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    Best Prime Day Amazon Echo device deals 2025: My 15+ favorites sales available now

    When is October Prime Day 2025? This year, Amazon’s October Prime Day sale runs next week, from October 7 to 8. The annual sale will offer a wide range of deals on household goods and electronics.Are Amazon Echo devices really cheaper on Prime Day? Echo devices are typically at their lowest prices during Amazon Prime Day and even the Prime Big Deal Days sale. Since this is Amazon’s own event, Prime Day deals always appear for Amazon-branded products, including the Echo device family. 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, have tested, or want to buy. Our experts searched for deals that were at least 20% off (or were rarely on sale, as is often the case with Apple devices), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal actually represents good value for your money. We also considered customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter during limited-time events.  More

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    Best Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals 2025: My favorites sales

    Prime Day is nearly here — again. This time, it comes in the form of October Prime Day, or Prime Big Deal Days. If you’re having trouble keeping track of the various Prime Days, you aren’t alone, but we’re here to make it easier. If you’re feeling shoppy and want to save some money on a big purchase, now might be the time to buy. During October Prime Day, which takes place on Oct. 7 and 8, Amazon is slicing prices on household tech, electronics, and more — including Kindle devices, which often hit their lowest prices of the year during Prime Day sales. Whether you’re eyeing the latest Kindle Scribe or the fan-favorite Paperwhite, these devices will surely be discounted during the two-day event. Also: The best Kindles we’ve testedI’ve been an avid Kindle user for years, and I’ve witnessed Amazon discounting the e-readers during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Prime Day. We’ll see Amazon apply deals to its lineup of e-readers during the event, but while we wait for prices on Paperwhites and Scribes to drop, here are some discounts you can shop in the meantime. Additionally, Amazon unveiled two new Kindles at its hardware event so older and just-as-capable devices might get discounts during the October Prime Day as a result of these newer product launches. Also: The best deals to shop ahead of October Prime DayMy favorite Prime Day Kindle and e-reader deals More

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    Best Walmart deals to compete with Amazon Prime Day 2025: All-time-low prices from Microsoft, Samsung, and Apple

    When is October Prime Day 2025? This year, Amazon’s October Prime Day sale runs from October 7 to 8. The annual sale will last for two days in the fall, and you can expect to see a range of deals on household goods and electronics. Are Walmart products really cheaper on Prime Day? They can be! Ever since Black Friday first launched, online retailers have jumped on Amazon sales events to launch their own ‘anti-‘ sales events. If consumers are in the mood to shop, then retailers want a slice of the pie. As a result, expect to see sales, discounts, and flash deals from retailers, potentially including Walmart and Best Buy.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, have tested, or want to buy. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale, as is often the case with Apple devices), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal actually represents value for your money. We also considered customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter during limited-time events. What are the best Prime Day deals?ZDNET’s experts have been searching through early Prime Day and other sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals live now:And the best deals from other retailers: More

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    The Ring Wired doorbell Pro is a home security staple – and it’s $100 off for Amazon Prime Day

    <!–>  Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source–> on Google. With Amazon Prime Day kicking off, I recommend springing for those home improvement gadgets you’ve been eyeing. Case in point: the Ring wired doorbell Pro<!–> – our pick for best wired doorbell – is on sale for $130, a steal for one of the best devices […] More

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    Best Costco deals to compete with Amazon Prime Day 2025: Sales from Apple, LG, and more

    When is October Prime Day 2025? This year, October Prime Day will run from Tuesday, Oct. 7 through Wednesday, Oct. 8. It will be a two-day sale, compared to four days for July. Does Costco also hold a sale for Prime Day? Similar to Prime Days past, Costco is holding a Member Savings Week sale to compete. You can also expect to find the store’s usual monthly price markdowns during this time.How did we choose these Costco deals?ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. What are the best early Prime Day deals?ZDNET’s experts have been searching through early Prime Day and other sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals live now: And the best deals from other retailers:  More

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    Best Amazon Prime Day Apple deals in October 2025: Save up to 32% on MacBook, AirPods, and more

    October is here, and Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale is hours away from starting. The fall sale — also known as October Prime Day — runs from Oct. 7-8. We expect to see Apple deals available not just on Amazon, but also across other major US retailers looking to compete, including Best Buy and Walmart. And, considering Apple revealed the new iPhone 17 at the tech giant’s recent keynote, you can expect sales on legacy products, including older iPhones, the Apple Watch range, and AirPods, as retailers look to shift older stock. Also: The best Prime Day deals live nowI, along with other ZDNET authors, have covered Amazon’s sales events for years. We closely monitor popular product lines, including AirPods, iPhones, and iPads, and track any notable price changes in the lead-up to these events. While substantial discounts on Apple products are rare, this doesn’t mean you can’t save on your new device, especially when you know where to look. Here are the best early October Prime Day Apple deals I’ve found so far. Bookmark us for more Apple deals leading up to and on Prime Day.Get daily deals straight to your inbox during Prime Day when you sign up for ZDNET Recommends, your one-stop newsletter for the sale.Best Prime Day Apple deals 2025 More