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SAVE $190: As of June 19, the Amazon 65-inch Omni Mini-LED QLED 4K Fire TV is down to just $899.99 from $1,089.99 as an early Prime Day deal at Amazon. That's 17% in savings and its best price to date.

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Although we're still a few weeks away from Amazon Prime Day — which runs July 8 through 11 — early Prime Day deals have already begun materializing. Amazon is nothing if not consistent in its ability to turn Prime Day into an entire savings season. We're not complaining, of course. There's already record-low prices popping up, particularly on the mega retailer's own brands. Case in point: the 65-inch Omni Mini-LED QLED Fire TV.

As of June 19, the Amazon 65-inch Omni Mini-LED QLED 4K Fire TV is down to just $899.99 from $1,089.99 as an early Prime Day deal at Amazon. That's a saving of 17% and the cheapest it's ever been — $20 less than it was on Black Friday.

You'll need a Prime membership in order to score the full discount, just as you will to shop the majority of the deals on Prime Day. Fortunately, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial to kick things off. And nothing is stopping you from canceling your membership before being charged the monthly fee.

The Omni Mini-LED Fire TV is the newest and fanciest Fire TV in Amazon's lineup. It's loaded with features, including a 144hz refresh rate, Interactive Art Mode, hands-free Alexa, and Intelligent Picture technology, which fine-tunes the details of whatever you're watching. The 4K QLED mini-LED display features Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, up to 1,400 nits of peak brightness, and 768 dimming zones, resulting in the best Fire TV picture quality ever.

"Amazon's Fire TV Omni Mini-LED television offers plenty of features and a significant increase in brightness from previous models, making it a strong value for the price," our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) wrote in their review of the TV. And that was at full price — at just under $900, it falls into budget-friendly territory.

The best TV deals to shop this week

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $99.00

• Amazon Fire TV 4-Series (43 inches, 2024) — $269.99 (List Price $329.99)

• 55-inch Sony Bravia 3 4K LED Smart Google TV (2024 Model) — $698.00

• LG 65-inch Class UR9000 Series 4K Smart TV — $496.99 (List Price $629.99)

• Hisense 85-Inch Class U8 Series Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Google Smart TV — $1,499.99

Generative image AI platform Midjourney has introduced its V1 Video Model:

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"It's fun, easy, and beautiful," the company posted on X on Wednesday. "Available at 10$/month, it's the first video model for everyone and it's available now."

This appears to be a dig at competing generative-AI video programs. OpenAI's Sora is available for ChatGPT Plus and Pro users, for $20/month or $200/month, respectively, and Google's Flow is $249/month. (Adobe's Firefly starts at a compatible $9.99/month for up to 20 five-second videos, and Runway's Gen-4 Turbo video starts at $12/month).

SEE ALSO: Google's AI Mode search tool gets a voice

Midjourney is still charging eight times more to produce a video than an image, and each job will produce four five-second videos. In a blog post on Midjourney's website, founder David Holz explained this and wrote that the prices will be hard to predict. The team will watch how V1 is used over the next month and adjust from there.

Holz called V1 a "stepping stone," as Midjourney ultimately wants to create "real-time open-world simulations." The building blocks to this, Holz wrote, is image models, video models of those images, 3D models, and doing this all quickly (real-time models). Midjourney plans on building these models individually and releasing them, with version one of its Video Model out now.

Midjourney users can create images in the platform as usual and now press "Animate" to make them move. They can choose to do this automatically or manually and choose between low motion (for more ambient scenes) and high motion. Videos can be "extended" around four seconds at a time, four times in total.

Users can animate images from outside of Midjourney, as well. For now, V1 is web-only.

"We ask that you please use these technologies responsibly," Holz wrote.

As Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth reported for the launch of Google's Veo 3, misinformation experts have sounded the alarm that AI video may soon be indistinguishable from real video. (The recent viral emotional support kangaroo video shows that that's already happening.) AI generation has been used by bad actors, such as to create explicit deepfakes (which is now a federal crime in the U.S.)

"Properly utilized it's not just fun, it can also be really useful, or even profound — to make old and new worlds suddenly alive," Holz continued.

V1 is launched amid a recent lawsuit Disney and Universal filed against Midjourney. The suit claims that the platform illegally trained on copyrighted content and called Midjourney a "bottomless pit of plagiarism."

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

FREE $30 GIFT CARD: Through June 22, you can score a free $30 Chewy e-gift card with your purchase of $100 or more at Chewy when you use the code SUMMER at checkout. The code may be used up to three times, but only once per order.

