Best Amazon Prime Day deals under $25: I'm tracking over 30 of my favorite discounts this October

October Prime Day is finally here. These are my favorite under $25 deals live.

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale kicked off in the early hours of Oct. 7 -- that's today. The two-day sale, more popularly known as October Prime Day, is one of the first to kick off the holiday shopping season. We're seeing discounts on plenty of items, including dozens of gadgets that won't break the bank. 

Also: The best October Prime Day deals live now 

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 ...