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It’s a bad time to want a new computer

It's not exactly surprising that RAMaggeddon is making new tech hardware really expensive. But if you've been in the market for things like a new computer or tablet, this week has been filled with sticker shock. Given how many companies announced price hikes related to component shortages, it seems unlikely things will get cheaper any time soon.

Valve started the week off by finally revealing the price of the Steam Machine, its long-delayed, console-like PC that, in our tests, has performance on par with the PS5. It starts at $1,049, nearly double the price of the six-year-old PS5, and that's for the base configuration with 512GB of storage …

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You won’t have long to get these iPad deals before Apple’s price hike

iPad Air
You can save hundreds on the latest iPad Air. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

Apple just raised prices across its iPad and MacBook lineup. The good news is that many retailers are still selling their inventory at the old prices or far less, which means you can still score some of the best iPad deals we may see in awhile — if ever again. So if you’ve been thinking about picking up a new iPad, now is probably the time to do it.

Now the bad news: those discounts are starting to disappear, though. One of the best iPad deals of Prime Day, for instance, saw the M4-powered iPad Air with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage drop to a record low of $519 when the sale kicked off. Amazon has since sold out, but Best Buy is still offering it for $519, which is $230 less than Apple’s new list price. You can also still buy it with LTE connectivity at Amazon for $699 ($200 off).

Apple iPad Air M4

The M4-powered iPad Air offers 12GB of RAM, Apple Intelligence features, Apple Pencil Pro support, and Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, making it a great middle ground between the entry-level iPad and iPad Pro. Read our review.

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Compared to Apple’s entry-level iPad, the Air offers a faster M4 chip, 12GB of RAM, Apple Intelligence features, Apple Pencil Pro support. It also offers newer connectivity standards like Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, making it a more future-proof option.

If the iPad Air isn’t what you’re after, though, don’t worry. There are still plenty of other iPad deals worth considering, whether you’re shopping for Apple’s affordable entry-level model or its high-end iPad Pro. Here are the best discounts we could find.

iPad deals

iPad (2025)

Apple’s entry-level iPad is an excellent tablet for casual use, even if it is getting a little long in the tooth. Its high-res screen is great for watching video, and its A16 processor is still fast enough to handle light games and productivity apps. Read our review.
A photo of the 11th-generation iPad on a table.

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iPad Mini (2024)

The iPad Mini’s smaller size is tailor-made for travel, with a light, sturdy design that’s easy to slip into a carry-on. Its compact 8.3-inch display is great for reading, watching movies, and playing games, and it even supports the Apple Pencil Pro, making it an excellent tool for doodling. The battery holds up well, too, and you can easily pair it with a Bluetooth keyboard to tackle some light work. Read our review.
The iPad Mini (2024) in purple on a light gray background.

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iPad Pro (2025)

Apple’s newest iPad Pros have an M5 processor, an N1 chip, and a C1X chip for cellular versions. They’re faster, support Wi-Fi 7, charge more quickly, and start with 12GB of RAM. Read our review.
Apple's M5 iPad Pro being used by a man in a car.

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Polestar has been muscled out of the US market

Polestar vehicles

Polestar won't be allowed to sell its electric vehicles model year 2027 and beyond in the US after the federal government denied the company's request for authorization under a new rule banning vehicles with software from China.

In a press release, the company says the decision to retreat from the US follows a recent decision by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security to not grant Polestar an authorization under the current Connected Vehicle Rule to sell vehicles from model year 2027 and beyond. The rule, which passed under the Biden administration, blocks the import and sale of any vehicle with software from "countri …

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Here’s a bunch of Prime Day deals on keyboards, mice, and other peripherals we like

The Asus ProArt PA27JCV 5K monitor on a wooden desk next to a MacBook with a notepad and pen in front of it.
You can get a great, color-accurate 5K monitor for half the price of an Apple Studio Display. | Photo by John Higgins / The Verge

RAMageddon has come for computers. The price of memory chips, hard drives, and solid state storage has skyrocketed. That’s led to price increases on desktop and laptop RAM, SSDs, spinning hard drives, and pretty much everything that uses any of those things. Consoles are more expensive. Desktops are more expensive. Laptops are more expensive. Tablets and phones are more expensive. Even MacBooks, which started out expensive but then started looking like a pretty good deal, just got more expensive.

All that sucks. But if (if) there’s a silver lining, it’s that most of the stuff you plug into a computer — keyboards, mice, webcams, monitors, and so forth — isn’t getting bananas expensive. Actually, there are some good deals out there.

Great keyboards on the cheap

8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard (Xbox Edition)

This mechanical keyboard is inspired by the original Xbox, with a translucent green color scheme and two large customizable buttons. Along with Bluetooth support, it offers a standard tenkeyless layout with clicky hot-swappable Kailh Jellyfish X switches.
8BitDo’s green Xbox-themed Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard in front of a matching green Xbox console.

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  • Some of 8BitDo’s other Retro87 colors are on sale too, though it looks like it depends on the day. Right now the M Edition — which has an IBM Model M vibe — is down to $67.89, from $100. The Commodore 64, Famicom, and Super Nintendo-inspired colors aren’t on much of a sale as I type this, but they were yesterday, so keep an eye out.
  • The 8BitDo 18-key Retro number pad comes in the same color options as the keyboard. It has Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless, plus a seven-segment display that lets it work as a standalone calculator. It’s down to $35.99ish, from $45ish, at Amazon. I (Nathan) bought one yesterday.
  • The fairly new Keychron V5 Ultra mechanical keyboard with Silk POM red linear switches is $107.99 ($12 off) at Amazon. The near-full-size 96-percent layout board has an incredibly long battery life thanks to its ZMK-based firmware, and it supports a fast 8,000Hz polling rate via its 2.4GHz wireless connection. Its plastic case isn’t as nice as ones with a metal chassis, but it’s a great no-nonsense keyboard for the money. Read our review.
  • The Iqunix Magi65 low profile mechanical keyboard is down to $108.30, from $130ish. I like the version with media keys and a rolling encoder, but that’s not on sale. Former video producer Vjeran Pavic likes this version. It’s the best-looking and best-feeling low-profile keyboard I’ve tried yet, and it has great battery life.

Asus ROG Falcata

A unique Hall effect gaming keyboard that actually takes ergonomics into account. Read our review.

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Hot deals on mice in your area

Logitech MX Master 3S

The MX Master 3S is a favorite among many Verge staff members because of its comfort and customization. It can connect via Bluetooth, via its included 2.4GHz receiver, or wired with its USB-C cable.

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Logitech MX Vertical wireless mouse

An ergonomic mouse especially designed to reduce muscle strain and enhance performance. It’s the mouse of choice for senior reviewer Victoria Song.

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  • The slightly cheaper Logitech Lift is down to $56 from $65. Instead of recharging via USB-C like the MX Vertical, it uses a AA battery.
  • Not to overindex on vertical mice, but the Keychron M5 vertical gaming mouse is down to $39.99, from $49.99, at Amazon. I (Nathan again) use this on my desktop. Good mouse.
  • The Razer Viper V3 Pro is a great 8K wireless gaming mouse, down to $94.99, from the $130ish it was hovering near before.

Monitors to watch (get it?)

Asus ProArt PA27JCV 5K monitor

The PA27JCV is a solid alternative to Apple’s Studio Display, especially for the price. The ProArt monitor features a built-in KVM switch, HDR support, and a bevy of connectivity options, including HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C (with up to 96W charging). Read our 5K monitor roundup.
The Asus ProArt PA27JCV 5K monitor on a wooden desk next to a MacBook with a notepad and pen in front of it.

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  • OLED gaming monitors that offer super-fast refresh rates are cheaper than usual during Prime Day, and several of them are from Asus. The company’s Strix XG27ACDNG 26.5-inch 1440p QD-OLED with a 360Hz refresh rate is down to $534 at Amazon. Its previous best price was $599.99, and it didn’t come around often. The next step up is the Swift PG27AQDP WOLED 1440p monitor with 480Hz refresh rate. It costs $664 during Prime Day at Amazon, down from around $800. 
  • The Asus ROG Swift PG27UCDM, a 4K QD-OLED with a 240Hz refresh rate, is $934 at Amazon — its best price yet. That’s $265 off its original price. I want this thing so bad.
  • LG’s 32-inch UltraGear 32GX850A-B OLED gaming monitor is $684.50 ($600 off MSRP) at Amazon, exclusively for Prime members. LG also has it for anyone for a slightly higher $699.99. The dual mode 4K OLED supports a fairly high 165Hz refresh rate but can dip down to 1920 x 1080 resolution to output a super fast 330Hz for specialized uses like competitive gaming.

Cases and stands, hubs and docks, and other stuff

Moft Adhesive Laptop Stand

If you don’t need a laptop stand all the time, Moft’s Adhesive Stand could be for you. It folds up nicely and has a low-profile design that’s great for putting in your laptop bag.

