The top October Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by a tech editor
Don’t spend hours scrolling through Amazon, because I already found the best Prime Day tech deals for you. As Mashable’s tech editor, my inbox is full of brands trying to get me to cover their newest gadgets, AI models, and futuristic wearables. I get to test the latest flagship headphones, OLED gaming monitors, and foldable […]
Prime Day FAQ: The internet’s most Googled Amazon questions, answered
Amazon now has two Prime Day shopping events per year. The official Prime Day 2025 event took place from July 8-11, and there were thousands of outstanding deals to be had. The fall sequel — officially titled Prime Big Deal Days but unofficially dubbed October Prime Day — is going down Oct. 7 and 8. […]
Sora update: OpenAI expects copyright holders to opt out character by character
OpenAI launched Sora, its AI video app for iOS users, last week, and it quickly shot to the top position on the Apple App Store charts — despite the fact that the app is invite-only. Powered by the Sora 2 video model, the Sora app lets users create and share AI videos in a TikTok-like […]
OpenAI: You can use third-party apps like Spotify and Canva in ChatGPT
OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman want ChatGPT to evolve beyond a conversational tool into a full-fledged digital assistant — one that can use other apps for you. The company announced a new initiative to create a “new generation of apps in ChatGPT,” allowing users to connect and interact directly with third-party services inside the chatbot. […]
This Kindle Paperwhite deal at Woot beats Amazons best-ever price
SAVE $60: As of Oct. 6, you can pick up a Kindle Paperwhite at Woot for only $99.99. That’s 38% off the usual list price and beats its best price ever on Amazon by $30. There’s just one catch: they may have blemishes. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) $99.99 […]
October Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top early deals
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Prime Big Deal Days, aka October Prime Day, is becoming a tradition in the shopping world. Amazon’s annual fall sale is now the unofficial start of the holiday […]
Sora 2 Cameos: How to keep your face from being used
OpenAI‘s second-generation AI video model, Sora 2, is stirring up controversy, less than a week after the AI giant unveiled the highly anticipated tool and its corresponding app. The hubbub stems from Sora 2’s impressive but alarming ability to generate just about anything in precise detail. Shortly after its launch, users flooded the platform — […]
OpenAI, Jony Ive AI hardware faces reported delays
OpenAI’s ambitious hardware partnership with former Apple Chief Design Officer Jony Ive has reportedly hit a snag, according to sources cited by the Financial Times. Those familiar with the project told the FT that Ive’s startup — acquired by OpenAI earlier this year — is facing both software and hardware challenges with the device. The […]
Best Buy has the AirPods Max for $120 off in every color during its Techtober Sale
SAVE $120: As of Oct. 6, the first day of Best Buy’s Techtober Sale, the Apple AirPods Max are on sale for $429.99 in every color. That’s about 22% in savings and the lowest price we’ve seen since Amazon Prime Day in July. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) $429.99 […]
Amazon Ring plans to use facial recognition scans
Amazon is adding facial recognition capabilities to its Ring devices — but not everyone’s smiling about its new “familiar faces” feature. According to an Oct. 3 report from The Washington Post, Amazon Ring is using facial recognition in its home security doorbells and video cameras so your door can recognize and identify people you might […]