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Prime Days best outdoor deals from Yeti, Coleman, and Jackery end tonight

Mashable - Thu, 10/09/2025 - 00:00
Best Prime Day outdoor gear deals Best tent deal Coleman Skydome Camping Tent (four person) $84.99 (save $65) Get Deal Best power station deal Anker Solix C1000 $379 (save $420) Get Deal Best wheeled cooler deal Ninja FrostVault (45-quart) $237.95 (save $62.04) Get Deal Best soft cooler deal Yeti Hopper Flip 18 Portable Soft Cooler $240 (save $60) Get Deal Best action camera deal DJI Osmo Action 4 $229 (save $70) Get Deal Best hydration deal LifeStraw Personal Water Filter $9.45 (save $5.50) Get Deal

If your gear barely made it through the summer, Amazon's October Prime Day event has tons of deals on offer for all your outdoor gear and camping essentials. You'll be able to fully gear up for cold(er) weather adventures or stock up for next spring and summer. Plus, it's an ideal time to grab holiday gifts before chaos descends during Black Friday.

SEE ALSO: When does October Prime Day end? You're running out of time to shop for Amazon deals.

We're in the final hours of the final day of the sale (Oct. 8), and the deals are actually holding strong. We're seeing great prices on everything from Anker power stations to classic Coleman tents. The ever-popular LifeStraw Personal Water Filter is also on a steep 37% discount. This is your last opportunity to grab these deals before they're gone.

Below, you'll find the best outdoor deals you can still grab before Prime Day ends tonight.

Best October Prime Day outdoor gear deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 $379 at Amazon
$799 Save $420 Get Deal Why we like it

Going camping with a portable power station in tow is arguably more important than the hot dogs or the firewood. A portable power station gives you the ability to keep your phones charged, the mood-setting lights on, and even power a coffee maker if you brought one along. The Prime Day sale price of $379 is a new record-low, beating the previous all-time low of $429.

In our testing, the Anker Solix C1000 is the best overall portable power station, packing in a nice 1,056Wh of capacity. That's enough to keep everyone happily charged up for several days. Plus, it only takes 58 minutes of charging time to get back to full capacity on the power station.

Best October Prime Day hydration deal Opens in a new window Credit: LifeStraw LifeStraw Personal Water Filter $9.45 at Amazon
$14.95 Save $5.50 Get Deal Why we like it

A LifeStraw Personal Water Filter is an essential if you're heading out on a hike. Even if you pack along an Owala water bottle, you never know what might happen, and the LifeStraw ensures you'll be able to filter and drink clean water from practically any water source. It's also a great idea to add one to your emergency kit at home. LifeStraw is a classic Prime Day item that's always worth scoring.

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The best Prime Day deals under $25 to treat yourself

Mashable - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 23:09
Best October Prime Day deals under $25 Best deal overall Amazon Echo Pop (newest model) $24.99 (save $15) Get Deal Best streaming deal under $25 Roku Streaming Stick Plus (2025) $24 (save $15.99) Get Deal Best smart home deal under $25 Kasa Smart Plug Mini 15A (4-Pack) $21.99 (save $8) Get Deal Best earplug deal Loop Engage 2 $24.95 (save $10) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple AirTag $19.99 (save $9.01) Get Deal

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event is in full swing, and while there are plenty of big-ticket items on sale, you don't have to drop hundreds of dollars to score a great deal. Some of the best finds are actually in the under-$25 category.

SEE ALSO: What is Prime Big Deal Days? Everything to know about day 2 deals live now

Here, we're rounding up the best affordable deals that are perfect for stocking stuffers, small home upgrades, or just a little "treat yourself" moment. We’ll be updating this page through Oct. 8, so check back for more discounts.

Be the first to know about the best October Prime Day deals. Follow Mashable's Prime Big Deal Days live blog and keep checking back for the latest discounts, stock alerts, and deal drops.

Best deal under $25 Amazon Echo Pop (newest model) $24.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $15.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The Echo Pop is a compact speaker that can accomplish a lot, from playing your favorite music or podcasts aloud to using Alexa voice to set reminders, timers, read the news, or even check the weather for the day. If it's been on your shopping list, all available colors are currently marked down to $24.99 from their original list price of $39.99, saving you a cool $15.

There are plenty more deals like this available for under $25 right now. Here are more of the best deals under $25 we've found so far:

Best October Prime Day streaming deals under $25 Roku Streaming Stick Plus (2025) $24 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $15.99 Get Deal Best October Prime Day Echo device deals under $25 Amazon Echo Pop Kids (newest model) $24.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $25.00 Get Deal Best October Prime Day security device deals under $25 Blink Mini 2 (newest model) $19.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal Best October Prime Day smart home deals under $25 Kasa Smart Plug Mini 15A (4-Pack) $21.99 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $8 Get Deal Best October Prime Day portable charger deals under $25 Anker Nano 2-Port Charger $17.99 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $12 Get Deal More October Prime Day deals under $25
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Mashable readers know best — heres what our readers bought during October Prime Day

Mashable - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 23:05

All day, we're here writing about the best deals to shop during Prime Big Deal Days, but we often wonder if our top picks resonate with our readers. Luckily, we have data to tell us what Mashable reader's are actually buying.

The list doesn't entirely surprise us. Our readers are into the classic deals like Apple AirTags, Crest 3D WhiteStrips, and Lifestraws, but there are a few things that surprise us on the list.

If you're still shopping on day two of October Prime Day, look to what our readers are buying for some guidance. Here are the 20 most popular items Mashable readers bought during October Prime Day.

Apple AirTags Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag 4-pack $64.99 at Amazon
$99 Save $34.01 Get Deal

We're not surprised to see Apple AirTags topping the list of items our readers bought during Prime Big Deal Days. These Bluetooth trackers work seamlessly within the iOS system, are not just travel essentials. They help you keep track of important items like your keys or wallet, perfect for the absent-minded among us.

The 4-pack of Apple AirTags are basically at their lowest price ever at $64.99 (technically their lowest was $64.49, but who's counting 50 cents?) That saves you $34.01, making each AirTag $16.25.

