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3 Home Assistant projects to stop your plants dying this weekend (Oct 9-11)

How-To Geek - 1 hour 19 min ago

Home Assistant doesn't have to be solely about technology. You can use it for a much wider range of purposes, including helping you to keep your houseplants alive. These projects cover everything from simple monitoring to a fully automated plant-watering system.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Raspberry Pi desktop returns to PCs and Macs after years of waiting

How-To Geek - 1 hour 25 min ago

Raspberry Pi has made a long-awaited comeback, potentially giving your old laptops a second life. After a wait of almost four years, Raspberry Pi has finally updated its Debian-based operating system for PCs and Macs.

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4 new Google Maps gestures every driver should know

How-To Geek - 1 hour 49 min ago

I’ve had Google Maps on my phone for years, and I’ve probably used it more times than I can count. Still, my relationship with it has always been pretty basic: type in a destination, check the ETA, complain about the traffic, and follow the blue line.

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October Prime Day is live, but not for long: See the 101 best deals, with 53% discounts on TVs, headphones, and more

Mashable - 1 hour 50 min ago
The best Prime Day deals at a glance: Best headphone deal Bose QuietComfort Headphones (1st Gen) $169 (save $190) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 (save $70) Get Deal Best Kindle Deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2024) $169.99 (save $80) Get Deal Best Beauty Deal Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask $299.99 (Save $50) Get Deal Best Amazon Echo Deal Amazon Echo Display 11 $149.99 (save $100) Get Deal Best Outdoor Deal Yeti Limited Edition Tundra 45 Cooler $243.75 (Save $81.25) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm) $349.99 (save $50) Get Deal Best TV deal Toshiba 43-inch M450 Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV $139.99 (Save $190) Get Deal Best Deal Under $50 Owala FreeSip Stainles Steel Water Bottle $26.58 (save $8.41) Get Deal Best Deal Under $25 Apple AirTag (2nd Gen) $24 (save $5) Get Deal

Another huge Amazon sale for Prime members is here, but it ends soon. This year, Prime Big Deal Days (aka "October Prime Day") runs Oct. 6 and 7, and deals are live for one more day, delivering major savings across every category.

The best October Prime Day deals are your chance to get some much-needed relief from the RAMageddon price hikes impacting the tech industry right now. Amazon recently increased prices on nearly two dozen Kindles, Fire TV Sticks, Echo smart speakers, and eero routers because of rising component costs. Seasonal sales like Prime Big Deal Days (and later Black Friday) cancel out some of those markups.

SEE ALSO: Try Amazon Prime for free for 30 days to get access to October Prime Day 2026

The Mashable shopping team is working around the clock to sift through thousands of October Prime Day deals and bring you live updates on the top offers. Kindles are now on sale, and the AirPods Pro 3 are $70 off. We've also found 53% discounts on noise-cancelling headphones and $1,200 savings on OLED TVs from Samsung and LG, not to mention tons of deals under $25 for shoppers on a budget.

We'll be regularly updating our top picks right up to the very end of Prime Big Deal Days. You can also check out our guide to the top October Prime Day tech deals, kitchen deals, and outdoor deals for even more savings.

How we choose Prime Day deals

Mashable shopping reporters and editors regularly review the latest products from brands like Apple, Bose, Kindle, Ninja, Nintendo, Sony, and Samsung. We've also been covering major shopping events like Prime Big Deal Days for almost a decade.

Before recommending a deal, we use price-tracking tools like CamelCamelCamel to check its price history, and we prioritize record-low discounts. We also check prices at other retailers (big-box stores like Target, Walmart, and Best Buy are also hosting fall sales right now), so we can point you to the lowest price at any given moment, even if it's not at Amazon.

Deals marked with a ✅ are Mashable award winners and editor favorites. Deals marked with a strikethrough are no longer available.

Best audio deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Headphones (1st Gen) ✅ $169 at Amazon
$359 Save $190   Get Deal Why we like it

For October Prime Day, you can save 53% on the first-generation Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones. Now, to be clear, these are not the newest version of these popular headphones, but it's really hard to argue with a discount like this. These headphones are incredibly comfy even after hours of use, and they offer true active noise-cancellation.

We also have to call out the first-ever deal on the new version of these headphones, the Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen). Mashable's audio expert Bethany Allard says they offer the best possible combination of comfort, noise cancellation, sound quality, and value in the entire headphones category, full stop. Currently, they're $319, down from $359 — a $40 saving that makes them an even better value. Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen).

More headphone dealsMore wireless earbuds dealsBluetooth speaker dealsBest Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 ✅ $179 at Amazon
$249 Save $70   Get Deal Why we like it

So far, we've found 21 Apple products at record-low prices for Prime Day, which is more than we expected to be frank! But our top pick is a Prime Day classic.

The basic AirPods just got an upgrade with the new AirPods 5, but last year's Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale. They've dropped to $179 — $70 off their $249 list price. These famous Apple earbuds have ANC, a more comfortable fit, and support for live translation with a compatible iPhone. They're a good pick for commuters and even measure your heart rate during workouts. Read our full review of the Apple AirPods Pro 3.

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Best Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition $169.99 at Amazon
$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. It's exceptionally fast, too, with smooth page turns and quick-loading books in my experience. It comes without lockscreen ads, too.

Plus, when you buy a new Kindle, check whether you're eligible for three free months of Kindle Unlimited with your purchase. Check the renewal terms before signing up." — Samantha Mangino, Lead Shopping Reporter

More Kindle dealsBest Amazon device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Dot $39.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $40.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Kindles aren't the only Amazon devices on sale: You'll also find deals on Amazon's Echos, Fire TVs, and tablets. Our favorite deal is on the Amazon Echo Dot, which is down to just $39.99. That's not the lowest price we've ever spotted, but it's still worth a look if you need a compact smart speaker.

It's also compatible with Alexa+, Amazon's AI assistant, which helps you do everything from meal planning to booking dinner reservations.

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Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Toshiba Toshiba 43-inch M450 Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV ✅ $139.99 at Amazon
$329.99 Save $190   Get Deal Why we like it

Prime Big Deal Days is a 48-hour sale, and Amazon is dropping new deals throughout the event. And the latest “Today’s Big Deals” drop from Amazon includes one of the best Prime Day TV deals we've seen yet. If you're looking for a budget set, this Toshbia Fire TV has a 43-inch QLED display, and it's never been priced this low before.

As everything else gets more expensive, somehow flat-screen TVs keep getting cheaper. So, for those of us who can't afford to drop $1,500 on a premium OLED TV, we don't have to settle too much. This 4K TV features an HDR10+ display and supports Dolby Vision, which is pretty good for a TV under $150.

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Best home and kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Creami 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker $169.99 at Amazon
$219.99 Save $50   Get Deal

Who says you can't eat ice cream in the fall and winter? After all, doesn't pumpkin spice ice cream sound delicious? Thanks to a $50 discount for Prime members, this longtime Mashable favorite is our top pick in the kitchen category. The best Prime Day deals give you a chance to finally try products you've seen on your TikTok FYP page, and we've had a lot of fun with this Ninja appliance over the years. Read the full Mashable review of the Ninja Creami.

More Prime Day home and kitchen dealsBest outdoor deal Opens in a new window Credit: Yeti Yeti Limited Edition Tundra 45 Cooler ✅ $243.75 at Amazon
$325 Save $81.25   Get Deal Why we like it

"Yeti coolers are the gold standard of outdoor coolers for a reason: They're strong enough to stand up to a grizzly bear (yes, they're actually bear-tested) and can hold ice for days on end. I've personally tested Yeti coolers, temperature gun in hand, to verify they perform as advertised, and I haven't been disappointed yet.

"These coolers only go on sale during big shopping events like Prime Day and Black Friday, and only in select colorways. This year, you can grab this cool, limited-edition color for 25% off its usual price." Timothy Werth, Mashable Tech Editor

See all of our favorite Prime Day outdoor deals.

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Best power station deal Bluetti Elite 100 mini Portable Power Station ✅ $399.99 at Amazon
$699 Save $299.01   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

"Bluetti is bringing out some of my favorite portable power stations lately. For starters, the Bluetti FridgePower can keep your refrigerator cooling for up to 20 hours during an outage. But I'm especially excited about the new Bluetti Elite 100 mini.

