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The Kindle that made me fall back in love with reading is even cheaper on Prime Day 3

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 23:30

SAVE $53: The Amazon Kindle Essentials Bundle — which includes the 2024 Kindle, fabric cover, and power adapter — is down to just $108.97 at Amazon during Prime Day. That's 33% in savings and is less than the cost of the Kindle on its own at full price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Essentials Bundle $108.97 at Amazon
$161.98 Save $53.01 Get Deal

While most discounts haven't fluctuated much since Prime Day began, we've seen a few noteworthy price drops we can't shut up about. One of those price drops is on the 2024 Kindle — the e-reader that made me fall back in love with reading — Essentials Bundle.

As of July 10, aka day three of Prime Day 2025, you can grab the Kindle Essentials Bundle for only $108.97 instead of its $161.97 list price. That includes the 2024 Kindle, plus a fabric cover and a power adapter. Just two days ago, when Prime Day first kicked off, the bundle was $121.97, meaning you'll save an extra $13 if you waited to pull the trigger until today. The Kindle on its own costs $109.99 at full price, so you'll essentially be getting a charging brick and a fabric case for free. And before you ask — yes, you do need a case for your Kindle.

I'm a relatively new Kindle user, having bought the classic Kindle when it debuted last year after Mashable's resident e-reader expert Sam Mangino convinced me to. If you're on the fence, I can honestly say it has been a complete game-changer. There's some sort of magic inside of a Kindle that makes you read at lightning speed and devour more books on your TBR. Between the Kindle and audiobooks, I'm on my 27th book of the year. In other words, if you have a goal to read more this year, join the Kindle cult. You won't regret it.

The classic Kindle pairs perfectly with some bubbly on a flight. Credit: Christina Buff

While there are a handful of Kindles to choose from — many of which are on sale for Prime Day — I opted for the classic Kindle because I prioritize price above all else. There's a reason it's our favorite Kindle if you're on a budget. It's super compact and lightweight (the lightest of all Kindles, actually), comes with a generous 16GB of storage space, and costs $50 to $90 less than the next cheapest options. But of course, that price does come with a few caveats. It's not waterproof, for one thing. So if you do most of your reading in the bath, you might want to splurge on a more expensive model. It also has no warm light, but I truly haven't had any complaints. My eyes never feel strained from reading on the paper-like screen.

It is annoying that like most devices in 2025, it doesn't come with a case. But that's what makes this Prime Day bundle deal so great. You'll get the e-reader itself, plus a charging block and a case that puts your Kindle to sleep when closed and wakes it upon opening (a great way to save your page and your battery life) all for less than the device itself normally costs.

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Get 3 books for the price of 2 with this Prime Day deal

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 23:22

GET 3 BOOKS FOR THE PRICE OF 2: As of July 10, get 3 books for the price of 2 at Amazon.

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Prime Day may soon be coming to a close, but there are still plenty of deals to get your hands on. There are tons of savings to be had across a variety of categories, but one sale in particular is well worth taking part in right now, especially if you're an avid reader.

As of July 10, you can get 3 books for the price of 2 at Amazon with this Prime Day deal. Just head to the promotion page and choose from hundreds of books, both new releases and classics. Select the books you want (you'll need to pick three), then click "Add to Cart". There are options available for any product variations, like special editions and sets. Then your offer will automatically be applied. You'll see a total count of books that you've added to your cart at the top of the page.

SEE ALSO: 175+ Prime Day deals — We found new price drops on Apple, Yeti, and Kindles

There are plenty of different genres to choose from, whether you're into romance, thrillers, mysteries, or even kids' books. You can save a significant amount of money by stacking the deal and getting an additional book for free, essentially, especially if you prefer physical books over their digital Kindle alternatives.

No matter what you're into, there are tons of choice here to flip through, and you should certainly be able to find a book that makes good on the money you'll be saving. There doesn't seem to be an end date for the sale, however, and it isn't explicitly marked as a Prime Day option, so it isn't clear how long it will be available. It's best to snap up the books while you can, especially while they're still in stock.

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The holy trinity of free Amazon subscriptions during Prime Day

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 23:14
A quick look at Prime Day free deals Music deal 4 free months of Amazon Music Unlimited $0 (save $10.99/month) Get Deal Reading deal 3 free months of Kindle Unlimited $0 (save $11.99/month) Get Deal Audiobook deal 3 free months of Audible $0 (save $14.95/month) Get Deal

The money Prime members can save during Prime Day doesn't max out at discounts on hundreds of items, or a half-priced Grubhub order. There are also several free Prime Day deals to take advantage of, mostly in the form of free Amazon subscriptions. Whether you're more of a music listener or reader or both, it's literally free entertainment for a few months. Here are the details — note that you need to be a new subscriber to take advantage of the deals.

SEE ALSO: From the basic to the Paperwhite, these are Amazon's best Kindles to buy during Amazon Prime Day Free Amazon Music Unlimited deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Get 4 free months of Amazon Music Unlimited $0 at Amazon
$43.96 Save $43.96 Typically $10.99/month Get Deal

Any time Amazon gives away free months of Amazon Music Unlimited, we suggest the same hack: Deal with the change in interface for a second and pause your Spotify or Apple Music subscription for a little bit. This Prime Day deal gets you four free months of Amazon Music Unlimited, which would save Spotify users $47.96 ($11.99/month) or Apple Music listeners $43.96 across ($10.99/month) across four months. The Amazon Music Unlimited library probably has every single song and artist you care about, and also offers high quality audio options. One free audiobook per month is also included.

