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- A Routing Bug Took Solana 86% of the Way to Losing Finality
A malformed default route at a single hosting provider took almost 29% of staked SOL offline, against a 33% threshold.
- Kalshi Adds Real-Time Market Data Feed Through DoubleZero
The service gives trading firms access to Kalshi’s sports and crypto order books over DoubleZero’s fiber network.
- Morning Minute: The CFTC Bails Out Kalshi in NY
The CFTC keeps going to bat for Kalshi while the ultimate prediction market court battle looms, with the fate of the sector in the balance.
- Bitwise Cuts 14% of Staff as Crypto Slump Reaches ETF Issuers
The reduction matches the percentage shed by Coinbase in May, and follows shutdowns at BitMEX and BitMart.
- Harmony's ONE Sinks 37% After Attacker Mints 4 Billion Tokens
The team is weighing a rollback, which would undo the attack along with every legitimate transaction made since.
- CFTC Invokes Emergency Powers to Keep Kalshi Trading Despite New York Suit
Kalshi triggered the order, notifying the agency of a market emergency after New York moved to bar its contracts nationwide.
- Another OpenAI Exec Quits in Leadership Shake-Up as AI Giant Eyes IPO
The former operating chief is starting a new venture following several departures across the ChatGPT developer’s leadership and safety teams.
- BTCPay Backers Offer Bitcoin Bounty After Wallet Exploit
The reward aims to recover Bitcoin stolen after attackers gained access to connected LND wallets.
- The Bull and Bear Case for Solana’s Next Price Move
Solana is holding its 50-day average after a pullback from August's $90 spike, but the death cross above it keeps pressure pointed down.
- SEC Prepares Escape Hatch From Securities Registration for Crypto Projects
The agency has set an open meeting to consider moving forward with its Regulation Crypto proposal.
- AI Agent Hacks a Gym—And the Tech World Wonders What's Next
The newly reported incident is raising fresh concerns about autonomous AI after models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta exploited websites and online services.
- Trump Media’s Crypto Bet Fuels Massive $238M Quarterly Loss
Falling digital asset values battered the Truth Social parent’s balance sheet, contributing to about $361 million in crypto-related losses during the first half of 2026.
- Russia Approves Trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT—But No XRP
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether clear the central bank's liquidity bar—everything else, including XRP, stays off-limits for retail.
- Ravencoin Crashes 20% as Critical Exploit Threatens to Rollback Network
Two mining pools controlling most of Ravencoin's hash power are already rebuilding the chain from before Friday's first bad block—here's what a forced rollback would undo.
- eToro Agrees to Acquire TradeZero in $231M US Expansion, Stock Tanks 10%
The crypto-friendly trading platform is betting on US equities as regulators keep squeezing its token menu.
- Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Can Now Detect Breathing Emergencies
The company is also adding blood pressure and insulin resistance trends as proactive monitoring tools in the Google Health app.
- 4 New Camera Tricks on Google’s Latest Pixel 11 Smartphones
From Magic Capture and Instant Night Sight to a built-in teleprompter, here’s a look at a few camera features on Google’s new Pixel 11 series.
- Google Pixel 11 Series, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date
The Pixel 11 smartphone lineup is here, alongside the Pixel Watch 5 and the all-new Pixel Tag.
- Honor’s Robot Phone Has a Gimbal-Powered Camera for Vloggers
Honor’s new China-exclusive Android phone features a pop-out motorized gimbal camera designed to replace your action cam.
- This Coin-Sized Device Can Hack a Boeing 737
Security researchers found that in less than 60 seconds, they could open a hatch on a plane’s exterior, plug in a tiny device, and redirect the aircraft’s autopilot or sabotage its flight plan.
- How to Select the Office Chair That’s Right For You
Not all office chairs are right for all people. I asked an ergonomist how to select the right office chair for your budget, height, and physique.
- Ego 1300 Electric Mower Review: Tame Your Lawn Without Gas
Ego’s newest, biggest, self-propelled mower handles larger yards in less time with impressive performance and battery life.
- The Job-Interview Tattoo Guy Everyone Got Mad at Finally Explains Himself
LemonLime cofounder Jordan Zietz hears your criticism loud and clear. That’s why he got his startup’s logo tattooed on his shoulder.
- Oh Lord, AI Reporters Are Actually Breaking Big News
Last week, an AI newsroom beat mainstream journalists—including WIRED—to a story about OpenAI and hacking. It’s just the beginning.
- The Best Action Cameras for All Your Craziest Adventures (2026)
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.