"This is the lowest price we've seen for this model, and Bluetti went all-in on making this as easy to carry as possible. I love the single handle built into the side of this model. I find it much easier to carry compared to the pop-up handle that goes down the middle of many power stations. Plus, Bluetti's built-in LED light on the warm setting is perfect for evening illumination." — Lauren Allain, Mashable Contributor

More power station dealsBest vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum $149.99 at SharkNinja
$299.99 Save $150   Get Deal

Note: This product is sold out at Amazon, but you can still find it for 50% off at the SharkNinja website.

Why we like it

"Year after year, this Shark stick vacuum is one of the best Prime Day deals on vacuums, and I'm glad to see it back on sale for Prime Big Deal Days. One of our former reporters swore by this vacuum, calling it a literal 'game-changer' for his dog-hair-filled New York City apartment. It has a brush head that's designed to make pet hair disappear, and you can't go wrong with a 50% discount, can you?" Timothy Werth, Mashable Tech Editor

More Prime Day vacuum dealsBest memory and SSD deals Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD ✅ $209.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $90   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk SanDisk 512GB microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 $129.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $70   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 Werth, Mashable Tech Editor

More SSD and hard drive dealsBest fitness deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hyperice Hyperice Vyper 3 Vibrating Foam Roller $159 at Amazon
$209 Save $50 Lowest-ever price Get Deal Why we like it

"My partner is a barre instructor, and she's in love with this vibrating foam roller. I've tried it myself and had good results, and I don't think I've ever had a bad experience with a Hyperice product. For Prime Day, this roller is down to a new record-low price, beating its previous record price by $10." — Timothy Werth, Mashable Tech Editor

More fitness dealsMore smartwatch dealsBest Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Project Hail Mary $69.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like it

Project Hail Mary is one of 2026's most beloved movies because, of course, the outer space relationship building of Ryan Gosling and a rock charmed everyone. Naturally, Lego created a set to commemorate the movie earlier this year. Less expected, however, is the hefty price cut this set is receiving during Prime Big Deal Days, which slashes its price from $99.99 to $69.99, saving you 30%. This 830-piece set stands at about 12 inches tall, and includes the titular spacecraft, plus Ryland Grace and Rocky minifigs.

More Lego dealsBest streaming and subscription deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Audible $0.99/month for four months + free $20 credit Get Deal Why we like it

Right now, eligible Prime members can get four months of Audible Standard for $0.99 per month — $3.96 total. 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 dealsBest beauty tech deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask ✅ $299.99 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

Shark's red light face mask not only costs half the price of the competition, but it also offers cooling therapy and blue light therapy for good measure. We spent 10 months testing this face mask to make sure it lived up to the hype, and in the end, we named it a Mashable Choice product. To put it simply, don't even look at other red light masks.

During Prime Big Deal Days, you can get this Shark beauty mask at its lowest-ever price. Read our full review of the Shark CyroGlow LED Face Mask.

More beauty tech dealsBest gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G5 $219.99 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $130   Get Deal Why we like it

"Finding a 32-inch, 1,440p panel from a top-tier brand for around 37% off is nothing to scoff at. You're getting a 180Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time, plus G-Sync and FreeSync support to keep fast-paced action smooth and free of screen tearing. It also comes with a height-adjustable ergonomic stand right out of the box, so you can pivot, tilt, and swivel to your setup's needs — a practical feature most budget displays cut to trim costs." — Ben Williams, Mashable contributor

More gaming dealsBest Anker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker MagGo 2 Pro Power Bank $87.99 at Amazon
$109.99 Save $22   Get Deal Why we like it

Anker's new MagSafe-compatible wireless power bank sticks right to the back of your phone. This device can charge your phone wirelessly at 25W and features a built-in display so you always know how much juice you have left.

More mobile accessory dealsBest board game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Days of Wonder Ticket to Ride $29.99
$39.99 Save $10.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Amazon is loaded with board game deals during October Prime Day, and if you have plans for a board-game Thanksgiving gathering, now's a great time to stock up.

"If you haven't yet dabbled in the joy of Ticket to Ride, I recommend this game for any group. I've played with friends, family, and even people I don't really like, but the game has made the gathering enjoyable. It's easy to learn gameplay, has a few fun twists, and it's a great geography lesson, too." — Lauren Allain, Mashable Contributor

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Time is running out for Prime members to shop Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale. Sign up for a Prime 30-day free trial if you want to save some cash, and follow Mashable’s guide to the best October Prime Day deals and live blog for the latest updates.

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Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra with RTX Spark is finally here to take on the MacBook Pro

How-To Geek - 2 hours 1 min ago

After months of teasing, Microsoft and Nvidia are finally ready to offer prices and release dates for the first RTX Spark PCs. Microsoft is starting by opening pre-orders for the Surface Laptop Ultra ahead of its October 16 launch.

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Greenworks full 6-piece power tool set is now the price of one drill

How-To Geek - 2 hours 1 min ago

Electric brands like Greenworks have been growing in popularity over the years, as they offer a more convenient solution to their gas-powered counterparts. The issue is that electric tools and machines tend to carry higher price points, but when you can get them on sale, that's the time you want to shop. With Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days underway, you can score impressive savings on Greenworks gear, and none may be a better deal than this 6-tool set, now over 50% off.

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The best last-chance October Prime Day laptop deals: Save up to $750 on MacBooks, Surface Laptops

Mashable - 2 hours 2 min ago
The best October Prime Day laptop deals you can still shop: Best MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 at Amazon (save $200) Get Deal Best MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro with 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) $2,699 at Amazon (save $500) Get Deal Best budget laptop deal (under $1,000) Dell XPS 13 (Intel Core 5 320, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $599.99 at Best Buy (save $200) Get Deal Best Microsoft Surface Laptop deal Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,349 at Amazon (save $750.99) Get Deal Another great Windows laptop deal HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,399.99 at Best Buy (save $600) Get Deal Best gaming laptop deal Acer Nitro V 16S AI (AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,401.99 at Amazon (save $248) Get Deal

I've had a weird year as Mashable's resident laptop reporter. In recent months, many of the models I've covered and tested have gotten anywhere from $100 to $950 more expensive due to the ongoing memory crisis, making it harder to pinpoint truly great values on the market. That's why I was particularly antsy for Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon's 48-hour "October Prime Day" sale: It's getting the ball rolling on holiday tech deals that negate a lot of those price hikes.

On the second day of the sale, Amazon is still offering some particularly sweet deals on MacBooks and Microsoft Surface Laptops. The M5 MacBook Air got a long-awaited $200 discount that brings it back down to $1,099 for the first time since June. Meanwhile, a variant of the 2024 Surface Laptop 7th Edition is a whopping 36% off. (Both are Mashable Choice Award winners — we've tested them and love 'em.)

SEE ALSO: The 37 best Prime Day tech deals: We found deals under $25, but also $1,200 savings on OLED TVs

Be sure to shop around a bit before adding anything to your cart. There are also great laptop deals to be had at Best Buy and Walmart, which are both running their own sitewide sales this week. For its part, Best Buy has some of my favorite MacBook Neo and Air alternatives on sale for up to 30% off.

Read on for my definitive guide to the best October Prime Day laptop deals available right now. Keep in mind that Prime Big Deal Days ends at midnight PT tonight (Oct. 7), so any Amazon-exclusive offers will likely be gone by tomorrow.

Best budget laptop deal (under $1,000) Opens in a new window Credit: Dell Dell XPS 13 (Intel Core 5 320, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $599.99 at Best Buy
$799.99 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dell Dell XPS 13 (Intel Core 5 320, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $799.99 at Best Buy
$999.99 Save $200   Get Deal

Dell's new XPS 13 is a premium-built budget laptop that one-ups Apple's MacBook Neo with a much lighter design, a sharper, smoother touchscreen display, and a backlit keyboard. It also has a much better battery life than the Neo, lasting roughly 19 hours in our video rundown test. The Neo died just before the 15-hour mark.

Best Buy has two 512GB configurations of the XPS 13 on sale for $200 off during its Techtober savings event (starting from just $599.99), a discount that more than erases their price increases from last month. For comparison's sake, a comparable MacBook Neo with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is stuck at its regular sale price of $789.99 on Amazon — a meager $9 off.

More budget laptop Prime Day deals (under $1,000)Best MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 at Amazon
$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

No guide to the best Prime Day laptop deals would be complete without the latest MacBook discounts. The M5 MacBook Air is a fabulous all-rounder with incredibly fast performance, a premium haptic touchpad, and a vibrant display. We like the 15-inch model best for most macOS users because it has nicer speakers, a better GPU, and a roomier display, but the 13-inch size is better if you prioritize portability. I recommend it for college students in particular.

