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The best Apple Watch in 2024

During its 2024 iPhone <a href="https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/everything-apple-revealed-at-the-iphone-16-launch-event-apple-watch-series-10-airpods-4-ios-18-and-more-170346723.html">event</a> in September, Apple revealed the new Apple Watch Series 10 and, after our review of the new model, it’s what we recommend for most people. <a href="https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/apple-event-2024-what-we-expect-at-the-iphone-16-launch-event-on-monday-september-9-192347063.html">Rumors</a> suggested we might also see a new Apple Watch Ultra 3 or a revamped Apple Watch SE, but those didn’t materialize. That makes Apple’s official smartwatch lineup the Series 10, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the Apple Watch SE. A short while after the event, the company <a href="https://www.engadget.com/wearables/watchos-11-is-out-now-with-new-sleep-apnea-feature-182103629.html">released watchOS 11</a>, which unlocked new features not just for the new model, but for older generations too. Ultimately, if you’re an athlete with a demanding training schedule, the Ultra model will work best. If cost is your chief concern, the SE is the way to go — though there may be an <a href="https://www.engadget.com/wearables/a-plastic-apple-watch-se-may-still-be-happening-but-not-until-next-year-203534583.html">even cheaper</a> model on the horizon. But if you just want the best companion for your iPhone, go for the flagship Apple Watch. Here’s the full rundown of the best Apple Watch you can buy. <h2 id="jump-link-what-to-look-for-in-an-apple-watch">What to look for in an Apple Watch</h2> <h3 id="jump-link-chips-and-sensors">Chips and sensors</h3> The new Apple Watch Series 10 has an S10 SiP (system in a package) chip with a four-core Neural Engine. The Ultra 2 was <a href="https://www.engadget.com/apple-watch-ultra-2-and-series-9-first-impressions-double-tap-is-accurate-and-tricky-203116431.html">updated last September</a> with Apple’s S9 SiP. Both chips allow for on-device processing of Siri requests as well as dictation, translation, automatic workout detection and the Double Tap gesture that lets you answer calls or stop an alarm by tapping your thumb and forefinger together twice. It also enables faster machine learning performance for interpreting sensor data, speech recognition and performing other “thinking” tasks. The Apple Watch SE still relies on the S8 SiP, which was also used in the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/apple-watch-series-8-real-world-test-130031046-130031250.html">Series 8</a> and the original Ultra. Both the Series 10 and Ultra 2 can take an ECG and have temperature sensors to help track ovulation and both support fall-detection and crash-detection as a safety feature. All three models have a compass and altimeter. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has an onboard SOS siren, as well as dive features like a depth gauge. Water features were added to the Apple Watch Series 10, but with a shallower depth rating (just six meters, as compared to 40 meters on the Ultra). The Ultra includes sensors to measure blood oxygen, but a <a href="https://www.engadget.com/apple-is-now-selling-watch-series-9-and-ultra-2-with-disabled-blood-oxygen-monitor-035833529.html">recent patent dispute</a> has forced Apple to disable that health feature on new models sold <a href="https://www.engadget.com/apple-is-now-selling-watch-series-9-and-ultra-2-with-disabled-blood-oxygen-monitor-035833529.html">in the US</a> and the hardware isn’t present in the new flagship model. All three models support near field communication (NFC), the chip that enables Apple Pay. Once you set it up using the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, you can pay for stuff at any store that accepts Apple Pay, even if you <a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/apple-pay-apd76424826d/watchos">don't have your phone</a> with you.  <h3 id="jump-link-displays-and-case-sizes">Displays and case sizes</h3> The wide-angle OLED display on the Apple Watch 10 lets you see the always-on display from more angles. The Ultra 2 also has an always-on display, but you’ll have to lift your wrist to tell time or read notifications on the SE. The SE can reach a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits, the Series 10 can get as bright as 2,000 and the Ultra 2 hits 3,000 nits. Both higher-end screens can dim to a single nit, making them less distracting in the dark. The Apple Watch Series 10 came with a new finish and case material — a glossy anodized jet black finish on the aluminum model and the option for a titanium case. The Ultra 2 also got a new finish, satin black, that utilizes a PVD (physical vapor deposition) process to apply the color. As for case sizes, the SE is available in 40 or 44mm. The Series 10 increased in size from the prior generation and now has a choice of a 42 or 46mm case. The Ultra 2 comes in just one size measuring 49mm. You also get the opportunity to pick the length and style for watch bands. The SE and Series 10 come in small/medium or medium/large and the Ultra 2 gives you the choice of small, medium or large.    Battery life Since it’s the largest wearable, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 sports the biggest battery and can last for a claimed 36 hours on a charge. That number jumps up to 72 hours if you turn on low power mode. Both the Apple Watch 10 and the SE are rated by Apple to go for 18 hours before they need a visit to the charger, and longer when using battery saver mode. <figure> <img alt="The Apple Watch Series 10 on a wrist held in mid-air, with a Series 9 held up next to it." src="https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-09/e433e930-74b3-11ef-bffc-fa0fb4495756" style="height: 2353px; width: 3840px;" /> <figcaption> The Series 10 (left) and Series 9 (right). </figcaption> <div class="photo-credit"> Cherlynn Low for Engadget </div> </figure> <h3 id="jump-link-fitness-features">Fitness features</h3> Believe it or not, all three Apple Watches have similar fitness tracker chops. The Activity app uses three “rings” to keep tabs on how much you’re moving in a day: The Move ring tracks your active calories; the Exercise ring monitors the minutes you’ve spent walking, running, doing yoga and so on; and the Stand ring tells you how many hours in a day you’ve stood up and moved around for at least one minute. Different internal sensors detect those activities, for example the accelerometer senses when you’re moving versus sitting still, and the optical heart rate sensor judges how hard you're working out and how many calories you’ve burned. You can set your goals for each ring and you’ll earn badges and animations when you hit them. The Workout app lets you start and track an exercise session. The sensors can even auto-detect when you’re working out, tapping your wrist to suggest you track the activity. Apple Watches will integrate with Apple’s Fitness+ subscription, displaying real time heart rate and calorie burn data on your iPhone, iPad or even <a href="https://www.engadget.com/best-streaming-devices-media-players-123021395.html">Apple TV 4K</a> as you take a class. Fitness+ also includes audio-guided walks and runs with just your watch and Bluetooth earbuds. All three models support the Activity and Workout apps for free. The Fitness+ app also works with all Apple Watches, but costs $10 per month. New features enabled with watchOS 11 include Training Load that gauges your body’s response to workouts over time, which could help athletes better prepare for events like marathons. Users can also now skip a day (or more) from fitness tracking metrics when they need to rest or aren’t feeling up to the challenge of closing their rings. <h3 id="jump-link-siri">Siri</h3> You can get the weather, start a workout, identify a song and dictate a text just by asking Siri. All Apple Watch models support the Raise to Speak feature that bypasses the need to say “Hey Siri” and will instead listen for your request when you lift your wrist near your mouth. Both the Series 10 and the Ultra 2 utilize onboard processing of Siri requests. That means executing simple requests like starting workouts and timers are quicker, as they won’t need to access external networks. However, requests like sending texts or getting weather forecasts still need to communicate with Wi-Fi or cellular, so you’ll need to have your phone nearby if you have a GPS-only model. <h3 id="jump-link-price">Price</h3> There’s a $550 difference between the cheapest and most expensive Apple Watches. For $250, you can get the 40mm Apple Watch SE with GPS-only connectivity; adding cellular connectivity ups the price by $50. The Apple Watch Series 10 starts at $399 for the 42mm, non-cellular model in aluminum and goes as high as $749 for the 46mm titanium case (which is only available with GPS and cellular). The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has just one price: $799 for a titanium 49mm case with both GPS and cellular power. <h2 id="jump-link-best-apple-watch-in-2024">Best Apple Watch in 2024</h2> <h2 id="jump-link-how-we-tested-apple-watches">How we tested Apple Watches</h2> Engadget has been reviewing Apple Watches since the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2015-04-30-apple-watch-review.html">first one came out in 2015</a>. Since then, <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2016-09-23-apple-watch-series-2-review.html">we’ve</a> <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2017-09-30-apple-watch-series-3-review.html">tested</a> <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2018-09-27-apple-watch-series-4-review.html">every</a> <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2019-09-24-apple-watch-series-5-review.html">subsequent</a> <a href="https://www.engadget.com/apple-watch-series-6-review-153047133.html">model</a> <a href="https://www.engadget.com/apple-watch-series-7-review-all-about-the-screen-130036181-130036552.html">Apple</a> <a href="https://www.engadget.com/apple-watch-series-8-real-world-test-130031046-130031250.html">has</a> <a href="https://www.engadget.com/apple-watch-series-9-review-freedom-from-touching-your-screen-130009764.html">released</a>, <a href="https://www.engadget.com/wearables/apple-watch-series-10-review-legacy-and-sequel-in-equal-measure-120021405.html">including</a> the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/apple-watch-ultra-review-battery-life-compass-gps-hike-130055477.html">Ultra</a> and <a href="https://www.engadget.com/apple-watch-se-review-watchos-7-price-specs-comparison-172542713.html">SE</a> <a href="https://www.engadget.com/apple-watch-se-2022-review-battery-life-workout-health-tracking-144551799-144551820.html">models</a>, spending at least a few days or even a couple weeks with one strapped to our wrists. During that time, we run, hit the gym, go on hikes and wear it while sleeping, all the while gauging how it tracks various metrics, integrates with the iPhone and performs every other trick Apple claims its smartwatches can do. Since we also review smartwatches from other companies, such as <a href="https://www.engadget.com/samsungs-galaxy-watch-6-review-evolution-not-revolution-120006375.html">Samsung</a> and <a href="https://www.engadget.com/pixel-watch-2-review-not-leading-the-way-but-no-longer-lagging-170007702.html">Google</a>, our editors can compare Apple Watches not just to previous generations, but also to other wearables on the market.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-apple-watch-160005462.html?src=rss

