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Buying Your First Domain? These Are the Best Registrars
So, you’re ready to buy your first domain name? Picking the right domain registrar (a domain seller) out of the gate is important, but there are a lot of options out there. Here are my favorite registrars to use, and some things you need to keep in mind while picking them out.
10 Tech Products I’ll Use Until They Fall Apart
While I’m constantly upgrading my tech—this year, I’ve already gotten a new CPU and GPU, and I’ll likely upgrade my TV and add a couple of PC handhelds to my collection—there are some devices I find so good, I have zero desire to ever replace them. I’ll use these gadgets until they disintegrate.
The iPhone Now Has a Nostalgic Game Boy Camera App
Delta Camera, an app that emulates the monochromatic photo style of Nintendo's old Game Boy Camera, is now available in closed beta. A full release is planned for later this year, though you can gain beta access by contributing to the developer's Patreon.
Google Chrome Is Ditching More Old Android Devices
If you're still using an old Android smartphone or tablet, we have some potentially bad news. Select models running vastly outdated software will lose access to Google Chrome later this summer. Google recently announced that Chrome will only support Android 10.0 or higher starting this August.
Xfinity Has New Unlimited Internet Data Plans
Comcast Xfinity is rolling out a variety of new broadband internet and mobile service plans, along with longer price guarantees. A key feature of these plans is unlimited data, which is a huge issue for households with high internet usage.
Switchbot Now Officially Works With Home Assistant
Home Assistant, the open-source home automation platform, has officially added SwitchBot to its 'Works with Home Assistant' program. This is a big step forward for anyone with smart home appliances because it helps make the ecosystem more complete and easier to manage.
YouTube is injecting more AI into your recommendations
As YouTube fills up with more AI videos, the company is also building on its own AI tools, injecting more AI-powered recommendations into its platform for some users.
The new AI-powered search tool is available for Premium users on mobile devices. When searching for things related to shopping, places, or things to do in a specific location, users may be shown an AI-powered video carousel with results.
Not every query will result in a carousel, but the ones that do should include more relevant videos.
SEE ALSO: YouTube announces new AI tools for its creators: Veo, Communities, auto-dubbing, and moreSo, for example, if you search "best beaches in Hawaii", YouTube will display an AI-generated carousel with clips from several videos and descriptions accompanying the showcased videos.
YouTube is also expanding its conversational AI tool to some non-Premium users across the United States. These users can try out the AI tool, asking it for more information, related recommendations, and summaries.
Back in April, Google announced that an AI-powered feature was coming to YouTube, "providing another way to discover content when searching on YouTube as well as discover topics and information related to your search query." YouTube is owned by Google, which has introduced new AI search tools into Google Search, including AI Overviews and AI Mode. Both those tools are powered by Google's Gemini AI models, and it's no surprise Google would leverage Gemini for YouTube as well.
So, after testing AI search on YouTube with some U.S. users, the official rollout is here.
Premium users can now try it for themselves.
Foldable iPhone leaks tease new details on camera, specs, display
Samsung is poised to show off its next foldable phones in a matter of weeks, but until then, we have some fresh foldable iPhone rumors to chew on.
This round of leaks comes courtesy of Digital Chat Station on Weibo (courtesy of MacRumors). According to the prolific leaker, the foldable iPhone is in the "testing stage of an unfinalized version," which means these numbers could be subject to change. Said numbers include a 7.58-inch unfolded inner display and a pair of 48MP rear camera lenses on the device. The leak also suggests the phone will have a hinge made of an "amorphous metal glass composite material" with a titanium alloy chassis.
SEE ALSO: Apple's AirTag 2 to probably launch alongside iPhone 17, report saysThis comes only about a week after another notable Apple prognosticator, Ming-Chi Kuo, said the phone was nearly ready to enter production for a 2026 release. However, the new leak somewhat contradicts things Kuo has said in the past; the analyst has predicted a 7.8-inch display rather than the 7.58-inch figure in the new leak. Of course, that doesn't mean anyone was wrong here so much as it means the specs may have changed throughout the design process.
We'll find out next year, ideally.
While we await new flagships, we've seen plenty of budget smartphones and new Android smartphones released so far in 2025.
Google Earth adds Street View upgrade that lets you travel in time
Google Earth got a Street View feature that effectively lets users travel through time.
