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SAVE 13%: The Shark HyperAir hair dyer with IQ styling concentrator attachment is just $129 at Walmart, marked down from the normal price of $149. That's a savings of $20.

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$149.00 Save $20.00 Get Deal

The Dyson Supersonic hair dyer might have all the buzz (still) but there are some great alternatives that cost a whole lot less. If you're looking to upgrade your hair dyer but don't want to pay Dyson prices, check out this deal at Walmart.

As of Oct. 16, the Shark HyperAir hair dyer with IQ styling concentrator attachment is on sale for just $129 at Walmart, down from the list price of $149. That's a 13% discount or a savings of $20.

If you're looking for shiny and frizz-free hair, the Shark HyperAir could be your new favorite beauty tool. Shark uses the brand's IQ technology to provide high-velocity heated air with ionized air to create a fast-drying solution with no damage from heat. Shark also mentions the negative ion air helps reduce frizz and flyaways.

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The hair dyer measures the heat output up to 1,000 times per second to keep the air output at a consistently damage-free temperature. You'll be able to select between three airflow and three heat settings to get your desired hair drying experience. Plus, the cool shot button will help create a smooth finish.

This deal at Walmart includes the Shark IQ styling concentrator. Shark mentions the nozzle opening of the concentrator offers precision drying and shaping, while also helping with creating a smooth style.

If you're ready to put hair care as a top priority this winter, grab the Shark HyperAir for under $130 today at Walmart and you'll be well on your way to healthy locks.

X is not a gatekeeper platform and therefore not beholden to the Digital Markets Act strict list of regulations.

But the reason why X isn't one of the seven Big Tech companies that are required to comply with certain fair business practices might sting Elon Musk's ego a bit.

This announcement came from the European Commission in a press release on Wednesday morning. X doesn't qualify as a gatekeeper because the assessment from the Digital Markets Advisory Committee, "revealed that X is not an important gateway for business users to reach end users."

SEE ALSO: Elon Musk's X will no longer pay creators based on ads but on engagement

Musk will no doubt be happy that his company doesn't have to adhere to the DMA's "do's and don'ts" which if violated, amount to a penalty of 10 percent of the company's global turnover. But the Commission's conclusion that X isn't an important enough platform for businesses to impact users is like rubbing proverbial salt on the wound of X's current advertising situation.

About a year ago, many big ticket companies including Apple and Disney pulled their ads from X in the wake of antisemitic and hate speech comments posted by Elon Musk. Musk since apologized for his remarks, but revenue has reportedly tanked, since the CEO took over the company which relies heavily on an advertising model. More recently, X filed an antitrust lawsuit against advertisers, claiming they conspired against the X to hurt it financially.

That said, X didn't want to be classified as a gatekeeper anyway. According to the Commission's announcement, X submitted "rebuttal arguments, explaining why its online social networking service should not, in its view, qualify as an important gateway." The seven Big Tech companies classified as gatekeepers are Alphabet (Google's parent company), Amazon, Apple, ByteDance (TikTok's parent company), Meta, Microsoft, and Booking.com. Yeah, Booking.com is a gatekeeper and X isn't. Let that sink in.

GET $200 off: As of Oct. 16, the Samsung Freestyle (2nd gen) projector is $599.99 at Best Buy, down from its usual $799.99 price. That's 25% off for total savings of $200.

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Have you ever laid down after a long day and wished your ceiling would magically transform into a big-screen TV? (Yes, you could watch TV from the couch or even sit up in bed, but lying down without craning your neck is next-level relaxation.) If your answer is a resounding "Yes!", then you’re in luck — we found the Samsung Freestyle (2nd gen) laser projector on sale at Best Buy.

As of Oct. 16, you can score the Samsung Freestyle 2 for $599.99 (originally $799.99) at Best Buy. That’s a $200 price cut and a sweet deal for a smart, top-rated laser projector. This projector is available at a similar price at Amazon, but only from third-party sellers, making this Best Buy deal your best bet to save.

