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TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is available for $159.99 at Amazon. That's close to market price, but does require shoppers to request an invite to buy.

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Amazon’s $89.99 deal on the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box sold out fast, but the retailer still offers one of the most reasonable routes to securing this high-demand set — if you're willing to join the waitlist.

The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is currently listed at $159.99 on Amazon, with shipping and sale handled directly by the retailer. Because inventory remains extremely tight on Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon is routing orders through its "request invite" lottery system. Submitting an invite request reserves your spot in line to purchase the box at list price, without paying inflated secondary-market rates.

At $159.99, Amazon’s price sits close to TCGplayer’s market price. It's also considerably cheaper than Walmart, so even though it hurts to miss out on the $89.99 deal that Amazon was offering a couple of weeks ago, this is still a strong option for collectors.

The 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is the premier display piece for this milestone expansion. Each ETB comes packed with nine 30th Celebration booster packs, an exclusive full-art foil Nidorina promo card, 16 foil Basic Energy cards, 65 custom card sleeves, damage-counter dice, a condition marker, card dividers, a collector’s player guide, and a code card for Pokémon TCG Live.

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

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

• AirPods Pro 3 — $179 $249 (save $70)

• Bose QuietComfort Gen 2 — $319 $359 (save $40)

• iPad mini — $499 $599 (save $100)

• MacBook Air M5 — $1,099 $1,299 (save $200)

TL;DR: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is available for free with T-Mobile when you activate a new line or trade in an eligible device on Experience More or Experience Beyond.

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We know everyone is firmly focused on Amazon's October Prime Day right now, but the smartphone deals aren't exactly rocking. We've been forced to look elsewhere for phone deals, like T-Mobile. And it's a good thing we did, because T-Mobile has just dropped a massive carrier promo that takes Samsung's latest flip phone down to absolutely nothing.

Right now, you can score the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 for free at T-Mobile when you activate a new line or trade in an eligible device on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan.

With up to $1,200 in bill credits applied over 36 months, T-Mobile completely offsets the retail cost of Samsung’s flagship foldable, making this one of the strongest carrier trade-in promotions running during October Prime Day.

There are two choices when it comes to claiming this limited-time offer:

• Activate a new line on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan. No trade-in phone is required to qualify.

• Trade in an eligible device in good standing while on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan to unlock the full credit value over 36 bill cycles.

We should note that T-Mobile does require you to pay local sales tax on the phone's full pre-credit retail price upfront, along with a standard $35 device connection fee. If you cancel your plan early or switch carriers before the three-year mark, the remaining cash balance on the phone becomes due immediately.

Score the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 for free at T-Mobile on Prime Day week.

SAVE $310: As of Oct. 7, the Shark AV2501S AI Ultra robot vacuum is on sale for $239.99 at Amazon. That's a 56% discount on the list price.

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$549.99 Save $310   Get Deal

There's still a day left of Amazon's October Prime Day, and if you've been looking for discounts on smart home gadgets like robot vacuums, you're in luck. As of Oct. 7, the Shark AV2501S AI Ultra robot vacuum is on sale for $239.99, saving you over $300 and reaching its lowest-ever price. 

It's a powerful robot vacuum, built to handle regular floor cleaning without constantly needing your attention. Its bagless, self-emptying base can store up to 30 days' worth of dirt and debris, and the self-cleaning brushroll is designed to deal with loose hair. This makes it particularly useful if you have pets at home.

A full charge provides up to 120 minutes of runtime, after which the robot can return to its base to recharge. It can then pick up cleaning where it left off, so you don't have to manually restart the session.

You can also schedule cleaning sessions or control the robot using voice commands through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. So, once you've set it up, you can let it get on with cleaning while you focus on something else.

Find this robot vacuum deal at Amazon right now.

Our best editor-vetted Prime Day deals right now

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.00 (List Price $249.00)

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $198.00 (List Price $399.99)

Ring Indoor Cam Plus 2K Wired Security Camera (2-Pack, White) — $59.98 (List Price $119.98)

Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $399.99 (List Price $449.00)

Ring 2nd Gen 2K Wired Video Doorbell With Chime (2026 Release) — $49.99 (List Price $114.98)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)

Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $349.99 (List Price $399.00)

Blink Outdoor 4 1080p 3-Camera Kit With Sync Module Core + Doorbell   — $65.99 (List Price $259.98)

SAVE $100: As of Oct. 7, the Dyson Supersonic Nural is on sale for $349.99 at Amazon. That's a 22% discount on the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Supersonic Nural $349.99 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $100   Get Deal

Amazon's October Prime Day is on its second and final day, which means there are still plenty of discounts on beauty tech, including Dyson's beloved haircare range. If you've been eyeing one of the brand's more advanced hair dryers, the Dyson Supersonic Nural is currently reduced to $349.99 at Amazon, down from $449.99. That's a $100 saving on the usual price.

The Supersonic Nural is designed to adjust its airflow and temperature as you dry your hair, using built-in Nural sensors to adapt the device as you style. One of its standout features is Scalp Protect mode, which monitors the temperature and automatically reduces the heat when the dryer gets closer to your scalp, keeping the drying temperature at a more comfortable 130°F.

It also has attachment learning, so the dryer can remember your preferred heat and airflow settings for individual attachments. Once you switch between them, the corresponding settings can automatically adjust.

There are four heat settings and three airflow speeds to choose from, along with a constant cool-shot setting for helping to set your finished style. The Supersonic Nural also comes with several attachments, including a Wave+Curl diffuser, Flyaway attachment, Styling concentrator, Gentle Air attachment, and Wide-tooth comb.

Get this Dyson Prime Day deal at Amazon now.

Our best editor-vetted Prime Day deals right now

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.00 (List Price $249.00)

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $198.00 (List Price $399.99)

Ring Indoor Cam Plus 2K Wired Security Camera (2-Pack, White) — $59.98 (List Price $119.98)

Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $399.99 (List Price $449.00)

Ring 2nd Gen 2K Wired Video Doorbell With Chime (2026 Release) — $49.99 (List Price $114.98)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)

Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $349.99 (List Price $399.00)

Blink Outdoor 4 1080p 3-Camera Kit With Sync Module Core + Doorbell   — $65.99 (List Price $259.98)

SAVE $70: As of Oct. 7, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are on sale for $179.95 at Amazon. That's a 280% discount on the list price.

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$249.99 Save $70.04   Get Deal

Amazon's October Prime Day is a great time to pick up any kind of tech at a discount. And if you're in need of a new pair of workout earbuds, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are currently $70 off. As of Oct. 7, they're down to $179.95, making this their best-ever price.

The Powerbeats Pro 2 combine a secure ear-hook design with smart features that do more than just play music. They have built-in heart rate monitoring and Active Noise Cancellation to block out surrounding distractions. There's also Transparency mode, which allows you to stay aware of your surroundings when you need to hear things like traffic or other runners.