The M5 MacBook Air is $200 off at Amazon and Best Buy right now, a discount that brings it back to its pre-price hike rates. (Apple's entire MacBook lineup got price increases in June due to increased component costs.) Choose from either size and any color or configuration starting from just $1,099.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple MacBook Air (M5).

More MacBook Air Prime Day dealsMacBook Pro Prime Day dealsBest Microsoft Surface Laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,349 at Amazon
$2,099.99 Save $750.99   Get Deal

Surface Laptops have also been afflicted with price hikes this year, but Amazon is trying its hardest to mitigate them. The best Microsoft Surface Laptop Prime Day deal I've spotted features a 2024 model with a 13.8-inch display and a Snapdragon X Elite chip, which is now a whopping 36% off — its lowest price since May. This one has a 23-hour battery life, a 120Hz touchscreen, a haptic touchpad, and a sleek, minimalist look. Our former tech editor said it "oozes sophistication and polished refinement." By the way: If you want a newer Surface Laptop 8th Edition with the same amount of RAM and storage, you'll pay $250 more.

Read Mashable's full review of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition.

More Surface Laptop Prime Day dealsAnother great Windows laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,399.99 at Best Buy
$1,999.99 Save $600   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (Snapdragon X2 Elite, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,799.99 at Best Buy
$2,249.99 Save $450.00   Get Deal

The redesigned OmniBook Ultra 14 is one of the best and prettiest Windows laptops I've tried this year. (It's another great MacBook alternative, I might add.) It has a glorious 2.8K 120Hz OLED display, a haptic touchpad, a very quiet keyboard, and a thin, elegant design featuring an anti-smudge finish and metallic accents around the edges of its chassis. Best Buy has several configurations of on sale for the lowest prices I've seen all year, with savings of up to 30%.

More Windows laptop Prime Day dealsBest gaming laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Acer Acer Nitro V 16S AI (AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,401.99 at Amazon
$1,649.99 Save $248   Get Deal

Now cheaper than ever, this 16-inch Acer gaming laptop nets you mid-tier RTX 5070 graphics at an RTX 5060 price point. (Note that it's sold out on Acer's website.) It has a good amount of storage, a four-zone RGB keyboard, and a crisp 2.5K display with a premium 180Hz refresh rate that'll make fast-paced shooters look buttery smooth. I found a slightly less expensive RTX 5070 MSI gaming laptop on sale at Walmart, but it has a 144Hz display with a much lousier 1080p resolution.

More gaming laptop Prime Day dealsHow I picked the best October Prime Day laptop deals

The Mashable team and I have tested dozens of laptops this year, and my job involves constantly monitoring their prices for any notable changes.

My top October Prime Day deals on laptops include Amazon's lowest prices on select models in at least three months, according to historical data on the price-tracking site camelcamelcamel. The deals I've highlighted elsewhere feature models that are sitting at their lowest prices of the year so far, to the best of my knowledge.

I've cross-checked all of my picks across various retailers to make sure they're the best deals anywhere. In one case, this alerted me to a deal that's even better than advertised. Walmart says its $1,100 Alienware Aurora 16 with an Intel Core Ultra 7 240H processor, RTX 5050 graphics, 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage is $150 off, but it's really $801 off: Dell usually sells the same configuration for $1,900.

I've also come across one instance where Amazon managed to beat Best Buy's price on a 13.8-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop by a cool $120.

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October Prime Day 2026 live updates: Amazon is still dropping 50% discounts

Mashable - 2 hours 9 min ago

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale has entered its second and final day, and Mashable shopping experts are still bringing you live updates on all of the best October Prime Day deals. If you're looking to restock on everyday essentials or desperately need some relief from this year's tech price hikes, then 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 this event has dropped deals in just about every category. We've seen 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. No matter what's on your holiday wishlist, our shopping reporters 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 as we approach the end of the sale.

Keep scrolling for the full schedule of events, the latest Prime Day deals, price drops, low-stock alerts, and news from the Mashable shopping team.

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You should always eject your flash drive and 3 other USB storage myths we need to kill

How-To Geek - 2 hours 19 min ago

Back in the day, pulling a USB flash drive out of your PC without safely ejecting it was a surefire way to get yelled at by a parent or techie friend. And they were right — removing a flash drive without safely ejecting it could interrupt pending transfers, corrupt files, and potentially leave the drive unusable without reformatting.

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Yeti deals are rare, but we found a bunch for October Prime day: Up to 40% off drinkware, coolers, and more

Mashable - 2 hours 19 min ago
The best October Prime Day Yeti deals, at a glance: Best drinkware deal Yeti Rambler Straw Mug (42-ounce) $27 (save $18) Get Deal best cooler deal Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler $243.75 (save $81.25) Get Deal Best camping deal Yeti Lowlands Blanket $152 (save $48) Get Deal

One of my biggest flexes is that I own several Yeti products: a Roadie cooler, and a Rambler bottle, can cooler, and mugs. While most of these were gifts, I rave about them any chance I get. But convincing people to actually splurge on Yeti products is tough. While the quality and IT factor are undeniable, the prices are just a bit too steep for most folks. That's where major shopping events like Prime Day come in.

One of the only times we see Yeti coolers, drinkware, and other products go on sale is during Amazon Prime Day events and lucky for you, we're still smack dab in the middle of one. Prime Big Deal Days, aka October Prime Day is still live through the end of the day on Oct. 7, giving you plenty of time to nab the Yeti products you want for less.

Below, we've gathered all the best Yeti deals we could find for October Prime Day.

Best cooler deal Opens in a new window Credit: Yeti Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler $243.75 at Amazon
$325 Save $81.25   Get Deal Why we like it

The Tundra hard cooler is Yeti's OG baby. It's legendary for its toughness and ice retention and comes in various sizes. One of the best deals we've seen for October Prime Day is the Tundra 45 for 25% off. It can fit 54 cans or 37 pounds of ice, or about 26 cans with a 2:1 ice-to-contents ratio, and keep everything cold for days. It's pretty heavy, even when it's empty, but its heftiness is what makes it virtually indestructible. Plus, it comes in a gorgeous ultramarine violet shade.

More Yeti cooler dealsBest Yeti drinkware deal Opens in a new window Credit: Yeti Yeti Rambler Straw Mug (42-ounce) $27 at Amazon
$45 Save $18   Get Deal Why we like it

Yeti drinkware deals are popping off for October Prime Day, but this 42-ounce Rambler Straw Mug is the best of the bunch at 40% off. Only select colors are on sale, including this vibrant firefly yellow. Like every Yeti cup, it's double-wall vacuum insulated to keep your drinks hot or cold. It's made with kitchen-grade stainless steel, so it's extremely durable and can go safely in the dishwasher. Plus, it fits in a car cupholder.

More Yeti cup and mug dealsOther Yeti deals

Time is running out for Prime members to shop Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale. Sign up for a Prime 30-day free trial if you want to save some cash, and follow Mashable’s guide to the best October Prime Day deals and live blog for the latest updates.

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OpenAI shakes up mathematics again, debuting dozens of new math solutions

Mashable - 2 hours 23 min ago

OpenAI won't let mathematicians rest.

On Oct. 6, the company released a slew of new mathematical results in the form of a massive GitHub repository — an info dump that will take hundreds of human hours to sift through. The company's internal frontier model provided solutions to more than 300 problems, but the company also implied they expect experts to take issue with them, debuting new processes for paper revisions and citations.

"For future releases, we are committed to further improving the quality of the papers via the citations, mathematical exposition, and presentation of the results for better understanding," wrote OpenAI.

SEE ALSO: Report: OpenAI should pause ChatGPT for Teens over safety

Last month, the developer made an industry-rattling declaration that 10,000 AI agents had worked together to solve the Navier–Stokes existence and smoothness problem, a narrower portion of the unsolved Navier-Stokes equation that's part of the Millennium Prize Problems set. The robot mathematicians' "breakthrough" could have nabbed OpenAI a $1 million prize, but the company declined.

And possibly for good reason, academics later called out the company for solving a subset of the problem, not the whole thing, using a mathematical loophole — an approach that some labeled "unnatural."

OpenAI's pursuit of mathematical greatness isn't so easily deterred.

