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Some of Amazons early Prime Day Apple deals are already add-to-cart worthy
Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
(save $79.01)
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + cellular, 42mm)
(save $170)
Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A14 Bionic, WiFi + cellular, 256GB)
(save $150)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)
(save $200)
Apple fans should circle Oct. 7 and 8 on their calendars: That's when Amazon is having its fourth annual Prime Big Deal Days sale. This "October Prime Day" event (an informal Black Friday kickoff) typically prompts record-low prices on AirPods, Apple Watches, iPads, and MacBooks, marking one of the absolute best times of year to upgrade any older Apple gadgets that just aren't cutting it.
This year, Prime Big Deal Days comes hot on the heels of Apple's "Awe Dropping" launch of new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods. I doubt the new iPhone 17 series or iPhone Air will go on sale once the event starts, but I'm pretty confident we'll see some initial discounts on the new Apple Watch Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3, as well as the updated AirPods Pro 3.
At the time of publication in early October, the Series 11 was already $10 off (normally $399, now $389). I'd personally wait to see if it dips even lower, but if you're jonesing to have it right away post-release, this is a fine excuse to add it to your cart. An even better pre-Prime Day Apple Watch deal stars its predecessor, the Series 10, which is a whopping $170 off if you opt for cellular connectivity. That blows past its previous all-time low price.
Two other Apple gadgets that I'd go ahead and buy now without hesitation are the 10th-generation iPad with 256GB of storage and cellular connectivity, and the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air with 512GB of storage. Amazon currently has on sale for record lows of $499 and $1,199, respectively. I can't see them getting much cheaper once Prime Big Deal Days begin. (Happy to be proven wrong, though!)
If you're in the market for new AirPods, the AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2 are already seeing steep discounts. While neither has dropped to its best price on record, we don't see prices this low on either option very often. You could hold off until the shopping event starts, but there's no guarantee they'll get any cheaper.
Below, I've rounded up over two dozen of the best early October Prime Day Apple deals. I'll continue to monitor prices and flag record lows (marked with a 🔥) in the lead-up to the sale, so check back often.
Best AirPods deal
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Why we like them
The second-generation AirPods Pro offer top-tier sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a battery life of about seven hours per charge. They're our current favorite earbuds for Apple users, though that may soon change once we finish testing the newer AirPods Pro 3, which have a different design and five swappable ear tips (up from three), even better active noise cancellation, Live Translation, and extra health features. They're a pretty significant upgrade on paper, but if price is your biggest concern, the AirPods Pro 2 are $79 cheaper. While this isn't the cheapest they've ever been, it's still a hefty discount compared to its usual $199 sale price.
Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C).
More AirPods deals
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Apple AirPods 4 — $89.99 $129 (save $39.01)
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Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $139.99 $179 (save $39.01)
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Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $519 $549 (save $30)
Best Apple Watch deal
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Why we like it
While the Apple Watch Series 10 is virtually identical to its successor in terms of features and design, its battery life is worse. That's not ideal if you plan to regularly use tracking tools like Sleep Score, which get less accurate in Low Power Mode, but it's an easy sacrifice at a price like this. The rose gold Series 10 with cellular connectivity and a light blush sport band is now just $329 — a 34% savings and a new all-time low. Before this month, it never dipped below $370.
This deal is so good, I almost think it might be a fluke on Amazon's part (either that or an inventory-clearing clearance discount). The non-cellular version is on sale for the exact same price there.
Read Mashable's full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.
More Apple Watch deals
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Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 40mm) — $179 $249 (save $70)
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Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 44mm) — $199 $279 (save $80)
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Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) — $329 $399 (save $70)
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Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) — $389 $399 (save $10) 🔥
Best iPad deal
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If you care more about storage capacity and cellular connectivity than processing power, this is a stellar deal on a 256GB 10th-gen iPad from late 2022. (It's a carbon copy of the 11th-gen model from early 2025, just with an older A14 Bionic chipset.) It usually retails for $649, but Amazon's dropped the silver variant down to a record-low price of $449 in the lead-up to Prime Big Deal Days. The other colors are either sold out or only available from a third-party seller.
More iPad deals
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Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $299 $349 (save $50)
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Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $449 $499 (save $50)
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Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $399 $499 (save $100)
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Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $449 $599 (save $150) 🔥
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Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $649 $799 (save $50) 🔥
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Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $899 $999 (save $100
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Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,099.99 $1,299 (save $199.01 with on-page coupon)
Best MacBook deal
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Why we like it
The latest MacBook Air is an absolute powerhouse, outperforming 89% of the laptops in our current testing database (many of which cost significantly more). Compared to the previous-gen M3 model, it offers a 24% speed boost along with an improved 12MP Center Stage camera and added open-lid support for two external displays. The 15-inch model with 512GB of storage (twice that of the base model) is on sale for $1,199 ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, or $200 off. It's currently the only MacBook that's sitting at an all-time low.
