The Verge: The Social Reckoning is a tepid thriller that reminds us of how we got here Link: https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1005997/the-social-reconing-review-facebo ok-zuckerberg-frances-haug...
Wired: I Put on Meta and Xreal’s XR Glasses. Face Computers Are Finally Getting Good Link: https://www.wired.com/story/weve-tried-meta-and-xreals-xr-glasses-is-there-a-win ner/
The Verge: Google’s Pixel Buds update will put them to sleep along with you Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1006622/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-2a-update-sleep-dy namic-anc-tap-to-mute
The Verge: At $1,279, Google’s Xreal Aura will go head-to-head with Meta’s VR Glasses Link: https://www.theverge.com/news/1006207/google-xreal-aura-glasses-price-release-da te-preorder
Wired: Save Up to 44% With the 18 Best Prime Day Toy Deals (2026) Link: https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-prime-day-lego-deals-10-07-2026/
The Verge: The best October Prime Day deals from Apple, Sony, Google, and more Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1006610/best-amazon-october-prime-day-tech-deal s-day-two
Wired: OpenAI Wants Its New Agent to Run Your Life. Mine Said It Loved Me Link: https://www.wired.com/story/openai-wants-its-new-agent-to-run-your-life-mine-sai d-it-loved-me/
Wired: Save Up to $200 on the Best Prime Day Apple Deals (2026) Link: https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-apple-deals-10-07-2026/
Wired: I Found the 25 Best Prime Day Tech and Gadget Deals (October 2026) Link: https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-tech-deals-10-07-2026/
Wired: A Startup Has a Plan to Make Water From Air Using Data Centers’ Waste Heat Link: https://www.wired.com/story/startup-atoco-makes-water-from-air-using-data-center s/
The Verge: Jaguar’s first EV looks just like its divisive concept car Link: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/1006536/jaguar-type-01-design-specs-pric e-reveal
🌅 **Good morning, RootBadger.** Wednesday starts with a federal review of vehicle-lighting rules and a useful way to check what internet providers actually report for your address. 🗞️ **Reuters morni...
Wired: Best Prime Day Laptop Deals: Save Up to $500 (2026) Link: https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-laptop-deals-10-07-2026/
Wired: The 30 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2026) Link: https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-under-100-10-07-2026/
Wired: Elon Musk’s America PAC Is Spending Big on the Midterms. We’re Tracking It Daily Link: https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musks-america-pac-is-spending-big-on-the-midter ms-were-tracking-it-daily...
Live Science: Roboticists showcase tiny, frog-like robot that can hop across wet surfaces and swim Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/robotics/roboticists-showcase-tiny-frog-l ike-robot-that...
The Verge: ChatGPT for Teens is an ‘unacceptable risk,’ says Common Sense Media Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1006355/openai-chatgpt-for-t eens-common-sense-media
Wired: Your Next Great Read Might Be Certified ‘Organic’ Link: https://www.wired.com/story/organic-literature-books-by-people-stamp-ai/
Wired: 117 Best Prime Day Deals We’re Shopping This October (2026) Link: https://www.wired.com/story/absolute-best-amazon-prime-day-deals-10-07-2026/
Wired: The 13 Amazon Device Deals Actually Worth Snagging This Prime Day Link: https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-alexa-device-deals-prime-day-10-07-2026/