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Behemoth! review: Pedro Pascals cellist drama is (mostly) music to our ears

Mashable - 12 hours 50 min ago

Pedro Pascal’s time as Hollywood’s go-to leading man has mostly been defined by his ability to bring deep sensitivity to high-profile genre projects. Both The Mandalorian’s Din Djarin and The Last of Us’ Joel Miller are gruff, battle-tested men, yet the introduction of a young ward leads them each to bring their walls down and reveal their deep emotional wounds. In The Fantastic Four, Pascal’s biggest blockbuster to date, his Reed Richards helps save the world from Galactus while nursing deep worries about his family. Whether he’s surrounded by superhero flash or galactic mayhem, Pascal always manages to tap into something real.

He does the same in his latest project, Tony Gilroy’s Behemoth! While the film’s title stirs up ideas of gargantuan monsters that may be right at home in the MCU or the dark corners of The Last of Us, it’s something else entirely: a character study of a cellist, Alex Serian. Like many of Pascal’s most beloved characters, Alex nurses complicated family troubles. He’s hurting, yet hesitant to show his vulnerabilities. The role is an astounding showcase for Pascal, and a technically impressive feat. Yet with a story that stumbles through its many movements, it doesn’t quite earn its exclamation point.

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We first meet Serian on a Hollywood scoring stage, where he and the rest of a film orchestra are about to lay down some tracks for an upcoming fictional movie, Spies Don’t Run. As he prepares his cello, the stage comes alive with the politics of the recording session: people disgruntled about booted ensemble members, veterans discussing the influx of younger musicians in the room. In just a few moments, Gilroy creates a real shared history and sense of ritual amongst Alex and his fellow musicians. But as soon as the music begins, Behemoth! cuts to Alex’s previous gig at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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From here, Behemoth! embraces non-linear storytelling. It ducks and weaves through Alex’s life, including stints at orchestras in Boston and Dallas. Through much of it, the music Alex plays in the present scores his own past. In an early scene, and one of the film’s finest sequences, Alex’s work in Spies Don’t Run accompanies his hasty attempts to evade his ex-lover, Carol Spedding (Olivia Wilde). The score turns a messy breakup into a delicious chase sequence with sky-high stakes, one that’s right at home with Gilroy’s more thriller-forward work, like the Bourne films, Michael Clayton, and certain episodes of Andor. Elsewhere, as Alex plays the love theme from fictional romance Seasons of Glass, Behemoth! segues into a past relationship with prima violinist Nadia Hynes (Eva Victor).

The music in Behemoth! is exceptional. Kaya Ralls and Pedro Pascal in "Behemoth!" Credit: Justin Lubin

Gilroy builds a sturdy puzzle box with Behemoth!’s nonlinear storytelling, which verges on cliché but is just saved by the gorgeous scores that bind it together. Behemoth! has not one, not two, but nine composers, each creating separate diegetic pieces for the film. Credited as The Behemoth! Collective, they are: Michael Abels, Emily Bear, Lukas Frank, Michael Giacchino, Henry Jackman, Nami Melumad, James Newton Howard, Brandon Roberts, and Alan Silvestri.

It’s an astonishing group, and each turn in gorgeous work, from Melumad’s elegant harp cue, tied to Alex’s harpist mother (JoBeth Williams), to Abels’ near-mournful cello practice pieces for Alex. Howard’s Spies Don’t Run piece and Silvestri’s composition for fictional blockbuster Behemoth! bring soaring suspense to Alex’s own more ill-advised hijinks. Giacchino even creates a pitch-perfect riff on a Tom and Jerry-style cartoon theme, one that accompanies a fight between Alex’s brother, Andy Serian (Will Arnett), and his wife Toya (Stephanie Sigman). In a perfect showcase for how music dictates a movie’s mood, its over-the-top boings and cymbal crashes match up to physical beats in their argument and turn it into something ridiculous. In these moments, Behemoth! becomes a true love letter to film scoring and the people who bring these pieces of music to life.

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However, the rest of the film rarely focuses on the art of scoring. Instead, Gilroy presents music as pressure: Alex and Andy’s mother and father (Hank Azaria) were both musicians who pushed their sons — especially prodigy Alex — into the family business. Aside from having music act as a conduit to family dysfunction, Behemoth! doesn’t truly interrogate Alex’s relationship with the art form that defines his life. How does he feel about the film scores he plays now versus the classical pieces he played in symphony orchestras?

Behemoth! winds up spending more time outside the sound stage than in it, which feels like a missed opportunity considering the rich web of relationships Gilroy weaves in the film’s opening minutes. Instead, what could have been a deep dive into the scoring world veers into a familiar treatise on familial trauma, and the film’s conclusion, while heartfelt, is far too pat.

Pedro Pascal hits new highs in Behemoth! Pedro Pascal in "Behemoth!" Credit: Searchlight Pictures

Thankfully, Pascal’s performance does wonders when it comes to smoothing over the cracks in Behemoth!’s story. He is the film’s mesmerizing throughline, at times burning with charisma, at others wryly funny, and almost always bleeding with a pain he doesn’t quite want to show. These are levels that are in Pascal’s wheelhouse, but in Behemoth!, he kicks them up on a notch. (It helps that Gilroy's camera sticks tightly to Pascal and the sad puppy dog eyes audiences have grown to know and love.)

Pascal leads a tremendous ensemble, but watching the film, there’s a night-and-day difference between the characters arcs offered to Behemoth!’s male and female performers. Most of the women in the film exist solely to form romantic attachments to Alex, or to simply ogle him. His relationship with Nadia should be the heart of the film, yet despite Victor’s impassioned performance, all we know about her is her talent and her frustration with Alex’s nonchalance. Wilde is a scream as Carol, and her fearsome entrance jolts the film into high gear. However, her comedic chops can only go so far to elevate what is ultimately a tired crazy ex-girlfriend caricature. Margarita Levieva does her best to breathe life into a thankless role as one of Alex’s flings, but when he recounts a traumatic story to her, she reacts in a way no human woman would. 

Some of the film’s women emerge unscathed: Young cellist Bronte (musician Kaya Ralls) becomes a compelling mentee for Alex, while prodigy Viviana Glenn (Alexa Swinton) lurks fascinatingly in Behemoth!’s margins. But perhaps the clearest divide in how the film treats men and women is the difference in Azaria and Williams’ scenes as Alex’s parents. Williams mostly gets relegated to the role of ailing mother, while Azaria gets a scenery-chewing monologue that’s one of the film’s most intense moments. Gilroy has crafted compelling female characters before, from Michael Clayton to Andor. That he comes up so short here is one of Behemoth!’s biggest frustrations. Here is a film that is technically sublime and boasts a leading performance to match. But add up its narrative shortcomings, and it just fails to strike the perfect chord.

Behemoth! was reviewed out of its world premiere at the New York Film Festival. It hits theaters Dec. 4.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 8, 2026

Mashable - 13 hours 12 min ago

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're scatterbrained

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Scattered.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter S.

