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When it came to Ted Lasso's fourth season, I wanted nothing more than to take a page out of Ted's (Jason Sudeikis) book and "believe."

I wanted to believe that after three years off the air, Ted Lasso had taken an opportunity to reset itself. I wanted to believe that it would fix the issues that plagued its frustrating third season, like bloated episodes and the unfortunate habit of pushing key scenes off camera. Most of all, I wanted to believe that the season's concentration on women's sports would give it a renewed sense of purpose.

SEE ALSO: 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 review: Women's soccer is just what this show needs

In the end, Season 4 rewarded my belief — and the belief of all other Ted Lasso fans — with a mixed bag. The episodes are still too long, and several story choices are downright bizarre, but at least the Lady Greyhounds and assistant manager Alice (Tanya Reynolds) jolted some new life into the season. If only the show had spent as much time on them as they did on dragging out Roy (Brett Goldstein) and Keeley's (Juno Temple) inevitable romance.

That brings us to Season 4's sweet finale, "Being Alive," which is a massive step up from last week's season-low, "Mae Rides The Bus." In many ways, "Being Alive" is a showcase of Season 4's wasted potential. Several Lady Greyhounds get moments that flesh them out further. Siobhan (Rex Hayes) and Niamh's (Aisling Sharkey) rendition of "The Parting Glass" is a touching tribute to Mae (Annette Badland), while Lizzie's (Faye Marsay) continued struggles with finding childcare emphasize the unfair expectations placed on her as a working mother.

Elsewhere, "Being Alive" remembers that Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) is a boss, actually, and lets her be as confident and cool as she's ever been. (While still giving her the opportunity to crash out in hilarious fashion at Roy's news that he's heading to Chelsea.) The episode also sees Ted give his son, Henry (Grant Feely), a key heart-to-heart about grief and his own father's death by suicide. It's the kind of of open, reassuring chat that's mostly been missing this season, topped only by Alice and Ted's silent crying session in episode 8.

The finale is not without its low points — Zelda (Tracey Ullman), we'll get to you in a moment! — but overall, it does conjure up some hope at Ted Lasso's future. However, as Ted Lasso fans know all too well, it's the hope that kills you. So, what lessons can Ted Lasso learn from Season 4 to stop killing us and get back to being its best self?

Show, don't tell. Tracey Ullman in "Ted Lasso." Credit: Apple TV

"Show, don't tell" is perhaps the most cited piece of storytelling advice, but it's one Ted Lasso seems to have forgotten about along the way. One of the most egregious examples came in Season 3, which had been building up to Nate's (Nick Mohammed) breaking free of Rupert (Anthony Head) and West Ham. When his big exit finally came, Ted Lasso didn't show an ounce of it. Instead, in one of the show's most baffling moves, we learned about Nate's departure from a news report.

Ted Lasso keeps up that worrying trend of failing to dramatize key moments in Season 4, especially when it comes to Zelda's (Tracey Ullman) nefarious plan to gain a controlling stake in Richmond. In the finale, she appears to do just that, and she gloats about it to Rebecca and Higgins' (Jeremy Swift) faces. After several minutes of over-the-top villainy, Rebecca and Higgins pull a reverse Uno: Zelda thought the Milk sisters had sold her shares to them, but in reality, they'd sold them back to Rebecca. Zelda's friend Hugo (Alex Blake) had informed Higgins and Rebecca of Zelda's dastardly plan.

SEE ALSO: 'Ted Lasso' just sank to a new low

While Ted Lasso does show Higgins taking a call from Hugo, it otherwise does nothing else to hint at Rebecca's growing suspicions or changed opinion of Zelda. When the big reveal finally comes, it lands with a resigned thud. Making matters worse? The fact that Rebecca forgives Zelda. Yes, it's the kind, Ted Lasso thing to do, but it also craters the stakes going into next season. Now, Zelda isn't a big mastermind villain. She's just a too-broad wild card who we know will try to undermine the club for her own gain. There will be no surprises, and apparently, no growth.

Side note: Mae's will plays a big part in the Zelda showdown, as she returns her 2 percent stake in Richmond to Rebecca, therefore giving her full control. But Mae would not have sold in the first place! She did not need to die for Zelda to be thwarted! The disrespect to Mae doesn't end there. She bequeaths the Crown & Anchor pub to fans Baz (Adam Colborne), Jeremy (Bronson Webb), and Paul (Kevin Garry). Sure, in the women's sports-focused season, let's kill off a woman and give her job to three men! What could go wrong?

Make us care about every relationship. Hannah Waddingham in "Ted Lasso." Credit: Apple TV

In its first few seasons, Ted Lasso built several enduring, beautiful friendships, many of which seemed to vanish this season. Ted and Rebecca are the cornerstone friendship of the show, yet aside from the premiere and the finale, they rarely shared a thoughtful conversation. Watching the two finally get a moment to themselves in the finale felt like seeing an old friend after years apart. Where had they been the whole time?

Several other relationships suffered this season. As soon as Roy and Keeley got back together, the show rushed them straight into pregnancy, without letting viewers settle into their first few weeks back together as a couple. Ted's connection with Henry also faded to the background this season, only to come roaring back — and wonderfully so! — in the finale.

SEE ALSO: 'Ted Lasso' finally starts to do right by the Lady Greyhounds

But the worst offender here is the romance between Rebecca and Dutch pilot Matthijs (Matteo van der Grijn). In its first episodes, Season 4 offered the pair nothing but conflict. Between their differing schedules and a fight about Matthijs possibly moving to London, the pair did not seem destined to be together much longer. Yet Ted Lasso hand-waved their New Year's reconciliation and seemingly forgot about them until the finale, when Rebecca proposes marriage, and Matthijs agrees. First off, Rebecca's sudden desire for marriage jumps out of nowhere, like a flying soccer ball to the face. Second off, Ted Lasso has simply not put in the work to make us care about this engagement. I have nothing against Matthijs: I like his bluntness and his willingness to call out Coach Beard's (Brendan Hunt) strange midlife crisis in the finale. But I don't know if I like him and Rebecca together, because Ted Lasso doesn't showcase them enough. All the best wishes to the engaged couple. I just wish I knew them better.

The lack of care put into these relationships is a symptom of Season 4's biggest problem, which is the show spreading itself too thin. In combining much of its original cast with a full new team, Ted Lasso created a massive web of connections that it simply couldn't sustain. (Not without feature-length episodes, and let's not give them any ideas there.)

Keep the focus on the Lady Greyhounds. Abbie Hern, Brendan Hunt, Jason Sudeikis, Tanya Reynolds, and Jude Mack in "Ted Lasso." Credit: Apple TV

This is a lesson that Ted Lasso has steadily been learning towards the end of the season, but as the show heads into a potential Season 5, it bears repeating — especially since the Season 4 finale features cameos from the men's team, as well as former Richmond team members like Sam (Toheeb Jimoh), Dani (Cristo Fernández), and Coach Nate.

