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7 October 2026 at 11:26•25 min read

The best October Prime Day deals from Apple, Sony, Google, and more

The best October Prime Day deals from Apple, Sony,.

The best October Prime Day deals from Apple, Sony, Google, and more

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Executive Takeaways • Key Intelligence
  • ▪Strategic intelligence desk confirms key developments surrounding Day two of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is here, and t.
  • ▪International stakeholders analyze: While a few of the best deals from yesterday have already ended, many are still
  • ▪Multilateral policy, financial liquidity, and regulatory frameworks face direct realignments.
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In an authoritative intelligence dispatch verified through The Verge, significant international developments have emerged regarding The best October Prime Day deals from Apple, Sony, Google, and more. Observers across key diplomatic, corporate, and policy corridors are actively parsing the immediate impact, as corroborated by verified wire filings.

Day two of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is here, and the sale will end at 3AM ET on Thursday, October 8th. While a few of the best deals from yesterday have already ended, many are still happening, with fresh discounts emerging to make the last day of the sale just as worthy of your attention.

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Our team cross-referenced shopping sites with our own reviews and buying guides, and found around 100 deals on some of the Verge staff’s favorite gadgets. Prime subscribers will get access to the most deals, though many of them are price-matched at retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target.

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We’ve got you if you’d rather check out some of the best deals under $25, or if you want just the best Apple deals. There are some great robot vacuum/mop deals, too. Lenovo Legion Go 2 handheld Costco members can get in on the biggest price drop yet on the Legion Go 2, one of the most powerful gaming handhelds around.

99 at Costco M6 Mac Mini Apple’s latest Mac Mini is just as small as the last-gen model, but more powerful. The M6 chip is about 20 percent faster than the M4. Read our review. Where to Buy: $899 $779 at Amazon Apple Watch Series 12 The latest iteration of Apple’s Watch lineup is already discounted at Amazon.

5-inch ProMotion display, a 48MP fusion camera, and an 18MP front camera with Center Stage support. But its single rear camera and “meh” battery life mean it’s not for everyone. 99 at Best Buy (256GB) iPhone 16E The iPhone 16E is the spiritual successor to the iPhone SE, bringing flagship-level performance for less than the standard 16.

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We really wish it included MagSafe for $599, but those upgrading from older iPhones will probably be satisfied with what’s included. 99 at Best Buy (128GB) Belkin Charging Case Pro While it won’t charge your Switch 2 any faster than the cheaper Belkin option, the clever battery-meets-kickstand with a built-in display simply looks better.

99 at Belkin (sand) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Samsung recently increased the price of all its S26 phones, but you can get the best of the bunch, the S26 Ultra, at one of its best prices of the year. Read our review.

99 at Amazon (512GB) Bose QuietComfort Headphones Gen 2 If all you want is great sound, strong noise cancellation, and physical buttons to navigate, you can’t do better than the Bose QC headphones at this price. Read our review.

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Where to Buy: $359 $319 at Amazon $359 $319 at Best Buy Anker Laptop Power Bank Anker’s 25,000mAh power bank sports two built-in USB-C cables (one of which is retractable), plus one USB-C and USB-A port. It tops out at 165W when charging two devices simultaneously, or 130W when charging three or four.

99 at Anker Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 The passport-style Z Fold 8 is the closest thing to an iPhone Duo on the Android side, at least in the US. It’s an awesome phone at its biggest discount to date. Read our review.

99 at Best Buy Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro If you like to yap on the phone, these earbuds yield the best call quality of any we’ve tried (it’s not even close), and they sound great for music, too. Read our review. 99 at Anker Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra While not as head-turning of a foldable as Samsung’s Z Fold 8, the Ultra delivers better camera quality.

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It’s cheaper than ever right now. Read our review. 99 at Best Buy Roku Ultra Roku’s latest Ultra streamer has built-in ethernet, a rechargeable voice remote with backlit buttons, and AirPlay 2 support. You can also control it with Amazon Alexa through a compatible smart speaker.

