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The Sony HT-S400 2.1ch Soundbar is now at its lowest price this year. The price has dropped a lot from its original cost of $299.99 to a sale price of $178.00 on Amazon, which is a 41% discount. This makes it a strong choice for upgrading to movie theater-quality sound right away.

Luxury cars often come with the expectation of high upkeep costs, but that’s not always the case. In fact, several models in 2025 prove that owning a premium vehicle doesn’t have to drain your wallet, especially when it comes to routine maintenance and long-term reliability.

I decided recently to get a prebuilt mini PC for some projects and experiments, but I wanted to save a bit of cash in the process. Instead of buying brand new, I shopped eBay for a secondhand device and found a good deal—or at least it looked that way, until I took these steps.

The summer vampire blockbuster Sinners is finally coming to streaming this week, and in a history-making first, the Warner Bros. hit will be available with interpretation in Black American Sign Language.

SEE ALSO: 9 LGBTQ creators discuss not backing down from Pride

The July 4 streaming release will mark the first time a major streaming platform will exclusively debut a film interpreted in BASL, the company explained, a move that hopes to tie-in the film's own tribute to the diverse history of Black American culture and art.

"BASL is a distinct dialect of American Sign Language (ASL) with its own dynamic history and unique grammar, signing space, rhythm, facial expressions, and cultural nuances. For the first time, the Black Deaf community will have streaming access to a more immersive experience in their language," wrote Max in its announcement.

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In 2023, riding a flood of attention created by the "Barbenheimer" summer film event, Max released an exclusive version of Greta Gerwig's Barbie in American Sign Language. It features Deaf performer and interpreter Leila Hanaumi on screen as the film plays, instead of the traditionally offered close captioning option, one of the first integrations of on-screen interpretation on a major streaming platform. Since then, Max has released ASL versions of other big screen hits, including 2024's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and this year's A Minecraft Movie, and television offerings like The Last of Us.

Max's Sinners release will be interpreted by Nakia Smith, a Black Deaf creator and community advocate, and overseen by Rosa Lee Timm, director of Artistic Sign Language. According to Max, viewers fluent in ASL will still be able to follow along with the BASL version — search for the title plus the phrase "with ASL" or look for the ASL signal on the movie's key art to stream.

Such releases, and Max's larger ASL program, mark significant shifts in the entertainment industry: While subtitles have now become a preferred viewing experience for many viewers, the popularization of the accessibility feature is the product of decades of advocacy by disabled activists and filmgoers. And even as far as English closed captioning has come, it is not a substitute for the first and primary language of many deaf viewers: ASL.

Sinners in BASL will be available to stream on Max starting July 4.

The M4 Mac Mini’s design has caught your eye, but you don’t want to switch to macOS? Worry not; I’ve got five Windows-based M4 Mac Mini look-alikes for you to peruse, ranging from inexpensive mini PCs for light work to high-end options that can match or even surpass the Apple M4 chip.

We don't need to rely on leaked renders anymore. The Nothing Phone (3) is officially here.

The UK-based tech startup, known for distinctive-looking products that deliver flagship-like experiences at somewhat affordable prices, announced its newest phone on Tuesday. Nothing Phone (3) starts at $799 and can be pre-ordered from the Nothing website starting on July 4. It comes in two colors, white and black, and its basic specs are as follows:

• Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset

• 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate

• 5,150mAH battery

• 12/16GB RAM

• 256/512GB storage

• 50MP main rear lens

• 50MP periscope lens

• 50MP ultra-wide lens

• 50MP selfie camera

Let's unpack that a bit. That Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset isn't necessarily the cutting edge when it comes to Android phones; theoretically it should come in below the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip powering the latest Samsung phones, for example. That said, I'm not predicting poor performance from Phone (3). Just pointing out that other, more expensive phones have higher-end chipsets, which is to be expected.

The glyph exists to convey information when you don't feel like looking at your phone. Credit: Nothing

The display and battery specs are about as good as can be expected from a phone at this price, as are the camera specs. Storage and RAM are also acceptable here. However, specs aren't the only thing that matters with a Nothing phone. Like its predecessors, it runs on a unique variant of Android called NothingOS, and has a distinctive physical appearance. The three camera lenses on the back are mis-aligned and don't fit together into a bump like you see on many other phones. There's also a new glyph interface on the back that uses a little pixel-based circular window to do things like tell you the time, operate a stopwatch, or even play rock-paper-scissors with you.