Following OpenAI's announcement, the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence at the Institute for Advanced Study⁠ said it did not endorse AI developers using proprietary models to test solutions without the scientific community's involvement. The developer announced a new advisory group to provide recommendations on future releases. But it appears OpenAI used the same unreleased model to solve the latest trove of equations.

Unlike its previous theoretical entries, however, OpenAI alleges the latest problems were solved with just a single prompt fed to a single AI agent, the developer told Scientific American. The claim is already being questioned by experts, who are still awaiting access to the reportedly mathematically advanced model.

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25+ home improvement deals to shop this October Prime Day: Best deals on power tools, yard care, air purifiers, and more

Mashable - 2 hours 35 min ago
The best October Prime Day home improvement deals at a glance: Best outdoor power equipment deal Greenworks 60V Electric Leaf Plower $139.99 (save $110) Get Deal Best power tool deal DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit $138.99 (save $100.01) Get Deal Best smart home deal Blueair Signature SP1i Air Purifier $125.99 (save $54) Get Deal Best robot lawn mower deal Roborock RockNeo Q110H $679.99 (save $120) Get Deal Best outdoor lights deal Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 $189.99 (save $140) Get Deal

We're into the final official day of the October Prime Day sale, and there are still an impressive range of deals on home improvement tools — discounts on everything you need for DIY and odd jobs around the home. But with the sale set to end at the close of today, Oct. 7, there's limited time to take advantage.

These home improvement deals include a $149 DeWalt drill-and-impact-driver kit, a $139.99 Greenworks leaf blower with a battery and charger, and discounts on outdoor lights, robot lawn mowers, and smart home devices.

SEE ALSO: The 125+ best October Prime Day deals: We found record prices on Apple, Bose, Lego, and Sony favorites

Whether you’re replacing a drill that barely holds a charge or getting ahead on fall yard cleanup, we’ve grouped the offers below by the jobs they can help you tackle. We’ll continue to update this list as prices and availability change during the final day of the sale.

Best tool deal Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Drill & Impact Driver Kit $138.99 at Amazon
$239 Save $100.01   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 dealsBest outdoor power equipment deal Greenworks 60V 610 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower, 2.5 Ah Battery and Rapid Charger $139.99 at Amazon
$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 clearing leaves and 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 dealsBest robot lawn mower deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock RockNeo Q110H $679.99 at Amazon
$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 for 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 percent.

This is the lowest price we've spotted at Amazon for the Roborock RockNeo Q110H, so it's absolutely worth jumping on this discount.

More robot lawn mower dealsBest outdoor lights deal Opens in a new window Credit: Govee Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 (100-feet) $189.99 at Amazon
$329.99 Save $140   Get Deal Why we like it

If you like to put Christmas lights on the house before Thanksgiving, October Prime Day is a chance to buy before decorating season. Now 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 now means they'll arrive with enough time to make a neighborhood-favorite Halloween display.

More outdoor lights dealsBest smart home deal Opens in a new window Credit: Blueair Blueair Signature SP1i Air Purifier $125.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $54.00   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 Blueair is one of my favorite models, partially because it can double as a table. But it's also a great model if you like to control your home via an app. The Blueair app comes with great features like a sleeping mode, auto function, and a useful graph to view your home's overall air quality.

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Prime members only have 48 hours to shop Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale. Sign up for a Prime 30-day free trial if you want to save some cash, and follow Mashable’s guide to the best October Prime Day deals and live blog for the latest updates.

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The 37 best Prime Day tech deals: We found deals under $25, but also $1,200 savings on OLED TVs

Mashable - 2 hours 36 min ago
Best October Prime Day tech deals at a glance: Best Amazon device deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus $37.99 (save $22 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle (2024) $103.99 (save $46 at Amazon) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) $199 (save $50 at Amazon) Get Deal Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods 4 $79 (save $50 at Walmart) Get Deal Best laptop deal Apple MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 (save $200 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Bluetooth Speaker Deal Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 $54.14 (save $45.85) Get Deal Best OLED TV deal Samsung 65-Inch S90H Series OLED 4K Smart TV $1,497.99 (save $1,200 at Best Buy) Get Deal Best Budget TV Deal Toshiba 43-inch M450 Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV $139.99 (save $190 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Memory Deal SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD $209.99 (save $90 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Deal Under $25 Apple AirTag (2nd Gen) $24 (save $5 at Amazon) Get Deal

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale is still going strong, but it ends at 11:59 p.m. PT tonight, which means you're running out of time to save. The best Prime Day tech deals let us get some much-needed relief from all of this year's price hikes, and there have been a lot of them.

Mashable’s reporters and editors test tech year-round. For Prime Big Deal Days, we’re pairing those hands-on findings with price-history checks to help you decide what’s worth buying, which upgrades are worth paying for, and where a cheaper model will do the job. We’re looking for discounts on devices we’d actually recommend: earbuds that stay comfortable through a commute, e-readers with responsive page turns, and creator cameras that will help you stand out from the crowd.

SEE ALSO: The 20+ best Prime Day deals on MicroSDs, SSDs, and hard drives: Our favorite deals to beat RAMageddon

Our top picks include $79 AirPods, a $103.99 Kindle, and $190 off Bose’s first-generation QuietComfort Headphones. We'll be updating this guide right up until the Prime Big Deal Days event ends, so keep checking back for more Prime Day tech deals.

How do we pick deals? A low price doesn’t automatically make a good deal. We prioritize products recommended in Mashable’s reviews and buying guides, then use price-tracking tools such as camelcamelcamel to check whether the discount is unusually good. We also compare other retailers’ listings rather than assuming Amazon has the lowest price.

When we’ve tested a product, we explain what stood out in actual use. We also flag Prime membership requirements, third-party sellers, and other conditions that could change the value of an offer. With all this in mind, let's break down the top Prime Day tech deals so far.

The best AirPods deals

We've got two great offers on AirPods to share. First, a Prime Day classic returns: The $79 AirPods 4 (on sale at Walmart only). These are the budget pick for iPhone users who prefer earbuds without ANC.

One important distinction: this deal is for the version without active noise cancellation. In our AirPods 4 review, we tested the ANC model, but the buds have the same design. We found they stayed secure through flights and a treadmill run, although our reviewer experienced some discomfort after roughly eight hours of wear. The AirPods 4 reached $69 last Black Friday, so $79 isn’t their all-time low. But it is the lowest price so far in 2026 — and a reasonable buy.

If you're a real music lover, then you may prefer the AirPods Pro 3, which have a more comfortable fit, active noise-cancellation, and premium features like heart-rate monitoring and live translation. We gave these buds one of the highest scores of any device we reviewed in 2025, and they're still popular one year later (read our full review).

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $79 at Walmart
$129 Save $50   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 at Amazon
$249 Save $70   Get Deal A Kindle for just over $100

The 2024 Kindle is on sale for $103.99, a 31% discount, with an option to bundle three months of Kindle Unlimited for free. It’s the pick for readers who want a small, lightweight e-reader rather than every feature in the Kindle lineup.

In Mashable’s review, Lead Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino found that the six-inch Kindle fit easily into a small crossbody bag, turned pages quickly, and displayed crisp, high-contrast text. Its 16GB of storage gives you room for thousands of books without stepping up to a more expensive model.

The trade-offs matter: this Kindle isn’t waterproof and doesn’t have the Paperwhite’s adjustable warm light. Amazon also rates its battery life at up to six weeks, compared with up to 12 weeks for the 2024 Paperwhite models. Choose the basic Kindle for portability and price; consider a Paperwhite if you read in the bath or want more control over nighttime lighting. You can also check out the brand-new Kindles Amazon just announced, though they aren't on sale (womp, womp).

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 2024 Amazon Kindle (16GB) $103.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $46.00   Get Deal More Kindle deals:More Prime Day deals on Amazon devices

Prime Big Deal Days is a great time to save up to 50% on Amazon devices. We've already gone over the best Kindle deals, but you can also find tons of discounts on Echo speakers and Amazon smart home products. If you want to try the new Alexa+, Amazon's AI-powered smart assistant, then you can add an Echo smart speaker or display to your kitchen counter or living room shelf.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker $39.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $40.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Show 11 Smart Display $149.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $100   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 Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $200   Get Deal 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 Anker charging products

Anker is the go-to charging brand for many tech nerds (including us), and the brand dropped some big discounts for Prime Day. You can grab the cute little Nano USB-C wall charger for under $30, and it even matches the new "glacier" blue iPhone 18 Pro. The new Anker MagGo 2 Pro Power Bank just got its first-ever discount, and it offers 25W wireless charging.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Nano Smart Display Charger $25.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $14.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker MagGo 2 Pro Power Bank $87.99 at Amazon
$109.99 Save $22   Get Deal Google Pixel 11 Pro on sale

Apple customers are out of luck with October Prime Day smartphone deals, but Android users have plenty of options. If you're looking for the best deal on an Android smartphone, then it's an easy choice — the new Google Pixel 11 Pro is currently 24% off for Prime members, bringing it down to just $834 for a limited time.

