The biggest and best deals at the surprise Amazon Prime Day-like event, the Prime Early Access Sale

Apple MacBooks are on sale at Amazon now during the Prime Early Access Event. If you've been waiting to buy a new computer, you'll want to take a good look at these deals.

14" MacBook Pro

A step up from the MacBook Air, the slightly weightier (3.0 pound) 14-inch MacBook Pro boasts a powerful active cooling system, which helps keep the 8-core CPU running fast. It delivers up to 21 hours of battery life on a single charge, and features a Retina display that's brighter than the MacBook Air. 

14" Apple MacBook Pro (16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD), $1,599 (regularly $1,999) 

14" Apple MacBook Pro (16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD), $2,099 (regularly $2,499)

16" MacBook Pro

Is the 14-inch MacBook Pro not powerful, or big enough for you? Then try its sibling, the 16-inch MacBook Pro. On Amazon, you can get a deal on the 16-inch MacBook Pro with a 10-core CPU, as well as 16GB of unified memory, and 512GB of storage. All of that is more than enough for you to be able to edit 8K videos on the machine. You also get four Thunderbolt ports, an HDMI port and a SDXC card slot.

With its size and more powerful guts, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is aimed at professionals who need a seriously powerful laptop for graphics-intensive applications, such as video-rendering and design. Just keep in mind, this is a machine that comes with a professional-level price tag.

16" Apple MacBook Pro (16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD), $2,099 (regularly $2,499)

13.6" MacBook Air (2022)

Save $150 on the new-for-2022 Apple MacBook Air at Amazon. The laptop features a 13.6-inch Retina display, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and a backlit keyboard. Designed for portability, it weighs just 2.7 pounds and lasts for up to 18 hours on a single charge thanks to the Apple M2 chip.

13.6" MacBook Air (2022 model, 256 GB), $1,049 (reduced from $1,199)

Want to check out even more deals on top-rated Apple tech? Read our Holiday 2022 Apple Gift Guide.

There are a lot of robot vacuums out there with cameras and obstacle detection, but only one robot vacuum (so far) comes with an explicit promise that it can avoid pet messes. Read on to learn more about the iRobot Roomba j7+, a CBS Essentials robot vacuum bestseller. Best of all: It's $200 off during the Prime Early Access Sale, Amazon's early Black Friday sale.

iRobot Roomba j7+ robot vacuum

The iRobot Roomba j7+ is designed with the issue of dog poop in mind. This smart vacuum includes iRobot's P.O.O.P. guarantee, or "Pet Owner Official Promise." Your Roomba j7+ is guaranteed to avoid pet waste or iRobot will replace your vacuum for free. 

The vacuum features a powerful three-stage cleaning system with iRobot's most powerful suction. The home-cleaning device uses an edge-sweeping brush to get into corners. The Roomba j7+ features dual multi-surface rubber brushes that flex to adjust to different floor types. Best of all, they don't get tangled with pet hair.

When it's done cleaning, the device automatically empties into its included clean base for easy dirt disposal with enclosed bags. Just empty the cleaning station once every 60 days.

iRobot Roomba j7+ robot vacuum, $599 (reduced from $800)

The iRobot Roomba j7 is a bit more affordable and also offers the P.O.O.P. promise. Right now, you can get it for 33% off on Amazon. (A cleaning station is not included.)

iRobot Roomba j7 robot vacuum, $399 (reduced from $600)

Want even more robot vacuum deals? Check out our article on the best October Prime Day deals on robot vacuums.

There are plenty of deals at the Prime Early Access Sale today, but this free money gift card deal is easily the best. If you buy $50 worth of Amazon gift cards, you'll get a $10 Amazon credit when you use the code NEWGC2022 at checkout. Spend the free money on even more Hanukkah and Christmas gifts, or use the credit to buy yourself something nice this holiday season.

But hurry: This deal ends tonight. Read on for more details.

Amazon gift card free money deal: Spend $50, get a $10 credit

Buy $50 worth of Amazon gift cards, including the beautiful holiday design above, and you'll get s $10 credit when you use promo code NEWGC2022. Offer valid for new Amazon gift card purchasers only. This offer expires Oct. 12.

Amazon gift card deal: Spend $50, get a $10 credit

Reload $100 on an Amazon gift card, get a $12 Amazon credit

Want to stack your free money gift card deals? Amazon is also offering a $12 credit when you reload an Amazon gift card with $100 or more for the first time. (Terms and conditions apply.)