Read Mashable's full review of the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4).
More MacBook deals
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Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $897 $999 (save $102)
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Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB, 512GB SSD) — $999 $1,199 (save $200)
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Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,399 $1,599 (save $200)
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Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,249 $2,499 (save $250)
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Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,869 $3,199 (save $330)
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Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,099 $3,499 (save $400)
For years, Elon Musk has talked about colonizing Mars. Now, he's talking about building Looney Tunes contraptions on the moon instead.
The New York Times reported that Musk told employees at xAI on Tuesday evening that he wants to build a factory on the moon to construct AI data center satellites. Not only that, but Musk wants the factory to include some type of gigantic space catapult, called a mass driver, that would then launch the satellites into space, purportedly for the sake of powering xAI's artificial intelligence network.
"You have to go to the moon," Musk reportedly told employees, per the Times.
In case you're wondering why this plan involves xAI and not just SpaceX, it's because the two just recently merged at the corporate level. Musk said that the merger was necessary to help xAI build AI data centers in orbit around the Earth.
While these plans sound like something straight out of science fiction, Musk does have an impressive track record with SpaceX, which has accomplished many engineering firsts.
Of course, Musk did not elaborate on how, exactly, this facility would be built, or on what sort of timeline it would come together. Musk has spent decades talking up the notion of using SpaceX to colonize Mars, but he recently pivoted to the moon instead. Musk often talks about the importance of making the human race interplanetary.
As Mashable has reported previously, Musk has a history of making bold announcements that don't come to fruition.
TL;DR: Live stream Athletic Club vs. Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey for free on RTVE. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The Copa del Rey semi finals are absolutely mouthwatering. A lot of fans will be focused on Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona, but the first semi-final matchup is arguably even better.
Athletic Club take on Real Sociedad in the Basque derby. The San Mamés stadium will host the first leg of this fiery rivalry. We're expecting passionate support, intense competition, and of course, drama in abundance. It's going to be electric, and you can enjoy everything that this famous game has to offer without spending anything.
If you want to watch Athletic Club vs. Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Athletic Club vs. Real Sociedad?
Athletic Club vs. Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Feb. 11. This fixture takes place at the San Mamés.
How to watch Athletic Club vs. Real Sociedad for free
Athletic Club vs. Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey is available to live stream for free on RTVE.
RTVE is geo-restricted to Spain, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Spain, meaning you can unblock RTVE to live stream the Copa del Rey for free from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Athletic Club vs. Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey for free by following these simple steps:
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Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
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Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
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Open up the app and connect to a server in Spain
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Visit RTVE
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Watch Athletic Club vs. Real Sociedad for free from anywhere in the world
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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Copa del Rey without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Athletic Club vs. Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for RTVE?
ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on RTVE, for a number of reasons:
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Servers in 105 countries including Spain
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Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
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Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
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Fast connection speeds free from throttling
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Up to 10 simultaneous connections
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30-day money-back guarantee
A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).
Live stream Athletic Club vs. Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey for free with ExpressVPN.
FREE $30 CREDIT: Reservations for a new Samsung Galaxy device come with a free $30 Samsung credit.
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Set a calendar event because the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is set for Feb. 25 online at both samsung.com and the brand's YouTube channel. If you'll be first in line for one of the new Galaxy S26 devices, there's a special deal in store if you reserve in advance.
Reservations for a new Samsung Galaxy device will earn you a free $30 Samsung credit. In addition, you'll be eligible for a savings of up to $900 on your order, and get entered to win $5,000 to spend at Samsung.
We have some idea of what the new Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup will include, but we'll all have to wait until Feb. 25 to get solid specs. But if you have intentions of upgrading, there's no harm in securing a reservation and saving $30. All you'll need to do is fill out Samsung's simple form with your name, e-mail address, and your phone number, if you feel like it. Then Samsung will keep you updated about future steps. The discount gets cancelled if you don't end up ordering a qualifying Galaxy device.
Mashable Tech Reporter Alex Perry said he wouldn't be surprised if the new S26 lineup comes with camera upgrades, in addition to more standard improvements like better battery life.
For those who've been patiently waiting for Galaxy Unpacked, now's your chance to place a reservation on a new Galaxy device with a free $30 credit. It's a win-win for those who are ready for an upgrade.
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