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I stopped using Waze in Android Auto after it killed my battery—here's what fixed it
Google Maps or Waze is usually the go-to choice for directions, and Waze has always been mine. I like how quickly it picks up traffic, warns me about slowdowns, and gives me a heads-up about things happening on the road. I’ve gotten into the habit of turning it on before I pull out, even when I mostly know the route.
These 5 distros are replacing Red Hat Enterprise Linux in the professional world
I have spent a substantial part of my professional career working with RHEL, and it has given me a pretty good understanding of why organizations standardize on it, and I have seen the operational advantages that make companies willing to pay for it.
Tom Cruise's Digger might be streaming on HBO Max sooner than you think
Tom Cruise swung for the fences with Digger. Unfortunately for Cruise and the rest of Hollywood, the risk hasn't paid off, with Digger suffering an epic opening-weekend failure at the box office.
I own 20TB of HDD storage but refuse to buy Seagate for one simple reason
The simple reason? It's trust. I simply, personally, don't trust Seagate as a hard drive brand anymore. Is it fair to avoid an entire brand? If you look under the hood at what a brand actually is, it might not make too much rational sense. Even my own personal philosophy has always been to judge products on their individual merits.
Googlebook's Android integration has two limitations that you won't see coming
Two new details today from Google reveal some fine print about its Googlebook laptop platform. Several cross-device features require a phone running the latest Android 17, while app support can vary depending on the laptop’s processor. This means that the experience could vary significantly for users.
We found 10+ Prime Day deals for under $25 to add to your cart: Lego, streaming sticks, Owala bottles, and more
In case you haven't noticed, it's gotten expensive to simply exist. Between gas prices, groceries, and, of course, rent, finding any deal is a win in my book — which is exactly why we're tracking down the best Prime Day deals for under $25.
SEE ALSO: The best Prime Day deals under $50: Our favorite budget deals on earbuds, beauty tech, and moreOctober Prime Day, officially known as Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, kicks off on Oct. 6, but a lot of the best under-$25 steals we saw during June's Prime Day were already live before the sale's official start.
So if you're sticking to a budget, you might want to get these to your cart ASAP before they sell out. And be sure to check back, as we'll be updating and adding new $25-and-under finds as more discounts drop.
Best deal under $25 Opens in a new window Credit: Owala Owala FreeSip Twist $19.97 at Amazon$29.99 Save $10.02 Get Deal Why we like it
We love the Owala FreeSip at Mashable. Multiple staffers own the bottle that allows you to chug and sip out of one lid, all the while keeping your water cold all day long. The FreeSip Twist, in particular, is Owala's slimmer version of the classic FreeSip that catapulted it to internet fame. With a 24-ounce capacity, it still holds plenty of water, but can easily fit into car cup holders, backpack water bottle pockets, a seat back pocket, or simply slide into a tote bag with more ease.
Best Lego deal under $25 Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Wednesday Black Dahlia Flower $18.99 at Amazon$27.99 Save $9 Get Deal Why we like it
Maybe you're a Wednesday fan, maybe you just want to get into the Halloween spirit. In either case, this 358-piece Lego set is a great deal, serving as both a cool nightstand display and a conservatory vase that opens up into Wednesday's classroom. At $18.99, this is the lowest price this set has ever been.
More deals under $25 Opens in a new window Soundcore P20i earbuds $20.99 at Amazon$39.99 Save $19.00 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: LifeStraw LifeStraw Personal Water Filter $14.99 at Amazon
$17.95 Save $2.96 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag (2nd gen) $24 at Amazon
$29 Save $5 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: INIU INIU 10000mAh 45W Power Bank $21.59 at Amazon
$23.99 Save $2.40 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Pro $19.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Mini Orchid $23.99 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $6 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: JLab JLab Go Air Pop+ Earbuds $23.51 at Amazon
$26.99 Save $3.48 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Skullcandy Skullcandy Dime 3 Earbuds $24.99 at Amazon
$34.99 Save $10.00 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $17.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $32 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku Streaming Stick $19.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Cuisinart Cuisinart Mini Food Processor $24.49 at Amazon
$39.95 Save $15.46 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Rubbermaid Rubbermaid Brilliance BPA-Free Food Storage Containers (3 set) $19.93 at Amazon
$31.65 Save $11.72 Get Deal
October Prime Day 2026: Live updates on Apple, Kindle, Lego, and Samsung deals
Amazon will host its annual Prime Big Deal Days sale on Oct. 6 and 7, and Mashable shopping experts will be bringing you live updates on all of the best October Prime Day deals. If you're looking to save on essentials or desperately need some relief from this year's tech price hikes, this is your chance to save some serious cash.
We know that shoppers are keeping an eye on the build-up to Black Friday, but we expect this event to drop deals in just about every category. We're already seeing price drops on Apple MacBooks, first-ever deals on new Bose headphones, and huge discounts on top TVs from brands like Samsung, LG, and TCL. Our shopping experts are ready to help you save, and we'll be cross-checking prices at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart to make sure you know where to find the lowest prices.
Keep scrolling for the full schedule of events and the latest Prime Day deals, live updates, price drops, low-stock alerts, and news from the Mashable shopping team.
Fifteen years after Steve Jobs’ death, Apple leaders and fans reflect on his legacy
Fifteen years ago, on Oct. 5, 2011, the world lost Steve Jobs at the age of 56. Today, the people who worked alongside the Apple co-founder and those who built careers using the tools he helped create are remembering his influence.
Among them are Apple executive chairman Tim Cook and the company’s new CEO, John Ternus, who succeeded Cook in September.
"There are people who leave a mark on the world, and then there are people who change it entirely," Cook wrote on X. "Steve changed the world and so many lives in the process. He certainly changed my life forever. His spirit lives on in everything he created and everyone he inspired."
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Cook has regularly posted remembrances of Jobs on the anniversary. This year, Ternus joined him for the first time as Apple’s CEO, reflecting on the attention to detail Jobs instilled in his colleagues.
"The way Steve taught us to care about every detail, every experience, every person, still guides our work today," Ternus posted. "Forever grateful."
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.The tributes come shortly after Apple’s latest leadership transition. Ternus succeeded Cook as CEO on Sept. 1, with Cook becoming executive chairman after 15 years leading the company.
Others online shared their own reflections, looking beyond Apple’s best-known products to the careers and experiences Jobs helped shape.
