Blogroll

October Prime Day 2026 live updates: Amazon is still dropping 50% discounts in the final hours

Mashable - 3 hours 58 min ago

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is fast approaching its final hours, and Mashable shopping experts are still bringing you live updates on all of the best October Prime Day deals. If you're looking to restock on everyday essentials or desperately need some relief from this year's tech price hikes, then this is your chance to save some serious cash.

We know that shoppers are keeping an eye on the build-up to Black Friday, but this event has dropped deals in just about every category. We've seen price drops on Apple MacBooks, first-ever deals on new Bose headphones, and huge discounts on top TVs from brands like Samsung, LG, and TCL. No matter what's on your holiday wishlist, our shopping reporters are ready to help you save, and we'll be cross-checking prices at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart to make sure you know where to find the lowest prices as we approach the end of the sale.

Keep scrolling for the full schedule of events, the latest Prime Day deals, price drops, low-stock alerts, and news from the Mashable shopping team. And don't forget to check out before 11:59 p.m. PT tonight or risk losing out on Prime Big Deal Days deals.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Audio-Technica's entry-level turntable is under $150 during Prime Big Deal Days

How-To Geek - 4 hours 13 sec ago

If you're looking to get into retro audio by investing in something like a turntable, the task can seem daunting at first, especially when all you want to do is press play and listen to your music. Audio Technica has a great answer for such scenarios, as its entry-level AT-LP60X-BK model turntable is a great option for newbie audiophiles. Even better, it currently features a fantastic discount courtesy of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, and right now, you can bring yours home for under $150.

Categories: IT General, Technology

These 5 Linux apps are built for people who don't want to work themselves to death

How-To Geek - 4 hours 24 min ago

Nowadays, in this hustle culture, everyone is already trying to squeeze another hour of work out of themselves, so you don’t need another app telling you to work harder. What you might need instead are tools that help you set boundaries, step away, understand your habits, and reflect on where your time is going.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Last chance to shop the best October Prime Day kitchen deals: Our favorite Owala water bottle makes the cut

Mashable - 4 hours 37 min ago
The best October Prime Day kitchen deals: Best air fryer deal Ninja Foodi XL Pro Air Fry Oven $219.99 (save $160) Get Deal Best drinkware deal Owala Free Sip 32 oz. Water Bottle $27.99 (save $7) Get Deal Best cookware deal Calphalon Classic Stainless Steel Cookware Set (10-Piece) $126.34 (save $73.65) Get Deal Best blender deal Ninja Professional Plus Duo Blender $109.99 (save $40) Get Deal Best ice cream maker deal Black+Decker Ice Cream Maker $129.99 (save $40) Get Deal Best countertop RO deal Waterdrop M6H Instant Hot Countertop RO Water Filter System $289 (save $140) Get Deal Best espresso machine deal De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Automatic Espresso Machine $599.95 (save $300) Get Deal Best pod coffee maker deal Nespresso Vertuo Next $112.80 (save $67.15) Get Deal Best baking deal Caraway 11-Piece Non-Stick Ceramic Bakeware Set $396 (save $49) Get Deal

Cooking at home is supposed to save money, but it's not always the case. Just grocery prices alone are sky-high, not to mention the usual price tag for decent appliances.

So if you need a new air fryer, want to upgrade your morning coffee station, or just need to replace a worn-out pan without spending a fortune, now's your moment with Amazon's October Prime Day.

Prime Big Deal Days officially ends tonight, wrapping up at the end of Oct. 7, so if you need to make kitchen upgrades, don't miss your moment. Our favorite deals include $100 off Ninja air fryers and $300 off De'Longhi espresso machines. Prices can move fast during Prime Day, particularly as the hours count down, so we’ll keep checking and adding new deals as they go live.

Best kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Foodi XL Pro Air Fry Oven $219.99
$379.99 Save $160   Get Deal Why we like it

It's time to make the upgrade from a single drawer air fryer to a countertop oven that doubles as an air fryer. Perfect for small kitchens or those who cook lavish meals with dessert and need extra oven space, the Ninja Foodi XL Pro goes the extra mile. Of course, it's still great for air frying French fries and nuggets, but it's so much more.

Best drinkware deal Opens in a new window Credit: Owala Owala Free Sip 32-ounce Water Bottle $27.99 at Amazon
$34.99 Save $7.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Our very favorite water bottle here at Mashable is the Owala FreeSip. Its innovative design lets you sip or chug from the included spout and straw. The stainless steel insulation keeps drinks ice cold for hours at a time, plus it has a loop that either locks the lid into place or functions as a carry loop.

During Prime Day, grab a 32-ounce Owala FreeSip for $27.99. That saves you $7 off its list price of $34.99.

Air fryers and countertop appliances Coffee and espresso makers DrinkwareCookware and bakewareBlenders and ice cream makers

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.

Categories: IT General, Technology

The best October deals that arent on Amazon: Shop Ruggable, Home Depot, Brooklinen

Mashable - 5 hours 7 min ago

October Prime Day is nearing the end of its 48 hours. But if you've been AFK or haven't felt like shopping, there's still some time to score a deal. In fact, plenty of other retailers are offering competing sales, or sales that just so happen to fall on the same days. Who's to say how that happened? But a savings is a savings, and we're all ears on deals in 2026.