The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

STREW

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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OpenAI updates ChatGPT with interactive graphics

Mashable - 14 hours 16 min ago

OpenAI has announced Intelligent UI, a new ChatGPT feature that enables it to create interactive visual interfaces. Rolling out this week alongside GPT-6's wider release, Intelligent UI is intended to make the AI chatbot's responses more visual so they're easier for users to understand.

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"We’ve trained GPT‑6 to compose responses using text, visuals and interactive elements, choosing how they fit together based on your question," OpenAI wrote in its announcement on Wednesday. "With Intelligent UI, responses can include graphics, tappable buttons, forms, charts, and interactive experiences you can use directly in your conversation."

Exactly what type of graphics ChatGPT will use will depend upon the prompts users provide. The AI chatbot will still provide text-only responses when that is the most suitable format to respond to input. However, OpenAI indicated that ChatGPT could now provide an interactive diagram of a bicycle to explain its design, or create a graph to explain GDP. Intelligent UI will also allow ChatGPT to create tools for tasks, such as generating a calculator to split a bill, or for projecting your future retirement savings.

Credit: OpenAI

To develop Intelligent UI, OpenAI built a collection of components its AI model could pull from when building interactive visual content. The model was then trained to use these components to generate responses suitable for different prompts.

"GPT‑6 learned to use the component library and make good design decisions, including how to organize information clearly, when to use interactivity, and when a simple text response is enough," wrote OpenAI.

OpenAI's GPT-6 model launched for paid ChatGPT in September, replacing GPT-5.6 as the model powering the AI chatbot. However, last month's rollout did not include Intelligent UI. This feature will now be available to users on ChatGPT's Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise tiers from Wednesday, subsequently rolling out to Free and Go tiers from Thursday as they also transition to GPT-6.

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

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Below review: Josh Hartnetts sea monster series is perfect for Widows Bay fans

Mashable - 14 hours 50 min ago

Did you, like much of the TV-watching population, become rightfully obsessed with Widow's Bay this year? Are you on the hunt for a new show with similar small-town scares? Then allow me to introduce Netflix's Below, starring Josh Hartnett and Mackenzie Davis.

Similarly to Widow's Bay, Below takes place in a remote ocean community where something is badly amiss. In Widow's Bay, that "something" is an ancient curse tied to the island itself. In Below, it's a threat from the deep: a mysterious sea creature who's terrorizing the locals and leaving havoc in its wake. What follows is a fun, tightly crafted riff on Jaws that's a perfect way to ease into spooky fall viewing.

SEE ALSO: What's new to streaming this week? (Oct. 9, 2026) What's Below about? Credit: Netflix

Below whisks viewers away to the small town of Snook's Arm, Newfoundland, home to fisherman and iceberg harvester Calvin "Cal" Penney (Hartnett). He's celebrating the town's "Come Home Year," a Canadian civic event that encourages residents of remote communities to do exactly that. This year, he's welcoming home his son Jay (Rohan Campbell) and daughter Mary (Ruby Stokes). His third child, wildcard Wade (Charlie Heaton), lives with him and helps him run their Airbnb. What Wade really wants is to join his father out on his boat, but Cal is having none of it.

Not getting on the boat might be for the best. Not just for Wade, but for the entirety of Snook's Arm. That's because strange events keep occurring in local waters. Whole hosts of fish are disappearing. Tourists are vanishing on hikes. A Portuguese fishing boat and its crew have been missing for days. As the worrying incidents pile up, Cal and local ocean researcher Fonda Howander (Davis) confront the ugly truth: There's a violent creature just off the coast, the entire town is in danger, and it's up to them to figure out how to put things right.

Below stirs up sea monster scares, Jaws-style. Credit: Netflix

The team-up between a veteran seaman and a scientist recalls the dynamic between Jaws' Captain Quint (Robert Shaw) and Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss), although Hartnett's Cal is less a grizzled loner like the former and more of a family man. Still, Below wears its Jaws love on its sleeve. Many of its frights swim in Steven Spielberg's wake, from a well-timed jump scare of floating human remains to a terrifying shot of the creature barreling towards a dock. (At one point, Cal even emphasizes his need for a "bigger boat." Not for monster hunting, but for his fishing business.)

Below artfully conceals its creature for some time, showing a glint of a giant eye here, a flash of a tentacle there. But even once the show reveals its monster's true nature and appearance, it finds more ways to perturb and set itself apart from its clearest inspiration. For example, after an encounter with the creature, Wade begins to sleepwalk and hallucinate, receiving distressing nighttime visits from the Newfoundland legend known as the Old Hag. (Between this and Widow's Bay's Sea Hag, 2026 is officially the year of the hag.) As he wastes away, the rest of Snook's Arm begins to follow suit. Parasitic paranoia ensues, with Below crafting horror that is decidedly un-Jaws-like. The external threat of the monster remains, but how can the community combat that and the threat that lurks within themselves?

Below's biggest strength is its Newfoundland community. Credit: Netflix

To give its scares the highest stakes possible, Below builds Snook's Arm into a living, breathing community, one rooted in Newfoundland history. A key element throughout the show is the possibility of resettlement, which would see the town relocate somewhere more populous and easily reachable. The series opens with the resettlement that led to Snook's Arm in the first place, when Cal was a little boy. An image of boats pulling an entire house through a bay is among Below's most striking — and that's saying something, filled as it is with gorgeous shots of icebergs and underwater mayhem — but entirely based in fact. (A real community named Snook's Arm was completely resettled in 2018.)

A new push for resettlement becomes a point of tension between Cal and his children, especially as it's tied up in the shady, wealthy Crocker family who essentially runs the town. Other real-world issues encroach on the town: Climate change threatens to warm the ocean to an unreasonable degree and make life untenable for the local fish. These touches of reality enhance the more outlandish threat of the creature, highlighting just how much Cal, his family, and his community have to lose. With the help of that intrigue, Below creates a strong base from which it can launch its delightful hijinks, tentacles and all.

Below is now streaming on Netflix.

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Hurdle hints and answers for October 8, 2026

Mashable - 17 hours 50 min ago

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

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If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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Strip.

Hurdle Word 1 answer

SWATH

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Pretend.

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FEIGN

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Feminine.

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GIRLY

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Found in public restrooms.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

STALL

Final Hurdle hint

Fondle.

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GROPE

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 8, 2026

Mashable - 19 hours 50 min ago

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for who watch Italian soccer.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight, and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. The sports Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words, and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes before the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

  • Yellow: Da Bears

  • Green: Indoor sports venue names

  • Blue: Italian soccer

  • Purple: Sports associations

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

  • Yellow: Teams with Bear Nicknames

  • Green: Words Used in NBA Venue Names

  • Blue: Serie A Clubs

  • Purple: ___League

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #745 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

  • Teams with Bear Nicknames: BAYLOR, BROWN, CALIFORNIA, CHICAGO

  • Words Used in NBA Venue Names: ARENA, CENTER, FORUM, GARDEN

  • Serie A Clubs: ATALANTA, COMO, INTER, NAPOLI

  • ___League: CHAMPIONS, IVY, MAJOR, NATIONAL

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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NYT Pips hints, answers for October 8, 2026

Mashable - 19 hours 50 min ago

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog.

Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

  • Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

  • Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

  • Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

  • Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

  • Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

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Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 0-1, placed vertically.

Equal (3): Everything in this light blue space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-3, placed vertically.

Equal (5): Everything in this orange space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically; 5-1, placed horizontally.

Equal (1): Everything in this dark blue space must be equal to 1. The answer is 0-1, placed vertically; 5-1, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-6, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (5): Everything in this space must be greater than 5. The answer is 0-6, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for October 8 Pips

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 1-1, placed horizontally; 0-5, placed vertically.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically; 0-5, placed vertically.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 5-6, placed vertically; 1-2, placed vertically.

Equal (3): Everything in this orange space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-5, placed vertically; 3-1, placed vertically.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically; 2-2, placed vertically; 1-2, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 3-5, placed vertically; 3-1, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for October 8 Pips

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-3, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-0, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-1, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 4-1, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 2-3, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 4-0, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-0, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-3, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 0-3, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-6, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 0-1, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-3, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-0, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-0, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-0, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-3, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 1-3, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 4-3, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 5-0, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-5, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 4-5, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-0, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 2-0, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-3, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-3, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 2-4, placed horizontally.

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NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 8, 2026

Mashable - 19 hours 50 min ago

Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers.

Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need.

While we are focused more on meanings than hints in this story, sometimes learning that many of the words have completely unrelated meanings is a clue in and of itself. Connections frequently includes clues that involve words within words and other visual clues.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 8, 2026 Autocruise meaning

An electronic system in a vehicle that automatically controls the throttle to maintain a steady, driver-set speed.

Foolhardy meaning

Taking unnecessary, foolish or silly risks without thinking about the dangerous results.

Mulholland meaning

A name famously associated with places in Los Angeles named after Irish-American engineer William Mulholland.

Thanks meaning

An informal expression used to show gratitude, appreciation or to accept or politely refuse an offer.

Heeds meaning

To pay close attention to, listen to and follow advice or a warning.

Minds meaning

To heed, watch out for or be cautious.

Regards meaning

Friendly greetings or a courteous way to sign off an email or letter.

Respects meaning

A feeling of high regard, particular details or aspects of something or polite greetings and expressions of esteem.

Cheers meaning

A friendly expression used to make a drinking toast, say "thank you" or bid someone goodbye

Stooges meaning

A person who is used, controlled or fooled by someone else to do unpleasant, dishonest or foolish work.

Strikes meaning

An intentional hit, a planned work stoppage by employees, or a sudden military attack

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Wishes meaning

Desires, hopes or friendly greetings.

Best meaning

Surpassing all others in quality, excellence or advantage.

Eclipse meaning

An astronomical event where one celestial body moves into the shadow of another or blocks light from or to another viewer.

Surpass meaning

To be better, greater, or higher than someone or something else.

Top meaning

The highest point, part, or surface of something.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 8, 2026

Mashable - 19 hours 50 min ago

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're not rebellious.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for October 8, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

  • Yellow: Goody Two-Shoes

  • Green: Exceed expectations

  • Blue: All good things come in these

  • Purple: Hollywood stars

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Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

  • Yellow: Follows, as rules

  • Green: Outdo

  • Blue: Things that come in threes

  • Purple: Ending in actors named Tom

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #1214 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

  • Follows, as rules: HEEDS, MINDS, REGARDS, RESPECTS

  • Outdo: BEST, ECLIPSE, SURPASS, TOP

  • Things that come in threes: CHEERS, STOOGES, STRIKES, WISHES

  • Ending in actors named Tom: AUTOCRUISE, FOOLHARDY, MULHOLLAND, THANS

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NYT Strands hints, answers for October 8, 2026

Mashable - 19 hours 50 min ago

Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you want to be famous.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 8, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: A star is born

The words are related to notoriety

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe being well-known.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

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NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Luminary.

NYT Strands word list for October 8

  • Renown

  • Repute

  • Fame

  • Luminary

  • Acclaim

  • Celebrity

  • Eminence

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

Mashable - 20 hours 26 min ago
The best Prime Day deals at a glance: Best headphone deal Bose QuietComfort Headphones (1st Gen) $169 (save $190) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 (save $70) Get Deal Best Kindle Deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2024) $169.99 (save $80) Get Deal Best Beauty Deal Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask $299.99 (Save $50) Get Deal Best Amazon Echo Deal Amazon Echo Display 11 $149.99 (save $100) Get Deal Best Outdoor Deal Yeti Limited Edition Tundra 45 Cooler $243.75 (Save $81.25) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm) $349.99 (save $50) Get Deal Best TV deal Toshiba 43-inch M450 Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV $139.99 (Save $190) Get Deal Best Deal Under $50 Owala FreeSip Stainles Steel Water Bottle $26.58 (save $8.41) Get Deal Best Deal Under $25 Apple AirTag (2nd Gen) $24 (save $5) Get Deal

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

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

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

The Mashable shopping team has been working around the clock to sift through thousands of October Prime Day deals and bring you live updates on the top offers. Kindles are now on sale, and the AirPods Pro 3 are $70 off. We've also found 53% discounts on noise-cancelling headphones and $1,200 savings on OLED TVs from Samsung and LG, up to 20% off gift cards, and tons of deals under $25 for shoppers on a budget.

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

How we choose Prime Day deals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Best Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition $169.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $80   Get Deal Why we like it

"If you've been patiently waiting for Kindle deals to drop, the wait is over. The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is my favorite e-reader, the one I use every day. With 32GB of storage, it has space for thousands of books. It also has an auto-adjusting front light and wireless charging. It's exceptionally fast, too, with smooth page turns and quick-loading books in my experience. It comes without lockscreen ads, too.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

See all of our favorite Prime Day outdoor deals.

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Best power station deal Bluetti Elite 100 mini Portable Power Station ✅ $429.99 at Amazon
$699 Save $269.01   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

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

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

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

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

Why we like it

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Right now, eligible Prime members can get four months of Audible Standard for $0.99 per month — $3.96 total. On top of that, you get a free $20 credit to spend on the title(s) of your choice.

Your membership lets you download one audiobook per month. including classics, new releases, and BookTok faves like the ACOTAR series. And if 99 cents feels a little high, you can also sign up for a 30-day free trial.

More Amazon subscription dealsBest beauty tech deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask ✅ $299.99 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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‘Wicker’ is getting a 4DX screening. The internet’s imagination is running wild.

Mashable - 20 hours 33 min ago

Alexander Skarsgård’s wicker man is getting the full 4DX treatment. Make of that what you will.

Black Bear announced that Wicker, the upcoming romantic comedy starring Olivia Colman and Skarsgård, will screen in 4DX for one night only on Oct. 28. The studio says the event follows mass fan requests prompted by the trailer. Even the technology's TikTok account, 4DX, posted about the idea back in August.

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Directed by Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer, the film follows an ostracized fisherwoman (Colman) who commissions the local Basketmaker (Peter Dinklage) to make her a husband out of wicker. Her romance with the creation, played by Skarsgård, sparks jealousy and upsets the village's social order.

A love story involving a handcrafted husband is already an unusual night at the movies. Now, audiences can add moving seats and environmental effects to the experience.