We'll have to wait and see if Phone (3) lives up to its potential, but it's good to see that Nothing hasn't conformed to everyone else's design language yet, if nothing else.

Nothing has revealed its latest Android smartphone, the Nothing Phone (3). It’s an impressive package of hardware and software, though fans of previous models might miss the LED accent lights.

After making some of my favorite earbuds over the past four years, Nothing has finally released its first pair of over-ear headphones, the Nothing Headphone (1). After a week of testing, I can confidently say these headphones are more than just a design statement.

The relatively new brand Nothing, making waves with its unique phones and earbuds, has finally announced its first set of over-the-ear headphones. The all-new Nothing Headphone (1) look absolutely wild and feature a design you'll either love or hate.

Cloudflare announced a new tool on Tuesday that can allow publishers to charge AI bots for scraping websites.

That could prove to be a major change to how the internet has functioned so far in the AI age — models have, by default, scraped the internet with abandon and without permission, often to the chagrin of content owners. Cloudflare is a major infrastructure provider, meaning large swaths of the internet will get access to this tool.

The "pay per crawl" feature was part of Cloudflare's announcement on Tuesday that the company is now the first internet infrastructure provider to "block AI crawlers accessing content without permission or compensation, by default." The tool, which is currently in beta, allows site owners to charge a fee each time an AI bot wants to "crawl" its website for information.

The idea behind this push from Cloudflare is to put power back in the hands of the people who make the content that AI uses to train. (Full disclosure: Ziff Davis, which owns Mashable, was among the many publishers quoted in Cloudflare's press release that supported a permission-based approach to AI bots.)

Wrote Cloudflare in its press release:

"For decades, the Internet has operated on a simple exchange: search engines index content and direct users back to original websites, generating traffic and ad revenue for websites of all sizes. This cycle rewards creators that produce quality content with money and a following, while helping users discover new and relevant information. That model is now broken. AI crawlers collect content like text, articles, and images to generate answers, without sending visitors to the original source – depriving content creators of revenue, and the satisfaction of knowing someone is viewing their content."

We'll see how it evolves, but the tool could prove to be useful for people who create original content on the internet.

TL;DR: My Notes AI gives you lifetime access to unlimited transcription, summarization, and meeting recording tools for A$45 — no subscription required.

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AU$458 Save AU$413 use code TAKE10 Get Deal

Still scribbling notes like it’s the ’90s? It’s 2025, and we can now let AI handle the heavy lifting. My Notes AI Pro can serve as your personal note-taking assistant forever with this lifetime subscription to its Pro Plan, now just A$45 (reg. A$458) using code TAKE10 through 15 July at 11:59PM PT.

Bring your note-taking into the 21st century

Your brain has enough to juggle. Let AI help you stay on track with My Notes AI. From video calls to in-person meetings, this app transcribes and summarizes everything so you can stay present without missing a detail. It works for Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams meetings, and you can even upload an audio file afterward. 

You can stop trying to decipher your chicken scratch thanks to this powerful tool. It takes notes, turns transcriptions into helpful summaries, and even breaks them down into specific action items, so you can save time and effort.

If you need to share notes with a classmate or colleague, exporting transcriptions is just a few clicks away. And you can use My Notes AI’s organization tools to sort notes by topic, date, or project for quick, easy access.

My Notes AI may utilize intimidating AI technology, but the actual app is easy to use, featuring an intuitive interface that you can take advantage of on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. And once you’re a pro, you can go on to unlock premium features like unlimited transcription, meeting recordings, instant AI summaries, and even more organizational tools. 

Let My Notes AI tackle all your note-taking needs from now on for A$45 (reg. A$458) with this lifetime subscription. Use code TAKE10 through 15 July to get this price.

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Best noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds deals ahead of Prime Day Best noise-cancelling headphones deal Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) $479.99 (save $69.01) Get Deal Best noise-cancelling earbuds deal Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation $44.99 (save $95) Get Deal

We're now just a week away from the official start of Amazon Prime Day on July 8, and noise-cancelling headphones deals are starting to pick up ever so slightly.