The tech giant announced this week that it was bringing historical Street View imagery to Google Earth, which lets folks look back at past pictures of the world. It's a welcome, neat update for Google Earth's 20th anniversary, and it was previously available only on Google Maps. Google also added a tool that lets users look at historical satellite imagery.
"Today, we’re celebrating this milestone birthday by bringing historical Street View imagery to Google Earth," the company wrote in a blog post. "Now you can explore the wonders of the planet from even more viewpoints, whether it’s a bird’s eye view or at street level."
Historical Street View is one of the genuinely cool tools on the internet. We've covered the feature numerous times throughout the years here at Mashable. Late last year, for instance, TikTokkers used the feature to create a wonderful, sentimental trend of visiting long-lost people and places.
SEE ALSO: The strange nostalgia of Google Street ViewIn fact, years ago, I covered Street View and the strange nostalgia it can inspire. Parsing through past versions of the world and your life is a truly interesting experience. You can now access that experience via Google Earth.
How to use Google Earth's historical Street View tool Total Time- 3 minutes
- Google Earth
Step 1: Go to Google Earth
Go ahead and fire up Google Earth.
Step 2: Search a location
You can find the search bar at the top of the page.
Step 3: Click show Street View
It's the icon in the bottom-right that looks like a cartoon person.
Credit: Google EarthStep 4: Click a highlighted street.
Any bright blue line will take you down to street level.
Credit: Google EarthStep 5: Click see more dates.
Once you're down to street level, you can choose to see more dates. That will let you look through all the old imagery from past years and travel through time.
Credit: Google EarthIf you want to use the historical bird's-eye view tool, meanwhile, all you need to do is click the "historical imagery" button on Google Earth, which looks like a globe inside a refresh button.
Bugonia trailer: Jesse Plemons kidnaps Emma Stone in Yorgos Lanthimos latest
The duo of Emma Stone and director Yorgos Lanthimos is the gift that keeps on giving.
The pair first worked together on 2018's darkly funny period piece The Favourite, for which Stone received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress and Lanthimos received a nomination for Best Director. They followed it up with 2023's masterful fantasy Poor Things, earning Stone her second Academy Award for Best Actress and Lanthimos his second Best Director nomination. Mere months later, Lanthimos and Stone delivered 2024's pitch-black anthology film Kinds of Kindness. (Lanthimos and Stone also collaborated on 2022's short film Bleat.)
SEE ALSO: The 10 best movies of 2025 (so far), and where to watch themKinds of Kindness also introduced a new player into Lanthimos' work: Jesse Plemons, whose varied performances across Kinds of Kindness' three fables won him the Best Actor Prize at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Now, Lanthimos, Stone, and Plemons reunite for a new comedy: Bugonia, directed by Lanthimos and written by Will Tracy (The Menu).
A remake of the 2003 South Korean film Save the Green Planet!, Bugonia centers on conspiracy theorist and beekeeper Teddy Gatz (Plemons). Teddy believes that aliens are preparing to invade Earth, and that they're already among us, disguised as high-ranking humans.
One of the people Teddy believes to be an alien is Michelle Fuller, a CEO of a major pharmaceutical company. So he and a fellow conspiracy theorist (Aidan Delbis), kidnap her in the hopes of saving the world.
Get a taste of Bugonia in the full teaser trailer above, which promises more strangeness and dark comedy from Lanthimos, Stone, and Plemons. The film also stars Alicia Silverstone and Stavros Halkias.
Bugonia premieres in limited theaters Oct. 24, and has its wide release Oct. 31.
Apple Watch deals are heating up ahead of Prime Day — save up to $150
You don't need a smartwatch to tell you that Prime Day is a great time to pick up an Apple Watch.
This year, the Prime member-exclusive sale runs a whopping four days, from July 8 to July 11. But if you want to score some savings Apple Watches (and Apple in general, for that matter), you don't have to wait.
Typically, Apple deals aren't officially affiliated with the sale, which means that non-Prime members can enjoy the savings, too. While Prime Day proper does tend to bring a higher volume of record low prices, the weeks leading up to the sale have deals ranging from decent to great. Case in point: each model of the Apple Watch is available at a discounted price, with markdowns ranging from $60 to $150.
