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- AI Startup Manus Raises $500 Million After China Nixed Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition
Manus built a self-driving AI assistant before the hype, sold itself to Meta, then watched Beijing unwind the deal. Its first fresh money since: more than $500 million.
- Google Wants Gemini to Be Your Next Coworker—Complete With Its Own Email Address
Google Cloud unveiled a single Gemini agent that takes goals instead of questions, works in the background for days, and can join a company as a staffer with its own inbox and calendar.
- Ethereum Test Network Raises Block Limit to Over 3x Its Current Capacity
Ethereum's Sepolia test network activated Glamsterdam on October 6 with a block gas limit near 200 million, over three times mainnet's 60 million.
- NFL Sides With States Against Kalshi in Supreme Court Prediction Market Fight
The NFL urged the Supreme Court to resolve a circuit split over whether states can regulate sports contracts on prediction markets, arguing they're gambling, not federally regulated swaps.
- Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Worth $8.3 Million Moves After 16 Years
A batch of 100.02 BTC mined in July 2010 moved Wednesday after 16 years. It's worth about $8.3 million, but nothing in the transaction shows who owns it.
- Solana DeFi Firms Orca and Loopscale Merge Under New Formation Brand
Solana DEX Orca and lending platform Loopscale will operate as Formation, a New York company aiming to finance AI, energy, robotics and defense assets and eventually reach regulated U.S. markets.
- Bitcoin ETFs Suffer Worst Loss Since June as Uptober Turns Red
Investors yanked $484.9 million out of spot Bitcoin ETFs in a single day. Oil is near $100, bond yields are at their highest since 2002, and the Fed isn't done hiking.
- Will AI Break Crypto Encryption? Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Weighs In on 'Bunker Mode' Shift
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin thinks the crypto industry needs to make sure encryption is both quantum and AI-resistant.
- US Government Moves $1 Billion in Bitcoin Seized From Bitfinex Hacker
A government wallet holding Bitcoin seized from the Bitfinex hacker sent 12,267 BTC to a new, unlabeled address, according to Arkham data.
- From Uptober to Spooky Szn? Bitcoin Cuts September Gains in Half
Day traders are selling, leveraged longs are getting flushed and ETF money is heading for the door. The daily chart still holds the line, but its cushion is shrinking.
- Decrypt Money Accounts on Solana to Power The Information Exchange
One self-custodial platform to power Earn, Swaps, Predictions and Perps on Decrypt, as it builds out its financial and intelligence market.
- Securitize Brings Nvidia, Apple and Amazon Onchain With Tokenized Stocks on Solana
The new Securitize Stocks product launches with 12 names backed one-to-one by real shares—preserving dividends and voting rights—trading first on Solana, with NYSE and OKX-ICE venues planned.
- AI Video Game Mod Mashups Are Taking Off—Here Are the Wackiest Examples
Minecraft in Elden Ring, Skate in Call of Duty, and Spider-Man in Gotham. AI vibe coders are creating crazy video game mashup mods.
- Morning Minute: AI Could Break Crypto Encryption Before Quantum, Says Ethereum Researcher
Justin Drake is calling for crypto holders to start calmly planning for “Bunker Mode." But reactions so far haven’t been too calm.
- Uranium Finance Hacker Who Bought Pokémon and Magic Cards Convicted Over $50M Theft
Jonathan Spalletta also spent stolen crypto on a Roman coin marking Julius Caesar's assassination and moon-flown Wright brothers fabric.
- Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off October 2026
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in October 2026.
- 30% VistaPrint Coupon & Promo Codes | October 2026
From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.
- We-Vibe Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off
Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.
- H&R Block Coupon: 25% Off DIY + Tax Pro Assist
Save over 25% when you opt for H&R Block’s free online offering, plus a tax pro review.
- Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | October 2026
Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in October 2026.
- Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off October 2026
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order of $49, 50% off pet food, and more October 2026 discounts.
- Lovehoney Coupon Offers: Toys, Lingerie, and Gift Set Discounts
Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
- Valvoline Coupons and Promo Codes for October 2026
We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for October 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.
- Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $300 Off Appliances
Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
- Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in October 2026
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
- TurboTax Full Service Coupons This October 2026
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
- ICE Agent at NYC Shooting Has History of Alleged Violence and Illegal Arrests
Brenden Cuni, an ICE supervisor, has been accused of excessive force and tackling a pregnant woman to the ground. Several of his arrests were later found to be unlawful in federal court.
