A global shopping event by Amazon
The White House has convened a meeting with AI leaders to review a proposed cybersecurity framework for advanced models, following OpenAI's recent agent hacks and calls for greater government access. Attendees include executives from Hugging Face, Anthropic, and others; Meta and Alphabet may participate. Markets show mixed responses as investors watch the policy discussion unfold.
UK retail sales have cooled in August with total growth at 0.7% year on year, driven by food but dragged by non-food categories. The British Retail Consortium notes a slower pace than July and a falling contribution from big-ticket items, while consumer confidence and spending show pockets of resilience despite ongoing price pressures.
Prime Big Deal Days will run on Oct. 6-7, with early promotions already live. Amazon, Target and Walmart are launching competing sales as shoppers prepare for the holiday season. The two-day event marks a fall shopping surge ahead of Black Friday.
Prime Day coverage shows sustained discounts across laptops and tablets, with notable savings on Microsoft, Apple, Lenovo, and Samsung devices. The articles warn about mixed value in some deals and caution readers about third‑party sellers, while urging shoppers to compare official retailer listings.
Deals on Samsung 990 Pro and WD Black SN770M drive notable during Prime Day, with significant discounts driving choice for gamers and creators. Multiple outlets report prices near historic lows, highlighting speed, capacity, and warranty as key considerations.