SEE ALSO: Walmart's anti-Prime Day sale is extra competitive this yearWith Apple Watches, you'll tend to score the best savings if you're not picky about colorways. While none of the deals below are rare (in other words, necessary to jump on ASAP), it's a solid lineup for folks who don't want to wait for July 8.
Best Apple Watch deals Our pick: Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) $319 at Amazon$399 Save $80 Get Deal Why we like it
Check out our full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.
The Apple Watch Series 10 frequently gets discounted at Amazon. Shortly after its release last fall, the smartwatch received a $20 price cut, and dropped to the $330 range before the year's end. At $319, this is a better deal than average, especially considering it's Mashable's top pick for a smartwatch fitness tracker. If you want the absolute best price, you'll have to wait until this watch drops to $299.
We like the Series 10 thanks to its suite of health tracking capabilities, including a heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, menstrual cycle tracker, and pedometer (the blood oxygen sensor is the main feature that's missing). It also has an ultra bright and lightweight display.
Apple Watch Series 10 dealsApple Watch Series 10 (46mm, GPS) — $359 $429 (save $70)
Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS + cellular) — $429 $499 (save $70)
Apple Watch Series 10, Milanese loop (42mm, GPS + cellular) — $699 $749 (save $150)
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + cellular) — $729.99 $799 (save $69.01)
Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (40mm, GPS) — $189 $249 (save $60)
Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (44mm, GPS) — $219 $279 (save $60)
Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (40mm, GPS + cellular) — $239 $299 (save $60)
Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (44mm, GPS + cellular) — $269 $329 (save $60)
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Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (Wi-Fi, 40mm, S/M Green) — $199.99 (List Price $299.99)
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Dyson V15 Detect Plus Cordless Vacuum Cleaner (Yellow/Nickel) — $649.99 (List Price $749.99)
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Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop — $849.00 (List Price $999.00)
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Hisense 55" Class QD6 Series (2025 Model) QLED 4K UHD TV — $259.99 (List Price $379.99)
Upgrade to Windows 11 Professional for just A$23 — for life
TL;DR: Upgrade your PC for just A$23 with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license, on sale through 29 June.
Opens in a new window Credit: Windows Microsoft Windows 11 Pro AU$23AU$305 Save AU$282 Get Deal
Do you have an old computer that could use a refresh? Upgrade its operating system and give it new life with Windows 11 Pro, now just A$23 (reg. A$305) through 29 June.
If you’ve got an older device lying around, you don’t need to shell out hundreds of dollars for a brand-new laptop. Just give it a new lease on life with this Windows 11 Pro upgrade. This new operating system is filled with features that can help you tackle both work and play.
What’s new in Windows 11 Pro?Microsoft Windows 11 Pro was created with modern professionals in mind, but you don’t have to be tackling work to appreciate the new features. It offers a seamless interface that’s easy to navigate, snap layouts, improved voice typing, and a more powerful search experience everyone can benefit from.
We should all be taking our cybersecurity more seriously, and Windows 11 Pro offers advanced security measures like a biometric login, encrypted authentication, and advanced antivirus defenses to beef up your protection.
Need to get work done? Windows 11 Pro includes Microsoft Teams, and also offers some unique professional features. Azure AD lets you manage logins and permissions for employees, while Hyper-V makes it possible to create and run virtual machines to test things. You’ll also get Windows Sandbox, a way to test files safely without risking your computer.
If you’d like to ditch the mouse and keyboard, Microsoft Windows 11 Pro gives you the option to go touchscreen. And it also puts Copilot, Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant, right on your desktop.
Once you tackle all your responsibilities, it’s time to start gaming. Windows 11 Pro includes DirectX 12 Ultimate, with graphics that make you feel like you’re right there in the game.
Note: You’ll need 4GB RAM and 40GB of hard drive space to run Windows 11 Pro, and if you’re running Windows 11 but can’t install upgrades via Windows Update, you won’t be able to install this version either.
Elevate your PC experience with this lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, now just A$23 (reg. A$305) through 29 June.
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Shop Ace Hardware 4th of July deals for hot savings on grills, tools, and more
The 4th of July is officially on the way, marking one of the high points of the summer. The holiday is perfect for grilling up some burgers and hot dogs, spending time in the sun, and even getting some things done around the house with the extra day off.
