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SAVE 15%: As of Oct. 29, the NordicTrack T Series 9 treadmill is $806.64 at Amazon, down from $949. That's a 15% discount and a $142.36 price cut.

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If you're thinking about finally getting a treadmill for home (especially with the weather getting colder), the biggest hurdle is usually the space. A treadmill is a massive piece of equipment to permanently park in a living room or bedroom, but you could always get a foldable model.

As of Oct. 29, the NordicTrack T Series 9 treadmill is on sale for $806.64 at Amazon, down from $949. That's a 15% discount and a $142.36 price cut. It's also the best price we've seen on this model yet.

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The T Series 9 comes with a tilting 10-inch touchscreen so you can follow along with iFIT interactive workouts (membership sold separately). It has a speed range of up to 12 MPH (fast enough for a five-minute mile pace) and an incline range up to 12 percent. There's also its adjustable SelectFlex cushioning that gives you the choice between a softer, more joint-friendly surface or a firmer one that mimics the road.

One of the biggest pluses for home users is the foldable design. When you're done with your workout, all you have to do is fold it up and roll the treadmill away to save space.

SAVE $40: As of Oct. 29, get the DJI Mic 2 for $139, down from its usual price of $179 at Amazon. That's a discount of 22% and the lowest price we've seen.

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You may know DJI primarily for its drones, but it's much more than that. The brand also boasts a variety of affordable and reliable microphones that TikTok creators have come to swear by. Unfortunately, a potential ban for the company still looms, but if you're looking to take advantage of its other products while they're still in stock, you've got some time to do so. And now's an especially good time to jump on board, since one of DJI's best mics is on sale for its lowest price yet.

As of Oct. 29, get the DJI Mic 2 for $139, down from its usual price of $179 at Amazon. That's $40 off and a discount of 22%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: Score your own DJI Mic Mini bundle while you still can for its lowest price yet

With this bundle, you get one transmitter, one receiver, a clip magnet, a windscreen, a carrying pouch, and additional goodies that make it easy to get set up and start recording. DJI proudly proclaims it offers "pro-level audio," so whether you're recording interviews or just vocal tracks, you get the best sound possible. Plus, it offers 18 hours of battery life to keep you going.

It's super portable at just 28 grams, and has a range of 820 feet. And if you're worried about additional sound creeping onto your track, leverage its noise-canceling features to make sure what you're recording sounds great, since it will lessen the sound of wind or other unfortunate additions that sometimes creep into recordings.

Since this mic is finally back in stock, you'll want to grab it while you can. Make sure you scoop it up if you're interested.

SAVE $68: The Monster open-ear AC225 earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $29.99, down from the list price of $97.99. That's a 69% discount.

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Dr. Frankenstein might have created a monster, but this Monster deal has a fright level of zero. If your earbuds have gone missing, gone through the washing machine, or you're curious about an open-ear design, you'll want to listen up.

As of Oct. 29, the Monster open-ear AC225 earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $29.99, marked down from their normal price of $97.99. That's a 69% discount that takes a huge $68 off the usual price.

We're focused on the treats side of Halloween this year, and that certainly includes a pair of open-ear headphones for under $30. At this price, it's time to start considering holiday gifts and stocking stuffers because this could be a great option.

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Monster says the AC225 have up to 36 hours of battery life with the included charging case, and they have an IPX6 waterproof rating. That means you can use them at the gym or take them on a run in the rain.

The Monster AC225's clip-on design could be great if you don't love the feeling of earbuds that sit in your ear canal or bulky headphones that can get hot.

While they're on sale for under $30 at Amazon, snag the Monster open-ear AC225 earbuds for yourself and those on your holiday shopping list. Amazon lists this sale price as a limited-time offer, so hop on it quickly.

SAVE $28.39: As of Oct. 29, the Magic: The Gathering — Final Fantasy Booster Display is $197.98 at TCGplayer, compared to Amazon's price of $219.99.

