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National Cheeseburger Day was huge. We got participation of huge names like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Smashburger. We really didn't think anything could top the deals offered on this date, but National Coffee Day is generating a real buzz.

National Coffee Day takes place on Sept. 28, and you can celebrate by visiting popular spots like Starbucks, Dunkin', and Krispy Kreme to score free giveaways, limited-edition products, new releases, and so much more. We've scanned the market for all the National Coffee Day deals to line up a selection of standout offers.

These are our favorite National Coffee Day deals:

7 Brew

Score free State License Plate Stickers with any drink purchase on Sept. 29th.

Aroma Joe’s

Head to Aroma Joe’s to score a free 16-ounce hot or iced coffee. There is a limit of one per customer, and the offer is valid in-store only.

Atlas Coffee

Through Oct. 5th, Atlas Coffee is offering a 12-ounce bag/box of coffee for $5 plus shipping.

Biggby Coffee

On Sept. 29, Biggby Coffee is offering a 16-ounce hot or iced brewed coffee for $0.99 or a 16-ounce hot or iced Mocha Mocha Latte for $1.99.

Brooklyn Water Bagel

Rewards members can get a free 16-ounce hot coffee or 24-ounce Cubsta in-store or in-app on Sept. 29th. No purchase is required to qualify.

Caribou Coffee

Purchase any beverage at Caribou Coffee on Sept. 29 to score a free medium hot or cold brew.

Circle K

Get a free medium coffee — hot or iced — at any of the 7,000 Circle K locations. This offer is redeemable through the Circle K app. 

Dairy Queen

Get a small DQ Coffee Cooler for just $3 at participating U.S. locations through Nov. 1.

Dunkin’

Get a free medium iced or hot coffee with any purchase on Sept. 29

DoorDash

Get a free medium hot or iced coffee with a $15+ Dunkin’ order through DoorDash.

Dutch Bros

On Sept. 29, customers who purchase any two drinks at participating locations can receive a set of two mystery straw toppers.

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Get a free iced coffee with any purchase at Einstein Bros. Bagels on National Coffee Day. You must mention the offer in-store to redeem it.  

Frutta Bowls

Frutta Bowls is offering free 16-ounce cold brew with any online or in-app purchase of $9.99 or more. To qualify, use promo code JAVA9 during checkout on Sept. 29.

Gregorys Coffee

Rewards members will earn 400 Gs with purchases on Sept. 29. That's enough to redeem for a free drip coffee on a future visit.

Jeff’s Bagel Run

Get a free hot or iced coffee all day at Jeff’s Bagel Run on National Coffee Day with no purchase necessary.

Klatch Coffee

Get free Competition Cappuccinos when you use an in-app promo code.

Krispy Kreme

Available through Sept. 29, Krispy Kreme has dropped a new Original Glazed Coffee Flavored Doughnut for National Coffee Day.

Original ChopShop

Score a 16-ounce Vanilla Iced Latte or Golden Iced Latte for just $4.75 at Original ChopShop on National Coffee Day.

Paris Baguette

PB Members can score a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase on National Coffee Day.

Parlor Doughnuts

Purchases of at $25+ will get $5 off on National Coffee Day. Redeem in store or enter promo code SAVE5 at checkout.

Peet’s Coffee

Peetnik Rewards members can pay just $0.25 for a medium-sized coffee and get a Cold Brew Pass for $30 through Sept. 30. With the pass, you get one free medium cold brew every day for 30 days from your purchase.

Pilot

Get free hot coffee of any size on Sept. 29, no purchase necessary. Customers can score this deal by opening the Pilot app and redeeming at checkout.

Pinkbox Doughnuts

Pinkbox Doughnuts Loyalty members can get a free 16-oz drip coffee with no purchase required, plus 50% off one specialty coffee drink.

PJ’s Coffee

Get a free 12-ounce hot or 16-ounce cold brew with any in-store food purchase.

Playa Bowls

On Sept. 29, rewards members can enjoy an exclusive buy one, get one deal on 20-ounce cold brews.

