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60+ best Prime Day tech deals, vetted by a tech editor on a budget. Grab AirPods for $99, Kindles for $85.

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The best Prime Day tech deals: Day 4 Best overall Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $179 at Amazon (save $180) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Apple AirPods 4 $99 at Amazon (save $30) Get Deal Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite $124.99 at Amazon (save $35) Get Deal New price drop! Amazon Echo Spot $39.99 at Amazon (save $40) Get Deal Best TV Deal LG C5 Series 65-inch OLED 4K Smart TV $1,099.99 (save $297) Get Deal Best Deal Under $50 Anker Smart Display Charger, 45W $25.99 at Amazon (save $15) Get Deal Best portable power station deal Jackery Explorer v2 Power Station, 1070Wh $399.99 at Amazon (save $399.01) Get Deal Best Samsung TV Deal Samsung The Frame 55-inch QLED Art TV $697.99 at Amazon (save $400) Get Deal Best Apple Watch Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $279 at Amazon (save $120) Get Deal Best Memory Deal SanDisk Extreme Fit USB-C Flash Drive, 512GB $99.99 (save $20) Get Deal

I'm Mashable's tech editor, and I love my job. I get to test the coolest new tech products before anyone else, and I literally get paid to nerd out over the latest noise-cancelling headphones, smart glasses, robots, and laptops. On a more depressing note, all year long, I've been reporting on endless price hikes, but now that Prime Day 2026 has arrived, I can finally write about price drops.

So, with Prime Day ending today, I'm sharing all of the best Prime Day tech deals you can grab before prices go back up. Remember: Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs until Friday, June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and the Mashable shopping team will be providing round-the-clock coverage until the final minutes. Only the very best Prime Day deals — the ones I'd recommend to friends and family or shop myself — make the cut.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2026: Live updates on Apple, Samsung, DJI, Kindle, and more Amazon deals

The Mashable shopping team doesn't just pick random Amazon deals. We use price tracking tools to separate the great deals from the pretenders. We also check competing sales at sites like Best Buy, Dyson, and Target to make sure we're directing you to the lowest price at any given moment.

So, with all this in mind, here are my favorite Prime Day tech deals of 2026. I've personally tested many of these products, and I'm also leaning on recommendations from my colleagues on the Mashable tech and shopping teams. Many of these deals are already showing the dreadful countdown timer, so be sure to scoop them up ASAP before time runs out.

Record-low prices on the latest Apple Watches

The latest generation of Apple Watches offered some big upgrades, and Prime Day has delivered the best-ever deal on the Apple Watch Series 11. This smartwatch has a longer battery and other key upgrades over its predecessor, and our reviewer named it a Mashable Choice product. However, if you want to go all-out on the new Apple Watch Ultra 3, this premier fitness and sleep-tracking smartwatch is also on sale at an all-time low price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $279 at Amazon
$399 Save $120   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Ultra 3 $649 at Amazon
$799 Save $150   Get Deal Save up to 50% on Bose headphones

Bose makes the most comfortable headphones in the world, according to both our readers and product testers. On the final day of Prime Day, you can still save 50% on the Bose QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones. But make note that the deal countdown timer is already hovering, meaning it will disappear as soon as Prime Day concludes. While the brand's flagship QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 2) headphones are only $70 off, you can save big on some of the brand's other audio products.

Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $179.99 at Amazon
$359 Save $179.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Earbuds $129 at Amazon
$179 Save $50   Get Deal Kindles starting at $85

Our favorite Kindles rarely go on sale, but you can always count on Prime Day for some discounts on these popular e-readers. For Prime Day, you can buy Kindle e-readers starting at $84.99, and the Kindle Paperwhite — our most-recommended Kindle and the one I use personally — is back to its record-low price of $124.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle $84.99 at Amazon
$109.99 Save $25   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite $124.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $35.00   Get Deal Amazon Echo Spot

The best Prime Day tech deals always include a few Amazon devices, which get discounts up to 75% for the annual summer sale. And for the final day of Prime Day, Amazon dropped prices on its popular smart alarm clock even lower, offering a 50% discount. For a few more hours, you can grab the Echo Spot for $39.99. This has been one of the most popular deals among Mashable readers during Prime Day — and that was before the surprise price drop.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Spot Smart Alarm Clock $39.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $40.00   Get Deal Save $350 on the new MacBook Air

Updated on Friday, June 26 at 2:41 p.m. ET: As of this writing, Amazon's entire inventory of MacBooks is selling out, including the new M5 MacBook Air. We're leaving this laptop in this shopping guide in case more inventory becomes available, but it looks like you've missed your chance to score this deal.

I tested the M5 MacBook Air for Mashable when it was released earlier this year, and the longer I use it, the more I like it. If you've been waiting for Prime Day to buy this Apple laptop, then I have good news and bad news. The good news is the 15-inch model is still on sale at Amazon for $1,149 in select colors. The bad news is MacBooks are literally flying off shelves because of the impending price hike. Thanks, RAMageddon. This same base model M5 MacBook Air will soon be $1,499, so grab it while you can. The 13-inch option has already disappeared from Amazon (you can still grab it at Costco, no membership required).

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple MacBook Air M5 $1,149 at Amazon
$1,499 Save $350   Get Deal Anker chargers starting at $25.99

Looking for the best Prime Day deals under $50? I've got you.

I never travel without my Anker Prime GaN USB-C wall charger, which can charge my laptop, my phone, and my earbuds at the same time. If that seems like overkill, you can also grab Anker's most adorable wall charger with a built-in display for just $25.99 this Prime Day. Fair warning — the latter is almost sold out.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Zolo Power Bank, 20,000mA $29.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $40   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Smart Display Charger, 45W $25.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $14.00 Almost sold out! Get Deal The best Apple AirPods deals

Apple's AirPods deals weren't quite as impressive as we hoped overall (wishful thinking, I guess) this Prime Day, but we still recommend grabbing the AirPods Max 2 headphones while they're down to a record-low $399 and the AirPods Pro 3 while they're down to only $179 (just $10 shy of their record-low). Unfortunately, Amazon's stock of the AirPods Max 2 has disappeared, but Walmart still has them on sale for their Prime Day price (though they're going fast as well!). Likewise, the AirPods Pro 3 are going in and out of stock at Amazon and Walmart based on your location — I suggest grabbing them ASAP.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max 2 Headphones $399 at Walmart
$549 Save $150 Almost sold out! Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 at Amazon
$249 Save $70   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $99 at Amazon
$129 Save $30   Get Deal Restock on memory products

Thanks to the global memory shortage, prices on SD cards, hard drives, and memory components have doubled, tripled, and quadrupled in 2026, with no end in sight. While deals on MicroSD cards and portable SSDs used to be a staple of Amazon sales, that's less true of late. Still, you can find some good deals on memory products at Amazon.

If you need a new MicroSD Express card for your Switch 2, a Samsung card is at its lowest price in months. And if you need a regular MicroSD card, you can pick up a 1TB Samsung card for $80 off. This is the first time that particular drive has gotten a discount.

SEE ALSO: We found 10+ Prime Day deals on MicroSD and portable SSDs: How to beat RAMageddon Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung P9 microSD Express Card, 256GB $39.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $40.00 For Nintendo Switch 2 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung microSDXC T7, 1TB $239.99 at Amazon
$319.99 Save $80   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung T9 Portable SSD, 1TB $179.99 at Amazon
$287.99 Save $108   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk SanDisk Extreme Fit USB-C Flash Drive, 512GB $99.99 at Amazon
$119.99 Save $20   Get Deal LG C5 Series 65-inch OLED 4K Smart TV

For the final day of Prime Day, Amazon has dropped prices by an extra $100 on this award winning OLED TV. Previously, I'd been recommending Samsung's S90F OLED as the top TV deal of the event, but my calculus has changed. My advice: Grab this TV before it sells out. LG's C Series OLED TVs are famous for their incredibly crisp, vivid, and bright displays, and the 65-inch model has never been priced this low.

Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG C5 Series 65-inch OLED 4K Smart TV $1,099.99 at Amazon
$1,396.99 Save $297   Get Deal Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game bundle

Technically, this isn't a Prime Day tech deal, as the new Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game Bundle first launched a few weeks ago. But absent a compelling offer from Nintendo, this is the best Prime Day video game deal of the moment. This bundle lets you choose between three popular titles to bundle with the console. Remember: The Switch 2 is getting a price hike later this year, so don't miss your chance to save.

Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game Bundle $499 at Amazon
  Learn More Get 50% off Jackery power stations

I've loved Jackery power stations long before they became the trendy new "it" product. For creators, campers, and anyone with a safety-first mindset, these popular orange power stations keep you powered on when everyone else is off-grid. The best Prime Day tech deals always include massive savings on power stations, and this is my top pick of the sale so far.

Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer v2 Power Station, 1070Wh $399.99 at Amazon
$799 Save $399.01   Get Deal Bose Soundlink Flex speakers

Bose has discounted its popular Soundlink Bluetooth speaker by as much as 34%. I've personally tested this line of speakers, and I can vouch for them being loud, highly portable, and easy to use. Plus, they come in a wide range of colors. That doesn't affect the sound, obviously, but it's a nice touch.

Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Soundlink Flex Bluetooth Speaker $99 at Amazon
$149 Save $50   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Soundlink Plus Bluetooth Speaker $179 at Amazon
$269 Save $90   Get Deal Record-low prices on Samsung TVs

I've been recommending Samsung's famous art TVs, The Frame, for many years, and they keep getting better. For Prime Day 2026, you can get these cult-favorite, ultra-thin TVs on sale at Amazon for their lowest-ever price. And if you want to splurge on a Samsung OLED TV instead, you can grab the brand's award-winning S90F OLED 65-inch TV for 29% off its list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung The Frame 55-inch QLED Art TV (2025) $697.99 at Amazon
$1,097.99 Save $400   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung S90F 65-inch OLED 4K TV $1,197.99 at Amazon
$1,697.99 Save $500   Get Deal Best Prime Day TV deals under $500

If a premium Samsung OLED TV isn't in your budget, I feel you. It's not in mine at the moment, either. However, despite all the price hikes we've seen in 2026, prices on 55- and 65-inch TVs keep getting lower, and not just during big sales like this.

For Prime Day 2026, grab the new Amazon Ember 55-inch 4-Series Fire TV, which comes with Amazon's new art mode. You can also score an insane price on the Hisense 65-inch E6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Ember 55-inch 4-Series Fire TV $279.95 at Amazon
$459.99 Save $180.04   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 65-inch E6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV $379.99 at Amazon
$478 Save $98.01   Get Deal 50% off Fire TV Stick Deals

The best Prime Day tech deals always include savings on the Fire TV streaming sticks, which start at just $9.99 this year for select Prime members. (When buying the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, look for an on-page coupon or use the discount code FTVSELECT at checkout.) If you're not ready to buy a new smart TV, then upgrade your older model TV with these streaming sticks. During the Amazon sale, these devices are on sale for up to 75% off.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick HD $15.99 at Amazon
$34.99 Save $19   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $9.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $30 Use code FTVSELECT Get Deal Prime Day deals on Sony headphones

The past-gen Sony XM5 headphones have 95% of the same features as the new flagship XM6 headphones, but during Prime Day, they have a much lower price. So, if you want to enjoy Sony's premium sound and best-in-class active noise cancellation, you can pick up these headphones for under $200. You can also grab the recently released XM6 wireless earbuds for their lowest price ever.

Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones $198 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $201.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WF-1000XM6 Noise-Cancelling Earbuds $265.99 at Amazon
$329.99 Save $64 Almost sold out! Get Deal Affordable wireless earbuds

Prime Day is known for its outrageously low earbuds deals and this year is no different. You can get some of our favorite budget earbuds from Soundcore for under $25 while the sale is still live. Or, if you prefer buds with a little more panache, check out the CMF Buds Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds from trendy British brand Nothing.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Soundcore Anker Soundcore P30i Wireless Earbuds $23.69 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $16.30   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds $37.05 at Amazon
$49 Save $11.95   Get Deal Headphones under $100

If your headphones budget maxes out at $100, you still have some solid options during Prime Day. Heck, even if it maxes out at $50, you have a great selection to choose from. Our go-to budget Sony headphones have literally never been more affordable, and you can grab the always-popular Beats Solo 4 for $99. Both pairs are 50% off for Prime members.

Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones $29.99
$69.99 Save $40   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Solo 4 Wireless On-Ear Headphones $99.95
$199.95 Save $100.00   Get Deal Save on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

Full disclosure: I fully expect Samsung to release a new Galaxy Watch in July at the next Galaxy Unpacked event, though it's likely to get minor upgrades. All the new stuff should come via Gemini, which is also available on the excellent Galaxy Watch 8. Grab this Mashable-tested Android smartwatch while it's 38% off.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 $218.49 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $131.50   Get Deal Fitness tracker deals

Right now, the Oura Ring 4 is available at unprecedented prices, with select sizes starting at just $214. (Remember, if you're not sure of your size, order the Oura Ring sizing kit first.) However, this smart ring isn't the only screen-free fitness tracker we love. You can also grab the Mashable-tested Whoop MG fitness tracker for its best-ever price, and during Prime Day, your purchase includes a 12-month Whoop membership, too.

Oura Ring 4 $214.70 at Amazon
$349 Save $134.30   See It at Amazon See It at Best Buy See It at Target Opens in a new window Credit: Whoop Whoop MG Peak fitness tracker $189
$239 Save $50 12-month Whoop Peak membership included Get Deal The best gaming laptop deals

Even during Prime Day, gaming laptop deals aren't easy to find, thanks to the ongoing memory shortage. However, I do have two compelling options for you, including one with an RTX 5070 GPU. Typically, Amazon doesn't have the best laptop deals, but both of these offers come from Prime-land.

First, we have the Acer Nitro V 16S Gaming Laptop, which is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, and plenty of RAM and storage. This is a more-than-capable laptop for gamers who don't want to mess around with building a PC. And if you want something with even more power, check out the ASUS ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop.

Opens in a new window Credit: Acer Acer Nitro V 16S Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 7, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,099.99 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $300   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Asus ASUS ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop (Intel Core Ultra 9, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,099.99 at Amazon
$2,590 Save $490.01   Get Deal DJI creator tools on sale

Mashable readers and reviewers alike appreciate DJI's cult-favorite creator tools. The brand makes some of the most popular gadgets for professional content creators, and no DJI products are more popular than the TikTok-famous DJI Mic Mini and DJI Osmo Pocket 3 gimbal camera. I've personally tested both of these devices for Mashable, and their reputation is well-deserved.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) $79 at Amazon
$99 Save $20   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Osmo Pocket 3 bundle (with screen protector, suction cup mount) $375 at Amazon
$496.99 Save $121.99 Almost sold out! Get Deal SEE ALSO: The creator-approved Prime Day deals worth hitting 'add to cart' on Top Dyson deals

For the best Prime Day Dyson deals, don't just rely on Amazon! Dyson is hosting a very competitive sale at its online store, where you can find our favorite Dyson products at the lowest prices we've seen. If you've always wanted a fancy Dyson stick vacuum with the laser attachment, grab the V12 Detect Slim for $250 off. If you're a Prime member, you can also grab the Dyson Supersonic Nural for its best-ever price. Mashable's reviewers have raved about this hair dryer, which improves upon the famous original.

Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Stick Vacuum $479.99 at Dyson
$729.99 Save $250   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer $327.49 at Dyson
$449.99 Save $122.50   Get Deal Deals on Apple AirTags 1 and 2

The best Prime Day tech deals always include offers on AirTags, and the recently released AirTag 2 just got its first-ever discount, though it's not a very big one. Still, you can grab these long-range trackers for $24 (or $89 for a 4-pack). If you really want to save, then head to Amazon-associated retailer Woot, where you can score a four-pack of the original AirTags 1 for $69.99 while supplies last, which they won't.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag 2 tracker $24 at Amazon
$29 Save $5   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag 2 (4-pack) $89 at Amazon
$99 Save $10   Get Deal An answer to excessive screen time

Multiple Mashable writers and editors use Brick to reduce their screen time. It's a physical device that you tap your phone to, and it locks whichever apps and websites you select. You have to physically tap your phone to Brick again to unlock those apps. So, no more mindlessly selecting "remind me in 15 minutes." The device has helped us cut down our screen time, and it rarely goes on sale. So be sure to snag it for almost $16 off.