Free Kindle Unlimited deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Get 3 free months of Kindle Unlimited $0 at Amazon
$35.97 Save $35.97 Typically $11.99/month Get Deal

We'll be the first ones to tell you that using Libby to find free Kindle books goes a long way. But the variety that comes with an actual Kindle Unlimited subscription is hard to pass up — especially when that's also free. For Prime Day, Amazon is giving Prime members three free months of Kindle Unlimited, which usually costs $11.99 per month. Kindle Unlimited unlocks truly unlimited access to over four million book titles on any device, plus select audiobooks.

SEE ALSO: Get 3 books for the price of 2, plus more of the best Prime Day book deals Free Amazon Audible deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Get 3 free months of Audible $0 at Amazon
$44.85 Save $44.85 Typically $14.95/month Get Deal

Audible members get access to a slightly different variety of titles than Kindle Unlimited users do. Audible allows users to choose one audiobook per month — like, pretty much any book, including bestsellers and new releases that wouldn't be an option through Kindle Unlimited. You get to keep your audiobooks, too, even if you cancel the membership after the free window is up.

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Does Best Buy price match Amazon Prime Day deals?

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 22:38

Best Buy is holding its Black Friday in July sale alongside Prime Day, so there are tons of deals to be had even outside the Amazon orbit. And thanks to its Price Match Guarantee, you might still be able to snag some Amazon-level deals — even if you're not a Prime member.

SEE ALSO: Does Target price match Amazon Prime Day deals?

As it turns out, Best Buy may match prices on some of your big Amazon finds. But there are a few important catches. Best Buy will only match prices on items that are new, identical to the one listed on a qualifying competitor’s site (same model number, color, etc.), and immediately available to ship. So you've got to make sure all of those important puzzle pieces are in place first before you start shopping willy-nilly.

You’ll need to provide a live product listing, too. Screenshots and photos won’t work. And if that lower price is part of a membership-only event, like Prime Day, it won’t qualify. Best Buy doesn’t match prices from loyalty or subscription programs, so Prime Day, Walmart+ Week, and Target Circle Week are automatically excluded.

That said, you can still reach out to Best Buy via their online chat, call 1-888-237-8289 (their customer service line), or visit a brick and mortar store to request a price match on certain products. They’ll also match their own prices if something you bought goes on sale during your return window (usually up to 15 days), but only if you ask. The price difference won't be automatically refunded.

So no, you probably can’t score the same exact Prime Day deal through Best Buy. But if a non-member store beats their price, it’s worth checking.

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Google Pixel 9 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25+: Which Prime Day deal should you buy?

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 22:30

The 256GB model of the Samsung S25+ is out of stock at Amazon, but can still be found on sale at Samsung. The 512GB version is still available at Amazon — for now.

By now, you've probably seen the Prime Day deals, and perhaps you're set on buying a top Android phone, but you just can't pull the trigger because you're not sure which one to buy? Since we have experience with both phones, we're here to help.

Out of the currently available deals, two stand out: The Google Pixel 9, which is discounted by 31%, and the Samsung Galaxy S25+, which can be had for 30% off its list price. But while the percentages are similar, the end prices aren't, and the two phones, while both excellent, have some specific pros and cons.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy S25+ $699.99 at Amazon
$999.99 Save $300 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel 9 $549 at Amazon
$799 Save $250 Get Deal

First, let's consider the pricing. The discounted Samsung Galaxy S25+ costs $700, while the Google Pixel 9 costs $550. That's a significant difference that can go towards accessories such as cases and battery extenders, or simply back into your pocket.

But what do you get for that extra cash? Let's compare some basic specs first. The Google Pixel 9 is powered by Google's Tensor G4 chip, has a dual, 50/48-megapixel camera, a 6.3-inch OLED display, 12GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 4,700mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a larger phone, with a 6.7-inch display; it's powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, has a triple, 50/10/12-megapixel camera (the big difference here being the telephoto camera that the Google phone lacks), 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a slightly larger, 4,900mAh battery.

SEE ALSO: 150+ Prime Day deals — record-low prices on Apple, Ninja, and Samsung

It's also worth noting that, while both phones have tons of AI features, Google's Pixel 9 relies on AI a bit more. It also offers the purest Android experience, just as Google intended it, while Samsung has a layer of its own software on top of Android.

As you can see, the extra money you'll have to dish out for the Samsung isn't lost on trivialities. The Samsung is a bigger, more powerful device, with a more versatile camera and more storage. But if you don't mind the slightly less capable hardware, and prefer Google's "pure" Android experience on a Pixel phone, Google is an excellent choice as well.

Still not sure which to pick? You could try splitting the difference and getting the base model S25, on sale for Prime Day at $584.99.

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Android's Canary Channel Is a New Way to Test Upcoming Updates

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 22:07

If you want to live on the bleeding edge of Android updates, or you’re a developer who needs to test apps on upcoming Android releases, there’s some good news. Google is overhauling the complicated Android Developer Previews into a new Canary channel.