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  • Moft has a variety of deals on its origami-style cases and stands. In addition to the Adhesive Laptop Stand, above, you can get its folding 2-in-1 Laptop Carry Sleeve, a sleek laptop case that doubles as a portable stand, for $51.96 ($13 off) at Amazon in four sizes and up to 11 different colors.
  • Ugreen’s Dock and Stand for the Mac Mini M4 / M4 Pro is $49.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, exclusively for Prime members. The dock sits below your Mac Mini and plugs in to a rear USB-C port, dramatically expanding the port offerings of your tiny desktop and making your power button more accessible with a tiny lever. It has SD / microSD card slots and two USB-A ports on the front, and three USB-C and three USB-A ports on the rear. Plus, inside is an M.2 SSD slot for extra built-in storage. (You’ll have to BYO SSD.)
  • This Lenovo 5-in-1 USB-C hub is down to $19.99, from $29.99, at Amazon. It has a 5Gbps USB 3.2 port, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port that supports 4K at 60Hz, and up to 100W USB-PD in. I haven’t tested it, but I did just buy it. It has good ratings, it’s from Lenovo, and it’s $20. I’ll roll the dice on that.

Elgato Stream Deck MK. 2

The MK.2 version of the standard Stream Deck comes with 15 programmable buttons, a swappable faceplate, and a detachable stand.

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This year’s Prime Day deals on Apple products are the best I’ve seen

The M4-powered iPad Air
The latest iPad Air is still available at its pre-price hike discount. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

Amazon’s Prime Day is now in its third day, and whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 has already dropped to a new low price, while the AirPods Pro 3 are discounted to $179. With Apple recently raising prices on several Macs and iPads, now may be one of the last chances to pick up the company’s hardware before those increases fully take effect. Some retailers are still offering discounts based on the previous list prices, making today’s deals even better. With that in mind, we’ve added several new tablet and laptop deals below.

Below are the best Apple deals currently available. Some are exclusive to Prime Day, while others are simply great discounts we think are worth highlighting. We’ll continue updating this guide throughout Prime Day, highlighting more deals as they become available.

Earbud and headphone deals

AirPods Pro 3

The latest AirPods Pro offer improved noise cancellation and richer bass, along with built-in heart sensors that work with Apple’s Fitness app to monitor calories burned across more than 50 workouts. Read our review.
Hands holding the open case for the AirPods Pro 3 above multi-colored books on a wooden table.

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  • The AirPods 4 are on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for around $99 ($30 off). Apple’s entry-level earbuds offer richer bass than previous generations along with a more robust IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. They match the latest AirPods Pro in voice call quality and work well with other Apple devices too, though they lack more advanced features like active noise cancellation. It might be a pro or con to some that this model simply rests in your ear. They don’t create a tight seal like the AirPods Pro.
  • The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and wireless charging are also on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for $148.99 ($30 off). It’s a solid deal, but given the AirPods Pro 3 are currently available for about $30 or so more, we’d recommend buying those instead. They drown out noise better and offer additional features like a heart rate sensor that justify the small price difference. Read our review.

AirPods Max 2

Apple’s over-ears retain the premium design of the original while delivering improved sound quality and better noise cancellation. They also sport Apple’s H2 chip, which enables newer features like live translation. Read our review.

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  • The Beats Powerbeats Fit are on sale for $159.95 ($40 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is $20 shy of their all-time low and their second-best price to date. Like all Beats earbuds and headphones, the noise-canceling Fit are platform-agnostic and natively support a number of iOS and Android features like one-step pairing and Find My support. The Beats Fit Pro successor also features a redesigned wingtip with built-in silicone fins and ear tips that are designed to provide a more secure fit during workouts than traditional earbuds.
  • The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are on sale for $179.95 ($90 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, which is also $20 shy of their all-time low price. Their ear-hook design helps keep them securely in place, while Apple’s H2 chip grants access to AirPods Pro features like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and better noise cancellation than you’ll get with the Powerbeats Fit. Plus, unlike the Fit, they support wireless charging. Read our review.

Beats Studio Pro

The latest Beats Studio Pro feature improved noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfort. They also support lossless audio over USB-C and offer native support for a range of iOS and Android features like other Beats headphones. Read our review.

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  • The Beats Solo 4 have dropped to $99.95 ($100 off) at Amazon and Walmart, which is $10 more than their all-time low we saw last year. The wireless headphones offer a noticeable step up in performance from the Beats Solo 3, delivering more detailed sound and support for lossless audio over the included USB-C or 3.5mm cable. They also provide up to 50 hours of battery life, plus comfortable memory foam ear cushions, though they don’t include active noise cancellation. Read our review.
  • You can buy the Beats Studio Buds Plus on sale for $89.95 ($80 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which is one of their better prices to date. The wireless earbuds offer good active noise cancellation along with four swappable ear tips for a comfortable, secure fit (though perhaps not as secure as the Powerbeats Pro 2). They also sport a slick translucent colorway and can last up to 27 hours on a single charge. Read our review.

Apple Watch deals

Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm, GPS)

Although the Apple Watch Series 11 is the same size as its predecessor, it features a display that’s twice as durable, 5G modem on cellular models, and slightly improved battery life. Read our review.

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  • You can buy the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with an Ocean Band, Trail Loop strap, and Alpine Loop strap for $649 ($150 off) at Amazon, which is a new low price. The Ultra 3 is Apple’s most rugged and feature-packed smartwatch, making it a great choice for athletes and outdoorsy folks. It delivers up to 42 hours of battery life — six hours more than its predecessor — and features a larger wide-angle OLED display with a refresh rate that goes down to just 1Hz for battery savings, plus slimmer bezels. It also supports both satellite connectivity and 5G. Read our review.

Apple Watch SE 3

The Apple Watch SE 3 offers some big upgrades over its predecessor, including an always-on display, allowing you to glance at the time or unread notifications. It also has Apple’s powerful S10 chip, which enables on-device Siri requests. Read our review.

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  • If you’re looking to change up the look of your Apple Watch Series 11, Woot is selling a variety of Apple Watch bands starting at $14.99 ($35 off) through June 26th. They’re available in multiple colors, sizes, and styles, and the deal marks a new low price.

iPad deals

iPad (2025)

Apple’s entry-level iPad is an excellent tablet for casual use, even if it is getting a little long in the tooth. Its high-res screen is great for watching video, and its A16 processor is still fast enough to handle light games and productivity apps. Read our review.
A photo of the 11th-generation iPad on a table.

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  • The latest 11-inch iPad Air is now pricier at $749, but you can still get the 128GB base model on sale for $519 at Best Buy or with LTE connectivity at Amazon for $699 ($200 off). The Air is a sizable step up from Apple’s entry-level iPad, combining a faster M4 chip with 12GB of RAM, Apple Intelligence features, and support for the Apple Pencil Pro. It also includes newer connectivity standards like Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, making it more future-proof. Read our review.

iPad Mini (2024)

The seventh-gen iPad Mini comes with Apple’s A17 Pro chip and support for Apple Intelligence. It’s also compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro and offers faster Wi-Fi and USB-C speeds. Read our review.

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  • The 13-inch M4-powered iPad Air is on sale for $699.99 ($250 off) at Best Buy. The tablet is identical to the 11-inch model, but sports a larger display that’s better suited for multitasking.

iPad Pro (2025)

Apple’s newest iPad Pros have an M5 processor, an N1 chip, and a C1X chip for cellular versions. They’re faster, support Wi-Fi 7, charge more quickly, and start with 12GB of RAM. Read our review.
Apple's M5 iPad Pro being used by a man in a car.

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  • The Apple Magic Keyboard for the 13-inch iPad Air (M2, M3, and M4 models) is on sale for $279 ($40 off) at Amazon, which is just $2 shy of its all-time low price. The accessory combines a keyboard and built-in trackpad, features adjustable viewing angles and USB-C support, and magnetically attaches to compatible 13-inch iPad Air models.

Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Apple-s entry-level stylus attaches magnetically on supported iPads, though it doesn’t support magnetic charging. Instead, you pair and charge it by connecting it to your device’s USB-C port. it comes with features like tilt sensitivity and Apple Pencil Hover support, but it doesn’t support double-tap gestures and pressure sensitivity.
An image of Apple’s new Apple Pencil with USB-C.

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MacBook deals

MacBook Neo

Apple’s most affordable laptop, with a 13-inch display, A18 Pro chip, 8GB of RAM, and optional Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Read our review.

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  • The 13-inch MacBook Air is available with an M5 chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD for $949.99 at Amazon, much cheaper than the the $1,299 Apple is now charging. The 15-inch model, meanwhile, is also on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $1,149 (also $350 off its new price). As good as the Neo is, the Air is still Apple’s best all-around laptop. Its balance of performance, battery life, and portability is still unmatched. And for $949 or $1,149 you’re getting a laptop that should last you the better part of a decade for what’s sadly now such a good deal. Read our review.
  • The base 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 chip is my the sweet spot of Apple’s lineup if you do frequent content creation but can’t fathom paying much higher M5 Pro / M5 Max prices. It’s on sale for $1,549 ($450 off Apple’s new MSRP) at AmazonBest Buy, and Costco. The base model revised for 2026 comes with 16GB of RAM, 1TB of faster storage, and has lots of ports. It’s the ideal step up from a MacBook Air, but paying Apple’s new price of $1,999 makes it much less attainable than it was.