Author Andrew Mayne wrote, "He was an incredibly forward thinker pushing ideas years before they became mainstream." Filmmaker Crosby Tatum highlighted Apple’s creative software, including Final Cut Pro and Logic Studio, crediting Jobs with helping independent filmmakers and musicians. "Long live Steve Jobs," he added. User Matt Bieber remembered heading to Apple for a week of meetings when news of Jobs’ death broke.
"I’ll never forget being on campus as flowers and notes appeared and the entire Valley mourned," he wrote. "A surreal week, and one I still think about every October 5th."
For those looking to revisit Jobs’ life and work, Apple’s "Remembering Steve" page collects messages from friends, colleagues, and customers. The company says more than a million people have shared their memories and condolences. The Steve Jobs Archive also preserves photographs, emails, speeches, and videos documenting his ideas that have shaped the world as we know it today.
Your old Android phone is a better Home Assistant dashboard than any cheap tablet
Cheap tablets are popular choices for Home Assistant dashboards. You can mount them on a wall and use them to display data and controls for your smart home. Before you buy a cheap tablet, it's worth considering if your old Android phone can do a better job.
Kodiaks self-driving trucks are hitting the highways, and I took a ride in one
Kodiak is gearing up to deploy its fully driverless semi trucks on highways later this year, starting with Ikea. I took a ride to see the autonomous tech in action.
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Timecode chapters
0:00 Intro
0:33 Kodiak AI
1:22 Ride along
3:00 Interview with Kodiak COO
3:30 Sensor pod
3:45 GigaFusionNet
5:18 Conclusion
Video credits
Host: Abrar Al-Heeti
Scripted by: Abrar Al-Heeti
Producer: Celso Bulgatti
Camera: Celso Bulgatti
Video editor: Celso Bulgatti
Thumbnail designer: Zooey Liao
Meet the first ever humanoid robot surgeon
We visited UCSD's Center for the Future of Surgery to learn about the first ever live surgery using humanoid robots.
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AI is changing health: Here's what you should know
Timecode chapters
0:00 Introduction: Humanoid robots in surgery
0:35 The need for remote and robotic surgery
0:59 Challenges of adapting humanoid robots
1:21 Testing the teleoperation setup
2:18 Why live animal surgeries are necessary
3:00 Performance and thermal management issues
3:32 Potential for AI autonomy in surgery
3:59 Key challenges and future outlook
Video credits
Host: Jesse Orrall
Scripted by: Jesse Orrall
Producer: Jesse Orrall, Jon Gomez, Owen Poole
Camera: Owen Poole
Video editor: Jon Gomez, Owen Poole
Thumbnail designer: Zooey Liao
Ive been waiting months for these October Prime Day MacBook deals: Save up to $600 on the Air and Pro
Genuinely good MacBook deals have been harder to come by in the wake of Apple's summer price hikes. Thanks to Prime Big Deal Days, that's finally changing.
Amazon's 48-hour fall savings event for Prime members serves as its unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season. (It's often referred to as "October Prime Day.") While the sale doesn't technically start until Oct. 6, it's already ushering in sizable MacBooks price cuts — the likes of which we haven't seen in months. Of special note is a $200 discount on the M5 MacBook Air that completely erases its price increase; this week marks the first time shoppers have been able to buy it for as low as $1,099 since June.
Check out my running list of the best October Prime Day MacBook deals below. I'll continue to update it as the sale continues through Oct. 7 at midnight PT.
How I picked the best October Prime Day MacBook dealsThe Mashable team has reviewed every current MacBook and monitors their prices continuously throughout the year. The deals I'm personally recommending here involve the lowest prices on select models in at least three months, which I vetted using the Amazon price-tracking tool camelcamelcamel and our past coverage of MacBook deals. Things are already looking a bit better than usual: MacBook Pro deals maxed out at $400 off last Prime Big Deal Days, but right now, select models are up to $600 off.
SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about October Prime Day, according to someone who covers it every yearIf you're willing to wait a little longer, I think some MacBook Pros could get even cheaper once Prime Big Deal Days officially starts. I've marked them as "MacBook deals to watch" for the time being. That's also the section where I've plopped the best live deals on the budget MacBook Neo, which is only $10 off on Amazon right now. (That's its biggest discount outside of the Apple Store's education pricing, but I'd like to see if Amazon gives us $25 to $50 off once the festivities begin. Hang tight, people!)
Finally, I'm keeping an eye on other retailers' MacBook deals this week to see if any of them manage to beat Amazon's prices. None of them have yet, though Best Buy was matching some of its offers at the time of writing. Check there if the configuration you want happens to sell out during Prime Big Deal Days.
Best MacBook Air deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099$1,299 Save $200 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,299 at Amazon
$1,499 Save $200 Get Deal
The latest MacBook Air is a Mashable Choice Award winner and one of our top-reviewed products of the year. In his testing, Mashable tech editor Timothy Beck Werth found the M5 chip to be ridiculously powerful (probably more powerful than the average person really needs, TBH). It also has a fantastic display, a great-sounding speaker system, and a sharp Center Stage webcam.
The 13- and 15-inch sizes of the MacBook Air are both now $200 off on Amazon, starting at just $1,099 and $1,299, respectively. Best Buy was matching those deals the last time I checked.
More MacBook Air dealsApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,399 $1,599 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,599 $1,799 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,599 $1,799 (save 200)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,799 $1,999 (save $200)
$3,199 Save $500 Get Deal
The M5 Pro chip is one of Apple's upgraded laptop CPUs. It's designed to handle the ultra-demanding workloads of "pro users — like data modelers, post-production sound designers, and STEM students — who require robust processing power and graphics," according to a company press release.
Right now, you can save $500 on a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip that has 18 CPU cores and 20 GPU cores, plus 24GB of RAM and a healthy 2TB of storage. This laptop typically retails for $3,199, but you'll pay $2,699 — a 16% savings. Best Buy is also price-matching Amazon here.
As mentioned up top, Amazon's October Prime Day MacBook Pro deals usually max out at $400ish. With that in mind, this is one deal that probably won't improve within the next two days. I also want to point out that it costs the same as a 14-inch MacBook Pro with the same amount of RAM and storage, but a lesser M5 Pro chip with 15 CPU cores and 16 GPU cores. If you're splurging on a new laptop for AI or creative work, this is more of a bargain.