The Roku Channel app lets you stream over 400 free live TV stations, plus exclusive movies like Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. 99 at B&H Photo Roku Streaming Stick Plus Roku’s Streaming Stick Plus supports 4K playback and features a slim design, so it won’t block nearby ports.

It plugs straight into your TV’s HDMI port and can be powered by your TV’s USB port, so you don’t need an additional plug. It also comes with Roku’s Voice Remote, giving you hands-free control. 99 at Best Buy WiiM Mini The WiiM Mini makes it easy to wirelessly stream music from your phone, a streaming service, or other local storage to existing speakers you already have.

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It supports AirPlay 2 and a variety of streaming services. 15 at Crutchfield Sonos Sub 4 The Sub 4, while not cheap, is the best sub for your Sonos setup. It can sit upright, or you can lay it down to fit under a couch or entertainment system.

Where to Buy: $899 $749 at Amazon $899 $749 at Sonos $899 $749 at Best Buy Sonos Beam (second-gen) The latest Sonos Beam is a compact soundbar that supports a virtual Dolby Atmos effect and can stream music from a plethora of services. Read our review.

Where to Buy: $499 $359 at Amazon $499 $359 at Sonos SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni The Omni delivers small, but welcome improvements over the 2022 Nova Pro, most notably a true platform-agnostic design that works with all consoles. Read our hands-on.

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99 at Best Buy Samsung Galaxy S26 While the S26 isn’t particularly impressive in any way, it’s one of the most affordable (yet most powerful) flagship phones you can currently get. Read our review. 99 at Amazon (512GB) Google Pixel 11 The Pixel 11 recently debuted at $899, but it recently got a whopping $150 price cut for the 256GB version.

It’s the cheapest way to try Google’s new software features. Read our review. Where to Buy: $899 $749 at Amazon $899 $749 at Best Buy Google Pixel 11 Pro If you value better picture quality and trust that Google might improve on the HiLight LED feature, the Pixel 11 Pro is the one to get, and it got a big discount for Prime Day. Read our review.

Where to Buy: $1099 $849 at Amazon $1099 $849 at Best Buy Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Google’s biggest Pixel 11 Pro got a sizeable price cut, too, making it $300 cheaper than the base iPhone 18 Pro Max model.

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Where to Buy: $1299 $999 at Amazon (256GB) $1419 $1119 at Best Buy (512 GB) Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones (second-gen) The best wireless headphones that Bose makes are discounted, and the company recently made them even better. Read our latest coverage.

Where to Buy: $449 $369 at Amazon $449 $369 at Walmart $449 $369 at Best Buy Apple AirPods Max (second-gen) Apple’s new iteration of its priciest, most powerful headphones deliver minor updates for first-gen owners. But those who are jumping in will especially appreciate their big, bold sound. Read our review.

1), full-array local dimming for even brightness, and support for both Dolby Vision IQ and HDR 10 Plus for better color accuracy. It also works with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home, making it easy to integrate into most smart homes. 99 at Amazon (65-inch) Kindle Scribe Colorsoft The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is Amazon’s first note-taking e-reader with a color screen.

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It features an 11-inch display, a slimmer design, an improved interface, an updated stylus, and a new AI-powered search feature that can quickly summarize documents. 2-inch predecessor it offers an 11-inch display with 300ppi resolution and the same great battery life that Kindles are known for.

99 at Best Buy Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) Amazon’s last-gen Kindle Colorsoft features a color E Ink screen, offering similar performance to the new 2026 model. It also offers eight weeks of battery life and a 7-inch display that’s great for comics and graphic novels. Read our review.

99 at Target Kindle Paperwhite The last-gen Kindle Paperwhite received a nice discount for Prime Day. It has the same screen as the new model, so you aren’t missing out on much. Read our review.

