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Microsoft is all set to announce a Surface laptop powered by the powerful new Nvidia RTX Spark chip on Wednesday afternoon, but HP may have jumped the gun by revealing the price of its own RTX Spark laptops ahead of time.
According to NotebookCheck, HP posted product listings on its online storefront ahead of the Microsoft event, which is set to start at 1 p.m. ET. These laptops use the RTX Spark chip, making them extra beefy for power users. Per HP's store listings (which have since been removed), the OmniBook X 14 starts at $2,999, and the Omnibook Ultra 16 starts at $3,199.
SEE ALSO: Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer mode in EdgeThose are obviously huge price tags, but they make a tiny bit more sense when you see that the machines include the RTX Spark chip, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage.
Still, NotebookCheck noted that the Ultra 16 can go as high as $4,999 with the most powerful variant. That's an astronomical price for a laptop, no matter how powerful it is. We'll see if the Microsoft Surface laptop with the RTX Spark chip, likely to be announced on Wednesday afternoon, is even close to these in price.
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SAVE $649: As of Oct. 7, the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station (2,048Wh) is down to $849.99 at Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days — a 43% discount off its normal $1,499 list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C2000 $849.99 at AmazonPrime Big Deal Days wraps up at midnight tonight, making this your final window to grab Anker's heavy-duty backup battery before prices jump back up. Dropping $649 off its usual $1,499 price tag down to $849.99, the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 gives you solid energy security for home blackouts, tailgating, or camping trips.
The main draw here is the sheer amount of juice it holds: a 2,048Wh capacity paired with 2,400W of continuous power output (and a huge 4,000W peak surge). That means it can power heavy-duty appliances like a full-sized dual-door fridge, a microwave, or a window A/C unit without tripping. It’s so efficient that it can keep a full-sized fridge cold for up to 32 straight hours on a single charge.
SEE ALSO: The best live Prime Day outdoor deals: Anker power stations, Yeti coolers, and LifeStraws are among our top picksRecharging is stupidly fast, too. Wall-charging gets it from empty to 100% in just 58 minutes. If you're on the road, you can use an 800W car alternator charger to top it off in 3 hours — eight times faster than a standard cigarette lighter socket — or hook it up to solar panels when you're off the grid.
Even with all that muscle, Anker managed to keep this setup surprisingly compact. At 41.7 pounds, it's about 25% lighter and 29% smaller than most other power stations with this much juice, making it easy enough to throw in the trunk. Plus, the internal LiFePO4 battery cells are rated for over 3,000 charge cycles, so you'll easily get 10 years of use out of it before the battery health even starts to drop.
Grab the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station at Amazon for $849.99 before Prime Big Deal Days ends at midnight tonight.
Astronomers may have uncovered a wild reason for how one Martian cloud grows hundreds of miles longer than California, possibly making it the largest of its kind in the solar system.
Astrophysicist Jorge Hernández Bernal first spotted the cloud in an otherwise clear sky in 2018. Images by the European Space Agency's Mars Express Visual Monitoring Camera, aka the Mars webcam, captured the strange phenomenon as the Red Planet's southern hemisphere experienced spring.
When he looked through archival Mars images, he found the cloud as far back as NASA's Viking 2 mission in the 1970s. But it largely escaped notice because of its ephemeral nature: It forms daily at sunrise around the summit of Arsia Mons, a mountain that soars 11 miles high, and vanishes within three hours. Many space cameras snapping photos of that region can't take pictures until the afternoon, due to orbits timed to the sun.
For years, Bernal and colleagues have continued investigating what makes this extraterrestrial wonder — and, no, it's not steam spewing from the volcano. Arsia Mons has not been active for ages. Instead, the answer may be physics that was only theoretical until now. Scientists have never seen this happen in any planet's atmosphere before.
The team's shocking findings, published in Nature Geoscience, are a reminder to scientists that they should never rule out obscure or unfamiliar processes when studying other worlds.
SEE ALSO: A dying star may have birthed a planet right before it croakedThe key to the cloud could be something called "homogeneous nucleation," according to the new paper, a process wherein water vapor seems to freeze straight into ice particles in the air.
On Earth, clouds tend to form when water vapor cools and clings to airborne particles, like salt, pollen, or dust. Originally, researchers believed Mars' copious dust was the catalyst. But when they used computer models to try to simulate the cloud, dubbed the Arsia Mons Elongated Cloud, or AMEC, they could never reproduce its long tail.
Something was missing from their cloud recipe, which urged Bernal, now at Sorbonne Université in Paris, to continue looking for missing steps or ingredients.
"The actual answer seems obvious now, but at first we were quite skeptical of ourselves," Bernal told Mashable. "The point is that homogeneous nucleation is another pathway to form cloud particles without requiring dust, and that happens precisely when humidity is very high."
Researchers liken this unusual phenomenon to droplets of condensation appearing in the middle of a room, rather than on a window. For this cloud process to work, the air has to be extremely moist — over 100,000 times more humid than anything we experience on Earth.
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The 1,100-mile cloud appears at sunrise daily in the spring and summer for the southern Mars hemisphere. Credit: ESASo how does a dry, dusty planet get that soggy? Blame the volcano. As wind rushes past Arsia Mons, the mountainside kicks up a powerful gravity wave in the atmosphere. That wave shoves moist air several miles higher in just a few minutes. Up there, the air chills fast, dropping about 54 degrees Fahrenheit in only 10 minutes. Cold air can't hold much water vapor, so the humidity shoots up until the vapor freezes on the spot.
Mars may be famous for its dust, but the researchers found that altitude makes all the difference. The cloud forms about 28 miles above the ground, where far less dust floats around.
With homogeneous nucleation added to the cloud recipe, the team's computer model finally produced the long tail.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed."It feels good to find a long-sought explanation like this, especially when the explanation turns out to be something really special that has not been observed in nature before," Bernal said.
