Channel Descriptionhttps://www.wired.com© Condé Nast 2026en-USThu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:36 +0000https://www.wired.com/story/absolute-best-amazon-prime-day-deals-10-07-2026/6a3921356f2db0127b2a052aThu, 08 Oct 2026 07:46:36 +0000Prime Day might be over, but the discounts are still going. We’ve tracked down the best last minute Prime Day deals on all the gear our team recommends.GearGear / DealsAmazon Prime Day, Amazon Prime Day Deals, Deals, Amazon Prime, ShoppingLouryn StrampeCondé NastAmazon Prime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-apple-deals-10-07-2026/6a303a2457a979ebb6385012Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:02:56 +0000MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and just about every Apple accessory imaginable are on sale for Prime Day—but only hours remain.GearGear / Dealsapple, Shopping, Deals, iPad, tablets, iPhone, Amazon Prime Day Deals, macbook, Amazon Prime DayLouryn StrampeCondé NastPrime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-under-100-10-07-2026/6a392f2a4ddf7e7478e60654Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:33:14 +0000These are all products we've tested and loved, and they're all on sale until Prime Day ends for under $100.GearGear / DealsDeals, Shopping, Amazon Prime Day, Electronics and Gadgets, kitchen, Headphones, Amazon Prime Day Deals, Amazon, home, Smart HomeSimon HillCondé NastAmazon Prime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-tech-deals-10-07-2026/6a38e3221adb6c28f2a338ebWed, 07 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000Never pay full price. Bag yourself some Prime Day tech deals on our favorite WIRED-tested gadgets before they disappear.GearGear / DealsGear / Products / HeadphonesGear / Products / Health and FitnessGear / Products / Smart HomeGear / Products / TelevisionsGear / Products / PhonesShopping, buying guides, Amazon, Amazon Prime Day, smart home, Deals, Amazon Prime Day DealsSimon Hill, Luke LarsenCondé NastPrime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/tropical-storm-isaias-first-atlantic-hurricane-2026/6ac6ae6f047eb741597f22daWed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:24 +0000Tropical Storm Isaias is set to become the basin’s first hurricane of the season, bringing life-threatening rain and storm surge to the Gulf Coast.ScienceScience / EnvironmentEl Nino, hurricanes, extreme weather, climateBrian KahnCondé NastOutlook Cloudyhttps://www.wired.com/story/how-a-weirdly-chill-celebrity-thinks-about-personal-cybersecurity/6ac6a2559eb4b2b63a77db94Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:31:51 +0000At a recent event for security firm NordVPN, NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal revealed that he got hacked—and warned the public about the need to “have control of their own information.”SecuritySecurity / Cyberattacks and Hacksprivacy, security, cybersecurity, scams, hacking, hackers, VPNLily Hay NewmanCondé Nast(S)haq’dhttps://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-mobile-accessories-deals-10-7-2026/6ac3cdb09e9271338eb5c3e5Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:22:00 +0000Just bought a new phone or looking to enhance an existing one? Prime Day is the time to save on accessories like batteries, chargers, and more.GearGear / DealsAmazon Prime Day, Mobile, accessories, Deals, smartphone, Amazon, ShoppingLes ShuCondé NastAmazon Prime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-vacuum-deals-10-07-2026/6a31bb493c2a0f5fb9c47690Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:08:31 +0000I’ve compared cordless sticks, watched robot vacuums chase stains, and cleaned plenty of car crumbs. These discounts get my recommendation.GearGear / DealsGear / Products / HomeShopping, Amazon, household, vacuums, robot vacuum, Dyson, Amazon Prime Day, Deals, Amazon Prime Day Deals Nena Farrell Condé NastAmazon Prime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/elon-musks-america-pac-is-quietly-funding-novembers-most-consequential-elections/6ac512472331b416dcdcbeb7Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000America PAC’s approach has been unusual: for every dollar it has spent supporting GOP Senate candidates, it has spent almost three dollars attacking Democrats.PoliticsPolitics / Politics NewsInner Loop, politics, government, Elon Musk, electionsHugo LowellCondé NastInner Loophttps://www.wired.com/story/the-science-behind-the-nobel-winning-technology-that-controls-neurons-with-light/6ac695cc0439ce956019bc3dWed, 07 Oct 2026 20:40:00 +0000Optogenetics revolutionized neuroscience, but its origins come from an entirely brainless