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Prime Day now has streaming deals: save on Paramount+, Starz, Apple TV+, and more
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.
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. 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 on day one of 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.
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 itNew 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.
More Prime day streaming dealsAcorn TV (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $8.99/month (save $8/month)
ALLBLK (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $6.99/month (save $6/month)
AMC+ Ad-Free (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $9.99/month (save $9/month)
Apple TV+ (Prime Video add-on) — $4.99/month for 2 months $9.99/month (save $5/month)
BET+ (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $10.99/month (save $10)
BritBox (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $8.99/month (save $8/month)
Cinemax (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $9.99/month (save $9/month)
Crunchyroll Mega Fan (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $11.99/month (save $11/month)
Gaia (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $13.99/month (save $13/month)
Great American Pure Flix (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $9.99/month (save $9/month)
Hallmark+ (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $7.99/month (save $7/month)
History Vault (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $5.99/month (save $5/month)
Hopster Learning (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $7.99/month (save $7/month)
Lifetime Movie Club (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $4.99/month (save $4/month)
MGM+ (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $6.99/month (save $6/month)
MovieSphere+ (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $4.99/month (save $4/month)
PBS Documentaries (Priime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $4.99/month (save $4/month)
PBS Masterpiece (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $5.99/month (save $5/month)
Starz (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $10.99/month (save $10/month)
UP Faith & Family (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $5.99/month (save $5/month)
ViX Premium (Prime Video add-on) — $0.99/month for 2 months $8.99/month (save $8/month)
New low price alert: Score the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for under $650 on Prime Day
SAVE $150: The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale for $649 on Prime Day, down from the normal price of $799. That's a 19% discount and the lowest we've ever seen on this configuration at Amazon.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm) $649 at Amazon$799 Save $150 Get Deal
We've been all-eyes on Apple Watch Prime Day deals and we're finally getting lucky. If you're looking for an Apple Watch on sale, listen up.
As of July 8, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm) is on sale for $649 at Amazon, down from the usual price of $799. That works out to a 19% discount or a saving of $150. It's also the lowest price we've ever seen on this configuration at Amazon.
Apple deals are coming in hot on Prime Day and we're not mad in the slightest that the Apple Watch Ultra just dipped to a new record-low price. You'll need to go with the black titanium case with black ocean band to get the sale price of $649, but black matches everything.
SEE ALSO: The best early Prime Day fitness tracker deals in 2025 — shop Apple, Garmin, Fitbit, and moreCompared to the Apple Watch, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 focus on adventure features for those who spend their free time running, swimming, diving, cycling, and more. The titanium case in built to withstand some wear that comes with these activities and the always-on retina display gives you constant access to maps or workout metrics.
If you're shopping for an Apple Watch Prime Day deal this year, consider today's discount on the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Since it's already down to a record-low price of $649, buying today could mean the watch arrives well before the sale ends later this week.
The best early Prime Day deals to shop today-
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case — $149.00 (List Price $249.00)
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 64GB Wi-Fi 11" Tablet — $139.99 (List Price $219.99)
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Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR Headset With Gorilla Tag Cardboard Hero Bundle — $249.00 (List Price $299.99)
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Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)
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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1070Wh Portable Power Station — $449.00 (List Price $799.00)
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Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $297.99 (List Price $599.00)
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Amazon Fire HD 10 32GB Tablet (2023 Release, Black) — $69.99 (List Price $139.99)
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55" Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series 4K QLED Smart TV (2024 Model) — $699.99 (List Price $819.99)
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Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones — $193.00 (List Price $348.00)
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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless ANC Earbuds (Jet Black) — $179.95 (List Price $249.99)
AI slop artists are redoing the Squid Game series finale
Was the series finale of the hit South Korean Netflix show Squid Game a good one?
Depending on who you ask, not really. Judging by the endless online chatter, many viewers found the ending unsatisfying — not necessarily because it didn’t tie up loose ends (although it arguably did not), but because it left the characters in an especially grim place.
For others — particularly those with some extra time on their hands — it became the perfect excuse to fire up Google’s Veo 3 and craft an entirely new ending.
Spoilers ahead, but the ending of Squid Game Season 3 is bleak. Both this season and the one before it explored the clash of ideals between Gi-hun, the show’s protagonist, and the Frontman (Lee Byung-hun), with Season 3 ultimately siding with the latter’s nihilistic view of humanity. In the finale, Gi-hun faces an impossible choice: save himself, or sacrifice everything to protect Player 222’s newborn child during the last game. He chooses the latter, giving up his life so the baby — an unsettlingly CGI-rendered creation — can live.
Viewers didn’t love it.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Of course, fanfiction and alternate endings are nothing new. But using AI to visualize those endings is still relatively novel — and, frankly, strange to watch. On TikTok and Instagram, creators using Google Veo 3 have been generating new versions of the finale. Some feature Gi-hun kicking the CGI baby off a platform; others depict Player 222 surviving the Jump Rope game and going on to raise her child. There's also the one where Gi-hun has a knife fight with the baby. It's definitely disturbing stuff.
There’s plenty to say about Squid Game’s ending itself — like how extending the series beyond its first season arguably undermines the show's original critique of capitalism. But there’s something else at play here: the growing urge to use AI to "fix" stories that were intentionally written to leave viewers unsettled.
Are these AI-generated videos meant to be taken seriously? Not really. But they’re also a glimpse of where things are heading—toward a future where anyone can easily remake or reshape a story to fit their own preferred version of events.
Whether that’s exciting or unsettling depends on how you feel about the game itself.
The best Prime Day Bluetooth speaker deals you can shop a day early
Having a quality speaker to crank the songs of the summer is never a bad idea, especially if you plan on hosting parties, hitting the beach, or heading out on a camping trip. Fortunately, if you're lacking in the Bluetooth speaker department, now is a great time to score one for a sweet deal — because it's Prime Day, baby.
Prime Day formally falls on July 8 through 11 this year, but Amazon started dropping prices on top audio brands like Sony, JBL, and Anker Soundcore hella early. We expect the list to grow exponentially once the event officialy kicks off, but if you want to shop a bit early, have at it. Some Bluetooth speakers are already down to record lows.
We'll be tracking the best Bluetooth speaker deals throughout Prime Day and updating this page with the latest and greatest prices. If you don't see anything that catches your eye just yet, be sure to check back as the official sale kicks off.
Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.
Best Prime Day Bluetooth speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony ULT Field 3 🔥 $144.95 at Amazon$199.99 Save $55.04 Get Deal Why we like it
The Sony ULT Field 3 has only been out for a few months, but it's already earned the title of our favorite speaker for bass lovers. And ahead of Prime Day, it's down to just $144.95 — that's its best price ever. The ULT Field 3 checks all the right boxes for a Bluetooth speaker — it's waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, and rustproof, and has great audio quality, solid battery life, and hefty bass you'll feel in your chest. Mashable Deputy Shopping and Reviews Editor Miller Kern writes, "The speaker is great for punching up your music and bringing out little details you might miss on another speaker."
Check out our full review of the Sony ULT Field 3 speaker.
