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TL;DR: Watch Belgium vs. France in the Nations League for free on TF1. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The UEFA Nations League provides plenty of opportunities to see top international sides battle it out. We've been blessed by a number of high-profile matchups since the competition restarted last week, and the action continues with Belgium vs. France.

Belgium began this campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over Italy. France secured three points with a narrow win over Turkey. Now the top two sides face each other at the King Baudouin Stadium.

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

When is Belgium vs. France?

Belgium vs. France in the Nations League kicks off at 2.45 p.m. ET on Sept. 28. This fixture takes place at the King Baudouin Stadium.

How to watch Belgium vs. France for free

Belgium vs. France in the Nations League is available to live stream for free on TF1.

TF1 is geo-restricted to France, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in France, meaning you can live stream Belgium vs. France for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Belgium vs. France for free by following these simple steps:

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

2. Download the app to your device of choice

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

4. Visit TF1

5. Watch Belgium vs. France for free from anywhere in the world

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

What is the best VPN for TF1?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on TF1, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries, including France

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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

Live stream Belgium vs. France for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $200: As of Sept. 28, the 85-inch TCL QM6K Series Mini-LED 4K TV is on sale for $897.99 at Amazon. Down from its typical price of $1,097.99, that's its best-ever price.

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If you have been waiting to turn your living room into a private movie theater, Amazon just dropped a record-low deal on a massive screen. The 85-inch TCL QM6K Series Mini-LED 4K Smart TV is currently marked down to $897.99 from its typical $1,097.99 price tag. That is an 18% discount that knocks $200 off, bringing this latest-model display down to its best price ever.

Getting an 85-inch screen under the $900 mark is already a steal, but what makes this deal special is that TCL didn't skimp on picture quality to keep the price low. Instead of using old-school giant backlights that make dark scenes look washed-out and grey, this model packs thousands of microscopic LEDs directly behind the glass. Because these tiny lights can dim or brighten independently, bright objects stay sharp while dark backgrounds remain genuinely dark, preventing bright light from leaking into the dark corners of the screen.

SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime in time for the next Prime Day

It is also built to handle fast movement without turning into a blurry mess. The screen can refresh its picture up to 144 times every second, which means fast-moving footballs, racing cars, and current-gen video games stay buttery smooth. Whatever you choose to watch, the TV automatically adjusts its picture settings to match the exact movie or show format you are streaming, making sure colors pop without looking fake or overly harsh.

Rounding out the package is built-in Google TV software, which means all your favorite streaming apps like Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube are on one easy-to-use home screen. You can control the TV using the included voice remote with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa commands, and the onboard speakers are tuned by audio brand Onkyo with spatial surround sound built right in, so dialogue stays clear without requiring an immediate soundbar purchase.

Head to Amazon to score TCL's massive 85-inch Mini-LED 4K TV at its record-low price before it sells out.

TL;DR: According to reports, Pokémon cards will return to McDonald's Happy Meals from Nov. 5. Each Happy Meal order will include a four-card booster pack, with 15 cards available to collect in total.

It looks like Pokémon cards are officially returning to McDonald’s Happy Meals in the U.S. Mark your calendars for Nov. 5, because collectors have got a month to complete the latest 15-card set.

According to reports from PokéBeach, the limited-time promotion will run through Dec. 9. Each Happy Meal order will include a four-card booster pack featuring three standard cards and one guaranteed holofoil. It's going to be chaos.

Here's everything we know about the upcoming drop, what to expect in the packs, and how to score the cards.

When do Pokémon Happy Meals drop at McDonald's?

If reports are true, the U.S. promotion will run from Nov. 5 to Dec. 9. If Target's recent Pokémon event was anything to go by, expect high demand from launch.

What will the Pokémon Happy Meal booster packs include?

We don't expect McDonald’s to change a winning formula. As usual, each Happy Meal will contain three regular cards and one foil card. There will be 15 cards to collect, including six holo cards printed on confetti holofoil. Unfortunately, we don't know which cards will be featured just yet.

How to get the cards (without feeding the scalpers)

If you are trying to complete a full 15-card binder set without buying 50 Happy Meals, keep these tips in mind:

Ask to buy extra booster packs separately

Some locations allow you to purchase additional Happy Meal toy/card packs individually at the register (typically around $1.99 to $2.99 each) without purchasing a full meal, though rules vary by location.

Avoid third-party reseller markups

Complete 15-card sets and individual holos usually flood secondary markets hours after launch, often dropping significantly in price after the initial opening-weekend hype cools down.

Shop online alternatives

If in-person stock dries up, official Pokémon 30th Anniversary TCG sets are actively restocking online. In fact, you can find Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Boxes for under market price right now at Amazon.

On Friday, Sept. 25, Taylor Swift released four new songs as part of her expanded album The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. The internet has since spent the weekend listening, evaluating, and searching the tracks for hidden meanings. So far, many listeners have concluded that Swift's new songs leave a lot to be desired, with even die-hard Swifties struggling to defend her artistic choices.

SEE ALSO: Who is Taylor Swift’s 'Patient Zero' about? Swifties have a theory.

Swift's original Life of a Showgirl album was released nearly a year ago on Oct. 3. Consisting of 12 tracks such as "The Fate of Ophelia," "Opalite," and "Elizabeth Taylor," the album was partially inspired by Swift's relationship with her now-husband, football player Travis Kelce.

Life of a Showgirl received middling reviews, with listeners criticising the album for its perceived lack of artistry and emotional depth. One of the most disparaged songs was "Wood," in which Swift sang about Kelce's penis through lyrics such as "His love was the key that opened my thighs" and "The curse on me was broken by your magic wand."

Despite the mixed reactions, Swift has expanded The Life of a Showgirl with The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. The deluxe edition adds four songs: "Patient Zero," "Cleveland!," "Pink Clouding," and "Babylon." However, it hasn’t been the return to form some fans hoped for. The new songs have drawn an even poorer reception than Swift's original album.