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99 at Amazon Beats Powerbeats Fit A new version of the Fit Pro wireless earbuds, which are upgraded with a redesigned wing tip that Beats says is 20 percent more flexible, a smaller case, and other advantages. 95 at B&H Photo Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 The latest Powerbeats Pro are a no-brainer for athletes.

They pack fantastic sound and thumping bass, along with active noise cancellation, IPX4 water resistance, and heart rate monitoring. Read our review. 99 at Best Buy Beats Studio Pro Despite the familiar design, there were plenty of upgrades in the latest Studio Pro, including noise cancellation, transparency mode, and lossless USB-C audio. Here’s our review.

99 at Best Buy Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M5) Powered by Apple’s new M5 chip, the latest MacBook Airs are more powerful than prior models and offer double the base storage (512GB). They also support faster wireless standards, specifically Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Read our review.

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Where to Buy: $1299 $1099 at Amazon $1299 $1099 at Best Buy Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M5, 2026) For a slightly bigger MacBook Air, the 15-inch version is the one to get. It offers similar performance, but its battery is larger, and it has more speakers.

Where to Buy: $1499 $1299 at Amazon $1499 $1299 at Best Buy iPad Mini (2024) The seventh-gen iPad Mini comes with Apple’s A17 Pro chip and support for Apple Intelligence. It’s also compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro and offers faster Wi-Fi and USB-C speeds. Read our review.

Where to Buy: $599 $499 at Amazon (128GB, Wi-Fi) $699 $599 at Amazon (256GB, Wi-Fi) Bose SoundLink Max Bose’s SoundLink Max improves on the smaller Flex with true stereo sound — and very powerful sound at that. It’s got a removable handle for easy transport, and there’s an aux input for playing audio when you want to listen at a higher quality than what Bluetooth can deliver.

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Read our review. Where to Buy: $399 $279 at Amazon $399 $279 at Best Buy $399 $279 at Bose Bose SoundLink Plus For something between Bose’s SoundLink Flex and the Max, the Plus strikes a good balance with booming bass, loud volume that doesn’t get distorted, and an easy-to-clean design. Read our review.

Where to Buy: $269 $179 at Amazon $269 $179 at Best Buy $269 $179 at Bose Bose Soundlink Flex (second-gen) The second-gen SoundLink Flex builds on the original with more intuitive controls, including a new play / pause button.

It also adds adjustable EQ and support for higher-quality audio via AAC and aptX, while retaining a rugged IP67-rated design and the ability to pair two speakers for stereo sound.

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Where to Buy: $159 $119 at Amazon $159 $119 at Walmart $159 $119 at Best Buy Belkin Charging Case for Nintendo Switch 2 The case features an integrated power bank and a small pocket to stow an AirTag (or other similarly sized Bluetooth tracker).

49 at Belkin Belkin MagSafe 15W 2-in-1 wireless charging dock A slick 2-in-1 charger that can charge your magnet-friendly iPhone or Pixel at a relatively speedy pace. Its extra charging pad supports AirPods, the Apple Watch, and other Qi-ready accessories.

99 at Amazon Asus ProArt 27-inch 1440p USB-C monitor An affordable color-accurate monitor that can easily connect to a MacBook or Windows machine that has USB-C video support. It’s a good price for a fully-featured 1440p monitor. 2 25W 2-in-1 foldable charging dock Slap a recent iPhone onto this charging pad and it’ll charge at fast 25W speeds.

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It can also charge AirPods, and includes a cord and wall adapter. 99 at Amazon $100 $75 at Amazon (w/ Apple Watch support) Xreal xbx A01 Plus Xreal’s most affordable set of USB-C display glasses yet. They lack three degrees of freedom, but are otherwise an awesome value for gaming or watching movies with your own huge, private screen. Read our hands-on.

99 $254 at Xreal Nothing Ear 3A earbuds The Ear 3A are fantastic (and visually-striking) wireless earbuds for iPhone or Android selling at their best-ever price. Read our review. Where to Buy: $99 $79 at Amazon $99 $79 at Walmart $99 $79 at Nothing Eufy FamiLock S3 Max Get you a smart lock that has a digital peephole, and that can be unlocked with a wave.

