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Get an AI helper for life for just £23

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 07:00

TL;DR: Put all your AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini Pro, and Leonardo.AI in one place with a lifetime subscription to 1minAI, an all-in-one AI app, on sale for just £22.18.

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The free version of some AI models like ChatGPT can get the job done, but if you want the good stuff, you should consider opting for a paid subscription.  

1minAI consolidates many of the most popular AI models — like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Meta AI — into one platform where you can use them all seamlessly, whether you need to generate text, images, or even full videos. Right now, you can get a lifetime subscription on sale for £22.18. 

What can you do with 1minAI

1minAI gives you one platform where you can access AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Meta AI, Mistral AI, and more. You don't just get the baseline version, either — 1minAI users can chat with GPT-4, GPT-4 Turbo, Gemini Pro 1.5, and Llama 2 or Llama 3. 

Like a ton of other AI platforms, 1minAI has a limit to how much you can generate every month. Unlike other platforms, the limit is incredibly high. Here's what your lifetime subscription gets you every month. 

First, you get a baseline of 1,000,000 credits per month. Then, every day you log in, you get an additional 15,000 free credits. These will roll over if you don't use them all, too. 

In practice, those huge numbers mean you could generate up to 362,500 words, research nearly 2,000 SEO keywords, generate 386 images, upscale 241 images, remove 24 backgrounds, convert text to speech for over 120,000 characters, and generate up to 12 videos. 

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Put all your go-to AI tools in one place. Get a lifetime subscription to 1minAI for £22.18.

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How to watch AUNZ Invitational XV vs. Lions online for free

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 06:00

TL;DR: Live stream AUNZ Invitational XV vs. Lions for free on RugbyPass TV. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Next up is something a little different for the 2025 British and Irish Lions. Following games against the Western Force, Reds, Waratahs, and Brumbies, the Lions take on an Invitational side made up of Australian and Kiwi players. It's going to be a real test for the Lions ahead of their three-Test series against the Wallabies.

If you want to watch AUNZ Invitational XV vs. Lions for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is AUNZ Invitational XV vs. Lions?

AUNZ Invitational XV vs. Lions starts at 11 a.m. BST on July 12. This fixture takes place at the Adelaide Oval.

How to watch AUNZ Invitational XV vs. Lions for free

AUNZ Invitational XV vs. Lions is available to live stream for free on RugbyPass TV.

This free live stream is geo-restricted to the U.S., but anyone from around the world can gain access with a VPN. These tools can hide your digital location and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can bypass geo-restrictions to live stream AUNZ Invitational XV vs. Lions from anywhere in the world.

Live stream AUNZ Invitational XV vs. Lions for free by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

  4. Visit RugbyPass TV

  5. Stream AUNZ Invitational XV vs. Lions for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch AUNZ Invitational XV vs. Lions without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream this fixture before recovering your investment.

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

What is the best VPN for RugbyPass TV?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for streaming live sport on free platforms like RugbyPass TV, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

  • 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 eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).

Live stream AUNZ Invitational XV vs. Lions for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch Anisimova vs. Swiatek online for free

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 06:00

TL;DR: Live stream Anisimova vs. Swiatek in the Wimbledon 2025 final for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Wimbledon finals are finally here, with Anisimova taking on Swiatek in the first showpiece event. Anisimova has never made a Grand Slam final before, and now she faces multiple Grand Slam champion Swiatek for a chance at glory. It's also Swiatek's first final at Wimbledon.

If you're interested in watching Anisimova vs. Swiatek at Wimbledon 2025 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

How to watch Anisimova vs. Swiatek for free

Anisimova vs. Swiatek in the Wimbledon 2025 final is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

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

Live stream Wimbledon 2025 for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

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

  4. Visit BBC iPlayer

  5. Live stream Anisimova vs. Swiatek for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees and free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you plenty of time to stream Anisimova vs. Swiatek before recovering your investment.

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

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for streaming live sport on free platforms like BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the UK

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

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

  • Fast streaming speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

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

Live stream Anisimova vs. Swiatek in the Wimbledon 2025 final for free with ExpressVPN.

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10 best last-minute Prime Day deals to level up your home chef setup

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 04:21

Building up your kitchen tools, much like cooking, is a labor of love. While it's tempting to buy a cart full of products recommended by popular chef and food creators, those costs can add up fast.

For many home cooks, that means Prime Day is an excellent time to add a tool (or two) to their kitchen setup. As an avid home cook myself, I've definitely spent some time browsing the available deals, so I decided to put those hours spent to use and make a list of 10 of the best Prime Day deals for home chefs wanting to upgrade the kitchen.

Whether you never quite kicked your pandemic sourdough habit or have a basic kitchen but are ready to fine-tune your setup some more, this list is for you. You'll want to act quick, though — Prime Day is over at 11:59 p.m. PT on July 11 or 2:59 a.m. ET on July 12. With just a few hours to go, here are the deals I recommend:

A thermometer ThermoPro Digital Meat Thermometer $12.99 at Amazon
$17.99 Save $5.00 Get Deal

We as a society need to get over our fear of cooking chicken. If you don't already have one, a thermometer is a very easy way to do that — and it beats crossing your fingers and hoping your chicken isn't pink when cutting into it. While there are some really excellent options at slightly higher price points (like this ThermoWorks one), this $11.99 option should more than enough to do the trick. Say goodbye to overcooked salmon and dry chicken breasts.

A reliable quarter sheet pan Nordic Ware Naturals Quarter Sheet (2-Pack) $22 at Amazon
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A quarter sheet pan is an unsung hero of the kitchen. It can be great for organizing prepped food before you start cooking, baking smaller servings, baking items with different cook times, or even as a spoon rest. They're small enough to be versatile to do a whole lot, and these ones from Nordic Ware are built to last (with proper care).

Deli containers JoyServe Deli Containers (24-pack) $12.99 at Amazon
$19.99 Save $7.00 Get Deal

If you follow any chef on social media, you've likely seen them using deli containers — and for good reason. These unassuming containers can fill so many needs in the kitchen, from ingredient storage to meal prep to a nice big cup for drinking from. If you really want to cosplay being a chef, you can label your containers with painter's tape and a Sharpie. Trust me, it changes the game for fridge organization. (Note: while you can 100 percent get these at a restaurant supply store, you may have to buy in bulk, whereas this smaller $10 set is more to get you started.)

A KitchenAid stand mixer KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer (5-quart) $379.95 at Amazon
$499.99 Save $120.04 Get Deal

Is this a particularly out-of-the-box choice? No, but a KitchenAid stand mixer is a classic for a reason. Though expensive, these mixers are built to last, and — you guessed it — do a whole lot of tasks in the kitchen. You can knead bread dough, make dough cakes and cookies, roll out pasta dough, and fold in ingredients. At five quarts and $380, this stand mixer sits right in the middle in both size and price, making it a great option for most people.

Immersion blender Cuisinart Immersion Blender $48.24 at Amazon
$59.95 Save $11.71 Get Deal

Vitamix blender deals get a lot of love around Prime Day, but an immersion blender can be a nice extension of a really solid blender. Whether you're blending out a soup, making the creamiest homemade Caesar dressing, or even making a smoothie in a pinch, an immersion blender can expand your blending possibilities in the kitchen.

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$35 Save $21.01 Get Deal

To Cafe Hailee fans — IFYKYK. To everyone else, Hailee Catalano is a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef and delightful social media presence who wrote a cookbook that's perfect for the chef or baker looking to elevate their kitchen game. With recipes like Roast Chicken with Red Wine Vinegar and Honey and Malted Milk Butter Cookies, Hailee's cookbook teaches technique without feeling inaccessible, making it a great grab this Prime Day.