More MacBook Pro dealsApple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,839 $1,999 (save $160)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,039 $2,199 (save $160)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $3,499 $4,099 (save $600)
Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $689 $699 (save $10), $599 in the Apple Store with student discount
Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $789.99 $799 (save $9.01), $699 in the Apple Store with student discount
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,257 $2,399 (save $142), was $1,944 in July
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,345 $2,499 (save $154), was $2,149.99 in July
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro with 15-core CPU/16-core GPU, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $2,699 $2,999 (save $300), was $2,499 in August
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,749.99 $2,999 (save $249.01), was $2,649.99 in July
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Pro, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,369 $3,599 (save $230), was $3,049.99 in July
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $3,899 $4,399 (save $500), was $3,799 in early October
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Max, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $4,499 $4,999 (save $500), was $4,349.99 in July
Your PC is lying to you: Why "more bars" doesn't always mean better Wi-Fi
Those little Wi-Fi bars in your taskbar might make you think you have the strongest signal in town, but they measure something far narrower than speed or reliability. Here is what the meter actually reads, why full bars can still mean a sluggish connection, and how to check what your network is doing.
Weve scoured hundreds of sales to find the 35+ best October Prime Day deals: Bose, Lego, Apple
Another Amazon Prime Day is upon us. Prime Big Deal Days (aka "October Prime Day") runs Oct. 6 and 7, with competing festivities at Target and Walmart. Deals are underway, delivering major sales across all categories.
The best October Prime Day deals will be your chance to get some relief from the RAMageddon price hikes impacting the tech industry this year. For its part, Amazon increased the prices of nearly two dozen Kindles, Fire TV Sticks, Echo smart speakers, and eero routers this summer because of rising component costs. Seasonal sales like Prime Big Deal Days (and later Black Friday) should cancel out some of those markups.
SEE ALSO: Try Amazon Prime for free for 30 days to get access to October Prime Day 2026We've sifted through hundreds of October Prime Day deals to find the best ones for you. With the sale ramping up, prices are dropping. Kindles are now on sale, and the AirPods Pro 3 are now $70 off. We'll be regularly updating our picks throughout Prime Big Deal Days. You can also check out our guide to the top October Prime Day tech deals for more savings.
Deals marked with a ✅ are Mashable editor favorites. Deals marked with a strikethrough are no longer available but could return once the sale starts.
Best headphone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) Headphones $319 at Amazon$359 Save $40 Get Deal Why we like it
Ahead of October Prime Day, we spotted the first deal on the second-generation Bose QuietComfort headphones. Mashable's audio expert Bethany Allard says that the Bose QuietComfort (2nd gen) are the best combination of comfort, noise cancellation, sound quality, and value. And right now, they're on sale for the first time ever and an even better value as they're 11% off. Get them for $319, and save $40 on the headphones that are usually $359.
More headphone dealsJBL Tune 730BT headphones — $59.95 $89.95 (save $30)
Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones — $99.95 $199.95 (save $100)
Soundcore P30i by Anker noise-cancelling earbuds — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25) ✅
Beats Fit Pro (1st Gen) sports earbuds — $124.95 $199.95 (save $75)
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 — $189.99 $229 (save $39.01) ✅
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) — $249.99 $299 (save $49.01) ✅
$249 Save $70 Get Deal Why we like it
The basic AirPods just got an upgrade with the new AirPods 5, and last year's Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale. Ahead of October Prime Day, shop the Apple AirPods Pro 3 for $234, a $15 discount. The price isn't bad for an early deal, but we recommend waiting for Prime Big Deal Days to begin, when we expect the price to drop to $199 or lower. The earbuds have ANC, a more comfortable fit, and bring live translation to the AirPods experience. They're perfect for commuters and even measure your heart rate, which is great for athletes who love a good workout playlist.
More Prime Day Apple dealsAirPods
Apple AirPods 4 — $99 $129.99 (save $30.99)
Apple AirPods Max 2 — $429 $549 (save $120)
iPads
Apple iPad (A16, 128GB, WiFi) — $399 $449 (save $50)
Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,299 $1,499 (save $200)
Apple iPad Pro, 11-Inch (M4, WiFi, 2TB, nano-texture glass) — $1,899 $2,099 (save $200)
MacBooks
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,399 $1,599 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,839 $1,999 (save $160) ✅
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Max, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $4,499 $4,999 (save $500)
Apple accessories
Apple MagSafe Charger — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01) ✅
Apple Pencil USB-C — $69.98 $79 (save $9.02)
Apple AirTag 2 (4-pack) — $89 $99 (save $10) ✅
$249.99 Save $80 Get Deal Why we like it
If you've been patiently waiting for Kindle deals to drop, the wait is over. The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is my favorite e-reader, the one I use every day. With 32GB of storage, it has space for thousands of books. It also has an auto-adjusting front light and wireless charging capabilities. It's exceptionally fast, too, as it never stutters when opening books or turning pages.
In August 2026, the e-reader's MSRP rose to $249.99 from its previous list price of $199.99. Now, the Paperwhite Signature Edition has dropped back down to $169.99. That's 32% off its new list price, saving you $80 on the e-reader. I'd typically advise you to buy the standard Paperwhite, but right now, it's more expensive than the Signature Edition.
Plus, when you buy a new Kindle, make sure to include three months of Kindle Unlimited in your purchase because it's totally free (a $35.97 value).
More Kindle dealsAmazon Kindle (16GB) — $103.99 $149.99 (save $46)
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids — $169.99 $229.99 (save $60)
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) — $189.99 $289.99 (save $100)
Amazon Kindle Scribe (32GB) — $379.99 $499.99 (save $120)
Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft (32GB) — $479.99 $629.99 (save $150)
$79.99 Save $40.00 Get Deal Why we like it
In addition to Kindles being on sale, so are Amazon's Echos, Fire TVs, and tablets. Our favorite deal is on the Amazon Echo Dot, which is down to just $39.99. While that's not the lowest sale price we've ever spotted on the Echo Dot, it's the best price since Amazon increased prices on its devices.
The Echo Dot is a perfectly compact smart speaker. Plus, it's compatible with Alexa+, a smarter home assistant that helps you do everything from meal planning to booking dinner reservations.
