Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals — Robots, Cordless, and Uprights

Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals — Robots, Cordless, and Uprights This October Prime Day roundup collects the best Amazon discounts across traditional and robotic vacuums to help you choose the right machine — corded, cordless, or robotic. We’ll keep updating the list during the event as new deals appear. Shark AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum — $449 (31% off): Self-empty base (up to 60 days), LiDAR mapping, ~2 hours runtime — great for large homes. Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch — $450 (55% off): Robot mop/vac combo that cleans its mop, refills water, and empties its dustbin for up to 30 days. Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 — $300 (57% off, Prime): Self-cleaning, self-emptying robot with integrated mop for hands-off wet cleaning. Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe — $160 (27% off): Upright lift-away canister, strong…
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iMessage activation: Duplicate SIM entry causes issues on iOS 26

iMessage activation: Duplicate SIM entry causes issues on iOS 26 Apple has confirmed a rare issue in iOS 26 where iMessage may fail to activate due to conflicts caused by duplicate SIM entries. The company has published guidance and users have shared troubleshooting steps on Apple Support Communities. What happens On some iPhones running iOS 26, iMessage activation can be blocked when the device shows duplicate or conflicting phone entries linked to the SIM. This prevents the activation handshake from completing. How to fix it (workarounds) Open Settings > Messages. Toggle iMessage off, wait a few seconds, then toggle it back on. Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive and check for duplicate phone numbers or addresses. Remove duplicate phone entries if present. Try reactivating iMessage. If problems…
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Early October Prime Day TV & Streamer Deals — Hisense, Samsung, Sony + Amazon Fire Sticks

Black Friday usually has the best TV deals, but Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days (Oct 7 start) already has good discounts on several well-regarded TVs and streaming sticks. Below is a roundup of standout early deals and quick notes on each model. Prices change quickly — links point to Amazon search pages (affiliate tag included) so you can check availability and exact listings. Top deals Hisense U8QG — 65-inch (listed $1,082) Mini‑LED with strong local dimming, very high brightness, quantum‑dot color and a 165Hz refresh rate. Good for bright rooms; not quite OLED blacks. Amazon search: Hisense U8QG on Amazon Samsung S90F — 55-inch QD‑OLED (listed $1,498) QD‑OLED panel for vivid colors, near‑perfect contrast and wide viewing angles. Four HDMI 2.1 ports and 144Hz refresh. Note: other sizes may…
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Early Amazon Prime Day: Best Tech Deals Under $50 (October)

Early Amazon Prime Day: Best Tech Deals Under $50 Amazon’s early Prime Day deals include a bunch of small electronics and accessories under $50. Below are the top picks and quick links (affiliate) to search for each product on Amazon. Echo Pop Kids — $33 — Compact smart speaker for kids with 6 months of Amazon Kids. Search on Amazon Apple MagSafe charger (25W, 2m) — $35 — Qi2.2, up to 25W when paired with a 30W adapter; longer 2m cable. Search on Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $40 — 4K, Dolby Vision/Atmos, Wi‑Fi 6E. Search on Amazon Blink Video Doorbell — $35 — Affordable video doorbell option. Search on Amazon Belkin 4‑Port Charger Block — $47 — Two USB‑C + two USB‑A ports. Search on Amazon…
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Best October Prime Day SSD Deals — Top Picks & Amazon Links

Best October Prime Day SSD Deals — Top Picks & Amazon Links October Prime Day is a great moment to add faster storage to your PC or console. SSDs improve load times, multitasking and overall responsiveness. Below are standout deals found on Amazon during October Prime Day. Prices and availability were noted at the time of posting and may change. Crucial X10 4TB Portable SSD — $240 (39% off) USB 3.2 portable drive, up to 2,100 MB/s read in a pocket-sized case. Amazon: Crucial X10 4TB on Amazon Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-inch Internal SSD — $60 (36% off) Budget internal SSD with up to 540 MB/s read speeds and a 3-year warranty. Amazon: Crucial BX500 1TB on Amazon Samsung 990 Evo Plus 1TB — $70 (33% off)…
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Amazon Smart Plug Prime Day deal — Smart home starter