Apple MacBook Pro (M5 Pro / Max, 2026)

The M5 Pro and M5 Max versions of the latest MacBook Pro deliver exceptional power and speed, making them ideal for creative work while offering best-in-class battery life. Read our review.

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  • The M4 iMac from 2024 is going from a starting price of $1,299 to $1,499. You can still get a base model with 8-core M4 chip, 16GB of memory, and 256GB SSD in various colors for $1,149 ($350 off the new price) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Costco. The 10-core M4 iMac with four Thunderbolt 4 ports instead of just two is $1,349 ($350 off the new price) at Best Buy and Costco.

Other Apple deals

Apple AirTags (second-generation)

Apple’s latest AirTag features an upgraded ultra-wideband chip for more precise location tracking, a noticeably louder speaker, and an expanded Bluetooth range. Read our review.

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Apple MagSafe Charger (2m)

Apple’s latest MagSafe charger fully supports the newer Qi2.2 standard, allowing it to charge compatible devices (including the iPhone 17 series and Google’s Pixel 10 lineup) at 25W speeds.

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  • You can buy a pack of four first-generation AirTags on sale for $69.99 at Woot, which isn’t the lowest price we’ve seen but still a decent $30 discount off the original price. The last-gen AirTags aren’t as precise as the newer model and don’t feature as loud of a built-in speaker, but they still offer more impressive item tracking than other competitors when paired with an iPhone. Read our review.
  • The Apple Magic Mouse is on sale for $59.99 ($19 off) at Amazon, which is a new low price. The wireless mouse features a multi-touch surface for gestures like scrolling and swiping between web pages, and a battery that lasts about a month on a single charge. It also pairs automatically with compatible Macs and charges via USB-C.

Update, June 25th: Adjusted prices and availability, and added deals for several MacBooks and iPads.

54 Prime Day steals under $25 you won’t want to miss

A hand placing a Tile Slim into a leather wallet with a newspaper in the background.

We at The Verge love a good gadget or tchotchke, especially when it’s not too expensive. But with the rising cost of just about everything these days, many once-cheap gadgets aren’t so affordable anymore.

Amazon and other retailers sell all sorts of products from word salad brand names, but only some of it is handy and affordable enough to be worth telling you about. We’re highlighting some of our favorite picks that don’t suck and are on sale for Amazon Prime Day.

Some of them you’ve likely seen us recommend before, but there are newcomers, too. Some are simple desk items or note-taking tools that might help you in your work day, and others are purely just for fun — while being nicely giftable. Regardless, they’re all things we have tested or bought that we think are worth your money.


Tile Slim (2024)

The Tile Slim is thin enough to fit into a wallet, luggage tag, or similar items. It offers a 350-foot Bluetooth range, regardless of which platform you’re on, and up to three years of battery life.
A hand placing a Tile Slim into a leather wallet with a newspaper in the background.

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Fanttik S1 Electric Screwdriver

A tiny cordless driver that comes with five double-ended bits for most basic around-the-house projects and Ikea-level builds.

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Hoto 24-in-1 Mini Screwdriver Set

A simple screwdriver for small projects and simple repairs, with 24 included bits stored in the chassis.

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Blink Video Doorbell (second-gen)

The latest Blink Video Doorbell is a nice step up from its predecessor, offering a 1080p head-to-toe view and more accurate motion alerts. The second-gen model promises up to two years of battery life, while an infrared night vision mode allows you to get a beat on visitors when it’s dark outside. When someone does drop by, you don’t even need to get up to answer, as it supports two-way talk through the Blink app.
Blink’s second-generation Video Doorbell next to a door.

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Nothing CMF Buds 2A

The CMF Buds 2A deliver decent sound and noise cancellation. They also offer useful extras like customizable EQ settings, multipoint connectivity, and IP54 water and dust resistance.

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8BitDo Ultimate Mini Wired Controller for Xbox

A simple and affordable wired controller for Xbox consoles and Windows PCs. It’s size is friendly to smaller hands and its sticks use anti-drift Hall effect sensors. The cute translucent colors are just icing on the cake.

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Vampliers 5-inch Mini Stripped Screw Remover Pliers

An invaluable tool for those of us who make mistakes with screwdrivers. (All of us.)

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Rak Magnetic Wristband

Losing a screw, washer, or drill bit during a repair is a pain, but magnets are here to help. The smarties at Rak designed a multi-section magnetic wristband that’ll let dad keep spares conveniently attached to his wrist, so he can easily grab what he needs (or stow pieces) while he’s at work.

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Apple AirTag (2nd gen)

AirTags might be popular for tracking baggage at the airport, but they’re also handy for keeping tabs on EDC. Apple’s latest trackers can pinpoint items more precisely — and from farther away — than the OG model, and they have a louder speaker.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus

The latest version of Amazon’s zippy Fire TV Stick 4K streams in 4K resolution, as its name suggests, and features support for Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Atmos / Vision, and HDR10 Plus.

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Update, June 25th: Removed an expired deal and added new ones on the Tile Slim and a couple of screwdrivers.

Prime Day deals under $50 that are really worth it

If you’re looking for a good deal without spending hundreds, Prime Day discounts have pushed some of our favorite products under $50. You can pick up everything from Nintendo Switch games to Bluetooth speakers while sticking to your budget. We’ll keep this post updated throughout the sale as we find new deals and low prices, and make sure to check out our other coverage of Prime Day for deals that cost a little more.

Hoto 3.6V Electric Screwdriver Kit Pro

Hoto’s rechargeable screwdriver is ideal for small repairs. It offers three torque modes, a rotational speed of up to 220RPM, and a helpful circular LED to illuminate dark spaces. The durable case also holds all 25 steel bits and an extension bar for getting into hard-to-reach places.

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JBL Go 4

The last-gen JBL Go 4 has been around for a bit, but the pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker still delivers with up to seven hours of runtime, dual device connectivity, and an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. You can also pair it with other Go 4 speakers for bigger stereo sound, if desired.

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Anker Nano 45W charger with display

Anker’s latest single-port USB-C charger offers up to 45W of power, foldable prongs, and a front-facing “smart display” that lets you see the charge level, power flow, and other useful information at a glance.

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Tile Slim (2024)

The Tile Slim is thin enough to fit into a wallet, luggage tag, or similar items. It offers a 350-foot Bluetooth range, regardless of which platform you’re on, and up to three years of battery life.
A hand placing a Tile Slim into a leather wallet with a newspaper in the background.

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Lego Piranha Plant

Lego’s 540-piece Piranha Plant set remains one of the more affordable Lego Mario kits you can buy. It’s got a massive mouth, posable leaves, and comes with two coins inspired by the classic franchise.
A chomping plant built out of lego bricks, complete with green warp pipe underneath

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Glorious Model O Eternal

An ultra-light mouse with RGB lighting, the Glorious Model O Eternal has 6 programmable buttons and a 12K optical sensor.

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Moft Adhesive Laptop Stand

If you don’t need a laptop stand all the time, Moft’s Adhesive Stand could be for you. It folds up nicely and has a low-profile design that’s great for putting in your laptop bag.

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8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad

8BitDo’s Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad may be the most charming data entry tool there is. It has hot-swappable mechanical switches, along with wireless support and calculator mode.

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Amazon Echo Dot (fifth-gen)

The fifth-gen Echo Dot touts a temperature sensor and can also act as an extender for your Eero Wi-Fi system.

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Samsung P9 microSD Express Card

The P9 is great if you need more storage for your Nintendo Switch 2. The microSD Express card offers sequential read speeds of up to 800MB/s, but only gadgets with a microSD Express card slot can take full advantage of the highest speeds. That includes certain cameras, tablets, and drones with a microSD USH-I slot.
Samsung's P9 microSD Express card next to an Android phone with a controller attached.

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SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher

If you’ve ever wished you had a robot that could push a button for you, that’s precisely what SwitchBot’s Smart Switch does. It’s simple, smart, and works on anything with a button. Stick it on the device you want to turn on or off, and you’re set.

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GE Cync smart bulbs (two-pack)

GE’s 800-lumen Wi-Fi bulbs serve as a great entry point for making your home a little smarter. The color-changing LED bulbs work with Alexa and Google Assistant without a hub, and they support Matter for interoperability with Apple Home, making them a great choice if you’re unsure which smart home platform your giftee uses.

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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

8BitDo’s second-gen Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller boasts additional buttons over its first-gen counterpart, along with interactive LED lighting and tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) joysticks that are more durable than the drift-resistant Hall effect sticks we’ve become accustomed to seeing.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus

The latest version of Amazon’s zippy Fire TV Stick 4K streams in 4K resolution, as its name suggests, and features support for Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Atmos / Vision, and HDR10 Plus.

