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The holiday shopping season is near, and if you want to get ahead of the crowd, Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale — aka October Prime Day — is one of the best opportunities to score early savings. The big commerce event has officially begun, and we’re seeing a slew of noteworthy deals on the latest smartphones available for you to take advantage of — many of which we’ve tested and recommended at ZDNET. Also: The best October Prime Day deals live nowConsidering how close October Prime Day is to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s likely that prices won’t drop any lower. (When in doubt, take advantage of Amazon’s 30-day return policy or contact customer service for a price adjustment.) Here are the best Prime Day phone deals we’ve found so far.Best Prime day phone deals 2025An October Prime Day is an ideal time to upgrade your smartphone, as you can make a more informed decision now. All major launches from the likes of Apple, Samsung, and Google are out of the way, so you have a rough idea of how they stack up against each other. Prime Day brings the price of some of the best Android phones on the market to a more affordable range. Here are some of the best Prime Day 2025 deals that you shouldn’t miss. More

LG S95TR Soundbar <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is currently on sale for $1,296. The LGS95TR may be expensive, but the high-quality audio is easily worth the price. The soundbar has many features, but some of the best ones require a newer LG TV model. more buying choices Follow […] More

ProtoArc CaseUp Combo <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The CaseUp Combo includes ProtoArc’s wireless keyboard, mouse, and laptop stand, on sale now for $79 on Amazon. The ease of use and transport make it a solid option for improving your hybrid and remote work setup. However, the mouse, while comfortable, might be too small for some […] More

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro AMOLED <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is available in two sizes and two display technologies, starting at $1,199.99. LTE and satellite support enhance safety and let you communicate without a phone. The watch is expensive and very thick, and you need a subscription to activate a call […] More

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Current price: $700 (46% off)Regular price: $1,300If you’re looking for a very high-end, professional quality monitor for gaming and content creation, the LG UltraGear OLED is a great option. With a 32-inch display, 1440p resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate, and 0.03ms refresh rate, you’ll get smooth motion, enhanced details, and near-instant reactions to your inputs. It also supports both AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync VRR to prevent screen tearing. More

Polar Loop <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Polar Loop is available in three colors for $199.99. The band is very comfortable, the heart rate readings are accurate, and the sleep tracking is useful The app doesn’t align well with this type of wearable, there is no alarm, and automatic tracking may be a bit delayed. […] More