Ace Hardware is getting in on the fun by offering some serious discounts for homeowners from June 25 through July 7. There's a sale on several items that can help get the party started for Independence Day across the board, including grills, tools, fans, and more.
SEE ALSO: Home Depot's 4th of July sale unleashes deals up to 65% off and free tools very much up for grabsIf you're still looking for the best ways to get things ready for your own 4th of July summer bash, check out some of our favorite picks from the sale below and start shopping before these deals expire.
Best grill deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ace Hardware Weber Slate 30-inch Rust Resistant Griddle $749 at Ace Hardware$799 Save $50 Get Deal Why we like it
If you're planning on doing some outdoor cooking around the 4th this year, let this outdoor griddle do all the heavy lifting. It has a pre-seasoned carbon steel cook top that you can use as soon as you unbox it that heats up to 500 degrees evenly, edge-to-edge. That means you can cook everything from burgers and pancakes to fajitas and paninis with ease. It has an interchangeable system that lets you keep both cooking and cleaning supplies at the ready as well, so you can keep slinging the food out as needed. Plus, it has a storage shelf that you can use to keep all your essentials, as well as a digital temperature readout.
More grill dealsTraeger Pro Series 34 Wood Pellet Grill – $499 $729.95 (save $230)
Weber Spirit E-325 3 Burner Natural Gas Grill – $549 $599 (save $50)
$468 Save $169 Get a Milwaukee M18 Redlithium XC5.0 Battery ($159 value) free with purchase Get Deal Why we like it
This hammer drill driver packs serious power into a compact, easy-to-handle design. It's built for tough jobs, and it can handle large holes in dense materials without slowing down. It's also built to help prevent kickback, with a brushless motor and intelligent power management system to help you get the job done without having to worry about overheating or overloading. Whether you're working in tight spots or powering through tough wood, this cordless drill can get the job done. Most importantly for this deal, when you purchase the drill driver set, you also get the Milwaukee M18 Redlithium XC5.0 Battery ($159 value) for free. Not too shabby.
More tool dealsWerner 16 ft. H Aluminum Extension Ladder Type II — $174.99 $199 (save $50)
$44.99 Save $12 Get Deal Why we like it
No air conditioning or airflow in your home? This powerful fan has you covered. Its blades are 12 inches in diameter, and it has three speed settings, so you can choose what feels best while you cool off. It's sturdy, large, and has a handle that makes it easy to move around. It's perfect for keeping outside by the food to cool off guests, or indoors so no one has to sweat it out while spending time at your house for the holiday.
More Ace Hardware dealsSelect OFF! Insect Repellent – $7.49 $9.99 (with Ace Rewards, save $2.50)
6-foot Folding Buffet Table – $69.99 $79.99 (save $10)
10x10 Pop Up Canopy – $89 $109.99 (save $20)
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Ninja Crispi Air Fryer — $159.99 (List Price $179.99)
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Birdfy AI Smart Solar Powered Bird Feeder with Camera — $159.99 (List Price $249.99)
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KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer — $449.95
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Eufy Omni C20 Robot Vacuum and Mop With Self-Emptying Base — $449.99 (List Price $699.99)
Stop losing your stuff with 14% off an Apple AirTag
SAVE $4.01: As of June 26, get a single Apple AirTag for $24.99, down from its usual price of $29. That's a discount of 14%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple AirTag $24.99 at Amazon$29 Save $4.01 Get Deal
How often do you misplace your belongings? If it's every day or anywhere close to it, you need a smart tracker. Particularly, if you're an iOS user, you need an AirTag, or multiple. If you haven't yet bought in and tried one out, now's a good time to do so, especially if you can't keep up with your keys, your wallet, your bag, or whatever else slips through your fingers thanks to this pre-Prime Day deal.
As of June 26, get a single Apple AirTag for $24.99, down from its usual price of $29. That's $4.01 off and a discount of 14%.
SEE ALSO: Early Prime Day deals are trickling in on tablets — shop Apple, Lenovo, and moreAn Apple AirTag is perfect for adding to a keychain (with add-ons), tossing in a bag, luggage, or your car, or anywhere else you can think of so you can track items, pets, or whatever else your heart desires. These small, disc-shaped trackers use Apple's "Find My" network to help you track things down via audio tone or visual directions to help you get to your lost item, pet, vehicle, laptop, or what-have-you.
