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Over the past two days, we’ve been scouring the far reaches of Amazon and beyond in order to showcase all the best fall Prime Day 2023 deals. While you’ll still find a collection of discounts live until the shopping event closes its virtual doors later tonight, we’ve highlighted the top 10 Big Prime Deal Days price cuts still available. Skip reading through the pages of offers we’ve already covered and just check out the best of the best below.

10. Sony’s XM5 ANC Earbuds see first discount

The new Sony XM5 ANC Earbuds just launched earlier this summer and have remained elusive of discounts up until now – the fall Prime Day festivities are finally marking one of our favorite pairs of earbuds on the market. I personally adore these, and I have been daily driving them on and off since my initial review deemed these one of the year’s top releases. Those positive sentiments are even better with some savings attached, which drop the earbuds down to $278.

9. Score a rare Xbox Series X discount at $100 off

While Sony took the Prime Big Deals Day sale as a chance to reveal a new slim version of the PS5, Microsoft’s approach has been to discount its latest console. Right now, you can score a refurbished Xbox Series X console down to $400. We really haven’t seen all that many chances to save some cash, with most of the promotions over the years being gift card or accessory bundles. But now you can take $100 off.

8. Upgrade your PC, PS5, or Xbox with internal SSD discounts

If you’re in need of a storage upgrade, the fall Prime Day savings are here to help. The best prices of the year have arrived to plenty of different internal SSDs, including some of our favorite releases, all-new Gen5 offerings, and even some models designed to put in your PS5 and Xbox Series X.

7. Anker’s biggest sale of the year, now live

It wouldn’t really be a top 10 list from 9to5Toys if Anker didn’t make the cut. If you’re new here, Anker makes some of our favorite accessories across virtually every category, be it iPhone chargers, solar power stations, and even battery-powered coolers. The brand is back with its biggest sale of the year, delivering new lows in all those product categories and so much more. Savings start at $11 and deliver some personal favorites for their all-time lows.

6. Switch to USB-C with AirPods Pro 2

Apple just brought USB-C to its popular AirPods Pro 2, and a new all-time low is here. This isn’t one of those tiny discounts that technically qualify for an all-time low, either. Amazon is taking a cool $60 off the all-new earbuds, marking the best price we’ve seen in the process at $189. So, if you’re looking to complete the transition in your home over to USB-C now that your iPhone 15 is here or you just want to try out Apple’s latest flagship listening experience, you can save along the way.

5. Best TV deals in the Prime Big Deals Day event

Amazon’s fall Prime Day sale is one of the best times of year to actually buy a new TV, and this year’s shopping event has certainly delivered. Discounting offerings come from just about every single brand, including the latest from LG, Samsung, Sony, Amazon, and other top manufacturers. So if you’re in the market to upgrade your home entertainment center display, score a new screen for the kitchen or guest room, or just land the perfect gaming option, all of the best Prime Day 4K TV deals are worth checking out right now while pricing starts at under $110.

The offers are perfect for getting a new home theater upgrade before the holiday season and all those upcoming family gatherings.

4. Save on the just-released Apple Watch Ultra 2

It’s not all too often we see new all-time lows on just-released Apple gear only weeks after units began shipping – especially not at $50 off. But that’s what you can lock in when you buy the discounted Apple Watch Ultra 2 through the end of the day. It’s dropping down to $749 while earning the status of being a new all-time low.

3. New all-time lows live on Apple’s 15-inch M2 MacBook Air

Apple’s 15-inch M2 MacBook Air is beloved by fans as one of its best Macs of all time. And now it is down to its best price yet. Discounts start at $1,049 for a limited time, delivering $250 in savings alongside the new 15-inch displays, M2 chips, and slim designs. Making this deal one of the best we’ve seen for the Prime Big Deals Day event, there are also elevated capacities available. So, if you need more RAM than the baseline configurations offer, you’ll be able to score all-time lows on models with 16GB of memory, too.

2. Pixel Watch is a steal at $140 off

If you’re looking for an Android smartwatch this week, the clearance discount now live on Google Pixel Watch is hard to deny. Even if you weren’t going into the Prime Big Deals Day sale thinking you wanted to walk away with a wearable on your wrist, the drop down to $210 is pretty wild. You’d normally pay $350 for the company’s first wearable, which isn’t all too different from the newer version just revealed last week.

1. Beats Studio Pro headphones are just $180

Everyone has been asking what the best alternative to AirPods Max are, and now one of the top contenders is on sale. We saw the Beats Studio Pro headphones take the tech sphere by storm when they launched earlier in the summer, and now you can score the best price yet. The usual $350 price tag was already a solid buy, but the price drop to $180 makes these headphones the best value around – especially with ANC, transparency mode, personalized Spatial Audio, and dynamic head tracking.


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On today’s energized episode of Quick Charge, a Tesla executive leaks news of a new Model S and X as protests at retail locations escalate and key staff continue their exodus from the troubled brand. Plus: 0% financing deals on EVs and PHEVs and Volvo brings off-grid power to bauma.

We’ve also got a look at the crowded EV sedan market the updated Tesla Model S (if it happens) will enter, talk about the Chinese answer to Rolls-Royce and Bentley from Huawei, and the latest off-grid BESS substation concept from Volvo Penta. Enjoy!

