Best October Prime Day Lego deals Best deal overall Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar 2025 (75418) $31.49 (save $13) Get Deal Best splurge deal Lego Ideas Vincent Van Gogh 'The Starry Night' (21333) $150 (save $19.99) Get Deal Best runner-up deal Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box (10696) $17.99 (save $17) Get Deal Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (Oct. 7-8) is 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 deals But 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 itLego 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 $169.99 (save $19.99)

It's been a rollercoaster of a year for beloved public education program Sesame Street, from threats to its federal funding to new collaborations with Netflix and YouTube. Now the program is entering the world of virtual gaming, as children, families, and longtime Sesame Street fans are introduced to the new Roblox hub, Sesame Street: Neighborhood Adventures.Designed by the childhood education stalwart, the hub will allow users to explore the iconic Sesame Street block and create their own custom Sesame Street-style avatars, with child-friendly features and accessories. They can play mini-games featuring neighborhood residents, like Abby’s Hide and Grow Seek, starring new creatures called Magical Beasties. Portals will connect users on the Sesame hub to the games, including Sesame Street: Magical Beastie Quest. Users can also watch exclusive show clips, including the Nov. 8 premiere of "Tales from 123," a brand new animated segment first teased in May. It's all leading up to Sesame Street Day, celebrated on Nov. 10. “With gaming and immersive experiences growing in popularity alongside streaming video platforms, this launch is a vital new contribution to our audience-first, omni-channel approach," said Aaron Bisman, senior vice president of marketing at Sesame Workshop. "Our mission is to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder and our new Roblox Hub is an exciting new way we’re delivering on that. We can’t wait to welcome fans of all ages to explore our neighborhood."The experience was supported by a grant from the Roblox Development Fund and created by Roblox game creators Shovel Team and immersive next-gen tech companies Exclusible and MindTrust, Sesame explained. The nonprofit co-created Sesame Street Mecha Builders: The Game with Roblox in 2022, which features STEM challenges for players 4 years and up. Nonprofit educational media has been investing heavily in childhood gaming, including PBS KIDS. In addition to its popular games app, PBS KIDS announced its own age-appropriate and expert-overseen gameplay show content, intended to provide a safer alternative to adult-led live stream and gameplay accounts. "The Sesame Workshop team understands the great power of meeting learners where they are, not just by showing up on Roblox, but by bringing to life a living, explorable Hub and leading players into worlds and narratives that can motivate and reinforce learning,” said Rebecca Kantar, head of education at Roblox.  Users hunt for magical beasties in Abby Cadabby's colorful garden. Credit: Sesame Workshop Sesame Street: Neighborhood Adventures is open to players of all ages, which may prompt alarm among those who have followed the gaming platform's legal troubles.  "​​Our approach to developing the Sesame Street Hub on Roblox has been guided by rigorous safety standards and child-centered design," Sesame Workshop told Mashable. "Within the Hub, there are no social features that could expose children to harmful interactions. For example, the chat is disabled and users create their own avatar with kid-friendly elements (so children are not exposed to avatars that may not be age-appropriate)." Players under the age of 13 can't make purchases in the experience, either. Despite adding dozens of new safety features intended to protect young users, the platform is still often connected to child harm, according to an analysis by Lawsuit Legal News. Roblox filed 24,000 reports on suspected child exploitation to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in 2024, and is also facing multiple lawsuits, which accuse the company of failing to institute appropriate safety protocols. Another two were filed last week, alleging Roblox knowingly enabled environments where predators can target children."Sesame Workshop is deeply committed to creating high-quality, safe experiences for children and families across the platforms where they spend time. By creating a safe, age-appropriate, and educational space within Roblox, we are meeting children where they are while providing an environment that families can trust," the nonprofit stated.

Best October Prime Day deals on portable power stations Best overall deal Anker Solix C1000 portable power station $429.00 at Amazon (save $360) Get Deal Best bundle deal with a solar panel EcoFlow Delta 2 portable power station with 220W solar panel $649 (save $650 + get a free 45W solar panel and a free carrying bag) Get Deal Best small portable power station deal Jackery Explorer 240 v2 $179 (save $70) Get Deal Portable power stations are here to save the day, and that's not even an exaggeration. These puppies pack in the power to recharge your phone, laptop, keep the refrigerator cooling, and the WiFi router powered on during a storm. Portable power stations come in tons of sizes with various specialties like being great for camping or coming with enough juice to power your entire home for days should a major storm roll through.Amazon's October Prime Day sale is here, and there are great deals already on offer. Some of my favorite portable power stations are already sitting at record-low prices at Amazon. Others come with freebies like solar panels and carrying cases. Whatever your portable power needs are, Amazon likely has a model in stock and on sale before Big Deals Days kicks off. Here are some highlights.Best overall deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 portable power station $399 at Amazon $799 Save $400 Get Deal Why we like itRead our full review of the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station.In my testing for the best portable power station, the Anker Solix C1000 emerged as the best overall option for most situations. It comes with a solid 1,056Wh of battery storage, it's easy to carry, is pretty lightweight, and comes with a super useful light bar. Thanks to this Amazon pre-Prime Day sale, it's already at a record-low price of $399 which is a sweet 50% off the normal price of $799.The Anker Solix C1000 takes just one hour to recharge and it's expandable, should you decide you'd like more power. When testing, I used the Solix C1000 to power a projector for outdoor movie nights, cook dinner in the air fryer, and power up the coffee maker. The Solix C1000 comes with six AC power ports, two USB-A, and two USB-C ports, so there are plenty of options.Best bundle deal with solar panel Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti BLUETTI AC180 Solar Generator with 200W Solar Panel $645.03 at Amazon $1,099 Save $453.97 1152Wh Portable Power Station w/ 4 1800W (2700W Surge) AC Outlets Get Deal Why we like itNeed a power station that's going to keep you going when you're not near an outlet? Bluetti AC180 has your back with this 1153Wh bundle of power alongside a 200W solar panel bundle. Plugging this badboy into a wall socket before going on your big adventure will charge up to around 80% in 45 mins, no there's no worries if you forgot (we've all been there). You can also charge it with the included Solar Panel, power generators and car ports, so there's plenty of versatility for an emergency situation.This will charge anything without breaking a sweat. You've got 4 x AC outlets, 1 x car outlet, 1 x wireless charging pad, 1 x USB-C and 4 x USB-A. Even the solar panel has four panels and three sturdy kickstands to make sure you're getting the most of that sunny goodness hitting your power station. This this bundle being over $400 off, you'd be missing out not having this on your next camping trip.Best small portable power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 240 v2 $174 at Amazon $249 Save $75 Get Deal Why we like itIf you're in the market for a portable power station that will keep phones and laptops charged during a power outage that doesn't cost a bunch, the Jackery Explorer 240 v2 could be the best option during Prime Day. Instead of paying the list price of $249, it's on sale for just $174. This smaller model offers two USB-C ports, one USB-A, and one AC. There's also a light that'll assist with plugging things in should you be in the dark.More portable power station dealsAnkerAnker Solix C300 DC Portable Power Station — $149.99 $249.99 (save $100)Anker Solix PowerHouse 535 Portable Power Station — $299.99 $499.99 (save $199)Anker Solix C800 Plus Portable Power Station — $399 $649 (save $250)Anker Solix C1000 Portable Power Station with 400W Solar Panel — $849 $1,998 (save $1,149)Anker Solix F2000 Portable Power Station — $799 $1,999 (save $1,050)BluettiBluetti Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station — $189 $249 (save $60)Bluetti AC200L Portable Power Station — $699 $1,599 (save $1,300) Bluetti Apex 300 Portable Power Station — $1,499 $2,399 (save $900)EcoFlowEcoFlow Trail 300 DC Portable Power Station — $139 $538 (save $399 + get a free EcoFlow USB-C charger)EcoFlow River 2 Portable Power Station and River 3 Plus — $369 $538 (save $169)EcoFlow Delta 3 Portable Power Station — $483 $699 (save $216)EcoFlow Delta 2 Portable Power Station with 220W Solar Panel + free 45W solar panel + free carrying case — $649 $1,299 (save $650)EcoFlow Delta 2 Max Portable Power Station + free 45W solar panel — $899 $1,699 (save $800)JackeryJackery Explorer 300 Portable Power Station — $159 $259 (save $100)Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 — $349 $799 (save $450)Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station — $699 $1,499 (save $800)Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus Portable Power Station — $1,499 $1,799 (save $300)