Amazon gift card reload deal: Reload $100, get a $12 credit

Amazon's a smart place to shop for small kitchen appliances. Another smart place to shop? Wayfair. The online home goods retailer has a wide range of kitchen gadgets from some of America's most trusted brands, including Vitamix.

Vitamix E310 Explorian blender

The Vitamin Explorian blender is one of Wayfair's kitchen doorbusters. The kitchen gadget features a 48-ounce container and sturdy, aircraft-grade, stainless steel blades. The blender offers 10 different speeds, including a pulse feature.

Vitamix E310 Explorian blender, $300 (reduced from $450) 

Want to see more Wayfair deals? Check out our coverage of the best early Black Friday deals at the Wayfair 5 Days of Deals sale: furniture, kitchen and more.

If a 4K Samsung TV isn't enough for you, we found a deep discount on the 65-inch Samsung Neo QLED 8K (QN850A) at Amazon. The Samsung television uses AI tech to upscale images to 8K quality, even if the source is 4K or HD.

This is a limited-quantity lightning deal. It expires at midnight, or when supplies run out. (Currently, 50% have been claimed, so act fast.)

65" Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV (QN850A), $1,439 (reduced from $1,849)

Now's a great time to pick up a new TV for the holidays -- a range of popular Samsung 4K TVs are on sale at Amazon now. This 4.4-star-rated Samsung Neo QLED 4K TV model is marked down $700.

Samsung QN90B Neo QLED 4K smart TV

This smart TV with 4K-upscaling offers Samsung Smart Hub. The feature shows you all your favorite movies, TV shows, music, apps and games in one place.

Samsung's highly-rated Neo QLED 4K smart TV is on sale at both Amazon and Samsung right now. To shop these Prime Early Access Sale deals at Amazon you'll need to be an Amazon Prime member. Everyone can grab this deal at Samsung, however.

55" Samsung QN90B Neo QLED 4K smart TV, $1,298 (reduced from $1,698) 

65" Samsung QN90B Neo QLED 4K smart TV, $1,598 (reduced from $2,298)

Want to check out even more options? Take a look at the best Samsung TV deals at the Amazon early Black Friday sale.

If you're planning on doing a lot of baking for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, then you'll want to check out this Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deal on the KitchenAid Artisan series stand mixer. It's powerful enough to handle tough jobs with ease. And it looks great sitting out on the kitchen counter.

KitchenAid Artisan series 5-quart stand mixer with pouring shield

The KitchenAid Artisan series 5-quart mixer features a 10 speed slide control. 

The kitchen device comes with a flat beater, dough hook and wire whip attachments. If "aqua sky" isn't your color, this stand mixer is available in a wide variety of shades.  

KitchenAid Artisan series 5-quart stand mixer with pouring shield, $350 (regularly $460)

There's plenty of Apple tech on sale during Amazon's early Black Friday event, the Prime Early Access Sale. It's not just old Apple tech on sale -- you can save on the just-released Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds. They're on sale for $26 off at Amazon, the lowest price we've seen them since they were released last month.

Apple AirPods Pro 2: $223 (save $26)

The latest Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds offer 30 hours of listening time with the included charging case. They have an upgraded wireless chip for improved audio functionality, a new low distortion driver for clearer audio and improved active noise cancellation. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 provide truly custom sound: You can use your iPhone's camera to analyze your unique ear anatomy and find the perfect audio settings for you.

The design of the AirPods Pro 2 is fairly similar to the previous generation, but Apple has introduced touch control to the AirPods Pro 2 to help users more seamlessly control their AirPods. Users will also get a new extra-small tip with their AirPods. The case did get a notable design upgrade with a new lanyard loop and a built-in speaker to help track the location of your AirPods case.

Apple AirPods Pro 2, $223 (reduced from $249)

You can peruse all the Apple deals happening today in our article on the best Apple deals during Amazon Prime Day.

Not to be left out, electronics big box store Best Buy is holding its own early Black Friday sale today called the Best Buy Flash Sale. Take a look at the highlights below, or tap the button to head straight to the two-day-only deals at Best Buy.

Here are some of Best Buy's best deals to shop today. All these sale prices expire on Wednesday Oct. 12.