Stainless steel cookware Made In 10-inch Stainless Steel Frying Pan $129 at Amazon
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If you love stainless steel pans, they will love you back — meaning they'll last long enough to be passed down through generations. On that note, did you know you're supposed to toss nonstick pans after you scratch them? Using stainless steel can be a bit of a learning curve, but once you learn, you'll get evenly heated, well-crusted food that refuses to stick when it shouldn't. And unlike a cast iron or carbon steel pan, you can use stainless steel to cook acidic foods like tomato sauce because there's no seasoning to strip. Made In has a few different sets on sale this Prime Day, but this 10-inch frying pan is sure to be a kitchen workhorse.

A Dutch oven Overmont Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven (5.5-quart) $59.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $10.00 Get Deal

Speaking of cast iron — enameled Dutch ovens aren't just for looking cute on your stove top (though they do excel at that). They're perfect for baking bread, searing off meats before you cook them low and slow in the oven, many a one-pot meal, and of course, soup. The cast-iron center means they heat evenly and well, while the lighter enamel interior means you don't have to worry about seasoning the pot yourself (and you can see when food starts to burn on the bottom more easily). If you're looking for an intro Dutch oven, $50 is a solid price.

A bench scraping multitasker Ms Wgo Pro Dough Stainless Steel Scraper $7.99 at Amazon
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Once upon a time, I did not understand the appeal of the bench scraper. Why not just use your knife to help you move chopped vegetables or herbs from the cutting board to the pan? Turns out, that's an excellent way to dull your knife faster! And a bench scraper can help you pick up so much more, with a lot more control. And of course, it's a great tool for bakers who need to easily cut and, in the case of this bench scraper, measure dough. Trust me, you won't regret this purchase.

The best mini-chopping assistant Hamilton Beach Mini 3-Cup Food Processor $13.99 at Walmart
$24.99 Save $11.00 Get Deal

I do not know who I was before I bought a three-cup mini food processor. At first, it 100 percent feels like one of those kitchen tools you'll use once and never again. But after cooking at my parents' one day and watching my mom mince 12 cloves of garlic without batting an eye, I knew I needed one — my hands have not smelled like garlic in months, and it's wonderful. The capacity makes it much less of a heavy lift (literally) than hauling out a regular-size food processor, and it works just as well for making small portions of salsa as it does for dicing veggies.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 12, 2025

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 04:00

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

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

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for July 12 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

  • Yellow: To promote

  • Green: Intricate

  • Blue: An epoch

  • Purple: A to Z

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

  • Yellow: Endorse

  • Green: Detailed

  • Blue: Era

  • Purple: In the NATO alphabet

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #762 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

  • Endorse: BACK, CHAMPION, SECOND, SUPPORT

  • Detailed: ELABORATE, MINUTE, PARTICULAR, THOROUGH

  • Era: AGE, DAY, PERIOD, TIME

  • In the NATO alphabet: ECHO, KILO, UNIFORM, VICTOR

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 12

Are you also playing NYT Strands?

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

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NYT Strands hints, answers for July 12

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 04:00

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferrined pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 11 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 12 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: In the ballpark

The words are sports-related.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are associated with baseball.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Stadium.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for July 12

  • Helmet

  • Jumbotron

  • Stadium

  • Bullpen

  • Glove

  • Peanuts

  • Pitcher

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Strands.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 12, 2025

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 04:00

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

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

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for July 12 Where did Wordle come from?

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

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

What's the best Wordle starting word?

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

What happened to the Wordle archive?

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

Is Wordle getting harder?

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

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for July 12, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Banishment.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter E appears twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter E.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

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

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

EXILE.

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

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 12

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

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Wordle.

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Prime Day Kindle deals end soon. This is your last call for $85 Kindles.

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 03:19
Last-chance Prime Day Kindle deals Best Kindle deal Kindle (16GB) $84.99 (Save $25) Get Deal Best Kindle Paperwhite deal Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) $124.99 (Save $35) Get Deal Best Kindle Signature edition deal Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) $149.99 (Save $50) Get Deal Best Kindle Colorsoft Deal Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32GB) $179.99 (save $100) Get Deal Best Kindle Scribe Deal Kindle Scribe (64GB) $309.99 (save $140) Get Deal

Prime Day looked a little different this year. Amazon extended the sale to four days of shopping, and while we thought the event might never end, you have just hours left to nab our favorite Kindles on sale.

Mashable shopping experts have tested and reviewed the entire Kindle family, and all our favorite Amazon e-readers are still on sale, as of this writing. You can also score savings on Kindle bundles.

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

Prime Day 2025 ends at midnight on Friday, July 11, so you're fast running out of time. Remember: Amazon rarely offers discounts on Kindles, and we don't expect to see these e-readers on sale again until at least October. Check out our favorite Kindle deals from the Prime Day 2025 sale below, and don't wait any longer to close out that shopping cart.

Best Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle (16GB) $84.99 at Amazon
$109.99 Save $25 Get Deal Why we like it

"After testing the Kindle Paperwhite, I thought I’d be ruined for the standard Kindle, but that just wasn't the case. The Kindle comes in a smaller package, the lightest device among the bunch. Plus, the 6-inch size makes it practically pocket-sized. Generally, it feels nicer to hold in my hand and bring on the go — exactly what I want in an e-reader.

Sure, it’s not as high-tech as the Paperwhite, but I think it’s an even better size. The screen has the exact resolution as the Paperwhite, but just a bit smaller. You lose some screen space with its plastic casing, but I liked the rimmed front design, which makes it easier to hold. While it also has the bottom power button, it is far less touchy than the other Kindle models." — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

Best Kindle Paperwhite deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) $124.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $35.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Kindle Paperwhite.

"The Kindle Paperwhite is as good as an e-reader can get with its responsive interface, quick-turning pages, and lightweight design.

The Kindle Paperwhite is not just the best Kindle but the best e-reader overall. It's compact and lightweight, just the right size for toting around. The screen strikes the balance of tech and paper, and the adjustable warmth makes reading in the evening better for your eyes. With the release of the 2024 model, it's the fastest Kindle yet, which is good news. When you turn the physical page, it never buffers, so digital readers deserve the same." — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

Best Kindle Scribe deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Scribe (64GB) $309.99 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $140 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Kindle Paperwhite.

"Kindles are great e-readers — our favorite, in fact. So, it's no surprise that the Kindle Scribe has the same possibilities. You can access books through the Kindle Store or Libby. Like all Kindles, there's seamless Libby integration to make it easy to read your library books.

But it has something other Kindles don't, the ability to annotate. With an included stylus (called the "premium pen"), you can write using the notebook feature as a digital notebook. Plus, this latest generation of Kindle Scribe allows you to annotate within the margins of books. I used it to annotate long PDFs, write notes in the margins, and handwrite line edits. Once I was done, I could send the annotated document from the Kindle to my email so I could easily send it back to my colleague." — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

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This years Prime Day TV deals were so good, many sold out. Here are the ones still in stock at the last minute.

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 02:58

To keep it real, Amazon's TV deals during Prime Day have often been overshadowed by Best Buy or Walmart's competing sales. But things were much more heated in 2025. Amazon brought a truly robust list of worthwhile TV deals to the table — so many that there are still a ton of options to shop at the end of day 4 of Prime Day, even after several sold out.

SEE ALSO: What to look for when buying a TV, as told through this easy TV specs guide

As expected, we're seeing deals on Amazon's various 4-Series and Omni Fire TVs, of course. But Amazon put lot of emphasis on cheap QLEDs from other brands like Insignia and Hisense, with many discounts reaching new record-low pricing. A lot of the top deals are on new 2024 and 2025 models that were too new for a big discount during past sales events, including some of Samsung's newest premium QLED and OLED TVs.