Best Apple Watch deals ahead of October Prime Day Best Series 11 deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) 🔥 $389 (save $10) Get Deal Best Series 10 deal Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) 🔥 $329 (save $170) Get Deal Best SE deal Apple Watch SE, 2nd generation (GPS, 40mm) $169.99 (save $79.01) Get Deal Best Ultra Deal Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) 🔥 $779.99 (save $19.01) Get Deal Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is here, and Apple Watch deals are reflecting that. Not only are older models marked down up to $170, but Amazon is also pricing starting models $10 lower than Apple.Ahead of October Prime Day's official start, you could grab the Apple Watch Series 10 with cellular connectivity for an impressive $170 off (putting it down to the same price as it's non-cellular counterpart). Luckily, that deal is still live at the start of Prime Big Deal Days and joined by several Apple Watch deals. SEE ALSO: Amazon's October Prime Day is coming on October 7 — here are 30+ early deals to shop now More interested in the newer models? No problem — the Series 11 has a small $10 price cut. On a budget? The second-generation SE watches are both below $200. Plus, we finally spotted a deal on the Apple Watch Ultra.Note: Deals marked with a 🔥 denote an all-time low price.Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) 🔥 $329 at Amazon $499 Save $170 Get Deal Why we like itCheck out our full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.The Series 10 offers lightning fast battery charging, the fitness sensors like heart rate monitoring, temperature sensing, and depth gauges, and in this model, cellular capability for the cost of the non-cellular models out there. The $170 price cut marks an all-time low for this watch, which earlier this week was priced at $429. Most times, we anticipate that the best deals will come during the actual days of the sale, but this is one of those cases where we'd be surprised if the price dips any lower, making it a great grab for an early deal.More Apple Watch dealsApple Watch SE, 2nd generation (GPS, 40mm) — $169.99 $249 (save $79.01)Apple Watch SE, 2nd generation (GPS, 44mm) — $199 $279 (save $80)Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) — $279 $399 (save $120) 🔥Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) — $389 $399 (save $10) 🔥Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) — $779.99 $799 (save $19.01) 🔥

Best Prime Day outdoor deals Best tent deal Coleman Skydome Camping Tent (four person) $84.99 (save $65) Get Deal Best power station deal Anker Solix C1000 $399 (save $400) Get Deal Best action camera deal DJI Osmo Action 4 $229 (save $70) Get Deal Best hydration deal LifeStraw Personal Water Filter $9.95 (save $5) Get Deal If your gear barely made it through the summer, Amazon's October Prime Day event has tons of deals on offer for all your outdoor and camping essentials. You'll be able to fully gear up for cold(er) weather adventures or stock up for next spring and summer. Plus, it's an ideal time to grab holiday gifts before chaos descends during Black Friday. SEE ALSO: October Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top deals We've spotted deals on portable power stations, coolers, Bluetooth speakers, outdoor cooking supplies, a DJI camera, and more. As expected, two mainstays of Amazon sales are already discounted: Coleman tents are on sale, and the classic LifeStraw Personal Water Filter is now 33% off.Below are the best outdoor deals from the Prime Big Deal Days event, which runs from Oct. 7 to 8. We'll be updating this page with fresh deals as they go live.Best October Prime Day outdoor deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 $399 at Amazon $799 Save $400 Get Deal Why we like itGoing camping with a portable power station in tow is arguably more important than the hot dogs or the firewood. A portable power station gives you the ability to keep your phones charged, the mood-setting lights on, and even power a coffee maker if you brought one along.In our testing, the Anker Solix C1000 is the best overall portable power station, packing in a nice 1,056Wh of capacity. That's enough to keep everyone happily charged up for several days. Plus, it only takes 58 minutes of charging time to get back to full capacity on the power station.Best October Prime Day cooler dealsColeman Classic Series Rolling Cooler (100-quart) — $78.84 $109.99 (save $31.15)Igloo Marine Series Cooler (100-quart) — $97 $109.99 (save $12.99)Coleman Vintage Steel Belted Cooler (54-quart) — $129.99 $199.99 (save $70)Ninja FrostVault Go 24-Can Backpack Cooler — $142.49 $199.99 (save $57.50)Ninja FrostVault (50-quart) — $174.95 $249.99 (save $75.04)Ninja FrostVault wheeled cooler (30-quart) — $218.95 $279.99 (save $61.04)Yeti Hopper Flip 18 portable soft cooler — $225 $300 (save $75) Ninja FrostVault wheeled cooler (45-quart) — $237.95 $299.99 (save $62.04) Yeti Hopper M20 soft backpack cooler — $260 $325 (save $65) Best October Prime Day power station dealsJackery Explorer 240D — $139 $209 (save $70)Jackery Explorer 300 — $159 $259 (save $100)Anker Solix C300 — $208.99 $299 (save $90.01)EcoFlow River 2 and River 3 Plus — $369 $538 (save $169)Anker Solix C800 Plus — $399 $649 (save $250)Best October Prime Day outdoor cooking dealsDrip EZ Secondz Collapsible Food Storage Containers (3 pack) — $31.99 $44.99 (save $13)Coleman Outdoor Folding Table — $56.04 $73.99 (save $17.95)Coleman Pack-Away Portable Camp Kitchen — $94.04 $141.49 (save $47.45)Coleman Triton+ 2-burner stove — $103.08 $142.99 (save $39.91)JetBoil Genesis Basecamp cooking system (orange) — $333.79 $449.99 (save $116.20)Best October Prime Day tent dealsColeman Skyshade Screened Shelter — $68.99 $104.99 (save $36)Coleman Skydome Tent (2-person) — $68.99 $119.99 (save $51)Coleman Skydome Camping Tent (4-person) — $84.99 $149.99 (save $65)Coleman Instant Tent (6-person) — $180.49 $271.49 (save $91)Coleman WeatherMaster Tent (10-person) — $255.54 $384.99 (save $129.45)More October Prime Day outdoor dealsLifeStraw Peak Series — $18.70 $24.95 (save $6.25)LifeStraw Go Series BPA-Free Water Filter Bottle (22 oz.) — $31.47 $44.95 (save $13.48)LifeStraw Go Series BPA-Free Water Filter Bottle (33 oz.) — $33.22 $49.95 (save $16.73)Coleman 1000L LED Lantern — $39.89 $53.49 (save $13.60)Klymit Static V2 Inflatable Sleeping Pad — $51 $69.99 (save $18.99)TREBLAB HD77 Bluetooth speaker — $55.97 $69.97 (save $14)Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 speaker — $66.49 $99.99 (save $33.50)JBL Flip 6 — $99.95 $129.95 (save $30)TREBLAB Ultra Loud Bluetooth speaker — $127.97 $199.97 (save $72)Cuisinart Cleanburn Smokeless Fire Pit — $183.99 $249.99 (save $66)DJI Osmo Action 4 (standard combo) — $229 $299 (save $70)Bote Hangout Suite Floating Chair (two pack) — $399 $450 (save $51)