Confirming the result will require new observations that won't be easy to get. But the researchers hope the paper will spark broader scientific interest in dust-free cloud formation, not just in the upper atmosphere of Mars, but Venus and even Earth.
Bernal, who has devoted his whole career to studying this exotic cloud, worries that humans could one day destroy it, as they have other wondrous features on our home planet. He's an advocate for studying space and other worlds from afar.
"It is an eye-catching, aesthetically sublime cloud," he said. "If anyone tried to terraform Mars, any change in its current climate could easily make the AMEC disappear."
SAVE $265: Prime members can now buy an unlocked Google Pixel 11 Pro for $835. As part of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, this phone has dropped below $1,000 for the first time since it launched.
Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel 11 Pro, Unlocked (256GB) $835 at AmazonThe Google Pixel 11 Pro launched in August, and it's taken two months to get a good and proper discount on this Android flagship. For the first time ever, this phone is available for under $1,000 as part of the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale. With a cool 24% discount, you can save $265 and pick up this phone for $834 in the obsidian black color. The dune, fog, and olive versions of the phone are also on sale for $849, so you'll have to decide if any of those colors is worth an extra $15 to you.
In our Pixel 11 Pro review, we noted that the new smartphone has an incredible camera array, and the device is capable of taking professional-quality photographs (even without the included suite of AI photo editing tools). That's no surprise. For the past couple of years, Google's Pro-series phones have had the best cameras in the business, rivaled only by Apple's Pro-level phones. If you're in the Android world and you want the best possible cameras, this is the best smartphone for photography (at least in the United States; there are some impressive smartphone cameras with Leica lenses available in Asia).
As our reviewer Alex Perry wrote, "Photography is fun on the Pixel 11 Pro, which is not something I feel about many handsets these days. A combination of hardware and software makes your images consistently look nice, even in challenging lighting conditions." We recently named this one of the best smartphones of the year, and at this price, it's a lot more attractive.
Prime members can buy an unlocked model of this Android phone at Amazon now.
SEE ALSO: The 37 best Prime Day tech deals: We found deals under $25, but also $1,200 savings on OLED TVsTime is running out for Prime members to shop Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale. Sign up for a Prime 30-day free trial if you want to save some cash, and follow Mashable’s guide to the best October Prime Day deals and live blog for the latest updates.
SAVE $50: As of Oct. 7, the 11-inch Apple iPad (A16 chip, 128GB, WiFi) is down to $399 at Amazon — a 11% savings off its standard $449 list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad 11-inch: A16 chip $399 at AmazonPrime Big Deal Days wraps up at midnight tonight, making this your final chance to grab Apple's default budget tablet before prices jump back up. Named Mashable's top pick for the best budget iPad of 2026 by Samantha Mangino, the 11th-generation iPad drops $50 down to $399 for the 128GB version. It’s the most practical buy for anyone who wants a fast, vibrant screen for couch scrolling, video calls, and daily tasks without spending Pro or Air money.
Inside, Apple upgraded the processor to the A16 chip — making apps load instantly and multi-window browsing feel effortless. While it skips the hyper-advanced M-series chips, its benchmark results beat most premium Chromebooks, so it easily doubles as a light work or study device.
The 11-inch Liquid Retina display delivers sharp, vibrant visuals with True Tone technology, which automatically adjusts the screen's color warmth to match the ambient lighting in your room so your eyes don't get fried. You get a sharp 12MP front camera positioned along the long landscape edge — so you look centered during video calls — plus a 12MP rear camera for quick document scans. Touch ID is integrated directly into the top power button for instant fingerprint unlocking and secure Apple Pay authorization.
SEE ALSO: October Prime Day: We found 22 Apple products at record-low prices that you need to grab before midnightRounding out the hardware is a universal USB-C charging port, all-day battery life that comfortably carries you through a full day of mixed use, and speedy WiFi 6 for buffer-free streaming. It also supports both the USB-C Apple Pencil and 1st-Gen Apple Pencil if you like to sketch or take handwritten notes, as well as the Magic Keyboard Folio if you want to turn it into a portable mini laptop setup.
If you just need a reliable, high-quality Apple tablet that nails all the fundamentals, this $399 iPad 11-inch A16 Prime Day deal is as good as it gets before the clock runs out.
SAVE $190: For today only, Prime members can get the 43-inch Toshiba M450 Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV for $139.99. That's a 58% discount from its former price of $329.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Toshiba Toshiba 43-inch M450 Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV $139.99 at AmazonYou may have heard: Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sales event is happening right now, and it's set to end at midnight tonight. This annual fall sale, which most of us simply call October Prime Day, even if Amazon wishes we wouldn't, has delivered thousands and thousands of discounts on everything you can think of. You can even get a $1,500 gift card for free if you buy a car through Amazon Auto (yes, you can buy cars on Amazon, too).
SEE ALSO: October Prime Day 2026 live: Updates on the latest deals on AirPods, Yeti, Kindles, and Owala water bottlesTo keep Prime Big Deal Days interesting, Amazon is offering daily drops of new deals, called "Today's Big Deals." Thankfully, this has delivered what might be the best Prime Day TV deal so far, at least for budget shoppers. For a little while longer, Prime members can save 58% on the 43-inch version of the Toshiba M450 Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV. Recently priced at $329.99, the new price of $139.99 lets you save a total of $190.
Now, obviously, if you're buying a TV for under $150, you're not going to get a lot of the premium features that you'll find in our favorite TVs of 2026. However, there's a lot to love about this TV:
HDR10+ QLED display
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support
Fire TV OS and Alexa voice support
Low-latency gaming mode
Minimalist design with thin bezels
If you need a new TV, then jump on this Prime Day TV deal while you still can.
Prime members only have 48 hours to shop Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale. Sign up for a Prime 30-day free trial if you want to save some cash, and follow Mashable’s guide to the best October Prime Day deals and live blog for the latest updates.
In 2025, Google unveiled an ambitious project called Android XR. The XR stands for "extended reality," and it's an Android-based platform (developed jointly by Google and Samsung) for smart eyewear.