M4 MacBook Air Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $799 at Amazon
$999 Save $200 Get Deal

When the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air dropped back down to $799 — its lowest price ever — Mashable readers jumped to buy the laptop. It's one of the best deals during October Prime Day, offering exceptional speed thanks to the M4 chip, for under $1,000.

Beats Pill x Kim Kardashian Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Pill x Kim Kardashian $49.99 at Amazon
$149.95 Save $99.96 Get Deal

One of the absolute best deals during October Prime Day was on the Beats Pill x Kim Kardashian. It dropped down to $49.99, its lowest price ever, saving 67% off its $149.95 list price. Readers jumped at the deal, grabbing the speaker and saving $99.96. Unfortunately, it was so popular that it sold out. It's still on sale, but for a price of $118.95, which admittedly, isn't nearly as exciting as $50.

Crest 3D Whitestrips Opens in a new window Credit: Crest Crest 3D Whitestrips $29.99 at Amazon
$45.99 Save $16.00 Get Deal

Crest 3D Whitestrips are a Prime Day classic. They're a bathroom cabinet staple, but at their list price of $45.99, they're expensive to restock. But when they're down to $29.99, they're a much better value.

Pokemon TCG Scarlet & Violet Opens in a new window Credit: Pokemon Pokemon TCG Scarlet & Violet Binder Box $47.99 at Amazon
$67.89 Save $19.90 Get Deal

Our readers love deals on Pokémon, even beyond Prime Day. The top-selling pack during Prime Big Deal Days is the Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet Binder Box. This premium bundle combines both functionality and Gen-V fun: Inside, you’ll find a themed 9-pocket binder capable of holding hundreds of cards, plus five Black Bolt booster packs from the Scarlet & Violet expansion and a code card for Pokémon TCG Live.

DJI Mic Mini Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mic Mini $79 at Amazon
$119 Save $40 Get Deal

When the Mashable team went to Vidcon this past year, the DJI Mini Mic was key in running interviews and filming content with our favorite creators. They produce high-quality audio for an affordable price, and when they're down to $79 during Prime Day, they're an exceptional value, which our readers are taking full advantage of.

Apple AirPods 4 Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $89 at Amazon
$129 Save $40 Get Deal

There have been lots of good deals on headphones and earbuds this Prime Day, but the one our readers are taking advantage of is on the Apple AirPods 4. For under $100, they bring spatial audio, water and sweat resistance, and up to 30 hours of battery life with their charging case.

Lifestraw Opens in a new window Credit: LifeStraw LifeStraw $9.45 at Amazon
$14.95 Save $5.50 Get Deal

Apparently, Mashable readers are an outdoorsy bunch because they're buying up the LifeStraw. This self-filtering straw purifies water as you sip, protecting against bacteria and parasites. It's a classic Prime Day deal, now under $10 during Prime Big Deal Days.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite $124.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $35.00 Get Deal

It's no secret that we love Kindles here at Mashable, and it's no secret that our readers do too. We thought the best deal was on the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, but our readers are buying up the standard Paperwhite. It's the cheaper option but still comes with many of the same perks, including long battery life, adjustable brightness and warmth, and 16GB of storage.

Insignia 75-inch QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia 75-inch QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV $399.99 at Amazon
$649.99 Save $250 Get Deal

The TV deal our readers are chasing is on the Insignia 75-inch QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV, a deal so popular it already sold out once. Luckily, it's back in stock on the final day of Prime Day. With this Insignia Fire TV, you can watch all your favorite shows in 4K without needing an extra streaming device since one is already built-in.

Marshall Emberton II speaker Opens in a new window Credit: Marshall Marshall Emberton II Speaker $99.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $80.00 Get Deal

Another Bluetooth speaker that our readers are buying up is the Marshall Emberton II speaker. During Prime Day, it's under $100 and offers over 30 hours of battery life with True Stereophonic, a form of multi-directional sound.

Marshall meets exceptional performance with elevated design standards. It has an IP67 rating, providing dust- and water-resistance, but it doesn't look utilitarian, staying stylish with Marshall's signature vintage look.

Anker Solix C1000 Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 Power Station $379 at Amazon
$799 Save $420 Get Deal

We thoroughly vetted the Anker Solix C1000, awarding it a Mashable Choice Award for its performance and versatility. And even though we'd recommend it at full price, it's an exceptional value during Prime Day. Our readers are buying up the Anker Solix C1000 for just $379 during Prime Big Deal Days, knocking 53% off its price tag. It's the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.

Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16 chip, 128GB, WiFi) Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16 chip, 128GB, WiFi) $279 at Amazon
$349 Save $70 Get Deal

Sure, there are other tablets out there, but you don't really need to look beyond Apple's iPads. Our readers are snatching up the Apple iPad with A16 chip that's down to $279. That's the tablet's lowest price ever, saving you $70.

Pokemon TCG Holiday Calendar Opens in a new window Credit: Pokemon Pokemon TCG: Holiday Calendar $67.94 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $12.05 Get Deal

Prime Big Deal Days is Amazon's way of kicking off the holiday season, and readers are celebrating that by buying up the Pokémon TCG: Holiday Calendar. The set comes with eight foil Pokémon TCG cards with a festive stamp, six Pokémon TCG booster packs, seven Pokémon TCG three-card fun packs, and two Pokémon sticker sheets. You can get all of that for just $67.94.

Lifestraw Peak Series Opens in a new window Credit: LifeStraw LifeStraw Peak Series $18.70 at Amazon
$24.95 Save $6.25 Get Deal

Readers are really going for LifeStraw products. The LifeStraw Peak Series is another emergency filter straw but a little higher end than the basic LifeStraw. It has an enhanced filter to reduce clogging caused by sand that might find its way into the straw. It's now 25% off during Prime Day and under $20.

Jackery Explorer 300 Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 300 $159 at Amazon
$259 Save $100 Get Deal

Another power station that our readers are buying up is the Jackery Explorer 300. It's a more affordable option than the Anker Solix, while still providing plenty of power for your camping adventures. It's $100 off during Prime Day, bring it down to $159.

Amazon Fire TV Stick Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K $24.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $25.00 Get Deal

The most popular streaming device among our readers is the Amazon Fire Stick TV 4K. It makes sense, considering that the small, easy-to-set-up device lets you stream in 4K for just $24.99.