Typically, Prime Day brings savings on all the major headphones brands, including Bose, Sony, and Apple. So far, we haven't seen any particularly impressive price drops from the latter two brands, but Apple decided to show out early with a $69 price cut on the AirPods Max. (We're still waiting on a better deal for the AirPods Pro, though).

SEE ALSO: These Prime Day deals landed early — save on Apple, Ninja, and Samsung gadgets

On the noise-cancelling earbuds front, Amazon itself is making an early showing with their Echo Buds down to just $45.

We'll keep this post updated as more deals go live, but in the meantime, check out the 10 best noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds deals live ahead of Prime Day.

Best noise-cancelling headphones deal Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) $479.99 at Amazon
$549 Save $69.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Read more from Mashable about the AirPods Max.

We're hesitant to recommend the AirPods Max because of their sky-high price point, but a $69 price cut makes them slightly more palatable — especially if you're already heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem. At the time of writing, all five colorways are marked down to $479.99. Though it's a deal, it's not quite the best we've seen on these headphones — earlier this year, they dropped all the way down to $449.99. If you want to grab a pair ahead of Prime Day, this is a solid price, but waiting another week might up your chances of grabbing them back at their record-low price.

More noise-cancelling headphones deals

• Anker Soundcore Life Q30 — $63.99 $79.99 (save $16)

• Beats Solo 4 — $129.95 $199.95 (save $70)

• Sony WH-CH720N — $120 $149.99 (save $29.99)

• Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $479.99 $549 (save $69.01)

Best noise-cancelling earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation $44.99 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $95 Get Deal Why we like it

Even with all the great budget options on the market, including the EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds, it's not the easiest task to find decent noise-cancelling earbuds under $50. Of course, never one to be outdone during their own sale season, Amazon marked down the Echo Buds with ANC all the way down to $44.99, resulting in a $95 price drop. This deal is exclusive to Prime members, however. If you want in, but don't have a membership, you can sign up for a free trial subscription.

More noise-cancelling earbuds deals

• Anker Soundcore P30i — $28.49 $49.99 (save $21.50)

• Anker Soundcore V20i — $29.98 $49.99 (save $20.01)

• Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation — $44.99 $139.99 (save $95)

• EarFun Air Pro 4 — $62.99 $79.99 (save $17)

• Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $159.16 $179 (save $19.84)

• Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 earbuds — $166.63 $249 (save $82.37)

The best early Prime Day deals to shop this week

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

• Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop — $849.00 (List Price $999.00)

• Hisense 55" Class QD6 Series (2025 Model) QLED 4K UHD TV — $257.99 (List Price $379.99)

• Soundcore Life Q30 Hybrid ANC Headphones (Black) — $63.99 (List Price $79.99)

• iRobot Roomba 105 — $219.99 (List Price $319.99)

SAVE $25: The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale for $24.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $49.99. That's a 50% discount.

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$49.99 Save $25.00 Get Deal

We're still a week away from Amazon's longest Prime Day sales event on record, but the prices are already dropping. You can score a shockingly good price on a MacBook Air, snag a Samsung Galaxy S25+, or shop hundreds of other early Prime Day deals. And if your TV's streaming system could use improvement, there's a great deal already on offer.

As of July 1, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale for just $24.99 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $49.99. That's a 50% discount that means you'll get a savings of $25.

SEE ALSO: Mashable's TV expert recommends this early Prime Day deal — get an 85-inch 4K Hisense TV for under $950

We have tons of summer shows to look forward to and if your streaming stick is holding you back, it's time to break up. An upgrade to the latest Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K means you'll be in line for great picture quality and zippy loading menus. Plus, you can search for movies by asking Alexa to find you the best options with your favorite actress.

If you have other smart home devices that play well with Alexa, you'll be able to control the lights, check on the front-door camera, and make a note to buy more paper towels.

Before we settling into summer's best streaming, be sure your TV is ready with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. Ahead of the chaos of Prime Day, score this $24.99 sale price on the streaming stick which takes a whopping 50% off the normal price.

