We can struggle to maintain working relationships when our social group grows too large, but it seems that artificial intelligence models may not face the same limitation, suggesting thousands of AIs could work together to solve problems that humans can’t.

The idea that there is a fundamental limit on how many people we can interact with dates back to the 1990s, when anthropologist Robin Dunbar noticed a link between the size of a primate’s brain and the typical size of its social group. Extrapolating to humans,…

Update 10/8/24: Prime Big Deal Days has officially started. We removed old, expired deals and added some highlights. However, so far the very best deals seem to be holding in well. We’ve covered a lot more categories of deals in a very specific level since the first iteration of this article as well, so this time we added in some of our favorite deep cuts that you’ll be likely to miss if you aren’t looking out for them.

While Prime Day 2024 might have come and gone earlier this year, Amazon has another big Prime event happening right now. Yes, now. Last year, they called it Prime Big Deal Days, and we’re excited it’s returning this year. Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days officially kicked off on Tuesday, October 8, and will have new deals available and continuously shared until Wednesday, October 9. We expect some huge markdowns, flash deals, and lots of discounts and offers on various gear, from home decor and furniture to toys, games, and tools. It’s already huge.

Some brands that Amazon has specifically called out include LEGO, Squishmallows, Disney, Amazon Essentials, NEST New York, Lenox, Lodge, and many more. That spans toys to home decor and winter fashion. Alongside the event, Amazon is sharing Holiday Gift Guides, complete with trending and on-sale items to help you find what you’re looking for. Of course, don’t forget our guides here at Digital Trends, especially on all of the best deals we’ve found.

Shop the best Prime Big Deal Days deals — live now

Limited Time Deals

Mountain Voyage Co RFID-Blocking Leather Wallet — From 5% off

If you’re looking for a slender card wallet that keeps everything compact, blocks info-stealing RFID, and looks pretty stylish, you have a short amount of time to get one for a few dollars off at this time. While we’re partial to the blue, pictured above, there are 22 variations to choose from, most having a discount between 5% and 15% off. If you want to take advantage of this Prime deal and browse around at all of the variations available, go ahead and tap the button below now.

Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max — $35 $60  42% off

It’s no surprise that Amazon’s Fire sticks are on sale with an Amazon event coming up. It is, however, intriguing that they are labeled with Amazon’s “Limited time deal” tag. Is this Amazon’s way of signaling that this is the Big Deal days price or that these deals will be gone by then? In any event, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is reviewed as the Fire stick for you if you’re in the market for one, so now is likely the time to buy.

Also consider: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with carbon black wireless Xbox controller — 41% off

Ring Battery video doorbell — $60 $100 40% off

A video doorbell, if you’re not familiar, allows you to answer your door and talk to whoever is there without ever opening the front door. More importantly, you can connect remotely to the doorbell even if you’re not home. That allows you to communicate with mail or package delivery pros, for example. Or, even communicate with someone bringing your Uber or Doordash order. The Ring Battery is a video doorbell that offers all of that, with better features than previous generations. We loved our time with the Ring Battery Pro model at Digital Trends. Reviewer Jon Bitner gave it four and a half stars praising its crisp video resolution, easily removable battery, and versatile installation support.

PLAUD Note AI voice recorder — $128 $160 20% off

Empowered by ChatGPT, this powerful little voice recorder may just enable a whole new world of experiences for you. How? It supports 59 languages and has 64GB of built-in storage to take notes, transcribe, summarize, and much more. All local data is encrypted and cloud files remain exclusive to you. It’s tiny, sleek, and ultra-portable, but you can take it with you everywhere and anywhere. Use it to record interviews, disclosed conversations, lectures, meetings, and even phone calls.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 10.4-inch 64GB with S-Pen — $200 $330 39% off

Sure, it’s not bleeding edge and Samsung has come out with a few newer models since, but the S6 Lite is definitely still capable. Take note that this particular bundle includes the S-Pen, a digital stylus allowing you to sketch, draw, and create to your heart’s content, just like you’re using a pad of paper. It’s sleek, modern, and stylish, and comes with a gorgeous 10.4-inch display built for entertainment. Samsung DeX allows you to create a desktop-style experience on your tablet with an expanded workstation view and multiple windows.