Back then, however, you could only see prototypes, and despite later demos of a product called Project Aura, no Android XR smart glasses were commercially available...until now.
Yes, we're aware of Samsung's Galaxy XR, but that's a full-featured Android XR headset, not a pair of smart glasses.
With the aura (sorry) of mystery behind us, the actual product is a pair of smart glasses manufactured by Xreal, simply called Xreal Aura, and now they're finally available for pre-order.
Xreal says the Aura is not a headset or "display glasses;" instead, it's "spatial computing eyewear." The Aura glasses are very light (95 grams) because they're connected to a separate physical device (roughly the size of a smartphone) that runs Android XR. Equipped with a Snapdragon Reality Elite chip, see-through displays with a 70-degree field of view, hand-tracking, and Bose-branded audio tech, they come very close to a mixed reality headset while still looking (almost) like a normal pair of sunglasses.
SEE ALSO: Early adopters can get the Xreal 1S AR glasses for only $450The Xreal Aura can be used for watching movies and TV shows, listening to music, playing games, working on documents, attending virtual meetings, and exploring your surroundings with the help of AI, and you can do all of that while on the move. Oh, and that separate device that you connect your glasses to? It also doubles as a trackpad and a fingerprint scanner, so it's not just sitting there.
The price is...well, it's not low. The Xreal Aura starts at $1,279 with 12GB of memory and 256GB of storage, while bumping that to 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage will set you back $1,499. As for sizing, you can get them in two sizes: medium and large, both costing the same. Oh, and if you want to pre-order them, you need to put down a $199 priority deposit, with pre-orders actually opening later this month.
For comparison, Meta's recently unveiled Meta VR Glasses cost $1,299, while Samsung's Galaxy XR headset costs $1,799.
The Xreal Aura will be available "before the holidays" in the US, Canada, Japan, and South Korea. More markets are coming next year.
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TL;DR: Prime Big Deal Days ends tonight, and 22 Apple devices, including Beats products and Apple accessories, have officially hit all-time record-low prices.
Prime Big Deal Days are officially in full swing, and they brought some surprisingly strong Apple discounts along with them. This 48-hour event serves as Amazon's standard kickoff to the holiday shopping season, making it one of the absolute best windows of the year to grab flagship tech before the pre-Black Friday chaos hits. Better yet, this year's price drops offer some much-needed relief from recent RAM-driven price bumps.
While dozens of Apple devices are on sale, we filtered through the noise to isolate the absolute best savings: 22 Apple devices down to all-time record-low prices right now. Highlights include the brand-new Apple Watch Series 12 scoring its first real discount ever ($50 off), the Mac mini M6 dropping down to $779.99, Beats Studio Pro plunging to $149.95, and the newly released AirTag 2 hitting $24.
Apple products hold their value longer than almost any other consumer tech, which means genuine price cuts are few and far between. Finding 22 separate Apple items at all-time low prices during a single 48-hour event isn't standard practice — it's an anomaly.
But stock is already moving fast — so here are the 22 record-low Apple deals you need to grab before they disappear.
Beats' best workout earbuds are down by up to 28% Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Powerbeats Fit $159.95 at AmazonIf standard AirPods fall out the second you start sweating, both of these fitness-first Beats models solve that problem with locked-in fits and sweat-proof designs. They pack active noise cancellation to silence noisy gyms, seamless Apple H-chip connectivity, and cross-platform support for Android — making either pair an easy pick at record-low prices.
The main choice comes down to your preferred fit and feature list. The Powerbeats Fit use flexible wingtips for a lighter, lower-profile fit that slides easily into your pocket. Meanwhile, the Powerbeats Pro 2 feature full earhooks for heavy-duty stability, a massive 45-hour total battery life, and built-in heart rate tracking right in your ear canal.
More Beats dealBeats Studio Pro — $149.95 $299.99 (save $150.04)
Apple's brand-new flagship watch just got its very first discount, knocking $50 off both the GPS and Cellular versions. The Series 12 charges much faster than older models (0 to 80% in about 30 minutes), features a tougher front glass, and packs an upgraded heart rate sensor.
It also adds daily Readiness Scores to tell you when to work out or take a rest day, plus Siri Recap to quickly summarize your notifications. Whether you pick up the Light Gold GPS model or the Dark Bronze Cellular version to leave your phone behind, getting Apple's latest watch for under $350 is a huge October Prime Day win.
More Apple Watch dealsApple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $199 $249 (save $50)
Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + cellular, 40mm) — $249 $299 (save $50)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) — $259.99 $399 (save $139.01) with Target Circle
Packed into a tiny five-by-five-inch frame, the M6 Mac mini delivers incredible desktop performance without cluttering up your workspace. Powered by Apple's M6 chip with a 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, and Dual 16-core Neural Engine, this tiny machine handles AI workflows, heavy multitasking, and media editing with ease. You also get WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6, front-facing USB-C ports, and support for up to three external displays.
Deciding between these two record-low options comes down to how you handle your files. Grab the 256GB model if you rely mostly on cloud storage or external drives to keep costs low. If you regularly store large video projects, download heavy application suites, or run local AI tools directly on the device, the 512GB model gives you essential extra headroom.
More Mac dealsApple Mac mini (M6, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,149.99 $1,299 (save $149.01)
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,299 $2,499 (save $200)
If you have a habit of misplacing your keys, wallet, or luggage, the AirTag 2 is the easiest tech fix you can buy. Upgraded earlier this year, Apple’s second-gen tracker features a much louder internal speaker so you can hear it from across the house, plus an expanded Ultra Wideband range that makes Precision Finding ridiculously accurate when you're hunting down lost items.
It syncs instantly with Apple's Find My network — using millions of nearby iPhones to securely pinpoint your stuff anywhere in the world — and packs water resistance with a user-replaceable battery. Down to an all-time record low of $24, it’s an absolute impulse-buy essential to toss into your cart before October Prime Day wraps up.
