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Amazon is selling the XGIMI Elfin Flip Laser projector for $599, a 20% discount that marks its lowest price yet. The device offers 1080p laser projection and is marketed as suited to smaller rooms.
Amazon's Prime Day sale includes discounts on coffee equipment recommended by WIRED reviewers, including a super-automatic espresso machine at its lowest price ever, Keurig's K-Café pod machine, the Fellow Aiden drip maker, several Baratza and Kingrinder coffee grinders, and milk frother accessories like the Zulay and Subminimal Nano Foamer. Discounts range up to 50% off list prices, with some grinders dropping to as low as $88.
Amazon is offering a $300 price cut on the 512GB storage variant of Samsung's Galaxy S26 flagship as part of its Prime Day sale. The deal, representing roughly a 25% discount, is set to expire tonight.
WIRED has published a roundup of Amazon Prime Day deals covering phone cases, chargers, storage, batteries and other mobile accessories. The outlet notes that although discounts are live, overall electronics prices have risen, so savings are generally smaller than in previous years.
Amazon is selling the 256GB Nothing Phone 3 for $549, down from its $799 retail price, a 31% discount. The unlocked model includes 12GB RAM, a 6.67-inch 120Hz OLED display, a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, a triple 50MP camera system with OIS, and a 5,150mAh silicon-carbon battery with fast and wireless charging.
WIRED has published a running roundup of Prime Day fitness tech discounts, including the Google Pixel Watch 5, Apple Watch SE 3, CMF Watch 3 Pro, Peloton Bike+, HigherDose Red Light Therapy Hat and Apple AirPods Max 2. The list is updated daily as prices change and expired deals are removed, with the Pixel Watch 5 currently $65 off in both 41mm and 45mm sizes.
Ring has introduced its first smart door lock, which includes a built-in hand crank to recharge the device when its battery runs low. The lock features a fingerprint scanner, a backlit touchscreen keypad, and can be controlled via the Ring app or Alexa voice commands. It fits onto standard single-cylinder deadbolts without extra wiring, connects via Amazon Sidewalk for remote access, and is priced at $249.
Many major retailers are reducing their investment in self-checkout technology due to its inefficiency and operational issues. Companies like Walmart, Costco, and Kroger have increased staff at these lanes, while Dollar General and Target have limited or removed kiosks entirely. Amazon also exited its cashierless store model following reports of remote checkout management.
The Meta Quest 3S with 128GB storage is available at a reduced price of $297.49 through the end of Amazon’s October Prime Day sale, down from $349.99. The headset features the same chipset as the Quest 3 but has slightly lower display quality, making it a cost-effective option for casual VR users. Buyers also receive three months of Horizon Plus for access to a broad selection of games.
Ring announced its first smart lock, which lets owners generate emergency power by manually cranking the thumbturn if the battery dies. The lock supports fingerprint, keypad, and app-based unlocking, costs $249, and ships in three finishes starting Q1 2027. Ring also revealed new 4K cameras with its Retinal Vision standard for improved low-light footage, plus a $69.99 Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam 2K.
Ring plans to release a new Smart Lock priced at $249, featuring a hand-crank mechanism that generates emergency power via a small motor and supercapacitor. A few turns of the crank produce about three volts, enough to run the lock's fingerprint reader, keypad or app connectivity for roughly 30 seconds. The device otherwise runs on a battery Ring says lasts a year per charge, and will ship in Black, Silver and Brass finishes sometime in early 2027.
Ring, Amazon's video doorbell company, has launched its first smart lock, featuring a manual power dial that lets users crank the device back to life if its battery dies. Founder Jamie Siminoff said he developed the feature after worrying about getting locked out of a rarely used vacation home due to a dead battery. The lock also supports entry via fingerprint reader, touchscreen keypad, the Ring app, or Alexa, and its battery is expected to last about a year.