But the heart rate tracking is one of the biggest reasons to consider these earbuds. Sensors built into the earbuds monitor your pulse during exercise, taking readings more than 100 times per second. They're also IPX4-rated, so they're designed to cope with sweat and splashes from water or rain.

Battery life is another strong point, with up to 45 hours of listening time when you include the charging case. And if you've forgotten to charge them before a workout, a five-minute Fast Fuel charge can provide up to 1.5 hours of playback.

The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are currently available for their lowest price at Amazon, so don't miss out.

Our best editor-vetted Prime Day deals right now

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.00 (List Price $249.00)

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $198.00 (List Price $399.99)

Ring Indoor Cam Plus 2K Wired Security Camera (2-Pack, White) — $59.98 (List Price $119.98)

Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $399.99 (List Price $449.00)

Ring 2nd Gen 2K Wired Video Doorbell With Chime (2026 Release) — $49.99 (List Price $114.98)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)

Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $349.99 (List Price $399.00)

Blink Outdoor 4 1080p 3-Camera Kit With Sync Module Core + Doorbell   — $65.99 (List Price $259.98)

Best Prime Day Apple Watch deals: Best Apple Watch Series 12 deal Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm) $349.99 (save $49.01) Get Deal Best Apple Watch Series 11 deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $259.99 (save $140) Get Deal Best Apple Watch SE 3 deal Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular, 40mm) $249 (save $50) Get Deal

Do you feel that chill in the air? Fall is here, which means the holiday shopping season is too. Amazon’s October Prime Day sale kicked off today, Oct. 6, and we’ve found Apple Watch deals worth a look. The new Apple Watch Series 12 is down to $349.99 (normally $399), while the budget-friendly Apple Watch SE 3 is back at $199 (normally $249). And over at Target, the previous-generation Series 11 is $259.99.

Prime Big Deal Days runs through Oct. 7, and we’re tracking the best Apple Watch deals throughout the sale. Whether you’ve been waiting for a discount on the newest model or just want to keep your purchase under $200, here’s what’s worth shopping on day one.

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

If you’ve been holding out for a discount on Apple’s newest watch, Amazon just knocked $49.01 off the 42mm Apple Watch Series 12. That brings it down to $349.99 from $399 — not a huge markdown, but a welcome discount on a watch that just launched.

SEE ALSO: Apple Watch Series 12 vs. 11: Every upgrade, including one Apple didn't mention

The Series 12 has an S11 chip, redesigned health sensors with continuous heart-rate tracking, and a new readiness score. Our hands-on coverage takes a closer look at what’s new. If those upgrades are what you’ve been waiting for, you can pick up the newest model without paying full price.

Otherwise, take a look at the Series 11 deal at Target before checking out. At $259.99, it’s $90 less. And if $200 is your ceiling, the Apple Watch SE 3 is $199 at Amazon.

Best Apple Watch Series 11 deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $259.99 at Target
$399.99 Save $140   Get Deal Why we like it

Amazon isn’t the only place to find an Apple Watch deal today. Target has the Apple Watch Series 11 for $259.99 with Target Circle (which is free to join). Unless you’re set on Apple’s newest watch, this one deserves a look.

The biggest reason we like it? Battery life. In Mashable’s Apple Watch Series 11 review, Senior Editor Stan Schroeder found that it easily lasted a day and a half on a charge. In one test, he wore it overnight and still had 38 percent battery remaining after 24 hours. That’s useful breathing room if you want to track your sleep without squeezing in a charge before bed.

SEE ALSO: Apple Watch Ultra 4 Review: The smartwatch for the health-conscious

Schroeder also praised its comfortable fit and bright, vibrant display. The Series 11 wasn’t a dramatic reinvention of the Series 10, but the longer battery life made a real difference in his testing. At $259.99, that’s a much easier upgrade to consider than at full price.

More Apple Watch deals

• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $199 $249 (save $50)

• Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm) — $699.97 $899 (save $199.03)

More smartwatch deals

• Google Fitbit Versa 4 — $165 $199.95 (save $34.95)

• Garmin Vivoactive 5, 42mm — $181.97 $299.99 (save $118.02)

• Garmin Forerunner 165, 43mm — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)

• Garmin Instinct Crossover Solar, 45mm — $279.95 $449.99 (save $170.04)

• Garmin Venu 3, 45mm — $279.99 $449.99 (save $170)

• Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, 47mm — $477.75 $649.99 (save $172.24)

Amazon will host its annual Prime Big Deal Days sale on Oct. 6 and 7. If you're looking to save on fall essentials — or yearning for a break from this year's tech price hikes — the event will be a good opportunity to get some shopping done ahead of the busy holidays.

I've covered Prime Big Deal Days every year since its inception. Here's what you should know about the sale before it starts. (Plus, check out my team's dedicated guide to the best early deals you can score already.)

The best early October Prime Day deals at a glance: Best Prime-exclusive deal Audible (Standard) $0.99/month + free $20 credit with Prime (save $32) Get Deal Best free deal Kindle Unlimited (3 Months) $0/month (save $35.97) Get Deal Best deal under $25 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $17.99 (save $32) Get Deal Best deal under $50 Amazon Echo Dot $39.99 (save $40) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) $1,299 (save $200) Get Deal Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) $319 (save $40) Get Deal Best TV deal Amazon 55-inch Ember Artline 4K QLED TV $499.99 (save $400) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Botanicals Flower Arrangement $62.04 (save $47.95) Get Deal Best SSD deal Samsung SSD 990 Pro (2TB) $389.99 (save $250) Get Deal Best gaming deal The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo Switch 2) $59.88 (save $10.11) Get Deal What is Prime Big Deal Days?

Prime Big Deal Days is a 48-hour sale that Amazon has put on every year since 2022 in early October, about a month and a half before Black Friday. (Fun fact: It was originally called the Prime Early Access Sale.) It's often referred to as "October Prime Day" because its deals are exclusively for Amazon Prime members, just like the retailer's flagship Prime Day sale.

Prime Big Deal Days serves as Amazon's unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season.

When does Prime Big Deal Days start?

Prime Big Deal Days 2026 will officially begin at 3:01 a.m. ET (12:01 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, Oct. 6. It will end at 2:59 a.m ET on Wednesday, Oct. 8 (11:59 p.m. PT on Oct. 7).

How is Prime Big Deal Days different from Prime Day?

Prime Big Deal Days is a two-day event in the fall, while Prime Day is a four-day event in the summer. (It's usually in July, but Amazon moved it up to June this year because of the timing of the FIFA World Cup and the U.S. 250th anniversary, a company exec told Reuters.)

What are the best early October Prime Day deals? Credit: Amazon

You don't need to wait until Oct. 6 to start filling your cart. Prime members can score the following deals on Amazon devices and services in the lead-up to Prime Big Deal Days:

• Save up to 65% on select Amazon gadgets, including Fire TV Sticks and Echo smart speakers

• Get a free $30 credit when you buy select Echo devices on sale

• Get a free $5 Prime Big Deal Days credit for every Amazon Now order of $25 or more through Oct. 3 (up to $25 total)

• Get four free months of Amazon Music Unlimited (three months for non-members)

• Get four months of Audible Standard for 99 cents/month plus a free $20 Audible credit

• Save $20 on Grubhub orders of $30 or more with code DEALS20 through Oct. 5

• Get a free $1,500 gift card when you buy or lease a new car with Amazon Autos through Oct. 7

All shoppers can get three months' worth of Kindle Unlimited for free ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, regardless of their Prime status.

