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LibreOffice Calc is often dismissed as a spreadsheet that's fine for basic number crunching, but something you'd quickly outgrow as soon as your work gets serious. As someone who's used Excel for decades, I understand that view. Excel is incredibly powerful, and after all this time, I still find myself reaching for it when I need to get something done.

Earlier this September, Channel 4 released an NSFW clip from its upcoming comedy It Gets Worse that set the internet ablaze.

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In the clip, series creator Leo Reich plays Ethan, an unsure 24-year-old who hooks up with a therapist (Andrew Scott). Scott's therapist tells Ethan "you're just a hole for daddy" before spitting in his mouth, reigniting every Fleabag viewer's Hot Priest thirst in the process. Immediately, the internet wanted to know: How could they watch more?

Where is It Gets Worse streaming?

It Gets Worse is set to premiere on Channel 4 in the UK on Oct. 14, coinciding with its premiere at the BFI London Film Festival. American audiences will have to wait a bit longer to catch it, as It Gets Worse hits Paramount+ in early November.

Produced by A24, the series follows three young people spiraling about their worsening adulthoods. In addition to Scott, it features a stacked list of guest stars, including Lena Dunham and Amelia Dimoldenberg.

It Gets Worse is one of three British series from A24 that will call Paramount+ home, the streaming service announced today. The other two series are Major Players, an original drama about two girls hoping to start a women's soccer team, and The Ministry of Time, an adaptation of Kaliane Bradley’s bestselling novel about a civil servant who must help a time-traveling Victorian-era polar explorer get used to the modern world. Neither series has a streaming date yet.

It Gets Worse premieres on Paramount+ in early November.

Seven years after Samsung's first foldable phone, Apple finally joined the club with the iPhone Duo. It's a very solid first attempt, but if you dare suggest it's better than a Galaxy Z Fold in any way, supporters are quick to chirp: "Um, actually, Samsung made the iPhone Duo parts." Respectfully, who cares?

Updated on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 12:40 p.m. ET — Around 10:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday morning, Spotify confirmed that it was experiencing an outage. The company wrote on its X page: "We’re aware of some issues right now and are checking them out!"

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.

No further information was available on the Spotify support site; however, a notice reads, "The wait time to speak to an advisor is longer than usual."

Meanwhile, DownDetector shows that user error reports for Spotify are still elevated but have been dropping steadily since around 12:15 p.m. ET.

If Spotify won’t play your morning playlist, you’re far from alone.

More than 15,000 people in the U.S. had reported problems with the streaming service by 10:06 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to DownDetector.

The problems appear to vary. Some users can play music but can’t search for songs or artists; others are seeing a "Something went wrong" message or having trouble logging in. Reports describe issues on both mobile and desktop, though the app may still work for some listeners.

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There’s no confirmed cause or estimated time for a fix yet. If Spotify isn’t working for you, trying its web player or another device may help, depending on which part of the service is affected. We’ll update this story as more information becomes available.

Linux is such a part of the modern landscape that it's hard to remember a time when it was just starting out. Linux's road to world domination could be bumpy at times. Here's how some early predictions about Linux have held up.

TL;DR: Watch Spain vs. Croatia in the Nations League for free on RTVE. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Spain kicked off their UEFA Nations League campaign with a victory over England. The World Cup winners now face Croatia at home. It's going to be another challenging fixture for Luis de la Fuente's side.

If you're interested in watching Spain vs. Croatia in the Nations League from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Spain vs. Croatia?

Spain vs. Croatia in the Nations League kicks off at 2.45 p.m. ET on Sept. 29. This fixture takes place at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.

How to watch Spain vs. Croatia for free

Spain vs. Croatia in the Nations League is available to live stream for free on RTVE.

RTVE is geo-restricted to Spain, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Spain, meaning you can live stream Spain vs. Croatia for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Spain vs. Croatia for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Spain

4. Visit RTVE

5. Watch Spain vs. Croatia for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Spain vs. Croatia without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for RTVE?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on RTVE, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries, including Spain

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.