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Much of the criticism has focused on "Patient Zero" and "Cleveland!." Some listeners have criticised Swift for flatly speaking over a beat on both tracks, saying they sound like trite royalty-free stock music or AI-generated tunes. A viral edit by X user @sweetenerpacket played "Cleveland!" over a 5-Minute Crafts video to illustrate the point, with several viewers noting that they hadn’t immediately realised the audio had been changed. Meanwhile, another edit by TikTok user @fae.laughs.a.lot likened "Cleveland!" to the opening theme for The Office.

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"Cleveland!" has also drawn attention for its unromantic take on love. In it, Swift insists that she’s happy in her relationship regardless of outsiders’ opinions, while setting a shockingly low bar for romance with lyrics such as "You only need to find one person in this entire world / Who doesn’t find you completely insufferable." It's a stark contrast to her lyrics in 2020's "tolerate it," a song about how painful it feels to have a romantic partner who merely puts up with you ("I know my love should be celebrated / But you tolerate it.")

Yet while Swift's husband apparently doesn't consider her "completely insufferable," the same can't be said for listeners' thoughts on her latest lyrics.

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Some listeners have also noted that while Swift's previous relationships inspired her to pen songs such as the sweeping 10-minute ballad "All Too Well," her husband Kelce has so far mostly sparked a "buncha songs about dick and Ohio."

"it is so fucking funny that she’s written like 3 songs about her husband that are all like 'isn't it so awesome how he plays football and has a podcast?' and then writes dozens of incredible songs abt her situationship from 3 years ago," wrote X user @theIesbianqueen in a post that has gained 38,000 likes. "never change diva."

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Even some of Swift’s most ardent fans have had difficulty finding much to praise in The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. Reactions from big-name fan Swiftologist and YouTube channel Chats & Reacts have gone viral, with the former stating that "it’s so hard to to be the Swiftologist at a time like this."

"The 'fuck the haters, I love my man' stuff doesn’t land as well when the music is horrible," said the Swiftologist, describing "Cleveland!" as a "very petulant, petty 'Wood' part 2."

"I really hope that Showgirl doesn't get a nomination for album of the year, because I think she's living in a delusional world. I really think that she thinks that this is a great album and she did a great job. And it's not, and she didn't."

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Meanwhile, Chats & Reacts have drawn attention for their positive and expressive reactions to "Patient Zero" — a response many online commenters believe is forced or insincere.

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As of writing, The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore has a score of 39 on Metacritic, making it one of the worst album ratings on the website. Some X users have compared its performance to Katy Perry’s widely derided 2024 album 143, which scored two points lower at 37.

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Despite the generally negative response to The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, some Swifties remain adamantly defensive of Swift’s new content. Even in the songs themselves, Swift proudly declares that she’s happy in her relationship and doesn’t care what anyone else thinks. That may serve her well, because this extended album was an encore few seem to have been asking for.

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Five years ago, we reported that wired earbuds were making a comeback with Gen Z. Our own reporter replaced her AirPods Pro with wired EarPods. But there's been a gap in the wired earbuds market: Active noise cancellation is not standard in wired options.

Bose might be changing the game. The brand just introduced its new Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds. They retail for $99, come in three colors, and yes, feature active noise cancellation. The earbuds are available for preorder today and will begin shipping on Oct. 15.

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Bose's new wired earbuds connect via USB-C, which is also how they draw power. So, you don't ever need to charge the buds. That does mean, however, that you can't use an adapter if you're still rocking a Lightning port.

There's no app or Bluetooth pairing necessary — just plug into compatible USB-C phones, tablets, or computers, and you're good to go.

The remote buttons control volume up, volume down, play/pause, skip, and the noise cancellation modes. Credit: Miller Kern / Mashable

"Technology has come a long way since our last wired earbuds, allowing us the opportunity to bring our latest advancements to the category and set a new standard for what wired earbuds can be," Raza Haider, president of Bose Premium Consumer Audio, said in a press release.

Here's a look at the Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds' specs and features:

• Listening modes: Quiet (ANC), Aware, and off (straightforward wired listening with no ANC)

• Colors: Black, white smoke, dewdrop mint (limited edition)

• Button controls: Volume up, volume down, play/pause, skip, noise cancellation modes

• Cable length: 4.2 feet

• Microphones: Dedicated microphone in remote; two microphones in each earbud for ANC

• Waterproofing: IPX4 water resistance

• Sizing: Three eartips, two wingtips

Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds: First impressions

I got to try out the Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds for a few days before their launch, and I think they're going to dominate the wired earbuds market. The earbuds will be familiar if you're a Bose user — they have swappable eartips and stability wings, and look similar to Bose's QuietComfort wireless earbuds. I received the limited-edition dewdrop mint color and love the look of it.

I tried out the buds in my office by plugging them into my MacBook. After firing up an episode of Good Hang, I learned that I had to select the earbuds as the audio output in my laptop's settings for the sound to come through. My deskmates got to hear a little snippet of Amy Poehler. After that initial connection, audio automatically plays through the buds when I plug them in.

SEE ALSO: Press play: 5 celeb-creator interviews the internet loved this week (Sept. 25)

As for the noise cancellation, it's as good as any wireless ANC bud I've tried. Obviously, it will never be as good as over-ear headphone noise cancellation — you simply can't get the same passive noise-cancellation seal. I was working in my home office, listening to Taylor Swift's new songs in my own world with quiet mode on, and my boyfriend walked in and scared the absolute shit out of me. Apparently, he had been talking to me for almost a minute, and I didn't hear a thing.

The Bose ANC wired earbuds are compatible with USB-C phones, tablets, and computers. Credit: Miller Kern / Mashable

At one point, I had a small fan running near my desk, and I could hear a slight hissing noise with ANC turned on, but I could really only hear it during quiet moments in my music. I live above a vet and could hear a couple of the really loud dog barks come through, but for the most part, the earbuds quieted the commotion coming up through the floor.

On the price, $99 is an incredible deal for noise-cancelling buds from a premium brand. Bose's most affordable wireless ANC buds retail for $179, and Apple's new ANC AirPods 5 start at $129. Bose just created the new standard in wired earbuds.

TL;DR: The Tribit StormBox Max is available on Amazon for $129.99. This portable Bluetooth speaker delivers 60W of power, an IP68 waterproof design, a physical bass adjustment knob, and up to 20 hours of battery life on a single charge.

