October Prime Day tablet deals discount Amazon's Fire HD 8 to $55

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Amazon updated its Fire HD 8 lineup last week and has promptly discounted the slates for its October Prime Day sale. The new slab has more RAM, a better camera setup and built-in AI features to make it different from its predecessor. The device will normally start at $100 (with lock-screen ads), but Amazon is now selling the base model for $55 through October 9. An upgraded configuration with more

GM is ditching its one-size-fits-all Ultium battery system and adopting other cell formats

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GM is charting a course away from its Ultium battery system. The company is dropping that standardized approach in favor of a wider range of battery cell chemistries and physical formats.

The automaker had hoped that, by adopting a unified system across all of its EVs as well as other products, it would be able to reduce costs and ship them faster. The plan was to pack the flat pouch-style Ultium

Empty gas stations, full hotels, and gridlocked highways: A Tampa resident shares what she saw on her 'terrifying' evacuation from Hurricane Milton.

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Florida residents evacuating Hurricane Milton, which is set to hit Gulf Coast cities the evening of October 9.

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  • Hurricane Milton threatens Florida's Central Gulf Coast with Category 4 winds and storm surge.
  • Residents are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which hit the area in early October.
  • Evacuations create financial strain, as residents like Makayla Pelletier flee to
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I've worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are 10 of the best things I'm seeing on the shelves right now.

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This month, Costco has a few fun items for kids.

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  • This month, Costco is carrying a new bakery item and some treats for Halloween.
  • The Titan insulated carry-all is great for transporting lunches to school or work.
  • The Lego luggage set with a carry-on and backpack looks like a great gift for kids.

I've worked at Costco for 19 years, and if you ask me, the store is a leading retailer in

The best Prime Day camera deals on Sony, Canon, DJI and more

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It's the last day of Amazon's October Prime Day event, and the good news is, there's still plenty of deals on camera and drone equipment. Now is a great time to shop for holiday gifts for that photographer on your gift list, or pull the trigger on a camera or accessory you've been lusting after. 

There are some particularly good offers this year from many of the major brands including Sony, Canon

Amazon's Echo Spot smart alarm clock is at a record-low price for October Prime Day

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October Prime Day deals are proving to be just as good as those we saw in July, at least for some of Amazon's own devices. The recently revamped Echo Spot is back on sale for a record low of $45, a discount that we last saw during the summertime sale event. The original Echo Spot came out in 2017, but it only lasted two years before it was discontinued. Amazon brought back a redesigned version of

Prime Day: Amazon Reveals Exciting New Deals, Here Are Our Top 12 Picks for Wednesday

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Tonight marks the conclusion of Prime Day, and Amazon is making a concerted effort to slash prices across a wide array of products. With the countdown underway, shoppers are encouraged to seize these fantastic deals before they vanish at midnight. Here's our Top 12 for the day.