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Amazon's October Prime Day sale has begun, running for two days with discounts across various product categories. WIRED is running a live blog where its reviewers highlight deals they consider worthwhile and update a running list of top discounts throughout the event.
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.
Wired reports that Meta's new AI agent Muse maintains ongoing files on people connected to its users, updating information about them roughly every hour. AI safety researcher Karan Joshi, who extracted Muse's internal prompts, said the system appears designed to build a 'page for every person in the user's life.' The report follows separate claims from 404 Media that Meta engineers rushed a fix for a security flaw in Muse's database just before launch.
During Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, significant discounts are available on various pet products, including automatic litter boxes, pet cameras, feeders, and fountains. The sale provides an opportunity for pet owners to purchase high-value tech gadgets at reduced prices before the holiday shopping season. The WIRED pet tech reviewer highlights some of the best deals on tested and recommended items.
During the October Prime Big Deal Days on October 6 and 7, Amazon featured numerous discounts, including a notable 20% off on the Moft Snap Field Wallet, bringing its price down to $40. The wallet, compatible with MagSafe, can hold multiple cards and includes additional features like a SIM card slot and a kickstand function. These deals are part of Amazon's effort to provide genuine savings ahead of the holiday shopping season.
WIRED's Reviews team has published a gift guide featuring products priced at $25 or less, including a MoMA Design Store acrylic pen and pencil holder ($15) and Field Notes' National Parks Series notebooks ($15 for a three-pack). The outlet says every item was tested by at least one staff member before inclusion on the list.
A new lawsuit alleges that DHS agents drove past the homes of people who were observing or protesting ICE activity as an apparent intimidation tactic. The suit further claims those individuals' names were entered into Homeland Security's investigations database, which is built on Palantir technology, according to Wired.
Bose has introduced Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds that connect via a 4.2-foot USB-C cable and use its QuietControl technology, offering Quiet, Aware and ANC Off modes. The earbuds include dual microphones per earpiece, an in-line remote with physical controls, and support for lossless audio on compatible devices. They are IPX4 rated, available in three colors including a limited-edition Dewdrop Mint, priced at $99 and now up for preorder with shipping expected mid-October.
Bose has launched new Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds, its first wired earbud product in 11 years. Consumer audio president Raza Haider said the product went from concept to market in about eight or nine months, faster than typical audio product cycles. Early reviewers who tested a late-stage prototype reported strong sound quality and effective noise cancellation compared to cheaper wired options like Apple EarPods.
Bose has opened pre-orders for its first wired earbuds in over a decade, using a USB-C connector instead of Bluetooth or a 3.5mm jack. The earbuds include an in-line remote, IPX4 water resistance, and a carrying case, drawing power directly from the connected device with no app required. They launch October 15 in black, white, and a limited mint color, available via Bose's site and select Best Buy stores.
Bose has unveiled its first wired earbuds in 11 years, called the Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds, priced at $99 and available for preorder in black, white smoke, and a limited-edition mint color. The USB-C earbuds feature an inline remote, dual microphones per earbud with adjustable ANC modes, lossless audio support, and an IPX4 water-resistance rating, with shipping expected around mid-October.
WIRED released an updated holiday gift guide for fathers, expanding it to 34 recommendations with 27 new additions since the last version. The list spans categories like travel gadgets, headphones, apparel and fitness gear, including items such as Anker's Nano Power Bank and Apple's second-generation AirTag. The guide's author, a WIRED reviewer, says the picks are based on hands-on testing and personal gifting experience.