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Apple's new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models have removed the removable NAND storage module that was present in the previous M4 Mac mini. That earlier module let users unscrew the back panel and swap in a third-party SSD up to 2TB, bypassing Apple's costly build-to-order storage upgrades. The new models look externally similar but no longer include this swappable storage slot.
Retailers are discounting smart home products for Prime Day 2026, including Eufy outdoor security cameras with local hub storage, on-device AI detection, and solar charging, and Amazon's Echo Spot and Echo Show 11 smart speakers and displays. The Eufy cameras support up to 4K resolution and face recognition without requiring a subscription, though AI accuracy and frame rate remain limited.
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event includes discounts on espresso machines, pod coffee makers, drip machines and grinders that WIRED's testers have previously recommended, including Breville's Barista Express, the Keurig K-Café, the Aiden drip maker, and a budget-friendly grinder picked by reviewer Matthew Korfhage. WIRED says it will keep updating its broader deals guides throughout the 48-hour sale.
Amazon's two-day Prime Day sale includes discounts on several wearables, including a roughly $50 cut on the newly released Apple Watch Series 12, $65 off the latest Google Pixel Watch, and 20 percent off the Apple Watch SE 3, bringing it to $199. WIRED reviewers have tested and vetted the products featured in the roundup, which is being updated as new deals appear.
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale this October includes markdowns on several robot vacuum/mop hybrid devices. Discounts are also available outside Amazon, with retailers such as Best Buy and some manufacturers offering their own reduced prices on similar cleaning robots.
KAYAK's historical airfare analysis identifies a period roughly five weeks before Thanksgiving as typically offering the lowest domestic airfares for the holiday. The data shows prices tend to rise sharply as the travel date approaches, suggesting travelers who haven't booked yet still have a window to secure lower fares.
WIRED published a roundup of 24 Prime Day deals priced under $100, covering gadgets the outlet says it has tested and recommends throughout the year. Among the featured items is a 25,000-mAh power bank discounted to $96, a $39 reduction, which WIRED calls its favorite due to fast dual-device charging and retractable cables.
French AI startup Mistral released a new open-weight model, which it says performs competitively against leading open-source models developed in China. The company positioned the release as part of its effort to offer a European alternative in the global open-source AI race.
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, running through October 7, includes markdowns on mattresses, sheets and sleep tech that WIRED has tested, including a Birch Luxe Natural Mattress discounted by $656 to $1,968. WIRED says it will continue tracking additional deals on beds and sleep gear throughout the sale period.
Amazon has launched its Prime Day Kindle deals, with discounts on several models including the Kindle Colorsoft and Paperwhite. The sale coincides with the release of new Kindle models announced last week, featuring aluminum options and new versions for 2026. Customers can take advantage of limited-time prices, especially on the Colorsoft, which is $100 off, and the Paperwhite, now available for $170.
French AI firm Mistral has unveiled Le Chonk, a one trillion-parameter model available for free, designed to rival top US and Chinese models. The model is currently in preview, with a final version expected soon, and is optimized for coding, cyberdefense, and niche industrial tasks. Mistral claims Le Chonk is the most capable open-weight model outside China, trained from scratch without relying on distillation techniques used by Chinese competitors.
Mistral introduced its latest AI model, ML4, which boasts 1 trillion parameters and is designed for tasks in cybersecurity, coding, manufacturing, finance, and multimodal applications. The company claims it ranks among the top open models globally and plans to release it to developers and government officials before a broader launch later this month.