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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.

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

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25 of the best Prime Day board game deals you can shop now

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 09:16
The best Prime Day board game deals at a glance: BEST OVERALL 'Scrabble' $11.59 (save $10.40) Get Deal BEST KIDS GAME DEAL 'Hungry Hungry Hippos' $12.99 (save $7) Get Deal BEST CLASSIC BOARD GAME DEAL 'Twister' $14.97 (save $5.02) Get Deal BEST TEAM GAME DEAL 'Codenames' $14.99 (Save $10) Get Deal

Prime Day is officially here (formally July 8 through 11) and Amazon is blessing us with hundreds of deals on all sorts of products, from TVs and laptops to robot vacuums and gaming consoles. But the sale isn't limited to tech — we're also seeing some deals roll in on board games.

One of the best ways to bring people of all ages together, board games are fun for the whole family. If you're looking for an indoor activity that isn't screen-related to beat the heat this summer, game night is calling. And during Prime Day, you can build up your board game arsenal for less.

We're keeping track of the best board game deals below and will update the list with any new and exciting deals that may drop as Prime Day continues.

Best Prime Day board game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hasbro 'Scrabble' $11.59 at Amazon
$21.99 Save $10.40 Get Deal Why we like it

First released in 1948, Scrabble remains one of the most popular and best word games; it's my personal favorite. Whether you're new to the classic crossword game or are a word-slinging pro, you get seven letter tiles to start creating words and building upon letters added to the board with each turn. It's more than just word creation, though — land your highest-scoring letters on special double and triple point tiles and see who can rack up the most points. It's meant for two to four players. Grab it on sale for just $11.59 at Amazon this Prime Day — that's nearly 50% off.

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Prime Day deals on Kindles are fantastic — save on the Kindle Colorsoft and Kindle Paperwhite

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 09:14
Best Prime Day Kindle deals Best standalone Kindle deal Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) $149.99 (Save $50) Get Deal Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle (64GB) $352.97 (Save $217) Get Deal Best color e-reader deal Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle (32GB) $211.97 (Save $151) Get Deal Best Paperwhite deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle (16GB) $154.97 (Save $62) Get Deal Best Paperwhite Signature Edition deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle (32GB) $188.97 (Save $88) Get Deal Best basic Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Essentials Bundle (16GB) $121.97 (Save $40) Get Deal

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 drop prices on their Kindle e-readers. The longest Prime Day ever is now underway (through July 11), and we're seeing lots of discounts roll in on the popular reading devices, especially when it comes to bundles.

SEE ALSO: Best Prime Day book deals: Save up to 80% on hardcovers, paperbacks, and Kindle editions

Check out our favorite Kindle deals from the Prime Day 2025 sale below, and keep checking back, because more offers are sure to pop up over the next few days.

Best Kindle Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle $352.97 at Amazon
$569.97 Save $217 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 during Prime Day, you can snag the Essentials Bundle for just $352.97, which is $217 off the original price.

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The wireless earbuds deals are completely wild this Prime Day: Ive never seen prices this low

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 09:11
The best Prime Day wireless earbuds deals at a glance: BEST AMAZON DEAL Amazon Echo Buds with ANC $44.99 (save $95 with Prime) Get Deal BEST ANKER SOUNDCORE DEAL Anker Soundcore P20i $18.99 (save $21) Get Deal BEST AIRPODS DEAL Apple AirPods Pro 2 $149 (save $100) Get Deal BEST SAMSUNG DEAL Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro $166.24 (save $83.75) Get Deal BEST BEATS DEAL Beats Flex $39.99 (save $29.96) Get Deal BEST JBL DEAL JBL Endurance Race 2 $59.95 (save $30) Get Deal BEST BOSE DEAL Bose QuietComfort $129 (save $50) Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day is gracing us with its presence once again. This year, the official sale runs from July 8 through 11, though deals started popping up weeks before the formal dates of the shopping event. That's just the Amazon way. We're on the second day of the sale, and there are still plenty of discounts to be found.

I knew that tons of wireless earbuds would be hitting new record lows for Prime Day 2025. But, frankly, I've been shocked by the deals in this category so far, which include buds from top audio brands like Anker Soundcore, Apple, Beats, and Samsung. It doesn't matter if you need new noise-cancelling earbuds, open earbuds, or budget buds under $50, they're all here, and they're all on sale.

We're tracking all of the best wireless earbuds deals at Amazon (and beyond), and these are the best options to shop on Prime Day. Check back regularly as we update this list with the latest and greatest discounts.

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

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

Competition has never been fiercer in the battle of the best earbuds, but we're still big fans of the AirPods Pro — especially now that they've dipped down to a record-low of just $149. That puts them within $20 of the AirPods 4 at full price, which don't even offer noise cancellation. We love their rich and well-balanced sound profile, best-in-class noise-cancelling ability, decent battery life, and seamless Apple ecosystem integration.

Read our full review of the AirPods Pro (USB-C).