Aside from Amazon, we have Techtober deals at Best Buy, gigantic creepy but also maybe adorable Halloween skeletons at Home Depot, and high-quality sheets on sale at Brooklinen. Keep in mind, some of these sales are set to end tonight, so it might be wise to do some shopping during your evening scrolling.

We've rounded up our favorite October deals below from places other than Amazon.

A stellar Kindle alternative that comes with free books Opens in a new window Credit: Kobo Kobo Clara Colour Bundle with free books $239.97 at Kobo
  Get Deal Why we like it

The Kobo Clara Colour is one of Mashable's favorite color e-readers, and you can grab a useful bundle right now that comes with free books. The Kobo Clara Colour, the fantastic Kobo Remote, a Sleep Cover, and books one through five of A Court of Thorns and Roses e-book bundle comes in at $239.97, which works out to getting the books for free.

Cozy and durable sheets, towels, robes, plus more Opens in a new window Credit: Brooklinen Brooklinen Surprise Sale take 15% off sitewide and up to 30% off bundles Get Deal Why we like it

Sleep is powerful. If you're not getting good rest, maybe you need some luxurious sheets? Brooklinen sheets, bedding, towels, robes, comforters, and pillows are all on sale for at least 15% off. If you feel like grabbing a bundle of bedding, you might be in for a 30% discount. The brand's new arrivals feature great colorway options for fall and cozy bedding to get you through the winter.

More sleep dealsHalloween decor galore at Home Depot Opens in a new window Credit: Home Accents Holiday Home Depot's Halloween decor sale take up to 35% off Get Deal Why we like it

Is Skelly adorable or creepy? In either case, the 6.5-foot version is on sale for today only at The Home Depot. In addition to Skelly, you can snag deals on friends like a nine-foot color-changing wicked tree or a three-piece set of LED ghosts.

If none of those match your decor vibes, check out the selection of Disney Halloween items on sale.

Gear up for fall adventures with REI deals Opens in a new window Credit: Rumpl REI fall clearance sale take up to 30% off outdoor gear and up to 50% off clothing Get Deal Why we like it

Fall outdoor adventures are now in the running for the best of the year. Sweaty summer is over, and those leaves aren't gonna crunch themselves. Get outside with these October deals at REI that take up to 50% off outdoor clothing and up to 30% off outdoor gear. You'll find a wide selection from brands like The North Face, Kelty, Patagonia, Yeti, Rumpl, and more.

More outdoor deals

  • Ooni: Take up to 29% off outdoor pizza ovens

  • Lands' End: Take 50% off sitewide

  • Solo Stove: Save 10% on smokeless firepits, pizza ovens, and accessories

Washable rugs that don't wear out Opens in a new window Credit: Ruggable Ruggable Flash Sale take up to 25% off sitewide Get Deal Why we like it

Ruggable's selection of washable rugs is expansive, and for a few more hours, you can shop to save up to 25% off. That includes some of the brand's best collaborations and new seasonal releases. Don't forget the brand has a Star Wars collection.

More home deals

  • Crate&Barrel: Take up to 20% off sofas, 35% off kitchen brands, and 25% off storage and dining

  • Govee: Take up to 50% off smart lighting

Categories: IT General, Technology

25+ book deals to shop during Prime Big Deal Days from Ali Hazelwood, Abby Jimenez, and more

Mashable - 5 hours 22 min ago
Best Prime Day Book Deals Best book e-books deal 'Circe' by Madeline Miller $2.99 (save $30.01) Get Deal Best physical book deal 'The Love Hypothesis: Collector's Edition' by Ali Hazelwood $12.81 (save $22.19) Get Deal Best cookbook deal 'Something from Nothing' by Alison Roman $17.14 (save $20.85) Get Deal

While I love a beach read, nothing beats being inside on a chilly evening, all cozied up with a good book. If you've made your way through your summer TBR, it's time to build your fall stack. Prime Big Deal Days is underway with hundreds of book deals — hurry before the sale ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on Oct. 7.

The sale on books spans physical copies and e-books, too. And speaking of e-books, if you're interested in Amazon's e-readers, Kindles are on sale too. And don't forget to pick up a Kindle Click, a crucial device for your coziest season of reading yet.

Ready to shop? These are the best book deals from Prime Big Deal Days. Make sure to check out Target's buy two, get one free sale as well.

Best book deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Circe by Madeline Miller $2.99 at Amazon
$33 Save $30.01   Get Deal

If The Odyssey revived your love of mythology, then you need to check out Madeline Miller's Greek reimaginings. Her novel The Song of Achilles is a BookTok hit, and her retelling, Circe, is now just $2.99 on Kindle during Prime Big Deal Days. This epic tale reimagines the life of Circe as she comes into her own power as some of the most famous figures in Greek mythology cross her island.

It's a page-turner, perfect for cozy reading season. Looking for something else? We've rounded up dozens of great book deals to shop, whether you love a physical copy or want to stuff your Kindle.

Physical booksCookbooksKindle Books

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.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Android Auto's hidden battery drain you can't disable—here's the workaround

How-To Geek - 5 hours 24 min ago

I use wired Android Auto because, honestly, I prefer a cable. It feels simpler.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Wellness influencers have plenty of advice — and plenty to sell you

Mashable - 5 hours 37 min ago

Getting healthier apparently requires a lot of purchases. At least, that’s the impression your social media feed can leave. There’s always another supplement to take or coaching program to join, and a discount code to make it all a little more tempting.