This is the first time the new Google flagship phone has ever dropped below $1,000. In our recent Pixel 11 Pro review, we noted that this phone has an incredible set of cameras, which is no surprise. For creators — or anyone who loves documenting family memories — this is the best Android phone for photography right now.

Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel 11 Pro, Unlocked (256GB) $834 at Amazon
$1,099 Save $265   Get Deal Cheaper-than-ever Fire tablets

Two of Amazon's own Fire tablets are on sale for record-low prices during 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   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) $72.99
$154.99 Save $82.00   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 $199. In Mashable's guide to 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, 40mm) $199 at Amazon
$249 Save $50   Get Deal Shark vacuum deals

Shark vacuums have been a hot commodity this Prime Day, and you'll find Shark vacuums in the homes of many Mashable reporters. The original Shark Pet cordless stick vacuum, which one of our editors called a "game-changer" for his dog-hair-filled home is currently sold out on Amazon, but you can still grab it for 50% off at the SharkNinja website. You can also grab the new 2026 version of this stick vacuum for just $30 more at Amazon.

You can also grab the Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum, with the brand's famous Matrix spot cleaning mode, on sale for 56% off. it doesn't have a mop, but consider that a point in its favor. Robot vacuum and mop combos are all the rage (because vacuum brands can charge more), but trust us when we tell you that you'll get better results from a Swiffer in most cases.

Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum $179.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $120   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark AV2501S AI Ultra Robot Vacuum $239.99 at Amazon
$549.99 Save $310   Get Deal A huge discount on a huge QLED TV

The 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.)

The 75-inch QM8L is down to $1,497.99 for Prime Big Deal Days — which is an even deeper discount than we were hoping to see. If you've been holding out for a TV deal, now's the time to take the plunge.

Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 75-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $1,497.99 at Amazon
$2,999.99 Save $1,502.00   Get Deal Affordable Fire TVs

Amazon is dropping new deals throughout its Prime Day sale, and on day two, the retailer dropped a massive discount on a Toshiba QLED TV. For one day only, Prime members can get this 43-inch Fire TV for under $150, a massive 58% discount. For a variety of complicated reasons, flat-screen TVs have gotten cheaper even as every other tech product gets more expensive. For just $139.99, this TV offers an HDR10+ display and support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

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: Toshiba Toshiba 43-inch M450 Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV $139.99 at Amazon
$329.99 Save $190   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

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo is the more practical upgrade for creators who want steadier footage and better audio without building a full camera rig. The bundle includes a DJI Mic 2 transmitter, battery handle, and mini tripod — not just the camera.

The Pocket 3 combines a one-inch CMOS sensor with a three-axis mechanical gimbal, which stabilizes footage as you move. Its rotating two-inch touchscreen makes switching shooting orientation straightforward, while ActiveTrack 6.0 can keep you centered during a solo, talk-to-camera recording.

For creators who edit beyond basic cuts, support for 10-bit color and D-Log M provides more flexibility for color grading. That’s the reason to consider this older camera: the useful features are still here, even if a newer model exists. Read our review of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo $495 at Amazon
$629 Save $134   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 $36.07 at Amazon
$54.99 Save $18.92   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 has fallen to an all-time low price, and we don't expect it to get any cheaper today. 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 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 Prime Day deals on portable SSDs and hard drives, and we expect even more savings to come.

Case in point: Sandisk's 512GB microSD card for the Nintendo Switch 2 is down by $70. Likewise, you can score $90 in savings on the popular 1TB Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD.

Opens in a new window Credit: Sandisk Sandisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD $209.99
$299.99 Save $90   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk Sandisk 512GB microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 $129.99
$199.99 Save $70   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 $25

If you're prone to losing earbuds and just need something simple for everyday use, the popular Anker Soundcore P30i Earbuds are sitting at a record-low price of $23.68.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Soundcore P30i Noise-Cancelling Earbuds $23.68 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $26.31   Get Deal The best Prime Day iPad deals

This Prime Big Deal Days, you can save $100 on the latest iPad Air, which is powered by the powerful M4 chip. It's our favorite tablet overall and won a Mashable Choice award earlier this year. (Read our full review if you're on the fence.)

If you want to upgrade to the M5 chip and a breathtaking OLED touchscreen, then you can also save $100 on the iPad Pro. Its display is incredibly bright, even in direct sunlight, and it has enough processing power to handle video editing software and 4K video files.

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, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $649 at Amazon
$749 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $1,099.99 at Amazon
$1,199 Save $99.01   Get Deal Bose QuietComfort headphones on sale

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) are $80 off, and their appeal is more specific than “premium sound”: Mashable’s testing highlights their comfort, adjustable active noise cancellation, and all-day battery life even with ANC enabled.

The second generation increases rated battery life from 24 to 30 hours and adds USB-C wired playback, which can charge the headphones while you listen. There’s also passive playback through an auxiliary cable. Those are useful upgrades if you wear headphones through a workday or want a wired option when the battery runs out. (Note: If you want to save even more, the first-gen Bose QuietComfort headphones are on sale for just $169, a 53% discount for Prime members.)

Prefer earbuds? The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are under $130 after a 28% discount. According to our reviewer, "you'll be hard pressed to find earbuds with better sound quality and battery life than these."

Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) $369 at Amazon
$449 Save $80   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Earbuds $129 at Amazon
$179 Save $50   Get Deal A premium OLED TV

Samsung's S95H OLED TV is our tech editor's dream TV, but it's impractically expensive, even when it's on sale. Fortunately, the brand's S90H OLED TV is also a phenomenal TV, and it just dropped to its lowest price ever, making this one of the best Prime Day TV deals of the sale so far (honestly, it's one of the best Prime Day deals, period).

It's definitely an investment, but if you're a gamer or cinephile, then this is a future-proofed TV with a stunning, glare-free display, a speedy AI processor, and a sleek design.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-Inch S90H Series OLED 4K Smart TV $1,497.99 at Amazon
$1,897.99 Save $400   Get Deal Earbuds comfortable enough for sleep

If you're not sleeping well on account of noise, a pair of sleep earbuds might help. If it's the dog snoring or a neighbor who keeps you awake, the Anker Sleep A30 Specials have Mashable's seal of approval as the best sleep earbuds. We've never seen them on sale for $159.99 before, so this is a great time to give them a try.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Soundcore Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 Special $159.99
$199.99 Save $40   Get Deal Save 43% on one of our favorite waterproof speakers

When we wanted to test the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers, we had one of our audio experts take them down to the pool. That's how we know this popular Bluetooth speaker is the real deal. Prime members can grab this compact and portable party speaker for only $56.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ultimate Ears Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 $54.14 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $45.85   Get Deal Save 40% on Switch 2 games

Finally, some good Prime Day Nintendo deals. In addition to the pre-order deal on the long-awaited The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, a selection of Switch 2 games are now 40% off for Prime shoppers. Popular new titles like EA Sports Madden NFL 27 and Pragmata are on sale, as well as classics, sequels, and remakes such as Octopath Traveler 0, Dragon Quest I & II, and Final Fantasy VII.

Opens in a new window Credit: EA Sports / Square Enix Shop the Prime Day Switch 2 Video Game Sale Save 40% on new and classic titles Shop Now A super-affordable Android smartwatch

You can score some great deals on the Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 12 this Prime Day, but if you're looking for a tracker and smartwatch hybrid that's even more affordable, then we have to point you to the Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro. We called this an almost-perfect smartwatch in our review, and we named it a Mashable Choice product.

Grab this budget Android tracker, which boasts weeks of battery life, for just $59.

Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro $59 at Amazon
$79 Save $20   Get Deal Save 15% on a matching case for your brand-new iPhone

Last month, Apple launched the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with a faster chip, larger batteries, and a revamped camera system with a physical variable aperture. (Read our full review to see just how good their shooters are.) They both come in new burgundy and glacier colorways that blow last year's "cosmic orange" out of the water. And right now, Amazon has Apple's matching cases for them on sale for the first time ever. Save 15% on the TechWoven, silicone, or clear variety — all with MagSafe.

