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Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Oct. 24: OUR TOP PICK Apple MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699.99 at Amazon (save $299.01) Get Deal BEST GAMING DEAL Amazon Luna wireless controller $49.99 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal BEST TABLET DEAL Google Pixel tablet (128GB) $274.99 at Amazon (save $124.01) Get Deal BEST HEADPHONES DEAL Beats Solo 4 $129 at Amazon (save $69.96) Get Deal

From Apple to Google, this week has brought us plenty of excellent deals on wishlist-worthy brands and products. And since we're still over a month out from Black Friday, we're welcoming the deals with open arms. If you're looking to partake in some early holiday shopping, we've got you covered with the best Amazon deals you can shop each day.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on Oct. 24. If you missed out on our picks from earlier this week, be sure to take a look. Many of the deals from Oct. 22 and Oct. 23 are still available to add to your cart, including a pair of Sony headphones for under $40 and a coupon that drops the Fire TV Stick 4K Max to a record-low.

Our top pick Apple MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699.99 at Amazon
$999.00 Save $299.01 Get Deal

Want to upgrade your MacBook? You can do it on a budget if you opt for the 13.6-inch M2 MacBook Air from 2022. Sure, it's not the latest and greatest MacBook on the market, but it's still a very solid laptop. Tech Reporter Alex Perry gave it the Mashable Choice Award badge of honor, praising its peppy M2 processor, rock-solid battery life, slim profile, and more than satisfying keyboard design. Not only did it get a permanent price drop back in March when the M3 made its debut, knocking its starting price down from $1,099 to $999, but Amazon also just knocked another $299.01 off as of Oct. 24. That brings the price down to a wallet-friendly all-time low of $699.99.

Read our full review of the M2 MacBook Air.

Amazon Luna wireless controller $49.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal

While we haven't had the honor, our buds at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) tested and reviewed the Amazon Luna controller and dubbed it "an excellent gamepad that provides the optimal Luna game-streaming experience." The real standout is its separate WiFi connection, which helps reduce input lag as you play. While technically an optional add-on for the Luna gaming experience, they called it a "must-have" and granted it an Editors' Choice award. It's regularly $69.99, but you can save $20 as of Oct. 24 and pick one up for only $49.99.

Google Pixel tablet (128GB) $274.99 at Amazon
$399.00 Save $124.01 Get Deal

Google's first attempt at a tablet went much better than its first attempt at a smartwatch. The specs aren't going to blow you away, but they're definitely acceptable; it packs a Google Tensor G2 chip with 8GB of RAM under its hood and 8MP cameras on the front and back, an 11-inch 2560 x 1600 display, and up to 12 hours of battery life per charge. It really shines when paired with the speaker dock (sold separately), which transforms it into a useful smart display or, as Mashable's Alex Perry called it, "a nifty little desktop TV." Regularly $399, you can grab the 128GB version on sale for just $274.99 as of Oct. 24.

Read our full review of the Google Pixel tablet.

Beats Solo 4 $129.99 at Amazon
$199.95 Save $69.96 Get Deal

While not as impressive as the 50% price drop they got on Prime Day, this 35% discount on the Beats Solo 4 is still pretty dang good. Just released earlier this year, the Beats Solo 4s improve upon the previous generation with upgraded drivers, rebalanced acoustics, and an improved frequency response. Translation: they pack more dynamic sound. They also have a better battery life, clocking in at about 50 hours (10 hours more than their predecessor). Our one qualm is the lack of noise-cancelling technology. At the sale price of $129.99, however, we're willing to overlook it.

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SAVE $500: Shop the M3 MacBook Pro for $1,499 at Best Buy. That's $500 in savings for 25% off.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3 chip, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,499.00 at Apple
$1,999.00 Save $500.00 Get Deal

We've tested a lot of laptops here at Mashable, so we don't speak in hyperbole when we say something is the best. Whether you're in need of a cheap laptop or something that can handle heavy-duty video editing, we've got you covered. If you're in the market for the latter or maybe you've just been dragging your feet on upgrading your MacBook, Best Buy is delivering the ultimate deal on the best laptop for creatives.

The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 chip, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD, is on sale at Best Buy. It comes with hardware accelerated ray-tracing, elevating the display on graphics for a more realistic look. Plus, it has an 18% increase in power over the previous M2 model.