More Apple accessory dealsApple iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max Silicone Case with MagSafe — $41.50 $49 (save $7.50)
Apple iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe — $41.50 $49 (save $7.50)
Apple iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max TechWoven Case with MagSafe — $50 $59 (save $9)
Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery — $59 $99 (save $40)
Apple Magic Mouse (White) — $59.99 $79 (save $19.01)
Apple Magic Keyboard — $79.99 $99 (save $19.01)
Apple Magic Trackpad (White) — $116.99 $129 (save $12.01)
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (11-inch) — $200 $269 (save $69)
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (13-inch) — $250 $319 (save $69)
Prime members only have 24 hours left to shop Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale. Sign up for a Prime 30-day free trial if you want to save some cash, and follow Mashable’s guide to the best October Prime Day deals and live blog for the latest updates.
Yes, Aaron Sorkin wrote 2010's The Social Network, a historical drama that recounted how sexist computer nerd Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook. Now, Sorkin has returned with The Social Reckoning, which focuses on how one brave whistleblower revealed some of the sinister decisions Zuckerberg made to favor his finances over the well-being of Facebook users. But this time, Sorkin is directing in place of David Fincher. And this means there's no end to his stylistic indulgences, which have grown increasingly stale since his West Wing days.
Sorkin's predilection for banter, his oft-condescending tone, and his Newsroom tendency to depict women as sexy, scolding, or both, undermine the story he's trying to tell. Even his treatment of Zuckerberg (played here by Succession's Jeremy Strong) misses the mark, turning the tech titan into a caricature of capitalist greed. The Social Reckoning feels far less revelatory and far more like it's preaching to a choir — or more specifically, an all-male choir.
The Social Reckoning is misogynistic. Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison co-star in "The Social Reckoning." Credit: Sony PicturesThe problem begins with Sorkin's portrayal of whistleblower Frances Haugen, played here by Academy Award–winning actress Mikey Madison (Anora).
Sorkin introduces Facebook coder Frances with a leering eye. Cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth films her at her home computer, wearing thigh-high shorts. His lens tilts slowly down her bare legs to reveal leg warmers and dangling, naked toes. The shot lingers long enough you might wonder if this is a Tarantino joint. The specificity of the leg warmers, which are matched by knitted fingerless gloves, is later explained to be related to a medical issue rather than sartorial eccentricity. In this introduction, however, it just feels fetishistic.
This male gaze gets hornier as Frances begins meeting secretly with Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Jeff Horwitz (The Bear's Jeremy Allen White). He's staying at a hotel, so to deter suspicion about why she'd be there, she dresses up as if she's meeting someone for a date. In Sorkin's mind, this means low-plunging, skin-tight dresses with nude illusion lace that feel more suited to a red carpet. (And yes, even Madison's red carpet look for this movie's red carpet is more demure than her costumes in it!) So, even as Madison is sharply delivering technical dialogue, a medium or wide shot will revel in her cleavage and curvy figure.
Elsewhere, other heralded actresses, including Emmy winner Betty Gilpin and BAFTA winner Wunmi Mosaku, play more corporate figures dressed in mercilessly snug-fitting suits that draw attention to their busts and hips. And though Canadian Screen Acting nominee Anna Lambe, playing one of Frances' colleagues, isn't as relentlessly ogled, she — like every other woman mentioned — is essentially a scold.
Frances is giving Jeff all the info he needs to write his expose series. But along the way, she will repeatedly berate him and call him stupid. (He'll say she's "mean.") Lambe's role is mostly scorning Frances for her concerns about Facebook empowering extremist groups. Mosaku is a crisis manager who is sternly teaching Zuckerberg to look less like a robot ahead of his Senate Judiciary hearing. Gilpin's Wall Street Journal executive is 80 percent glowering, save for a one-on-one scene with Madison that seems to have been put there by Sorkin solely to beat the Bechdel Test.
And to that end, Sorkin's dialogue between Frances and Jeff is repeatedly infuriating. He seems to be trying to recreate the bouncy will-they-won't-they banter of the films of Frank Capra, who gets name-dropped by Jeff in a patronizing tone. (He chastises Frances for only knowing two of Capra's movies.) It's insulting to suggest that audiences can only be interested in the dialogue between these two if there's a flirtatious frisson. And frankly, the actors seem to resist that pressure, doubling down in the sternness of their characters. Still, it's galling that Sorkin's dialogue resolutely builds Jeff to be one of a dying breed, the intellectual man, when he's actually a tediously smug misogynist.
In the film, Jeff is a political reporter who wants to investigate Facebook without joining it, and doesn't even know how to use GPS. (He prefers paper maps in 2019!) He bullies his intern — whom he calls "the female one" — into joining Facebook so he can observe her experience for data collection. When he demands she like and reshare whatever crosses her feed, she worries people will believe it's really her, and he ignores her. Then, when a frustrated Frances accuses him of "mansplaining," he counters that women only say that when they're losing an argument.
SEE ALSO: Women's mansplaining experiences will make you want to throw thingsAdmittedly, White's charisma and a gentle tone that feels like he's stolen Ryan Gosling's voice softens the rough edges of some of these egregiously off-putting moments. But overall, what Sorkin imagines will entertain the audience so they'll eat the vegetables of this whistleblower story is actually poisoning the plate.
Jeremy Strong is an unfunny parody of Mark Zuckerberg. Jeremy Strong plays Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Reckoning." Credit: Sony PicturesIn The Social Network, Jesse Eisenberg was widely praised for his depiction of Zuckerberg as an arrogant asshole, determined that he was the smartest guy in the room. In The Social Reckoning, none of that frat boy swagger remains. Strong, an award-winning actor in his own right, plays Zuckerberg stiffly, whether he's practicing his testimony or speaking to his staff. His arguments are flat and unconvincing, even as he faces one of the most pivotal moments in Facebook's history: whether to shut down President Donald Trump's ability to post on Facebook during the Jan. 6th insurrection.