For the uninitiated, 4DX synchronizes motion seats with the action onscreen and uses effects such as vibration, wind, water, scents, and flashes of light. Which effects accompany Wicker’s particular brand of romance? The announcement leaves that to your imagination.

"We were surprised how much 4DX enhances the experience of watching our film. The comedy is so much more hilarious while you’re being rocked out of your chair, and the more subtle environmental shifts really situate you in our strange world," Wilson said in a statement.

Fischer added, "We thought this was a joke. But now it's real. And it's spectacular."

4DX has become part of the entertainment around a movie, as of recent. In 2024, Twisters screenings proved so popular that Regal brought the film back for another week alongside the original Twister. Regal’s head of film said most of the sequel’s opening-week 4DX showtimes had quickly sold out. Other popular showings have been Final Destination Bloodlines, Spider-man: Brand New Day, and The Odyssey over in the summer.

SEE ALSO: 'The Odyssey' in 4DX has viewers fighting for their lives

Tornadoes and horror-movie mayhem are one thing; a romance involving Skarsgård as a basket husband invites a different set of questions about what, exactly, those seats will be doing.

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Wicker opens in theaters on Oct. 23 with the special 4DX event following five days later. If you’ve ever wanted a wicker husband (or Alexander Skarsgård) to sweep you off your feet, this theater experience may be for you.

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The 37 best Prime Day tech deals: Last chance for deals under $25 and $1,200 savings on OLED TVs

Mashable - 20 hours 33 min ago
Best October Prime Day tech deals at a glance: Best Amazon device deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus $37.99 (save $22 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle (2024) $103.99 (save $46 at Amazon) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) $199 (save $50 at Amazon) Get Deal Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods 4 $79 (save $50 at Walmart) Get Deal Best laptop deal Apple MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 (save $200 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Bluetooth Speaker Deal Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 $54.14 (save $45.85) Get Deal Best OLED TV deal Samsung 65-Inch S90H Series OLED 4K Smart TV $1,497.99 (save $1,200 at Best Buy) Get Deal Best Budget TV Deal Toshiba 43-inch M450 Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV $139.99 (save $190 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Memory Deal SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD $209.99 (save $90 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Deal Under $25 Apple AirTag (2nd Gen) $24 (save $5 at Amazon) Get Deal

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

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

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

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

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

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

The best AirPods deals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker $39.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $40.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Show 11 Smart Display $149.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $100   Get Deal Save on Apple's newest MacBooks

We've been waiting for good deals on Apple MacBooks, and Amazon has finally delivered, with both the MacBook Air and Pro on sale.

If you're a professional creative, developer, or AI enthusiast who needs a compact new laptop for work, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better option than the 14-inch, M5 Max-powered MacBook Pro. The "base" configuration with 36GB of RAM and 2TB of storage got a $500 price increase back in June, which bumped it from $3,599 to $4,099. But right now, Amazon has it on sale for just $3,499 — a $600 savings.

If you don't need the powerful MacBook Pro's features or the price tag, you can go with the M5 MacBook Air while it's on sale for $1,099, or $200 off the normal price. Not only is it highly portable, but it also uses the M5 chip, and it stays in a moderate lane without going wild with features not everyone needs. It's a great buy for students or professionals.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD) $3,499 at Amazon
$4,099 Save $600   Get Deal Anker charging products

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

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

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

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

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

Two of Amazon's own Fire tablets are on sale for record-low prices during Prime Big Deal Days. Take your pick from the compact Fire HD 8 with 64GB of storage — our favorite Fire tablet overall — or the big-screened Fire HD 10 with 32GB of storage, nicer cameras, and a sharper display. (Both have 13-hour battery lives.) They're now up to 53% off for Prime members.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 (64GB) $79.99 at Amazon
$129.99 Save $50.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) $72.99
$154.99 Save $82.00   Get Deal Get 46% off a 4K streaming stick

Amazon's Fire tablets have been safe from price hikes so far, but the retailer raised the prices of all its Fire TV streaming sticks by at least $5 in August. The 4K Plus model went from $49.99 to $69.99. Nevertheless, Amazon will sell it to you for just $37.99 right now. (You can also try the coupon code STREAM4K, as we've seen it work at times this week.)

FWIW, this is Amazon's cheapest media player with support for Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Nvidia Geforce Now, and Alexa Home Theater, a surround sound feature that works with Echo devices.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus $37.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $32.00   Get Deal A new all-time low on an Apple Watch

Dropping to the lowest we've seen at Amazon, the Apple Watch SE 3 is down to $199. In Mashable's guide to the best smartwatches, the Apple Watch SE 3 takes the cake as the best model for most people. The SE was the first Apple Watch to include an always-on display, and we're always thrilled to look down and see the stunning OLED display. Plus, the S10 chip is the same as the Ultra 3, which costs nearly $800 at full price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) $199 at Amazon
$249 Save $50   Get Deal Shark vacuum deals

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

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

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

The TCL QM8L is the best QLED TV for most people, according to Leah Stodart, our former TV expert. She praised its "superb peak brightness, detailed picture quality, and fantastic glare handling." (QLED TVs in general "are ideal for people whose TV usage happens mostly in the daytime, especially watching sports," to quote her TV specs guide.)

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

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

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

And if you're looking for a cheap TV with a little bit more oomph, the 50-inch QLED Ember Fire TV is currently $100 off.

Opens in a new window Credit: Toshiba Toshiba 43-inch M450 Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV $139.99 at Amazon
$329.99 Save $190   Get Deal Save $10 when you preorder the 'Ocarina of Time' remake

Nintendo's upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2 will be one of the year's biggest gaming releases (after GTA 6, obviously). Preordering the physical edition will normally cost you $69.99 — it's $10 more than the digital version — but Amazon has it on sale for $59.88 ahead of its Nov. 5 launch. The first print run has special packaging with foil cover art, so don't dawdle.

Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" (Nintendo Switch 2) $59.88 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $10.11   Get Deal DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo

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

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

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

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo $495 at Amazon
$629 Save $134   Get Deal Best deal under $50: Ugreen power bank

Whether you're on team Android or iOS, this power bank will give your smartphone a second life. This has not been a good year to buy a new phone, thanks to rising prices, so if your battery is holding on for dear life, just slip this power bank into your purse or backpack and avoid low-battery anxiety. It charges your phone via an included USB-C cable at a speedy 45W.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ugreen Ugreen Nexode Pro 10000mAh 45W Mini Power Bank $36.07 at Amazon
$54.99 Save $18.92   Get Deal Best deal under $25: Apple AirTags

Apple released a new generation of AirTag trackers this year, the AirTag 2. The popular Apple tracker has fallen to an all-time low price, and we don't expect it to get any cheaper today. You can also grab the 4-pack on sale for $89, though we're hoping that price drops to $79.99 soon.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag (2nd Gen) $24 at Amazon
$29 Save $5   Get Deal Best deal under $15: Amazon smart plug

This little gadget always goes on sale during Amazon sales, and so we're hardly surprised that it's one of the retailer's Prime Day deals for October 2026. You can add this smart plug to your cart for just $12.98, a nearly 50% discount. If you're trying to spend every last penny of an Amazon gift card, go ahead and add it to your shopping cart.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Smart Plug $12.98 at Amazon
$24.99 Save $12.01   Get Deal Deals on Sandisk memory products

The global memory crisis has led to rising costs for smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles, but it's been a disaster for SD cards and hard drives. So, while the discounts aren't as huge as they were in past years, you can find savings on these memory products during October Prime Big Deal Days. We've found a bunch of Prime Day deals on portable SSDs and hard drives, and we expect even more savings to come.