• 55" Sony Bravia XR A80J Series OLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV, $1,000 (reduced from $1,800)
• 58" Samsung TU690T Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV, $390 (reduced from $450)
  
• iRobot Roomba i7+ (7550) Wi-Fi connected self-emptying robot vacuum, $500 (reduced from $900)
  
• Google Nest Smart Programmable Wi-Fi thermostat, $100 (reduced from $130)
  
• Samsung Galaxy Buds Live true wireless earbud headphones (blue), $80 (reduced from $150)
  
• Save up to 50% on select Windows 11 laptops

If you're looking to get in shape before the holidays, or are just looking for the perfect addition to your home gym, you should know that top-rated treadmills are discounted now during the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale.

NordicTrack T Series Treadmill: $552

The NordicTrack T Series treadmill features a 20" x 55" deck, a 10% max incline and a max speed of 10 mph. After your run, this treadmill folds down for easy storage. A 30-Day iFIT membership is included with your purchase, which gives access to live and on-demand workouts.

This 4.4-star-rated treadmill is a No. 1 Amazon bestseller.

NordicTrack T Series Treadmill, $552 (reduced from $649)

Echelon Stride Treadmill: $1,105

This 4.3-star-rated Echelon Stride Treadmill features a 20" x 55" deck, a 10% max incline and a max speed of 12 mph. Heart rate sensors are integrated into the handlebars. Includes a 30-day free trial to Echelon Premiere, which offers access to 3,000 live and on-demand classes by fitness professionals.

This is a Prime Early Access Sale deal, so you need to be an Amazon Prime member to get it.

Echelon Stride Treadmill, $1,105 (reduced from $1,300)

For more home fitness options, take a look at the best deals on treadmills at the surprise Amazon Prime Day-like sale.

Amazon isn't the only retailer holding an early Black Friday sale today. Walmart is having its own Black Friday in October sale called Rollbacks and More. Here are some of the best deals to shop at Walmart's sale. 

Apple iPad Pro 5: Save up to $250

Apple's high-end tablet, the iPad Pro, features an 11-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, a pro camera system and a Thunderbolt port for lightning-speed data transfers. Looking for a traditional laptop experience? It's compatible with Apple's Magic Keyboard.

Available in two colors; prices vary. The sale prices listed below are for the space gray iPad Pro 5 with Wi-Fi-only connectivity. Storage sizes range from 128 GB to 2 TB. (The 2TB size is marked down the most at Walmart -- you'll save $250.)

Apple iPad Pro 5 (128 GB), $599 (reduced from $749)

Apple iPad Pro 5 (256 GB), $699 (reduced from $899)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (128 GB)

The 4.4-star-rated Galaxy Tab A8 offers a 10.5-inch LCD display, 128 GB of storage and fast-charging capabilities. This already-affordable Android tablet is $100 off at Walmart's early Black Friday right now, so pick this top-rated up for the holidays now.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (128 GB), $229 (reduced from $329) 

Ecovacs Deebot N8+ robot vacuum with auto-empty station

Looking to clean up after all that holiday company -- or better yet, clean up before they arrive? You can save $300 on a 4.6-star-rated robot vacuum with an auto-empty station at Walmart's early Black Friday sale. The Ecovacs Deebot N8+ robot vacuum features 2,300Pa of suction, plus laser navigation and mapping with 110-minute battery life. A auto-empty cleaning base is included.

Ecovacs Deebot N8+ robot vacuum with auto-empty station, $399 (reduced from $699)

For more deals, check out our article on the best Walmart early Black Friday deals.

Want to make the holidays merry and bright for all the little ones in your life? Now's a great time to stock up on Christmas presents, because plenty of toys are on sale now. Here are all the deals to shop right now at the Prime Early Access Sale.

