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October’s Prime Big Deal Days: Deals to shop now
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.
From the Anker SOLIX F3800 power station for home backup to the new SOLIX C300 DC ultra portable power station and some solar panels to charge those systems, there are quite a few excellent deals available. Expect to save up to $4,334 on select Anker SOLIX power stations. If you’ve been waiting to stock up on portable power, now’s the ideal time. Be prepared for outages, backyard gatherings, emergencies, or off-grid living. Whatever you need, Anker SOLIX can provide it.
Shop the best Prime Big Deal Days deals — live now
Please note that some of the deals are limited-time deals, which means they won’t be available for long. There are also exclusive deals and promotions for active Amazon Prime members.
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?
Amazon Prime Big Deal days officially start on October 8th and go until October 9th. This isn’t, however, the full story. There are going to be deals as well as competitor deals. While Amazon sort of rules the market, and many people will hold out to see what Amazon does before making a big purchase, there’s nothing stopping manufacturers and retailers from throwing their hat in the ring, too. Expect “Early Halloween Deals” and “Early October Savings” sales to pop up now that October has started. Plus, even on Amazon, individual retailers may decide to mark sales items in their stores ahead of other deals.
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.
What kind of discounts can we expect from Prime Big Deal Days in October?
Amazon has shared that there will be deals on toys, Halloween costumes, and accessories — just in time for the holiday — and savings on a wide variety of essentials from home goods to apparel. If you’re looking to save on some new outfits, you can enjoy up to 40% off winter fashion from Amazon Essentials. But here’s the thing, you don’t have to wait until October to start saving. Amazon already has a smattering of .
For example, you can save up to 55% off select Amazon devices. Or, how about 40% off on Carnival cruises? We’re barely scratching the surface here so I highly recommend you take a look at some of those Prime deals for yourself.
What is Amazon Prime Big Deal Days?
Similar to Prime Day, but not Prime Day, Amazon’s Big Deal Days is an exclusive and seasonal event just before the holidays. It’s your chance to shop for anything you might have missed out on earlier in the year or to help prepare for the holiday season. It’s also a great time to snag a deal on something you’ve been waiting to buy, or something you’ve planned to grab but never did.
During last year’s event, it lasted for two days, just like this year. The deals were steep and extravagant, with rotating deals available throughout those two days. It was honestly one of the best times to shop last year, even with Black Friday and Cyber Monday hot on its heels in November.
Tips for finding the best deals
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event inhabits an awkward space — it’s just over a month away from Black Friday and Cyber Monday. That means you may want to be strategic in your purchasing. Items you want or need now (think replacement laptops, a tablet that doesn’t have a broken screen, and other important things like that) are an obvious pickup, but what about other deals? For Amazon-affiliated products (think Fire TVs, Alexa devices, etc.) you can expect great prices from any deals offered since this is their event. To get the best deals during the event from other brands, go in with a strategy. List what you want a price you’re willing to pay for it. Then, see if it goes on sale during the event. If it doesn’t, check our guides for vetted competitors that might have a price closer to what you want. However, if you don’t find anything now, it is okay. You can always wait for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Speaking again to the notion of vetted products, note that we’re zeroing in on a large number of things that we have personal experience with. You’ll see links to our reviews as well as key pieces of info from them throughout our writeups when they’re items that we’ve spent a lot of time with. Key terms and jargon — Amazon product titles are filled with keywords, after all — will also be explained to help you get the best idea of what a product does, alongside context that compares the items to others in the space.
Finally, note that there is some luck to finding the best deals. Sometimes an item will sell “too well” at the price it gets for this event and will have a higher price during the next event. Other times, the price lowers the closer we get to November. As the stock adage goes, you can’t time the market. Instead, focus on buying items that you want at a price that feels good to you.
How We Chose these Amazon Prime Day Deals
With Amazon having such a massive selection of items, it can be nearly impossible to pick up the best deals out of all the possibilities. That’s why we rely heavily on our own experience and tools to check things like historical pricing and whether similar items offer the same or better value. It’s a balancing act that does its best to ensure that you’re always getting the best and cheapest deal for whatever you’re buying. Not to mention that we try to also include deals that aren’t specifically Amazon Prime deals so that deals are more accessible and aren’t locked behind a membership.
Do I need to be an Amazon Prime member to participate?
