It's not easy to find a powerful laptop with dedicated graphics if you're on a small budget. Which is why we think it's worth taking a look at this Acer laptop that's now just $749. You get a large 16-inch screen with a refresh rate of 180Hz, a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 chip, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card.

There are tons of deals floating around for this Prime Day, but let's face it, many of them are boring. That said, it's also a great time to pick up some hardware that will entertain you year-round, and this Xgimi Horizon Ultra projector at 35% off will fit the bill nicely. This is the 4K Android TV projector that I use at home every day to get my fill of movies and streaming services, and it's no slouch at gaming, too.

When building or upgrading your PC, you likely connected your cooler directly to your CPU using a factory mounting bracket, with a generous layer of thermal paste between the CPU and cooler. In most cases, that's all you need to keep your PC running cool, and that's probably the setup you're used to building. However, if your CPU is having issues staying cool, despite purchasing the appropriate cooler for your build, you may want to consider adding a cheap accessory to your motherboard.

Notion has a lot to flex with how powerful, feature-rich, and connected it is, but it’s far from the only productivity app worth your time. There’s a growing wave of open-source apps built by indie devs and small teams that are quickly catching up to their proprietary counterparts. Some of them even surpass Notion in flexibility, features, and almost certainly in privacy. Some are similar to Notion in terms of layout and function, but they don’t just copy Notion’s vibe– they’re powerful in their own right and switch up what digital organization looks like compared to a closed ecosystem.

When the GeForce RTX 50 series was first released, it was a nightmare to get one. The cards would frequently sell out, and places would hike up the price in response. Fortunately, the days of seeing cards go for eye-watering prices are gradually fading away as they creep back towards MSRP.

The latest Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker is one of the best deals you can get during Walmart’s event. Amazon is the retailer to beat when it comes to offering deals to compete with Amazon’s October Prime Day event. Walmart has proven to be a contender this year, matching the prices on several discounts and marking down many other tech products that we think you’ll like. Its sale event, simply called “Walmart Deals,” runs through Sunday, October 12, giving you plenty of time to save — no membership required. There are great deals below on gaming products, 4K TVs, laptops, even compact electric tire pumps, and more.Whether you’re trying to shop less at Amazon or you just want to see what other retailers are offering in the run-up to the holidays, we’ve rounded up the best competing Prime Day deals you can currently grab at Walmart. We’re on the hunt this week for noteworthy deals to add to this post.Beats Pill speakerWhere to Buy: $149.95 $97.95 at Walmart55-inch LG B4 OLED TVWhile not the latest, biggest, or greatest OLED around (cinephiles are a discerning bunch), LG’s B4 is a fantastic value at under $800. The 55-inch version has a 120Hz screen, excellent per-pixel lighting, and four HDMI 2.1 ports.Where to Buy: $1499.99 $798 at WalmartThe CMF Buds Pro 2, which launched last summer for $59, are down to $47 at Walmart. The feature-packed earbuds support hybrid active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and — most delightfully — come with a charging case equipped with a customizable dial. “A dial for what?,” you might ask? Well, you can customize it to adjust volume, manage media playback, activate a voice assistant, or mute the mic while on a video call. The Pro 2 come from Nothing, makers of the Nothing Phone and other minimalist devices.Here’s another great CMF deal that’s perfect for anyone looking for a sleek smartwatch for their iPhone or Android phone, one priced under $50. The CMF Watch Pro 2 comes right under the wire at $49 (was $69) at Walmart. It’s a remarkable price considering the smartwatch features a 1.32-inch OLED screen, built-in GPS, and a replaceable bezel to suit your style.Hoto Air Pump PocketHoto is known for its nifty electric screwdrivers, but it also offers a range of essential tech upgrades for other needs. Its 150PSI electric air pump is a great gadget to buy, especially when it’s available at a discount.Where to Buy: $59.99 $49.99 at WalmartSony’s DualSense Wireless Controller is a must-have if you own a PlayStation 5, but it’s also a great companion if you have a PC, Steam Deck, or a different Windows-powered gaming handheld. Whichever platform(s) you plan to use it on, you can save on both the white and starlight blue models at Walmart. Those usually sell for $74.88, but right now you can snag either for around $66. We’ve seen slightly cheaper prices before, but it’s been a while since there’s been any kind of discount.Lenovo’s Legion 5 gaming laptop seems like a great value now that it’s on sale for $949 (about $300 off) at Walmart. It has specs that I’m surprised to find in a sub-$1,000 machine, including a 15.1-inch OLED screen, a capable AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor, and Nvidia’s RTX 5060 graphics chip. It features 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 512GB SSD, too, both of which are user-upgradeable.Sony PlayStation 5 ProConsoles are getting more expensive due to tariffs, but Walmart is offering a fantastic deal on the newer PlayStation 5 Pro. The console itself typically sells for $749, but you can currently get a bundle that contains a PS5 Pro and an extra DualSense controller for just $20 more.Where to Buy: $825 $769.99 at Walmart (w/ extra controller) $749 at Best Buy $749 at TargetNex PlaygroundWhat if the dream of Microsoft’s Kinect lived on? It does in the Nex Playground, an all-in-one, motion-controlled console filled with kid-friendly games. Exhaust and entertain your little ones. You’re welcome.Where to Buy: $249 $199 at Walmart

Selecting the ideal components for your file-sharing and data archival workloads is pretty important when you’re planning to build a NAS. However, the file system, caching tools, and software-based backup provisions are just as important as the underlying hardware. Luckily, the NAS ecosystem has several cool distributions designed to help you make the most of your storage server, ranging from FOSS operating systems to their premium, licensed counterparts.