Their long-lasting batteries can go up to a year without being replaced, and pairing a new AirTag with your phone is as easy as unboxing, getting it close to your iPhone, and naming it. From there, you can get creative about where it goes, and it's only ever a tap away to your "Find My" app, which can help you recover your lost item in a snap.
It's a great way to make sure you don't have to worry about misplacing things, and it's even more affordable right now. Buy one, buy a few, and keep them everywhere in items you know you're going to need. Should you lose them, you'll be glad you made the investment.
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Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (Wi-Fi, 40mm, S/M Green) — $199.99 (List Price $299.99)
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Dyson V15 Detect Plus Cordless Vacuum Cleaner (Yellow/Nickel) — $649.99 (List Price $749.99)
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Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop — $849.00 (List Price $999.00)
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Hisense 55" Class QD6 Series (2025 Model) QLED 4K UHD TV — $259.99 (List Price $379.99)
Treat yourself ahead of Prime Day by scoring the Ember Mug while its $60 off at Amazon
SAVE 40%: The Ember Mug 2 (14 ounce, white) is on sale at Amazon for $89.99, down from the list price of $149.95. That's a savings of $59.96 and a sale price that matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.
Opens in a new window Credit: Ember Ember Mug 2 (14 ounce, white) $89.99 at Amazon$149.95 Save $59.96 Get Deal
It might be way too hot to get good sleep, but most of us are still heading for a hot cup of coffee in the morning. If you tend to abandon your coffee and wind up it when it's down to room temperature, there's a fancy solution and today's sale price at Amazon makes it a lot more reasonable to own.
As of June 26, the Ember Mug 2 (14 ounce, white) is on sale at Amazon for $89.99, marked down from the standard price of $149.95. That works out to a 40% discount or a savings of $59.96. This early Prime Day sale price also matches the lowest we've ever spotted at Amazon.
This year, Prime Day is four whole days of deals which is a pretty major upgrade from the standard 48 hours. We're gonna need extra coffee to shop this sale and as a pre-sale treat, Amazon is giving us a mighty fine reason to invest in a self-heating mug.
The Ember Mug 2 seems a bit steep at its $150 full price tag, but since it's down to about $90 today, it's a solid option. If you end up with cold coffee or tea each day, we're taking about 25 cents per day for the next year to pay off the Ember Mug. The reward of drinking a beverage at the temperature you intended on is pretty awesome.
SEE ALSO: Early Prime Day kitchen steals — save on air fryers, blenders, and moreWith a 14-ounce capacity, the Ember Mug 2 can keep drinks between 120 and 145 degrees for up to 80 minutes. This is all thanks to the built-in battery. You can also opt to use the included charging coaster which offers unlimited time to enjoy a hot drink.
From the Ember app on your smartphone, you can set your desired temperature, set a steep alarm to get perfect tea, and set custom LED colors on the charging coaster.
Before Prime Day officially starts and we start scrolling though thousands of deals, snag the self-heating Ember Mug 2 to ensure your coffee is always the perfect temperature. The 14-ounce white model is on sale at Amazon for $89.99, matching the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.
The best early Prime Day deals to shop this week-
Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)
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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1070Wh Portable Power Station — $448.98 (List Price $799.00)
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Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen 1080p Camera With Cover (White, 2-Pack) — $59.98 (List Price $99.99)
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75" Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series 4K Smart TV — $569.99 (List Price $1099.99)
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Blink 2nd Gen Doorbell With Outdoor 4 XR and Sync Module XR — $179.98 (List Price $199.97)
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Blink Outdoor 4 XR 2 Camera Kit With Mini 2 Camera — $109.98 (List Price $219.98)
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Anker 735 Nano II 65W USB-C Charger — $29.99 (List Price $39.99)
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (Bluetooth, 40mm, Cream) — $184.25 (List Price $299.99)
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Levoit Core 300-P 56W HEPA Air Purifier (White) — $89.99 (List Price $99.99)
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Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones — $269.00 (List Price $348.00)
Eyeing a robot vacuum this Prime Day? A ton of self-emptying models are on sale early.