Not for all the discounts, but the best ones will be exclusive to Amazon Prime Members. You’ll definitely want to sign up ahead of October if you’re not already an active member. The good news is you can utilize a free trial, but only if you’re a new customer. As long as you , you’ll get 30 days free of Prime access, which includes the Prime Big Deal Days event.
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Stocks’ choppiness in October can be an opportunity
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What you need to know today
Rebound rally
U.S. stocks rebounded on Tuesday, with all major indexes rising. Technology stocks, in particular, rallied to lift the Nasdaq Composite. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index lost 0.55%. European liquor producers like LVMH, Pernod Ricard and Diageo slumped after China announced anti-dumping measures on brandy products imported from the European Union.
Cooling oil prices
Crude oil prices fell on Tuesday amid reports Israel might focus on striking Iran’s military sites in retaliation for its missile attacks, according to reports by The New York Times and The Jerusalem Post. Both West Texas Intermediate and Brent futures retreated 4.63% yesterday, halting the red-hot rally oil prices have experienced the past week.
GM’s not slowing down
General Motors aims to bring in between $13 billion and $15 billion in adjusted earnings before interest and taxes for 2024. The Detroit automaker also expects its 2025 adjusted earnings to be in a “similar range,” said CFO Paul Jacobson during the company’s investor day. That’d be an accomplishment, given the slowdown in the industry.
Shorting Roblox
Short seller Hindenburg Research alleged on Tuesday that Roblox conflated daily active users with the number of people visiting its platform. This distorts the true number of people accessing Roblox because DAUs could include bots or alternate accounts, Hindenburg said. Roblox denies all claims in the report.
[PRO] Slower earnings growth
Third-quarter earnings season ramps up this week, with banking giant JPMorgan Chase slated to announce its financial results on Friday. Investors might want to temper expectations. For companies in the S&P 500, Wall Street projects a slower pace of earnings growth compared with its estimate in June, according to FactSet data.
The bottom line
October in the U.S. is the season for pumpkin spice, but the month also harbors the dangerous edge of Halloween.
And getting spooked and soothed alternately is indeed what markets are doing in October.
After falling 0.96% on Monday, the S&P 500 added 0.97% on Tuesday. (Though it should be noted that doesn’t necessarily mean the S&P erased its losses and is up 1 basis point from Monday to Tuesday. Percentages are hard.)
Likewise, the Nasdaq Composite slipped 1.18% Monday but climbed 1.45% yesterday, zapped higher by a rally in tech stocks like Nvidia, Palo Alto Networks and Meta. The Dow Jones Industrial Average didn’t have that dramatic a swing, losing 0.94% Monday but advancing 0.3% Tuesday.
October, then, is truly living up to its reputation as the most volatile month for stocks. But investors should keep in mind the uncomfortable swings in markets aren’t always a good signal for the underlying health of stocks.
“While our expectation is for October to remain choppy, we don’t view the overall market action to be bearish and encourage investors to maintain perspective on the longer-term trends,” Robert Sluymer, technical strategist at RBC Wealth Management, wrote to clients in a Tuesday note.
Investment bank Piper Sandler has the same opinion on October’s turbulence. “October is historically a ‘backing and filling’ month as investors react to Q3 earnings results,” Craig Johnson, chief market technician, wrote in a Tuesday note.
In fact, when stocks dip because of mild repricing or a correction, that’s a good opportunity for investors to swoop in, according to Johnson.
The see-saw motion of stocks in October isn’t all that bad, then, if investors can seize the right time to enter the market or solidify their positions further. It doesn’t have to be spooky season all the time.
– CNBC’s Hakyung Kim, Samantha Subin and Alex Harring contributed to this story.
Technology
The new Ring Battery doorbell is only $60 today
Look, there are a lot of Prime Big Deal Days discounts floating around. No one would argue otherwise. That includes a ton of fantastic smart home deals. But we can all agree that sometimes, there are deals worth calling out separately when they are really good. That applies to this next deal on the new Ring Battery video doorbell. Normally $100, it’s only $60 today, saving you $40 or 40%. It’s super easy to install, runs on a built-in rechargeable battery, as the name implies, and offers head-to-toe color night vision support. You can see a lot more of what’s going on at your front door. If you don’t already have a video doorbell, do not skip this deal folks. It’s my favorite thing in my smart home.
Why shop this Ring Battery smart video doorbell deal?
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.
Ring claims this model offers 66% more vertical coverage from head-to-toe so you can see more of the people or persons at your door. You can see what they’re doing or not doing, and even respond via two-way audio. You’ll get smart alerts and notifications on your phone when movement is detected. That allows you to respond nearly instantly and in time with what’s happening.