This is a nice discount off its original $400 price. Read our review. 99 at Eufy Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Roborock’s first roller-mop robot vacuum, the Curv 2 Flow, features flagship specs at a midrange price, including excellent mopping, a retractable mop cover, 20,000Pa suction, AI-powered obstacle avoidance, and a compact design.

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99 at Roborock Roborock Saros 20 Roborock’s Saros 20 stands out for its ability to climb tall thresholds, avoid obstacles with impressive accuracy, and clean under low furniture thanks to its slim design.

It also combines powerful 36,000Pa suction with great spinning mop pads, which is why we recommend it for homes with multiple floor types and tricky transitions between rooms. 99 at Roborock Aqara Smart Lock U400 This innovative new smart lock uses the U1 ultra-wideband (UWB) chip in many iPhones and Apple Watches to automatically unlock your door as you approach.

It will also work with the new Aliro standard and be compatible with Android phones for hands-free unlocking. 99 at Amazon Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 with chime The G400 was the first wired-only video doorbell to work with Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video feature. It has solid specs for the price, and includes a chime to sound indoors. 99 per year.

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99 at Amazon Kodak Charmera Keychain Digital Camera Described by our writer Andrew Liszewski as “terrible,” the Charmera is still worth getting if you want a keychain camera that’s a ton of fun to use. Read our coverage.

74 at Amazon LifeStraw personal water filter LifeStraw’s basic filter removes unwanted bacteria and microplastics as you drink, giving you a safe way to hydrate no matter where you are. 98 at Amazon TP-Link Tapo Matter-Certified Smart Plug Mini A smart plug adds functionality to an existing gadget rather than replacing it.

Once the plug is connected to your Wi-Fi network and a gadget, you can turn it on and off using an app. TP-Link’s Tapo smart plug supports Matter, so you can add it to whichever smart home platform you use.

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99 at Amazon TP-Link Tapo 2K Outdoor pan/tilt wired floodlight camera A semi-affordable (subscription-free) outdoor security camera that supplies both a floodlight and a pan/tilt design so that you can easily track visitors.

99 at Amazon Ugreen two-bay DH2300 NAS If you’re itching to locally host photos, files, videos, and more instead of paying for cloud storage, this entry-level NAS from Ugreen is discounted. You’ll just need to pack it with NAS-ready HDDs.

99 at Amazon Apple Watch SE 3 The Apple Watch SE 3 is a major glow-up, adding an always-on display, wrist-temperature sensor, a more powerful processor, and fast charging. Read our review. Where to Buy: $249 $199 at Amazon AirPods Pro 3 The AirPods Pro 3 have a new design that improves their fit, superior noise cancellation, better bass, and fairly accurate heart rate sensors.

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Read our review. 99 at Best Buy Anker UFO 3-in-1 Qi2 15W charging dock While not the fastest wireless charger at this price, Anker’s unique, UFO-styled 3-in-1 charging puck unfolds with pads for a phone, AirPods, and an Apple Watch.

99 at Amazon Anker Nano 100W universal travel adapter Anker’s powerful Nano international travel charger is great if you have a lot of USB-C gadgets to keep charged. While it lacks an AC plug, it supplies a screen that shows how much power you’re pushing to each port.

99 at Amazon Anker Nano 45W charger with display Anker’s latest single-port USB-C charger offers up to 45W of power, foldable prongs, and a front-facing “smart display” that lets you see the charge level, power flow, and other useful information at a glance.

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99 at Anker Philips Hue Festavia string lights These smart lights have beautiful colors, a nice selection of festive scenes, and an easy-to-use app. They are super reliable when paired with a Hue Bridge and also work over Bluetooth. They come in three lengths, work with all the major smart home platforms, and are Matter-compatible.