More early Prime Day Bluetooth speaker dealsAnker Soundcore Select 4 Go — $21.99 $34.99 (save $13)
Anker Soundcore 2 — $29.44 $39.99 (save $10.55)
Sony SRS-XB100 — $33 $59.99 (save $26.99) 🔥
JBL Clip 5 — $59.95 $79.95 (save $20)
Sony ULT Field 1 — $83 $129.99 (save $46.99) 🔥
Sony SRS-XE300 — $88 $199.99 (save $111.99)
JBL Flip 6 — $97.79 $129.95 (save $32.16)
Beats Pill — $99.95 $149.95 (save $50)
Marshall Willen II — $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 — $119.99 $139.99 (save $20)
Marshall Emberton III — $149.99 $179.99 (save $30)
Sony ULT Field 5 — $198 $329.99 (save $131.99) 🔥
Marshall Acton III — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100) 🔥
JBL Boombox 3 — $399.95 $499.95 (save $100) 🔥
Most AirPods are at or near their lowest prices ever the day before Prime Day
Odds are, if you're in the Apple ecosystem, you're at least curious if AirPods are worth checking out.
Prime Day is a great time to satisfy that curiosity. This year, the mega-sale will last four days, from July 8 to July 11. But after years of covering the sale, the Mashable shopping team knows that the run-up can often bring deals worth shopping ahead of time.
SEE ALSO: The 20+ best Apple deals live ahead of Prime DayThough deals were off to a slow start, the day before Prime Day ramped up the price drops on AirPods. At their prices as of July 7, we recommend the deals on the AirPods Max, AirPods Pro, and AirPods 4. Check out the details below — and check out more headphones deals live ahead of Prime Day.
Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) $159.99 at Amazon$249 Save $89.01 Get Deal Why we like it
Check out Mashable's full review of the AirPods Pro (USB-C).
The day before Prime Day, the AirPods Pro dropped another $10 in price, putting them down to $159.99. With this deal, the Pros are nearly to their record-low price of $153.99 we last saw in December. While the actual sale dates may bring a return to that price, or even a new record low, $159.99 is still an excellent price point for our favorite AirPods. Plus, buying early gives you the advantage of beating a potential sell-out of the AirPods if they drop to a new low price (which we have seen happen in sales past). With excellent sound quality and active noise cancellation, these are a solid pair of earbuds to pick up, sale or not.
More AirPods dealsApple AirPods 4 — $99 $129 (save $30)
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation — $148.99 $179 (save $30.01)
Apple AirPods Pro 2 — $159.99 $249 (save $89.01)
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $449.99 $549 (save $99.01)
Early Prime Day 2025 Lego deals are starting to build up
Happy almost Prime Day to all who celebrate. While it formally falls on July 8 through 11, Amazon dropped prices ahead of the sale on the usual suspects (Apple, laptops, TVs, headphones, etc.) as well as categories you might not expect, like Lego building sets.
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. And the best part is you don't have to pay full price, as lots of different building sets are on sale for Prime Day.
SEE ALSO: The best early Prime Day deals under $50: Fire TV sticks, indoor cameras, and moreMake 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.
Best early 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 at Amazon ahead of 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 early 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.
More Prime Day Lego dealsLego City F1 Driver with McLaren Race Car — $7.98 $12.99 (save $5.01)
Lego Creator 3-in-1 Retro Camera — $15.99 $19.99 (save $4)
Lego Duplo My First Daily Routines: Eating and Bedtime — $17.95 $29.99 (save $12.04)
Lego Creator 3-in-1 Typewriter with Flowers — $23.95 $29.99 (save $6.04)
Lego Disney and Pixar Up House — $27.64 $59.99 (save $32.35)
Lego Marvel Dancing Groot — $35.99 $44.99 (save $9)
Lego Icons Bonsai Tree — $39.98 $49.99 (save $10.01)
Lego Botanicals Tiny Plants — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)
Lego Architecture Paris — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)
Lego City Construction Excavator — $44.57 $54.99 (save $10.42)
Lego Classic Creative Houses — $44.99 $54.99 (save $10)
Lego Botanicals Wildflower Bouquet — $47.99 $59.99 (save $12)
Lego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses — $49.99 $59.99 (save $10)
Lego Disney Stitch — $51.99 $64.99 (save $13)
Lego Friends Friendship Camper Van Adventure — $52.99 $59.99 (save $7)
Lego Wednesday & Enid's Dorm Room — $57.99 $89.99 (save $32)
Lego Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit — $59.99 $74.99 (save $15)
Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet — $62.99 $79.99 (save $17)
Lego Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 — $63.99 $79.99 (save $16)
Lego Ideas The Insect Collection — $63.99 $79.99 (save $16)
Lego Star Wars R2-D2 — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)
Lego Art Hokusai The Great Wave Framed Japanese Wall Art — $84.99 $99.99 (save $15)
Lego Icons Tranquil Garden — $87.99 $109.99 (save $22)
Lego Ideas Tuxedo Cat — $90.99 $99.99 (save $9)
Lego Architecture Statue of Liberty — $94.99 $119.99 (save $25)
Lego Architecture Landmarks Collection: Himeji Castle — $135.99 $159.99 (save $24)
Mac users, take note: Office 2021 is $59.97 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you use a Mac and still don’t have lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2021, this $59.97 deal is a no-brainer.
If you’re a Mac user who’s tired of recurring subscriptions, we’ve got some good news: You can now own Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac — forever — for just $59.97 (regularly $219). No monthly fees. No surprise renewals. Just the full suite of Microsoft’s go-to productivity tools, available as a one-time purchase that installs on one Mac for lifetime use at home or work.
This version includes the essentials: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and even Teams (basic) — all tailored for the Mac experience. Whether you’re writing papers, running your business, balancing your budget, or presenting that brilliant pitch deck, these tools have you covered.
Even better? This isn’t some pared-down version. It’s the full Home & Business suite, meaning you’re getting access to everything you’d expect from Microsoft Office — including powerful email tools in Outlook and robust data management in Excel.
Once installed, it’s yours for good. It’s connected to your Microsoft Account, not your device, so you can redownload it any time. And with instant delivery, you’ll get your license key and download links within minutes of purchase.
This offer ends after July 15, and when it’s gone, it’s gone. So if you’ve been thinking about making the switch from subscription to lifetime ownership, now’s the time to do it.
Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2021 for just $59.97 (reg. $219) through July 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
StackSocial prices subject to change.
Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License $59.97$219 Save $159.03 Get Deal
Apple deals are officially Prime Day-worthy one day ahead of the sale
Amazon is good for finding decent to impressive Apple deals year-round, and with Prime Day just one day away, the mega-retailer has turned up the heat on Apple deals.
SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2025: Dates and dealsThis year, Prime Day will run an unprecedented four days, from July 8 to 11. However, Apple products are already getting dramatic price cuts — there's the $160 AirPods Pro, $100 discount on the Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods Max, and the $31 discount on a four-pack of AirTags.
With many of the brand's top ticket items on sale, there's a lot to keep track of, so we did the work for you. Here's the best Apple deals live ahead of Prime Day:
Best MacBook deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849.99 at Amazon$999 Save $149.01 Get Deal Why we like it
Check out our full review of the M4 MacBook Air.