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 Deal Amazon 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 deals Best 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 it has the only available discount on an Apple Watch Ultra 2 with cellular connectivity; it's sold out on Amazon. I also still like its selection of Windows laptop deals better overall, minus the Surfaces.Apple dealsApple WatchesApple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) — $649 $799 (save $150)iPadsApple 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)MacBooksApple 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)Apple accessoriesApple AirTag — $19.99 $29 (save $9.01)Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $64.99 $99 (save $34.01)Windows laptop dealsNote: Paid My Best Buy members (Plus and Total) get a $50 bonus reward when they spend at least $499 on select Windows laptops.Asus Zenbook A14 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $579.99 $999.99 (save $420)HP 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)2-in-1 laptopsHP 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)Gaming laptopsLenovo 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)ChromebooksLenovo 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)TV deals43-inch TVsHisense 43-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV — $149.99 $299.99 (save $150)50- to 58-inch TVsToshiba 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)65-inch TVsTCL 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)75-inch TVs and biggerToshiba 75-inch C350 LED 4K Fire TV — $399 $729.99 (save $330.99)TCL 75-inch QM5K 4K QD-Mini LED TV — $599.99 $1,199.99 (save $600)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)Streaming device dealsRoku Streaming Stick — $17.99 $29.99 (save $12)Roku Streaming Stick 4K — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)Vacuum dealsRobot vacuumsiRobot 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)iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max + AutoWash Dock — $599.99 $1,399.99 (save $800)Roborock Saros Z70 — $1,399.99 $2,599.99 (save $1,200)Stick vacuumsDyson V11 Plus — $529.99 $629.99 (save $100)

Best iPad deals for October Prime Day Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) 🔥 $279 (save $70) Get Deal Best iPad Air deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) 🔥 $449 (save $150) Get Deal Best iPad Pro deal Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) $899 (save $100) Get Deal Whether you're an artist in search of a multi-tasking tablet or an avid reader who wants more functionality than your standard e-reader might offer, iPads can serve a multitude of functions.They are, however, not the cheapest tablets on the market, which is why waiting for a sale like Prime Big Deal Days (otherwise known as October Prime Day) has a certain strategic appeal. Now that October Prime Day is in full swing, the iPad deals have gotten a real boost. Both the standard iPad and iPad Air, 11-inch are down to their lowest prices, plus, we spotted an iPad Pro down to its lowest price ever, too. Here are all of the best deals on iPads during Prime Big Deal Days.Note: Deals marked with a 🔥 denote an all-time low price.Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) 🔥 $279 at Best Buy $349 Save $70 Get Deal Why we like it When it comes to iPads, there are plenty of options to choose from, but sometimes sticking to the basics makes the most sense. The A16 iPad is nothing flashy, but it's an excellent budget option that still has enough juice to power you through taking notes, watching your favorite shows, and reading books and articles. While we don't necessarily recommend it for anyone who wants their tablet to double up as a laptop, it'll more than do the job for most tablet-oriented everyday tasks. The iPad, 11-inch model with A16 chip is down to $279, which according to Camelcamelcamel is the tablet's lowest price ever. It's now marked down $70, for 20% savings. It's the best deal we've spotted among iPads but if you're interested in investing in an iPad Air or Pro, there are plenty of savings to explore there.iPad dealsApple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $429 $499 (save $70)iPad Air dealsApple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $449 $599 (save $150) 🔥Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $599 $749 (save $150) 🔥Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $649 $799 (save $150) 🔥Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $866 $949 (save $83) 🔥iPad Pro dealsApple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $899 $999 (save $100)Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi + cellular, 256GB) — $1,099 $1,199 (save $100) Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,099 $1,299 (save $200)Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi + cellular, 256GB) — $1,299 $1,499 (save $200) 🔥