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If you need a portable speaker that can crank the volume without weighing down your beach bag, Tribit has a new option for your setup.

The audio brand just launched the StormBox Max, a 60W Bluetooth speaker built to deliver room-filling sound in a portable footprint. Available now on Amazon for $129.99, the StormBox Max strikes a balance between loud output and easy travel.

Despite weighing under 3 pounds and including a built-in silicone carrying handle, the StormBox Max packs a solid punch. The internal layout pairs a 30W woofer with four 7.5W silk-dome tweeters for a total output of 60W, delivering deep bass, clear voice tracks, and sharp high notes across a frequency range of 53Hz to 20kHz.

SEE ALSO: Early Prime Day deals on speakers are live: Score huge discounts on Beats, Bose, and more

Instead of limiting you to a single audio setting, Tribit added a physical XBass 2.0 dial directly to the body. This setting lets you turn the low end up or down with a five-step control depending on what you are listening to. An onboard EQ button lets you flip between "Tribit Signature" and "Outdoor" sound profiles, with extra custom tuning available through the free Tribit smartphone app.

The speaker is built to handle rough weather and messy environments. It carries a top-tier IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating, so it can take beach sand, poolside splashes, or sudden rain showers without skipping a beat.

Battery life is another big highlight. The dual 5,000mAh batteries give you up to 20 hours of playtime at 50% volume using the standard EQ profile. It recharges over USB-C in about four hours, and the USB-C port doubles as a power bank to charge your phone if your battery runs low mid-party.

Thanks to its Bluetooth 6.0 chip, you get an extended wireless range of up to 45 meters from your phone. If you want a wider soundstage, you can pair two units for dedicated left/right stereo, or use onboard Auracast technology to link more than 100 compatible speakers simultaneously for large gatherings.

Head over to Amazon to grab the Tribit StormBox Max before your next weekend getaway.

TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Draft Night box is on sale for $89.99 at Amazon, down from its $119.99 list price.

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Magic: The Gathering’s Marvel Super Heroes range has seen no shortage of trading card discounts since launching this summer, but the latest bargain on the Draft Night box has just beaten the Amazon low we spotted back in July by another $10. 

As of Sept. 28, the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Draft Night box is $89.99 on Amazon, taking exactly $30 off its $119.99 list price for a 25% discount. That’s not only its lowest-ever price at the retailer (confirmed by price tracker camelcamelcamel), but it also undercuts TCGplayer’s estimated market price of $89.48.

There’s no marketplace seller to worry about here either, as Amazon is both selling and shipping the box directly. Just bear in mind that Amazon has marked the product as final sale, meaning returns aren’t available. 

SEE ALSO: 20+ of the best early Prime Day deals on trading cards: Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, and more

TCGplayer technically edges Amazon on price, but barely. Unopened listings currently start at $88.95 with shipping included, only $1.04 less than Amazon and slightly below TCGplayer’s aforementioned $89.48 market price. 

Draft Night is built as a self-contained Pick-Two Draft for four players in a single box. Everyone opens three Play Boosters, selects two cards at a time, passes the rest around, then builds a 40-card deck before pairing off. The winners meet in a final, with the included Collector Booster intended as the prize.

Inside are 12 Marvel Super Heroes Play Boosters, one Collector Booster, 90 Basic Lands, and 10 double-sided token cards. Split four ways, Amazon’s latest price comes to roughly $22.50 per player for the whole draft setup.  

An advertiser paid for editorial consideration of this deal. Our editorial experts vetted the deal based on our independent expertise. Because we determined that the deal will save money for our readers, we wrote the content.

TL;DR: First-time Ubigi buyers can use code MASHABLEJP15 to snag a 15-day unlimited Japan eSIM data plan for $33.15, down from $39. It gives you high-speed 4G/5G coverage on Japan’s top networks without traditional roaming fees.

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Planning a trip to Japan means getting ready for incredible food, endless sightseeing, and navigating some of the busiest train networks on the planet. But whether you are looking up train routes, translating menus, or uploading photos on the fly, relying on your home carrier's daily international roaming fees can get expensive.

If you want a fast, hassle-free cellular connection the second your plane touches down, Ubigi offers a dead-simple way to stay connected on a budget. Right now, first-time Ubigi buyers can use the exclusive promo code MASHABLEJP15 at checkout to take 15% off unlimited Japan travel data plans.

Ubigi is a digital travel data provider that uses eSIM technology instead of physical plastic SIM cards. It is a data-only service, so you use internet-based apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, or iMessage to communicate rather than traditional voice calls.

Setting it up is simple: you buy a plan, receive a QR code via email, and scan it with your phone to install the profile. You just install the eSIM on your device once, and you can reuse it across more than 200 destinations worldwide without ever needing to scan a new code.

Instead of routing your internet connection through spotty third-party servers, Ubigi gives you direct access to Japan's premier mobile networks. The 15% discount code MASHABLEJP15 works on all unlimited Japan options, but the 15-day tier hits the absolute sweet spot for standard vacations:

• 8-Day Unlimited Plan: $21.25 with code (normally $25) — great for quick city stopovers

• 15-Day Unlimited Plan: $33.15 with code (normally $39) — the best overall pick for most trips

• 30-Day Unlimited Plan: $55.25 with code (normally $65) — ideal for long-term travelers and digital nomads

Key features

• Unrestricted tethering — You can freely use your phone as a mobile hotspot to share high-speed data with your laptop, tablet, or travel partner without hidden throttling penalties.

• Offline app top-ups — If you need to buy extra days or tweak your plan while out and about, the Ubigi app lets you manage and top up your account even if you run out of data or do not have an active WiFi signal.

• Dual SIM convenience — Your main home phone line stays in your phone, so you do not have to worry about losing tiny physical cards during your flight.

Before you buy, make sure your smartphone or tablet is unlocked by your home carrier and supports eSIM technology. Once you receive your QR code by email, you can install the eSIM at home and activate the plan right before you depart, so your high-speed connection kicks in automatically the moment you land in Japan.

Grab your 15% discount with code MASHABLEJP15 before your trip and stay connected the second your flight hits the tarmac.