Even at full price, the M4 MacBook Air is an impressively good value, especially considering its brand. For anyone who doesn't need the heavier specs of the Pro (and the additional literal weight that comes along with that), the Air is a great machine. It can handle audio and some video editing, most tasks students will need it for, and general day-to-day tasks with ease.
At $150 off, the 13-inch Air with 256GB of storage offers an especially good value. It's a price point that might be bested come Prime Day in favor of the $829 record-low price we saw it briefly hit in late-June. But even if it doesn't, this deal is still a great one to pick up.
MacBook Air dealsApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $849 $999 (save $150)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,199 (save $150)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,249 $1,399 (save $150)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,199 (save $150)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,249 $1,399 (save $150)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,434.64 $1,599 (save $164.36)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,429 $1,599 (save $170)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,759 $1,999 (save $240)
$399 Save $100 Get Deal Why we like it
Check out our full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.
The Apple Watch Series 10 frequently gets discounted at Amazon, but it doesn't always drop to $299 — its record-low price. After sitting at $330, select colors of the Series 10 are now $100 off ahead of Prime Day. It's an excellent deal on our favorite smartwatch fitness tracker, especially if you're already deep in the Apple ecosystem.
Though it's missing a blood oxygen sensor, it still works as a pedometer, heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, menstrual cycle tracker, and wrist temperature monitor, to name just a few of its functions. Its ultra-lightweight design doesn't sacrifice a larger display that makes reading all those metrics as easy as possible.
Apple Watch Ultra dealsApple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + cellular) — $649 $799 (save $150)
Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, GPS) — $329 $429 (save $100)
Apple Watch Series 10, Milanese loop (42mm, GPS + cellular) — $649.99 $749 (save $99.01)
Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (40mm, GPS) — $169 $249 (save $80)
Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (44mm, GPS) — $199.99 $279 (save $79.01)
$249 Save $89.01 Get Deal Why we like it
Check out our full review of the Apple AirPods Pro.
Even with the many noise-cancelling earbuds options on the market, the AirPods Pro remain one of the best choices for folks in the Apple ecosystem. The quick pairing can't be beat, and they are a true plug and play option (especially because they don't come with a companion app). The noise cancelling is some of the best you'll find on earbuds, alongside its excellent audio. Mashable's Stan Schroeder gave these earbuds a 4.1/5 in his review, noting that he'd be likely to take them on a plane over over-ear headphones, and writing of their sound "[they] did an equally good job with complex jazz performances and very heavy guitar tunes."
More AirPods dealsApple AirPods 4 — $99 $129 (save $30)
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation — $148.99 $179 (save $30.01)
Apple AirPods Pro 2 — $159.99 $249 (save $89.01)
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $449.99 $549 (save $99.01)
$499 Save $100 Get Deal Why we like it
Check out Mashable's full review of the iPad mini.
If you know you'll mostly use your iPad to watch shows, videos, and read, you should seriously consider the iPad mini. Clocking in at 8.3 inches, this aptly named tablet is easy to hold in your hand for long periods of time, making it an especially great option for someone who wants an e-reader with some versatility (or with vibrant colors). Even though it's not powered by Apple's latest chipset, it doesn't need to be for more casual usage.
For anyone who doesn't need a tablet as powerful as a laptop, this ultraportable choice is well worth considering. And at just $399, the iPad mini is back down to its lowest price ever.
iPad dealsApple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $299 $349 (save $50)
Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 256GB) — $399 $449 (save $50)
Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 512GB) — $594.95 $649 (save $54.05)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $499 $599 (save $100)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 256GB) — $599 $699 (save $100)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $649 $749 (save $100)
Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M2, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $849 $949 (save $100)
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $399 $499 (save $100)
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 256GB) — $499 $599 (save $100)
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 512GB) — $699 $799 (save $100)
Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $899 $999 (save $100)
Apple AirTags (4-pack) — $67.99 $99 (save $31.01)
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Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case — $159.99 (List Price $249.00)
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Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)
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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1070Wh Portable Power Station — $449.00 (List Price $799.00)
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Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen 1080p Camera With Cover (White, 2-Pack) — $59.98 (List Price $99.99)
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Blink Outdoor 4 XR 2 Camera Kit With Mini 2 Camera — $109.98 (List Price $219.98)
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Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $297.99 (List Price $599.00)
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Amazon Fire HD 10 32GB Tablet (2023 Release, Black) — $69.99 (List Price $139.99)
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Fire TV Stick 4K Max Streaming Player With Remote (2023 Model) — $34.99 (List Price $59.99)
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55" Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series 4K QLED Smart TV (2024 Model) — $699.99 (List Price $819.99)
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Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones — $194.99 (List Price $348.00)
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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless ANC Earbuds (Jet Black) — $199.95 (List Price $249.99)
Amazon warns shoppers about email scam ahead of Prime Day
It's almost Amazon Prime Day, which means good news and bad news for Prime members.
The good news is shoppers with an Amazon Prime membership will get access to lots of good deals. The bad news is they'll be targeted by scammers looking to take advantage of the major shopping event.
SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2025: Dates, deals, and the competitionOn Monday morning, the retail giant sent an email to customers warning them about a particular phishing scam on the rise.
"We've recently noticed an increase in customers reporting fake emails about Amazon Prime membership subscriptions," said the notice. Scammers claiming to be from Amazon are sending fake emails saying customers' Amazon Prime subscription will automatically renew "at an unexpected price," according to the email. The scam might include personal information to appear more credible and "may also include a 'cancel subscription' button leading to a fake Amazon login page."
A quick search on the Better Business Bureau's scam database shows recent reports of similar Amazon Prime scams. Some reports said customers received scam emails to update their payment information for membership renewal, claiming the card on file was no longer valid. Others reported getting scam emails urging them to renew their Amazon Prime membership or update their payment info even though they didn't even have a Prime subscription. Mashable has reached out to Amazon for more details, and will update this story with a response.
It's not really a surprise that scams spike during Amazon's annual Prime Day event, which this year is actually four days long.
"Major shopping events like Prime Day create perfect storms for cybercriminals," said Marijus Briedis, CTO of cybersecurity company NordVPN. "Scammers know that shoppers' excitement and urgency around limited-time deals make them more susceptible to clicking on malicious links or sharing personal information without proper verification."
NordVPN found more than 120,000 malicious websites impersonating Amazon in the past two months, with the vast majority of those sites being phishing sites designed to steal personal information like login credentials.
Shoppers should be extra vigilant during Prime Day. The email from Amazon told customers to only verify their Prime membership through the Amazon mobile app or by navigating directly to Amazon.com. It also said to monitor bank statements for any unauthorized transactions if you clicked on any suspicious links. General best practices include setting up two-factor authentication, and confirming legitimate messages from Amazon by checking your account in the Message Center. You can also report suspicious activity to Amazon on its designated support page.
Eyeing a robot vacuum this Prime Day? A ton of self-emptying models are on sale early.
There are very few circumstances in which a person shopping for a robot vacuum shouldn't opt for a self-emptying robot vacuum. You're already shopping for a robot vacuum because you like the idea of automated cleaning, so it only makes sense to automate the maintenance as well.
