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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Xbox Game Pass' price hike to foldable iPhone teasers

By Hamish Hector published

Here's the week's biggest tech news stories from Meta, Xbox, Google, Amazon and more for October 4, 2025.

Tech
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No need to wait for Prime Day – here are 7 outstanding Shark vacuum deals you can buy right now

By Ruth Hamilton published

Prime Day hasn't started yet, but a number of Shark vacuums are already down to their lowest-ever prices.

Seasonal Sales

My Amazon Fire TV Stick was a game-changer on my recent vacation – here’s why you should add one to your packing list

By Cesci Angell published

I’m never vacationing without my Amazon Fire TV Stick again – here’s why you shouldn’t either.

Streaming Devices
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The best Kindles in 2025

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated

The best Kindle ereaders from Amazon come in different sizes and with different features, from budget ebook readers to premium epaper note takers.

eReaders
Amazon Alexa Plus AI

The 5 hottest AI features from Amazon’s September hardware reveal

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Amazon’s latest devices double down on Alexa+ with faster, smarter AI features.

AI Platforms & Assistants
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You could be eligible for an Amazon Prime refund from the $2.5 billion settlement – here's how to claim it

By Monica J. White published

Amazon’s $2.5 billion Prime settlement means eligible users may get refunds – here’s who qualifies and how to claim your share.

Software

I’m seriously tempted by the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft – but its predecessor’s $100 / £110 early Prime Day discount has made me think twice

By Josh Russell published

This bargain $100 / £110 discount on the Kindle Scribe (2024) makes me wonder if the stunning Colorsoft offers the best value.

eReaders
Blink Arc

I am so tired of tech services subscription culture, and Blink's Arc is the latest example

By Lance Ulanoff published

Pay up for pano

Smart Home
The new Google Home Speaker and Echo Dot Max side by side

Google Home Speaker vs Amazon Echo Dot Max – here’s how the two big smart speaker rivals compare

By Rowan Davies published

From AI smarts to subscription plans, this is how Google and Amazon's new smart speakers compare.

Smart Speakers
Amazon's Daniel Rausch

'The vision for these products is really that they are purpose-built for Alexa+.' An Amazon exec talks about its new hardware and unlocking Alexa's superpowers

By Lance Ulanoff published

Amazon's head of Alexa and Echo talks about the AI in its new purpose-built devices, and the user learning curve.

AI Platforms & Assistants
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