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Summer Romance Movies on Netflix

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 22:00

Summer is the season for love, and that extends to your watch list, too. Netflix has a lot to offer with its library of movies to get your heart going pitter-patter, including several exclusive Netflix Originals that have seen overwhelming popularity among viewers.

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30+ of the best Prime Day deals for under $25: Philips, Echo, and more

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 21:50
Best Prime Day deals under $25 Best Echo deal Amazon Echo Pop $21.99 (Save $18) Get Deal Best sleep deal Dreamegg White Noise Machine $17.99 (Save $10) Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is here, which means it's time to spring into action. And by that, we mean it's time to get your wishlist sorted out and start shopping now, because lots of great Prime Day deals are live.

If you're working with a smaller budget this year, there's still plenty of opportunity for you to have an enjoyable Prime Day — there are already a bunch of deals for under $25 on Amazon as we speak.

SEE ALSO: The best early Prime Day deals under $50: Fire TV sticks, indoor cameras, and more

Check out our top budget deal picks below, and be sure to keep checking back, because we'll be updating this page as more offers pop up.

Best Echo deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Pop $21.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $18.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Echo devices are always a hot commodity during Prime Day, and that's because they always get nice discounts for the massive event. This deal may get even better when the sale officially begins, but if you're not feeling that patient, you can get an Echo Pop for just $21.99 ahead of the big day. (That's $18 off.)

Best sleep deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dreamegg Dreamegg White Noise Machine $17.99 at Amazon
$27.99 Save $10 Get Deal Why we like it

A white noise machine can be a game-changer for those who have trouble sleeping, and this one from Dreamegg is just $17.99 ahead of Amazon Prime Day ($10 off). It's compact, has a long-lasting battery, and includes 21 different sounds to choose from to help you drift off to dreamland.

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I refuse to travel without this portable handheld espresso maker on sale for Prime Day

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 21:37
Opens in a new window Credit: Wacaco Wacaco Picopresso portable espresso maker bundle $103.92 at Amazon
$129.90 Save $25.98 Get Deal

As much as I hate to admit this, I'm a coffee snob. For starters, I live in Seattle — home to the first Starbucks. Seattle also has the (kinda true) stereotype that all we do is hang out in cafes while it rains year-round. I also worked as a barista for over 10 years, which really honed in on my inability to drink crappy coffee. And one of the things I absolutely hate is walking into an Airbnb to find a coffee pod machine for which the host has supplied just three pods for several people on a multi-night stay. I don't deal with this anymore though, because I travel with a super portable espresso machine that happens to be on sale during Prime Day.

As of July 10, the Wacaco Picopresso portable espresso maker bundle is on sale at Amazon for $103.92, marked down from the standard price of $129.90. That's a 20% discount that takes $25.98 off the rarely-discounted Picopresso.

SEE ALSO: The best Prime Day kitchen deals: Save on Ninja appliances, Vitamix blenders

It's truly an honor to earn a place in my travel bag. I travel with carry-on only, and I keep my bag as light as possible. We're talking under 20 pounds. But I refuse to travel without the Wacaco Picopresso because it makes vacation just that much more enjoyable. In all honestly, I use my Picopresso several times each week even while I'm at home, preferring it over my countertop espresso machine.

The guts of the Picopresso include a showerhead and double-shot basket while the funnel makes for cleaner and easier tamping. Credit: Lauren Allain / Mashable

Instead of relying on a machine to build up pressure and extract a perfect espresso shot with wonderful crema, the Picopresso relies on your own manpower. Load up your freshy ground coffee into the basket, place the showerhead over it, screw it all into body of the Picopresso, pour hot water into the top chamber, and you're on your way to delightful espresso.

The Picopresso truly shines when it comes to portability. For starters, it weighs just 0.77 pounds. All of the pieces fit together perfectly into the included protective case in a delightfully satisfying Tetris way. Overall dimensions are also travel friendly. I also love grocery shopping in my travel destinations, so picking up some local coffee beans to use the next morning in my Picopresso has become a new highlight.

This is all you need to pack to ensure you get great espresso while traveling. Credit: Lauren Allain / Mashable

Using the Picopresso does come with a learning curve, I won't lie. But once you get it down, you'll be making perfect espresso on every trip. That means you can pack this along to the hotel room, your next Airbnb, the campground, or a music festival. Aside from your own manpower, the Picopresso only requires ground coffee and hot water.

While it's on sale for 20% off, grab the super portable Wacaco Picopresso and upgrade your travel coffee game. Not only is it on sale for Prime Day, it's actually in stock at Amazon which is something that's not often true.

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Does Target price match Amazon Prime Day deals?

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 21:36

Target is holding its Target Circle Week sale during the exact same week as Prime Day (of course) and offers many of the same deals that Amazon has. Not all of the deals overlap perfectly, but Target's price match policy is actually a pretty solid backup plan — especially if you're not a Prime member. If you stumble across an item that's cheaper at Amazon than Target, there's a decent chance that Target will match it.

SEE ALSO: Yes, there's a Grubhub Prime Day deal: Get 50% off a delivery with this code

Target will match a Prime Day price as long as the item in question is identical to the one listed at Amazon — down to the model number and color. Target will ask for proof of the lower price at Amazon in the form of a direct listing or ad. No, screenshots and pictures don't count.