Best Prime Day deal on budget wireless earbuds Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Soundcore P20i 🔥 $18.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $21.00 Get Deal Why we like it

We were pretty shocked by how well the Soundcore P20is performed in testing — especially for the rock-bottom price. While they don't offer noise cancellation, they make up for it with other perks. For one, the equalizer presets on the companion app allow the P20i earbuds to produce the kind of well-rounded sound you'd expect from earbuds three times the price. They also boast a solid battery life of 10 hours per charge and an extra 30 with the case. For those keeping track, that's better than AirPods.

As our reviewer put it, "If you don't want to be too precious about your earbuds (there's nothing wrong with being accident-prone) the Anker Soundcore P20i earbuds will be the kindest to your wallet, while still delivering an all-around decent listening experience." The price is by far the best part; usually $39.99, you can pick up a pair at just $18.99 on Prime Day. That's a new record-low price for the buds.

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Looking for deals on more tech? Follow along with all of Mashable's coverage in our Prime Day hub, or skip right to the top tech deals of the sale so far.

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The top 5 Amazon device deals were recommending this Prime Day

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 09:10
The best Prime Day Amazon device deals at a glance: BEST FIRE TABLET DEAL Amazon Fire HD 10 (64GB) $79.99 (save $100) Get Deal BEST FIRE TV DEAL Amazon 75-inch Omni Series 4K QLED Fire TV $569.99 (save $530) Get Deal BEST ECHO DEAL Echo Hub $119.99 (save $60) Get Deal BEST KINDLE DEAL Kindle Colorsoft (32GB) $179.99 (save $100) Get Deal BEST BLINK DEAL Blink Video Doorbell $29.99 (save $40) Get Deal

The longest Prime Day ever is officially underway (through July 11) and as per usual, Amazon has discounted its own devices to some extreme lows. While we haven't been super impressed by the Echo deals, things like Kindles, Fire tablets, and Fire TVs are seeing their best prices ever by a long shot.

We're keeping track of all of the best Amazon device deals below and will continue to monitor anything new that may pop up over the next few days. For deals beyond Amazon devices, be sure to follow along with all of Mashable's coverage in our Prime Day hub.

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

Best Amazon device deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (32GB) 🔥 $179.99 at Amazon
$279.99 Save $100 Get Deal Why we like it

The first Kindle of its kind after nearly two decades, the Colorsoft features a 7-inch, glare-free display that supports a full spectrum of color. If a black and white display is a deal-breaker for you, the Colorsoft is your best (and only) bet. It also includes auto-adjusting light, 32GB of storage, a waterproof build, wireless charging, eight weeks of battery life, and no lockscreen ads.

We've previously seen the Colorsoft fall to $224.99, but this is the first time it's ever dropped below $200, let alone all the way down to $179.99. You can even get it bundled with a charging dock and a case for only $211.97. Not only is this one of the best deals I've seen on an Amazon device, but probably one of the best deals I've seen overall on Prime Day.

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We lined up up all the best Prime Day deals on gift cards — get up to 20% off right now

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 09:09
Shop the best Prime Day gift card deals Bath & Body Works gift cards Save $10 when you buy $50 Get Deal Netflix gift cards Get $5 promo credit on $50 or more Get Deal Uber and Uber Eats gift cards Save $15 when you buy $100 Get Deal Zift Zillions gift cards Save $15 when you buy $100 Get Deal

Prime Day is obviously a great time to stock up on tech and home goods at steep discounts. But we're also big fans of the less obvious deals, like subscriptions or gift cards.

Amazon has a whole host of gift cards on sale for up to 20% off. You'll either save directly on the gift cards (think $15 gift cards for $10) or get a promotional credit for buying a certain dollar amount. These are the top gift card deals at Amazon:

  • Adidas — save $10 when you spend $50

  • Applebee's — save $10.50 when you spend $50

  • Chili's — get $10 credit on $50 with code WZB9TBFM3ZX2

  • Chipotle — get $10 credit on $50 with code PQPMA8VNOB7J

  • Dave & Buster's — save $10 when you spend $50

  • Fandango — save $10 when you spend $50

  • Google Play — get $10 promo credit on $100 with code GOOGLEPLAY

  • Kobo — save $10 when you spend $50

  • Lyft — save $20 when you spend $100

  • Netflix — get $5 promo credit on $50 or more with code NETFLIX

  • PetSmart — save $7.50 when you spend $50

  • Regal — save $10 when you spend $50

  • SpaFinder — save $10 on a $50 gift card

  • Uber — save $15 when you spend $100

  • Zift Zillions — save $15 when you spend $100

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Im a Garmin watch loyalist — these are my favorite Prime Day deals

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 09:04
The best Prime Day Garmin watch deals at a glance: BEST OVERALL Garmin vívoactive 5 $190 (save $109.99) Get Deal BEST FOR ATHLETES Garmin fēnix 7 Pro (47mm) $499.99 (save $400) Get Deal BEST BUDGET DEAL Garmin Venu Sq 2 $149.99 (save $100) Get Deal

As a loyal Garmin watch user for five years now, I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the brand. I personally don't see why anyone would choose an Apple Watch, which you have to charge every day, over a Garmin smartwatch, which will last you well over a week on a charge. To each their own, of course. If you're not totally sold on the fruit company's flagship watch, allow me to point you towards some Garmin smartwatches that will wow you. They're not cheap, but on Prime Day, you can save over $100 on many models.