SEE ALSO: October Prime Day Apple deals guide: Buy now or wait?

My fellow Mashable reporters and I are also tracking early October Prime Day deals on popular tech gadgets, including Apple devices, headphones, speakers, TVs, laptops, robot vacuums, smartwatches, power stations, and SSDs. Many of those products are on sale already, but keep in mind that their prices will likely drop further once Prime Big Deal Days starts.

What deals will be available during Prime Big Deal Days 2026?

Prime Big Deal Days will feature "millions of deals across fashion, electronics, beauty, toys, and more," according to a company blog post. Some of them will be special, limited-time offers called "Today's Big Deals" that involve discounts of "up to 50% or more" on "trending products and new releases," the retailer said (think $2,000 off a big-screen Sony TV, it added). Today's Big Deals will drop daily at 3 a.m., 11 a.m., and 4 p.m. ET during the sale, so keep a lookout. They're only available while supplies last.

Here are the other sorts of deals you can expect to see once Prime Big Deal Days starts, per Amazon's blog post:

• Over $500 off select cameras from Canon and Nikon

• Up to $500 off select Breville espresso machines

• Up to 50% off select headphones and earbuds from Beats, Bose, and Anker's Soundcore line

• Up to 40% off select TVs and streaming devices from Sony, TCL, and Toshiba

• Up to 40% off select PCs and laptops from Asus, Dell, and HP

• Up to 40% off select floorcare from Dyson, iRobot, and Ninja

• Up to 40% off select kitchen appliances from Crock-Pot, Keurig, and Ninja

• Up to 40% off select power tools from Bosch, Craftsman, and Dewalt

• Up to 40% off select collectibles and toys from Funko and Miniverse

• Up to 40% off select sensory toys from Kinetic Sand and Play-Doh

• Up to 40% off select party supplies and decorations

• Up to 35% off Halloween costumes

• Up to 30% off select thermostats from ecobee, Honeywell, and Google

• Up to 30% off select LED lighting and smart plugs from GE, Philips Hue, and TP-Link

• Up to 30% off toys from Barbie, Hasbro Games, Hot Wheels, and Mattel Games

• UP to 30% off select building sets from Lego and Magna-Tiles

• Up to 30% off select cleaning products from Lysol, Scott, and Tide

Which offers better deals, October Prime Day or Black Friday? Credit: Amazon

Black Friday generally features better deals than October Prime Day. There are several reasons for this:

1. Basically every retailer runs a Black Friday sale, so there's a wider selection of deals available; the festivities aren't limited to Amazon and its immediate competitors (more on them momentarily).

2. Black Friday deals are open to everyone, not just Prime members.

3. Retailers really want to clear their shelves of old inventory ahead of the new year, so they're inclined to offer record-low prices during Black Friday.

That said, there is a lot of overlap between October Prime Day and Black Friday deals, especially when it comes to Amazon devices. (Most of the Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV deals we'll see during Prime Big Deal Days will probably pop back up in November.) You should definitely still check out Prime Big Deal Days if:

1. You're a Prime member who wants to maximize the benefits of your subscription.

2. You want to avoid the chaos of Black Friday and get your holiday shopping over with.

3. You're worried about an item on your wishlist selling out before the holidays.

4. You need an item sooner than late November or early December for gifting purposes.

Will any retailers be competing with Prime Big Deal Days?

Target and Walmart are both planning to run their own sales alongside Prime Big Deal Days. (Target's Circle Deal Days is also set for Oct. 6 and 7, while Walmart's Fall Deals event runs for a whole week from Oct. 5 to 11.) Best Buy previously said that its "[holiday] Savings start in October," but it hasn't confirmed anything yet.

How many times a year is Prime Day? Credit: Amazon

Prime Day technically only happens once a year in mid-summer, but Amazon puts on two other Prime-exclusive events throughout the year that function similarly. One is Prime Big Deal Days in early October; the other is the Big Spring Sale in late March.

Do you need to be a Prime member to shop Prime Big Deal Days?

Amazon's October Prime Day deals are reserved for members of its Prime program, but you don't need to pay for a subscription to participate. Shoppers who haven't had an active Prime membership within the past 12 months can score a free 30-day trial. Just remember to cancel your membership before your trial period ends, or else you'll get charged. (Prime normally costs $14.99 per month or $139 annually.)

If you're between the ages of 18 and 24 or a college student, you're eligible for a free six-month trial via Amazon's Prime for Young Adults program. At the end of your trial period, you can upgrade to a paid membership for 50% off the usual rate.

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The best October Prime Day Amazon device deals: Best Echo Device Deal Amazon Echo Dot $39.99 (save $40) Get Deal Best Kindle Deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2024 model) 169.99 (save $80) Get Deal Best tablet deal Amazon Fire HD 10 $72.99 (save $82) Get Deal Best Fire TV deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $17.99 (save $32) Get Deal Best TV Deal Amazon Ember 55-inch 4-Series Fire TV $279.99 (save $180) Get Deal best blink camera deal Blink Outdoor 2K+ with free Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+ $34.99 (save $134.99) Get Deal Best eero deal Amazon eero Pro 7 $224.99 (save $75) Get Deal Best Deal Under $25 Amazon Smart Plug $12.98 (save $12.01) Get Deal

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (aka October Prime Day) has come in hot, and with it, a smorgasbord of discounts on Amazon devices. The annual 48-hour sale runs from today through Oct. 7 and presents the perfect opportunity to kickstart your holiday shopping.

It's no surprise Amazon offers the biggest markdowns on its own devices. And since Amazon increased prices across its hardware range by as much as 60% last month, this year's October Prime Day sale couldn't come at a better time.

Amazon has marked down nearly all of its products. Just a week after Amazon released 2026 models of Kindles, the retailer dropped prices on 2024 Kindle models. Plus, you can save up to 50% on the Echo Dot, but the new Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio are also on sale. We've found savings on Fire tablets, Blink cameras, Fire TV streaming sticks and soundbars, Fire TVs, and eero devices, too.

Plus, don't forget about Amazon's subscription deals for Prime newcomers, which are already live:

• Claim your Amazon Prime 30-day free trial (for new and returning customers)

• Get 3 free months of Kindle Unlimited

• Get 4 months of Audible Standard for 99 cents per month

• Get 4 free months of Amazon Music Unlimited

We're tracking all the best Amazon device deals throughout the Prime Big Deal Days sale, so keep checking back for the best live offers — or pick up a bargain before the devices sell out.

Best Echo 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

Amazon's Echo devices are officially on sale for Prime Big Deal Days. Right now, grab the Amazon Echo Dot for just $39.99. While that's not the lowest sale price we've ever spotted on the Echo Dot, it's the best we've seen since Amazon increased prices on its devices.