Like Jamie Tartt's (Phil Dunster) cameo earlier in the season, the return of these characters feels like the warmest of bear hugs. It's a joy to watch Isaac (Kola Bokinni) gear up to give Beard one of his patented haircuts, just as it's a joy to watch the Diamond Dogs mount back up — now with Alice joining as "the Cat People."

But these cameos stirred up two main concerns. One, that this was Ted Lasso's way of bringing the men's team back into the fold. If the show was overcrowded before, meshing the teams would be downright catastrophic. Plus, it would undermine the focus on the women's team, which has been starving for more screen time as is.

More pressingly, though, I realized that the Lady Greyhounds have no traditions or culture that match what Ted Lasso built for the Greyhounds in its early episodes. Alice's addition to the Diamond Dogs is delightful, but it's also an amendment to a pre-established dynamic. The same goes for the encouraging Post-it notes appended to the "Believe" sign. They're lovely, but they're just adding to a staple of the men's team. It's going to take more than that to create a distinct team culture.

Thankfully, Ted Lasso's Season 4 finale ends with a clear focus on the women's team heading into the future. Alice takes the reins as manager, and of course, she's got a massive binder full of plans to help the team dominate. Meanwhile, Ted becomes assistant manager — a mirror to his job at the grocery store at the very start of the season — and appears excited to let Alice take things from there. With Alice at the head, the future looks bright for the Lady Greyhounds. The same goes for Ted Lasso, as long as it can learn from its mistakes.

Ted Lasso Season 4 is now streaming on Apple TV. The season finale airs Oct. 7.

Highlights from the Shark vacuum Prime Day sale: best budget pick Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum $149.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best stick vacuum deal Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus $379.99 (save $220) Get Deal Best robot vacuum deal Shark AI Ultra $249.99 (save $349.01) Get Deal Also consider Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum (2026 model) $179.99 (save $120) Get Deal

If a new vacuum is on your shopping list, we've spotted several standout Shark vacuums in the October Prime Day sale. Officially called Prime Big Deal Days, the 48-hour Amazon sale is now in its second and final day. That means you only have until the end of the day to score a sweet discount.

We've covered a lot of deals so far, but the Shark vacuum deals are particularly good. Some of them are also selling out, as the popular Shark Pet stick vac is currently sold out at Amazon (don't worry, we found it in stock somewhere else).

Known for its performance and value, Shark offers high-end features similar to Dyson at a much more affordable price point. And during major shopping events like Amazon's October Prime Day sale, you can often find Shark vacuums at incredible deals. We hand-picked a few we think are worth shouting about this time around, including the best-selling Shark Pet stick vacuum and the popular AI Ultra robot vacuum.

Best Shark vacuum October Prime Day deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum $149.99 at Shark Ninja
$299.99 Save $150   Get Deal Why we like it

The Shark Pet is a steady Prime Day standout year after year, and October Prime Day 2026 is no different. One of Mashable's former reporters said this stick vacuum is the best he's ever owned, labeling it "life-changing." It's designed to swallow up pet hair, as the name suggests, and it succeeds at its job. It's also lightweight, converts to a hand vacuum when necessary, and is half off. That's a hard deal to beat, so it's no surprise it's already sold out at Amazon. Fortunately, you can still scoop the deal up at the Shark Ninja website.

And if you don't want to stray from Amazon, you can still grab the 2026 Shark Pet vacuum on sale at Amazon for $179.99, which isn't bad either.

Best Shark stick vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus $379.99 at Amazon
$599.99 Save $220   Get Deal

The Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus is another option with the Mashable stamp of approval. Shopping reporter Lauren Allain says she owns the older model of this stick vacuum and adores it. Her only complaint is that it might be too powerful. As the name suggests, it automatically boosts power when dirt and debris are detected. So if major suction power is what you're after, look no further. The PowerDetect Pet Plus will cost you a bit more than the basic Shark Pet, but it's still a helluva deal at $379.99 (its lowest price on record).

Best Shark robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum $249.99
$599 Save $349.01   Get Deal Why we like it

According to Amazon price-tracker CamelCamelCamel, the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum has only dropped to $249.99 once before. So this 58% discount is pretty dang good. If you'd rather your vacuuming be hands-off, the AI Ultra offers powerful suction and Matrix Clean Navigation to get the job done. The bagless base can hold up to 60 days of dirt and debris, so you'll only have to do the dirty work every couple of months. This vacuum comes personally recommended by one of our contributors, and it has Shark's excellent Matrix spot cleaning feature.

More Shark vacuum October Prime Day deals worth checking out

• Shark Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum — $139.99 $199.99 (save $60)

• Shark Rocket Pet Plus Corded Stick Vacuum — $139.99 $199.99 (save $60)

• Shark PowerPro Reveal Plus Cordless Stick Vacuum — $189.99 $329.99 (save $140)

• Shark PowerDetect Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo — $399.99 $549.99 (save $150)

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.

It appears Apple is looking to make a push to be on your front door.

The tech giant is reportedly working with LG on a lineup of smart home devices, including a smart lock, a thermostat, and a video doorbell, according to Bloomberg. The companies are also reportedly developing security cameras and a floodlight. Both companies are reportedly developing the devices, but they will carry LG's name rather than Apple's.

Bloomberg reports that they're designed to work with Apple's upcoming smart home hub and could be announced next week, though they may not go on sale right away.

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If the report holds up, the lineup would put Apple and LG in direct competition with Amazon, whose smart home business includes Ring doorbells and security cameras.

The LG devices would connect to a smart display Apple is expected to unveil on Oct. 13. As Mashable previously reported, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the display will act as a smart home hub and showcase Apple's new AI-powered Siri. Gurman reported that it will be able to recognize individual household members and tailor answers to each person. According to TechCrunch, the hub is expected to have a 6-inch square screen that can sit on a counter or be mounted on a wall.

Apple hasn't announced an official name. The Apple Post has called the device the "HomePad," while Gurman has used Apple's internal code name, J490.

The display is expected to be one of several products in what could be Apple's first big launch since John Ternus became CEO. Gurman reported that Apple is also preparing a new HomePod Mini and a new Apple TV streaming device.

Apple hasn't updated the HomePod line since the second-generation HomePod in January 2023, and the last Apple TV hardware came out in 2022.

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Most drivers probably don't realize they're missing out on some of the best features of Google Maps. Below that simple surface, though, is a lot of intuitive gestures and features designed to make driving safer, less stressful, and a lot smoother. These are simple, easily accessible interactions built right into the app's core to make your time behind the wheel secure and seamless.