It might be a technically accurate portrayal of the Silicon Valley icon. But it makes Zuckerberg look like a pencil brought to life by an incompetent Etsy witch. So, as he spouts his supposed faith in free speech or his determination to make Facebook an unstoppable financial juggernaut, there's an uncanny valley-like disconnect. Sorkin makes no attempt to connect how Zuckerberg from The Social Network, where he was a cocky yuppie in a bathrobe and shower sandals, might have become this pod person muttering about percentages in a bland business suit.
To Sorkin's credit, he brings in comedian Bill Burr as an emotive foil. Playing the role of Zuckerberg's counsel, he agitates and bellows, hitting the Facebook founder with some of the sharp words many in the public might love to throw at him. But it's a problem when a tertiary character who's in maybe seven minutes of the movie feels like the only real person, even though the movie is based on real people.
In the end, The Social Reckoning feels like a finger-wagging lecture. Perhaps Sorkin means to spice it up with Golden Age Hollywood banter, a portrait of Zuckerberg as a dead-eyed ghoul, and a slathering of sex appeal from the female cast. But Sorkin's dusty devices, problematic archetypes, and cringeworthy dialogue make the film feel instantly dated. Scroll on.
TL;DR: As of Oct. 7, the 24-ounce Owala FreeSip Twist is on sale at Amazon for $19.97 in select colorways. At full price, this water bottle will run you $29.99, meaning this deal saves you $10.02.
Opens in a new window Credit: Owala Owala FreeSip Twist (24 ounce) $19.97 at AmazonPrime Big Deal Days is ending soon, and I've officially added the first real temptation of the sale to my cart: an Owala water bottle.
Like a few other of my Mashable colleagues, I've owned an Owala FreeSip for years, and though I love her down, I can't deny that the 40 ounce behemoth, though wonderful on my desk, can be a little less convenient while traveling or when I'm out and about all day long. Enter: the Owala FreeSip Twist.
SEE ALSO: October Prime Day 2026: Live updates on Apple, Kindle, Lego, and Samsung dealsMy colleague Sam Mangingo wrote about how the Twist is the perfect travel companion, easily fitting into backpack side pockets and cup holders. Don't get me wrong, I can make it work with the FreeSip Sway thanks to the tapered bottom, but traveling isn't my only use case. I'm someone who very much subscribes to the big purse lifestyle, so I'm often carrying at least one book, one notebook, several pouches full of various "just in case" items, and my water bottle (yes, I'm a Virgo). In other words, I wouldn't hate having a slightly smaller bottle for taking on the go.
I especially wouldn't mind it because this one is on sale for less than $20, instead of its usual $29.99. Plus, there are plenty of color options, including the gorgeous black cherry (and yes, it bears a striking resemblance to the burgundy iPhone colorway, for anyone looking to settle some FOMO). This deal could easily last through the end of the sale, but it could just as easily go back up in price. My advice? If you're in my boat, the price likely won't drop any further during the sale, so it's probably worth grabbing sooner rather than later.
TL;DR: Physical preorders for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake are already $10 off at Amazon. Preorder for $59.99 and get a preorder price guarantee.
Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' (Digital) $59.99 at AmazonWe're edging closer and closer to the Nintendo Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The official release date is Nov. 5, but Zelda fans are already buzzing thanks to the first-look gameplay footage.
Preorders for both the digital and physical copies are already available at Amazon. The digital version costs $59.99, while the physical edition was initially priced at $69.99 but has been reduced to $59.88 — great news for those of us who prefer to have the actual game in our hands.
There's another good reason to order from Amazon, as the retailer is offering a preorder price guarantee. That means if the preorder changes between now and when you're charged, you'll pay the lowest price point between when you order and when you receive the game.
If you're a serious Zelda fan, it's worth getting that preorder in soon.
Nintendo has revealed that the first print run of the physical edition will come with "special packaging that features textured foil cover art." That's one for the collectors, who will also love the Legend of Zelda-themed hardware coming this fall to mark the franchise's 40th anniversary. That will include a special-edition Switch 2 console, a Pro Controller, and a carrying case, all out Oct. 29.
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Pokemon Greninja ex Box is in stock and available for $94.75 at Amazon for October Prime Day. That's over $8 off the list price of $99.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Pokemon Greninja ex Box $91.92 at AmazonAmazon's October Prime Day is absolutely stacked with deals. Everything from TVs to DJI drones, kitchen, power stations, gaming hardware, and Apple devices. There's a special place for Pokémon deals, which are hugely popular — even when discounts are relatively small.
It's no surprise that Pokémon fans are crazy for the 30th Celebration collection, especially with any kind of savings. The deals are going fast as a result.
As of Oct. 7, the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Pokemon Greninja ex Box is in stock and available for $91.92. That's a saving of $8.07, and every cent helps when you're in the trading card collecting game.
This Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Pokemon Greninja ex Box deal is actually above the market value right now, but stocks are going, and nobody wants to miss a chance to catch this particular Pokémon deal. This box contains one foil promo card featuring Greninja ex, one foil oversize card, and four booster packs.
Grab the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Pokemon Greninja ex Box while it's still marked down and available for October Prime Day.
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SAVE $90: As of Oct. 7, the Shokz OpenFit Pro Open-Ear Earbuds are available for $199.45 on Amazon. That's a savings of $50.50 off the regular list price of $249.95 — their lowest-ever price on Amazon.
Opens in a new window Credit: Shokz Shokz OpenFit Pro Open-Ear Earbuds $199.45 at AmazonSales like October Prime Day are a great opportunity to score tech you've always fancied adopting but never had the cash to splash at full price. One such item might be a pair of open-ear earbuds, which are seeing constant innovation and offer a completely different experience from regular earbuds and headphones.
The point of open-ear buds is that you can hear the world around you. You're not plugged in and closed off like you are with earbuds that drive into your ear canal. Audio brand Shokz has delivered another innovation with the Shokz OpenFit Pro Open-Ear Earbuds, which add noise technology to the open-ear listening experience. And now you can get them at an all-time low price on Amazon thanks to October Prime Day, which is in the home stretch of its final day.