Live stream Spain vs. Croatia for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Watch Czechia vs. England in the Nations League for free on ITVX. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The UEFA Nations League continues this week with the second round of fixtures, including Czechia vs. England. Both sides are looking to bounce back after losing their opening fixtures. England will be the favorites to win this matchup, but there are no easy fixtures in this competition.

If you're interested in watching Czechia vs. England in the Nations League from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Czechia vs. England?

Czechia vs. England in the Nations League kicks off at 2.45 p.m. ET on Sept. 29. This fixture takes place at the Fortuna Arena.

How to watch Czechia vs. England for free

Czechia vs. England in the Nations League is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can live stream Czechia vs. England for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Czechia vs. England for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit ITVX

5. Watch Czechia vs. England for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Czechia vs. England without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ITVX, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries, including the UK

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.

Live stream Czechia vs. England for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Many DIYers start with one brand of power tools, then eventually switch things up. Like initially buying Milwaukee or DeWALT, then moving to Ryobi's more affordable line. A common solution to having a mix of different tools, battery packs, and chargers is to buy a battery adapter. And while some people use adapters just fine, you probably shouldn't use them on your Milwaukee battery packs, and here's why.

Tom Cruise has built his long and wildly successful career as an A-list movie star on his irrefutable charisma, incredible stunt-work capabilities, and a refusal to age. From early dramas like Top Gun, A Few Good Men, and Jerry Maguire, he defined the American hero, fighting the good fight in the face of death, failure, and a bellowing Jack Nicholson. Across Mission: Impossible movies, he created a brand that would define his legacy as an unstoppable force at the box office worldwide. But one honor he hasn't yet earned is an Academy Award. 

Make no mistake. He's been nominated for an acting Oscar three times — twice for Best Actor (Born on the Fourth of July, Jerry Maguire) and once for Best Supporting Actor (Magnolia). (That he was snubbed completely for Interview with the Vampire is an outrage that still echoes across the decades.) And while the Academy gave him an Honorary Award in 2026, Digger feels intensely as if it's Cruise's big swing to win at last. And I cannot imagine Iñárritu's latest will earn Cruise Oscar gold. 

On paper, it could. Iñárritu's Biutiful, Birdman, and The Revenant led to Academy Award nominations for Javier Bardem and Michael Keaton, and a win for Leonardo DiCaprio. However, his last film, Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths, received less praise and only an Oscar nod for cinematography. And Digger, despite its energetic promotional campaign, has more in common with Bardo than Birdman in terms of the director's indulgences. 

Tom Cruise plays way against type in Digger.  Credit: Seoju Park / Warner Bros. Entertainment

To his credit, Cruise bounds out of his comfort zone in this role. His signature swagger and good looks are caked in head-to-toe prosthetics that make him look older, fatter, and balding. And to the credit of the hair, make-up, and visual effects team, the transformation is seamless. Reminiscent of his makeover as a surly producer in the showbiz satire Tropic Thunder, Cruise doesn't hold back in playing an American titan who is also a raging asshole. 

Digger Rockwell is an oil magnate who has earned unimaginable wealth and privilege through drilling. But when one of his sites in Greenland causes an ecological disaster that could have massive fallout, he's thrown into damage control with his green-energy-pushing sister Emma (Sandra Hüller), an ornery American president (John Goodman), a high-strung scientist (Riz Ahmed), and a barrage of wide-eyed yes-men played by celebrated character actors including Michael Stuhlbarg and Burn Gorman. 

Like Adam McKay's 2021 satire Don't Look Up, Digger becomes a satire about climate change, studded with famous faces, including Emma D'Arcy as a put-upon assistant and Jesse Plemons as a Digger admirer. Unfortunately, also like Don't Look Up, Digger thinks itself wildly clever, when it's really a preachy lecture with splashy cinema spectacle. Far from an effective argument about the graveness of our current situation, it plays as a finger-wagging scold of the common man for presumed apathy, while the film is doggedly not about the common man, but about the 1% who trades in the future of the planet for financial success now. 