Nowadays, auto-empty robot vacuums aren't necessarily the expensive hunks of plastic that take up a ton of floor space that they were in 2020. Many auto-empty docks are easily compact enough for a small space or apartment, and many don't cost more than $500 even at full price. So, you can imagine how big your list of affordable options gets during a sale season like Prime Day.
SEE ALSO: The most underrated robot vacuum of 2025 is also a stick vacuumThough Prime Day 2025 doesn't officially start until July 8, Amazon has already dropped the prices on a ton of self-emptying robot vacuums. Whether you're not trying to spend more than $200 or $300 or you're eyeing an auto-empty dock that also washes and dries a mopping robot vacuum's mopping pads, there's a deal for you in this list.
I'm tracking the best deals on self-emptying robot vacuum deals ahead of Prime Day 2025 below. If a self-empty dock is also a mop washing station for a robot vacuum that mops, that'll also be pointed out. Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.
Best self-emptying robot vacuum deal ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Qrevo S with mop washing station $459.99 at Amazon$799.99 Save $340 save $340 with Prime Get Deal Why we like it
The massive $340 discount on this Roborock robot vacuum is the biggest discount in this whole list. So, if you're a Prime member, you don't even have to spend $500 to get the full hands-off robot vacuum experience including self-washing mopping pads.
The Qrevo S is kind of like the diet version of the Roborock Qrevo Master, my favorite robot vacuum from 2024 — the best part is easily the dual spinning mopping pads that wash and dry themselves after each run. After testing nearly 30 robot vacuums on my own hardwood and tile floors at home, I am fully convinced that the spinning action offers more precise scrubbing than a singular flat pad. The Qrevo S also has smart room mapping and small obstacle avoidance technology.
More self-emptying robot vacuums on saleRobot vacuums that mopiRobot Roomba 104 Combo — $249.99 $449.99 (save $200) 🔥
Yeedi C12 Plus— $269.99 $479.99 (save $210 with on-page coupon) 🔥
Roborock Q10 S5+ — $349.99 $549.99 (save $200) 🔥
Narwal Freo Pro with self-empty and mop washing station — $359.99 $699.99 (save $340) 🔥
Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 AV2630WA — $369.99 $899.99 (save $124.94)
Eufy Omni C20 with mop washing station — $399.99 $699.99 (save $300 with on-page coupon) 🔥
Yeedi M12 Pro with mop washing station — $399.99 $799.99 (save $400) 🔥
iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo with mop-washing station — $399.99 $799.99 (save $400) 🔥
Eufy X10 Pro Omni with mop washing station — $699.99 $899.99 (save $200)
iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo with mop washing station — $599 $999.99 (save $400.99) 🔥
Dreame L20 Ultra with mop washing station — $559.99 $999.99 (save $440) 🔥
Narwal Freo Z Ultra Z with mop washing station — $849.99 $1,499.99 (save $650) 🔥
Eufy E28 Omni with portable carpet cleaner and mop washing station — $999.99 $1,299.99 (save $300) 🔥
Ecovacs X9 Pro Omni with self-empty and mop washing station — $1,099.99 $1,599.99 (save $500) 🔥
Roborock Saros 10 with self-empty and mop washing station — $1,299.99 $1,599.99 (save $300) 🔥
Roborock Saros Z70 with OmniGrip arm, self-empty and mop washing station — $1,999 $2,599 (save $500) 🔥
Eufy C10 — $249.99 $479.99 (save $230) 🔥
Roborock Q5 Max+ — $329.99 $599.99 (save $270)
iRobot Roomba 105 — $279.99 $449.99 (save $170)
Shark AI Ultra AV2511AE — $297.99 $599 (save $301.01)
Eufy L60 — $299.99 $549.99 (save $250)
iRobot Roomba 504 — $379.99 $749.99 (save $370) 🔥
The best early Prime Day deals under $50: Fire TV sticks, indoor cameras, and more
With Prime Day coming in hot (the event starts on July 8 and runs until July 11), it's time to start coming up with your plan of attack when it comes to scooping up deals and getting your budget in order. Luckily, we're here to help you do exactly that, and those shoppers who are on a tighter budget are in luck, because lots of deals for under $50 are already live ahead of the sale. Streaming sticks, kitchen appliances, and more are already seeing price cuts, but we expect a lot more to roll in over the next few days.
SEE ALSO: Ahead of Prime Day, Amazon already has a ton of good robot vacuum dealsRead on to find our favorite deals under $50 ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2025, and keep your eyes on this page, because it'll be getting regular updates as more offers trickle in.
Best streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K $24.99 at Amazon$49.99 Save $25.00 Get Deal Why we like it
Streaming is most people's preferred method of watching TV at this point, so if you don't have some sort of streaming device yet, it's time to get with the program so you can watch your favorite programs. Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K is a great streaming starter device, and will get you access to all your favorite apps in one place. Pick one up ahead of Prime Day for just $24.99, or $25 off the usual price.
Best kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Blast Portable Blender $44.99 at Amazon$69.99 Save $25.00 Get Deal Why we like it
Summer is a perfect time for smoothies, and the Ninja Blast will ensure that you always have one at the ready. This portable blender can be used on the go, and has a convenient sipping lid that lets you drink its contents right after blending. Grab one before Prime Day and save $25, just $44.99 total.
More deals under $50HP X3000 G3 Wireless Mouse — $11.99 $18.99 (save $7)
Amazon Smart Plug — $12.99 $24.99 (save $12)
Amazon Fire TV Stick HD — $17.99 $34.99 (save $17)
Chefman Electric Kettle — $21.99 $27.99 (save $6)
Amazon Echo Pop — $21.99 $39.99 (save $18)
Philips Norelco OneBlade Intimate — $22.96 $29.99 (save $7.03)
Philips Norelco Multigroom 3000 — $24.96 $29.96 (save $5)
Otterbox case for iPhone 16 — $26.59 $39.95 (save $13.36)
Echo Pop with Amazon Basics Smart Color Bulb — $26.98 $52.98 (save $26)
Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) — $28.99 $34.99 (save $6)
Levoit Top-Fill Humidifier — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10)
Amazon Echo Dot — $31.99 $49.99 (save $18)
Amazon Echo Dot Kids — $31.99 $59.99 (save $28)
TP-Link Tapo 2K Security Camera — $32.99 $43.99 (save $9)
Sony SRS-XB100 Wireless Bluetooth Portable Speaker — $33 $59.99 (save $26.99)
George Foreman 4-Serving Removable Plate Electric Grill — $33.99 $41.99 (save $8)
Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 — $34.96 $49.96 (save $15)
iRobot Authentic Replacement Parts — $34.99 $64.99 (save $30)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $34.99 $59.99 (save $25)
Roku Streaming Stick 4K — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)
Dash Tasti-Crisp Electric Air Fryer Oven — $35.99 $59.99 (save $24)
Levoit Bedroom Air Purifier — $39.97 $49.99 (save $10.02)
Amazon Luna Wireless Controller — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30)
Amazon Echo Buds — $44.99 $139.99 (save $95)
Amazon Echo Spot — $44.99 $79.99 (save $35)
Waterpik Pearl Portable Water Flosser — $45.99 $69.99 (save $24)
Hamilton Beach Electric Automatic Ice Cream Maker — $47.21 $62.95 (save $15.74)
Chefman two-quart Mini Air Fryer — $49.99 $59.99 (save $10)
Shark Cyclone Pet Handheld Vacuum — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20)
Waterpik Portable Water Flosser — $45.99 $69.99 (save $24)
Samsung Galaxy S26 leak reveals potential camera upgrades
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series isn’t slated for release until early next year, but that hasn’t stopped the steady drip of leaks revealing what’s on the horizon.
SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 leak reveals specs, bands, and pricesThe latest scoop, as spotted by Android Authority, comes from reliable mobile tech leaker Ice Universe, who shared details on Weibo about upgrades coming to the S26 Ultra — specifically its camera hardware. For comparison, the current S25 Ultra features a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, a 200MP main shooter, and a 10MP telephoto lens. According to Ice, that formula is sticking around for the S26 Ultra — almost. The 3x telephoto lens will reportedly get a modest bump from 10MP to 12MP.
A small win for portrait enthusiasts. As for the rest of the hardware, the S26 Ultra is expected to keep its 5,000mAh battery. What is changing, however, is the form factor. Ice claims the new model will slim down to somewhere in the 7.xmm range, trimming down from the S25 Ultra’s 8.2mm profile.
It's said that the S26 Ultra will end up lighter than the soon-to-be-announced iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Amazon is dropping way better early Prime Day TV deals than years prior
To keep it real, Amazon's own TV deals during Prime Day typically can't compete with TV deals from Best Buy or Walmart's anti-Prime Day sales. But things seem to be a little more heated in 2025 — Amazon has a much more robust list of actually-worthwhile TV deals than it usually does in pre-Prime Day mode. It wouldn't be ridiculous to get your Prime Day TV purchase out of the way now to focus on smaller, time sensitive deals between July 8 and 11 (the official Prime Day dates).
SEE ALSO: What to look for when buying a TV, as told through this easy TV specs guideYou'll see the expected early deals on Amazon's various 4-Series and Omni Fire TVs, of course. But Amazon is putting a lot of emphasis on cheap QLEDs from other brands like Insignia and Hisense, with many discounts reaching new record-low pricing. Many of the TVs on sale are 2025 models that were too new to get a noteworthy discount during Amazon's Big Spring Sale in March — some of Samsung's newest premium QLED and OLED models are thrown in there. The majority of these deals are available even if you're not signed up for Prime.
We're tracking all of the worthwhile Amazon TV deals dropping ahead of Prime Day below, organized by size and then by price. All TVs chosen below have 4K resolution and LED backlighting at the least. If any model bumps up to 8K resolution or QLED or OLED lighting, we'll note it specifically.
Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.
Best TV deal at Amazon ahead of Prime Day Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia 65-inch QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV $299.99 at Amazon$499.99 Save $200 Get Deal Why we like it
The cheapest 65-inch QLED TV we're clocking at Amazon ahead of Prime Day isn't an Amazon TV. It is still a Fire TV, but oddly enough, it's from Insignia — a Best Buy brand.
If you have trouble picturing the difference between an LED and QLED TV in your head, this is your chance to try an XL QLED out at home without severely overspending. The Insignia QF series has been garnering quite positive customer reviews on picture quality and color vibrancy. At this price, it's probably not going to have the same pop as some of the premium QLEDs out there, but you'll definitely notice the quantum dot difference compared to your old TV, especially during daytime viewing.
43-inch to 50-inch TV dealsInsignia 43-inch F30 Series 4K Fire TV — $149.98 $199.99 (save $50.01)
Amazon 43-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $219.99 $329.99 (save $110 with Prime)
Amazon 43-inch Omni Series 4K QLED Fire TV — $294.99 $439.99 (save $145 with Prime)
Hisense 50-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV — $246.99 $329.99 (save $83)
Amazon 50-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $259.99 $399.99 (save $140 with Prime) 🔥
Samsung 50-inch The Frame 4K QLED TV (2024 model) — $897.99 $1,297.99 (save $400)
Insignia 55-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $189.99 $349.99 (save $160 with Prime) 🔥
Hisense 55-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV — $239.99 $379.99 (save $140)
Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $339.99 $519.99 (save $120 with Prime)
Amazon 55-inch Omni Series 4K Fire TV — $339.99 $549.99 (save $210 with Prime)
Amazon 55-inch Omni Series 4K QLED Fire TV — $364.99 $499.99 (save $135 with Prime)
Hisense 55-inch QD7 QLED 4K TV — $359.99 $499.99 (save $140) 🔥
Samsung 55-inch Q7F QLED 4K TV (2025 model) — $434.99 $527.99 (save $93) 🔥
Hisense 55-inch U7 QLED 4K TV (2025 model) — $597.99 $899.99 (save $302) 🔥
Samsung 55-inch QN70F Neo QLED 4K TV (2025 model) — $699.99 $897.99 (save $198) 🔥
Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV (2024 model) — $997.99 $1,497.99 (save $500)
Insignia 65-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $279.99 $449.99 (save $170 with Prime) 🔥
Hisense 65-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV — $369.99 $499.99 (save $130) 🔥
Amazon 65-inch Omni Series 4K QLED Fire TV — $449.99 $719.99 (save $270 with Prime) 🔥
Roku 65-inch Plus Series QLED TV — $448 $649.99 (save $201.99)
TCL 65-inch QM6K QLED 4K TV — $547.99 $698 (save $150.99)
Hisense 65-inch U7 QLED 4K TV (2025 model) — $799.99 $1,499.99 (save $700) 🔥
LG 65-inch C5 OLED 4K TV — $1,696.99 $2,696.99 (save $1,000) 🔥
Samsung 65-inch S85D OLED TV (2024 model) — $1,197.99 $1,897.99 (save $700)
Samsung 65-inch The Frame 4K QLED TV (2024 model) — $1,199.96 $1,997.99 (save $798.03) 🔥
Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 II QD OLED 4K TV — $2,998 $3,499.99 (save $501.99) 🔥
Toshiba 75-inch C350 Series 4K Fire TV — $429.99 $649.99 (save $220)
Hisense 75-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV — $529.99 $699.99 (save $170) 🔥
Amazon 75-inch Omni Series 4K QLED Fire TV — $569.99 $1,099.99 (save $530 with Prime) 🔥
Hisense 75-inch QD7 QLED 4K TV — $599.99 $799.99 (save $200) 🔥
Samsung 75-inch The Frame 4K QLED TV (2024 model) — $1,784.41 $2,997.99 (save $1,213.58)
LG 77-inch C5 OLED 4K TV — $2,796.99 $3,696.99 (save $900) 🔥
Toshiba 85-inch C350 Series 4K Fire TV — $599.99 $1,199.99 (save $600) 🔥
Hisense 85-inch QD7 QLED 4K TV — $899.99 $1,299.99 (save $400) 🔥
TCL 85-inch QM6K QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,499.99 (save $500)
Samsung 85-inch Q60D QLED 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,697.99 (save $498)
Hisense 85-inch U6 Series Mini LED QLED 4K TV (2025 model) — $1,199.99 $1,999.99 (save $800)
Hisense 85-inch U7 QLED 4K TV (2025 model) — $1,599.99 $2,499.99 (save $900) 🔥
Hisense 85-inch Canvas QLED 4K TV — $1,999.99 $3,999.99 (save $2,000) 🔥
Hisense 85-inch U8 Mini LED QLED 4K TV (2025 model) — $2,197.99 $3,498 (save $1,300.01) 🔥
Samsung 85-inch The Frame 4K QLED TV (LS03D) — $2,997.99 $4,297.99 (save $1,300)
Sony 85-inch Bravia 9 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $3,998 $4,799.99 (save $801.99) 🔥
Help, I cant stop recommending Amazons $849 M4 MacBook Air deal
UPDATE: Jul. 7, 2025, 11:55 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with new deals.