A quick look at the best Prime Day TV deals Best 43-inch TV deal Insignia 43-inch F30 Series 4K Fire TV $149.99 (save $50) Get Deal Best 55-inch TV deal Hisense 55-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV 🔥 $239.99 (save $140) Get Deal Best 65-inch TV deal Samsung 65-inch The Frame QLED 4K Fire TV 🔥 $1,197.96 (save $800.03) Get Deal Best 75-inch TV deal TCL 75-inch QM7K QD-Mini LED 4K TV 🔥 $998 (save $1,001.99) Get Deal Best 85-inch TV deal Hisense 85-inch Canvas QLED 4K TV 🔥 $1,997.99 (save $2,002) Get Deal

We're tracking all of the worthwhile Prime Day TV deals still live below, organized by size and then by price. All TVs chosen below have 4K resolution and LED backlighting at the least. If any model bumps up to 8K resolution or QLED or OLED lighting, we'll note it specifically.

Note: All newly added deals are marked with a ✨, while deals with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price

Best Prime Day TV deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia 75-inch QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV $449.99 at Amazon
$649.99 Save $200 Get Deal Why we like it

The cheapest 75-inch QLED TV we're clocking that's still on sale for Prime Day isn't an Amazon TV. It is still a Fire TV, but oddly enough, it's from Insignia — a Best Buy brand.

If you have trouble picturing the difference between an LED and QLED TV in your head, this is your chance to try an XL QLED out at home without spending more than $500. The Insignia QF series has been garnering quite positive customer reviews on picture quality and color vibrancy. At this price, it's probably not going to have the same pop as some of the premium QLEDs out there, but you'll definitely notice the quantum dot difference compared to your old TV, especially during daytime viewing.

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Prime Day deals end soon: We curated the best last-chance (and free offers) from Amazon, Apple, Yeti & Samsung

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 02:53
Last-chance Prime Day deals to shop ASAP: Best Apple Deal Apple AirTags (4-Pack) $64.99 (save $34.01) Get Deal Best tablet deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $279.99 (save $69.01) Get Deal Best outdoor deal Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler $243.75 (save $81.25) Get Deal Best Kindle Deal Amazon Kindle (16GB) $84.99 (save $25) Get Deal Best Echo device deal Amazon Echo Spot $44.99 (save $35) Get Deal Best TV deal Samsung The Frame 55-inch QLED Art TV (2024 model) $797.99 (save $700) Get Deal Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM5 $248 (save $151.99) Get Deal Best robot vacuum deal Roborock Q7 M5+ robot vacuum and mop $249.99 (save $180) Get Deal Editor's Pick Owala FreeSip 24-ounce water bottle $25.49 (save $4.50) Get Deal Best free offer Buy 3 for the price of 2: Blu-Ray, Books, CDs Check prices Get Deal

Prime Day 2025 ends tonight, and the deals have been especially strong this year. The 2025 edition of Amazon's annual members-only sale has been the longest yet, spanning four days from July 8 through 11. And on the final day of the sale, Amazon is still dropping deep discounts and new record-low prices across tons of different product categories. Just don't forget: You only have until midnight to shop the best Prime Day deals.

So far, we've spotted some especially great discounts on Apple products, including AirPods, iPads, and MacBooks. You can also find offers on our favorite gadgets from Samsung, Kindle, Ninja, Meta, and Amazon, for starters. (You can see more Prime Day picks from our sibling brands: CNET, PCMag, ZDNET, and Lifehacker.)

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top deals

Tons of other retailers are also getting in on the savings. Walmart, Target, Best Buy, The Home Depot, and even TikTok Shop are running overlapping sales, and some last even longer than Prime Day. We're checking prices across the web and hunting down the best possible prices on in-demand gadgets, everyday essentials, and kitchen gadgets. If you want to get in on the Amazon deals, sign up for a free 30-day trial Prime membership, and if you're aged 18 to 24, you can get six months of Amazon Prime for free.

As the marathon shopping event finally comes to an end, we've updated our massive list of all the best Prime Day deals. Check back here often, as we're updating this guide constantly throughout the sale. Note: Struck-through deals were sold out or expired at the time of writing. We marked our favorite deals with a 🎉 emoji.

Best Prime Day Apple deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro 2 $149 at Amazon
$249 Save $100 Get Deal Why we like it

Read our full review of the Apple AirPods Pro 2.

If we had to pick just one Apple deal to shop during Prime Day 2025, it would be this: The newest AirPods Pro are marked down to the we-can't-believe-it price of $149.

"These are pretty much must-have wireless earbuds if you're in the Apple ecosystem. If you're on a budget — or if you really don't like noise-cancelling — you can grab the regular AirPods for the also-insane price of $89. But for most of us, it's the AirPods Pro 2. They sound great and have stellar noise cancellation — what more do you need to know?" — Timothy Beck Werth, Mashable Tech Editor

More AirPods dealsMacBook Air dealsMacBook Pro dealsMac dealsAirTag dealsApple Watch dealsiPad dealsiPad Pro dealsBest Prime Day laptop deals Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Our pick: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $918.99 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $481 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the 13.8-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 7.

"Microsoft's 13.8-inch flagship PC is our favorite Windows laptop, combining a slick, sophisticated design with peppy performance and an all-day battery life. (Literally: It lasted nearly 23 hours in our testing.) This variant has a high-end Snapdragon X Elite processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage — our ideal baseline specs for most everyday users.

Prime members can snag the Platinum colorway on sale for just $918.99, which is 34% off its $1,399.99 MSRP and a new all-time low by a couple bucks. For comparison's sake, Amazon's deal is $181 cheaper than competing discounts at the Microsoft Store and Best Buy (where it's currently sold out)." — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

More Windows laptop deals2-in-1 laptop dealsGaming laptop dealsChromebook dealsBest Prime Day tablet deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $279.99 at Amazon
$349 Save $69.01 Get Deal Why we like it

"As much as we love the affordable iPad Mini, it's really hard to argue with a $279 iPad. And so we're not even going to try. While the base model iPad is missing the latest Apple silicon (the M series chips), do you really want your tablet to feel like a laptop? Then you might be tempted to get some work done instead of playing The Sims." — Timothy Beck Werth, Tech Editor

For more Prime Day iPad deals, scroll back up to the Apple deals section.

Android tablet dealsAmazon Fire tablet dealsAmazon Fire Kids tablet dealsBest Prime Day Kindle deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Our pick: Amazon Kindle (16GB) $84.99 at Amazon
$109.99 Save $25 Get Deal Why we like it

"If you're looking for the best possible deal on a Kindle e-reader, then you're looking for the base model, which gets a rare price drop for Prime Day. Kindles typically only go on sale during big events like Prime Day and Black Friday, so this is a rare chance to get a new Kindle for under $100. In her review, Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino said this is the 'best e-reader on a budget,' and that's doubly true when it's on sale." — Timothy Beck Werth, Tech Editor

More Kindle dealsBest Prime Day Echo device deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Our pick: Amazon Echo Spot $44.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $35.00 Get Deal Why we like it

"When the Amazon Echo Spot first launched, we called it 'the Goldilocks of home smart speakers,' and that's still true today. It's the perfect excuse to finally stop using your smartphone as your daily alarm. It also offers a quick weather alert, and if you need specifics, you can just ask Alexa." — Timothy Beck Werth, Mashable Tech Editor

More Echo device dealsBest Prime Day TV deals Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Our pick: Samsung The Frame 55-inch QLED Art TV (2024 model) $797.99 at Amazon
$1,497.99 Save $700 Get Deal Why we like it

"Samsung's famous Art TV really is something special. It has a matte, anti-glare display you'll only find on a couple other flagship Samsung TVs, and the art mode really is a genius innovation. The ultra-thin frame also looks very impressive up on the wall.