There are very few circumstances in which a person shopping for a robot vacuum shouldn't opt for a self-emptying robot vacuum. You're already shopping for a robot vacuum because you like the idea of automated cleaning, so it only makes sense to automate the maintenance as well.
Nowadays, auto-empty robot vacuums aren't necessarily the expensive hunks of plastic that take up a ton of floor space that they were in 2020. Many auto-empty docks are easily compact enough for a small space or apartment, and many don't cost more than $500 even at full price. So, you can imagine how big your list of affordable options gets during a sale season like Prime Day.
SEE ALSO: The most underrated robot vacuum of 2025 is also a stick vacuumThough Prime Day 2025 doesn't officially start until July 8, Amazon has already dropped the prices on a ton of self-emptying robot vacuums. Whether you're not trying to spend more than $200 or $300 or you're eyeing an auto-empty dock that also washes and dries a mopping robot vacuum's mopping pads, there's a deal for you in this list.
I'm tracking the best deals on self-emptying robot vacuum deals ahead of Prime Day 2025 below. If a self-empty dock is also a mop washing station for a robot vacuum that mops, that'll also be pointed out. Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.
Best self-emptying robot vacuum deal ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Qrevo S with mop washing station $499.99 at Amazon$799.99 Save $300 save $340 with Prime Get Deal Why we like it
The massive $340 discount on this Roborock robot vacuum is the biggest discount in this whole list. If you're a Prime member, $500 gets you the full hands-off robot vacuum experience — it's kind of like the diet version of the Roborock Qrevo Master (my favorite robot vacuum from 2024). The best part is easily the dual spinning mopping pads that wash and dry themselves after each run. After testing nearly 30 robot vacuums on my own hardwood and tile floors at home, I am fully convinced that the spinning action offers more precise scrubbing than a singular flat pad.
The Qrevo S also has smart room mapping and small obstacle avoidance technology.
More self-emptying robot vacuums on saleRobot vacuums that mopYeedi C12 Plus— $269.99 $479.99 (save $210 with on-page coupon) 🔥
Dreame D10 Plus Gen 2 — $254.99 $399.99 (save $145) 🔥
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ — $379.99 $729.99 (save $350)
Eufy Omni C20 with mop washing station — $399.99 $699.99 (save $300)
Yeedi M12 Pro with mop washing station — $399.98 $899.99 (save $500.01) 🔥
Eufy X10 Pro Omni with mop washing station — $549.99 $899.99 (save $350 with Prime) 🔥
iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo with mop-washing station— $549 $799.99 (save $250.99) 🔥
Dreame L20 Ultra with mop washing station — $559.99 $999.99 (save $440) 🔥
iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo with mop washing station — $785 $999.99 (save $214.99) 🔥
iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max with mop washing station — $799 $1,399 (save $600)
Eufy E28 Omni with portable carpet cleaner and mop washing station — $999.99 $1,299.99 (save $300) 🔥
Eufy C10 — $249.99 $479.99 (save $230) 🔥
Roborock Q5 Max+ — $279.99 $599.99 (save $320) 🔥
Shark Matrix AV2310AE — $299 $449.99 (save $150.99)
iRobot Roomba 105 — $299.99 $449.99 (save $150)
Shark AI Ultra AV2511AE — $319.99 $599 (save $279.01)
Eufy L60 — $319.99 $549.99 (save $230)
Eufy E20 with self-empty station and convertible cordless stick vacuum — $379.99 $649.99 (save $270) 🔥
Kindle deals are starting to roll in ahead of Prime Day
Having covered Amazon Prime Day for as long as we have, we know what to expect. One thing that's almost always certain — Amazon is going to wait as long as possible to drop prices on their Kindle e-readers. The longest Prime Day ever is coming July 8 through 11, and we expect to finally see price drops on Amazon's e-readers when the sale officially starts. So until then, the best deals are going to be on Kindle bundles.
SEE ALSO: Early Prime Day book deals: Save up to 80% on hardcovers, paperbacks, and Kindle editionsAmazon's Kindle bundles include a case and power adaptor, to complete the e-reader experience. However, the deals aren't blowing us away. Right now, you can find some moderate savings — around 10% off — on Kindle bundles. If you want some bigger savings, we say hold out. But if you're ready to shop, here are the best deals on Kindles ahead of Prime Day.
