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10 early October Prime Day tech deals worth buying right now

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Prime Big Deal Days doesn't start until October 6th, but early deals are already live on mini PCs, tablets, Roombas, and more. October Prime Day (officially known as "Prime Big Deal Days") is coming next week! If you missed out on June's Prime Day, this is your chance to snag a bunch of stuff on sale--hopefully stuff that's already in your cart, waiting for you to pull the trigger. These USB-C cables are built for anyone juggling multiple devices that charge via USB-C--so that's pretty much .


Amazon is blowing out Ring doorbells, Blink cameras, Fire TVs, tablets, and more before its fall Prime Day event kicks off

Popular Science

You don't have to wait until the official Big Deal Days sale to begin to start saving on Amazon's first-party devices. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. When Amazon has a sale, you can bet that it's going to offer some huge price drops on its own gear. The actual sale doesn't start until October 6, but these prices (some of which are all-time lows) are live right now.


Samsung reveals next-gen Galaxy Tab tablets and Smart Tag

Mashable

Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Creator Playbook Mashable Selects In My Bag Look Up Say More AI at School Safety Net Versus Trending Now Back to School Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age All Series Alex Perry is a tech reporter at Mashable who primarily covers video games and consumer tech. Alex has spent most of the last decade reviewing games, smartphones, headphones, and laptops, and he doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon. He is also a Pisces, a cat lover, and a Kansas City sports fan. The biggest tech announcement events of 2026 may have come and gone, but Samsung is making sure the news doesn't stop. The Korean tech giant announced refreshes of two of its product lines on Wednesday morning: The Galaxy Tab S12 tablet series and the Smart Tag 3 Bluetooth tracker.


Amazon's Fire HD 8 tablet just hit 79.99, its lowest price ever

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Amazon's Fire HD 8 tablet just hit $79.99, its lowest price ever The Fire HD 8 tablet with 13 hours of battery life is now $50 off. Its main downsides are camera and display quality. Tablets with a compact 8-inch display are especially appealing if all you want to do is read ebooks, watch videos, browse the web, and use simple apps while on the go. Compared to larger models, 8-inchers are easier to carry around and fit into tight bags and backpacks.


Ready to read in color? These are the 4 best color e-readers.

Mashable

Mashable Selects Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more In My Bag Look Up Creator Playbook Say More AI at School Safety Net Versus Trending Now Back to School Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age All Series Ready to read in color? These are the 4 best color e-readers. Amazon is finally making viable color e-readers. Samantha Mangino, is an e-reader expert. She's tested all the Kindle and Kobo e-readers, diving into the buzziest models. Her love of reading extends beyond the e-reader beat, covering books and authors, too.


The Boox Picco is coming -- heres how to preorder the tiny e-reader

Mashable

Mashable Selects Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more In My Bag Look Up Creator Playbook Say More AI at School Safety Net Versus Trending Now Back to School Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age All Series The Boox Picco is coming -- here's how to preorder the tiny e-reader The Picco is part of Boox's new Tile collection. Samantha Mangino, is an e-reader expert. She's tested all the Kindle and Kobo e-readers, diving into the buzziest models. Her love of reading extends beyond the e-reader beat, covering books and authors, too. In the tech space, she covers tablets, smart rings, and headphones.


The 7 best tablets of 2026: Comparing iPad, Samsung, and Lenovo

Mashable

Mashable Selects Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more In My Bag Look Up Creator Playbook Say More AI at School Safety Net Versus Trending Now Back to School Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age All Series Yes, we love iPads, but there are great alternatives out there. Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums, TVs, beauty devices, and eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories helps her make thoughtful recommendations for how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017. Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart home gadgets, and men's grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men's product review and lifestyle website. As a writer for GQ, he covered everything from bull-riding competitions to the best Legos for adults, and he's also contributed to publications such as The Daily Beast, Gear Patrol, and The Awl. Samantha Mangino, is an e-reader expert. She's tested all the Kindle and Kobo e-readers, diving into the buzziest models. Her love of reading extends beyond the e-reader beat, covering books and authors, too. In the tech space, she covers tablets, smart rings, and headphones. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.


Amazon device deals are live ahead of October Prime Day: Shop Fire tablets, Blink cameras, Fire TV Sticks, more

Mashable

Mashable Selects Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more In My Bag Look Up Creator Playbook Say More AI at School Safety Net Versus Trending Now Back to School Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age All Series These discounts essentially cancel out last month's price hike -- and then some. Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you're ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she's your girl. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.


Amazon device deals are live ahead of October Prime Day: Shop Fire tablets, Blink cameras, Fire TV Sticks, and more

Mashable

AI at School Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable Selects Look Up Say More Safety Net Versus Creator Playbook In My Bag Trending Now Back to School Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age All Series These discounts essentially cancel out last month's price hike -- and then some. Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you're ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she's your girl. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.


My favorite settings to adjust on a Boox e-reader

Mashable

Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable Selects Look Up Say More Safety Net Versus Creator Playbook In My Bag Trending Now Back to School Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age Switch Off All Series Samantha Mangino, is an e-reader expert. She's tested all the Kindle and Kobo e-readers, diving into the buzziest models. Her love of reading extends beyond the e-reader beat, covering books and authors, too. In the tech space, she covers tablets, smart rings, and headphones. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.