- McDonald’s Built a 515-Page Dossier on Me. It Says I’ll Never Stop Eating There
I requested a copy of my data from McDonald’s loyalty program and received an extensive, personalized report that algorithmically predicts my next purchase.
- ‘The Worst I’ve Ever Seen’: Cargo Thefts Have Turned Violent in Pursuit of AI Hardware
Experts allege that two recent incidents in California show the extreme lengths that criminal organizations are willing to go to to steal servers and other gear meant for data centers.
- FEMA's ‘Shadow Administrator’ Was Paid by a DOGE Member's Startup for Months
Details from recent court filings show that DOGE's influence within government—and potential conflicts of interest—extend further than previously known.
- Big Tech Wants to Harvest Your Thoughts
Silicon Valley companies are already working on neurotechnology products that track your brain activity. The next privacy frontier might be the things you only think.
- You’re Thinking About Online Trends All Wrong
From pessimism around dating to AI reshaping culture, cyber-ethnographer Ruby J. Thelot tells WIRED why people are putting too much stock into things that go viral.
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- The $899 Pixel 11’s Longer 30x Zoom and New Camera Bar Design Are Impressive
Hands-on: I tried the Pixel 11 and appreciate all of Google’s refinements, despite the higher cost of entry.
- The Pixel Watch 5 Makes One of My Favorite Watches Better, but More Expensive
Hands-on: The Pixel Watch 5’s new workout builder fills a key gap in AI coaching, but its higher prices make the case for upgrading a tougher sell.
- With the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Google Doubles Down on Durability
Google says its new book-style foldable is tougher and thinner – which could make the steep $1,899 price a little easier to swallow.
- The Pixel 11 Pro XL Has Main Character Energy Despite a $100 Price Hike
I took Google’s new flagship Android phone to Paris to test its new camera and features.
- I Tried Pixel 11’s New Gemini Features. One Made Me Sound Fluent in Spanish
Exclusive: I stopped by Google’s HQ to demo the Pixel 11’s new AI features and hear from the people who brought them to life.
- I Tested the Pixel 11 Pro’s Camera in Beautiful Paris
Google’s new Pixel 11 Pro come with some new camera hardware and a lot of wonderful software additions. And I have the photos to prove it.
- Exclusive: New Crunchyroll Collab Brings Anime Streaming to Cars
Anime on wheels? The app will soon take entertainment on the road.
- Honor Has Radically Reinvented the Phone for the Robot Age. I Played With It, and It’s Wild
I attended the launch of Honor’s Robot Phone in China. I’m so glad this bold device is actually going on sale.
- Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Aug. 12
Here are the answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 12, 2026.
- Anthropic’s Claude Will Add Watermarks to AI-Generated Text and Files
Anthropic joins a growing list of companies letting customers know if they’re consuming AI content.
- NASA Is Hosting a Livestream for Perseids: How to Watch the Meteor Shower
It kicks off at midnight on Wednesday, so grab a snack and some caffeine.
- Apple’s 20th Anniversary All-Glass iPhone Is Still on the Menu, Report Says
Bloomberg reported the glassy iPhone overhaul will still be released in 2027.
- PlayStation 5 Is Getting a Wolverine Yellow Makeover, and It’ll Cost You $650
Fans can choose between Wolverine’s signature yellow and adamantium finishes, with preorders starting Aug. 19.
- Parents’ Stress Leads to More Screen Time for Kids, Study Finds
Experts say families should create plans for determining how kids use devices.
- Bumble Changes the Feature That Made It Different From Other Dating Apps
Dating app Bumble is changing its policy to allow either person to message first, and is extending its response window from 24 to 72 hours.
- Miden bets on privacy stablecoins with introduction of USDCx
USDCx will let users transact without publicly exposing balances, counterparties or transaction histories, while allowing selective disclosure for compliance.
- Crypto Long & Short:
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, LMAX Group's Jenna Wright argues that markets break down not from too little capital but from capital stuck in the wrong place, trapped by settlement cycles while risk reprices by the minute. She makes the case that stablecoins and tokenization are quietly becoming the plumbing that lets money move as fast as the risk it supports.
- Smart contract blockchain Solana nearly froze Wednesday, Marinade Finance says
- Standard Chartered-led Anchorpoint launches Hong Kong dollar stablecoin
HashKey Exchange and OSL Group are now authorized distributors, enabling institutional and professional investors to mint and redeem HKDAP tokens.