The Echo Dot is a perfectly compact smart speaker. Plus, it's compatible with Alexa+, a smarter home assistant that helps you do everything from meal planning to booking dinner reservations.

More Echo device deals

• Amazon Echo Pop Kids — $21.99 $49.99 (save $28)

• Amazon Echo Dot Kids — $39.99 $89.99 (save $50)

• Amazon Echo Spot — $54.99 $109.99 (save $55)

• Amazon Echo Show 5 — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)

• Amazon Echo Show 5 Kids — $59.99 $109.99 (save $50)

• Amazon Echo Dot Max — $79.99 $119.99 (save $40)

• Amazon Echo Dot + Echo Dot Max bundle — $119.98 $199.98 (save $80)

• Amazon Echo Show 11 — $149.99 $249.99 (save $100)

• Amazon Echo Studio — $179.99 $219.99 (save $40)

• Amazon Echo Show 21 — $349.99 $499.99 (save $150)

Best Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2024 model) $169.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $80   Get Deal Why we like it

The best deal to shop is on the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. 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.

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).

More Kindle deals

• Amazon Kindle (16GB) — $103.99 $149.99 (save $46)

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50)

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids — $169.99 $229.99 (save $60)

• Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) — $189.99 $289.99 (save $100)

• Amazon Kindle Scribe (32GB) — $379.99 $499.99 (save $120)

• Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft (32GB) — $479.99 $629.99 (save $150)

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

While it's hardly a new device, the Fire HD 10 tablet is still a solid pick for anyone who just wants a tablet to stream shows, check emails, and browse social media. Mashable's reviewer SaVanna Shoemaker called it "lighter and faster than its predecessors, with a long battery life and vivid picture that makes it great for on-the-go entertainment." Compared to other well-known tablets, she also adds that it's an "excellent value." It's not going to knock your socks off, but it'll get the job done and won't break the bank — especially now that it's on sale for only $72.99, a full 53% off its list price.

More Fire tablet deals

• Amazon Fire HD 8 — $79.99 $129.99 (save $50)

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

• Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro — $89.99 $169.99 (save $80)

• Limited Edition Harry Potter Amazon Fire HD 10 — $132.99 $189.99 (save $57)

Best Fire TV Stick deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $17.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $32   Get Deal Why we like it

The entire Fire TV Stick lineup was affected by the August price hike, so we're surprised that the discounts are still at pre-hike levels. Prime members can score the 4K Select for only $17.99, which is 64% in savings.

The 4K Select is Amazon's newest 4K Fire TV Stick with HDR10+ support and the first to feature its new Linux-based operating system. That means a few things: it's speedier and more streamlined than older Fire Sticks, but also more limited. If you like sideloading apps, this streaming stick won't let you (go with the 4K Plus instead). It also offers support for Alexa+, Amazon Kids+, Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass, and NordVPN.

More Fire TV deals

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

• Amazon Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Pro — $19.99 $34.99 (save $15)

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

• Amazon Fire TV Soundbar — $79.99 $119.99 (save $40)

• Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus — $139.99 $249.99 (save $110)

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

This TV strikes just the right balance between features and value. It's big enough and boasts a good-enough display, yet thanks to a 39% discount, it still qualifies as a budget TV. Even as smartphones, laptops, gaming consoles, and virtually everything else have gotten more expensive, flat-screen TVs have gotten significantly less expensive over the last five years. And as part of Prime Big Deal Days, this one's even cheaper.

If you want to upgrade to a QLED display or save even more money, you can find a ton more discounts thanks to October Prime Day deals on Amazon devices.

More Amazon Fire TV deals

• Amazon Ember 32-inch 2-Series Fire TV — $134.99 $159.99 (save $25)

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

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Who doesn't love free stuff? This October Prime Day deal bundles the Blink Outdoor XR+ camera with the Blink Wired Doorbell 2K+, providing 75% off. That's a total savings of $127.99.

If you're looking to enhance your home security but don't want to spend a fortune, this bundle is an excellent start. You'll get sharp 2K video and a reliable connection.

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• Blink Outdoor 4 — $27.99 $79.99 (save $52)

• Blink Arc 2K+ — $31.99 $99.99 (save $68)

• Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+ — $35.99 $69.99 (save $34)

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If your WiFi is laggy, it may be a good time to invest in an Amazon Eero system. For Prime Big Deal Days, the Eero Pro 7 Mesh WiFi router is down to $224.99, which is $75 cheaper than usual. It supports over 200 devices, internet plans up to 5 Gbps, and covers up to 2,000 square feet, helping to optimize your connection and eliminate dead spots. Even if you're not a tech guru, it's a breeze to set up thanks to Eero's step-by-step guide in the app.

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If you have some money left over on an Amazon gift card, we know just what to do with it — add this Amazon Smart Plug to your cart while it's almost 50% off for Prime Big Deal Days. Turn any lamp or electronic into a smart device. All you have to do is plug it in.

More Amazon smart home deals

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The best Prime Day robot vacuum deals: Best self-emptying robot vacuum deal Roborock Q10 S5+ Robot Vacuum $249.99 (save $300) Get Deal Best Entry-Level Robot Vacuum Deal Shark Matrix Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop $229.99 (save $220) Get Deal Best Midrange Robot Vacuum Deal Eufy E25 Robot Vacuum and Mop $569.96 (save $430.03) Get Deal Best Premium Robot Vacuum Deal Roborock Qrevo CurvX Robot Vacuum and Mop $749.99 (save $750) Get Deal

October Prime Day robot vacuum deals now start at $85.48, and prices have dropped further on several models since our earlier check. The Roborock Q7 L5 vacuum and mop combo is down to $119.99, while the self-emptying Shark AI Ultra is $249.99.

SEE ALSO: The 135+ best October Prime Day deals: We found record prices on Apple, Bose, Lego, and Sony favorites

Amazon’s sale runs through Oct. 7, and we’re updating this roundup with the latest prices. Below, we explain what each featured model takes off your cleaning list — and what still needs your attention — with hands-on findings from Mashable’s reviews where available.

Best self-emptying robot vacuum deal Roborock Q10 S5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum and Mop $249.99 at Amazon
$549.99 Save $300   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

A self-emptying dock is convenient until it sounds like a jet engine every time the robot comes home. In Mashable’s hands-on testing, our former robot vacuum expert, Leah Stodart, found the Roborock Q10 S5+ notably quiet, including when it emptied its dustbin. Its compact dock also makes it worth considering if you don’t have much floor space to spare.

SEE ALSO: My cats and I found the 8 best vacuums for pet owners, from powerful hair pickup to livestream cameras

This model delivers pressurized sonic mopping and quick, accurate LiDAR mapping, making it a useful option for maintaining hard floors without paying for a more elaborate mop-washing station.

The catch: its dock doesn’t wash the mopping pad, which got dirty quickly in testing, and edge mopping wasn’t its strongest suit. You’re getting quieter cleaning and self-emptying convenience, not a maintenance-free machine.