You have a 14-day window after buying your item at Target to request a price match. The item also must be in stock at Amazon, so unfortunately, you're out of luck if the Prime Day deal has sold out at Amazon. Target's price match guarantee also does not cover items sold by third party sellers.

To start the actual price match process for items bought online, you can start a chat or call customer service. For in-store buys, you can head to Guest Services, or ask at checkout if the item hasn't been purchased yet.

We're live-tracking all of the best Prime Day deals at Amazon as they pop up (and disappear), so feel free to use that as your starting point.

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Wemo Is Ending Support for Devices as New as Two Years Old

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 21:13

If Wemo smart plugs and switches have been a staple of your smart home setup, you may be in for a rude awakening. Belkin is ending support for a bunch of Wemo devices, including some that are only a couple of years old.

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Prime Day is the perfect time to pick up noise-cancelling headphones: Shop for Sony, Apple, and Beats

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 21:10
Best noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds deals on Prime Day Best overall Sony XM6 Noise-Cancelling Headphones 🔥 $428 (save $21.99) Get Deal Best headphones under $100 Sony WH-CH720N $78 (save $71.99) Get Deal Apple AirPods Pro 2 🔥 $149 (save $100) Get Deal Best earbuds under $100 Beats Studio Buds + 🔥 $89.95 (save $80) Get Deal Honorable mention Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation 🔥 $44.99 (save $95) Get Deal

We're now right in the middle of Amazon's Prime Day event, and after sifting through thousands of "deals" (some great and some not-so-great) we can officially say it: Prime Day is actually delivering the goods this year.

However, while the best Prime Day deals on noise-cancelling earbuds are truly wild, the top Prime Day deals on noise-cancelling headphones aren't quite as strong. If you're shopping for wireless earbuds with ANC, prices have never been better. On the headphones front, there are some notable absences this year. Cough, Bose, cough. And while Apple AirPods Max headphones were briefly on sale for $399.99 at Amazon, that's no longer the case, sadly — though you can still grab them at Walmart for the record low.

Overall, this is an awesome time to pick up a new pair of noise cancellers. The AirPods Pro 2 just hit $149, a true all-time low price that's an incredible bargain. For those wanting the over-ear experience, you can get flagship headphones from Sony and Beats on sale.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top deals

We'll keep our eyes peeled for any other worthy contenders, but for now, you can check out our full, curated list of the deals that are actually worth your money below. Happy hunting!

Note: All newly added deals are marked with a ✨, while deals with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price.

Best Prime Day deal on noise-cancelling headphones Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 $428 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $21.99 Get Deal Why we like it

Read our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones.

Mashable's Tech Editor Timothy Werth raved about the new flagship Sony headphones in his review. We were hoping these cans would get a discount for Prime Day 2025, and Amazon delivered. These headphones just got their first-ever discount, and although it's not a huge one, it might just be enough to pull you off the fence. Our testers have found that these headphones have best-in-class noise-cancellation and stellar sound, while offering improved portability and call quality over the XM5 version (which is also on sale, of course).

SEE ALSO: Sony WH-1000XM6 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5: Is it worth the upgrade? More noise-cancelling headphones dealsBest noise-cancelling headphones under $100 Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-CH720N $78
$149.99 Save $71.99 Get Deal Why we like it

Our pick for the best noise-cancelling headphones under $100? We have to give it up to Sony, once again. The brand really does have killer ANC, and if you can't spare $400 on a new pair of headphones (and trust us, we get it), then this is your best bet. These mid-range headphones still offer strong sound and good noise cancellation, even if they won't win any awards over premium cans from Bose, Sony, or Beats.

More noise-cancelling headphones under $100Best noise-cancelling earbuds deal Apple AirPods Pro 2 ✨🔥 $149 at Amazon
$249 Save $100 Get Deal Why we like it

Read our full review of the AirPods Pro 2 noise-cancelling earbuds.

Right now, Amazon has dropped the price on the AirPods Pro 2 all the way down to $149, which is a full $100 off their regular price. This is a record-low price for what many consider the best all-around earbuds for Apple users, thanks to their best-in-class noise cancellation and features like Adaptive Audio. This isn't just one of the best deals on noise-cancelling headphones, it's also one of the best Prime Day deals of 2025, period.

SEE ALSO: AirPods 4 vs. Airpods Pro 2: Which Prime Day deal should you buy? More noise-cancelling earbuds dealsBest noise-cancelling earbuds deal under $100 Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio Buds + $89.95 at Amazon
$169.96 Save $80.01 Get Deal Why we like it

We love the retro-tech vibes of transparent gadgets like the Beats Studio Buds+. And right now, these famous Beats earbuds are more affordable than they've ever been. As in, ever, ever. While they're not the newest product on the market, they still offer seamless integration with Apple products, but they play nice with Android devices, too.

More noise-cancelling earbuds under $100 SEE ALSO: We've found Apple devices at record-low prices for Prime Day: Shop AirPods, MacBooks, iPads, and more The best Prime Day deals to shop this week
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GPD Just Made a New Tiny Handheld PC With a Full Keyboard

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 21:08

GPD, the company behind many compact and handheld PCs, just launched the Micro PC 2. It's a cross between a netbook and a handheld gaming console, and you can pre-order it now on Indiegogo with an estimated shipping date of September 2025.