"I attended the launch event for the 2024 edition of The Frame, and it's been my favorite TV ever since. This model got an upgraded AI processor for smoother action, plus some other key upgrades, and you're not missing anything crucial versus the 2025 model. When friends and family ask for TV recommendations, this is my top pick." — Timothy Beck Werth, Tech Editor

43-inch to 50-inch TV deals55-inch TV deals65-inch and 70-inch TV deals75-inch and 77-inch TV deals85-inch and up TV dealsFire TV device dealsBest Prime Day headphones and earbuds deals Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Our pick: Sony WH-1000XM5 $248 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $201.99 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.

"While it's impressive that Sony's XM6 headphones went on sale at all considering Sony released them in May, in my head-to-head comparison, I didn't find that the XM6s were drastically better than the XM5s — certainly not $180 better. You get the same general design (minus the folding ear cups), the same 30-hour battery life, very similar ANC, and excellent sound quality, though the XM6s are a touch warmer." — Bethany Allard, Lead Shopping Reporter

More headphones dealsEarbuds dealsOpen earbuds dealsSleep earbuds dealsBest Prime Day gaming deals Opens in a new window Credit: Square Enix 'Final Fantasy XVI' for PlayStation 5 $24.79 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $15.20 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of Final Fantasy XVI.

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

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Best free offers from Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Music Unlimited $0
4-Month Free Trial Get Deal

"Amazon always tempts us with extended free trials for its most popular services during Prime Day — Audible, Amazon Music Unlimited, and Kindle Unlimited. As a Spotify alternative, Amazon Music Unlimited has some benefits, like a huge library of ad-free podcasts and the ability to actually purchase your favorite songs and albums. Try it out for four months at no cost. My advice? Set a calendar event for yourself three months and 29 days in the future, that way you don't get caught out by the auto-renew — that's how they get you!" —Timothy Beck Werth, Tech Editor

More free offers from AmazonBest Prime Day unlocked phone deals Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Our pick: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB) $934.99 at Amazon
$1,299.99 Save $365 Get Deal Why we like it

Read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra AI Smartphone.

Samsung debuted a bunch of new phones this week, but we don't expect to get a replacement for its flagship Ultra until next year. If you're not in the iOS family, this is the best phone in the world right now, full stop. Not only is it under $1,000 for Prime Day, but Amazon also dropped prices even lower for the final day of the sale. This flagship smartphone has a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor to power its many AI tools, plus a very impressive array of cameras. Yes, it's pricey, but this is the best price we've seen so far this year." —Timothy Beck Werth, Tech Editor

Samsung Galaxy dealsMotorola dealsGoogle Pixel dealsBest Prime Day Bluetooth tracker deals Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Our pick: Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 $15.50 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $14.49 Get Deal Why we like it

"The best Bluetooth tracker deal to shop right now is on the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2. This Prime Day, get this Samsung Bluetooth tracker for a record-low price of $15.50. That saves you $14.49 off its usual $29.99, for 48% off. The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2, is compatible with Android 11 or later systems. It's both water- and dust-resistant so that it can withstand the unexpected. It can be detected by nearby devices via Samsung’s SmartThings Find network. You can even make it ring, check its location history, and customize it to perform other, simple tasks." — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

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For AirTag deals, scroll back up to the Apple deals section.

Best Prime Day fitness tracker deals Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Our pick: Garmin vívoactive 5 $190 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $109.99 Get Deal Why we like it

"Do you look forward to summer for the outdoors? If you're eager to get outside on hikes and be more active than ever this year, then a fitness tracker will help you track ever step. Right now, the Garmin vívoactive 5 is the best fitness tracker deal we've spotted this year. With built-in GPS and 11 days of battery life, it's great for those constantly on the go. Plus, this Prime Day, it's 37% off. It's down to $190 from its normal $299.99 to save $109.99 — that's $1 away from its all-time low." — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

More fitness tracker dealsBest Prime Day robot vacuum deals Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Our pick: Roborock Q7 M5+ robot vacuum and mop $249.99 at Amazon
$429.99 Save $180 Get Deal Why we like it

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

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

Robot vacuums that mopRobot vacuums that don't mopBest Prime Day kitchen deals Opens in a new window Credit: Instant Pot Our pick: Instant Pot Vortex Plus 4-quart Air Fryer $64.99
$129.99 Save $65.00 Get a free $7.96 Amazon credit Get Deal Why we like it

"I wrote and hosted a video series for Mashable called AirFryDay, which involved filming a new recipe at least once per week. This was during peak air fryer mania, right after the COVID pandemic hit. I used a number of different air fryers in the series and, during that process, learned what really makes a good air fryer, well, good.

"And right now, my favorite air fryer, the Instant Pot Vortex Plus, is 50% off for Amazon's 2025 Prime Day...This is the model I still use at home, and I really like it for a few reasons. First, it has an open basket, rather than a tray, which I find more convenient. Second, it cooks food quickly and evenly. Third, it's tremendously easy to clean." — Tim Marcin, Associate Culture Editor

More air fryer dealsBlender dealsCoffee maker and espresso machine dealsStand mixer dealsMulticooker dealsIce cream maker dealsFrozen drink maker dealsIce machine dealsBest Prime Day bladeless fan deals Our pick: Dreo Tower Fan (DR-HTF007) $67.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $12 Get Deal Why we like it

"Snag the Dreo Tower Fan (DR-HTF007) for just $67.99, down from $79.99. I know a $12 savings might not sound like a huge number, but honestly, it's already pretty reasonably priced compared to a lot of similar models, and you're getting a ton of bang for your buck here.

This 36-inch tower fan features four different modes and speeds that you can easily adjust from the top panel or with the handy included remote. Plus, it oscillates a full 90 degrees to really get that cool air circulating throughout your room (reaching up to 25 feet per second, according to Dreo). It even has a timer function, so you don't have to worry about forgetting to turn it off. And for those light sleepers out there, it's designed to operate super quietly (at just 28 dB), making it a solid choice for bedrooms." — Tabitha Britt, Mashable contributor

More bladeless fan deals Best Prime Day security camera and doorbell deals Opens in a new window Credit: Blink Our pick: Blink Outdoor 4 5-camera system $159.99 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $240 Get Deal Why we like it

"If you're about to head out on summer adventures and want to keep an eye on your home, a set of security cameras can give you some peace of mind. The Blink Outdoor 4 5-camera system can help you do just that. With five outdoor, wireless cameras, you can mount them around your house and be notified whenever motion is detected. Plus, these small but mighty cameras feature infrared night vision and two-way audio.