The best October Prime Day deals on robot lawn mowers: Best Roborock Deal Roborock RockNeo Q110H Robot Lawn Mower $679.99 (Save $120) Get Deal Best Mammotion Deal Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 $2,109.00 (save $690) Get Deal Best Segway Deal Segway Navimow i206 AWD $849.00 (save $150) Get Deal Best Dreame Deal Dreame LiDAR A3 AWD Pro $1,709.99 ($990) Get Deal Best Ecovacs deal Ecovacs Goat O1000 RTK $630.80 (save $369.19) Get Deal

Amazon's next Prime Day event, Prime Big Deal Days, is in its final day. As expected, Amazon is stacked with deals, but we're running out of time to shop. If you're in the mood for a major home improvement upgrade, you might want to check out the deals on robot lawn mowers.

Robot lawn mower deals are some of the standout savings right now, which is very helpful if you're looking for a little extra assistance around the yard before chilly winter weather arrives.

Top manufacturer brands Roborock and Mammotion are both included, with a few popular models getting huge discounts. Check out some of our favorite October Prime Day robot lawn mower deals below. Even if you don't need it for the rest of autumn, this is a great opportunity to get ahead of the game on next year's yard work.

Best Dreame deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame DREAME LiDAR A3 AWD Pro $1,709.99 at Amazon
$2,699.99 Save $990.00 get a free Dreame LiDAR Robot Lawn Mower 4-Piece Ultimate Care Kit Get Deal Why we like it

This Dreame robot lawn mower has received a decent discount for October Prime Day, though you'll need to clip a coupon to snag it. Once you do that, its price drops from $2,699.99 to $1,709.99. That's $9900 in savings.

As for what this mower can accomplish, it can handle yards up to 0.87 acres, slopes up to 38.7 degrees, and features dual cutting discs for trimming down your yard. It also comes with EdgeMaster 2.0 technology that can reach the borders of your yard and even map them. Thanks to 360-degree 3D LiDAR and AI binocular vision, this robot mower can navigate around obstacles in its path to ensure the entire lawn gets a full trim.

Plus, Dreame is offering a free accessories bundle with purchase. Add the Dreame LiDAR Robot Lawn Mower 4-Piece Ultimate Care Kit to your order and you'll get a free garage, replacement blade kit, cleaning set, and decal sticker. The bundle usually sells for about $275.

More Dreame deals

• Dreame A3 AWD 1000 LiDAR Robot Lawn Mower — $989.99 $2,199.99 (save $1,210)

• Dreame LiDAR Robot Lawn Mower A3 AWD Pro Robot Lawn Mower — $1,439.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,060)

Best Roborock deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Roborock RockNeo Q110H Robot Lawn Mower $679.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $120   Get Deal Why we like it

The RockNeo Q110H can mow up to a quarter acre a day, and you don't have to bury a boundary wire for it. You can set its cutting height anywhere from 1.6 to 3.1 inches. Plus, it has a floating deck that follows the dips and bumps in the ground so the cut level stays even. Its dual cameras spot patio furniture and toys so it can steer around them, and it turns away from people and pets while rolling right over low objects it can safely cross without disturbing people or items.

More Roborock deals

• Roborock RockMow X115H Robot Lawn Mower — $1,399.99 $2,299 (save $899.01)

• Roborock RockMow X130H Robot Lawn Mower — $1,999.99 $2,499.99 (save $500)

Best Mammotion deal Opens in a new window Credit: Mammotion Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 $2,109 at Amazon
$2,799 Save $690   Get Deal Why we like it

The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 is normally listed for $2,799, but shoppers can scoop it up for $2,109 right now on Amazon, saving you a whopping $690.

This model comes with two 165W motors and six-blade discs to power through your lawn. Paired with AI vision, it can automatically adjust speed and power based on grass density, ensuring an even trim all around your yard. Plus, it can handle slopes up to 38.6 degrees. Like the mowers above, it can also map your yard using a combination of 360° LiDAR for navigation, NetRTK for corrections, and Dual-Camera AI Vision to help it avoid objects in its path.

More Mammotion deals

• Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1500H Robot Lawn Mower — $1,699 $2,208 (save $509)

Best Segway deal Opens in a new window Credit: Segway Segway Navimow i206 AWD $849 at Amazon
$999 Save $150   Get Deal Why we like it

Able to handle up to 0.15 acres and slopes up to 45 degrees, the Segway Navimow i206 features a cutting width of 7.1 inches and a cutting height between 2 and 3.6 inches. It also comes with mapping technology and VisionFence, which help it avoid objects left in the yard while it's cutting. It takes about an hour to recharge and can run for about an hour. Once fully charged, it can cover about 1,350 square feet of lawn.

Best Ecovacs deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ecovacs Ecovacs Goat O1000 LiDAR Pro Robot Lawn Mower $949.05 at Amazon
$1,499.99 Save $550.94   Get Deal Why we like it

A robot lawn mower is excellent for taking a chore off your to-do list, but some models come with a slight issue: they don't do a terrific job at getting the edges perfect. The Ecovacs Goat 01000 Pro takes on this challenge by incorporating smart edge mowing. The built-in edge trimmer is capable of true edge-to-edge trimming, like you'd get with your normal push mower.

More Ecovacs deals

• Ecovacs Goat O1000 RTK Care Robot Lawn Mower — $630.80 $999.99 (save $369.19)

• Ecovacs Goat O1000 LiDAR PRO Robot Lawn Mower — $949.05 $1,499.99 (save $550.94)

• Ecovacs Goat A2000 LiDAR PRO Robot Lawn Mower — $1,329.05 $1,999.99 (save $670.94)

More robot lawn mower deals

• Sunseeker X3 Plus Robot Lawn Mower — $836.99 $1,598.99 (save $762)

• Sunseeker S4 Robot Lawn Mower — $949.98 $1,299 (save $349.02)

• Sunseeker X5 AWD — $1,687.98 $2,188 (save $510.12)

• Yarbo Y40 Core with Robot Snow Blower Gen 2 and Lawn Mower Pro Modules — $6,499 $8,199 (save $1,700)

Are you looking for some affordable DIY power tools to tackle simple projects in your rental? These Ryobi tools are perfect for just that. From drilling and driving to refinishing furniture, here are five essential, affordable Ryobi power tools you should consider picking up.

Smart locks can be wonderful — until you're locked out of your home when the battery dies. Amazon's Ring believes it has a solution with a new Ring Smart Lock that you can recharge with a crank.

Unmanaged switches are as easy as a Sunday morning. Plug in power, connect Ethernet, forget about it.

The best Prime Day deals on fitness trackers: Best Android smartwatch deal Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm) $219.99 (Save $80) Get Deal Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm) $349.99 (save $50) Get Deal Best budget Fitbit deal Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.95 (save $30) Get Deal Best mid-range fitness tracker deal Fitbit Charge 6 $89.95 (save $70) Get Deal Best budget fitness tracker deal CMF Nothing Watch 3 Pro $59 (save $20) Get Deal best Garmin deal Garmin Venu 3 $279.99 (save $170) Get Deal

If a new fitness tracker or smartwatch is on your wishlist, October Prime Day is a good time to shop. Amazon has discounted popular models from Fitbit, Garmin, Apple, and other big-name brands for its 48-hour event running Oct. 6 and 7. We're well into Day 2 of the official Prime Big Deal Days sale, so if you see a deal you like, be sure to grab it before time runs out.