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The iOS 18.1 public beta is here, bringing Apple Intelligence (almost) to the masses

Apple Intelligence is edging closer to being ready for primetime. <a href="https://www.engadget.com/tag/apple/">Apple</a> has released the public beta of iOS 18.1, which includes some of the major generative AI features that the company has been talking up over the last few months. We'll have to <a href="https://www.engadget.com/ai/apple-intelligence-for-iphone-ipad-and-mac-arrives-in-october-120502268.html">wait a few more weeks</a> for the public versions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 18.1 to bring Apple Intelligence features to everyone with a compatible device. The public betas should be more stable and less risky to install than the developer betas, but it's still definitely worth backing up your data to your computer and/or iCloud before putting this build of iOS 18.1 on your iPhone. Right now, the only iPhones that support Apple Intelligence are the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, but that will change on Friday when <a href="https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/iphone-16-launch-heres-how-to-pre-order-the-new-iphone-from-the-apple-store-183710721.html">Apple ships the iPhone 16 lineup</a>. M-series iPads and Macs will support Apple Intelligence too. For now, you'll need to have your device and Siri language set to US English to access Apple Intelligence tools. If you want to use Apple Intelligence <a href="https://www.engadget.com/ai/apple-confirms-expanded-language-support-for-apple-intelligence-in-2025-140548274.html">in a language other than English</a> (or in a localized version of English), you may need to wait until at least December for the public versions of the operating systems that support it. Apple is gradually rolling out Apple Intelligence tools over the coming months, so not all of them will be available right away. <a href="https://www.engadget.com/apple-intelligence-is-here-as-part-of-the-ios-181-developer-beta-170836131.html">The initial wave of features</a> includes the ability to transcribe phone calls (and audio notes in the Notes app) and get summaries of the key details. Writing tools (rewriting, proofreading and summarizing), email prioritization and smart replies, notification summaries and <a href="https://www.engadget.com/ai/apples-latest-ios-and-ipados-developer-betas-include-an-ai-object-removal-tool-for-photos-185215465.html">photo clean up features</a> are also on the docket. You'll be able to create memories in the revamped Photos apps and check out the first incarnation of the redesigned, glowing Siri (including the ability to type requests to the assistant). You'll need to wait longer for certain other features, including ChatGPT integration, <a href="https://www.engadget.com/mobile/genmoji-and-image-generation-tools-for-iphone-reportedly-delayed-until-ios-182-152526073.html">Genmoji, Image Playground</a> (i.e. image generation) and Siri's ability to better understand personal context. Apple will roll those out over the coming months. <h2 id="jump-link-how-to-get-the-new-apple-intelligence-features">How to get the new Apple Intelligence features</h2> On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates and select the iOS 18 public beta option. Once the iOS 18.1 public beta is available for your device, you'll be able to see it on the software update page. You might need to free up some space before you can install the beta. To enable Apple Intelligence, go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > Join the Apple Intelligence waitlist. The public beta installation process is almost identical on iPad. On your Mac, you'll need to go to System Settings > General > Software Update. Click the info symbol next to the ”Beta updates" option and you should be able to install the iOS 18.1 public beta from there when it's available.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/the-ios-181-public-beta-is-here-bringing-apple-intelligence-almost-to-the-masses-175248580.html?src=rss

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PlayStation’s 30th anniversary PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles are so very pretty

The original PlayStation console, otherwise called the PS1, came out in Japan in late 1994. So we are quickly coming up on the console’s 30th birthday. To commemorate the occasion, Sony just revealed nostalgia-tinged redesigns of both the <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/09/19/celebrating-30-years-of-playstation-with-a-nostalgic-look/">PS5 and the forthcoming PS5 Pro</a>. They look like the original PlayStation, with that classic gray colorway and the old-school logo. Gamers of a certain age will have a hard time resisting these things. Sony did something similar in 2014 with the PS4 <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2014-12-08-sony-20th-anniversary-edition-playstation-4-unboxing.html">for the console line’s 20th anniversary</a>. This isn’t a quick and dirty redesign. There was legitimate thought put into this. The updated DualSense controller doesn’t quite match the original design, but does mesh with the overall aesthetic. Sony’s throwing in a retro-looking cable connector housing, PlayStation-shaped cable ties and a themed vertical stand. The box even looks like it came from a Toys "R" Us in the 1990s.  <div id="66225f2782dc46d0acd6b53131e4ea7b"></div> There are two bundles to choose from. The PS5 bundle ships with the digital version of the console (so no disc drive,) a standard DualSense controller, the aforementioned accessories and additional goodies like a sticker, a poster and, uh, a PlayStation paperclip.  The PS5 Pro bundle includes everything mentioned above, but includes both a standard controller and<a href="https://www.engadget.com/playstation-dualsense-edge-review-sonys-pricey-but-powerful-sidekick-for-the-ps5-130041956.html"> the DualSense Edge</a>. It also includes a retro cover for the optional disc drive and the charging stand. It’s easy to dunk on that <a href="https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/sony-unveils-its-ps5-pro-console-which-will-cost-you-a-whopping-700-151636487.html">costly PS5 Pro</a> when it looks basically the same as a regular PS5. It’s much harder to do when it looks like it stepped out of a 1995 fever dream. <figure><img alt="A retro redesign." src="https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-09/a9373bc0-76a7-11ef-b3db-2bd569fae36f" style="height: 782px; width: 1363px;" /><figcaption></figcaption><div class="photo-credit">Sony </div></figure> Even the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/playstation-portal-review-a-baffling-handheld-for-no-one-but-sony-diehards-201558485.html">bizarre pseudo-portable</a> PlayStation Portal is getting a themed refresh, which features the iconic gray exterior. Sony fans can even pick up redesigned controllers without springing for an entire console. Preorders start on September 26 at participating retailers and <a href="http://direct.playstation.com/">via the company itself</a>. These items will be released on November 21. That’s just a couple of weeks after the PS5 Pro launches. To that end, Sony’s only making 12,300 of the PS5 Pro retro consoles, so we recommend getting that preorder in early. The company hasn’t released pricing information, unfortunately, and it’s likely that the PS5 Pro bundle will absolutely obliterate bank accounts. We reached out to ask about pricing and will update this post when we hear back.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/playstations-30th-anniversary-ps5-and-ps5-pro-consoles-are-so-very-pretty-170713396.html?src=rss