Right now you can grab them at the stellar price of $159.99, down from its list price of $399.99. That saves you $240 for 60% off." — Samantha Mangino, shopping reporter

More security camera and doorbell dealsBest Prime Day outdoor deals Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Our pick: Jackery Explorer 300 $159 at Amazon
$259 Save $100 Get Deal Why we like it

"Power up your campsite, tailgate, or beach day with the portable Jackery Explorer 300. This Prime Day, it's down to its best price ever at just $159 — a savings of 39%. Weighing in at just seven pounds, it's a great companion for outdoor adventures. It packs six output ports (two AC outlets, one PD 60W USB-C port, one fast charge 3.0 port, one USB-A port, and one DC car port), so you can juice up six devices at once while the power station charges itself. Plus, it's compatible with the Jackery SolarSaga 100 solar panel, so you can stay connected even when you go off the grid." — Christina Buff, Mashable contributor

Cooler dealsHydration dealsPower station dealsOutdoor cooking dealsPortable speaker dealsCamping dealsBest Prime Day book deals Opens in a new window Credit: Ballantine Books Our pick: 'Atmosphere' by Taylor Jenkins Reid $21 at Amazon
$30 Save $9 Get Deal Why we like it

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

Hardcover book dealsPaperback book dealsKindle book dealsBest Prime Day Lego deals Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Our pick: Lego Classic Brick Box $15.29 at Amazon
$34.99 Save $19.70 Get Deal Why we like it

"We love Lego here at Mashable, and you can find dozens of sets for kids and adults alike on sale at Amazon and Walmart right now. But if we had to pick just one, we'd have to go with the Classic Brick Box, which lets you make near-infinite Lego creations. Plus, for Prime Day, day four, the Brick Box is just $15.29, its lowest-ever price." — Timothy Beck Werth, Tech Editor

More Lego dealsBest Prime Day cooling deals Opens in a new window Credit: Whynter Whynter Portable Air Conditioner $409 at Amazon
$599.99 Save $190.99 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're trying to beat the summer heat like the rest of us, but want to do it at a discount, this Whynter portable AC is $190.99 for Amazon Prime Day. The 14,000 BTU air conditioner is powerful yet quiet, has a built-in dehumidifier, and includes a handy little remote control. Snag one for $409 before it goes back to its pre-Prime-Day price of $599.99.

More cooling dealsBest Prime Day board game deals Opens in a new window Credit: Hasbro Our pick: 'Scrabble' $11.59 at Amazon
$21.99 Save $10.40 Get Deal Why we like it

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

More board game dealsBest Prime Day Pokémon deals Opens in a new window Credit: Pokémon Our pick: Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet — Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collection $208.31 at Amazon
$257 Save $48.69 Get Deal Why we like it

"If you're a big Eevee fan, or even if you just love shiny things, this TCG box set will be right up your alley. It comes with a full-art promo card featuring Eevee ex, a playmat with Eevee and its multiple evolutions, a fuzzy Eevee deck box, 15 booster packs, and 65 card sleeves. It also comes with a code card for Pokémon TCG Live that you can use to unlock digital cards. Really, the gorgeous box is another reason to grab this beautiful collection while it's on sale, too. Just look at those colors." — Brittany Vincent, Mashable contributor

More Pokémon dealsBest Prime Day streaming deals Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ Our pick: Paramount+ Premium $0.99/month for 2 months (save $12/month) Get Deal Why we like it

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

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

More Prime Day streaming dealsBest Prime Day beauty tech deals Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark CryoGlow Lilac Chill LED Face Mask + FlexFusion Hair Dryer Bundle $499.98 at Amazon
$699.98 Save $200 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Shark CryoGlow LED Red Face Mask.

"Trying to choose between investing in a red light mask or nice hair tool this Prime Day? Simply get both: This Amazon bundle gets you the Shark CryoGlow red light mask and Shark FlexFusion hair styler together for $499.99 — essentially $249.99 each — when they both typically cost $349.99. Then, prepare for your self-care routine to be completely transformed. The Shark FlexFusion is the rare styler that works on either wet or dry hair, and comes with several drying, curling, and frizz-fighting attachments.

I'm most excited about this ultra-rare Shark mask deal, though, considering I'd tell anyone to buy it at full price. I am fully convinced that the CryoGlow saved me from living in fear of my persistent adult acne striking again. No other mask does the red light, blue light, infrared, and under-eye chill pads combo like this." — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter

More Prime Day beauty tech dealsBest Prime Day household essentials deals Opens in a new window Credit: Arm & Hammer Arm & Hammer Power Sheets (50-count) $9.99 at Amazon
$14.99 Save $5 Get Deal Why we like it

"Laundry detergent is one of those things you'll always need more of. This $10 box of Arm & Hammer detergent sheets can cover up to 100 small loads — spend $40 or $50 and you won't have to stock up on detergent for the foreseeable future." — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter

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Best Prime Day gift card deals

  • Adidas — save $10 when you spend $50

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

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

  • Fandango — save $10 when you spend $50

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

  • Lyft — save $20 when you spend $100

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

  • Regal — save $10 when you spend $50

  • Uber — save $15 when you spend $100

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Shop Amazons Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale on Blu-Ray, books, and CDs ASAP — Prime Day ends at midnight

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 02:41

Buy 3 for the price of 2: Amazon has an offer on physical media that lets you buy three Blu-Ray discs, books, or CDs for the price of two, essentially getting one item for free. Shop the Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale now.

Prime Day 2025 felt like it would never end, and then all of a sudden it was almost over. At least, that's what it feels like from deep inside the Prime-land trenches. We've been curating the best Prime Day deals and providing live updates all week long, and we're finally in the final, final hours of the Amazon mega-sale.

Amazon went hard for this year's Prime Day, offering absolutely bananas pricing on AirPods, laptops, The Frame TVs, Ninja appliances, and Kindles. We love getting deals on big-ticket items like this, but some of the best discounts are actually on more affordable products.

Case in point: For the final day of the sale, Amazon busted out an offer that lets shoppers score a free CD, Blu-Ray disc, or book.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ballantine Books Buy 3 for the price of 2: Books & CDs See eligible items Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: A24 Buy 3 for the price of 2: Blu-Ray & DVD See eligible items Get Deal

When you buy three of the eligible items from the sale, you can get one of the items free of charge. Typically, Amazon selects the lowest-priced item in your cart as the free item. In addition to physical media like books and DVDs, select toys and craft supplies are also eligible.

Here's how to claim this offer:

  1. Add three eligible items from the promotion to your shopping cart

  2. Go to your shopping cart when you're done shopping

  3. The offer will be automatically applied to your cart

As for the fine print, Amazon has this little proviso: "Items must be purchased in a single order and shipped at the same speed to a single address."

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Ending tonight: We found the standout Echo deals from Prime Day 2025

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 02:26
Best Echo device deals from Prime Day 2025: BEST ECHO DISPLAY DEAL Amazon Echo Hub $119.99 (Save $60) Get Deal BEST ECHO SPEAKER DEAL Echo Spot $44.99 (save $35) Get Deal BEST ECHO DEAL FOR KIDS Echo Pop Kids $21.99 (Save $28) Get Deal HONORABLE MENTION Echo Frames (Sunglasses) $129.99 (save $200) Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is officially here and everything is getting the deal treatment, from TVs to headphones. Amazon's own devices typically see some of the biggest discounts during the summer shopping event, but, if we're being honest, we're slightly disappointed in the Echo deals this go around.

While some Amazon Echo devices are at their lowest prices on record (like the Echo Frames and Echo Hub), others aren't seeing that big of price drops — like the Echo Pop, for example. It's currently sitting at $21.99 on Prime Day, but we've seen it drop to $17.99 on random days throughout the year.

SEE ALSO: 175+ best Prime Day deals: We curated the best last-chance offers on Apple, Yeti, Ninja, more still on sale

Below, we've rounded up the best Amazon Echo device deals of Prime Day 2025. These deals end tonight, so hurry if you want to grab any of them.

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

Best Prime Day Echo deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Echo Hub 🔥 $119.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $60.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If you have several smart home devices, the Amazon Echo Hub gives you a way to control them all from one central spot. Serving as your smart home's brain, it offers a full-featured control panel with instant access to all of your gadgets — lights, cameras, switches, doorbells, thermostat, etc. Anyone in your home can play music, stream videos, ask Alexa questions, dim the lights, adjust the temperature, and more from a singular spot. We've seen the Echo Hub drop as low as $124.99 before, but this is the first time it's ever reached sub-$120.