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Zevtron, ParkMobile, and Athena Partners Strategy Group are together supporting charging site owners and EV drivers affected by Shell Recharge’s shutdown of its EV charger software.

Shell Recharge is discontinuing its Shell Sky software in third-party commercial EV chargers in the US and Canada. It will service third-party commercial fleet EV chargers until April 30; after that, it’s lights out, leaving hundreds of EV charging stations across the US inoperable.

Zevtron, ParkMobile, and Athena Partners Strategy Group is deploying Zevtron’s white-label EV charging software across the former Shell Recharge network to restore full operational capacity to these chargers.

“Shell’s exit has left hundreds of chargers effectively stranded,” said Chris Mckenty, SVP of sales & marketing at Zevtron. “Our goal is to rapidly restore these stations to full functionality while enhancing their capabilities with flexible branding, seamless payment options, and improved management tools.”

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ParkMobile will extend its capabilities to process EV charging sessions so users can both park and charge. “Integrating EV charging parking sessions into ParkMobile simplifies access for millions of drivers who already rely on our platform,” said Andy Harman, vice president of sales at ParkMobile.

Athena Partners Strategy Group will work closely with cities, businesses, and property owners to deploy the new solution efficiently. “We see this as a major opportunity to not only restore EV charging infrastructure but also improve it for the long term,” said Nick Stanton, managing partner of Athena Partners Strategy Group.

The partnership says it’s a “turnkey solution to ensure uninterrupted service, enhanced user experience, and improved revenue potential.”

For more information on transitioning Shell Recharge EV chargers to the Zevtron-powered network,
contact Chris Mckenty at cmckenty@zevtron.com

Read more: Shell Recharge exits the US EV charger software market


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The Volkswagen ID.4 was the third best-selling EV in the US last month, trailing only the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. Volkswagen’s electric SUV made a comeback after sales surged over 650% in January.

Volkswagen ID.4 was the third best-selling EV in January

Although ID.4 sales fell by 55% last year after Volkswagen halted production and deliveries in September due to a recall over faulty door handles, the EV made a triumphant return in 2025.

Volkswagen sold 4,979 ID.4’s in the US last month, up 653% from January 2024. To put it in perspective, VW only sold 646 ID.4 models in the fourth quarter and just over 17,000 in 2024. At this rate, ID.4 sales are on pace to reach nearly 60,000 by the end of 2025.

According to Cox Automotive’s latest EV Market Monitor report, the ID.4 was the third best-selling EV in the US last month, behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3.

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The Honda Prologue and Tesla Cybertruck rounded out the top five. Combined, the top five selling EV models accounted for 54% of total sales in the US last month.

Rank Model
1. Tesla Model Y
2. Tesla Model 3
3. Volkswagen ID.4
4. Tesla Cybertruck
5. Honda Prologue
Top-selling EVs in the US in January 2025 (Cox Automotive)

Over 102,200 electric vehicles were sold in the US in January, up nearly 30% from January 2024. Although sales were down from the record 132,392 sold in December 2024, a drop was expected over typical seasonal trends.

Tesla doesn’t provide a breakdown of US sales, so we will not know exact sales numbers until registration data is released.

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2024 Honda Prologue Elite (Source: Honda)

Honda’s electric SUV continues to take the market by storm, with 3,744 Prologues sold in January. After delivering the first models last March, the Honda Prologue became the seventh best-selling EV in the US last year, with over 33,000 models sold.

Volkswagen announced the ID.4 was back on sale last month, with the “aim of re-instating the ID.4 to its prior position as one of the best-selling electric vehicles in the US and Canada.” It looks like it’s happening quicker than expected.

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Volkswagen ID.4 (Source: Volkswagen)

The new entry-level 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 RWD Pro model starts at $45,095, while the AWD Pro costs $48,995. Both are powered by an 82 kWh battery. Volkswagen said the 62 kWh battery will be available later this year. The larger battery provides an EPA-estimated range of up to 291 miles.

VW’s base models feature a gloss black grille, black roof rails, and a 12.9″ infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. The AWD version has 20″ wheels, a heated windshield, and a tow hitch.

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Volkswagen ID.4 interior (Source: Volkswagen)

The ID.4 Pro S RWD starts at $50,195, and the AWD model has a sticker price of $54,095. It gets an added illuminated VW logo at the front and rear, premium LED projector headlights, a panoramic fixed glass roof, power tailgate, and more.

Volkswagen’s range-topping 2025 ID.4 Pro S Plus is only available in AWD and starts at $57,295. The Plus trim features 21-inch wheels, added exterior design elements, heated rear seats, a premium Harman Kardon audio system, and an Area View (an overhead view camera).

Both electric SUVs feature some of the biggest discounts on the market right now. To make room for 2025 models, VW is offering close-out prices on the 2024 ID.4, with leases starting as low as $189 per month. However, the Honda Prologue is hard to pass up, starting at just $209 per month. Ready to check them out for yourself? You can use our links below to find deals on the Volkswagen ID.4 and Honda Prologue in your area today.

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