As of Oct. 7, the Shokz OpenFit Pro Open-Ear earbuds have dropped to a record Amazon price of just $199.45, marked down from the regular list price of $249.95. That means you save an impressive $50.50 overall.
The noise reduction technology works by analyzing ambient noise and responding in real-time, providing personalized noise reduction tailored to your ear shape and environment. You can also adjust and customize settings in the app.
Other features include a mammoth 50-hour battery life, AI-enhanced call clarity, improved ear hooks to keep them firmly in place — even during workouts and other activities — plus support for Dolby Atmos with head tracking for optimal sound.
Grab the Shokz OpenFit Pro Open-Ear earbuds while they're available at this all-time low price and save over $50. Prime Day ends tonight (Oct. 7), so there's limited time to save.
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TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Pokemon Sylveon ex Box is in stock and available for $94.75 at Amazon for October Prime Day. That's over $10 off the list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Pokemon Sylveon ex Box $94.75 at AmazonWhat's actually selling over October Prime Day? We're seeing the usual rush to buy AirPods, MacBooks, and iPads. We're also seeing trendy items like DJI drones and Owala bottles selling well. But nothing is coming close to Pokémon.
The world continues to go wild for Pokémon cards, and now we're simply pointing you in the direction of items that are in stock.
The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Pokemon Sylveon ex Box is in stock and available for $94.75 at Amazon for October Prime Day. That's over $10 off the list price. It's important to note that this is above market price, but stock is severely limited elsewhere.
The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Pokemon Sylveon ex Box contains one foil promo card featuring Sylveon ex, ready for competitive play and display in collections. You also get one foil oversize card featuring Sylveon ex for showcasing your favorite Pokemon in a larger format, and four booster packs containing additional cards to expand your deck.
Score the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Pokemon Sylveon ex Box for over $10 off on October Prime Day.
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Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $399.00 (List Price $449.00)
Ring 2nd Gen 2K Wired Video Doorbell With Chime (2026 Release) — $49.99 (List Price $114.98)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)
Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $349.99 (List Price $399.00)
Blink Outdoor 4 1080p 3-Camera Kit With Sync Module Core + Doorbell — $65.99 (List Price $259.98)
Keeping a dozen screens and gadgets charged every day is exhausting, and nobody has time for it. Luckily, Anker makes some of the best gear to keep your tech powered, organized, and running smoothly.
While most people know Anker as the go-to brand for phone chargers and power banks, they actually make gear for almost every part of your home. Their lineup includes Soundcore for headphones and speakers, Eufy for smart security cams and robot vacuums, and Nebula for portable projectors.
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days is officially here, and Anker is dropping some of the best sitewide savings we’ve seen all year. From ultra-fast portable power banks to noise-canceling earbuds, prices across its entire family of brands have taken a massive hit.
We combed through the chaos to curate the best live Anker deals worth pulling the trigger on before stock runs out.
Best speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go Bluetooth speaker $19.99 at AmazonFinding a truly rugged outdoor speaker for under $20 is tough, but the Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go checks almost every box. Despite its compact palm-sized frame, it packs punchy sound and an impressive 20-hour battery life that easily outlasts a full weekend trip. Thanks to its IP67 rating, it’s completely waterproof, dustproof, and even floats — so dropping it in the pool or shower won't stop the music. You can also link two of them together for wireless stereo sound.
More Soundcore speaker dealsAnker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker — $28.48 $44.99 (save $16.51)
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus 140W Outdoor Speaker — $161.47 $249.99 (save $88.52)
Anker’s Soundcore P40i earbuds already punch well above their weight class, making any discount on them an absolute steal. You get solid adaptive active noise cancellation to block out background chatter, paired with a 6-microphone array that keeps your voice crisp and clear on phone calls. Beyond the 60-hour total battery life with the case, Anker built in a clever design detail: the charging case includes a pop-out kickstand that props up your phone for hands-free video watching on flights or at your desk.
More Soundcore earbuds and headphones dealsSoundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds — $18.98 $39.99 (save $21.01)
Anker Soundcore Q20i Noise Cancelling Headphones — $37.97 $69.99 (save $32.02)
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Noise Cancelling Earbuds — $66.49 $99.99 (save $33.5)
Soundcore AeroClip by Anker Open Ear Earbuds — $94.99 $169.99 (save $75)
Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 Special Earbuds — $159.99 $229.99 (save $70)
The Eufy SoloCam S220 fixes the worst part of home security: charging dead batteries. Its built-in solar panel needs just 3 hours of daily sunlight for continuous power, while 2K resolution keeps night footage crisp. Smart AI filtering ignores blowing leaves, so you only get alerts for people, pets, or cars — and local storage means zero monthly fees.
More smart home dealsEufy Security 4K Indoor Camera E30 — $52.24 $74.99 (save $22.75)
Eufy Security Smart Lock C220 — $89.99 $169.99 (save $80)
Eufy Permanent Outdoor Lights E22 (100ft) — $169.99 $329.99 (save $160)
If you need to work away from an outlet, the Anker Prime Power Bank keeps your setup running without missing a beat. Its massive 26,250mAh capacity holds enough juice to charge a laptop fully alongside your phone, while a huge 300W total output powers demanding notebooks at full speed. Smart digital displays show your exact remaining battery and real-time charging wattage, making it a must-have for travel, remote work, or long flights.
More power bank dealsAnker 633 Magnetic Power Bank — $36 $59.99 (save $23.99)
Anker Nano Magnetic Power Bank (5,000mAh) — $42.99 $59.99 (save $17)
Anker 140W Max 4-Port GaN Wall Charger — $59.99 $89.99 (save $30)
Anker Prime Fast Charger with Smart Display — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50)
Anker Prime 3-in-1 Charging Station — $128.23 $229.99 (save $101.76)
The Eufy Omni C20 takes the hassle out of floor care by handling both vacuuming and scrubbing without needing constant supervision. It's an all-in-one station that automatically empties dust into a bag that lasts up to 60 days, while washing and air-drying its own mop pads. Pushing 7,000 Pa of suction alongside a pro-detangle comb to keep long hair off the roller brush, it easily lifts embedded dirt from rugs and hard floors.
