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…

waipu.tv extends September promotion — 50% off with Netflix or Disney+ (final day) waipu.tv has extended its September offer: the waipu.tv Perfect IPTV plan bundled with Netflix or Disney+ is available at 50% off. The extension means today is the final day to sign up under the promotional terms. How to get it: visit https://www.waipu.tv and choose the Perfect plan with your preferred streaming add-on. Check the exact terms and which Netflix/Disney+ tiers are included on the site. Source: ifun.de (news summary) Will you take the offer? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Kingmakers Early Access delayed indefinitely Redemption Road Games has postponed the Early Access launch of Kingmakers, originally planned for October 8. The studio says the launch "will no longer be possible" on that date and that they need "a bit more time on content polish before we feel good about charging money for it." No new release date has been announced. Kingmakers has drawn attention for its unusual blend of a medieval setting with modern weapons, massive AI-driven battles and ambitious tech goals. The developers emphasize they won't cut planned features just to ship earlier and are pushing Unreal Engine 4 to its limits to deliver true 60fps on midrange PCs. They claim the game will feature tens of thousands of soldiers with real AI and pathfinding, and battles that…

OpenAI acquires Roi, an AI personal-investing app OpenAI has acquired Roi, an app that consolidated users' financial portfolios and offered an AI chatbot for personalized investing advice. Roi co-founder and CEO Sujith Vishwajith will be joining OpenAI; terms of the deal were not disclosed. What we know Buyer: OpenAI Target: Roi — an AI-powered personal finance and investing app CEO/co-founder Sujith Vishwajith is joining OpenAI Financial terms: Not publicly disclosed Why it matters This move suggests OpenAI may be expanding beyond general-purpose chatbots toward more personalized, proactive assistants that can help with financial decisions. It aligns with OpenAI’s recent acqui-hires and purchases aimed at improving personalization and product experimentation. Context & recent OpenAI deals Statsig — acquired in Sept 2025 for roughly $1.1 billion (reported); focused on product experimentation and…

Best October Prime Day SSD Deals Portable storage can dramatically speed up gaming, content work and system tasks. These October Prime Day picks are among the best SSD, portable SSD and microSD deals right now — top products at prices unlikely to last. Crucial X10 4TB Portable SSD — $240 (39% off)USB 3.2 portable drive, up to 2,100 MB/s. Buy on Amazon: Crucial X10 4TB on Amazon Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-inch Internal SSD — $60 (36% off)Budget internal SSD, reads up to 540 MB/s, 3-year warranty. Buy on Amazon: Crucial BX500 1TB on Amazon Crucial P310 2TB — $149 (38% off)Compact M.2 drive, great for small laptops and handhelds; read speeds 7,000+ MB/s. Buy on Amazon: Crucial P310 2TB on Amazon Samsung 990 Evo Plus 1TB —…