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This Is How I Use AutoHotkey to Fix Windows 11’s Worst Flaws

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 21:00

AutoHotkey (AHK) is a powerful automation tool that can transform the way you interact with Windows. With simple scripts, you can fix some of Windows' annoying limitations by adding missing features. This guide showcases practical examples of how I do that.

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The best Prime Day kitchen deals: Save on Ninja appliances, Vitamix blenders

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 20:59
The best Prime Day kitchen deals at a glance: Best air fryer deal Ninja Crispi Portable Glass Air Fryer $159.95 (save $20.04 + get a free $7.96 Amazon credit) Get Deal Best blender deal Vitamix Propel Series 750 Blender $379.95 (save $250 with Prime) Get Deal Best coffee maker deal Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso and Coffee Maker $499.99 (Save $100 + get a free $40 Amazon credit) Get Deal

Prime Day is here, and Amazon is cooking up twice as many deals as usual. That's right: The retailer's summer sale is four days long this year (instead of its usual two). For shoppers in need of some kitchen upgrades, you still have time to save on air fryers, blenders, espresso machines, and other appliances you've been eyeing.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top deals

Below, we've rounded up the very best Prime Day kitchen deals you can grab right now. We'll be keeping this updated regularly with all the latest price drops as the sale progresses through Friday, so check back often. Note: Struck-through deals were sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best air fryer deal Ninja Crispi Portable Glass Air Fryer $159.95 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $20.04 Get a free $7.96 Amazon credit Get Deal Why we like it

You've probably already seen it on TikTok: The Ninja Crispi is a compact air fryer with a glass baskets (plus lids) that make meal prep a cinch. Mashable's Samantha Mangino tried it in her own kitchen and deemed it the best air fryer in the Ninja lineup. "It delivered food that was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside," she wrote. It's on sale for $159.95 this Prime Day, down 11% from its $179.99 MSRP. We've seen that discount on Amazon before, but not with its Prime Day offer of a bonus $7.96 credit. That'll get delivered to your Amazon account 30 days after the air fryer ships.

Best Buy, Target, and Ninja's website all have the Crispi on sale for $159.99, but they don't throw in any extra freebies.

More air fryer dealsBest blender deal Opens in a new window Credit: Vitamix Vitamix Propel Series 750 Blender $379.95 at Amazon
$629.95 Save $250.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Not to state the obvious, but Vitamix's blenders are pricey. Amazon's Prime Day deal on this self-cleaning model is a welcome one: At $379.95, or a whopping 40% off, it's never been cheaper. (For comparison's sake, the Vitamix website was selling it for $10 more at the time of writing.) It has a 64-ounce pitcher and four presets for smoothies, hot soups, frozen desserts, and dips.

More blenders dealsBest coffee maker deal Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso and Coffee Maker $499.99 at Amazon
$599.99 Save $100 Get a free $50 Amazon credit Get Deal Why we like it

The Ninja Luxe Café Premier also nabbed a spot on Mashable's "best Ninja kitchen appliances" guide as our favorite espresso and coffee machine. It's on sale for $509.99 this Prime Day, which is $90 off its $599.99 MSRP. Amazon makes this deal extra sweet by throwing in a free $50 credit with your purchase.

Back to the more important matter of caffeine: The Ninja Luxe Café Premier is an all-star machine that can do it all. You'll be able to pull creamy espresso shots, make a comforting cup of drip, and create cold brew in minutes at home. Mangino's review of the machine explains that it's user-friendly but doesn't slack on quality. She found the suggested grind setting to be useful as well as the automatic milk frothing. "If you've ever felt intimidated by using an espresso machine, the Ninja Luxe Café Premier strikes the perfect balance of user-friendly design with high-end settings," she wrote.

More coffee maker and espresso machine dealsStand mixer dealsMulticooker dealsIce cream maker dealsFrozen drink maker dealsIce machine deals More of the best Prime Day deals to shop this week:
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Prime Day, Day 3: The top 21 deals to shop today

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 20:42
Best Prime Day deals to shop today: Echo Pop smart speaker $17.99 (save $17.99) Get Deal 65-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED $569.98 (save $310) Get Deal Yeti Tundra 45 Cooler $243.75 (save $81.25) Get Deal Sony WH-1000XM6 $428 (save $21) Get Deal Bissell Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner $81.99 (save $41.60) Get Deal eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C20 $379.99 (save $320) Get Deal Just in case... LifeStraw Peak Series $18.71 (save $6.24) Get Deal

We're heading into the final stretch of Amazon's biggest sale of the year, but the deals are still coming in hot. With the clock ticking down on Prime Day 2025, Day 3 is all about grabbing those top-tier products you've been eyeing before they're gone (RIP, $399 AirPods Max headphones, we hardly knew ye).

Our team has been sorting through thousands of offers, and we've narrowed it down to the 21 best deals you can — and should — shop today.

YETI coolers and more outdoor gear for your next great escape

It’s always tempting to buy the cheapo cooler from the grocery store or Walmart before making the trek to the beach, park, or wherever else you’re going, but if there’s one thing I learned at a young age, it’s that nothing beats a Yeti. In my family, they’re the only coolers we trust — my dad has had his Tundra for as long as I can remember, and it still holds ice for days. The only problem is that they’re super expensive, but they also last for ages, so it’s kind of one of those “pay now or pay later” type situations.