SEE ALSO: Sony headphones are hitting record lows on October Prime Day: Shop XM6, XM5, and budget headphones

We've cross-referenced Amazon's live deals with Mashable's official guide to the best fitness trackers. Below, you'll find the best Prime Day deals on the wearables our team has personally tested and reviewed, plus a few other notable price drops worth your attention.

Best Fitbit deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Charge 6 $89.95 at Amazon
$159.95 Save $70.00   Get Deal Why we like it

The Fitbit Charge 6 is Mashable's favorite mid-range fitness tracker. It hits the sweet spot for budget buyers who don't want to sacrifice essential features. You get a built-in GPS that frees you from your smartphone, an intuitive AMOLED display, and 40 different exercise modes. If you're an intermediate user looking for a reliable wearable that covers all your bases at a great price, this is your answer.

Best budget Fitbit deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.95 at Amazon
$99.95 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like it

Read our full review of the Fitbit Inspire 3.

If you don't want a small smartphone strapped to your wrist at all times, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is Mashable's top budget pick. It's a simple, low-profile tracker that offers comprehensive health and fitness metrics (including sleep data) without the bulky interface. At well under $100, it provides everything you need and nothing you don't.

Best Android smartwatch deal Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm) $208.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $91   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.

For Android users, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is down to $219.99 (originally $299.99), coming within $1.50 of its all-time record low of $218.49. Earning a 4.6-star rating and a Mashable Choice Award, it features a thinner "squircle" design that lies flatter on the wrist, tight Google Gemini AI integration, and deep biometrics through Samsung Health (including personalized sleep coaching and daily Energy Scores).

Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm) $349.99 at Amazon
$399 Save $49.01   See It at Amazon See It at Best Buy See It at Walmart Why we like it

Read our full review of the Apple Watch Series 11.

While the last-gen Series 11 isn't seeing discounts on Amazon right now, Apple's flagship Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm) is down to $349.99 from $399.00. That $49.01 markdown brings Apple's latest hardware down to a more accessible price point for Prime Big Deal Days. It delivers even faster processing, a display that's twice as scratch-resistant, deeper Apple Intelligence integration via Workout Buddy, and advanced health monitoring like Daily Readiness scores and more frequent heart rate variability (HRV) readings.

Best Garmin deal Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Venu 3 $279.99 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $170   Get Deal Why we like it

Garmin watches are some of the best in the biz, but they rarely see steep discounts. So I was surprised to see the Venu 3 and 3S (the smaller option) down to a new record-low of $279.99 for October Prime Day. Garmin's Venu smartwatch is a great all-rounder, with health metrics and fitness tools (over 30 preloaded sports apps) out the wazoo. It gives you in-depth recovery advice for training, detailed sleep data, a built-in speaker and microphone for hands-free calls and virtual assistant access, and battery life that puts most watches to shame (up to two weeks in smartwatch mode). It's also incredibly sleek and comes in a couple colorways, each of which are on sale.

Best budget fitness tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing CMF Nothing Watch 3 Pro $59
$79 Save $20   Get Deal Why we like it

Read our full review of the CMF Watch 3 Pro.

If you'd like a capable fitness tracker, but you're not in the mood to spend much, I have good news: October Prime Day has the CMF Nothing Watch 3 Pro on sale for only $59. In testing this model last year, it quickly became one of my favorites, and left me shocked at how CMF priced this so low, given its features. It does have a larger face that measures about 1.5 inches, so keep that in mind if you prefer a more petite fitness tracker.

More smartwatch deals

• CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro — $59 $79 (save $20)

• Amazfit Active Max — $139.99 $169.99 (save $30)

• RingConn Gen 2 Air — $159.20 $199 (save $39.80)

• Garmin Vivoactive 5 — $181.97 $299.99 (save $118.20)

• Fitbit Sense 2 — $199.95 $249.95 (save $50)

• Apple Watch SE 2 (44mm) — $249 $279 (save $30)

• Garmin Venu 3S — $279 $449.99 (save $170.99)

• Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro — $329.99 $399.99 (save $70)

• Google Pixel Watch 5 (41mm, WiFi) — $334.99 $399.99 (save $65)

• Google Pixel Watch 5 (45mm, WiFi) — $364.99 $429.99 (save $65)

• Garmin Instinct 3 Solar — $399.99 $449.99 (save $50)

• Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (47mm) — $479.43 $649.99 (save $170.56)

• Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire — $529.99 $999.99 (save $470)

• Garmin Venu X1 — $699.99 $799.99 (save $100)

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.

The best October Prime Day iPad deals at a glance: Best budget iPad deal Apple iPad (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $399 (save $50) Get Deal Best iPad mini deal Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) $499 (save $100) Get Deal Best iPad Air deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $649 (save $100) Get Deal Best iPad Pro deal Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) $1,299 (save $200) Get Deal

Fall has just begun, but the holiday shopping season is already heating up. No longer do things kick off on Black Friday: Amazon's annual Prime Big Deal Days sale is the start of year-end deals.

This "October Prime Day" event is live through midnight PT tonight, and we're tracking all the best iPad deals right here. Apple's tablets were hit by price hikes this summer amid the ongoing memory crisis, so Amazon's discounts on them are a welcome sight — even if they're not some of the biggest we've ever seen.

Save $50 on the regular iPad

The standard iPad with the A16 chip is our favorite Apple tablet for budget shoppers. "Even though its tech is basic compared to the advanced iPad Air and Pro," writes Mashable's Samantha Mangino, "it's great for someone who wants a portable screen for streaming, playing games, and reading." It's rated for up to six hours of battery life.

The base iPad with 128GB of storage is now $50 off with or without cellular connectivity. That brings it down to $399, its lowest price since Amazon bumped its MSRP to $449 earlier in June. Its lowest price ever was about $271, according to data on the Amazon price-tracking site camelcamelcamel.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $399 at Amazon
$449 Save $50   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad (A16, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) $549 at Amazon
$599 Save $50   Get Deal Take $100 off the mega-portable iPad mini

If you wish e-readers were more powerful, more versatile, and equipped with way more storage, get Apple's smallest iPad instead. The iPad mini's compact size and anti-reflective display make it our favorite tablet for reading. Right now, you can grab it for $100 off (starting at just $499). Just know that we saw it hit $349 last Black Friday.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple iPad mini.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) $499 at Amazon
$599 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) $649 at Amazon
$749 Save $100   Get Deal Apple's latest M4 iPad Air is now $100 off

Mashable’s Timothy Beck Werth called the M4 iPad Air "a tablet that thinks it's an AI laptop" — it's a great pick for students, artists, and creators. It has the same super-light aluminum body and bright Liquid Retina screen as last year's model, but it's much faster. That M4 chip makes AI tools like fast voice-note transcription and photo editing happen almost instantly. It's our favorite iPad for most people.