Pro tip: If you haven't upgraded to one of the new iPhones 18 Pros yet, you can save up to $1,000 through T-Mobile with a trade-in on an Experience Beyond plan.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max Silicone Case with MagSafe $41.50
$49 Save $7.50   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max TechWoven Case with MagSafe $50
$59 Save $9   Get Deal Try augmented reality glasses

Augmented reality smart glasses plug directly into your smartphone, gaming laptop, or tablet, and they're like having your own private OLED TV wherever you go. They project a massive virtual screen into the air around you, which is a game-changer for long flights and similar situations. They can also be handy for working when you don't have access to a second monitor. Our tech editor has tested both of these glasses, and they're affordable entry points into the world of augmented reality.

Both glasses are at all-time low prices. The TCL RayNeo has a super bright display and is ideal for gaming and entertainment, but the Xreal 1S is the better overall experience, especially for a combo of work and entertainment.

Opens in a new window Credit: TCL RayNeo TCL RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR Glasses $239.20 at Amazon
$299 Save $59.80   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xreal Xreal 1S AR Smart Glasses $399 at Amazon
$449 Save $50   Get Deal

Prime members have less than 24 hours left to shop Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale. Sign up for a Prime 30-day free trial if you want to save some cash, and follow Mashable’s guide to the best October Prime Day deals and live blog for the latest updates.

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The best live Prime Day outdoor deals: Anker power stations, Yeti coolers, and LifeStraws are among our top picks

Mashable - 2 hours 45 min ago
Best October Prime Day outdoor deals, at a glance: Best portable power station deal Anker Solix C1000 $469.99 (save $130) Get Deal Best cooler deal Yeti Tundra 45 hard cooler $243.75 (save $81.25) Get Deal Best outdoor speaker deal Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 $54.14 (save $45.85) Get Deal Best camping deal Coleman 4-Person Instant Cabin $149.99 (save $68.50) Get Deal Best personal water filter LifeStraw Personal Water Filter $12.98 (save $4.97) Get Deal Best outdoor projector deal Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Projector $559.99 (save $190) Get Deal

If you're like me and prefer to go camping in cooler fall temps instead of the sweltering heat of summer, you're probably in need of fresh outdoor gear. Now's the time to stock up, thanks to October Prime Day, which kicked off Oct. 6 and continues until the end of Oct. 7.

Since camping is generally a summer activity, you'll find even better out-of-season price drops. And we've already rummaged through the sale to dig out the very best camping deals, whether you're searching for upgrades or replacements to your current gear.

These deals will get you outside to enjoy fall colors and cooler temps. Be sure to keep an eye on all of Mashable's October Prime Day coverage as the sale comes to an end.

Best portable power station deal Anker Solix C1000 $469.99 at Amazon
$599.99 Save $130   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

I've tested dozens of portable power stations while camping over the last few years, and the original Anker Solix C1000 remains a top-tier choice. Now that it's on sale for under $450, it's a great time to make the move to camping with power. Keep phones charged, pack the air fryer, or take your laptop workstation into the great outdoors.

The Anker Solix C1000 packs in 1,056Wh of battery capacity and a peak output of 2,400W. Anker included a massive six AC ports, dual USB-A ports, and dual USB-C ports. I also love the onboard lightbar, and it recharges back to 100 percent in under an hour.

More portable power station dealsBest cooler deal Opens in a new window Credit: Yeti Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler $243.75 at Amazon
$325 Save $81.25   Get Deal Why we like it

Finding a Yeti cooler on sale is a rarity, so we had to shout out this 25% off deal for Prime members. The eye-catching ultramarine violet Tundra 45 hard cooler is a beast that can keep ice for days, fit 26 cans with a 2:1 ice-to-contents ratio, and last a lifetime. It's virtually indestructible, thanks to its rotomolded construction, NeverFail hinge system, and FatWall design. It's definitely not light; it weighs 23 pounds when it's empty. But that heftiness is what makes it so sturdy.

More cooler dealsBest outdoor speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ultimate Ears Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 $54.14
$99.99 Save $45.85   Get Deal Why we like it

On Mashable's ranking of the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 earns the top spot as the model that's ready for both outdoor adventures and the shower. Contributor Alex Bracetti's review says, "The rugged mesh exterior prevents moisture and other hazards from damaging both the inside and outside of the speaker. A 14-hour charge is enough for a month of daily shower use."

More outdoor speaker dealsBest outdoor projector deal Nebula Capsule 3 $559.99 at Amazon
$749.99 Save $190   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Read our full review of the Anker Nebula Capsule 3.

I pack light — as in, my one carry-on backpack comes in at under 20 pounds. Committing to an extra two pounds of tech was actually a big deal for me, but bringing the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser projector to Japan earned it a permanent place in my travel bag. It projects a 120-inch 1080p display, automatically calibrates its own perfect focus (seriously, it's undeniably gratifying to watch), and doubles as a Bluetooth speaker with "damn fine" sound quality.

Best camping deal Coleman 4-Person Instant Cabin $149.99 at Amazon
$218.49 Save $68.50   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Every great camping trip comes with a home base. The Coleman Instant Cabin is a one-minute setup tent that's also easy to store. For October Prime Day, the four-person tent is on sale for $149.99. To make things even easier at the campsite, the Coleman tent has pre-attached poles that only need to be extended. Plus, the included rainfly is integrated into the design, making assembly simple.

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The 10+ best espresso machine deals on October Prime Day: Save on Ninja, Breville, and DeLonghi

Mashable - 2 hours 49 min ago
The best coffee machines deals on October Prime Day: Best Ninja deal Ninja Luxe Café Premier Series $499.99 (save $100) Get Deal Best Breville deal Breville Barista Express $499.95 (save $190.04) Get Deal Best De'Longhi deal De'Longhi Magnifica Duo $799.95 (save $200) Get Deal

Coffee machines and October Prime Day. They go together like, well, coffee and cream. Because we all love a good machine, but we can't all afford 'em. Not at full price, anyway.

The barista-like beauties are a great investment. They'll save you plenty of money on Starbucks stop-offs in the long run because they simply make great coffee. But the upfront cost of a machine can be seriously steep. That's why coffee machines are up there with TVs and Apple devices as the most-wanted items when sale events such as Amazon's Prime Day roll around.

Well, October Prime Day is now live and into its final 24 hours of discounts. The sale officially shuts up shop at the close of business Oct. 7, so there's still a chance to grab a discount if you've been holding on for the right machine at the right price.

We've found some of the best deals on coffee machines — specifically espresso machines — from top kitchen brands.

Best Ninja coffee machine deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Luxe Café Premier Series $499.99 at Amazon
$599.99 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

Ninja is the on-trend brand in kitchen appliances and the go-to name for air fryers. Well, it turns out their espresso machines are just as fancy and feature-packed, and the Ninja Luxe Café Premier Series is a top pick for this October Prime Day. It's actually a 3-in-1 machine that makes espresso, drip coffee, and cold brew. It has a built-in conical grinder (with 25 grind settings) plus a dual froth system to turn milk into perfectly smooth microfoam.

This is particularly good for first-time coffee machine owners, thanks to smart Barista Assist Technology that guides you through the process. But best of all? The Ninja Luxe Café Premier Series has dropped back down to its lowest ever price of $499.99.

Best Breville coffee machine deal Opens in a new window Credit: Breville Breville Barista Express $499.95
$689.99 Save $190.04   Get Deal Why we like it

The Breville Barista Express is arguably a step up in terms of espresso expertise, but it's still designed to make barista-quality coffee (hey, the clue's in the name) with relative ease at home. It makes espresso, cappuccino, and latte, and comes equipped with a grinder and milk frothing wand for handcrafting your foam. It also allows you to closely control the water pressure, temperature, and grind size, maximizing the flavor of every single cup. Currently priced at $499.95 for Prime Day, the Barista Express will save you just over $190.

Best De'Longhi coffee machine deal Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Magnifica Duo $799.95
$999.95 Save $200   Get Deal Why we like it

The De'Longhi Magnifica Duo is an automatic that offers you a selection of 20 different drinks, including espresso, drip coffee, iced lattes, and cold brew. It takes all the effort out of coffee-making — you get great tasting coffee at the push of a button. Just drop your beans into the built-in grinder and select your drink. It has an integrated milk frother, which makes it super easy to whip creamy and textured foam. The real bonus is that it's now at a new record-low price for October Prime Day, with savings of $200. Grab it for $799.95.