SAVE OVER $70: As of Sept. 28, Prime members can grab a like-new Kindle Scribe (32GB) on sale for $299.99 at Amazon. That's $78 off its full price of $377.99.

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Amazon's own Kindles are among the many early deals we've spotted at the retailer ahead of its next Prime Day sale.

Prime Big Deal Days kicks off on Oct. 6. If you're a Prime member who doesn't mind buying a refurbished model, this like-new Kindle Scribe (32GB) is one of our favorite offers right now. For a limited time, it has dropped to just $299.99.

That's a $78 price cut compared to the full list price of $377.99, but it's a deal exclusively for Prime members to jump on ahead of the sale. If you're not yet signed up, our how-to guide can get you started. And if you're curious what exactly "like-new" means, Amazon notes that it's fully functional, its battery has been tested and charged, and its software was updated during testing.

SEE ALSO: 15 early October Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by our gadget experts

Pre-owned devices such as this like-new Kindle Scribe undergo a full diagnostic test that includes cleaning and inspection, wiping any data, and replacing any defective parts. By the end, it feels like a brand new device. So, if you don't want to splash out on the shiny new model at its full price, this is a great alternative to keep in mind.

We certainly think the Kindle Scribe is worth buying, landing as our favorite Kindle model for taking notes. Its 10.2-inch glare-free, 300 ppi front-lit display is great for reading in various environments, and the Premium Pen makes jotting down notes and marking up pages a breeze. Plus, with 32GB of storage, you have plenty of space for books and documents, and its battery life can last up to 12 weeks.

This deal on the like-new Kindle Scribe (32GB) is available exclusively to Prime members. If that's you, don't miss out on this great offer at Amazon.

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

• Apple iPhone 18 Pro — free at T-Mobile 

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

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

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

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

Owala’s limited-edition Pokémon collection: Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (Charizard Brings the Heat) $29.99 at Target Shop Now Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (Pikachu I Choose You) $29.99 at Target Shop Now Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (Eevee Evolutions) $29.99 at Target Shop Now Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (Gengar In the Shadows) $29.99 at Target Shop Now Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (Kanto Region First Partners) $29.99 at Target Shop Now

If you thought the madness around Stanley cups was intense, welcome to a world in which the Owala obsession collides with 30th Anniversary Pokémon nostalgia.

Owala drops at Target notoriously disappear in minutes, and adding Pokémon designs practically guarantees these will hit the secondary reseller market fast. Seriously, these water bottles are going to sell like crazy. You don't need data to know that. It's just staring you in the face.

Each bottle in this cool lineup features Owala's signature FreeSip lid with a push-button leak-proof cap and a carry loop that doubles as a lock. But you don't really care about that, do you? It's all about the fun Pokémon designs. We understand.

Which Pokémon bottle should you buy?

At $29.99 each, the entire lineup stays in the easy impulse-buy category for kids, gym-goers, students, or collectors trying to complete their 30th Anniversary merch shelf:

• Charizard Brings The Heat: Deep blue body framed with bold flame graphics.

• Gengar In The Shadows: A dark purple and turquoise colorway made for fans of ghost-type Pokémon.

• Pikachu I Choose You: Bright yellow lid paired with electric blue and lightning graphics.

• Eevee Evolutions: Pale cream base featuring Eevee, Vaporeon, and Sylveon with subtle pastel accents.

• Kanto First Partners: Dark green starry background featuring Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, and Poké Balls.

If your local Target is already cleaned out, keep an eye on online listings for restocks.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG’s 30th Celebration Knock Out Collection is on sale for $47.39 at Walmart, down from its $59.99 previous price.

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Walmart is once again getting ahead on Pokémon TCG deals for the new 30th Celebration expansion, this time taking more than $10 off one of the new collection’s best ways of picking up a couple of booster packs. 

As of Sept. 28, the Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration Knock Out Collection is $47.39 at Walmart, down $12.60 from its previous $59.99 price for a roughly 21% discount. That’s with free shipping included, with an estimated delivery for Oct. 3 arrival at the time of writing. 

Amazon is slightly more expensive if Walmart sells through its remaining supply, just a couple of dollars more at $49.99. 

SEE ALSO: Shop the best early Prime Day deals on Pokémon, including 30th Celebration trading cards for under market price

TCGplayer is once again the cheapest go-to option — with listings as low as $35.96, only $3.55 above its current estimated market price of $32.41. You’ll find some are cheaper, but fair warning that some are just for the Eevee promo trading card rather than the complete box, or have other conditions, like requiring you to order multiple units at once.

Along with said Eevee promo card, the Knock Out Collection gives you two Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration booster packs and a plastic coin. That puts Walmart’s deal at about $23.70 per booster before factoring in the promo and coin. 

You can also buy almost any 30th Celebration Pokémon card right now on TCGplayer — including the $3,500+ RGG Rare Mew, $150+ Mew ex SIR, $115+ Gengar ex SIR, and the $100+ Jirachi ex SIR. 

TL;DR: The Philips Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige is live on Amazon at $379.99. This smart brush uses on-device AI to track your pressure 100 times per second and automatically adjusts intensity in real-time to protect your gums.

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Your daily dental routine is getting a high-tech makeover. Philips Sonicare is officially dropping its most advanced electric toothbrush yet: the Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige.

Starting at a cool $379.99, this luxury electric toothbrush brings high-tech personalization straight to your teeth. Built around on-device AI and the brand’s SenseIQ technology, the handle monitors your brushing technique 100 times every single second.

If you start aggressively scrubbing like you are scouring a dirty skillet, the brush senses the excess pressure and automatically dials back the intensity in real-time to protect your gums. A glowing light ring built into the base gives instant feedback, letting you know whether you are pressing too hard, brushing too softly, or hitting the sweet spot.

Beyond automatic intensity adjustments, the handle functions like a live oral care coach. It connects to a companion app featuring a 12-segment mouth map that tracks where you brush, highlights missed zones, and guides you through a thorough clean. Philips Sonicare claims the internal motor delivers up to 2,000% more plaque removal and improves gum health by 1,500% over six weeks compared to a manual toothbrush.

