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Shark Offers Major Prime Day Discounts on PowerDetect and UV Reveal Vacuums

During Prime Day, Shark has discounted select models, including the PowerDetect Stick Vacuum at $300 and the UV Reveal robot vacuum at $750. The PowerDetect model features a larger dustbin and is praised for its power and flexibility, while the UV Reveal stands out for its stain-detecting UV light and cleaning capabilities. Both deals are available as Prime Day concludes today, encouraging quick purchases for those seeking high-performance cleaning devices.

wired.com · 2026-10-07

Switch Bioworks engineers microbes with a nitrogen-fixing on/off switch for crops

Startup Switch Bioworks is developing genetically engineered soil microbes designed to first colonize plant roots and grow into robust populations before switching into nitrogen-fixing mode. The approach aims to solve a longstanding problem in biological fertilizers: microbes that spend too much energy converting atmospheric nitrogen into usable ammonia often fail to establish themselves around crop roots. Founder Tim Schnabel says the company is testing this genetic switch technology in early cornfield trials.

technologyreview.com · 2026-09-01