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I've used a projector instead of a TV for 3 years—these are the 4 downsides nobody talks about

How-To Geek - 2 hours 49 min ago

Projector owners make it seem like they've outsmarted the TV industry, and they are selling that concept online. It's cheaper, more mobile, and somehow better. I once bought into this idea, and I regretted it right after the first use. I kept using it for years, but eventually I didn't want to keep repairing it. There is more to owning a projector for the first time than most people let on, and I wish I had known about it sooner.

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Microsoft Surface Laptops are massively discounted for October Prime Day: Where to save up to $750

Mashable - 2 hours 51 min ago
The best October Prime Day deals on Microsoft Surface Laptops at a glance: Best deal overall Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,349 at Amazon (save $750.99) Get Deal Best deal on the new 13.8-inch model Microsoft Surface Laptop 8, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099.99 at Best Buy (save $500) Get Deal Best deal on the new 15-inch model Microsoft Surface Laptop 8, 15-inch (Snapdragon X2 Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,749.99 at Amazon (save $450) Get Deal

Shopping for a new Windows laptop? Microsoft Surface Laptop Prime Day deals are quite excellent today.

Thank goodness for that. Most PC brands have jacked up their prices this year amid the ongoing memory crisis, and Microsoft is no exception. This spring, it raised the prices of last year's flagship Surface Laptop 7th Edition by up to $500, and the new Surface Laptop 8th Edition it announced in June retained those markups (give or take $50 to $100, depending on the model).

SEE ALSO: October Prime Day is live, but not for long: See the 101 best deals, with 53% discounts on TVs, headphones, and more

During Prime Big Deal Days, the "October Prime Day" sale that Amazon is running through midnight PT tonight, select Surface Laptops are on sale for as much as $750 off — not just on Amazon, but at competing retailers, too. Shoppers can save up to 36% on over a dozen configurations of the super-sleek Windows PC right now, with prices starting as low as $1,100. I should also mention that the Prime Day MacBook deals we're seeing pale in comparison; Apple's laptops are only up to 15% off today.

I've rounded up the top Microsoft Surface Laptop Prime Day deals below. Note: There are no live deals on the new compact Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) that Microsoft launched in September, but I'll update this story if that changes.

The very best Microsoft Surface Laptop Prime Day deal Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,349 at Amazon
$2,099.99 Save $750.99   Get Deal

For the most savings on a Microsoft PC, opt for this black 16GB/1TB variant of 2024's 13.8-inch Surface Laptop 7th Edition. Former Mashable tech editor Kimberly Gedeon gave it a near-perfect 4.8/5 rating for its premium all-aluminum design, 23-hour battery life, and peppy performance. (Like this on-sale model, her review unit ran on the last-gen Snapdragon X Elite chip.) It "oozes sophistication and polished refinement," she wrote in her review, calling out its "mint" build quality. It has a haptic touchpad like the MacBook Air, but a smoother display with added touch functionality.

According to the Amazon price-tracking site camelcamelcamel, $1,349 is its lowest price since mid-May. It originally cost $1,599.99 prior to its spring price hike, which is what you'll currently pay for a 2026 Surface Laptop 8th Edition with the same specs.

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The 2026 Microsoft Surface Laptop 8th Edition has a sharper display and runs on faster Snapdragon X2 chips. The 13.8-inch size comes in platinum, black, dune, and a new "jade" green color, while the 15-inch version is just available in platinum and black. They offer up to 20 hours of battery life.

The 13.8-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 8th Edition stuns in jade. Credit: Microsoft 13.8-inch model15-inch model
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Take 42% off DeWalt tools before October Prime Day is over: Shop cordless drills, drivers, and toolkits

Mashable - 2 hours 53 min ago
Best DeWalt deals for Prime Big Deals Days: Best under $20 tool deal DeWalt 40-Piece FlexTorq Screwdriver Bit Set $18 (save $3.57) Get Deal Best DIY car maintenance deal DeWalt 108-Piece Mechanics Tools and Socket Set $65.99 (save $13.98) Get Deal Best power tool deal DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Combo $138.99 (save $100.01) Get Deal

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is officially live, kicking off 48 hours of sitewide price cuts. While the October event usually gets hyped for smart speakers and TV discounts, some of the best stealth savings are landing squarely in the tool aisle.

If your current home tool setup consists of a bent butter knife and a mystery hammer you inherited three apartments ago, now is the time to fix that — especially because Oct. 7 is the last day of Amazon's sale. Solid power tools aren't just for full-time pros — they're what turns correcting a wobbly cabinet into a quick 10-minute fix.

SEE ALSO: October Prime Day 2026 live updates: Amazon is still dropping 50% discounts

We waded through Amazon's massive wall of discounts to pull out standout DeWalt deals that give you maximum reliability, battery cross-compatibility, and real value without buying filler tools you'll never touch.

Best under $20 DeWalt tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: DeWalt DeWalt 40-Piece FlexTorq Screwdriver Bit Set $18 at Amazon
$21.57 Save $3.57   Get Deal Why we like it

Stripped screw heads and snapped tips turn simple fixes into disasters. This 40-piece DeWalt set solves that. The precision-machined tips grip fasteners tightly to prevent slippage, while the impact-rated core flexes under heavy loads so bits don't shatter at high torque.

You get an essential lineup of Phillips, square, Torx, and flathead drivers, plus nutsetters and a magnetic lock sleeve that holds long screws in place for easy one-handed driving. It all packs into a clear-lid hard case with quick-release bit bars, so you can grab the exact bit you need without wrestling with tight plastic slots.

Best DIY car maintenance deal Opens in a new window Credit: DeWalt DeWalt 108-Piece Mechanics Tools & Socket Set $65.99 at Amazon
$79.97 Save $13.98   Get Deal Why we like it

This 108-piece DeWalt set is tailored for DIY vehicle work. It comes loaded with both SAE and Metric 6-point sockets — giving you exact-fit coverage for foreign and domestic cars, lawnmowers, and trailers — plus deep sockets specifically built for reaching recessed bolts and exposed wheel studs.

The sockets feature off-corner loading tech that grips the flat sides of a bolt rather than the corners, delivering max turning power without stripping rusted or stubborn hardware. Both the 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch drive ratchets feature 72-tooth gears and low-profile heads, giving you a tight 5-degree arc swing to turn bolts in cramped engine bays where you barely have room to move your wrist.

SEE ALSO: 25+ home improvement deals to shop on October Prime Day: I'm tracking deals on power tools, yard care, and more Best DeWalt power tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: DeWalt DeWalt Impact Driver and Hammer Drill PowerPack Combo Kit $138.99 at Amazon
$239 Save $100.01   Get Deal Why we like it

A basic drill handles lightweight tasks, but driving long lag bolts or driving fasteners into dense lumber requires the raw power of an impact driver. The DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill & Impact Driver Combo gives you both without the extra bulk. Both tools are short and lightweight, making it easy to reach into tight cabinet corners, floor joist spaces, or overhead frames without exhausting your wrists.

The drill’s half-inch ratcheting chuck locks bits down tight so they don't slip, while the impact driver lets you swap driver bits one-handed. Integrated LED work lights keep dark workspaces lit, and two 20V MAX battery packs let you keep one on the charger while powering through your project.

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Dressmaker players are designing gowns fit for fantasy balls

Mashable - 2 hours 54 min ago

Dressmaker players are posting their gorgeous dress designs on social media, with the viral sewing game inspiring thousands to create and share stunning gowns.

Developed by Cozy Lives, Dressmaker is an indie game that has players design and sew custom gowns for a variety of different clients with varying needs. Players must listen to customers' requests, then take their measurements, sketch a design, select materials, cut the cloth, and sew it all together on a mannequin.

Players already seem to find fulfilling these customer orders engaging. However, Dressmaker also allows you to sew dresses to be sold off the rack. It's primarily here that players have taken the opportunity to get creative, designing dazzling fantasy gowns, experimenting with materials, and even recreating famous pieces such as Lirika Matoshi's Strawberry Midi Dress that went viral in 2020.