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

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

This exclusive deal is for Prime members only, and it's a good one. For a limited time, Prime members can sign up for four months of Audible for just $0.99. You'll also get a $20 Audible credit to spend as you like.

Our advice? Take advantage of this deal and set a calendar reminder three months and 29 days in the future.

Opens in a new window Credit: Audible Audible $0.99 for 4 months + $20 Audible credit Get Deal Cheap wireless earbuds for under $25

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

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

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

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

You can also check out all of the October Prime Day iPad deals we've spotted so far.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Soundcore Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 Special $159.99
$199.99 Save $40   Get Deal An alarm clock that gently wakes you and tracks your sleep

Why don't you pair those sleep earbuds with a new smart alarm clock? Deputy Shopping Editor Miller Kern has been testing the Hatch Sleep Clock at home for a couple of months and is loving how it's integrated into her sleep routine. With the Sleep Clock, you can set a wind-down and sleep playlist, and set the type of alarm you'd like to wake you. The clock uses sensors to monitor your sleep stages and provides a look at your previous night's sleep and any cumulative sleep insights. As the Hatch Sleep Clock is a new product, Prime Big Deal Days marks its first discount.

Opens in a new window Credit: Hatch Hatch Sleep Clock $199.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $50   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hatch Hatch Restore 3 $135.99 at Amazon
$169.99 Save $34   Get Deal Save 43% on one of our favorite waterproof speakers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The AirFly Pro is an absolute game-changer on flights. It's a Bluetooth transmitter that lets you connect your own wireless headphones or earbuds to in-flight entertainment. We love this thing. The AirFly Pro rarely goes on sale, so we recommend buying it for your next travel day while it's 20% off.

Opens in a new window Credit: Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 $47.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $12   Get Deal

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

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The best last chance October Prime Day deals on Pokémon: Get new price cuts on the 30th Celebration expansion

Mashable - 20 hours 37 min ago
The best Prime Day Pokémon deals: Best 30th Celebration deal Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box (invite only) $159.99 Get Deal Other 30th Celebration Pokemon deal Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box $175.97 ($29.53) Get Deal Best TCG display box deal Pokémon Card Game MEGA Expansion Pack 30th Celebration Display Box (Japanese) $259 ($51) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Pokémon Eevee (72151) $47.99 (save $12) Get Deal Best video game deal Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Nintendo Switch 2) $39.88 (Save $30.11) Get Deal Best book deal Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide (Pokemon Pikachu Press) $39.84 (save $20.15) Get Deal

Amazon’s October Prime Day has reached its second and final day, and there are still tons of Pokémon deals across the trading card game, Nintendo Switch games, Lego, and plenty more. There are some lower prices on the 30th Celebration expansion since the sale began — including the still $159.99 Elite Trainer Box invite listing, along with the Perfect Order Booster Bundles being back under $45.

SEE ALSO: Lego's Pokémon Eevee is close to its best-ever price at Amazon — save $12 before October Prime Day

Prime Big Deal Days ends tonight, Oct. 7, so there isn’t much time left to shop. That said, we'll be continuously updating these Pokémon deals, our separate selection of trading card deals, and our overall very best Prime Day deals across the whole sale. Keep these guides bookmarked to stay up to date with just a couple of clicks each.

Grab 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
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Since Pokémon's 30th Celebration expansion came out, the ETB has especially been up and down in price, but you can now once again submit an invite request to buy it for $159.99 this Prime Day — only just over $11 above market price.

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; this means getting to buy one isn't guaranteed, but you'll get an email notifying you if you've been invited (essentially a lottery).

On the other hand, if you want to buy a 30th Celebration ETB right now, Amazon also has third-party listings priced as low as $175.97 — ready to buy right now at $29.53 off its $205.50 list price.

More Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration deals Another 30th Celebration Display Box at over $30 off Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon Card Game MEGA Expansion Pack 30th Celebration Display Box (Japanese) $259 at Amazon
$310 Save $51   Get Deal

If you're the type of Pokémon collector who wants to appreciate the artwork as much as the cards themselves, this deal on the Japanese version of the 30th Celebration expansion’s display box is worth a look.

The 20-pack box is on sale for $259, down from $310, for a savings of $51.

English 30th Celebration booster packs are currently listed on TCGplayer for about $13.48 each, which would cost $269.60 for 20 packs. That means the Japanese display box is still a solid option for collectors who specifically want the sealed Japanese product and its distinct card treatment.

Best for: Collectors who want a sealed Japanese 30th Celebration display box rather than loose English packs.

More Pokémon TCG dealsOne of the few Pokémon Lego sets on sale Opens in a new window Credit: LEGO Lego Pokémon Eevee (72151) $47.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $12   Get Deal

The 587-piece Lego Pokémon Eevee set is a posable display piece designed for adult builders. Unlike static figures, the ears, head, limbs, and angled tail are fully adjustable, so you can change up how it sits on your shelf. This is now back to its all-time low price for listings directly from Amazon (confirmed by the price tracker camelcamelcamel), making it a good time to grab it now rather than waiting to see if it drops further during the main sale.

Best for: Adult LEGO builders, Pokémon collectors, and gifts under $50.

Note: Eevee is one of the few sets in the Lego Pokémon lineup receiving a decent discount during Prime Big Deal Days, but we've listed the most popular sets below so you can keep an eye on them if Amazon drops prices during the event.

Pokémon Lego sets to watch during Prime Big Deal DaysSave $20.11 on Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch 2 Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Pokémon Legends: Z-A $39.88 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $20.11   Get Deal

Set within Lumiose City, Pokémon Legends: Z-A lets you issue commands on the fly, compete in the nightly Z-A Royale tournament, and use the returning Mega Evolution mechanic to take down rampaging rogue Pokémon. A $20 discount on a major Nintendo Switch 2 title makes this an easy choice to pick up now rather than paying full retail.

More Pokémon Nintendo Switch game dealsPokémon Deluxe Character Guide for $39.84 Opens in a new window Credit: Alex Irvine/Pokemon Pikachu Press Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide (Pokemon Pikachu Press) $39.84 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $20.15   Get Deal

For a hardbound, 336-page reference book celebrating 30 years of the franchise, the 34% markdown puts the Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide at its lowest Amazon price ever (confirmed with camelcamelcamel) — making this a must-buy for diehard Pokémon collectors.

This book not only features a foreword from The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara but also covers characters from every region in numerical order, with artwork from the games, anime, and trading card game. It works well as a coffee table display piece with its color-it-yourself cover, or just as a quick reference guide so you don't have to keep an online wiki open on your phone.

Best for: Longtime Pokémon fans, collectors, and gifts under $40.