99 at Philips Hue (65-foot) Philips Hue Essential four-pack of bulbs Philips Hue bulbs can be pricey, which is why the company’s four-pack of Essential A19 bulbs are a great buy. They’re cheaper, costing less now during Prime Day than usual. They have adjustable colors, brightness, and can be controlled with Bluetooth or with a Hue Bridge (sold separately).

97 at Amazon (four-pack) Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus carpet cleaner Bissell’s Little Green is handy, but doesn’t cut it for big jobs. If you have pets and a lot of carpet to clean, this is one of the most powerful upright carpet cleaners in its price range. 99 at Bissell Govee Lightwall It’s a Lightwall. What more do you need to know?

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2 feet tall with 1,536 LEDs. You can program them to show anything you want. 99 at Govee Govee outdoor lamp post light The outdoor lamp post light boasts full support for Google Assistant, Alexa, and Matter, so you can easily incorporate the lights into your smart home setup.

99 at Govee Govee Table Lamp 2 The color-changing Govee Table Lamp 2 is an especially great pick for grads looking to make a new space feel like home. With adjustable warmth and brightness, plus lights that sync to music, it’s easy to set the mood for relaxing, focusing, or partying. It can also be controlled with voice assistants or a simple tap for added convenience.

99 at Target Baseus AM52 power bank (with built-in cable) This 10,000mAh power bank is one of the best ones available at this price. It has a built-in USB-C cable, and it’s MagSafe-ready, supporting up to 25W wireless charging speed for recent iPhones. Read our coverage.

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99 at Amazon The Blood of Dawnwalker A new third-person adventure game made by several developers responsible for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Dawnwalker is similar in terms of its branching storyline and great side quests, but unique with how vampirism affects gameplay.

99 at Amazon Elgato Key Light A 2800-lumen light that can illuminate your desk area for video meetings, close work, and other uses. It includes a desk clamp to make it easy to fix to your working surface. 99 at Amazon Retroid Pocket 5 One of the most well-rounded Android gaming handhelds you can buy is the Retroid Pocket 5.

5-inch OLED screen, a PS Vita-like design, and enough power to play games up to the PS2 era thanks to its Snapdragon 865 processor. Where to Buy: $310 $219 at Amazon Google Pixel Watch 5 Google’s latest smartwatch that launched in August has already had a big price drop. While the fourth iteration is cheaper, this model has superior GPS and gesture controls. Read our review.

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99 $350 at Best Buy Nothing Headphone 1 Nothing’s first pair of over-ear headphones feature a retro transparent design and high-end features like active noise cancellation, spatial audio with head tracking, and plush ear pads. They also feature a paddle button that allows you to control music playback. Read our review.

Where to Buy: $299 $189 at Amazon $299 $199 at Nothing Corsair Xeneon Edge screen The Xeneon Edge is a multipurpose touchscreen for your PC that gives you easy access to controls, various metrics, and widgets of your choosing through Corsair’s marketplace.

Where to Buy: $250 $199 at Amazon Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition laptop $1,000 doesn’t usually get you all that much in a laptop these days, but it does during October Prime Day. This model has a 14-inch OLED screen, 16GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a capable Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU.

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99 at Amazon Toniebox 2 music player for kids A screen-free device for kids that plays songs or stories when you tap collectible Tonie figures on the top of it. It’s for entertainment, but can double as an alarm. 99 at Amazon Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro wireless mouse An incredible value if you want one of the most comfortable right-handed wireless mice currently available.

This price applies to the black or white versions. 99 at Amazon Elgato Prompter A teleprompter is a luxury. They help you make it look effortless to look at your camera as you read from a script or a chat log. Elgato’s option includes a small screen and a mirror, the latter of which allows you to see what you need to look at without breaking eye contact with viewers.

99 at B&H Photo Elgato Stream Deck MK. 2 version of the standard Stream Deck comes with 15 programmable buttons, a swappable faceplate, and a detachable stand. 99 at B&H Photo Anker Laptop Wall Charger (140W) This wall adapter can deliver up to 140W when you’re using just one of its four ports.