There are rumors that new MacBooks are coming next week that will have the M4 chip. We've seen what said chip can do in the iPad Pro, and are stoked to see the power it has in a MacBook. That being said, the M3 MacBook is still the best laptop we've seen from the fruit-brand and if you care more about savings than the newest tech, now is the time to shop.

Right now, get the MacBook Pro 14-inch model with M3 chip for just $1,499 at Best Buy. This laptop comes with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD, plenty of power for photo editing, graphic design, and more. This deal saves you $500 for 25% off.

SAVE UP TO 40%: Coffee makers from brands like Ninja, Philips, Keurig, and more are on sale at Amazon for up to 40% off.

Top coffee makers deals at Amazon Best overall deal Ninja CFN601 Espresso and Coffee Barista System $189.94 at Amazon (save $60.05) Get Deal Best budget-friendly deal Keurig K-Mini Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker $59.99 at Amazon (save $40) Get Deal Best splurge Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Coffee Machine $689.95 at Amazon (save $310.04) Get Deal

Spooky season is here, which means we're thrilled about decorative skeletons, but it also means we're dealing with some dark mornings. Soon we'll turn the clocks back by an hour which will help get some daylight back, but chilly winter mornings can be tough regardless. What we need is something to lure us out of bed each morning. Something that we look forward to. Thanks to some great sale prices at Amazon, a coffee maker is ready to become the reason we get out of bed this winter.

Whether you're a simple cup of black coffee kind of person or someone who prefers an extra frothy cappuccino, Amazon has a coffee maker deal today that'll please. Here are some of our favorites:

Best overall deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Our pick: Ninja CFN601 Espresso and Coffee Barista System $189.94 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $60.05 Get Deal Why we like it

Versatility wins with the Ninja CFN601 Espresso and Coffee Barista System. The system allows you to brew up a pot of drip coffee, make a single-serving cup for yourself, pull an espresso shot from an espresso capsule, or craft a foamy latte. While the machine usually costs $249.99, it's on sale at Amazon for $189.94 which means you'll save an impressive $60.05.

The Ninja Espresso and Coffee Barista System can be especially great for households that have different coffee preferences like a busy college student who prefers a quick espresso and night owl who can breeze through half a pot of coffee while working well into the night. The machine uses Ninja's barista plus technology which keeps water at an ideal brewing temperature and uses a 19-bar pressure system to better extract coffee's natural flavors. Plus, the large-capacity 60-ounce coffee reservoir means you'll need to refill less often.

Best budget-friendly deal Opens in a new window Credit: Keurig Our pick: Keurig K-Mini Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker $59.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $40.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're shopping on a budget or you have limited counter space in your kitchen, the slender Keurig K-Mini Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker could be great. Normally priced at $99.99, the Keurig is on sale at Amazon for just $59.99 in colors like Dusty Rose, Evergreen, and Oasis to add a pop of color to your morning. This sale price means you'll be scoring a 40% discount.

Measuring less than five inches wide, the Keurig is great for sliding into small spaces in your kitchen without sacrificing on functionality. You'll be able to brew a 6 to 12 ounce cup of coffee in mere minutes. It's also an energy-efficient model with an auto-shutoff that kicks in 90 seconds after the last brew, so you'll never need to worry about if you remembered to turn the coffee maker off.

Best splurge Opens in a new window Credit: Philips Our pick: Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Coffee Machine $692.96 at Amazon
$999.99 Save $307.03 Get Deal Why we like it

For those who frequent the local coffee house several times a week, the Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Coffee Machine is meant for your kitchen counter. The machine's normal price is listed at $999.99 but on it's on sale at Amazon today for $692.96 which saves a whopping $307.03. While the price means this machine isn't the best option for a casual or occasional coffee drinker, it could be awesome for those who grab one, two, or three drinks per day from the coffee shop.

The Philips is designed for ease with five one-touch buttons to make espresso, coffee, an Americano, cappuccino, or latte macchiato. There's also a hot water button for those evening herbal teas or hot chocolates. Inside, the machine uses a ceramic grinder that Philips says should last for 20,000 cups of coffee. If your household makes four cups of coffee per day, you'll reach 20,000 cups in about 13.5 years.

