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The best deals under $25 during October Prime Day

You could spend a lot on gadgets in our main October Prime Day roundup and get maybe one or two things. That’s all well and good, but you could spend as much (or less) and have a bunch of items arrive at your home instead. If you’re on a tight budget, or you just have […]

The best deals under $25 during October Prime Day

October Prime Day brought forth a plethora of affordable tech deals under $25. Among the highlights were the JLab Go Air Pop wireless earbuds, which offer eight hours of battery life and come with a charging case that includes a USB-A plug. These earbuds can be purchased for $19.88 at Walmart, down from their original price of $29.38.

The Anker Nano 45W charger with a display, priced at $39.99 on Amazon, was discounted to $23.99. This single-port USB-C charger delivers up to 45W of power and features a front-facing smart display to monitor charge level and power flow. Another Amazon deal, the Everything Everywhere All At Once Blu-ray, is available for $12.49, a $3.50 reduction from its usual price of $15.99.

TP-Link's Tapo Matter-Certified Smart Plug Mini, which supports the Matter protocol for seamless integration with various smart home platforms, was found at $7.99, down from $19.99. LifeStraw's personal water filter, capable of removing bacteria and microplastics, was priced at $12.98, a discount from its original $17.95.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, a visually stunning remake of the classic PlayStation game, was offered at $19.99 for the Switch 2 version and $24.99 for the PS5 edition, both significantly lower than their original prices. The Hori puff pouch for Switch 2, a plush yet protective case for the console and accessories, was on sale for $10.50, a substantial discount from its usual price of $34.99.

Two other notable deals included the Dreamegg rechargeable noise machine for $16.98, perfect for soothing babies or adults, and the Azul tile-placing game, available for $3. This game rewards players for creating elaborate tapestries using patterned tiles, while also challenging opponents to limit their growth.

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