Best entry-level robot vacuum deal Shark Matrix Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop $442.95 at Amazon
  Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Shark Matrix Plus combines vacuuming, sonic mopping, and a self-emptying base without stepping up to a more elaborate mop-washing station. Its LiDAR mapping lets you send it to specific rooms and set no-go zones in the SharkClean app, while the bagless base handles dustbin emptying.

The important distinction is what happens after mopping: You still have to clean the pad and refill the water tank yourself. That makes it a more practical option for occasional hard-floor cleanup than for someone expecting a robot to handle the entire mopping routine.

SEE ALSO: The Shark vs. Roomba debate is still boring, despite both brands trying to expand their vacuum lineups

This is also an older model, so the discount matters. Mashable’s tested buying guide dropped it from its main recommendations as newer budget robots became more capable. Compare its current price with the Roborock Q10 S5+ above before deciding which compromises are worth making.

Best midrange robot vacuum deal Eufy E25 Robot Vacuum and Mop $569.96 at Amazon
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The Eufy E25 is worth considering if washing dirty mop pads is the chore you’re trying to avoid. Its roller mop rinses itself with clean water as it works, and the station handles dustbin emptying, mop washing and drying, and water refilling. That’s the meaningful upgrade over a simpler vacuum-and-mop combo.

It also offers advertised 20,000 Pa suction, brushes designed to reduce hair tangles, and an extending arm for cleaning along edges. Those features give it a broader cleaning toolkit, though they shouldn’t be mistaken for hands-on proof that it will remove every stubborn stain.

Choose it for the automated mop maintenance. If you only need occasional mopping, compare its price with the cheaper models before paying for a station you may not use often.

Best premium robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Roborock Qrevo CurvX Robot Vacuum and Mop $800.47 at Amazon
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The Roborock Qrevo CurvX addresses two frustrations that cheaper robots don’t always solve: reaching underneath low furniture and getting across thresholds between rooms. Its navigation sensor retracts when needed, while its lifting chassis helps it navigate changes in floor height. Measure your furniture clearance before making that the reason you buy.

SEE ALSO: The Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum hits record-low price at Amazon — save $1,000

It also offers advertised 22,000 Pa suction and a dock that washes its mops with 176-degree Fahrenheit water before drying them with hot air.

This is the model to compare if furniture clearance and automated mop upkeep are priorities. If neither is a particular problem in your home, start with the lower-priced options instead.

More robot vacuum deals

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Carrie and Elon Musk aren't two things you would typically associate with one another, but given how Mike Flanagan's new adaptation of Stephen King's novel skewers the world of tech, their association in the series perhaps makes a little more sense.

Is the SpaceX founder named directly in the new Prime Video show? No. But there's one scene that feels almost like a veiled dig at him.

SEE ALSO: 'Carrie' review: Does Mike Flanagan's modern take on Stephen King's classic novel work?

The moment takes place in episode 3, when Carrie (Summer H. Howell) is leaving a party with Tommy (Joel Oulette), the former having sunk many more drinks than her designated driver. Before heading home, the two of them lie on their backs on the grass and look up at the night sky. Soon, they start talking about the stars.

Here's a transcript of their exchange:

Carrie: "When I was little my dad said wherever I went, I could always find my way home by the stars. And people used to just use the stars, back before the spy satellites and the GPS went up — all the bad stuff. It's just the stars. That's all you really need."

Tommy: "That's Mars. They say we're gonna go there one day. Imagine that. People on Mars."

Carrie: "It's amazing."

Tommy: "It's terrifying. I read all The Martian Chronicles. Space head, I guess. There's this amazing sentence in there: 'Earth men have a talent for ruining big and beautiful things.' Leave it alone, I say. Can't it be enough to just look?

Tommy is referring to Ray Bradbury's 1950 sci-fi novel The Martian Chronicles, in which Americans colonise an inhabited Mars after nuclear war demolishes Earth.

But outside of fiction, Musk has previously outlined his vision of sending a million humans to Mars by 2025. The SpaceX CEO has been speaking about sending people to the red planet for years. Given that Flanagan's 21s-century setting for the show makes it clear that Carrie's bullying is made worse by the presence of the internet and social media, it doesn't seem too much of a stretch to think this exchange might be a jab at the world's richest man's space-conquering desires — or at least a warning.

King himself almost certainly wouldn't mind — the horror author has been butting heads with Musk for years.

Carrie is streaming on Prime Video from Oct. 7.

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TL;DR: This $19.99 Claude AI Professional Skills bundle includes lifetime access to four courses, 9+ hours of practical training, and a CPD certificate for each course plus one for completing the full track.

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You may know that Claude exists, but do you know how to make it useful at work? This Claude AI Professional Skills CPD Certification bundle is on sale for $19.99 (reg. $147), giving you lifetime access to four courses designed around things people might actually need to accomplish before 5 p.m.

The bundle comes from ExpertEase Global and packs 9+ hours of structured training into four areas: general workplace productivity, front-end web development, project management, and Excel pivot tables.

SEE ALSO: 21 early October Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by our gadget-obsessed experts

Translation: you’re moving beyond asking Claude random questions and hoping you’ve discovered the secret to AI productivity.

The general workplace course starts with Claude from scratch and moves into automation, faster workflows, and business tasks without requiring coding. The web development course focuses on using Claude for real front-end design and build decisions.

Project managers get an entire course covering agile planning, cost control, scheduling, and PMO-level tasks, rather than a handful of disconnected AI tricks. And anyone spending too much quality time with Excel can learn to use Claude for pivot tables, charts, formulas, formatting, and data analysis.

There’s also something tangible to show for the time spent learning. Each of the four courses comes with a CPD completion certificate, and finishing the entire track earns another certificate. That turns the training into a verifiable professional development record rather than another collection of tutorials you watched and promptly forgot.

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Well, that was a bit different from the book, wasn't it?

Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Carrie veers away from Stephen King's novel in a number of ways — the 21st century setting, for one — but nowhere is this more noticeable than in the series' closing moments.

So what happens, and what does it all mean? We've broken it down.

SEE ALSO: 'Carrie' review: Does Mike Flanagan's modern take on Stephen King's classic novel work? What happens at the end of Carrie?

Carrie is bookended by interviews with the survivors of Ewen High School's infamous prom night. In the show's opening episode we learn that Carrie wasn't the only one with powers at the doomed event, and in the final episode we find out exactly what happened. A woman that Carrie's mother Margaret (Samantha Sloyan) had met with earlier, who had killed her own power-wielding child, turns up to prom to assassinate Carrie. Meanwhile, three people (one played by Flanaverse go-to Ruth Codd) from a secret organisation of people with similar powers arrive to try and recruit/protect her. Presumably none of them realise quite how powerful Carrie is, though, meaning the party ends in bloodshed, fire, and the widespread destruction of the town of Chamberlain, Maine.