Ring’s smart devices connect with Amazon Alexa, too. So, you can receive custom notifications on Echo devices, launch videos with an Echo device that has a screen — like Echo Show — or even interact via Alexa-enabled devices. The Ring Security and Privacy Control center ensures you’re always informed, plus you can customize the settings to make sure you’re only getting the information you want to know.
Normally $100, the Ring Battery is only $60 today which saves you $40. That’s a great deal, especially on this new model that’s super easy to install and use.
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Rushed Judgments and Hidden Agendas
Raal Immanis: The Headphones That Triggered an Audiophile Civil War, A Battle for Audiophile Integrity!
Recent events surrounding the Raal Immanis headphones have exposed significant issues within the audiophile community, highlighting the need for more rigorous standards in product evaluation and transparency in reviewer relationships. This controversy is particularly striking given the Raal Immanis’ stellar reputation among experienced audiophiles and owners.
The Controversy Unveiled
At the heart of this controversy lies a series of harsh criticisms directed at the Raal Immanis headphones by influential YouTubers and reviewers associated with a popular online headphone retail and forum site. What’s particularly troubling is that these criticisms were based on extremely limited listening time—merely initial impressions rather than thorough, professional reviews.
This situation raises serious questions about the responsibility of influencers and the weight given to their opinions, especially when those opinions can significantly impact consumer perception and potentially harm a product’s reputation.
The Disconnect: Rushed Judgments vs. Owner Experiences
It’s crucial to emphasize that no proper, in-depth review of the Raal Immanis was conducted by these influencers. Their comments were based on brief listening sessions, which is insufficient for evaluating high-end audio equipment. This rushed approach stands in stark contrast to the overwhelmingly positive feedback from actual Immanis owners and many independent reviewers who have spent significant time with the headphones.
The vast majority of Immanis owners – many of whom are experienced audiophiles with extensive exposure to top-tier headphones – express high satisfaction with their purchase. Those who have spent significant time with the Immanis often describe them as among the best headphones currently available. While they may not be perfect for everyone – no headphone is – the overwhelmingly positive response from owners suggests that the Immanis deliver exceptional performance for many listeners.
Beyond Measurements: The Larger Picture
While measurements and frequency response graphs provide valuable data, they don’t tell the whole story of a headphone’s performance. The Raal Immanis, despite not perfectly aligning with popular benchmarks like the Harman curve, has garnered significant praise for its real-world performance.
This discrepancy highlights the subjective nature of audio appreciation and the importance of personal experience over rapid judgments or strict adherence to measurements. The pursuit of audio perfection is ongoing, and different manufacturers approach this goal in unique ways that may not always be captured by standard metrics.
The Problem with Rushed Judgments
High-quality headphones often require significant time for proper assessment, including:
- Extended listening across various genres of music
- Comparisons with other high-end models
- Testing with different amplifiers and sources
- Consideration of build quality and long-term comfort
Without these elements, any “review” is, at best, an initial impression and should be presented as such. It’s irresponsible for influencers with large followings to present such limited experiences as definitive assessments.
The Conflict of Interest Conundrum
Compounding this issue is a clear conflict of interest: the harshest critics are involved in developing a competing product or their coworkers are. This collaboration with a direct competitor to the Raal Immanis creates an inherent bias that should disqualify these individuals from offering public opinions on the Immanis, let alone presenting those opinions as authoritative.
This conflict raises several ethical concerns:
- The potential for biased opinions influencing consumer choices
- The integrity of the review process in the audiophile community
- The responsibility of influencers to disclose their industry relationships
Trusting Your Ears: The Ultimate Test
Given these issues, the importance of personal listening experiences cannot be overstated. While initial impressions and measurements can provide a starting point, they should never be the sole basis for judging high-end audio equipment.
For those interested in headphones like the Raal Immanis, it’s crucial to seek out opportunities for extended personal auditions. Audio shows, local meet-ups, or loaner programs can provide chances to experience these headphones firsthand over a meaningful period.
