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Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days are here, and while everything from Pelotons, to laptops are discounted, the best Prime Day deals are always on Amazon's own devices. This October, it's no different: Right now, you can get the latest Kindle Paperwhite for $94.99 (normally $139.99)-the cheapest price it's been all year and...Read more...

If you want to get serious about blenders for Amazon Prime Day-I'm talking professional-level appliances with precision controls and gleaming stainless-steel blades that spin so fast they generate enough heat to turn cold ingredients to steaming in minutes-then you need a Vitamix blender.

I have purchased countless smart plugs, and configured an embarrassing number of strip octopi to be able to control what I want from my phone or hub. The Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300, which is on sale right now for Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days," would have saved me so much work.

Introducing a smart speaker to a room can be a real quality-of-life upgrade. You can use it to play music, set a timer, control smart lights, or ask any question that comes to mind (which usually means Hey, what's the weather today?")

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days are in full swing, bringing deals on everything from Pelotons, to Android tablets, to robot vacuums. For Apple fans, it's a great time to pick up some new earbuds: The AirPods 2nd generation are currently going for $89, matching the low they reached during this summer's Prime Day sale.

Exercise is so weird. We have to block off time, put on special clothes, and invest in expensive equipment or a gym membership just so we can possibly live long enough to see a colony on Mars. But the benefits of regular exercise are compelling, so most of us make at least some effort to stay fit, and with so many of...Read more...

Amazon's fall Prime Day isn't just for people; your dog and cat friends can enjoy bargain prices, as well. Whether you want to hook Mittens up with a self-cleaning litter box or find out about Bandit's distant ancestors, there's a consumer product for you, available at a low(er) price, for a limited time.Read more...

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days don't have a lot to offer gamers, but Xbox players will want to take advantage of this one: Right now, you can get $90 off a 1TB Xbox expansion SSD from Seagate. This external hard drive typically costs $219.99, but Amazon currently has it for around $130.

If you've been looking for a treadmill, two of NordicTrack's T series treadmills are on sale for Amazon's Prime Big Deals Days at 15% off. Their iSelect dumbbells are also more than half off, at $199 for the set.Read more...

Are you in need of new headphones? Why not save some money while you stock up? Amazon has plenty of headphones on sale during their October Prime Day event.Read more...

When it comes to 4K TVs, there are quite a few brands to choose from. Whether you're looking for a Samsung, LG, Hisense, or Sony, Amazon has some good discounts during this October Prime Day.Read more...

The iPad is a great device for watching movies, gaming, and working on the go. If you want to buy an iPad, there are some significantdiscounts going on adjacent to Amazon's October Prime Day event, with up to $300 off on select models.

If you're in the market for a MacBook, there are a few good deals running alongside Amazon's October Prime Day sale to check out. The most affordable MacBook on the market right now-the 13-inch M1 MacBook Air-is available at a 30% discount, and there are good deals on the M2 MacBook Air and the M2 MacBook Pro as well.

An Apple Watch can be your best friend, especially if you're trying to limit your iPhone screen time. It lets you keep the endless TikTok scrolling at bay, while still being in touch with the world. You can take calls from your wrist, track your workouts, and do some quick notification management. And if you're...Read more...

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is finally here, bringing with it a slew of savings on tons of things, including PC laptops. If you're in the market for a new laptop that's powerful enough to do whatever you need, you won't find much better than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro. This laptop is on sale right now for 22% off,...Read more...

Being prepared for power outages caused by weather or other disasters is getting easier as battery technology improves-which is a good thing, because the weather keeps getting worse. Keeping devices charged so you can stay updated on emergency information, have a light source, and be able to tune into the radio if...Read more...

Melted butter, without modification or adornment, makes a pretty damn good sauce, but whisking it with a little hot water makes it silkier, clingier, and, surprisingly, creamier. The resulting sauce has a fancy French name-beurre monte-but this simple emulsification can be whipped up by home cooks of any skill level.Read more...

If you've ever wanted a robot buddy of your own to slurp up the detritus you've been leaving behind, Prime Big Deal Days is go time. There are deals to be had left and right on robot vacuums from iRobot, Shark, Roborock, Ecovacs, Yeedy, Coredy and more. But if you're looking to score the deepest discount, the eufy...Read more...

Baguettes are at their best the day they're baked, which can make stockpiling them a little challenging. But cheese plates feel incomplete without crusty bread, so I like to keep them around, just in case I need to do any impromptu entertaining (or satisfy a personal craving). Luckily, simple breads like baguettes...Read more...

If you're in the market for a new Android tablet, then Amazon has a few to choose from during Prime Big Deal Days.Read more...

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days has officially begun, and if you're in the market for some new Beats headphones, then you're in luck. Amazon has quite a few Beats headphones and earbuds on discount for their two-day sales event.

Saving seeds seems hard to do, until you've actually done it. But with the cost of a packet of seeds now ranging from $4 to $10, the financial incentive is well worth it. Additionally, you end up with seeds from vegetables particularly well-suited to your garden. Besides, there's a certain smug self satisfaction you...Read more...

Imagine having everything your child wants for the holidays, already ordered and shipped. If you're paying attention to some of the deals available with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, you can make this a reality. The Prime-member-exclusive savings event runs from Oct. 10 at 3 a.m. ET through Oct. 11. And while there...Read more...

Think of Walmart's Deals Holiday Kickoff as their version of Prime Day, not coincidentally starting a day before Prime Big Deal Days (you can keep up with all of our early Prime deals here). Amazon is seeing big competition from major retailers who don't want to lose business to them; even Target is getting in on the...Read more...

You've seen the trend on TikTok or Instagram: Your friends, family, and favorite influencers sharing yearbook photos from the 90s. Only it's not really photos of them-it's an AI-generated set of images.

