Day one of Prime Big Deal Days is here, and while there are plenty of big-ticket discounts, not everyone is looking to shell out a bunch of cash (myself included). The good news is you don’t have to spend a fortune to score something good during the two-day event, which ends Thursday, October 9th, at 3AM ET / 12AM PT. If you’re going on a trip this holiday season, you can save on an Apple AirTag (or, for more savings, get four of them), which can help you keep track of your luggage and other valuable personal belongings. For when you prefer to stay home and watch a movie, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is 50 percent off, coming in at just $24.99.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best deals for those looking to spend $25 or less on gadgets from Amazon, Apple, Anker, and more. We’ll continue to update this list as we spot more deals. Of course, if you have a little more wiggle room in your budget, you can save on several Verge favorites, including noise-canceling headphones, charging accessories, and robot vacuums. In other words, if you’ve been waiting for the right moment to buy ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this might be it.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023)
As the name suggests, the Fire TV Stick 4K streams in 4K resolution and offers support for Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Atmos / Vision, and HDR10. It plugs right into your TV’s HDMI port, making setup super easy. Read our original review.
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Apple AirTag
Apple’s AirTags can help you find your lost items with their UWB technology. You’ll get the best compatibility with an iPhone, though Apple released an Android app to detect an AirTag’s location if one seems to be following you. Read our original review.
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Ring Indoor Cam
The base Ring Indoor Cam lets you keep an eye on your place in 1080p, with support for motion detection alerts, a live feed, and color night vision.
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Echo Pop
The Echo Pop is one of Amazon’s smallest Alexa-enabled smart speakers. It offers a unique semisphere form factor and can function as an Eero mesh Wi-Fi extender. Read our review.
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Sinners
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is a breathtaking vampire horror film that weaves a powerful narrative about Black survival and resilience in 1930s Mississippi, following twin brothers navigating racial tensions and supernatural threats. Read our review.
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CMF Buds 2a
With 12.4mm drivers, active noise cancellation, and an IP54 rating, the CMF Buds 2a offer high-end features at an affordable price. You can also customize the sound, adjust ANC levels, and find the earbuds through the Nothing X app.
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Amazon Smart Plug
Amazon’s aptly titled Smart Plug doesn’t require a hub and lets you add Alexa functionality to any outlet, allowing you to control a range of devices with just your voice.
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Belkin USB-C to USB-C Cable
These braided USB-C cables from Belkin are durable and support 100W charging speeds, allowing for quick charging of laptops, tablets, smartphones, and portable game consoles.
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Blink Mini 2
The 1080p Blink Mini 2 adds weather resistance to what was already an affordable security camera. It continues to offer a ball-and-socket mount for easy wall mounting as well, along with the option of local storage with a Sync Module or cloud storage; it also offers features like person detection, all for $3 a month. Read our review.
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Exploding Kittens (Party Pack)
Exploding Kittens is a two-to-10-person game wherein each player continually draws cards until one person draws an Exploding Kitten. If the player doesn’t have the proper diffuse or action card, they’re out. You can play defensively by using cards that skip your turn or prevent another player from playing an action card. The last person to avoid an explosion wins.
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Logitech Brio 101
The 1080p webcam has automatic light balance that’ll compensate if you’re in a dim room, a physical privacy shade for when you’re not on a call, and a microphone if you keep your laptop’s lid closed. And, like almost all Logitech webcams, it’s compatible with Switch 2.
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LifeStraw personal water filter
LifeStraw’s basic filter removes unwanted viruses, bacteria, and microplastics as you drink, giving you a safe way to hydrate no matter where you are.
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Slice Auto-Retractable Box Cutter
Slice’s retractable, finger-friendly ceramic blade is great for tearing through packing tape and cutting plastic wrapping. The comfy tool also features a sturdy, reinforced nylon handle and a hooked design that makes it easy to stow when not in use.
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iOttie Easy One Touch Car Mount
Thanks to its clever “one touch†mechanism, you can easily mount your device with one hand. The car mount has a strong suction that can stick to your dashboard or windshield, freeing up your AC vents, and it offers wide compatibility with smartphones and cases of different sizes.