In the final, titular track of her last album, The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift proclaims, "Now I know the life of a showgirl, babe."But does she?This question, like many circling Swift's latest record, has the internet taking sides: some who believe Taylor Swift is indeed a showgirl, and others who think she's appropriating sex workers.  SEE ALSO: Did Taylor Swift swipe a lyric from a TikTok creator? The term "showgirl" carries certain connotations — one of a sexy, burlesque performer in a seedy nightclub or Las Vegas stage — that don't quite align with Taylor Swift's brand. But then again, maybe Swift is redefining the term itself. Mashable spoke with adult entertainers to see if Swift has that ol' razzle dazzle.What is a showgirl?If you Google the definition of "showgirl," you'll find the Oxford Languages definition: "an actress who sings and dances in musicals, variety acts, and similar shows."Swift sort of fits that description. Acting isn't her forte (though she did more recently appear in Cats and Amsterdam), but she does sing and dance. However, digging a little further, "showgirl" has a more specific meaning.In a 1994 article, "The Glorifier," about 20th-century Broadway impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. and the creation of the American showgirl, Michael Lasser wrote that in the early 1900s, showgirls "offered something new: the tantalizing promise of sexual perfection."Lasser wrote, "Despite the relish with which he fussed over details, Ziegfeld never lost sight of his own sustaining vision of beauty, sexuality, and audience appeal." He selected every showgirl himself and said they must attract men and promise both romance and excitement."Every night, from 8:40 p.m. until just before midnight, the showgirl was fantasy incarnate," Lasser wrote. Sexuality and fantasy, then, were inseparable from the showgirl.Ziegfeld is arguably most known for his revue Ziegfeld Follies, which inspired the long-running Las Vegas-based revue Jubilee! — which then inspired the visuals for The Life of a Showgirl, according to designer Bob Mackie.Jubilee!, which ran in Vegas for over 30 years, featured many topless performers. In 2015, Thrillist reported that, "Jubilee! is the last surviving representative of Vegas' signature form of entertainment: the epically magnificent topless review."For more confirmation, look at cinematic showgirls. In the 1995 film Showgirls, the protagonist begins her Vegas career dancing at a strip club and then becomes the topless star of a big production. The same is true for 2024's The Last Showgirl, in which Pamela Anderson plays an aging topless performer in Vegas. So…is Taylor Swift a showgirl?Shortly after Swift announced the album title in August, performer and model Gwen Adora posted on Bluesky that "Taylor Swift calling herself a showgirl is stolen working-class valour." not to get political on here, but Taylor Swift calling herself a showgirl is stolen working class valour and I will stand on that hill.— Gwen Adora ☀️ (@gwenadora.bsky.social) August 13, 2025 at 9:53 AM Despite replies from Swift fans that insist she is a showgirl, Adora stands by her point. "People think of taking clothes off when they think of showgirls," she told Mashable, "or Vegas performers, feathers, working class ladies in a can-can line…to me, that's not who Taylor Swift is.""Taylor Swift is a hard worker and a good performer, but she doesn't have a working-class background in doing revue shows or doing theater performances," Adora continued, "and she's not doing erotic entertainment."Swift's brand is distinctly girl next door — and despite the sexuality of her new song "Wood," her raves about her fiancé Travis Kelce's penis are all done in euphemisms. Even so, the lyric videos released in AMC theaters last weekend swapped some of the more suggestive lines for something more kid-friendly, like "open my thighs" to "open my skies."Prior to the album release, Adora theorized that Swift would use the term as a metaphor and character in her album. But once the album came out, the visuals didn't really coincide with the vibes of the songs, which take musical inspiration from disco and 2000s pop punk. There are songs about being a performer (or, really, being famous), a mainstay of Swift's most recent work, including "Elizabeth Taylor," which explores whether fame is fleeting, and "Father Figure," which examines her power in the industry. But other than the titular track, there is not much about the showgirl life on the album. And until the last verse, Swift herself isn't the showgirl in question."Before the album came out, I would have assumed there would be strong metaphoric ties and a bit of research to make the symbolism work for her," Adora texted Mashable on the day of the album release. "Now it just feels like Taylor Swift is just appropriating a title for fun? For pure aesthetic? This feels extra careless."Adora believes the showgirl aesthetic is an unusual choice, given that it's an industry with a deep history of labor exploitation and marginalization. "Especially during an era of modesty, labor rights movements, and suppressing sexual expression," Adora said, harking to the wave of age verification laws that are serving to chill both explicit and non-explicit content in the U.S. and elsewhere. There is also a surge of laws attempting to ban pornography in the U.S., on top of bans on drag performance in certain states.In terms of modesty, the "tradwife" has risen online and in popular culture — including in Swift's music. In "Wi$h Li$t," she doesn't dream of career achievements, but of having kids and a lawn with a basketball hoop. For the New York Times, journalist Lissa Townsend Rodgers wrote that Taylor Swift isn't a showgirl either, because she's running the show. "She's not simply dancing the steps the choreographer teaches her and wearing the costume the designer pins on her: She created the show," Rodgers wrote. "She's not watching her bank account and auditioning for her job every six months: She's the boss."Others, however, feel differently."I think that most adult entertainers would react favorably to Taylor Swift's use of the term 'showgirl' on her new album," said independent filmmaker, content creator, and adult performer MsSexySaigon in an email to Mashable. While "showgirl" has been historically associated with Las Vegas performers in musical productions, the term expanded to include strippers with the decades-ago launch of the adult entertainment club, Deja Vu, she continued.With Instagram, OnlyFans, and camming today, there's an argument that women who are digital-media entrepreneurs and possess a broad skill set (including producing, scripting, set design, filming, acting, dancing, and marketing) are, in fact, showrunners.  "Would these show performers/show runners (or showgirls) in some way feel elevated by the fact that Ms. Swift, in her artistic vision, chose to identify with the term, 'showgirl'?" Saigon asked. "Could they relate to and identify with aspects of the experiences of the show business highs and lows that Taylor Swift explores in her music?""I think that the answer to both questions is 'yes,'" she said.Swiftly changing languageAdora believes that The Life of a Showgirl will have an impact that includes a shift in the meaning of "showgirl."For one thing, Swift has many more people talking about showgirls in general. According to Google Trends, searches for "showgirl" have blown up 1,957 percent in the past quarter. Credit: Google Trends "Now that word has a different meaning to it, because Taylor Swift and her team have given it a different meaning, whether their intention was to do that or not," Adora said. "That's just how mega popstars work.""Nothing is divorced from how it impacts culture and how people use language," she continued. Now, if people use "life of a showgirl" to caption their birthday and Halloween social media posts or Stories of themselves going to the movies, the term "showgirl" will be distilled, Adora opined, to make it for commodifiable to a larger audience.This "takes away from the actual definition of the term and takes away from the hard work, effort, and glamor that actual working show-people, showgirls, show-women, show-men, put into their artistry and their craft," Adora said. Whether this Swift-ladden showgirl meaning will take root in the long term remains to be seen, but our feeds will be overtaken with it — and with Portofino orange — for the foreseeable future.