Opens in a new window Credit: Brick Brick $44.24 at Brick
$59 Save $14.76   Get Deal Blink Mini cameras starting at $9.99, somehow

Looking for Prime Day deals under $25? You can't do much better than this Blink Mini indoor security camera for just $9.99. That's so cheap we have to wonder if Amazon is selling it as a loss, or if the company has achieved Apple Tim Cook levels of supply chain wizardry. Either way, you can grab this Amazon brand's security cameras to protect your home inside and out.

Opens in a new window Credit: Blink Blink Mini $9.99 at Amazon
$24.99 Save $15.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Blink Blink Outdoor 4 camera $27.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $52   Get Deal DJI drone deals

Because DJI drones have been officially banned in the United States, you can only buy these popular drones from third-party sellers on Amazon. However, if you're willing to risk it, you can score some great deals on these drones, which have professional-quality cameras but controls that are simple enough for beginners.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 3 Drone $269 at Amazon
$419 Save $150   Get Deal Prime Day deals on smart glasses

So far this year, smart glasses have been one of my top testing priorities. I've tried some of the latest smart glasses from Xreal, Meta, TCL RayNeo, Viture Beast, and Even Realities. One of my favorite augmented reality glasses is now at a record-low price. The TCL RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses are like an OLED TV you can take with you anywhere, and it's by far the most affordable entry point if you're curious about this technology.

Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL Ray Neo Air 4 Pro AR Smart Glasses x Batman Limited Edition $255
$319 Save $64   Get Deal A power station with a bonus solar panel

When you add solar panels to a portable power station, you transform these devices into eco-friendly generators. For backyard powerups or RV camping, this Mashable-tested Anker power station is one of our favorites, and during Prime Day, you can bundle it with a foldable 400W solar panel.

SEE ALSO: The 12 best Prime Day camping deals I'd recommend before going on summer adventures Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station + 400W Solar Panel $799 at Amazon
$1,099 Save $300   Get Deal Roborock robot vacuums

Our resident robot vacuum expert has raved about the Roborock Saros 10R ever since it was released last year, calling it the most reliable robot vacuum and mop she's ever tested. And for Prime Day, it's at an all-time low price. Of course, I know that $800+ price tag is still out of reach, which is why we also recommend the brand's Qrevo bot, which has nearly as much suction power and a much more reasonable price tag.

Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Qrevo S Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop $399.99 at Amazon
$699.99 Save $300   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Saros 10R Robot Vacuum and Mop $884.99 at Amazon
$1,599.99 Save $715   Get Deal Sony's new Bluetooth turntable

My colleague Haley Henschel reviewed Sony's newest wireless record player, which was just released in the spring. For Prime Day 2026, this trending product got its first big price drop, with a cool $100 discount. This record player is a good choice for vinyl newbies and moderate collectors, and it's easy to use. For more, check out our full review.

Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony PS-LX3BT Wireless Bluetooth Turntable $248
$348 Save $100   Get Deal Shark's personal fan

My colleague, Samantha Mangino, tested the Shark ChillPill and found that it's a great little device, but a little too expensive to recommend at full price. During Prime Day, the ChillPill has gotten a slight discount of $20, knocking the price down to $129.99, the lowest price we've seen to date. You can also buy the 2-in-1 version for just $99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark ChillPill 2-in-1 Personal Fan $99 at Amazon
$129 Save $30   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark ChillPill Personal Fan 3-in-1 $129.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $20   Get Deal Amazon Echo Show 11

Amazon devices always get big discounts during the retailer's sales events. In fact, I don't know why you'd buy Echo devices any other time of year. The newest Amazon smart display is currently 32% off for Prime members.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Show 11 smart display $149.99 at Amazon
$219.99 Save $70   Get Deal Google Pixel smartphones

Mashable recently named the Google Pixel 10a one of the best smartphones of 2026 so far, and that was before it got a price cut that moved it into budget territory. This mid-range phone has all of Google's latest AI bells and whistles, and enough camera and processing power to get the job done. Read our full Pixel 10a review if you need more info, or go ahead and pick up this handset while it's on sale.

Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel 10a, Unlocked (128GB) $399 at Amazon
$499 Save $100   Get Deal Red light masks

I'll admit that I was very skeptical of red light masks at first, but after talking to dermatologists and trying them myself, I can admit that I was wrong. The affordable Lumin eye mask is the red light device I personally use to try and fight signs of aging, and my colleague Leah Stodart recommends the Dreame Chrona if you want a full-face treatment.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lumin Lumin Luminator Red Light Eye Mask $69.99 at Amazon
$108.99 Save $39 Lowest-ever price Get Deal Dreame Chrona LED Mask $209.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $40   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Dreame Canon's portable photo printer

My colleague, Miller Kern, has a Canon Ivy 2 and loves it. It's awesome for printing out photos that would otherwise be buried in your camera roll, and it's an essential for junk journaling. The mini printer uses ZINK peel-and-stick paper, so you can stick photos directly onto your journal pages or scrapbook spreads. And the images are actually pretty high-quality.

Canon Ivy 2 mini photo printer $99.99 at Amazon
$119.99 Save $20   Get Deal at Amazon Apple MagSafe Charger

Need a new charger for your iPhone or Apple Watch? The classic Apple MagSafe charger just hit a new record-low price. Don't overthink this one.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MagSafe Charger $28 at Amazon
$49 Save $21   Get Deal Amazon Echo Dot Max

I attended the launch event for the new Echo Dot Max, and I immediately liked this Alexa smart speaker for a very stupid reason: Its design reminds me of the Death Star. However, it's also a very capable speaker. Amazon added more powerful tweeters and woofers in its refreshed Echo lineup, and so this speaker isn't just useful for asking Alexa about the weather. It's also a powerful little music player, so there's no need to splurge on a pricey Sonos or Marshall home speaker system.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Dot Max $64.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $35   Get Deal

UPDATE: Jun. 26, 2026, 3:11 p.m. EDT This shopping guide has been updated with additional deals from LG, SanDisk, and Amazon Echo. We've also added more info on the latest MacBook inventory at Amazon.

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Prime Day iPad deals are selling out fast after Apples price hikes. Here are 8 you can still shop.

Mashable - 2 hours 48 min ago
The best Prime Day iPad deals at a glance: Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $299 at Amazon (save $150) Get Deal Best iPad deal you won't find on Amazon Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) $479 at Best Buy (save $270) Get Deal Best iPad mini deal Apple iPad mini (A17, WiFi, 256GB) $499.99 at Amazon (save $199.01) Get Deal Best iPad Pro deal Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $1,199.99 at Amazon (save $299.01) Get Deal Another solid last-gen deal Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) $1,249.99 at Amazon (save $249.01) Get Deal

iPads have everything you love in a MacBook, just in a more portable package, which makes them perfect for summer travel. They fit easily in a personal item or carry-on but still bring Apple's signature speedy performance.

Amazon has been heavily discounting iPads this week during its annual summer Prime Day sale. But as of today, June 26 — the final day of the sale — most models are sold out. (As a matter of fact, the M4 iPad Air is completely out of stock there in every configuration.) What gives?

Blame Apple itself. The tech giant made its tablets more expensive on June 25, sending savvy shoppers flocking to third-party retailers that still had lower prices available. You're going to need to hustle if you want to score any of the remaining deals, including your cheapest option, the entry-level iPad.

SEE ALSO: MacBooks and iPads just got more expensive. Lock in Prime Day Apple deals before it's too late.

If you don't want to comb through the listings yourself to see what's still available, just keep reading. We've rounded up a list of Amazon's best Prime Day iPad deals below. Note that they're no longer marked as on-sale following Apple's price changes, but they're up to $299 less expensive versus the Apple Store. (We checked.) To fill in Amazon's inventory gaps, we've also thrown in a couple of iPad deals that we found at Best Buy and Walmart, which are running their own anti-Prime Day sales this week.

