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October Prime Day TV Deals — Top Picks Amazon's October Prime Day (Prime Big Deal Days) brought strong discounts on well-regarded TVs from TCL, Hisense, Samsung, LG, Sony and more, plus deals on streaming sticks. You may need a Prime subscription for some discounts. Highlights below — click the links to search Amazon (affiliate): TCL QM7K 55-inch — Mini-LED, 144Hz (288Hz @1080p). Search on Amazon: TCL QM7K 55-inch on Amazon Hisense U8QG 65-inch — Mini-LED, 165Hz, high brightness, quantum-dot color. Search on Amazon: Hisense U8QG 65-inch on Amazon Samsung S90F 55-inch (QD-OLED) — QD-OLED color boost, 144Hz. Search on Amazon: Samsung S90F 55-inch on Amazon LG C5 65-inch (OLED) — Excellent OLED performance, Dolby Vision support. Search on Amazon: LG C5 65-inch on Amazon LG B5 55-inch (OLED) — Entry-level…

Best October Prime Day SSD, Portable SSD & microSD Deals Portable storage can massively speed up heavy tasks—from gaming to OS performance. These October Prime Day picks include top SSDs, portable drives and microSD cards at deep discounts. (Source: Engadget — original article referenced without link.) Top Internal SSD Deals Crucial BX500 1TB — $69 (28% off). Budget 2.5" SATA SSD, up to 540MB/s read. Buy on Amazon Crucial P310 2TB — $112 (25% off). Compact NVMe with ~7,000MB/s read, good for small laptops/Steam Decks. Buy on Amazon Samsung 990 Evo Plus 1TB — $60 (43% off). High-performance NVMe, up to 7,250MB/s read. Buy on Amazon Samsung 990 PRO 2TB — $140 (33% off). Faster, more efficient, includes heatsink. Buy on Amazon Samsung SSD 9100 PRO 4TB — $370 (35%…

Beats Studio Pro on Prime Day — $170 (Was $250) Amazon Prime Day brought discounts on many headphones — including the Beats Studio Pro. They’re listed at $170 (down from $250) right now, though prices and availability can change quickly. Key features Improved active noise cancellation (ANC) Transparency mode for hearing the environment Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking for extra immersion Wireless with USB‑C wired audio and a 3.5mm wired option If you’ve been considering an upgrade, this model is a solid pick for listeners who want pro‑tier features. Remember that deals can end or vary by seller and region. Buy / More info: Search Beats Studio Pro on Amazon (affiliate link) Originally reported by Engadget. Prices and availability checked at time of posting — please verify before purchasing.

Prime Day Vacuum Deals: Top Robot & Traditional Picks This October Prime Day, we rounded up the best Amazon discounts on robotic and traditional vacuums — from high-powered cordless sticks to hands-off robot+mop combos. Below are top deals and quick notes to help you choose: corded, cordless or robot? Top robot vacuum deals Dyson V15 Detect Plus — $570 (example sale). Top cordless pick with strong suction and Fluffy Optic head. Buy/see options: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Dyson+V15+Detect+Plus&tag=f1rede-20 Dyson Ball Animal Total Clean — $400 (example sale). Powerful upright with sealed system. Search: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Dyson+Ball+Animal+Total+Clean&tag=f1rede-20 Shark AV2501AE (robot) — $600 (example). LiDAR mapping, 2hr runtime, 60-day self-empty base. Search: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Shark+AV2501AE&tag=f1rede-20 Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch — $450 (example). Robot mop+vac, self-care features for weeks. Search: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Shark+PowerDetect+NeverTouch&tag=f1rede-20 Dreame X40 Ultra — $665 (example). Premium vacuum+mop with wet/dry separation.…

Prime Day Speaker Deals: Top Discounts on JBL, Ultimate Ears, Bose, Sonos & More Prime Day brings deep discounts on smart speakers, soundbars and portable Bluetooth speakers. Below are top picks and quick notes — click each link to check current Amazon prices (affiliate links). JBL Xtreme 2 — Two‑unit pack for surround sound, ~15 hrs battery. Buy on Amazon JBL Flip 6 — Versatile, 12‑hr battery, rugged. Buy on Amazon JBL Go 3 — Tiny carabiner speaker for outdoors. Buy on Amazon Ultimate Ears Miniroll — Pocketable, loud for size. Buy on Amazon Ultimate Ears Boom 4 — Waterproof, 360° sound, great for parties. Buy on Amazon Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 — Lightweight, chainable, long battery. Buy on Amazon Bose SoundLink Flex — High‑fidelity outdoor speaker, compact. Buy on…