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But even with to four gadgets, it can divvy up 140W so each gets a good amount of power. 99 at eBay (via Best Buy) Samsung Q990F Soundbar System If you want to bring your home theater to the next level, the Samsung Q990F is the answer. The Q990 series has been at the top of best lists for years, and for good reason.

It delivers an excellent Atmos experience with clear dialogue and booming bass to fully immerse you in whatever you’re watching. 99 at Best Buy Sonos Era 300 The hourglass-shaped Sonos Era 300 is designed from the ground up for spatial audio and Dolby Atmos. It supports the same Bluetooth and line-in features as the Era 100.

Where to Buy: $499 $399 at Amazon $499 at Best Buy Acer Aspire Lite 14 Those in need of a capable, compact, and somewhat affordable Windows laptop should consider the Aspire Lite 14. It’s an ARM-based machine with 16GB of speedy RAM, half a terabyte of storage, and a slick design.

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Where to Buy: $749 $649 at Amazon Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 The OpenRun Pro 2 are Shokz’s best bone conduction headphones yet, with better sound and more bass than their predecessor. ). Read our review. 99 at REI Star Wars Zero Company This XCOM-inspired twist of a Star Wars tactics game is as good as it sounds. Snag the game on its first-ever discount.

99 at Best Buy WiiM Sound Smart Speaker A smart speaker with a HomePod-like design that’s compatible with many more services. It even has a cool, little screen on the front. 2 at WiiM Meta Quest 3S The Meta Quest 3S is a battery-powered standalone VR headset that has the same chipset as the pricier Quest 3, but with the same lenses and screen resolution as the Quest 2.

In addition to being able to play many games from the Meta Store, it can also be connected to a gaming PC to play VR games like Half-Life Alyx. Read our review. 8-inch, 2026) A powerful tablet that can turn into a laptop when you purchase the keyboard+trackpad accessory. This model features an OLED screen, the Snapdragon X2 Elite, 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. Read our coverage.

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99 at Microsoft Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 Launched in late July, the Sleepbuds 2 have a small design that’s ideal for side sleepers. They can supply audio with 14 hours of battery life, and even a private alarm that’ll wake you (and not others in bed). Where to Buy: $279 $237 at Best Buy Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Fujifilm’s stylish Instax Mini Evo is the best instant camera overall.

With it, you can choose which photos to print, while also boasting good image quality. 99 at B&H Photo LG C6 OLED TV While a relatively minor upgrade over the C5 if you’re getting a 65-inch or smaller screen, the 77- and 83-inch C6 utilize an improved Tandem OLED screen with incredible brightness.

99 at Best Buy (65-inch) Microsoft Surface Pro (13-inch, Snapdragon X2 Elite) The latest Surface Pro is speedy and elegant, with a 13-inch OLED touchscreen and the Snapdragon X2 Elite processor. It doesn’t include a keyboard, though.

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99 at Best Buy (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Apple iPad Air M4 The latest iteration of Apple’s iPad Air features an M4 processor and better connectivity under the hood, resulting in great performance whether you’re gaming or doing AI-related tasks. Read our review.

Where to Buy: $749 $649 at Amazon (128GB, Wi-Fi) $749 $649 at Best Buy (128GB, Wi-Fi) Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 The Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 is a fun gift for students starting a new chapter. It prints credit card-sized photos in seconds, and the new self-timer makes it easier to snap group photos with friends.

99 at Target iPad (2025) Apple’s entry-level iPad is an excellent tablet for casual use, even if it is getting a little long in the tooth. Its high-res screen is great for watching video, and its A16 processor is still fast enough to handle light games and productivity apps. Read our review.

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Where to Buy: $449 $399 at Amazon (128GB, Wi-Fi) $449 $399 at Best Buy (128GB, Wi-Fi) Sony WH-1000XM5 The XM5 deliver better audio and noise cancellation than the XM4 (and even the refreshed XM4C that cost more), though they aren’t as compact. Read our review.