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Hours left to shop the best Prime Day 2025 deals on fitness trackers: Apple, Fitbit, Oura, more

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 02:23
The best Prime Day fitness tracker deals Best Apple Deal Apple Watch Series 10 $279 (Save $120) Get Deal Best Garmin Deal Garmin vívoactive 5 $190 (Save $109.99) Get Deal Best kids fitness tracker deal Fitbit Ace $129.95 (Save $50) Get Deal Best ring fitness tracker deal Oura Ring 4 + free sizing kit $296.65 (Save $52.35) Get Deal

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

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

SEE ALSO: Home gym starter kit: Everything you need to work out from home

Find our top picks below, and be sure to complete your purchase before the clock strikes midnight PT.

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

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

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

We like the Series 10 thanks to its suite of health tracking capabilities, including a heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, menstrual cycle tracker, and pedometer (the blood oxygen sensor is the main feature that's missing). It also has an ultra bright and lightweight display.

Best ring fitness tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Oura Oura Ring 4 + free sizing kit $296.65 at Oura
$349 Save $52.35 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Oura Ring 4.

The best Prime Day deal on the latest Oura Ring isn't at Amazon, it's actually on Oura's website. Yes, Amazon has matched their price for Prime Day, but Oura is offering free sizing kits so you can make sure that your ring fits perfectly. On Amazon, a sizing kit will cost you an extra $10. So, pick one up on Oura's site, save $52.35, and claim your free one for the best deal possible.

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Last chance to shop the best Prime Day MacBook deals: MacBook Airs start at just $599

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 02:09
The best Prime Day MacBook deals at a glance: Best MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849 (save $150) Get Deal Best MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,749 (save $250) Get Deal Best non-Amazon deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699 (save $100 at Best Buy) Get Deal

Today's the last day of Amazon's four-day Prime Day extravaganza, and as Mashable's resident laptop expert, I've been tasked with finding the best Apple MacBook deals. Truthfully, my job was pretty boring in the early hours of Prime Day on Tuesday and Wednesday: Most of Amazon's discounts on the M4 series were the same as they'd been for a few weeks. But once we entered the second half of the sale, things got interesting.

Yesterday (on Thursday), four MacBook Pros and one MacBook Air got $2 to $38.49 cheaper than they originally were when Prime Day started. As it winds down today (on Friday), I'm now seeing six Pros and two Airs at lower prices than before. All models have yet to match or beat their lowest prices on record, but this is some nice validation for anyone who postponed a purchase.

If you asked me to pick my absolute favorite MacBook deal of Prime Day 2025, I'd go with the base M4 MacBook Air that's hovering at $849. The Starlight colorway briefly fell to $829 on June 20, but I feel totally comfortable endorsing its slightly higher Prime Day price. Realistically, this laptop is a steal even at its full $999 MSRP. Amazon's decision to slash that by an extra $150 mere months after its release is kind of mind-boggling to me.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top deals

Among MacBook Pros, the best deal I've spotted is a $250 discount on a 14-inch M4 model with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, which brings it down to $1,749. It randomly fell to $1,715.05 three times in May, according to the price-tracking site CamelCamelCamel, but otherwise its Prime Day offer marks its biggest discount since launch.

I also want to mention that Amazon only carries the full M4 series nowadays. If you want a good deal on an M2- or M3-era MacBook, check Best Buy. It currently has an M2 MacBook Air on sale for just $699 during its "Black Friday in July" sale. The cheapest MacBook anywhere this week is a $533.60 M1 MacBook Air at Walmart, which is also having a summer sale. This once-legendary laptop won't meet modern performance standards, but it could be a good option for thrifty students.

Read on for my running list of the best Prime Day MacBook deals. (The ones with a ⬇️ by them have gotten cheaper since the sale started.) Of note, none are Prime exclusives.

Best Prime Day MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849 at Amazon
$999 Save $150 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the M4 Apple MacBook Air.

Mashable's Stan Schroeder called the latest MacBook Air "the best-buy Apple laptop, period," praising its quiet oomph, upgraded camera, "great" battery life, and extremely reasonable starting price (which, again, Amazon has reduced by 15%). In his view, its only flaws are a "low number of ports and the fact that the display's refresh rate only goes to 60Hz." The base model sports 16GB of memory and 256GB of SSD storage. We also love this laptop for its incredible performance, open-lid support for two displays, and an upgraded 12MP webcam.

Best Buy was matching Amazon's $849 deal at the time of writing.

More MacBook Air dealsBest Prime Day MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,749 at Amazon
$1,999 Save $250 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the 14-inch M4 Apple MacBook Pro.

The 14-inch MacBook Pro is one of our favorite laptops for photo and video editing: It's blazing fast, sounds amazing, and lasts all day. (It held out for 20 hours and 51 minutes in our battery life benchmark, making it the fifth longest-lasting laptop we've ever tried.) Former Mashable Tech Editor Kim Gedeon tested a model with slightly less RAM than the one Amazon has on sale for $1,749 — 16GB instead of 24GB — and she recommended it for "creative professional[s] who [thrive] on serious power in a sleek, portable package."

Amazon's Prime Day deal managed to beat Best Buy's Black Friday in July pricing by $10 at the time of writing.

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UPDATE: Jul. 11, 2025, 10:05 a.m. EDT We've updated this story to reflect current Prime Day pricing and availability.

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We found 16 Prime Day Apple deals that are still live — get AirPods for $89, Apple Watch for $169 this weekend

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 01:48
Last-chance Apple deals: Best AirTag deal Apple AirTags (4-Pack) $67.99 ($31.01) Get Deal Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) $279 (save $120) Get Deal Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods Pro (USB-C) $149 (save $100) Get Deal Best non-Amazon deal MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB, 256GB SSD) $699 (save $100) Get Deal Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849 (save $150) Get Deal Another great Apple Accessory Deal Apple Pencil (USB-C) $59 (save $20) Get Deal Best Beats deal Beats Studio Pro ANC headphones (select colorways) $179.95 (save $70) Get Deal

While Amazon sales don't always live up to the hype, the mega-retailer went hard for its four-day-long Prime Day 2025 event. That was especially true for Apple loyalists, as we found tons of Apple products at or near record-low prices. If you missed shopping the sale, there's no need to have FOMO. Like usual, Amazon still has some lingering deals available for the post-Prime Day weekend, and that includes the majority of its best Apple deals.

So, even though Prime Day ended Friday, you can still get the AirPods 4 starting at just $89. You can also score the latest AirPods Pro for $149, and the popular Apple Watch Series 10 is still marked down to $279. (Sadly, the AirPods Max and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are no longer on sale.)

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top deals

A word of advice: If something catches your eye, this is your last, last chance to add it to your cart. Prices can and will change in the days ahead, and the best deals can sell out quickly.

Read on for our running guide to the best Prime Day Apple deals that are still live over the weekend, including competing offers at Walmart and Best Buy that one-up Amazon's offers. Deals marked with a 🔥 have fallen to a record-low price.

Best Apple Watch deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) 🔥 $279 at Amazon
$399 Save $120 Get Deal Why we like it

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

The Apple Watch Series 10 frequently gets discounted at Amazon, but it's never dipped to $279 before — this is a new record-low price, and it's still around post-Prime Day. It's an excellent deal on our favorite smartwatch fitness tracker, especially if you're already deep in the Apple ecosystem.

Though it's missing a blood oxygen sensor, it still works as a pedometer, heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, menstrual cycle tracker, and wrist temperature monitor, to name just a few of its functions. Its ultra-lightweight design doesn't sacrifice a larger display that makes reading all those metrics as easy as possible.

Apple Watch Series 10 dealsApple Watch SE dealsThe best AirPods Prime Day deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 🔥 $149 at Amazon
$249 Save $100 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Apple AirPods Pro.