Both sizes of the M4 iPad Air are now $100 off, with the smaller 11-inch model starting at $649. (For comparison's sake, its all-time low price is about $519.) You'll pay an extra $150 for cellular connectivity.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple iPad Air (M4).

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 Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $849 at Amazon
$949 Save $100   Get Deal Save up to $200 on the powerful iPad Pro

Select configurations of the latest M5 iPad Pro are up to $150 off during Prime Big Deal Days, but you can save even more on two configurations of last year's M4 model. (One has Apple's premium nano-texture display finish.) It has the exact same design, cameras, and smooth, bright OLED touchscreen as its M5 successor. It's not quite as powerful, but it's still one of the fastest tablets you can buy. It actually outperforms a lot of laptops on the market. Our former tech editor recommended it for any professional artist who "needs a sleek, on-the-go device that can handle taxing workloads ... while they're traveling from A to B."

These M4 iPad Pros have both been up to $100 cheaper before, but we think they'll sell out before Amazon gives them any further price cuts. They're up to $376 less expensive than their M5 counterparts.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple iPad Pro (M4).

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) $1,299 at Amazon
$1,499 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 2TB, nano-texture glass) $1,899 at Amazon
$2,099 Save $200   Get Deal More iPad Pro deals

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,099.99 $1,199 (save $99.01)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,399.99 $1,499 (save $99.01)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,549.99 $1,699 (save $149.01)

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.

Microsoft is all set to announce a Surface laptop powered by the powerful new Nvidia RTX Spark chip on Wednesday afternoon, but HP may have jumped the gun by revealing the price of its own RTX Spark laptops ahead of time.

According to NotebookCheck, HP posted product listings on its online storefront ahead of the Microsoft event, which is set to start at 1 p.m. ET. These laptops use the RTX Spark chip, making them extra beefy for power users. Per HP's store listings (which have since been removed), the OmniBook X 14 starts at $2,999, and the Omnibook Ultra 16 starts at $3,199.

SEE ALSO: Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer mode in Edge

Those are obviously huge price tags, but they make a tiny bit more sense when you see that the machines include the RTX Spark chip, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage.

Still, NotebookCheck noted that the Ultra 16 can go as high as $4,999 with the most powerful variant. That's an astronomical price for a laptop, no matter how powerful it is. We'll see if the Microsoft Surface laptop with the RTX Spark chip, likely to be announced on Wednesday afternoon, is even close to these in price.

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SAVE $649: As of Oct. 7, the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station (2,048Wh) is down to $849.99 at Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days — a 43% discount off its normal $1,499 list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C2000 $849.99 at Amazon
$1,499 Save $649.01   Get Deal

Prime Big Deal Days wraps up at midnight tonight, making this your final window to grab Anker's heavy-duty backup battery before prices jump back up. Dropping $649 off its usual $1,499 price tag down to $849.99, the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 gives you solid energy security for home blackouts, tailgating, or camping trips.

The main draw here is the sheer amount of juice it holds: a 2,048Wh capacity paired with 2,400W of continuous power output (and a huge 4,000W peak surge). That means it can power heavy-duty appliances like a full-sized dual-door fridge, a microwave, or a window A/C unit without tripping. It’s so efficient that it can keep a full-sized fridge cold for up to 32 straight hours on a single charge.

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

Recharging is stupidly fast, too. Wall-charging gets it from empty to 100% in just 58 minutes. If you're on the road, you can use an 800W car alternator charger to top it off in 3 hours — eight times faster than a standard cigarette lighter socket — or hook it up to solar panels when you're off the grid.

Even with all that muscle, Anker managed to keep this setup surprisingly compact. At 41.7 pounds, it's about 25% lighter and 29% smaller than most other power stations with this much juice, making it easy enough to throw in the trunk. Plus, the internal LiFePO4 battery cells are rated for over 3,000 charge cycles, so you'll easily get 10 years of use out of it before the battery health even starts to drop.

Grab the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station at Amazon for $849.99 before Prime Big Deal Days ends at midnight tonight.

Even older Kindles are surprisingly capable, but Amazon's stock firmware limits what you can do. I've jailbroken several Kindles in my time and unlocked a ton of useful features. These are the apps and plugins I always install first.

Astronomers may have uncovered a wild reason for how one Martian cloud grows hundreds of miles longer than California, possibly making it the largest of its kind in the solar system. 

Astrophysicist Jorge Hernández Bernal first spotted the cloud in an otherwise clear sky in 2018. Images by the European Space Agency's Mars Express Visual Monitoring Camera, aka the Mars webcam, captured the strange phenomenon as the Red Planet's southern hemisphere experienced spring. 

When he looked through archival Mars images, he found the cloud as far back as NASA's Viking 2 mission in the 1970s. But it largely escaped notice because of its ephemeral nature: It forms daily at sunrise around the summit of Arsia Mons, a mountain that soars 11 miles high, and vanishes within three hours. Many space cameras snapping photos of that region can't take pictures until the afternoon, due to orbits timed to the sun. 

For years, Bernal and colleagues have continued investigating what makes this extraterrestrial wonder — and, no, it's not steam spewing from the volcano. Arsia Mons has not been active for ages. Instead, the answer may be physics that was only theoretical until now. Scientists have never seen this happen in any planet's atmosphere before.

The team's shocking findings, published in Nature Geoscience, are a reminder to scientists that they should never rule out obscure or unfamiliar processes when studying other worlds. 

SEE ALSO: A dying star may have birthed a planet right before it croaked

The key to the cloud could be something called "homogeneous nucleation," according to the new paper, a process wherein water vapor seems to freeze straight into ice particles in the air. 

On Earth, clouds tend to form when water vapor cools and clings to airborne particles, like salt, pollen, or dust. Originally, researchers believed Mars' copious dust was the catalyst. But when they used computer models to try to simulate the cloud, dubbed the Arsia Mons Elongated Cloud, or AMEC, they could never reproduce its long tail. 

Something was missing from their cloud recipe, which urged Bernal, now at Sorbonne Université in Paris, to continue looking for missing steps or ingredients. 

"The actual answer seems obvious now, but at first we were quite skeptical of ourselves," Bernal told Mashable. "The point is that homogeneous nucleation is another pathway to form cloud particles without requiring dust, and that happens precisely when humidity is very high."

Researchers liken this unusual phenomenon to droplets of condensation appearing in the middle of a room, rather than on a window. For this cloud process to work, the air has to be extremely moist — over 100,000 times more humid than anything we experience on Earth.