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Magic: The Gathering — Final Fantasy isn't only good news for Final Fantasy fans, but for Magic as a TCG. Before Universes Beyond started bringing in some of the most popular franchises worldwide, MTG had this barrier of entry that left new players feeling intimidated. Now new players from different fandoms are picking up boosters and commander decks just to get their hands on their favorite characters and explore the new mechanics they bring to the table.

The Magic: The Gathering — Final Fantasy Booster Display is $197.98 at TCGplayer, compared to Amazon's price of $219.99. The set covers all 16 mainline games from the NES classic to Final Fantasy XVI, and lets you summon the likes of Bahamut, Odin, Knights of the Round, and more. Plus Iconic locations such as Final Fantasy VII's Midgar alongside epic artefacts like Cloud Strifes Buster Sword feature.

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Each of the 30 boosters in this display box has 14 cards, ranging from 1-4 rares or mythics, 3-6 uncommons, and 6-9 commons. Looking for the Foil Boarderless Mythic Rares? Yeah, they're only in 1% of all boosters printed, so good luck on that one.

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The biggest chase cards in MTG: Final Fantasy are the Travelling Chocobo Boarderless collection. There's a black Japanese exclusive which is fetching over $7,000 at the moment, with the other Neon Ink Travelling Chocobo cards going for around $2,000 to $2,300. Crazy right? Mythic Boarderless cards are going to be ridiculously hard to pull, so instead of ripping infinite packs, it might be a great idea to focus on just buying these and other Final Fantasy chase cards outright:

1. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Japanese Exclusive) #551
   Near Mint Holofoil: $7,500
   Market price: $5,393.34
   Most recent sale: $6,400

2. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Neon Ink Blue) #551c
   Near Mint Holofoil: $2,299.99
   Market price: $2,347.06
   Most recent sale: $2,499.99

3. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Neon Ink Green) #551d
   Near Mint Holofoil: $1,999.65
   Market price: $2,181.76
   Most recent sale: $2,125

4. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Neon Ink Pink) #551b
   Near Mint Holofoil: $2,299.99
   Market price: $2,008.91
   Most recent sale: $1,901.73

5. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Neon Ink Yellow) #551a
   Near Mint Holofoil: $2,299
   Market price: $1,950.24
   Most recent sale: $2,088.44

Remember when words used to mean something? Well, we had a nice run.

In what might be the final death knell for language as a concept, Dictionary.com announced Wednesday that "67" is its Word of the Year for 2025. Yes, that's right — 67. Or six-seven. Or 6–7. Or "six seeeeeeeven." However you spell it, it's apparently a word now.

If you're mostly offline, you may have been spared the whole six-seven phenomenon. I broke down its origins and meaning for Mashable, but to summarize: It means absolutely nothing. It's an inside joke among teens that spread on TikTok — a sing-song nonsense phrase often paired with a hand motion. It's pure brainrot, and it's made the leap into the real world.

SEE ALSO: What does '6-7' mean? Here's why kids are saying 'six, seven' over and over.

"It's part inside joke, part social signal and part performance," said Steve Johnson, PhD, director of lexicography for the Dictionary Media Group at IXL Learning, in a statement. "When people say it, they're not just repeating a meme; they're shouting a feeling. It's one of the first Words of the Year that works as an interjection — a burst of energy that spreads and connects people long before anyone agrees on what it actually means."

OK, but…is six-seven even a word? It feels more like a phrase. Or maybe a number. Either way, it's nonsense.

Now, I don't have a problem with the whole brainrot meme turned real-life thing. The six-seven trend is fine by me. Kids have been yelling nonsense since forever. And sure, six-seven is undeniably viral. But that doesn't mean it has to be Word of the Year. Plenty of things actually defined 2025. If you're a grown adult seriously bringing up six-seven in that conversation, maybe reevaluate your priorities.

It's not even linguistically interesting! It's just a number that signifies nothing. I could understand choosing meaningful slang — something with cultural or emotional weight. But six-seven? That's empty calories. (And yes, Oxford already gave "brain rot" its moment back in 2024.)

Of course, "Word of the Year" is a made-up award for publicity. And here I am, talking about it. But still. We can do better. Here's to 2026 — may it bring us words that actually mean something.