Whether you're a runner, a triathlete, or just dabbling in the health and wellness sector, there's a Garmin device for you. Below, we've highlighted the best Prime Day Garmin watch deals you can shop at Amazon, as well as Best Buy.

Note: Deals marked with a 🔥 have dropped to a new all-time low price

The best Prime Day Garmin watch deal for most people Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin vívoactive 5 $190 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $109.99 Get Deal Why we like it

While we haven't tested the vívoactive 5 model, we did spend some time with its predecessor and gave it a nearly perfect rating. "The vívoactive 4 is an excellent smartwatch for active people wanting to be more in tune with their bodies, and for less active individuals who have the desire but need a little nudging to stick to their goals," our reviewer sums up. The fifth rendition of the watch upgraded the AMOLED display, enhances sleep and stress coaching, improves the heart rate sensor, and includes even more sports apps.

There's now a sixth-generation model in town, making the vívoactive 5 even more affordable. It's typically a pretty reasonable $299.99, but it's on sale for just $190 for Prime Day. That's only $1 away from its best-ever price from Black Friday.

Best Prime Day Garmin watch deal for athletes Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin fēnix 7 Pro (47mm) 🔥 $499.99 at Amazon
$899.99 Save $400 Get Deal Why we like it

While the fēnix 8 is the latest in the lineup, the Garmin fēnix 7 Pro is a whole lot more affordable. Regularly $899.99 for the 47mm Pro Sapphire Solar edition, it can be yours for just $499.99 on Prime Day. That's 44% in savings and a new record low.

The fēnix 7 Pro is a multisport watch built for training and adventure. It can last for up to 22 days on a charge, thanks to the addition of solar charging. Like most Garmin watches, it packs tons of health and wellness features, but it adds training features like hill score, endurance score, pacing modes, race predictor, morning reports, training readiness, advanced navigation, preloaded maps, and more performance-focused data. There's even a built-in flashlight for those who like to train at night.

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The Daily Show skewers Elon Musk over Groks antisemitic MechaHitler tirade

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 09:04

The Daily Show's Ronny Chieng has taken aim at Elon Musk and his AI chatbot Grok after it labelled itself "MechaHitler" and went on an antisemitic tirade earlier this week.

"AI: it's an awesome tool that will soon solve all of humanity's problems with absolutely no downsides," quipped Chieng.

Grok's antisemitic X posts came shortly after it was updated to "assume subjective viewpoints sourced from the media are biased" and "not shy away from making claims which are politically incorrect." Musk announced the changes by saying Grok had been significantly improved. The chatbot's developer xAI has since stated that it's working to remove Grok's "inappropriate" posts.

"Was there really nothing between 'woke' and 'MechaHitler'?" Chieng said. "I didn't even know robots could get this racist. Like, how does AI even know what Jews are? It doesn't even know what traffic lights are."

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The best Prime Day 2025 deals on fitness trackers — shop Apple, Fitbit, Garmin, and more

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 09:02
The best Prime Day fitness tracker deals Best Apple Deal Apple Watch Series 10 $279 (Save $120) Get Deal Best Garmin Deal Garmin vívoactive 5 $190 (Save $109.99) Get Deal Best Samsung Deal Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra $479 (Save $170.99) Get Deal

The summer is a fantastic time to get outside and be active, and if you're planning on getting serious about fitness this season, you might want to add a good fitness tracker to your repertoire to keep yourself in sync with your goals.

Thankfully, Amazon Prime Day is here (running from July 8-11), which means plenty of fitness tracker deals are also here. In fact, we've rounded up the best ones in case you didn't want to do it yourself.

SEE ALSO: Oura Ring 4 review: It's got this edge over Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Ring

Find our top picks below, and be sure to stay tuned to this page, as we'll be updating it as more discounts roll in.

Best Prime Day fitness tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 $279 at Amazon
$399 Save $120 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.

Ready to take the plunge and get a new Apple Watch? This is your best bet during Prime Day. The Apple Watch Series 10 is well worth investing in, especially at a 30% discount. At $120 off, this is a better deal than average, especially considering it's Mashable's top pick for a smartwatch fitness tracker.

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.

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My favorite gaming laptop deals from Prime Day 2025

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 09:01
Best gaming laptop deals from Amazon Prime Day 2025 Best gaming laptop deal Asus ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,399.99 (Save $500) Get Deal Best budget gaming laptop deal Acer Nitro V (Intel Core i5-13420H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $649.99 (Save $200) Get Deal

Getting into PC gaming can be an expensive hobby. You have to buy a bunch of components, accessories, and more to even get to a beginner level, which can be super inaccessible to a large swath of people.

But one way you can lighten the load is to just start with a gaming laptop, which packs in everything you need to get started in PC gaming without all the extra pieces. Of course, gaming laptops can be expensive, too, but plenty of budget options also exist.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's Prime Day laptop deals are the best I've seen in literal years

Thankfully, Amazon Prime Day (which runs from July 8 to 11 this year) features plenty of gaming laptop deals from across the price spectrum. Read on to see our favorite deals from the sale so far, and keep checking back, because we are expecting more to come.

