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Britain’s Record Summer Meets TV’s Final Emmy Showdown
Heatwaves and a 61-day dry spell eclipse 1976, while Hacks and The Comeback face their first Emmy clash. Reacher returns, Dolly Parton reflects, and My Hero Academia’s creator unveils a new manga.
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Twitch feeds your streams to Amazon’s AI unless you tell it to stop
Twitch has introduced a setting allowing streamers to stop their channel content being used to improve Amazon’s generative AI models, but it is enabled by default. The change matters because creators must actively opt out to prevent future use of their livestreams, videos, chats and other material across Amazon’s AI operations. Twitch says training data…
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UK economy shows surprising resilience – but that might not last | Richard Partington
The UK economy grew faster than expected in the first half of 2026, retaining its position as the G7’s fastest-growing economy despite the Iran war, higher energy prices and domestic political uncertainty. Consumer spending and business investment have remained comparatively strong, offering encouragement to Chancellor John Healey before his first budget, but the article argues…
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In a Heat Wave, Schizophrenia Is So Much Deadlier Than Any Other Medical Condition
A study of deaths during British Columbia’s 2021 heat dome found that people with schizophrenia faced a far higher heat-related mortality risk than those with other medical conditions. The finding matters because it highlights a largely overlooked group for heatwave warnings, outreach and access to cooling as extreme heat becomes more frequent. Researchers examined provincial…
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Space Marine 2 Maker Saber Interactive Confirms It Will an Add AI Label to Rideshare Stimulator on Steam Following Controversy
Saber Interactive has said it will add an AI disclosure to the Steam page for Rideshare Stimulator after criticism over the game’s use of generative technology. The move matters because Steam requires developers to disclose player-visible or in-game AI, and the controversy has raised broader concerns about whether AI is replacing creative workers in game…
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Twitch are scraping streams for AI training by default, and even their own execs don’t know what user data may have been swept up
Twitch has acknowledged that streamed content is used to train Amazon’s generative AI models by default, with users required to find and enable an opt-out setting in their security controls. The disclosure has prompted criticism because Twitch executives could not clearly explain what data Amazon has used or whether personal information was included, raising concerns…
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Lost jobs, inequality, rogue agents: why are we accepting oligarchs’ AI agenda? | Robert Reich
Robert Reich argues that growing evidence of AI-driven disruption is being accepted too passively, while its likely benefits are captured by a small group of technology investors and executives. He links weak US jobs and wage figures to research suggesting AI-exposed workers face higher unemployment, slower re-employment and reduced pay, warning that inequality and political…
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5 Best Android Tablets in 2026: Samsung, TCL, Amazon, and More
WIRED recommends five Android tablets for different needs, with Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 FE named the best overall choice after the OnePlus Pad 3 was discontinued in the US. The guide matters because it separates affordable entertainment devices from premium productivity and note-taking options, while noting recent market changes and discontinued models. – Samsung Galaxy…
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Hogwarts Legacy 2 officially confirmed as a “second installment” of the Harry Potter-inspired action RPG in new letter from Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. has formally confirmed that a second Hogwarts Legacy game is in development, describing it as the “second installment” of the Harry Potter-inspired action RPG in a letter to shareholders. The statement makes the sequel part of the company’s publicly stated games pipeline and signals that the franchise remains central to Warner Bros.’ plans…