However, even if the snag of snarling politics doesn't put off Academy voters, Cruise's attempts at comedy might. It's not that Cruise can't be funny. Again, look to Tropic Thunder, Interview with the Vampire, Risky Business, and even Rain Man. It's that Digger is astonishingly unfunny. It's a farce without jokes, save fart jokes. The screenplay — which lists a handful of screenwriters, including Iñárritu — achieves absurdity, but rarely laughs. For instance, the film begins with Digger caring for his very, very close-to-death cat Maggie, who is less an animal and more a body-horror puppet of festering wounds, clumpy fur, and a facial expression that meows, "Kill me." The prolonged attention Digger gives this cat as she defecates on his bed, his silk pajamas, and anything else he sets her near, is probably intended to be funny. But it's bizarre, as if the whimsy of Wes Anderson had rotted into a grotesque mockery or the brilliance of Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove were smothered in scatological humor. 

Tom Cruise is outshone by Digger's ensemble.  Credit: Seoju Park / Warner Bros. Entertainment

Aside from Digger being preachy, gross, and annoying in its cynicism, it's also afflicted by putting a leading man in a character actor role. Yes, Digger is the lead. Yes, Cruise slides into a thick Texan accent as earnestly as he does the prosthetics. But the churlishness that's meant to be both revolting and compelling in this clownish carnage machine rings false. It's hard to watch this and not imagine what Paul Giamatti or Stephen Root or even co-stars Goodman or Stuhlbarg might have done with such a role. 

In their bit parts, they are more engaging than Cruise manages to be. Goodman is in his comfort zone, hollering wrath and vengeance as he has in a slew of terrific Coen Bros movies. Stuhlbarg, who can break your heart with one monologue (as he did in Call Me by Your Name), brings subtle humor as a feckless vice president. Hüller is explosive as the only family member who can outshout Digger. Plemons is satisfyingly creepy, while D'Arcy brings screen presence and nuance to a barely written role. But Ahmed is outstanding. 

Perhaps no surprise as the British Pakistani actor has a fine ear for satire, as shown in Four Lions and Nightcrawler. Ahmed doesn't go too big, instead grounding Cruise's showy performance with his sturdy, silent disdain. When his Dr. Ganesh finally has a moment to deliver a monologue of his own, it's both funny, heartbreaking, and an excellent example of acting drunk. If there's an acting nom coming for Digger, my money would be on Ahmed (who was previously nominated in 2021 for his superb performance in Sound of Metal). 

Of course, there will be Cruise defenders who will argue the too-muchness of his Digger is exactly the point. Iñárritu's film tries to lampshade its own outrageousness with layers of jolting reveals that urge the audience to reconsider much of what they've seen. But Digger's convoluted construction ultimately mocks an art form that other contenders this season celebrate. It's a movie that works hard to be clever, and in doing so, loses sight of being interesting, entertaining, or even challenging. It just becomes a barrage of ideas, and monologues, and plot twists that try the audience's patience while chiding them for their presumed apathy. 

Credit: Seoju Park / Warner Bros. Entertainment

In the end, Digger will certainly bewilder and will likely prove polarizing. The one place where I suspect Digger's detractors and fans will agree is that its sound design and production design are incredible. 

In the sound design, Maximilian Behrens brings an eerie heightened humor into a war room scenario, where the sound of yes-men turning their chairs is full of the creaks of wood and the squeaks of metal. In a pivotal moment of human history, these men are so silent that the sounds of their luxurious setting echo loudly; it's a scathing and comedic condemnation. Later, the sound of eating sushi plays as a squishy reminder of mankind's recklessly ravenous domination of the planet. 

Production designer Dennis Gassner creates a world around Digger that is preposterously bedecked in signs of wealth and excess that also echo this theme. Taxidermied animals line not only his walls, but also his ceilings. His boots aren't leather but snakeskin, or perhaps something more exotic. His chosen paintings are of a lion mauling its prey. All of these keenly build the story of Digger Rockwell. 