More Amazon device dealsEcho devices
Amazon Echo Glow — $22.99 $29.99 (save $7)
Amazon Echo Show 5 — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)
Amazon Echo Dot Max — $79.99 $119.99 (save $40)
Amazon Echo Show 11 — $149.99 $249.99 (save $100)
Amazon Echo Show 21 — $349.99 $499.99 (save $150)
Fire tablets
Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) — $72.99 $154.99 (save $82)
Amazon Fire HD 8 (64GB) — $79.99 $129.99 (save $50) ✅
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids (64GB) — $94.99 $169.99 (save $75)
Fire TV Sticks
Amazon Fire TV Stick HD — $15.99 $39.99 (save $24)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select — $17.99 $49.99 (save $32)
Amazon Fire TV Stick Voice Remote Pro — $19.99 $34.99 (save $15)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — $37.99 $69.99 (save $32)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $44.99 $84.99 (save $40)
Amazon Fire TV Cube — $89.99 $199.99 (save $110)
Blink cameras
Blink Mini Pan-Tilt Camera — $23.99 $39.99 (save $16)
Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera — $39.99 $99.99 (save $60)
Blink Outdoor 4 (5+camera system) + Battery Doorbell — $104.99 $369.98 (save $264.99)
Smart home
Amazon Smart Plug — $12.98 $24.99 (save $12.01)
Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor — $46.99 $69.99 (save $23)
Amazon Smart Thermostat — $56.99 $79.99 (save $23)
$899.99 Save $400 Get Deal Why we like it
"If you want an aesthetic TV that doubles as artwork on your wall, but don't quite have the budget for Samsung's The Frame, Amazon's new Ember Artline TVs are a solid alternative. The 55-inch model is on sale for less than $500 ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, which is 44% off and its best price on record. While Amazon's art TV isn't quite as impressive in the specs department as Samsung's, it does offer a free art gallery and a wide selection of frame options at no extra cost. It's not our top pick at full price, but at $400 off? It's hard to pass up." — Christina Buff, Mashable Contributor
More TV dealsUnder 50-inch TV deals
Amazon Ember 40-inch 2-Series Fire TV — $179.99 $249.99 (save $70) ✅
Roku 43-inch Select Series 4K TV — $179.99 $249.99 (save $70)
Sony 48-inch Bravia 6 OLED 4K TV — $998 $1,299.99 (save $301)
50 to 55-inch TV deals
Insignia 50-inch F50 4K TV — $159.99 $299.99 (save $140)
Samsung 55-inch M70H Mini-LED 4K TV — $299.99 $347.99 (save $48)
Hisense 50-inch S7 Canvas Hi-QLED 4K TV — $697.99 $1,299.99 (save $602)
LG 55-inch LX7B Gallery Mini LED 4K TV — $699.99 $1,299.99 (save $600)
65-inch TV deals
Roku 65-inch Plus Series QLED 4K TV — $429.99 $649.99 (save $220)
Hisense 65-inch E7 Mini-LED Hi-QLED 4K TV — $579.99 $999.99 (save $420)
Toshiba 65-inch G700 ArtVision QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,297.99 (save $298)
Hisense 65-inch S7 Canvas Hi-QLED 4K TV — $949.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,050)
Samsung 65-inch S85H OLED 4K TV — $1,297.99 $1,999.99 (save $702)
TCL 65-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $1,197.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,202) ✅
Samsung 65-inch S90H OLED 4K TV — $1,497.99 $1,897.99 (save $400) ✅
Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 II QD QLED 4K TV — $2,498 $3,299.99 (save $801.99)
75-inch TV deals
Samsung 75-inch M70H Mini-LED 4K TV — $547.99 $729.99 (save $182)
80 to 85-inch TV deals
Hisense 85-inch S7 Canvas Hi-QLED 4K TV — $1,797.99 $3,999.99 (save $2,202)
TCL 85-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $2,297.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,702)
Over 85-inch TV deals
Hisense 100-inch E7 Mini-LED Hi-QLED 4K TV — $1,697.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,302)
TCL 98-inch QM7L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $2,197.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,802)
$117.99 Save $36.31 Get Deal Why we like it
This four-person Coleman tent, designed for warm-weather camping, sets up easily in 10 minutes and has an E-port to run power inside. It's marked down to just $81.68 right now, which is a 31% savings and its lowest price of the year so far. It was about $2 more expensive during Amazon's summer Prime Day sale.
More outdoor dealsCooler deals
Igloo Trailmate Cooler (50 quart) — $99.99 $119.99 (save $20)
Coleman Marine Cooler (100 quart) — $99.99 $134.99 (save $35)
Igloo Maxcold Glide (110 quart) — $152.99 $179.99 (save $54)
Yeti Roadie 15 (tropical pink) — $160 $200 (save $40)
Ninja FrostVault (Spanish moss, 50 quart) — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)
Camping deals
Coleman Triton 2-Burner Propane Stove — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40)
Kelty Trash Pak — $90.93 $129.95 (save $39.02)
Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight One Pot Cook Set — $99.95 $114.95 (save $15)
Jackery SolarSaga 40W Air — $109 $129 (save $20)
Renogy 100W Portable Solar Panel — $109.99 $124.99 (save $15)
Klymit Insulated Double V Inflatable Sleeping Pad — $136.11 $179.99 (save $43.88)
Coleman 4-Person Instant Cabin — $149.99 $218.49 (save $68.50)
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite NXT Ultralight Camping Pad — $199.95 $239.95 (save $40)
Big Agnes Copper Spur HighVolume Ultralight Tent (2 person) — $467.96 $599.95 (save $131.99)
$1,099 Save $400 Get Deal Why we like it
"One of the major benefits of a portable power station is the ability to recharge using solar power. The EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic bundle with a 220W solar panel is a great choice ahead of Prime Day. You'll get the 1,024Wh portable power station with a 1,800W output that can power even big appliances like fridges. It has X-Boost providing up to 2,600W for higher-power devices.
