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Movie studios are where Hollywood spins fantastical worlds out of fancy camera angles and special effects. So where better to show off the Tesla Cybercab, a two-door self-driving taxi that CEO Elon Musk says will be in production in just three years—but that’s still fascinatingly short on firm detail?

Almost an hour after Tesla’s previously announced start time, Musk was escorted by a man dressed as an astronaut to the butterfly doors of the silver prototype. He took a quick, seemingly driverless jaunt through the dark, ghostly streets of the Warner Bros. Studios in Southern California before emerging from the car to take the stage.

Aluminum for spacecraft interiors is passé; what space-farers apparently want is wood. That’s the bet from Vast, the makers of Haven-1, the world’s first commercial space station set to be placed in low-Earth orbit by the SpaceX Falcon rocket next year. First paying customers will be getting on board in 2026, and judging by the final designs just released of the station’s cozy interior, they’ll feel right at home.

Helping to add softness to an interior previously more focused on function than style, Vast has used fine-grained maple wood—a contemporary favorite of home interior designers, chosen for its ability to add warmth and elegance to any space, and now space space.

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How do you put a price on good sound? If you’re French hi-fi manufacturer Focal designing the company’s first active wireless speaker, you don’t, really. The sound comes first, and the price—well, that’s whatever it is once you’ve created the speaker you set out to. That speaker? The Focal Utopia Diva. The price? One dollar shy of $40,000.

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Ring cameras have come a long way. Since the security camera brand launched 11 years ago, its video doorbells and cams have become vigilant, constant surveyors of patios, porches, and vestibules everywhere. Amazon now owns the company, and has ushered it through controversies over privacy concerns, security breaches, incidents of vigilantism, and the company’s cozy relationship with law enforcement. The drama has not slowed growth; over 10 million Rings have been installed, and the cameras currently blanket our urban and suburban landscape, filming the movements of you, your family, and any strangers who wander near your door.

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Dyson’s vacuums are top-tier for various reasons. They’re powerful, easy to maneuver, bagless, lightweight, and more. But a majority of these vacs are also very expensive. If you’ve been waiting for one to go on sale, you’re in luck. Right now (until December 31), you can get up to $200 off by using the link above. Save on cordless models on the Dyson website—a majority of which are listed as our top picks in our guide to The Best Dyson Vacuums.

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amazon’s prime day deals event is coming to a close, but there are still thousands of deals out there. If you’re not looking to spend a ton of money but still want to take advantage of the sale, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve gathered all the best deals under $30—ranging from smart speakers and security cameras to headphones and kitchen gear.

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As Prime Day nears its end for 2024, now is a great time to buy a Kindle. At WIRED, we’re big fans of them. It’s an excellent solution for bookworms who always want access to tons of books on the go in a compact, lightweight form factor. But they can be expensive. If you’ve been holding off on buying one, you’re in luck, because there are Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals on many of our favorite models.

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My life changed after getting better bedding. I’m sleeping better thanks to sheets that keep me cool at night, and my back pain was erased after getting a more supportive mattress. If you aren’t sleeping well, I’m here to tell you that it can be fixed. It can cost a pretty penny, though, which is why sale events for mattresses and bedding are so exciting. A little savings can go a long way to making better sleep something all of us can afford, and make it easier to splurge on the upgrades you really need for better sleep.

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Looking for some decent last minute Prime Day hair deals before Prime Day ends in a few hours? You’ve come to the right place. A good-quality hair tool can not only make short work of your morning routine, it’s usually better for your hair, too. Unfortunately, some of the more popular high-end appliances can run anywhere from $100 up to almost $700, so events like Amazon Prime Day—happening for a second time in 2024 on October 8 and 9—are some of the best times of the year to grab one for yourself or for a gift.

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If you’ve ever battled crowds to get a coveted toy you know that early October is the perfect time for parents to start holiday shopping. Amazon knows this, which is why the company is holding a second Prime Day sale event—which ends tonight—featuring some great Prime Day toy deals. You can find all the best Prime Day deals here. But if your kids are like my kids, they’re already working on their wish lists. If you say you haven’t already started budgeting, you are either lying, financially irresponsible, or your children are much less demanding than mine are (I know, it’s my fault).