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In case you needed yet another reason to spoil your pet, Chewy is handing out free gift cards to kick off the summer.

Through June 22, when you spend $100 or more at Chewy, you'll get a free $30 e-gift card to use on a later order. Use the code SUMMER at checkout and add $100 worth of eligible items to unlock the promo. The gift card will automatically be added to your Chewy account once your order ships. You can really stock up on supplies, as the code can be used three times (but only once per order). That means you can potentially get $90 in savings on pet supplies you'd likely be buying eventually anyway.

SEE ALSO: When is the next Prime Day? Here's how long you'll have to wait for the deals.

Eligible items include food and treats, grooming and cleaning supplies, training gear, dog beds, cat carriers, endless amounts of toys, bowls, collars, leashes, cat trees, and practically anything else on your pet shopping list. There are a few brands excluded from the sale (see the official terms at the bottom of the promo page), as well as select prescription items and gift cards, but otherwise, everything is up for grabs.

Not that you need an excuse, but this Chewy sale is the perfect way to spoil your furry (or feathery) friend without breaking the bank. Sure, Prime Day is coming up, but it's not exactly known for its abundance of pet deals. You're better off getting your gear at Chewy and getting rewarded for it.

SAVE $120: As of June 19, get the Dyson V8 Plus cordless vacuum for $349.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $469.99. That's a discount of 42%.

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Looking for a way to make those regular cleaning rituals a little less frustrating? A great vacuum can help solve that problem quickly. Whether you want to have the robots handle it or you want to do things manually, sometimes a new tool can make the experience less miserable. This pre-Prime Day deal on a Dyson stick vacuum may just make the entirety of the whole "cleaning your home" thing enjoyable, we dare say.

As of June 19, get the Dyson V8 Plus cordless vacuum for $349.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $469.99. That's $120 off and a discount of 42%.

SEE ALSO: Best vacuum cleaners 2025, from cordless stick vacuums to robot vacuums

This super lightweight vacuum gives you up to 40 minutes per charge, and it has two power modes: one to handle everyday cleaning, and the other, Max mode, for more powerful spot cleaning. It has a motorbar cleaning head that's good for all floor types and it can handle pet and human hair with ease as it detangles on the go.

If you need a different form factor, this vacuum has you handled there, too. It can convert to a handheld vacuum so you can take it with you on the go and clean cars, stairs, couches, and other nooks and crannies you may not be able to maneuver the stick format around. You also get four Dyson accessories to help facilitate all the rest of this cleaning.

Full-size traditional vacuums can be a bit fiddly and frustrating to move about your house with. This deal nets you one that's easy to move and convert into different form factors. It's a great pick while it's on sale ahead of Prime Day, so scoop it up while you can.

• Skylight Frame 10-inch Digital Picture Frame — $139.99 (List Price $159.00)

• Ninja Crispi Air Fryer — $159.99 (List Price $179.99)

• Birdfy AI Smart Solar Powered Bird Feeder with Camera — $159.99 (List Price $249.99)

• KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer — $449.95

• Eufy Omni C20 Robot Vacuum and Mop With Self-Emptying Base — $459.99 (List Price $699.99)

SAVE $27.51: The foldable Anker MagGo 3-in-1- charging station for Apple devices is on sale at Amazon for just $82.48, down from the standard price of $109.99. That's a 25% discount that matches the lowest price we've ever spotted at Amazon.

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$109.99 Save $27.51 Get Deal

The summer solstice is just days away now which means it's time to pack for vacation. Instead of packing along a tangle of charging cables and adapters, streamline the process with a compact wireless charging station that juices up several devices at once. If you're in need of simplifying your charging set-up, check out this great deal at Amazon.

Ahead of Prime Day sales, the Anker MagGo 3-in-1 foldable wireless charging station is on sale for $82.48 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $109.99. That takes $27.51 off the price thanks to the 25% discount. This sale price matches the lowest we've ever spotted at Amazon.

SEE ALSO: The Soundcore Anker Life Q20 headphones are a pre-Prime Day steal at under $40

Weighing just a bit under seven ounces, the folding Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charging station is a dream come true when it comes to travel. It won't take up much space or add weight to your luggage, but it offers the ultimate in convenience when it comes to charging. You'll be able to juice up your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time on a single device. Say goodbye to a tangle of cords or arguing over the one power outlet in the hotel room.

In real-life terms, Anker mentions the MagGo 3-in-1 charging station is about the size of a deck of cards and weighs less than a baseball.

When it comes to recharging times, Anker says you'll be able to charge an Apple Watch series 9 to 47% in 30 minutes. Thanks the adjustable angles on the stand, you can still watch a show on your phone while you charge or keep an eye on the time.