Best Kindle Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle $504.97 at Amazon$569.97 Save $65 Get Deal Why we like it
The Amazon Kindle Scribe is the brand's only e-reader that offers note-taking abilities. So if you're an annotator, this is certainly the right e-reader. With a 10.2-inch screen, it has plenty of space for taking notes in the margins in both PDFs and e-books. Plus, the notebook feature allows you to write out pages and pages of writing that convert from handwritten notes to text.
However, keep in mind that among the Kindles we've tested, this is Amazon's slowest performing device.
The Amazon Kindle Scribe is also the most expensive Kindle in Amazon's line-up. But ahead of Prime Day, it does have the biggest savings. Normally $569.97, the Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle is $504.97, saving $65 for 11% off.
Still not willing to spend $500 on a Kindle? The good news is, there are more Kindle bundles to explore.
More Kindle dealsAmazon Kindle Essentials Bundle — $146.97 $161.97 (save $15)
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle — $196.97 $216.97 (save $20)
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle — $251.97 $276.97 (save $25)
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle — $327.97 $362.07 (save $35)
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Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (Wi-Fi, 40mm, S/M Green) — $199.99 (List Price $299.99)
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Dyson V15 Detect Plus Cordless Vacuum Cleaner (Yellow/Nickel) — $649.99 (List Price $749.99)
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Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop — $849.00 (List Price $999.00)
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Hisense 55" Class QD6 Series (2025 Model) QLED 4K UHD TV — $259.99 (List Price $379.99)
Dell unveils new Premium 14 and 16 laptops, its first XPS replacements
Dell kicked off 2025 by rebranding all of its long-running laptop lines (and promptly getting roasted for it). Today, the company announced the first wave of successors to its popular XPS laptop series: the Dell Premium 14 and 16.
The two PCs feature Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, slightly larger 120Hz displays, and a tweaked Dell logo on their lids. (The brand name no longer has a circle around it.) Otherwise, they look almost identical to their forebears, the XPS 14 and 16, retaining their polarizing minimalist designs with gapless keyboards, seamless touchpads, and Platinum and Graphite finishes.
The Premium 14 and 16 are available now at Dell starting at $1,649.99 and $2,699.99, respectively, with delivery dates listed for mid- to late July.
Shop the new Dell Premium line: Dell Premium 14 Starting at $1,649.99 Shop Now Dell Premium 16 Starting at $2,699.99 Shop NowThe more portable Premium 14 features a 14.5-inch 2K LCD display, an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, integrated Intel Arc Graphics, 16GB to 64GB of RAM, 512GB to 4TB of SSD storage, and newly added WiFi 7 support. Optional upgrades include an OLED touchscreen display and a dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU. It's rated at up to 20 hours of battery life; you'll get the most usage out of a non-OLED model.
At launch, this laptop maxes out at 32GB of RAM and 4TB of storage, but Dell said an option with 64GB of RAM will be available eventually.
The Dell Premium 14 in Platinum. Credit: DellThe more powerful Premium 16 offers a 16.3-inch 2K display, up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, an RTX 5060 graphics card, 16GB to 64GB of RAM, and 512GB to 4TB of storage. It's supposed to last up to 27 hours on a single charge, but its optional 4K OLED touchscreen display upgrade will bump that down a bit.
The Dell Premium 16 in Graphite. Credit: DellLike the Premium 14, some of its configurations aren't available just yet. Dell said the Premium 16 will be "available soon" with Intel Arc 140T, RTX 5050, and RTX 5070 graphics. The latter comes with three Thunderbolt 5 ports and will be capable of supporting up to four 8K external displays.
Notably, both new Premium laptops have a neural processing unit (or NPU), but it caps out at 13 TOPS (trillions of operations per second, an AI performance metric). That's well below the 40 TOPS threshold that would make them Copilot+ PCs. In other words, they won't come with certain AI features that are available in other popular Windows laptops, like Recall, Studio Effects, and a Cocreator image generator in Microsoft Paint. For some shoppers, that might be a huge plus: In a fall 2024 survey conducted by Intel, 44 percent of respondents said they considered AI PCs to be "a gimmick or futuristic technology."