We'll keep monitoring these iPad deals until the end of Prime Day in case their availability changes. Deals with a strikethrough were sold out at the time of writing, but could return later.

If you're thinking of buying any other Apple products, be sure check out our separate guide to the best last-minute Prime Day Apple deals, too.

Best Prime Day iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $299 at Amazon
$449 Save $150   Get Deal

At $299, or $150 off its new MSRP of $449, we're shocked that the standard iPad is still up for grabs on Amazon. This is our favorite Apple tablet for budget shoppers and kids: It's not especially fast, but it has a premium, lightweight design with an 11-inch Liquid Retina display, a great 12MP camera, and Touch ID. It should last you about six hours per charge.

If this one sells out on Amazon, check Walmart's Deals event for a price match. The big-box store was also selling an open-box model for just $247.

More Prime Day iPad dealsBest non-Prime Day iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) $479 at Best Buy
$749 Save $270   Get Deal

We think the iPad Air is the best tablet money can buy, period. Every configuration of the current M4 model is sold out on Amazon right now, but you can grab the last-gen M3 version for a steal at Best Buy. The 128GB base model with cellular connectivity is on sale there for only $479, or 36% off. (A similarly spec'd M4 model costs $899 as of this week, FYI.)

This is an incredible tablet that's as powerful as a laptop. So while you can do the basics — streaming, internet browsing, reading, and gaming — it can handle way more as needed. For creatives, that means graphic design, illustration, and photo and video editing. Compared to its M4 successor, the M3 iPad Air just has older WiFi tech, a little less RAM, and slightly slower (but still impressive) performance.

Read our full review of the M4 Apple iPad Air.

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The Besties are coming to Amazon Fire this summer

Mashable - 2 hours 51 min ago

The Besties have been crushing it on YouTube with 2.98 million subscribers. Their show, which features sleepover-style excitement and spooky stories suitable for kids, is now available on Hulu. And at Vidcon 2026, Mackenzie Turner and Lael Hansen announced a partnership with Amazon Fire that'll put them on that streaming platform by the end of summer.

In the panel The Convergence is Here: What Happens When a Creator's Social Content is a Big Streamer's Pipeline?, The Besties were joined by Pocketwatch CEO Chris H. Williams, Global Head of Partnerships at Amazon's Fire TV Channels Dan Green, and NorthStar Media Group producer Ivana Kirkbride, who moderated the session.

On the panel, they discussed how a creator like The Besties might move their libraries onto streaming services, with the help of companies like Pocketwatch. Then, in the middle of the panel, Green confirmed The Besties would make their Amazon Fire debut this summer, and Williams concurred, dropping the release date of Aug. 1.

Mashable is reporting live from VidCon 2026 in Anaheim. Follow our coverage for creator interviews, panel highlights, and the biggest moments from the convention floor.

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3 award-winning movies to watch on Netflix this weekend (June 26-28)

How-To Geek - 2 hours 53 min ago

Netflix has no shortage of acclaimed films, but with hundreds of movies competing for your attention, it's easy to overlook some of the streaming platform's best releases. While new additions arrive every week, some Netflix Originals continue to stand out even today.

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Slate's electric pickup comes at a price that should make Ford and Tesla nervous

How-To Geek - 3 hours 23 min ago

Slate has officially confirmed that its long-awaited electric pickup will start at just $24,950, making it one of the cheapest EVs on sale in America. In a market where electric trucks have become increasingly expensive and packed with unnecessary gimmicks, the newcomer is taking a radically different approach.

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15+ board game deals to grab before Prime Day ends tonight

Mashable - 3 hours 39 min ago

Prime Day isn't over yet. With the sale in its final hours, there are still plenty of deals worth adding to your cart — and they're not all tech deals. If you're looking for something to occupy your time indoors this summer, we've found over 15 board games on sale for up to 45% off. That includes many classics like Candy Land and The Game of Life, as well as cult favorites like Ticket to Ride and Azul.

Below, we've rounded up some of our favorite Prime Day board game deals still live. The sale ends tonight at 3 a.m. ET, so be sure to snag these deals as soon as possible.

The best Prime Day board game deal Opens in a new window Credit: CATAN CATAN The Game $29.99 at Amazon
$54.99 Save $25.00   Get Deal Why we like it

An iconic strategy game of trading, building, and settling, the sixth edition of CATAN The Game is nearly half price at Amazon for Prime Day. It's only been cheaper once before (on Black Friday). The timeless favorite for adults and kids alike is designed for three to four players ages 10 and up. You'll compete with opponents to expand your settlements while managing resources, nurturing trade relationships, and avoiding the robber.

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Get a break from RAMageddon with these last-chance Prime Day laptop deals: Save up to $850 on MacBooks

Mashable - 3 hours 53 min ago
The best Prime Day laptop deals at a glance: Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,149 (save $350) Get Deal Best Windows laptop deal Acer Aspire 14 AI (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $479.99 (save $400) Get Deal Best gaming laptop deal Acer Nitro V 16S AI (AMD Ryzen 7 260, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,099.99 (save $300) Get Deal

The ongoing global RAM shortage has led most PC makers to raise their laptop prices this year. As of this week, that even includes Apple: All of its MacBooks are now at least $100 more expensive than they were at launch. (Goodbye, $599 MacBook Neo. We hardly knew ye.)

Mercifully, Amazon is offering some sweet RAMageddon relief during its annual Prime Day sale. MacBooks, Windows PCs, and gaming laptops from brands like Acer, Asus, MSI, HP, and Lenovo are currently on sale there for up to $850 off. Act snappy, though: Prime Day ends at midnight tonight, June 26, and it's probably the last time we'll see laptop deals this good until Black Friday season.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day ends today: We found the 150+ best deals on Apple, DJI, Kindle, and Lego favorites

As Mashable's resident expert on all things laptops, I have to tell you that Amazon carries a much smaller selection of Windows laptops, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks than other major retailers — especially Best Buy, which happens to be running a competing Tech Fest sale this week. I've rounded up Amazon's most worth-it laptop deals below and made sure they aren't available cheaper elsewhere. But don't feel like you need to be loyal to Amazon just because Prime Day is hogging the spotlight right now. (For what it's worth, Costco is matching most Prime Day MacBook deals with no membership required.)

I'll continue to update the following list with the best Prime Day laptop deals up until the sale ends, so check back often. You can also visit the Mashable Shopping team's dedicated Prime Day 2026 hub for all the latest tech price drops from around the web.

FYI: Deals marked with a 🔥 have fallen to record-low prices. Deals marked with a strikethrough weren't available at the time of writing, but could return in the final hours of Prime Day.

Best Prime Day MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,149 at Amazon
$1,499 Save $350   Get Deal

Powered by the M5 chip, Apple's sleek MacBook Air is faster than any other Windows laptop at its price point (and even many that are way more expensive). Its overall build quality also smokes most of the competition: It comes equipped with a luxe haptic touchpad, a sharp Liquid Retina display, and 12MP webcam. The 15-inch base model just got price-bumped to $1,499, but Amazon is selling it for $1,149 right now — a 23% savings. If it sells out there, you can find the same deal at Costco (and it's open to non-members).

Read Mashable's full review of the M5 Apple MacBook Air.

More MacBook Air dealsMacBook Neo dealsMacBook Pro dealsBest Prime Day Windows laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Acer Acer Aspire 14 AI (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $479.99
$879.99 Save $400   Get Deal

This is the 14-inch version of the Acer Aspire 16 AI, which is my favorite cheap Windows laptop and the best MacBook Neo alternative I've tried (so far). I haven't personally tested the Aspire 14 AI, but our friends at CNET said it has an amazing battery life, a great mechanical trackpad, and a good mix of ports — including two Thunderbolt 4 ports. (Mashable and CNET are both owned by Ziff Davis.) Its Prime Day price of $479.99 makes it way less expensive than the base MacBook Neo, which now costs $699. Apple's option has better build quality but half the RAM and storage.

Note that Amazon's MSRP for the Aspire 14 AI is deflated. It usually retails for $879.99 there, according to the price-tracking site camelcamelcamel. Acer's website also lists that price.