• Save up to 43% on Fisher-Price toys
• Save up to 44% on Barbie dolls and playsets
  
• American Girl dolls are up to 31% off
• Save up to 66% on Squishmallows
• Save up to 60% on Disney toys
• Save up to 48% on Mini Brands and other surprise collectibles
  
• Strategy board games are up to 52% off
• Save 50% on party games from Exploding Kittens, Catan and more
  
• Vtech and Leapfrog learning toys are up to 56% off
• Play-Doh, Playskool, Peppa Pig and more are up to 48% off
• Lego sets, Magna-Tiles, K'nex and other building toys are up to 49% off
• Save up to 45% on learning toys from Osmo, Learning Resources and more
• Marvel, Star Wars and more toys for preschool kids are up to 55% off
• Action figures, collectibles and character apparel are up to 61% off
• Save up to 50% on arts and crafts gifts by Crayola, Faber-Castell and more
• Melissa and Doug toys are up to 58% off
• Save up to $129 on play kitchen sets from Step2, Kidcraft and more

If you want to put the best and most popular toys under the Christmas tree this year, look no further than Amazon. Little Live Pets Mama Surprise, CBS Essential's bestselling toy of the 2022 holiday season so far, is on sale now during the Prime Early Access Sale.

Best of all, it's not a Prime Member exclusive deal -- anyone can get it.

Little Live Pets Mama Surprise 

Surprise! This 4.6-star-rated Little Live Pets Mama Surprise guinea pig gives birth to three babies. Feed and brush mama until her heart starts to glow. Then place her in her hutch, and she will have a baby that comes with a special care package. 

Repeat the process and she will birth three babies in total.

Little Live Pets Mama Surprise, $55 after coupon (reduced from $64)

For even more great toy recommendations to gift this holiday, check out our coverage of the Amazon Toys We Love List: The most popular and best toys of the 2022 holiday season. You might also want to read Walmart's 2022 Top Toy List: The hottest gifts this Christmas.

Here's a note-worthy Apple deal to shop -- the Apple iPad 9 tablet is on sale at Amazon for $269, it's lowest price ever. And that's not the only early Black Friday deal on Apple tablets. Amazon is discounting the full Apple iPad line, from the Apple iPad Pro to the Apple iPad mini.

Apple iPad 9: $269 (save $60)

The 10.2-inch iPad 9, released in 2021, is the most affordable of Apple's iPad offerings. It offers a 8 MP wide-angle back camera, and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle front camera. It boasts stereo speakers, too. This iPad is powered by a A13 Bionic chip. It offers up to 10 hours of battery life, and is compatible with the Apple Pencil ($99) for drawing or note-taking.

Available in two colors; prices vary. You'll need to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of this deal.

Apple iPad 9 (64 GB) (silver), $269 (reduced from $329)

More deals on Apple iPad tablets

You can also save on these top-rated alternatives to the Apple iPad above.

Apple iPad Mini (64 GB), $399 (reduced from $499) 

Apple iPad Air 5 (64 GB), $519 (reduced from $599)

Apple iPad Pro (128 GB), $749 (reduced from $799)

For more, check out our article on the best Apple deals during the Prime Early Access Sale.

Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale is your best chance to stock up on top-rated beauty essentials for the harsh winter months ahead. Prime Members will save big on Bio-Oil, Cetaphil and more beauty items at Amazon now.

Bio-Oil skincare set: $21

Treat your scars, stretch marks and dry skin with this Bio-Oil skincare set including a travel-size skincare oil, dry skin gel and body lotion. Again, this price is reserved for Amazon Prime members only during the Prime Early Access Sale.

Bio-Oil skincare set, $21 (reduced from $32)

Cetaphil daily facial cleanser: $13

Cleanse your face daily with this gentle Cetaphil cleanser that minimizes the appearance of pores. This cleanser that's ideal for sensitive skin fights against dryness, irritation, roughness, tightness and a weakened skin barrier. If you buy two, you can save an extra $5.

Cetaphil daily facial cleanser, $13 (reduced from $17)

The iRobot Roomba j7+ is one of the best robot vacuum pet owners can buy. And it's on sale at Amazon now.

iRobot Roomba j7+ robot vacuum: $599 (save $200)

The iRobot Roomba j7+ is designed with the issue of dog poop in mind. This smart vacuum includes iRobot's P.O.O.P. guarantee, or "Pet Owner Official Promise." Your Roomba j7+ is guaranteed to avoid pet waste or iRobot will replace your vacuum for free. 

The vacuum features a powerful three-stage cleaning system with iRobot's most powerful suction. The home-cleaning device uses an edge-sweeping brush to get into corners. The Roomba j7+ features dual multi-surface rubber brushes that flex to adjust to different floor types. Best of all, they don't get tangled with pet hair.