Amber Ruffin returned to Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday for her lauded segment "Amber Says What," in which the comedian and writer runs through everything you (and she) may have missed in the news.

We're talking Bad Bunny's Super Bowl spot, Labubus, deep sea discoveries using underwater robots (not this one), AI actor Tilly Norwood, Taylor Swift's song "Wood," how to pronounce Denzel Washington's name, Gloria Gaynor's recently revealed Republican donations, and the U.S. Mint's two-faced Trump coin.

To all of which Ruffin says...yeah you know it.

SAVE $28.39: As of Oct. 29, the Magic: The Gathering — Marvel Spider-Man Booster Display is $122 at TCGplayer, compared to Amazon's price of $150.39.

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Universes Beyond is one of the best things to happen to Magic: The Gathering in years. Before longtime players and collectors swat me, hear me out. Magic has two major problems; the steep learning and imtimidation factor and cost of entry. Getting into something as big as Magic is a lot to take on for a lot of people, and individual card values and legacy sealed product pricing can get out of control.

Licenced sets like Marvel's Spider-Man provide a gateway for spidey-fans and a decent buy in to the TCG, including people who aren't really into the fantasy aesthetic or just want a solid TCG for their favorite franchise.

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The Marvel Spider-Man Booster Display is $122 at TCGplayer, a $28.39 saving compared to Amazon's price of $150.39 and well worth picking up at this price. Getting into the web of new cards and mechanics, there's plenty to stick your fangs into. Mayhem and Web Encounters are two new major mechanics whilst focusing on new creatures and legendary creature cards like Spider-Man, Miles Morales, Venom, and Green Goblin, not to mention hot picks from the Spider-Verse.

Running a cast from exile deck? The Spider-Verse card removes the legend rule from Spiders. Plus you can always use Peter Parkers Camera to combo artefact deck builds.

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Bar the odd exception (looking at you Cosmic Foil and Boarderless Soul Stone), it's often easier on the pocket to just buy chase cards rather than ripping endless packs and hoping for the best. Hoping to pull any Spectacular Spider-Man across multiple booster display pack openings? Good luck, I wish it was that simple. Here's the top five chase cards in Magic: The Gathering Spectacular Spider-Man right now, including pricing and value information alongside where to buy them right now:

1. The Soul Stone (Cosmic Foil) #242
   Near Mint Holofoil: $49,999
   Market price: $26,500
   Most recent sale: $20,000

2. The Soul Stone (Borderless) #243
   Near Mint Holofoil: $1,532.36
   Market price: $1,628.59
   Most recent sale: $1,374.99

3. Spectacular Spider-Man (Borderless) #236
   Near Mint Holofoil: $699.97
   Market price: $730.55
   Most recent sale: $491

4. Spectacular Spider-Man (Borderless) #235
   Near Mint Holofoil: $660.44
   Market price: $659.44
   Most recent sale: $600

5. Spectacular Spider-Man (Borderless) #240
   Near Mint Holofoil: $500
   Market price: $625.70
   Most recent sale: $399.99

SAVE $43: As of Oct. 29, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is on sale for $386 at Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price for this model.

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If you're heading out camping, you'll want a portable power station that's compact, not too heavy, and easy to carry around. With all the other stuff you need to cart with you, a needlessly heavy device is something you want to avoid. With this in mind, meet the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 .

This portable device is perfect for camping vacations, road trips, or any use on the go. And as of Oct. 29, it's on sale for its lowest-ever price. Right now, you can get it just $386 at Amazon. This deal includes an AC cable.

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Despite its compact size, this is still a powerful device, with a 1,500 W AC output and a 3,000 W surge to run appliances like AC units and fridges. It has a 1,070 Wh capacity, and like we said, lightweight at just 23.8 pounds. It has a foldable handle too, so it's easy to carry when you head off to camp somewhere remote. You can charge many devices at once thanks to its many outlets including three pure sine wave AC outlets, two USB-C ports (PD 100 W), one USB-A port, and a DC car port.

It's also durable, with the LFP battery promising to remain at over 70% capacity after 4,000 cycles. This gives it a lifespan of more than 10 years. And for ease of use, everything can be managed from the Jackery app.

