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There are solid Dyson deals during October Prime Day, but not all are at Amazon
Whether you’re a Dyson stan or not, you’d probably still agree that Dyson products have become somewhat of a “gold standard” within the industry. (I mean, that 2023 New York Times article on how Dyson’s cordless stick vacuum became a “status symbol” still lives rent-free in my head.) But premium quality usually comes with a premium price tag to match. That's why we recommend waiting for a major sales event to splurge.
SEE ALSO: Will the laser-equipped Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai solve Dyson's robot vacuum problem?Amazon’s October Prime Day (officially “Prime Big Deal Days”) kicked off Oct. 7, and a bunch of Dyson deals are live across the internet. We're tracking the prices across Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Dyson's own online storefront to find the absolute best savings. Here are the top Prime Day Dyson deals you can shop right now:
Best cordless vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson V12 Detect Slim $429.99 at Walmart$729.99 Save $300 Get Deal Why we like it
If you’re trying to get into the Dyson fam for less than $500, the Dyson V12 Detect Slim is undoubtedly the best way to do that. This is the cheapest Dyson vacuum with the laser that illuminates invisible dust and hair on hard floors — Mashable’s vacuum cleaner queen and senior shopping reporter, Leah Stodart, says it's the best Dyson vacuum for most people for this reason.
The Dyson V12 Detect Slim can run for up to 60 minutes on one charge and weighs just over five pounds, making it a great compact vacuum choice for small spaces. Aside from the fluffy laser cleaning head, you'll also find a Motorbar cleaning head, a motorized mini pet tool, and a few other attachments in the box.
The best price on this model is currently at Walmart, where you can get it for $429.99 (a savings of $300). That's just $30 over Amazon's sale price on the Dyson V11 that doesn't have the laser. It's easily the best $30 you'll spend this year.
Amazon: $599.99 (Note: This is technically slightly on sale, but not officially "on sale" on Amazon's website.)
Dyson: $429.99 $729.99 (save $300)
Target: Unavailable
Dyson V15 Detect Plus Cordless Vacuum — $569.99 $849.99 (save $280)
Dyson V8 Origin Cordless Vacuum — $299.99 $439.99 (save $140 with Target Circle)
Dyson V11 Origin Cordless Vacuum — $399.99 $629.99 (save $230)
$659.99 Save $250 Get Deal Why we like it
If you need the kind of deep clean that only an upright vacuum can provide, the Dyson Ball Animal Total Clean Upright Vacuum is the way to go. It's especially ideal for pet owners or anyone with a larger home, and it comes with eight different accessories to tackle any job. The vacuum features a self-adjusting cleaner head, a motorized brush bar, and whole-machine filtration to catch and destroy allergens on site. You’ll also get a five-year limited warranty and lifetime support when you register your vacuum on the MyDyson app.
The best price on this model is currently at Amazon. As of Oct. 7, you can get it for $399.99, down from the $409.99 sale price seen before the sale officially started.
Amazon: $409.99 $659.99 (save $250)
Walmart: $589.99 $659.99 (save $70)
Dyson: $659.99 (not on sale)
Target: Unavailable
$419.99 Save $120 Get Deal Why we like it
Mashable's hair tool expert and lead shopping reporter, Bethany Allard, would probably recommend just getting a Dyson Supersonic dupe over the real thing in just about any situation. The outlier? Any time you can snag a variation of the Supersonic for less than $300, like the $299.99 sale price on the Supersonic Origin during Prime Big Deal Days.
The only difference between the Supersonic Origin and other versions lies in attachments: The Origin only comes with the Styling Concentrator Nozzle. Other than that, it has the same motor for high-speed drying without frying wet hair with heat.
The best price on this model is currently at Amazon. As of Oct. 7, you can get it for $299.99, a 29% drop from its original $419.99.
More Dyson hair dealsDyson Airstrait Straightener — $454.99 $549.99 (save $95)
Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete Long — $493.05 $619.99 (save $126.94)
Dyson OnTrac Headphones — $249.99 $499 (save $249.01)
Dyson Hot+Cool AM09 — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200)
Dyson Purifier Cool TP07 — $399.99 $649.99 (save $250)
Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Gen1 HP10 — $429.98 $579.99 (save $150.01)
LeBron James Second Decision is another example of pervasive celebrity ad culture
Some would say postmodernism is ruining the things we love. It’s certainly crept into the offices of ad executives, who now use our goodwill to trick us into watching ad campaigns for mediocre cognac.
After LeBron James teased a "second decision" on Monday — a nod to his 2010 announcement in which he announced he'd be leaving the Cavaliers to take his "talents to South Beach" and join the Miami Heat. However, the big reveal on Oct. 7 turned out to be nothing more than an ad for Hennessy.
In the end, it was corny, somehow even cornier than anything James has done before. Even the original The Decision was a cheesy spectacle. In the years after, it was remembered as Cleveland’s second-greatest betrayal after Art Modell moved the Browns to Baltimore.
Is nothing sacred anymore?
That's rhetorical. The answer's no. Every cultural artifact from the past 15 years is now fair game to sell something.
SEE ALSO: Has social media taken 'Clanker' too far?Remember earlier this year when Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan reunited to tease "something iconic," dressed like their When Harry Met Sally characters? That "something iconic" was a Hellmann's mayonnaise ad. Or when Dolly Parton rewrote "9 to 5" for Squarespace. Or when Sydney Sweeney and American Eagle managed to turn an already creepy Brooke Shields Calvin Klein homage into an even weirder piece of propaganda.
Like James, racing legend Lewis Hamilton, one of the greatest drivers in F1 history, was thought to be teasing a retirement with a slow-burning match video on Instagram. It was an ad for a “smoky” non-alcoholic tequila. Womp, womp.
Scroll through the comments on James' fake-out video, and you’ll find plenty of relief. At 40 (soon to be 41), James has become an institution, set to play a record-breaking 23rd season. He's the league's all-time leading scorer, and there are players entering the NBA who were born, grew up, went to school, and got drafted all while LeBron James was winning titles with the Cavs, Heat, and Lakers.
But age catches up to everyone. Maybe that’s what inspired this sad little ad stunt — holding our nostalgia hostage, hoping to stir up enough outrage to hit whatever engagement target the ad team dreamed up.
Somehow, as the previous generation of sports icons edges toward the finish line, it’s almost surprising WWE’s John Cena hasn’t pulled his own retirement fake-out — though his real farewell tour is already slogging through its share of low points and controversy.
Even worse, these all seem to exist purely as social media stunts. This is not exactly shocking, especially in an era when brands have started killing off their own mascots. In a Marketplace.org piece, Linda Ferrell of Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business explained that companies do this to move away from mascots that make it harder to connect with diverse audiences.
Earlier this year, Duolingo "killed" its creepy little bird. Planters did the same with Mr. Peanut back in 2020, only to resurrect him as Baby Nut after the Kool-Aid Man cried on his grave. The takeaway from these bizarre, morbid campaigns is simple: they grab attention. Mr. Peanut had been around for over a century — of course, people were going to react when the brand staged his death. Even Duolingo got pop stars like Dua Lipa "mourning" its mascot online.
In the same way, The Decision drew over ten million viewers when it aired, according to Nielsen. Fifteen years later, LeBron has been the subject of nonstop retirement rumors, setting the stage for a marketing ploy practically guaranteed to go viral. The teaser for his "second decision" racked up 1.4 million likes and more than 52,000 comments on Instagram. The actual reveal —posted today — sits at 458,000 likes and 23,000 comments as of this writing.
Viral stunts don’t last, but 1.8 million combined likes isn’t a bad day’s work for a cognac brand with fewer than a million followers. One can only imagine what ayahuasca supplement 41-year-old NFL QB Aaron Rodgers will shill in the near future.
This article reflects the opinions of the writer.