After hunting and killing her tormentors Chris (Alison Thornton) and Billy (Arthur Conti) by crushing them in their car post-blood bucket, Carrie returns home and confronts her mother a final time. Margaret tries to kill her daughter but Carrie stops her, destroying their house and trapping her in the wreckage before leaving with Emaline (Thalia Dudek), another teenager with powers who's been astral projecting into the school to befriend Carrie throughout the series.

The interviews we saw being carried out in the first episode? In one of the show's final twists, this turns out not to be a documentary or a police interrogation. The interviewer (Kate Siegel) is actually another person with powers, using her abilities to stop prom survivor Sue (Siena Agudong) from remembering what happened, before finally stopping a now-freed Margaret White's heart mid-interview.

Who is Emaline? Credit: Amazon

Emaline befriended Carrie earlier on in the show. It seemed at first they were just another high school student, an outsider who celebrated Carrie's weirdness (unlike most of Ewen High) and the one person Carrie could really open up to — most importantly, about her burgeoning powers. But then a twist at the end of episode 5 revealed Emaline to be invisible to everyone but Carrie. A figment of the troubled girl's traumatised mind? No! The finale reveals Emaline is, in fact, real. However, the version of Carrie was seeing at school was just an astral projection.

At this stage, we still don't know much about Emaline (when Carrie asks, their response is simply "I am your friend."). Given that they have a power, though, and are mentioned by Siegel's character, we can assume that they're part of the same group of people with powers.

Who is Kate Siegel's character?

Again, we don't know much about the mysterious interviewer (and Flanaverse favourite). But we do know that she's capable of willing a person to do her bidding via a voice they hear in their own mind, and that this voice is powerful enough to stop a person's heart. During her interview, when Margaret asks her if she has children, her response is "in a way". Our best bet is that she's a leader in the group of people with powers, which includes Emaline and the trio who come to Carrie's prom.

Her intention in carrying out the interviews appears to be to cover the group's tracks — she erases Sue's memory before murdering Margaret and making her death look like an accident.

Where is Carrie being taken?

The episode ends with Carrie being driven along an unnamed road by Emaline, who has apparently travelled a long way to fetch Carrie in person.

"I am escorting you to safety from the monsters on our heals," Emaline says, presumably referring to people like the woman that brought a gun to Carrie's prom. We don't know where exactly they're headed, but we can assume it's the base of operations where the people with powers operate.

Will there be a Carrie Season 2?

The setup is certainly there, and it sounds like something Flanagan has thought about too.

“In my dream scenario, I think it’s three seasons," Flanagan told Collider a while back. "In my dream scenario, I think Carrie has a wonderful three-step arc. It’s a trilogy, really.”

Based on the way the show ends, we can see how a Season 2 could focus on Carrie getting to grips with her powers at a kind of telekinetic training academy. But at the time of writing, nothing has been confirmed.

Carrie is streaming now on Prime Video.

Carrie White (Summer H. Howell) never got to read that precious stack of library books, but you can. Even though every single one of them has been banned IRL.

In the second episode of Mike Flanagan's Carrie series, the Stephen King adaptation acknowledges other authors' work. Introduced to the school library by guidance counsellor Mr Morton (Tim Bagley), Carrie has one of her many Matilda moments, surrounded by the possibility of reading books other than the Bible — and the secret stash her neighbour (Naika Toussaint) leaves for her in the birdhouse.

SEE ALSO: 'Carrie' review: Does Mike Flanagan's modern take on Stephen King's classic novel work?

In episode 2, Carrie selects a collection of titles to read, and happily sits down to devour them. However, her mother (Samantha Sloyan) shows up at school, and her hopes of reading such material are dashed, due to her mother's religiously fundamentalist conservatism.

But what books are they? Well, Carrie has picked some of the most banned or challenged books of all time, which seems fitting for our oppressed adolescent heroine. And it's also a fate shared by Stephen King's own books, over 50 of which have been banned in multiple school districts across Florida.

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Book censorship in the U.S. is scarily still on the rise, and the systematic removal of titles in school libraries is becoming alarmingly normalised. Notably, most challenged or banned titles are "the result of targeted campaigns to remove books with characters of color, LGBTQ+ identities, and sexual content from public school classrooms and libraries," according to PEN America.

The fact that Carrie can read these books at all in Mike Flanagan's series is due to her school being located in Maine, however, the state is not free of book bans — Maia Kobabe's Gender Queer has been the most-challenged book in the state, having been removed from at least one school library.

Here's a list of the books Carrie selects:

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

Perhaps Tina Blake (Josie Totah) should actually read Maya Angelou's 1969 autobiography before quoting her in public meetings. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is one of the most regularly banned or challenged books of all time, and it's top of Carrie's list.

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

Carrie picks Malinda Lo's 2021 historical YA novel, the story of a Chinese American girl who explores her identity as a lesbian. Lo's books, including Last Night at the Telegraph Club, have been banned, challenged, or restricted in 16 states, and in 2025, it was one of the most banned books in America.

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

I mean, a tale of female oppression, in part orchestrated by women in powerful positions, all in adherence to a fundamentalist, distorted version of Christianity. Why on Earth would Carrie be drawn to such a narrative? The Handmaid's Tale has been challenged and banned so many times Margaret Atwood released an "unburnable" edition, which is fitting for Carrie.

Looking for Alaska by John Green

Grief? Teen relationships? A search for meaning? Carrie might have found solace in John Green's lauded (and heavily banned) 2005 YA novel. Looking for Alaska took the uncoveted crown of most challenged book of 2015 and remains one of the most regularly banned books in America.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

Ken Kesey's 1962 critique of psychiatric institutions sitting on Carrie's reading list has been the target of book bans since the '70s. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.

Now, want to read banned books for free? Mashable's got you covered.

Carrie is now streaming on Prime Video.

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If you're tackling a DIY job at home or finally getting around to that project you've been putting off for months, a decent power tool can make things a lot easier. And if you're going to need one anyway, you might as well see if you can get it for less during Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon's "October Prime Day" sale. The event is live now through midnight PT on Oct. 7.

So far, some of the best October Prime Day deals we've spotted involve steep discounts on power tools from popular brands like Bosch, Craftsman, DeWalt, and GreenWorks. (Don't miss Amazon's deal on a DeWalt cordless drill set, which is now a whopping $100 off.) Now's the time to shop if you're ready to round out your home DIY toolkit.

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This DeWalt set includes a compact impact driver and drill/driver, both designed for working in tighter spaces. The tools have built-in LED lights for better visibility. The impact driver has a one-handed hex chuck, and the drill features a 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck for quick bit changes.

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Need more juice for your DeWalt cordless tool collection? Instead of waiting for batteries to recharge, grab a few extras thanks to this deal on a two-pack. Each of these extra batteries takes about an hour to recharge and comes with a three-year warranty.

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This Craftsman set includes a drill/driver and impact driver, with two V20 batteries, a charger, and a storage bag. Both tools have LED lights and compact, contoured handles for working in tighter spaces. The drill has two speed settings, and the impact driver can give up to 1,460 inch-pounds of torque.