LG 27-inch Ultragear gaming monitor — $240 $380 37%

With a maximum resolution of 2560 by 1440, this Nano IPS panel offers a 165Hz refresh rate, 178-degree viewing angles, a 1ms grey-to-grey response time, and both NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium compatibility. It’s not a powerhouse in the sense that it’s top-of-the-line but it is a powerhouse if you consider the price-to-features ratio. Don’t sleep on this deal if you need a new monitor.

Shark AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum — $300 $419  28% off

This Shark smart vacuum uses advanced LiDAR navigation, object detection, and more to get your carpets (including those with pet hair stuck in) and hard floors cleaned with minimal efforts from you. $300 makes this a competitive offer worthy of your attention.

Oura Ring 3 (Silver) — $289 $349  18% off

The Oura Ring 3 is a fitness tracker that doesn’t take over your arm like a watch-like one would. What else sets is apart from the typical health and activity trackers? According to our Oura Ring 3 review, it is its “beautiful design, high-quality build, informative app, good battery life, and overall simplicity.” Fun note: The reviewer has worn the ring for three years, so this isn’t just a bit, but a lived-in review.

Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum — $349 $469  26% off

Unfortunately, you really can’t skirt by with just a smart vac. The robust and versatile Dyson V8, full with HEPA filtration, is around to take care of the rest though. Dyson products are generally expensive, however, so be sure to pick up Dyson deals like this one when you can.

LG 77-inch M3 Wireless OLED Evo — $3,978 $5,000 20% off

One of our favorite Big Deal Days OLED TV deals, this limited time offering on the wireless M3 OLED Evo is a great opportunity to reduce wire clutter in your theater setup. Instead of having to connect content inputs to the TV, you can instead put them into an out-of-the-way box. Our LG M3 Wireless OLED review mentions that these wireless connections are with “no added compression or pixelization.”

The best Prime Deals to shop now

Various PS5 Games — From $20

If you have a PS5 console, this is a reminder that you can always “upgrade” it by grabbing more games. And right now we’re seeing various games get the discount treatment, with games like Sonic Frontiers hitting $20 and the delightfully interesting Stray hitting $22. There are, however, pages and pages of discounted games right now. So, be sure to either browse or look for the titles missing from your ultimate collection. Not all are super low in price (Elden Ring, for example, is on sale but nowhere near the $20 mark) so a bit of buyers strategy will go a long way when shopping this sale.

Amazon Business Deals — 20% off or more

We don’t necessarily cover the business sector here directly that often, though we certainly look for excellent office chairs and print speed is a considered factor for our selected best printers. Your needs are on our radar. Right now we’re seeing special deals for businesses on regular items that you might need, such as scissors, clipboards, ballpoint pens, and more. You’ll get a discount via Amazon Business and then can save even more when you buy in bulk. Even if you don’t need something for your own business, passing these deals along to your boss might give you some brownie points.

LEGO Bestsellers — 20% off or more

We’re finding various sets from Lego’s bestsellers on sale right now, including the iconic house from Up, complete with balloons. While you can’t expect to find every bestseller on discount at the moment, you will have a good selection available, with something from every interest and difficult level on offer. We expect the deals in this section to rotate from the start of Prime Day deals to the end of Prime Day deals, so if you haven’t checked in on them in awhile, it is worth it to check again.

The best Prime Deals under $100

Dominion (2nd Edition) — $34 $50 32% off

Dominion is one of those lovely early deckbuilding boardgames that influenced the genre, including video games like Slay the Spire. This deal, one of our favorite Big Deal Days board game deals, puts the game at an accessible price for new audiences.

