Amazon Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft 2026: Specs, Price, Release Date 01. October 2026 (15:00) Ahead of the Kindle’s 20th anniversary next year, Amazon is refreshing its entire range of e-readers with fresh colors, an aluminum build, and a new frame design that’s both thinner and lighter.(Wired)
2 Driverless Cars Crashed Going 155 mph. That Could Be a Good Thing 01. October 2026 (14:15) Only two of five vehicles finished the race around a notoriously difficult Formula 1 track, exposing what happens when autonomous systems meet blind corners, sensor failures, and physics.(Wired)
Measles Is Forcing Hospitals to Adapt to a New Normal 01. October 2026 (14:00) The US resurgence of measles is forcing hospitals and health systems to adopt new protocols and procedures to deal with a disease they thought was in the past.(Wired)
Tractive Cat 6 Mini Review: A Fitbit for Your Cat 01. October 2026 (13:03) Cats are finally getting the dog treatment. This smart cat collar features GPS location, activity, and sleep tracking, plus all-new heart and respiratory rate monitoring.(Wired)
What’s Next for ‘Hard Fork’? 01. October 2026 (13:00) The podcast’s next chapter begins this week.(New York Times)