More Pokémon book deals

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

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The best 3D printer deals live during the final hours of October Prime Day: Creality, Bambu Lab, and more

Mashable - 20 hours 42 min ago
The best 3D printer Prime Big Deal Days deals: Best entry-level resin printer Anycubic Photon Mono 4 $179.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best 3D Printer for beginners Creality SPARKX i7 $199 (save $60) Get Deal Best 3D Printer for speed Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer (With AMS) $499.99 (save $49.01) Get Deal

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is heading into its final hours, but price drops are still live across all kinds of tech. 3D printers used to be a hassle to set up and keep running. Today's models take all the pain out of the process — they print significantly faster, auto-level, and let you go from unboxing to printing cool stuff in minutes.

SEE ALSO: Final call to shop these 33+ Prime Day deals under $25

If you've been waiting for a sale to start printing your own gadgets or gaming figures, now is the time. We cut through the fluff to pick the live deals that are worth your money, covering simple starter printers, high-detail resin models, and fast multi-color machines. The sale ends at 11:59 p.m. PT/2:59 a.m. ET, so you'll want to check out these Big Deal Days 3D printer deals while they're still available.

Best entry-level resin printer Opens in a new window Credit: Anycubic Anycubic Photon Mono 4 $179.99 at Amazon
$239.99 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

If you want to print D&D miniatures, custom wargaming models, or ultra-detailed display pieces, standard plastic-spool printers just won't cut it — you need a resin printer. The Anycubic Photon Mono 4 packs a massive 10K resolution screen into an entry-level machine, meaning it captures microscopic details like fabric folds, sword edges, and facial expressions without any visible layer lines.

Anycubic also made this model much easier to live with: the laser-etched print plate helps models stick properly so jobs don't fail halfway through, and the simple 4-point leveling system means you set it up once and rarely have to tweak it again. For under $180, it's the most affordable way to get pro-level, crisp resin prints on your desk without overcomplicating the setup.

Best 3D printer for beginners Opens in a new window Credit: Creality Creality SPARKX i7 $199 at Amazon
$259 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

The Creality SPARKX i7 delivers impressive high-end convenience for a sub-$200 printer. It handles bed leveling automatically, runs quietly in the background, and gives you a generous 260 X 260 X 255mm build volume to tackle larger props and batch projects without feeling cramped.

The best part is how easily it removes daily workflow hurdles. The tool-free hotend lets you swap out nozzles in just five seconds, while the built-in AI camera streams live to your phone or PC so you can catch failed prints early before wasting material. Finished prints pop off the flexible PEI plate with a simple bend, and the system even supports multi-color upgrades if you decide to add Creality's optional CFS Lite module down the line.

Best 3D printer for speed Opens in a new window Credit: Bambu Lab Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer (With AMS) $499.99 at Amazon
$549 Save $49.01   Get Deal Why we like it

The Bambu Lab P1S earns our top spot because it nails the trifecta: speed, output quality, and pure convenience. It sets up in about 15 minutes, levels its own bed automatically, and reaches speeds up to 500 mm/s without turning your prints into a stringy mess. It’s approachable enough for your very first project, but powerful enough that you won't need to upgrade anytime soon.

The biggest selling point, though, is the included AMS module. It handles multi-color and multi-material printing automatically, so no sitting around waiting to swap spools by hand. Add in a fully enclosed body that keeps temperamental materials like ABS printing smoothly, and you've got a workhorse built for virtually any project.

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Lego deals are selling out during October Prime Day: Save on Lego Star Wars, advent calendars, and more

Mashable - 20 hours 45 min ago
The best October Prime Day Lego deals: Best Lego Icons Deal Lego Icons Kingfisher Bird $34.99 (save $15) Get Deal Best Lego Star Wars Deal Lego Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Battle Droid with STAP $83.99 (save $56) Get Deal Best Lego Collector's Pack Lego Speed Champions Ultimate Formula 1 Collector's Pack $188.99 (save $81) Get Deal Best advent calendar deal Lego Disney Princess Advent Calendar 2026 $31.49 (save $13.50) Get Deal Best Lego Botanicals deal Lego Rocking Plants $19.97 (save $3.02) Get Deal

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale event is down to its final few hours. That means Prime members should hop to it to browse a variety of discounts ahead of the holiday sale season, including on a selection of Lego sets. Fair warning, Lego deals are drying up quickly, so you might want to check out as soon as possible.

We've already spotted a ton of builds worth a look. The Project Hail Mary set has received its first major discount as part of the sale, but it sadly sold out. But the Lego Disney Princess Advent Calendar just hit its lowest price ever and is still in stock, giving you a jumpstart on your holiday shopping.

Those just scratch the surface of what's available, though. Check out even more of our favorite October Prime Day Lego Deals below.

Best Lego Icons Prime Day deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Kingfisher Bird $34.99 at Target
$49.99 Save $15   Get Deal

We're so sorry to break the news that the Lego Icons Project Hail Mary set, which saw its first discount since launch during the Prime Big Deal Days sale, is sold out. Instead, we offer a consolation of going with the Lego Icons Kingfisher Bird at Target, since this set is also sold out at Amazon.

It's not a spacecraft, but it is a stunning and majestic bird that features reeds, and the kingfisher has a little snack in its mouth. It'll look just as great with the rest of your Lego collection, and for only $35, it's a great deal.

Best Lego Star Wars Prime Day deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Battle Droid with STAP $83.99 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $56.00   Get Deal

Lego's The Phantom Menace Battle Droid with STAP is another set that's down to its lowest-ever price right now as part of Prime Big Deal Days. If you're a member, you can snag it for $83.99 instead of its full price of $139.99, saving you $56 in total. Not bad at all.

Unlike the two models above, this Star Wars set is recommended for builders ages 12 and up. It comes with 1,088 pieces to build a Battle Droid on an STAP speeder from The Phantom Menace. The Droid also features multiple articulation points and can be fitted with a brick-built blaster. Plus, it comes with a display stand you can set it on, along with an information plaque.

More Lego Star Wars Prime Day dealsBest Lego Collector's Pack Prime Day deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Speed Champions Ultimate Formula 1 Collector's Pack $188.99 at Amazon
$269.99 Save $81   Get Deal

This Lego Speed Champions Ultimate Formula 1 Collector's Pack is another that's back to its best-ever price at Amazon during its October Prime Day sale, matching the price we saw during June's Prime Day sale. If you're a Prime member, this set is available for $188.99, down from its full price of $269.99.

It comes with 10 Lego car sets — measuring over one inch high, eight inches long, and three inches wide — from the F1 grid in the 2025 season, alongside a limited-edition poster with all 10 F1 teams on it.

