The ‘European’ Jolla Phone Is an Anti-Big-Tech Smartphone 03. March 2026 (01:36) The Finnish company Jolla is back with the Linux-powered Jolla Phone. It’s being positioned as an antidote to the US-dominated smartphone status quo of Android and iOS.(Wired)
This AI Agent Is Ready to Serve, Mid-Phone Call 03. March 2026 (01:25) Deutsche Telekom, the German cell provider—which holds a majority stake in T-Mobile—is partnering with ElevenLabs to enable an AI assistant on all of its network’s calls in Germany. No app required.(Wired)
Your Closest Forest Gets Lit Up by a Hidden Purple Glow 02. March 2026 (23:11) Research shows that a phenomenon called St. Elmo’s Fire, which occurs during thunderstorms, may be much more common than previously understood.(New York Times)
Attacks on GPS Spike Amid US and Israeli War on Iran 02. March 2026 (19:34) New analysis shows that attacks on satellite navigation systems have impacted some 1,100 ships in the Middle East since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.(Wired)
Our Favorite Budget TV Is on Sale 02. March 2026 (19:25) This 55-inch Vizio isn’t the fanciest, but you could do a lot worse for under $300.(Wired)