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Now on sale for a new record-low price, this kit includes a drill, impact driver, reciprocating saw, and flashlight, along with two 2Ah batteries and a 30W charger. The brushless tools have variable-speed controls, and the reciprocating saw has a tool-free blade change and pivoting shoe. The batteries can also charge devices via USB-C.

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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.

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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Social order.

Hurdle Word 1 answer

CASTE

Hurdle Word 2 hint

An aromatic herb.

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BASIL

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Fend off.

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REPEL

Hurdle Word 4 hint

To appreciate.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

ENJOY

Final Hurdle hint

It makes sense.

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LOGIC

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Best Prime Day Dyson deals at a glance: Best hair styler deal Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler $499.99 (save $210) Get Deal Best air purifier deal HushJet Compact Air Purifier $299.99 (save $50) Get Deal Best cordless vacuum deal Dyson V15 Detect Origin $589.99 (save $250) Get Deal Best hair dryer deal Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer $349.99 (save $100) Get Deal

I like Dyson, but I'm not a huge fan of Dyson prices. So when October Prime Day rolls around, I’m interested, but I’m not adding every discounted hair tool and vacuum to my cart just because. (I mean, if I could do that, I probs wouldn't be writing this, would I?)

One Dyson product I can personally vouch for is the HushJet air purifier. I own it, it’s quiet, and I love that it tells me when the air quality gets worse — which tends to happen when I’m using my Drybar brush and styling sprays. Apparently, my getting-ready routine gets reviewed, too.

SEE ALSO: The 135+ best October Prime Day deals: We found record prices on Apple, Bose, Lego, and Sony favorites

Amazon’s October Prime Day sale runs through Oct. 7, with Dyson deals on cordless vacuums, hair tools, and air purifiers. And some of these discounts are actually worth getting excited about: the V15 Detect Origin is $589.99, the Airwrap i.d. is $499.99, and the Supersonic Nural is $349.99 — all matching their record lowest Amazon prices, according to my CamelCamelCamel checks. They’ve been this cheap before, but if you missed those sales, here’s another shot.

Here are the best October Prime Day Dyson deals, because “it’s on sale” and “you should buy it” are not the same thing.

Best Dyson hair tool deal Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer and Dyson Chitosan Post-Style Serum (Amazon Exclusive) $499.99 at Amazon
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Read our full review of the Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler.

If you’ve been waiting for the Airwrap i.d. to get cheaper, now's the time to whip out your wallet. At $499.99, this Amazon-exclusive Airwrap i.d. bundle matches its lowest Amazon price, according to my CamelCamelCamel checks. You get six attachments for curling, smoothing, drying, and adding volume, plus a storage case, filter-cleaning brush, and Chitosan post-style Serum. So, yes, still expensive — but at least you’re getting the whole setup.

Best Dyson cordless vacuum deal Dyson V15 Detect Origin Cordless Vacuum Cleaner $589.99 at Amazon
$839.99 Save $250   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The V15 Detect Origin is for anyone who vacuums and then immediately spots something they missed. Its Fluffy Optic head lights up dust on hard floors, while the Digital Motorbar handles carpets and helps detangle hair. It adjusts suction based on the floor and debris, and the LCD screen shows what it’s picked up and how much runtime is left. Basically, it brings receipts. Amazon has it for $589.99, saving you $250 and matching its lowest recorded Amazon price, according to CamelCamelCamel.

Best Dyson air purifier deal HushJet Compact Air Purifier $299.99 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $50   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

Read our full review of the Dyson HushJet Compact Air Purifier.

I’ve already mentioned my HushJet, but here's what I love: I don’t have to babysit it. It’s quiet, automatically detects changes in air quality, and the MyDyson app lets me see what’s happening in real time. Dyson says the particle filter lasts up to five years, which is a lot more convenient than adding replacement filters to my regular shopping list. At $299.99, it’s $50 off. That’s not its lowest-ever price, but if you’re looking for a high-end purifier for a bedroom or office, it’s still worth a look. Just keep the room size in mind: it’s rated for spaces up to 203 square feet, not your entire house. (I keep mine running 24/7 in my bedroom.)

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

Amazon’s October Prime Day 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. Amazon’s sale runs Oct. 6 to 7, and we’re updating this list as prices and availability change.

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 deals

• DeWalt 45-Piece Screwdriver Bit Set with Tough Case — $9.98 $14.99 (save $5.01)

• Craftsman 2-Piece Pliers Set — $16.98 $23.48 (save $6.50)

• Craftsman 8-Piece Screwdriver Set — $24.98 $99 (save $74.02)

• DeWalt Random Orbit Sander — $79 $99 (save $20)

• DeWalt Oscillating Tool Kit — $172.12 $299 (save $126.88)

• DeWalt Impact Driver and Hammer Drill Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit — $299 $349 (save $50)

Best 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 deals

• Black+Decker String Trimmer and Edger — $79 $99.99 (save $20.99)

• Black+Decker Leaf Blower Leaf Vacuum — $79 $99 (save $20)

• Craftsman V20 String Trimmer and Lawn Edger Kit — $99 $139 (save $40)

• Craftsman Cordless Leaf Blower — $119 $149 (save $30)

Best 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 deals

• Ecovacs Goat O1000 RTK — $630.80 $999.99 (save $369.19)

• Ecovacs Goat A2000 LiDAR Pro — $1,329.05 $1,999.99 (save $670.94)

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

Best 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 deals

• Linkind Smart Solar Spot Lights (2-pack) — $28.49 $29.99 (save $1.50)

• Philips Hue Outdoor Smart LED Light Strip (7-feet) — $89 $142.99 (save $53)

• Govee Outdoor LED Strip Lights (98.4-feet) — $99 $159.99 (save $60.99)

• Eufy Permanent Outdoor Lights E22 (150 feet) — $229.99 $489.99 (save $260)

Best smart home deal Opens in a new window Credit: Blueair Blueair Signature SP1i Air Purifier $129.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $50   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.

More smart home deals

Smart home security

• Philips WiFi Smart Door Lock — $75.97 $109.99 (save $34.02)

• Reolink Argus PT Ultra First 4K Solar Security Camera — $104.99 $159.99 (save $55)

• Philips WiFi Smart Door Lock with Door Levers — $104.48 $169.99 (save $65.51)

• TP-Link Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Door Lock — $108.53 $149.99 (save $41.46)

• SimpliSafe 11-piece Wireless Home Security System Gen 3 — $174.99 $333.80 (save $158.81)

• Eufy Security eufyCam S4 — $259.99 $349.99(save $90)

• Reolink OMVI 3i 4K Triple-Lens Outdoor Security Camera — $229.99 $329.99(save $100)

Smart lighting

• Govee Smart Bulbs H600D (Multicolor, 4-pack) — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)

• Govee Smart Ceiling Light — $44.99 $69.99 (save $25)

• Govee Lantern Floor Lamp — $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)

Smart home tech

• Netgear Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS90 — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40)

• Netgear Orbi 370 Series WiFi 7 Mesh System — $279.99 $349.99 (save $70)

Smart air purifiers and quality monitors

• GoveeLife Smart Air Quality Monitor — $36.79 $45.99 (save $9.20)

• SwitchBot CO2 Detector — $52.99 $69.99 (save $17)

• Dreo Air Purifier 338 — $59.99 $89.99 (save $30)

• Blueair Mini Max Air Purifier — $60.49 $79.99 (save $19.50)

• Levoit Core 200S-P Air Purifier — $69.98 $89.99 (save $20.01)

• Shark NeverChange Compact Pro Air Purifier — $109.99 $159.99 (save $50)

• Blueair Signature SP1i Air Purifier — $125.99 $179.99 (save $54)

• Airthings 2960 View Plus Radon & Air Quality Monitor — $265.95 $329.99 (save $64.04)

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.