While its back at its lowest price ever and before you leave for vacation, snag the Anker MagGo 3-in-1 wireless charging station at Amazon for under $83. Not only will it be great for summer trips, it's perfect for keeping your nightstand at home clutter-free. Plus, buying today means you'll be ahead of the chaos of Prime Day.

The best tech deals to shop this week

• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $99.00

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (Wi-Fi, 40mm, S/M Green) — $199.99 (List Price $299.99)

While you can't do much about the differences caused by hardware between flagship and mid-range phones, there are some settings within Samsung's One UI that you can change to somewhat mimic the overall feeling of owning a flagship.

The idea of driving a luxury car is appealing. Whether it's the prestigious badges, robust build quality, or high-end materials that attract you to them, there's a lot to be desired. But going premium is costly, especially for hybrid cars. However, Toyota makes a reliable hybrid sedan that rivals the Lexus ES at a fraction of the price.

Valerion is celebrating a full year of redefining home entertainment with a special anniversary event that makes bringing cinematic visuals into any room more affordable than ever. For two weeks this June, the brand is marking its milestone with what it calls Valerion Day.

When I use Linux, I practically live in the terminal. As with any living space, I like to add my own touch when I move into a new place. Here are the apps I install on a new system to make it feel like home.

Apple's foldable iPhone could be (finally) right around the corner, with a new report saying the display has "finalized specifications" with production set for autumn 2025.

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo posted an update on X on Wednesday that Apple supplier Foxconn "is expected to officially kick off the project" in late third quarter or early fourth quarter 2025, meaning anywhere between August and November. Kuo shared a similar update in March, predicting the foldable iPhone's release would be 2026, Kuo says, which would line up with the expected launch of the iPhone 18 series.

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But of course, Kuo adds, "all plans remain subject to change."

One of the biggest updates here is that Kuo says the iPhone's foldable display is reportedly "one of the few components with finalized specifications." This display, the analyst says, will be built using Samsung Display panels, writing that the manufacturer "plans to build annual production capacity for 7-8 million foldable panels to supply the 2026 foldable iPhone."

SEE ALSO: Every foldable iPhone and iPad rumor we've heard so far

As for the rest of the foldable iPhone, "many component specifications (including the hinge, which has drawn considerable market attention) have yet to be finalized," Kuo added.

Rumours have run rife about the foldable iPhone for years, with Mashable's Stan Schroeder detailing the latest rumoured specs in March. In Kuo's latest post, they also report rumoured claims that "Apple has placed an order for 15–20 million foldable iPhones," and that Apple "may ship several million units annually in both 2027 and 2028, possibly due to its premium pricing."

And what towering pricing it is.

TL;DR: Watch Alcaraz vs. Munar in the 2025 Queen's Club Championships for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There are a number of top players competing in the 2025 Queen's Club Championships, including Carlos Alcaraz. The talented start will be looking to build some momentum before Wimbledon, and next he faces up against Jaume Munar for a place in the quarter finals.

If you want to watch Alcaraz vs. Munar in the 2025 Queen's Club Championships for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to watch Alcaraz vs. Munar for free

Alcaraz vs. Munar in the 2025 Queen's Club Championships is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2025 Queen's Club Championships by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Watch Alcaraz vs. Munar for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Alcaraz vs. Munar without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the 2025 Queen's Club Championships before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to the best free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for only $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).

Live stream Alcaraz vs. Munar in the 2025 Queen's Club Championships for free with ExpressVPN.

SAVE OVER $300: As of June 19, the Eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop is on sale for $549.99 at Amazon. This is 39% off its list price of $899.99 and marks a return to its lowest-ever price.

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$899.99 Save $350 Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day runs from July 8 through July 11 this year, but you actually don't have to wait to take advantage of the best deals. Amazon already has plenty worth checking out across a number of categories.

If you've been on the hunt for a robot vacuum to help you out, this deal on the Eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop deserves your attention. Normally the Eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop is listed for $899.99, but it's currently down to $549.99 at Amazon for a limited time. This marks a return to its lowest-ever price.

SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2025: Dates and deals

Boasting 8,000 Pa suction, this powerful robot vacuum will give your floors a deep clean, picking up any dirt, debris, or hair that has dropped. And for your harder surfaces, the mop will help them look shiny and new thanks to MopMaster 2.0 technology. We had a lot of praise for it in our review, with Mashable's Leah Stodart saying, "Eufy's most all-encompassing hybrid vacuum is a rare option with a full self-cleaning station that actually performs almost every task sufficiently."