You can also tailor the experience to your teeth's specific quirks using eight distinct cleaning modes and three intensity settings. The design matches the hefty price tag, coming in four sleek matte finishes: Silver White, Quartz Black, Satin Mauve, and Storm Blue. Each unit includes a glass charging base and a leather-style travel case that doubles as a charger.

The Philips Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige is available on Amazon for $379.99. If you are ready to let artificial intelligence take over your morning dental routine, head over to Amazon to pick one up.

SAVE $300: As of Sept. 28, the De'Longhi Rivelia automatic espresso machine is at its lowest-ever price of $999.95 on Amazon. That's $300 off its full price of $1,299.95.

Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Rivelia Automatic Espresso Machine $999.95 at Amazon
$1,299.95 Save $300   Get Deal

We're just over a week out from Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, but why wait until then to shop?

The retailer has dropped some exciting early deals to check out, including price cuts on various kitchen items like espresso machines. If you've been thinking about buying one to brew up tasty drinks this fall, De'Longhi's Rivelia automatic espresso machine has dropped to $999.95 for a limited time.

That's $300 off the list price of $1,299.95. This marks the lowest-ever price on Amazon, a real treat ahead of October Prime Day sale. If you're able to splash out, this is a great opportunity to grab it before the price goes back up.

SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime in time for the next Prime Day

If you're hoping to reduce your trips to the coffee shop, the De'Longhi Rivelia can certainly help with its wide range of brewing settings. In total, it offers 18 different preset recipes, including latte, cappuccino, cortado, coffee, flat white, iced coffee, espresso, espresso over ice, and more. It even has settings to adjust the intensity and volume of your preferred drink, so you can have your ideal cup brewed each time.

If you prefer multiple bean types, such as a caffeinated cup in the morning and decaf by the afternoon, the De'Longhi Rivelia makes it easy to swap between your favorites with two 8.8-oz interchangeable bean hoppers. Plus, its automatic milk frother is an excellent bonus if you love drinks like lattes or cappuccinos.

Don't wait until next week to grab the De'Longhi Rivelia automatic espresso machine; now is your chance to save on it at Amazon ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.

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

• Apple iPhone 18 Pro — free at T-Mobile 

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

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

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

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

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collection is on sale for $53.98 at Amazon, down from its $69.99 list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collection $53.98 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $16.01   Get Deal

Amazon has been steadily filling out its Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration range, and one of the expansion’s smaller collections has just had a sizeable price cut — a perfect time for trading card collectors to jump on board the latest expansion. 

As of Sept. 28, the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collection (Alolan Exeggutor) is $53.98 at Amazon, down $16.01 from the $69.99 list price. Working out to roughly 23% off, this listing is sold by BetterShopping4You, with free delivery available and Amazon’s 30-day refund or replacement policy included. 

SEE ALSO: Shop the best early Prime Day deals on Pokémon, including 30th Celebration trading cards for under market price

Walmart currently has its Tech Sticker Collection listed for $52.49, but you’ll receive either Alolan Exeggutor or Lucario at random rather than being able to choose between the two.

TCGplayer goes lower still if you specifically want Alolan Exeggutor. Its cheapest unopened listing is $41.48 with shipping included, which is even lower than its currently estimated market price of $42.94. 

Inside the Tech Sticker Collection are three Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration booster packs, an Alolan Exeggutor foil promo card, and a matching tech sticker sheet. At Amazon’s $53.98 price, that comes to around $18 per booster before factoring in the promo and sticker sheet. 

If you’re seeking specific Pokémon cards from the expansion (like the $3.5k+ RGB Rare Mew or the $155+ Mew ex SIR), you can buy single 30th Celebration cards on TCGplayer right now.

SAVE $24: As of Sept. 28, the Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for $15.99 at Amazon. That's a 60% discount on the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick HD $15.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $24   Get Deal

Amazon's October Prime Day isn't officially here yet, but the early deals are already rolling in.

Amazon is discounting plenty of its own devices ahead of the big event. That includes the Fire TV Stick HD, which is currently reduced by over $20. As of Sept. 28, the price has dropped from $39.99 to $15.99, a saving of 60%. This is the lowest-ever price for this Fire TV Stick model.

SEE ALSO: 30+ early October Prime Day deals: We found live offers on Apple, Nintendo, and Garmin this weekend

If you want easy access to major streaming services, apps, and gaming, a streaming device like this is a great option. And for only $15.99, this is one of the most budget-friendly options. You'll be able to access all the major streaming services (Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, etc.) and cloud gaming services.

And it's not complicated to use. The slim, lightweight product plugs directly into your TV's HDMI port and draws power from your TV via the included USB-C cable, eliminating the need for a wall adapter.

It comes with an Alexa Voice Remote that lets you search across apps using your voice and also serves as a single remote for your TV, including power and volume controls.

Find this early Prime Day deal at Amazon now.

Amelia Dimoldenberg may have had Ed Sheeran on her show before, but that didn't stop her from taking a solid jab at the singer during her SNL UK monologue.

"I'm incredibly privileged to have done so many interviews with people like Idris Elba, Cher, and even a world-famous red-headed puppet with a hand up his arse, telling him what to say," says the Chicken Shop Date host in the clip above. Meanwhile, an image of her and Elmo appears in the background. "No, the other one," she adds, switching to an image of Ed Sheeran, in a joke referencing the widespread criticism the singer has received recently after Macklemore was dropped from his tour after saying "Free Palestine" during a show.

This is the second week Sheeran has been mocked on SNL UK — last Saturday, he took a roasting during the "Weekend Update" segment.

Early October Prime Day Deals at a glance: Best headphone deal Beats Studio Pro $169.95 (save $180.04) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 (save $50) Get Deal Best Amazon device deal Amazon Fire HD 10 $72.99 (save $82) Get Deal Best TV deal Hisense 65-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV $847.99 (Save $652) Get Deal Best power station deal Bluetti Elite 100 V2 $499 (Save $400) Get Deal Best Memory deal SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD $259.47 (Save $40.52) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal Garmin Vivoactive 5 $181.97 (save $118.02) Get Deal Best toys and gaming deal Nintendo Switch Pro Controller $55.97 (Save $24.02) Get Deal Best for Prime members Audible $0.99 per month for 4 months Get Deal

Amazon's next Prime Day is officially on the horizon. Its fall savings event, Prime Big Deal Days (aka "October Prime Day") is coming Oct. 6 and 7, with competing festivities at Target and Walmart.

