Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 2, #1870
News August 1, 2026
Today’s Wordle answer is a tricky word, with some rare letters. Read on for hints and the answer. Today’s Wordle hints Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now. Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats Today’s Wordle answer has... Read more
This week, WIRED obtained a memo that tied dozens of cyberattacks against Minnesota water and wastewater utilities to Iran, the first official documentation of Iran’s likely responsibility for the most impactful campaign of cyberattacks to hit the US in the midst of the war that began nearly six months... Read more
Perhaps more importantly, Rorra, Boroux, and Culligan have shed nearly all plastic from their devices, especially in areas that come in contact with filtered water. Boroux in particular has taken the extra step of attaining certification for microplastic filtration. If microplastics are a big concern for you, the new... Read more
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 1, #1869
News August 1, 2026
Today’s Wordle answer is a fun word, though it’s a little out of season. Read on for hints and the answer. Today’s Wordle hints Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now. Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats Today’s... Read more
The cotton and wool layers are GOTS-certified organic, while the Dunlop latex carries the GOLS certification. The finished product does not have any certifications beyond Greenguard Gold, but the material is undyed, which is great for anyone bothered by industrial dyes. As with most of these organic options, the... Read more
The age of the physical disc is ending on the Sony PlayStation. Despite backlash from gamers, the company intends to continue with its plans to end PlayStation disc sales as of January 2028. “Following this date, new games will be available on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital... Read more
China’s EV Market Is Booming. There’s Just One Problem
News August 1, 2026
Because retired batteries retain economic value, they seldom go directly to landfills. In principle, batteries that remain in good condition can be repurposed for less demanding uses, while others can be recycled into raw materials for new batteries. Repurposing, however, requires recyclers to test and grade batteries, modules, and... Read more
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, Aug. 1
News August 1, 2026
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s a long one today. Read on for all the answers. Mini across clues and answers 1A clue: Coffee choice before bedAnswer: DECAF 6A clue: Recurring bug?Answer: CICADA 7A clue: California’s most valuable crop, just barely edging out grapesAnswer: ALMONDS 8A clue:... Read more
Can Republicans Actually Send Anthony Fauci to Jail?
News August 1, 2026
In the immediate aftermath of Anthony Fauci’s tense congressional hearing on Wednesday, where he refused to answer any questions and invoked the Fifth Amendment, MAGA figures and Republican officials appeared to be seeking one thing: jail time for the former White House chief medical adviser. “Why, when Fauci walks... Read more
How is your enterprise tracking AI agent telemetry? Groundcover thinks it should never leave your cloud
News August 1, 2026
The AI agent observability space is taking off — but how can enterprises be sure what observability products and solutions they need? Observability startup groudcover (lower case “g” intentional) announced this week that it raised $100 million in a round led by One Peak, bringing its total funding to... Read more