- Livestream Replay: Watch ‘Uncanny Valley’ on Women, Tech, and Power
Missed our latest WIRED@Night event? Enjoy an evening of podcasting in San Francisco right here.
- ICE Emails Discuss Using Palantir-Supported Tool to Investigate Voter Fraud
Documents obtained by Democracy Forward show that ICE looked into feeding voter roll data into the ELITE tool, normally used to identify targets for deportation.
- Inside Elon Musk’s Midterm Spending Spree
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss where Elon Musk’s PAC is spending millions, the latest ideology Trump claims is dangerous, and the backlash against the designer behind Muse’s logo.
- Everything We Expect From Apple’s Surprise Smart Home Event Next Week
Apple is finally entering the smart home in a huge way. Here’s what will reportedly be announced, and what we think is unlikely.
- This ‘Mind-Reading’ AI Is a Wiz at Figuring Out What You See
The trick is, you have to be in an MRI machine — and it only works with pictures.
- New Xbox Division XP Will Adapt More Video Games for Movies and TV
Xbox already had success with A Minecraft Movie and Fallout.
- Anthropic, Google and Mistral Unveil Their Latest AI Models: What’s New and Why It Matters
Check out the latest on Anthropic’s Claude Haiku 5.5 and Sonnet 5.5, along with Gemini 4 Argon and Mistral Large 4.
- How Microsoft Is Trying to Keep Your AI Agents Contained
Microsoft’s Execution Containers give Windows developers a “kill switch” and “YOLO mode” in terms of access for AI agents.
- California to Ban New Quartz Countertops Amid Health Concerns
Quartz countertops are made through a process that releases crystalline silica, which can lead to numerous health conditions like silicosis.
- Google’s New AI Notetaker Keeps Things Local and Private
This could be a game changer for AI note-taking and transcription.
- Apple Announces Next ‘Welcome Home’ Special Event on Oct. 13
The company is expected to release a new HomePod and Apple TV next week.
- Smart Contact Lenses May Arrive as Soon as 2030. Here’s What They Do
Could they be the next “eye” phone? I spoke with the founders of Xpanceo to find out.
- Goodbye, Fire Tablet: Amazon’s New Alexa Tablet Is a Flashy Portable Entertainment Hub
The new tablets tie together the Amazon media ecosystem so you can pick up where you left off from just about anywhere.
- Is That Picture AI? Google’s SynthID Detector Launches to Identify AI-Generated Media
Anyone can now upload a suspicious image to Google’s online tool, but it’s not a foolproof way to check for authenticity.
- Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Oct. 8
Need the answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword for Oct. 8, 2026?
- Utah Now Allows AI to Scan Your Face and Prescribe Acne Medication
The program is limited in scope and can only prescribe medication for acne.
- Your New Apple Watch and AirPods Still Fall Short on Repairability, iFixit Teardowns Reveal
If you’re hoping to replace the batteries in your Apple wearables one day, it might be a tricky fix.
- The Surface Laptop Ultra Is Here: Microsoft and Nvidia Built a Premium Computer for the AI Age
With Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip and platform, Microsoft’s newest laptop is ready to compete with AI heavyweights.
- XRP Ledger adds new controls for banks, stablecoins and tokenized funds
The feature lets businesses give separate accounts limited powers such as approving customers or making payments, while keeping the keys that control their main holdings offline.
- Ether bets were wiped out at six times bitcoin’s rate in crypto’s $1 billion flush
About $356 million in ETH positions were liquidated over 24 hours, more than bitcoin despite ether’s market value being less than a fifth as large.
- Bitcoin rebounds to $82,000 as Trump rules out Iran strikes, oil drops
Bitcoin rebounded to $82,000 as Trump ruled out an Iran strike before the midterms, while crypto security experts pushed back on “bunker mode” fears.
- Top Democrat among Senate investigators probes ties between Cantor Fitzgerald, Tether
As Democrats steadily rise in their potential to take back a Senate majority, Senator Richard Blumenthal is digging into Tether's U.S. financial partnership.
- Wall Street's tokenization boom could have bigger winners than bitcoin and ether, Citrini says
The research firm sees tokenized stocks, bonds and loans creating new markets for trading and lending, with fee-generating platforms and companies poised to benefit.