TP-Link Tapo MagCam 2K Wire-Free Security Camera — $60 $120 50% Off

While we may associate TP-Link with some of the best routers around, they’ve also dabbled in the home security space with a camera that offers convenience and (with this deal) affordable pricing. The big things to know about TP-Link’s Tapo is its 2K resolution imagery, 150 degree viewframe, and wireless operation that won’t force you to feed wires from your home to it to operate. You’ll also appreciate its weather resistance, lengthy battery life of up to 300 days (you can buy a solar panel for it, too, if you like), and color night vision. If you’ve been curious about home security cams but were turned off by hubs, 10-piece systems, complicated wiring, and high prices then this is the cam for you. Don’t forget to clip that $10 off on-page coupon for the extra discount.

Apple AirTag 4-Pack — $80 $99 19% Off

The Apple AirTag is a small location tracker that you can use to find whatever you need most — like your keys. With a simple one-tap easy setup you can track your devices and gear using the Apple Find My app. Play a sound on the built-in speaker to help locate it. Or, just ask Siri for assistance. Precision location finding thanks to Wideband technology ensures you’ll always be led right to where the tag is. This deal nets you a pack of four for a great price. If you want to learn more about them be sure to check out Digital Trends’ Apple AirTag review.

Dewalt 20-volt Max Cordless Drill and Driver Set — $99 $179 45% Off

If you’re buying a new TV you want to mount, monitor arms, or any other products that require drilling and screwing, this deal is for you. What it provides is a powerful drill/driver (the “driver” here means the same as it does in screwdriver) as well as a pair of batteries and a charger for them. What’s more is that this kit will get you set to get more items in the DeWalt 40V line (there are hundreds) that don’t come with batteries. In other words, this is an excellent way to get your power tool collection started and the most convenient way to get mounts installed.

Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner — $100 $124 19% Off

The big deal with Bissell’s Little Green is that it is compact, easy to move, and powerful. Plus, it comes with HydroRinse tools to tackle coffee, wine, and other similar stains. You can use it to deal with messes in your car, on your carpet, and anywhere that has tough-to-remove pet hairs. Then, when you’re done, you can store it in a cabinet or under the kitchen sink without taking up closet space or a wall-mount area like you would with a traditional vacuum. The version that this deal covers is the wired version, but you should know that there is a wireless version available as well.

The best Prime Deals under $500

Callaway Golf 300 Pro Laser Rangefinder — $200 $300 33% Off

If you’re a golfer and don’t have a range finder yet, or just want to upgrade to one with a laser, check this out. It uses a laser for very accurate slope calculations on the green, though there is also a ‘slope off’ switch to make it tournament legal. When not checking the slopes, you can measure ranges between 5 and 1,000 yards, snap onto a pin under 300 yards away, and then plop it on your cart with its extra strong magnet. Its also worth nothing that this has a nicely texture grip on the top and bottom to ensure a secure hold even with sweaty or wet hands.

Apple Watch Se 2 (GPS, 40mm) — $189 $249 24% off

Perhaps one of the best deals in our roundup of Apple Watch Big Day Deals, if you’re willing to get the SE 2 in the ‘Starlight’ coloration (seen above) you can get it for one of the lowest prices available. Our Apple Watch SE 2 review praises the watch for its simplicity as well as its comfort as an all day (and night) wear.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C — $190 $249 24% Off

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are the best wireless earbuds you can get if you’re an iPhone and iPad user. Especially when they, like with the ones in this deal, have USB-C charging. They are convenient to use with your iPhone, work with the Find My feature, and have an impressive adaptive transparency feature that tunes outside noises to a tolerable level. Our Apple AirPods Pro 2 review covers the new charging in depth, with highlights including that the new case has added dust resistance (in addition to water resistance) and our reviewer notes that you can also charge the case by connecting it to an iPhone, such as the iPhone 15.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11-inch 128GB — $220 $270 19% Off

If you want a decent tablet that starts out affordable and still gets a discount on top of that, this is the tablet deal to look at right now. It has a 1920 x 1200p 11-inch screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and, for the version that comes with this deal, 128GB of storage space, enough to hold a ton of photos, videos, and games. Plus, you’ll like using streaming apps due to its quad speaker design. Overall, this is an enduring favorite, especially for those of you that aren’t likely to get an iPad.