This makes Digger so frustrating. Iñárritu clearly had a big budget to work with, and he used it toward a dazzling production design and assembling an incredible cast. But this revered director led his movie star astray in a self-indulgent, ugly, and cynical parable that's sure to irritate rather than educate, entertain, or ignite change. And actually, that might have been Iñárritu's point all along. And damn, I'd hate if that's the world we live in, where even one of the most celebrated living directors thinks art is useless in effecting change. 

Digger opens in theaters on Oct 2. 

The main alternative to Chrome just got one of its largest overhauls in recent memory. Mozilla has released a redesigned Firefox web browser for desktop and mobile that it says is easier to navigate while bringing back a much-loved feature.

Despite the name, the UGREEN NASync DXP6800 Ultra is not among the most powerful NAS that UGREEN sells (far from it), but it does represent the pinnacle of what most of us might realistically ever need. It’s a great product, but unless you already know UGREEN’s excellent line of more affordable options aren’t capable enough, your money may be better spent on a slightly weaker NAS.

Jackery Red Cross editions at a glance Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 Red Cross Edition $749 at Amazon Get Deal Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 Red Cross Edition $1,199 at Amazon Get Deal Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus Red Cross Edition $1,899 (launch set for early November) Learn More

Portable power stations can be awesome when grid power fails. Instead of sitting in the dark worrying about a depleting phone battery, we can recharge gadgets and keep lights on thanks to the help of a power station.

Jackery has a great lineup of options, like the Jackery FridgeGuard, a model that's specially designed to keep the refrigerator cooling. But the brand's latest releases focus on home power backup with a special collaboration with the American Red Cross.

Power outages are a common occurrence in situations where the Red Cross comes to assist. Natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes are both instances when grid power fails and the Red Cross comes in to offer help. Naturally, this collaboration with Jackery focuses on models that excel with power outages when it matters most.

SEE ALSO: 12 early Prime Day power stations deals: Shop the best deals on Jackery, Anker Solix, Bluetti, and more

Jackery mentions these models offer critical power during disasters to aid the community and first responders. In fact, Jackery is donating 10 percent of all Red Cross model profits to emergency response workers.

The collab includes three models, and Jackery launched the two smaller models today. The largest, the HomePower 3600 Plus Red Cross Edition, will begin shipping in early November. Here are all the details to note about each model.

Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 Red Cross Edition

The smallest model included in the collab is the HomePower 1000 Plus v2. Of course, it comes in the great red colorway Jackery chose for these models, but it also comes with great features for us to use at home during outages and for first responders to use during emergencies.

With 1,024Wh of battery capacity, it's ideal for shorter home power outages or packing along for a weekend of camping outdoors. Thanks to its 1,800W output and 3,600W peak, it's also awesome for using with power tools. This model also comes with Jackery's Storm alerts and emergency power reserve. When the Jackery app's location services get notice of severe weather in the forecast, it'll automatically charge the power station to 100 percent.

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Doubling the power capacity of the HomePower 1000 Plus v2, the HP 2000 v2 packs in 2,048Wh, which is great for longer outages. Plus, the v2 model of this unit is significantly lighter and easier to carry compared to the original. In quiet mode, it only records noise of up to 30 decibels, making it nearly unnoticeable when in the same room.

If, in the future, you decide you need more power, the Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 can expand with the Jackery Battery Pack 2000 Plus v2 up to 12kWh.

Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 Red Cross Edition $1,199 at Amazon
  Shop Now Jackery HomePower 3600Plus Red Cross Edition

The largest model in the collaboration is the Jackery HomePower 3600Plus Red Cross Edition with a massive 3,284Wh in a unit that has durable wheels and a telescoping handle. Jackery plans to launch this model in early November with a price of $1,899.

This is an ideal model if you'll be powering up heavier appliances during a power outage, like a portable air conditioner or a space heater.

