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Hasbro has put out a short film titled 'Optimus Prime: Awakening,' framed as a piece of fan service aimed at longtime Transformers followers. The release reportedly blends tones oddly, landing somewhere between a nostalgic apology to fans and an unplanned tribute, according to a review of the film.
The FTC has expanded the pool of Amazon Prime members eligible for compensation stemming from a 2025 settlement over allegations that Amazon used deceptive tactics to enroll and retain Prime subscribers. Some members who previously did not qualify can now file claims, and certain payouts may be larger than originally announced.
Amazon's Prime membership bundles a wide range of benefits beyond fast shipping, including Prime Video streaming with originals and live sports, member-only discounts, and early access to Lightning Deals. The company confirmed its next Prime Big Deal Days event will run October 6-7, following an earlier Prime Day held in June. WIRED noted it only recommends deals its team has personally tested, rather than covering all promotions indiscriminately.
Prime Video's 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, along with actor Charlie Vickers, have disclosed details of Sauron's opening scene in the upcoming third season. The reveal suggests the forging and arrival of the One Ring will finally take center stage in the storyline after two seasons of buildup.
At the Toronto International Film Festival, four streaming services showcased upcoming horror-themed shows timed for release around Halloween. The most notable is Amazon's Carrie, a modernized series adaptation of Stephen King's novel directed by Mike Flanagan, known for his Netflix horror hits, premiering October 7th. Flanagan left Netflix for Amazon in 2022, and his new project updates the classic story with cyberbullying themes and expanded teen drama.
Amazon has scheduled its fall Prime Big Deal Days sale for Tuesday and Wednesday, October 6 and 7, running for 48 hours starting at 3:01 am Eastern. New waves of deals will be released three times daily, supplemented by sporadic Lightning Deals throughout the event. WIRED's Reviews team has published a guide explaining sale timing, membership requirements, and how to spot genuine discounts amid the promotional noise.
Amazon has launched early pre-order discounts across the newly announced Apple lineup, including AirPods 5 with ANC dropping to $125 and AirPods Pro 3 at $199. Multiple Apple Watch Series 12 configurations and the black Apple Watch Ultra 4 with a Translucent band are also seeing modest price cuts ahead of this week's deliveries. Separately, B&H is offering between $320 and $450 off select M5 and M5 Pro MacBook Pro configurations, while Amazon has $150 off the M5 MacBook Air and various Anker charging accessories on sale.
Researchers used K562, Jurkat and HEK293T cell lines to test a genome-editing technique called prime assembly, which combines prime editing components (PE7 or PEmax) with pegRNAs and various DNA donor templates to insert genetic sequences at targeted genomic sites. The team tested donor formats ranging from short synthetic single-stranded DNA to large double-stranded DNA fragments up to 12.1 kilobases, optimizing nucleofection conditions for each donor type.
Prime Video now offers a combined subscription add-on featuring Starz, AMC Plus, BritBox, MGM Plus and PBS Masterpiece for $30 a month. Amazon says the bundle saves subscribers about $19, or roughly 39%, compared to paying for each service separately, and marks the first time these five channels have been packaged together.
Amazon is currently selling the Razer Huntsman Mini gaming keyboard for $69, a 47% discount off its list price. The 60% compact keyboard is now cheaper than it was during Amazon's Prime Day sale event.
Amazon confirmed its Prime Big Deal Days sale will run for two days starting at 3:01am ET on October 6, spanning more than 35 product categories including electronics, kitchenware, fashion and beauty. Brands like Shark, Anker, Sony and Lego are expected to participate, alongside discounts on Amazon's own Kindle and Echo devices, plus a dedicated Halloween deals section.
Amazon has launched early fall Prime Day discounts that include a record-low $125 pre-order price on Apple's new AirPods 5 with ANC, alongside $150 off all four colors of the 1TB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air, bringing it to $1,449. The retailer is also running cash discounts on AirPods Pro 3, AirTag 2, entry-level Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and an Anker MagSafe car charger mount.