More Lego Prime Day dealsLego Advent CalendarsLego Animal CrossingLego BotanicalsLego CreatorLego DisneyLego DreamzzzLego Harry PotterLego Jurassic WorldLego MarvelLego NinjagoLego PokémonLego Super MarioLego TechnicLego WednesdayMiscellaneous Lego sets
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Last call to shop 25+ home improvement deals during October Prime Day: Best deals on power tools, yard care, air purifiers, and more

Mashable - 20 hours 47 min ago
The best October Prime Day home improvement deals at a glance: Best outdoor power equipment deal Greenworks 60V Electric Leaf Plower $139.99 (save $110) Get Deal Best power tool deal DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit $138.99 (save $100.01) Get Deal Best smart home deal Blueair Signature SP1i Air Purifier $125.99 (save $54) Get Deal Best robot lawn mower deal Roborock RockNeo Q110H $679.99 (save $120) Get Deal Best outdoor lights deal Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 $189.99 (save $140) Get Deal Best smart home tech deal Aura Carver Digital Photo Frame $143 (save $36) Get Deal

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

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

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

Whether you’re replacing a drill that barely holds a charge or getting ahead on fall yard cleanup, we’ve grouped the offers below by the jobs they can help you tackle.

Best tool deal Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Drill & Impact Driver Kit $138.99 at Amazon
$239 Save $100.01   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

A good drill is one of those things you don't think about until you need it, and then suddenly it's the most useful thing in the house. This DeWalt combo kit gives you both a compact drill/driver for everyday jobs and an impact driver for the projects that need more muscle, like longer screws, tougher materials, or anything that has you fighting with a manual screwdriver.

It comes with two batteries, a charger, and a carrying bag, so you're not buying a tool only to realize you need to spend more before you can actually use it. Both tools also have built-in LED lights for darker corners, cabinets, and under-the-sink fixes.

At $149, down from $239, this kit saves you $90 and is a much better all-purpose pick for most homeowners than a single specialty tool.

More tool dealsBest outdoor power equipment deal Greenworks 60V 610 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower, 2.5 Ah Battery and Rapid Charger $139.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $110   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Fall yard cleanup is enough work without dragging out an extension cord, mixing gas, or fighting with a pull start. The Greenworks 60V leaf blower is battery-powered, but it has enough power for clearing leaves and debris, and whatever else collects around the patio this time of year.

It has a variable-speed trigger, cruise control, and a Turbo mode that reaches up to 130 MPH when you need more power. The included 2.5Ah battery and rapid charger are a big part of why this deal is worth considering, especially if you're not already invested in a battery platform.

At $139.99, down from $249.99, it saves you $110. It's also compatible with more than 75 Greenworks 60V tools if you end up adding a mower, trimmer, or chainsaw later.

More outdoor power equipment dealsBest robot lawn mower deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock RockNeo Q110H $679.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $120   Get Deal Why we like it

Prime members are in line to snag a robot lawn mower at a shockingly good price for October Prime Big Deal Days. Down from the normal price of $799.99, the Roborock RockNeo Q110H robot lawn mower is on sale for $679.99. It's designed to keep a lawn of up to a quarter of an acre freshly mowed and manicured. It comes with auto-mapping and advanced obstacle avoidance, and it's capable of mowing on slopes up to 45 percent.

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

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

If you like to put Christmas lights on the house before Thanksgiving, October Prime Day is a chance to buy before decorating season. Now 15% off, the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 can display 16 million colors. If that feels overwhelming, choose between 100 preset modes.

The Govee lights come with an IP67 rating, which means they're safe to leave up year-round and they don't mind the rain. Plus, ordering now means they'll arrive with enough time to make a neighborhood-favorite Halloween display.

More outdoor lights dealsBest smart home deal Opens in a new window Credit: Blueair Blueair Signature SP1i Air Purifier $125.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $54.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Grabbing an air purifier isn't a bad idea in 2026, considering the quality of the air outside lately. This smart purifier from Blueair is one of my favorite models, partially because it can double as a table. But it's also a great model if you like to control your home via an app. The Blueair app comes with great features like a sleeping mode, auto function, and a useful graph to view your home's overall air quality.

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Smart home security

Smart lighting

Smart home tech

Smart air purifiers and air quality monitors

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

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Prime Day Kindle deals are in their final hours: I test e-readers for a living, and all my faves are on sale

Mashable - 20 hours 49 min ago
The best October Prime Day Kindle deals at a glance: Best Kindle Deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2024) $169.99 (save $80) Get Deal Best color Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (2024) $189.99 (save $100) Get Deal Best Scribe deal Amazon Kindle Scribe (32GB) $379.99 (save $120) Get Deal Best Kindle Kids Deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids (2024) $169.99 (Save $60) Get Deal Budget pick Amazon Kindle (2024) $103.99 (save $46) Get Deal Also Consider All-new Amazon Kindle (32GB, aluminum) $189.99 Get Deal

I test e-readers and Kindles for Mashable, and after a year of painful price hikes, I am dying for a sale on e-readers (as are the rest of my friends on BookTok). Luckily, Prime Big Deal Days is delivering. Right now, you can buy all of the 2024 Kindle models at a discount. But don't forget: This Amazon sale ends at 11:59 p.m. PT tonight, and we don't expect these Prime Day Kindle deals to last through the night. In other words, it's now or never wait until Black Friday.

RAMaggedon wreaked havoc on tech prices this year, and that includes Kindles. In August, we saw huge price increases on Amazon's e-readers, with prices on Kindles going up about $50. So, what does this mean for this year's October Prime Day Kindle deals?

Let's start with the good news: The latest deals roll back the recent price hikes. The bad news: Because of those price increases, few of Amazon's e-readers are at all-time low prices.

Finally, we have to remind you that Amazon just dropped an all-new collection of Kindles, and none of the 2026 models are on sale, nor do we expect them to be. So if you don't mind buying the 2024 Kindle models (which we loved and still recommend), there are plenty of Prime Day deals on Kindles to shop. There's also plenty of Kindle book and physical book deals live too, which you can find more at our full deals breakdown.

Just be sure to add these e-readers and books to your shopping cart before Prime Big Deal Days ends tonight!

Best Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition $169.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $80   Get Deal Why I like it

The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is my top pick for October Prime Day shoppers. In August 2026, the e-reader's MSRP rose to $249.99 from its previous list price of $199.99. Now, the Paperwhite Signature Edition has dropped back down to $169.99. That's 32% off its new list price, saving you $80 on the e-reader. I'd typically advise you to buy the standard Paperwhite, but right now, it's more expensive than the Signature Edition.

The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is my favorite e-reader, the one I use every day. With 32GB of storage, it has space for thousands of books. It also has an auto-adjusting front light and wireless charging capabilities. It's exceptionally fast, too, as it never stutters when opening books or turning pages.

If you want to save $20, you could go for the standard Paperwhite, but right now, the Signature Edition is the better savings.

Plus, when you buy a new Kindle, make sure to include three months of Kindle Unlimited in your purchase because it's totally free (a $35.97 value).

Budget pick: Kindle (2024) Opens in a new window Credit: Kindle Amazon Kindle (2024) $103.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $46.00   Get Deal Why I like it

There's still a lot to love about Amazon's basic Kindle e-reader. It's a great starter e-reader if you're new to the category, and it has the same famous E Ink display that makes Kindles so popular. It may not have as much storage as the Paperwhite or Paperwhite Signature Edition (it also lacks waterproofing), but you can still hold a whole library's worth of books.

The 6-inch screen is still large enough to enjoy your favorite reads, and it's a lightweight and thin e-reader that's easy to take on the go.