Best gaming laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,399.99 at Amazon
$2,899.99 Save $500 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're dead-set on getting one of the newer RTX 50 series GPUs, this is going to be one of the best discounts you find during Amazon Prime Day 2025. The Asus ROG Strix G16 sits at the cutting edge of gaming laptop performance, packing in features like intelligent cooling, full-surround RGB, and three free months of PC gaming, among others. Pick one up during Prime Day and save $500.

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Too Much review: Lena Dunham gifts us TVs newest disaster couple

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 09:00

Lena Dunham is an expert at crafting messy TV romances. Take your pick from Girls, with options including (but not limited to) Hannah and Adam, Marnie and Charlie, or Jessa and Adam.

Each pairing prompted its fair share of misgivings or straight-up red flags, to the point that I spent most of my time watching Girls praying for the show's couples to break up instead of hoping they'd stay together. In many ways, that was the point of the series: to show all the mistakes — relationships included — that go into figuring yourself out throughout your 20s.

In Netflix's Too Much, Dunham's first major TV project since Girls, she once again delivers a messy love story, this time between Jessica (Megan Stalter, Hacks), an American woman recovering from a brutal breakup, and Felix (Will Sharpe, The White Lotus), the London boy she falls for after traveling to England. (The series is loosely based on Dunham's own experience of moving to London and meeting her husband, musician Luis Felber, with whom she co-created the series.)

SEE ALSO: 'Too Much' trailer: Lena Dunham and Megan Stalter team up for a London rom-com

This time, though, Dunham's romantic leads are in their mid-30s, reaching a point where their immature chaos clashes with external pressures to settle down. These pressures, coupled with Dunham and Felber's personal ties to Jessica and Felix, make Too Much more of a conventional rom-com than Girls, one where the show actively wants you to root for them as opposed to hoping they split.

That doesn't mean Too Much is a rosy romance. Far from it! Jessica and Felix are nothing short of a disaster couple, much in the vein of Girls' Hannah and Adam. You'll likely toggle between thinking they're great for each other, or that they need to sprint far, far away from one another. But instead of letting her two leads cut and run, Dunham sticks with them throughout the season, emphasizing the work it takes to keep a relationship going, even if it seems like it's going off the rails. Does it always work? Not quite, especially when it comes to Too Much's fairy-tale ending. Yet the journey is as flawed and chaotic and absorbing as the show's central couple (not to mention Dunham's own public persona).

Too Much's Jessica and Felix follow in the footsteps of Girls' Hannah and Adam. Will Sharpe and Megan Stalter in "Too Much." Credit: Netflix

Too Much does quite a bit to separate itself from Girls, from its London location to its focus on one core romance, as opposed to a friend group. But hints of it remain, especially in the dynamic between Jessica and Felix, which echoes that of Hannah and Adam.

Like Hannah, Jessica is an often-unaware oversharer, talking at a mile a minute about UTIs and her sex life to anyone within earshot. The role is a perfect showcase for Stalter, who has proven herself to be the reigning queen of cringe comedy, thanks to projects like Hacks and Cora Bora. However, Too Much also gives her an opportunity to tap into more grounded dramatic work, especially when it comes to Jessica's grief over the end of her eight-year relationship with her ex, Zev (Michael Zegen). He's moved on to peppy influencer Wendy Jones (Emily Ratajkowski), the seemingly perfect avatar to whom Jessica addresses private video diaries whenever she needs to work through a particularly hard time.

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When Jessica moves to London for work, leaving New York and all its memories of Zev behind, Jessica crosses paths with indie musician Felix in a pub loo. Like Girls' Adam, Felix fits into the "brooding artist" archetype but comes with his fair share of idiosyncrasies. (He finds voicemails "sort of violent," and he's obsessed with Paddington.) He's often distant, with his fair share of intimacy issues, but he shows up for Jessica in times of need. In turn, Jessica idealizes him and her relationship with him, seeing him as the lead in one of those English-set romance films she so enjoys. Of course, he's anything but. However, Sharpe perfectly toes the line between charming and troubled, to the point that viewers understand Jessica's fascination with him while also wondering, "Is this a good idea?"

Too Much makes you root for Jessica and Felix — while also wanting them to take a step back. Will Sharpe and Megan Stalter in "Too Much." Credit: Netflix

That question of "Is this a good idea?" haunts quite a bit of Too Much. After all, Jessica is in a fragile state, processing a devastating breakup and all alone in a brand-new city. Meanwhile, Felix is similarly fragile, as he's struggling financially and attempting to get sober. Will the chaos and codependency of their new relationship help either of them sort their lives out, or will it make their already-precarious emotional states worse?

The answer, it turns out, is a little of Column A and a little of Column B. As Jessica and Felix's relationship moves from a fling to something deeper, there are screaming matches, accusations of love bombing, and questions of fidelity. There are red flags and relapses and judgment from everyone looking on, be it friends and family, coworkers, or even the audience.