New research from Pew Research Center shows how often wellness content comes with a promotion. Researchers analyzed more than half a million Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube posts from over 6,000 health and wellness influencers. Some 38 percent contained a sponsorship or another appeal to use a product, service, or subscription. Among posts directly discussing health and wellness, the share was nearly half.

You might follow a creator for their personality, recipes, or workout advice. But when those posts lead to product recommendations, you’re also a potential customer. At least according to the report, released Oct. 7, which examined posts published between February and April 2026. It found that 92 percent of the influencers included promotions at least occasionally, and around a third of them include ads in a majority of their posts.

Pew’s definition of a promotion includes disclosed sponsorships, product and service recommendations, and free resources such as workout guides. Creators promoting their own offerings can also qualify.

Credit: Screenshot: Pew Research Center

Promotions also appeared in 66 percent of posts about nonprescription medications and supplements, 56 percent about appearance, 56 percent about men’s health, and 52 percent each about nutrition and longevity. They were more frequent in posts from self-described dietitians and nutritionists; complementary, alternative, and integrative health professionals; authors; business owners; and coaches. Athletes and activists included them less frequently.

The commercial side is easy to spot, from a viewer's point of view. Kayla Itsines (15 mil on Instagram) offers workout programs through the subscription-based Sweat app, while Joe Wicks (2.9 mil on YouTube) sells Body Coach app subscriptions featuring workouts and meal plans. Mari Llewellyn co-founded Bloom Nutrition, which sells "Greens & Superfoods" powders, and physician/podcast host Mark Hyman's online store sells supplements and offerings such as his "10-Day Detox" program.

What’s actually in the wellness feed?

Just over half of the posts discussed healthy living, compared with about a third discussing medical issues. Fitness appeared in 25 percent, healthy habits in 20 percent, nutrition in 19 percent, and appearance in 14 percent. And if it feels like everyone is talking about protein; 42 percent of nutrition posts mentioned it directly. Thirty percent of posts didn’t discuss wellness at all, instead covering personal life or other subjects.

The report also complicates the idea that wellness influencers are simply nonexperts dispensing medical advice. Self-described healthcare professionals discussed medical conditions and treatments requiring professional involvement most frequently. Those topics appeared much less often in posts from creators who didn’t claim a medical background.

As I previously reported, "credential catfishing" involves fabricating the education, career, or status that signals authority online. Back in September, Mashable covered the story of influencer Angel Victoria Murdock who spent nearly two years documenting her supposed experience in Duke University’s Physician Assistant Program. Followers saw scrubs, medical notes, apparent Duke Health identification, and "get ready with me" videos for supposed rotations. She even posed in graduation attire outside Duke Chapel. But, spoiler alert: She had never attended the program. Murdock also promoted fashion and beauty products and participated in TikTok Shop’s affiliate program.

SEE ALSO: Welcome to the age of 'credential catfishing'

Even genuine experience has limits, as certified medical exercise specialist and personal trainer Courtney Babilya told the Associated Press in May. "We have to be careful with people who have an experience in one thing and suddenly become a 'coach' on that," she cautioned.

You don’t even have to follow a wellness creator to encounter their recommendations. Earlier Pew research found that 40 percent of U.S. adults get health and wellness information from influencers or podcasts. Among those consumers, 67 percent mostly encountered it rather than searching for it.

Some viewers are tired of the pitches. In a recent Reddit thread titled "Too many ads," one user wrote: "oh my god i love tiktok but im starting to get irritated that every video is either a regular ad, an undisclosed ad, a partnership, or a brand deal."

A promotion doesn’t automatically make advice bad SEE ALSO: How influencers and politicians built an unregulated supplement empire

Creators have bills to pay, too, and brand partnerships can help them keep making the content people follow them for. Plenty of viewers find that content useful: Pew’s earlier research found that 54 percent of people who get health and wellness information from influencers or podcasts said it helped them better understand how to be healthy.

But as viewers, it helps to be discerning about the advice we take. Disclosures are one thing to check: Look for a "Paid partnership" label, a clear #ad or #sponsored in the caption, or a disclosure within the video itself. You shouldn’t have to dig through someone’s profile or a pile of hashtags to find it. The Federal Trade Commission says influencers should clearly disclose brand relationships, including payments and free products, "even if you think your evaluations are unbiased."

Platforms have their own requirements, too. Instagram requires a paid partnership label for branded content involving an exchange of value. TikTok requires its disclosure setting for promotional content, labeling posts "Paid partnership" or "Promotional content." And YouTube requires creators to flag commercial relationships, which adds a disclosure at the beginning of the video.

Those requirements don’t guarantee that every promotion is labeled. And even a clearly disclosed partnership doesn’t tell you whether the health advice is sound. Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do for yourself — and your wallet — is let a discount code expire.