The best October Prime Day headphones and earbuds deals: Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort headphones (1st Gen) ✅ $169 (save $190) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 (save $70) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100 wireless earbuds $234.99 (save $65) Get Deal Best budget headphones deal JLab JBuds Lux headphones $41.99 (save $58) Get Deal

Just like that, fall is here and so is the holiday shopping season.

We're kicking things off with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, otherwise known as October Prime Day. The sitewide sale runs from Oct. 6 to 7, and deals on headphones are popping off.

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

Standouts include the first-ever price cut on the new Bose QuietComfort headphones (some of the best I've tested this year) and a $65 price cut on the Technics EAH-AZ100, our favorite premium earbuds for sound quality. Other deals have had some fluctuation in the lead-up — the AirPods Pro dropped to $199 only to go up to $234, and now they're down to $179 — but we'll be keeping this list updated.

Below, check out the best headphones and earbuds deals live on October Prime Day, according to someone who tests them.

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

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

This year, Bose released the second rendition of QuietComfort headphones. While they're a standout — and also on sale — the first generation of QC headphones are down to their lowest price ever.

Now $169, you can save $190 on the Bose QuietComfort headphones during Prime Big Deal Days. That saves you 53% on the stellar headphones that deliver all-day comfort and excellent noise cancellation. If you don't want to miss out on spatial audio and can stretch your budget, the second-generation Bose QuietComfort headphones are a standout release of 2026.

Read Mashable's review of the Bose QuietComfort headphones (1st Gen).

Best earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Panasonic Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100 wireless earbuds $234.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $65   Get Deal Why we like it

Want excellent sound in a compact package? The Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100 wireless earbuds produce clear, dynamic sound with stellar noise cancellation. And even better, they're on sale for $234.99 during Prime Big Deal Days. That saves you $65 on the earbuds that come in a charging case that delivers 28 hours of playback.

Read Mashable's review of the Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100 wireless earbuds.

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

The basic AirPods just got an upgrade with the new AirPods 5, and last year's Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale. They were $234 in the lead-up to October Prime Day, but have since dropped to $179 — $70 off their $249 list price. The earbuds have ANC, a more comfortable, redesigned 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, which is great for athletes who love a good workout playlist.

More headphones and earbuds dealsHeadphones

• Soundcore Q20i — $37.97 $69.99 (save $32.02)

• JLab JBuds Lux headphones — $41.99 $99.99 (save $58) ✅

• Sony WH-CH720N — $88 $179.99 (save $91.99)

• Marshall Major V — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40)

• Beats Solo 4 — $99.95 $199.95 (save $100)

• Sony WH-CH730N ANC headphones — $124.99 $179.99 (save $55)

• Nothing Headphone (a) — $129 $199 (save $50)

• Sony ULT headphones — $132.95 $249.99 (save $117.04)

• Beats Studio Pro — $149.95 $299.99 (save $150.04)

• Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — $199.95 $299.99 (save $100.04)

• Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) — $319 $359 (save $40) ✅

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen) — $369 $449 (save $80)

• Sony WH-1000XM6 — $378 $459 (save $81.99) ✅

• Apple AirPods Max 2 — $429 $549 (save $120)

Earbuds

• JBL Vibe Beam — $27.95 $54.95 (save $27)

• Beats Studio Buds+ — $89.95 $169.95 (save $80)

• Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro — $125.99 $179.99 (save $54)

• Bose QuietComfort — $129 $179 (save $50)

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $179 $249 (save $70) ✅

• Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 — $179.95 $249.99 (save $70.04)

• Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)

• Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100 wireless earbuds — $234.99 $299.99 (save $65) ✅

• Sony WF-1000XM6 — $258 $329.99 (save $71.99)

Open earbuds

• Soundcore AeroClip — $94.99 $169.99 (save $75)

• Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 — $124.95 $179.95 (save $55)

• Shokz OpenFit 2+ — $139.95 $199.95 (save $60)

• Sony LinkBuds Clip — $158 $229.99 (save $71.99)

• Shokz OpenDots 2 — $159.95 $199.95 (save $40)

• Shokz OpenFit Pro — $199.45 $249.95 (save $50.50)

• Bose Ultra Open (1st gen) — $199 $299 (save $100)

Sleep earbuds

• Soundcore Sleep A30 Special — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40) ✅

• Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 — $237 $279 (save $42)

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

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.

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

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: League levels

• Green: Home run variations

• Blue: Soccer stars

• Purple: Sounds like a QB

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Levels of Competitive Sports

• Green: Descriptiors for Types of Home Runs

• Blue: Ballon D'Or Féminin Winners

• Purple: Homphones of Hall of Fame QBs

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 #744 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Levels of Competitive Sports: COLLEGE, HIGH SCHOOL, PRO, REC

• Descriptiors for Types of Home Runs: 2-RUN, INSIDE-THE-PARK, SOLO, WALK-OFF

• Ballon D'Or Féminin Winners: BONMATÍ, HEGERBERG, PUTELLAS, RAPINOE

• Homphones of Hall of Fame QBs: BREEZE, GREASY, MERINO, STAR

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.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.

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.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 7, 2026

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for October 7, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for October 7 Pips

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically; 0-3, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 0-3, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (1): Everything in this space must be greater than 1. The answer is 5-2, placed horizontally.

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

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 4-5, placed vertically; 1-4, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for October 7 Pips

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-0, placed vertically; 3-3, placed vertically.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 6-0, placed vertically.

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

Less than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 3-0, placed vertically; 0-0, placed vertically; 0-4, placed vertically; 0-1, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for October 7 Pips

Greater Than (10): Everything in this space must be greater than 10. The answer is 6-2, placed horizontally; 3-1, placed vertically.

Greater Than (6): Everything in this space must be greater than 6. The answer is 3-1, placed vertically; 4-2, placed vertically.

Not Equal: Everything in this space must be different. The answer is 4-1, placed vertically; 3-5, placed horizontally.

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

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

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 5-0, placed vertically.

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

Number (11): Everything in this space must add up to 11. The answer is 3-4, placed vertically; 4-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 4-6, placed horizontally; 6-6, placed vertically.

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically; 0-0, placed vertically.

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