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Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Tribit’s StormBox Micro is a compact Bluetooth speaker that delivers impressive sound for its size and features a built-in strap for attaching to to various objects.

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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Echoes of Wisdom finally lets you play as Nintendo’s titular heroine. The game mixes the top-down perspective of 2D Zelda games with gameplay from the series’ newer, open-world 3D entries. Read our review.

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Elgato Facecam Neo

The Facecam Neo brought Elgato’s streaming expertise to the masses. The Neo supports 1080p video at 60fps, has an integrated privacy shutter, and can fit on top of your monitor or laptop.

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Meross Smart Power Strip (Apple Home)

The excellent Meross Smart Power Strip comes with four sockets and four USB ports, all of which are controllable via Apple Home, Alexa, or Google Home.

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Belkin 42W Dual Port Charger Block

This compact charging block provides up to 30W via USB-C and 12W over USB-A, with folding prongs that safely stow away for travel and storage.

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Blink Outdoor 4

The 1080p Blink Outdoor 4 security camera offers support for motion detection, night vision, and two-way audio. Unlike the third-gen model, it supports person detection and has a wider field of view.
A black wireless camera mounted on a wall.

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Amazon Echo Spot

The Echo Spot is an excellent smart alarm clock with decent sound for its size and no camera. It features Amazon’s smart voice assistant for voice control and is worthy of a spot on your nightstand. Read our review.
Amazon Echo Spot smat speaker sitting on a table with cover art and title of a song “Electric Soul” playing via Amazon Music.

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Blink Video Doorbell (second-gen)

The latest Blink Video Doorbell is a nice step up from its predecessor, offering a 1080p head-to-toe view and more accurate motion alerts. The second-gen model promises up to two years of battery life, while an infrared night vision mode allows you to get a beat on visitors when it’s dark outside. When someone does drop by, you don’t even need to get up to answer, as it supports two-way talk through the Blink app.
Blink’s second-generation Video Doorbell next to a door.

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Apple MagSafe Charger (2m)

Apple’s latest MagSafe charger fully supports the newer Qi2.2 standard, allowing it to charge compatible devices (including the iPhone 17 series and Google’s Pixel 10 lineup) at 25W speeds.

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Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition

The Switch 2 Edition of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has the same technical enhancements as Breath of the Wild, but they’re more welcome here because the game struggled to run a bit on the original Switch. The game is set in the same environment as its predecessor, but Hyrule is more dense, so there’s even more to explore. Your physics-based powers help a lot with traversal. Read our review.
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom's case on a plain white background.

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Metroid Prime 4 is still a first-person adventure game like prior entries in the series, but this time around, bounty hunter Samus Aran is armed with a motorcycle and a slate of psychic powers. Not all of the new gameplay elements work, but Beyond is a fitting follow-up to what came before, with a lore-heavy story, great combat, and plenty of eerie exploration.
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond box art on a plain white background.

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Lego Botanicals Flower Bouquet Building Set

The 756-piece set features a bouquet of buildable flowers, including roses, poppies, daisies, asters, and more. It also includes posable leaves and 15 adjustable stems.

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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4

The Wonderboom 4 might feature a compact design, but it still delivers big sound for its diminutive size. It also carries an IP67 rating, meaning it’s both water- and dust-resistant (it can even float if you need it to).
Two people holding UE WonderBoom 4 speakers, one blue and one pink.

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Anker Zolo Power Bank (10K, 30W)

Anker’s 10,000mAh Zolo Power Bank is the epitome of an everyday carry. The clever USB-C charger can quickly supply up to 30 watts of power to phones and other devices, and it’s outfitted with a built-in 5.4-inch cable so you needn’t worry about grabbing your cord before heading out the door.

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Update, June 25th: Added new deals and removed out of stock items.

Over 100 fresh tech deals from Prime Day day 3

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It’s day three of Prime Day, folks. We’re nearly 75 percent of the way through Amazon’s four-day sales event, and unsurprisingly, many deals are still sticking around. There have been all kinds of discounts on things like TVs, smart home gadgets, chargers, headphones, and more.

Prime Day typically isn’t as big of a deal as Black Friday, but it’s a chance to get some solid discounts on tech purchases both large and small. Many items are at or near their all-time low prices, and in the case of things that got more expensive this year due to RAMageddon it can be a chance to nab them at their old prices.

Be sure to check out all our coverage, which we are thoroughly checking and updating throughout all four days of Prime Day. But no roundup gets the same care and attention as our main roundup you see here. Our whole team pitches in on this one, so it’s our most varied, wide-ranging, and largest collection of deals. If you see it in any of our coverage, you know it’s something we’ve tested or owned and feel comfortable recommending.


Smart home deals

Echo Show 8 (2025)

The updated Echo Show 8 features an 8.7-inch display with 720p resolution, wider viewing angles, and higher contrast. It includes a 13-megapixel camera, new stereo speakers, and supports Alexa Plus, while doubling as a smart home hub with support for Zigbee, Matter, and Thread. Read our review.

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  • Amazon’s Echo Show 11 is on sale for $149.99 ($80 off) at Amazon, which marks its best price to date. It’s almost identical to the Echo Show 8, except that it offers a larger and sharper 1080p resolution.
  • You can buy the latest Echo Show 5 for $59.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, which is one of its better prices in recent months though $20 shy of its all-time low. The smart display also works with Alexa Plus, but it’s smaller than the Echo Show 8 with less robust sound, and better suited for small table tops or office desks.

Philips Hue smart bulb starter kit

The Philips Hue smart bulb starter kit comes with color-changing bulbs with 800 lumens of peak brightness that can be controlled with Alexa, Google Assistant, or the companion app. The included Hue Bridge lets you set custom lighting routines and expand your setup to 50 lights.

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  • The Philips Hue Go Smart Portable Table Lamp is on sale for $123.47 ($53 off) at Amazon, which is a new low. The water resistant lamp can display millions of colors and lasts 48 hours on a single charge. It also offers customizable lighting effects and support for Matter, so you can control it via any major smart home platform.
  • If you like the idea of the Philips Hue portable smart lamp but want something cheaper, Govee’s Table Lamp Classic is down to a new low of $55.99 ($25 off) at Amazon. The rechargeable lamp isn’t weather-resistant, but it offers up to 30 hours of battery life, adjustable color temperatures, and dozens of preset scenes and colorful lighting effects.

Philips Hue Twilight sleep-wake lamp

Grab a great deal on this gorgeous sleep-wake light, now at its lowest-ever price. The striking Twilight lamp does so much more than just gradually brighten the light. Its full-color gradient LEDs create stunning sunrise and sunset scenes to help you wake up and wind down. It also serves as a smart home button to control other Hue lights and smart devices.

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Amazon Echo Spot

The Echo Spot is an excellent smart alarm clock with decent sound for its size and no camera. It features Amazon’s smart voice assistant for voice control and is worthy of a spot on your nightstand. Read our review.
Amazon Echo Spot smat speaker sitting on a table with cover art and title of a song “Electric Soul” playing via Amazon Music.

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  • The foundation of a good smart home is Wi-Fi, so if you’re still rocking a router with Wi-Fi 6 or even 5, Prime Day is a good time to upgrade. All of Amazon’s eero mesh Wifi routers are on sale, and its flagship eero Wifi 7 Pro is down to $549.99 from $699.99. If you don’t need that much power, the equally capable eero Wifi 6E is down to $329.99 for a three-pack.

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (second-gen)

The 2026 doorbell offers 2K video and 6x zoom, plus a removable battery. It supports Ring’s Retinal Vision, which uses AI to improve footage quality.

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Google Nest Wifi Pro

If you’re a Google smart home user, the Google Nest WiFi sporting 6E is almost 40 percent off for a 3-pack. In addition to Wi-Fi 6E, the Pro supports Matter and Thread smart home connectivity,
White Google Nest Wifi Pro router on a white table in front of a window.

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  • The rubbed-bronze version of the versatile Yale Assure Lock 2 with WiFi is $70 off on Prime Day, discounted to $189.98. This lock features a real keypad, not a touchscreen, along with support for all the major smart home platforms, including Apple Home (although it doesn’t work with Home Key).

Blink Video Doorbell (second-gen)

The latest Blink Video Doorbell is a nice step up from its predecessor, offering a 1080p head-to-toe view and more accurate motion alerts. The second-gen model promises up to two years of battery life, while an infrared night vision mode allows you to get a beat on visitors when it’s dark outside. When someone does drop by, you don’t even need to get up to answer, as it supports two-way talk through the Blink app.
Blink’s second-generation Video Doorbell next to a door.

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Skylight Calendar 2

The 15-inch Skylight Calendar 2 shows color-coded schedules at a glance, with built-in tools for assigning chores, meal planning, and more. It can also import events from photos and automatically sync with calendars from Apple, Google, and Outlook.

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  • The Aura Carver is on sale for $143 ($36 off) at Amazon, which is its best price to date. The 10-inch Wi-Fi digital picture frame lets you add photos remotely through the Aura app, email, or supported cloud services. You also upload 30-second videos and live photos, all without requiring a subscription.