YETI Tundra 45 Cooler, Sandstone Pink $325 at Amazon
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That's what makes this Prime Day deal so good. Amazon has dropped the price on the iconic YETI Tundra 45 Cooler in Sandstone Pink to just $243.75, down from $325, the cooler's lowest price ever. If you prefer a soft cooler or water bottle, Yeti has discounted all of its Sandstone Pink products, so check out all the Prime Day Yeti deals before they're gone.

If you're backpacking or hiking, a LifeStraw may be your best bet. While not at a record-low price, grabbing this essential survival tool for $18.71 is a smart move for any hiker. For more traditional hydration, both the coveted Stanley IceFlow tumbler (34% off) and the Hydro Flask 32-ounce travel tumbler (36% off) are are record-low prices, so you can officially stop borrowing your friend's.

LifeStraw Peak Series Personal Water Filter Straw $22.98 at Amazon
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And if you prefer "glamping," one of the most impressive outdoor deals is a massive 50% discount on the Anker SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station, a beast of a battery that can run your entire campsite. For a more low-tech vibe, the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 is also 20% off, perfect for keeping campfire chats going late into the night.

Finally, you can get the Jackery 300 Explorer for $159 (39% off), or save even more by bundling it with a solar panel.

Viral cleaning gadgets and other hacks for a spotless home

There are few moments of pure panic quite like watching a glass of red wine tip over onto a light-colored couch. Before you resign yourself to a life of strategically placed throw pillows, you need to know about this viral gadget that's basically an emergency "undo" button for stains.

Bissell Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner $81.99 at Amazon
$123.59 Save $41.60 Get Deal

I'm talking about the Bissell Little Green line of cleaners, and when I say these machines are lifesavers, I'm speaking from experience. I personally own the slightly larger "Max Pet" version (currently 36% off!), and it's cleaned up everything from my puppy's accidents on my old apartment's carpet to mystery smudges on my current sofa. It's genuinely satisfying to watch it lift a mess you thought was permanent (it also leaves the fabric smelling super fresh).

Once you've handled the spot-cleaning, you can put the rest of the day-to-day upkeep on autopilot. The eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C20, a self-emptying vacuum and mop combo, is currently on sale for $379.99 (46% off) for Prime Day. This is another record-low price.

Oh, and one more thing: the Eufy 3-in-1 E20 vacuum — our pick for the most underrated vacuum of the year — is a whopping 46% off.

Noise-cancelling headphones and other upgrades for your binge-watch

When Mashable's own Tech Editor, Timothy Werth, calls a new pair of headphones "best-in-class," we listen. That's why we were so excited to see the brand-new Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones get their first-ever price drop for Prime Day. At $428, it's a modest discount, but it's a huge deal for anyone who wants the latest and greatest in noise-cancelling tech.

Sony WH-1000XM6 $428 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $21.99 Get Deal

That said, the best deal isn't always on the newest model. Sony's previous-generation WH-1000XM5 headphones are on sale for $248, which is $151 off (and an all-time low price). Honestly, for most people, this is the one to get. You're getting top-tier performance while saving a huge chunk of change.

Prime Day is one of the best times of year to score a deal on a big-screen TV, and our top pick for a major upgrade is the 65-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED. Its QLED picture is impressively bright and vibrant, which means you'll actually be able to see what's going on, no matter how dark the scene is. The best part? It's at its lowest-ever price for Prime Day, and this deal includes a four-year protection plan. That means no deductibles and no stress if something goes wrong down the line.

Amazon Fire TV 65" Omni QLED Series 4K UHD smart TV + 4-Year Protection Plan $569.98 at Amazon
$879.98 Save $310 Get Deal

But you don't need to buy a whole new TV to get a better binge-watch. If your current TV is just fine but its "smart" features are lagging, the Fire TV Stick 4K is the easiest and cheapest upgrade you can make — and it's a steal right now at 49% off. And for those who value aesthetics as much as picture quality, we're also seeing a 32% discount on the 65-inch Samsung The Frame QLED Art TV and Music Frame Smart Speaker Bundle. It's the one TV we've seen that genuinely looks like a piece of art when it's turned off.

If you were hoping to find deals on The Frame itself, we have good news and bad news. The bad news: Amazon has sold out of The Frame. The good news: You can still buy in on sale at Best Buy and Samsung.

TikTok-famous kitchen gear and other small luxuries

Sometimes a gadget goes viral that makes you think, there's no way that actually works. The Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer was one of those devices for us. An air fryer with a glass basket and a compact lid? We were skeptical, but we're happy to report we were proven wrong.

Mashable Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino put it to the test and found it's an appliance built for convenience, especially for meal preppers. It handled her go-to trials — tofu and frozen French fries — with flying colors, turning cubes of tofu into perfectly crunchy bites in under 20 minutes. She even tossed in a pile of frozen fries, not bothering to lay them in a single layer, and it still made every single one crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

Ninja Crispi™ 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer Cooking System $159.95 at Amazon
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What truly sets it apart is the clever design. You can cook, store, and reheat your food all in the same glass container. Even better, the container and lid are completely dishwasher-safe, a rare find for air fryers. And while you can't manually adjust the temperature, Mangino found that she didn't miss the option, as the pre-set temperatures handled everything she threw at it.

