Midday Deals & Gear: Streamed, Typed, and Powered — November 1, 2026

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Sunday’s tech refresh has three very different ambitions: make the TV smarter, make typing more comfortable, and stop charging cables from staging a desk takeover. Each deal has a practical use case, plus a few details worth checking before checkout.

Black Friday is three weeks and five days out, and the deals have stopped waiting politely in line…

Deal snapshot: Prices checked midday on November 1, 2026, and can change without notice.

Streamed: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (newest 2026 model)

Illustration of a compact streaming stick and remote beside a softly glowing television

Price snapshot: $24.99, 58% off the $59.99 list price. The listing showed it in stock, with 565 ratings and 10K+ bought in the past month. The deal may require Prime or a qualifying $35 order for shipping, so check the checkout terms. Deal coverage from 9to5Toys calls this the lowest tracked price for the model so far.

The pitch is straightforward: an inexpensive 4K streamer can give an older or sluggish smart TV a fresh interface. This 2026 model supports 4K up to 60fps, Wi-Fi 6, Alexa+, and Direct Power through a compatible TV USB port using the included cable. The redesigned remote is a nice practical touch; fewer cables behind the TV is not glamorous, but it is a small victory over household spaghetti.

The caveats matter. Its quad-core 1.7 GHz processor is modest, so demanding apps may not feel especially snappy, and Wi-Fi 6 only helps fully with a compatible router. Amazon’s listing also notes limits on installing apps from unknown sources, so this is not the pick for sideloading enthusiasts. The listing shows a mixed 3.2-star rating, so read recent reviews and confirm app compatibility before buying. For more horsepower, the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus and Fire TV Cube are available at higher prices.

Honest take: At $24.99, it’s a compelling low-cost way to add 4K streaming to a TV, provided the app ecosystem and modest performance suit the household.

Typed: Logitech Ergo K860 Wireless Ergonomic Split Keyboard

Illustration of a graphite split ergonomic keyboard with a curved frame and padded wrist rest

Price snapshot: $77.99 at checkout, shown as 48% off the $149.99 list price. One honest wrinkle: when we clicked through, the lowest figure appeared on a Used, Like New Amazon Resale unit, with new stock around $119.99. Price trackers had the new keyboard near $119.99 earlier in the week (with a dip to about $114 in early October), so $77.99 Resale is genuinely cheap, but check the condition notes and seller carefully before assuming the new-in-box price is $77.99.

The K860 is built for long typing sessions, with a curved split keyframe, pillowed wrist rest, Bluetooth, and an included USB receiver. Logitech’s design gives hands a more relaxed position than a flat keyboard, and the full-size layout keeps the number pad within reach. If a workday means a lot of typing, a comfort-focused keyboard can feel like a more meaningful upgrade than another flashy desk accessory.

The trade-off is the shape. Switching from a standard flat keyboard takes adjustment, and the split layout will not suit every typing style or desk setup. If you go the Amazon Resale route, read the condition notes and return terms before ordering; if you want it new, the ~$119.99 new-stock price is still well under the list price, just not the headline number.

Honest take: This is the most personal pick of the three. It makes sense for frequent typists interested in an ergonomic layout, but the $77.99 figure is best viewed as a Resale deal; expect to pay more for a new one.

Powered: Anker Prime Charging Station, 250W, 6 Ports

Illustration of a graphite six-port desktop charging station powering a laptop, phone, and tablet

Price snapshot: $99.99, 33% off the $149.99 list price. Amazon showed it in stock, sold by AnkerDirect and shipped by Amazon, with 2,176 ratings and 3K+ bought in the past month. Deal coverage at 9to5Toys has highlighted $99.99 as a strong sale price; price-history tracking has also recorded a lower $94.99, so today’s offer is excellent, but not the known all-time low.

The Anker Prime combines four USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, up to 250W total output, and a 2.26-inch LCD that shows charging information. Its first USB-C port can supply up to 140W to a compatible device, while the remaining USB-C ports can provide up to 100W individually. That makes it a tidy one-desk hub for a laptop and smaller devices, with less adapter clutter and a display that makes power draw visible.

The headline wattage is shared across devices, not delivered in full to every port simultaneously. Check the per-port limits and the combined distribution for the devices being connected, especially when charging a laptop alongside several other gadgets. And while the LCD is genuinely useful for checking activity, it is still a screen on a charger, not a reason by itself to spend $100. See Anker’s product page for full specifications.

Honest take: The best fit for a crowded desk with multiple devices. It can streamline charging, but it is a premium hub, not a travel-friendly little wall brick.

Which upgrade makes the most sense?

For the lowest-cost, instantly noticeable change, the Fire TV Stick 4K is the easy entry point, especially if a TV needs better streaming options. For anyone typing throughout the workday, the K860 targets a different kind of comfort, but the $77.99 price applies to an Amazon Resale unit; the new-item price is higher. For a desk with a laptop, phone, tablet, and a growing cable population, the Anker station brings the most ports and power, though its total output is shared.

The sensible buy depends on the daily annoyance each device solves. Pick the streamer for a tired TV, the keyboard for an ergonomic refresh, or the charger for desktop clutter. Before ordering, confirm the product condition, seller, delivery terms, and current price: the fine print is less fun than the gear, but usually cheaper than a return.

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