More Windows laptop dealsBest Prime Day gaming laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Acer Acer Nitro V 16S AI (AMD Ryzen 7 260, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) 🔥 $1,099.99
$1,399.99 Save $300   Get Deal

CNET rated this 16-inch budget gaming laptop a solid 7.7/10, writing that it "provides enough 3D graphics oomph for 1080p/1200p gaming." It features four-zone RGB keyboard backlighting and a big, buttery 180Hz display. Plus, it's kitted out with plenty of RAM and storage — and the latter is easily upgradable. It usually retails for $1,399.99, but it's on sale for just $1,099.99 this Prime Day. That's a record-low price that last appeared on Black Friday 2025.

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Prime Day ends soon! Dont miss these 175+ deals on Apple, Kindle, Lego, Ninja, and Sony products.

Mashable - 3 hours 56 min ago

We're heading into the final hours of Prime Day 2026, folks. This is your last chance to shop the best Prime Day deals and enjoy record-low prices on products from Apple, Bose, DJI, Dyson, Lego, Pokémon, and Samsung. Mashable will be providing regular updates as we close out Amazon's summer sale, so keep checking back as we spot new deals and products start selling out.

The best Prime Day deals at a glance: New price drop! Amazon Echo Spot $39.99 at Amazon (save $40) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $279 at Amazon (save $120) Get Deal Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones $198 at Amazon (save $201.99) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 at Amazon (save $70) Get Deal Best Kindle Deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite $124.99 at Amazon (save $35) Get Deal Best Competitor Deal Ninja Slushi Frozen Drink Maker $179 at Walmart (save $120) Get Deal Best power station deal Bluetti Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station $199 at Amazon (save $100) Get Deal New price drop! LG C5 Series 65-inch OLED 4K Smart TV $1,099.99 at Amazon (save $297) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer Set $111.99 at Amazon (save $48) Get Deal Best Deal Under $10 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $9.99 with code FTVSELECT (save $30) Get Deal

Remember: Amazon Prime Day 2026 ends at 2:59 a.m. ET on Friday, June 26. If you save your shopping for the weekend, the best Prime Day deals will already be gone. On top of that, Apple just announced sweeping price increases on MacBooks and iPads, so take advantage of lower prices while you still can.

If you're a Prime member, this is a great opportunity to save on almost anything, from boring household essentials like dish soap to big-ticket splurges like a new 65-inch OLED TV. If you're not sure where to start, we're still hard at work vetting the latest Prime Day deals for you, scouring thousands of offers to find the top discounts on Mashable favorites like Apple Watches, Sony noise-cancelling headphones, and Kindle e-readers.

SEE ALSO: The 55+ best Prime Day tech deals, chosen by a tech editor on a tight budget

We're also tracking prices at alternative Prime Day sales from Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and beyond, so we'll be sure to point you toward the lowest possible price, even if it's not at Amazon. And as per usual, we're using price-tracking tools like Camelcamelcamel to separate the great deals from the pretenders. You can follow along with our live blog for the most up-to-date price drops, news, and stock alerts, or check out our Prime Day hub for all of our coverage.

Deals marked with a ✅ are Mashable editor favorites. Deals marked with a strikethrough weren't available at the time of writing, but could return before Prime Day ends. Deals marked with a 🔥 are at an all-time low price.

Best Prime Day Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) ✅ 🔥 $279 at Amazon
$399 Save $120   Get Deal

We're obviously hunting for the best Apple deals during Prime Day, and right now, the entire Apple Watch lineup is at record-low prices. That means you can save $120 on the Apple Watch Series 11, a Mashable Choice product. In his review, Mashable's Stan Schroeder said, "the Apple Watch Series 11 isn't all that different from last year's model, but it has a significantly longer battery life, and that's a huge deal." It's never been cheaper before.

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Please note: Apple announced price increases for its iPads on June 25. As a result, some Prime Day iPad deals are now sold out.

MacBook deals

Please note: Apple announced price increases for its MacBooks on June 25. As a result, some Prime Day MacBook deals are now sold out. You can still find select configurations of the MacBook Neo at Best Buy and Walmart.

Best Prime Day headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones ✅ 🔥 $198 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $201.99   Get Deal

The best deal on headphones goes to the Sony WH-1000XM5s, an older pair of flagship cans that we still love and recommend. "They [have] unbeatable ANC and sound for the money, and even in 2026, they sound shockingly good," writes Bethany Allard, our resident headphones expert. Normally $399.99, they're marked down to just $198 for Prime Day — a 50% savings and their lowest price ever.

More headphones dealsMore earbuds dealsBest Prime Day Amazon device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Spot ✅ 🔥 $39.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $40.00   Get Deal

Amazon's smart alarm clock is the perfect size for nightstands. It provides everything you need to start your morning, including a weather report and tunes to get you out of bed. It was on sale for $44.99 during the first three days of Prime Day (normally $79.99), but now it's $5 cheaper. At $39.99, it's a full 50% off — its biggest discount ever.

More Echo dealsMore Amazon device dealsBest Prime Day Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite ✅ 🔥 $124.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $35.00   Get Deal

Our e-reader reviewer, Samantha Mangino, and our tech editor have both raved about this Amazon device, and it's back to its lowest-ever price for Prime Day. At its record-low price of $124.99, or 22% off, the excellent Kindle Paperwhite has proven to be one of the most popular Prime Day deals among Mashable readers this year. Compared to the regular Kindle, the Paperwhite has a larger display, better battery life, a waterproof rating, and an adjustable warm light.

More Kindle dealsOther e-reader dealsBest Prime Day laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Acer Acer Aspire 14 AI (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $479.99
$879.99 Save $400   Get Deal

The Acer Aspire 14 AI is a smaller version of our favorite budget Windows laptop. It has a long battery life, a 1200p touchscreen, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports (which you don't normally see on laptops this cheap). Amazon's Prime Day deal on it looks extra-good in the wake of Apple's MacBook Neo price hike, according to our laptop tester Haley Henschel.

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Note: For MacBook deals, scroll back up to the Apple section in this story or check out our dedicated Prime Day MacBook deals guide.

External hard drive dealsBest Prime Day DJI deal Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 3 🔥 $269 at Amazon
$419 Save $150   Get Deal

DJI's entire fleet of gadgets is on sale this Prime Day, and this deal on its DJI Mini 3 is a standout. Amazon has it discounted to $269, or 36% off — its lowest price ever. (It was $30 more expensive during Amazon's Big Spring Sale in March.) This lightweight entry-level drone can shoot 4K video and fly for almost 40 minutes on a single charge.

Keep in mind that, thanks to the U.S. drone ban and DJI's problems with the FCC, the company's drones and new releases are sold through third-party sellers on Amazon. Not only that, but now that we're mostly through Prime Day, many DJI drones are out of stock.

More DJI drone dealsDJI camera dealsDJI creator tools on saleBest Prime Day home and kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker $169.99 at Amazon
$219.99 Save $50   Get Deal

The Ninja Creami ice cream maker is a cult favorite, and also a personal favorite of our shopping team. Mashable reporter Samantha Mangino called this appliance a lot of fun in her review, and a sweltering hot summer is exactly the right time to try it. Grab one while it's on sale and discover why TikTok is still obsessed with this device.

More kitchen dealsHome dealsBest Prime Day speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Soundlink Flex Bluetooth Speaker 🔥 $99 at Amazon
$149 Save $50   Get Deal

Bose has had some of the best Prime Day deals of 2026, with 50% off select headphones and 34% off Bluetooth speakers — including the Soundlink Flex. Mashable has reviewed the new Soundlink lineup, and the Flex is a highly portable and waterproof speaker with clear, loud sound that's ideal for summer get-togethers.

More speaker dealsBest Prime Day power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station, 600W ✅ $199 at Amazon
$299 Save $100   Get Deal

Ready for summer adventures? If you're gearing up to pack the car and head into nature, don't forget to invest in a portable power station to keep your campsite powered. Plus, it can serve as an at-home power backup in an emergency.

Prime Day and Black Friday are the best times of year to buy these popular devices, and one of our favorite Bluetti power stations is at its lowest price of the year. The Bluetti Elite is a good entry point if you've never owned a power station before. Weighing less than 10 pounds, it's a lightweight device built for weekend excursions.