The best early Prime Day deals to shop this week

• Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)

• Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1070Wh Portable Power Station — $448.98 (List Price $799.00)

• Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen 1080p Camera With Cover (White, 2-Pack) — $59.98 (List Price $99.99)

• Blink Outdoor 4 XR 2 Camera Kit With Mini 2 Camera — $129.98 (List Price $219.98)

• Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones — $269.00 (List Price $348.00)

• Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $297.99 (List Price $599.00)

• Amazon Fire HD 10 32GB Tablet (2023 Release, Black) — $69.99 (List Price $139.99)

• Amazon Fire Max 11 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet (2023 Model) — $139.99 (List Price $229.99)

• Fire TV Stick 4K Max Streaming Player With Remote (2023 Model) — $59.99

• Ring Battery Doorbell Pro With Ring Battery Outdoor Cam Plus — $198.99 (List Price $329.98)

• 55" Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series 4K QLED Smart TV (2024 Model) — $699.99 (List Price $819.99)

The best 2-in-1 laptop deals ahead of Prime Day at a glance Best deal at Amazon Samsung Galaxy Book5 360, 15.6-inch (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099.99 (save $250) Get Deal Best deal at Best Buy Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 14 (Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $999.99 (save $450) Get Deal

Amazon is already a rocky retailer for laptop deals, even during its own shopping holidays like Prime Day. So naturally, worthwhile deals on a specific type of laptop, like the coveted 2-in-1, are even harder to come by at Amazon.

That doesn't mean there won't be any decent 2-in-1 laptop deals to be found at all during Prime Day (July 8 through 11 this year). They'll likely just be at another retailer: Best Buy.

SEE ALSO: The best laptops for 2025: Tested for performance, battery life, design, and value

Best Buy consistently has a much higher selection of laptops compared to Amazon's, especially when it comes to Windows laptops. It's the exclusive carrier of several Copilot PCs (a few of which are on sale now), which unlock AI features like Microsoft Recall and Cocreator in Paint. Totally coincidentally, Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale is happening the exact same week as Prime Day.

Either way, we're dropping the best 2-in-1 laptop deals ahead of Prime Day below, noting whether they're actually at Amazon or elsewhere. (We're also tracking all of the best early Prime Day laptop deals past 2-in-1s, including MacBooks and Surface laptops.) Note: Deals marked with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price.

Best early Prime Day 2-in-1 laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Book5 360, 15.6-inch (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099.99 at Amazon
$1,349.99 Save $250 Get Deal Why we like it

Sure, the Galaxy Book5 360 might be the default pick because it's the only 2-in-1 deal from Amazon that we can back at the moment. But it also is genuinely just a good deal on a Copilot+ laptop that hasn't even been out for a year — and $1,099.99 is only $50 away from its record-low pricing at Amazon.

A great pick for school or work alike, this Galaxy Book5 360 features a sharp 1080p AMOLED display, 16GB memory, at least a day of battery life, and solid build quality for a design with hinges.

More 2-in-1 laptops deals ahead of Prime Day

• Asus Zenbook Duo, 14-inch (Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,699.99 $1,799.99 (save $100)

2-in-1 laptop deals at Best Buy

• HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 (Intel Core 7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $599.99 $799.99 (save $200)

• Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 (Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $749.99 $1,099.99 (save $350)

• Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $799.99 $1,199.99 (save $400)

• Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 14 (Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999.99 $1,449.99 (save $450)

SAVE $40: As of July 1, get the Amazon Echo Auto for $14.99, down from its usual price of $54.99, at Amazon. That's a discount of 73%.

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$54.99 Save $40 Get Deal

Are you still riding around in a car without Alexa? If you're in love with your Amazon Echo devices, here's some good news: you don't have to leave your favorite virtual assistant at home. With the Amazon Echo Auto, you can take Alexa with you as long as you have a phone and internet connectivity while you roam. Thanks to a pre-Prime Day sale, it's more affordable than ever.

As of July 1, get the Amazon Echo Auto for $14.99, down from its usual price of $54.99, at Amazon. That's $40 off for a discount of 73%.

This hands-free Alexa accessory goes right in your car to enable Alexa while you're on the go. It connects to the Alexa app on your phone and lets you answer calls, play music, reply to texts, and more. Even if your car doesn't have the built-in tech it needs, you're good to go as long as you have your smartphone and a data plan so you can access the internet while you travel.