- Crypto crumbles as anniversary of flash crash nears
It was October 10, 2025, when bitcoin plunged from about $122,000 to $105,000, with much of the decline occurring within minutes.
- The Pentagon Plans to Execute the Fort Hood Shooter on Livestream
Meet the new low, it's actually somehow worse than the old low.
- Peter Thiel: You Know Who Else Wants to Regulate AI? The Antichrist
Thiel's 'Antichrist' lecture series in Nashville is reportedly focused on casting AI regulation advocates as antichrist enablers.
- Everything Crunchyroll Announced at New York Comic Con 2026
The streamer dropped the first trailer for the highly anticipated 'The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All,' among many other things.
- Trump Admin Suspends Microsoft From Sponsoring H-1B Visa Holders for Green Cards
Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft and several other tech firms can no longer participate in a program to provide legal residency to skilled foreign workers.
- Someone Posted an Instagram Selfie. Scientists Spotted a Giant New Species in the Background
Sometimes, scientific discoveries can come from the most unexpected sources.
- Yes, the Defenders Are Returning for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3
Charlie Cox was joined by Finn Jones and Krysten Ritter at Marvel's New York Comic Con panel.
- Iron and Viking Age Scandinavians Kept Their Victims’ Bones Around the House
Among the macabre discoveries was a child’s skull planted between the floors, which people walked over for years.
- A Trio of New ‘Marvel Zombies’ Animated Specials Are Lurching to Disney+
The first arrives in 2027, followed by new installments in 2028 and 2029.
- Tim Apple Is Dead. Long Live Jensen Twaaahng
President Trump struggled to speak coherently during a ceremony Thursday.
- Marvel’s Mysterious New Show Is Actually Called ‘Zodiac’
Who or what it's about we don't know, but the news broke at New York Comic Con.
- Anthropic Moves Us One Step Closer to Making ‘Clanker’ a Slur
Claude simply will not take your abuse.
- Mars’s Weirdest Cloud Forms in a Way Scientists Thought Was Impossible
The physical process likely behind this cloud's formation has never been observed in a planetary atmosphere before.
- Netflix Drops First Trailer for FTX Crypto Scandal Miniseries ‘The Altruists’
The upcoming series chronicles the rise and fall of disgraced crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried and his ex-girlfriend Caroline Ellison.
- Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) Review: The King of Clip-Ons Is Re-Crowned
Bose really focused on the stuff that matters in the second generation of its Ultra Open Earbuds.
- Far-Out Horror Musicals Peaked With ‘Phantom of the Paradise’
The 1974 cult-classic sees a wronged composer transform into a creature from beyond, terrorize the music industry that bit his sound and spat him out.
- 'Welcome to the AGI era': OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra
The rumors were true, all of them (and then some): OpenAI today is releasing GPT-6 Astra, a new frontier model that the company says likely marks the onset of artificial […]
- China-linked hackers backdoored executives' laptops via USB, exploiting a fix companies had but weren't using
A Chinese state-linked hacking group compromised executive laptops at an agricultural industry conference on Hainan Island this spring — not through phishing or a network […]
- Meta says Muse Spark 1.3 has frontier performance — but its best results come from a model developers can’t broadly use yet
Meta’s newest AI model Muse Spark 1.3, unveiled yesterday, is faster and more performant on third-party benchmarks than its predecessor — with a caveat. "Muse Spark 1.3 is […]
- Microsoft AI’s MAI-Transcribe-2 undercuts OpenAI, Google and ElevenLabs on price and speed
Microsoft AI on Thursday released MAI-Transcribe-2, a speech-recognition model the company says is faster, more accurate, and cheaper than anything OpenAI, Google, or ElevenLabs […]
- The AI visibility gap: Why great brands disappear from AI answers
Presented by ContentfulMost marketing teams still measure visibility the same way they always have: rankings, click-through rates, and organic traffic. But buyers have moved on. […]
- Google’s Gemini 3.8 Flash is built for agents, while its Cyber twin hunts vulnerabilities
Google keeps cranking out Flash models: the company on Wednesday announced two versions of a new 3.8 Flash. The variants include a standard Flash, a “workhorse” model for […]
- Meta prices Muse Voice Transcribe at $0.18 an hour, with real-time diarization for 20+ speakers: a steal for enterprises?
Meta is entering the increasingly competitive real-time speech-to-text market with Muse Voice Transcribe, a new audio perception model that combines streaming transcription, […]