More portable power station dealsBest Prime Day TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG C5 Series 65-inch OLED 4K Smart TV ✅ 🔥 $1,099.99 at Amazon
$1,396.99 Save $297 New price drop! Get Deal

For the first three days of Prime Day, we've been recommending a great deal on the Samsung 65-inch S90F OLED 4K Smart TV, arguably the best TV available right now. However, after a surprise $100 price drop on the award-winning LG C5 Series OLED TV, we have a new top TV deal to recommend. LG's C Series OLED TVs have incredibly bright and crisp displays, and the 65-inch version has never been on sale for this price before. We wouldn't be surprised if this offer sells out.

More TV dealsSoundbar dealsProjector dealsBest Prime Day robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop 🔥 $449.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $350   Get Deal

Mashable's resident vacuum guru, Leah Stodart, named the Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop the best affordable vacuum-and-mop combo. Despite its budget price, Stodart says it's the most heavy-duty robot mop you'll find, delivering spotless cleans. Get the Eufy C28 for just $449.99 during Prime Day. That's the vacuum's lowest price ever, offering $350 in savings.

More robot vacuum and mop combo dealsMore vacuum dealsUpholstery cleaner dealsBest Prime Day Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer Set 🔥 $111.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $48.00   Get Deal

No guide to the best Prime Day deals would be complete without some great offers on Lego. And according to our biggest Lego nerds, this is the top discount of the sale so far.

We love Star Wars Lego sets, and this epic Star Destroyer is down to its best-ever price at Amazon. If you're a Prime member and a Star Wars fan, you can pick up this 1,555-piece set for $111.99, a 30% discount. And if you're looking for more Lego sets, check out our complete guide to the best Prime Day Lego deals.

More Lego dealsBest Prime Day fitness tracker deal Oura Ring 4 ✅ 🔥 $214.70 at Amazon
$349 Save $134.30   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Get Deal at Target

Multiple Mashable team members have tested (and loved) the Oura Ring 4. While it's recently been replaced by the slightly thinner Oura Ring 5, we're big fans of this smart ring. One of our former reporters even wore this ring while training for and then running the New York City marathon. While prices vary based on the ring size, the Oura Ring 4 is starting at just $226 for Prime Day, a big discount from the $349 list price.

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Note: For Apple Watch deals, scroll back to the Apple section of this story.

Best free Prime Day deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Audible Standard Free for 3 months + $20 credit Get Deal

Amazon almost always offers free limited-time subscriptions to its own services, like Audible, Kindle Unlimited, and Amazon Music Unlimited. This year, its Audible deal is the best freebie you can get during the sale. New and returning subscribers get three free months of an Audible Standard subscription, plus a free $20 credit to spend on audiobooks.

More free (or almost free Prime Day deals)Best Prime Day streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: HBO HBO Max Save 40% on annual subscriptions Get Deal

If you've been feeling left out of the House of the Dragon or Hacks hype, this is easily the best week of the year to sign up for HBO Max — it even beats Black Friday, in terms of how many tiers get the discount. The HBO Max Prime Day deal makes annual subscriptions 40% cheaper than usual. Pay $78.99 for a year of the Basic With Ads tier, $132.99 for a year of the Standard tier, or $164.99 for a year of the Premium tier.

More streaming dealsBest Prime Day gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 34-inch Odyssey G5 Ultra-Wide Curved Gaming Monitor ✅ $265.04 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $134.95 New release Get Deal

If you procrastinated on your Prime Day shopping, then you missed out on the chance to score a 47% discount on the Samsung G8 OLED 4K Gaming Monitor. (It's now marked down to $799, which is still a good discount for a new release.) On day four of Prime Day, the best gaming deal of the moment is now this 34% markdown on the Samsung 34-inch Odyssey G5 Ultra-Wide Curved Gaming Monitor. While it's not an OLED model, it has a fast refresh rate, a 1-millisecond response time, and HDR10+ support.

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Still haven't found what you're looking for? Check out our Prime Day 2026 live blog, where we're providing real-time updates on the latest deals, inventory changes, and competitor sales.

This guide was last updated at 2:24 p.m. ET.

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Listen up: Prime Day ends tonight. These noise-cancelling headphone deals wont last much longer.

Mashable - 4 hours 3 min ago
The best Prime Day deals on noise-cancelling headphones: Best ANC headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM5 $198 (save $201.99) Get Deal Best ANC earbuds deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179.99 (save $69) Get Deal Best cheap ANC headphones deal JLab JBuds Lux ANC $40 (save $59.99) Get Deal Best cheap ANC earbuds deal CMF By Nothing Buds 2 $23.27 (save $25.73) Get Deal

In case you haven't heard: Amazon's annual Prime Day sale is still live, and the headphone deals are (still) especially good. Lots of models from big-name brands like Sony, Bose, Apple, and Sennheiser have fallen to record-low prices — including two dozen options with active noise cancellation, or ANC. Noise-cancelling headphones are generally more expensive than non-ANC cans, so taking advantage of discounts like these is always a smart idea.

Flagship ANC headphones that usually sell for $400 or more are now up to 50% off. (It's honestly shocking that the $198 Sony XM5s are still in stock.) For frugal shoppers, the budget-friendly JLab JBuds Lux ANC are only $40 in their limited-edition Navy color, which usually goes for $99.99. Plus, there's excellent Nothing Headphone (a) we just reviewed are marked down to just $151.05 (normally $199).

SEE ALSO: Prime Day ends today: Last chance to score 150+ best deals on Apple, DJI, Kindle, and Lego favorites

ANC arbuds have an impressive showing too, with the AirPods Pro 3 down to $179 and the Sony XM6 buds down to $265.99 (a savings of $70 and $64, respectively). You could also pick up the CMF by Nothing Buds 2 for just $23.27 — they're the cheapest option we've found.

Prime Day officially ends tonight at midnight, so don't wait too long to make your pick(s). Until then, we'll continue to monitor Amazon's best deals on noise-cancelling headphones in case prices change or things go out of stock. (Amazon's supply of $399 AirPods Max 2 seems to be gone, but they're still available at Walmart for the same price.)

Best ANC headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 $198 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $201.99   Get Deal

At $198, or half off, the Mashable Choice Award-winning Sony XM5s have never been cheaper before. (Ever!) "I was truly impressed by the sound quality and noise cancellation," said deputy shopping editor Miller Kern, who reviewed them a few years ago. She also rated them highly for call quality and comfort. The newer Sony XM6s sound slightly better and fold up for easy travel, but they cost $180 more this Prime Day.

Read our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.

More ANC headphones deals Best ANC earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 at Amazon
$249 Save $70   Get Deal

The AirPods Pro have long been a great choice for any Apple power user, and the third generation of these ANC earbuds is no different. In addition to solid sound quality and top-notch ANC, they come with a Live Translation feature and a built-in heart rate monitor. At their full price, they're already on the cheaper end of premium flagship earbuds. But at their Prime Day price of $179, or 28% off, they're a nearly unbeatable value.

Read our full review of the Apple AirPods Pro 3.

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LineageOS 23.2 brings Android 16 to phones that Samsung and Google forgot about

How-To Geek - 4 hours 8 min ago

LineageOS is hands down the most popular custom Android ROM out there. It's lightweight, allows you to use Android without Google services, and receives regular updates multiple times per year. It's arguably the best way to keep your old phone kicking, even if its manufacturer stopped supporting it with software updates years ago.

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Need new earbuds? Last chance to grab these Prime Day earbuds deals on AirPods, Bose, and more.

Mashable - 4 hours 13 min ago
The best Prime Day earbud deals at a glance: Best Apple Deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 (save $70) Get Deal Best Bose Deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) $249 (save $50) Get Deal Best workout deal Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 $179.95 (save $70.04) Get Deal Best Sony deal Sony LinkBuds Clip $178 (save $51.99) Get Deal Best budget earbuds deal EarFun Air Pro 4 $50.51 (save $29.48) Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day is nearly over (it officially ends at the EOD on June 26), but the earbud deals are still going strong. If you're still searching for the perfect pair of noise-cancelling earbuds for your next flight, open earbuds for training this summer, or just a cheap pair of buds to replace your lost AirPods, there's definitely a deal waiting for you.

