Google Pixel 9a Hits Record-Low $349 for Prime Day The Google Pixel 9a, Engadget's pick for the best midrange phone at its usual $499, is currently available for a record-low $349 during Amazon Prime Day. This makes it one of the most compelling deals across consumer tech right now. Why this matters Strong day-to-day performance and a sleek design. Battery life that lasts 28+ hours in typical use. 6.3-inch OLED display, 120Hz refresh, 1080 x 2424 resolution (422 PPI) and up to 2,700 nits peak brightness. IP68 dust/water resistance and an aluminum frame with a recycled polycarbonate back. Camera quality that rivals much more expensive phones; Google uses Super Res Zoom AI to compensate for the lack of a dedicated telephoto lens. Colors & availability Available colors: obsidian, porcelain, peony…

UGREEN NAS Prime Deal Days — Up to 25% off UGREEN is offering discounts of 20–25% on several NAS models during the Prime Deal Days. Deals include single units and bundles with UPS (uninterruptible power supply) backup options. Highlighted deals DH4300 Plus — now €322.49 DXP4800 Plus — now €559.99 Other models (DXP6800, DXP8800, etc.) also discounted up to 25% Find the models on Amazon (affiliate search links): Search UGREEN DH4300 on Amazon Search UGREEN DXP4800 on Amazon UGREEN official deals hub (for full list and regional offers): UGREEN Prime Day NAS deals Quick tips Check model specs (bays, 10GbE, CPU, RAM) to match your needs. Bundles with UPS are useful if you need power protection for your NAS. Prime Deal offers are time-limited—act fast. Have you been waiting for…

Prime Day TV & Streaming Deals — Final Day Picks Amazon’s October Prime Day is in its second and final day. We rounded up the best TV and streaming-player deals still worth a look. Some discounts require Prime membership. Top TV deals (highlights) TCL QM7K 55-inch Mini-LED TV — $570 (was $900) Noticeable step-up in contrast, brightness and color volume; 144Hz refresh (288Hz @1080p). Check availability: TCL QM7K on Amazon. Hisense U8QG 65-inch Mini-LED TV — $998 Very bright mini‑LED with quantum‑dot color and 165Hz. Good for bright rooms. Search: Hisense U8QG on Amazon. Samsung S90F 55-inch QD-OLED TV — $1,100 QD‑OLED vivid colors, 144Hz and four HDMI 2.1 ports; no Dolby Vision. Search: Samsung S90F on Amazon. LG C5 65-inch OLED TV — $1,388 Excellent OLED performance, Dolby Vision…

Prime Day Laptop Deals — Top Picks & Links If your laptop isn't cutting it, October Prime Day has strong discounts across MacBooks, Windows laptops and Chromebooks. Below are our top picks and quick tips to help you decide. Quick buying tips Aim for at least 16GB RAM and 256GB+ SSD for a daily Windows machine. For gaming, choose a dedicated GPU and a modern Intel/AMD CPU. Chromebooks: 4–8GB RAM and 128GB SSD if you need a daily driver. Top Prime Day picks Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M4) — $979 (approx.) — See on Amazon Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4) — $1,399 (approx.) — See on Amazon Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, M4) — $2,249 (approx.) — See on Amazon HP Ultrabook 14 (Intel N100) — $280 (approx.) — See on…

Sony WH-1000XM6 — October Prime Day Deal Sony's WH-1000XM6 are on sale for $430 during October Prime Day — $20 off and a record low for this model. If you're looking to save more, the previous-gen WH-1000XM5 is also discounted to $298. Why consider the XM6? New QN3 audio chip and redesigned drivers for richer detail and clearer vocals. Improved active noise cancellation with four extra microphones — especially better at blocking voices. Optional 360 Spatial Sound and other sound processing (360 Reality Audio, DSEE Extreme upscaling). Battery: up to 30 hours with ANC on, up to 40 hours with ANC off. Quick comparison WH-1000XM6 (newer): better sound, improved ANC, spatial audio features. WH-1000XM5 (2022): still excellent sound and ANC at a lower price if you want value. Buy on…