Aqara Smart Lock U400

The only smart lock that works with Apple Home’s hands-free Home Key feature, the U400 is down to its lowest price. Aqara’s first UWB-enabled smart lock also features fingerprint access, a keypad, a keyway, and support for tap-to-unlock with iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones, thanks to Aliro.

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SwitchBot Bot

If you’ve ever wished you had a robot that could push a button for you, that’s precisely what the SwitchBot Bot does. It’s simple, smart, and works on anything with a button. Stick it on the device you want to turn on or off, and you’re set.
The SwitchBot Bot attached to a light switch.

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SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan

This handy portable smart fan is down to under $100. It can run on battery or be plugged in for permanent power and works as a tabletop or standing fan. The SwitchBot Fan features oscillation, and a built-in night light with smart controls is available through the SwitchBot app or connected smart home platforms.

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E-reader deals

Kindle Paperwhite (12th-gen)

Amazon’s latest Kindle Paperwhite — aka our favorite ebook reader — is waterproof, has a seven-inch display, and lasts weeks per charge. Read our review.
The 2024 Kindle Paperwhite.

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  • Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (its moniker for the 32GB version that supports wireless charging and has an auto-adjusting front light) is down to its best-ever price when purchased as a bundle. The “Essentials Bundle” that includes the e-reader, a leather cover, and a wireless charging dock is $257.97 ($132 off) at Amazon. The 16GB version that lacks the Signature features but includes the leather cover is $182.97 at Amazon. Read our review.
  • The other color e-reader that Amazon sells, the Scribe Colorsoft, is available in a bundle that’s steeply discounted. The 32GB model that includes a pen, leather folio, and a power adapter is $549.97 ($220 off) at Amazon, down from its usual sale price of $729.97. It’s a fantastic deal considering just the tablet and pen typically sell for $629.99 and hasn’t previously been discounted. Read our review.

Kindle (11th-gen)

 Amazon’s latest entry-level Kindle retains a six-inch, 300ppi display and USB-C charger. It’s brighter and slightly faster than its predecessor, though, and features longer battery life.
The 11th-generation Kindle being held.

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Kobo Libra Colour

The Libra Colour is one of the first e-readers from Kobo with color. It packs physical-page turning buttons, stylus compatibility, and supports a broad range of file formats, while making it easy to borrow books from the Overdrive library system. Read our review.

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Headphone and earbud deals

Sony WH-1000XM6

Sony’s latest pair of flagship headphones feature improved comfort, better noise cancellation, and the ability to charge while in use. They even fold down for travel, which can’t be said about the last-gen XM5. Read our initial impressions.

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  • Sony’s last-gen WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are selling for $198 at Amazon, which is the retailer’s best price yet. The set debuted for $399.99 and only really started dropping in price when its successor was released. While the XM6 gets the edge in terms of sound quality, comfort, and for having a foldable design, the XM5 are still fantastic — arguably the best over-ear headphones you can get at this price.

AirPods Max 2

Apple’s over-ears retain the premium design of the original while delivering improved sound quality and noise cancellation. They also sport Apple’s H2 chip, which enables newer features like live translation. Read our review.

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

The second-gen QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds have dynamic, rich sound and the best noise cancellation currently available in a pair of true wireless earbuds. They’re a terrific pick if you want to listen to your music in peace. Read our review.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Gen 2 next to their case on a wooden coffee table.

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  • The second-gen Bose QuietComfort Ultra over-ear headphones are selling for $379, one of their best prices yet, at Amazon. Originally $449, the noise-canceling headphones boast improved battery life with ANC switched on (up to 30 hours per charge), plus the ability to play lossless audio via their USB-C port, just like the AirPods Max 2.

Pixel Buds 2a

Google’s latest pair of wireless earbuds feature crisp sound quality, a comfortable design, and solid active noise cancellation, which is great considering the budget-friendly price tag. They even offer built-in support for Gemini and, unlike the entry-level AirPods, a purple option! Read our review.

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  • JBL might not be the first brand you associate with great over-ear noise-canceling headphones, but its Tour One M3 Smart Tx are a sleeper hit that’s currently down to its best price yet at Amazon. You can grab them for $249.95, which is $200 off their original price. They’re comfortable, and they sound great. But what sets them apart from competitors is the Auracast-compatible audio transmitter that lets the headphones connect to (and share) audio with other Auracast devices.

AirPods Pro 3

The AirPods Pro 3 have a new design that improves their fit, superior noise cancellation, better bass, and fairly accurate heart rate sensors. Read our review.
Hands holding the open case for the AirPods Pro 3 above multi-colored books on a wooden table.

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Nothing Ear (a)

Nothing’s Ear (a) earbuds have the same general design as the company’s previous earbuds — but you can get these in a snazzy yellow. They include ANC, more than decent sound quality, and other features like multipoint for just under $100. Read our impressions.
A photo of new earbuds from Nothing.

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Shokz OpenRun Pro 2

The OpenRun Pro 2 are Shokz’s best bone conduction headphones yet, with better sound and more bass than their predecessor. Our reviewer Victoria Song praised their cozy fit as well as their USB-C charging (goodbye, proprietary charger!). Read our review.
Picture of Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 in front of sneakers

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Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus

The OpenFit 2 Plus are nearly identical to the OpenFit 2 we tested in 2025. The wireless earbuds feature the same open-style design, a set of onboard controls, and dedicated bass speakers, but they also support wireless charging and Dolby Audio.

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iPad deals

  • The 11-inch M4-powered iPad Air is on sale for $519 at Amazon and Best Buy, which is $230 off Apple’s new, higher price. This might be the last chance to get an iPad Air this cheap. The Air is a sizable step up from Apple’s entry-level iPad, combining a faster M4 chip with 12GB of RAM, Apple Intelligence features, and support for the Apple Pencil Pro. It also includes newer connectivity standards like Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, making it more future-proof. Read our review.

iPad (2025)

Apple’s entry-level iPad is an excellent tablet for casual use, even if it is getting a little long in the tooth. Its high-res screen is great for watching video, and its A16 processor is still fast enough to handle light games and productivity apps. Read our review.
A photo of the 11th-generation iPad on a table.

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iPad Mini (2024)

The iPad Mini’s smaller size is tailor-made for travel, with a light, sturdy design that’s easy to slip into a carry-on. Its compact 8.3-inch display is great for reading, watching movies, and playing games, and it even supports the Apple Pencil Pro, making it an excellent tool for doodling. The battery holds up well, too, and you can easily pair it with a Bluetooth keyboard to tackle some light work. Read our review.
The iPad Mini (2024) in purple on a light gray background.

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iPad Pro (2025)

Apple’s newest iPad Pros have an M5 processor, an N1 chip, and a C1X chip for cellular versions. They’re faster, support Wi-Fi 7, charge more quickly, and start with 12GB of RAM. Read our review.
Apple's M5 iPad Pro being used by a man in a car.

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Charger and battery deals

Anker Laptop Power Bank

Anker’s aptly titled Laptop Power Bank is a lifesaver for anyone who works or studies on the go. With an impressive 25,000mAh capacity and a total output of 165W, it can quickly charge a beefy MacBook Pro to 50 percent capacity in under 30 minutes. Plus, with three USB-C ports and a USB-A port, you can power multiple devices at once, including phones, tablets, and handheld consoles.

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Apple MagSafe Charger (2m)

Apple’s latest MagSafe charger fully supports the newer Qi2.2 standard, allowing it to charge compatible devices (including the iPhone 17 series and Google’s Pixel 10 lineup) at 25W speeds.

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Belkin BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand with Qi2 15W

Belkin’s triple charging stand achieves 15W MagSafe wireless iPhone charging speeds and keeps your phone and Apple Watch elevated for easy reading.

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Belkin Charging Case for Nintendo Switch 2

The case features an integrated power bank and a small pocket to stow an AirTag (or other similarly sized Bluetooth tracker).

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Smartwatch and wearable deals

  • The Apple Watch Series 11 has dropped to $279 in the 42mm GPS configuration (originally $399) at Amazon and Walmart, which is $20 lower than it has previously sold for. $299 has been the normal sale price for the past few months, but those patiently waiting for another price drop have been rewarded. If you want the larger 46mm GPS model, that’s down to $309 at Amazon and Walmart, which is another new low. Given it’s the latest model, it will support watchOS 27 as well as at least a few major software updates to come. Read our review.

Apple Watch SE 3

The Apple Watch SE 3 offers some big upgrades over its predecessor, including an always-on display, allowing you to glance at the time or unread notifications. It also has Apple’s powerful S10 chip, which enables on-device Siri requests. Read our review.