The AirPods Pro 3 hit record-low prices twice over the past week, even dropping to as low as $169 on June 18. We've also seen premium picks like the Sony XM6 earbuds and second-gen Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds, as well as budget options like the Soundcore P30i earbuds all hit new lows for Prime Day. Once again, Prime Day is proving to be one of the best — if not the best — times to pick up a new pair of earbuds.

Below, we've rounded up all the best Prime Day earbud deals you can still grab on the final day of the sale. If a deal is marked with a strikethrough, it's no longer available.

Looking for over-ear headphones? Check out our guide to the best Prime Day headphones deals. And be sure to follow along with all other categories and deals in Mashable's Prime Day hub.

Best noise-cancelling earbuds deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 at Amazon
$249 Save $70   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 dropped down to a record low price of $179 ahead of Prime Day, but then the price dropped even lower before the sale's official start. According to the price tracker camelcamelcamel, the Pro 3 buds got down to $169 at Amazon, but in the final hours of the sale, that specific deal is gone. You can still find them for $179 and in stock at both Amazon and Walmart (and for just $0.99 more at Best Buy and Target). If the price does happen to drop back down to $169 again, we'll be sure to sound the alarm.

Read our full review of the Apple AirPods Pro 3.

Best noise-cancelling earbuds deal under $100 Opens in a new window Credit: EarFun EarFun Air Pro 4 $50.51 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $29.48   Get Deal Why we like it

The EarFun Air Pro 4 are the best earbuds you've probably never heard of. They're our top pick for noise-cancelling earbuds under $100 on a normal day. Now that they're down to just slightly over $50 for Prime Day, we can't recommend them enough. We struggled to find the flaws of these budget-friendly buds upon testing. They offer excellent battery life and noise cancellation (which has manually adjustable levels), multipoint connectivity, a well-rounded sound profile, and obviously, a price that's hard to beat.

More noise-cancelling earbuds dealsBest open earbuds deal Sony LinkBuds Clip $178 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $51.99   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Sony LinkBuds Clip give the ultra-popular Bose Ultra Open earbuds a run for their money. In my head-to-head testing of the two pairs of earbuds, I found that while the Bose buds generally lean louder, the Sony earbuds have a more detailed sound profile, making for an overall superior listening experience. They also have a longer battery life, delivering nine hours per charge, where the Bose earbuds deliver seven. With both earbuds on sale, there's only a 99-cent price discrepancy between the two, but if you don't anticipate using these earbuds in many noisy situations, the Sony earbuds are likely the way to go.

Read our full review of the Sony LinkBuds Clip.

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You'll love Ryobi's new electric precision screwdriver set

How-To Geek - 4 hours 19 min ago

Finding the right tool to repair laptops, drones, or those tiny screws on your glasses is easier said than done. And while you might have one tiny screwdriver, you need an entire set for all your gadgets around the house. While Ryobi is best known for its expansive 18V ONE+ tool line, the company makes a bunch of accessories, including its all-new Electric Precision Screwdriver set.

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Im buying the Shark ChillPill while its on sale for Prime Day. Save $30 on this personal fan and mister.

Mashable - 4 hours 23 min ago

I just published a story on the coolest new gadgets of 2026 (so far), and I had to include the Shark ChillPill, the new personal fan and mister from SharkNinja. In our review, we noted that this device is slightly overpriced, which is why we recommend you pick up this gadget during Prime Day, when it's available starting at $99.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: SharkNinja Shark ChillPill Personal Fan 2-in-1 $99.99 at Amazon
$129.99 Save $30.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: SharkNinja Shark ChillPill Personal Fan 3-in-1 $129.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $20   Get Deal

Please note that there are two versions of this gadget on sale. The 2-in-1 version on sale for $99.99 does not have the cooling plate, while the 3-in-1 version with the plate is on sale for $129.99, a $20 discount from the usual price.

Amazon's offer on this personal fan and mister is set to end tonight, which is when the 4-day mega sale officially wraps up. Until 2:59 a.m. ET, you can still take advantage of the best Prime Day deals, so don't miss out on your chance to save.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2026 live: We're vetting the latest Amazon deals on Apple, DJI, Samsung, and more Why I'm excited about the Shark ChillPill The misting mode in action during Mashable's ChillPill test. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

As someone who deals with hot flashes and excessive sweating, the Shark ChillPill was pretty much designed for me. It's a powerful personal fan that can cool you off on hot subway cars, at outdoor festivals, sports events, and all types of summer adventures. For our European friends dealing with a sweltering heat wave, this is an especially smart pickup.

What makes the ChillPill unique is that it's not just a fan. It also has a misting mode. Additionally, it comes with a cooling plate, which you can press against your skin for an immediate cool-down.

This is the first real discount on either version, and it's set to end soon.

Read more: The Shark ChillPill might be the summer's hottest accessory

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I built an ugly home server and saved $300 on parts that actually matter

How-To Geek - 4 hours 23 min ago

Are you trying to build a home server on a budget? Well, you're in luck, because building it ugly actually saves you money where it counts.

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15+ hand-picked smartwatch deals to shop on the last day of the Prime Day sale

Mashable - 4 hours 47 min ago
The best Prime Day smartwatch deals at a glance: Best Garmin deal Garmin Venu 3 $317.95 at Amazon (save $132.04) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $279 at Amazon (save $120) Get Deal Best budget pick Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro $61.75 at Amazon (save $37.25) Get Deal Best Samsung deal Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm) $218.49 at Amazon (save $131.50) Get Deal Best Google deal Google Pixel Watch 4 $334.99 at Amazon (save $115) Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day is going strong for one final day, and there are still plenty of deals to add to your cart. If you're in the market for a new smartwatch, it's likely your best chance to score a sweet discount until Black Friday.

I've done a little digging to gather the best Prime Day smartwatch deals you can grab on day four of the sale, including top brands like Apple, Garmin, Fitbit, Samsung, and Google. If you're looking for more of a fitness tracker and not necessarily a smartwatch, we've got a guide to the best deals on those as well.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2026 live: We're vetting the latest Amazon deals on Apple, DJI, Samsung, and more

Note: If you see a discount you deem worthy, I do recommend grabbing it as soon as you possibly can. We've been noticing lots of products going out of stock at Amazon today.

Without further ado, here are the best smartwatch deals to shop at Amazon on the final day of the Prime Day sale.

Best Garmin smartwatch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Venu 3 $317.95 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $132.04   Get Deal Why we like it

As an OG Garmin Venu owner since 2020, I highly recommend snagging the third-generation smartwatch while it's on sale for Prime Day. While there's now a fourth-generation option on the market, it'll cost you $500 on sale. The Venu 3, on the other hand, is down to as low as $318 at Amazon. Released in the latter half of 2023, the Venu 3 is a powerful fitness tracker and smartwatch with extensive insights, a beautiful AMOLED touchscreen, and wildly impressive battery life. While the Apple Watch requires daily charging, the Venu 3 (like most Garmin watches) will last up to two weeks per charge in smartwatch mode. And since you don't have to charge it every night, you'll get a more holistic view of your health, stress, body battery, and sleep (not that I'm biased or anything).

Another option: For hardcore athletes, the Garmin epix Pro (gen 2) Sapphire Edition is half off for Prime Day, knocking the cost down to $499.99. Yes, that's still steep, but this thing offers some of the most advanced training metrics you can find on a smartwatch. Plus, it has a built-in flashlight and a battery life of up to 16 days.

Best Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $279 at Amazon
$399 Save $120   Get Deal Why we like it

A new record-low price (just $279) for the Apple Watch Series 11 graced us with its presence this Prime Day — and it's still live and in stock on the final day of the sale. That's 30% in savings and beats its previous low by $20. Compared to the Series 10, the newest edition of Apple's smartwatch has a more scratch-resistant display and a longer battery life (finally). It supports features like hypertension notifications and Sleep Score, and it's one of our shopping team's favorite smartwatch fitness trackers (particularly for those already in the Apple ecosystem).

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple Watch Series 11.

Another option: The Apple Watch SE 2 (40mm) is $80 cheaper if you're seeking an Apple-branded watch on a budget. It's a more entry-level option with the same processor as the Series 11, but shorter battery life, and slightly fewer features.