Kasa Smart Plugs Opens in a new window Credit: Kasa Kasa Smart Plugs HS103P4 4-pack $23.99 at amazon
$29.99 Save $6 Get Deal

Among all of the smart home devices on sale during Prime Day, the deal our readers are buying is on Kasa's smart plugs. This 4-pack of plugs is Alexa and Google Home-compatible, allowing you to control the plugs from anywhere. That way, you can turn on anything plugged into those smart plugs, like lights, fans, and humidifiers, even when you're out of the house. The Kasa Smart Plugs HS103P4 4-pack are $23.99, saving you $6 off their $29.99 list price.

Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar $31.49 at Amazon
$44.99 Save $13.50 Get Deal

Another holiday deal being snatched up by our readers is the Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar. It's suitable for kids 6 years of age or older, but is equally fit for a Lego enthusiast of any age. It comes with 24 characters, and ahead of even Black Friday, you can grab it for $31.49 during Prime Big Deal Days.

Shark Cordless Pet Vacuum (now sold out) Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Pet Cordless Vacuum Cleaner $149 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $150.99 Shop Now

One deal that our readers went crazy for is on Shark's cordless pet vacuum. This deal was so popular that it sold out (sad), but then reappeared as back in stock (yay). Since there's no telling what the last few hours of October Prime Day will bring, hop on this deal soon before it vanishes again.

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Why Sega’s $70 Million Flop Is the Best Game of All Time

How-To Geek - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 23:00

In late 1999, after spending $70 million developing what was then the most expensive game ever made, SEGA released Shenmue for the Dreamcast. Though the world was a better place for it, the game did not recover its development costs, nor did it get the audience it deserved.

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Amazon’s get 3 for the price of 2 sale is the sneaky savings trick you’ll want to use before Prime Day ends

Mashable - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 22:52

If you’ve been lurking on Amazon during the new Prime Day sale, thinking the bargains aren't big enough, the retailer quietly dropped a ‘3 for 2’ promo that's easy to miss.

Just in time for the Prime Big Deal Days sale’s final day, this is a deceptively simple offer that can lead to huge savings across books, music, DVDs, toys, and more, but there’s a little strategy involved if you want to make the most of it.

This “Get 3 for the price of 2” deal at Amazon during Prime Big Deal Days is refreshingly straightforward: add three eligible items to your cart, and the cost of the cheapest one is automatically deducted at checkout; that’s in addition to any Prime Day price drops these items already have. 

That means if you pick up Atomic Habits (now $15.39 instead of $27), The Secret of Secrets ($22.80 instead of $38), and Regretting You ($12.95 instead of $14.95), your total will be discounted by $12.95 (the cheapest item of the three) when you hit checkout.

SEE ALSO: 200+ October Prime Day deals: We found record savings on Apple, Kindle, Sony, Ninja, and Lego

The catch that you need to look out for, though, is that the discount doesn’t appear until the final screen, right under your total; so don’t panic if you don’t see it upfront.

Here’s how to claim in three easy steps:

  1. Add any three qualifying products to your cart (look for items sold by Amazon.com).

  2. Go to your cart and proceed to checkout.

  3. The lowest-priced item becomes free — automatically.

An important tip to remember is that since Amazon always subtracts the cheapest item, stick with three products of similar price to maximize your savings. If you’re buying a bunch of things at various prices, it could be worth breaking your haul into separate groups of three (with similar-priced items in each) instead of one giant order.

The best 3 for 2 deals during Prime Day Best October Prime Day 3 for 2 deals Alien [4K UHD] $16.19 ($26.99) Get Deal Deadpool & Wolverine 4K + Blu-ray + Digital $25.99 Get Deal Oppenheimer - 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital [4K UHD] $21.30 Get Deal Abbey Road Anniversary Edition $22.98 Get Deal Rumours by Fleetwood Mac (Vinyl) $24.98 Get Deal The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Double vinyl $26.97 Get Deal The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About $15.68 Get Deal Project Hail Mary: A Novel $13.98 Get Deal The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness $16.98 Get Deal

This 3 for 2 offer, seeing us through the end of Prime Big Deal Days, covers thousands of items, so it’s a playground for bargain hunters who like movies, books, music, and plenty of other fun buys. Film fans, for instance, can grab Blu-Rays like Alien, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Oppenheimer — three stellar movies that are even better when you get one of them for free.

Music lovers can score classics like Abbey Road by The Beatles, Rumours by Fleetwood Mac, and The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill on vinyl.

For readers, the book selection is stacked as well: The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (which is worth reading before the movie starring Ryan Gosling comes out next year), and The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt all qualify. Kids’ favorites like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Room on the Broom are also part of the mix.

Toys are in on the fun, too — with big-name brands like Lego, Hasbro, and Melissa & Doug appearing across the promotion page.

Running for a limited time during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, the 3 for 2 deal only applies to products sold directly by Amazon — so no third-party sellers — and it excludes digital content, too. As always, quantities are limited, so once a hot title sells out, it’s gone.

More DVDs & Blu-Rays in the 3 for 2 deal

Alternatively, check out the full selection of DVDs & Blu-rays in the offer.

More books in the 3 for 2 deal

You can find more book deals in the 3 for 2 offer at Amazon, too. 

More music in the 3 for 2 deal

Lots more CDs & vinyls in the 3 for 2 offer can be found on the deal’s category page.

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The Shark Pet Cordless Vacuum is back in stock for Prime Day and its under $150

Mashable - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 22:36

SAVE $150.99: The Shark Pet Cordless vacuum is back in stock and on sale during Amazon Prime Day for $149, down from the list price of $299.99. That's a 50% discount and the lowest price ever at Amazon.

Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Pet Cordless vacuum $149 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $150.99 Get Deal

For plenty of folks, vacuuming is a dreaded chore. For those people, a robot vacuum can be a lifesaver. For others, vacuuming is kind of enjoyable. If you cannot fathom getting enjoyment out of vacuuming, perhaps you haven't yet experienced the convenience of a cordless stick model. If that's the case, or if you simply need a new vacuum, check out this incredible deal.