99 $198 at Best Buy Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones Sony made subtle improvements to every facet of the WH-1000XM6, from sound quality to ANC performance, while wisely bringing back the foldable, travel-friendly design last seen on the XM4. 1 ports. It competes with the LG C6 in terms of brightness and specs, and this is its first big price drop.

Where to Buy: $1500 $1098 at Amazon (55-inch) $2000 $1298 at Amazon (65-inch) Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds have top-notch noise-canceling performance with excellent, balanced sound, if you can get a good seal in your ears. Read our review.

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99 $258 at Sony Nothing Ear 3 Fantastic audio and great design are hallmarks of Nothing earbuds, but the Ear 3 push the boundaries with a case that can record audio. Read our review.

Where to Buy: $149 $99 at Amazon $149 $99 at Best Buy $149 $99 at Nothing Pokémon Legends: Z-A Pokémon Legends: Z-A is the first game in the main series with a real-time battling system instead of the traditional turn-based formula.

You’re still catching pokémon, leveling up, trading, and battling in the game’s Paris-inspired setting, but the more action-oriented battles and smooth performance (on the Nintendo Switch 2) are very welcome. 99 at Amazon (Switch 2) AirPods 4 Apple’s AirPods 4 are last-gen wireless earbuds, but they’re still great.

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The hard, plastic buds feature improved audio over the third-gen model, along with deep iOS integration and spatial audio with head tracking. Read our review. 1 ports, a DisplayPort input, and other nice-to-have features.

99 at LG Alienware 34-inch AW3426DW curved OLED gaming monitor This ultrawide (21:9) QHD OLED gaming monitor has a 280Hz refresh rate, a fast response time, and a slick design. It’s tough to get more OLED for your money than with this model when it’s discounted.

99 at Amazon Lexar 2TB NVMe SSD with heatsink It’s still tough to find a 2TB SSD for under $300, but Lexar’s is a rare example of one that meets this criteria. Great for PS5 or PC. 99 at Amazon Updated October 7th, 2026: Updated pricing on a variety of deals, and removed links to deals that were no longer in stock.

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In an authoritative briefing verified via The Verge, Google today announced Playground, a new browser-based platform for making custom games from AI prompts. Playground will be available today in the US for users who are 18 and older at playground.google. The company is pitching it as an "experimental gaming platform" that "lowers the barriers to creation" and doesn't require coding experience. "With Playground's conversational interface, you can direct the game just by typing what you want to build,". Global policy observers continue assessing the strategic trajectory and broader market reverberations.

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Samsung Wallet now unlocks some GM cars
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1h ago•1 min read

Samsung Wallet now unlocks some GM cars

In an authoritative briefing verified via The Verge, Digital keys, stored in your Samsung Wallet, can lock, unlock and start selected GM vehicles. | Image: GM Users of some Samsung devices in the US and Canada can now lock, unlock, and start select GM vehicles using a digital key stored in their Samsung Wallet. Support will start on select 2026 and 2027 Cadillac EVs, including the 2025-2027 Lyriq, 2026-2027 Optic, and 2027 Vistiq. GM says more models will. Global policy observers continue assessing the strategic trajectory and broader market reverberations.

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Jaguar’s first EV looks just like its divisive concept car
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2h ago•1 min read

Jaguar’s first EV looks just like its divisive concept car

In an authoritative briefing verified via The Verge, The Type 01, Jaguar's most important and divisive car in years, has arrived. The production follow-up to the polarising Type 00 concept, Jaguar says the electric, four-door grand tourer is its most powerful road car ever. Even though the Type 00's design chief was reportedly fired earlier this year, most of its aesthetic has carried over to the final car, for better or worse. You can't buy it in that. Global policy observers continue assessing the strategic trajectory and broader market reverberations.

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