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  • You can buy the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with an Ocean Band, Trail Loop strap, and Alpine Loop strap for $649 ($150 off) at Amazon, which is a new low price. The Ultra 3 is Apple’s most rugged and feature-packed smartwatch, making it a great choice for athletes and outdoorsy folks. It delivers up to 42 hours of battery life — six hours more than its predecessor — and features a larger wide-angle OLED display with a refresh rate that goes down to just 1Hz for battery savings, plus slimmer bezels. It also supports both satellite connectivity and 5G. Read our review.
  • Google’s Pixel Watch 4 has gotten discounts in both 41mm and 45mm sizes, whether you want the basic Wi-Fi/GPS feature offering, or you want to upgrade to the model that supports LTE. Originally $349.99, the 41mm GPS model is $289.99 at Amazon, while the 45mm version is $319.99. The LTE versions are $334.99 ($115 off) and $399.99 ($100 off). The Pixel Watch 4 is the best smartwatch for Android users (perhaps until the leaked Pixel Watch 5 launches), particularly for those who use a Pixel phone. Read our review.

Fitbit Ace LTE

The Ace LTE sports some of the same hardware found on the Google Pixel Watch 2 and a variety of step-activated games, which can help motivate your child to keep moving. It also offers calling, messaging, and location sharing when you sign up for a monthly or annual data plan. Read our hands-on impressions.
Person wearing Fitbit Ace LTE

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  • For Android smartwatch options that costs less, and are really only useful for Samsung phone owners, the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic are discounted to $218.49 and $334.99, respectively. These are savings of $130 at minimum. Read our review.

Oura Ring 4

The Oura Ring 4 is slimmer and more accurate than its predecessor (though the newer Oura Ring 5 is even smaller), with AI-powered tools and longer battery life. Read our review.
Close up of silver Oura Ring 4 on a wooden surface

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Gaming deals

Nex Playground

The Nex Playground is a motion-controlled console that connects to your TV and uses a built-in camera and AI to track your movements as you play. Designed for ages five and up, it comes with games like Fruit Ninja and Whack-a-Mole Deluxe. You can download more games, including titles featuring popular characters like Elmo, with a paid Play Pass subscription.

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  • OLED gaming monitors that offer super-fast refresh rates are cheaper than usual during Prime Day, and several of them are from Asus. The company’s Strix XG27ACDNG 26.5-inch 1440p QD-OLED with a 360Hz refresh rate is down to $534 at Amazon. Its previous best price was $599.99, and it didn’t come around often. The next step up is the Swift PG27AQDP WOLED 1440p monitor with 480Hz refresh rate. It costs $664 during Prime Day at Amazon, down from around $800. Finally, the Asus ROG Swift PG27UCDM, a 4K QD-OLED with a 240Hz refresh rate, is $934 at Amazon — its best price yet that’s $265 off its original price.

PlayStation Pulse Explore

The Pulse Explore are PlayStation-branded wireless earbuds from Sony that deliver low latency, lossless audio. They’re compatible with the PlayStation Portal as well as the PlayStation 5, PC, and macOS via the included PlayStation Link USB adapter. Read our hands-on impressions.
A photo of Sony’s Pulse Explore wireless earbuds.

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Meta Quest 3S

If you bought a Meta Quest 2, you’re a prime candidate for the Quest 3S. It’s a faster, more comfortable VR headset that runs the same chipset as the pricier Quest 3. While its screen resolution hasn’t improved, nearly everything else about the hardware has. Read our review.
A side view of a white Meta Quest 3S headset. In the center is a a USB-C charging port with a white oval around it.

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Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition

The Switch 2 Edition of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has the same technical enhancements as Breath of the Wild, but they’re more welcome here because the game struggled to run a bit on the original Switch. The game is set in the same environment as its predecessor, but Hyrule is more dense, so there’s even more to explore. Your physics-based powers help a lot with traversal. Read our review.
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom's case on a plain white background.

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  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for the Nintendo Switch 2 is down to $44.99 in physical cartridge format at Amazon, down from $69.99. It’s the biggest deal we’ve seen yet for the Switch 2 version of the game. Previously, we’d seen $40 deals for the original Switch version, but to unlock faster loading and better graphics, Switch 2 owners would have to pay $10 for the upgrade pack.

Resident Evil Requiem

The latest entry in the long-running survival horror series, with two different styles of gameplay via its dual protagonists. Read our review.

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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Metal Gear Solid Delta is a ground-up remake of the 2004 classic Metal Gear Solid 3. It features completely revamped visuals and modern controls, so moving Snake through the jungle feels just as smooth as it did in 2015’s Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. It retains the original plot and performances, along with various cutscenes, levels, and other gameplay elements. Read our review.
Metal Gear Solid Delta PS5 box art on a plain white background.

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Gigabyte 27-inch 1440p W-OLED gaming monitor

It’s fairly common to find semi-affordable QD-OLED gaming monitors, but W-OLEDs are slightly more rare in the sub-$500 range. The MO27Q28GR features a 280Hz refresh rate, variable refresh rate support, built-in KVM, HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C connectivity, and more.

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Acer Predator 26.5-inch 1440p QD-OLED gaming monitor

The X27U is a lot of monitor for the price, packing a 240Hz refresh rate QD-OLED panel, a versatile stand, two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, plus two HDMI 2.1 ports for console and PC.

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Samsung P9 microSD Express Card

The P9 is great if you need more storage for your Nintendo Switch 2. The microSD Express card offers sequential read speeds of up to 800MB/s, but only gadgets with a microSD Express card slot can take full advantage of the highest speeds. That includes certain cameras, tablets, and drones with a microSD USH-I slot.
Samsung's P9 microSD Express card next to an Android phone with a controller attached.

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EasySMX S10

The EasySMX S10 is our favorite Switch 2 controller for people who don’t want to spend twice as much on Nintendo’s option. It offers an excellent take on HD rumble, along with amiibo support and the ability to wake the Switch remotely. It features a swappable eight-way (circular) D-pad, and can also work with PC, Steam Deck, and mobile devices.

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Lego deals

Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer

Lego’s brick-ified replica of an Imperial Star Destroyer is an excellent 1,555-piece throwback to Star Wars: A New Hope, one that comes with seven minifigs, plenty of interior detail, and a convenient handle for carrying it around the room.

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  • The Lego Star Wars: The Clone Wars Coruscant Guard Gunship has dropped to $97.99 ($42 off) at Amazon, which is its best price of the year and only $2 more than its all-time low. The 1,083-piece building set comes with five minifigures, including the likes of Chancellor Palpatine and Padmé Amidala, along with features like dual pilot cockpits, stud shooters, adjustable cannons, and an opening cabin with space for troops and gear.
  • You can buy the Lego Robot World Roller-Coaster Park on sale for $69.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, which matches its best price to date. The 986-piece set comes with everything you need to build a robot-themed roller coaster, including eight mini-figures, a detachable mech action figure, and accessories like toy cell phones.

Lego Piranha Plant

Lego’s 540-piece Piranha Plant set remains one of the more affordable Lego Mario kits you can buy. It’s got a massive mouth, posable leaves, and comes with two coins inspired by the classic franchise.
A chomping plant built out of lego bricks, complete with green warp pipe underneath

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  • The Lego Wild Animals: Majestic Rhino with Birds set is down to $41.99 ($18 off) at Amazon, which also matches its record low price. The 780-piece set lets you build one of three posable animals from the African savannah— a rhino with colorful birds, a hippo, or a walrus — and includes accessories like fish for the walrus display.
  • If you’d rather not be tied to a specific build, the 790-piece Lego Classic Large Creative Brick Box is on sale for $33.49 ($26 off) at Amazon, which is $10 shy of its all-time low and one of the better prices we’ve seen this year. It comes with bricks in 33 colors, along with windows, doors, wheels, and baseplates, so you can build everything from houses and vehicles to animals.

Lego Botanicals Flower Bouquet Building Set

The 756-piece set features a bouquet of buildable flowers, including roses, poppies, daisies, asters, and more. It also includes posable leaves and 15 adjustable stems.

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  • If you prefer something a little simpler (or cheaper), the Lego Roses set includes 120 pieces to build two red roses with adjustable stems, and we often recommend it as a sweet gift for a partner, friend, or family member. It’s on sale for $8.79 ($7 off) at Amazon and Target, which is $2 shy of its best price to date.
  • Lego’s Lotus Flowers set is another budget-friendly build, and it’s nearly half off at $7.99 ($7 off) at Amazon, which is its best price of the year. The 220-piece set includes two blooming lotus flowers and a budding flower with pink-and-white petals and long green stems.

Robot vacuum and mop deals

Roborock Saros 20

Roborock’s Saros 20 stands out for its ability to climb tall thresholds, avoid obstacles with impressive accuracy, and clean under low furniture thanks to its slim design. It also combines powerful 36,000Pa suction with great spinning mop pads, which is why we recommend it for homes with multiple floor types and tricky transitions between rooms.

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Eufy Omni C28

The Eufy Omni C28 combines excellent mopping performance with a small self-cleaning dock that’s well suited for apartments and other smaller spaces. It navigates around furniture and into tight areas with ease, while its roller mop does a great job cleaning hard floors.