- America doesn’t need a second-class payments system
If an institution qualifies to participate in America’s banking system, it should have a clear path to America’s payment system, argues Anchorage Digital's Rachel Anderika.
- U.S. CPI inflation slows to 3.4% as expected, bitcoin holds near $64,000
Both headline and core inflation matched economists’ expectations, while bitcoin held near $64,000 and Treasury yields declined.
- Astronomers Discover a Brand-New Type of Object: Part Black Hole, Part Star
The researchers are calling it a "one in a billion" discovery.
- ‘The End of Oak Street’ Is the Family vs. Dinosaur Adventure You Didn’t Know You Needed
Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway star in the new film from 'It Follows' director David Robert Mitchell, out August 14.
- Xbox’s Leaked Elite 3 Controller Straddles the Brand’s Warring Identities
Is Xbox still hoping cloud gamers will cough up more money for the best experience?
- This Satellite Is So Bright It Could Fry Your Retinas Through a Telescope
Don't look up.
- Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Keeps the Same Design and Leans Harder Into Health
I got some brief hands-on time with Google's new smartwatch.
- Pixel 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Fold Hands-On: Better Cameras and Gemini, Gemini, Gemini
Google is hell-bent on transforming its Pixel phones into AI phones.
- Google Couldn’t Resist Making Its Own AirTag-Like Item Tracker
It's called the Pixel Tag.
- Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Are About To Steal One of AirPods’ Best Accessibility Features
The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are cleared for use as hearing aids, with features slated to arrive later this year.
- Your Personal Care Products Are Likely Hiding 3 Times as Many Chemicals Than Labeled
In a new study, researchers found that 85% of tested products contained at least one undisclosed, potentially hazardous chemical.
- Insta360 X6 Review: The King of 360 Cameras Reclaims Its Crown
The X6 has the best 360 camera quality available now. It still won't be your one and only action cam.
- Insta360’s X6 Reimagines the 360 Shooter as the Everything Camera
It’s the most premium—and expensive—360 camera yet, but will it replace all the other lenses in your life.
- ‘Jeff the Killer’ Movie in Development From TikTok Creator Savannah Moss
Plus, Brad Caleb Kane promises impatient slasher fans that Pamela Voorhees kills people in 'Crystal Lake.'
- Archaeologists Think a 2,400-Year-Old Grave Belongs to an Ancient Greek Wrestler
Researchers will have to take a closer look to find stronger evidence, but the findings offer a rare look into the people who lived in a wealthy Greek city.
- Linda Cardellini Teases Her Killer Character Arc on ‘Crystal Lake’
The 'Friday the 13th' prequel series debuts on Peacock October 15.
- Federal Government Demands That Kalshi Keep Operating in New York State Despite Lawsuit
The CFTC says it's "required by law to ensure order in these markets, and that is what we have done today."
- Skan AI raises $63 million betting that watching how employees actually work is the missing layer of enterprise AI
Skan AI, a startup that builds what it calls a "context graph of work" by observing how employees actually perform their jobs across enterprise software, has raised $63 million in […]
- Agentic security: Enterprises enforce agent permissions two-thirds of the time — and isolate high-risk agents less than one in five
Across 116 enterprises, agents are in production and so are the incidents: A majority have already had a confirmed agent security event or a near-miss. Two-thirds of enterprises […]
- Agentic orchestration: Enterprise AI organizations know how to govern agents but still can't meter what they cost
Across 107 enterprises, agentic orchestration is not a choice of a single platform.The typical enterprise runs three orchestration platforms at once, and selects them for […]
- Agent context layers: Enterprises governing their AI data are catching twice as many bad answers as the ones who aren't
Across 101 enterprises, the context feeding AI agents is failing often and repeatedly. Sixty-eight percent have traced a confident but wrong agent answer to missing or […]
- Agentic reliability and evaluations : Enterprises that got burned by a bad eval are the most likely to remove humans from the loop, not the least
Across 108 enterprises, trust in automated agent evaluation rose sharply in July — and the failure rate it is supposed to predict did not move at all. The share of organizations […]
- Infrastructure and compute: Enterprises are buying AI compute for speed while flying blind on what it costs
Across 170 enterprises, AI infrastructure has moved decisively into production — two-thirds now run AI workloads live and three in 10 run them at scale — while the ability to […]
- SpaceXAI's Grok Bot turns agents into persistent digital coworkers that can operate your apps for $120-per-month
SpaceXAI, the division of SpaceX formerly known as xAI, is launching an early beta version of Grok Bot, a new agent designed to move AI assistants beyond answering prompts and […]
