Priya Patel 
The Artisan KSM150PS is where most KitchenAid shopping lists start, because a 5 quart bowl, ten speeds and the widest attachment support in this group cover nearly every baking job without a second machine. The Classic K45SS is the no-frills stand mixer if you want the same tilt-head layout without the extras, and the KHM512 … Read more
If you are watching the October sale for a new television, the Insignia 43-inch F50 is the one to keep an eye on: 4K resolution, HDR10, three HDMI ports and Fire TV built in, and it is the most-reviewed set in this list by a wide margin. The Roku Select 55 QLED suits anyone who … Read more
Parents hunting through toddler toy listings during Prime Big Deal Days usually end up with the same problem: a cart full of plastic that gets ignored by February. The Mega Bloks First Builders set leads this list because 80 chunky pieces in a single storage bag give a one-year-old something to grip, stack and knock … Read more
The AKASO EK7000 is the action camera worth watching first in this sale, because it is the only pick on this list that arrives genuinely complete. The 131-foot waterproof case, mounting hardware, wrist remote and two batteries all sit in the box, and nearly 40,000 owners have rated it 4.4 stars. Ten cameras make the … Read more
If you are dressing a porch or a front yard this October, the IkeeRuic solar torch lights are the pick worth watching first, because a box of them stakes into a lawn in minutes and needs no wiring and no outlet. DenicMic’s solar path lights suit anyone who wants a purple starburst along a walkway, … Read more
Among the Meta hardware worth watching during Amazon’s October sale, the Quest 3S 128GB is the one to keep an eye on first. It runs the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip as the bigger Quest 3, holds 128 GB, and comes with a Gorilla Tag bundle already attached rather than sold as an add-on. … Read more
If you are shopping for a smart speaker this month, the Amazon Echo Dot is the one to watch. It carries the highest rating in this roundup, and the built-in eero mesh WiFi extender plus the motion and temperature sensors give it more everyday use than a plain speaker. Buyers who want a screen should … Read more