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Google passkeys can now sync across devices on multiple platforms

Google is rolling out a really useful update for Google Password Manager, allowing users to sync passkeys across their many devices. Up until this point, folks could only save passkeys to <a href="https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/13168025?hl=en-GB&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&oco=1">Google Password Manager on Android</a>, so the cross-device utility was limited. It was possible to use the passkeys on other devices, but it would require users to scan a QR code.  The update allows for passkey saving via Google Password Manager on Windows, macOS, Linux and, of course, Android. ChromeOS is currently being beta tested, so that functionality should come sooner rather than later. Google also says that iOS support is “coming soon.” Once saved, the passkey automatically syncs across other devices using Google Password Manager. The company says this data is end-to-end encrypted, so it’ll be pretty tough for someone to go in and steal credentials.  For the uninitiated, a passkey is slightly different from a password. A passkey is a digital credential that allows users to sign in to an account without using a password. The company’s been using passkeys across its software suite <a href="https://www.engadget.com/google-rolls-out-support-for-passkeys-across-its-services-130003969.html">since last year</a>. Today’s update also brings another layer of security to passkeys on Google Password Manager. The company has introduced a six-digit PIN that will be required when using passkeys on a new device. This would likely stop nefarious actors from logging into an account even if they've somehow gotten ahold of the digital credentials. Just don’t leave the PIN number laying on a sheet of paper directly next to the computer. Google passkeys can already be used with the company’s productivity software, of course, but also with Amazon, PayPal and WhatsApp. Google Password Manager is built right into Chrome and Android devices.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/google-passkeys-can-now-sync-across-devices-on-multiple-platforms-160056596.html?src=rss

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Reception: Positive

Sweeping FTC study finds that social media sites engage in ‘vast surveillance’ of its users

The FTC <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/09/ftc-staff-report-finds-large-social-media-video-streaming-companies-have-engaged-vast-surveillance"><ins>just published results</ins></a> of a sweeping study of social media sites that has been going on for four years. The organization said that many social media sites and streaming services engage in “vast surveillance of consumers in order to monetize their personal information.” This mass surveillance impacts adult users, but also children and teens. This isn’t exactly surprising. After all, the old saying goes “if you're not paying for the product, you are the product.” Still, the study suggests a level of surveillance that could shock even the most cynical among us. According to the FTC, these entities collect and “indefinitely retain troves of data.” The companies also engage in “broad data sharing” with “woefully inadequate” security measures. The report also found that some companies didn’t delete all user data in response to deletion requests. That’s not a good look. Additionally, some companies were found to be using privacy-invasive technologies like <a href="https://improvado.io/blog/what-is-tracking-pixel"><ins>tracking pixels</ins></a> to “facilitate advertising to users based on preferences and interests.” But wait, there’s more. The report found that users (and even non-users) had little or no way to opt out of how their data was used by automated systems, like algorithms, data analytics and AI. The FTC found that these companies employed “different, inconsistent and inadequate approaches to monitoring and testing the use” of these automated systems. Finally, the report found that “social media and video streaming services didn’t adequately protect children and teens on their sites.” The study goes on to suggest that social media, and digital technology as a whole, contributes to “negative mental health impacts on young users.” This is nothing new, though some social media companies are putting tools in place to protect kids. Instagram <a href="https://www.engadget.com/social-media/instagram-teen-accounts-with-parental-controls-will-be-mandatory-for-kids-under-16-120013852.html"><ins>just made it mandatory</ins></a> for teen accounts to include parental controls. The FTC says that all of these issues boil down to the profit models of the big social media and streaming companies. These business models mandate the “mass collection of user data to monetize, especially through targeted advertising.” This is in “tension” with privacy concerns as, well, privacy doesn’t make money. The study concludes that “self-regulation has been a failure.” To that end, the FTC has issued several recommendations to help solve these problems. It wants Congress to pass comprehensive privacy legislation to limit surveillance and to offer “baseline protections.” It also wants social media and streaming companies to limit data collection and data sharing with third parties. The FTC also recommends that these companies actually delete consumer data when it’s no longer needed or upon request and to stop using invasive ad tracking technologies like pixels. It also wants these entities to address the overall lack of transparency regarding their methods. As for kids and teens, the FTC says these organizations should “recognize teens are not adults and provide them greater privacy protections.” Finally, it urges Congress to pass federal privacy legislation for teens over the age of 13. Again, none of this information is new, but it's pretty damning to see it all laid out this way. You can <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/reports/look-behind-scenes-examining-data-practices-social-media-video-streaming-services"><ins>read the full report right here</ins></a>. The services involved in the study include X, TikTok, Reddit, Discord, Twitch, YouTube, Instagram and several others.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/sweeping-ftc-study-finds-that-social-media-sites-engage-in-vast-surveillance-of-its-users-155846997.html?src=rss

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Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, highlighting its power in Hollywood

<a href="https://www.engadget.com/tag/amazon/"><ins>Amazon</ins></a> is joining Hollywood's top lobbying group as its seventh member. To be precise, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios will become part of the Motion Picture Association on October 1, alongside six other heavy hitters in Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix (which <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2019-01-22-netflix-joins-mpaa.html"><ins>became a member in 2019</ins></a>). Amazon was already involved with the MPA, having worked with its Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, an anti-piracy coalition, as a governing board member since 2017. MGM (<a href="https://www.engadget.com/amazon-mgm-acquisition-closed-135810387.html"><ins>which Amazon bought in 2022</ins></a>) was previously an MPA member from 1928 until 2005. “The MPA is the global voice for a growing and evolving industry, and welcoming Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios to our ranks will broaden our collective policymaking and content protection efforts on behalf of our most innovative and creative companies,” Charles Rivkin, MPA chairman and CEO, <a href="https://www.motionpictures.org/press/motion-picture-association-adds-prime-video-amazon-mgm-studios-as-newest-member/"><ins>said in a statement</ins></a>. “MPA studios fuel local economies, drive job creation, enrich cultures and bolster communities everywhere they work. With Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios among our roster of extraordinary members, the MPA will have an even larger voice for the world’s greatest storytellers.” Amazon's involvement with the MPA speaks to the foothold that the company has in entertainment. The fact that Amazon and Netflix are both members also highlights the major influence of streaming over the industry at large.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/amazon-joins-the-motion-picture-association-highlighting-its-power-in-hollywood-155129973.html?src=rss