With this smart laser projector, you can watch your favorite movies on a 100-inch display and enjoy 360-degree sound from the Freestyle speakers. If watching movies or binge-watching your faves on the ceiling isn’t enough to persuade you that this is the treat you need, maybe its Gaming Hub will. With this projector, you can stream games, no console required. Plus, you’ll have access to your favorite streaming apps and everything else you’d get on a smart TV, including a built-in voice assistant.

You can use the Freestyle for gaming, movies, and streaming. Credit: Samsung SEE ALSO: Amazon's Echo Show 10 is one of our favorite smart home devices

The point-and-play design means anyone can use this projector. Just place it and point it at any flat surface, and you’re good to go. And, with 360-degree audio, you’ll feel like you’re in the middle of all the action.

The Samsung Freestyle 2 is famously easy to use, and a heck of a lot cheaper than buying a 98-inch TV. With tons of smart features and a 25% discount, it's the perfect excuse to treat yourself.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Oct. 16: OUR TOP PICK Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm, Bluetooth) $169.99 at Amazon (save $130) Get Deal BEST FITNESS TRACKER DEAL Samsung Galaxy Ring (select sizes) $279.99 at Amazon (save $120 with on-page coupon) Get Deal BEST HEATER DEAL Dyson Hot+Cool AM09 $314.99 at Amazon (save $155) Get Deal BEST HOME DEAL AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 $52.49 at Amazon (save $37.50) Get Deal BEST TV DEAL Vizio 50-inch MQX QLED 4K TV $427 at Amazon (save $202.99) Get Deal

We're now chilling in that sweet spot between October Prime Day and Black Friday. That means that, in the land of deals, anything can happen. We're seeing some all-time low prices on some gadgets and some first-time price drops for others. In other words, if you don't want to wait until the next big shopping event to do your shopping, you can rest assured you'll still get a good price. We've rounded up some of the top deals we could find at Amazon as of Oct. 16 to help you out.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. If none of these are of interest to you, be sure to look back at our picks from Oct. 14 and Oct. 15. Many of those are still live.

Our top pick Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm, Bluetooth) $169.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $130.00 Get Deal

Check out our full review of the Galaxy Watch 6.

We saw the Galaxy Watch 6 drop to a record-low during Prime Day and over a week later, it's still hanging out around that price. With the arrival of the Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra over the summer, it's no surprise that the older generation (which is only a year old, BTW) is basically sitting at a permanent discount. The 40mm version with Bluetooth is a total steal at just $169.99, which is 43% off its full retail price. Though it's no longer the latest and greatest Galaxy Watch, the sixth generation is still a very good smartwatch. It includes a nuanced breakdown of your sleep habits, personalized heart rate zones, irregular heart rate notifications, a large always-on display, and a large suite of fitness and health features. Mashable's Alex Perry called it "the king of the Android smartwatch mountain" when it came out last year.

Samsung Galaxy Ring (select sizes) $399.99 at Amazon
$279.99 with on-page coupon Get Deal

Check out our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Ring.

We were really hoping for some deals on the Galaxy Ring (which we love) during the Prime Big Deal Days event, but only saw one very slight discount on one random size. A week later, however, we're seeing some bigger savings (up to $120 off). There's just one catch: the discounts are on select sizes and only on the gold model. If you wear a size 7, you can grab the gold Galaxy Ring for only $279.99 with an on-page coupon, while size 8 wearers will have to pay $327.99 (still a great deal, but not 30% great). Regardless, if your size is on sale, we highly recommend snatching it up. Our reviewer Kim Gedeon gave it a near-perfect rating and claimed it's "so good, it has made me consider the unthinkable: dropping my beloved Apple Watch Series 9 for the Korea-based tech giant's new wearable."

Dyson Hot + Cool AM09 $314.99 at Amazon
$469.99 Save $155.00 Get Deal

Instead of grabbing a space heater with a single function, opt for the Dyson Hot + Cool, which can keep your home comfortable no matter the season. Its bladeless design can keep you cool in summer and warm in winter. Thanks to Jet Focus control, you can also choose between a personal mode (Focused) or whole-room mode (Diffused) for even more versatility. Did we mention it also looks good in practically any space? As of Oct. 16, you can pick one up for $314.99 at Amazon instead of the usual $469.99. That's a savings of 33% and just $15 more than its all-time low from Prime Day.

AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 $52.49 at Amazon
$89.99 Save $37.50 Get Deal

With the wacky weather patterns as of late, you might be better off testing out your green thumb indoors with an AeroGarden. The Harvest 2.0, the second-generation of the OG planter, is down to just $52.49 at Amazon as of Oct. 16, making it 42% more affordable for curious gardeners. It sits at only 10.6 inches wide and 16.4 inches tall (including the adjustable light height), so it won't take up a ton of space in your home. Yet, it has enough space to grow six different plants using its hydroponic system. No soil is needed — just water and liquid plant food (included) — so it's less messy than other growing systems. The Harvest 2.0 features a one-button control nutrient reminder and a detachable 15W grow light.

Vizio 50-inch MQX QLED 4K TV $427.00 at Amazon
$629.99 Save $202.99 Get Deal

With awesome color performance and key gaming features, including AMD FreeSync Premium, low input lag, and a 120Hz panel, the 50-inch Vizio MQX QLED TV makes for a pretty solid budget-friendly gaming TV. Our friends at PCMag (also owned by Mashable publisher Ziff Davis) gave it an "excellent" rating in their review, which states, "The 50-inch Vizio M-Series Quantum X TV offers an incredibly wide color range and great gaming features for a reasonable price." Its contrast and brightness could be better, but for just $427 on sale, it's hard to complain. Save 32% as of Oct. 16 at Amazon.

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Are you one of the many American consumers who have to ration your internet usage due to your service provider's broadband data caps? The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has heard from consumers just like you and are now going to investigate these data caps.

On Wednesday, the FCC announced that it was opening a formal inquiry into the "impacts of internet services usage limits and fees." The inquiry will look into broadband data caps and how they affect consumers and competing companies alike.

SEE ALSO: FCC wants to force carriers to unlock phones for consumers

“For most people in the United States, rationing their internet usage would be unthinkable and impractical," said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. "But, for millions, limitations on how much data they can use online is a constant concern. And many are not happy about it."

What are broadband data caps?

For those unfamiliar with the practice, some internet service providers (ISPs) sell plans that limit how much data they can use per month. These are often the lower-cost plans, so the issue typically affects low-income households. However, many others in various economic situations are stuck with similar plans too.

Furthermore, these data cap plans often charge for data overage, which in turn can even make these plans unaffordable for some.

SEE ALSO: Verizon outage is under investigation, according to the FCC

As numerous industries have pivoted to streaming – from movies to video games – over physical media, these data caps become more and more of a concern from those forced to deal with them. The changes that rapidly occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as live video classes for children over Zoom, further exacerbated the issue.

How data caps affect everyday consumers

On the same day that the FCC announced this inquiry, the agency also released hundreds of stories from consumers about how these data caps impact their daily lives. There's the family in Arkansas who has to take their kids to use public WiFi after school to do their homework so they don't go over their data cap. There's the senior citizen in Nevada who is stuck at home due to disability and has to avoid video chatting with loved ones for half the month so they don't get hit with overage charges.

“Restricting consumers’ data can cut off small businesses from their customers, slap fees on low-income families, and prevent people with disabilities from using the tools they rely on to communicate," said FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel. "As the nation’s leading agency on communications, it’s our duty to dig deeper into these practices and make sure that consumers are put first.”

Earlier this year, the FCC officially required ISPs to attach "nutrition labels" to the plans that the offer customers. The labels require that ISPs provide easily accessible information about how much each plan costs, what additional fees could hit customers, how much data comes with the plan, what broadband speeds to expect, and more.

The full disclosure that these nutrition labels bring was certainly a welcomed development. Now the FCC is taking further steps to see if the plans themselves are an issue as well.

What you can do

The FCC wants to hear from more consumers and businesses about the affects data caps have on them. To share your story, fill out the FCC's Data Caps Experience Form.