But in the middle of it all, there are moments of sweetness. For every time Jessica lashes out at Felix over his crowded romantic past, there's a time when she holds him close and listens to his trauma without judgment. For every instance of Felix ditching Jessica to go out or play a gig, there's a moment when he returns to her, bringing her a much-needed cup of tea or her adorably ugly dog, Astrid — gestures Zev rarely afforded Jessica when they were together.

Too Much relishes the messiness of these contradictions, suggesting that these two broken-down, hurt individuals are exactly what the other needs for support. They just need to be ready to work hard for it, because there's a lot of ground to cover between a meet-cute and a happily-ever-after.

Your mileage may vary on just how well Too Much treads that ground, especially since there are times when it seems like neither Jessica nor Felix truly want to put in any work, or when the series gets lost in a variety of side characters' thinly sketched relationship woes. But through it all, Dunham, Stalter, and Sharpe stir up sparks during even the most awkward or cringeworthy moments of Jessica and Felix's relationship. (And given that it's a Dunham project, there are many such moments.) In the end, this cross-continental pairing often teeters on the edge of disaster, but Too Much finds joy in their messy journey of trying to pull back from the brink.

Too Much is now streaming on Netflix.

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Bricks twisty ending, explained

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 09:00

You can't beat a good claustrophobic sci-fi about a group of characters trapped in a strange place, and on this front Netflix's Brick delivers.

Taking a bizarre metallic wall as its starting point, writer/director Philip Koch's mystery is filled with twists, turns, and an intriguing ending that's worth a bit of further discussion.

So what exactly happens at the end of Brick, and what does it all mean? We've broken it down below.

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The premise is simple and compelling: A struggling couple, Tim (Matthias Schweighöfer) and Liv (Ruby O. Fee), wake one morning to discover that their apartment has been completely encased in a black wall. They can't leave through the front door or the windows, their water isn't working, and they no longer have phone signal. The pair's only choice is to drill through into the apartment next door, and then ultimately start burrowing down to the basement, in the hope of finding a way out.

On their journey through the apartment building, Tim and Liv meet various neighbours in the same predicament. One of these is conspiracy theorist Yuri (Murathan Muslu), who's staying in the apartment of his recently deceased friend Anton (Josef Berousek) — a programmer who works for local defence company, Epsilon Nanodefense, and whose pacemaker appears to have given out at some point after the wall came down. Epsilon Nanodense was ravaged by a fire the night before the wall appeared, and Anton believed the two events were connected.

After discovering that the recently refurbished apartment block has been kitted out with hidden ceiling cameras, the characters discover that Anton had managed to figure out a way to open the black wall before he died — and that it was actually Yuri who killed him, because he believes the wall has been put in place to protect them from outside contamination.

Yuri is the only character that doesn't want to leave. Credit: Sasha Ostrov / Netflix What happens at the end of Brick?

The characters die one by one in a variety of creative ways, until finally it's just Tim and Liv left. Tim, with his own coding knowledge, is able to recreate the app Anton built to open the wall, figuring out that the wall responds to a specific sequence of light flashes. Using hidden camera footage of Anton they work out the sequence of these flashes and open a section of wall in the basement, overpowering Yuri when he reappears to try and stop them from leaving the building.

Escaping to the surface, Tim and Liv are greeted by a disturbing sight — every single nearby building is encased with the same black wall that was trapping them. The streets are deserted. As Tim and Liv climb into their van and start driving, a news broadcast comes over the radio.

"...state of emergency in Hamburg," read the announcers. "It has now been confirmed that the fire at Epsilon Nanodefense triggered a serious malfunction that activated a secret defense system. It remains unclear whether the fire was natural or an act of sabotage. People who have been able to reach safety are strongly advised to stay together."

In the final shot above the city we see that every building in the area is encased in the same wall, while emergency helicopters and planes fly overhead.

What was the deal with the hidden cameras?

The cameras were essentially a red herring that proved useful to the plot. They were installed by the creepy owner of the apartment block, Mr Friedman (Alexander Beyer), who also had a hidden room in his own apartment that he could use to monitor his tenants.

Although the characters initially think the cameras are connected to the wall, it turns out that they're completely unrelated.

Is the outside world contaminated?

Contaminated? No. Unsafe? Possibly. The ending of Brick makes the origin of the wall pretty clear, but the cause of the fire at Epsilon Nanodense that leads to the wall spiralling out of control is still a little murky.

The key line in that radio broadcast is, "It remains unclear whether was the fire was natural or an act of sabotage."

Turning a wall meant for defensive purposes into a weapon would be a pretty effective means of attack, so it does seem possible that the fire could be manmade. But we won't know for sure unless Brick gets a sequel.

Brick is streaming now on Netflix.

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My favorite robot vacuums are on sale for Prime Day: Save on Roomba, Shark, and Roborock

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 08:58

Prime Day is nearly as good a time to buy a robot vacuum on sale as Black Friday. For new robot vacuums that debuted at CES 2025, it's the first big sale event of the year — most of them were far too fresh to go on sale for Amazon's Big Spring Sale in March.

Case in point: All three of Roborock's flagship Saros robot vacuums got their first-ever discount for Prime Day, and almost all of the new Roombas that just came out a few months ago have been on sale for a week. I guess Amazon and iRobot are still on good terms despite their acquisition falling through.