The Philips coffee machine also allows you to select your ideal coffee strength and volume. The two-part milk system can easily be washed under the tap in as little as 15 seconds or you can pop it in the dishwasher.

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More teens want to see friendship on screen, not romance.

Last year, researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles found that teens and young adults think there's too much sex and romance in TV and movies, according to its annual Teens and Screens report out of the Center for Scholars and Storytellers (CSS). This year's report found that the figure went up: 63.5 percent of adolescents want stories focused on friendship and platonic relationships, up from 51.5 percent last year.

SEE ALSO: Why do I feel lonely when I have friends?

The number of adolescents who said sex and sexual content aren't needed to advance the plot of TV shows and movies also jumped, from 47.5 percent last year to 62.4 percent this year. Additionally, 46 percent are interested in more asexual and/or aromantic characters on screen, up from 39 percent last year.

"The romance doesn't need to be the biggest part of the plot. The relationships need to involve less jealousy and the plot shouldn't fixate so much on the relationship being formed. They really aren't that dramatic," said an anonymous 17-year-old quoted in the report. "It would also be awesome to see more diverse groups such as queer people in romantic relationships. That's more realistic for the real world and I like seeing more representation."

The report clarifies that survey questions regarding romance and sex weren't shown to younger adolescents aged 10-13. Those 14-24 years old were asked, however, around 1,200 participants surveyed in early August this year. CSS considers ages 10-24 "extended adolescence," when young people form their own opinions and gain independence.

Ten- to 13-year-olds were asked about friendship, though, CSS's founder and executive director Yalda T. Uhls confirmed to Mashable. As one anonymous 12-year-old commented, "I think more friendships should be shown. And just because boys and girls are friends doesn't mean they have to be romantic."

Young people seem to be tired of "the same dated and unrelatable romantic tropes on screen," Alisha J. Hines, director of research at CSS, said in the press release. "Teens and young adults want to see stories that more authentically reflect a full spectrum of nuanced relationships."

"Teens and Screens" also offers insights unrelated to romance. One is that teens love fantasy, with 36.2 percent saying they most wanted to see that genre. Adolescents want to see "hopeful, uplifting content with people beating the odds" and less content about the rich and famous. No Succession or The White Lotus for them, supposedly.

The study also found that around a third of adolescents (31.1 percent) consider social media the most authentic media space — but almost half (45.1) cringe when they watch portrayals of social media in TV and movies. Despite the social media love, 48.1 percent of adolescents say they talk about TV and movies more than they talk about social media.

Teen respondents actually prefer going to the movies during opening weekend over other leisurely activities like going to a concert or playing a new video game as it's released. According to the study, however, they'd rather see a story about friends rather than lovers.

All the insights about young people's thoughts on TV and movies can be found at the full "Teens and Screens" report.

SAVE $299.01: As of October 23, get the Apple MacBook Air (M2 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $699.99, down from $999, at Amazon. That's a 30% discount and the lowest price we've seen.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple MacBook Air (M2 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699.99 at Amazon
$999.00 Save $299.01 Get Deal

Some apples are rotten right to the core (yes, that's a Charli XCX reference). But when it comes to MacBooks, you can occasionally score a ruby-red deal. The holidays are almost upon us, so whether you want a new laptop of your own or you want to give the perfect gift to someone else, you can save big right now on a MacBook you'll love using, thanks to its portable size and incredibly lightweight frame.

As of Oct. 24, get the Apple MacBook Air (M2 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for just $699.99 at Amazon. That's $299.01 off its normal price of $999 and a 30% discount. That's the lowest price we've seen so far.

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The MacBook Air is the thinnest and lightest MacBook yet at just 2.7 pounds. It has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display and boasts over 500 nits of brightness and support for a billion colors. Beyond that, it's powered by the Apple M2 chip, an 8-core CPU, and 24GB of unified memory. It's ready as-is for Apple Intelligence as well, so you don't have to splurge on the newest MacBook to take the new AI-based features Apple has up its sleeve for a spin.

With 18 hours of battery life, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, and two Thunderbolt ports as well as MagSafe charging, the MacBook Air is super convenient and useful to have around, whether you're using it to stay connected with work or just browsing the internet and catching up on email each day. No matter what you use it for, it's a steal at this price, so grab one while they're still in stock.