SEE ALSO: These Prime Day deals landed early — save on Apple, Ninja, and Samsung gadgets

This handy little gadget makes it simple to do just about anything you need to while on the go, including controlling your smart home devices like lights and your thermostat, or even smart locks so you have peace of mind that everything is turned off (or on) and your door isn't just sitting there wide open.

This is a great way to smarten up your car, especially if you're constantly relying on Alexa to help handle your everyday life. Grab one while it's still available, because this significant discount likely won't last for long.

The best early Prime Day deals to shop this week

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

• Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop — $849.00 (List Price $999.00)

• Hisense 55" Class QD6 Series (2025 Model) QLED 4K UHD TV — $257.99 (List Price $379.99)

• Soundcore Life Q30 Hybrid ANC Headphones (Black) — $63.99 (List Price $79.99)

• iRobot Roomba 105 — $219.99 (List Price $319.99)

SAVE $100: As of July 1, the Dyson Airwrap ID Multi-styler and Dryer is $499, down from its normal price of $599, ahead of Amazon Prime Day. That's a savings of 17%, or $100 off.

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$599 Save $100 Get Deal

If you're drooling over the new Dyson Airwrap but can't quite justify the price right now, we've got good news: The old Airwrap is still going strong, and right now, with Amazon Prime Day on the way, it's on sale to boot.

Right now, the Dyson Airwrap ID Multi-styler and Dryer is available for $499 at Amazon ahead of Prime Day, saving you $100. That's $200 less than the new model.

SEE ALSO: The best deals under $25 ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2025

The Airwrap embodies premium Dyson design, with impeccable curl control that will help you dry and shape your hair, getting a salon finish at home reliably. It uses the Coanda effect to grab and control hair using air instead of heat. With digital smarts built in, it keeps temperatures low to reduce damage to hair. It comes with six pieces: two barrels, a round volumizing brush, a flyaway smoother, fast dryer, and filter cleaning brush.

Designed to be as multifaceted as your personal look book, the device dries, styles, smooths, and more. With so many variables, the Airwrap will master curls, bobs, and straight hairstyles.

The best tech deals we're watching right now

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

• Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop — $849.00 (List Price $999.00)

• Hisense 55" Class QD6 Series (2025 Model) QLED 4K UHD TV — $257.99 (List Price $379.99)

• Soundcore Life Q30 Hybrid ANC Headphones (Black) — $63.99 (List Price $79.99)

• iRobot Roomba 105 — $219.99 (List Price $319.99)

SAVE $350: The Asus Zenbook A14 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16B RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale at Best Buy for $649.99, down from the list price of $999.99. That's a 35% discount and a new record-low price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus Zenbook A14 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16B RAM, 512GB SSD) $649.99 at Best Buy
$999.99 Save $350 Get Deal

Amazon is the star of the show in July since the mega retailer announced the longest Prime Day sales event yet. Next week, we have four days to shop all the Amazon deals and they're already coming in hot with MacBook deals. But if you're in the market for a great Windows laptop, check out this deal at Best Buy.

As of July 1, the Asus Zenbook A14 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16B RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale at Best Buy for $649.99, marked down from the list price of $999.99. That's a 35% discount that takes a major $350 off. Plus, this is a new record-low price that beats our excitement when this model dropped to $200 off and then $250 off. And all of these sale prices come on the heels of Asus slapping a $100 tariff on the Asus A14 back in March.

At this year's CES, Mashable walked away with naming the Asus Zenbook A14 as the best laptop. For starters, it's incredibly lightweight, clocking in at just 2.4 pounds with a 14-inch display. Those specs, combined with its super impressive battery life, makes this laptop pretty near perfect for travel. That could be true whether you'll need to work on a major work presentation or you're heading off to Europe for the summer and plan to blog about it.

The Snapdragon X Plus processor on the Zenbook A14 came in at similar scores to the previous MacBook Air's M3 chips, according to Mashable Senior Shopping Editor Haley Henschel's testing with the Primate Labs' Geekbench 6 CPU benchmark. In simpler terms, you're gonna be in good shape when it comes to multi-tasking on the Zenbook A14. Not to mention the ample 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD.