Amazons October Prime Day book deals are off the charts
Amazon's October Prime Day event is here (officially running from Oct. 7 through 8), and we've been blessed with deals galore. Book deals, in particular, are outrageously good. So if you're looking to stack your TBR list for cozy season, it's time to get going.
This Prime Big Deal Days event is shaping up to be an excellent shopping holiday for book lovers. Not only is Amazon offering its annual Kindle Unlimited Prime Day deal (three months for free) and 99-cent Audible subscriptions to new members, but we're also seeing some of the best discounts on hardcovers, paperbacks, and Kindle books we've seen all year — up to 65% off. And that includes some of 2025's bestsellers. Whether you hope to load up your Kindle with e-books or hold a physical stack of crispy new pages in your hands, there's definitely a deal waiting for you. If you're interested in more Kindle user deals, specifically, be sure to check out our expert's favorite deals.
We'll be tracking all the best October Prime Day book deals below and updating the list with the latest and greatest price drops throughout the event.
Best October Prime Day paperback book deal Opens in a new window Credit: Berkley Publishing "Deep End" by Ali Hazelwood $8.09 at Amazon$20 Save $11.91 Get Deal Why we like it
One of Goodreads' top 10 books of 2025, Ali Hazelwood's latest romance follows a competitive diver and an ace swimmer as they tread forbidden waters. It's a steamy yet thoughtfully written love story with character chemistry that's off the charts. This edition features a glistening cover and illustrated four-color interior art. Typically $20, you can grab the paperback for only $8.09 during October Prime Day.
Best October Prime Day hardcover book deal Opens in a new window Credit: Forever Publishing "Say You'll Remember Me" by Abby Jimenez $10.98 at Amazon$28 Save $17.02 Get Deal Why we like it
The queen of contemporary romance, Abby Jimenez has done it again with Say You'll Remember Me, published earlier this year. It has an average of over 4 stars on Good Reads and is currently number six on the list of the most popular 2025 releases. A feel-good read, it follows veterinarian Dr. Xavier Rush and social media manager Samantha Diaz, who fall in love but are separated when Samantha moves to care for her mother with dementia. The hardcover version is currently just $10.98 at Amazon for October Prime Day — a total steal.
Best October Prime Day Kindle book deal Opens in a new window Credit: Blackstone Publishing "The Perfect Divorce" by Jeneva Rose $1.69 at Amazon$9.99 Save $8.30 Get Deal Why we like it
The Perfect Divorce is another Goodreads favorite of 2025. From Jeneva Rose, the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling thriller The Perfect Marriage, it's the second in the series and picks up eleven years after high-powered attorney Sarah Morgan defended her husband, Adam, against murder charges. It's filled with page-turning suspense and plenty of twists and turns, which is hardly surprising if you read the first book. If you have a Kindle device — or don't mind reading on your phone or tablet — you can pick up a digital copy for less than $2 during the Prime Big Deal Days sale.
Physical book dealsPaperbackA Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson — $5.03 $10.99 (save $5.96)
Summer of '69 by Elin Hilderbrand — $6.69 $19.99 (save $13.30)
Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler — $6.75 $19.99 (save $13.24)
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez — $6.91 $16.99 (save $10.08)
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood — $6.95 $16 (save $9.05)
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden — $7 $17.99 (save $10.99)
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry — $7.04 $16 (save $8.96)
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston — $7.10 $17 (save $9.90)
The Crash by Freida McFadden — $7.10 $17.99 (save $10.89)
Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica — $7.18 $16.99 (save $9.81)
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman — $7.36 $18 (save $10.64)
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston — $7.44 $19 (save $11.56)
The Coworker by Freida McFadden — $7.58 $17.99 (save $10.41)
The Inmate by Freida McFadden — $7.91 $17.99 (save $10.08)
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna — $7.91 $19 (save $11.09)
Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica — $7.93 $18.99 (save $11.06)
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood — $8.09 $20 (save $11.91)
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant — $8.36 $20 (save $11.64)
Redeeming 6 by Chloe Walsh — $8.50 $14.99 (save $6.49)
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman — $8.53 $22 (save $13.47)
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due — $9.44 $19.99 (save $10.55)
One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune — $9.48 $19 (save $9.52)
The Conditions of Will by Jessa Hastings — $9.48 $18.99 (save $9.51)
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez — $9.65 $17.99 (save $8.34)
Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton — $9.78 $18.99 (save $9.21)
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler — $10.06 $19.99 (save $9.93)
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager — $10.58 $19 (save $8.42)
The Lies They Told by Ellen Marie Wiseman — $10.80 $18.95 (save $8.15)
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi — $7.53 $19.99 (save $12.46)
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown — $10.76 $28 (save $17.24)
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez — $10.98 $28 (save $17.02)
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt — $11.38 $29.99 (save $18.61)
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry — $12.23 $29 (save $16.77)
Matriarch by Tina Knowles — $12.62 $35 (save $22.38)
Playground by Richard Powers — $12.90 $29.99 (save $17.09)
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix — $12.92 $30 (save $17.08)
The Names by Florence Knapp — $14.11 $30 (save $15.89)
Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick — $14.23 $30 (save $15.77)
Hooked by Emily McIntire — $14.70 $30.99 (save $16.29)
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien — $15.14 $30 (save $14.86)
The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose — $1.69 $9.99 (save $8.30)
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters — $1.99 $17.95 (save $15.96)
Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman — $1.99 $18 (save $16.01)
The Guest List by Lucy Foley — $1.99 $16.99 (save $15)
This is Why We Lied by Karin Slaughter — $1.99 $10.99 (save $9)
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka — $1.99 $18.99 (save $17)
Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad — $1.99 $20 (save $18.01)
Neon Gods by Katee Robert — $1.99 $14.99 (save $13)
Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty — $1.99 $19 (save $17.01)
In The Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros — $2.49 $4.99 (save $2.50)
Keep Your Friends Close by Lucinda Berry — $2.49 $4.99 (save $2.50)
Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez — $2.99 $17.99 (save $15)
Matriarch by Tina Knowles — $2.99 $35 (save $32.01)
Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown — $2.99 $18 (save $15.01)
Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand — $2.99 $10.99 (save $8)
Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout — $2.99 $18 (save $15.01)
Think Twice by Harlan Coben — $2.99 $19.99 (save $17)
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman — $3.99 $19.99 (save $16)
Count My Lies by Sophie Stava — $3.99 $28.99 (save $25)
The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger — $3.99 $19.99 (save $16)
Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco — $3.99 $19.99 (save $16)
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55 deals from Best Buys Techtober Sale that match or beat Amazons Prime Day offers
Amazon can never run a sale all by itself. As the retail giant hosts its annual Prime Big Deal Days event from Oct. 7 to 8, Best Buy is having a competing "Techtober Sale" that's live through Oct. 12.
A Best Buy representative tells me via email that the weeklong event includes "some of the hottest deals this fall on tech like laptops, TVs, headphones, video games, electric bikes and more." New markdowns get added to the sale every day, and all featured deals are available online, in the Best Buy mobile app, and in stores.
Best Buy's best anti-Prime Day deals at a glance: Best Apple deal Apple AirTag $19.99 (save $9.01) Get Deal Best Windows laptop deal Asus Zenbook A14 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $579.99 (save $420) Get Deal Best TV deal TCL 75-inch QM5K 4K QD-Mini LED TV $599.99 (save $600) Get Deal Best streaming device deal Roku Streaming Stick 4K $29.99 (save $20) Get Deal Best vacuum deal iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max + AutoWash Dock $599.99 (save $800) Get DealAmazon has been hosting a two-day fall savings event for members of its Prime program every year since 2022 — and every year since 2022, Best Buy has held its own concurrent sale. (Previously, it came in the form of a 48-Hour Flash Sale.) Best Buy also times a savings event to run alongside Amazon's big flagship Prime Day sale in July, so this sort of counter-programming is par for the course.
