Holiday weekend sale roundup: The best deals from Apple, Bose, Dyson, Samsung and more

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Aukey Wireless Earbuds and Dyson air purifier. (Photo: Amazon)
Fall into savings with Aukey's sleek earbuds and Dyson's top-of-the-line air purifier. (Photo: Amazon)

If Prime Day is the main event, Columbus Day (increasingly known as Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend) is the opening act. Not only is Amazon launching plenty of pre-Prime Day deals, but a slew of other retailers, from Athleta and eBay to Walmart and Wayfair, are getting in on the action. Trust us: You can score incredible savings on all things tech, home, beauty, fashion and more.

From $70 off a gorgeous 4K TV to $100 off a Shark robot vac, you can reap savings for everyone and every room in the house. In cozy mode? Pick up this top-rated Hanes sweatshirt on sale for just $9.

When you shop at Amazon you’ll get free two-day shipping (in come cases, free one-day shipping) with Amazon Prime. Not yet a Prime member? Now’s a great time to join: Sign up for a free 30-day trial.

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TVs

TCL 32-inch HD Roku Smart LED TV. (Photo: Amazon)
TCL 32-inch HD Roku Smart LED TV. (Photo: Amazon)

This sweet TCL TV is on sale for $130—$70 off the original price—at Amazon. It features a seriously brilliant 32-inch LED 4K display with HD resolution. Colors are shockingly vivid and black levels are deep—no murkiness here at all. But the real impressive feature is its built-in Roku, so you’re all set to watch the latest and greatest from Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, HBO, YouTube, Prime Video and much more.

“This is easily the best choice on the market if you're looking for an affordable smart TV. Amazing picture quality, great contrast and responsive,” raved a delighted reviewer.

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Headphones and audio

Aukey True Wireless Earbuds. (Photo: Amazon)
Aukey True Wireless Earbuds. (Photo: Amazon)

On sale for $23 (was $50), these Aukey True Wireless Earbuds deliver premium audio with clear tones and punchy bass, and five hours of battery life per charge—plus the charging case lets you juice them up an additional four times for 25 hours of total playtime.

Amazon shoppers are loving them. “Really impressed with the quality of these earbuds. I've used them on my iPhone XR. Connecting is very straightforward but more importantly the audio quality is great. I find them to be comfortable even with extended use,” wrote a satisfied reviewer.

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Smart home

TP-Link Kasa Smart Plugs. (Photo: Amazon)
TP-Link Kasa Smart Plugs. (Photo: Amazon)

Right now, you can snag this TP-Link Kasa Wi-Fi Smart Plug (four-pack) for $27, or $23 off at Amazon. That’s an awesome 46 percent discount—and breaks down to about $6.75 per plug.

Simply plug one of these into a wall outlet, then plug in anything from a lamp or a TV to a coffeemaker. Connect the plug to your Wi-Fi network and use your phone to sync to the Kasa Smart app (it works with Androids and iPhones too). And that’s it! Now you can control just about anything in your home with your phone.

“Hands down, the best smart plugs we’ve purchase and installed,” said an excited five-star reviewer. “We have them installed throughout our home for all of our lamps.”

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Tablets and smartphones

Save $63 on the newest Apple iPad Mini. (Photo: Amazon)
Save $63 on the newest Apple iPad Mini. (Photo: Amazon)

Looking for a shiny new tablet? Amazon has the the current Apple iPad Mini (Wi-Fi only model) on sale for $336—that’s $63 off and the all-time lowest price we’ve ever seen on this mini marvel.

At less than a pound, the iPad Mini is incredibly lightweight and easy to hold in one hand, which makes it ideal for reading e-books, magazines and comic books on the fly. Meanwhile, it’s the fastest iPad Mini ever, and the image for FaceTiming is crystal clear and brilliant (say goodbye to blurry and stalled video chats).

The iPad Mini has a sharp 7.9-inch Retina display and 64GB of on-board storage, the newest version of iPadOS, better color than previous models, a built-in eight-megapixel rear camera, and a seven-megapixel ‘selfie’ camera for FaceTime. Also: It’ll stay juiced for up to 10 hours of use.

Amazon shoppers can’t get enough. “Much faster. Love the screen—very clear and setup was a snap,” shared a tech savvy five-star reviewer. “Best and most powerful small tablet on the market and runs all apps quickly and smoothly. Battery life is simply stunning.”

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Home goodies

Save more than half off on the Magictec humidifier. (Photo: Amazon)
Save more than half off on the Magictec humidifier. (Photo: Amazon)

At just $19—and a downright ridiculous 51 percent off—this air purifier is a must for any small space. The Magitech is the perfect size for bedrooms and bathrooms, plus it’s whisper-quiet—you won’t even hear it if you place it on your nightstand. The mist and nozzle are adjustable, and the 2.5 liter capacity can last for up to 24 hours.

“Love this!” one shopper exclaimed. “I live here in Colorado where the air is dry, and I desperately needed this for my skin and to sleep better at night and it has already helped me and I have only had it for a few nights. I can breathe better and it’s very slim and looks great in my room! Will eventually buy one for my living room.”