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Reception: Positive

Amazon Prime Day 2024: The best early deals we found ahead of the October Big Deal Days sale

Now that we know the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/deals/amazon-announces-the-return-of-prime-big-deal-days-on-october-8-and-9-050356758.html">Amazon Prime Big Deal Days</a> event is coming up soon, it’s time to start thinking about what you may want to snag at a discount during the sale. Some may shudder at the thought of holiday shopping already, but if you pay the $139 annual fee for Prime, these sale events are a great time to stock up on essentials and cross things off your shopping list well before the mad rush at the end of the year. While <a href="https://www.engadget.com/amazon-prime-day/">October Prime Day</a> typically isn’t on the same scale as Prime Day in July, we typically see some decent deals that may come back around during <a href="https://www.engadget.com/black-friday/">Black Friday</a> and <a href="https://www.engadget.com/cyber-monday/">Cyber Monday</a>. And right now, there are already some good early Prime Day deals to consider. These are the best early Prime Day deals we’ve found ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. We’ll be updating this post regularly in the lead-up to October Prime Day, so check back for the latest deals. <h2 id="jump-link-prime-day-deals-on-apple-gear">Prime Day deals on Apple gear</h2> <figure><img alt="10th-gen iPad" src="https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-07/b5d40c10-4514-11ef-8cb7-98020dc5f9be" style="height: 1600px; width: 2400px;" /><figcaption></figcaption><div class="photo-credit">Photo by Nathan Ingraham / Engadget</div></figure> While it'd be wishful thinking to see discounts on the new AirPods or Apple Watch Series 10, there are still some decent Apple deals you can snag right now on iPads and accessories, plus some Beats gear. <ul> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQkpMVDk4UTc_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMThmMmQzOWYtZWRhNS00ZTdiLWFlMWQtYjY3OWM0YTY2ZjFhIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQkpMVDk4UTciLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAZkSzIgMCY3vMaS5m9ea4Fgv53hYrlTEHresN-h8gSRt&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BJLT98Q7">Apple iPad (10th gen) for $299 ($50 off)</a>: The base iPad didn't receive a refresh this year (yet), but Apple did cut the price to $349. It's still selling for cheaper right now, down to $299, which is a record low.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQ001SkdEOVgvcmVmPXR3aXN0ZXJfQjBDTTVUUzNMUD90YWc9Z2RndDBjLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiIxOGYyZDM5Zi1lZGE1LTRlN2ItYWUxZC1iNjc5YzRhNjZmMWEiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFtYXpvbi5jb20vZHAvQjBDTTVKR0Q5WC9yZWY9dHdpc3Rlcl9CMENNNVRTM0xQIiwiZHluYW1pY0NlbnRyYWxUcmFja2luZ0lkIjp0cnVlLCJzaXRlSWQiOiJ1cy1lbmdhZGdldCIsInBhZ2VJZCI6IjFwLWF1dG9saW5rIiwiZmVhdHVyZUlkIjoidGV4dC1saW5rIn0&signature=AQAAASVCS_31cvX-mepEjQxuCpB7XYg21AQtwlAEvYVk5e8d&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0CM5JGD9X%2Fref%3Dtwister_B0CM5TS3LP">Apple 24-inch iMac (M3) for $1,100 ($200 off):</a> The discount plus clippable coupon bring the final price for this <a href="https://www.engadget.com/apple-imac-review-2023-nothings-changed-except-the-m3-013032286.html">Apple desktop</a> down to the lowest we've seen.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0JlYXRzLVN0dWRpby1Qcm8tS2ltLUthcmRhc2hpYW4vZHAvQjBEQlNEWUJHVz90YWc9Z2RndDBjLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiIxOGYyZDM5Zi1lZGE1LTRlN2ItYWUxZC1iNjc5YzRhNjZmMWEiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFtYXpvbi5jb20vQmVhdHMtU3R1ZGlvLVByby1LaW0tS2FyZGFzaGlhbi9kcC9CMERCU0RZQkdXIiwiZHluYW1pY0NlbnRyYWxUcmFja2luZ0lkIjp0cnVlLCJzaXRlSWQiOiJ1cy1lbmdhZGdldCIsInBhZ2VJZCI6IjFwLWF1dG9saW5rIiwiZmVhdHVyZUlkIjoidGV4dC1saW5rIn0&signature=AQAAAdCBrd2RoSh6flnHoax-e7P9yyxcfkdkOM7AEc5_w5Gt&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBeats-Studio-Pro-Kim-Kardashian%2Fdp%2FB0DBSDYBGW">Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian headphones + 2 years of AppleCare+ for $270 ($109 off):</a> If you're really into the muted colors in this collection, this is the best deal we've seen on Beats' pro-level headphones with AppleCore+ protection.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0JlYXRzLUZpdC1Qcm8tQ2FuY2VsbGluZy1CdWlsdC9kcC9CMDlKTDQxTjlDP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjE4ZjJkMzlmLWVkYTUtNGU3Yi1hZTFkLWI2NzljNGE2NmYxYSIsIm9yaWdpbmFsVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9CZWF0cy1GaXQtUHJvLUNhbmNlbGxpbmctQnVpbHQvZHAvQjA5Skw0MU45QyIsImR5bmFtaWNDZW50cmFsVHJhY2tpbmdJZCI6dHJ1ZSwic2l0ZUlkIjoidXMtZW5nYWRnZXQiLCJwYWdlSWQiOiIxcC1hdXRvbGluayIsImZlYXR1cmVJZCI6InRleHQtbGluayJ9&signature=AQAAAXQ6Q-RFKCglsITV-LJ7sk2gH_vyJmlP3Dx4wN0yng8D&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBeats-Fit-Pro-Cancelling-Built%2Fdp%2FB09JL41N9C">Beats Fit Pro Earbuds for $159 ($41 off)</a>: Our overall favorite pair of <a href="https://www.engadget.com/best-headphones-for-running-120044637.html">earbuds for running</a> are on sale for $41 off. They've hit this price point often over the past few months, but it's a decent discount on buds we found to be comfortable with a secure fit and great audio quality.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=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&signature=AQAAAahFJB1EmbZRjSMelBT4jTo0gEamkOsq3U-PvTr2VOsD&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBeats-Studio-Cancelling-Earbuds-Built-Bluetooth-Headphones%2Fdp%2FB096SRYXMP">Beats Studio Buds for $99 ($51 off):</a> They're a <a href="https://www.engadget.com/beats-studio-buds-review-150014566-150014029.html">tad old</a> at this point, but the Studio Buds remain a decent buy at under $100.</li> </ul> <h2 id="jump-link-prime-day-deals-on-anker-gear">Prime Day deals on Anker gear</h2> <figure><img src="https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-09/8c84f5a0-7434-11ef-a46f-8c5090abace8" /><figcaption></figcaption></figure> It's always a good idea to wait until shopping events like October Prime Day to stock up on charging gear from Anker, or any other company. It's a safe bet that many more Anker devices will go on sale during the days of fall Prime Day, but those in need of an extra power bank or charger immediately can snag a few for less right now. <ul> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0Fua2VyLU1hZ25ldGljLUZvbGRhYmxlLVdpcmVsZXNzLVBvcnRhYmxlL2RwL0IwOU5SRzRHSzM_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMThmMmQzOWYtZWRhNS00ZTdiLWFlMWQtYjY3OWM0YTY2ZjFhIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0Fua2VyLU1hZ25ldGljLUZvbGRhYmxlLVdpcmVsZXNzLVBvcnRhYmxlL2RwL0IwOU5SRzRHSzMiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAARIaB5666ev2PjeoQHhy-FVEdHhkHg7xIbHx3rtoZSX_&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-Magnetic-Foldable-Wireless-Portable%2Fdp%2FB09NRG4GK3">Anker 633 10K magnetic power bank for $40 ($40 off):</a> This MagSafe-compatible charging bank has a built-in kickstand for propping up your iPhone, plus a 20W USB-C port for high-speed, wired charging.