With full sun, EcoFlow says the Delta 3 Classic can recharge in about six hours with the 220W solar panel. Of course, you can also recharge using standard wall power or a generator. When plugged into a wall outlet, the EcoFlow can reach 80 percent capacity in just 45 minutes." — Lois Mackenzie, Mashable Contributor
More power station dealsJackery Explorer 300 — $259 $289 (save $30) ✅
Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 — $499.99 $599 (save $99.01) ✅
Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 — $549 $649 (save $100) ✅
Bluetti Elite 100 V2 with 200W Solar Panel — $699 $999 (save $300)
Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 and 200W Solar Panel — $699 $879 (save $180)
Anker Solix S2000 — $679.99 $1,199 (save $519.01)
Bluetti FridgePower — $899 $1,499 (save $600)
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 — $898.99 $999 (save $100.01) ✅
Bluetti Elite 200 V2 — $899 $1,199 (save $300) ✅
Ecoflow Delta 2 Max — $1,029 $1,399 (save $370)
Bluetti Elite 300 — $1,099 $1,499 (save $400)
Jackery HomePower 3000 — $1,349 $1,499 (save $150)
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus — $1,709 $1,899 (save $190)
Anker Solix F3800 — $2,479.99 $2,799.99 (save $320)
$299.99 Save $48.05 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk SanDisk 512GB microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 $159.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $40 Get Deal Why we like it
"SanDisk is a favorite of mine when buying memory products, and I use their Extreme portable SSDs to back up my own photo and video collection. (As a tech editor, I take a lot of photos and videos.) Thanks to RAMageddon, you have to take any opportunity you can find to save on portable SSDs, flash drives, microSD cards, and hard drives. Already, some of SanDisk's most popular memory products are on sale, like their microSD Express card for the Switch 2 and the new version of their popular Extreme drive." — Timothy Beck Werth, Mashable Tech Editor
More SSD and hard drive dealsMicroSDs
SanDisk 128GB High Endurance Video microSDXC — $36.99 $60.99 (save $24)
Portable SSDs
SanDisk 500GB Portable SSD — $109.99 $128.99 (save $19)
Samsung T7 Portable SSD 1TB — $229.90 $274.99 (save $45.09)
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB — $999.99 $1,144.99 (save $145)
Portable HDDs
Seagate 2TB Portable Hard Drive — $119.99 $149.99 (save $30)
Internal hard drives
Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB, PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 — $389.99 $639.99 (save $250) ✅
$299.99 Save $118.02 Get Deal Why we like it
Many runners believe Garmin is the gold standard of smartwatches and fitness trackers. And ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, you can grab the Garmin Vivoactive 5 for just $181.97. That saves you over $118 off its retail price.
The Vivoactive 5 features an AMOLED display and up to 11 days of battery life, so you can wear it around the clock. It provides energy monitoring and a sleep score, so you get personalized tips to improve your sleep. Plus, it has 80 built-in types of sport tracking.
Best Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Smart Play: Millennium Falcon $79.05 at Amazon$99.99 Save $20.94 Get Deal Why we like it
"If you've got a Lego Smart Brick on hand, this deal is well worth checking out: Lego's Star Wars SMART Play: Millennium Falcon set has plummeted to its lowest-ever price at Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days.
This Lego set does not come with the Lego Smart Brick, but it is compatible with it. If you already have one that comes included with the All-in-One sets, then you'll be able to enjoy the sounds of the Millennium Falcon and crew from this 885-piece build. As for what crew comes with the set, you'll get SMART Han Solo, SMART Chewbacca, SMART Luke Skywalker, and SMART C-3PO minifigures, alongside four SMART Tags to use with the Smart Brick." — Hannah Hoolihan, Mashable Contributor
More Lego dealsLego City Advent Calendar 2026 — $25 $34.99 (save $9.99)
Lego Botanicals Flowering Cactus — $26.37 $34.99 (save $8.62)
Lego Super Mario: Mario Kart — Interactive Mario & Standard Kart — $29.39 $54.99 (save $25.60)
Lego Botanicals Succulents — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)
Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar 2026 — $35 $44.99 (save $9.99)
Lego Marvel Advent Calendar 2026 — $35 $44.99 (save $9.99)
Lego Super Mario: Mario Kart — Wario & King Boo — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)
Lego Star Wars Darth Vader Bust — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)
Lego Star Wars SMART Play: Yoda’s Hut and Jedi Training — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20)
Lego Botanicals Hibiscus Flower — $55.95 $69.99 (save $14.04)
Lego Star Wars SMART Play: Mos Eisley Cantina — $63.95 $79.99 (save $16.04)
Lego Super Mario: Mario Kart Baby Peach & Grand Prix Set Home Circuit — $63.99 $79.99 (save $16)
Lego Star Wars: Andor K-2SO Security Droid — $71.99 $89.99 (save $18)
Lego Star Wars SMART Play: Millennium Falcon — $79.95 $99.99 (save $20.04)
Right now, Prime members can save 80% on four months of Amazon's audiobook service, paying just $0.99 for their first four months. On top of that, you get a free $20 credit to spend on the title(s) of your choice.
Your membership lets you download one audiobook per month. including classics, new releases, and BookTok faves like the ACOTAR series. And if 99 cents feels a little high, you can also sign up for a 30-day free trial.
More Amazon subscription dealsKindle Unlimited — 3 months free
Amazon Music Unlimited — 4 months free with Prime
Buy or lease a new car, get a $1,500 gift card for free with Prime
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3 newly added Netflix movies to watch this week (October 5-11)
It's October, and there's a chill in the air. This time of year, I can always hear Jodi and Betty from SNL's classic sketch Bronx Beat in my mind saying, in their Bronx accents, "It's sweata wetha." And for Netflix viewers, that means some new movies have arrived, with more than a few thrillers and horrors to start getting you prepped for spooky season.
Microsoft hid a DOOM clone in Microsoft Excel 31 years ago: here's how to play it today
In 1995, Microsoft tucked a first-person, Doom-like game inside Excel 95 to credit its developers. Three decades later, the hidden Hall of Tortured Souls still runs, if you know how to get it running. Here's how to set up a virtual machine and unlock it yourself.
Googles new Fitbit watch with a screen just leaked again
Google's next Fitbit device hasn't been officially announced, but as of Monday, we've possibly already seen it multiple times.
The latest leak comes courtesy of Android Headlines, which posted exclusive photos of a new device purportedly called "Fitbit Edge." It looks a lot like a Fitbit Air, but with an oval smartwatch display. According to Android Headlines, the new watch will launch in October for $149 to $199, with limited app support, Android and iOS compatibility, notifications, a seven-day battery life, and GPS. It'll also reportedly come in the same colors as the Pixel 11 Pro phone: Canyon, Olive, Fog, and Obsidian.
SEE ALSO: Google Gemini access is changing. Free users, take note.Other odds and ends include sensors on the back (presumably for tracking health metrics) and a long button along the side of the display. But this may not be the device's first appearance. Google actually included what appears to be the same watch in some photos of its upcoming product lineup around Made by Google in August. Reddit users noticed the mystery device pretty quickly at the time. Those earlier images came directly from Google, though the company hasn't confirmed the details in this latest leak.