Amazon Fire TV 50-inch 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV —$280 $450 38% Off

This is Amazon’s answer to the smart streaming TV on a budget. The 4-Series version of the Fire TV is considered the best for everyday use. It doesn’t have extras like QLED screen tech that you might see on the Omni QLED version but has a much better picture than the 2-Series. With a 4K resolution, 50-inches of screen, HDR 10, and easy access to Fire TV features like Alexa voice control, this is the perfect TV for an average family to gather around.

Apple AirPods Max — $395 $549 71% off

One of the hottest finds among our Big Deal Days headphones deals coverage, the Apple AirPods Max at 27% off represent big savings and the best price Amazon has given them in quite awhile. As most iPhone users would agree, our Apple AirPods Max review called these “darn-near perfect” headphones.

Shark AI Ultra Voice Control Robot Vacuum — $406 $599 32% Off

Cleaning is an endless chore but with a robot vacuum, you can cut down on how much time you spend doing it. That’s especially true of an advanced system like Shark’s AI Ultra Voice Control smart vacuum. It uses intelligent navigation to move around the home, without getting stuck or running over objects. More importantly, it features a 60-day cleaning capacity with a self-empty base. That means it will return to its base between cleanings, empty the dustbin, and charge. Plus, hands-free voice controls through Alexa or Google Assistant allow you to schedule cleanings, activate the vacuum and more. This deal drops the price to a super-enticing low.

More Prime Deals we love

• Baseus MagSafe 10,000mAh portable charger —  56% off
• Echo Dot 5th Gen with Jack Skellington Shell —  36% off
• Toshiba 7.7-quart 13-in-1 air fryer over — 41% off
• ARZOPA Frameo 15.6-inch digital picture frame — 33% off
• Govee permanent outdoor lights 72 LEDs — 36% off

Hisense 75-inch ULED 4K Smart Fire TV — $600 $648 7% Off

For a bigger TV experience, take a look at Hisense’s 75-inch ULED. Naturally, at this size, the TV is 4K but you should also know that it has motion rate 240, both HDR 10 and HDR 10 Plus, and easy Bluetooth connectivity for your headphones for TV watching when you don’t want to make a sound. As an aside, if you were curious what type of TV this is, as “ULED” isn’t common like QLED or OLED, you should know that this is classified as a QLED, with the ULED being a color, contrast, brightness, and motion boosting tech from Hisense.

Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — $690 $760 9% Off

If you haven’t yet invested in the world of handheld PC gaming — a la Steam Deck — then this is a great entry point. In our Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme review, gaming expert Jacob Roach praised its solid performance, acceptable battery life, beautiful screen, and widespread PC gaming support. He did have a few qualms with it, particularly because the high-performance mode drains the battery fast, and Windows on a handheld has a lot of quirks. But honestly, this is one of the better gaming handhelds out there, besides the Steam Deck. The current Amazon deal brings the price down to a more reasonable range, too.

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 (Renewed) — $898 $1,398 36% Off

It should be a given that if you want a high tier home theater experience you’re going to need one of the best soundbars (or some sort of speakers) on top of a great TV or projector. However, the top-end products in this category can be rather expensive. This renewed version of the Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 is no cheap piece, either, but you’re getting a good deal on it. And, considering it is made to last, having someone else having used it for a bit before you get your hands on it is no huge deal. Our Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 review goes into the extensive details that you’d want before buying something like this, but you’ll especially want to note that the bar is simple and streamlined to use, with our reviewer saying that “Everything about it — from its design to its features — is a simplification of the HT-A7000.” As a result, it has a nice look, but make sure the connections and features you want are still present.