Categories: IT General, Technology

DIYers are obsessed with Ryobi’s smallest cordless tools

How-To Geek - 5 hours 54 min ago

Ryobi power tools are among the most popular options at Home Depot, and people everywhere love them. And while they're a big hit with homeowners and DIYers, Ryobi's smallest cordless tools are quickly catching up. I'm talking about the Ryobi USB Lithium platform, which runs on small USB-C rechargeable batteries and offers tools for repairs, projects, crafts, cleaning, and hobbies.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Home Depot just dropped deals on its iconic Halloween giants, including the big skeleton

Mashable - 6 hours 10 min ago

The Home Depot 12-foot skeleton has become an icon of lawns all across America since its debut in 2020, but it's far from the only oversized Halloween decoration in the home improvement store's lineup.

In fact, as of Oct. 7, plenty of giant monsters of various ilk are on sale at the store (perhaps in the spirit of October Prime Day). Though the 12-foot "Skelly" won't be on sale, you can pick up a six-foot app-controlled Skelly, several Nightmare Before Christmas characters, spooky trolls, dead brides, plague doctors, a nine-foot tree named Dry Rot Dennis — all of your basic Halloween essentials. (Some of these creatures are brand new to the 2026 lineup).

Below, we've rounded up the 15 best deals on Home Depot's Halloween giants, on sale just in time for you to spruce up your Halloween decoration game.

Best Home Depot Halloween decoration deal Opens in a new window Credit: Home Accents Holiday Home Accents Holiday 6.5-Foot Grave & Bones Animated LED App Controlled Ultra Skelly with LCD LifeEyes $179 at Home Depot
$279 Save $100   Get Deal

It may not be the tallest skeleton from Home Depot or the tallest monster on this list, but boy, does this six-and-a-half-footer still bring the heat. For starters, it features the same LCD LifeEyes that stand out in the dark of night, and give you 18 options for color customization, including "blue human," "brown human," flames, and hearts. The motion sensor skeleton also comes with five preset sounds, or the option to record up to 30 personalized recordings (with 30-second limits). Plus, the head, arm, mouth, and torso move — and can be controlled remotely via the app, in addition to customizable LED controls and colors. Best of all? Usually, it's only $20 cheaper than its 12-foot sibling, but with this deal, it's $120 less than the larger skeleton.

Opens in a new window Credit: Haunted Hill Farm Haunted Hill Farm 6-Foot Animated LED Hanging Clown Halloween Animatronic $39.99 at Home Depot
$49.99 Save $10   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Home Accents Holiday Home Accents Holiday 8-Foot Wicked Woods Giant-Sized Animated LED Tumble the Troll $159 at Best Buy
$249 Save $90   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Home Accents Holiday Home Accents Holiday 6-Foot Grave & Bones Animated LED John the Last Call Mixologist $179 at Home Depot
  Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Disney Disney 4.5-Foot LED Zero $79.98 at Home Depot
$129 Save $49.02   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Disney Disney 6.5-Foot Deluxe Life-Size Animated Jack Skellington $169 at Home Depot
$259 Save $90   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Disney Disney 6-Foot Deluxe Life-Size Animated Sally $169 at Home Depot
$259 Save $90   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Home Accents Holiday Home Accents Holiday 8-Foot Wicked Woods Giant-Sized Animated LED Perilous Plant Monster $199 at Home Depot
$299 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Universal 7-Foot Animated LED Frankenstein's Monster $210 at Home Depot
$279 Save $69   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Haunted Hill Farm Haunted Hill Farm 5-Foot Touch-Activated Animatronic Hanging Spinning Bride $55.99 at Home Depot
$69.96 Save $13.97   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Home Accents Holiday Home Accents Holiday 7-Foot Wicked Woods Animated LED App Controlled Lethal Lily $199 at Home Depot
$299 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Home Accents Holiday Home Accents Holiday 6.5-Foot Grave & Bones Animated LED Raven $129 at Home Depot
$199 Save $70   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Home Accents Holiday Home Accents Holiday 9-Foot Wicked Woods Giant-Sized Color Changing LED Horrifying Hickory $179 at Home Depot
$279 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Home Accents Holiday Home Accents Holiday 7-Foot Grave & Bones Animated LED Plague Doctor $129 at Home Depot
$199 Save $70   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Home Accents Holiday Home Accents Holiday 9-Foot Wicked Woods Giant-Sized LED Dry Rot Dennis $199 at Home Depot
$299 Save $100   Get Deal
Categories: IT General, Technology

5 quick Netflix comedy shows for big laughs in 30 minutes or less

How-To Geek - 6 hours 24 min ago

Maybe you've been binging your way through Netflix's sweeping period drama East of Eden, or perhaps you're almost done with the dark and bloody thriller that is Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story—both excellent shows. But not every night has to call for a big-time prestige series. Sometimes, you just want to laugh, stat.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Miss browser games? Google wants you to build your own with AI

Mashable - Wed, 10/07/2026 - 23:38

Google wants the next hit browser game to start with a prompt. The company launched Playground on Oct. 7, an experimental platform for creating, playing, and sharing custom games.

"Playground lowers the barriers to creation, so bringing game ideas to life can now be as easy as describing it through a few prompts — no coding experience required," Google software engineer Maryam Karimzadehgan wrote in the announcement.

Creators can start from scratch, remix starter prompts, or use guided support to shape an idea, then test and revise it through a conversational interface. "Want to tweak the physics, rewrite the rules, customize the characters, or overhaul the environment? Just ask," Karimzadehgan adds. "You stay in complete control of the creative direction from rough concept to final product."