The best Prime Day deals are your chance to get some relief from the RAMageddon price hikes impacting the tech industry this year. For its part, Amazon increased the prices of nearly two dozen Kindles, Fire TV Sticks, Echo smart speakers, and eero routers this summer because of rising component costs. Seasonal sales like Prime Big Deal Days and Black Friday should cancel out some of those markups.

SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime in time for the next Prime Day

As we gear up for fall, Amazon is already dropping early October Prime Day deals, and we've hunted down the best ones for you. Savings are fluctuating quickly; for example, Fire Sticks were heavily discounted last week and are now full price. We're still holding out for more deals, considering Amazon Echo devices and Kindle e-readers have yet to go on sale.

Finally, a word of warning: We do expect prices to drop even lower on select Apple products when the sale starts Oct. 6, so you might want to hold out until then. In the meantime, we'll be regularly updating our picks in the lead-up to Prime Big Deal Days. You can also check out our guide to the top October Prime Day tech deals for more savings.

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

Best headphone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio Pro ✅ $169.95 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $180.04   Get Deal Why we like it

Ahead of October Prime Day, you can save 51% on the Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones. Usually, $349.99, the premium headphones are now just $169.95. Beats is all about audio, and these cans provide support for lossless audio. Similar to AirPods, Beats products also offer seamless connectivity to iOS devices.

More headphone deals

• JBL Tune 530BT headphones — $39.95 $59.95 (save $20)

• JBL Tune 730BT headphones — $59.95 $89.95 (save $30)

• CMF by Nothing headphones — $69 $79 (save $10)

• Nothing Ear (3) earbuds — $129 $149 (save $20)

• Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones — $129.95 $199.95 (save $70)

• Skullcandy Crusher 720 headphones — $139.99 $209.99 (save $70)

• Beats Powerbeats Fit sports earbuds — $169.95 $199.99 (save $30.04)

• Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 — $189.99 $229 (save $39.01) ✅

• Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 — $199.95 $249.99 (save $50.04) ✅

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) — $249.99 $299 (save $49.01) ✅

Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 ✅ $199 at Amazon
$249 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

The basic AirPods just got an upgrade with the new AirPods 5, and last year's Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale. Ahead of October Prime Day, shop the Apple AirPods Pro 3 for $199, a $50 discount. The earbuds have ANC, a more comfortable fit, and bring live translation to the AirPods experience. They're perfect for commuters and even measure your heart rate, which is great for athletes who love a good workout playlist.

More early Prime Day Apple deals

AirPods

• Apple AirPods 4 (open box) — $89 $149 (save $60)

• Apple AirPods Max 2 — $479 $549 (save $70) ✅

iPads

• Apple iPad (A16, 128GB, WiFi) — $399 $449 (save $50)

• Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, 128GB, WiFi) — $649 $749 (save $100) ✅

Apple Watch

• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS 44mm) — $249 $279 (save $30) ✅

MacBooks

• Apple MacBook Pro (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,849 $1,999 (save $150) ✅

• Apple MacBook Pro (M5 Max, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $4,499 $4,999 (save $500)

Accessories

• Apple MagSafe Charger — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01) ✅

• Apple Pencil USB-C — $69.98 $79 (save $9.02)

• Apple AirTag 2 (4-pack) — $89 $99 (save $10) ✅

Best Amazon device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) $72.99 at Amazon
$154.99 Save $82.00   Get Deal Why we like it

It's no surprise that the best early October Prime Day deals include plenty of Amazon's own gadgets. Case in point: you can grab this HD tablet with 32GB of storage for 50% off. In the midst of a global memory crisis, a $73 tablet sounds pretty appealing to us. This 10-inch tablet has a lightweight design, a decently long battery life, and a crisp, colorful display. According to the Amazon price-tracking site camelcamelcamel, it's never been this cheap before.

More Amazon device deals

Fire tablets

• Amazon Fire HD 8 (64GB) — $84.99 $129.99 (save $45) ✅

• Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids (64GB) — $94.99 $169.99 (save $75)

Echo devices

• Amazon Echo Glow — $22.99 $29.99 (save $7)

Fire TVs

• Amazon Fire TV Stick HD — $15.99 $39.99 (save $24)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select — $17.99 $49.99 (save $32)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick Voice Remote Pro — $24.99 $34.99 (save $10)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — $37.99 $69.99 (save $32)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $44.99 $84.99 (save $40)

• Amazon Fire TV Cube — $89.99 $199.99 (save $110)

Blink cameras

• Blink Video Doorbell — $21.99 $49.99 (save $28)

• Blink Mini Pan-Tilt Camera — $23.99 $39.99 (save $16)

• Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera — $39.99 $99.99 (save $60)

• Blink Outdoor 4 and Battery Doorbell — $104.99 $369.98 (save $264.99)

Smart home

• Amazon Smart Plug — $12.98 $24.99 (save $12.01)

• Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor — $46.99 $69.99 (save $23)

• Amazon Smart Thermostat — $56.99 $79.99 (save $23)

Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 65-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV ✅ $847.99 at Amazon
$1,499.99 Save $652   Get Deal Why we like it

"The Hisense U7 series delivers Mini-LED performance you'd expect on higher-priced models. It packs a 165Hz refresh rate, 2.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos audio, a Google TV with a Gemini interface, and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Its backlighting features full-array local dimming as well, which means clusters of tiny LED bulbs precisely control brightness levels within specific sections of your screen for more accuracy and depth. The U7 is a step up from our favorite budget TV of 2026, but with this massive price drop, it's actually a much better deal. At $847.99, the 65-inch model is already $2 cheaper than it was on Prime Day proper back in June." — Christina Buff, Mashable Contributor

More TV deals

Under 50-inch TV deals

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

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

• LG 43-inch QNED73B Mini-LED QNED 4K TV — $299.99 $359.99 (save $60)