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The 1,100-mile cloud appears at sunrise daily in the spring and summer for the southern Mars hemisphere. Credit: ESA

So how does a dry, dusty planet get that soggy? Blame the volcano. As wind rushes past Arsia Mons, the mountainside kicks up a powerful gravity wave in the atmosphere. That wave shoves moist air several miles higher in just a few minutes. Up there, the air chills fast, dropping about 54 degrees Fahrenheit in only 10 minutes. Cold air can't hold much water vapor, so the humidity shoots up until the vapor freezes on the spot.

Mars may be famous for its dust, but the researchers found that altitude makes all the difference. The cloud forms about 28 miles above the ground, where far less dust floats around.

With homogeneous nucleation added to the cloud recipe, the team's computer model finally produced the long tail. 

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"It feels good to find a long-sought explanation like this, especially when the explanation turns out to be something really special that has not been observed in nature before," Bernal said.

Confirming the result will require new observations that won't be easy to get. But the researchers hope the paper will spark broader scientific interest in dust-free cloud formation, not just in the upper atmosphere of Mars, but Venus and even Earth. 

Bernal, who has devoted his whole career to studying this exotic cloud, worries that humans could one day destroy it, as they have other wondrous features on our home planet. He's an advocate for studying space and other worlds from afar.

"It is an eye-catching, aesthetically sublime cloud," he said. "If anyone tried to terraform Mars, any change in its current climate could easily make the AMEC disappear." 

SAVE $265: Prime members can now buy an unlocked Google Pixel 11 Pro for $835. As part of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, this phone has dropped below $1,000 for the first time since it launched.

Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel 11 Pro, Unlocked (256GB) $835 at Amazon
$1,099 Save $264   Get Deal

The Google Pixel 11 Pro launched in August, and it's taken two months to get a good and proper discount on this Android flagship. For the first time ever, this phone is available for under $1,000 as part of the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale. With a cool 24% discount, you can save $265 and pick up this phone for $834 in the obsidian black color. The dune, fog, and olive versions of the phone are also on sale for $849, so you'll have to decide if any of those colors is worth an extra $15 to you.

In our Pixel 11 Pro review, we noted that the new smartphone has an incredible camera array, and the device is capable of taking professional-quality photographs (even without the included suite of AI photo editing tools). That's no surprise. For the past couple of years, Google's Pro-series phones have had the best cameras in the business, rivaled only by Apple's Pro-level phones. If you're in the Android world and you want the best possible cameras, this is the best smartphone for photography (at least in the United States; there are some impressive smartphone cameras with Leica lenses available in Asia).

As our reviewer Alex Perry wrote, "Photography is fun on the Pixel 11 Pro, which is not something I feel about many handsets these days. A combination of hardware and software makes your images consistently look nice, even in challenging lighting conditions." We recently named this one of the best smartphones of the year, and at this price, it's a lot more attractive.

Prime members can buy an unlocked model of this Android phone at Amazon now.

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

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.

LG is diving into the smart home space occupied by heavyweights like Google's Nest and Amazon's Ring — with some unconventional help. Apple is reportedly co-developing a slew of devices with LG as part of a reset of its smart home strategy.

The best Prime Day MicroSD, portable SSD, and internal SSD deals: Best Rugged SSD deal Sandisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD $209.99 (save $90) Get Deal Best SSD deal Samsung SSD 990 Pro 2TB PCIe 4.0 $389.99 (save $250) Get Deal Best MicroSD card deal Sandisk 512GB microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 $129.99 (save $70) Get Deal Best Travel-Friendly SSD deal Samsung T7 2TB Portable SSD $379.99 (save $170) Get Deal

Thanks to the global memory crisis known as "RAMageddon," prices on memory products like internal drives, external SSDs, and high-capacity flash storage have continued to climb. It’s been a relentless up, up, and up trajectory as AI demand squeezes consumer supply.

That makes finding genuine discounts during Prime Big Deal Days — Amazon's 48-hour fall savings event that ends today, Oct. 7 — all the more crucial.

SEE ALSO: October Prime Day 2026: Live updates on Apple, Kindle, Lego, and Samsung deals

High-speed NVMe drives, rugged external SSDs, microSD cards, and HDDs are Prime Day staples that matter more than ever amid RAMageddon. We did some digging and found the best October Prime Day deals in the solid-state and hard drive categories right now. If you've been waiting to expand your PC build, give your PS5 some breathing room, or secure your off-site backups, now is the time to take advantage of these offers from top-tier brands like Samsung, Sandisk, and more.

Best rugged SSD deal Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk Sandisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD $209.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $90   Get Deal Why we like it

Pocket-sized, ridiculously fast, and virtually indestructible, the Sandisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD is engineered for harsh travel conditions that would destroy standard desktop drives. It nearly doubles the speed of previous generations, so you can back up thousands of photos in less than a minute, while offering full weather resistance to rain and spills, and hardware encryption to keep your private documents locked down tighter than a vault. Now $209.99 for October Prime Day (normally $299.99), it's never been cheaper before.

Best SSD deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung SSD 990 Pro 2TB PCIe 4.0 $389.99 at Amazon
$639.99 Save $250   Get Deal Why we like it

The Samsung 990 Pro delivers top-tier sequential speeds up to 7,450 MB/s, effectively maxing out what a PCIe 4.0 slot can process. That translates directly to faster boot times, near-instant game loading on PC or PS5, and smooth handling of large 4K video renders. It also runs more power-efficiently than its predecessor, so it stays stable under heavy continuous workloads. With a solid five-year warranty and a huge price drop, it’s one of the best value-for-money storage upgrades you can buy right now.

Best microSD card 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

Nintendo's bestselling Switch 2 console comes with 256GB of built-in storage, which can fill up fast if you play a lot of AAA games. Sandisk's officially licensed 512GB microSD Express Card for the console has read speeds of up to 880 MB/s and comes with a lifetime warranty. If you're a Prime member, you can add it to your cart for just $129.99 during Prime Big Deal Days (typically $199.99). That's its lowest price ever.

Best travel-friendly SSD deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung T7 2TB Portable SSD $379.99 at Amazon
$549.99 Save $170   Get Deal Why we like it

The Samsung T7 is built for life on the move. Weighing under two ounces and barely larger than a credit card, it slips into a pocket or backpack pouch without taking up space in your carry-on. Its solid aluminum unibody design handles the bumps of travel with ease, featuring shock resistance that withstands drops from up to 6 feet. With transfer speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s, you can offload massive 4K travel footage, photo backups, or offline media libraries in seconds. You can even plug it directly into an iPhone 15 Pro (or newer) to record high-res video straight to the drive while on location.