After years of threatening to do so, I have finally joined the Costco community. I did it mostly for the reasonably priced dog food and Diet Coke, but I would be lying if I said the prospect of $5 rotisserie chickens had nothing to do with my decision. I love that chicken, and always have. I get four meals out of that...Read more...

You've heard of long COVID," but COVID isn't the only illness that can cause lasting symptoms. Other respiratory infections, including colds, flu, and pneumonia, seem to sometimes trigger a long" version as well.Read more...

Switching to grayscale mode is one of the most effective ways to reduce your screen time. It's easy to enable on your smartphone, and when all the bright colors are gone, you'll notice that it's much easier to put your phone away. I've found this hack to be very effective, but I've always ended up disabling grayscale...Read more...

The concept of declaring inbox bankruptcy" isn't new. The act of simply deleting or archiving all your old emails and starting fresh has been a welcome one for many of us for years. Personally, I advocate for archiving, never deleting, but even doing that can make a bit of a mess-you'll have to sort through all your...Read more...

Lenovo is offering a significant deal on their newest ThinkPad P14s 4th generation laptop. It's currently going for $1,279 (down from the list price of $2,199), but right now, you can get it for $989 when you use the promo code WSDEAL13" at checkout.

Apple's 2020 M1 MacBook Air is currently $250 off on Amazon ahead of the online marketplace's huge Prime Big Deal Days savings event. The 13-inch laptop normally retails for $999, but you can get it for just $750 right now. And while three-year-old tech might seem like nothing to get excited about, the M1 Air remains...Read more...

Like most carbs, rice freezes extremely well. When stored correctly and reheated with care, it's as if you just steamed a fresh batch in a fraction of the time. But if you've been smashing all of your leftover rice into a storage container, you may have noticed that reheating is a struggle. You've been making life...Read more...

Existence is precarious. There are so many ways the universe can ruin your day that it's actually incredible any of us make it from morning to bedtime in one piece. At least we have agency and sentience, the ability to identify threats and take steps to avoid problems. Our houses, being inanimate collections of...Read more...

The streets in my neighborhood are dotted with piles of wood chips every few houses, as everyone prepares for the wintering." Me, too-I always try to make sure I get a Chip Drop this time of year; four yards of fresh maple were dropped last week in a giant pile in front of my house. Now is the perfect time to get a...Read more...

Woot is having a sale on several ergonomic office chairs until Oct. 16, going for up to 66% off. All of these chairs are new items, not refurbished. Woot only ships to the 48 contiguous states in the U.S. If you have Amazon Prime, you get free shipping; otherwise, it'll be $6 to ship. Woot products come with an...Read more...

iPhone accessibility features are designed people who live with disabilities, but they can make the smartphones better for everyone. With iOS 17, Apple has brought several accessibility enhancements to iOS, including creating a voice that sounds just like yours, phonetic corrections for Voice Control, and speeding up...Read more...

If you plan to ride your e-bike during the winter months, or if you plan to store it when it gets cold, there are some simple maintenance tasks you should check off your list to keep your e-bike running smoothly. While it might not be obvious, a little bit of TLC as the seasons change will improve the performance of...Read more...

It's no secret that healthcare in the U.S. is difficult to afford, even for those who have insurance. In fact, roughly 20% of U.S. households have some amount of medical debt-and in 2021, more than half of all bills in collections were medical.

Have you ever wanted to share a song or a playlist with a friend or a group online, only to find that they subscribe to Apple Music and you subscribe to Spotify? Earbuds, an iPhone and Android app, breaks down those walls so music nerds can share whatever they'd like.

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Monday, October 9, 2023, read on-I'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for October 9, NYT Connections #120! Read on if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today's...Read more...

When it comes to kitchen tools and other household items that are past their prime, people typically fall into one of two camps: Those who throw something away as soon as they notice some type of flaw, and replace it with something new; and those who continue to use the old item as long as possible, then buy a new...Read more...

Given how much time we spend interacting with coworkers either in person or virtually, various relationship and dynamics are bound to emerge. Sometimes colleagues can become genuine friends; other times, those relationships can turn out to be toxic or manipulative.Read more...

Stopping at a gas station to refuel your car is inconvenient-especially when you have to wait for a pump, or drive out of your way to find somewhere to fill up. So, in order to get the most out of a tank of gas, you may opt to top it off after the pump stopped.Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, October 8, 2023, read on-I'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for October 8, NYT Connections #119! Read on if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today's...Read more...

Once you've invested in the necessary supplies, washing your car yourself-as opposed to taking it to a car wash-can save you money. But beyond that, it also gives you more control, allowing you to spend additional time on especially filthy areas, or be extra gentle on delicate parts that may have seen better days.Read more...

Air travel can be noisy. You go from the loud, overlapping sounds of the airport terminal, to the whooshes, humming, and beeping inside the aircraft. Then, once you're in your seat, youhear a series of chimes before, during, and after the flight.Read more...

For those living in the Northern Hemisphere, Saturday, September 23, 2023 was the first official day of fall. While some parts of the country are still dealing with the sweltering heat that started during the summer, other regions have experienced at least a few days of cooler weather.Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, October 7, 2023, read on-I'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for October 7, NYT Connections #118! Read on if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today's...Read more...

In advance of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days" on Oct. 10-11,Fire Tablets are now up to 50% off and bundles are up to 49% off. You can also take advantage of other early deals, including Blink security cameras (up to 60% off), this Ring camera bundle (40% off), Amazon Fire TV Sticks starting at $17.99, Amazon's Echo...Read more...

When school or your job requires a lot of reading, it's hard to stay on track and focused. You should try different reading techniques to get the most out of what you're supposed to be consuming on your own. One such technique to try is the structure-proposition-evaluation (SPE) method, and one might work for you....Read more...