More robot vacuum dealsEufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S MAX — $132.99 $279.99 (save $147)
Eufy E25 Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo — $569.96 $999.99 (save $430.03)
Eufy E28 Robot Vacuum and Mop with Portable Carpet Cleaner — $598.48 $999.99 (save $401.51)
Eufy Omni S2 Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo — $1,279.99 $1,599.99 (save $320)
Roughly the size of a 16-ounce soda can, the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser packs 1080p resolution and vibrant laser lighting into a frame that easily slips into a backpack. You can throw up to a 120-inch screen onto any wall or bedsheet, while auto-focus and auto-keystone correction handle image setup in seconds. With Google TV built in and a battery that lasts up to 2.5 hours on a single charge, it's an instant movie night setup for backyard hangouts or camping trips.
More home entertainment dealsNebula Mars 3 Outdoor Portable Projector — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200)
Whether you're prepping for emergency outages or heading off the grid, the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 delivers reliable home-grade power in a portable frame. Its 2,000W output handles high-draw appliances across 10 outlets, while the included 200W foldable solar panel keeps you charged using free sunlight. Plus, it recharges from zero to 80% in under an hour from a wall outlet, so you're never left hanging when bad weather hits.
More power station dealsAnker Solix C300 DC Portable Power Station — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)
Anker Solix C200 Power Station with 60W Solar Panel — $229.99 $259.99 (save $30)
Anker Solix S2000 Portable Power Station — $649.99 $1,199 (save $549.01)
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Mini Tins Full Box is on sale for $354.88 at Amazon, down from its $399.95 list price on October Prime Day.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration Mini Tins Full Box $354.88 at AmazonKeen collectors going after all the Pokemon TCG’s 30th Celebration Mini Tins have a real challenge, but plenty of Amazon sellers have knocked down their prices to help you secure the whole set on Prime Day.
As of Oct. 7, the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Mini Tins Full Box is $354.88 at Amazon, down $45.07 from its $399.95 list price. With 11% off, you’re still getting the same sealed assortment of 10 collectible Mini Tin designs. There is currently one left in stock via third-party seller AIGDistributionLLC, but Drizzle’s Deals and Strawberri Entertainment are also selling the collection at the same price, with only a slightly delayed delivery window.
SEE ALSO: The best October Prime Day deals on Pokémon: Score fresh price drops on the 30th Celebration expansionAt this price, you’re paying only $35.48 per tin, saving $3.31 compared to buying them individually for $38.79 on Amazon. And for those, you don’t know what you’re getting, as each tin is picked randomly.
Each of these 10 tins contains two 30th Celebration booster packs of trading cards, a sticker sheet, a matching Pokémon art card, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card. Across the full display, that gives you 20 booster packs altogether, plus 10 sticker sheets and 10 art cards.
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Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $198.00 (List Price $399.99)
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Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $399.00 (List Price $449.00)
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Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $349.99 (List Price $399.00)
Blink Outdoor 4 1080p 3-Camera Kit With Sync Module Core + Doorbell — $65.99 (List Price $259.98)
SAVE OVER $20: As of Oct. 7, the Fire TV Stick HD is back to its lowest-ever price of $15.99 at Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days. That's $24 off its full price of $39.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fire TV Stick HD $15.99 at AmazonSince it's the last day of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, the clock is ticking for Prime members to save on a variety of items. That's especially true of the Fire TV Stick HD. This streaming device already has a countdown timer on its store page, so if you're hoping to grab it for $15.99, now is your last chance before its price goes back up to $39.99.
Overall, you're saving $24 on the Fire TV Stick HD through this offer, which is a solid chunk off its newly increased list price. We may not see a price cut like it again until Black Friday.
SEE ALSO: The 100+ best October Prime Day deals: We're tracking our Apple, Bose, Yeti, and Sony favoritesWith this Fire TV Stick, which pairs well with an HD TV, you'll be able to boot up your favorite streaming apps and enjoy a variety of shows and movies in 1080p Full HD. You can even pin your favorite apps to the home screen for easy access, and get personalized recommendations from Alexa+ if you're looking for something new to watch. Plus, with WiFi 6 support, you'll enjoy smooth streaming.
It's also an incredibly portable streaming device that easily connects to your TV's HDMI port. So, if you want to take it somewhere outside your home, getting it set up again will be easy-breezy.
The clock is already counting down on this deal. Act fast to save on the Fire TV Stick HD at Amazon before its deal runs out after today.
Prime members only have 48 hours to shop Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale. Sign up for a Prime 30-day free trial if you want to save some cash, and follow Mashable’s guide to the best October Prime Day deals and live blog for the latest updates.
The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping expertsFire Stick 4K Select — $17.99 $49.99 (save $32)
AirPods Pro 3 — $179 $249 (save $70)
Bose QuietComfort Gen 2 — $319 $359 (save $40)
iPad mini — $499 $599 (save $100)
MacBook Air M5 — $1,099 $1,299 (save $200)
If you're in the market for a new speaker, there's no sweeter sound than words like "October Prime Day," the sale event that's now in its final day on Amazon. The sale, running until the end of Oct. 7, means deals across a range of tech, including TVs, headphones, and, of course, Bluetooth speakers.
When you're buying a new speaker, you want a reliable brand name as much as you want a good price. That being the case, it's worth checking out the discounts on Bose Bluetooth speakers, which includes a record-low price and a saving of $120.
We've looked through the listings and found a selection of the best deals on Bose speakers. Don't forget that October Prime Day officially ends at the close of business today, so this could be your last chance to snag a speaker at these prices.