More SSD and hard drive dealsSSDs

• PNY CS900 250GB Internal SSD — $45.99 $59.99 (save $14)

• PNY CS900 500GB Internal SSD — $76.49 $109.99 (save $33.50)

• Acer Predator GM7 1TB SSD PCle Gen 4x4 — $159.99 $189.99 (save $30)

• Sandisk Optimus GX 7100 1TB NVMe SSD PCIe 4.0 — $169.15 $199 (save $29.85)

• Samsung SSD 9100 Pro 1TB PCle 5.0 — $196.64 $339.99 (save $143.35)

• Lexar NM790 SSD 2TB PCle Gen 4x4 — $271.99 $319.99 (save $48)

• Samsung SSD 9100 Pro 2TB PCIe 5.0 — $334.99 $679.97 (save $344.98)

• Sandisk Optimus 5100 4TB NVMe SSD PCIe 4.0 — $509.99 $599.99 (save $90)

• Sandisk Optimus GX Pro 8100 4TB PCIe 5.0 — $799.99 $1,079.99 (save $280)

MicroSDs

• Sandisk 128GB High Endurance Video microSDXC — $36.99 $60.99 (save $24)

• PNY 64GB Elite-X microSDXC Flash Memory Card 3-Pack — $33.99 $42.99 (save $6)

• Amazon Basics 512GB microSDXC Memory Card — $93.17 $109.62 (save $16.45)

Portable SSDs

• SSK Portable SSD 500GB — $76.49 $92.99 (save $16.50)

• Sandisk 500GB Portable SSD — $109.99 $128.99 (save $19) 

• SSK USB-C 1TB Portable SSD — $151.99 $189.99 (save $38)

• Samsung T7 Portable SSD 1TB — $229.90 $274.99 (save $45.09)

• Sandisk Creator Phone SSD 2TB — $280.49 $339.99 (save $59.50)

• Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB — $334.99 $489.99 (save $155)

• Sandisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD — $359.99 $450.75 (save $90.76)

• Sandisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD — $714.95 $860.10 (save $145.15)

• Samsung T9 Portable SSD 4TB — $979.99 $1,144.99 (save $165)

Portable HDDs

• Seagate 2TB Portable Hard Drive — $119.99 $149.99 (save $30)

• WD 5TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive — $214.94 $284.99 (save $70.05)

• WD 6TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive — $278.50 $319.99 (save $41.49)

External hard drives

• Western Digital 20TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive — $549.99 $1,069.99 (save $520)

Internal hard drives

• Western Digital 1TB WD Blue Mobile Hard Drive — $119.99 $144.99 (save $25)

Usually, when we think about Docker, the first thing that comes to mind is a terminal and that is how most people start using Docker, but it does not have to be the only way you manage it.

SAVE $50: As of Oct. 7, the 11-inch Apple iPad (A16 chip, 128GB, WiFi) is down to $399 at Amazon — a 11% savings off its standard $449 list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad 11-inch: A16 chip $399 at Amazon
$449 Save $50   Get Deal

Prime Big Deal Days wraps up at midnight tonight, making this your final chance to grab Apple's default budget tablet before prices jump back up. Named Mashable's top pick for the best budget iPad of 2026 by Samantha Mangino, the 11th-generation iPad drops $50 down to $399 for the 128GB version. It’s the most practical buy for anyone who wants a fast, vibrant screen for couch scrolling, video calls, and daily tasks without spending Pro or Air money.

Inside, Apple upgraded the processor to the A16 chip — making apps load instantly and multi-window browsing feel effortless. While it skips the hyper-advanced M-series chips, its benchmark results beat most premium Chromebooks, so it easily doubles as a light work or study device.

The 11-inch Liquid Retina display delivers sharp, vibrant visuals with True Tone technology, which automatically adjusts the screen's color warmth to match the ambient lighting in your room so your eyes don't get fried. You get a sharp 12MP front camera positioned along the long landscape edge — so you look centered during video calls — plus a 12MP rear camera for quick document scans. Touch ID is integrated directly into the top power button for instant fingerprint unlocking and secure Apple Pay authorization.

SEE ALSO: October Prime Day: We found 22 Apple products at record-low prices that you need to grab before midnight

Rounding out the hardware is a universal USB-C charging port, all-day battery life that comfortably carries you through a full day of mixed use, and speedy WiFi 6 for buffer-free streaming. It also supports both the USB-C Apple Pencil and 1st-Gen Apple Pencil if you like to sketch or take handwritten notes, as well as the Magic Keyboard Folio if you want to turn it into a portable mini laptop setup.

If you just need a reliable, high-quality Apple tablet that nails all the fundamentals, this $399 iPad 11-inch A16 Prime Day deal is as good as it gets before the clock runs out.

The best October Prime Day TV deals: Best budget TV deal Amazon Ember 55-inch 4-Series 4K TV $279.99 (save $180) Get Deal Best OLED TV deal Samsung 65-inch S90H OLED 4K TV $1,497.99 (save $1,202) Get Deal Best QLED TV Deal TCL 65-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $1,077.99 (save $1,422) Get Deal Best art TV deal Amazon Ember 55-inch Artline QLED 4K TV $499.99 (save $400) Get Deal Best Roku TV deal Roku 65-inch Plus Series QLED 4K TV $429.99 (save $220) Get Deal Best small TV deal Amazon Ember 43-inch 4-Series 4K TV $199.99 (save $130) Get Deal Best TV Deal Under $500 TCL 65-inch T7 Series QLED 4K Google TV $448.99 (save $81) Get Deal Our Dream TV Samsung 65-Inch S95F Series OLED 4K Smart TV $2,319 (save $180.99) Get Deal

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale features lots of amazing tech deals (duh). But it's an especially good time to be shopping for a new TV, as 2026 models have been on the market long enough to see hefty discounts. Sure, you could wait a few weeks until Black Friday to see if they get even cheaper, but if you're already sick of watching football games on an old TV, then this is your best opportunity to save.

On the first day of Prime Big Deal Days, the TV deals were excellent. On day two, some are even better. Our favorite QLED TV of 2026 dropped an extra $120 overnight, while a few Hisense Canvas TVs (basically Hisense's version of The Frame) slashed an additional $50 off their price tags. We've also spotted best-ever pricing on some other favorites, including a brilliant Samsung OLED if you're willing to splurge and Amazon Ember TVs for budget shoppers.

SEE ALSO: October Prime Day 2026: Live updates on Apple, Kindle, Lego, and Samsung deals

Our tech experts have collected all of the best October Prime Day TV deals from brands like TCL, Hisense, Amazon Fire TV, LG, and Samsung below. While the deals are still going strong, the sale wraps up at midnight tonight (Oct. 7), so be sure to lock in these prices while you can.

Feeling lost? Check out the Mashable guide to TV specs for a quick refresh on the difference between QLED, OLED, Mini LED, and RGB displays. And to make life easier, we've marked our editors' top deals with a ✅.