Amazon Smart Plug Prime Day deal — Smart home starterSmart plugs can add intelligence to ordinary devices in your home. Instead of getting up to turn off a lamp, you can control it from your phone or with Alexa. They're one of the most affordable ways into the smart home/IoT world, and Prime Day often brings deep discounts.Deal detailsReports indicate the Amazon Smart Plug has dropped to as low as $13 for a single unit, with a two-pack reportedly at $24 during Prime Day. Prices may vary by region and time — check the link below to confirm current pricing.Why it’s usefulAlexa compatible: Works natively with Alexa for voice control.Versatile: Use with lamps, fans, coffee makers, and other small appliances.Scheduling: Set timers and routines via the Alexa app to automate…
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select — Mid‑October launch (Vega OS & cloud gaming)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select — Mid‑October launch We reported earlier on the new Fire TV Stick 4K Select. The device positions itself in performance somewhere between the existing Fire TV Stick models. Its standout feature, according to Amazon, is the expansion options tied to the new Vega operating system — including support for cloud gaming platforms such as Xbox Cloud Gaming and Luna. Main features Performance: sits between current Fire TV Stick models in raw performance — improved app loading and smoother streaming compared with base models. Vega OS: a new operating system that opens up extension options and tighter integration with Amazon services. Gaming support: officially supports cloud gaming platforms like Xbox Cloud Gaming and Luna, making the stick a lightweight cloud gaming gateway. Video: 4K streaming…
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Prime Gaming October 2025 — reported lineup (Fallout 3 GOTY & New Vegas) + full list

Prime Gaming October 2025 — reported lineup (Fallout 3 GOTY & New Vegas) Engadget reported Prime Gaming’s October update adds a fresh batch of free games, with the most eye-catching entries being Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition and Fallout: New Vegas — great timing ahead of Fallout Season 2. Several other notable titles mentioned include XCOM 2, Tormented Souls, and Hellslave. Reported highlights Fallout: New Vegas (Ultimate Edition) Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition XCOM 2 Tormented Souls Hellslave DragonStrike Vampire: The Masquerade - Reckoning of New York Empty Shell True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 1 & 2 Lost & Found Agency Collector's Edition You Will Die Here Tonight Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest Important note We did a quick check of official channels.…
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Disney+ redesign & Hulu integration: what to know (Oct 8)

Disney+ Redesign & Hulu Integration — What to Know (Oct 8) Disney is rolling out a major Disney+ app redesign and expanding Hulu’s role globally. The changes start on October 8 and include interface updates and feature additions aimed at improving content discovery and unifying Disney’s streaming brands outside the U.S. Key changes New top navigation bar: A tabbed nav with dedicated sections for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN (where included). "For You" as the default home: Personalized recommendations based on viewing history, with an updated recommendation algorithm. Live hub: Accessible from the vertical nav, offers live news, sports, events and 24/7 streams. Hulu replaces Star (international): On October 8, Hulu becomes the global entertainment brand on Disney+ for non-US users, replacing the Star hub. Mobile updates: iOS widgets are launching;…
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Threads tests ‘Communities’ to deepen topic-based conversations

Threads tests "Communities" to deepen topic-based conversations Meta is testing a new "Communities" feature on Threads to create dedicated spaces for people to chat about specific topics and interests. The feature builds on custom feeds and topic tags to offer "casual spaces" for focused conversations — Meta has already created 100+ communities around popular topics like "NBA Threads," "Book Threads" and "Tech Threads." Key features and differences from existing topic feeds: Dedicated community feeds that can be joined and followed. Ranked posts in community feeds to surface more relevant content (vs. the current topic feeds that show a random mix of tagged posts). Custom emojis for likes inside communities (e.g., a basketball emoji for an NBA community). Badges for leading voices in communities to highlight active contributors. Community membership will…
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