The top Prime Day robot vacuum deals: Budget pick Roborock Q7 M5+ robot vacuum and mop $279.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best mop washing station deal Roborock Saros 10R $1,279.99 (save $320) Get Deal Editor's Pick eufy Robot Vacuum 3-in-1 E20 Stick and Handheld Vacuum Combo $349.99 (Save $300) Get Deal Mid-range hybrid Shark Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo $699.99 (Save $500) Get Deal Roomba Pick iRobot Roomba Plus 504 Vac Robot Vacuum with AutoEmpty Dock $379.99 (Save $370) Get Deal SEE ALSO: Roborock Saros Z70 review: If you think you need the robot vacuum with an arm, no you don't

These deals aren't guaranteed to last through the end of Prime Day on July 11; however, and we've already seen popular Roombas go out of stock. It's also pretty unlikely that discounts on these major models will drop further into the sale. The wisest move would be to compare your top robot vacuum options quickly and make a move before the sale price disappears.

Regardless of your budget, there's definitely a robot vacuum on sale during Prime Day 2025. I'm tracking all of the best robot vacuum deals at Amazon below, noting when they self-empty, mop, or wash and dry their own mopping pads. All robot vacuums in the list have smart mapping. Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.

Best Prime Day robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Budget pick: Roborock Q7 M5+ robot vacuum and mop $279.99 at Amazon
$429.99 Save $150 Get Deal Why we like it

This budget Roborock model was also just released this year, but it's been living in the shadow of the big bad Saros trio. Nevertheless, it deserves a spotlight for the value that it packs, especially now that it's under $300 ahead of Prime Day. The most impressive feat of the Roborock Q7 M5+ is its 10,000 Pa of suction power — that's far stronger than the norm for cheap robot vacuums. That matches the power of my favorite robot vacuum from 2024, the Roborock Qrevo Master, and is the baseline number I'd recommend for keeping up with substantial pet hair.

Note that the Q7 M5+ does mop and does self-empty, but doesn't wash and dry its own mopping pad like the more premium Roborocks.

Best premium robot vacuum Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Saros 10R $1,279.99 at Amazon
$1,599.99 Save $320 Get Deal Why we like it

It happened. My favorite robot vacuum of 2025 so far went on sale for the first time, and it's not some measly discount, either. Now less than $1,300, the Roborock Saros 10R is technically cheaper than the similar Saros 10 — though I still chose the 10R over 10 in my comparison because the 10R is a beast at corner mopping. With suction power reaching 20,000 Pa, the Saros 10R is also one of the most powerful robot vacuums on the market.

When a cleaning session is finished, the Saros 10R empties its own dust bin and washes its own mopping pads while charging on the dock. It's well-rounded self-sufficiency that allows for true hands-off cleaning whenever a mess pops up. Pet parents will also appreciate the addition of the livestream pet camera, which gives a live view of whatever the vacuum sees as it cleans. The vacuum can even specifically search for the pet, giving you a heads-up about its current hangout spot in the app.

Best Prime Day Roomba deal iRobot Roomba 104 Combo Robot Vacuum and Mop $249.99 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $200 Get Deal Why we like it

Normally, without any Prime Day discounts, it's tough to get a mopping robot vacuum for less than $300. The iRobot Roomba 104 is far from the only mopping robot vacuum that's steeply discounted right now, of course, but it's well-regarded and a top seller on Amazon. For $249.99 during this sale, you get a robot vacuum that offers up to 75 days of hands-free cleaning, automatic carpet detection so it doesn't get your rugs wet while mopping, and customizable cleaning settings.

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My favorite tablet deals on Prime Day — score the iPad Mini for its record-low price

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 08:57
The best Prime Day tablet deals at a glance: Best iPad deal Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) $379 (Save $120) Get Deal Best Android tablet deal Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (64GB, WiFi) $189.99 (Save $140) Get Deal BEST FIRE TABLET DEAL Amazon Fire HD 10 (64GB) $79.99 (save $100) Get Deal

Amazon is coming in hot this year with the longest Prime Day run ever. What was once a simple one-day event will now span four days, from July 8 to 11. And the tablet deals are going strong on day two.

Right now, there are some all-time low prices on iPad minis and iPad Airs, as well as Android tablets and Amazon Fire tablets. More deals are expected to drop each day as the sale continues, but we don't recommend waiting too long. There's a good chance some could sell out.

Here are all the best Prime Day tablet deals that you can shop right now.

Note: Deals marked with a 🔥 have dropped to a new all-time low price, while struck-through deals were sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Prime Day tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) 🔥 $379 at Amazon
$499 Save $120 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out Mashable's full review of the Apple iPad mini (7th generation).

The seventh-generation iPad Mini features a handful of welcome (although predictable) upgrades. It packs an A17 Pro chip, more starting storage at 128GB, a boost in RAM, and Apple Intelligence compatibility. "If you're new to the iPad, and you want the most compact one around (or any compact tablet), the new iPad mini 7 is the best choice," Mashable reviewer Stan Schroeder writes. He adds that it's not the most exciting upgrade, but it's great for streaming, reading, and casual scrolling. For Prime Day, you can grab the base model for only $379 instead of $499 — that's its best price ever.

