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Squeeze More Juice Out of a Dead Battery!

How the joule thief circuit “steals” energy from seemingly depleted power cells.

School Vaccination Rates Reach Record Low As Measles Outbreak Surges

Medical experts cite the chaos and mixed messaging about vaccines from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a reason why vaccine rates are dropping.

How History Should Remember This Era Of The WNBA [Op-Ed]

A manufactured “great white hope” media narrative shouldn’t overshadow the WNBA's historical record of its golden age.

Garmin Watches Are Up to $250 Off Right Now On Amazon (2026)

Save $250 off the Garmin Fenix 8, plus discounts on other popular fitness trackers from the brand.

2 Black Girls Allegedly Kidnapped By Babysitter Found Safe In Trailer, Atlanta Police Say

Zola and Norah Cooper were the subjects of an Amber Alert issued by the  Georgia Bureau of Investigation after their babysitter allegedly kidnapped them.

OpenAI Overhauls Safety Protocols After Its AI Agents Went Rogue

The ChatGPT maker says its upcoming Astra model may have reached “critical” cyber capabilities, prompting it to halt a significant number of training runs while it tightens internal safeguards.

Content Creator’s AI-Generated Facebook Posts Rake In $10K-Plus A Month

Kvontay Devon Pringle, 26, operates five Facebook accounts featuring different types of content, according to the outlet.

Texas Tech Using AI To Eliminate Courses Conservatives Disagree With [Op-Ed]

OPINION: There’s this idea that education has moved more to the left, when the reality is that people and politicians have moved more to the right.

Nissan Unveils Infiniti QX65 While Staying Committed To Community Uplift

The Infiniti QX65 crossover just dropped, and it is the grandmaster of all Infinitis thus far. This top-tier status is realized in its design, drive, technology, and how it stands...

Stephen A. Smith Went Crying To White People Because The Black People Were ‘Mean’ To Him [Op-Ed]

OPINION: Given the opportunity to take the moment to reflect and perhaps be better, Stephen A. Smith instead chose to rant about NABJ on Fox News.

Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026

UPDATE — Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 11:51 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there’s always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, […]

Viral Disneyland Content Creator Defends Her ‘Special Friendship’ With Peter Pan

Disney superfan Toni Kulusich has been accused of stalking her favorite character, sparking discourse about boundaries with park actors. She tells WIRED the backlash is unfair.

Even The Supreme Court Thinks Trump Should Pay E. Jean Carroll Her Money [Op-Ed]

OPINION: Donald Trump, an adjudicated rapist, keeps trying to get the civl judgments awarded to E. Jean Carroll thrown out, but it's not working.

Meta Ran Ads for an App That Promised to Nudify Female Politicians

One advertisement featured a pornographic video with a deepfake closely resembling a prominent US politician. Apple removed the app from the App Store after an inquiry from WIRED.

Nia Long Shares Her Grandmother’s Grit And Growth To Encourage Black Entrepreneurs

Owning a small business comes with more than its fair share of challenges. And for Black entrepreneurs, that road can be even more difficult. But sometimes inspiration and encouragement come...

Can the Upcoming ‘Expanse’ Game Avoid the Biggest Mistake of ‘Mass Effect’?

The universe may never tell you if your choices mattered. Owlcat’s Osiris Reborn might not either.

ON THIS DAY: Aug. 18 Marks The Beginning Of Slavery In America

In late August 1619, the English privateer ship White Lion anchored at Point Comfort (modern-day Hampton, Virginia,) carrying a cargo of “20 and odd” captive Angolans. Exchanged with colony leaders for food...

California Uber, Lyft Drivers Move Closer To Unionizing

The milestone follows more than a decade of organizing by rideshare drivers seeking greater influence over pay, benefits, and working conditions.

I Put the Best Digital Notebooks to the Test. Here Are My Favorites (2026)

These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.

Exclusive: You Can Finally Buy a Fairphone—a Sustainable, Repairable Smartphone—in the US

More than a decade after launching in Europe, the Netherlands company is now selling its repairable phones in the US, starting with the Fairphone (Gen 6+).

Can AI Coexist With Privacy? Proton’s Andy Yen Says It Will Have To

Proton’s CEO is a champion of encryption for everyone. So why is he going all in on un-encryptable AI?

The Cop Who Took On Flock

After Noel Pichardo called out his city's embrace of Flock surveillance cameras, he was subjected to five internal affairs investigations in less than two years.

The Powerful Chinese AI Model Experts Warned About Is Here

Z.ai’s latest AI model release could help companies secure their systems—or find its way into the hands of hackers.

SteelSeries Coupon Codes: 15% Off in August 2026

Unlock exclusive discounts on SteelSeries' award-winning gaming headsets, keyboards, and accessories.

Noom Promo Codes: 50% Off Best Deals & Free Trials for August 2026

Discover the best ways to save on Noom subscriptions, including free trials, limited-time offers for GLP-1Rx Plus, and essential tips for redeeming your Noom discount.

Hydrow Discount Code: Save Up to $150 | August 2026

Save on rowers and accessories with Hydrow coupons, including an exclusive discount of $50.

1Password Coupon: Score a Free Trial in August 2026

Save up to 28% on business and personal memberships with 1Password promo codes and deals.

Vivid Seats Promo Codes and Deals: Get 10% Off

Whether you are heading to a sold-out concert or a championship game, use a Vivid Seats discount code to secure your seats for less this August 2026.

Western Digital Promo Code: 15% Off

Get 15% off your first order at Western Digital when you register your email.

Logitech Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $100 Off

Score up to $100 off refurbished premium products, free shipping on orders of $29+, and more at Logitech.

Ring Promo Code: 50% Off

Discover how to save on Ring cameras, doorbells, outdoor cameras, and more.

Womanizer Coupons: Save 15% in August

Save on the Womanizer Duo Premium and more with our latest Womanizer discount codes.

ON THIS DAY: The Father Of Pan-Africanism Was Born

Born Aug. 17, 1887, in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr. emerged as one of the most influential political leaders and Pan-Africanist thinkers of the 20th century. As...

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