When it's done cleaning, the device automatically empties into its included clean base for easy dirt disposal with enclosed bags. Just empty the cleaning station once every 60 days.

iRobot Roomba j7+ robot vacuum, $599 (reduced from $800)

The iRobot Roomba j7 is a bit more affordable and also offers the P.O.O.P. promise. (A cleaning station is not included.)

iRobot Roomba j7 robot vacuum, $399 (reduced from $650)

For more, check out our article on the best robot vacuum deals on iRobot Roomba, Roborock and more during Amazon's October Prime Day sale.

The Prime Early Access Sale is your opportunity to buy a new Samsung Galaxy smartphone at a killer price. Here are the best deals on Samsung phones during Amazon's early Black Friday sale today and tomorrow.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: $890 (save $310)

The S22 Ultra features a 6.8-inch screen, compared with the standard S22's 6.1-inch screen. It also offers a 40MP front camera, compared with the standard 10MP front camera for better selfies. The back camera is also enhanced with a better wide-angle camera and stronger zoom functionality. 

This is a Prime Member exclusive deal.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (128 GB), $890 (reduced from $1,200) 

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (512GB), $1,090 (reduced from $1,400) 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: $860 (save $240)

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 offers enhanced charging support, an upgraded processor chip and some notable camera upgrades. It also includes aesthetic improvements such as a slimmer design and a new Bespoke edition.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 includes two rear cameras -- a 12-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide. The rear cameras convert to front-facing selfie cameras with a flip of the phone. The Galaxy Flip 4's Flexcam camera captures vivid photos at a wide range angles. It also offers a mode to capture better photos at night.

The smartphone features a 6.7-inch foldable display screen with Gorilla Glass Victus Plus. This upgraded Gorilla Glass offers improved scratch resistance and durability. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 supports 25 W wired charging and features 15 W wireless charging support, another upgrade from the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (256 GB), $860 (reduced from $1,100)

Looking for the perfect gift idea for someone who loves coffee, but doesn't have a lot of space for a coffee maker? The Keurig K-Mini coffee maker, a CBS Essentials bestseller, is on sale for $50 off during Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale.

Keurig K-Mini coffee maker: $50 (save $50)

This mini coffee maker is a great option for small kitchens and tiny countertops. Plus, its low price during the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale makes its a great gift idea for the holiday.

The 5-inch-wide Keurig K-Mini coffee maker lets you brew up to 12 ounces of coffee, hot chocolate, tea and more. It offers an energy efficient feature that automatically turns the coffee maker off 90 seconds after you've brewed your cup. 

Keurig K-Mini coffee maker, $50 (regularly $100)

Our favorite free money deal is back at Amazon for the Prime Early Access Sale. But don't delay -- the Amazon gift card deal ends when the Prime Early Access Sale does on Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Amazon gift card free money deal: Spend $50, get a $10 credit

Buy $50 worth of Amazon gift cards, including the beautiful holiday design above, and you'll get s $10 credit when you use promo code NEWGC2022. (Offer valid for new Amazon gift card purchasers only.) This offer expires Oct. 12.

Amazon gift card deal: Spend $50, get a $10 credit

Reload $100 on an Amazon gift card, get a $12 Amazon credit

Want to stack your free money gift card deals? Amazon is also offering a $12 credit when you reload an Amazon gift card with $100 or more for the first time.

Amazon gift card reload deal: Reload $100, get a $12 credit

Looking to gift the latest Apple tech this holiday? Amazon is offer $50 off the brand new Apple Watch Series 8 during its early Black Friday sale. Walmart is offering deals too. Here's what you need to know.

Apple Watch Series 8 is on sale at Amazon (save $50)

Apple Watch Series 8, the latest addition to the Apple Watch lineup, features the new S8 chip for improved performance. It also includes an always-on display and new watch face options. The Apple Watch 8 will has a larger battery than previous models: Battery life can be extended to 36 hours when in low-power mode. The Apple Watch 8 features a durable design and is swim-proof, dust-proof and crack-resistant. 

The Apple Watch 8 has a number of health-tracking features, including an optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor for ECG, blood oxygen sensor and a new body temperature sensor.

The Apple Watch 8 is available in 41mm and 45mm sizing options; four colors are available. The GPS model starts at $349, while the cellular model (with new international roaming capabilities) starts at $499. 

Apple Watch Series 8, $349 (reduced from $399)

Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm), $379 (reduced from $429)