• Sony 48-inch Bravia 6 OLED 4K TV — $1,098 $1,299.99 (save $201.99)

50 to 55-inch TV deals

• Insignia 50-inch F50 4K TV — $179.99 $299.99 (save $120)

• Hisense 55-inch E6SR Hi-QLED 4K TV — $299.99 $449.99 (save $150)

• Samsung 55-inch M70H Mini-LED 4K TV — $299.99 $347.99 (save $48)

• Hisense 50-inch S7 Canvas Hi-QLED 4K TV — $797.99 $1,299.99 (save $502)

• TCL 55-inch NXTVISION QLED 4K TV — $797.99 $999.99 (save $202)

• LG 55-inch LX7B Gallery Mini LED 4K TV — $899.99 $1,299.99 (save $400)

65-inch TV deals

• Roku 65-inch Plus Series QLED 4K TV — $449.99 $649.99 (save $200)

• Hisense 65-inch E7 Mini-LED Hi-QLED 4K TV — $649.99 $999.99 (save $350)

• LG 65-inch LX7B Gallery Mini LED 4K TV — $1,099.99 $1,799.99 (save $700)

• Toshiba 65-inch G700 ArtVision QLED 4K TV — $1,099.99 $1,999.99 (save $900)

• Hisense 65-inch S7 Canvas Hi-QLED 4K TV — $1,197.99 $1,999.99 (save $802)

• Samsung 65-inch S85H OLED 4K TV — $1,397.99 $1,999.99 (save $602)

• TCL 65-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $1,497.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,002) ✅

• LG 65-inch C6 OLED 4K TV — $1,599.99 $2,699.99 (save $1,100) ✅

• Samsung 65-inch S90H OLED 4K TV — $1,697.99 $2,699.99 (save $1,002) ✅

• Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 II QD QLED 4K TV — $2,498 $3,299.99 (save $801.99)

75-inch TV deals

• Samsung 75-inch M70H Mini-LED 4K TV — $547.99 $729.99 (save $182)

80 to 85-inch TV deals

• Hisense 85-inch U6 Pro Hi-QLED Mini-LED 4K TV — $1,297.99 $1,999.99 (save $702)

• Hisense 85-inch S7 Canvas Hi-QLED 4K TV — $2,197.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,802)

• TCL 85-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $2,497.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,502)

Over 85-inch TV deals

• Hisense 100-inch E7 Mini-LED Hi-QLED 4K TV — $1,996.97 $2,999.99 (save $1,003.02)

• Hisense 100-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $2,497.99 $2,999.99 (save $502)

• TCL 98-inch QM7L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $2,497.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,502)

• TCL 98-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $3,997.99 $5,999.99 (save $2,002)

Best power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Elite 100 V2 ✅ $499 at Amazon
$899 Save $400   Get Deal Why we like it

"Ahead of Prime Day, this Bluetti power unit has $400 off the list price. It comes with a 1,024Wh capacity and 1,800W output, with 11 ports so you can charge multiple devices at once. It can also fully recharge in about 70 minutes with TurboBoost AC charging, making it a great option for last-minute use.

The 10-millisecond UPS (uninterruptible power supply) means this is a great model for plugging into your workstation or the WiFi router at home when a storm threatens to take out grid power. A 10 UPS means the Ecoflow will take over providing power within 10 milliseconds of losing wall power." — Lois Mackenzie, Mashable Contributor

More power station deals

• Jackery Explorer 300 — $258 $289 (save $30) ✅

• Bluetti Elite 30 V2 — $279.99 $449 (save $169.01) ✅

• Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 — $499.99 $599 (save $99.01) ✅

• Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 — $549 $649 (save $100) ✅

• Ecoflow Delta 3 Plus — $654 $899 (save $245)

• Bluetti Elite 100 V2 with 200W Solar Panel — $698.98 $999 (save $300.02)

• Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 and 200W Solar Panel — $699 $879 (save $180)

• Anker Solix S2000 — $699.99 $1,199 (save $499.01)

• Bluetti FridgePower — $898.97 $1,499 (save $600.03)

• Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 — $898.99 $999 (save $100.01) ✅

• Bluetti Elite 200 V2 — $899 $1,199 (save $300) ✅

• Ecoflow Delta 2 Max — $1,029 $1,399 (save $370)

• Bluetti Elite 300 — $1,098.99 $1,499 (save $400.01)

• Jackery HomePower 3000 — $1,349 $1,499 (save $150)

• Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus — $1,709 $1,899 (save $190)

• Anker Solix F3800 — $2,499.98 $2,799.99 (save $300.01)

Best memory and SSD deals Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD ✅ $259.47 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $40.52   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk SanDisk 512GB microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 $159.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $40   Get Deal Why we like it

"SanDisk is a favorite of mine when buying memory products, and I use their Extreme portable SSDs to back up my own photo and video collection. (As a tech editor, I take a lot of photos and videos.) Thanks to RAMageddon, you have to take any opportunity you can find to save on portable SSDs, flash drives, microSD cards, and hard drives. Already, some of SanDisk's most popular memory products are on sale, like their microSD Express card for the Switch 2 and the new version of their popular Extreme drive." — Timothy Beck Werth, Mashable Tech Editor

More SSD and hard drive deals

MicroSDs

• SanDisk 32GB Ultra microSDHC — $20.80 $23 (save $2.20)

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

• SanDisk 256GB Ultra microSD Card + Adapter — $48.24 $53.08 (save $4.84)

Portable SSDs

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

• SanDisk 500GB Extreme Portable SSD — $159.99 $185.99 (save $26)

• Samsung T7 Portable SSD 1TB — $229.99 $274.99 (save $45)

• Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB — $981.87 $1,144.99 (save $163.12)

Portable HDDs

• UnionSine 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive — $37.46 $39.43 (save $1.97)

• Seagate 2TB Portable Hard Drive — $129.99 $149.99 (save $20)

• WD 5TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive — $213 $284.99 (save $71.99)

• Western Digital 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive — $237.99 $274.99 (save $37)

• WD 6TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive — $259.95 $319.99 (save $60.04)

Internal hard drives

• Western Digital 1TB WD Blue PC Internal Hard Drive — $119 $134.99 (save $15.99)

• Western Digital 1TB WD Blue Mobile Hard Drive — $129 $144.99 (save $15.99)

• Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB, PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 — $389.99 $639.99 (save $250) ✅

Best fitness tracker and smartwatch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Vivoactive 5 $181.97 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $118.02   Get Deal Why we like it

Many runners believe Garmin is the gold standard of smartwatches and fitness trackers. And ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, you can grab the Garmin Vivoactive 5 for just $181.97. That saves you over $118 off its retail price.