Best Prime Day TV deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $1,077.99 at Amazon
$2,499.99 Save $1,422.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Mashable's TV expert named TCL's QM8L TV the best QLED TV for most people, highlighting its "superb peak brightness, detailed picture quality, and fantastic glare handling" in her review. The SQD part of its name stands for "super quantum dot" mini LEDs, which are a major reason why it's one of the brightest TVs you can buy in 2026. Period.

On day one of the sale, October Prime Day savings knocked the cost down from $2,500 to $1,197.99. On day two, it somehow got even cheaper. Grab it for a new record low of $1,077.99 or 57% off while you can.

Best Prime Day budget TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Ember 55-inch 4-Series 4K TV $279.99 at Amazon
$459.99 Save $180   Get Deal Why we like it

As much as we might drool over Sony's new flagship Bravia 7 II True RGB TV, when it comes time to actually add a TV to our shopping cart, we often have to lower our expectations. The good news: TVs are among the few tech products that have gotten cheaper over the past five years, and even budget TVs offer fairly impressive displays and sound.

The Amazon Ember 4-Series is a good starter TV if you're on a budget, and that's why it's one of the best October Prime Day TV deals we've found so far. Despite clocking in at under $300, this 55-inch TV has a 4K HDR10+ display, WiFi 6 support, a speedy quad-core processor, and doubles as an Alexa smart speaker. If you're already in the Amazon ecosystem and OLEDs aren't in your budget, don't overthink this one.

Best art TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Ember 55-inch Artline QLED 4K TV $499.99 at Amazon
$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 for 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.

Best OLED TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch S90H OLED 4K TV $1,497.99 at Amazon
$2,699.99 Save $1,202.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Combining immersive deep blacks and the contrast known to come from Glare Flare OLED technology, the Samsung S90H is another great Prime Day bargain if making the jump to an OLED TV has been on your radar — now only $1,497.99.

Its selling point is the NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor, which uses 128 neural networks to enhance picture and sound, while 4K AI Upscaling Pro sharpens lower-resolution content. Gamers also get unique benefits thanks to the Motion Xcelerator 165Hz, Nvidia G-Sync, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support for smoother, lower-latency play.

Best Roku TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku 65-inch Plus Series QLED 4K TV $429.99 at Amazon
$649.99 Save $220   Get Deal Why we like it

Not a fan of the Fire TV ecosystem? This deal on the 65-inch Roku Plus Series TV shaves $220 off for October Prime Day. It's selling fast, which makes sense; it's down to its best price ever and puts a 65-inch Mini-LED QLED in your living room for less than $450. Mini-LED backlighting and local dimming enable finer tuning of the bright, detailed 4K QLED display. It also features Dolby Atmos sound, Roku Smart Picture, and a delightfully simple interface.

Our dream TV: Samsung S95F OLED TV Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-Inch S95F Series OLED 4K Smart TV $2,319 at Samsung
$2,499.99 Save $180.99 Almost sold out! Get Deal Why we like it

Our tech editor says this is the TV he'd buy if money were no object. What makes this Samsung OLED so special? While the LG C6 and Samsung S90H OLED TVs offer a better overall value, there are some distinct features that make the S95F so special — and so hard to find in stock (it's totally sold out at Samsung and almost sold out at Amazon).

The S95F borrows everything we love about The Frame art TVs and brings them into a flagship TV with a stunning OLED display. This TV has the ultra-thin design of The Frame, but crucially, it also has the same matte, anti-glare display, which is unrivaled in the TV world. Because it also has art mode, you can use it as an art TV without sacrificing any specs, making this the ideal TV for cinephiles, gamers, and design lovers.

So, while it doesn't have a huge discount (Best Buy has the best offer at the moment), we still think it's one of the best Prime Day deals on TVs.

More October Prime Day TV dealsUnder 50-inch TV deals

• Roku 43-Inch Select Series 4K TV — $179.99 $249.99 (save $70)

• Amazon Ember 40-inch 2-Series HD TV — $179.99 $249.99 (save $70)

• Amazon Ember 43-inch 4-Series 4K TV — $199.99 $329.99 (save $130) ✅

• Sony 48-inch Bravia 6 OLED 4K TV — $998 $1,299.99 (save $301.99)

50 to 55-inch TV deals

• Insignia 50-inch F50 4K TV — $159.99 $299.99 (save $140)

• Hisense 55-inch E6 Hi-QLED 4K TV — $299.99 $429.99 (save $130)

• Hisense 50-inch E7 Mini-LED Hi-QLED 4K TV — $399.99 $699.99 (save $300) ✅

• Amazon Ember 55-inch Omni Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $449.99 $819.99 (save $370)

• Amazon Ember 55-inch Omni QLED 4K TV — $489.99 $589.99 (save $100) ✅

• Hisense 50-inch S7 Canvas Hi-QLED 4K TV — $649.99 $1,299.99 (save $650) ✅

• Samsung 55-inch The Frame LS03F QLED 4K TV — $697.99 $1,097.99 (save $400) ✅

• LG 55-inch LX7B Gallery Mini LED 4K TV — $699.99 $1,299.99 (save $600)

65-inch TV deals

• Insignia 65-inch QF Series QLED 4K TV — $299.99 $349.99 (save $50)

• TCL 65-inch T7 Series QLED 4K Google TV — $448.99 $529.99 (save $81) ✅

• Hisense 65-inch E7 Mini-LED Hi-QLED 4K TV — $579.99 $999.99 (save $420)

• Amazon Ember 65-inch Omni QLED 4K TV — $709.99 $849.99 (save $140)

• Amazon Ember 65-inch Artline QLED 4K TV — $799.98 $1,099.99 (save $300.01)

• Amazon Ember 65-inch Omni Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,089.99 (save $290)

• Samsung 65-inch The Frame LS03F QLED 4K TV — $897.99 $1,497.99 (save $600) ✅

• LG 65-inch LX7B Gallery Mini LED 4K TV — $899.99 $1,799.99 (save $900)

• Hisense 65-inch S7 Canvas Hi-QLED 4K TV — $899.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,100)

• Toshiba 65-inch G700 ArtVision QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,000)

• Samsung 65-inch S85H OLED 4K TV — $1,297.99 $1,999.99 (save $702)

• LG C6 Series OLED 4K TV — $1,499.99 $2,699.99 (save $1,200) ✅

• 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)

• Amazon Ember 75-inch Omni QLED 4K TV — $989.99 $1,199.99 (save $210)

• Amazon Ember 75-inch Omni Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,499.99 (save $500)

80 to 85-inch TV deals

• TCL 85 Inch Class QM6K Series Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $897.99 $1,097.99 (save $200) ✅

• Amazon Ember 85-inch Omni Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $1,759.99 $2,099.99 (save $340)

• Hisense 85-inch S7 Canvas Hi-QLED 4K TV — $1,797.99 $3,999.99 (save $2,202)

Over 85-inch TV deals

• Hisense 100-inch Class E6 Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV — $1,384.97 $1,749.99 (save $365.02)

• 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)