SEE ALSO: October Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top dealsBest Buy isn't the only retailer giving Amazon a run for its money this month. Walmart is having a "Walmart Deals" event from Oct. 7 to 12, and Target is hosting one of its Circle Week sales from Oct. 5 to 11. Notably, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is the only event that locks its deals behind a paid membership.
I've spent several hours combing through the Techtober Sale to find the deals worth buying from Best Buy instead of Amazon this week. So far, I've identified over five dozen products that are either price-matched or cheaper at Best Buy, or only available on sale there. That's either because Amazon doesn't carry the item (see: my beloved Asus Zenbook A14, now just $580) or because it sold out on Amazon (see: the iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max + AutoWash Dock, now just $600).
I've listed my Techtober Sale findings below, and I'm planning on refreshing them as new deals pop up throughout the week; check back soon. As of Oct. 7, Amazon is now undercutting its rival on most AirPods, Apple Watches, Microsoft Surface devices (save for a keyboard bundle), and a couple of Hisense and Samsung TVs. However, Best Buy has lowered the prices of a couple iPads to match their Prime Day deals, and I still like its selection of Windows laptop deals better overall.
Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag $19.99 at Best Buy$29 Save $9.01 Get Deal Why I like it
Apple's coin-shaped Bluetooth tracker seamlessly connects with iOS devices and lasts up to a year on a single charge. Amazon put individual AirTags on sale for the record-low price of $19.99 mid-Monday morning, before Prime Big Deal Days began, but only because Best Buy offered that deal first at the onset of its Techtober Sale. (Trendsetter!) I'll also note that a four-pack of AirTags is marked down to $64.99 at both retailers, making them $16.25 apiece if you'd rather buy some in bulk.
Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirTag.
Apple Watch dealsApple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) — $649 $799 (save $150)
Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $279 $349 (save $70)
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $379 $499 (save $120)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $449 $599 (save $150)
Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $649 $799 (save $150)
Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $899 $999 (save $100)
Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,099 $1,299 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4 chip, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799 $999 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4 chip, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $999 $1,199 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,249 $2,499 (save $250)
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,099 $3,499 (save $400)
Note: Paid My Best Buy members (Plus and Total) get a $50 bonus reward when they spend at least $499 on select Windows laptops.
Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus Zenbook A14 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $579.99 at Best Buy$999.99 Save $420 Get Deal Why I like it
The ultrathin and feathery light Asus Zenbook A14 is my favorite ultraportable. It's the fastest sub-$1,000 Windows laptop I've tried, and its svelte 2.4-pound frame (0.3 pounds lighter than a 13-inch M4 MacBook Air!) houses a good mix of ports and a vibrant OLED display. Plus, it lasts almost 22 hours per charge. Best Buy's massive Techtober discount turns it into a great option for budget buyers: The Zabriskie beige base model with a Snapdragon X Plus chip, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage is only $579.99, or 42% off. It's never been cheaper.
More Windows laptop dealsHP OmniBook 5 16 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $599.99 $799.99 (save $200)
HP OmniBook X 17 (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $879.99 $1,349.99 (save $470)
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge, 16-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $899.99 $1,449.99 (save $550)
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,799.99 $2,399.99 (save $600)
HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 (Intel Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $549.99 $799.99 (save $250)
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $599.99 $999.99 (save $400)
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14 (AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $649.99 $1,049.99 (save $400)
Dell Plus 2-in-1 14 (AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $749.99 $999.99 (save $250)
Microsoft Surface Pro 11, 13-inch (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) + Keyboard Bundle — $999.99 $1,349.99 (save $350)
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,099.99 $1,599.99 (save $500)
Lenovo LOQ (AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 12GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $549.99 $879.99 (save $330)
HP Victus 15 (Intel Core i7-13620H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,049.99 $1,369.99 (save $320)
Asus TUF Gaming A16 (AMD Ryzen 9 270, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,349.99 $1,699.99 (save $350)
Alienware 16X Aurora (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SDD) — $1,399.99 $1,799.99 (save $400)
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 (MediaTek Kompanio 838, 4GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) with keyboard — $249 $399 (save $150)
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 (Intel Core i3-1315U, 8GB RAM, 128GB UFS) — $299 $479 (save $180)
Acer Chromebook Spin 312 (Intel Core i3-N305, 8GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) — $319 $449 (save $130)
HP Chromebook Plus x360 14 (Intel Core i3-N305, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS) — $399 $629 (save $230)
Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 (Intel Core i5-1335U, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) — $479 $599 (save $120)
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus (Intel Core 3 100U, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS) — $599.99 $749.99 (save $150)
$1,199.99 Save $600 Get Deal Why I like it
At 50% off, Best Buy's discount on this oversized mini-LED TV with a variable 144Hz refresh rate is the kind of deal I wouldn't expect to see until Black Friday really gets underway. Mini-LED TVs are great if you care about stark contrast but don’t have an OLED-level budget. The variety of dimming zones you get from a mini-LED TV make it better at showing deep blacks and sharp, dark details than your average QLED display. This particular TCL model comes with built-in Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, and it's not sold on Amazon (though a newer model is $749.99 there, down from $999.99).
43-inch TV dealsHisense 43-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV — $149.99 $299.99 (save $150)
Toshiba 50-inch C350 LED 4K Fire TV — $189 $349.99 (save $160.99)
TCL 55-inch F35 4K LED Fire TV — $199.99 $329.99 (save $130)
TCL 58-inch S5 4K LED Fire TV — $229.99 $379.99 (save $150)
Hisense 55-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV — $259.99 $379.99 (save $120)
Samsung 55-inch Q7F QLED 4K TV — $399.99 $529.99 (save $130)
TCL 65-inch F35 4K LED Fire TV — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100)
LG 65-inch 70A QNED AI 4K TV — $449.99 $579.99 (save $130)
Toshiba 75-inch C350 LED 4K Fire TV — $399 $729.99 (save $330.99)
LG 75-inch 70A QNED AI 4K TV — $649.99 $899.99 (save $250)
Samsung 75-inch Q7F QLED 4K TV — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300)
LG 77-inch B5 OLED AI 4K TV — $1,599.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,400)
Roku Streaming Stick — $17.99 $29.99 (save $12)
Roku Streaming Stick 4K — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)
$1,399.99 Save $800 Get Deal Why I like it
The Roomba Combo 10 Max is the fanciest mopping robovac in iRobot's lineup, and the one my colleague Leah Stodart recommends for pet owners. Its small obstacle avoidance technology works like a charm, it recleans stubborn stains, and it can wash and dry its own mopping pad. It's expensive at full price, which is why Stodart says to "absolutely wait until it goes on sale for $999." Thanks to Best Buy, it's far cheaper right now — only $599.99 (usually $1,399.99), or a whopping 57% off. Meanwhile, it's out of stock on Amazon.
More robot vacuum dealsiRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock — $279.99 $449.99 (save $170)
Shark Matrix RV2320S — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200)
iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo + AutoWash Dock — $599.99 $999.99 (save $400)
Roborock Saros Z70 — $1,399.99 $2,599.99 (save $1,200)
Dyson V11 Plus — $529.99 $629.99 (save $100)
My Everyday Keyboard From Logitech Is 20% Off Today
The Logitech POP Icon Keys has been my main keyboard for close to a year, and it’s a great option for a low-profile desktop keyboard with simple software customization. Now you can get it on sale for $40 at Amazon and Logitech, as part of Amazon’s October Prime Day sale.
Get a 75-inch QLED TV for $399.99 for October Prime Day, plus other great deals on TV brands are live
The Prime Big Deal Days sale is officially live, and the TV discounts are already some of the best we’ve seen all year. Amazon’s October Prime Day is actually beating July’s prices as well as matching them, with massive markdowns on 4K and QLED TVs across every size range. Whether you’re upgrading your home theatre or snagging a budget-friendly big screen for game day, there are dozens of standout options worth checking out.