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Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2
Samsung’s latest smart tracker offers compatibility with Galaxy devices, longer battery life than its predecessor, and improved signal penetration thanks to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). It also has an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance.
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Razer Quick Charging Stand for PlayStation 5
Razer’s quick charging stand makes it easy to top off a DualSense wireless controller. Simply place the DualSense in the stand’s cradle, which perfectly contours to the controller’s design, and it can recharge in under three hours.
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Anker Nano Travel Adapter (5-in-1, 20W)
This travel adapter features a versatile design, with compatibility in over 200 countries, and enough ports to power up to five devices simultaneously. It features an AC outlet, two USB-C ports (one tops out at 20W), and two USB-A ports. It’s not the fastest wall charger, but it’s a solid choice when you can find it at a discount.
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Anker Nano Charger (45W)
Anker’s tiny USB-C wall charger can supply up to 45W of power, which is perfect for quickly charging your phone and other small electronics. And with foldable prongs, it’s easy to travel with.
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Tile Pro
The Tile Pro is the company’s most powerful Bluetooth tracker, offering the widest range at 500 feet. Unlike most other Tile trackers, it has a user-replaceable battery that will last up to 12 months, and the loudest ringer in the lineup at 110 decibels.
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8BitDo M30 Bluetooth Controller
The 8BitDo M30 wireless controller is a great fit if you play a lot of retro titles. It looks similar to the classic Sega Genesis controller, with a six-button layout and D-pad. It’s compatible with Windows, Android, Nintendo Switch, and more.
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Apple EarPods (USB-C)
Apple’s wired earbuds are comfortable, offer great microphone quality for the price, and feature a built-in remote for controlling audio playback.
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TP-Link Tapo C200 Pan / Tilt Security Camera
The Tapo Pan / Tilt is a simple indoor camera for monitoring your baby or pet. The 1080p camera has a 360-degree horizontal range and 114-degree vertical range, covering a wide area for near-full coverage. It supports two-way audio, motion tracking, and night vision.
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The Plucky Squire
The Plucky Squire is an adventure title designed by former Pokémon artist James Turner. It blends 2D and 3D gameplay as players move between a colorful storybook world and a realistic 3D environment while solving puzzles and battling an evil wizard. Read our impressions.
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Logitech Pop Mouse
Logitech’s Pop is a cute, simple wireless mouse that features an ambidextrous design and can switch between up to three devices. It supports customization through the Logi Options Plus app and battery life that can last for several months on a single charge.
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Chicken vs. Hotdog
Chicken vs. Hotdog is a seemingly simple game where two to 10 people try to flip a chicken or hotdog toy such that it lands upright on the table. The game is played in teams, and you can score points by completing challenges (tossing it with your non-dominant hand, for example) within a set number of tries. The first team to reach the predetermined point goal wins.
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Baseus PicoGo Ultra-Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5,000mAh
Baseus’ sleek PicoGo charger is a cable-free way to supply your iPhone with up to 7.5W of power. Its 20W USB-C port lets you charge an iPhone’s battery from zero to 55 percent in 30 minutes if you plug it in using the included braided charging cable.
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Cowboy Bebop The Complete Series
Cowboy Bebop is one of the best-known anime of all time, originally airing in 1998 in Japan as a 26-episode series. Set in a dystopian future in 2071, the show follows Spike Spiegel and a misfit group of bounty hunters as they search for the next big score.
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Roku Streaming Stick Plus
Roku’s Streaming Stick Plus supports 4K playback and features a slim design, so it won’t block nearby ports. It plugs straight into your TV’s HDMI port and can be powered by your TV’s USB port, so you don’t need an additional plug. It also comes with Roku’s Voice Remote, giving you hands-free control.
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Alexa Voice Remote Pro
The backlit Alexa Voice Remote offers customizable buttons and integrates well with Amazon’s virtual assistant, making it a step up from the default remote that comes with most Fire TV devices. Read our review.
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ChomChom Roller Pet Hair Remover
The ChomChom is a reusable roller that works great for removing unwanted pet hair from furniture, allowing you to skip lint rollers, vacuuming, and other cleaning tools in a pinch.
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Original Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/793679/amazon-october-prime-day-best-cheap-tech-deals-under-25-2025
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