Nintendo’s updated short reveals Pikmin — what’s Nintendo teasing? Nintendo released a second version of its animated short (first shown on the Nintendo Today app) that now clearly shows Pikmin moving a baby’s toys and pacifier around the crib — confirming what many fans had guessed after the first, more cryptic version. What changed The updated short makes the Pikmin visible as they interact with the baby’s building blocks and mobile. In the first cut they were mostly invisible, with only a blurry figure under the crib. The short debuted on the Nintendo Today app and has since appeared on Nintendo’s official YouTube channel. Is this a game, movie, or something else? There’s no official word from Nintendo explaining whether the short teases a new Pikmin game, a film, or…

Anker Prime charging deals — Prime Day highlights Anker's new Prime charging lineup is on sale for Prime Day. Highlights include the laptop-compatible Prime Power Bank (26,250mAh, 300W), a 3‑in‑1 MagSafe charger with Qi2 25W support, and a compact 3‑port GaN Prime Charger (160W). Prime Power Bank — key specs Capacity: 26,250mAh (99.75Wh) — TSA/airline friendly Total output: 300W across 2× USB‑C + 1× USB‑A Per‑port peak: up to 140W (with a 5A cable) Fast input: supports up to 250W input when using both USB‑C ports together (Anker claim) Charging times (Anker claims): 50% charge to the bank in ~13 minutes (with 250W input), M4 Pro MacBook Pro to 50% in ~27 minutes (with 140W output), iPhone 17 Pro Max to 50% in ~22 minutes Weight: ~1.3 lbs Buy on…

Bundeskartellamt eröffnet Verfahren gegen Temu‑Mutterkonzern Whaleco The German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) has opened an investigation into Whaleco Technology Limited — the company behind the online marketplace Temu — on suspicion that Temu unlawfully influenced the pricing of its marketplace sellers in Germany. Why: Authorities are examining whether Temu set or pressured sellers on price policies that could restrict competition and lead to higher prices across sales channels. "We suspect that Temu may be making unlawful demands regarding the pricing of sellers on the German marketplace. Such requirements could significantly restrict competition and ultimately lead to price increases on other sales channels" — Andreas Mundt, President of the Bundeskartellamt. Temu has said it complies with applicable laws and will respond to the authority's questions. What this could mean For sellers:…

Prime Day microSD Express deals for Nintendo Switch 2 If you picked up a Nintendo Switch 2 and need more storage, Prime Day has landed the first notable microSD Express deals. The Switch 2 requires microSD Express cards; the most sensible pick right now is the one that fits your budget. Deals found PNY 128GB microSD Express — ~ $38 (about 15% off). Amazon search link (affiliate) Lexar Play Pro 256GB microSD Express — ~ $50 (about 17% off). Amazon search link (affiliate) Lexar Play Pro 512GB microSD Express — ~ $100 (about 17% off). Amazon search link (affiliate) Performance notes Independent testing shows microSD Express cards vary slightly in benchmarks, but real-world load times for most games are similar. In tests, PNY was slightly faster moving games from card…

Amazon Echo Spot (2024) — $45 Prime Day deal Amazon's Echo Spot (2024 release) is at a record-low price of $45 (about 44% off). It's a compact bedside smart alarm clock with a sharper 2.83" display, improved speakers, Alexa built-in and — notably — no camera. Key details Price: $45 (record low) Release: July 2024 (2024 model) Display: ~2.83-inch, clear clock faces and info Sound: Improved speakers for music and alarms Privacy: No camera; includes mic-off controls Uses: Time, weather, music info, smart-home control via Alexa Warranty: Typically 1-year limited warranty Retail availability: Sold through Amazon and major retailers (Target, Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe's). Buy on Amazon (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Amazon+Echo+Spot&tag=f1rede-20 Note: This deal was widely reported by tech outlets but this post does not link to their RSS feeds. Who…