Speaking of TikTok (and Ninja), the Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker is currently on sale for $199.99 (13% off), and the social media-famous GE Profile Opal 2.0 XL is a whopping $250 off.

Ninja NC301 CREAMi Ice Cream Maker Kit $199.99 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $30 Get Deal

If you're a coffee lover, you can snag a colorful Keurig K-Mini for over 50% off or upgrade to a Nespresso VertuoPlus for a $76 discount. And for the ultimate kitchen luxury, the iconic KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS) for $379.95 (a 24% discount), of if you need something a little more affordable, the iconic KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer is on sale for $299.95.

So many Amazon device deals

Amazon always makes sure its own devices get some of the largest discounts, and this year is no exception. The best Amazon device deals of Prime Day 2025 include...

Get the Kindle for just $84.99, or pay a little more and get the Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) for $124.99.

Can we interest you in 50% discounts? If so...

...the Echo Pop smart speaker is 50% off, as is the Blink Mini security camera. You can also score the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max for half off.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $24.99
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And if you need a new tablet, Amazon Fire HD 8 (32GB) tablets start at $54.99 — a truly insane price in the tariffs era. The Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is marked down $100 to $79.99, and you can get the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro for $64.99.

Of course, there are thousands more deals to shop. For more Prime Day goodness, we're providing live updates on the top deals.

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50+ of the best Prime Day deals for under $50: Fire TV sticks, Stanley, and more

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 20:20
Best Prime Day deals under 2025 Best streaming deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K $24.99 (Save $25) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Ninja Blast Portable Blender $44.99 (Save $25) Get Deal Best gaming deal Xbox Wireless Gaming Controller $47.49 (Save $17.50) Get Deal Best Hydration Deal LifeStraw Personal Water Filter 9.45 (Save $8.04) Get Deal Best Pet Deal Furbo 360° Dog Camera 44 (Save $55) Get Deal

With Prime Day officially here, it's time to start coming up with your plan of attack when it comes to scooping up deals and getting your budget in order. Luckily, we're here to help you do exactly that, and those shoppers who are on a tighter budget are in luck, because lots of deals for under $50 are live during the event. Streaming sticks, kitchen appliances, and more are already seeing price cuts, but we expect a lot more to roll in over the next few days.

SEE ALSO: Ahead of Prime Day, Amazon already has a ton of good robot vacuum deals

Read on to find our favorite deals under $50 from Amazon Prime Day 2025, and keep your eyes on this page, because it'll be getting regular updates as more offers trickle in.

Best streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K $24.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $25.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Streaming is most people's preferred method of watching TV at this point, so if you don't have some sort of streaming device yet, it's time to get with the program so you can watch your favorite programs. Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K is a great streaming starter device, and will get you access to all your favorite apps in one place. Pick one up during Prime Day for just $24.99, or $25 off the usual price.

Best kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Blast Portable Blender $44.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $25.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Summer is a perfect time for smoothies, and the Ninja Blast will ensure that you always have one at the ready. This portable blender can be used on the go, and has a convenient sipping lid that lets you drink its contents right after blending. Grab one during Prime Day and save $25, just $44.99 total.

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You can now turn your photos into AI-generated videos with Gemini. How to try it.

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 20:12

Gemini now lets users generate videos from a single image.

On Thursday, Google announced image-to-video support with Veo 3 video generator on the Gemini app. As of today, you can upload an image to Gemini and turn it into a video with audio, using simple text prompts. Image-to-video tools like Luma and Kling have become popular ways of animating memes or making a still image come to life. Now, Google is doing that too with Gemini.

Powering this tool is Veo 3, which launched at Google I/O this past May. Unlike earlier versions, Veo 3 has audio support, which the internet quickly picked up on. AI-generated videos of news broadcasts and on-the-street interviews went viral for their realism — and misinformation concerns. On that note, Google said all videos generated by Veo 3 include a visible watermark and an invisible SynthID watermark. Users with an AI Pro or AI Ultra subscription will notice the "Videos" option in the tool menu, which they can select, then upload an image and add a description in the prompt box.

In the demo video shared with the announcement, an image of a cardboard box transforms into a video of the box containing, at various times, an elevator, a model ship floating on water, a rock concert, and a mouse in a tiny kitchen. Google said over 40 million videos have been generated through Veo 3 on the Gemini app and Flow, its AI filmmaking platform.

To use this tool, you have have a paid subscription to Google AI Pro which costs $20 a month or Google AI Ultra which costs $250 a month. Users must also be over 18 years old and have a personal Google account, since it doesn't work with company or school accounts.

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The best MacBook deals from Amazons Prime Day

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 09:18
The best Prime Day MacBook deals at a glance: Best MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849 (save $150) Get Deal Best MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,749 (save $250) Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day is on from July 8 to 11, and as Mashable's resident laptop expert, I'm tasked with hunting down the best Apple MacBook deals. My job has been really easy so far: Amazon's discounts on the M4 series have been holding strong for a few weeks now.