Credit: Screenshot: Google Playground

Users can choose genres such as trivia or racing, select 2D or 3D graphics, and upload visuals for the AI to transform into game assets. An upcoming Unity Spark integration promises "robust, professional-level mechanics, high-fidelity 3D capabilities, and the flexibility of the Unity runtime."

Games work in browsers on phones and laptops. Creators can keep projects private, share links, or publish to the Explore gallery, which highlights games based on ratings and play activity. Select genres support leaderboards and multiplayer, while Play Games profiles let users follow creators. Google says published games always undergo safety screenings.

Playground is initially available to U.S. adults, with creation access rolling out based on Google AI subscriptions. Browsing and playing are free; creation uses weekly tokens, with higher limits for Google One AI subscribers.

Credit: Screenshot: Google Playground

Google joins competitors, including Roblox, which announced its prompt-based Build tool in July, and Rosebud AI, which offers conversational game creation. You can also build games through general-purpose AI assistants. ChatGPT’s Sites tools can also create and host browser games, while Claude’s Artifacts lets users generate, revise, and share playable prototypes through conversation.

Google calls Playground an "early experiment," but the browser-game format may feel familiar to anyone who spent afternoons playing games on the family computer. This time, you can build the game you wish you'd found.

Categories: IT General, Technology

The strangest $5 upgrade I've made to my homelab

How-To Geek - Wed, 10/07/2026 - 23:30

You usually don’t need a monitor in a homelab. Once everything is configured, you expect to manage it over SSH, a web interface, or a remote desktop connection. Yet some systems behave very differently when no display is connected. Resolution options disappear, remote desktop sessions behave strangely, and some GPUs refuse to initialize certain features when they cannot detect a monitor.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Top 25 noise-cancelling headphone deals for October Prime Day: Time is running out to grab AirPods, Bose, Sony, and more

Mashable - Wed, 10/07/2026 - 23:19
The best October Prime Day noise-cancelling headphones deals: Best Overall Bose QuietComfort headphones (2nd gen) $319 (save $40) Get Deal Best Sony Headphones Deal Sony WH-1000XM6 Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones $378 (save $81.99) Get Deal Best AirPods Deal Apple AirPods Max 2 $429 (save $120) Get Deal Best Nothing headphones deal Nothing Headphone (a) $129 (save $70) Get Deal Best ANC earbuds Sony WF-1000XM6 $258 (save $71.99) Get Deal Best budget earbuds deal EarFun Air Pro 4 $50.50 (save $29.49) Get Deal Best Under $100 Sony WH-CH720N $88 (save $91.99) Get Deal Best Mid-Range ANC Heapdhones Bose QuietComfort Headphones (1st Gen) $169 (save $190) Get Deal

Just like that, Prime Big Deal Days is in its final hours. The 48-hour event kicked off Oct. 6 and wraps up at midnight Oct. 7, so you've still got some time to shop all the best deals. Don't worry; we've made it easy for you by combing through pages and pages of listings to find the deals that are actually worth grabbing. To be frank, the headphones deals are some of the best of the sale.

If noise-cancelling headphones or earbuds, in particular, are on your wishlist, many of Mashable's favorites are on sale. That includes the excellent Sony XM6 headphones and earbuds, the Technics EAH-AZ100 (our favorite premium earbuds), the AirPods Max 2 and Pro 3, and the Bose QuietComfort lineup. There are also pretty wild discounts on the lesser-known JBL Tune Buds and EarFun Air Pro 4.

Below, find the 25+ best Prime Day deals on noise-cancelling headphones, with savings from all of the best audio brands.

Best noise-cancelling headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort headphones (2nd gen) $319 at Amazon
$359 Save $40   Get Deal Why we like it

Bose's latest mid-range launch, the second-generation QuietComfort headphones, brings the best parts of the QuietComfort Ultra headphones for less money. They offer comparable comfort and noise cancellation (with the latter being manually adjustable), and are the first non-Ultra headphones to feature immersive audio. The ear cushions are replaceable for future proofing, and the sound quality is warm and well-rounded. Plus, they fold up small and have unique colorways, making them great for taking on the go and adding to your outfits.

Pro tip: If you're looking to save even more money, the past-gen Bose QuietComfort headphones (which we also love) are on sale for Prime members for just $169.

Read Mashable's full review of the second-generation Bose QuietComfort headphones.

More noise-cancelling headphones dealsBest noise-cancelling earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: EarFun EarFun Air Pro 4 $50.50 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $29.49   Get Deal Why we like it

While we're big fans of the Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100s, which are $65 off for Prime Big Deal Days, you might not want to spend over $200 on a pair of earbuds. If you're looking for a more affordable pick, our top recommendation is the EarFun Air Pro 4. They're our favorite pair of budget earbuds at full price, but their current discount drops them to just $50. They punch above their weight class, offering hours of listening time, excellent manually adjustable ANC, solid sound quality, great multipoint pairing, and a companion app with plenty of options for customizing your listening experience. The touch controls are kind of iffy, but that's one of the only areas where these earbuds show their price point.

More noise-cancelling earbuds deals
Categories: IT General, Technology

Wondering what to buy on Prime Day? Shop our top 10 deals before the sale ends tonight.