More Kindle dealsKindle e-reader price history

During Black Friday 2025, the 2024 Kindles dropped to their lowest prices ever. That brought the Kindle to $79.99 and the Kindle Paperwhite to $124.99. But this was before Amazon raised prices on Kindles in August 2026.

The current Kindle Prime Day prices fall somewhere in between previous all-time lows and the device's current prices. However, two Kindles are notably not on sale. The 2024 Kindle Paperwhite is finally on sale for $149.99, which is just $10 lower than its pre-price hike list price.

SEE ALSO: October Prime Day 2026: We livestreamed the best Amazon deals so far

The basic Kindle is $103.99, which makes it cheaper than its previous list price ($109.99) but $24 more than its all-time low of $79.99. Kindle Scribe e-readers, however, are on sale for their lowest prices ever, with the Scribe dipping back down to $379.99 and the Scribe Colorsoft dropping to $479.99.

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

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Final hours to grab best Apple deals on October Prime Day: $200 off MacBooks and iPads still live, but only until midnight

Mashable - 20 hours 52 min ago
The best October Prime Day Apple deals at a glance: Best AirPods Deal Apple AirPods 4 $79 (save $50) Get Deal Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm) $349.99 (save $49.01) Get Deal Best MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 (save $200) Get Deal Best MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro with 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) $2,699 (save $500) Get Deal Best iPad deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $649 (save $100) Get Deal Bes Apple Accessory Deal Apple AirTag 2 $24 (save $5) Get Deal Best Apple Headphones Deal Beats Studio Pro $149.95 (save $150.04) Get Deal Best budget Apple Watch deal Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) $199 (save $50) Get Deal Best budget iPad deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $399 (save $50) Get Deal

Prime Big Deal Days sale is live for a few more hours — and so are some shockingly excellent Apple deals. This 48-hour "October Prime Day" serves as Amazon's kickoff to the Black Friday holiday shopping season, which is the best time to find discounts on popular Apple devices (among many other tech products we love). This year, it doubles as some much-needed relief from RAMageddon price increases.

As we head into the last stretch of the sale, which wraps up at midnight PT tonight (Oct. 7), Amazon continues to offer some great deals on AirPods, Apple Watches, iPads, and MacBooks. Some of them are even better than we expected: The new Apple Watch Series 12 got its first real discount, and the M5 MacBook Air is $200 off — a discount that nullifies its summer price hike. The 13-inch model now starts at $1,099 for the first time since June.

Past-gen deals are showing out, too: the Apple Watch Ultra 3 dropped down to a record low price, which was especially convenient after the Ultra 4 sold out completely. In the biggest surprise of October Prime Day so far, Amazon revived the original AirPods Pro from 2019 at the ridiculously low price of $89.99 first thing yesterday (a 64% savings). That deal sold out fast and isn't likely to return before the sale's end, but we're keeping our eyes peeled just in case. We're updating this story with any new October Prime Day Apple deals as we find them, so keep checking back.

How we picked the best October Prime Day Apple deals

Mashable tracks Apple prices year-round and has covered Prime Big Deal Days since it started in 2022 (back when it was still called the Prime Early Access Sale). We've reviewed every current Apple device except for the Apple Watch Series 12, which shares all of its new features with the Apple Watch Ultra 4; and the latest Mac desktops, which our sister site PCMag has already tested extensively.

SEE ALSO: October Prime Day 2026 live: Updates on the latest deals on AirPods, Yeti, Kindles, and Owala water bottles

To identify the very best October Prime Day Apple deals, we've compared Amazon's current prices with historical data on camelcamelcamel, a popular price-tracking site, as well as our coverage of past Amazon Prime events. Most of the devices we've featured here are sitting at their lowest prices in three months. (iPads were cheaper in July, but to be fair, they were also impacted by price hikes along with MacBooks.)

I've cross-checked all of Amazon's live Apple deals with other major retailers' sales to make sure no one else has even lower prices. Right now, the only devices I would buy elsewhere are the AirPods 4 with and without ANC: They're sold out on Amazon, but Walmart still has them in stock at three-month lows. Stay tuned to see if Amazon brings them back at the same prices as Prime Big Deal Days wraps up.

Note: Any items that have been struck through were sold out at the time of writing, but could return later on. Deals marked with a 🔥 have fallen to all-time lows (as in, they've never been cheaper before).

Best AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $79 at Walmart
$129 Save $50   Get Deal

The entry-level AirPods 4 are now 39% cheaper than the AirPods 5 that Apple announced last month. (They're also only $10 away from their record-low price from last Black Friday.) They lack noise cancellation and don't sound quite as good as their successors, but this deal makes them a very smart pick for budget buyers. Mashable's Bethany Allard notes that "their availability may be limited as we get further into the shopping season," so best grab 'em now while you still can.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirPods 4.

More AirPods dealsBeats dealsBest Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm) 🔥 $349.99 at Amazon and Target
$399 Save $49.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) 🔥 $449.99 at Amazon and Target
$499 Save $49.01   Get Deal

Apple's latest flagship smartwatch got its first proper discount for Prime Big Deal Days: a welcome $50-ish off. (That applies to the base model and the upgraded version with cellular connectivity, by the way.) Compared to the last-gen Series 11, the Series 12 has a faster processor, better heart rate sensors, quicker charging, and more durable glass. It also adds support for features like Readiness and Audio Intelligence tools like Siri Recap. Only Target was matching Amazon's prices at the time of writing.

More Apple Watch dealsBest MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 at Amazon and Best Buy
$1,299 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $1,299 at Amazon and Best Buy
$1,499 Save $200   Get Deal

Finally: The 13- and 15-inch M5 MacBook Air are both $200 off for Prime Big Deal Days, a discount that completely erases their price hikes from late June. Mashable tech editor Timothy Beck Werth called Apple's ultraportable "a damn near-perfect machine" in his review, pointing to its elite design, amazing speakers, and incredibly fast performance. It's a Mashable Choice Award winner, and we think it's the best MacBook for most people who just need a dependable daily driver. If either size sells out on Amazon, look for the same deals at Best Buy.

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

More MacBook dealsMac dealsBest iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $649 at Amazon and Best Buy
$749 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) $799 at Amazon and Best Buy
$899 Save $100   Get Deal

The 11-inch M4 iPad Air, our reigning favorite iPad for most people, packs incredible performance and a beautiful display into a portable form factor. It's a great fit for creative professionals on a budget, or really anyone who wants a tablet that can double as a computer. Right now, it's $100 off with and without cellular connectivity (starting from just $649). If you'd prefer a tablet with a little more screen real estate, the 13-inch iPad Air is also $100 off for Prime Big Deal Days. Best Buy is price-matching Amazon.

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

More iPad dealsBest Apple accessory deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag 2 🔥 $24 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart
$29 Save $5   Get Deal

If you're prone to losing things, there's no excuse when AirTags exist. These little trackers go anywhere — on your keys, in your wallet, or in your luggage — allowing you to keep tabs on your most important possessions. At the start of the year, Apple released the second-generation AirTag with a louder speaker and a wider range. It's now on sale for the record-low price of $24 (normally $29) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirTag 2.

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

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