SEE ALSO: 25 Apple products are on sale for record lows this October Prime Day — including the new Apple WatchesSince the early Prime Day deals launched, the 75-inch Insignia QLED 4K Fire TV is still the standout deal so far at just $399.99, which undercuts its July Prime Day price by another $50. For lovers of other brands, though, Amazon has also slashed prices on QLED and OLED models from top brands like Hisense, LG, Samsung, and Sony, with many dropping to all-time lows.
The best early October Prime Day TV deals at a glance Best 43-inch TV deal Hisense 43-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV $184.99 (save $115) Get Deal Best 55-inch TV deal Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV (2024 model) 797.96 (Save $700.03) Get Deal Best 65-inch TV Deal LG 65-inch C5 OLED 4K TV 1,372.99 (Save $1,324) Get Deal Best 75-inch TV Deal Insignia 75-inch QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV 399.99 Get DealBelow, you’ll find the best Prime Big Deal Days TV deals Mashable has rounded up so far, sorted by size and price — from compact 43-inch models perfect for bedrooms to 100-inch home theatre displays that steal the spotlight.
Note: Deals with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price.
Best Prime Big Deal Days TV deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia 75-inch QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV $399.99$649.99 Save $250 Get Deal Why we like it
One of the best QLED TV deals that's caught our eye so far during October Prime Day is this offer on the 75-inch Insignia QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV, which is currently down to $399.99. During Prime Day in July this TV was down to $449.99, so you can save even more on it right now during the sale event.
If you've never had a QLED TV before, this XL Insignia model is a great low-stakes opportunity to upgrade. As a budget QLED, you can't expect this model to stun in HDR like a premium Samsung QLED would. But compared to your old LED TV, you'll quickly see the difference those quantum dots are making — they'll especially pop when watching football in the daytime.
42-inch to 50-inch TV dealsToshiba 43-inch C350 Series 4K Fire TV — $149.99 $299.99 (save $140.02) 🔥
Toshiba 50-inch C350 Series 4K Fire TV — $189 $349.99 (save $160.99)
Hisense 43-inch E6 Cinema Series QLED 4K TV — $189.99 $349.99 (save $140) 🔥
Amazon 43-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $219.99 $329.99 (save $110) 🔥
Hisense 50-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV — $237.49 $329.99 (save $92.50)
Amazon 50-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $259.99 $399.99 (save $140) 🔥
Amazon 43-inch Omni Series 4K QLED Fire TV — $339.99 $439.99 (save $100) 🔥
LG 42-inch C5 OLED 4K TV — $914.99 $1,096.99 (save $182) 🔥
Hisense 55-inch E6 Cinema Series QLED 4K TV — $259.99 $429.99 (save $170) 🔥
Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $339.99 $519.99 (save $120) 🔥
Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV (2024 model) — $797.96 $1,497.99 (save $700.03)
Insignia 70-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $329 $499 (save $170) 🔥
Hisense 65-inch E6 Cinema Series QLED 4K TV — $369.99 $549.99 (save $180) 🔥
LG 65-inch C5 OLED 4K TV — $1,372.99 $2,696.99 (save $1,324) 🔥
Samsung 65-inch S95D OLED TV (2024 model) — $1,297.99 $1,697.99 (save $400)
Samsung 65-inch The Frame 4K QLED TV (2024 model) — $1,197.96 $1,997.99 (save $800.03) 🔥
Sony 65-inch A95K QD-OLED 4K TV — $2,399 $3,499.99 (save $1,100.99) 🔥
Sony 65-inch Bravia 9 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $2,498 $2,999.99 (save $501.99)
Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 II QD OLED 4K TV — $2,798 $3,499.99 (save $702) 🔥
Insignia 75-inch QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV — $399.99 $649.99 (save $250)
Hisense 75-inch E6 Cinema Series QLED 4K TV — $529.99 $799.99 (save $270) 🔥
Hisense 75-inch Canvas QLED 4K TV (2025 model) — $1,299.99 $1,597.99 (save $298)
LG 77-inch C5 OLED 4K TV — $1,999.99 $3,696.99 (save $1,697)
Hisense 85-inch QD7 QLED 4K TV — $879.99 $1,299.99 (save $420) 🔥
TCL 85-inch QM6K QLED 4K TV — $997.99 $1,499.99 (save $502)
Hisense 85-inch U7 QLED 4K TV (2025 model) — $1,497.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,002)
Hisense 100-inch E6 Cinema Series QLED 4K TV — $1,659.99 $2,699.99 (save $1,040) 🔥
Hisense 85-inch Canvas QLED 4K TV — $1,997.99 $2,499.99 (save $300) 🔥
Hisense 85-inch U8 Mini LED QLED 4K TV (2025 model) — $2,197.99 $3,498 (save $1,300.01) 🔥
Sony 85-inch Bravia 9 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $3,998 $4,799.99 (save $801.99) 🔥
Need to get rid of an old TV to make room for your new one? You can recycle your TV at most Best Buy stores for free.
30 best noise-cancelling headphones deals: Shop Sony, Apple, and Bose on sale for October Prime Day
Audio fans, look alive — Amazon's October Prime Day sale is here. From Oct. 7 through Oct. 8, you can score discounts on just about everything the retailer has to offer. This pre-Black Friday sale is known for offering up some historically low prices on goodies from tablets to laptops and everything in between, including headphones.
SEE ALSO: What is Prime Big Deal Days? Everything you need to know and what deals to expect.For day one of the event, Amazon has tons of deals on offer, with noise-cancelling headphones coming out especially strong. So far, we've spotted 12 earbuds and headphones deals under $100, as well as significant markdowns on options like the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones, Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, and AirPods Max.
Below, find some of our picks for our favorite noise-cancelling headphone October Prime Day deals.
Best noise-cancelling headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones $329 at Amazon$429 Save $100 Get Deal Why we like it
Bose may have just released the second generation of their QuietComfort Ultra headphones, but this October Prime Day, we have our eyes on the first generation thanks to their impressive $100 off deal. Though we've seen this markdown before, we still think it's worth checking out: most premium headphones these days are over $400, even on sale. While we don't have a full review on the second-gen QC Ultras just yet, Mashable's Bethany Allard wrote in her first impressions, "If you already own the first-gen Ultras, I feel pretty comfortable already saying that these aren't so different as to be a must-upgrade." In other words, you can grab our favorite noise-cancelling headphones for years running, and get excellent ANC, all-day comfort, and some of the best sound quality available for $329.
Check out our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones.
More October Prime Day noise-cancelling headphones dealsJLab JBuds Lux ANC — $46.54 $79.99 (save $33.45)
EarFun Wave Pro — $52.99 $79.99 (save $27)
JBL Live 660NC — $74.95 $174.95 (save $100)
Anker Soundcore Space Q45 — $89.99 $149.99 (save $60)
Sony WH-CH720N — $98 $179.99 (save $81.99)
Sony ULT Wear — $148 $249.99 (save $101.99)
Beats Studio Pro — $169.95 $349.99 (save $180.04)
Bose QuietComfort — $199 $349 (save $150)
Sennheiser Momentum 4 — $229.95 $449.95 (save $220)
Dyson OnTrac — $249.99 $499 (save $249.01)
Nothing Headphone (1) — $254 $299 (save $45)
Sony WH-1000XM5 — $298 $399.99 (save $101.99)
Sonos Ace — $298.99 $399 (save $100.01)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones — $329 $429 (save $100)
Sony WH-1000XM6 — $428 $449.99 ($21.99)
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $429 $549 (save $120)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — $479 $699 (save $220)
$119.99 Save $85 Get Deal Why we like it
While these aren't the newest earbuds on the market (they came out in 2021), at $35, they do offer some of the best bang for your buck on noise-cancelling earbuds. If you can put up with a middling battery life and overly sensitive touch panels, the Echo Buds with ANC are "a steal for anyone who wants to dip their toes into the world of ANC without setting their wallet on fire," as Mashable's Alex Perry wrote in his review. This deal is exclusive to Prime members.