This was a can't-miss Prime Day AirPods deal and we're thrilled it's still around for the weekend crowd. Even with the many noise-cancelling earbuds options on the market, the AirPods Pro remain one of the best choices for folks in the Apple ecosystem. The quick pairing can't be beat, and they are a true plug-and-play option (especially because they don't come with a companion app). The noise cancelling is some of the best you'll find on earbuds, alongside its excellent audio. Mashable's Stan Schroeder gave these earbuds a 4.1/5 in his review, noting that he'd be likely to take them on a plane over over-ear headphones, and writing of their sound "[they] did an equally good job with complex jazz performances and very heavy guitar tunes."

More AirPods dealsBest post-Prime Day iPad deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $279.99 at Amazon
$349 Save $69.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Sure, you can still grab the affordable iPad Mini on sale, but do you really want to argue with a $279 iPad? We didn't think so. While the newest Apple tablets are trying really hard to be laptops, we prefer our tablets to be, well, tablets. The base-model iPad has a sizable 11-inch screen, and it's the ideal choice if you use your tablet for streaming, gaming, and browsing the web.

Prime Day iPad dealsPrime Day iPad Air dealsPrime Day iPad mini dealsPrime Day iPad Pro dealsBest MacBook deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849 at Amazon
$999 Save $150 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the M4 Apple MacBook Air.

Even at full price, the M4 MacBook Air is an impressively good value, especially considering its brand. For anyone who doesn't need the heavier specs of the Pro (and the additional literal weight that comes along with that), the Air is a great machine. It can handle audio work and some video editing, most college schoolwork, and general day-to-day tasks with ease.

The base 13-inch Air with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is $150 even after Prime Day, bringing it to just $849. We saw it hit a record-low price of $829 in late June, but this is still a great deal to pick up.

MacBook Air dealsMacBook Pro dealsApple accessories dealsBest Beats deals Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds $179.95
$249.95 Save $70 Get Deal Why we like it

Beats is an Apple brand, and it offers a lot of the same technology as your favorite AirPods (some of the same processors, instant connectivity with iPhones and Macs) but at a much lower price point. In the headphones category, we can't resist this $70 discount on the new Powerbeats Pro 2 wireless earbuds that's still live after Prime Day. Not only do they play nice with both Android and iOS devices, but they have a built-in heart rate monitor, which makes them the perfect workout companion. Oh, and did we mention the 45-hour battery life and killer sound?

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My favorite gaming deals from Prime Day 2025: Games, accessories, consoles, and more

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 01:43
Best Prime Day gaming deals 2025 Best PlayStation deal 'Final Fantasy XVI' $24.79 (save $15.20) Get Deal Best Xbox deal 'Alan Wake II' Deluxe Edition $38.06 (save $21.03) Get Deal Best Nintendo deal SanDisk microSDXC Card for Nintendo Switch (128GB) $15.20 (save $4.79) Get Deal Best gaming laptop deal Asus ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,399.99 (save $500) Get Deal live now — request an invite to buy Nintendo Switch 2 $449.99 Learn More live now — request an invite to buy Nintendo Switch 2 'Mario Kart World' Bundle $499.99 Learn More

2025 has already been a huge year for video games. Between the Nintendo Switch 2 launch and this year's game release schedule, our gaming backlogs are looking downright scary at the moment — not to mention expensive.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top deals

Good news, though: Prime Day is still live through 11:59 p.m. PT on Friday, July 11. Amazon's mid-summer sale always marks a great time to pick up everything on your gaming wishlist at a big discount. I've rounded up a list of my top picks below, and I'll be updating it often as the sale progresses (i.e., check back). Struck-through deals were sold out or expired at the time of writing.

I'll also add that Amazon's listings for the Switch 2 and its Mario Kart World bundle finally went live on the first day of Prime Day this Tuesday, July 8 (over a month after the console's official debut, mind you). They're being sold on an invite-only basis because they're still in such high demand, and all shoppers can request invitations, not just Prime members. If your invite is granted, you'll get an email as soon as your Switch is ready to buy.

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

Read Mashable's full review of Final Fantasy XVI.

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

PlayStation gamesPlayStation hardwareHeadsetsOther accessoriesBest Xbox deal Opens in a new window Credit: Remedy Entertainment / Epic Games Publishing 'Alan Wake II' Deluxe Edition $38.06 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $21.93 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of Alan Wake II.

Mashable's Chance Townsend dubbed this one a "survival horror masterpiece" and "a True Detective-style acid trip" in his 4.75/5 review. It was our No. 1 favorite game of 2023. The Deluxe Edition includes two expansions, some exclusive cosmetics, and a remastered version of the original Alan Wake game so you can play through the entire saga. It's now on sale for just over $38, which is a new record-low price (taking 37% off its $59.99 MSRP). Walmart was matching that deal the last time I checked.

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

Unfortunately, Nintendo Switch consoles just don't really come with enough onboard storage for those of us who game regularly. You're eventually going to need a microSD card, so why not get one while they're on sale for Prime Day? Right now, you can snag a 128GB card on Amazon for just $15. (If you need even more storage, the 256GB version is about $23.) Just note that these cards will only work with the original Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED.

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

If you're dead-set on getting one of the newer RTX 50 series laptops, this 16-inch Asus ROG Strix G16 is going to be one of the best discounts you find during Prime Day 2025. It features a high-end Intel Arrow Lake processor, RTX 5080 graphics, 32GB of RAM, a full terabyte of storage, and a 240Hz display. It sits at the cutting edge of gaming laptop performance, packing in features like intelligent cooling, full-surround RGB, and three free months of PC gaming, among others. Pick one up at its record-low Prime Day price and save $500.

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Somehow, Amazon Fire Tablets start at $54 for Prime Day 2025 — but only until midnight

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 01:39
Last-chance Prime Day Fire tablet deals: Our top pick Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) $69.99 (save $70) Get Deal Best budget pick Amazon Fire HD 8 (32GB) $54.99 (save $45) Get Deal Best Fire Kids tablet deal for ages 3-7 Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids (32GB) $104.99 (save $85) Get Deal Best Fire Kids tablet deal for ages 6-12 Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro (32GB) $64.99 (save $70) Get Deal Best Fire tablet bundle deal Amazon Fire Max 11 (64GB) Productivity Bundle $220.99 (save $135.98) Get Deal

It's a known fact that Amazon loves to discount its own devices during its Prime Day events. So, it's no surprise that some of the best tablet deals of Prime Day 2025 are going to Amazon's Fire line. On the final day of the sale, which ends at midnight PT on Friday, July 11, we're still seeing discounts of up to 56% off Fire tablets for the whole family, with prices starting at just $54.99.

In fact, all but one model have fallen to record-low prices. Not too shabby, indeed.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top deals

Mashable's team of shopping experts has compiled a list of the best Prime Day Fire tablet deals. (You'll see any all-time low prices marked with a 🔥.) Remember: These deep discounts are only for Team Prime, though trial members are eligible.

Best Fire tablet deal Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) 🔥 $69.99 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $70.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Amazon Fire HD 10.

The 10-inch Fire HD 10 is a Mashable Choice Award winner, earning high praise from our reviewer for its lightweight build, sharp display, "surprisingly decent" sound quality, long battery life, and 5MP selfie camera. It's "probably is a good purchase for most people on the market for an entertainment tablet," she wrote. That's especially true at its Prime Day price of just $69.99, which is half off its $139.99 MSRP — an unprecedented deal that beats its previous record low by $5.

If you need more storage — the base model comes with 32GB — the 64GB Fire HD 10 is on sale for $79.99 this week (normally $179.99). At 56% off, it has the biggest Prime Day discount out of all the Fire tablets.

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Amazons Prime Day laptop deals are living rent-free in my head in the final hours of the sale

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 01:36

UPDATE: Jul. 11, 2025, 8:00 a.m. EDT We've updated this story to reflect current pricing and availability. We've also selected a new favorite 2-in-1 laptop deal, as our previous pick sold out.