The best early Prime Day laptop deals at a glance: Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849 (save $150) Get Deal Best Windows laptop deal Acer Swift Go 14 AI (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $749.99 (save $250) Get Deal Best 2-in-1 deal Microsoft Surface Pro 11, 12-inch (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699.99 (save $100) Get DealIn the battle of the best early Prime Day laptop deals, it's the M4 MacBook Air's game to lose.
As Amazon gears up for its annual members-only sale from July 8 to 11, the retail giant has Apple's latest 13-incher marked down to only $849 (in all colorways, too). That's $150 off the M4 MacBook Air's already modest MSRP of $999, which is a hefty discount for a popular laptop that only just came out in March.
I think it'll be tough for any other laptop deals to touch that one this Prime Day season, though I welcome any attempts. Some other contenders for Windows users include fresh lows on the Acer Swift Go 14 AI and the new 12-inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11.
SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2025: Dates, deals, and the competitionOnce Prime Day 2025 formally begins tomorrow, I think we'll see more discounts on gaming laptops from brands like Acer and Asus, like we have during Prime Days past. While most of them will probably star Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series laptops, deals on new RTX 50 series models are my personal white whales.
As Mashable's resident laptop guru (and someone who's been covering Prime Day since 2019), I want to share a few quick reminders to help you make smart shopping decisions when you're making a purchase as big as a new computer. One is to avoid third-party sellers on Amazon, which may have their own customer service policies or dabble in sketchy selling practices. The other is to cross-check prices with other retailers to verify Amazon's deals — it occasionally lists incorrect MSRPs — and to make sure you're getting the best price possible. For what it's worth, Best Buy is Amazon's biggest rival when it comes to laptop deals. It's currently running a Black Friday in July sale alongside Prime Day through July 13.
Below, I've rounded up the best early Prime Day laptop deals I've found so far on Amazon. I plan on refreshing my picks during actual Prime Day, so check back soon. Note: Deals marked with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price.
Best MacBook 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 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4).
The new 13-inch MacBook Air is our top budget pick for Apple users and a Mashable Choice Award winner. "It's powerful, silent, and comes with a couple of much-needed upgrades," including an upgraded 12MP webcam and support for two external displays, wrote senior editor Stan Schroeder. He gave it an overall rating of 4.5/5.
Amazon's $849 deal applies to all colors of the base configuration with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. The Sky Blue variant briefly dipped down to an even-cheaper $829 in late June, but I have no trouble endorsing it at its current price: It's such a good deal on a popular new laptop that, again, is already pretty affordable.
More MacBook Air dealsApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,199 (save $150)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,199 (save $150)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,249 $1,399 (save $150)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,249 $1,399 (save $150)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,434.64 $1,599 (save $164.36)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,429 $1,599 (save $170)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,623.89 $1,799 (save $175.11)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,759 $1,999 (save $240)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,779 $1,999 (save $220)
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,249 $2,499 (save $250)
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 48GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,613.59 $2,899 (save $285.41)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,874.21 $3,199 (save $324.79)
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,149 $3,499 (save $350)
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,595.99 $3,999 (save $403.01)
$999.99 Save $250 Get Deal Why we like it
This year's Acer Swift 14 AI is a budget-friendly Copilot+ PC with 16GB of RAM, a healthy terabyte of storage, WiFi 7 support, and a nice 2.5K 120Hz display. (For comparison's sake, the M4 MacBook Air is still stuck at a 60Hz refresh rate.) Amazon has three configurations on sale for record-low prices ahead of Prime Day. The cheapest one, which has an 8-core Snapdragon X Plus processor, is discounted to $749.99 from $999.99. You can upgrade it with a 10-core Snapdragon X Plus CPU for $50 more and add touchscreen capabilities for an additional $50.
We haven't reviewed the Swift 14 AI, but our sister site PCMag tried a Best Buy-exclusive model with a higher-end Snapdragon X Elite processor (which is not on sale right now, mind you). They called it "a practical everyday laptop" despite its heftier build and possible ARM compatibility issues, giving it an "Excellent" overall rating of 4/5.
More Windows laptop dealsAsus Vivobook 14 (Snapdragon X, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $649.99 $699.99 (save $50) 🔥
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $879.99 $1,199.99 (save $320)
Asus Vivobook S 14 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,057.99 $1,249.99 (save $192)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 15-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,199.99 $1,699.99 (save $500)
LG gram 14 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,299.99 $1,599.99 (save $300 with Prime) 🔥
LG gram Pro 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $1,699.99 $2,199.99 (save $500) 🔥
$799.99 Save $100 Get Deal Why we like it
The 12-inch Surface Pro is a newer, more compact version of Microsoft's flagship convertible. (It weighs only 1.5 pounds, making it the lightest Copilot+ PC on the market.) I've been patiently waiting for it to go on sale at a significant discount ever since it launched in early May because it doesn't come with a keyboard, a stylus, or even a charger. This Prime Day, Amazon came through with a $100 price drop that helps offset those extra purchases.
The base configuration with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is now $699.99, while the 512GB variant is now $799.99. Those deals were price-matched in the Microsoft Store at the time of writing, though it was listing abnormally long shipping times in late July and early August the last time I checked.
More 2-in-1 dealsMicrosoft Surface Pro 11, 13-inch (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $888.98 $1,199.99 (save $311.01)
Microsoft Surface Pro 11, 13-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,189.99 $1,699.99 (save $510)
Asus ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core i9-14900HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,499.99 $1,699.99 (save $200)
Wireless earbuds deals are heating up the day before Prime Day
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.
Some of our favorite wireless earbuds are already getting the deal treatment ahead of Prime Day — including top brands like Anker Soundcore, Apple, Beats, and Samsung. Bose and Sony, on the other hand, are mostly holding out until Prime Day proper, which is curious because Sony's Bluetooth speaker deals are already popping off.
We expect some prices to drop even further once Prime Day begins. But if you're in need of a new pair of earbuds and don't feel like waiting, there are plenty of early deals you can add to your cart now.