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  • The Roborock Q10 S5 Plus is down to $239.99 ($310 off) at Amazon, which matches its lowest price to date. The Q10 S5 Plus is one of our favorite budget-friendly robot vacuum / mop hybrids, combining good AI-powered obstacle avoidance with automatic carpet detection. It also features a vibrating mop that does a solid job scrubbing hard floors while lifting itself over rugs, and the set includes a self-emptying dock for added convenience. It can’t match the suction power or tall threshold-climbing abilities of pricier models like the Saros 20, but this is a good value under $300.

Narwal Flow 2

Our pick for the best robot vacuum-mop if you have all hardwood floors is the Narwal Flow 2. A superb mop with a wide flat roller pad and an excellent vacuum, the Flow 2 also has top-notch navigation and obstacle detection. Its sleek base station is also less of an eyesore than most.

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  • Dreame’s X60 Max Ultra is on sale for $1,344.99 ($355 off) at Amazon, which is its best price to date. We highly recommend the Dreame X60 Ultra for homes with lots of carpet, as it combines powerful 35,000Pa suction with dual rubber brushes that excel at lifting hair and debris. It can also climb over tall thresholds and thick rugs with ease, while its spinning mop pads do a good job on hard floors and automatically detach when vacuuming carpet. Other highlights include quiet mop washing and drying along with a slim design that can fit under low furniture.

Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow

Roborock’s first roller-mop robot vacuum, the Curv 2 Flow, features flagship specs at a midrange price, including excellent mopping, a retractable mop cover, 20,000Pa suction, AI-powered obstacle avoidance, and a compact design.

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  • Dreame’s L40 Ultra Gen 2 is on sale for $384.99 ($265 off) at Amazon and directly from Dreame (with code L40UGWS). It delivers powerful 25,000Pa suction, AI-powered obstacle avoidance, and a self-cleaning dock that empties the dustbin, washes the mop, and refills its water tanks. Unlike the X50 Ultra, however, it lacks the ability to climb high thresholds or stairs.

Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone

Ecovacs’ latest flagship robot vacuum and mop can pretreat stains, keep carpets dry with a smart mop cover, and deliver powerful 22,000Pa suction. It also comes with an all-in-one dock that automatically empties the dustbin, washes the mop with heated, pressurized water, and refills its water tanks.

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  • You can buy the SwitchBot K11 Plus on sale for a new all-time low of $169.99 ($230 off) at Amazon (when you click the $20 on-page coupon) or $188 directly from SwitchBot with code PDDAY53. It’s a tiny bot with an equally small self-emptying dock, making it a great fit for smaller spaces. Its suction power tops out at 6,000Pa, but it’s still an effective cleaning machine with a rubber roller brush and a single side brush that does a solid job picking up dirt, dust, and debris from both hard floors and carpets.

Dyson PencilWash

This is the lowest price yet for the powered wet mop that’s a cousin to the silly-sounding-but-awesome Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones vacuum.

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Phone deals

Google Pixel 10A

Google’s new Pixel 10A introduces faster wired charging, Satellite SOS, and new AI tools like Camera Coach and Auto Best Take. Otherwise, it’s basically the Pixel 9A, with the same Tensor G4 chip and a dual-camera system. Read our hands-on impressions.
Illuminated screen of a Google Pixel 10A in someone’s hand.

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Google Pixel 10 Pro

The Pixel 10 Pro has a 6.3-inch OLED display, Google’s Tensor G5 processor, 16GB of RAM, Pixelsnap wireless charging at 15W, support for Wi-Fi 7, and an Ultra-Wideband chip.
Google Pixel 10 Pro showing back panel on a grid of green rectangles

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  • The Nothing 4A Pro with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is down to $509.99 at Amazon, Walmart, and directly from Nothing, a hearty discount from its original $599 price. It’s the biggest, most high-end phone you can get for around this price, if you don’t want to settle for the Pixel 10A. Its 6.83-inch screen has a 144Hz refresh rate, but really what sets this one apart is its unique design. The Glyph Matrix display on its rear that can show the time or show an icon to alert you of notifications. Read our review.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung’s 6.9-inch S26 Ultra is the only model in the lineup with the new privacy display, designed to limit what people around you can see on your screen. It also includes the S Pen and upgrades the camera hardware, adding dual telephoto lenses alongside a 200-megapixel main sensor. Read our review.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra on a desk

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Google Pixel Pro 10 Fold

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has a 6.4-inch outer screen and eight-inch inner screen. The new foldable has Google’s Tensor G5 processor, 16GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 7 support, Pixelsnap wireless charging at 15W, and an IP68 rating.
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold on a desk.

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4K TV and monitor deals

LG C5 OLED TV

LG’s midrange C5 TV is an excellent way to get OLED performance without paying top dollar. It has a good amount of brightness, excellent color accuracy out of the box, and great gaming features, including a max 144Hz refresh rate.

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  • 55 inches is a good size for TVs, and getting one as good as the TCL QM6K for only $447.99 ($50 off) at Amazon is worth it. It’s particularly good for someone looking for a lower-priced gaming TV, as it supports high refresh rates up to 4K/144Hz with a PC (or 1080p at 288Hz) with VRR and has low input lag. It’s not the light cannon that more expensive TCL TVs are, but in a light-controlled room there’s enough brightness for watching or playing anything.
  • The 65-inch Hisense Canvas TV is on sale for $849.99 at Amazon, which is a new low price for the 2026 model. The Hisense CanvasTV is an excellent budget-friendly alternative to Samsung’s The Frame, one that comes with a free magnetic bezel, access to over 1,000 artworks, and runs on the excellent Google TV interface.

Samsung S90F

Samsung’s S90F is a premium OLED TV with a 120Hz panel, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and access to game streaming services like Nvidia’s GeForce Now via Samsung’s Gaming Hub.
Samsung's S90F 4K TV on top of a stand.

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  • The 32-inch Asus ProArt 6K display is $999.99 at Amazon during Prime Day, down from its original list price of $1,299. The IPS monitor can display up to 6,016 x 3,384 resolution, and it covers 98 percent of the DCI-P3 gamut and 100 percent of the sRGB gamut. It features HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, plus two Thunderbolt 4 ports that can deliver up to 96W of power for laptops and be used to daisychain with other monitors.
  • A smaller 27-inch 5K ProArt display from Asus is down to $634 at Amazon (usually priced around $780), marking its best price yet. The PA27JCV seems like a solid alternative if Apple’s Studio Display or other options are a little too pricey. The ProArt monitor features a built-in KVM switch, HDR support, and a bevy of connectivity options, including HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C (with up to 96W charging).

TCL QM8K Series QD-Mini LED TV

The QM8K delivers TCL’s best performance for the price in its 2025 TV lineup, and it still competes with 2026 TVs.

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  • Dell makes a 27-inch 4K monitor with USB-C video-out, and it’s selling for just $251.72 (originally $349.99) at Amazon. Beyond being a good pick for easy connectivity with a Mac, or a Windows machine that supports USB-C video, the display has solid specs, like a 120Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium adaptive sync to prevent screen tearing, and USB-C charging up to 65W PD. A 1440p version with similar specs (but a faster 144Hz refresh rate) is just $199.99.

Home theater and speaker deals

Echo Dot Max

The Echo Dot Max features a flat design and a redesigned sound system, which delivers nearly three times the bass as its predecessor. It also offers improved conversation detection and better noise filtering, thanks to Amazon’s new AZ3 chip. Read our review.

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  • The WiiM Sound smart speaker (in black or white) that has a built-in circular display and supports multi-room pairing is down to $239.20 at Crutchfield from $299. The HomePod-esque speaker uses AI to adjust sound to fit your room, and it’s platform-agnostic, so it can work with practically any streaming service.

Sonos Five

As the flagship desk speaker in Sonos’ lineup, the Sonos Five provides superb sound quality that outperforms any other smart speaker in its price range. It also has an auxiliary input for playing other audio sources (like a turntable) through your Sonos system.

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  • Hisense’s Dolby Atmos-ready 5.1.4 soundbar system is discounted during Prime Day. The AX5140Q costs $329.99 at Amazon, which is $70 off its original price. The 40-inch soundbar includes forward- and upward-firing speakers, a wireless subwoofer, plus two wireless satellite speakers that have their own forward- and upward-firing drivers. I wish I had gotten this set instead of the Vizio Elevate SE — it’s good, but this seems a lot better for the price. The soundbar features multiple ways to connect devices, including aux-in, optical-in, plus two HDMI inputs, one of which supports eARC.

Sonos Era 100

Sonos’ Era 100 smart speaker is a replacement for the older Sonos One, utilizing two tweeters (left and right) and one larger woofer. In addition to Wi-Fi, the Era 100 supports Bluetooth audio and line-in playback via an optional adapter.
A photo of a Sonos Era 100 beside a turntable.

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  • The Era 100 SL that lacks a microphone is $20 less, costing $159 at Amazon during Prime Day. If you don’t feel the desire to get chatty with your electronics, this is an easy way to save $20 on your next Sonos speaker.
  • Sony’s Bravia Theater Bar 9 soundbar is down to $998 at Amazon during Prime Day. It typically retails for $1,498, though it also typically sells at this very discount during other big shopping events, like Black Friday. The 43.3-inch soundbar packs a whopping 13 speakers, including a mix of forward-, side- and upward-firing speakers.