Mashable - Wed, 10/07/2026 - 23:16

Amazon's October Prime Day event is underway with tons of deals begging for your attention. It's tough sorting through what's actually worth your hard-earned cash, so we've taken it upon ourselves to do that part for you.

Mashable's shopping team has been hunting deals in the weeks leading up to Prime Big Deal Days and now that it's officially here, we gathered our top 10 deals of the sale. If you're itching to knock out some early holiday shopping or simply have a "treat yourself" kind of week, but aren't sure what to buy, here are our picks for the best Prime Day deals so far.

And if something catches your eye, don't wait to shop. Prime Big Deal Days wraps up on Oct. 7 (that's tonight!), and Amazon won't keep these deals around for long.

The newest Apple Watch Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm) $349.99 at Amazon
$399 Save $49.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Apple's latest flagship smartwatch is just a few weeks old, but it just got its first notable discount for Prime Day. What's new about the Series 12? More regular heart rate variability (HRV) readings, quicker charging, a faster processor, and a new Daily Readiness score. Unfortunately, the battery life is still the same at around 24 hours.

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

Spotting a Yeti cooler on sale is like finding a four-leaf clover: rare, but possible if you look hard enough. This gorgeous limited-edition ultramarine violet Tundra 45 hard cooler can squeeze in 26 cans with a 2:1 ice-to-contents ratio, can keep ice frozen for days, and is 25% off for Prime members. It's a bit hefty to tote around, but that heft is what makes it virtually indestructible.

The 30th Celebration ETB for close to market price Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box $159.99 at Amazon
  Get Deal Why we like it

This box comes with the same collection of packs and bonuses as before: nine titular booster packs, a full-art foil Nidorina promo, 16 foil Basic Energy trading cards, 65 sleeves, dice, a coin, dividers, a player’s guide, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card.

However, keep in mind that the $159.99 is for invitation requests only. At only just over $11 above market price, this will sell fast.

A speedy new MacBook Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $200   Get Deal Why we like it

The M5 MacBook Air is Mashable's favorite MacBook for most people, thanks to its absurdly powerful M5 chip, sleek design, portability, and unrivaled performance for the price. Our laptop expert Haley Henschel calls it "the sweet spot in Apple's lineup." This $200 discount basically negates the price hike from earlier this year.

Noise-cancelling headphones that are actually comfortable Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones (1st Gen) $169 at Amazon
$359.99 Save $190.99   Get Deal Why we like it

Whether you have a long trip approaching or just need something to quiet the noise of your commute, Bose's QuietComfort headphones deliver all-day comfort and excellent noise cancellation. Mashable Lead Shopping Reporter Sam Mangino said these are her all-time favorite headphones, even after testing a ton of other options.

A portable SSD that's virtually indestructible Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk SanDisk Extreme 1TB Portable SSD $209.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $90   Get Deal Why we like it

Despite the global memory crisis causing steep increases to SSDs, this SanDisk Extreme 1BT Portable SSD is the cheapest it's ever been at $90 off. It's built to withstand practically anything, from spills to drops, and is ridiculously speedy compared to previous generations. Plus, it packs an entire terabyte of storage space.

A mid-range OLED TV for a budget-friendly price 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

If an OLED TV has been on your wishlist, now's a great time to make the leap. The S90H is Samsung's mid-range OLED model from 2026, which is just a step down from our favorite OLED of the year. It packs superior contrast, a brightness increase from last year's model, an upgraded anti-reflection display, support for 4K at 165Hz, and gaming perks like NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. It's also down to its best price ever.

The latest AirPods Pro Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 at Amazon
$249 Save $70   Get Deal Why we like it

Time to replace your AirPods? You might as well grab the Pro 3's while they're just $10 away from their best-ever price. They're no longer the latest AirPods, but they are the latest Pro model, featuring a bunch of excellent features — Live Translation, heart rate sensing, adaptive noise cancellation, and three-dimensional spatial audio. They can even act as hearing aids.

A basic Kindle for just over $100 Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle (2024) $103.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $46.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Amazon raised the prices of its Kindle models over the summer, then dropped a whole batch of new ones. None of the new editions are on sale for October Prime Day, but the basic Kindle from 2024 (the exact model I own) is on sale for just over $100. That knocks it back down below its price pre-increase. While it may not be the newest Kindle on the market, it remains the best e-reader on a budget.

A rare deal from Dyson Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Supersonic Nural $349.99 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

The Supersonic Nural is designed to adjust its airflow and temperature as you dry your hair, using built-in Nural sensors to adapt the device throughout your styling. One of its standout features is Scalp Protect mode, which monitors temperature and automatically reduces heat as the dryer approaches your scalp, keeping the drying temperature at a more comfortable 130°F. Any deal from Dyson is worth considering, but this $100 price cut is seriously tempting.

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.

Categories: IT General, Technology

I found 15 October Prime Day earbuds deals to shop before the sale ends: Bose, Apple, Beats, and more

Mashable - Wed, 10/07/2026 - 23:14
The best October Prime Day earbuds deals: Best Apple deal Apple AirPods 4 $79 (save $50.99) Get Deal Best Apple deal with ANC Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 (save $70) Get Deal Best Bose deal Bose QuietComfort Earbuds $129 (save $50) Get Deal Best open earbuds deal Shokz OpenDots One $139.95 (save $60) Get Deal Best sleep earbuds deal Soundcore Sleep A30 Special $159.99 (save $70) Get Deal

It's leaf-peeping season, and that means it's time for another massive sale event at Amazon. October Prime Big Deal Days runs Oct. 6 and 7, and today is your last day to shop the deals. Amazon is bursting with offers, especially on earbuds.