RaceTrac

Every day through Sept. 30, you can grab a small hot coffee at RaceTrac for only $1. No rewards membership is required to claim.

Sheetz

Score free self-serve coffee with any purchase through Oct. 1. Customers must be My Sheetz Rewardz members to redeem this offer.

Starbucks

From Sept. 29, Starbucks is offering a new iced espresso beverage called the Aerocano and three new Mini Pies: Apple Crumble Mini Pie, Pecan Mini Pie, and Pumpkin Mini Pie.

Stop & Shop

Until Oct. 1, rewards members can get a free 48-ounce bottle of Stop & Shop ready-to-drink cold brew coffee. Scan your GO Rewards account at the Savings Station kiosk to receive the digital coupon, with no purchase required.

Sunny Street Cafe

On Sept. 29, save $2 on any Sunny Street Cafe cold brew at all locations.

Shipley Do-nuts

Shipley Do-nuts is offering bonus loyalty points on every purchase until Oct. 18.

Tim Hortons

On Sept. 29, get a free coffee of any size with no purchase necessary. To qualify, customers must activate the offer in the Tim Hortons app.

Verena Street Coffee

Verena Street Coffee is offering bagged coffee for up to 25% off in September.

Whataburger

Get a free 16-ounce hot or iced coffee on National Coffee Day, with no purchase necessary.

Ziggi's Coffee

Ziggi's Rewards members can score a free small Daily Brew, Cold Brew, or Iced Coffee with the purchase of another menu item through Oct. 5.

Google TV is popular, but it hasn't had an easy fight against Amazon's Fire TV and Roku devices. It's not hard to see why. Not only are there many Fire TV and Roku sets, but there's also a wider variety of devices: there's just one Google TV Streamer, but multiple Amazon and Roku media players.

A low-powered CPU can make some tasks slower, while a small disk drive means you’ll have space for fewer files. But a machine with low memory can be catastrophic: applications hanging or getting closed by the memory manager, or even the whole system coming to a halt.

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.

Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Draft Night $89.99 at Amazon
$119.99 Save $30 Get Deal

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.  

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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.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ubigi Ubigi Unlimited Japan eSIM Plan Save 15% with code MASHABLEJP15 to get 15 days of unlimited 4G/5G data on Japan’s top networks for just $33.15. Get Deal

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.

There is an interesting part of the used server market that I think more homelab builders should pay attention to. Most of you probably already know that companies regularly get rid of perfectly usable enterprise hardware once it reaches the end of its supported life. The problem is that when people talk about buying retired enterprise equipment, they usually think about rack servers, workstations, CPUs, or workstation laptops. Disk shelves rarely get the same attention.

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.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Like-New Amazon Kindle Scribe (32GB) $299.99 at Amazon
$377.99 Save $78   Get Deal

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 "ike-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.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Knock Out Collection $47.39 at Walmart
$59.99 Save $12.60   Get Deal

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. 

Winamp is one of the most iconic programs of the late 90s and early 2000s. Despite its long history, it has fallen by the wayside as newer, more capable programs have taken its place.

If you still have a printer, it's likely something you only use occasionally, so you haven't really been pressured to buy a new one for years now.

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.

Opens in a new window Credit: Philips Sonicare Philips Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige $379.99 at Amazon
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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)

I wanted to see whether I could do something more interesting with my NAS than simply use it for storage. I decided to run games on it and stream them across my local network to another computer, with the NAS handling the rendering while the client handled the display and controls. I used a TerraMaster F4–425 Pro NAS and focused on games that matched the hardware rather than trying to turn it into a replacement for a dedicated gaming PC.

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.

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$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.

If you've ever tried to get a remote desktop working on a Windows Home machine, you've discovered that it isn't especially easy. You have two unappealing options: you can pay for a Windows Pro license just for RDP or you can accept the privacy and security risks of third-party remote access accounts.

File Explorer handles most copy jobs, but it stumbles when transfers get large, long, or interrupted. Microsoft has shipped a command-line alternative for roughly three decades, though, and believe it or not, it's already on your PC. Here's what Robocopy is, where it beats the graphical approach, and who should bother learning it.

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.

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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

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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

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