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The 29 best Prime Day deals under $50 to snag before the day ends

Engadget

We've reached the last day of Amazon's October Prime Day sale and if you're in the market for some deals that won't break the bank, here are 29 deals that are all under $50. We've found plenty of the less expensive gadgets that we've tested and tried recently. Many, like the JOBY Gorillapod and the JBL Go 3 make excellent stocking stuffers, and there are deals on smart plugs (for indoors and out) that will make your holiday light management far simpler. Amazon is surfacing strong deals on its own Echo smart speakers and Fire TV sticks. Plus you'll find iPhone accessories, chargers, smart home devices which not only make nice gifts for the hard-to-shop-for, they're nice to keep for yourself too.


The 50 Best Prime Day deals to shop while you still can -- from portable tech to smart home gear

Engadget

Most of the deals we're tracking are still live, making this a great opportunity to shop early for the holidays -- or to buy something for yourself. If you missed out on the deals from the company's Prime Day event in July, this year's "Prime Big Deal Days" sale has brought back many of the all-time low prices. Amazon even added a few brand new deals, just for October. We've rounded up the highlights below, and we've been adding new offers to our list every hour or two today. We'll continue to do so until the sale closes, so keep checking back. For some (but not all) of the deals, you'll need a Prime membership, but if you want to shop some great Prime Day tech deals ahead of Black Friday, here's the best of what we've found. The second-gen AirPods Pro are the best wireless earbuds for iPhone users thanks to their good audio quality, strong ANC and hands-free Siri access. The second-generation AirPods Pro have dropped to $189 for Prime Day. Apple made a ton of small but noticeable improvements to these models, so now they have better sound quality, noise cancelation and Transparency Mode. There remains no competition if you have an iPhone and live within the Apple ecosystem -- these are the best earbuds to get if you fall into that category. The most affordable Apple Watch is also the best for first-time wearable owners. The Apple Watch SE is on sale for $199 right now. It's the best smartwatch to get if you're new to the wearable world, or you just want a basic, relatively affordable watch that has all of the basic features you'd need.


The 40 best Prime Day deals to shop for right now -- from portable tech to smart home gear

Engadget

We're into day two of Amazon's second Prime Day sale event for 2023, and it's still a great opportunity to shop for your holiday gifts early -- or get something for yourself. If you missed out on any of the deals from the company's Prime Day event in July, this year's "Prime Big Deal Days" sale has brought back many of the all-time low prices we saw a few months ago, plus some new sales on recommended headphones, tablets, TVs, video games and many other gadgets. We've rounded up the highlights below, and we've been adding new offers to our list every hour or two today, and will continue to do so until the sale closes. You'll need to be a Prime member to see some (but not all) of the offers, but if you want to shop some great Prime Day tech deals ahead of Black Friday, here's the best of what we've found. The second-gen AirPods Pro are the best wireless earbuds for iPhone users thanks to their good audio quality, strong ANC and hands-free Siri access. The second-generation AirPods Pro have dropped to $189 for Prime Day. Apple made a ton of small but noticeable improvements to these models, so now they have better sound quality, noise cancelation and Transparency Mode. There remains no competition if you have an iPhone and live within the Apple ecosystem -- these are the best earbuds to get if you fall into that category. The most affordable Apple Watch is also the best for first-time wearable owners. The Apple Watch SE is on sale for $199 right now. It's the best smartwatch to get if you're new to the wearable world, or you just want a basic, relatively affordable watch that has all of the basic features you'd need. On top of comprehensive health and fitness tracking, iPhone notifications and dozens of fun watch faces, you'll get features like crash and fall detection, noise monitoring and Emergency SOS.


The 40 best Prime Day deals to shop for right now -- from portable tech to smart home gear

Engadget

We're into day two of Amazon's second Prime Day sale event for 2023, and it's still a great opportunity to shop for your holiday gifts early -- or get something for yourself. If you missed out on any of the deals from the company's Prime Day event in July, this year's "Prime Big Deal Days" sale has brought back many of the all-time low prices we saw a few months ago, plus some new sales on recommended headphones, tablets, TVs, video games and many other gadgets. We've rounded up the highlights below, and we'll be adding new offers to our list until the sale closes. You'll need to be a Prime member to see some (but not all) of the offers, but if you want to shop some great Prime Day tech deals ahead of Black Friday, here's the best of what we've found. The second-gen AirPods Pro are the best wireless earbuds for iPhone users thanks to their good audio quality, strong ANC and hands-free Siri access. The second-generation AirPods Pro have dropped to $189 for Prime Day. Apple made a ton of small but noticeable improvements to these models, so now they have better sound quality, noise cancelation and Transparency Mode. There remains no competition if you have an iPhone and live within the Apple ecosystem -- these are the best earbuds to get if you fall into that category. The most affordable Apple Watch is also the best for first-time wearable owners. The Apple Watch SE is on sale for $199 right now. It's the best smartwatch to get if you're new to the wearable world, or you just want a basic, relatively affordable watch that has all of the basic features you'd need. On top of comprehensive health and fitness tracking, iPhone notifications and dozens of fun watch faces, you'll get features like crash and fall detection, noise monitoring and Emergency SOS.