The best Prime Day laptop deals at a glance: Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849 (save $150) Get Deal Best Windows laptop deal Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $918.99 (save $481 with Prime) Get Deal Best 2-in-1 laptop deal Asus Vivobook 14 Flip (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $869.99 (save $130 with Prime) Get Deal Best gaming laptop deal Asus ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,399.99 (save $500 with Prime) Get Deal Best Chromebook deal Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (Intel Core i3-1305U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $329.99 (save $100 with Prime) Get Deal

The battle of the best Prime Day laptop deals seemed like M4 MacBook Air's game to lose. In the lead-up to its annual members-only sale this week, Amazon had Apple's latest 13-incher marked down to only $849 (in all colorways, too). That's $150 off the M4 MacBook Air's already modest MSRP of $999, which is a hefty discount for a popular laptop that only just came out in March.

I thought it would be tough for Amazon to one-up that deal once Prime Day formally started, but I'm happy to say it's proven me wrong: A slew of Windows laptops have fallen to record-low prices there since Tuesday. That includes our beloved Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 and five different gaming laptops with Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphic cards, which were my Prime Day white whales. I really didn't expect Amazon to put any on sale, much less at such steep discounts.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2025: Live updates on the top deals

As Mashable's resident laptop guru (and someone who's been covering Prime Day since 2019), I want to share a few quick reminders to help you make smart shopping decisions when you're making a purchase as big as a new computer. One is to avoid third-party sellers on Amazon, which may have their own customer service policies or dabble in sketchy selling practices. The other is to cross-check prices with other retailers to verify Amazon's deals — it occasionally lists incorrect MSRPs — and to make sure you're getting the best price possible. For what it's worth, Best Buy is Amazon's biggest rival when it comes to laptop deals. It's currently running a Black Friday in July sale alongside Prime Day through July 13, and its own RTX 50 series deals are pretty great.

Below, I've rounded up the best Prime Day laptop deals I've found on Amazon. Keep in mind that today (Friday, July 11) is the final day of the sale, and I don't expect these offers to hang around much longer. Note: Deals marked with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price, while struck-through deals were sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849 at Amazon
$999 Save $150 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4).

The new 13-inch MacBook Air is our top budget pick for Apple users and a Mashable Choice Award winner. "It's powerful, silent, and comes with a couple of much-needed upgrades," including an upgraded 12MP webcam and support for two external displays, wrote senior editor Stan Schroeder. He gave it an overall rating of 4.5/5.

Amazon's $849 deal applies to all colors of the base configuration with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. The Sky Blue variant briefly dipped down to an even-cheaper $829 in late June, but I have no trouble endorsing it at its current price: It's such a good deal on a popular new laptop that's already pretty affordable.

More MacBook Air dealsMacBook Pro dealsBest Windows laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) 🔥 $918.88 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $481.11 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the 13.8-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 7.

Microsoft's 13.8-inch flagship PC is our favorite Windows laptop, combining a slick, sophisticated design with peppy performance and an all-day battery life. (Literally: It lasted nearly 23 hours in our testing.) This variant has a high-end Snapdragon X Elite processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage — our ideal baseline specs for most everyday users.

Prime members can snag the Platinum colorway on sale for just $918.99, which is 34% off its $1,399.99 MSRP and a new all-time low by a couple bucks. For comparison's sake, Amazon's deal is $181 cheaper than a competing discount in the Microsoft Store.

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I caught them all — the best Prime Day deals on Pokémon

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 01:34
The best Prime Day Pokémon deals Best Pokémon Deal Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collection $208.31 (Save $50.06) Get Deal Best Pokémon Game Deal 'Pokémon Shining Pearl' $48.90 (Save $11.09) Get Deal Best Pokémon Plush Deal Squishmallows 20-inch Chansey Plush $37.59 (Save $12.40) Get Deal

We're heading into the final hours of Prime Day but you still have time to indulge in deals on some of your favorite items, like Pokémon games, cards, and plushies. If you're looking for the best Prime Day Pokémon deals on all of the above, we've gathered them below on one handy list.

Because many of us are Pokémaniacs just like you (several members of the Mashable shopping team are still playing Pokémon GO in the year 2025), we've taken the time to vet each of the deals and make sure they're actually a decent discount.

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

Below, find some of our favorite deals on Pokémon cards, games, and more that you can snag before Prime Day ends. You'll be catching 'em all by the time Monday rolls around.

Best Pokémon deal Opens in a new window Credit: Pokémon Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet — Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collection $208.31 at Amazon
$258.37 Save $50.06 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're a big Eevee fan, or even if you just love shiny things, this TCG box set will be right up your alley. It comes with a full-art promo card featuring Eevee ex, a playmat with Eevee and its multiple evolutions, a fuzzy Eevee deck box, 15 booster packs, and 65 card sleeves. It also comes with a code card for Pokémon TCG Live that you can use to unlock digital cards. Really, the gorgeous box is another reason to grab this beautiful collection while it's on sale, too. Just look at those colors.

Best Pokémon game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo / The Pokémon Company 'Pokémon Shining Pearl' $48.90 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $11.09 Get Deal Why we like it

Return to the Sinnoh region in this Switch remake of the classic Game Boy Color game Pokémon Pearl. It's been completely remade from the ground up with new sprites, 3D graphics, and additional content for a reimagined version of the game that followed the original Pokémon Red and Blue on the Game Boy. There's additional content like Secret Base building, Pokémon fossils, and more. Whether you missed the originals or want a chance to return to the classic world, this discount lets you do so while saving some cash.

Best Pokémon plush deal Opens in a new window Credit: Squishmallow Squishmallows 20-inch Chansey Plush $37.59 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $12.40 Get Deal Why we like it

Do we really need to explain why we like Chansey in Squishmallow form? Chansey may be a normal-type Pokémon, but in the form of this plush, it's abnormally adorable. Plus, there's maybe no better Pokémon suited to the Squishmallow treatment, which is why we're happy to see our round friend in this extremely huggable form and on sale in this jumbo form.

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Get 3 books for the price of 2, plus more of the best Prime Day book deals still live on the last day

Mashable - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 01:34
The best Prime Day book deals at a glance: BEST BOOK DEAL OVERALL Get 3 books for the price of 2 Select hardcovers, paperbacks, and Kindle editions Get Deal BEST HARDCOVER DEAL "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid $21 (save $9) Get Deal BEST PAPERBACK DEAL "Just for the Summer" by Abby Jimenez $7.61 (save $10.38) Get Deal BEST KINDLE BOOK DEAL "Such Quiet Girls" by Noelle W. Ihli $5.99 (save $9) Get Deal Best box set deal A Court of Thorns and Roses Paperback Box Set by Sarah J. Maas $33.33 (save $61.67 with on-page coupon) Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day is slipping away (officially ending at 2:59 a.m. ET on Saturday, July 12). There's still tons of deals still live on the final day of the event, so if you're looking to stack your summer reading list with books, it's time to get going.

On top of Amazon offering three free months of Kindle Unlimited and Audible to new members, there's also some pretty sweet discounts on books themselves. While we generally recommend purchasing your physical books at local book stores, it's hard to pass up a major discount on books you've been eyeing.

Whether you want to load up your Kindle with e-books or you prefer physical books in your hands, there's a deal waiting for you on Amazon Prime Day, day four. Kindles themselves are seeing some massive discounts as well. This comes as no surprise, considering Amazon owns Kindle. (If you're looking for those discounts, check out our list of the best Kindle deals.)

From bestsellers to hidden treasures, we're tracking all the best Prime Day book deals below.

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

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

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

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

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