Best Amazon Prime Day deals under $25: I'm tracking over 12 of my favorite discounts before October

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale returns in just a few weeks on Oct. 7-8. The sale, more popularly known as October Prime Day, is one of the first to kick off the holiday shopping season. You're sure to see discounts on plenty of items, including dozens of gadgets and trinkets that won't break the bank. 

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I cover deals 24/7, and I know a thing or two about finding the best offers to share with you. Amazon and competing retailers tend to inflate prices to make deals and discounts look greater than they are. That's why I've vetted and curated these deals, featuring ZDNET-tested and recommended products, plus some of my own personal selections you can't find anywhere else. Here are my favorite picks for the best budget-friendly early October Prime Day deals -- primarily under $25 ...