Check out our full review of the Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation.
More October Prime Day noise-cancelling earbuds dealsAmazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation (wired case) — $34.99 $119.99 (save $85)
Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation (wireless case) — $44.99 $139.99 (save $95)
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE — $54.99 $99.99 (save $45)
EarFun Air Pro 4 — $55.98 $79.99 (save $24.01)
JBL Tune Buds 2 — $59.95 $109.95
JBL Tune Flex 2 — $59.95 $109.95
Sony WF-C710N — $78 $129.99 (save $51.99)
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $119 $179 (save $60)
Bose QuietComfort earbuds — $129 $179 (save $50)
Renewed Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) — $139.99 $209.99 (save $70)
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 — $169 $229 (save $60)
Apple AirPods Pro 2 — $169.99 $249 (save $79.01)
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro — $179.99 $249.99 (save $70)
The Anker Solix C1000 portable power station is at a record-low price for Prime Day
SAVE $420: As of Oct. 7, The Anker Solix C1000 portable power bank is deeply discounted on Amazon as part of its Prime Big Deal Days promotion. At just $379.99, it's discounted by more than 50% from its $799.99 sticker price. As far as we can tell, it's never been cheaper than this.
Opens in a new window Credit: Anker/Amazon Anker Solix C1000 Portable Power Station $379 at Amazon$799 Save $420 Get Deal
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days promotion for October has given us plenty of enticing deals to chew on, but outdoorsy types will want to check out the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station for just $379.99.
As of Oct. 7, the first day of the promotion, Prime members can get this portable powerhouse for more than 50% off its $799.99 list price. It's a do-it-all power bank with six three-pronged power outlets, two USB-C ports, two USB Type-A ports, and a car socket for all of your charging needs. It also optionally works with solar panels, so on camping trips, you can sorta get unlimited power out of it. Seriously, it's a great option for keeping all of your devices full and happy when traditional power sources aren't available.
Our reviewer, Lauren Allain, loved the Solix C1000 because of everything listed above, but also because of its true portability.
"It’s obvious Anker designed the Solix C1000 to be camping-friendly. It weighs less than 30 pounds, so it’s pretty easy to carry around, especially since it has ergonomic handles on both sides," Allain wrote. "When testing, I had no problems carrying it around aside from going down an especially steep staircase, which led me to angle sideways so I could keep the stairs in view. Otherwise, this thing is a dream to carry around the campground."
Whether you're going to the campground or you're experiencing a power outage, the Solix C1000 should have your back.
We handpicked some of the best October Prime Day Lego deals
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (Oct. 7-8) are here! It's the unofficial starting gun for the holiday shopping season, and that means it's time to talk about one of the most bulletproof gifts you can buy: Lego. Whether you're shopping for a kid who wants a cool Star Wars ship or an adult who'd love a botanical set for their desk, there's a good chance a Lego kit is on someone's list.
SEE ALSO: October Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top dealsBut before you start adding every discounted set to your cart, here's a pro tip for shopping on Amazon: a "deal" isn't always a deal. Some Lego sets have a sale price that's actually been the standard price for weeks or even months. A true Prime Day deal is a price drop that's new and noteworthy.
We've done that homework for you. This list has been vetted against price histories to filter out the fake sales. The deals below represent actual, limited-time discounts on some of our favorite Lego sets.
Best October Prime Day Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar 2025 (75418) $31.49 at Amazon$44.99 Save $13.50 Get Deal Why we like it
Lego Advent calendars are a holiday classic, and Prime Day is the perfect time to grab one before the December rush. This Star Wars-themed calendar is at its lowest price ever, making it a great time to buy.
Behind the 24 doors, you'll find a bunch of characters and mini-builds perfect for any fan of the franchise, including C-3PO, a Holiday Jawa minifigure, a Babu Frik figure, alongside five Lego droid figures: R7-A7, BD-72, a Scrap Battle Droid, BB-8 dressed as a snowman, and a Super Battle Droid.
More October Prime Day Lego dealsLego Duplo My First Daily Routines: Eating and Bedtime (10414) — $16.10 $29.99 (save $13.89)
Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar 2025 (21280) — $38 $44.99 (save $6.99)
Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2025 (76456) — $38 $44.99 (save $6.99)
Lego City Advent Calendar 2025 (60475) — $20.99 $34.99 (save $14)
Lego Ideas Vincent Van Gogh 'The Starry Night' (21333) — $150.99 $169.99 (save $19)
Lego Icons Orchid Artificial Plant Kit — $39.98 $44.99 (save $5.01)
Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle and Grounds Set — $135.99 $169.99 (save $34)
Lego Art Hokusai The Great Wave Framed Japanese Wall Art Building Set — $84.99 $99.99 (save $15)
Lego Star Wars Ahsoka Ghost and Phantom II Spaceship Toy — $111.99 $159.99 (save $58)
Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant — $35 $59.99 (save $24.99)
Star Wars: The Mandalorian Grogu with Hover Pram Building Toy Set — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)
Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)
Lego Creator 3-in-1 Forest Animals Red Fox — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)
Im a pro vacuum tester, and my entire list of the best robot vacuums are on sale for October Prime Day
There's not much of a reason to wait until Black Friday to buy a robot vacuum — not when Amazon treats its October Prime Day sale like Black Friday when it comes to vacuum deals.
In fact, compared to the Prime Day that just happened in July, I'm already seeing repeats of those same good deals on the first day of Prime Big Deal Days. Many of the discounts are actually steeper this time around, as I've grown to expect with each passing Prime event. Those include a handful of the 2025 Roombas that impressed me during testing and the Eufy robot vacuum that converts to a stick vacuum — a criminally underrated vacuum that more people need to know exists. There's even a substantial discount on the flagship of all flagship robot vacuums that Dreame just announced in August.
A look at the best robot vacuum deals during Prime Big Deal Days Editor's pick eufy Robot Vacuum 3-in-1 E20 Stick and Handheld Vacuum Combo $299.99 (save $350) Get Deal Budget pick iRobot Roomba 104 Combo $249.99 (save $200) Get Deal Best mop washing station deal Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller bundle $1,295.99 (save $323.99) Get Deal Best vacuum-only robot vacuum deal Shark AV2501S AI Ultra $229.99 (save $320) Get DealSo far, every single one of the best robot vacuums I've tested is on sale. October Prime Day doesn't end until Oct. 8, and some of these deals may stick around for a day or two afterward. Take a second to read up on what to look for in a robot vacuum, assess the features that are non-negotiables in your home, and make your move.
SEE ALSO: Roborock Saros Z70 review: If you think you need the robot vacuum with an arm, no you don'tRegardless of your budget, there's definitely a robot vacuum on sale for you this October Prime Day. I'm tracking all of the best robot vacuum deals at Amazon below, noting when they self-empty, mop, or wash and dry their own mopping pads. All robot vacuums in the list have smart mapping. Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.
Best October Prime Day budget robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba 104 Combo Robot Vacuum and Mop $249.99 at Amazon$449.99 Save $200 Get Deal Why we like it
Prime Day Roomba deals have been a bust in years past, but that all changed when iRobot overhauled the Roomba lineup in March 2025. iRobot specifically spent extra time on the budget-friendly and mid-tier options with this product drop, and it's easily the most practical pricing I've ever seen from this brand.