Oh, OK! Credit: Google/Reddit Come on, guys. Credit: Google/RedditIf all of this is to be believed, the Fitbit Edge could offer a nice middle ground between the Fitbit Air and a more expensive smartwatch like the Google Pixel Watch 5. If that October launch holds, we should find out more soon.
25+ home improvement deals to shop before October Prime Day: Im tracking deals on power tools, yard care, and more
Amazon's October Prime Day is coming in hot, and it's already proving to be a good time to pick up home improvement gear at a discount. The sale officially runs Oct. 6–7, but Amazon never makes us wait for everything, so plenty of early deals are already live.
If you want to get ahead on fall yard cleanup, finally replace the drill that barely holds a charge, or add a few smart-home upgrades before the holiday season, there are already worthwhile discounts across tools, outdoor power equipment, robot lawn mowers, lights, air purifiers, and more.
These are the best live deals we have found so far, and we will keep updating this list as prices change and new offers appear.
Best tool deal Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Drill & Impact Driver Kit $149 at Amazon$239 Save $90 Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it
A good drill is one of those things you don't think about until you need it, and then suddenly it's the most useful thing in the house. This DeWalt combo kit gives you both a compact drill/driver for everyday jobs and an impact driver for the projects that need more muscle, like longer screws, tougher materials, or anything that has you fighting with a manual screwdriver.
It comes with two batteries, a charger, and a carrying bag, so you're not buying a tool only to realize you need to spend more before you can actually use it. Both tools also have built-in LED lights for darker corners, cabinets, and under-the-sink fixes.
At $149, down from $239, this kit saves you $90 and is a much better all-purpose pick for most homeowners than a single specialty tool.
More tool dealsDeWalt 45-Piece Screwdriver Bit Set with Tough Case — $9.98 $14.99 (save $5.01)
Craftsman 2-Piece Pliers Set — $16.98 $23.48 (save $6.50)
Craftsman 8-Piece Screwdriver Set — $24.98 $99 (save $4.17)
DeWalt Random Orbit Sander — $79 $99 (save $20)
DeWalt Oscillating Tool Kit — $157.80 $299 (save $141.20)
DeWalt Impact Driver and Hammer Drill Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit — $299 $349 (save $50)
$249.99 Save $110 Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it
Fall yard cleanup is enough work without dragging out an extension cord, mixing gas, or fighting with a pull start. The Greenworks 60V leaf blower is battery-powered, but it has enough power for the usual pile of wet leaves, driveway debris, and whatever else collects around the patio this time of year.
It has a variable-speed trigger, cruise control, and a Turbo mode that reaches up to 130 MPH when you need more power. The included 2.5Ah battery and rapid charger are a big part of why this deal is worth considering, especially if you're not already invested in a battery platform.
At $139.99, down from $249.99, it saves you $110. It's also compatible with more than 75 Greenworks 60V tools if you end up adding a mower, trimmer, or chainsaw later.
More outdoor power equipment dealsGreenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer — $59.98 $89.99 (save $30.01)
Black+Decker String Trimmer and Edger — $79 $99.99 (save $20.99)
Black+Decker Leaf Blower Leaf Vacuum — $79 $99 (save $20)
Craftsman V20 String Trimmer and Lawn Edger Kit — $99 $139 (save $40)
Craftsman Cordless Leaf Blower — $119 $149 (save $30)
$799.99 Save $120 Get Deal Why we like it
Prime members are in line to snag a robot lawn mower at a shockingly good price ahead of October Prime Big Deal Days. Down from the normal price of $799.99, the Roborock RockNeo Q110H robot lawn mower is on sale for $679.99. It's designed to keep a lawn of up to a quarter of an acre freshly mowed and manicured. It comes with auto-mapping and advanced obstacle avoidance, and it's capable of mowing on slopes up to 45 degrees.
Since this is the lowest price we've spotted at Amazon for the Roborock RockNeo Q110H, it might be worth jumping on the discount before the sale officially begins.
More robot lawn mower dealsSegway Navimow i105N — $669 $799 (save $130)
Ecovacs Goat A2000 LiDAR Pro — $1,329.05 $1,999.99 (save $670.94)
Roborock RockMow X115H — $1,399.99 $2,299 (save $899.01)
Yarbo Y40 Core Robot Lawn Mower Pro — $5,499 $5,999 (save $500)
$329.99 Save $50 Get Deal Why we like it
If you like to put Christmas lights on the house before Thanksgiving, October Prime Day deals are your best bet for scoring a great sale price. Already 15% off, the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 can display 16 million colors. If that feels overwhelming, choose between 100 preset modes.
The Govee lights come with an IP67 rating, which means they're safe to leave up year-round and they don't mind the rain. Plus, ordering soon means they'll arrive with enough time to make a neighborhood-favorite Halloween display.
More outdoor lights dealsLinkind Smart Solar Spot Lights (2-pack) — $28.49 $29.99 (save $1.50)
Philips Hue Outdoor Smart LED Light Strip (7-feet) — $89.41 $142.99 (save $53.58)
Govee Outdoor LED Strip Lights (98.4-feet) — $109.99 $159.99 (save $50)
Eufy Permanent Outdoor Lights E22 (150 feet) — $279.99 $489.99 (save $210)
$129.99 Save $49.00 *with extra 10% Prime savings* Get Deal Why we like it
Grabbing an air purifier isn't a bad idea in 2026, considering the quality of the air outside lately. This smart purifier from Govee features three-stage filtration that removes particles like hair, lint, and dust, as well as smoke, VOCs, and harmful gases. Its built-in sensor will alert you to the quality of air in your home and automatically turn on when the levels drop. It's usually $129.99, but with the current discount and extra savings for Prime members, it's just $80.99. That's a total of 38% in savings, and its best price all year.
