Cornell researchers discovered an underground bee colony of approximately 5.5 million bees beneath a New York cemetery, one of the largest recorded, thriving for over a century.
Amazon's Prime Day offers discounts on robot vacuums from Roborock, Dreame, Shark, and more, with models featuring AI-powered obstacle avoidance, self-emptying docks, and mop functionalities at various price points.
Amazon's Prime Day is offering significant discounts on a wide range of Philips Hue smart lighting products, including starter kits, lamps, strip lights, and accessories. This presents a prime opportunity for consumers to invest in the Philips Hue ecosystem at a reduced cost.
Illinois lawmakers pass AI safety bill requiring companies to confirm safety standards
Illinois lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking AI safety bill requiring companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to undergo third-party audits to ensure compliance with safety standards, with Governor JB Pritzker set to sign it into law.
Apple has increased prices for Macs and iPads due to rising memory chip costs. This makes current discounts on models like MacBook Air and Pro significantly more attractive, with some deals offering substantial savings compared to the new retail prices. Retailers are updating pricing, but some older deals may still be available.
Despite upcoming price increases and Prime Day deals, buying an Xbox Series X/S now is ill-advised. Prices are higher than launch, Microsoft faces internal disarray, and its platform-agnostic strategy diminishes the need for dedicated hardware.
Digest of 7 US-centric stories: IL AI Safety Bill, privacy screen review, bee colony discovery, Ebola research funding cut, Google engineer's fraud arrest, AI book controversy, and Oura's AI health ring.
Amazon's Prime Day is offering significant discounts on new and recent video games for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Deals also extend to gaming accessories like headsets, controllers, and mice. Physical game copies are most common, but digital versions and matched deals at Best Buy are also available.
Amazon's Prime Day event is concluding, offering significant discounts on a wide range of tech gadgets including smart home devices, e-readers, headphones, and tablets. Deals include Amazon Echo devices, Philips Hue smart bulbs, various Kindle models, Apple AirPods, and iPads, with some products reaching their lowest prices.
Amazon Prime Day offers significant discounts on popular beauty products and devices, including hair straighteners, dryers, trimmers, electric toothbrushes, and red light therapy tools. Featured deals include Remington, Shark, L'Oreal Professionnel, Philips Norelco, BaBylissPro, Philips Sonicare, iRestore, Solawave, Therabody, GHD, and Sun Bum, with savings up to 40%.
As Prime Day concludes, Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are offering significant discounts on robot vacuums from brands like Roborock, Dreame, and Shark. Deals include budget-friendly hybrids with AI obstacle avoidance and high-end models with advanced mopping and self-cleaning features.
Xreal's high-end One Pro and entry-level 1S smart glasses are available at rare discounts of $50 off for Prime Day, priced at $549 and $399 respectively, through Best Buy and Xreal directly, featuring micro-OLED screens and Bose-tuned speakers.
Amazon's Prime Day is in its final day, offering significant discounts on Apple products like AirPods Pro 3 ($179), Apple Watch Series 11 ($279), and various iPads and MacBooks. These deals are particularly notable as Apple recently raised prices on several Macs and iPads, making current discounts a last chance to buy before increases fully take effect.
This guide reviews the top smartwatches for Android and Samsung users, fitness trackers for beginners and classic watch enthusiasts, and specialized devices like heart rate monitors. It also covers the best walking pads for various needs and a range of massage guns, from budget-friendly options to advanced models for athletes, highlighting features, pricing, and discounts.
Prime Day deals feature two top portable jump-starters: the Wolfbox 4000A for capacity and the NOCO Boost X GBX45 for compactness. Both offer significant power for dead car batteries, with the Wolfbox jumping a V6 Land Cruiser 15 times from dead on a single charge, and the NOCO providing a faster engine turn-over than a full battery.
Editors from the Filter team have vetted Prime Day 2026 deals across kitchen, home, sleep, travel, tech, beauty, and fashion, fact-checking prices and personally testing products to recommend genuine savings, with the list updated daily.
Illinois lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking AI safety bill requiring companies like OpenAI and Google to undergo third-party safety audits. Meanwhile, other tech and science stories include Waymo's self-driving car expansion, Huawei's chip adaptation, and a massive bee colony discovery in New York.
Walmart is still offering an unspecified item for $399, which was previously a Prime Day deal on Amazon but has since sold out on Amazon's platform.
Philips Hue products, known for their infrequent discounts, are currently available with significant price reductions during Prime Day. Deals are offered directly from Philips Hue and Amazon, presenting a prime opportunity for consumers to invest in smart lighting solutions.
Walmart is running its "Walmart Deals" sale, offering discounts on tech items like headphones, tablets, and kitchen gear to compete with Amazon's Prime Day. Unlike Prime Day, these deals are accessible to everyone without membership.
Final day of Prime Day offers discounts on various tech products including smart home devices, e-readers, headphones, and more, with some items selling out quickly.
Amazon Prime Day features unexpected discounts on coolers, with a lead tester recommending top picks from brands like Yeti, RTIC, Ninja, RovR, and Igloo. Deals include soft coolers, wheeled options, caddies, and retro designs, offering significant savings for various outdoor needs.
Illinois lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking AI safety bill requiring third-party safety audits for companies like OpenAI and Google. Other news includes Xreal's Xbox-themed smart glasses, Waymo's expansion into Virginia, a new tiny octopus species discovery, and a massive bee colony found under a New York cemetery.