One of the new Roombas released was the Roomba 104 Combo: a straightforward mopping, smart mapping, self-emptying Roomba that's an affordable choice for shoppers who want to cover those three crucial features, but don't want anything fancy. I tested the virtually-identical Roomba 105 Combo a few months ago and was satisfied for the price — it was a radically better experience than what I've had with cheap Roombas in the past. It even automatically recognizes carpet and rugs to keep them dry while it's mopping.
Best October Prime Day robot vacuum with mop-washing station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller $1,295.99 at Amazon$1,619.98 Save $323.99 Get Deal Why we like it
Oh, nothing. It's just the most powerful robot vacuum we've ever seen on sale during any Amazon sale event. No biggie. Meet the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller: one of the flagship Dreame models that was just released in August, now 20% off for Prime Big Deal Days. I'm setting up my test unit of this model as we speak, on the first day of October Prime Day, so I haven't fully tested it yet — but on paper, it's quite the beast.
The Aqua10 Ultra Roller has a jaw-dropping 30,000 Pa of suction power — a market high for any mainstream robot vacuum. That's also significantly more powerful than the 20,000 Pa of the Roborock Saros 10R (my favorite robot vacuum of the year). Interestingly enough, the Aqua10 Ultra Roller's current sale price is the exact same that we saw for the Saros 10R during Prime Day in July. Past its strong suction being great for pet hair, the Aqua10 Ultra Roller also has a two-way livestream camera that I think any pet parent should prioritize.
If you're wondering, the "Roller" part of the title is referring to the paint roller-style roller mop, which rinses itself as it's mopping, not just when it returns to the dock. This is one of a handful of late-2025 robot vacuum and mop combos to ditch the dual spinning pads typically seen in older premium robot vacuums. They're said to offer a bit more heavy-duty scrubbing, and avoid smearing better than spinning and flat pads.
More robot vacuums on sale at AmazonHybrid robot vacuums that mopYeedi C12 Plus with self-empty station — $239.99 $399.99 (save $160) 🔥
Roborock Q8 Max — $179.99 $259.99 (save $80) 🔥
Eureka E20 Evo Plus with self-empty station — $249.99 $399.99 (save $150) 🔥
Dreame D20 Plus with self-empty station — $289.99 $399.99 (save $110) 🔥
Roborock Q10 S5+ with self-empty station — $299.99 $549.99 (save $250) 🔥
3i G10+ with dust compression — $269.99 $449.99 (save $180)
Narwal Freo Pro with self-empty and mop washing station — $399.99 $699.99 (save $300)
iRobot Roomba 405 with self-empty and mop washing station — $399.99 $799.99 (save $400) 🔥
Ecovacs Deebot T30S with self-empty and mop washing station — $399.99 $999.99 (save $600) 🔥
Roborock Qrevo with self-empty and mop washing station — $399.99 $649.99 (save $350) 🔥
Eufy Omni C20 with self-empty and mop washing station — $349.99 $699.99 (save $350) 🔥
Yeedi M12 Pro with self-empty and mop washing station — $359.99 $899.99 (save $540) 🔥
Eufy X10 Pro Omni with self-empty and mop washing station — $499.99 $899.99 (save $400) 🔥
Ecovacs Deebot T50 Pro Omni with self-empty and mop washing station — $499.99 $699.99 (save $200) 🔥
Dreame X40 Ultra with self-empty and mop washing station — $664.99 $1,199.99 (save $535) 🔥
iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo with self-empty and mop washing station — $999 $1,299.99 (save $300.99) 🔥
Dreame X50 Ultra with self-empty and mop washing station — $1,099.99 $1,699.99 (save $500) 🔥
Narwal Flow with self-empty and mop washing station — $1,099.99 $1,499.99 (save $400) 🔥
Roborock Saros 10R with self-empty and mop washing station — $1,199.99 $1,599.99 (save $400) 🔥
Roborock Saros Z70 with OmniGrip arm, self-empty and mop washing station — $1,399.99 $2,599 (save $1,200.99) 🔥
Eufy C10 with self-empty station — $199.99 $479.99 (save $320) 🔥
Shark AV2501S AI Ultra with self-empty station — $229.99 $549.99 (save $320) 🔥
iRobot Roomba 105 with self-empty station — $279.99 $449.99 (save $170) 🔥
Eufy L60 with self-empty station — $249.99 $559.99 (save $290)
Eufy E20 3-in-1 robot vacuum and stick vacuum with self-empty station — $299.99 $649.99 (save $350) 🔥
iRobot Roomba Plus 504 with self-empty station — $379.99 $749.99 (save $370) 🔥
iRobot Roomba Max 705 with self-empty station — $599 $899.99 (save $300.99) 🔥
Are you 18 to 24? You can get 6 months of Amazon Prime for 0 dollars.
SAVE 75%: As of October 7, people aged 18 to 24 can sign up for a six-month no-cost Prime for Young Adults trial. After the trial ends, the membership is $7.49 a month compared to Prime's typical S14.99 cost.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Prime For Young Adults 6-month no-cost trial Get DealThis Prime Day has come out of the gate swinging with some excellent deals. Among them is the opportunity to sign up for a no-cost six-month trial for Prime for Young Adults.
This Prime for Young Adults deal includes the usual core Prime benefits like same-day, one-day shipping, and full access to Prime Video streaming.
Prime for Young Adults is admittedly kind of a mouthful, and it’s the new(er) name for Prime Student. Prime Student still exists, though. Basically, people between the ages of 18 and 24 or students (of any age with a university email) can sign up for Prime for Young Adults and enjoy a six-month no-cost trial and then a monthly membership cost of $7.49. A regular Prime membership’s monthly price is $14.99. This particular version of Prime membership seems to cover the population of people who might want to enjoy the benefits of Prime Student, but might not be in school.
The monthly membership fee for Prime Young Adult is 50% off the regular Prime monthly cost. With the six-month no-cost trial, though, the price for a year of Prime (for Young Adults) ends up being 75% off. The unique benefits of Prime for Young Adults include 5% cash back on popular young adult categories like beauty, apparel, electronics, and dorm or school supplies, zero delivery fees on GrubHub+ orders, and more.
Smartphones Haven't Replaced Everything–Just Check Out These Gadgets
Do you long for the days when you had dedicated devices, like brick phones, PDAs, CD players, and handheld game consoles? Do the smartphones that have taken the role of all those devices bore you? I've got good news: the world of fun little gadgets is alive and well.
Amazon is practically giving away Beats Pill speakers: Grab em for $50
SAVE $100: As of Oct. 7, day one of Prime Big Deal Days, the Beats Pill x Kim Kardashian Bluetooth speaker is on sale for just $49.99 at Amazon in the dark and light gray varieties. That's 67% off and its best price on record by a long shot.
Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Pill x Kim Kardashian $49.99 at Amazon$149.95 Save $99.96 Get Deal
While we've seen some pretty solid Bluetooth speaker discounts on day one of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, none are as great as this Beats Pill deal. Seriously, we're kind of blown away.
As of Oct. 7, the Beats Pill is just $49.99 in the dark and light gray Kim Kardashian variants. This 67% discount blows the previous all-time low of $99.95 out of the water by a lot. Earlier today, the speaker was listed for $79.99, which was already a record-low price. Then we watched it magically drop another $30 right before our eyes. It's like Amazon is practically giving them away.
The speaker was updated in late 2024 with a longer battery life, a built-in power bank, elevated sound with lossless audio, and the crispest call quality we've heard. In order to enjoy lossless audio, you'll have to connect the speaker to a compatible device (e.g., laptop, MP3 player, smartphone, tablet) via USB-C, but it's a pretty awesome feature to have. It adds even more clarity and depth to your favorite playlists. The redesigned Pill earned itself a spot on our list of the best Bluetooth speakers, and Mashable's reviewer called it an "underrated gem."
Even at full price, we think the Beats Pill is a pretty great value. At less than $50, it's a total steal, sliding down into budget-friendly territory. Don't say Kim K. never gave you anything.