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Carnival Games for Nintendo Switch. (Photo: Amazon)
Carnival Games for Nintendo Switch. (Photo: Amazon)

Since we’re all missing out on carnivals this year, we’re bringing the carnival to you. Game publisher 2K Games’ Carnival Games for Nintendo Switch—on sale for just $15, or $25 off at Amazon—will make you feel like you’re on the boardwalk with your pick of 20 classic carnival games to play. You can shoot basketballs, take down scary clowns, race drones, bowl and more. Plus, you can even win tickets and trade them in for prizes! Bring on the fried dough.

“Fun game—I made an in-home carnival for my boys during quarantine and set this up on the projector,” shared an Amazon shopper and mother of two. “Made it feel like a real carnival. It's fun and competitive and you can play as teams. Good price for a fun game, and it's not hard to unlock levels.”

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Vacuums

Yeedi K650 Robot Vacuum. (Photo Amazon)
Yeedi K650 Robot Vacuum. (Photo Amazon)

On sale for $170 (was $220), the Yeedi K650 Robot Vacuum is a powerful model that can seamlessly transition from cleaning carpets to hardwood floors to messes on kitchen tiles. Isn’t it time we gave our homes a really serious fall cleaning? This little guy makes it easy.

App-controlled, you can get it started with the push of a button on your smartphone or tablet. With up to 130 minutes of running time, it’s smart enough to charge itself when it gets low on juice. It even comes with an extra-large dust bin that can hold up to 27 ounces of dust, dirt, pet hair and other icky things around your home.

“I have multiple cats and dogs. Normally they freak out when I use a traditional vacuum—however, my cat was following this robot around as it cleans,” shared a five-star reviewer. “It would go around the room and clean up the hairs and litter my cats leave behind. Works great on my carpet. The cleaning brush is easy to take off and the trash bin is easy to dump out.”

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Thermometers, masks, hand sanitizer and more

iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer. (Photo: Amazon)
iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer. (Photo: Amazon)

This thermometer is perfect for the age of social distancing—it’s contactless. The iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer is accurate, fast and on sale for just $26.

Simply point this non-contact thermometer to get a quick reading. The temperature will show in seconds on the easy-to-read, large LED digital display. It’s just about foolproof—and nurse-approved.

“I’m a registered nurse and I take care of my elderly mother as well. I wanted something to easily screen those who enter mom’s home. It was so simple,” shares a delighted Amazon shopper. “I took it out of the box, popped in the batteries that came with it and I was using it in seconds. I’ve compared it to taking my temp at the hospital and it’s as accurate as theirs. The reading is large and lights up, making it very easy to see.”

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Style

Score up to 40 percent off the already-affordable sweatshirt. (Photo: Amazon)
Score up to 40 percent off the already-affordable sweatshirt. (Photo: Amazon)

It’s easy to see why this knit is the No. 1 best-seller among women’s sweatshirts on Amazon: It’s ever-so-slightly slouchy, comes in a myriad colors and goes with everything. It’s also on sale and marked down to a ridiculous $9. You’ve probably spent more on lunch! Plus, it has well over 5,400 perfect five-star reviews, so you know it’s a winner.

“Holy cow!” one shopper commented. “I was looking for sweatshirts for work or to lounge in at home so I bought this in a small and it fit perfectly! It hit below the waist so I don’t feel it’s short and the sleeves were the right length stopping at the base of my palms. It’s frameless so don’t expect to be showing off that hourglass figure in these. I’m not sure if it will shrink in the wash and I hope it doesn’t because when I say it fits perfectly it really does!”

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Health and beauty

Save $11 on the best-selling serum. (Photo: Amazon)
Save $11 on the best-selling serum. (Photo: Amazon)

This potent Vitamin C serum targets the most irritating and obvious signs of aging, including fine lines, crow’s feet, wrinkles, laugh lines and more. The plant-based formula is free of any synthetic color additives, fragrance and stabilizers, plus it has over 24,300 perfect five-star reviews.

“I've used this at night for 30 days,” one shopper said. “I didn't do a before/after, but I can honestly say that when my kid took a picture of me the other day, it looked like he added a filter. Literally my skin looks RIDICULOUSLY better. I'm 40. I grew up a beach baby and live in Las Vegas now...I'm in the sun daily. I swear that this stuff has easily taken off 10 years from my face. Literally.”

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Pet essentials

Score 60 percent off this adorable pet bed. (Photo: Chewy)
Score 60 percent off this adorable pet bed. (Photo: Chewy)

Don’t forget about Tiger! If your fur baby’s bed is looking ratty, dirty or just a little too loved, spring for a new one. This soft little nook—on sale for just $16, down from $39—offers a cave-like place to doze off, relax or de-stress. It’s filled with extra-thick poly fill and is even made of waterproof fabric.

“This is the best pet bed/tent I've ever bought,” one shopper said. “It keeps its shape and color, wash after wash. The little pillow inside needs a bit of adjusting after washing but it's easy to pull it back into shape. One cat loves to sleep inside her tent but the other likes to jump on it and squash it in the middle...I'm ordering two more before they sell out as they are a fantastic value.”

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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