More smart home dealsSmart home security
Philips WiFi Smart Door Lock — $79.99 $109.99 (save $30)
Philips WiFi Smart Door Lock with Door Levers — $109.99 $169.99 (save $60)
TP-Link Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Door Lock — $108.53 $149.99 (save $41.46)
SimpliSafe 11-piece Wireless Home Security System Gen 3 — $192.49 $333.80 (save $141.31)
Smart lighting
Govee Smart Bulbs H600D (Multicolor, 4-pack) — $37.99 $49.99 (save $12)
Govee Lantern Floor Lamp — $109.99 $129.99 (save $20)
Smart air purifiers and quality monitors
GoveeLife Smart Air Quality Monitor — $39.99 $45.99 (save $6)
SwitchBot CO2 Detector — $59.49 $69.99 (save $10.50)
Dreo Air Purifier 338 — $59.99 $89.99 (save $30)
Blueair Mini Max Air Purifier — $60.49 $79.99 (save $19.50)
Levoit Core 200S-P Air Purifier — $69.99 $89.99 (save $20)
Shark NeverChange Compact Pro Air Purifier — $109.99 $159.99 (save $50)
Blueair Signature SP1i Air Purifier — $125.99 $179.99 (save $54)
Coway Airmega Mighty 1512HH Air Purifier — $154.99 $229.99 (save $75)
Why I always scan old gadgets and cables with Google Lens before throwing them away
I’ve accumulated an embarrassing amount of old tech over the years. Cables whose purpose I’ve long forgotten, gadgets I haven’t touched in years, and assorted bits of hardware have a habit of ending up in boxes rather than the trash. When it finally comes time to clear things out, though, I’ve learned not to throw anything away before checking it with Google Lens.
The 21 best October Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by our gadget-obsessed experts: Save on Kindles, AirTags, and MacBook Air
Mashable's discerning reporters and editors are constantly testing the latest gadgets, from e-readers to headphones, laptops, phones, power stations, smart rings, and portable speakers. This year, many of our favorite products have been besieged by price hikes as a result of the ongoing memory crisis. Fortunately, Amazon is about to bring tech shoppers some relief in the form of Prime Big Deal Days, better known as October Prime Day.
Set for Oct. 6 and 7, Prime Big Deal Days is a 48-hour sale for members of Amazon's Prime program. Often referred to as "October Prime Day," it serves as Amazon's unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season. We've been covering the event since its inception in 2022, back when it was still called the Prime Early Access Sale. And this year, we'll be keeping an extra close eye on the best early Prime Day tech deals.
SEE ALSO: Try Amazon Prime for free for 30 days to get access to October Prime Day 2026In the lead-up to the sale, Amazon is already offering some steep discounts on select devices from brands like Apple, TCL, Garmin, Beats, and Sony. After spending hours poring over these deals, we've identified the best early Prime Day deals that are so good, we'd buy them ourselves.
How do we pick these deals? We look for products we recommend at record-low prices (or close to them). We use price-tracking tools like camelcamelcamel to see if Amazon's discounts are actually better than usual, then cross-check them with other retailers' listings to make sure they're not cheaper elsewhere. (Walmart and Target are both gearing up to host their own October sales, FYI.) You can add our picks to your cart with confidence. And if we expect prices to drop lower in the days ahead, we'll be sure to tell you that.
So, without any further ado, these are the best early October Prime Day deals we've spotted so far.
$79 AirPods (a Prime Day classic)It wouldn't be an Amazon Prime event without some heavily discounted AirPods. But, ironically, before the sale officially begins, you can also grab these earbuds for $79 at Walmart. That could change come Oct. 6, as Amazon may be holding back some inventory for Prime Big Deal Days.
Apple's fourth-generation earbuds have excellent audio quality, a comfortable fit, and a five-hour battery life. The newer AirPods 5 sound even better and add ANC, but this pair is still a great option for iOS users on a budget. (Read Mashable's review.)
Note: The AirPods 4 dipped down to $69 last Black Friday, but $79 is their lowest price so far in 2026. Plus, they probably won't be in stock much longer now that their successors have launched.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $79 at Walmart$129.99 Save $50.99 Get Deal A Kindle for just over $100
Amazon surprised us all with big price hikes across all Kindles, then dropped a collection of new Kindle models and accessories, including a page-turner. But if you're cool with a non-Paperwhite model, the 2024 Kindle is on sale for $103.99 for a nice 31% discount. Bundle it with three months of Kindle Unlimited for free.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 2024 Amazon Kindle (16GB) $103.99 at Amazon$149.99 Save $46.00 Get Deal Save on Apple's newest MacBooks
We've been waiting for good deals on Apple MacBooks, and Amazon has finally delivered, with both the MacBook Air and Pro on sale.
If you're a professional creative, developer, or AI enthusiast who needs a compact new laptop for work, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better option than the 14-inch, M5 Max-powered MacBook Pro. The "base" configuration with 36GB of RAM and 2TB of storage got a $500 price increase back in June, which bumped it from $3,599 to $4,099. But right now, Amazon has it on sale for just $3,499 — a $600 savings.
If you don't need the powerful MacBook Pro's features or the price tag, you can go with the M5 MacBook Air while it's on sale for $1,099, or $200 off the normal price. Not only is it highly portable, but it also uses the M5 chip, and it stays in a moderate lane without going wild with features not everyone needs. It's a great buy for students or professionals.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD) $3,499 at Amazon$4,099 Save $600 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD) $1,099 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $200 Get Deal Cheaper-than-ever Fire tablets
Two of Amazon's own Fire tablets are already on sale for record-low prices ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. Take your pick from the compact Fire HD 8 with 64GB of storage — our favorite Fire tablet overall — or the big-screened Fire HD 10 with 32GB of storage, nicer cameras, and a sharper display. (Both have 13-hour battery lives.) They're now up to 53% off for Prime members.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 (64GB) $79.99 at Amazon$129.99 Save $50.00 Prime membership required. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) $72.99
$154.99 Save $82.00 Prime membership required. Get Deal Get 46% off a 4K streaming stick
Amazon's Fire tablets have been safe from price hikes so far, but the retailer raised the prices of all its Fire TV streaming sticks by at least $5 in August. The 4K Plus model went from $49.99 to $69.99. Nevertheless, Amazon will sell it to you for just $37.99 right now. (You can also try the coupon code STREAM4K, as we've seen it work at times this week.)
FWIW, this is Amazon's cheapest media player with support for Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Nvidia Geforce Now, and Alexa Home Theater (a surround sound feature that works with Echo devices).