Robin Williams daughter hates your deepfakes — and Hollywoods AI obsession
Zelda Williams, daughter of late actor Robin Williams and director of the 2024 cult favorite Lisa Frankenstein, has a single plea for people interacting with her online: Stop using her grief to peddle AI slop.
Williams, who has been an outspoken opponent to generative AI over recent years, made an impassioned plea to fans and trolls alike, begging in an Oct. 6 Instagram post to cease sharing AI-generated recreations of her late father in attempts to make her (and the parasocially attached public) feel better. Williams' own former costars have recently said they'd love to recreate him using the technology, adding to ongoing AI resurrection projects.
SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift becomes the internet troll she loathes"Stop believing I wanna see it or that I’ll understand, I don’t and I won’t. If you’re just trying to troll me, I’ve seen way worse, I’ll restrict and move on. But please, if you’ve got any decency, just stop doing this to him and to me, to everyone even, full stop," wrote Williams. "It’s dumb, it’s a waste of time and energy, and believe me, it’s NOT what he'd want."
The director continued, saying she believed that the use of generative AI at large was a failure in itself, a falsely-advertised tool of the future that really just reproduces content and churns out "horrible TikTok slop," like Human Centipede.
Using generative AI to recreate the likeness of deceased people raises issues of consent, during and after life. In response to the still unresolved issue of pervasive deepfakes, OpenAI updated restrictions for its new AI video generator app Sora 2, banning deepfakes of public figures — but only if they're still alive. It's not just a product of celebrity obsession either, with generative AI now integrating itself into legacy products advertised to grieving families and deepfakes appearing in interviews and court testimonies.
Media giants (including Ziff Davis, the owner of Mashable) have led a legal charge against AI firms for violating copyright laws and intellectual property rights, while tech companies have argued for the protection of fair use. In March, a group of 400 celebrities signed an open letter pleading with the White House to push back against AI's encroachment. Entertainment industry unions have spent years fighting for protections against the technology, one of the catalyzing factors of the historic 2023 strike conducted by SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America (WGA).
SEE ALSO: What's an 'AI deadbot'? If you haven't seen one yet, you will soon.Still, AI-enabled endeavors have escalated in recent months. An Amazon-backed AI firm announced it was trying to artificially recreate destroyed footage from director Orson Welles' 1942 project The Magnificent Ambersons. An AI-enhanced version of the Wizard of Oz, backed by Google, was projected inside of the Las Vegas Sphere, featuring extended scenes with digital backgrounds. Oscar-winning Titanic director James Cameron called generative AI the "most important" issue for current creatives, urging his peers to "master" and integrate the technology.
Hollywood is also now trying to sell the world on their next digital ingenue, a computer-generated actress that some online say looks awfully similar to some of the industry's current stars and the internet's faves. Her legal name (as in, that's what her IP is registered as) is Tilly Norwood, and she was created by Eline Van der Velden, founder of the AI production studio Particle6, and recently launched by AI talent studio Xicoia. At the time of the AI avatar's debut, Van der Velden claimed major studio agents were "circling" her artificial client, stoking outrage. "To those who have expressed anger over the creation of my AI character, Tilly Norwood, she is not a replacement for a human being, but a creative work — a piece of art," Van der Velden later argued.
Williams feels quite differently: "You’re not making art, you’re making disgusting, over-processed hotdogs out of the lives of human beings, out of the history of art and music, and then shoving them down someone else’s throat hoping they'll give you a little thumbs up and like it. Gross," she wrote.
The best October Prime Day speaker deals include some Mashable favorites
Whether your fall schedule consists of hosting parties, heading out on camping trips, or solo nights in, a quality speaker makes a great companion. Not to mention, they make excellent gifts — practically everyone listens to music, right? No matter the reason, if you're in the market for a Bluetooth speaker of any shape or size, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is a great time to score one for a sweet price.
The shopping event informally known as October Prime Day kicked off on Oct. 7, and Amazon has already dropped plenty of deals. Speaker discounts from brands like Bose, Beats, Anker Soundcore, Ultimate Ears, and Amazon itself are pretty impressive. Sony's heavy hitters are on sale, but not as impressive as we'd hoped. Meanwhile, Sonos speaker discounts are practically nonexistent.
We'll be tracking the best speaker deals throughout the Prime Big Deal Days event and updating this page with the latest and greatest prices.
Note: Deals with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price.
Be the first to know about the best October Prime Day deals. Follow Mashable's Prime Big Deal Days live blog and keep checking back for the latest discounts, stock alerts, and deal drops.
Best October Prime Day Bluetooth speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Pill x Kim Kardashian 🔥 $79.99$149.95 Save $69.96 Get Deal Why we like it
The speaker Mashable's reviewer called an "underrated gem" just hit a ridiculously low price for Prime Big Deal Days. This 67% discount blows the previous all-time low for the Beats Pill out of the water by almost $50. The discount only applies to the dark and light gray Kim Kardashian variants, but unless you're married to a specific color option, who cares? They all work the same. The updated 2024 model features a 24-hour battery life, a built-in power bank, elevated sound with lossless audio, and crisp call quality. It's even earned itself a spot on our list of the best Bluetooth speakers and checks all the right boxes. Even at full price, it's a solid value. At less than $80, it's easily the best speaker deal we've seen this Prime Day.
More speaker dealsAnker Soundcore Select 4 Go — $19.99 $34.99 (save $15)
Amazon Echo Pop — $24.99 $39.99 (save $15)
Anker Soundcore 2 — $27.99 $44.99 (save $17)
Sony SRS-XB100 — $33 $59.99 (save $26.99) 🔥
Amazon Echo Dot — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)
JBL Go 4 — $39.95 $49.95 (save $10)
Amazon Echo Spot — $44.99 $79.99 (save $35)
Ultimate Ears Miniroll — $47.49 $79.99 (save $32.50) 🔥
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 — $66.49 $99.99 (save $33.50)
Anker Soundcore Motion Boom — $69.99 $109.99 (save $40)
Beats Pill x Kim Kardashian — $49.99 $149.95 (save $99.96) 🔥🔥
Anker Soundcore Boom 3i — $84.99 $139.99 (save $55) 🔥
Sony ULT Field 1 — $88 $129.99 (save $41.99)
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 — $89.99 $139.99 (save $50) 🔥
Ultimate Ears Boom 4 — $94.99 $149.99 (save $55)
Bose Soundlink Flex — $99 $149 (save $50) 🔥
Marshall Emberton II — $99.99 $179.99 (save $80)
Beats Pill - $99.95 $149.95 (save $50)
Sony ULT Field 3 — $141.05 $199.99 (save $58.94)
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 — $142.49 $199.99 (save $57.50)
Sonos Era 100 — $179 $199 (save $20)
Bose SoundLink Revolve+ — $179 $299 (save $120) 🔥
Marshall Acton III — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)
Sony ULT Field 5 — $228 $329.99 (save $101.99)
Bose Soundlink Max — $299 $399 (save $100) 🔥
Marshall Stanmore III — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100)
Sonos Era 300 — $379 $479 (save $100)
Google Messages Is Getting Another Powerful New Feature
Do you want more control over the types of texts, images, and videos you get on Google Messages? If so, we have some good news. This week, we learned that Google is rolling out an optional new feature to prevent NSFW and other unwanted videos from appearing on your phone.
The Apple Watch SE 3 is now just $239 — a record low for Prime members
SAVE $9.01: The Apple Watch SE 3 is priced at $239.99 on Amazon during its October Prime Day. That's a small discount on its usual $249 price tag.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE 3, $239.99 at Amazon$249 Save $9.01 Get Deal
It's not often you can get a discount on a new Apple product. But the Apple Watch SE 3 is priced at $239.99 on Amazon during its October Prime Day. That represents a small — but still meaningful — discount of $9.01.