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Streaming just got way cheaper: Snap up Prime Day streaming deals from Paramount+, Apple TV+, and more

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 08:56
The best Prime Day streaming deals at a glance: BEST OVERALL Paramount+ Premium (with Showtime) $0.99/month for 2 months (save $24) Get Deal BEST PRIME VIDEO ADD-ON DEAL Starz (Prime Video add-on) $0.99/month for 2 months (save $20) Get Deal RUNNER-UP PRIME VIDEO ADD-ON DEAL Apple TV+ (Prime Video add-on) $4.99/month for 2 months (save $10) Get Deal BEST DIGITAL MOVIE DEAL 'Warfare' $12.99 (save $7) Get Deal

Prime Day isn't just a good time to score a TV or laptop at a steep discount anymore. In 2025, it's also a good time to load up your devices with streaming services and digital movies.

For the first time in Prime Day history, streaming deals are aplenty, so long as you're a Prime member. (Not yet a member? Sign up here.) One of the perks of subscribing to Prime is having access to Prime Video, Amazon's own streaming service. And since Prime Day is a celebration for members, the mega retailer is offering streaming deals in the form of Prime Video add-ons and digital movie discounts. There's certainly a chance more streaming services will toss their hats in the ring to compete with Prime Video, but we're not expecting Black Friday-level streaming deals or anything.

Still, we're pretty impressed by the sheer number of streaming discounts available this Prime Day. Below, we've rounded up all the best options, and we'll continue adding to this list if any new streaming deals pop up. Keep in mind that most of these deals will fizzle out once Prime Day ends on July 11. Be sure to secure the streamer of your choice before then.

Best Prime Day streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ Paramount+ Premium $0.99/month for 2 months (save $12/month) Get Deal Why we like it

New and returning subscribers can get their first two months of Paramount+ Premium — that's the ad-free tier with Showtime — for just 99 cents per month. Typically $12.99 per month, that saves you $24 total. Even better, you can score the deal on its own through Paramount+ or as a Prime video add-on. For what it's worth, the streamer typically offers a $2.99 per month deal for six months during Black Friday. While the Prime Day discount is only valid for a third of the time, it'll cost you $2 less per month, making this a pretty epic deal.

The Premium tier gives viewers an ad-free experience (except with live TV), access to the entire Showtime library, the ability to stream CBS live and download movies and shows for offline viewing, and 4K, UHD, Dolby Vision, and HDR10 quality. The discount is only valid through July 13, so be sure to sign up ASAP. Also, remember that the cost per month will go back to full price ($12.99/month) after your two-month promotional period, unless you cancel.

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I found all the best Prime Day deals on Lego: Shop Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, and more

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 08:54
Best Prime Day Lego deals Best Lego deal Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box $15.29 (Save $19.70) Get Deal Best Lego deal for kids Lego Duplo Town F1 Team Race Cars and Drivers kit $35.99 (Save $9) Get Deal Best Lego splurge deal Lego Ideas Vincent Van Gogh 'The Starry Night' kit $146.99 (Save $23) Get Deal

Happy Prime Day to all who celebrate! It's officially on through July 11. If you're looking for a creative way to kill some time and beat the heat this summer, or a fun gift for practically anyone in your life (kids and adults), you really can't go wrong with a Lego set. There's something for everyone, from kits that help toddlers build critical thinking skills to gorgeous floral kits that double as decor. The best part is you don't have to pay full price right now. Here are a few of the great deals available for Prime Day.

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

Make note that many Lego sets may seem like a good deal, but they've actually been sitting at the same "deal" price for five months or more. For example, this Lego Creator 3-in-1 Flowers in Watering Can set looks appealing at 20% off, but according to price-tracking site Camelcamelcamel, it's been chilling at $23.99 since last spring. On that note, we've only chosen Lego sets that are newly discounted — so you can be sure you're actually getting a good deal.

We're keeping a running list of the best Prime Day Lego deals below, and we'll update it with any new deals as they pop up.

Note: Deals with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price.

Best Prime Day Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 🔥 $15.29 at Amazon
$34.99 Save $19.70 Get Deal Why we like it

If you prefer building with no agenda, the Classic Creative Brick Box is down to just $15.29 this Prime Day. There's no need to wait to pull the trigger — it's already at its best price ever. It includes 484 pieces, including bricks, windows, eyes, tires, wheel rims, and more, in 35 different colors, so you can build pretty much anything you can think up.

Best Prime Day Lego splurge deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Ideas: Vincent van Gogh 'The Starry Night' $146.99 at Amazon
$169.99 Save $23 Get Deal Why we like it

While it's not down to its lowest price ever, the Lego Ideas Vincent van Gogh "The Starry Night" building set is one of those Lego sets that rarely gets discounted. We're hoping to see the price drop even further, but at over $20 off, it's already a pretty solid deal for what you get: a 2,316-piece building set that constructs a 3D Lego wall art homage to one of the most beloved paintings. The set is a collaboration with the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and really captures Van Gogh's colors and brushstrokes through creative building techniques. When you finish building, you'll have a gorgeous piece of art for your home — all for just under $150.