Prime Big Deal Days, the new October Amazon Prime Day sale event running until Oct. 8, features sweet gaming deals that players can grab right now. While there are some great deals at Amazon across all categories, games across PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S platforms have scored fantastic bargains to stock up your backlog with. Among a mix of very recent releases and those that have come out over the last few years, you’ll either find modern gems that have rarely gone down in price, fun adventures that have had so much taken off that they’re at an all-time low, or RPGs that will give you hundreds of hours of content for the time you’ve put in. SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime ahead of Prime Big Deal Days As Amazon Prime Big Deal Days rolls on, we’ve assembled the top 10 gaming deals across all three major console platforms so far. If the main event adds in some offers that are even better, we’ll immediately be updating this list accordingly. In the meantime, our best gaming deals so far includes an RPG with so much money taken off, it feels ridiculous.Best gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: SEGA Persona 3 Reload: Standard Edition - PlayStation 5 $19.99 at Amazon $69.99 Save $50 Get Deal Why we like itIf you’re catching up on long RPGs that have come out over the years, being able to grab the amazing Persona 3 Reload for only $19.99 — 71% off its launch price — is the best gaming deal Amazon has going right now, ahead of the Prime Day sale. Launched in February 2024, this fantastic remake of the already great Persona 3 from 2006 has been a must-buy for fans of the long-running franchise and RPG fans alike. With its upgraded visuals and music remade from the ground up, enhanced turn-based & social-sim mechanics, and new voice-acting performed by a stellar cast, the original’s incredible story — about a group of high schoolers wielding titular Personas to battle Shadows and solve the mysterious Dark Hour — plays better than ever. Thankfully, I’m not alone in my praise, as Mashable eventually declared Persona 3 Reload as one of the best games of 2024 at the time. Persona games are especially known for their longer lengths amongst role-playing games, and P3R is no different, with a 70-hour minimum playtime to beat the campaign, with at least 100 hours required for completionists. For only $20 to buy the game physically on PS5, that’s at most 28 cents per hour for an incredible game. As shown through its pricing history on price tracker CamelCamelCamel, this particular game will likely go back to its higher price of $69.99 once stock allocation for the $20 sale price runs out. Persona 3 Reload is also available on Xbox Series X for $35.16, and its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 port is available to pre-order for $59.99, making this sale on the PS5 version the best cost-effective way to play it if you own all consoles. More gaming dealsUnicorn Overlord (PS5, Switch, Xbox) - Up to $34.99 $59.99 (42% off)Black Myth: Wukong - PlayStation 5 - $50.31 $64.99 (15% off)Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – PS5 Standard Edition - $53.99 $69.99 (28% off)Gran Turismo 7 (PS5 & PS4) - $29.83 $69.99 (57% off)Gran Turismo 7 (PS4) - $34.95 $39.17 (11% off)F1 25 (PS5 & Xbox) - $62.99 $69.99 (10% off)Sonic FrontiersXbox: $7.95 $17.50 (55% off)Nintendo Switch: $18.99 $39.99 (53% off)Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics - Nintendo Switch - $25.47 $49.99 (49% off)Raidou: Remastered – The Mystery of the Soulless Army Launch EditionXbox: $34.99 $49.99 (30% off)PS5: $39.99 $49.99 (20% off)Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2PS5: $33.89 $69.99 (52% off)Xbox: $34.98 $69.99 (50% off)

SAVE 5%: As of Oct. 7, the Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Headphones are on sale for $428 at Amazon, down from $450 for a limited time. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones $428 at Amazon $450 Save $22 Get Deal As of Oct. 7, the Sony WH-1000XM6, the latest iteration of Sony’s legendary noise-cancelling headphone series, are on sale for $428, down from its regular price of $450 on Amazon.We’ve been seeing lots of the best Prime Day Deals already flooding Amazon, but these headphones being on sale is another undeniable highlight, even if it's only a 5% discount.Sony’s WH-1000XM6s continue the brand’s reputation for best-in-class audio engineering. Equipped with Sony’s new HD Noise-Cancelling Processor QN3 and a sophisticated 12-microphone array, these headphones are built to hush even the busiest city streets, aeroplane cabins, or open offices. An updated Adaptive NC Optimizer fine-tunes noise cancellation automatically based on your surroundings, ensuring you get perfectly balanced silence anywhere you go. SEE ALSO: Some of Amazon's early Prime Day Apple deals are already add-to-cart worthy Beyond the silence, the sound quality is what sets these cans apart, and is part of what made Mashable give such a strong review for the WH-1000XM6s headphones altogether. What’s more, they’re studio-grade, tuned by Sony’s master engineers for precision and warmth. They support high-resolution audio via LDAC, offering a truly immersive listening experience whether you’re binging your favourite playlist or editing a podcast.Battery life stretches up to 30 hours, and a quick 3-minute charge nets up to 3 hours of playback — ideal for those who constantly forget to plug in. The headphones also feature multi-device pairing, touch controls, speak-to-chat voice sensing, and wear detection that automatically pauses your music when you take them off.If comfort matters, you’ll love the redesigned lightweight frame and soft pressure-relieving earcups. Add in a sleek midnight blue, black, or platinum silver finish, and these are arguably Sony’s most refined headphones yet.With Prime Day rolling in harder than ever, this is a great time to snag one of the top headphones of 2025 before prices rise again. Whether you’re travelling, working, or just want to drown out the world, the WH-1000XM6s deliver audible tranquillity, one note at a time.

SAVE 38%: As of Oct. 7, the Bluetti Apex 300 is on sale for $1,499 at Amazon, down from $2,399 for a limited time. That's $900 off the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Apex 300 $1,499 at Amazon $2,399 Save $900 Get Deal Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day is here, running from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, the first major date in the holiday shopping calendar. That means Black Friday-style discounts way ahead of Black Friday itself. Yes, Amazon is getting in early, and we are absolutely here for it.These kinds of sale events are the perfect opportunity to pick up all those items you've always need but never quite had the cash to justifying buying. Case in point is the Bluetti Apex 300, a seriously powerful, multi-functional, power station and solar charger that usually costs $2,399.As of Oct. 7, the Bluetti Apex 300 is on sale for $1,499, which means a massive saving of $900. That's 38% off overall. SEE ALSO: Amazon's Prime Day Apple deals are live and ready to snag There are all kinds of reasons to stock up with a high-grade power station. Indeed, the Bluetti Apex 300 is great for taking on camping trips, for charging your electric car, RV appliances, electric cars, emergency situations, or general off-grid electricity needs. Powering up via the mains or through solar charging (if you have a portable solar panel), it can give you enough juice to run a refrigerator for an entire 24 hours. It has six AC outputs so it can manage multiple power needs with a 7680W surge, delivering a 120V/240V simultaneous output. You can even control it via an app.Stay fully powered with this electric deal on the Bluetti Apex 300 — now just $1,499 for the Prime Big Deals Day, a huge saving of $900. This October Prime Day event only lasts until Oct. 8 so don't miss the deal while it's still available.