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Dressmaker began as a personal project by South African developer Jonathan Hau-Yoon and his partner Sabrina Becker, a real-life dressmaker and artist. Becker had been forced to shelve aspirations of working in costume design after she was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a connective tissue disorder that impacts her ability to sew. Instead, she applied her years of fashion expertise to the development of Dressmaker.

Hau-Yoon made an early Dressmaker prototype and posted clips to social media in 2025, gaining over 300,000 views on his first TikTok video alone. He then took the project to his employer, indie game studio Free Lives, and spent three weeks building upon it with fellow developers Ruan Rothman and Sara Laubscher. This more refined Dressmaker prototype was launched on indie game distribution platform itch.io, where it gained enough interest for Free Lives to greenlight a full game from the team now dubbed Cozy Lives. 

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Launched on Sept. 21, Dressmaker has already accumulated over 7,600 player reviews on Steam, with the consensus being Overwhelmingly Positive — an incredible outcome for an indie game. Even people who don't typically see themselves playing games in Dressmaker's genre have found themselves enchanted by it, spending hours applying lace and buttons to their creations.

"I'm a middle-aged straight guy with a blue-collar job. This isn't my kind of thing. I wear t-shirts and khakis. I'm not interested in fashion," wrote Steam user dreamshade, noting that he typically prefers roguelike or exploration games. "I did not expect that I would play for three hours and suddenly worry about how much sleep I'm going to lose to this game."

"Yes, I bought this for my gf. Yes, I did test it out for her. Yes, that test did go on for four hours. Please make a DLC for suits," said Steam user GeminiGrayWolf32.

"I am a straight white man and this [is] my game of the year so far," TheMrJellybean wrote in his Steam review. "Absolutely incredible."

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One player who has gained significant attention for her viral Dressmaker designs is X user @vampikoi, who has created stunning, intricately beaded gowns right out of a fantasy princess' most fanciful daydream. Aside from the significant time investment, the materials for such dresses cost a pretty in-game penny, so @vampikoi uses a mod that gives her infinite funds for her projects. (Dressmaker already has over 240 mods on Nexus Mods, with @vampikoi herself also creating a Halloween-themed mod planned for release this weekend.)

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Other creators such as @Eviarnilla have been inspired by classical art, recreating works such as Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night" and Katsushika Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" on their dresses. Meanwhile, @CrowsNestHead has gotten incredibly creative with Dressmaker's materials, using them to design viral sculptural dresses that emulate the look of fur and armour.

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Unfortunately, it isn't possible to accurately recreate all players' creations in real life. As Dressmaker is designed for creativity and fun rather than perfect accuracy, fabrics in the game don't behave how they would in real life. Even so, this indie game is no doubt already inspiring future dressmakers and fashion industry workers across the globe.

"I had always just thought of clothes as fabric to be bought in a store and that didn't fit quite right," Hau-Yoon wrote the day after launching Dressmaker. "Sabrina taught me that clothes are so much more than that: that clothes tell us about economic activity, technology, culture, social status, politics, stories. That they are incredible feats of engineering and construction, full of creativity, when you get into the craft."

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Dressmaker is available now on PC.

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30+ of the best Anker deals still live on October Prime Day: Save on power banks, speakers, earbuds, and more

Mashable - 3 hours 3 min ago
The best early Prime Day deals on Anker: Best earbuds deal Soundcore P40i by Anker $135.99 (save $34) Get Deal Best Smart Home Deal Anker Eufy S220 $139.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best Power Station Deal Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 $699.99 (save $230) Get Deal Best Power Bank Deal Anker Prime Power Bank (26,250 mAh) $169.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best Home Entertainment Deal Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser $599.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best speaker deal Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go 19.99 (save $15) Get Deal Best Robot Vacuum Deal Anker Eufy Omni C20 $319.989 (save $230) Get Deal

Keeping a dozen screens and gadgets charged every day is exhausting, and nobody has time for it. Luckily, Anker makes some of the best gear to keep your tech powered, organized, and running smoothly.

While most people know Anker as the go-to brand for phone chargers and power banks, they actually make gear for almost every part of your home. Their lineup includes Soundcore for headphones and speakers, Eufy for smart security cams and robot vacuums, and Nebula for portable projectors.

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days is officially in its last day, and Anker is dropping some of the best sitewide savings we’ve seen all year. From ultra-fast portable power banks to noise-canceling earbuds, prices across its entire family of brands have taken a massive hit.

We combed through the chaos to curate the best live Anker deals worth pulling the trigger on before stock runs out.

Best speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go Bluetooth speaker $19.99 at Amazon
$34.99 Save $15.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Finding a truly rugged outdoor speaker for under $20 is tough, but the Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go checks almost every box. Despite its compact palm-sized frame, it packs punchy sound and an impressive 20-hour battery life that easily outlasts a full weekend trip. Thanks to its IP67 rating, it’s completely waterproof, dustproof, and even floats — so dropping it in the pool or shower won't stop the music. You can also link two of them together for wireless stereo sound.

More Soundcore speaker dealsBest earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore by Anker Soundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Pro $135.99 at Amazon
$169.99 Save $34   Get Deal Why we like it

For all of my life, I've lugged around bulky over-the-ear headphones when I travel. I'm the type of person who likes to tune out on long flights and headphones were the only way to make this possible - until I tried to the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro. Now, I can't hear anyone or anything, and it's bliss when flying. Amazon's sale price of $135.99 on these miracle earbuds is the lowest we've ever seen, so hop on this deal soon if you're also looking for excellent noise cancellation in earbuds.

Anker used the brand's Thus AI audio chip in the Liberty 5 Pro which has set a Guinness World Record for call quality in noisy environments. That's a great feature if you use your earbuds to take work calls or tune into lectures.

More Soundcore earbuds and headphones dealsBest smart home deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Eufy S220 2-Cam Pack $139.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

The Eufy SoloCam S220 fixes the worst part of home security: charging dead batteries. Its built-in solar panel needs just 3 hours of daily sunlight for continuous power, while 2K resolution keeps night footage crisp. Smart AI filtering ignores blowing leaves, so you only get alerts for people, pets, or cars — and local storage means zero monthly fees.

More smart home dealsBest power bank deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Prime Power Bank (26,250 mAh) $169.99 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

If you need to work away from an outlet, the Anker Prime Power Bank keeps your setup running without missing a beat. Its massive 26,250mAh capacity holds enough juice to charge a laptop fully alongside your phone, while a huge 300W total output powers demanding notebooks at full speed. Smart digital displays show your exact remaining battery and real-time charging wattage, making it a must-have for travel, remote work, or long flights.

More power bank dealsBest robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker eufy Omni C20 Robot Vacuum and Mop $319.99 at Amazon
$549.99 Save $230   Get Deal Why we like it

The Eufy Omni C20 takes the hassle out of floor care by handling both vacuuming and scrubbing without needing constant supervision. It's an all-in-one station that automatically empties dust into a bag that lasts up to 60 days, while washing and air-drying its own mop pads. Pushing 7,000 Pa of suction alongside a pro-detangle comb to keep long hair off the roller brush, it easily lifts embedded dirt from rugs and hard floors.

More robot vacuum dealsBest home entertainment deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser $599.99 at Amazon
$749.99 Save $150   Get Deal Why we like it

Roughly the size of a 16-ounce soda can, the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser packs 1080p resolution and vibrant laser lighting into a frame that easily slips into a backpack. You can throw up to a 120-inch screen onto any wall or bedsheet, while auto-focus and auto-keystone correction handle image setup in seconds. With Google TV built in and a battery that lasts up to 2.5 hours on a single charge, it's an instant movie night setup for backyard hangouts or camping trips.

More home entertainment dealsBest power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 + 200W Solar Panel $699.99 at Amazon
$929.99 Save $230   Get Deal Why we like it

The Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is one of my favorite portable power stations. Whether you're prepping for emergency outages or heading off-grid, the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 delivers reliable home-grade power in a portable frame. Its 2,000W output handles high-draw appliances across 10 outlets, while the included 200W foldable solar panel keeps you charged using free sunlight. Plus, it recharges from zero to 80% in under an hour from a wall outlet, so you're never left hanging when bad weather hits.

If you'd rather use standard wall power to recharge the portable power station and don't need the solar panel, the Solix C1000 Gen 2 is on sale for $469.99.

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Time is running out for Prime members to shop Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale. Sign up for a Prime 30-day free trial if you want to save some cash, and follow Mashable’s guide to the best October Prime Day deals and live blog for the latest updates.

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