organism—an alga.ScienceScience / Psychology and Neurosciencenobel prize, Neuroscience, microbes, biotech, medicine, Biology, Synthetic BiologyFernanda GonzálezCondé NastBeam Me Uphttps://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-day-pet-deals-10-7-2026/6ac3efdf3f111bbaf1cb1b50Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:09:24 +0000The sale is almost over. Here’s the WIRED-tested gear I recommend for less scooping, easier feeding, and keeping tabs on your pets.GearGear / DealsAmazon Prime Day, Amazon Prime Day Deals, Deals, pets, cat, cats, household, home, ShoppingMolly HigginsCondé NastAmazon Prime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/shark-prime-day-vacuum-deals-10-07-2026/6ac68c092b24521765dab85eWed, 07 Oct 2026 19:46:11 +0000Save on two Shark models I recommend after testing, including my favorite robot vacuum and a powerful cordless stick.GearGear / DealsAmazon Prime Day, Vacuums, Amazon Prime Day Deals, robot vacuum, home, cleaning, Shopping Nena Farrell Condé NastAmazon Prime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-day-deals-under-50-10-06-2026/6a3049e1dc32638554aee625Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:17:32 +0000Everything is expensive. Treat yourself to one of these WIRED-approved Prime Day picks under $50.GearGear / Dealskitchen, smart home, household, Amazon, Amazon Prime Day, Deals, Amazon Prime Day Deals, ShoppingMolly HigginsCondé NastAmazon Prime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/meet-the-vendors-selling-cornell-seven-merch/6ac3c79db54ec3db625c593aWed, 07 Oct 2026 19:17:29 +0000Brands, influencers, and Etsy sellers claim they're hawking T-shirts, mugs, and buttons out of solidarity with the woman who accused seven male classmates of sexual assault. Some say it’s shameless.CultureCulture / Digital Cultureonline harassment, sexism, Crime, college, Amazon, Etsy, Social MediaEj Dickson Condé NastHot Buttonhttps://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-laptop-deals-10-07-2026/6ac3edfecaad4b82f9f08c46Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000My favorite MacBook, gaming PC, and budget laptop are all on sale for Prime Day, some at the lowest prices I’ve seen in months. But act fast, as sales end tonight.GearGear / ProductsGear / DealsGear / Products / ComputersDeals, laptop, laptops, apple, hp, Gaming, Amazon Prime Day, Amazon, Computers, Asus, Microsoft, Surface, LenovoLuke LarsenCondé NastAmazon Prime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-headphone-deals-10-07-2026/6a3998c68dc90da80573fc41Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000I’ve tested more than 100 headphones and covered nearly a dozen Prime Days. Here are some actually good headphone deals from the sale.GearGear / DealsHeadphones, Amazon Prime Day, Deals, Shopping, Amazon Prime Day DealsHarry RabinowitzCondé NastAmazon Prime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/ai-is-driving-cars-now-oh-boy/6ac3dfb697d1c72b4c81d740Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000Three engineers put GPT, Claude, and Grok in charge of a real car. Only one of them was successful.BusinessBusiness / Artificial IntelligenceAI Lab, artificial intelligence, food, Grok, Claude, Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI, SpaceXWill KnightCondé NastAI Labhttps://www.wired.com/story/openai-chatgpt-intelligent-ui-is-more-show-than-tell/6ac65d4eac79b670a5c39488Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000OpenAI is updating ChatGPT for all users with an “Intelligent UI” that’s more visual—generating interactive elements as part of the chatbot’s outputs.GearGear / Gear News and EventsChatGPT, OpenAI, chatbot, Assistant, generative AI, artificial intelligence, designReece RogersCondé NastGraphic Noveltyhttps://www.wired.com/story/shark-cryoglow-led-face-mask-prime-day-deal/6ac66d3c2331b416dcdcc395Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:57:29 +0000The Shark CryoGlow face mask is my favorite LED device, and it’s $299 on Amazon Prime Day. Act fast.GearGear / DealsGear / Products / BeautyGear / Products / Health and FitnessGear / Products / LifestyleSkincare, Deals, LEDs, Amazon Prime Day, Shopping, gearBoutayna Chokrane Condé NastAmazon Prime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-mattress-deals-10-07-2026/6ac40a20afafd73a99ceb10cWed, 07 Oct 2026 17:55:19 +0000Prime Big Deal Days end tonight, but there’s still time to save on WIRED-tested mattresses, cooling sheets, and sound machines.GearGear / DealsAmazon Prime Day, Amazon Prime Day Deals, mattresses, Deals, Sleep, home, Bedroom, ShoppingMolly HigginsCondé NastAmazon Prime Day