As of Oct. 8, the Shark Pet Cordless vacuum is back in stock and on sale during Amazon Prime Day for $149, down from the list price of $299.99. That's a 50% discount that shaves a massive $150.99 off the price. It also happens to match the lowest price ever at Amazon.

The Shark Pet Cordless vacuum is one of Mashable readers' favorite Prime Day deals. It was so popular that we watched it sell out at Amazon. But we're all in luck because the deal is back for the last handful of hours during October Prime Day. Will it last? Who knows, so jump on it soon if you're interested.

SEE ALSO: I'm a pro vacuum tester, and all of my favorite robot vacuums are on sale for October Prime Day

Getting up to 40 minutes of runtime, the Shark Pet is the perfect model for those who deal with stubborn pet hair getting stuck to furniture. But it's also awesome if you have a home full of hardwood floors and no pets. Its LED headlight is a joy for noticing and then sucking up any dust, debris, or spills, and it comes with great attachments like a crevice tool.

The Shark Pet Cordless Vacuum weighs about seven pounds, so it's easy to maneuver around the house. The extra-large dust cup also adds convenience.

Before the stock disappears again, snag the Shark Pet Cordless Vacuum and perhaps shift vacuuming from chores you hate to chores you don't really mind. For the sale price of $149, it's worth trying.

Be the first to know about the best October Prime Day deals. Follow Mashable's Prime Big Deal Days live blog and keep checking back for the latest discounts, stock alerts, and deal drops.

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No Other Choice trailer: Park Chan-wooks latest is a black comedy about capitalism and murder

Mashable - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 22:35

Job hunts can be murder. Literally, in the case of Park Chan-wook's upcoming film, No Other Choice.

The heralded South Korean director of Oldboy, The Handmaiden, and Decision to Leave returns with a black comedy all about the perils of capitalism, and the lengths people will go to to survive in an uncaring system.

SEE ALSO: 2025 fall movie preview: Every upcoming film you ought to know about

Adapted from Donald E. Westlake's 1997 horror novel The Ax, No Other Choice stars Squid Game's Lee Byung-hun as Man-su. He's a happy family man with a steady job, but his whole world gets thrown into chaos when his employer abruptly lays him off. Man-su may have 25 years of job experience, but that doesn't mean much in a stagnating job market.

When a solid opportunity comes along, Man-su is desperate not to miss his shot at employment. His surefire plan to get the job? Take out all the other candidates. Permanently.

No Other Choice's trailer offers up morsels of Man-su's grisly murder methods, showcasing him wielding a gun, a chainsaw, and even a potted plant against the people who stand between him and a job.

No Other Choice has made the festival rounds this fall, positioning it as a potential awards contender. Following its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, it played at the Toronto International Film Festival, Busan Film Festival, and New York Film Festival. It garnered positive buzz and critical acclaim out of each, and even won the inaugural International People's Choice Award at TIFF. Could Park's film make a splash come awards season?

No Other Choice hits theaters Dec. 25.

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October Prime Day: The Hisense Canvas art TV is significantly cheaper than The Frame in every size

Mashable - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 22:15

SAVE UP TO $498: As of Oct. 8, every size of the Hisense Canvas art TV is on sale at Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days. The best discounts are 30% off the 55-inch Canvas and 28% off the 75-inch Canvas.

Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense 55-inch through 85-inch Hisense Canvas 4K QLED Art TV Starting at $695.99 (up to 30% off) Get Deal

Any time Samsung's The Frame goes on sale during a big internet sale event, it's automatically one of our favorite TV deals. But even with some sizes at 50% off for Prime Big Deal Days, I still wouldn't necessarily call The Frame budget-friendly. For everyone looking for an art TV that's even more affordable, Amazon also has the Hisense Canvas on sale.

Each 2025 Hisense Canvas TV is significantly cheaper than every respective Frame TV between 55 and 85 inches. The 30% off discount on the 55-inch Canvas and the 28% discount on the 75-inch Canvas are the best deals of the bunch. Here are the exact numbers for comparison's sake:

(The Canvas doesn't come in a 43-inch model, so The Frame wins by default there.)

Note that, depending on your location, certain models may show as "Temporarily out of stock" on Amazon, so if the one you want is available, it's worth jumping on it quickly.

Deputy shopping editor Miller Kern has a Hisense Canvas TV hanging in a gallery wall of actual framed art, and this thing is chic. "The CanvasTV has a matte finish that makes it look less like a TV and more like a giant picture frame. It's not totally glare-proof, but it does look really nice whether the TV is on or off. The TV itself looks stupid good in a gallery wall and really does blend in with other artwork and wall hangings, especially in art mode." As a QLED TV, the Hisense Canvas will do its best work while watching or displaying in daylight. If you're upgrading from a plain ol' LED TV, you'll notice the difference in brightness and color saturation immediately.

SEE ALSO: If dark scenes are too dark on your TV, play around with these settings

The option for a non-Samsung art TV is great news for people who don't vibe with Samsung's... unique smart TV interface. "I'm a big fan of the TV's Google interface and find it way more intuitive and responsive than Samsung's," Miller told me.

Each Hisense Canvas TV comes with an ultra-slim magnetic teak frame that you can click on or off, depending on how far you want to stray from the tech-y TV look. The included wall mount can be pushed in further than a typical TV mount, letting the TV lie flush with the wall for a more realistic framed art look.

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The best Apple Watch deals for Prime Day include a massive bargain

Mashable - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 22:08
Best Apple Watch deals ahead of October Prime Day Best Series 11 deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) 🔥 $389 (save $10) Get Deal Best Series 10 deal Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) 🔥 $329 (save $170) Get Deal Best SE deal Apple Watch SE, 2nd generation (GPS, 40mm) $169.99 (save $79.01) Get Deal Best Ultra Deal Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) 🔥 $779.99 (save $19.01) Get Deal

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale may be starting to wind down, but the Apple Watch deals still up for grabs are well worth scooping up. Not only are older models marked down up to $170, but Amazon is also pricing starting models $10 lower than Apple.