SAVE 30%: As of Oct. 7, the Lego Star Wars Ghost & Phantom II is on sale for $111.99 at Amazon, down from $159.99 for a limited time. Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Ghost & Phantom II $111.99 at Amazon $159.99 Save $48.00 Get Deal It's not quite Christmas, but it's never not a good time to stock up on toys. That's why we're loving the selection of discounted Legos currently available in Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day event. Running from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, it's the first major sale event of the fall shopping season, so there are bargains you won't find anywhere else, including deals on items you've been waiting on coming down in price.For Star Wars Lego fans, the Lego Star Wars Ghost & Phantom II is surely one of those items. It's one of the coolest sets of recent years but it's usually docked at the more expensive end of the range. But thanks to the October Prime Day deals, it's now available with a Death Star-sized discount.From Oct. 7, the Lego Star Wars Ghost & Phantom II is on sale for $111.99, down from its standard list price of $159.99 on Amazon. That's an overall savings of $48. SEE ALSO: Some of Amazon's early Prime Day Apple deals are already add-to-cart worthy The Ghost spaceship was first seen in the hugely popular Rebels animated series and then the Disney+ show, Ahsoka. This set is essentially two ships in one and includes five minifigures that you won't find in any other Star Wars Lego set. That makes the Ghost & Phantom II a must-have for fans. It's also one of the best Star Wars ship designs to fly out of the landing bay since the Millennium Falcon.The Prime Big Deals Day only runs until Oct. 8 so there's limited time to snap up this Lego Star Wars deal. It shouldn't take the Jedi mind trick to convince you that it's a fantastic price. Don't miss your chance to pick up the Lego Star Wars Ghost & Phantom II — discounted from $159.99 to $111.99.

Best Kindle deals Basic Kindle Deal Amazon Kindle $84.99 (Save $25) Get Deal Kindle Paperwhite deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 🔥 $124.99 (Save $35) Get Deal Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 🔥 $149.99 (Save $50) Get Deal Best Colorsoft Deal Amazon Colorsoft Signature Edition 🔥 $209.99 (Save $70) Get Deal Best Kindle Kids Deal Amazon Kindle Kids $94.99 (Save $35) Get Deal This morning, I got a pleasant surprise: The best October Prime Day Kindle deals are even better than I expected. Amazon loves to keep us on our toes. I've been covering Prime Day and testing Kindles for years, and one thing I've come to expect is great deals on Amazon's own devices during the sale event — except Kindles. During July Prime Day neither the Paperwhite or Paperwhite Signature Edition got a price cut.Amazon's e-readers are extremely popular, and because of that, the retailer tends to be choosy about its sales on Kindles. Coming into Prime Big Deal Days, I didn't know what to expect out of Amazon's Kindle deals, but it's safe to say I woke up thrilled at these discounts.Every Kindle e-reader is discounted during October Prime Day and not only that — multiple devices have hit their lowest price ever. Here are all of the best Kindle deals to shop during Prime Big Deal Days.Note: Deals marked with a 🔥 denote an all-time low price.Best Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 🔥 $149.99 at Amazon $199.99 Save $50 Get Deal Why I like itHistorically, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition hasn't been my top pick, due to its $200 price tag, which even its bonus features couldn't justify. October Prime Day swept in and dropped the price of the Signature Edition down to $149.99. That saves you $50 off of its $199.99 price tag for 25% off. And did I mention that's its lowest price ever?Not only does this bring the Signature Edition to its lowest price ever, but it also makes it $10 cheaper than the standard Paperwhite — although we should note that also just hit its lowest price ever.The biggest perk to the Signature Edition is its ad-free lock screen. Usually, I don't think it's worth the extra money, but with this record discount, I think it's an incredible value. For $149.99, you'll enjoy auto-adjusting brightness, 12 weeks of battery, wireless charging, and 32GB of storage.If you're going to buy a Kindle during October Prime Day, let it be the Signature Edition. However, if you have your heart set on another model, plenty are also at their lowest prices.Best Colorsoft deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 🔥 $209.99 at Amazon $279.99 Save $70 Get Deal Why I like itIn the past few weeks, it's never been more apparent how Amazon is investing in their color e-readers. On Sept. 30, the brand launched their redesigned Kindle Scribe that now comes with color. Similar to Amazon's Paperwhite versus Paperwhite Signature Edition, the retailer has a Colorsoft and Colorsoft Signature Edition. Right now, the Colorsoft Signature Edition received its biggest price cut ever, bringing it down to $209.99. That knocks $70 off its $279.99 list price, for 25% off. Similar to the Paperwhite Signature Edition, it comes with 32GB of storage, auto-adjusting brightness, an ad-free lockscreen, but it gets the exciting addition of color, too. The color accuracy on the Colorsoft Signature Edition is impressive. While the colors are more muted than they'd read in a physical book, they still remain accurate.So if you're ready to dive into Amazon's color e-reader line-up, Prime Big Deal Days is the time to do so. Get the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition for $209.99 and save $70.More Kindle dealsAmazon Kindle — $84.99 $109.99 (save $25)Amazon Kindle Kids — $94.99 $129.99 (save $35) 🔥Amazon Kindle Paperwhite — $124.99 $159.99 (save $30) 🔥Amazon Kindle Colorsoft — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50) 🔥Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids — $209.99 $269.99 (save $60) 🔥Amazon Kindle Scribe (64GB) — $339.99 $449.99 (save $110) 🔥

Best earbuds deals ahead of October Prime Day Best Amazon deal Amazon Echo Buds with ANC $34.99 (save $85) Get Deal Best AriPods deal Apple AirPods 4 $89 (save $40) Get Deal Best Beats deal Beats Flex $39.95 (save $30) Get Deal Best Anker Soundcore deal Soundcore by Anker P20i $18.99 (save $21) Get Deal Best TREBLAB deal TREBLAB X3 Pro $47.97 (save $12) Get Deal Best Bose deal Bose QuietComfort with ANC $129 (save $50) Get Deal Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (aka October Prime Day) is here, and the earbud deals are rolling in. The big sales event runs from Oct. 7–8, and we're already seeing great offers on both noise-canceling and open-earbud options.As expected, Amazon has marked down its noise-canceling Echo Buds an impressive 71%. The Apple AirPods 4 have also dropped back down to a record low of $89. (The last time we saw them at this price was July's Prime Day event.) SEE ALSO: October Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top deals You'll find these deals, plus more of the best we've seen so far, below. We'll be updating this list throughout the October Prime Day sales event.Best October Prime Day noise-cancelling earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Buds with ANC $34.99 at Amazon $119.99 Save $85 Get Deal Why we like itA 71% discount is a biggie, and a deal this steep can only mean one thing: Prime Day. But even without the massive markdown, these are a great pair of earbuds. They're IPX4 sweat-resistant, have Alexa built-in, and offer up to 15 hours of battery life. The noise cancellation is top-notch thanks to the sealed in-ear design, and the seamless device switching is ideal for jumping between work calls on your laptop and music on your phone.More October Prime Day earbuds dealsSoundcore by Anker P20i — $18.99 $39.99 (save $21)Beats Flex — $39.95 $69.95 (save $30)TREBLAB X4 — $39.99 $59.97 (save $19.98)Amazon Echo Buds with ANC (wireless charging case) — $44.99 $139.99 (save $75)EarFun Free Pro 3 with ANC — $47.48 $79.99 (save $32.51)TREBLAB X3 Pro — $47.97 $59.97 (save $12)EarFun Clip — $48.99 $69.99 (save $21)TREBLAB X-Open — $49.97 $69.97 (save $20)EarFun Air Pro 4 with ANC — $55.98 $79.99 (save $24.01)Anker Soundcore AeroFit 2 — $77.99 $129.99 (save $52)Apple AirPods 4 — $89 $129.99 (save $40.99)Bose QuietComfort with ANC — $129 $179 (save $50)Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) — $139.99 $169 (save $29.01)Beats Fit Pro with ANC — $149 $199.95 (save $50.95)Shokz OpenRun Pro — $159.95 $179.95 (save $20)Apple AirPods Pro 2 with ANC — $169.99 $249 (save $79.01)Lois Mackenzie contributed to this article.

