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A 50-inch Fire TV for $149? Yes please
I’ve mentioned this one before in the quick overview of TV deals, but it bears repeating because it really is such a good price for a TV of this size. Yes, it’s part of the nonsense of invite-only offers to create false scarcity, but I definitely think you should register your interest. It’s a bargain if you can get it.
Amazon Fire TV 50-inch Omni Series 4K TV: used to be $375.99 now $149.99 at Amazon
I spy with my little eye: a bargain Blink camera
Just like during the previous Prime Day, fellow deals editor Mackenzie Frazier bought one of these cheap Blink Mini security cameras. And now you can add the compact smart security camera to your home at a bargain price.
Okay, a small confession: this is not a record-low price. It was actually $2 cheaper during the previous Prime Day. I’m sorry, but what does $2 worth to friends cost at the end of the day?
Blinker Mini: used to be $34.99 now $19.99 at Amazon
Alexa, tell me the best smart speaker deal from this sale
Okay, I’ve found one result for the best smart speaker deal in the Prime Big Deal Days sale. It’s this Echo Dot (5th generation) for $22.99. It’s a good deal because it drops the handy smart home device to its lowest price ever. People: who needs them?
I’m sorry, what was that last part, Alexa?
Nothing.
Echo Dot (5th generation): used to be $49.99 now $22.99 at Amazon
Ding-dong / Who’s there? / It’s a cheap Ring doorbell
If you like to keep an eye on the comings and goings at your front door from your smartphone, then this Ring Video Doorbell deal is a welcome guest. This also came out as the most affordable option in our guide to the best video doorbell, so be sure to buy it while it’s even cheaper.
Ring doorbell (wired): used to be $64.99 now $34.99 at Amazon
This one sounds good to me
More Apple tech for you here, this time it’s the Apple AirPods Pro 2 at the cheapest price ever. We decided that these are the best earbuds for Apple users due to their excellent sound quality, solid noise cancellation, and seamless connectivity with a variety of Apple devices.
Apple AirPods Pro 2: used to be $249 now $189 at Amazon
It’s time for the lightning round
Here at TechRadar, let’s bring you some quick deals on some top-rated products. In all cases, these are record low prices for our favorite technology.
The Beckham Hotel Collection pillows were a best seller during last year’s Prime Day sale, and I think I’ve finally been convinced to buy the queen pillow set thanks to today’s 35% off sale, bringing the price down to $39 .75 – the lowest price we’ve seen all year.
The Beckham Hotel pillows have over 200,000 positive reviews on Amazon and are the number one best selling bed pillows. Designed to give you the feeling of sleeping in a luxurious hotel, the soft pillows are made of down and feature cooling technology with a soft cotton cover.
Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows: used to be $60.91 now $39.75 at Amazon
Story as old as time: Matt Hanson tells you to buy the MacBook Air M1
He’s at it again. Another sales event is just around the corner and Matt Hanson is barking at us all to buy the MacBook Air M1 again. There is no negotiating with our editor-in-chief of computer affairs. It is impossible to reason with it. Feels no pity, remorse or fear. And this definitely won’t stop until more people have the MacBook Air M1.
“Although it was first released three years ago, it’s still a brilliant laptop, delivering excellent performance in a thin and light chassis,” he says. “And with this discount it is now cheaper than ever.”
I ask that you please pick up the MacBook Air and let him know. This way he can finally rest.
Admittedly, this is the record low price for a fantastic and powerful all-round laptop and – oh no, it happens to me too…
Apple MacBook Air M1: used to be $999.99 now $749.99 at Amazon
What’s in a name?
A point of much discussion here at TechRadar is Amazon’s decision to use the name Prime Big Deal Days for this week’s sale. Since the announcement, several team members have called it a variety of names that include all of these words, but not necessarily in the correct order. Amazon’s Big Prime Deals Days were my favorite.
It’s a minor thing, of course, but let’s be real Amazon… it rolls off the tongue so awkwardly that it might as well be a Kingdom Hearts subtitle. And hey, Amazon Prime Day is here, folks. You know, the name you’ve used for your exclusive 48-hour sale on Prime for the past decade. I understand you might want to differentiate it a bit, but was Amazon Prime Day 2 or Prime Day October really off the table?
At least last year it was called Prime Early Access Deals, which made more sense since it served as a preview of the Amazon Black Friday sale. Prime Big Deal Days just seems like a cumbersome word soup in comparison.
Anyway, I’m rambling. What do you think of the name? Does it even matter? Does anyone care, or just me?
Do you want TVs? I have TVs starting at $69.99
Amazon Fire TVs include everything from cheap and budget-friendly displays to more premium sets with the latest technology and features. Whatever you’re looking for, they remain affordable options – especially with these early deals ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, which have dropped many Fire TVs to their lowest prices ever.
• See all TVs at Amazon starting at $69.99
These are strong deals on many TVs that haven’t been this low before, so we recommend them if you’re ready to buy today.
Keep in mind that the top two are part of the invite-only offers that you’ll need to register for to get a chance to buy when Prime Big Deal Days start tomorrow. However, it’s worth it for any of these TVs as they offer great value for the offer price.
Ah, this old favorite
There’s absolutely no need to wait until tomorrow if you’re planning on purchasing one of Amazon’s popular streaming devices, as the Fire TV Stick 4K Max has been slashed to its cheapest price ever ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.
I recommend this as a simple and affordable way to stream ultra-high definition 4K resolution video on any TV with an HDMI port.
In our Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max review, we found this version pushed the streaming stick to its limits with excellent performance for the price and did everything you need to watch shows and movies in 4K. The accessibility features were also useful, including voice control to make navigation easier and connect to other smart home devices.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: used to be $49.99 now $22.99 at Amazon
Hello! Thanks for joining us for our live coverage of this week’s Prime Big Deal Days sale at Amazon.
If you’re thinking, “Wait, Amazon is just having another Prime Day in October with a different name,” then you’re in the right place. The sale is exactly that, with 48 hours of deals available exclusively to Prime members on October 10 and 11.
You can check out some of the best deals I’ve already picked out, but I’ll also be bringing you live coverage in the coming days of all the hidden bargains you need to see, top recommendations from the experts across the country The TechRadar team and maybe a few surprises along the way, so you can shop easily from the comfort of your home.