Best budget deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro $61.75 at Amazon
$99 Save $37.25   Get Deal Why we like it

We've sung the praises of the CMF Watch 3 Pro often in the past year, and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. It earned a spot on our list of the best smartwatches of 2025, and it's down to its lowest price ever for Prime Day — just $61.75. Mashable's reviewer, Lauren Allain, said the CMF Watch 3 Pro "looks, feels, and functions like a smartwatch that costs hundreds more." It packs a surprising amount of features for the price, including stress tracking, blood oxygen monitoring, precise heart rate monitoring, dual-band GPS tracking, and in-depth sleep tracking. To put it simply, it's the best smartwatch you've probably never heard of.

Read Mashable's full review of the CMF Watch 3 Pro.

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3 more deep-cut Paramount+ documentaries to watch this weekend (June 26-28)

How-To Geek - 4 hours 52 min ago

As we head into the end of June, and we await the new crop of movies and shows from Paramount+ (a new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, yes please), documentary hunters will still appreciate that the streaming service still has a deep, deep well of content to pull from.

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How to watch Norway vs. France online for free

Mashable - 4 hours 54 min ago

TL;DR: Live stream Norway vs. France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup serves up a dream contest as Group I comes to an exciting climax.

It's time for Norway vs. France. Or to be more specific, Erling Haaland vs. Kylian Mbappe, a showdown between two of the greatest goal scorers on the planet. Haaland has scored three so far in this tournament and Mbappe has scored four. Both Norway and France have already qualified for the knockouts so this is now a contest for total group dominance.

If you want to watch Norway vs. France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Norway vs. France?

Norway vs. France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on June 26. This fixture takes place at the Boston Stadium.

How to watch Norway vs. France for free

Norway vs. France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock ITVX to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Norway vs. France for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend 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 ITVX

  5. Watch Norway vs. France for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Norway vs. France (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ITVX, 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 secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

Live stream Norway vs. France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

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LG C5 vs. Samsung S90F: Id only buy one of these OLED TVs for Prime Day 2026

Mashable - 4 hours 59 min ago

Updated on Friday, June 26 at 12:45 p.m. ET — When we originally compared the LG C5 versus the Samsung S90F OLED TV Prime Day deals (looking specifically at the 65-inch versions), we gave Samsung a slight edge. However, on the final day of the sale, Amazon dropped prices on the LG set by an additional $100, bringing the sale price down to $1,099.99.

That's $100 less than the Samsung, and the lowest price ever for this particular TV. With that in mind, we have to update our recommendation.

So, if you only buy one of these award-winning OLED TVs on sale for Prime Day, we have to recommend the LG C5 Series.

Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG C5 Series 65-inch 4K OLED Smart TV $1,099.99 at Amazon
$1,396.99 Save $297   Get Deal

Keep scrolling to read our original article comparing these two Prime Day TV deals.

A lot of savvy shoppers save big-ticket purchases for major shopping events like Amazon Prime Day or Black Friday, and that's exactly what the Mashable shopping team recommends. These are the two best times of year to find deals on TVs, and this year's best Prime Day deals don't disappoint. Speaking of Prime Day 2026, two of the best OLED TVs in the world are down to their lowest-ever prices.

The Samsung S90F 65-inch OLED TV is marked down to $1,197.99, while the 65-inch LG C5 OLED has a Prime Day price of $1,199. With a price difference of just $2, which should you choose?

As Mashable's tech editor, I'm here to help you decide. I also have very good news: There are no wrong decisions here.

Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG C5 Series 65-inch OLED 4K Smart TV $1,199.99 at Amazon
$1,396.99 Save $197   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung S90F 65-inch OLED 4K Smart TV $1,197.99 at Amazon
$1,697.99 Save $500   Get Deal SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2026: Live updates on Apple, Samsung, DJI, Kindle, and more Amazon deals Why buy the Samsung S90F OLED TV during Prime Day

If money was no object, we'd certainly spring for Samsung's flagship OLED, the S95F, which features Art Mode and the same anti-glare technology that made The Frame Art TV from Samsung so famous. But for most people, money is most definitely an object. Hence, the S90F. While you lose out on these two critical features, these two TVs are otherwise extremely similar.

Technically, the S90F is a mid-range set, but is still has a high native refresh rate of 144Hz, a gorgeous 4K OLED display, and an AI processor for upscaling content. It also has a peak brightness of 1,600 nits, which is bright enough for virtually any indoor setting.

Plus, Samsung TVs have a reputation for lasting a long time, and the Samsung smart TV UX is pretty painless.

Why buy the LG C5 OLED TV during Prime Day?

While Samsung has caught up quite a bit in recent years, LG had the OLED TV market on lock for quite awhile. LG's famous C Series TVs have won tons of TV of the year awards, and you can always count on the new C Series release to be one of, if not the best, TV of the year. However, until we see the new LG C6 go on sale, a lot of TV reviewers are still recommending the 2025 C5 model, which already has a killer display and feature set.

Like the S90F, the LG C5 supports HDR10 and HLG, but unlike the Samsung, it does support Dolby Vision. Most reviewers agree that the Samsung is slightly brighter, though not noticeably so.

Overall, these TVs have remarkably similar specs, which probably explains the near-identical price tags.

My choice: Samsung by a hair

Overall, I can't say that one of these TV's is definitively better than the other. The choice ultimately comes down to which product ecosystem you prefer, and for my money, that's Samsung. For what it's worth, my colleagues at CNET recently named the Samsung S90F the best TV to buy in 2026, with LG as a close runner-up. (Disclosure: CNET and Mashable are both owned by the same parent company, Ziff Davis.)

Other sizes of these TVs are on sale for Prime Day 2026, but I think 65-inch, flat-screen TVs are the Platonic ideal for this product category. Like I said, there are no bad choices here:

We will be regularly updating our guide to the best Prime Day TV deals. You can also visit our Prime Day 2026 hub for all the latest updates and price drops

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These Raspberry Pi projects are perfect for a summer weekend (June 26 - 28)

How-To Geek - 5 hours 8 min ago

Heading into this summer weekend, I have a handful of fun Raspberry Pi projects for you to try. From home security upgrades to network infrastructure, here are three fun Raspberry Pi projects to do this weekend.

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Markiplier chats to Mashable about being a VidCon Hall of Famer

Mashable - 5 hours 11 min ago

VidCon 2026 inducted its second class of Hall of Famers on Thursday, with creators Markiplier, Philip DeFranco, Michelle Phan, and Blogilates founder Cassey Ho honored as influential champions of digital culture.

Markiplier (aka Mark Fischbach) has been a YouTube cornerstone since 2012. The 36-year-old creator (and Mashable 101 alumnus) delivered an emotional speech during VidCon Anaheim's Opening Night Celebration, and Mashable caught up with him afterward.

"I've had many meme phases in my life. One of them was that I cry all the time in videos, and people've kind of forgotten about that," he told Mashable digital culture editor Crystal Bell.

"I don't really mind awards, but I really, really, really care about people making things, and wanting to make things. More importantly than anything, I've said inspiration is the most valuable currency that people have, and some people really, really just need inspiration to be able to go to the next step and make the next thing, and see it in themselves that they can make it, So if I can show that, that makes me really happy, seeing people behind stage actually coming up to me, that means so much more than this. This is meaningful, I swear it's meaningful, but really that personal connection is more meaningful."

SEE ALSO: VidCon 2026: Live updates from the internet's biggest weekend

2026 has already been a major year for Markiplier, with his pivot to cinema seeing his feature debut, horror movie Iron Lung, hitting cinemas in January with an extended theatrical run before streaming on YouTube in May. What advice does Markiplier have for budding creators and filmmakers — to go the Hollywood or social media route?

"I think it's perfectly valid to start on YouTube, start on TikTok. I think it's also perfectly valid to go the traditional path," said Markiplier. "You go to film school, you can pitch your script out there, you can write a book first, and maybe sell that. You could make short films with your friends, you can start building an audience right away, and that's the power of social media. You get a leg up because you already have people that let you make from. And it's much harder in the traditional sphere to do that."

You can watch the whole interview above, and for all things VidCon, Mashable has you covered.

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