This is an excellent pre-Prime Day deal, and one that may not stick around for long, so act fast to save big on the Eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop at Amazon.

Want to join in on the Amazon Prime Day fun this year when the event kicks off? Have a look at our guide on how to sign up for Amazon Prime ahead of Prime Day.

The best early Prime Day deals, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $99.00

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (Wi-Fi, 40mm, S/M Green) — $199.99 (List Price $299.99)

SAVE OVER $700: As of June 19, the 75-inch TCL QM7K QD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV is on sale for $1,298 at Amazon. This is 35% off its list price of $1,999.99 (saving you $701.99), and its lowest-ever price.

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$1,999.99 Save $701.99 Get Deal

Prime Day is a great time to pick up a new TV, but why wait for the event to officially kick off? Amazon already has some great TV deals floating around, including this discount on the 75-inch TCL QM7K QD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV.

The 75-inch TCL QM7K QD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV has been marked down to $1,298 at Amazon. This marks a 35% discount and is its lowest-ever price.

SEE ALSO: Are you 18-24? Get 6 months of Amazon Prime for free ahead of Prime Day.

It's a TV that's well worth the upgrade. With its massive 75-inch size, you'll feel completely absorbed in your favorite shows and movies. You also get QD-Mini LED TV with 4K resolution — which brings images on your screen to life in crisp, vibrant detail — and Dolby Atmos audio to immerse you in the sounds you hear, too. On top of that, it's a Google smart TV, so you can keep all of your favorite streaming apps in one place.

There's no better time than now to pick up the 75-inch TCL QM7K QD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV while it's at its lowest-ever price. Don't miss out on this great pre-Prime Day deal.

If you're planning ahead, Amazon Prime Day runs from July 8 through July 11 this year. If you're hoping to sign up for Prime ahead of the sale event, check out our guide on how to sign up for Amazon Prime ahead of Prime Day.

The best early Prime Day deals, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)

• Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $99.00

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (Wi-Fi, 40mm, S/M Green) — $199.99 (List Price $299.99)

Have you ever used a tool so much that you assume it's open source? That was me, with more than one app on this list. They were free and dev-friendly, sometimes even on GitHub. But under the hood, they were locked down. Easy to miss—until you look closer.

Hurricane Erick, a storm heading towards the Southern Pacific Coast of Mexico, has strengthened overnight to a Category 4 — and you can see the scale of it from space.

Footage shared on the official SEN YouTube channel shows Hurricane Erick churning over Earth, captured on 18 June at 20:06 UTC from a 4K camera on the International Space Station.

SEE ALSO: Live from space! Watch Earth live streamed on Mashable.

The storm is expected to produce "life-threatening flooding and mudslides" in areas of Southwest Mexico, with "coastal flooding" and "devastating wind damage" near its core, per the National Hurricane Center.

Amazon's biggest shopping event of the year is upon us. Prime Day, which is now four days long, officially kicks off on Tuesday, July 8, and runs through Friday, July 11.

With new deals dropping as often as every five minutes at certain points during the event, shopping can get pretty overwhelming. We know all too well that it's easy to get caught up in the sales, indulge in some impulse purchasing, and experience a little buyer's remorse.

As with every major Amazon sale, there are already plenty of live deals to shop ahead of the official event kickoff, with lots more to come — and you just might run into some questions along the way. Whether you're dealing with a classic case of buyer's remorse or have questions about deals, damage to packages, or your Prime membership, you want to know that you can actually speak to customer service.

SEE ALSO: How to cancel your Amazon Prime membership

Since contacting Amazon can be tricky at times, here are all the ways you can get in touch with customer service for a smoother online shopping experience before, during, and after Prime Day:

Amazon customer service help page

This is probably the most common, and easiest, way to look for answers to common queries, such as those about Amazon’s return policies or information about international shipping. The page contains a whole library of questions that users can get answers to, including how to track packages, cancel orders, or start a return. Your most recent purchases will pop up at the top of the page for easy navigation.

To access Amazon’s Customer Service Help Page, go to the website landing page and click on "Customer Service" in the top left of the screen. 

Amazon customer service email

Sometimes customer queries need to be worked through on a case-by-case basis, and the answers on the official website need to be more specific to offer any help to shoppers. In these cases, users can email cs-reply@amazon.com and explain their issues. Remember that contacting Amazon’s customer service via email might not be the best solution if you have an urgent question regarding your purchases, since customers are unlikely to get a prompt response.