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One time when I was on a work trip years ago, I left my camera on a bus and never saw it again. I have since decided that would never happen again, so I 3D printed an invisible AirTag lens cap that simply attaches to my camera so I never have to worry about losing it ever again. Here's how I'm planning to keep my camera secure, and some other options you could consider if you don't want to use a 3D-printed lens cap.

Updated on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 11:40 a.m. ET — Anthropic reported that most of its services had been restored. The Anthropic status page stated that "All services have been operating normally" since 10:59 a.m. ET.

Anthropic's Claude is reportedly down on Tuesday morning.

More than 10,000 users began reporting issues shortly after 10 a.m. ET, according to Downdetector.

Elevated errors were confirmed on Claude.ai, Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and Claude's API, according to Anthropic's status page.

Users attempting to use the services "may see failed requests, errors loading or sending conversations, or be asked to sign in again," according to Anthropic. However, retrying may succeed, the company notes.

It's hard to keep the idea at bay that we're actually living in a cyberpunk dystopia. After all, we're all living under a small handful of trillion-dollar mega-corporations that seem to have a huge amount of clout, and a very unhealthy interest in knowing absolutely everything we do every day. Worst of all, we didn't even get the cool '80s synthwave aesthetic in this deal.

Fall is the perfect excuse to slow down your pace, stay home, and pick up a show that's easy to settle into. And while cozy TV usually brings comforting romances to mind, it can also mean a coming-of-age story, a close-knit friendship, or even something a little bittersweet.

SAVE $40: As of Sept. 29, the Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen headphones are available for $319 at Amazon. That's a $40 saving on the regular list price of $359.

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One of the great pleasures of sale events such as October Prime Day is finding unexpected bargains — markdowns on items you didn't expect to see.

October Prime Day is a two-day savings bonanza that officially kicks off on Oct. 6, but we're already seeing surprise deals on devices like the Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen headphones. Indeed, this is the first time these particular headphones have been discounted on Amazon.

As of Sept. 29, the Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen headphones are priced at $319, saving you $40 off the usual $359 price.

There's a reason that these are among the most popular headphones available. They're well known for the quality of their active noise cancellation, which allows you to fully immerse yourself in your music or podcasts. That's further bolstered by Bose's own spatial audio technology, putting you at the center of a three-dimensional soundscape.

With this first-time discount, there could be major interest in these Bose QuietComfort headphones ahead of Prime Day. Don't miss the deal — the Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen headphones are now $319.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping experts

• Apple iPhone 18 Pro — free at T-Mobile 

• Paramount+ — $0.99 for 2 months with code p2mcs26prem

• Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box — $89.99 (save vs. market price)

• Apple iPad Pro — $1,899 $2,099 (save $200)

• TCL 85-Inch Class QM8L Series TV — $2,497.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,502)

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Casetify just dropped the dreamiest Y2K collection to upgrade your everyday carry. Launching globally today, the new Hello Kitty by Casetify Collection turns everyday tech into wild 2000s statement pieces. Since your vibe is completely one-of-a-kind, this drop gives you full permission to build the custom setup your inner child has been dreaming about.

You can mix Y2K sticker prints, vintage graphics, and iconic Hello Kitty poses, or layer custom phrases like "Y2K Cutie" and "Friendship Forever" in gothic script over glossy mirror and leopard backdrops. To serve a full attitude, Casetify brought back leopard spots in hot pink, cool grey, jet black, and classic tan — perfect for matching whatever vibe you are in the mood for.

Credit: Casetify / Sanrio

From your morning commute to your main desk setup, every piece effortlessly takes your gear from simple tech to full desk glam. For quick style and screen protection, the Hello Kitty Y2K Lens Protector protects your iPhone 17 Pro Max camera glass with a cute mirror finish. For your travel gear, the Hello Kitty Wild Pink Leopard Laptop Sleeve cushions your 16-inch laptop from bumps and scrapes whenever you throw it in your bag.

