Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is scheduled for October – here are 45 early deals that are worth buying now

Welcome to today's live coverage of Amazon's early October Prime Day sale - AKA Prime Big Deal Days. Amazon has confirmed the dates for its upcoming sale, October 7 and 8, and has released early deals that make it feel like a Black Friday preview.

I'll be highlighting my favorite early Prime Day deals throughout the date, helping you find today's top offers on TV, kitchen appliances, vacuums, smart home gadgets, Apple devices, and more.

I'll also be sharing more details about the October event, including special promotions, what deals we can expect, and rival sales that we can look forward to from retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target.