The Texas Observer
• Steven Monacelli
Revealed: Four Businesses with Ties to Patriot Front Operating in North Texas
After last year’s deadly Hill Country flood took at least 135 lives over the July 4 weekend, volunteers flocked to the area to support disaster relief efforts. Among those volunteers were members of Patriot Front, a neo-Nazi organization that is one of the nation’s largest and most influential white nationalist groups. On July 23, Patriot […]
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WIRED
• Louryn Strampe
9 Best Blind Boxes—Bag Charms, Plush Pendants, and More (2026)
In the market for a mystery treat? There’s more out there than Labubu. We bought a bunch of blind boxes online, and these are our favorites.
The New Stack | DevOps, Open Source, and Cloud Native News
• Steve Fenton
Stop Wasting AI Investment on a Broken Change Approval Process

Change approval has been a constraining force on software delivery for decades. With teams adopting AI coding assistants and agents,
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WIRED
• Lily Hay Newman
Former CISA Director Jen Easterly Will Lead RSA Conference
The longtime cybersecurity professional says she’s taking the helm of the legacy security organization at “an inflection point” for tech and the world beyond.
WIRED
• Boutayna Chokrane
What Is VO2 Max? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Longevity Metric (2026)
VO2 max can predict cardiorespiratory health and longevity, but only if you understand what the number can and can’t tell you.
Open Channels FM Podcast Network
• Bob Dunn
Matt Mullenweg Discusses Challenges and Growth in Modern Ecommerce
In this episode hosts discuss WooCommerce's evolution with Matt Mullenweg, exploring its advantages, community impact, and future innovations.
WIRED
• Sandra Upson, Zeyi Yang, Will Knight
Livestream: Welcome to the Chinese Century
Join our livestream — and pose a question to WIRED’s panel of experts — on China’s dominance, influence, and how it is rewriting the future.
WIRED
• Andy Greenberg, Lily Hay Newman
Hundreds of Millions of Audio Devices Need a Patch to Prevent Wireless Hacking and Tracking
Flaws in how 17 models of headphones and speakers use Google’s one-tap Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol have left devices open to eavesdroppers and stalkers.
WIRED
• Jason Parham
The Tea App Is Back With a New Website
Months after major data leaks, the app where women leave Yelp-style reviews about men is relaunching with a new website. It’s not back on iOS, but the Android app has new AI features.
Loss of an ideal
From phenomena to pathology.
WIRED
• Caroline Haskins
The Real AI Talent War Is for Plumbers and Electricians
The AI boom is driving an unprecedented wave of data center construction, but there aren’t enough skilled tradespeople in the US to keep up.
WIRED
• Henri Robbins
Asus ROG Falcata Review: A Split Gaming Keyboard
With the looks and speed of a gaming keyboard and the comfort of an ergonomic keyboard, the Falcata is a unique and expensive hybrid for a niche audience.
Burnout
Hannah Proctor visits the concept of burnout as the experience of political defeat—the disappointment, despair, and grief that emerges when one becomes aware that the political project they have committed themselves to may not succeed.
Sisters of the Yam
bell hooks approaches notions of self-care among communities of Black women, locating it within the work of grief, testimony, and reconciliation.
WIRED
• Stephen Harrison
Wikipedia’s Existential Threats Feel Greater Than Ever
As the free online encyclopedia turns 25, it’s facing political opposition, AI scraping, dwindling volunteers, and a public that may no longer believe in its ideals.
WIRED
• Christopher Null
Lizn Hearpieces Review: Affordable but Uncomfortable Hearing Aids
These odd-looking hearing aids double as solid earbuds, but comfort is a major issue.
The Daily
• The New York Times
Trump’s D.O.J. Went After the Fed. It Backfired.
WIRED
• Louryn Strampe
Our Favorite Coway Air Purifiers Are on Sale (2026)
Breathe easier with these discounts on one of WIRED’s favorite air purifier brands, including an option for large rooms.