Prime Day Kindle Deals: Colorsoft Hits Record Low, Plus Kindle & Paperwhite Discounts Prime Day brings solid deals on Amazon's own ereaders. Highlights include the Kindle Colorsoft 16GB hitting a record-low price (~$200), the standard Kindle at about $85, and the Kindle Paperwhite around $125. These prices were widely reported during Prime Day coverage. Kindle Colorsoft — ~ $200 (16GB) Record-low price for the 16GB model during Prime Day. 7" color e-ink display designed for comics, manga, and color content. Adjustable warm light, pinch-to-zoom, and fast page refresh. Waterproof and long battery life — Amazon advertises up to ~8 weeks depending on use. More info / buy: Kindle Colorsoft on Amazon (affiliate) Standard Kindle — ~ $85 Compact 6" glare-free display, solid entry-level ereader. Good battery life (weeks) and improved…

Prime Day Deal: Bose QuietComfort Ultra (1st‑gen) — $329 (Save $100) Prime Day has brought the first‑generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones down to $329 — a $100 discount off recent prices. These headphones remain a strong choice for travelers and commuters thanks to excellent active noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and very good sound quality. Buy on Amazon (affiliate) How they compare to the newly announced Gen 2 Price: Gen 1 on sale for $329; Gen 2 launched at $449. Battery life: Gen 2 improves battery life over Gen 1. ANC: Gen 2 offers improved active noise cancellation. Lossless audio: Gen 2 supports lossless audio over wired USB‑C; Gen 1 does not. Unless you need the absolute latest features (longer battery and USB‑C lossless), the first‑gen QuietComfort Ultra is a very…

2025 Nobel Prize in Physics: Devoret, Martinis & Clarke The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics to Michel H. Devoret (Google’s Chief Scientist of Quantum Hardware), John M. Martinis (former Google employee) and John Clarke of UC Berkeley “for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit.” Their work on Josephson junctions laid the foundation for today’s superconducting qubits used in quantum computing. Why it matters The 1984–85 experiments with Josephson junctions demonstrated macroscopic quantum tunnelling and energy quantisation in electrical circuits — key phenomena enabling superconducting qubits. These discoveries directly influenced the development of modern quantum processors and companies’ research into quantum computing, including Google’s Quantum AI efforts and the Willow chip announced by Google. Quotable…

Best Fast Chargers for 2025 — Quick Guide Fast chargers are essential as phones, tablets and even laptops demand more power. A good charger saves time, keeps your devices powered during busy days and often supports multiple gadgets at once. Below are top picks, buying tips, and safety notes to help you choose the right fast charger for your setup. Top recommended models (2025) Anker 735 Nano II (65W, 3-port) — Compact 65W GaN charger great for laptops and phones. Amazon search: Anker 735 Nano II (search) Anker 65W / 100W GaN — Reliable, efficient GaN options for phones and laptops. Amazon search: Anker 65W GaN (search) Aukey 65W / 100W PD GaN — Compact PD GaN chargers that handle phones and many USB-C laptops. Amazon search: Aukey 65W GaN…

Best Prime Day Kitchen Deals (October): Top Picks & Where to Buy Amazon's October Prime Day sale is live and many of the kitchen gadgets our reviewers tested are discounted. Below is a short roundup of the standout deals we recommend, with quick notes and links to search results on Amazon (affiliate tag included). Note: this summary is based on a deals roundup originally published by Engadget; the original link has been removed per request. Top Prime Day kitchen deals KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer — $379The gold-standard 5‑quart tilt‑head mixer popular with bakers. Search on Amazon: KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer. Ninja Creami ice cream maker — $180A favorite for homemade frozen treats. Search: Ninja Creami ice cream maker. Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Blender — $90Handy two-speed model with whisk…