The Apple Watch SE 3 launched in September and features an S10 chip, an always-on display, sleep scores, and much more. It's meant to be a more budget-friendly option for folks who might not want to commit to a heftier price tag.
"Apple Watch SE offers a great way for users to start their Apple Watch journey, delivering outstanding health, fitness, safety, and connectivity features at an incredible value," Stan Ng, Apple’s vice president of Apple Watch and Health Product Marketing, said in a press release at the time of its launch.
The Apple Watch Series 11, for instance, starts at $399, though it did earn great reviews from Mashable. If you're looking for another Apple Watch deal, the Series 10 is priced at $309 on Amazon for Prime Day, as well.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 $309 at Amazon$429 Save $120 Get Deal
What is Prime Big Deal Days? Everything to know and deals available now
Prime Big Deal Days is finally here!
While Amazon's flagship Prime Day event falls in July, the company kicks off the holiday shopping season in October. Prime Big Deal Days, better known as October Prime Day, is Amazon's fall shopping event that brings millions of deals. It falls a month before Black Friday, and gives Prime members a head start on holiday shopping.
But just because it's not technically the flagship Prime Day doesn't mean the deals aren't good. In fact, some products are getting bigger discounts than we saw in July.
Mashable's shopping reporters have been covering Amazon's Prime Day since 2018, and October Prime Day is a little different. In July, Amazon extended its flagship members-only sale from two days to four, but its October event is just 48 hours.
If you've shopped Prime Day but are new to Prime Big Deal Days, here's everything you need to know about the sale event — plus all the deals you can shop right now.
What is Prime Big Deal Days?Prime Big Deal Days is Amazon's annual fall event that began in 2022. It's similar to Amazon's July Prime Day and is open to paid and trial members of Amazon's Prime subscription service.
The 2022 version was called "Prime Early Access Sale," and it was renamed to "Prime Big Deal Days" in 2023. The name has stuck, but colloquially, you'll often hear it referred to as October Prime Day.
Whenever Amazon launches a sale, the entire internet follows suit. Target has already announced its Circle Week will run at the same time, and we expect similar sales from Walmart, Best Buy, and The Home Depot.
When is Prime Big Deal Days 2025?Prime Big Deal Days runs from Tuesday, Oct. 7 to Wednesday, Oct. 8, bringing deals from major brands like Lego and KitchenAid. Amazon's October Prime Day is only running for two days compared to July's four days.
Last year's Prime Big Deal Days fell at a similar time last year, spanning from Oct. 8-9.
What's on sale during Prime Big Deal Days?Amazon has hyped up Prime Big Deal Days with lots of items on sale ahead of the big event. Now that the sale has kicked off at 3:01 a.m. ET, millions of deals have dropped.
Throughout the event, Amazon will be dropping Today's Big Deals at 12 a.m., 8 a.m., and 1 p.m. PT (3 a.m., 11 a.m., and 4 p.m. ET) from major brands including Away and LG.
Amazon just did its first drop of Today's Big Deals at 11 a.m. ET, which includes major tech savings of over $400. Here are the highlights of Today's Big Deals first drop, plus all the deals across categories from entertainment to tech.
Today's Big Deals 11 a.m. ET drop: Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones $284 at Amazon$429 Save $145 Deal only available on Deep Plum color. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Staub Staub Pumpin Petite Ceramic Dish $24.49 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $25.50 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Keurig Keurig K-Express Single Serve Coffee Maker $49.99 at Amazon
$109.99 Save $60.00 Get Deal Prime services deals
Prime members can select one free item from a selection of fresh groceries with their same-day delivery order in eligible locations.
Prime members can get a $150 Amazon gift card when approved for Prime Visa or a $100 Amazon gift card when approved for a Prime Store Card.
Prime members can use their free Grubhub+ membership to get $10 off orders of $20 or more during Prime Big Deal Days.
Prime for Young Adult members start shopping Prime Big Deal Days 48 hours early on items from T3 and Octobuddy.
Save up to 65% off bestselling print titles
Earn triple points on all Kindle books purchased during Prime Big Deal Days
New and popular movie and TV deals up to 50% off
Prime members who have not tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get four months free, and current Amazon Music Unlimited Individual customers can upgrade to a Family Plan at no extra cost for two months.
Save up to 65% on select popular electronics from Anker, like power banks and portable chargers
Save up to 50% on select Luna Controller and Fire TV bundles
Save up to 50% on select Amazon devices, including the Amazon Smart Plug and Echo Frames; and up to 45% on Amazon device bundle,s including the all-new Kindle Colorsoft Kids Essentials and Kindle Colorsoft Essentials bundles, Echo Show 5 Kids with Echo Glow, and the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus bundles
Save up to 45% on select Bose headphones and speakers
Save up to 40% on select TVs and monitors from LG and Hisense
Save more than 40% on the Amazon Luna controller
Save up to 50% on select travel gear from Samsonite
Save up to 45% on select BISSELL and iRobot vacuums and mops
Save up to 40% on select kitchen appliances from KitchenAid and Vitamix
Save up to 30% on select pet products from Blue Buffalo, Pet Honesty, and Zesty Paws
Save up to 30% on select furniture, home, and décor styles from Ashley Furniture, Yankee Candle, WoodWick, and Eddie Bauer
Save up to 30% on select grocery essentials from Pepsi, Frito-Lay, and Dixie; and up to 20% on select products from Celsius and Liquid Death
Save up to 30% on select home products from Dyson
Save up to 25% on select personal care and grooming items from Gillette, Braun, Dove, and Crest, and household essentials from Dawn and Lysol
Save up to 20% on select holiday items from National Tree Company, Fraser Hill Farm, and NEST New York
Save up to 40% on select toys from Fisher-Price, Ms. Rachel, Crayola, Play-Doh, NERF, and Tonies
Save up to 30% on select toys and building sets from Lego, Magna-Tiles, and PicassoTiles
Save up to 40% on select Disney, Star Wars, and Wicked toys, apparel, and home goods
You have to be a Prime member in order to shop any of Amazon's Prime Day events, including Prime Big Deal Days. But if you don't want to commit to a monthly or annual paid subscription, you can still participate by scheduling a free 30-day trial of Prime around the sale. (If you're a student or between the ages of 18 to 24, that free trial is six months long.) Just remember to cancel your membership as soon as Prime Day is over to avoid getting charged.
Is Prime Big Deal Days a scam?We've been seeing this question pop up a lot lately, and it surprised us. No, Prime Big Deal Days is not a scam.
While some of Amazon's sales (cough, Big Spring Sale, cough) have been a bit lackluster in recent years, but Amazon's October Prime Day is a legitimate opportunity to save. This event promises to bring major savings on big-name brands like Bose, Beats, Lego, and more. For book-lovers, there will be bestselling titles up to 65% off.
And because we're professional deal hunters, we don't just take Amazon's word for it. We cover deals all year long and use price trackers to check the historical pricing for popular products, and we only include deals in our shopping guides when they represent a genuine price drop. Yes, Amazon does try to pass off "deals" that don't really deserve the name occasionally. However, Prime Day really does include thousands of new and exciting (at least, to us) price drops. In particular, we're seeing incredible savings on wireless earbuds and cheap TVs this year, as just two examples.
Does Prime Day only happen once a year?Just like how Prime Day is no longer one day, it also happens more than once a year. Amazon's flagship Prime Day takes place in early July, and in 202,5 it spans four days.
And for the past three years, Amazon has hosted Prime Big Deal Days, an October event serving as a precursor to its Black Friday festivities. However, the summer iteration of Prime Day is still Amazon's marquee sale.
The iPad Mini With an A17 Pro Chip Is Just $379 Today
You can get the newest Apple iPad Mini for an incredible $379.00 on Amazon for a limited time. This is a 24% discount from its original price of $499.00, making this a great price for the latest version of Apple's tablet.