That said, I was hoping we'd see some models return to their previous record-low prices during Prime Day; at the time of writing, none have yet. I'm a little disappointed — Amazon's discounts on Windows laptops are much more enticing — but I can't complain while the base M4 MacBook Air is still hovering at $849. That's a really great price that I feel comfortable endorsing even though the Starlight colorway briefly fell to $829 on June 20: With incredible performance, open-lid support for two displays, and an upgraded 12MP webcam, this laptop is realistically a steal even at its standard MSRP of $999. Amazon's decision to slash that by an extra $150 mere months after its release is kind of mind-boggling to me.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top deals

Among MacBook Pros, the best deal I've spotted so far is a $250 discount on a 14-inch M4 model with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. It randomly fell to $1,715.05 three times in May, according to the price-tracking site CamelCamelCamel, but otherwise its Prime Day price of $1,749 is its best deal since launch.

I also want to mention that Amazon only carries the full M4 series nowadays. (You might encounter listings for older models, but they're either going to be refurbished or sold by third-party sellers you should avoid.) If you want a good deal on an M2- or M3-era MacBook, check Best Buy, which is having a "Black Friday in July" sale now through July 13 — so far, one of the best deals I've seen there is the M2 MacBook Air down at $699. I'll also be monitoring its prices closely during that event in case it one-ups Amazon's M4 offers.

Read on for my running list of the best Prime Day MacBook deals so far. Of note, none of them are Prime exclusives.

Best Prime Day MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849 at Amazon
$999 Save $150 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the M4 Apple MacBook Air.

Mashable's Stan Schroeder called the latest MacBook Air "the best-buy Apple laptop, period," praising its quiet oomph, upgraded camera, "great" battery life, and extremely reasonable starting price (which, again, Amazon has reduced by 15%). In his view, its only flaws are a "low number of ports and the fact that the display's refresh rate only goes to 60Hz." The base model sports 16GB of memory and 256GB of SSD storage.

Best Buy was matching Amazon's $849 deal at the time of writing.

More MacBook Air dealsBest Prime Day MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,749 at Amazon
$1,999 Save $250 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the 14-inch M4 Apple MacBook Pro.

The 14-inch MacBook Pro is one of our favorite laptops for photo and video editing: It's blazing fast, sounds amazing, and lasts all day. (It held out for 20 hours and 51 minutes in our battery life benchmark, making it the fifth longest-lasting laptop we've ever tried.) Former Mashable Tech Editor Kim Gedeon tested a model with slightly less RAM than the one Amazon has on sale for $1,749 — 16GB instead of 24GB — and she recommended it for "creative professional[s] who [thrive] on serious power in a sleek, portable package."

Amazon's Prime Day deal managed to beat Best Buy's Black Friday in July pricing by $10 at the time of writing.

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I picked my favorite Prime Day deals on headphones and earbuds — record-low prices on AirPods

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 09:17
Best Prime Day headphones and earbuds deals at a glance: BEST HEADPHONES DEAL Sony WH-1000XM6 $428 (save $21.99) Get Deal BEST EARBUDS DEAL Apple AirPods Pro 2 $149 (save $100) Get Deal BEST BUDGET EARBUDS DEAL EarFun Air Pro 4 $55.99 (save $34) Get Deal BEST OPEN EARBUDS DEAL Shokz OpenFit 2 $124.95 (save $55) Get Deal

Between all of our testers and reviewers at Mashable, we've put in a lot of time testing the best headphones and earbuds. From noise-cancelling to budget options to earbuds designed specifically for sleep, we want to recommend the best of the best.

So naturally, when sales like Amazon's Prime Day roll around, we closely track deals on all the models we've tested and loved (and those that are in our testing pipeline). And this year, Amazon has gone all-out in the audio category, and we've been shocked by how low prices are on wireless earbuds in particular. We're talking Apple AirPods for $89. Noise-cancelling Echo Buds for $44.99. And the first-ever discount on Sony's new flagship headphones.

SEE ALSO: 100+ deals are live on Prime Day — get record-low prices on Apple, Ninja, and Samsung

This is your chance to score record-low prices on AirPods, Beats, Anker Soundcore, Bose, and Samsung audio products. There are even some impressive deals on open earbuds if that's your cup of tea. We've rounded up all the best Prime Day deals on headphones and earbuds, so you don't have to do the digging yourself. Stay tuned for updates throughout the four-day event.

Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.

Best Prime Day headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Our pick: Sony WH-1000XM6 🔥 $428 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $21.99 Get Deal Why we like it

Read our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones.

The new Sony XM6 headphones were just released on May 15, but they're already on sale for around $20 off, putting them at $428 at Amazon. Now, I'll be the first to admit that a $20 price drop doesn't exactly put these flagship cans in the bargain price range. But since this Prime Day deal is the first-ever discount on XM6 headphones, I had to share the news. These flagship noise-cancellers have been reviewed by two Mashable staffers, who both declared the sound best-in-class and worth the investment.

More headphones dealsBest Prime Day earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro (USB-C) 🔥 $149 at Amazon
$249 Save $100 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out Mashable's full review of the Apple AirPods Pro (USB-C).

The AirPods Pro go on sale year-round more regularly than you'd think, but not $100 off. At $149, these earbuds are at their record-low price. There is some risk of them selling out. In other words, we suggest grabbing them ASAP; 40% off is an excellent price point for our favorite pair of AirPods.

More earbuds dealsOpen earbuds dealsSleep earbuds deals

Interested in noise-cancellation but don't need to stream audio? Check out these Prime Day earplug deals.

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