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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale returns in just two days from Oct. 7-8. The sale, more popularly known as October Prime Day, is one of the first to kick off the holiday shopping season. You’re sure to see discounts on plenty of items, including dozens of gadgets and trinkets that won’t break the bank. Also: The best October Prime Day deals live now I cover deals 24/7, and I know a thing or two about finding the best offers to share with you. Amazon and competing retailers tend to inflate prices to make deals and discounts look greater than they are. That’s why I’ve vetted and curated these deals, featuring ZDNET-tested and recommended products, plus some of my own personal selections you can’t find anywhere else. Here are my favorite picks for the best October Prime Day deals under $25. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source More

When is October Prime Day 2025?  Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale, otherwise known as October Prime Day, runs over Oct. 7 and 8, back to the usual two-day sale extravaganza, and not the four days that we saw back in July.  Are gadgets like chargers and power banks really cheaper on Prime Day?  I watch prices closely, and yes, I can say with absolute certainty that you can find lots of great deals during the Amazon Prime Day sales. In fact, I’ve found some absolute killer deals to share with you here in the run-up to the event.  How did we choose these October Prime Day deals? Here at ZDNET, I only write about deals that interest me — the devices and gear I desire, need, or would recommend. I look for the best possible deal and seek out those things that are only occasionally on sale. I use established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.  I also pay attention to customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals I’m recommending. I’m one person testing one thing, so it’s useful to get a broader sampling. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.   More

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October Prime Day starts on Oct. 7, but there’s no need to wait to scoop up some of the cheapest (yet functional) buys. I’m talking no-fuss, under $25 gadgets that make your life easier and won’t leave you with buyer’s remorse. Also: The best October Prime Day deals I test nifty gear and accessories 24/7/365, and as ZDNET’s deals and shopping editor, I know my way around a sale page. I’m a voracious deal hunter, but some of my best advice for maximizing savings is to shop strategically, purchasing everyday items or essentials that won’t break the bank. It satisfies the shopping itch and is a great way to make the sales work for your cash, not vice versa. So go ahead, make an impulse purchase — you won’t have to return any of these gizmos. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source More

ZDNETThere are no shortage of great laptop deals ahead of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event, kicking off next week on October 7th. But one of the best inexpensive laptops you can snag is the Dell Inspiron 3530 More