What's the one smart home product I would recommend buying this Prime Day? Smart plugs! These handy little devices have transformed the way I interact with and monitor my smart home. From allowing me to cycle specific products when not at home, such as my aquarium lighting system with an internal clock that resets during power outages, to monitoring energy usage for my Proxmox server and other computing equipment. The best part? You can do the same and for less thanks to Prime Day with this pack of four U.S. energy monitoring plugs for $34.

Fall 2025’s Prime Big Deal Days is the perfect time to jump on some amazing sales and invest in home essentials that will support your long-term health. What better way to commit to your well-being than with everyday, healthy hydration? From October 7-8 Waterdrop Filter is offering up to $700 off its premium water purification systems, ranging from its high-end, flagship under-sink systems that can support large families to its ultra-convenient countertop models designed for small spaces.

To: Bari WeissRE: Good luck, babe!I honestly cannot believe you've willingly decided to go into the worst kind of job that exists: management at a dying company. This is the glass cliff to end all glass cliffsManaging sucks! It sucks even when you like the people you're managing and it's a low-stress position! And I'm sure I don't have to tell you: running CBS News is not a low-stress position. You are going to get blamed by everyone above you for decisions that are made by people below you, and you are going to get blamed by people below you for the decisions that are made by people above you. You're also going to get blamed for you …Read the full story at The Verge.

We’re anticipating deals on this year’s top tech products. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge The lead-up to Black Friday happens earlier each year, and nothing illustrates that trend more than the return of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, which has just begun. The two-day event gives Prime members plenty of time to save on numerous products before it concludes Thursday, October 9th at 3AM ET / 12AM PT. Yeah, it seems like July’s four-day Prime Day just happened, but we’re just happy that it’s a shorter sale this time.As expected, it’s a who’s who of deals, featuring some of the lowest prices we’ve seen on popular noise-canceling headphones, ereaders, laptops, networking gadgetry, gaming gear, and plenty of other Verge-approved product deals that are exclusive to Prime members. We’re excited to share our main collection of day 1 deals with you, which we’re updating live. And below, you’ll find a digest of our most relevant Prime Big Deal Days coverage. The 180 best October Prime Day deals The best October Prime Day deals at Walmart How to find the best deals during Amazon’s October Prime Day sale Here are the price-matching policies for Best Buy, GameStop, and others How to sign up for Amazon Prime A number of great chargers are already on sale ahead of October Prime Day Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max is already $20 off ahead of Amazon’s fall Prime Day event One of our favorite video doorbells is 47 percent off in the run-up to Prime Day Amazon’s kid-friendly Kindles are cheaper than ever ahead of October Prime Day Amazon’s Echo Pop and Dot speakers are the cheapest they’ve been in months Breakout Tech Deals Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max is already $20 off ahead of Amazon’s fall Prime Day event One of our favorite video doorbells is 47 percent off in the run-up to Prime Day Amazon’s kid-friendly Kindles are cheaper than ever ahead of October Prime Day Amazon’s Echo Pop and Dot speakers are the cheapest they’ve been in months 8BitDo’s fantastic Ultimate 2 controller is cheaper than ever Ecovacs’ Deebot X8 and X9 Pro Omni robovacs have hit a new low price Category Deals A number of great chargers are already on sale ahead of October Prime Day Plenty of robot vacuums are already discounted ahead of October Prime Day News and Tips Here are the price-matching policies for Best Buy, GameStop, and others How to find the best deals during Amazon’s October Prime Day sale How to sign up for Amazon Prime

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a great smartwatch, but this is a largely iterative update. Who is the $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3 for? The Garmin crowd? I can already hear Garmin fans cackling from whatever distant mountain they're hiking on. The gadget nerd who simply must have the best-of-the-best smartwatch? I'm 99.9 percent sure those folks already have an Ultra 2. For three years, I've been pondering who the Ultra's audience is, and for the Ultra 3, my answer is simple: anyone who wants one but doesn't have one yet.The Ultra 3 doesn't pack in a ton of updates - especially not compared to the entry-level Apple Watch SE 3. The screen is marginally larger thanks to thinner bezels. Satellite and 5G connectivity have been added. Ba …Read the full story at The Verge.