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Amazon’s October Prime Day (formally known as Prime Big Deal Days) is a few weeks away, but you can already find steep markdowns on TVs from brands like Samsung, Sony, Hisense, and more. Almost every screen size and panel type is on sale, from budget-friendly small-screen LED options to cinema-sized QLED and premium-grade OLED TVs. You can also find deals on other home theater equipment like soundbars, streaming sticks, and projectors for the ultimate entertaining space.Also: The top 6 TVs our readers bought this year (including a surprise budget pick)I’ve been writing about and reviewing TVs for the better part of a decade, covering everything from basic smart TVs to sophisticated home theater systems. And when it comes to finding deals, I can get very picky about what I consider a good discount, so I only featured the steepest markdowns on the best models from the most well-known brands. And to help you narrow down your choices, I put together a list of the best of the early October Prime Day TV deals I could find (as well as a few from other retailers like Best Buy More

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Jason Hiner/ZDNETThis month, Apple officially launched TVOS 26 to the public. This upgrade introduces a significant visual overhaul and several unprecedented entertainment features. The platform offers a new layout and interface, along with smart features that weren’t available in TVOS 18.At the heart of the update is a new design language called Liquid Glass, which gives the interface a more vibrant and expressive look. Across iOS 26 devices, Liquid Glass offers floating, three-dimensional menus and windows, translucent UI elements like icons and menus allowing background visibility, and a rounded design with softer edges for a more organic interface look.Also: The best Apple TV VPNs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewedFor Apple TV, in particular, the redesign will now showcase cinematic poster art for a more immersive browsing experience. The update also streamlines profile switching and app logins, making it easier to access personalized content. Apple’s TVOS 26 is also expected to incorporate new Apple Intelligence features in the coming year. More

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When is October Prime Day 2025? This year, Amazon’s October Prime Day sale runs on October 7 and October 8. The sales event will last for two days, and you can expect to see a range of deals on household goods, tech gadgets, and electronics, including laptops, PCs, and headphones.Are products at Best Buy really cheaper on Prime Day? Yes, they often are. As a major US retailer, Best Buy will often launch its own flash deals and sales days to compete with its rivals, and this can mean some worthwhile deals on everything from household items to high-end electronics. How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?ZDNET authors only write about deals that interest us personally and include products that we own or want to buy. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are normally not on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal actually represents value for your money. We also examined customer reviews to find out what matters to those who already own and use the products and deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing and hands-on experience. More