Right now, you can grab the Apple Watch Series 10 with cellular connectivity for an impressive $170 off (putting it down to the same price as its non-cellular counterpart). That deal is still live now as part of Prime Big Deal Days and is joined by several Apple Watch deals that you're not going to want to miss.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's October Prime Day is coming on October 7 — here are 30+ early deals to shop now

More interested in the newer models? No problem — the Series 11 has a small $10 price cut. On a budget? The second-generation SE watches are both below $200. Plus, we finally spotted a deal on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Ultra 2 that you won't want to miss.

Note: Deals marked with a 🔥 denote an all-time low price.

Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) 🔥 $329 at Amazon
$499 Save $170 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.

The Series 10 offers lightning-fast battery charging; fitness sensors like heart rate monitoring, temperature sensing, and depth gauges; and, in this model, cellular capability for the cost of the non-cellular models out there. The $170 price cut marks an all-time low for this watch, which earlier this week was priced at $429. Most times, we anticipate that the best deals will come during the actual days of the sale, but this is one of those cases where we'd be surprised if the price dips any lower, making it a great grab for an early deal.

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The top 50 Prime Big Deal Days deals under $50 — Grab Roku, Yeti, and Blink products

Mashable - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 22:06
Top under-$50 deals at Amazon: Amazon Echo Spot $44.99 (save $35) Get Deal Roku Streaming Stick Plus 4K & HDR $24 (save $15) Get Deal Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar $38.49 (save $11.50) Get Deal Nutribullet Personal Blender $47.49 (save $24.50) Get Deal Yeti Rambler 46 oz. Water Bottle $38.50 (save $16.50) Get Deal LifeStraw Peak Series Personal Water Filter Straw (2-Pack) $35.54 (save $9.46) Get Deal Blink Video Doorbell (newest model) $34.99 (save $35) Get Deal Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet $49.99 (save $50) Get Deal JBL Vibe Beam wireless earbuds $34.95 (save $15) Get Deal Govee Smart Ceiling Light $41.79 (save $38.20) Get Deal

We've arrived to day two of the October Prime Day event, known as Prime Big Deal Days. Oct. 8 is the final day to check out the discounts before the chaos of Black Friday, and Amazon has some particularly good deals available this year that are worth checking out.

If you're not looking to spend above a certain amount during this sale event, we've rounded up some of the best offers currently available for under $50. There's some good stuff to look through right now, too, including Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K down to $24.99 and JLab JBuds Lux ANC Wireless Headphones for $46.54.

SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime ahead of Prime Big Deal Days

We'll continue to update this with more deals available for under $50 over the next few days, since Prime Day sale prices tend to carry over for a few days after the event is over. Make sure to check back to see what else is new for Prime Big Deal Days.

Best deal under $50 Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K $24.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $25.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Considering how much there is to watch on streaming services right now, it's worth having a streaming setup that can bring you a high-quality picture to enjoy it all. The Fire TV Stick 4K is a great pick that supports 4K Ultra HD resolution (with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos audio, too), and is currently on sale for $24.99 at Amazon. This saves you 50% off its list price, and considering how close it is to its lowest-ever price of $21.99, it's well worth it to pick up now.

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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: I think Samsung takes this round

Mashable - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 22:06

Google chose the wrong year to focus on incremental upgrades for its flagship foldable.

In the abstract, there's nothing wrong with that. There are only so many things you can do to improve phones on an annual basis, and last year's Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold was, at the time, one of the best foldables money could buy. Alas, 2025 is not 2024. This year's edition, the $1,799 Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, looks and feels nearly identical from a hardware perspective, instead focusing on AI features that may or may not wet your whistle, and don't really feel new given that they were already present in the Pixel 10.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold does curry plenty of favor thanks to solid displays, long battery life, and the same Google photography magic you get with other Pixel phones. But for my money, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7's remarkably thin and light form factor makes that device much more pleasing to use.

The 2025 version of the foldable fight goes to Samsung.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Specs Big ol' screen. Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable

Before we get into the nitty gritty details, here are the basic specs for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold:

  • 6.4-inch outer display with 1080x2364 resolution and 60-120Hz adaptive refresh rate

  • 8-inch inner display with 2076x2152 resolution and 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate

  • Google Tensor G5 chip

  • 16GB RAM

  • 256GB/512GB/1TB storage

  • 5,015mAh battery

It's not super different from the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in these terms, but there are some differences worth noting. For starters, the 1TB storage option is new, and very welcome. I noted in my review for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold that it's bizarre for such a premium (read: expensive) device to top out at 512GB of internal storage, so I'll give Google props for addressing that.

The new Tensor G5 chip is the same as the one in the other Pixel 10 phones, and we'll talk performance in a bit. Aside from that, RAM is the same and the display sizes are very similar, with the outer display being just one tenth of an inch bigger than last year's. One thing that's nice here is that both displays have 3,000 nits of peak brightness, an upgrade over the 2,700 nits you'd find in the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It's a better device for using in sunny conditions outside because of that.

The battery has also gotten a boost from 4,650mAh to 5,015mAh, but again, we'll save analysis for later.

SEE ALSO: Are foldable phones worth buying in 2025? As a tech editor, I say heck yes. Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Design I don't much care for this color. Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable

Google really didn't get very ambitious with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's physical design, which is the source of my greatest disappointment with the device.

Put simply, it looks and feels a lot like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. At a glance, you'd barely be able to tell the two apart. It only comes in two boring colors (Moonstone and Jade), as well. It's also got the same weird silhouette as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, where some of the corners are rounded and others are hard 90-degree angles. I actually find it sort of difficult to grip in certain circumstances; trying to use it in its folded state while lying flat on my back in bed, for instance, is a chore, as it likes to slip out of my hands.

To be fair, I praised last year's model for its physical design because, at the time, it was about as thin and light as foldables got. That is no longer the case. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is remarkably svelte, coming in at 8.9mm of thickness when folded and just 4.2mm when unfolded. Pixel 10 Pro Fold, meanwhile, is 10.8mm folded and 5.2mm unfolded. That's a really serious and immediately noticeable difference.

Left: The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable Right: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

Put simply, Samsung's phone just feels a lot better to use on a moment-to-moment basis because of its form factor. What Google did here isn't bad, necessarily, but it does feel notably inferior to its main source of competition in the U.S.