SAVE $45: As of Oct. 7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are on sale at Amazon for $54.99. This is 45% off their list price of $99.99, saving you $45. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Buds FE $54.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $45.00 Get Deal The Prime Big Deal Days sale event is officially underway, and Prime members have a treasure trove of excellent discounts to look through. Headphones and earbuds, in particular, have even seen some great price drops. If you've been on the hunt for the latter, this deal on the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE is one you certainly don't want to miss.The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are currently on sale for $54.99 for Prime members. This is 45% off their retail price of $99.99, which saves you $45. While the lowest price they dropped to back during July's Prime Day was $52.24 for Prime members, this is incredibly close and still worth jumping on while the deal is available. SEE ALSO: The best October Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by a tech editor With a comfortable fit and Active Noise Cancellation, the Galaxy Buds FE are a great fit for those looking for new earbuds to use while working out or to take on a long trip. They even have a cool Interpreter feature that can be used through a Galaxy phone to hear real-time translations when you're speaking with someone who speaks a different language. And on top of that, they boast excellent battery life that can last up to 30 hours on a single charge.If you're a Prime member, you have through tomorrow to score this sweet deal on the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE during Prime Big Deal Days. And if you're looking for even more earbud deals, check out our breakdown of the best earbuds deals for October Prime Day.

An Amazon event wouldn't be an Amazon event without the brand pushing its own devices. Several Echo deals, Fire Tablet deals, and Blink camera deals are live as Prime Big Deal Days kicks off on Oct. 7. The best Prime Day Amazon device deals at a glance: BEST FIRE TABLET DEAL Amazon Fire HD 10 (64GB) $79.99 (save $100) Get Deal BEST FIRE TV DEAL Insignia 65-inch QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV $299.99 (save $200) Get Deal BEST ECHO DEAL Echo Buds with ANC $34.99 (save $85) Get Deal BEST KINDLE DEAL Kindle Scribe (16GB) $299.99 (save $100) Get Deal BEST BLINK DEAL Blink Video Doorbell $34.99 (save $35) Get Deal A few devices are even beating their Prime Day prices from July: Particularly of note are the Echo Show 8 dropping to $99.99 (compared to $109.99 in July) and the Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation dropping to $34.99 — a 71% discount only matched during Black Friday 2024. There are a ton of great Fire TV deals — they just happen to be on Fire TVs from non-Amazon brands, like Insignia and Hisense. There aren't a ton of great Kindle deals just yet, but we'll update this post immediately when more Kindles do go on sale at Amazon. But for now, you can prepare by signing up for three months of Kindle Unlimited for free if you've never subscribed before.Before you buy, see if Amazon announced a new version of that device at its fall hardware event on Sept. 30 — maybe you'll want to wait for the refreshed model, or maybe the new prices are the justification you needed to grab a deal now. SEE ALSO: What is Stuff Your Kindle Day? The best way to fill your e-reader with free books. Below, we're keeping tabs on all of the best Amazon device deals before and throughout the end of October Prime Day on Oct. 8. The best Amazon device deals do tend to sell out toward the end of the sale, so if you see a good price drop now, hop on it. There's also a ton of stuff outside of Amazon devices on sale ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, so be sure to follow along with our carefully curated coverage of all of the best October Prime Day deals.Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to new record-low prices, while struck-through deals were sold out or expired at the time of writing.Best Amazon device deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Our pick: Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation (newest model) 🔥 $34.99 at Amazon $119.99 Save $85 Get Deal Why we like itThere's no way around it: A ton of people are going to buy AirPods this October Prime Day. But for those who aren't married to Apple's earbuds (or how often they seem to break), just know that the latest version of Amazon's Echo Buds with ANC are just $34.99 after a 71% discount. That beats their Prime Day price from July by $10, and you could get five pairs of Echo Buds for less than the $199.99 sale price of the AirPods Pro 2.Amazon's noise cancellation doesn't level with the effectiveness of those AirPods or other top noise-cancelling earbuds, but casual music or podcast listeners may not care at this price point. Fire tablet dealsAmazon Fire HD 8 (32GB) — $54.99 $99.99 (save $45) Amazon Fire 7 Kids (16GB) — $54.99 $109.99 (save $55) Amazon Fire 7 Kids (32GB) — $59.99 $129.99 (save $70) Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) — $69.99 $139.99 (save $70) 🔥Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro (32GB) — $74.99 $149.99 (save $75) Amazon Fire HD 10 (64GB) — $79.99 $179.99 (save $100) 🔥Amazon Fire HD 8 (64GB) — $84.99 $129.99 (save $45) Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids (32GB) — $84.99 $159.99 (save $75) 🔥 Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro (64GB) — $104.99 $179.99 (save $75) Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids (64GB) — $104.99 $179.99 (save $75) Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids (32GB) — $104.99 $189.99 (save $85) 🔥 Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro (32GB) — $104.99 $189.99 (save $85) 🔥Amazon Fire Max 11 (64GB) — $139.99 $229.99 (save $90) Amazon Fire Max 11 (128GB) — $189.99 $279.99 (save $90)Echo dealsEcho Auto — $14.99 $54.99 (save $40) 🔥Echo Pop — $24.99 $39.99 (save $15)Echo Pop Kids — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25) Echo Show 8 adjustable stand — $24.99 $34.99 (save $10)Echo Dot — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)Echo Dot Kids — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)Echo Pop Kids with Echo Glow — $34.99 $79.98 (save $44.99)Echo Dot Kids with Echo Glow — $44.99 $89.98 (save $44.99)Echo Spot — $49.99 $79.99 (save $30) Echo Show 5 — $54.99 $89.99 (save $35)Echo Show 5 Kids — $54.99 $99.99 (save $35)Echo Show 5 Kids with Echo Glow — $64.99 $129.98 (save $64.99)Echo Show 8 — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50)Echo Hub — $119.99 $179.99 (save $60) 🔥Echo Frames — $119.99 $299.99 (save $180) 🔥Kindle dealsAmazon Kindle — $84.99 $109.99 (save $25)Amazon Kindle Kids — $94.99 $129.99 (save $35) 🔥Amazon Kindle Paperwhite — $124.99 $159.99 (save $30) 🔥Amazon Kindle Colorsoft — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50) 🔥Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids — $209.99 $269.99 (save $60) 🔥Amazon Kindle Scribe (64GB) — $339.99 $449.99 (save $110) 🔥Amazon Kindle Scribe (16GB) — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100) Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle — $384.97 $569.97 (save $185) Fire TV dealsAmazon Fire TV Stick HD — $17.99 $34.99 (save $17)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)Amazon Fire TV Cube — $99.99 $139.99 (save $40)Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus — $149.99 $249.99 (save $100) 🔥Amazon 43-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $219.99 $329.99 (save $110) 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) Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $339.99 $519.99 (save $120) 🔥Amazon 55-inch Omni Series 4K Fire TV — $449.99 $549.99 (save $100) Fire TV deals from non-Amazon brandsToshiba 43-inch C350 Series 4K Fire TV — $149.99 $299.99 (save $150) 🔥Hisense 43-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV — $196.99 $299.99 (save $103) Hisense 43-inch E6 Cinema Series QLED 4K Fire TV — $189.99 $349.99 (save $160) 🔥Toshiba 50-inch C350 Series 4K Fire TV — $189.99 $349.99 (save $150) Hisense 50-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV — $236.99 $329.99 (save $93) 🔥Toshiba 55-inch C350 Series 4K Fire TV — $199.99 $399.99 (save $200) 🔥Insignia 55-inch QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV — $209.99 $399.99 (save $190) Hisense 55-inch E6 Cinema Series QLED 4K Fire TV — $259.99 $429.99 (save $170) 🔥Insignia 65-inch QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200) 🔥Insignia 65-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $289.99 $449.99 (save $160) Hisense 65-inch E6 Cinema Series QLED 4K Fire TV — $369.99 $549.99 (save $280) 🔥Insignia 70-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $329 $499 (save $170) 🔥Insignia 75-inch QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV — $399.99 $649.99 (save $250) 🔥Hisense 75-inch E6 Cinema Series QLED 4K Fire TV — $529.99 $799.99 (save $270) 🔥Hisense 85-inch QD7 QLED 4K Fire TV — $879.99 $1,299.99 (save $420)Hisense 100-inch E6 Cinema Series QLED 4K Fire TV — $1,659.99 $2,699.99 (save $1,040) 🔥Blink home security dealsBlink Mini 2 — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)Blink Video Doorbell — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35)Blink Outdoor 4 — $34.99 $79.99 (save $45) 🔥Blink Wired Floodlight Camera — $49.99 $99.98 (save $50) 🔥Blink Video Doorbell with Blink Outdoor 4 (3-pack) — $94.99 $249.98 (save $154.99)Other Amazon device dealsAmazon Smart Plug — $12.99 $24.99 (save $12)Amazon Luna wireless controller — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30)Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor — $44.99 $69.99 (save $25)Amazon Smart Thermostat — $59.99 $79.99 (save $20)