The Vivoactive 5 features an AMOLED display and up to 11 days of battery life, so you can wear it around the clock. It provides energy monitoring and a sleep score, so you get personalized tips to improve your sleep. Plus, it has 80 built-in types of sport tracking.

More fitness tracker and smartwatch deals

• CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro — $69 $79 (save $10) ✅

• Garmin Lily 2 — $210.99 $249.99 (save $39)

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, 40mm — $259.99 $299.99 (save $40) ✅

• Google Pixel Watch 4, 41mm — $329.99 $449.99 (save $120)

Best toys and gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch Pro Controller $55.97 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $24.02   Get Deal Why we like it

The Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale is a great chance to save on Switch games and accessories, and it runs through Sept. 26. Amazon is undercutting Nintendo, Walmart, and Best Buy by a whopping $0.02 with this deal, but we're not complaining.

This wireless controller offers better controls for many types of games (on both Switch 1 and Switch 2) than the standard Nintendo Joy-Con controllers, and this is your chance to grab it at its lowest-ever price.

More deals on toys and games

• Lego Classic Creative Suitcase 10713 — $11.80 $19.99 (save $8.19)

• Nintendo Joy-Con (single) — $31.49 $44.99 (save $13.50)

• Lego Botanicals Succulents 10309 — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)

• Metroid Dread Nintendo Switch (Digital Code) — $41.97 $59.99 (save $18.02)

Best streaming and subscription deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Audible $0.99/month for four months Get Deal Why we like it

Right now, Prime members can save 80% on four months of Amazon's audiobook service, paying just $0.99 for their first four months. Your membership lets you download one title 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 deals

• Kindle Unlimited — 3 months free

• Amazon Music Unlimited — 4 months free with Prime

• Save $20 on your next Grubhub+ order with Prime

• Buy or lease a new car, get a $1,500 gift card for free with Prime

Want to learn more about getting the best out of your tech? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories and Deals newsletters today.

SAVE $30: As of Sept. 28, the DJI Neo is on sale for $169 at Amazon. That's a 15% discount on the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Neo $169 at Amazon
$199 Save $30   Get Deal

Want to try your hand at drone photography without investing in one of the more expensive models? The DJI Neo is a great choice. It's small, lightweight, and designed for beginners, and it's currently on sale at Amazon.

With the next installment of Prime Day starting next week, early deals have already started to appear, and according to price tracker camelcamelcamel, the DJI Neo is currently at its lowest-ever price.

It's a lightweight 135-gram camera drone that can take off and land directly from your palm. It can fly without a controller, using the DJI Fly app or voice controls, or you can pair it with a remote controller for more control.

It has various features that make it great for beginners, such as Subject Tracking, which follows you as you move, and eight QuickShots modes that make it easy to capture different types of footage with minimal setup. The drone records in 4K UHD with DJI stabilization and level-4 wind resistance to keep footage smooth, and full-coverage propeller guards provide added protection when flying around obstacles.

Head to Amazon now to get this drone for $169.

SAVE OVER $200: As of Sept. 28, the iRobot Roomba 115X robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon exclusively for Prime members. That's $270 (57%) off its full price of $469.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba 115X Robot Vacuum and Mop $199.99 at Amazon
$469.99 Save $270   Get Deal

Early robot vacuum deals have been dropping left and right on Amazon ahead of its Prime Big Deal Days sale event, starting on Oct. 6.

If you're a Prime member, the iRobot Roomba 115X robot vacuum and mop is 57% off ahead of the sale.

As of Sept. 28, this robot vacuum's price has plummeted from $469.99 to $199.99, but only for Prime members. This deal is an exclusive early treat to jump on, and if you're curious about signing up to take advantage of it, check out our how-to guide.

SEE ALSO: 30+ early October Prime Day deals: We found live offers on Apple, Nintendo, and Garmin this weekend

The iRobot Roomba 115X can be a huge help. Its 15,000 Pa suction power can clear crumbs, dirt, and dust scattered across your floors, while its washable microfiber mopping pad scrubs everything from dusty paw prints to light smudges on your hard floors.

The mop won't carry over its duties onto carpets or rugs, so you can set a No Mop Zone for the cleaner to keep them protected. It also comes with ClearView LiDAR, which assists with navigation and mapping your home to achieve an efficient clean and avoid any items in its path. Plus, it self-empties into the AutoEmpty dock for 90 days, so you don't have to worry about clearing it out after every clean.

Prime members, don't miss out on this great deal on the iRobot Roomba 115X robot vacuum and mop while it's still live at Amazon.

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

• Apple iPhone 18 Pro — free at T-Mobile 

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

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

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

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SAVE $300: As of Sept. 28, the Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max is on sale for $1,799 at Amazon. That's a 14% discount on the list price.

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With Amazon's Prime Day just over a week away, portable power stations are a category getting early deal attention. There are plenty to choose from, with all kinds of discounts, but if you're looking for something seriously powerful, this latest deal on the Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max is worth a look.

Normally $2,099, it's now $1,799 for a limited time, saving you $300. This price is for the unit on its own, but there are various upgrade options, including solar panels and additional battery packs.

If you want an idea of how powerful this unit really is, Jackery says it can be transformed into a "home energy hub." It starts with a 3.6kWh capacity and can be expanded up to 43kWh, giving you enough power for more demanding appliances.

Inside, it has EV-grade LFP cells that give you a 6,000-cycle lifespan, which equates to around 16 years. It also has a fireproof housing and dedicated emergency power-off switch for added protection. And despite its high power capacity, it operates at under 30dB, so you'll hardly notice it running.

This deal is available at Amazon now.

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