How do you get drugs to the brain? Maybe try a parasite

PLUS: NBC’s Olympics Broadcast Isn’t Just Addictive. It’s a New Era of Streaming, and more. [View in browser]( | [Your newsletter preferences]( 08.10.24 [SUBSCRIBE TO WIRED]( [FOR UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THESE STORIES]( [An aerial view as Noah Lyles of Team United States crosses the finish line winning the gold medal in the Men's 100m Final on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 04, 2024 in Paris, France.]( PEACOCKING | 5-MINUTE READ [NBC’s Olympics Broadcast Isn’t Just Addictive. It’s a New Era of Streaming]( BY BRIAN STELTER NBC’s Olympics broadcast is fragmented, multilayered, and—thanks to streaming—different for everyone. Is this the future of TV?   [An image of Elon Musk during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint meeting of Congress in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol on July 24, 2024.]( RULES OF ENGAGEMENT | 5-MINUTE READ [Elon Musk Has Turned X Into His Personal Political Playground]( BY VITTORIA ELLIOTT Elon Musk accused Twitter’s leadership of tipping the scales politically. But now he’s doing just that with X.   [Two notebook style journals side by side, both with decorative covers (flowers on the left and 'be a light in the world' on the right)]( DEALS | 5-MINUTE READ [The 19 Best Back-to-School Deals for Your Sunburned Kid]( BY LOURYN STRAMPE It’s time to put away the pool noodles and get those butts back in seats. Save on backpacks, iPads, laptops, and more.   [Image may contain: Pattern, Purple, Accessories, Ornament, and Fractal]( TOXOPLASMA | 3-MINUTE READ [How Do You Get Drugs to the Brain? Maybe Try a Parasite]( BY BILL SULLIVAN A common parasite could one day deliver drugs to the brain. Here’s how scientists are turning Toxoplasma gondii from foe into friend. ADVERTISEMENT   [a blue mug with WIRED logo, and an orange mug showing ‘TIRED’ on the other side]( [Shop WIRED Merch]( Brand-new mugs, hats, and shirts are just a few of the things you’ll find in our store for branded merchandise, SHOP.WIRED. [SHOP NOW](   [Gaming PC lit up with colorful lights]( DO IT YOURSELF | 20-MINUTE READ [Want a Better PC? Try Building Your Own]( BY BRAD BOURQUE AND JAINA GREY Assembling a computer yourself is a good way to learn how they work.   [A conceptual illustration of website, social network and application, photo, personal page on a 3D-rendered laptop.]( MAC ATTACK | 13-MINUTE READ [The 30 Best Mac Apps That Will Make Your Life Easier]( BY BRENDA STOLYAR AND MATT JANCER Savor the sweet taste of these third-party Mac apps for better editing, organization, journaling, and more.   [A photo illustration of a portrait of JP Brammer.]( DIAL UP | 7-MINUTE READ [He Started Out as the ‘Dear Abby’ of Grindr. Now Everyone Wants His Advice]( BY JASON PARHAM With the advice column “Hola Papi!” JP Brammer tackles life’s most eccentric and heart-wrenching issues—like what to do after realizing your fiancé is catfishing you.   [Rectangular audio device with small speakers and a screen. Decorative background: blue and green wave lines.]( PRODUCT REVIEW | 4-MINUTE READ [The Cambridge Audio Evo One Is a Beautiful High-End Speaker]( BY CHRIS HASLAM Find the space and this superbly engineered all-in-one audio system will put a huge smile on your face.   [A still image of Harper Stern as Myha'la in the HBO series, Industry.]( CULTURE GUIDES | 17-MINUTE READ [The 40 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now]( BY JENNIFER M. WOOD AND WIRED STAFF House of the Dragon, The Sopranos, and Industry are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month. ADVERTISEMENT   [WIRED logo image]( Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? [Sign up here](. Plus, [browse more newsletters]( from WIRED. [(image) WIRED on Facebook]( [(image) WIRED on Twitter]( [(image) WIRED on Instagram]( [(image) WIRED on LinkedIn]( [(image) WIRED on YouTube]( [Podcasts]( [TikTok](   You’re receiving this email because you signed up for the Daily newsletter from WIRED. [Manage your preferences]( | [View our Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( Have questions or comments? [Send us a message](mailto:hello@wired.com?subject=Daily newsletter feedback). Need help? [Contact us](. Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.