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus $37.99 at Amazon$69.99 Save $32.00 Get Deal A new all-time low on an Apple Watch
Dropping to the lowest we've seen at Amazon, the Apple Watch SE 3 is down to $229. In Mashable's review of the best smartwatches, the Apple Watch SE 3 takes the cake as the best model for most people. The SE was the first Apple Watch to include an always-on display, and we're always thrilled to look down and see the stunning OLED display. Plus, the S10 chip is the same as the Ultra 3, which costs nearly $800 at full price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 44mm) $229 at Amazon$279 Save $50 Get Deal A huge discount on a huge QLED TV
The 65-inch TCL QM8L is the best QLED TV for most people, according to Leah Stodart, our former TV expert. She praised its "superb peak brightness, detailed picture quality, and fantastic glare handling." (QLED TVs in general "are ideal for people whose TV usage happens mostly in the daytime, especially watching sports," to quote her TV specs guide.)
Right now, the 85-inch QM8L is available for $2,797.99, which is a good price. However, we do expect this TV to go on sale for $2,497.99 or less once October Prime Day begins Oct. 6, so hold out if you can.
Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 85-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $2,497.99 at Amazon$3,999.99 Save $1,502 Get Deal Affordable Fire TVs
The best early Prime Day tech deals always include savings on Amazon's own devices, like the affordable 40-inch Ember Fire TV. This TV has a high-definition HDR10+ display and doubles as an Alexa smart speaker for your home. The 28% discount drops the price to a very affordable $179.99, its lowest-ever price.
And if you're looking for a cheap TV with a little bit more oomph, the 50-inch QLED Ember Fire TV is currently $100 off.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Ember 40-inch 2-Series Fire TV $179.99 at Amazon$249.99 Save $70 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Ember 55-inch QLED Series Fire TV $489.99 at Amazon
$589.99 Save $100 Get Deal Save $10 when you preorder the 'Ocarina of Time' remake
Nintendo's upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2 will be one of the year's biggest gaming releases (after GTA 6, obviously). Preordering the physical edition will normally cost you $69.99 — it's $10 more than the digital version — but Amazon has it on sale for $59.88 ahead of its Nov. 5 launch. The first print run has special packaging with foil cover art, so don't dawdle.
Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" (Nintendo Switch 2) $59.88 at Amazon$69.99 Save $10.11 Get Deal DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo
Our tech editor reviewed this classic DJI vlogging camera when it first came out. At the time, we called it the perfect camera for social creators, and we were right. Since then, this camera has become a very common sight at tech events, conferences, and anywhere else streamers and creators get together.
The new DJI Osmo Pocket 4 can be hard to find in the United States, but the previous-gen version is hardly out of date. This gimbal camera shoots gorgeous 4K vertical and horizontal video, and uses the built-in gimbal for tracking and motion stabilization.
Read our review of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera.
Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo $549 at Amazon$629 Save $80 Get Deal Best deal under $50: Ugreen power bank
Whether you're on team Android or iOS, this power bank will give your smartphone a second life. This has not been a good year to buy a new phone, thanks to rising prices, so if your battery is holding on for dear life, just slip this power bank into your purse or backpack and avoid low-battery anxiety. It charges your phone via an included USB-C cable at a speedy 45W.
Opens in a new window Credit: Ugreen Ugreen Nexode Pro 10000mAh 45W Mini Power Bank $37.97 at Amazon$54.99 Save $17.02 Get Deal Best deal under $25: Apple AirTags
Apple released a new generation of AirTag trackers this year, the AirTag 2. The popular Apple tracker is already at an all-time low price, and we don't expect it to get any cheaper in the days ahead. You can also grab the 4-pack on sale for $89, though we're hoping that price drops to $79.99 soon.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag (2nd Gen) $24 at Amazon$29 Save $5 Get Deal Best deal under $15: Amazon smart plug
This little gadget always goes on sale during Amazon sales, and so we're hardly surprised that it's one of the retailer's early Prime Day deals for October 2026. You can add this smart plug to your cart for just $12.98, a nearly 50% discount. If you're trying to spend every last penny of an Amazon gift card, go ahead and add it to your shopping cart.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Smart Plug $12.98 at Amazon$24.99 Save $12.01 Get Deal Deals on SanDisk memory products
The global memory crisis has led to rising costs for smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles, but it's been a disaster for SD cards and hard drives. So, while the discounts aren't as huge as they were in past years, you can find savings on these memory products during October Prime Big Deal Days. We've found a bunch of early Prime Day deals on portable SSDs and hard drives, and we expect even more savings to come.
Case in point: The SanDisk Nintendo Switch 2 microSD Card Express is currently $40 off. Likewise, you can save $40 on the popular SanDisk Extreme portable SSD with 1TB of storage.
Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk SanDisk microSD Express Card for Switch 2, 512GB $159.99 at Amazon$199.99 Save $40 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk Sandisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD $251.94 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $48.05 Get Deal Best Amazon subscription deal
This exclusive deal is for Prime members only, and it's a good one. For a limited time, Prime members can sign up for four months of Audible for just $0.99. You'll also get a $20 Audible credit to spend as you like.
Our advice? Take advantage of this deal and set a calendar reminder three months and 29 days in the future.
Opens in a new window Credit: Audible Audible $0.99 for 4 months + $20 Audible credit Get Deal Cheap wireless earbuds for under $25If you're hoping to buy flagship-quality noise-cancelling earbuds, then wait for Prime Big Deal Days to begin, as we're expecting big discounts on Apple, Sony, and Bose earbuds. However, if you're prone to losing earbuds and just need something simple for everyday use, the popular Anker Soundcore P30i Earbuds are already at a record-low price of $24.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Soundcore P30i Noise-Cancelling Earbuds $24.99 at Amazon$49.99 Save $25.00 Get Deal Save $100 on the iPad Air
In the lead-up to Prime Big Deal Days, the iPad Air has gone on sale, and then went back to full price, and then went back on sale. As of this writing, you can once again save $100 on the latest iPad Air, which is powered by the powerful M4 chip, is razor thin, and won a Mashable Choice award (read our full review if you're on the fence) earlier this year.
You can also check out all of the October Prime Day iPad deals we've spotted so far.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air (M4), 11 inches $649 at Amazon$749 Save $100 Get Deal Deals to watch: Bose QuietComfort headphones and earbuds on sale
We've made no secret of the fact that we love Bose headphones and earbuds here at Mashable. The brand makes the most comfortable headphones we've ever tested, and the brand's popular QuietComfort line recently got refreshed.
Earlier this week, you could get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) and the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (Gen 2) for $50 off, but this deal has ended. However, we are very confident these products will get even bigger discounts when the Prime Big Deal Days sale starts on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) $249.99 at Amazon$299.99 Save $50 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (Gen 2) $399.99 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $50 Get Deal