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025:AcrossAirport in Queens, familiarlyThe answer is JFK.Greek goddess of the earthThe answer is Gaia.Lively and excitingThe answer is Buzzy.Tease playfullyThe answer is Stalk. Minnesota senator KlobucharThe answer is Amy.DownD.J. ___ Jeff, onetime musical partner of Will SmithThe answer is Jazzy.Emit bubblesThe answer is Fizz."Sure," slangilyThe answer is Kay.Westernmost territory of the U.S.The answer is Guam.Undergarment itemThe answer is Bra.If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more. Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

Jimmy Kimmel's ongoing feud with Donald Trump continues, with the late night host reacting on Monday to a recent YouGov poll that found his ratings to be better than those of the president."Remember the guy that keeps saying I have no ratings? Well, that makes two of us," says Kimmel. "They polled more than a thousand people and I lead Trump by 16 points — I'm at +3, he's at -13. It's nice, but it feels like considering I'm not a convicted felon friend of Jeffrey Epstein, and I've never paid off a porn star or sent a team of masked goons into a park to pull an old lady away from her grandchildren, I feel like my rating should be higher maybe?"At this point finding a toenail in your salad has a seven-point lead over Donald Trump."

Constant, powerful, and notoriously difficult to harness, wave energy has become a sort of holy grail in renewables over the years. Wave and tidal converters are used across the globe, from Sri Lanka and Ghana to France and the UK, which is currently the world’s leading producer of wave and tidal power. But wave harnessing comes with its challenges.Wave converters have to withstand the ocean’s fury, survive rust and biogrowth, and operate in a way that doesn’t disturb the marine life around them. And that’s on top of having to be cost effective enough to compete with other sustainable sources, like solar or wind. Oregon-based Panthalassa’s Ocean-2 wave power converter wants to tackle all these issues, and so far it seems like it could. In this video, we look into the project, how it works, and what its success could mean for the future of renewable energy.

SAVE OVER $30: As of Oct. 7, the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is on sale at Amazon for Prime members for $314.98 during the Prime Big Deal Days sale. This is 10%, or $35.01, off its list price of $349.99 and marks its lowest price yet. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (2025) 40mm $314.98 at Amazon $349.99 Save $35.01 Get Deal Prime Big Deal Days has officially started, and there are plenty of exciting deals for Prime members to look through right now. If a smartwatch has been on your mind, there's already quite a few discounts available on various models. This includes the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, which has dropped to its lowest-ever price for Prime members.While it usually retails for $349.99, Prime members can scoop up the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for $314.98 right now as part of October Prime Day. This 10% discount saves you $35.01, but as mentioned before, it's also the lowest price its dropped to yet. So why wait to grab it? You can also choose between the graphite and silver models, which are both down to this price. SEE ALSO: 75+ October Prime Day deals: Save on Apple, Sony, and Lego Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 smartwatch features a sleek, lightweight design that won't look too bulky while you're wearing it on your wrist. More importantly, though, it's filled with features to provide you with health and fitness insights. These include Advanced Sleep Coaching to help you find a steady sleeping routine, Vascular Load monitoring for tracking stress, and even a Running Coach for more fitness-focused individuals.Our review found a lot to love in the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, with writer Adam Doud saying it's, "highly customizable, comes with Google Gemini AI, and offers a well-rounded suite of health, fitness, and sleep tracking features. Unless you already have a Watch 7, it's worth the upgrade for Android users."Prime Big Deal Days only lasts through tomorrow, so now's your chance to score the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 at its lowest-ever price. And if you're looking for even more smartwatch deals available during the sale event, check out our breakdown of the best Apple Watch deals for Prime Day as well.