That same protection carries over to your larger screens, too. The Hello Kitty Wild Golden Tan Leopard Tablet Case gives your 13-inch iPad Pro (M4/M5) serious drop defense while keeping your aesthetic effortlessly chic. Meanwhile, the Hello Kitty Pink Camo Custom Case for the iPhone 18 Pro Max keeps your daily scroll convenient with a built-in MagSafe ring stand for hands-free streaming, wrapped in a super glossy finish.

SEE ALSO: Skullpanda's Sanrio collab just gave me my new emotional support bag charm

And if you prefer a sleek, dark print for your laptop, the Hello Kitty Wild Black Leopard Laptop Case keeps your MacBook protected from everyday wear and tear while matching your other desk accessories. Finally, for your desk space, the Hello Kitty Wild Black Leopard 2-in-1 Charging Stand declutters your nightstand by powering your phone and wireless earbuds and eliminating tangled cords.

Check out the full Hello Kitty Casetify collection to build your dream 2000s tech aesthetic today.

If you’ve spent any time in hobbyist electronic spaces, you’ve probably come across the term “LoRa” before. Like Wi-Fi and cell networks, LoRa can be used to send and receive data through the air.

The best early Prime Day Pokémon deals: Best TCG ETB deal Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box $89.99 (save vs. market price) Get Deal Best TCG Booster Bundle deal Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution — Perfect Order Booster Bundle $44.63 ($15.37) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Pokémon Eevee (72151) $47.95 (save $12.04) Get Deal Best video game deal Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Nintendo Switch 2) $53.99 (save $16) Get Deal Best book deal Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide (Pokemon Pikachu Press) $39.94 (save $20.05) Get Deal Best TCG display box deal Pokémon Card Game MEGA Expansion Pack 30th Celebration Display Box (Japanese) $255 ($73.80) Get Deal

Amazon’s October Prime Day is getting closer, and the early Pokémon deals are getting even better. There are fresh price cuts across the Pokémon trading card game, Nintendo Switch games, Lego sets, and books, including several offers that have either returned to previous lows or dropped even further since we last checked.

SEE ALSO: Lego's Pokémon Eevee is close to its best-ever price at Amazon — save $12 before October Prime Day

Prime Big Deal Days runs from Oct. 6-7, but there’s no need to wait for the main event to start saving. We're seeing the 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box for under $90, Perfect Order booster bundles below $45, more than $15 off Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch 2, and even discounts on Pokémon Lego.

These are the best early Pokémon Prime Day deals available right now.

Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration ETB for under market price Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box $89.99 at Amazon
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After temporarily jumping back up to $200+ due to low supply, the Pokémon TCG’s 30th Celebration ETB is back at $89.99 — still a massive chunk under TCGplayer’s estimated market price. 

The catch is availability, as Amazon is selling the box through its invitation system. You need to hit "request invite" rather than buy it immediately. If Amazon selects your request, you'll receive a limited window to complete the purchase. 

If you’re successful, you’ll get this glorious box including nine 30th Celebration booster packs, a full-art foil Nidorina promo, 16 foil Basic Energy trading cards, 65 sleeves, dice, a coin, dividers, a collector's box, a player's guide, and a Pokémon TCG Live code. 

A 30th Celebration Display Box at over $60 off Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon Card Game MEGA Expansion Pack 30th Celebration Display Box (Japanese) $255 at Amazon
$319.95 Save $64.95   Get Deal

If the current prices of the 30th Celebration expansion have put you off, and you're the type of Pokémon collector who just wants to appreciate the artwork instead of playing with the cards, this deal on the Japanese version of the expansion's display box is for you.

With $64.95 knocked off the original $319.95 price, that's the lowest price this box has seen in 30 days. With 20 packs per box, this means you'll be saving an extra $73.80 compared to buying 20 English packs on TCGplayer.

Perfect Order Booster Bundles now under $45 Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundle $44.63 at Amazon
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Perfect Order is one of the Pokémon TCG expansions that's been fluctuating in price in recent months, but this early Prime Day deal has it under the $45 mark across various sellers. You can now buy the six-booster pack box for as low as $44.63 from third-party sellers, or spend an extra 26 cents on the Amazon listing to get yours delivered a day earlier.