SEE ALSO: Help, I can't stop recommending Amazon's $849 M4 MacBook Air deal

While Mashable has yet to do a full hands-on test of the Zenbook A14, Asus has noted an incredible battery life that comes in with 32 hours of video playback before it'll need more juice. If that proves true, it'll earn the top spot for the longest-lasting laptop battery Mashable has ever tested. Did we mention this is perfect for travel?

At CES, Henschel also noted pros that include, "..a vivid FHD, non-touch OLED display with a nice-for-entertainment 16:10 aspect ratio and 600 nits of peak HDR brightness."

If you've been holding out for a great deal on a Windows laptop, today's Best Buy deal on the Asus Zenbook A14 is well worth considering. At $649.99, it's the lowest price we've ever seen which is extra impressive given the impact of tariffs on some of our favorite tech.

The best early Prime Day deals to shop this week

• Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)

• Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1070Wh Portable Power Station — $448.98 (List Price $799.00)

• Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen 1080p Camera With Cover (White, 2-Pack) — $59.98 (List Price $99.99)

• Blink Outdoor 4 XR 2 Camera Kit With Mini 2 Camera — $129.98 (List Price $219.98)

• Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones — $269.00 (List Price $348.00)

• Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $297.99 (List Price $599.00)

• Amazon Fire HD 10 32GB Tablet (2023 Release, Black) — $69.99 (List Price $139.99)

• Amazon Fire Max 11 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet (2023 Model) — $139.99 (List Price $229.99)

• Fire TV Stick 4K Max Streaming Player With Remote (2023 Model) — $59.99

• Ring Battery Doorbell Pro With Ring Battery Outdoor Cam Plus — $198.99 (List Price $329.98)

• 55" Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series 4K QLED Smart TV (2024 Model) — $699.99 (List Price $819.99)

It's the first moon in July, and with each passing night, we're seeing more and more of the moon lit up, signaling our journey through the lunar cycle.

The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA, and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. 

See what's happening with the moon tonight, July 1.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Tuesday, July 1, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent. 38% of the moon will be lit up and visible to us on Earth (according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation).

This is the sixth day of the lunar cycle, and let's hope for a clear sky tonight because there's plenty to spot on the moon's surface.

With just the naked eye, you'll be able to spot the Mare Crisium, the Mare Tranquillitatis, and the Mare Fecunditatis. If you're in the Northern Hemisphere, these will be positioned in the top right of the moon. If you're in the Southern Hemisphere, direct your gaze to the bottom left.

If you have binoculars, you'll see a little more. Both the Endymion Crater and the Posidonius Crater are visible, as well as the Mare Nectaris.

And that's not all, if you're one of the lucky few with a telescope, there's even more for you to spot tonight. Both Apollo 11 and Apollo 17 can be seen, marking two of the most famous moon landings: the first and the last human missions to the Moon.

Slightly south of these spots (north if you're in the Southern Hemisphere), you'll also get a glimpse of the Rupes Altai, a circular cliff.

When is the next full moon?

This month's full moon will take place on July 10. The last full moon was on June 11.

What are moon phases?

Moon phases are caused by the 29.5-day cycle of the moon’s orbit, which changes the angles between the Sun, Moon, and Earth. Moon phases are how the moon looks from Earth as it goes around us. We always see the same side of the moon, but how much of it is lit up by the Sun changes depending on where it is in its orbit. This is how we get full moons, half moons, and moons that appear completely invisible. There are eight main moon phases, and they follow a repeating cycle:

New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side.

Last Quarter (or Third Quarter) - Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

The best early Prime Day board game deals at a glance: BEST OVERALL Scrabble $11.59 (save $10.40) Get Deal BEST KIDS GAME DEAL Hungry Hungry Hippos $12.99 (save $7) Get Deal BEST CLASSIC BOARD GAME DEAL Twister $14.97 (save $5.02) Get Deal BEST SPECIAL EDITION GAME DEAL Monopoly: Harry Potter Edition $23.49 (save $16.50) Get Deal

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

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

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

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

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

More board game deals

• Clue Escape: The World’s Fair — $9.99 $16.99 (save $7)

• Don't Break the Ice — $10.99 $16.99 (save $6)

• Bluey Scavenger Hunt Game — $11.99 $14.99 (save $3)

• Hungry Hungry Hippos — $12.99 $19.99 (save $7)

