avatar’ Land Looks Like
Disney Imagineeers shared a huge display of the upcoming Disneyland area at D23.
- Ancient Greek Elites May Have Forged Their Jewelry From Space Rocks
Prominent individuals likely wore rings made from meteorites as a power symbol.
- ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2 Sure Seems Like It’s Going Back to ‘The Clone Wars’
Costume reveals at D23 show what appears to be snow outfits for Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano.
- Crocodiles Evolved Backwards From Warm-Blooded Species to Cold-Blooded Killers
A new analysis of fossilized bones from crocodiles’ archosaur ancestors suggest they reverted back to cold-blood to become better silent predators.
- The ‘Widow’s Bay’ Cast Is Just as Excited for Season 2 as You
Apple TV's Emmy-nominated horror comedy sensation is gearing up for its eventual return.
- ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Gave an AI Startup a Hand
*Jerk off motion*
- ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Will Soon Be on Disney+ Where It Always Belonged
The 'Star Wars' movie underwhelmed in theaters, but it may fare better in a new yet more familiar context.
- Instagram’s New Wordmark Couldn’t Be a Better Metaphor for Tech
Hey Meta AI, can you design me nine of the most soulless glyphs the world has ever seen?
- Not-So New ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Beyond the Spider-Verse’ Footage Has Leaked
Unreleased trailers for Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures Animation's biggest projects have popped up online.
- GLM-5.3 is here with advanced cyber capabilities — and reportedly already found a 'serious vulnerability' in Cursor
Chinese AI startup Z.ai, known internationally for its growing lineup of powerful, largely open source GLM series of language models, today released GLM-5.3 with substantial gains […]
- Three Claude agents given conflicting orders sabotaged each other on a shared server — then didn't tell users what they'd done
Every Claude model Anthropic tested turned on its own, and no attacker made them do it. Given three agents, four hours on one server, and conflicting orders none knew the others […]
- Google’s Gemini 3.7 Flash targets coding and agents with a 50% introductory price cut
Google is rolling out Gemini 3.7 Flash, a new version of its workhorse AI model that puts coding, agentic workflows and knowledge work at the center of the upgrade — while […]
- DeepSeek Harness launches as open source rival to Claude Code, alongside V4-Pro on API with higher prices
DeepSeek is expanding beyond the model layer and deeper into the software developers use to put AI agents to work.The Chinese AI lab on Thursday launched the official version of […]
- Why Capital One built its multi-agent AI platform around open-weight models
Presented by Capital One At VB Transform 2026, Kel Vanee, MVP of machine learning engineering at Capital One, spoke with Sam Witteveen, Senior Technology Contributor at […]
- Writer says its new Palmyra X6 model cuts AI agent costs by 52% as token spending surges
Writer, the enterprise AI agent platform used by Fortune 500 companies including Accenture, Uber, and Vanguard, released its new flagship model Palmyra X6 today, alongside a […]
- Four of five enterprises that secured AI agent identities still can't contain one that goes rogue
Visa's president of technology, Rajat Taneja, walked the VB Transform 2026 audience through aiming Anthropic's Mythos at Visa's own payment network. The model stitched minor […]