Samsung 75-inch QN90C Neo QLED 4K TV — $1,798 $2,998 40% off

Considered to be one of the best QLED TVs, the QN90C is a premium choice for your home. Considered a “short-list TV for anyone who values premium picture quality” by our reviewer in our Samsung Neo QLED QN90C review, it is an excellent buy at 40% off.

When is Amazon Prime Big Deal days 2024?

We’ll be covering all of the items relevant to you during this time, so be sure to bookmark the page. We’re also rolling out assessments of particular categories of deals, such as Prime Big Deal Days for Dell products, as the event approaches, so keep your eyes peeled on the site for the latest.

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With the second Prime Day of 2024 now underway, it’s a good time to get a head start with your holiday shopping. So in this roundup, we will be listing all of the great gifts that you can pick up right now, that are actually on sale. We’ve done the research, we’ve done the homework, and we know that these deals are actually on sale. And not artificially on sale.

As many of you might know, Amazon has a tendency to slowly raise prices weeks ahead of a big shopping event like Prime Day and then drop them on Prime Day to make it look like a huge price drop, when in actuality, it’s basically the regular price. That won’t work with us here, AndroidHeadlines, and we have found true deals available at Amazon today.

Below are all of the best gifts that you can pick up. We have split them up based on pricing, so you can grab some gifts for an office holiday party, or maybe your friends, where you are looking to keep your price at a certain level. We have listed the best gifts Under $25, Under $50, Under $100 and Under $250.

While it is still October, the holidays are just around the corner, and Prime Day is a great time to get your shopping started. Not to mention, there are plenty of discounts already available for many popular holiday gifts, so you might as well take advantage of them. You can also check out the Prime Day page from Amazon, as well as our huge Amazon Prime Day Deals roundup, which is being updated hourly.

Databricks on Tuesday unveiled Databricks Apps, a suite of features that aims to make it easier for users to build customized data and AI applications.

Databricks already provides Mosaic AI, an environment that enables customers to integrate systems such as large language models (LLMs) with their enterprise’s proprietary data. Missing, however, were the capabilities to develop the actual interactive applications such as generative AI chatbots that are powered by the combination of AI systems mixed with proprietary data.

Databricks Apps adds the ability to develop applications on top of the tools previously available in Mosaic AI, enabling developers to execute the entire development and deployment process within the secure Databricks environment.

Because Databricks Apps extends what users could do with Mosaic AI and lets them develop applications without requiring third-party platforms, the new set of tools is significant, according to Donald Farmer, founder and principal of TreeHive Strategy.

“Very interesting news from Databricks,” he said. “The new Databricks Apps features take away some bothersome obstacles such as the need to spin up separate infrastructure for development and deployment. Because they can now deploy and manage apps directly in Databricks, this should be considerably easier.”

Kevin Petrie, an analyst at BARC U.S, likewise noted that Databricks Apps is an important addition for the vendor’s customers given that it adds to what they were previously able to develop with Mosaic AI.

“Companies cannot differentiate themselves competitively by simply implementing AI/ML models,” he said. “Rather, they must create differentiated applications that capitalize on their unique datasets. Databricks Apps help AI adopters take that critical step.”

Based in San Francisco, Databricks is a data platform vendor that when it was founded in 2013 was one of the pioneers of the data lakehouse storage format, combining the structured data storage capabilities of data warehouses with the unstructured data storage capabilities of data lakes.

Over the past two years, the vendor has made AI a focal point, expanding its platform to include an environment for deploying and managing traditional AI, generative AI and machine learning applications.

Databricks’ June 2023 acquisition of MosaicML for $1.3 billion was a key part of creating that environment with MosaicML’s technology now serving as the foundation for Databricks’ AI and machine learning capabilities. Subsequent acquisitions and product development initiatives, including the launch of DBRX, Databricks’ own large language model, have added functionality.

Now, Databricks Apps — available in public preview on AWS and Azure — further advances the vendor’s AI development capabilities.