A Call for Integrity in the Audiophile Community
This controversy serves as a wake-up call. It’s time to demand:
- Clear distinction between initial impressions and full reviews
- Full disclosure of potential conflicts of interest from reviewers and influencers
- A more balanced approach to evaluating audio equipment, considering both objective measurements and subjective experiences over time
- Greater skepticism of overly harsh critiques, especially when they contradict widespread user experiences or are based on limited listening time
- More opportunities for consumers to personally audition high-end equipment before making purchasing decisions
A Scathing Indictment of Audiophile Influencer Culture
The recent controversy surrounding the Raal Immanis headphones serves as a damning indictment of the current state of audiophile influencer culture. The actions of certain YouTube personalities and online reviewers have exposed a rot at the core of what should be an impartial, enthusiast-driven community.
Let us be unequivocally clear:
- Rushed Judgments: The practice of offering authoritative “opinions” based on fleeting listening sessions is not just unprofessional—it’s ethically bankrupt. High-end audio equipment demands thorough, extended evaluation. Anything less is a disservice to manufacturers, consumers, and the entire audiophile community.
- Measurement Obsession: While measurements have their place, the over-reliance on graphs and numbers at the expense of actual listening experience is a dangerous trend. It reduces the rich, subjective world of audio appreciation to a simplistic numbers game, ignoring the nuanced realities of personal preference and musical enjoyment.
- Conflicts of Interest: The revelation that some of the harshest critics are involved in developing competing products is nothing short of scandalous. This level of conflict goes beyond mere bias—it borders on corruption. It’s a betrayal of the trust placed in these influencers by their audiences.
- Industry-Wide Implications: These actions don’t just harm individual products or companies—they corrode the integrity of the entire audiophile industry. When consumers can’t trust the impartiality of reviews or the motivations behind critiques, it undermines the very foundations of informed decision-making in audio purchases.
- The Illusion of Impartiality: Perhaps most egregious is the attempt to present these biased, rushed judgments as impartial, authoritative reviews. This deliberate misleading of audiences is not just unethical—it’s a form of consumer deception.
Conclusion
The actions surrounding the Raal Immanis controversy represent a low point in audiophile discourse. They expose a world where rushed judgments, conflicts of interest, and measurement obsession threaten to overshadow the true joy of music appreciation and the real-world experiences of dedicated audiophiles.
As consumers and enthusiasts, we must be vigilant. Question every review, scrutinize every opinion, and above all, trust your own ears. The audiophile journey is deeply personal, and no amount of graphs, hastily formed opinions, or influencer proclamations should overshadow your own listening experience or the collective wisdom of experienced owners.
In the case of the Raal Immanis, as with any high-end audio equipment, reject the noise of biased influencers and superficial assessments. Seek out opportunities for extended personal listening. Engage with owners who have spent significant time with the product. Form your own opinions based on what matters most—your personal enjoyment of the music.
The audiophile community stands at a crossroads. We can either allow this culture of rushed judgments, hidden agendas, and measurement worship to persist, or we can demand a return to integrity, thoroughness, and genuine passion for audio. The choice is ours, and the future of our hobby depends on it.
Science & Environment
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Tadpoles win top prize
A snapshot of wriggling toad tadpoles has earned Shane Gross the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Beneath a floating canopy of lily pads in Cedar Lake, Canada, a swarm of western toad tadpoles glided gracefully through the water.
“To me, the most fun that I can have, the thing that lights me up inside, is to see something new and try to photograph it in the best way I possibly can,” Shane told BBC News.
His careful movements through the delicate layer of silt and algae at the lake’s bottom ensured a clear view.
“I had no idea if I had anything good at all until I got home,” he said. “But when I finally looked, I was like, wow, this is pretty cool.”
Within four to twelve weeks after hatching, these little tadpoles begin their transformation into toads, with only about 1% making it to adulthood.
He was awarded the prize at London’s Natural History Museum.
“This image swirls with light, energy and a feeling of synchronised movement between the lilies and the tadpole tails,” said Kathy Moran, Jury Chair and Editor. “The real payoff is that this wonderful scene highlights environments and species that are often overlooked.”
Scroll on to see all of the winning photographs.
Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas, 17, from Germany, won the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year title. His photo “Life Under Dead Wood” featured fruiting slime mould alongside a tiny, energetic springtail.
Working quickly was essential, as these tiny critters can leap several times their body length in the blink of an eye.
“I think a lot of people don’t know that these things even exist,” Alexis said. “If people learn more through my images, I feel like that’s one of the biggest goals for me, to just show this tiny world that a lot of people don’t really get to see, in a different light.”
Using a technique known as focus-stacking, he combined 36 images into one stunning photograph.
These miniature springtails, under two millimetres long, are found alongside slime moulds worldwide, munching on microorganisms and playing a key role in soil health.
