Prime Day 2: Havana Nights

Amazon is back for another blowout sale. And this time? They mean business [View in browser]( [IndyBest]( [IndyBest]( [Steve Hogarty]( [Steve Hogarty](, Technology Writer September 23, 2022 Just when we thought we were out, Amazon pulls us back in. Not content with hosting the biggest one-off summer sales event on the calendar, the retail giant has sprung a sequel on us: the [Prime Early Access Sale]( (or as we're calling it, Prime Day 2: Havana Nights). The second Prime Day sale of the year kicks off on 11 October, just weeks before [Black Friday]( in November, meaning we've got a steady flow of discounts to look forward to before Mariah Carey starts warming up her festive vocal chords. As ever, our team of IndyBest experts are tirelessly scouring Amazon for the best deals on everything from [Apple Watches](, [Nintendo Switch consoles]( and [wireless earbuds]( to [mattresses](, [air fryers](, and [robot vacuum cleaners](. With the cost of living on the rise and Christmas looming on the horizon, we're being especially discerning when it comes to filtering out the dross and bringing you the genuine Prime bargains.   Pixel perfect Google announced its newest phones yesterday. The [Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro]( are available to pre-order and will launch in physical stores on 13 October. We've been rounding up the [best contract plans](, but the headline news? Every Pixel 7 Pro comes with the new [Pixel Watch](. [Apple AirPods Pro 2nd generation]( That's a free £379 smartwatch when you buy the £849 Pixel 7 Pro smartphone. The [Pixel Watch]( is Google's answer to the Apple Watch: a sleek and stylish new wearable designed to work hand-in-glove with the Pixel range of phones and Android phones in general. [Read more](   Pot luck Like the look of [Le Creuset's Halloween-themed pumpkin casserole dish](, but the thought of spending £269 on a pot makes your blood curdle? We've got your back. Aldi has launched [a flatteringly spooky dupe]( costing just £19.99. [Aldi wine advent calendar]( The budget-conscious [gourd-shaped cookware]( is made from glazed stone rather than Le Creuset's characteristic cast iron, and it's smaller too. As well as potentially holding bags of sweets for trick or treaters, it's oven-safe up to 230C for your pumpkin pies and autumnal stews. [Read more](   Turn up the heat Okay, so it's not the sexiest product we've ever featured in the newsletter, but this £39.99 [heated clothes airer]( is one of the most popular items at Aldi right now. And with the cost of running a tumble dryer this winter, and wetter weather on the way, it's easy to see why. [European lager]( One of the [cheapest heated racks]( on the market, it can tackle your usual laundry loads in record time, as well as those bulky things like towels and duvet covers that take absolutely ages to dry. The heated airer is a hot ticket item and repeatedly sells out, so if you missed it, you should check out our round up of the [best heated clothes airers](. [Read more](   Life in plastic You always promise yourself you'll get the Christmas shopping out of the way early, before inevitably finding yourself in a Hunger Games style fight to the death in some godforsaken middle aisle on 24 December. Don't make the same mistake again. We're here to help, with our pick of [the best Lego stocking fillers]( for under twenty quid. [Books about the Queen]( Our list includes [gifts for Lego fans]( of all ages, from James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 and a classic London double-decker bus, to a Lego Buzz Lightyear and a frankly adorable £8.99 Lego tuk-tuk. [Read more](     Deals of the week The Independent’s journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our newsletter, we may earn commission. [Black Friday]( The [Nintendo Switch OLED]( has fallen to its lowest ever price at Amazon. The newest version of the console has a much nicer screen, and is now just £289.99. [Get deal](   [Electric blanket deals]( Now that the Pixel 7 has arrived, Amazon has put the [Pixel 6 on clearance sale](. The (still excellent) phone has 24 per cent off, the cheapest it's ever been. [Get deal](   Don't miss a thing Keep up to date with all the latest IndyBest news over on social... [Twitter]( [Instagram](   Thank you for reading. P.S. If you can spare two minutes we'd love to hear your [feedback]( on our newsletters.   [Alternate text] Join the conversation or follow us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( Please do not reply directly to this email. You are currently registered to receive The Independent's IndyBest email. Add us to your safe list of senders. If you do not want to receive The Independent's IndyBest email, please [unsubscribe](list_name=IND_Indy_Best_CDP). 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