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=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&signature=AQAAAeBpox64ZYsCvLl8JmDyzJgivtb0XzgYrqvfENaWIh8a&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-Magnetic-Certified-Ultra-Fast-Compatible%2Fdp%2FB0CMH2JVMM">Anker MagSafe Charger Pad for $19.19 ($4.80 off):</a> This Qi2 charging pad is back on sale for its all-time-low price, and it works with the latest iPhone 16 handsets.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0Fua2VyLVBvcnRhYmxlLUNoYXJnZXItQ29tcGF0aWJsZS1NYWNCb29rL2RwL0IwQzlDSktDSDM_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMThmMmQzOWYtZWRhNS00ZTdiLWFlMWQtYjY3OWM0YTY2ZjFhIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0Fua2VyLVBvcnRhYmxlLUNoYXJnZXItQ29tcGF0aWJsZS1NYWNCb29rL2RwL0IwQzlDSktDSDMiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAY2KK8ap3Hd6-5eGpRAfDnSLOiFqHsHAATvWC4tXlqgr&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-Portable-Charger-Compatible-MacBook%2Fdp%2FB0C9CJKCH3">Anker Nano Power Bank 10K for $32 ($8 off):</a> This is the cheapest price we've seen for this 10K power bank that has a connecting USB-C cable built in.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=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&signature=AQAAARnBz_r7l9UJX2wN2RVK6s7ZsjfuIfBobB4Hfzhgdl1n&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-Portable-Charger-Charging-Compatible%2Fdp%2FB0BYP45YVF">Anker Prime Power Bank 200W 20K with 100W charging base for $140 ($45 off):</a> The top premium pick in our <a href="https://www.engadget.com/best-power-bank-143048526.html">best power banks</a> guide, this 20K brick can recharge most mobile devices and has a handy screen that shows you the power flowing out of it, as well as the remaining charge.</li> </ul> <h2 id="jump-link-prime-day-deals-on-amazon-devices">Prime Day deals on Amazon devices</h2> <figure><img alt="Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max" src="https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-05/c87f63c0-13a8-11ef-b6fd-c3b3d8394363" style="height: 1201px; width: 2000px;" /><figcaption></figcaption><div class="photo-credit">Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget</div></figure> We expect to see more Amazon gear go on sale as we get closer to October Prime Day, but for now, these discounts present a good opportunity to save on a few of our favorites. <ul> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=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&signature=AQAAAW9Rb_Lj8HlLd8y_cYX5JA95RJjm_RadvadU9yhLek2r&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGlacier-White-Sengled-Smart-Color%2Fdp%2FB0CGJN4JYL">Amazon Echo Show 5 + Sengled smart light bulb bundle for $60 ($50 off):</a> This bundle gives you one of our favorite <a href="https://www.engadget.com/best-smart-display-202448797.html">smart displays</a> (which makes an excellent alarm clock) and a top pick in our <a href="https://www.engadget.com/best-smart-led-light-bulbs-143022856.html">best smart light bulbs</a> guide at a 45-percent discount.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2FsbC1uZXctYW1hem9uLWZpcmUtdHYtc3RpY2stNGstbWF4L2RwL0IwQlA5U05WSDk_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMThmMmQzOWYtZWRhNS00ZTdiLWFlMWQtYjY3OWM0YTY2ZjFhIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2FsbC1uZXctYW1hem9uLWZpcmUtdHYtc3RpY2stNGstbWF4L2RwL0IwQlA5U05WSDkiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAWtjcOcV7p9TPzjgXg_uCH8m_XWR4hhDM-2yMEUbkjpU&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fall-new-amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-max%2Fdp%2FB0BP9SNVH9">Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $40 ($20 off)</a>: An often recurring sale, this discount is only $5 more than the record low. In addition to streaming shows, we like it as a <a href="https://www.engadget.com/amazons-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-is-better-as-a-retro-gaming-device-than-a-streamer-160022685.html">retro gaming emulator</a> and it even lets you play current games through XBox Game Pass cloud gaming.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjA5Qkc1Nks3Uj90YWc9Z2RndDBjLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiIxOGYyZDM5Zi1lZGE1LTRlN2ItYWUxZC1iNjc5YzRhNjZmMWEiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFtYXpvbi5jb20vZ3AvcHJvZHVjdC9CMDlCRzU2SzdSIiwiZHluYW1pY0NlbnRyYWxUcmFja2luZ0lkIjp0cnVlLCJzaXRlSWQiOiJ1cy1lbmdhZGdldCIsInBhZ2VJZCI6IjFwLWF1dG9saW5rIiwiZmVhdHVyZUlkIjoidGV4dC1saW5rIn0&signature=AQAAAe9qHyTPq-s2VsCmuBaSzMTyJ4tlo0Yy_tA3FnUdgE1T&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB09BG56K7R">Amazon's Fire HD 8 tablet for $60 ($70 off)</a>: This is more than half off Amazon's 8-inch slab that we <a href="https://www.engadget.com/amazon-fire-hd-8-review-130005977.html">consider</a> to be a good couch device, or a first-time tablet for a child. It joins a few other <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2I_bm9kZT02NjY5NzAzMDExJnRhZz1nZGd0MGMtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjE4ZjJkMzlmLWVkYTUtNGU3Yi1hZTFkLWI2NzljNGE2NmYxYSIsIm9yaWdpbmFsVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9iP25vZGU9NjY2OTcwMzAxMSIsImR5bmFtaWNDZW50cmFsVHJhY2tpbmdJZCI6dHJ1ZSwic2l0ZUlkIjoidXMtZW5nYWRnZXQiLCJwYWdlSWQiOiIxcC1hdXRvbGluayIsImZlYXR1cmVJZCI6InRleHQtbGluayJ9&signature=AQAAAbsnH81ECMB_f1DD7q3vM0L-qjrxwi7dmuqYGHXLoJ1m&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fb%3Fnode%3D6669703011">Amazon tablets</a> that are discounted right now.</li> </ul> <h2 id="jump-link-prime-day-deals-on-tech">Prime Day deals on tech</h2> <figure><img alt="Logitech Brio 500" src="https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-10/accd7430-77f6-11ee-abff-f9c3bf6c5e06" style="height: 1100px; width: 2000px;" /><figcaption></figcaption><div class="photo-credit">Will Lipman Photography for Engadget</div></figure> Early Prime Day deals on tech include discounts on robot vacuums, webcams, smart plugs and more. There are also gaming accessories that you can grab for cheap, along with storage gear in all shapes and sizes. <ul> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=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&signature=AQAAActcid6FlDjCs2b7_P9pl5goYDGpGm08MHNNvxde34Ro&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FiRobot-Roomba-Essential-Robot-Vacuum%2Fdp%2FB0CNKX4429">iRobot Roomba Vac robot vacuum for $170 ($80 off):</a> This affordable robo-vac is only $10 more than it was during July Prime Day right now, making it an even better option if you want a robot vacuum without spending a ton.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwOVFXVllLNlY_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMThmMmQzOWYtZWRhNS00ZTdiLWFlMWQtYjY3OWM0YTY2ZjFhIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwOVFXVllLNlYiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAQAVKHzxsfeAZ9vC4fJHUZKZ-MBuzozeV1Tl7IAQ8kQM&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09QWVYK6V">Logitech Brio 500 Full HD Webcam for $93 ($37 off)</a>: Our top pick for the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/best-webcams-123047068.html">best webcam</a> you can buy right now is $37 off, a decent discount even if it's not a record-low sale. If you spend a lot of your day on video calls, this will be a solid upgrade to your computer's built-in cam. It has a wide field of view, auto-light correction and shoots 1080p video.