Aside from that, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's displays are both very nice and good for use in a variety of situations thanks to their new boosted peak brightness. I still think an unfolded tablet-style foldable is the very best way to watch YouTube videos on the go, and that hasn't changed here.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Performance It's perfectly usable when folded. Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable

Put succinctly, the Tensor G5 chip powering the Pixel 10 Pro Fold does what you want it to do. This phone performs nearly flawlessly in everyday testing. Apps load quickly and it doesn't ever hitch or buckle when there's a lot going on. I also never noticed any kind of heat problems during use, so you can probably survive without putting a case on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. You might want one just for some more interesting color options, though.

Unfortunately, the Geekbench 6 app that we use for benchmarking isn't available on Pixel 10 Pro Fold at the time of publication, so we can't provide any kind of real numbers-based analysis here. But this feels like a premium handset when it comes to performance, I can promise you that.

Sadly, there aren't really any revolutionary new software features this year that I could find. Pixel 10 Pro Fold has the exact same suite of AI features as the other Pixel 10 phones. That includes good and useful ones, such as live language translation during phone calls and Magic Cue, which scans your data for relevant information (such as flight info or a restaurant reservation) and surface said information when you might need it, such as during phone calls or text chats.

It also includes the ones I don't like so much, such as text-based image editing and that thing where you can show objects to Gemini using the phone's camera and learn more about said object. These are not things I ever plan on using, but your mileage may vary. At any rate, these don't work any differently on Pixel 10 Pro Fold than they did on Pixel 10, so there isn't a lot else to say about them.

To its credit, Pixel 10 Pro Fold does bring back all of the foldable features Google has been building out over the years, such as multitasking on the inner screen. That's eminently useful, and only becomes more-so with the ability to drag and drop things like images from one app to another. Multitasking is extremely intuitive to the point where you don't even really need a tutorial to figure it out. That said, it was that way last year, too, so this isn't necessarily novel.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Battery life Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable

There's one area where the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's thicker form factor benefits it versus the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, and that's battery life.

Google rates this device for about 30 hours of use on a charge, and that's about what I got out of it. I actually had a pretty difficult time getting the battery to fully drain without resorting to cheap tricks like streaming video for hours at a time. When just using it as a regular phone (for web browsing, social media, and the occasional YouTube video) I was able to get more than a day's worth of use out of it.

Compare that to the Z Fold 7, and Samsung looks a little worse. That phone doesn't last for more than 24 hours or so in my experience, so Google wins on battery life, if nothing else.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Cameras

As is usually the case with Pixel phones, the cameras here are more than adequate. That said, they don't seem terribly different from last year. On top of that, they're actually a step down from the Pixel 10 Pro — a significant step down. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold doesn't support 8K video, lacks the 100x Pro Res Zoom, and has far fewer megapixels.

Here are the specs:

  • Rear cameras: 48MP wide, 10.5MP ultrawide, 10.8MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom

  • Front camreas: Two 10MP selfie cameras

In terms of megapixels and optical zoom count, these are exactly the same as what Google provided last year. Still, they snap nice pictures anyway thanks to decent specs and Google's signature software wizardry. Being able to use the inner, unfolded display as a huge viewfinder is nice, too.

Fall is finally here in NYC. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable

As always, I like the macro lens for taking close-up pictures of tiny things.

But some flowers are still in bloom. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable

Night Sight is still here and still brightens up photos taken in the dark, though I don't think it's noticeably better or worse than before.

No Night Sight. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable Night Sight. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable

The 5x optical zoom lens does its job admirably well, but the 20x zoom is also pretty good, in my experience. The end results don't look overly fake or smudgy, as they often do on other phones. However, the "eye-popping" 100x zoom on the Pixel 10 Pro is missed.

No zoom. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable All the zoom. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable

Last but not least, portrait shots still look good and classy.

Portrait mode is good. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Final verdict

There's nothing really wrong with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold on its merits. Taken on its own, it's basically as good as last year's phone, but with a bigger battery and a stronger chip powering it. And at $1,799, its starting price is $200 cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. For that price, we would expect cameras more on par with the Pixel 10 Pro, which starts at $999.

But $200 is frankly not a huge number when you're talking about phones that cost around $2,000. If you're going to spend that much on a flagship foldable, you might as well go for Samsung's phone just because it's so much thinner and more comfortable to use. I hate to hinge so much of my criticism on the physical form factor, but with foldables, that's kind of a big deal. I think Samsung has the foldable to beat so far this year (rumor has it the company still has a tri-fold coming soon). We'll see how it shapes up in 2026.

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5 Features That Would Take Every Browser to the Next Level

How-To Geek - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 22:00

Do you ever get excited about new browser releases anymore? Have you noticed how they all look the same these days? There's nothing unique about any of them; they don't innovate, and that's boring. I have 5 features that would take web browsers to the next level.

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This is Halloween: Ohio man’s Lego skeleton is almost as tall as a house

Mashable - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 21:39

High up on the list of things I never knew I wanted was a massive, house-sized Lego skeleton adorning my front yard for Halloween. Alan Perkins, a man (and living Halloween legend) from Olmsted Falls, Ohio, is living that dream after engineering exactly such a skeleton. Perkins' giant Lego skeleton measures over 13-feet tall. And yes, the arms articulate. 

This isn't actually the first time Perkins has gone viral for his Halloween displays. When it comes to Halloween decor, he has a history of doing too much.

As the story goes, Perkins wanted to craft a Lego skeleton, which is available in any one of a number of Halloween-themed Lego sets, except he wanted it really big, like, 100 times bigger than what you'd get in a Lego kit. This was no easy task for Perkins, who made several custom tools for the project.

SEE ALSO: Live, laugh, LifeEyes™️: How the 12-foot Home Depot skeleton became a perennial hit

The full tutorial on how to build your own is available at the popular DIY website Instructables, written by Perkins. The process essentially involves custom cutting a bunch of foam shapes, fixing them together with foam spray, attaching all the various parts with wire and PVC, and then finishing the whole thing with sytroplast and a paint job. All told, the cost was around $1,700, although Perkins admits recreating it from scratch would be closer to $2,500. 