• Twister — $14.97 $19.99 (save $5.02)

• The Game of Life — $14.49 $21.99 (save $7.50)

• Taboo — $15.59 $19.99 (save $4.40)

• Scattergories — $16.19 $19.99 (save $3.80)

• Clue — $16.33 $21.99 (save $5.66)

• Monopoly — $16.99 $19.99 (save $3)

• Monopoly: Sparkle Edition — $18.10 $27.99 (save $9.89)

• Yahtzee: Hello Kitty and Friends — $19.30 $23.99 (save $4.69)

• Yahtzee: The Nightmare Before Christmas — $19.50 $23.99 (save $4.49)

• Guess Who?: Harry Potter Edition — $21.47 $24.99 (save $3.52)

• Monopoly: Harry Potter Edition — $23.49 $39.99 (save $16.50)

• Monopoly: Greensboro, NC Edition — $33.70 $44.99 (save $11.29)

• Monopoly: Virginia Beach, VA Edition — $36 $44.99 (save $8.99)

The best early Prime Day deals to shop this week

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

• Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop — $849.00 (List Price $999.00)

• Hisense 55" Class QD6 Series (2025 Model) QLED 4K UHD TV — $257.99 (List Price $379.99)

• Soundcore Life Q30 Hybrid ANC Headphones (Black) — $63.99 (List Price $79.99)

• iRobot Roomba 105 — $219.99 (List Price $319.99)

Best Home Depot Fourth of July cordless power tool deals Best Cordless Tool Kit Deal DeWalt 20-volt MAX ToughSystem 6-tool Cordless Combo Kit $499 (Save $400) Get Deal Best Cordless Drill Deal Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless Compact Drill/Driver $99 (Save $99) Get Deal Best Cordless Jig Saw Deal DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Jig Saw $129 (Save $30) Get Deal

Summer is here, and it's the perfect time to handle some of those tasks that you've been putting off around the house. And you're going to want the right tools for the job. That includes powerful, cordless tools that make it easier for you to maneuver from room to room. Thanks to Home Depot's Fourth of July sale, which is competing with Amazon Prime Day 2025, that's a lot easier to do right now.

The Home Depot Fourth of July sale is serving up 40% off a wide variety of home goods, including power and cordless tools. So if you're looking to kickstart a project, now's the time to shop.

Below, find some of the best deals on cordless power tools available now during the Home Depot Fourth of July sale.

Best cordless power tool kit deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Home Depot DeWalt 20-volt Max ToughSystem 6-tool Cordless Combo Kit $499 at The Home Depot
$899.99 Save $400.99 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're looking to tackle a number of projects this summer, this kit is a great option to refresh your tool set or get started. It comes with a drill, an oscillating multitool, an impact river, a circular saw, an angle grinder, and several additional hand tools, all with a toolbox to keep it all in. This is a great starter set and an easy way to bring everything you might potentially need together in one place for a much more affordable price than buying everything separately.

Best cordless drill deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Home Depot Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless Compact Drill/Driver $99 at The Home Depot
$198 Save $99 Get Deal Why we like it

This half-inch drill is a helpful tool to have in any arsenal. It includes a battery, a charger, and a bag to keep everything in. It's small and versatile as well as lightweight, so you can take it with you where it's needed without having to lug around a huge, heavy set of drill options while handling your DIY projects.

Best cordless jig saw deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Home Depot DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Jig Saw $129 at The Home Depot
$159 Save $30 Get Deal Why we like it

Snap up a handy jig saw for a great price right now. You can use it for a variety of projects, like trimming around flooring, and other home renovations that require minute and exact cutting. It's a good tool to add to your collection, especially since you can get it for just $130.

More Home Depot cordless tool deals

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit – $199 $299 (save $100)

• Milwaukee M18 18V Compact Brushless Cordless Impact Driver Kit – $99 $198 (save $99)

• DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver Kit – $99 $198 (save $99)

Best home and kitchen deals

• Skylight Frame 10-inch Digital Picture Frame — $139.99

• Ninja Crispi Air Fryer — $159.95 (List Price $179.99)

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

• KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer — $454.74

• Eufy Omni C20 Robot Vacuum and Mop With Self-Emptying Base — $429.99 (List Price $699.99)