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1NBTVNVTkctU2hpZWxkLTRUQi1Qb3J0YWJsZS1TU0QvZHAvQjBCSFpRR04yNj90YWc9Z2RndDBjLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiIxOGYyZDM5Zi1lZGE1LTRlN2ItYWUxZC1iNjc5YzRhNjZmMWEiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFtYXpvbi5jb20vU0FNU1VORy1TaGllbGQtNFRCLVBvcnRhYmxlLVNTRC9kcC9CMEJIWlFHTjI2IiwiZHluYW1pY0NlbnRyYWxUcmFja2luZ0lkIjp0cnVlLCJzaXRlSWQiOiJ1cy1lbmdhZGdldCIsInBhZ2VJZCI6IjFwLWF1dG9saW5rIiwiZmVhdHVyZUlkIjoidGV4dC1saW5rIn0&signature=AQAAAXtflnxV9i_1n8WlVz7snQ9lI10uMYEwklX7hxWyINlV&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSAMSUNG-Shield-4TB-Portable-SSD%2Fdp%2FB0BHZQGN26">Samsung T7 Shield (4TB) for $282 ($218 off):</a> If you're looking for a high-capacity portable SSD that can take a beating, this deal is the best price we've seen on the 4TB T7 Shield since June.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjBDR1Y5MkJUND90YWc9Z2RndDBjLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiIxOGYyZDM5Zi1lZGE1LTRlN2ItYWUxZC1iNjc5YzRhNjZmMWEiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFtYXpvbi5jb20vZ3AvcHJvZHVjdC9CMENHVjkyQlQ0IiwiZHluYW1pY0NlbnRyYWxUcmFja2luZ0lkIjp0cnVlLCJzaXRlSWQiOiJ1cy1lbmdhZGdldCIsInBhZ2VJZCI6IjFwLWF1dG9saW5rIiwiZmVhdHVyZUlkIjoidGV4dC1saW5rIn0&signature=AQAAAWU9kIOWmZ8CwgmBmHfXS3QN-g0OZdX1OGJYRUXks5dv&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0CGV92BT4">Baseus 30W/10000mAh MagSafe power bank for $28 ($18 off)</a>: Clip the 40-percent off coupon to get a record-low price on a power bank that earned a place in our guide to the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/best-power-bank-143048526.html">best power banks</a> you can buy. It quickly refills MagSafe-compatible phones and has a handy built-in cable.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQjE0QzcxOVQ_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMThmMmQzOWYtZWRhNS00ZTdiLWFlMWQtYjY3OWM0YTY2ZjFhIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQjE0QzcxOVQiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAWnU0EVhYMpaJb9kzbmYhKEsLGRZRqqDOc27wHVbrdfI&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0B14C719T">Kasa Smart Plug EP25 (4-pack) for $34 ($16 off)</a>: These are our top pick in our guide to the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/best-smart-plug-131542429.html">best smart plugs</a> available right now thanks to their compatibility across all four of the main smart home ecosystems, their easy setup process and reliable connection.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=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&signature=AQAAAVfFwX2Q3w2AonSxnCkE-qFbWzRtM9qcBZ94DPRxWFxV&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FWifi-Extender-Booster-Wireless-Repeater%2Fdp%2FB08RHD97QY">TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Extender for $20 ($30 off)</a>: Our top budget pick in our <a href="https://www.engadget.com/best-wifi-extender-130021313.html">best Wi-Fi extenders</a> guide is more than half off right now. While not a rare deal, it's still a record-low price on a handy device that could help eliminate dead zones around your home.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQzJUVzJYNjU_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMThmMmQzOWYtZWRhNS00ZTdiLWFlMWQtYjY3OWM0YTY2ZjFhIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQzJUVzJYNjUiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAASPnTzt0gMN8wHocNWiYDd13rQAaD4a7F1YxsqSH7KFZ&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0C2TW2X65">8BitDo Ultimate C wired gaming controller for $15 ($5 off):</a> Now at $1 cheaper than it was during Prime Day in July, this 8BitDo accessory is an even better option for PC gamers or folks looking for a more comfortable Steam Deck controller.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwN05TUllESDk_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMThmMmQzOWYtZWRhNS00ZTdiLWFlMWQtYjY3OWM0YTY2ZjFhIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwN05TUllESDkiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAWt_saLhMu3PiywH2bBlZx3ykApsjHIEYPrcTTSNUmWZ&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB07NSRYDH9">ASTRO Gaming A40 TR wired gaming headset for $100 ($30 off)</a>: Our pick for the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/best-gaming-headset-130006477.html">best gaming headset</a> is $30 off, a discount we've seen a few times this year. We found these to be comfortable with better sound than many headsets, but the mic performance is only OK.</li> </ul> <h2 id="jump-link-streaming-subscription-deals">Streaming subscription deals</h2> <figure><img alt="Paramount+" src="https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-02/960f5040-b205-11ed-8237-26729abd3dd7" style="height: 483px; width: 797px;" /><figcaption></figcaption><div class="photo-credit">Paramount+</div></figure> While these discounts aren't technically October Prime day tech deals, we'd be remiss not to mention them. While sales on streaming services are becoming more common, there isn't as much rhyme or reason to them as there is to, say, Amazon's Prime Day sale cycle. That said, if you see a discount on a service you've been meaning to try, it's worthwhile to jump on it. <ul> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=9c431828-c2cf-402b-a23c-df7fba43d348&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Disney+Store&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5kaXNuZXlwbHVzLmNvbS8iLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjE4ZjJkMzlmLWVkYTUtNGU3Yi1hZTFkLWI2NzljNGE2NmYxYSIsIm9yaWdpbmFsVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlzbmV5cGx1cy5jb20vIn0&signature=AQAAAfRH756wsYpNEv1a2vWawW_jnuLWCLgQqSbWQwj3wcLc&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F">Disney+ Basic plan (with ads) for $2 per month</a>: New and returning customers can take advantage of this sale price for three months, so roughly 90 days worth of access will only cost you $6. That tier is usually $8 per month and includes all Disney+ content, but with commercial breaks. As usual with these types of deals, the plan will automatically renew — and the regular price <a href="https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/disney-is-increasing-prices-again-for-standalone-streaming-plans-183518837.html">increases to $10 per month</a> starting on October 17.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=b0d3a482-802c-4eb1-9616-94f7490562f7&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Paramount+Plus&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5wYXJhbW91bnRwbHVzLmNvbS8iLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjE4ZjJkMzlmLWVkYTUtNGU3Yi1hZTFkLWI2NzljNGE2NmYxYSIsIm9yaWdpbmFsVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucGFyYW1vdW50cGx1cy5jb20vIn0&signature=AQAAAWIulFnkF2Jl5b7NPiI9qcJ88k05R7ppqiQGpXis73nm&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paramountplus.com%2F">Paramount+ annual subscriptions for 50 percent off:</a> Paramount+'s Essential plan (with ads) is only $30 for the first year, while the upgraded plan with access to Showtime, your local CBS station, and fewer ads costs just $60 for the year. Plans will automatically renew at the full price once the promotional period is over.