We’re Tracking October Prime Day Live (2026)
Our team is tracking Prime Day deals in real time. Here’s what’s worth buying today.
Silicon Valley’s AI wunderkind launches Underdog, the most private Instinct/Muse competitor yet
Sigil Wen, backed by a Silicon Valley who’s who, has built an on-device AI assistant that promises to be free, fully private, and capable for everyday tasks.
Amazon Prime Day Deals Under $50 in October 2026
Everything is expensive. Treat yourself to one of these WIRED-approved Prime Day picks under $50.
How drunk is too drunk? Cornell rape allegations expose 'loopholes' in consent laws
The BBC speaks to experts about current US state sexual assault laws and why some believe changing them will help alleged victims.
How AI decision models could change content moderation
On Tuesday, Musubi announced a lightweight decision model made for real-time moderation called PolicyLM-1.7B, released with open weights.
HBO Max, Paramount+, and Discovery+ "will unify into a single service”
A combined service could lead to higher prices.
Best Amazon Prime Day Vacuum Deals: Dyson, Shark, and Robot Vacuums (2026)
I’ve compared cordless sticks, watched robot vacuums chase stains, and cleaned plenty of car crumbs. These discounts get my recommendation.
AI computing startup Lambda to raise $4B ahead of planned IPO
Nvidia-backed Lambda is raising up to $4 billion at a $14.5 billion pre-money valuation ahead of a planned 2027 IPO, led by Coatue and Blackstone.
The next hurdle for AI agents: getting websites to let them in
Personal AI agents promise to shop, book flights, and make reservations for you. But deliberate blocks and anti-bot defenses are getting in the way, leaving consumers caught in the middle. A new standard aims to help.
It looks like the Atlantic storm season may finally produce a hurricane
To date, this Atlantic tropics year has been exceptionally quiet.