Perkins is known around the Cleveland area for his lavish Halloween setups. The LEGO skeleton is his latest masterpiece, but a Facebook video of the rest of his yard shows a Halloween wonderland. 

Not only did Perkins wind up with arguably the coolest Halloween decoration of all time, but it also got the attention of Lego, which posted his skeleton on Instagram. It has since gone viral, accumulating more than 185,000 likes with many people asking where or how they can obtain one. 

In addition, Perkins has partnered with Skeletons of St. Jude, a charity event to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, along with over 650 other houses to collect donations. Visit Skeletons of St. Jude and donate if you wish. 

Recreating such a gem of a decoration is no easy task, but you can buy some pretty neat stuff if you don't go the DIY route. Home Depot released its Halloween lineup, which includes its cult-favorite 12-foot skeleton Skelly. It’s not a Lego skeleton, but it’s still pretty cool. Amazon’s Halloween shop is also open for business, which includes a couple of Halloween Lego sets and Nightmare Before Christmas-themed Echo Dot devices.

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October Prime Day features some gift card deals on entertainment and dining out

Mashable - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 21:29
Best October Prime Day gift card deals Best entertainment gift card deal $50 Fandango eGift card $40 (save $10) Get Deal Best treat gift card $50 Cold Stone gift card $40 (save $10) Get Deal Best self-care gift card deal $50 Spafinder gift card $40 (save $10) Get Deal Best clothing gift card deal $50 Eddie Bauer gift card $40 (save $10) Get Deal

October Prime Day is not messing around with the deals. We've seen record-low prices on everything from top-of-the-line Bose headphones to portable power stations and plenty in between. But if you're shopping the sale for gift-worthy items, Amazon just added a new category for gift card deals, and there are some real gems in the mix, especially for entertainment and dining out. We're seeing plenty of $50 gift cards being sold for $40 on everything from clothing to treats to movie tickets. Here are some of the best on offer.

SEE ALSO: What is Prime Big Deal Days? Everything to know about day 2 deals live now

Be the first to know about the best October Prime Day deals. Follow Mashable's Prime Big Deal Days live blog and keep checking back for the latest discounts, stock alerts, and deal drops.

Best gift card deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fandango $50 Fandango eGift card $40 at Amazon
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We're just days away from the release of Tron: Ares and if you're not in the mood to pay full price of a movie ticket, snag this October Prime Day deal on a Fandango e-gift card. The $50 e-gift card is on sale for only $40 for Amazon Prime members. Plus, since it lands in your email, you won't have to wait around for a doorstep delivery. Remember, gift cards don't expire so if a probably not-so-great Disney sequel isn't your thing, save the gift card for another new release.

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October Prime Day has the Ninja Slushi on sale for the best price ever

Mashable - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 21:28

SAVE AT LEAST $50: The Ninja Slushi is on sale in various colorways for as low as $299 at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Ninja. It's also on sale for $279 at Costco in a larger size with two insulated cups.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi (88 ounce) $299 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $50.99 get a free $14.01 Amazon credit Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi (96 ounce) with two insulated cups $279.99 at Costco
$329.99 Save $50 Get Deal

Ninja makes some of our favorite kitchen appliances, and Prime Day offers a great opportunity to snag a nice discount. With the holidays approaching, now is the perfect time to make kitchen upgrades that'll help make food prep easier and quicker. One of our favorite Ninja appliances is on sale today, and while it's definitely not an essential buy, it does produce an instant boost of joy.

As of Oct. 8, the Ninja Slushi is on sale for as low as $299 at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Ninja. That'll save you at least $50, depending on your preferred colorway. The Amazon deal has a slight leg up compared to the other retailers because Amazon is tossing in a free $14.01 Amazon credit after your item ships. The $299 sale price is the lowest we've ever spotted at Amazon, and it's made even better with the free Amazon credit.

If you're a Costco member, you can snag a larger Ninja Slushi with two free insulated cups for only $279, which is also a $50 discount compared to the Costco list price of $329.99.

The Ninja Slushi allows you to turn practically any drink into a frozen delight at home. No more midnight trips to the convenience store because you can have on-demand cola slushies on your countertop.

SEE ALSO: Ninja's best kitchen gadgets are on sale for Prime Day, Slushi and Creami included

Mashable Senior Shopping Reporter Leah Stodart tested the Ninja Slushi and was left impressed by its versatility. "My first endeavor was frosé, following the exact recipe in the Ninja booklet: literally just rosé, juice, and a little bit of simple syrup. It was so easy, so quick, and so damn good — just like the overpriced ones at the bar."

The Ninja Slushi won't help bake the turkey this holiday season, but it can sure help with keeping guests hydrated with frozen treats. The Slushi comes with five preset settings, including slush, spiked slush, frappe, milkshake, and frozen juice, so there's something suitable for every gathering.

While it's on sale for a record-low price, snag the Ninja Slushi from the retailer of your choice. It could even make for the best Christmas gift of the year if you're feeling generous.

Be the first to know about the best October Prime Day deals. Follow Mashable's Prime Big Deal Days live blog and keep checking back for the latest discounts, stock alerts, and deal drops.

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Score 30% off the Target-exclusive Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collectors Set

Mashable - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 21:24

SAVE $18: As of Oct. 8, get the Target-exclusive Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector's Set for $41.99, down from its usual price of $59.99. That's a discount of 30%.

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$59.99 Save $18 Get Deal

Prime Day may be happening at Amazon right now, but that isn't stopping other retailers from holding their own sales on all sorts of different items. Case in point: Target has a selection of deals via Target Circle Week that you can shop right now, including a great deal on an exclusive Lego set that you can only buy at the Bullseye-laden retailer.

As of Oct. 8, get the Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector's Set for $41.99 at Target, down from its usual price of $59.99. That's $18 off and a discount of 30%.

SEE ALSO: October Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top deals

This unique set can't be bought through Amazon or the Lego store, and it comes with two unique flower designs: Lucky Bamboo and Mini Orchid. The set contains 599 pieces and is meant to look as realistic as possible for display in your home, office, or wherever you want to show off your hard work. That's 325 pieces for the bamboo and 274 for the orchid. The bamboo stands over 11 inches tall, while the orchid stands at 10 inches tall.