We're tracking all of the best Prime Day wireless earbuds deals at Amazon below. Here are the best options already live ahead of the official Prime Day kick off. 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 early Prime Day wireless earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Buds with ANC 🔥 $44.99 at Amazon$139.99 Save $95 with Prime Get Deal Why we like it
If you're seeking "a really solid pair of noise-cancelling earbuds that will go easy on your wallet," as Mashable's Alex Perry put it, check out this deal on the Amazon Echo Buds with ANC. Usually $139.99, you can snag a pair for only $44.99 ahead of Prime Day. That's a massive 68% price drop. Big savings on these earbuds isn't exactly rare — just last month, we saw them drop to $54.99. This is, however, the first time this year that they've reached their record-low of $44.99. These buds offer a comfy design, effective noise cancellation, and solid sound quality. The battery life is just OK, but otherwise, they're pretty hard to beat for the price.
Check out our full review of the Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation.
More early Prime Day wireless earbuds dealsAnker Soundcore P30i — $28.49 $49.99 (save $21.50)
Anker Soundcore V20i — $26.99 $49.99 (save $23)
Beats Flex — $39.99 $69.95 (save $29.96)
Amazon Echo Buds with ANC — $44.99 $139.99 (save $95) 🔥
Anker Soundcore Space A40 — $49.99 $79.99 (save $30 with code 0UPZTR8M)
EarFun Air Pro 3 — $55.99 $99.99 (save $44)
JBL Endurance Race 2 — $59.95 $89.95 (save $30) 🔥
Beats Solo Buds — $59.95 $79.99 (save $20.04)
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE — $64.99 $99.99 (save $35)
JBL Tune Flex 2 — $79.95 $99.95 (save $20)
Apple AirPods 4 — $99 $129 (save $30)
Beats Studio Buds — $109.95 $149.95 (save $40)
JBL Live Pro 2 — $119.95 $169.95 (save $50)
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 — $148.98 $179.99 (save $31.01) 🔥
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $148.99 $179 (save $30.01)
Apple AirPods Pro 2 — $159.99 $249 (save $89.01)
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro — $189.99 $249.99 (save $60)
Sony WF-1000XM5 — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)
Theres a record-low price drop on the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 at Amazon before Prime Day even begins
SAVE $100: The Microsoft Surface Pro 11, 12-inch (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale at Amazon for $699.99, down from the list price of $799.99. That's a 13% discount and the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.
Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Surface Pro 11, 12-inch (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699.99 at Amazon$799.99 Save $100 Get Deal
The excitement and chaos of Prime Day is here. Starting tomorrow, Amazon launches into the longest Prime Day yet and like normal, the deals are already piling up. You're in great shape for saving on Apple devices, tablets, fitness trackers, and tons more. But surprisingly, Amazon has some great 2-in-1 laptop deals on offer. If that's your priority purchase, check out these details.
As of July 7, the Microsoft Surface Pro 11, 12-inch (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale at Amazon for $699.99, marked down from the standard price of $799.99. That takes $100 off the price thanks to a 13% discount. It's also the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon for this configuration.
Amazon rarely wows us with 2-in-1 laptop deals during Prime Day, and we typically turn to Best Buy for the best prices and selection. But Amazon is perhaps shifting for this Prime Day and the 12-inch version of the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is already down to a record-low price. Since Microsoft only launched this 2-in-1 in late May, we're jazzed to see this sale price.
SEE ALSO: Help, I can't stop recommending Amazon's $849 M4 MacBook Air dealThis model comes with 16GB RAM and a decent 256GB SSD and shines when it comes to portability since it only weighs 1.5 pounds. That makes it both the lightest and thinnest Copilot+ PC to hit the market.
If you're looking for the latest Microsoft Surface Pro, snag this record-low price on the 12-inch model that uses the eight-core Snapdragon X Plus processor with updated Copilot+ experiences. This Mashable-approved laptop deal breaks the mold of Amazon flopping on 2-in-1 laptop deals during Prime Day and we're not mad.
The best early Prime Day deals to shop today-
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case — $159.99 (List Price $249.00)
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Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)
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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1070Wh Portable Power Station — $449.00 (List Price $799.00)
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Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen 1080p Camera With Cover (White, 2-Pack) — $59.98 (List Price $99.99)
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Blink Outdoor 4 XR 2 Camera Kit With Mini 2 Camera — $109.98 (List Price $219.98)
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Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $297.99 (List Price $599.00)
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Amazon Fire HD 10 32GB Tablet (2023 Release, Black) — $69.99 (List Price $139.99)
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Fire TV Stick 4K Max Streaming Player With Remote (2023 Model) — $34.99 (List Price $59.99)
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55" Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series 4K QLED Smart TV (2024 Model) — $699.99 (List Price $819.99)
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Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones — $194.99 (List Price $348.00)
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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless ANC Earbuds (Jet Black) — $199.95 (List Price $249.99)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 leak reveals specs, bands, and prices
With Samsung Galaxy Unpacked just days away, we have new details about the rumored Galaxy Watch 8 series. In typical Samsung fashion, leaks have been coming hard and fast ahead of the July 9 Unpacked event.
French site Dealabs has published the alleged full spec sheet (via 9to5Google) for three new Galaxy Watch models: the Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and a 2025 version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra. This would seemingly confirm rumors that Samsung is bringing back the version with a traditional watch design and the clicking, rotating bezel, which we haven't seen since the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic series in 2023.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is on Wednesday, July 9, where the company is also expected to announce new versions of foldables, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7, and maybe some new Galaxy AI features. Rumors also point to a possible preview of the Project Moohan XR headset teased in January.
Galaxy Watch 8: The rumored specsAmong the updated specs revealed in the latest leak, the Classic and Ultra both have a doubled storage capacity of 64GB. The standard Galaxy Watch 8 has the same 32GB of storage as the 7 series released last year. Samsung will offer the Watch 8 in 40 and 44 mm dial sizes, the Classic in 46 mm, and the Ultra in 47 mm, per the leak. All three models will reportedly have 2GB of RAM and the same Exynos W1000 chipset as the 7 series, so don't expect much to change in terms of processing power.
The leak also revealed details about the different watch bands included. The Galaxy 8 comes with a silicone band, while the Classic has a "Premium Hybrid Strap," which is reportedly a mix of leather and silicone or rubber. The Ultra version comes with the "Extreme Sports Bracelet," which is the same material as last year's Ultra.
Galaxy Watch 8: The rumored pricesSo how much will the Samsung Galaxy Watches cost? According to the leak, the Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic arrive with a price increase of around 20 percent from last year's models, while the Ultra will cost around the same.
The leaked prices are in Euros, so it won't be an exact match with dollars, but the price breakdown looks like this:
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8:
40 mm: €379.99 with WiFi, €429.99 with WiFI and 4G
44 mm: €409.99 with WiFi, €459.99 with WiFi and 4G
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: €529.99 with WiFi, €579.99 with WiFi and 4G
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025): €699.99 for WiFi and 4G
Almost every single new Roomba is on sale ahead of Prime Day — save up to $800
The list of Roombas on sale at Amazon ahead of Prime Day 2025 looks much different than the list of Roombas on sale during Amazon's Big Spring Sale in March. And that's a very, very good thing.
This is because Amazon Prime Day 2025 is the first big sale event for most of the new Roombas that debuted in March (they were far too new to get any real discounts during Amazon's spring sale). And these 2025 Roombas are unlike any Roombas we've seen before.
