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I Played the Game Recommended by the Weeknd, and It Could Be 2026’s Sleeper Hit
The musician known as The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) has publicly recommended About Fishing, a PSX-style horror indie game, in an interview with The Washington Post, prompting Polygon’s writer to try it and declare it a potential sleeper hit for 2026. The game blends fishing simulation with a murder mystery, and Tesfaye’s endorsement adds to a…
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This great retro-inspired keyboard now comes preassembled
NovelKeys has released a preassembled version of its popular Classic-TKL keyboard kit, called the Underscore Edition, making the retro-styled mechanical keyboard accessible to buyers who don’t want to build one themselves. Previously available only as a build-it-yourself kit, the ready-to-use model is priced lower than sourcing equivalent components separately, broadening the keyboard’s appeal beyond hobbyists…
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Google Play enables Venmo payments for apps and subscriptions
Google has added Venmo as a payment option on Google Play, letting users pay for apps, games, in-app purchases and other digital content through the service. The move, effective from 10 August 2026, expands the range of payment methods available on the platform and reflects continued growth in consumer spending on mobile apps and games.…
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Dem rep, in first video since hit-and-run crash, opens up about wreck
Democratic Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur of Ohio has released her first video message since being injured in a hit-and-run car accident in Toledo, giving constituents an update on her recovery. The 80-year-old, who is the longest-serving woman in the history of the US House of Representatives, said she was making “very rapid” progress and is now…
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The first rival Android app store just arrived in the US Play Store
Google’s US Play Store has begun listing a third-party app store within its own app, marking the first time this has been possible without pre-installation or sideloading. Aptoide, a store that specialises in mobile games, is the first to appear, a significant shift given that rival storefronts on Android have previously only been reachable through…
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Dev at id Software says Microsoft ‘burned a lot of bridges’ in the industry: ‘They fundamentally don’t understand art, they don’t understand games’
An id Software developer has publicly criticised Microsoft, saying the company has “burned a lot of bridges” across the games industry and accusing it of fundamentally failing to understand both art and games as a medium. The comments add to a growing chorus of criticism from developers and industry figures about Microsoft’s stewardship of the…
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Framework loses customer data in Metabase zero-day attack
Repairable hardware is little comfort when personal details escape
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‘The Wheel of Time’s Next Chapter Officially Gets a Major Update
The latest The Wheel of Time release, War of the Dragon, is available for pre-orders alongside Dire Wolf’s The One Power edition.
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Ford’s new AI assistant can check your fuel levels and tire pressure
Ford is rolling out a new AI-powered assistant that can answer questions about a customer’s specific Ford or Lincoln vehicle, such as fuel needs for a journey or whether a truck can tow a particular load. The feature launches first via the Ford and Lincoln mobile apps, before an in-vehicle voice version arrives in 2027,…
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The Best E-Readers of 2026: Kobo, Kindle, Boox
This WIRED buying guide, updated in August 2026, rounds up the best e-readers currently available, covering options from Kobo, Amazon Kindle and Boox. It notes that while physical books remain unmatched for many readers, e-readers offer instant access to vast digital libraries, including borrowed books via apps like Libby, and use eye-friendly E Ink displays.…