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Get 3 books for the price of 2, plus more of the best Prime Day book deals

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 08:53
The best Prime Day book deals at a glance: BEST BOOK DEAL OVERALL Get 3 books for the price of 2 Select hardcovers, paperbacks, and Kindle editions Get Deal BEST HARDCOVER DEAL "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid $21 (save $9) Get Deal BEST PAPERBACK DEAL "Just for the Summer" by Abby Jimenez $7.61 (save $10.38) Get Deal BEST KINDLE BOOK DEAL "Such Quiet Girls" by Noelle W. Ihli $5.99 (save $9) Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day is finally here (officially running from July 8 through 11), and we're being blessed with tons of deals. If you're looking to stack your summer reading list with books, it's time to get going.

On top of Amazon offering three free months of Kindle Unlimited and Audible to new members, we're also seeing some pretty sweet discounts on books themselves. Whether you want to load up your Kindle with e-books or you prefer physical books in your hands, there are a ton of deals waiting for you on Amazon Prime Day. Kindles themselves are seeing some massive discounts as well. This comes as no surprise, considering Amazon owns Kindle. (If you're looking for those discounts, check out our list of the best Kindle deals.)

From bestsellers to hidden treasures, we'll be tracking all the best Prime Day book deals below and updating the list with the latest and greatest price drops throughout the shopping event.

Note: Struck-through deals were sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Prime Day book deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Get 3 for the price of 2 Get Deal Why we like it

Physical page turning holds a special, untouchable place in our hearts, but physical copies of books are not cheap. For Prime Day, however, Amazon is giving shoppers the ability to pick up three books for the price of two. That means you can finally add to your physical TBR list without breaking the bank. It also helps, of course, that most of the books are already discounted as well. There are tons of bestsellers, new releases, and BookTok favorites included in the sale, including Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Just add three books to your cart from the promo page and the deal will automatically be applied at checkout.

Best Prime Day hardcover book deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ballantine Books Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid $21 at Amazon
$30 Save $9 Get Deal Why we like it

Atmosphere is the latest from the New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones & The Six, Taylor Jenkins Reid. Just released last month, it's already listed as one of Goodreads' most popular books of the year. It follows Joan Goodwin, a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University, who is selected as one of the first women scientists to join NASA’s Space Shuttle program in the 1980s. The hardcover copy is already on sale on Prime Day for $21, down 30% from its list price.

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My favorite gaming deals from Prime Day 2025: Consoles, games, accessories, and more

Mashable - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 08:52
Best Prime Day gaming deals 2025 Best PlayStation deal 'Final Fantasy XVI' $24.79 (Save $15.20) Get Deal Best Xbox deal Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Gaming Controller $159 (Save $40.99) Get Deal Best Nintendo deal SanDisk microSDXC Card for Nintendo Switch (128GB) $15.20 (Save $4.79) Get Deal Best gaming laptop deal Asus ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,399.99 (Save $500) Get Deal

2025 has already been a huge year for video games. Between the Nintendo Switch 2 launch and this year's game release schedule, our gaming backlogs are looking downright scary at the moment (not to mention expensive). Good news, though — Amazon Prime Day 2025 is here, and the event always marks a great time to pick up everything on your gaming wishlist at a big discount.

SEE ALSO: This third-party charging case is my favorite Nintendo Switch 2 accessory

Take a look at our top deal picks from the sale, and be sure to keep checking backing regularly, because we'll be updating this page every time a new batch of discounts comes in.

Best PlayStation deal Opens in a new window Credit: Square Enix 'Final Fantasy XVI' $24.79 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $15.20 Get Deal Why we like it

Final Fantasy XVI is unlike any FF game that came before it, and honestly, we think that's a good thing. That's because Final Fantasy XVI is a truly fantastic character action game that combines engaging combat, an intriguing story, as well as the visual spectacle we've come to expect from the series to make an incredibly worthwhile adventure for all PS5 owners to experience.

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Best Xbox deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xbox Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Gaming Controller $159 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $40.99 Get Deal Why we like it

Xbox's Pro-style controllers are some of the best on the market, so when you have the chance to get one at a discount, it's always worth it. The Core model comes with many of the accessories from the more expensive version, including a charging case. Pick one up ahead of Prime Day and save $40.99.

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Best Nintendo Switch deal Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk SanDisk microSDXC Card for Nintendo Switch (128GB) $15.20 at Amazon
$19.99 Save $4.79 Get Deal Why we like it

Unfortunately, Nintendo Switch consoles just don't really come with enough onboard storage for those of you who game regularly. You're eventually going to need a microSD card, so why not get one while they're on sale for Prime Day? Right now, you can snag one for just $15. Just note that these cards will only work with the original Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED.

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Best gaming laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,399.99 at Amazon
$2,899.99 Save $500 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're dead-set on getting one of the newer RTX 50 series GPUs, this is going to be one of the best discounts you'll find during Amazon Prime Day 2025. The Asus ROG Strix G16 sits at the cutting edge of gaming laptop performance, packing in features like intelligent cooling, full-surround RGB, and three free months of PC gaming, among others. Pick one up during Prime Day and save $500.

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