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=9a941868-c063-4b44-9207-896f1fb5891e&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=FuboTV&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mdWJvLnR2L3dlbGNvbWUiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjE4ZjJkMzlmLWVkYTUtNGU3Yi1hZTFkLWI2NzljNGE2NmYxYSIsIm9yaWdpbmFsVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZnViby50di93ZWxjb21lIn0&signature=AQAAAS_kpYSF-8_QT9TTuWZl1mxoz150-LYjD7_le_n9McJg&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fubo.tv%2Fwelcome">Fubo Pro live TV subscription for $50 for one month ($30 off)</a>: The service we named the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/best-live-tv-streaming-service-133000410.html">best live TV streaming service for sports content</a> is now offering $30 off all three of its plans for the first month. The Elite with Sports Plus plan is down from $100 to $70, while the top-level Deluxe package is $80 instead of the usual $110.</li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=05a8faef-22e0-48ab-a365-0cc59778dc54&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Dashlane&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5kYXNobGFuZS5jb20vcHJpY2luZy1wZXJzb25hbCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMThmMmQzOWYtZWRhNS00ZTdiLWFlMWQtYjY3OWM0YTY2ZjFhIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5kYXNobGFuZS5jb20vcHJpY2luZy1wZXJzb25hbCJ9&signature=AQAAAb4amLpdhHPdDyqWT_bZ2LzxqYLPUl7VR49Gjumm1gm9&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dashlane.com%2Fpricing-personal">Dashlane Premium password manager (1 year) for $39 ($21 off):</a> Use code tk at checkout to get the Premium tier of one of our favorite <a href="https://www.engadget.com/best-password-manager-134639599.html">password managers</a> for less than $40 for the year.</li> </ul> <h2 id="jump-link-everything-you-need-to-know-about-october-prime-day-2024">Everything you need to know about October Prime Day 2024</h2> <h3 id="jump-link-when-is-october-prime-day-2024">When is October Prime Day 2024?</h3> October Prime Day will be held on October 8 and 9 this year. <h3 id="jump-link-what-is-october-prime-day">What is October Prime Day?</h3> October Prime Day is a members-only sale event run by Amazon in which the online retailer has thousands of sales on its site that are exclusively available to those with an active Prime members. <h3 id="jump-link-how-long-is-october-prime-day">How long is October Prime Day?</h3> October Prime Day will last two full days. <h3 id="jump-link-what-is-on-sale-for-amazon-prime-big-deal-days">What is on sale for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days?</h3> Most October Prime Day deals will not be revealed until the days of the event. However, in years past, we've seen everything from clothing to household essentials to outdoor gear go on sale during this event. Engadget cares most about tech deals, and in past fall Prime Days, we've seen things like phones, tablets, headphones, earbuds, robot vacuums, smart home gear and more receive deep discounts. <h3 id="jump-link-do-i-need-an-amazon-prime-membership-to-shop-prime-day-deals">Do I need an Amazon Prime membership to shop Prime Day deals?</h3> Yes, because most deals will be Prime exclusives. However, there are always a few decent deals available to all Amazon shoppers, so it's worth checking out Amazon's site during October Prime Day to see where you can save even if you don't pay for Prime. <h2 id="jump-link-expired-early-prime-day-deals">Expired early Prime Day deals</h2> <ul> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwOVY0TFpTOVM_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMThmMmQzOWYtZWRhNS00ZTdiLWFlMWQtYjY3OWM0YTY2ZjFhIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwOVY0TFpTOVMiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAARBRQ_6WpJs8qKrnZK8OeG9-HrY6eOILLa99CGniwqlf&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09V4LZS9S"><del>Apple Magic Mouse (black) for $85 ($15 off)</del></a><del>: The </del><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwOUJSRDk4VDQ_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMThmMmQzOWYtZWRhNS00ZTdiLWFlMWQtYjY3OWM0YTY2ZjFhIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwOUJSRDk4VDQiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAaZCkDOBRTij_M8tKB6VN63Dgk652CgOynXGihF488pG&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09BRD98T4"><del>white version</del></a><del> of Apple's popular accessory is still cheaper at $68, but the black colorway rarely goes on sale. Both mice pair quickly and are relatively light with responsive touch gestures.</del></li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwRDNKNTk4NTY_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMThmMmQzOWYtZWRhNS00ZTdiLWFlMWQtYjY3OWM0YTY2ZjFhIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwRDNKNTk4NTYiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAZ4ydkt42mZknaS0vK3zmEztOvGUmW6J_CtROJUh-X8g&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0D3J59856"><del>Apple iPad Air (13-inch) for $720 ($80 off):</del></a><del> The large model of </del><a href="https://www.engadget.com/best-ipads-how-to-pick-the-best-apple-tablet-for-you-150054066.html"><del>our favorite iPad</del></a><del> returns to one of its frequent sale prices. It's about $20 more than its record low, but it's still a good deal if you've been eyeing the 13-inch Air.</del></li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQkpMRzY5UVI_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMThmMmQzOWYtZWRhNS00ZTdiLWFlMWQtYjY3OWM0YTY2ZjFhIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQkpMRzY5UVIiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAfLC-n16jk_tNa4NUqxlYUtZGpuSUm5sLHY-QqWvOBqP&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BJLG69QR"><del>Apple Pencil (1st gen) for $69 ($30 off)</del></a><del>: If you have a 10th-gen iPad or older, this is the stylus to get. We've seen this discount for a couple of weeks now, but it's still $10 below the average sale price. It's also discounted at </del><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Walmart&custData=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&signature=AQAAAVCaAlfzq54X11-uljZHL0BbJMeScjob6xLUl09WGVq6&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FApple-Pencil-1st-Generation-Pixel-Perfect-Precision-and-Industry-Leading-Low-Latency-Perfect-for-Note-Taking-Drawing-and-Signing-documents%2F1883250003"><del>Walmart</del></a><del>.</del></li> <li><a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjBDV1BOUzhKWT90YWc9Z2RndDBjLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiIxOGYyZDM5Zi1lZGE1LTRlN2ItYWUxZC1iNjc5YzRhNjZmMWEiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFtYXpvbi5jb20vZ3AvcHJvZHVjdC9CMENXUE5TOEpZIiwiZHluYW1pY0NlbnRyYWxUcmFja2luZ0lkIjp0cnVlLCJzaXRlSWQiOiJ1cy1lbmdhZGdldCIsInBhZ2VJZCI6IjFwLWF1dG9saW5rIiwiZmVhdHVyZUlkIjoidGV4dC1saW5rIn0&signature=AQAAAbfTGKQj8rd26OGTePAn5t6dwdcfj1YWRYsF_Lqi7SYE&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0CWPNS8JY"><del>Samsung Pro Plus microSD card for $100 ($20 off)</del></a><del>: This newly released, 1TB variant is down to its best price yet. The Pro Plus is the top pick in our guide to the </del><a href="https://www.engadget.com/best-microsd-card-130038282.html"><del>best microSD cards</del></a><del>.</del></li> </ul> Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/EngadgetDeals">@EngadgetDeals</a> on Twitter for the latest tech deals and buying advice in the lead up to <a href="https://www.engadget.com/amazon-prime-day/">October Prime Day 2024.</a>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/amazon-prime-day-2024-the-best-early-deals-we-found-ahead-of-the-october-big-deal-days-sale-050506789.html?src=rss