Amazon Echo Studio (2025)

The latest Echo Studio is 40 percent smaller than its predecessor, but packs better sound. It’s the better choice compared to the Echo Dot Max if you intend to listen to a lot of spatial audio. Read our review.
The 2025 Amazon Echo Studio sitting on a wooden shelf next to a collection of books, with a white wall behind it.

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Bose TV Speaker

The Bose TV Speaker delivers a rich, immersive sound in a compact design. It features a three-speaker setup, a dedicated dialog mode, and Bluetooth connectivity, so you can use the soundbar to listen to music or podcasts.
The Bose TV Speaker sitting on a media console.

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  • Bose’s Smart Ultra soundbar has dropped to $699, down from its original $999 price, at Amazon. To be transparent, this price was available ahead of Prime Day, so it’s not a brand-spankin’-new deal. However, it’s a good deal if you’re considering building out a Bose speaker ecosystem with a few of its Lifestyle Ultra wireless speakers that can extend the sound.

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4

The Wonderboom 4 might feature a compact design, but it still delivers big sound for its diminutive size. It also carries an IP67 rating, meaning it’s both water- and dust-resistant (it can even float if you need it to).
Two people holding UE WonderBoom 4 speakers, one blue and one pink.

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Streaming device deals

Google TV Streamer (4K)

Google’s terrific TV Streamer (4K) is the company’s best attempt at a streaming device yet, with built-in ethernet, an excellent interface, and smart home compatibility with both Matter and Thread. Read our review.
A marketing image of the Google TV Streamer.

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  • Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max is its highest-end streaming stick, and it costs $34.99 at Amazon. It’s a good price considering its relatively speedy performance, plus support for Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus HDR formats, along with Dolby Atmos audio. It works with Wi-Fi 6E routers, too.
  • Most people looking for an affordable streaming stick should opt for the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, but if you want to save a little money and don’t mind slower performance (and fewer features), the Fire TV Stick 4K Select will get the job done. It’s down to $17.99 at Amazon, which is just $2 more than the model that tops out at 1080p resolution.

Misc. gadget deals

Apple AirTags (second-generation)

Apple’s latest AirTag features an upgraded ultra-wideband chip for more precise location tracking, a noticeably louder speaker, and an expanded Bluetooth range. Read our review.

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Tile Slim (2024)

The Tile Slim is thin enough to fit into a wallet, luggage tag, or similar items. It offers a 350-foot Bluetooth range, regardless of which platform you’re on, and up to three years of battery life.
A hand placing a Tile Slim into a leather wallet with a newspaper in the background.

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  • Samsung’s 512GB T9 microSD card is $104.99 ($95 off MSRP) at Amazon. It’s not an Express card for the Nintendo Switch 2, but it’s an A2 V30 model with loads of storage for a DJI Osmo Pocket or similar creator cameras.

Xreal One Pro

The Xreal One Pro project a huge virtual display that feels like a 171-inch screen, using micro-OLED panels, a 57-degree field of view, and a 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by Xreal’s X1 chip, the smart glasses offer low-latency tracking with optional 6DoF spatial anchoring so your screen stays fixed in place. They also feature built-in speakers and work with a wide range of USB-C devices.

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  • The company’s Xreal 1S smart glasses are also discounted during Prime Day. You can pick up a pair for $399 (normally $449) at Amazon. While nearly identical in terms of design to the pricier One Pro (they also feature three degrees of freedom, letting you pin virtual content in place), their field of view and clarity aren’t as good. Additionally, their optics let in more light, so they aren’t as good of a pick unless you intend to view content mostly in dimly lit spaces. Still, they’re comfortable, with great build quality, and they’re easy to use.

Hoto 3.6V Electric Screwdriver Kit Pro

Hoto’s rechargeable screwdriver is ideal for small repairs. It offers three torque modes, a rotational speed of up to 220RPM, and a helpful circular LED to illuminate dark spaces. The durable case also holds all 25 steel bits and an extension bar for getting into hard-to-reach places.

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  • For an even more compact and affordable electric screwdriver, the standard Fanttik S1 is just $23.99 ($26 off) at Amazon in both gray and pink colors. The tiny handheld driver comes with five double-ended bits for most basic around-the-house projects.

Cuisinart 8-in-1 1800W toaster oven

Your life may be improved immeasurably with a good toaster oven. There’s no need for a standalone microwave or an air fryer when this model can evenly heat most food. They’re particularly great for reheating leftovers, or for quickly making a side of roasted veggies.

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  • Cricut’s Maker 4, a capable cutting machine that can make detailed cuts, draw, write, engrave, and more, is down to $379 during Prime Day at Amazon. It’s a big discount off its usual $449 price, and the best price we’ve seen since an early January discount.
  • For something simpler and smaller, the Cricut Joy 2 Essential Bundle includes the Joy 2 automatic cutting and drawing machine, plus numerous materials to get you started. It’s down to $109 (originally $139) at Amazon, the lowest price we’ve seen. The Ultimate Bundle with even more materials and tools is $146 (originally $209) at Amazon. Read our review.
  • Wearable lights from Glocusent that make it easier to read or do hobbies with your hands are always popular with Verge readers. The company’s bendable neck light that supports three color temperatures and six levels of brightness is down to $16.24 (originally $28.99) at Amazon. It’s not a big discount from its normal price of about $19, but it’s also not a lot of money for what might become a staple in your everyday carry setup. It’s rechargeable via USB-C, and can last up to 80 hours per charge.

Birdbuddy Pro (solar)

Birdbuddy’s charming, camera-equipped feeder identifies and snaps shots of each bird that stops by, supplementing its 5-megapixel stills with insightful facts via an app. The solar roof helps keep the camera’s battery topped up even when it’s cloudy outside.

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Laptop and MacBook deals

Apple MacBook Air (M5)

Apple’s 2026 MacBook Air has an M5 chip and starts with 512GB of storage that’s significantly faster than previous generations. It’s still as excellent as ever despite a higher base price. Read our review.

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  • Moft has a variety of deals on its origami-style cases and stands. You can get its folding 2-in-1 Laptop Carry Sleeve, a sleek laptop case that doubles as a portable stand, for $51.96 ($13 off) at Amazon in four sizes and up to 11 different colors. Or, if you don’t mind some adhesive, the Moft Laptop Stand in select colors is $19.99 ($5 off) at Amazon. The super thin attachment sticks to the bottom of your laptop to give you a fold-out stand anywhere you go.

2025 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14

Asus’ ROG Zephyrus G14 is the go-to choice for a portable gaming machine that’s great at regular laptop duties. It’s got a lovely OLED display, great keyboard and trackpad, and solid battery life. There’s a new Intel model that’s much pricier, but the 2025 version with AMD chips is still a great choice.

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Update, June 25th: Removed or struck expired deals and added iPad deals.

Xbox prices spike another $100 or more


Microsoft is increasing the prices of Xbox consoles again. Starting August 1st, 512GB models will be $100 more expensive, while 1TB models will be $150 more expensive. This means that the Xbox Series S will start at $499.99, the Xbox Series X without a disc drive will start at $749.99, and the Series X with a disc drive will start at $799.99. Microsoft also says it will be "sunsetting" its 2TB Xbox Series X.

Microsoft last raised prices in October by $20 to $70 and says it had hoped to avoid further hikes. "Unfortunately, console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x and we expect another doubling by the fall of 2027," …

Read the full story at The Verge.

The Apple Watch Series 11 is $120 off for Prime Day, its all-time low price

We’ve seen a lot of great Prime Day deals on wearables this year, from the Fitbit Charge 6 to the latest Apple Watch SE. But if you’re looking for advanced health features, the Apple Watch Series 11 is the one to check out, and it’s now down to its best price ever: $279 ($120 off) at Amazon and Walmart for the 42mm model. If you want a larger watch, the 46mm option is also down to a new low price of $309 ($120 off) at Amazon and Walmart.

While we think the Apple Watch SE — now just $199 ($50 off) — offers the best value for most people, the Series 11 is the model we’d recommend if health features are a priority. It offers capabilities you won’t find on the Apple Watch SE, including EKG support, atrial fibrillation detection, and FDA-cleared hypertension notifications. The larger battery is another advantage, lasting us nearly 48 hours in testing, so you can take full advantage of sleep tracking and sleep apnea detection. The bezels are smaller as well and the display is larger, making it easier to read at a glance, which is a welcome improvement for older adults or people with visual impairments.

Outside of its health features, the Series 11 retains everything we already like about Apple’s smartwatches. It supports handy gestures like double tap and wrist flick, an always-on display, and 5G connectivity, along with the usual smartwatch perks like support for Apple Pay. It’ll also be compatible with watchOS 27, which will introduce a variety of new Siri AI features and other software updates later this year.

Read our Apple Watch Series 11 review.