Category winners
Dusting for New Evidence by Britta Jaschinski, Germany/UK
Britta Jaschinski observed as a crime scene investigator from London’s Metropolitan Police dusted a confiscated tusk at Heathrow Airport for fingerprints, using newly developed magnetic powder.
Under the Waterline by Matthew Smith, UK/Australia
Matthew Smith captured a striking split image of a curious leopard seal beneath the Antarctic ice, using a custom extension he designed for his camera’s underwater housing.
Dolphins of the Forest by Thomas Peschak, Germany/South Africa
The Amazon River dolphin, one of two freshwater dolphin species in the Amazon and Orinoco basins, uniquely adapts to explore seasonally flooded forest habitats.
Thomas Peschak highlights the endangered dolphins’ complex relationship with local communities and the challenges they face due to human interactions that disrupt their natural behaviours.
Tiger in Town by Robin Darius Conz, Germany
While filming a wildlife documentary in India’s western ghats, Robin Darius Conz saw a tiger on a hillside overlooking a town. He used a drone to track the tiger, to highlight the contrast between protected areas and those affected by human development.
A Tranquil Moment by Hikkaduwa Liyanage Prasantha Vinod, Sri Lanka
After photographing birds and leopards, Hikkaduwa Liyanage Prasantha Vinod captured a young toque macaque peacefully sleeping in an adult’s arms to highlight the challenges these monkeys face amid habitat loss and farmer conflicts.
The Demolition Squad by Ingo Arndt, Germany
Ingo Arndt captured the red wood ants efficiently dismembering a blue ground beetle to carry into their nest. He described himself as “full of ant” after just a few minutes lying beside the ants’ nest as he watched their teamwork in action.
Free as a Bird by Alberto Román Gómez, Spain
Alberto Román Gómez captured a playful stonechat perched beside a heavy chain, resembling a tiny warrior. From his father’s car in Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, he struggled to photograph the bird as it darted about, gathering insects.
Frontier of the Lynx by Igor Metelskiy, Russia
Mr Metelskiy captured a serene image of a lynx stretching in the evening sun, blending into the wilderness. After over six months of patience, he positioned his camera trap near the footprints of potential prey, revealing the elusive lynx in its natural habitat.
Old Man of the Glen by Fortunato Gatto, Italy
Fortunato Gatto came across a gnarled birch tree draped with pale ‘old man’s beard’ lichens in Glen Affric in the Scottish highlands. Glen Affric is home to the highest concentration of native trees in the UK, making it a vital ecosystem.
Practice Makes Perfect by Jack Zhi, USA
Jack Zhi captures a young falcon practicing hunting on a butterfly near its sea-cliff nest. For the past eight years, he observed the birds in this area, but tracking them was particularly challenging as they were so fast.
The Artful Crow by Jiří Hřebíček, Czech Republic
Jiří Hřebíček created an artistic image of a carrion crow by using a long shutter speed while moving his camera on purpose.
On Watch by John E Marriott, Canada
John Marriott photographs a lynx resting, with its fully grown young sheltering from the cold wind behind it. After a week of tracking led him to the group, he kept his distance to avoid disturbing the family in the snowy forest.
A Diet of Deadly Plastic by Justin Gilligan, Australia
Justin Gilligan created a mosaic from 403 pieces of plastic found in the digestive tract of a dead flesh-footed shearwater. He has been documenting research from a team that studies the impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems.
An Evening Meal by Parham Pourahmad, USA
Parham Pourahmad watched the last rays of sunlight highlight a young Cooper’s hawk eating a squirrel. Over the summer, he photographed wildlife in a city park to show that “nature will always be wild and unpredictable”.
Wetland Wrestle by Karine Aigner, USA
Karine Aigner spotted a yellow anaconda coiled around the snout of a yacaré caiman while leading a tour group. She observed the two reptiles struggling, uncertain which was the aggressor, while horseflies clung to the snake’s back.
The Serengeti of the Sea by Sage Ono, USA
Tube-snout fish eggs glimmer among golden kelp, their colours fading as they develop. Sage Ono, inspired by his grandfather’s marine biology stories, captures the unique underwater life of Monterey Bay’s giant kelp forests.
“I like small and weird. So, when I saw the eggs and the kelp, I was like, okay, this is something I don’t have a photograph of. I’ve never really seen a photograph of it, so it’s really interesting to me.” Sage said.
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