Amazon customer service phone number

Need a quicker reply? Call Amazon at 1-888-280-4331. When customers call this number, a bot picks up the phone and eventually connects them to Amazon staff, depending on the type of query that needs to be answered. It’s important to note that customers should have a cell phone number connected to their Amazon account. Customers must enter verification codes that will be messaged to their linked contact information before using this service. In other words, things can get a bit tricky if you're sharing an account with someone else.

Amazon online chat service

Real-time chatting with Amazon representatives is the most convenient way to get all your questions answered. To use the live chat feature, return to the Customer service help page and click on "Help with something else." When the list pops up underneath, choose "something else" once again. Another page opens with a list of more help options. Select "I need help with something else."

Now you've officially entered the chat. Type "Talk to associate" in the chat box. Amazon's messaging assistant might prompt you to give more info on your issue, which you can, but if you'd rather get to a real person ASAP, you can select, "I need more help" from the pre-written responses.

From there, you can choose if you’d prefer to talk via chat or call. If you're looking for immediate help with a Prime Day purchase — be it due to buyer's remorse, a damaged package, an address change, etc. — this is your best bet to get your needs met.

For simple questions, Amazon also launched a new AI chat feature last year called "Rufus," which can help customers solve some problems and make more informed purchase decisions.

Contact Amazon via social media

If your questions aren’t that urgent, you can contact Amazon Customer Service at @amazonhelp on X, @amazon on Instagram, and www.facebook.com/Amazon on Facebook.

The NZXT Capsule Elite USB microphone has no business being as good as it is for $90. The 24-bit depth and 192kHz sample rate really take center stage for making voiceovers sound like they came from a much more expensive microphone.

Shooting films on iPhone just keeps getting more high-profile, with Stormzy releasing a short film entirely made with the iPhone 16 Pro on Wednesday.

Big Man was directed by Aneil Karia (The Long Goodbye) and shot by director of photography Stuart Bentley (We Live in Time) using the iPhone's Cinematic Mode in 4K at 120 frames per second. The 20-minute film follows rap artist Tenzman (played by Stormzy), who's having an average time of it with his career. When he meets two kids running a fake sponsorship scam, they end up on a road trip to Brighton — and all the unexpected bonding that comes with it.

The film was produced by Stormzy's own #Merky Films, which launched on June 11, alongside Apple and Somesuch, the production company most recently behind Harris Dickinson's directorial debut Urchin.

Big Man is streaming on Apple’s YouTube channel or above.

Prime Day 2025 is coming, and if you want to shop all the best deals, you'll need an Amazon Prime account.

The annual summer shopping extravaganza known as Prime Day kicks off on Tuesday, July 8 and runs through Friday, July 11, marking the longest Prime Day ever. Deals will be dropping as often as every five minutes at certain points during the event, and most will be exclusive to Prime members. Sure, there will be plenty of deals available to shop regardless of your membership status, but Amazon typically reserves the best for its members — that's kind of the point of the event.

Not yet a Prime member? Want to revive your old Prime account? You can sign up for a free 30-day trial and unlock access to the sale. And nothing is stopping you from canceling before 30 days to avoid paying full price — just saying.

Regardless of whether or not you stick around, here's how you can sign up for Amazon Prime:

Total Time

• 5 minutes, email address or phone number

What You Need

• Internet access

Step 1: Go to the Amazon Prime sign-up page and click on Start your free 30-day trial.

Head to Amazon Prime's sign-up page.

Step 2: Input your email if you have an existing Amazon account or click on Create Your Amazon account.

A new sign-in page will open up on the website. Input your email or mobile number and password if you have an existing Amazon account or click on Create Your Amazon account. If you make a new account, you'll need to provide some basic information such as name, email, and password.

Step 3: If you're creating a new account, follow the steps to verify your email with a One-Time Password.

If you choose to create a new account, Amazon will send an OTP to your respective email address or mobile number for account verification. If you are using an existing account, skip to Step 5.

Step 4: Input the OTP and click on Verify.

Once the OTP verification page appears on the screen, input the code and click on Verify.

Step 5: Sign up for your free one-month trial or purchase a full subscription.

Now users have two options: sign up for a free one-month trial or purchase a full subscription, though many users might not qualify for a free trial if they have already availed it in the past with the same email or phone number. If you are purchasing a subscription, click on one of these four plans to become a prime member: Monthly Prime Membership — costs $14.99 per month Annual Membership — costs $139 per year or under $12 monthly Student Monthly Membership — costs $7.49 per month; students are eligible for exclusive offers including a 6-month free Prime trial. Prime for government assistance recipients — costs $6.99 per month (must verify eligibility)

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for June 19 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for June 19, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A trinket.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter C.

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Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

CURIO.

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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