Best Bose TV speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose TV Speaker $199 at AmazonNo home cinema set-up is complete without a soundbar, and the Bose TV Speaker is now seriously affordable. It connects via Bluetooth (and also supports HDMI-ARC) and offers features such as an enhanced dialogue mode, a bass booster, and spatial audio. It rarely dips below this discounted price of $199, so it's a great deal while it's available.
Best Bose portable Bluetooth speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose SoundLink Max $279If you need a speaker you can carry around the house or even throw in your bag for on-the-go listening, we recommend the Bose SoundLink Max. Not least of all, because it's got the biggest discount in this roundup — an impressive savings of $120 off the regular list price. It has up to 20 hours of playtime, enough for an all-day party.
Best Bose waterproof Bluetooth speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose SoundLink Flex $99The Bose SoundLink Flex is a scaled-down version of the Max. It's designed to be even easier to take on your travels — particularly to the pool or beach or general adventure destinations thanks to being both waterproof and dustproof. It has 12 hours of battery and comes in a variety of super fun colorways. Choose one that suits your vibe. Now available at a record-low price.
More October Prime Day speaker dealsSoundcore Select 4 Go — $34.99 $19.99 (save $25)
JBL Go 5 — $39.95 $54.95 (save $15)
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 — $54.14 $99.99 (save $45.85)
Bose SoundLink Micro — $99.99 $129 (save $29.01)
Soundcore Boom 2 — $84.99 $129.99 (save $45)
Beats Pill — $99.95 $149.95 (save $50)
Marshall Emberton III — $99.99 $179.99 (save $70)
Bose SoundLink Plus — $179 $269 (save $90)
Soundcore Rave 3S Party Speaker — $278.99 $349.99 (save $62)
JBL PartyBox Stage 320 — $499.95 $549.95 (save $50)
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Booster Bundle is in stock and available for around $94 at Amazon for October Prime Day.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Booster Bundle $93.95 at AmazonOver October Prime Day, we're focused on showcasing record-low deals, huge discounts, and rare price drops. We're generally very picky when it comes to the deals we promote, but that goes out the window with Pokémon.
Is it in stock and somewhat close to market price? We're all over it.
As of Oct. 7, the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Booster Bundle is down to around $94 at Amazon via marketplace sellers. You might find better prices after Prime Day, but Amazon actually has stock and is selling for a price that isn't totally horrible. With the way the market is right now, that's a win.
At this price, you are looking at around $16 per pack for six sealed 30th Celebration booster packs. That’s a far more palatable rate to chase the set’s heavy hitters like Mewtwo ex, Mew ex, Umbreon ex, Salamence ex, and Greninja ex. Plus, every single pack guarantees one of 30 distinct rare Pikachu variant cards, making this one of the most collectible anniversary drops in recent memory.
Stock tends to disappear quickly, so we recommend jumping on this offer to avoid disappointment. Paying $94 is still a markup over retail, but landing a sealed bundle for under $100 on Amazon is currently your safest bet to dodge reseller gouging.
Score the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Booster Bundle for $94 on October Prime Day.
Our best editor-vetted Prime Day deals right nowApple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.00 (List Price $249.00)
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $198.00 (List Price $399.99)
Ring Indoor Cam Plus 2K Wired Security Camera (2-Pack, White) — $59.98 (List Price $119.98)
Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $399.00 (List Price $449.00)
Ring 2nd Gen 2K Wired Video Doorbell With Chime (2026 Release) — $49.99 (List Price $114.98)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)
Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $349.99 (List Price $399.00)
Blink Outdoor 4 1080p 3-Camera Kit With Sync Module Core + Doorbell — $65.99 (List Price $259.98)
SAVE $670.94: As of Oct. 7, the Ecovacs Goat A2000 LiDAR PRO Robot Lawn Mower is down to its lowest price ever. Snag one from Amazon for $1,329.05, down from $1,999.99 — a 34% discount for Prime Big Deal Days.
Opens in a new window Credit: Ecovacs Ecovacs Goat A2000 Robot Lawn Mower $1,329.05 at AmazonIf your idea of a great weekend involves anything other than pushing a loud, gas-chugging motor around your yard for two hours, a robot mower is the ultimate outdoor upgrade. For Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, the Ecovacs Goat A2000 LiDAR PRO just dropped to an all-time low of $1,329.05, saving you over $670 on a completely wire-free setup.
The mower relies on high-end robot vacuum tech, ditching boundary wires and finicky satellite antennas entirely. Its dual 360-degree LiDAR navigation maps your yard automatically and holds lock-tight, two-centimeter precision. That means no freezing up or dropping connection under dense trees, near privacy fences, or in shaded spots where GPS mowers typically lose their minds.
SEE ALSO: Amazon has dropped mega deals on robot lawn mowers for Prime Day: Shop Dreame, Mammotion, and moreTo fix your edge lines, Ecovacs built a secondary line trimmer right into the chassis. It cuts flush against driveways, sidewalks, and flower beds, so far less time spent hauling out a manual string trimmer. Underneath, a heavy-duty 32V motor and dual-blade disc deliver enough torque to slice through thick Bermuda, Fescue, or St. Augustine grass without bogging down.
It handles yards up to half an acre and recharges in about 50 minutes. Through the Ecovacs app, you can set custom mowing zones, mark off no-go areas like garden beds, adjust cutting height, and schedule automatic trims while you're at work.
Lock in your Ecovacs A2000 PRO at this record-low price before Prime Big Deal Days ends.
Our best editor-vetted Prime Day deals right nowApple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.00 (List Price $249.00)
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $198.00 (List Price $399.99)
Ring Indoor Cam Plus 2K Wired Security Camera (2-Pack, White) — $59.98 (List Price $119.98)
Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $399.00 (List Price $449.00)
Ring 2nd Gen 2K Wired Video Doorbell With Chime (2026 Release) — $49.99 (List Price $114.98)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)
Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $349.99 (List Price $399.00)
Blink Outdoor 4 1080p 3-Camera Kit With Sync Module Core + Doorbell — $65.99 (List Price $259.98)
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