Many of us depend on earbuds like we depend on water. On the checklist before walking out the front door, we need our wallet, phone, keys, and of course, earbuds. They're with us from a morning walk with the dog to bedtime YouTube viewing. If your current pair is not up to these tasks, October Prime Day deals are coming to the rescue.

SEE ALSO: 12 expert-sourced deals on headphones and earbuds ahead of October Prime Day: Shop Beats, AirPods, and Sony

From incredibly comfortable Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd gen) to the Soundcore Sleep A30 Special, we're seeing plenty of great deals on earbuds, and I've rounded up the best options below. Keep an eye on Mashable's Prime Day coverage as we near the end of the sale.

Best Apple earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $79 at Walmart
$129.99 Save $50.99   Get Deal Why we like it

At the affordable price of $79, the Apple AirPods 4 are on sale at Walmart. Redesigned for comfort, the AirPods 4 come with a massive 30-hour battery life with the included charging case. And good news on that front: Apple made the case smaller and compatible with USB-C charging.

Keep in mind that the base model of the Apple AirPods 4 does not come with active noise cancellation. If that's a priority, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 with ANC are on sale for $179.

SEE ALSO: The 5 headphones deals we want to see on sale during October Prime Day Best Bose earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Earbuds $129 at Amazon
$179 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

If you're looking for the most comfortable earbuds, the Bose QuietComfort earbuds are a top pick. Mashable's analysis of the best Bose headphones and earbuds notes that these Bose buds are the best budget earbuds. "They’re focused on a great fit, as they come with multiple ear tips and multiple bands you can change out on the earbuds for a better fit on the crest of your ear," wrote Mashable Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard.

Best open earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shokz Shokz OpenDots One $139.95 at Amazon
$199.95 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

If you'll be wearing earbuds while running or working out at the gym, open earbuds might be the best option. The design focuses on solid sound quality while also keeping you aware of your surroundings. The Shokz OpenDots One are among Mashable's favorite open earbuds, and they're on sale for under $140 for Prime Day. Need more convincing? They're also Mashable's top choice for running earbuds.

The sale price of $139.95 is the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

Best sleep earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Soundcore Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 Special $159.99 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $70 get a free Anker Soundcore Eye Mask Get Deal Why we like it

If you struggle to sleep on account of environmental noise, sleep earbuds might be a great solution. Instead of using earbuds that hurt when sleeping on your side, sleep earbuds are specially designed for comfort, no matter which sleeping position you prefer. Mashable's favorite sleep earbuds are the Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 Specials, and they're on sale for $159.99 for October Prime Day. That's a new record-low price.

In Mashable's review of the Sleep A30 Specials, Allard wrote, "Soundcore's quick upgrade to the recently released Sleep A30 earbuds is a welcome one, delivering a longer battery life and lower price point, making a great pair of sleep earbuds even better."

If you're searching for solutions to get better sleep, consider these sleep earbuds while they're on sale for the best price.

More earbuds dealsEarbudsOpen earbudsSleep earbuds
Categories: IT General, Technology

Microsoft is hinting what Windows 12 will look like, and you may not be happy about it

How-To Geek - Wed, 10/07/2026 - 23:09

Microsoft's Surface and Windows event was interesting, to say the least. The festivities closed out on a high note with a super-anticipated Surface Laptop Ultra reveal, but everything up until that point left me wondering whether I'd drank enough caffeine this morning. Endless conversations about AI agents, the "hybrid intelligence" operating system, and new AI-powered fixes for Windows' weakest features.

Categories: IT General, Technology

These 5 Obsidian shortcuts changed how I organize my notes

How-To Geek - Wed, 10/07/2026 - 23:00

There's something wonderful and appealing about navigating your favorite software with just a few keystrokes. Sometimes, it can be easy to forget that not everyone feels comfortable navigating their software using shortcuts and commands. And while it's certainly impressive to show your co-workers how fast you are with a keyboard (hey, the Gen Z kids who work for me think it's cool), sometimes it's not always intuitive or easy to work that way. Luckily, my favorite Knowledge Base/notes program, Obsidian, is full of useful shortcuts. I've tried most of them. But only a few changed the way I take notes.

Categories: IT General, Technology

What Mashable readers are buying on October Prime Day: Top 10 most popular products

Mashable - Wed, 10/07/2026 - 22:44
A quick look at what Mashable readers bought on October Prime Day: Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box (invite only) $159 Learn More The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo Switch 2) $59.88 (save $10.11) Pre-Order Here Owala FreeSip Twist (24-ounce) $19.97 (save $10.03) Get Deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 (save $70) Get Deal Yeti Tundra 45 hard cooler $243.75 (save $85.25) Get Deal

Mashable's shopping team loves to help our readers stretch their dollars further. During October Prime Day (and every other day, for that matter), we're relentlessly scanning product listings, tracking prices, and curating the best deals for y'all so you can get more bang for your buck. We'll shout about our favorite tech deals, which Apple products are at all-time lows, and what deals we think are actually worth it. But when it comes down to it, one of the best ways to decide what to add to your cart is to see what other people already added to theirs.

