Best Prime Big Deal Days Tech Deals Under $50 October's Prime Big Deal Days (aka October Prime Day) brought lots of budget tech steals. Below is a curated summary of Engadget's picks for the best gadgets under $50, with short notes and Amazon search links (affiliate) so you can check current prices. Instant Pot Vortex 2-QT Mini — $38Compact air fryer for two. Amazon: Buy / Check price Amazon Echo Pop Kids — $33Small Alexa speaker for kids with Amazon Kids access. Amazon: Buy / Check price Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $404K streaming dongle with Wi-Fi 6E. Amazon: Buy / Check price Blink Video Doorbell — $35Budget video doorbell. Amazon: Buy / Check price Ring Battery Doorbell — $49.99Wireless Ring doorbell for non-wired doors. Amazon: Buy /…

Early Prime Big Deal Days: Best Apple Deals Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (officially starting Oct 7) are bringing early discounts on a range of Apple products. Here are the notable early offers we've spotted — deals may change quickly, so use the Amazon links to check current pricing. Apple AirPods 4 (no ANC) — $90 (≈30% off) Entry-level AirPods with improved audio and the H2 chip. Search on Amazon: Apple AirPods 4 on Amazon Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 512GB) — $999 ($200 off) Thin, light laptop with the M4 chip — great for everyday use. Search on Amazon: MacBook Air 13" M4 (512GB) on Amazon Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M4, 512GB) — $1,199 ($200 off) Bigger display and better speakers; similar internals to the 13-inch. Search on Amazon:…

Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) hits record low; Series 10 also discounted There are some solid Apple Watch deals ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. Highlights: Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) — LTE, 40mm: Now $189 (record low). This discount applies to the 40mm small/medium band variants with ink sport loop and denim sport band. Note: this is the 2022 model (previous-gen). Apple Watch Series 10: On sale as well, with prices from around $329 for select models. Series 10 still supports features like sleep scoring and sleep apnea detection. Context: Apple released the third‑generation Apple Watch SE (SE3) in September; the GPS-only SE3 starts at around $240 and is our current pick for the best budget Apple Watch. But if you want a cheaper option for fitness tracking, notifications…

October Prime Day LEGO deals — up to 56% off October Prime Day is kicking off early with new Lego deals every day. Amazon is using this event to jump‑start the holiday shopping season, and several Star Wars and Super Mario sets are discounted — some as much as ~56% off. Before buying, we strongly recommend checking price trackers like Keepa or CamelCamelCamel — many “sale” prices have been available for months. Quick highlights Lego City Advent Calendar 2025 (60475) — $21 (40% off) — View on Amazon Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar 2025 (75418) — $38 (16% off) — View on Amazon Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar 2025 (21280) — $38 (16% off) — View on Amazon Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2025 (76456) — $38 (16% off) — View…

Prime Day early deals — top picks (Oct 7–8, 2025) Amazon Prime Day returns in October (officially Oct 7–8), but early deals are already live. Below are Engadget's top picks and direct Amazon search links so you can browse available offers now. Apple AirPods (entry-level) Price noted: $90 — Apple's entry-level wireless earbuds offer improved audio and the H2 chip. Find current listings on Amazon: Search Apple AirPods on Amazon. Apple MagSafe Charger (25W, 2m) Price noted: $35 — Qi2.2-certified MagSafe puck with a 2m cable for flexible use. Browse options: Search MagSafe 25W 2m on Amazon. Dyson V15 Detect Plus Price noted: $570 — Our top pick for cordless vacuums, with strong suction and LED floor illumination. Check listings: Search Dyson V15 on Amazon. Anker MagGo 10K power bank…

Roku Streaming Stick Plus — New Low Price for Prime DayThe Roku Streaming Stick Plus is on sale for $24 (about 40% off), making it a great budget-friendly option for upgrading an old TV or adding a smart interface for travel. It supports 4K and HDR10+ (not Dolby Vision) and comes with Roku's rechargeable voice remote.Why consider itSmall and travel-friendly — can be powered by a TV USB portSupports HD & 4K TVs and HDR10+The Roku Channel offers 500+ free channels with live news and sportsRechargeable voice remote with TV power and volume controlPerformance-wise, the Streaming Stick Plus is slightly slower than Roku's premium players and has weaker Wi‑Fi range, but it's more than adequate unless your router is far away. If you want a more powerful, slightly more stationary…

AirPods 4 Drop to $90 for Prime Day (Non-ANC); ANC at $140 Amazon's Prime Day deal has Apple AirPods 4 (standard model) on sale for $90 — about 30% off and the lowest price we've seen. The ANC (active noise cancellation) version is also discounted to $140 (regularly around $180). Why this matters H2 chip: brings Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Transparency mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, and wireless charging. Calls: Voice Isolation for clearer voice pickup; FaceTime supports 48kHz "cinema-quality" audio. Sound: Improved low-end and punchier treble vs AirPods 3; better with Dolby Atmos and non-spatial content. Battery: ~5 hours per charge (non-ANC), ~4 hours with ANC active; ~30 hours total with charging case. Deciding between models: If you want ANC, the $140 price is a solid mid-range pick. If you…

Prime Day Audible Deal — 3 Months for $3 Audible is offering a Prime Day promotion where new sign-ups can get three months for just $3 (effectively $1/month for the first three months). After the initial period the subscription will auto-renew at the standard rate of $14.95/month. This deal is tied to Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (Oct 7–8). What you get 3 months of Audible for $3 (first 3 months) Auto-renews at $14.95/month after the trial period Access to thousands of audiobooks, Audible Originals, and podcasts Audible Premium Plus includes one credit per month to pick a title to keep Dates & availability The promotion is part of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (Oct 7–8). Always check the official Audible page for the most up-to-date terms and availability. Official…

Prime Day Deal: Apple AirTag 4‑pack — $64.99 on Amazon Prime Day has brought one of the best AirTag deals of the season: a 4‑pack of Apple AirTags is available on Amazon for $64.99 (regularly $99), making each AirTag roughly $16. Why buy an AirTag? Track items in the Find My app using Apple’s crowdsourced network of iPhones, iPads and Macs. Play a tone from the AirTag’s built‑in speaker to locate lost items nearby. UWB precision finding (iPhone 11 and newer) shows direction and distance on compatible iPhones. Lots of accessories (key rings, loops, adhesive mounts) make attaching AirTags easy. Limitations AirTags rely on nearby Apple devices to report location — they don’t have cellular service. For best precision finding, an iPhone 11 or later is required. Where to buy…

How to change your Apple Account password (iPhone, iPad, Mac & web) Your Apple Account (formerly Apple ID) controls purchases, subscriptions and personal data across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro. If you think your account has been compromised, you logged in on a shared device, or you haven’t updated your password in a while, update it now. Quick links Manage your Apple Account (Apple Support) Reset your password (iforgot.apple.com) Change password on iPhone, iPad or Vision Pro Open Settings → tap your name → Sign-In & Security. Tap Change Password. Enter your current password or device passcode, then set and confirm a new password. Tap Change. Change a child’s password On a device with the latest iOS/iPadOS/visionOS and two-factor authentication enabled: Settings → Family → your…