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Reception: Positive

Minecraft will no longer work on PSVR after March

Folks who like to escape to the block-filled, creeper-infested universe of <a href="https://www.engadget.com/tag/minecraft/"><ins>Minecraft</ins></a> in virtual reality soon won’t be able to do that on PlayStation VR. Developer Mojang is winding down support on that platform. “Our ability to support PlayStation VR has come to an end, and will no longer be in updates after March of 2025,” Mojang said in the latest <a href="https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/30220110283533-Minecraft-1-21-30-Bedrock"><ins>Minecraft</ins><ins> patch notes</ins></a>, as spotted by <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.eurogamer.net/minecraft-is-ditching-psvr-support-next-year">Eurogamer</a>. “You will no longer be able to use your PlayStation VR with Minecraft as it will no longer be supported in the latest updates.” Mojang <a href="https://www.engadget.com/minecraft-ps4-ps-vr-support-151002427.html"><ins>added PSVR support in 2020</ins></a> as an update to the PS4 version of Minecraft — there hasn’t been an equivalent update for PS5 and PS VR2 as yet. The studio says it will continue to update Minecraft on PS4. “From this point on you can keep building in your worlds, and your Marketplace purchases (including Tokens) will continue to be available,” the Microsoft-owned studio said. Still, if you really want to keep playing Minecraft on PSVR, you can use the headset to display PS4 games on a virtual 2D screen. It's not all that unusual for games that are constantly updated to <a href="https://www.engadget.com/gta-online-ps3-xbox-360-rockstar-games-max-payne-3-la-noire-151421893.html"><ins>wind down support on older platforms</ins></a> that players have drifted away from. It's typically not sustainable for studios to keep updating titles for the benefit of a dwindling audience. But the end of Minecraft on PSVR is still notable, not least because it's the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/minecraft-has-now-sold-over-300-million-copies-094225081.html">best-selling game of all time</a>. That said, you'll soon have a brand new way to experience the Minecraft universe, as <a href="https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/a-minecraft-movie-trailer-gives-us-our-first-look-at-jason-momoa-and-jack-black-ahead-of-its-2025-release-143741392.html"><ins>a movie based on the game is coming in April.</ins></a>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/minecraft-will-no-longer-work-on-psvr-after-march-144038123.html?src=rss

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Reception: Positive

Early Prime Day deals include this Anker 10K magnetic power bank for only $40

I have been a big fan of Anker ever since I picked up the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/this-anker-nano-portable-charger-for-iphone-is-on-sale-for-only-12-132752711.html">Nano Portable Charger</a>. Now, I'm again tempted by Anker thanks to a 50 percent discount on our choice of the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/best-power-bank-143048526.html">best power bank for iPhones</a>. Well, technically, it's an <a href="https://www.engadget.com/anker-power-banks-and-chargers-are-up-to-57-percent-off-right-now-135803380.html">older model</a>, but it's still great. <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0Fua2VyLU1hZ25ldGljLUZvbGRhYmxlLVdpcmVsZXNzLVBvcnRhYmxlL2RwL0IwOU5SRzRHSzM_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZjRlYzg1MDEtMzIyOC00MjZjLThhMmQtODMxN2Q0MGExOGI2Iiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0Fua2VyLU1hZ25ldGljLUZvbGRhYmxlLVdpcmVsZXNzLVBvcnRhYmxlL2RwL0IwOU5SRzRHSzMiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAQDEpKLNhFs8QJ9ycuanJ_d4Ftpn6Xl7btCmLlgb8FNI&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-Magnetic-Foldable-Wireless-Portable%2Fdp%2FB09NRG4GK3">Anker's 633 Magnetic Battery</a> is currently available for $40, down from $80 — a new all-time low price.  The MagGo charger has a 10,000mAh battery and offers 20W of high-speed power with a USB-C charging cable (which it includes). The power bank is also a great wireless option, with magnets grabbing hold of your phone and a kickstand keeping it elevated during charging. When you're on the go or storing it, that kickstand folds right in to create a solid, smooth block.  On a related note, <a href="https://www.engadget.com/popular-anker-power-bank-and-soundcore-speaker-recalled-over-potential-fire-risk-200637850.html">Anker has just recalled</a> some of its products from January 3 to September 17, 2024. Anker found that some of the lithium-ion batteries it used have a manufacturing defect that can present a fire risk. The accessory on sale is not impacted, but a different model is. You can see exactly which items and specific serial numbers have been recalled <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=aac3354f-048f-410b-ae8a-eb1da43ee6cf&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Anker&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbmtlci5jb20vYTE2NDItYTE2NDctYTE2NTItcmVjYWxsIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJmNGVjODUwMS0zMjI4LTQyNmMtOGEyZC04MzE3ZDQwYTE4YjYiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFua2VyLmNvbS9hMTY0Mi1hMTY0Ny1hMTY1Mi1yZWNhbGwifQ&signature=AQAAAfo-LzonPdr-m_uT7VRRwIusL6vmAtAt9yRAMa8kas93&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anker.com%2Fa1642-a1647-a1652-recall">here</a>. Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/EngadgetDeals">@EngadgetDeals</a> on Twitter for the latest tech deals and buying advice in the lead up to <a href="https://www.engadget.com/amazon-prime-day/">October Prime Day 2024.</a>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/early-prime-day-deals-include-this-anker-10k-magnetic-power-bank-for-only-40-141229742.html?src=rss

Source: www.engadget.com

Reception: Positive

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are suing Palworld creator Pocketpair

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have <a href="https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2024/240919.html">filed a patent infringement lawsuit</a> against Pocketpair in Tokyo. Pocketpair is the Japanese video game developer behind Palworld, a game people have been describing as a Pokémon parody, featuring cute gun-toting monsters. The game, released in Early Access form on January 18, was an instant hit, selling 15 million copies on Steam and crossing 25 million players <a href="https://www.pocketpair.jp/news/news08">within just a month</a>.  The Pokémon Company said a few days after Palworld came out that it was <a href="https://www.engadget.com/the-pokemon-company-is-investigating-pokemon-with-guns-satire-palworld-083627388.html">going to investigate</a> a game "released in January 2024" and will "take appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual property rights related to Pokémon." Looks like the investigation is over, and it has decided to take legal action.  "This lawsuit seeks an injunction against infringement and compensation for damages on the grounds that Palworld, a game developed and released by the Defendant, infringes multiple patent rights," Nintendo said in its announcement of the lawsuit.  Pocketpair previously said that its game is more like Ark Survival Evolved and Valheim than Pokémon. Company CEO Takuro Mizobe claimed that Palworld "cleared legal reviews" and that no lawsuits were filed against Pocketpair regarding its development. While Palworld's monsters would look familiar to Pokémon fans, it takes on a darker tone. You can choose to play as a friend to the monsters known as "Pals" and fight off the poachers trying to kill them. But you can also kill and eat Pals, make them fight to the death and even sell them into slavery. Shortly after Nintendo announced its lawsuit, <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.pocketpair.jp/news/news16">Pocketpair responded</a>. "At this moment, we are unaware of the specific patents we are accused of infringing upon, and we have not been notified of such details," the company wrote. "It is truly unfortunate that we will be forced to allocate significant time to matters unrelated to game development due to this lawsuit. However, we will do our utmost for our fans, and to ensure that indie game developers are not hindered or discouraged from pursuing their creative ideas." Update, September 19 2024, 9:40AM ET: This story has been updated with Pocketpair's response to Nintendo's lawsuit.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-and-the-pokemon-company-are-suing-palworld-creator-pocketpair-031320550.html?src=rss

Source: www.engadget.com

Reception: Negative

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