Live News Today — August 26, 2026

As we head into the fall season, consumers are on the lookout for great deals on kitchen essentials and tech products. If you're looking to upgrade your kitchen, you can save $25 off Vitamix products with promo codes and take advantage of early Labor Day kitchen deals that are already rolling out. On the tech side, be cautious of fake demos and malware - a recent example is a bogus Grand Theft Auto VI demo that's actually malicious software.

In other news, the world of venture capital and tech investing is seeing some movement. Fiat Ventures has just combined its venture and advisory divisions into a new brand and raised $35M for its Fund II. This development highlights the ongoing evolution of the tech investment landscape. We'll be keeping an eye on these stories and more as they unfold - stay tuned for live updates and in-depth analysis throughout the day.

Today's signal:
• Vitamix Promo Codes and Deals: $25 Off + Free Shipping (wired.com)
• The Best Early Labor Day Kitchen Deals to Ease You Back Into Fall (2026) (wired.com)
• That fake Grand Theft Auto VI demo is actually just malware (techcrunch.com)
• Fiat Ventures combines venture and advisory divisions into new brand, raises $35M Fund II (techcrunch.com)