These detailed builds are meant for adult collectors, but the whole family can join in on putting them together. If you're interested in adding some pops of color via greenery to your home or just want to expand your Lego collection, now's a good time to buy, especially since you won't be seeing these elsewhere.

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The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are the best noise-cancelling headphones deal of October Prime Day

Mashable - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 21:20

Save $149.99: For the second day of October Prime Day, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are just one cent away from their lowest price ever at $250. That nets you a total savings of 37% on their $399.99 list price.

Sony WH-1000XM5 $298 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $101.99 Get Deal

As one of Mashable's resident headphones experts, I've been keeping my eyes peeled this October Prime Day for the best noise-cancelling headphones deals, and on day two, I spotted a strong contender for the top spot.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones dropped down to $250 at Amazon as of Oct. 8, beating their day one price by $48, and putting them just a cent away from their lowest price ever. At full price, these headphones run you $399.99, making this a whopping $149.99 discount.

It's not just the sheer size of the dollar amount that makes this one of the best deals I've seen from Prime Big Deal Days, though. Typically, these headphones do go on sale during shopping holidays, but hover around that aforementioned $298 price point. In fact, the last time we saw them hit the $249.99 price point was back in March.

SEE ALSO: Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones review: New design and improved sound quality

Then, there's the fact that even when I compared them head-to-head, I found the Sony WH-1000XM5 held up to their newer counterpart, the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones. (Those are also on sale for October Prime Day, but for a much for modest $20 off, putting them at $428). The design is nearly identical, minus the folding ear cups and a couple of on-ear controls. The sound quality is slightly warmer and fuller on the XM6, but the XM5s still give some of the best sound on the market. The noise-cancelling power is about the same, as is the battery life.

In other words, you can get a pair of premium headphones for about $200 less than the price of most newer options on the market, making this WH-1000XM5 deal worth checking out this fall Prime Day.

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Ninjas best kitchen gadgets are on sale for Prime Day, Slushi and Creami included

Mashable - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 21:15
Best Prime Day Ninja deals Best air fryer deal Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer $159.95 (save $20.04) Get Deal Best ice cream maker deal Ninja CREAMi $169.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best air fryer oven deal Ninja Prestige Smart XL (DT501​) $199.99 (save $150) Get Deal Rarest Ninja deal Ninja Slushi $284.99 (save $65) Get Deal Best coffee maker deal Ninja Luxe Café Premier Series Espresso Machine and Drip Coffee Maker $498.99 (save $101) Get Deal

We’ve been testing Ninja products for a long time now, and one thing we can confidently say is that it’s always a treat to see what pops up on sale during major retail events like Prime Day and Black Friday. October Prime Day (officially known as Prime Big Deal Days) has an expectedly delightful assortment of Ninja kitchen gadgets on sale, plus a few Ninja deals we actually didn't expect.

Here are the best Prime Day Ninja deals we could find to get your kitchen equipped for any upcoming holiday hosting. If you see a good one, don't hesitate to grab it immediately — Prime Big Deal Days ends on Oct. 8, and if you wait for Black Friday, you'll lose a whole month of fun new cooking possibilities.

Best Ninja deal overall Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer $159.95 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $20.04 Get Deal Why we like it

The Ninja Crispi is currently on sale for $159.95, which is the same price we saw during July's Prime Day event. It's not a huge discount, but we'll take any discount we can get on this cool non-oven air fryer. The Crispi is a Mashable favorite for its innovative tech and portability. Shopping reporter Samantha Mangino says it’s “made for meal preppers” and “stores nicely and can be used on the go.” During her French fry trial, the Ninja Crispi “made every fry perfectly crispy on the outside while remaining soft on the inside,” which is definitely something anyone who’s on a tight schedule would appreciate.

Rarest Ninja deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi $284.99 at Amazon
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While it was once hard to even find the Ninja Slushi in stock, October Prime Day 2025 is one of the few times we've finally seen the Slushi drop below $300. Pro tip: You'll save a few extra dollars at Amazon by opting for the black model ($284.99) over the pastel colorways ($299).

The Ninja Slushi is the mother of all frozen drink makers because the "frozen" part doesn't involve you having a shit ton of ice on hand — Margaritaville machines can't say the same. The Ninja Slushi can rapidly chill room-temperature ingredients to the perfect slush consistency in less than an hour, so all you have to do is pour your concoction in the top, press a button, and wait. There are settings for non-alcoholic and spiked slush, frappé, milkshake, and frozen juice, plus an actually-helpful recipe booklet. Mashable Senior Shopping Reporter Leah Stodart has one and uses it all the time, and can confirm that yes, you can pour wine directly into the top for an extra-speedy frosé.

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Alien: Earth’s End-Credit Music Shreds Harder Than a Xenomorph

How-To Geek - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 21:00

Alien Earth has so far been one of my favorite new series of the year. For the uninitiated, it's the critically acclaimed FX sci-fi thriller series streaming on Disney+ and Hulu that, for fans of the Alien universe of films, situates itself in the timeline between the later prequel films and 1979's original Alien.

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Taryn Delanie Smith shares the story behind her viral rise

Mashable - Wed, 10/08/2025 - 20:41

Did you know Taryn Delanie Smith does the voice of Tammy — one of the characters in her comedic sketches — with her real, actual voice and not by using a filter?

It's one of the many details we discovered about the content creator during a video interview celebrating her place on Mashable 101's list of impactful influencers. The comedian sat down with us to chat about the unlikely journey that took her from a West Seattle-raised U.S. diplomat hopeful to Miss New York and one of the internet’s most beloved voices.

With more than 1.1 million followers on Instagram and 1.6 million followers on TikTok — not to mention the podcast she co-hosts with her best friend Tiffani Singleton, We're Your Girls  — she's building a world defined by humor and empathy.

SEE ALSO: How Taryn Delanie Smith makes heaven feel like home

She tells us about the moment her second-ever TikTok video exploded overnight, the parts of the internet worth remembering forever, and what she hopes the digital world will look like ten years from now.

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