SEE ALSO: Best Windows laptops for 2025: Our top pick lasts longer than the M4 MacBook ProsThe new Premium laptops aren't to be confused with Dell's Pro Premium laptops, which are business-oriented models that are, indeed, Copilot+ PCs.
Mashables TV expert flagged this as one of the best early Prime Day deals — save $170 on the Insignia F50 Series Fire TV
SAVE 34%: The Insignia 70-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV is on sale for $329.99, down from the standard price of $499.99. That's a savings of $170 and the best price we've ever seen at Amazon.
Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia 70-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV $329.99 at Amazon$499.99 Save $170 Get Deal
This summer has some exciting TV shows dropping that you'll want to tune in for. If you don't have a worthy TV, Amazon is here to save the day well before Prime Day officially starts on July 8. Check out this deal on a 70-inch TV.
As of June 26, Insignia 70-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV is on sale for $329.99 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $499.99. That's a 34% discount that takes $170 off the usual price. It's also the best price we've ever seen at Amazon.
SEE ALSO: Thank goodness: Max is changing its name back to HBO MaxWelcome to one of the best shopping seasons of the year. We used to have to race into a physical store on Black Friday but now that Amazon has graced us with Prime Day events, we can shop from home in our lightweight summer pajamas. This year, we're seeing much better early Prime Day TV deals compared to previous years, and you're in luck if you're looking for a 70-inch model.
The 70-inch Insignia TV at under $330 makes this one heck of a deal for a large model. The LED display with 4K resolution is perfect for a family rec room, the kids' play room, or the garage for unlimited streaming of your favorite shows this summer.
This model comes equipped with Fire TV, so you'll have a intuitive menu to head into all your favorite steaming apps with ease. It also supports Apple AirPlay so you'll be able to share your photos and access music from your other Apple devices.
Before the chaos of Prime Day takes hold, snag a great deal on a massive 70-inch TV. For just $329.99, the Insignia 70-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV can be delivered to your door, mounted in the living room, and ready to roll well before the sale kicks off on July 8.
The best early Prime Day deals to shop this week-
Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)
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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1070Wh Portable Power Station — $448.98 (List Price $799.00)
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Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen 1080p Camera With Cover (White, 2-Pack) — $59.98 (List Price $99.99)
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75" Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series 4K Smart TV — $569.99 (List Price $1099.99)
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Blink 2nd Gen Doorbell With Outdoor 4 XR and Sync Module XR — $179.98 (List Price $199.97)
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Blink Outdoor 4 XR 2 Camera Kit With Mini 2 Camera — $109.98 (List Price $219.98)
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Anker 735 Nano II 65W USB-C Charger — $29.99 (List Price $39.99)
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (Bluetooth, 40mm, Cream) — $184.25 (List Price $299.99)
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Levoit Core 300-P 56W HEPA Air Purifier (White) — $89.99 (List Price $99.99)
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Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones — $269.00 (List Price $348.00)
Early Prime Day Fitbit deals are live — grab the Fitbit Ace for kids $30 off
If you're like us, you're ready to take full advantage of the summer weather to get active. If you, too, have fitness aspirations for 2025, you'll probably want a good fitness tracker by your side to keep you honest and primed for success.
Thankfully, Amazon Prime Day is just a few short weeks away (running from July 8-11), which means plenty of fitness tracker deals are on the way. In fact, many of those deals are already live. If you're locked into the Fitbit ecosystem, though, the discounts are pretty slim at the moment. Still, there are a few worth considering, so read on.
SEE ALSO: Home gym starter kit: Everything you need to work out from homeFind our top picks below, and stay tuned to this page, as we'll be updating it as more Prime Day deals come in.
Best early Prime Day Fitbit deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Ace $149.95 at Amazon$179.95 Save $30 Get Deal Why we like it
You might think that buying a fitness tracker for a kid is a little weird — children don't need to be tracking calories. Thankfully, kids fitness trackers are way more streamlined and meant to encourage movement with no extra metrics or analytics. If you have a high-energy kid in your home and want to support their active lifestyle, the Fitbit Ace is a great option that'll keep them focused and moving. Ahead of Prime Day 2025, you can get one for $30 off.
More early Prime Day Fitbit dealsFitbit Inspire 3 — $94.90 $99.95 (save $5.05)
Fitbit Sense 2 — $219 $249.95 (save $30.95)