At the lowest price, this means you'll be paying just $7.43 for every Perfect Order booster pack. Single boosters are also on sale at $7.94, but buying the Booster Bundle saves an extra 51 cents per pack.

More Pokémon TCG deals

• Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black 3 Booster Pack Blister (Binacle) — $21.88 $29.99 (save $8.11)

• Pokémon TCG Mega Evolutions Perfect Order 3-Pack Blister (Chikorita) — $26.99 $29.99 (save $3)

• Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection — Series 2 — $36.75 $59.99 (save $23.24)

• Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet Journey Together Booster Bundle — $52.98 $59.99 (save $7.01) 

• Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet Surging Sparks Booster Bundle — $76.70 $81.00 (save $4.30)

• Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Greninja ex Box — $95 $99.99 (save $4.99)

The only Pokémon Lego set on sale Opens in a new window Credit: LEGO Lego Pokémon Eevee (72151) $47.95 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $12.04   Get Deal

The 587-piece Lego Pokémon Eevee set is a posable display piece designed for adult builders. Unlike static figures, the ears, head, limbs, and angled tail are fully adjustable, so you can change up how it sits on your shelf. This is now back to its all-time low price for listings directly from Amazon (confirmed by the price tracker camelcamelcamel), making it a good time to grab it now rather than waiting to see if it drops further during the main sale.

(Note: Eevee is currently the only set in the Lego Pokémon lineup receiving a discount ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, but we've listed the most popular sets below so you can keep an eye on them if Amazon drops prices during the event.)

More Pokémon Lego deals

• Lego Pokémon SMART Play: Charmander and Geodude's Cavern Clash — $19.99

• Lego Pokémon SMART Play: Training House with Pikachu — $69.96

• Lego Pokémon SMART Play: Mewtwo's Lab Break — $69.96

• Lego Pokémon SMART Play: Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle — $79.96

• Lego Pokémon SMART Play: Cubone and Gengar's Spooky Showdown — $89.96

• Lego Pokémon Arcanine — $109.95

• Lego Pokémon SMART Play: Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle — $119.99

• Lego Pokémon Rayquaza — $129.95

• Lego Pokémon Pikachu and Poké Ball — $199.95

• Lego Pokémon Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise — $649.99

Over $15 off Legends: Z-A on Switch 2 Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Pokémon Legends: Z-A $53.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $16.00   Get Deal

Set within Lumiose City, Pokémon Legends: Z-A lets you issue commands on the fly, compete in the nightly Z-A Royale tournament, and use the returning Mega Evolution mechanic to take down rampaging rogue Pokémon. A 23% discount on a major Nintendo Switch 2 title makes this an easy choice to pick up now rather than paying full retail.

More Pokémon Nintendo Switch game deals

• Detective Pikachu Returns — $46.92 $49.99 (save $3.07)

• Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Switch 1) — $49.44 $59.99 (save $10.55)

• Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! — $53.87 $59.99 (save $6.12)

• Pokémon Legends: Arceus — $54.26 $59.99 (save $5.73)

Best Pokémon book deal Opens in a new window Credit: Alex Irvine/Pokemon Pikachu Press Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide (Pokemon Pikachu Press) $39.84 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $20.15   Get Deal

For a hardbound, 336-page reference book celebrating 30 years of the franchise, the 34% markdown puts the Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide at its lowest Amazon price ever (confirmed with camelcamelcamel) — making this a must-buy for diehard Pokémon collectors.

This book not only features a foreword from The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara but also covers characters from every region in numerical order, with artwork from the games, anime, and trading card game. It works well as a coffee table display piece with its color-it-yourself cover, or just as a quick reference guide so you don't have to keep an online wiki open on your phone.

More Pokémon book deals

• Pokémon Timelines: A Journey Through the Animated Series — $9.87 $29.99 (save $20.12)

• Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology — $13.97 $14.99 (save $1.02)