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Queen Latifah has done over 60 movies, and Jennifer Hudson wants to know which ones are her favourites.

The screen and music legend appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Wednesday, and attempted to pick one title, with a little help from the audience who call out their go-to Queen Latifah movies.

"I can't pick just a favourite, you know what I mean? I love them all in different ways," says Latifah in the clip above, of course, first throwing to 1996 icon Set It Off with Jada Pinkett Smith, Vivica A. Fox, and Kimberly Elise.

"Set It Off was fun," she says. "You know, I got to go to work with my girls every day, rob banks, and bring such emotion and drama. But we had fun, we were like a sisterhood when were filming that movie, I really enjoyed that."

Latifah runs through some of her repertoire including Bessie and Taxi, but there's a solid favourite after all: 2006's Last Holiday.

"I think Last Holiday is absolutely one of my favourite movies," she says. "Sometimes you get to do something that helps you live your life right. Last Holiday was about living life to the fullest, and I really needed to live my life as if it was my last day. There's just something that shifts in you when you're doing that."

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SAVE $300: As of Oct. 29, the Samsung 75-Inch Class QLED Q8F TV is on sale for $997.99 at Amazon. That's $300 off the list price for a limited time.

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There's so much to watch right now. The streaming scene is very much alive at the moment, and the MLB, NBA, and NFL are fighting it out for your attention every weekend.

It's a beautiful time to be sat in front of your TV doing absolutely nothing, and if that's all you've got on your agenda for the forseeable future, you should think carefully about what you're watching everything on. Do you desperately need an upgrade? Amazon has you covered.

SEE ALSO: The Hisense U8 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV has dropped to an all-time low price at Amazon

For a limited time, the Samsung 75-Inch Class QLED Q8F TV is on sale for $997.99 at Amazon. That's $300 off the list price for a limited time. You can find deals on most other screen sizes, so take your pick.

The Samsung 75-Inch Class QLED Q8F TV benefits from 4K resolution and makes use of AI tech to optimize colors and audio based on the type of content you're watching. So the big game is going to look different to the news, and so it should. This TV also blends right into your wall with a slim design that looks great in any space.

Save $300 on this stunning Samsung TV at Amazon.

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're good with letters.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for October 24, 2025 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Bravery

• Green: The means

• Blue: They sound alike

• Purple: They feature the alphabet

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Fortitude

• Green: Channel

• Blue: Words starting with the "Say" sound

• Purple: Things featuring letters A through Z

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 #871 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Fortitude: BACKBONE, COURAGE, HEART, SPIRIT

• Channel: MEDIUM, OUTLET, PLATFORM, VENUE

• Words starting with the "Say" sound: SACRUM, SEITAN, SEYCHELLES, SÉANCE

• Things featuring letters A through Z: ABECEDARIUM, COMPUTER KEYBOARD, OUIJA BOARD, SCRABBLE

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 24, 2025

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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 today's Connections.

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a birdwatcher.

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 17, 2025 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 24, 2025 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: "Nevermore!"

The words are related to animals.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe a type of bird.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Thats So Raven.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for October 29

• Omnivorous

• Clever

• Winged

• Thats So Raven

• Black

• Feathered

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and 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 today's Strands.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're good at reading facial expressions.

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

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 24, 2025 Where did Wordle come from?

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

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

What's the best Wordle starting word?

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

What happened to the Wordle archive?

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

Is Wordle getting harder?

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for October 17, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A scowl.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter G.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

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

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 24, 2025

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

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 today's Wordle.

SHOP NOW: As of Oct. 29, shop the new Amazon Echo Studio. It's the most advanced smart speaker from Amazon, now featuring Dolby Atmos.

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On Sept. 30, 2025, Amazon debuted a new collection of Echo devices, built for Alexa+. The new AI-powered voice assistant does a lot more than play whatever music you ask it to. Now Alexa+ can hold a conversation or plan a date night. To keep up with its innovative internal tech, Amazon launched the Echo Dot Max, Echo Show 8, Echo Show 11, and Echo Studio. The latter, the Echo Studio, is the brand's finest speaker yet, offering a larger design and Dolby Atmos.