SEE ALSO: The most underrated robot vacuum of 2025 is also a stick vacuumiRobot finally read the room and saw that other top robot vacuums from the likes of Shark and Roborock had better features for less money. The newest Roomba vacuums are the company's most practically priced and feature packed in years. The most affordable base-tier model can finally clean specific rooms on command instead of just bump around. Multiple new premium Roombas switched to spinning mopping pads that wash and dry themselves — without costing $1,000.
The newfound cost efficiency renders old iRobot models like the Roomba i3 or Roomba Essential Y0140 worthless. Amazon is essentially ignoring their existence in the weeks preceding Prime Day, instead shaving between 30% and 54% off the new Roombas for the first time. I'm already tracking all of the worthwhile early Prime Day Roomba deals below, as well as tracking all of Amazon's other early Prime Day robot vacuum deals.
Note: Any deal marked with a 🔥 has dropped to a record-low price at Amazon.
Best Roomba deal ahead of Prime Day Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba 104 Combo with AutoEmpty dock $249.99 at Amazon$449.99 Save $200 Get Deal Why we like it
Up until the latest round of Roombas that hit the scene in spring 2025, I'd often actively advise against getting a Roomba as your budget-friendly robot vacuum. The older, entry-level Roombas, like the Roomba 694 and Essential series, didn't even have smart mapping, whereas the entry-level Shark robot vacuums did — often at a lower price point than the cheap Roombas. But after testing the new base-tier Roomba 105, I can finally give iRobot credit for actually putting effort into a cheap Roomba. The Roomba 104 Combo featured here is nearly identical to the 105, but also mops.
The Roomba 105 cleaning my bedroom floor. Credit: Leah Stodart / MashableThe Roomba 104's 7,000 Pa of suction power not only destroys the mediocre suction power of past cheap Roomba vacuums like the Roomba i5, but is actually quite a high number for the price range at all. During testing in my apartment, the 105 barely missed any kitty litter, random crumbs, or surface-level pieces of hair or fur balls. It swept along edges and corners much closer than the other basic Roombas. With this improved cleaning combined with a self-empty dock, this is the most well-rounded Roomba that has ever dropped below $250.
More Roomba deals at AmazoniRobot Roomba 105 — $179 $299.99 (save $120.99) 🔥
iRobot Roomba 105 Combo — $199.99 $319.99 (save $120) 🔥
iRobot Roomba Plus 504 with self-empty station — $379.99 $749.99 (save $370) 🔥
iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo with self-empty station and AutoWash dock — $399.99 $799.99 (save $400) 🔥
iRobot Roomba Max 705 with self-empty station — $599 $899.99 (save $300.99) 🔥
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Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $67.99 (List Price $99.00)
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Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop — $849.00 (List Price $999.00)
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Hisense 55" Class QD6 Series (2025 Model) QLED 4K UHD TV — $239.99 (List Price $379.99)
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iRobot Roomba 105 — $199.99 (List Price $319.99)
Pixel owners report Android 16 lock screen issues
If you're a Google Pixel owner suddenly dealing with lock screen issues, you may not be alone in your struggles — and the problem might lie with Android 16.
Users are reporting issues with a laggy or frozen lock screen while using the new Android 16 software. Tech site 9to5 Google first spotted the apparent issue, noting that users are reporting problems on Google's forums and Reddit.
SEE ALSO: Android 16 is out now. Here are the new features.Google Pixels were the first phones to receive the update and this could prove a major (and annoying) problem as long as it persists. It seems the primary complaints from folks involve the lock screen, including that it won't wake up with a tap, the screen being slow to wake (or totally non-responsive) after hitting the power button, and weird, vast variations in brightness. Users are reporting having to force restart their phones in some cases in order to get past a non-responsive screen. Google hasn't yet acknowledged or issued a fix for the apparent issue. It's not clear how widespread the problem may be, considering all we've seen thus far is complaints on forums.
Android 16 is the latest major update to Pixel's software. It promises an overhauled look, Live Updates, and increased security features. But if the simple operation of the phone becomes much more difficult with Android 16, that could prove a major problem for users.
The best Nintendo Switch deals ahead of Prime Day 2025
Prime Day 2025 is so close that we can taste it — the massive sale kicks off on July 8 and has been extended into a four-day affair that concludes on July 11. In the meantime, though, there are plenty of deals on the Amazon website that are worth considering ahead of Prime Day.
That's especially true for Nintendo fans, because a bunch of consoles, games, and accessories for the Switch are discounted leading up to the sale. You won't find much related to the Switch 2 yet — it's just too new — but those with an original Switch will find plenty to like.
SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 restock tracker (June 23): Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart, Costco, and moreCheck out our top early deal picks below, and stay tuned, because we'll keep updating this page as more offers come in.
Best Nintendo Switch game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hazelight Studios 'It Takes Two' $29.99 at Best Buy$39.99 Save $10.00 Get Deal Why we like it
If you haven't played a decent co-op game, you're truly missing out. Hazelight Studios makes some of the most critically-acclaimed cooperative games out there, including 2021 Game of the Year winner It Takes Two. You can save $10 on the game ahead of Prime Day, just $29.99. So, get yourself a friend to play through it with, and enjoy!
Best Nintendo Switch accessory deal Opens in a new window Credit: Elgato Elgato HDR10 External Capture Card for Nintendo Switch 2 $149.99 at Best Buy$179.99 Save $30 Get Deal Why we like it
With the new Nintendo Switch here, it's time to start stocking up on all the accessories you can get for it. If you're at all interested in streaming or posting your gameplay online, you're going to want a capture card, and Elgato makes some of the best on the market. This one works with the brand-new Switch 2, and it's currently $30 off at Best Buy, just $149.99.
Nintendo Switch console dealsNintendo Switch — $299 $319 (save $20)
Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition — $17.97 $19.99 (save $2.02)
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics — $24.88 $49.99 (save $25.11)
Sonic Superstars — $24.88 $29.99 (save $5.11)
Just Dance 2025 Edition — $25.41 $49.99 (save $24.58)
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)
TMNT Mutants Unleashed — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10)
EA Sports FC 25 — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10)
Stray — $28.20 $39.99 (save $11.79)
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed — $31.99 $59.99 (save $28)
Persona 5 Royal — $24.99 $59.99 (save $35)
Super Mario RPG — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)
Sid Meier's Civilization VII — $45.78 $59.99 (save $14.21)
PowerA Joy Con Comfort Grips for Nintendo Switch — $10.88 $14.99 (save $4.11)
PowerA Nintendo Switch Wired Controller — $13.99 $22.99 (save $9)
PowerA Joy-Con Charging Dock for Nintendo Switch — $16.49 $22.99 (save $6.50)
SanDisk 128GB microSDXC Card — $17.49 $19.99 (save $2.50)
PDP Travel Case with Wrist Strap for Nintendo Switch — $29.89 $39.99 (save $10.10)
HORI Nintendo Switch Fighting Commander controller — $33.99 $39.99 (save $6)
PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch with Lumectra — $44.49 $59.99 (save $15.50)
HORI Nintendo Switch Split Pad Compact — $45.99 $49.99 (save $4)
Elgato HDR10 External Capture Card for Nintendo Switch 2 — $149.99 $179.99 (save $30)