The 41 best Amazon Prime Day deals to shop for right now

Engadget

We're into day two of Amazon's second Prime Day sale event for 2023, and it's still a great opportunity to shop for your holiday gifts early -- or get something for yourself. If you missed out on any of the deals from the company's Prime Day event in July, this year's "Prime Big Deal Days" sale has brought back many of the all-time low prices we saw a few months ago, plus some new sales on recommended headphones, tablets, TVs, video games and many other gadgets. We've rounded up the highlights below, and we'll be adding new offers to our list until the sale closes. You'll need to be a Prime member to see some (but not all) of the offers, but if you want to shop some great Prime Day tech deals ahead of Black Friday, here's the best of what we've found. The second-gen AirPods Pro are the best wireless earbuds for iPhone users thanks to their good audio quality, strong ANC and hands-free Siri access. The second-generation AirPods Pro have dropped to $189 for Prime Day. Apple made a ton of small but noticeable improvements to these models, so now they have better sound quality, noise cancelation and Transparency Mode. There remains no competition if you have an iPhone and live within the Apple ecosystem -- these are the best earbuds to get if you fall into that category. The most affordable Apple Watch is also the best for first-time wearable owners. The Apple Watch SE is on sale for $199 right now.


121 Absolute Best October Prime Day Deals 2023 (Day 2)

WIRED

Amazon Prime Day Part II is here, and that means a fresh batch of Prime Day deals. Technically Amazon calls this Prime Big Deal Days, but like most people, we think of it as Prime Day Deux. As usual, most of these Prime Day deals require a Prime membership, but you can snag a 30-day free trial to make the most of the event. We've been combing Amazon's website to bring you the best discounts on laptops, tablets, kitchen and home gear, headphones, and plenty more. We test products year-round and handpicked these deals. Products that are sold out or no longer discounted as of publishing will be crossed out. We'll update this guide regularly throughout Prime Day by adding fresh deals and removing dead deals. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. The discount will apply automatically during checkout once you meet the $40 order threshold on select products. Amazon-branded products range from home essentials like paper towels and batteries to snacks, office supplies, over-the-counter medicines, and more. This deal is an easy way to stock up on frequently-used items for cheap. Gift card deals are only worthwhile if you'd be spending the money anyway. With brands like Doordash, Instacart, Fandango, and more featured in this sale, chances are you can find a worthy discount. Each card has a unique coupon code listed on the product page. Enter it during checkout to save. Amazon devices are almost always going on sale, but this is an especially nice deal since it comes with a free smart plug that typically sells for about $20. It isn't the same exact model, but a similar Kasa plug is the top pick in our Best Smart Plugs guide. The Echo Dot (5th Gen) is one of our favorite Alexa speakers. You can use the included smart plug to do things like ask Alexa to turn off your box fan or turn on a lamp. Other Echo Show devices are also on sale, but the Echo Show 8 is our favorite. This product comes with a free trial of Alexa Together, an Amazon service that aims to replicate the tasks of a caregiver.


The 35 best Amazon Prime Day deals to shop for right now

Engadget

Amazon's second Prime Day sale event for 2023 kicked off in the wee hours this morning, and it's turning out to be a great opportunity to shop for your holiday gifts early -- or get something for yourself. And if you missed out on any of the deals from Prime Day in July, this year's "Prime Big Deal Days" will let you make up for that. The sale has brought back many of the same low prices we saw a few months ago in summer, but we're also seeing new sales as well -- including deals on brand new devices. We've also put together category roundups for deals on headphones, tablets, TVs, video games and other gadgets. If you've got your gift list handy, now's a good time to start checking it off so you won't be pressed for time or funds when Black Friday comes around next month. A few deals are just for Prime members, but many are open to anyone looking to save. If you want to take advantage of some great tech deals, here's best of what we found for October Prime Day. The second-gen AirPods Pro are the best wireless earbuds for iPhone users thanks to their good audio quality, strong ANC and hands-free Siri access.


The 32 best Amazon Prime Day deals to shop for right now

Engadget

Amazon's second Prime Day sale event for 2023 kicked off in the wee hours this morning, and it's turning out to be a great opportunity to shop for your holiday gifts early -- or get something for yourself. And if you missed out on any of the deals from Prime Day in July, this year's "Prime Big Deal Days" will let you make up for that. The sale has brought back many of the same low prices we saw a few months ago in summer, but we're also seeing new sales as well -- including deals on brand new devices. We've also put together category roundups for deals on headphones, tablets, TVs, video games and other gadgets. If you've got your gift list handy, now's a good time to start checking it off so you won't be pressed for time or funds when Black Friday comes around next month. A few deals are just for Prime members, but many are open to anyone looking to save. If you want to take advantage of some great tech deals, here's best of what we found for October Prime Day. The second-gen AirPods Pro are the best wireless earbuds for iPhone users thanks to their good audio quality, strong ANC and hands-free Siri access. The second-generation AirPods Pro have dropped to $189 for Prime Day. Apple made a ton of small but noticeable improvements to these models, so now they have better sound quality, noise cancelation and Transparency Mode.


How to use Siri without saying 'Hey'

FOX News

Kurt "They Cyberguy" Knutsson explains easier ways get Siri to listen to you on your iPhone. Do you ever wish that you could activate Siri without having to say "Hey" first every time? Our favorite virtual assistant on Apple devices got a much-needed upgrade with iOS 17. CLICK TO GET KURT'S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, AND EASY HOW-TO'S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER How to use Siri without saying "Hey" with iOS 17 update -safari () With iOS 17, you can also now finally make back-to-back requests without needing to say "Siri" again and again when you want something. How to use Siri without saying "Hey" with iOS 17 update -safari () While we're calling out to Siri, here is a useful new tip to read an article out loud for you that you can ask her to do.


The best October Prime Day deals you can get for under $50

Engadget

Big ticket items may get more attention, but Amazon's October Prime Day sale is a good time to stock up on the smaller accessories and items you may also need. Plenty of less-expensive gadgets are on sale right now, including smart speakers, iPhone accessories, chargers, smart home devices and battery packs -- many of which make great stocking stuffers and nice gifts for the hard-to-shop-for. We've rounded up the tech items we've tested, tried and know to be a good deal. Here are the best Amazon Big Deal Days items under $50. Amazon's Echo Dot combines the typical utility of Alexa with surprisingly decent sound.