Below, we're breaking down the top 10 deals Mashable readers purchased during Prime Big Deal Days this year. If you're still looking to do some shopping, the official October Prime Day event wraps up at the end of the day on Oct. 7. Although, you may still be able to snag a few lingering discounts in the days following.

Here are the most popular items Mashable readers are adding to their carts:

Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration swag Opens in a new window Credit: Pokémon Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box (invite only) $159 at Amazon
  Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Pokémon Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Booster Bundle $93.50 at Amazon
  Get Deal

The Pokémon 30th Celebration expansion has been fluctuating in price since it came out, but you can request to buy it at $159.99 (just $11 above market price) for October Prime Day. And Mashable readers have been submitting invite requests left and right. It comes with nine titular booster packs, a full-art foil Nidorina promo, 16 foil Basic Energy trading cards, 65 sleeves, dice, a coin, dividers, a player’s guide, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card. The Booster Bundle is also a hot ticket item for Prime Day, which includes six booster packs from Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time pre-orders Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo Switch 2) $59.88 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $10.11   Pre-order Here Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Digital Code) $59.99 at Amazon
  Pre-order Here

While preordering the physical edition of Nintendo's upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 typically costs $69.99, Amazon has it on sale for $59.88 for Prime Big Deal Days. Many Mashable readers have already secured the game for less, so don't miss your shot ahead of its Nov. 5 launch.

A pastel pink Owala FreeSip Opens in a new window Credit: Owala Owala FreeSip Twist (24-ounce) $19.97 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $10.02   Get Deal

The Owala FreeSip is the water bottle of the moment and the 24-ounce Twist, which easily slips into backpack side pockets and cup holders, is on sale for under $20 for Prime Big Deal Days. This baby pink (referred to as angel food cake) has particularly called to Mashable readers, but several other color options are discounted as well.

A swanky 3D printer Opens in a new window Credit: Bambu Lab Bambu Lab P1S Combo $499 at Amazon
$549 Save $50   Get Deal

We love a good splurge, and the popularity of this swanky 3D Printer from Bambu Labs shows our readers do also. As Mashable contributor Soumya Kumar puts it, "The Bambu Lab P1S earns our top spot because it nails the trifecta: speed, output quality, and pure convenience." It's approachable for newbies, but powerful enough for seasoned vets.

The latest AirPods Pro Opens in a new window Credit: Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 at Amazon
$249 Save $70   Get Deal

There's no denying the AirPods Pro 3 are great earbuds, but we like them significantly more when they're on sale. While we regularly see the price tag drop to $199, it's rarer to see them at $179, making this a smart purchase.

The 11-inch classic iPad Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, 128GB, WiFi) $399 at Amazon
$449 Save $50   Get Deal

Over 20 Apple gadgets are at record-low prices this October Prime Day, but none of those gadgets are iPads. Still, there are plenty of iPad deals worth grabbing and readers are flocking to the classic iPad. It's on sale for just $399, making it the most affordable iPad option by a long shot.

Sony's flagship noise-cancelling headphones Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 noise-cancelling headphones $378 at Amazon
$459.99 Save $81.99   Get Deal

The latest flagship headphones from Sony come with a steep price tag, so any chance to get them at a discount is worth taking. For what it's worth, Mashable's tech editor says they mostly justify their full cost, thanks to elite noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, a travel-friendly design, and close to the best sound he's ever heard.

This cutie mini power bank Opens in a new window Credit: UGREEN UGREEN Nexode Pro mini power bank $36.07 at Amazon
$54.99 Save $18.92   Get Deal

We all suffer from low-battery anxiety, so it's no shock here that readers are scooping up this mini power bank. Plus, it's pretty cute and small enough to fit in your palm.

A hefty Yeti cooler in violet Opens in a new window Credit: Yeti Yeti Tundra 45 hard cooler $243.75 at Amazon
$325 Save $81.25   Get Deal

Yeti deals are rare, so this 25% discount on the classic Tundra 45 hard cooler is certainly worth adding to your cart. And if you're a big Yeti fan like me, several other deals on drinkware, camping gear, and more are worth a second look.

Kindle e-readers and accessories Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle (2024) $103.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $46.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Click $34.99 at Amazon
  Pre-order Here

Literacy crisis be damned. Mashable readers are buying Kindles (particularly the last-gen basic Kindle, the last-gen Kindle Paperwhite, and the brand new Kindle Paperwhite) in droves. Plus, we're seeing folks securing their pre-orders for the new Kindle Click, aka the page-turner of our dreams.

More popular deals Mashable readers bought
Categories: IT General, Technology

This new Android feature helped me finally fix my worst organizational habit

How-To Geek - Wed, 10/07/2026 - 22:30

Once I put something important away in a nice, secure spot, my brain almost immediately forgets where I hid it. It's great for keeping things hidden and secure, but not so great when it's time to find what you've stashed. My solution has been to leave everything out and accessible, which is obviously an incredibly flawed system and one that needs a more permanent, organized solution.

Categories: IT General, Technology
Syndicate content

eXTReMe Tracker