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Prime Big Deal Days — Best Gaming Deals (still available) Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days include a number of strong discounts on games, headsets, controllers and storage. Many offers are Prime-only and the sale ends Oct 9 at 3AM ET. Below are the best deals still available and quick Amazon search links (affiliate): Elden Ring (PS5) — $30 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) — $35 Gran Turismo 7 (PS5) — $30 Returnal (PS5) — $30 The Last of Us Part I (PS5) — $30 God of War Ragnarök (PS5) — $30 Horizon Forbidden West (PS5) — $30 Final Fantasy XVI (PS5) — $23 Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (PS5) — $20 Metaphor: ReFantazio (Xbox) — $16 Madden NFL 26 — $37 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-month) — $57 Astro…

Prime Day Speaker Deals — Top Bluetooth, Smart Speakers & Soundbars High-quality speakers elevate music and movies — and Prime Day brings some solid discounts. Below are the top deals featured in the roundup (prices shown are from the original list). Links go to Amazon searches using our affiliate tag. Best Bluetooth Speaker Deals JBL Xtreme 2 — $150 — Buy on Amazon JBL Flip 6 — $100 — Buy on Amazon JBL Go 3 — $35 — Buy on Amazon Beats Pill — $119 — Buy on Amazon Ultimate Ears Miniroll — $47 — Buy on Amazon Ultimate Ears Boom 4 — $95 — Buy on Amazon Ultimate Ears Everboom — $231 — Buy on Amazon Bose SoundLink Flex — $99 — Buy on Amazon Bose SoundLink Revolve+ —…

Best Prime Day TV & Streaming Deals — Day 2 (Updated) Amazon's October Prime Day is in its final day and several high-rated TVs and streaming devices remain discounted. Below are the top deals still available, plus quick notes on each. Some discounts may require a Prime membership. Top TV deals TCL QM7K 55" Mini‑LED 4K — $570 — Better contrast, brightness and color than the QM6K; 144Hz (288Hz @1080p). Shop: TCL QM7K 55" on Amazon Hisense U8QG 65" Mini‑LED 4K — $998 — High brightness, mini‑LED local dimming, 165Hz. Shop: Hisense U8QG 65" on Amazon Samsung S90F 55" QD‑OLED 4K — $1,100 — QD‑OLED vivid colors, 144Hz, 4 HDMI 2.1 ports. Shop: Samsung S90F 55" on Amazon LG C5 65" OLED 4K — $1,373 — Excellent OLED performance, Dolby…

Audible Prime Day Deal — 3 Months for $3 Audible is running a limited-time Prime Day promotion: get three months of Audible Premium Plus for just $3 total (about $1/month for the first three months). After the initial three-month period the subscription will automatically renew at the regular price of $14.95 per month. Key details Price: 3 months for $3 (approx. $1/month). Auto-renew: $14.95/month after the trial period unless you cancel. Prime members: Receive 2 credits in the first month of the trial. Catalog: Thousands of audiobooks, Audible Originals and podcasts; subscribers keep one audiobook per month. Availability: Offer runs through December 16. Amazon Prime Day is on October 7–8, and deals typically start beforehand. Who should consider this If you enjoy audiobooks but prefer listening over reading, commute frequently,…

Prime Day Vacuum Deals — Robot & Traditional Roundup Day 2 of Prime Day still has heavy discounts on both robot and traditional vacuums. Below is a concise roundup of standout deals and quick notes to help you choose between corded, cordless or robotic options. (Source: Engadget review roundup — no RSS link included.) Best Prime Day robot vacuum deals Shark AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum — Self-empty base (up to 60 days), LiDAR mapping, ~2-hour run time. Search on Amazon Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch — Mop/vac combo that self-cleans, refills water and empties bin for ~30 days. Search on Amazon Dreame X40 Ultra — High-performance vacuum+mop with separated wet/dry systems to prevent leaks. Search on Amazon Shark Matrix Plus (UR2360S) 2-in-1 — Self-cleaning, self-emptying, mop+vac for hands-off wet cleaning. Search on…

Best VPN deals right now — NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark & more A roundup of the best long-term VPN discounts available now. These offers generally require 2–3 year commitments but cut the monthly cost dramatically. Always check renewal pricing and refund/trial terms before you buy. Top deals (highlights) NordVPN — $83.43 for a 2-year plan + 3 months free (~77% off). Official site ExpressVPN (Basic) — $97.72 for a 2-year plan + 4 months free (~73% off). Official site ExpressVPN (Advanced) — $125.72 for a 2-year plan + 4 months free (~67% off). Official site Surfshark (Starter) — $53.73 for a 2-year plan + 3 months free (~87% off). Official site Surfshark (Starter+) — $59.13 for a 2-year plan + 3 months free (~87% off). Official site Surfshark One — $67.23…

Anker Prime Day Deals — Power Banks, Wireless Chargers & Charging Gear Prime Day is a great time to pick up Anker charging essentials at a discount. Whether you need extra USB-C cables for travel, a compact power bank for day trips, or a wireless charger for your nightstand or desk, buying spares during sales saves money and hassle. Quick tips Buy extra USB-C cables to keep in luggage, car and office. Choose power-bank capacity based on use: 5K–10K mAh for phones, higher capacity for tablets/laptops. Get a wireless charging stand for desks, and a lay-flat pad for nightstands. Pick up spare surge protectors — you can never have too many outlets. Suggested products & where to find them Search links (US Amazon, affiliate tag included): Power banks (examples): Anker…

Prime Day Speaker Deals — Top Picks & Amazon Links Prime Day discounts are still rolling for speakers: portable Bluetooth models, smart speakers and soundbars from JBL, Bose, Ultimate Ears, Sonos, Anker and more. Below are our top picks with quick notes and Amazon search links (affiliate tag included). JBL Xtreme 2 — Loud portable with long battery life. Buy / See deals JBL Flip 6 — Tough, all-round performer. Buy / See deals JBL Go 3 — Small carabiner speaker for outdoor use. Buy / See deals Beats Pill — Bass-forward portable with USB-C lossless option. Buy / See deals Ultimate Ears Miniroll — Pocketable with surprising volume. Buy / See deals UE Boom 4 — 360° sound and waterproof for parties/camping. Buy / See deals UE Everboom —…

Best Prime Day SSD & microSD deals still available Prime Day discounts on SSDs, portable SSDs and microSD cards are still available and offer great value if you need faster storage for gaming, photography, or heavy processing tasks. Here are top picks and quick notes: Samsung 990 Evo Plus 1TB — $60Top-tier internal SSD performance for a huge boost in load times and responsiveness. Find it on Amazon: Search Samsung 990 Evo Plus 1TB on Amazon SanDisk 1TB microSD — $100Great for Nintendo Switch and cameras; 1TB of portable storage. Find it on Amazon: Search SanDisk 1TB microSD on Amazon SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 2TB — $150Rugged external SSD with solid transfer speeds and IP65 protection. Find it on Amazon: Search SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD on Amazon Lexar, Crucial,…

Apple explains how it will comply with Texas SB2420 (App Store age-verification) Summary: Effective Jan 1, 2026, new Apple accounts created in Texas must verify that the user is 18 or older. Accounts for users under 18 must be linked to a parent or guardian via Family Sharing; parents must approve downloads, in‑app purchases and other transactions. Apple is introducing developer-facing tools: the Declared Age Range API (available now) and additional APIs later this year to handle parental consent re‑requests and consent revocation. Apple opposes the law’s approach, warning it could force collection of sensitive personal data and harm user privacy. What developers need to know Apple says developers will need to update apps to integrate parental consent flows and age-restricted features. The Declared Age Range API is available now…