The Echo Studio got its first update in six years — it previously debuted in 2019, and the 2025 model looks quite different. As noted by Mashable's tech editor, Timothy Bech Werth, the new Echo Studio looks a little bit like the Death Star, with its circular orb design and flat control panel. The front panel has simple controls for volume and turning off the voice controls. It's covered in a new 3D knit material and a 1.73-inch front-firing speaker.

The new Amazon Echo Studio design reminds us of the Death Star. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

The speaker includes spatial audio as well as Dolby Atmos. So while it does a spectacular job playing music, the Echo Studio can also be used for your in-home theater, creating a true surround sound experience.

It's going to be Amazon's biggest screenless speaker, measuring 6.1 inches by 5.8 inches. It's slightly bigger than Amazon's old flagship Echo, which seems to have been discontinued.

After a month-long preorder period, the Amazon Echo Studio is now available for purchase for $219.99, making it the second most expensive device in the Echo lineup.

It’s 10:30am and I’m at 77%. It’s been a busy morning—kids up early, streaming the new Tame Impala album to my Sonos speakers, watching a few of my friend Stephen’s terrible Sora videos—but nothing out of the ordinary. Still, my iPhone 17 Pro wouldn’t be this low this early. Am I worried? Yes and no. It’s a solvable problem, but it’s still a problem.

SAVE $100: As of Oct. 29, the Eureka J15 Evo Ultra is on sale for $499.96 at Amazon. That's a 17% saving on the list price.

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Buying a robot vacuum is like buying yourself a little gift every single day — the gift of no vacuuming. And if you've been on the hunt for the right "gift" to buy, this latest Amazon deal on the Eureka J15 Evo Ultra might sway you. As of Oct. 29, this impressive vacuum is down to $499.96. That's a $100 discount, and it's never been cheaper than this.

The Eureka J15 Evo Ultra is a great choice, even without a discount. It has 22,000 Pa suction power so it can easily pick up heavy dirt. It also has mopping capabilities, and one of its many pros includes the ScrubExtend mop extension technology, a feature that allows the mop to reach skirting boards, corners, and table legs for improved edge coverage. You know what that means? No need for you to touch up those hard to reach places.

SEE ALSO: The top 5 robot vacuums for carpet all passed the cat hair test

If you have pets, you may wonder if this robot vacuum is powerful enough against the almighty pet hair, but thanks to the DragonClaw Side Brush, this device will become your best friend. The V-shaped design of the brush detangles hair as it spins, with an anti-tangle roller brush and built-in comb to prevent clogs and keep the vacuum running smoothly.

There's also little to do in the way of navigation. It does so itself, and seamlessly, thanks to the LiDAR navigation. It also climbs thresholds up to 20 mm and automatically lifts the mop 10 mm when it detects carpets to avoid wetting them.

Get this robot vacuum deal from Amazon now.

SHOP NOW: As of Oct. 29, the Amazon Echo Dot Max is now available to purchase. Shop the smart speaker at Amazon for $99.99.

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In February 2025, Amazon announced its revamped voice assistant called Alexa+. The AI-powered assistant can do more than ever before, including holding conversations, drafting messages, and analyzing documents. With all of these new capabilities, Amazon announced a new collection of Echo devices to support Alexa+ in September of this year.

One of those devices was the Amazon Echo Dot Max, which is available to purchase as of Oct. 29. Amazon seems to have done away with its classic Echo, now offering the Echo Dot Max, a device with a similar look and the exact price point of the former Echo.

The Amazon Echo Dot Max comes in three shades: graphite, amethyst, and glacier white. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

It's just slightly bigger than Amazon's popular Echo Dot, a small but powerful speaker. The Echo Dot Max is capable of filling large spaces, and in addition to built-in Alexa, it has an included smart home hub. It has a 0.8-inch tweeter and a 2.5-inch woofer to support lossless, high-definition audio, even adapting to the room it's in to provide the best sound possible.

Alongside the new Echo device come two new accessories, a wall mount and a charging stand.

The Amazon Echo Dot Max is available to buy at Amazon now for $99.99.

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