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That Amazon listing for the Nintendo Switch 2 is likely fake - here's why

Kerry Wan/ZDNET It's been about a month since the Nintendo Switch 2 debuted, breaking records by selling over 3.5 million units around the world in the first four days of availability. Even weeks after launch, restocks are hard to come by, as consoles sell out within minutes of the announcement. And with physical stock being so scarce, it's tempting to jump at the chance to get your hands on one when you see a listing on Amazon. But with such a high-demand item combined with a high-traffic oppo

Save almost 50% on the Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED for Prime Day

Amazon Fire TV Omni Series QLED 3.5 / 5 Good pros and cons Pros Great picture and sound Dedicated game mode Alexa features are optional Easy to set up Great for gaming Cons A bit overpriced No easy way to access app library Somewhat invasive ads on home screen Lots of cool features locked behind Alexa functions No Dolby Atmos support $439.99 at Amazon During Amazon's Prime Day 2025 sale, you can save $530 on the 75-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED. The Amazon Fire TV Omni Series QLED is t

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Amazon Drops the Switch 2 on Prime Day, This Mario Kart Bundle Will Be Gone in Minutes

The wait is finally over for Nintendo fans: the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle is now available on Amazon, and it’s arriving at the absolute perfect time –just in time for Prime Day. This is the bundle everyone has been talking about, and it’s the one that’s sure to sell off the shelves. There isn’t much sense in paying for the console alone when you can bundle Mario Kart World, which gives you instant access to one of the year’s hottest games. The price for this bundle is set at $

From Budget to ‘Wait, Is This Free?’, These JBL Headphones Get Prime Day Magic

There are tons of headphones out there these days. Some are wireless, some are corded. Some cost an exorbitant amount of money. That doesn’t make them the best of their kind, though. Actually, the best headphones are the ones that you’re comfortable wearing and the ones that sound fantastic. JBL makes some surprisingly great headphones at fair prices. They don’t have every fancy feature under the sun, but what they do offer is solid sound quality, dependable battery life, and affordability. And

BLUETTI Prime Day deals deliver portable power and home backup for up to 65% off

BLUETTI Prime Day deals this year deliver incredible savings with up to 65% off across the entire portable power product lineup. From summer adventures to power outage prep, BLUETTI empowers you to keep the electricity alive with robust and reliable energy solutions. 9to5Mac readers get an exclusive extra 5% off with code 9TO5MAC5OFF at checkout. Elite 100 V2: Compact power for every adventure Leading the charge this Prime Day is the Elite 100 V2 (Amazon | BLUETTI), a compact powerhouse design

Prime Day Isn’t Just for iPads, Google Pixel Tablets Join the Deep Discounts on Amazon for Android Users

Prime Day deals are here, and they’re an excellent chance to get some really incredible tech with big savings. There are deals on just about everything you could want from Amazon, and it means that now is a very good day to go shopping, provided you’re an Amazon Prime member. Among the many deals going on right now, you can currently get your hands on the exceptional Google Pixel Tablet for just $249. The standard price is $399, so that means this is a 38% discount, but we’re not expecting it t

This Acer Laptop Costs $249 on Prime Day, but It Should Actually Cost Four Times More

Acer has proven itself to be a reliable brand, especially when it comes to mid-range WIndows laptops. This 15-inch laptop on sale at Amazon is an example, and it is currently one of the top five best-sellers on Amazon during Prime Day. The official discount is 17%, which brings the price down to just $249 but in reality, this is a product that feels like it should cost much more. The Acer Aspire Go 15 is now available for $249, a significant drop from its typical price of $299. For this amount,

Our Favorite Back-to-School Picks for 2025

Somehow, it's that time of the summer again: Back-to-school season is on the horizon. That means it's time to start shopping. Whether you have a kiddo heading to kindergarten or college, they'll need a few key supplies to get the year started off right. To help you avoid last-minute scrambling, our editors have hand-selected some school essentials for you. From top-rated laptops, durable water bottles, smart notebooks and everything in between, these finds cover gear, gadgets and services that

Kindle Scribe gets a 35% price drop for Prime Day, now $259.99

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority The Amazon Kindle Scribe is nothing short of a steal right now, priced at just $259.99 for Prime Day. With its regular price of $399.99, you’re saving 35% off the recommended retail price. Given that it’s an Amazon product, it’s little surprise that it has dropped to its lowest price ever for the retailer’s flagship sale. Amazon Kindle Scribe for $259.99 (35% off) The Kindle Scribe comes with unique features that enhance both reading and writing experiences.

This Eufy robot vacuum is half off for Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . It's now only 50 percent off and down to $140. One of our favorite robot vacuums from Eufy, the 11S Max, has dropped to $140 thanks to Amazon Prime Day deals. That's half off its regular price and one of the best discounts we've seen. This model earned a top spot on our list of the b

Apple's latest iPad drops to a new low of $280 for Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Prime Day isn't a bad time to grab that iPad you've been eyeing. Amazon's mega-sale has Apple's latest entry-level tablet for a record-low price. You can pick up the 11th-generation iPad, which only launched a few months ago, for $280. That's a hefty discount from its standard price of

Our favorite mesh Wi-Fi router drops to $200 for Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Prime Day is finally here, and everything from the fun, like a three-month subscription to Audible, to the practical, like the Levoit Core 400S air purifier, is on sale. Falling firmly in the latter category is a 20 percent discount on the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 WI-Fi mesh router system.

The Meta Quest 3s drops to a record-low price for Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . The Meta Quest 3s virtual reality headset is on sale as part of Amazon Prime Day . The 128GB model is down to $249 , which is $50 off, and the 256GB version now costs $329 , which is a discount of $70. These are both record-low prices. It's also worth noting that the 256GB model comes

26 Best Prime Day Tech Deals on iPads, Kindles, and Phones (2025)

WIRED knows tech, and we know deals, which is why you're here. These are the best Prime Day tech deals on gear we've tested and liked to be found during Amazon's annual sale. Think of me as your shopping tech support, except better, as I won't even ask you to restart anything or put you on hold for hours. These are the best deals on WIRED-tested tech gadgets, including Kindles, smartphones, mesh wifi, and smart speakers. I've curated this list to include only our favorite tech products with gre

The best laptop deals we’ve found for Prime Day (so far)

is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. Amazon has solid discounts on laptops during its four-day Prime Day sales event. One of the nice things about shopping during Prime Day, even if you don’t have the requisite Prime subscription, is that Best Buy and others often follow suit with their own competing deals. We found deals on models The Verge swears by — ones that should t

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PSA: Apple TV+ is only $4.99/month on Prime Video this week

If you haven’t heard, Amazon’s annual Prime Day is sort of turning into a ‘Prime Week.’ And one special has already started: Apple TV+ subscriptions are now only $4.99/month through Prime Video. Last fall, Apple TV+ became available inside Amazon’s streaming ecosystem for the first time. What does this mean? Basically, that there’s now an alternate way to subscribe to and watch Apple TV+. Rather than subscribing through the Apple TV app, you can subscribe through Prime Video. Your Amazon cred

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Prime Day-1 Deals: AirPods Pro 2 $100 off, iPad mini 7 $120 off, M3 iPad Air all-time low, much more

We have already gathered all of the best Prime Day 2025 Apple deals over in our master hub, but we are also going to be highlighting some particularly notable deals on each of the four days as part of our usual Lunch Break feature. A clear winner here is the bananas $100 price drop on AirPods Pro 2, but we also have the best prices ever on the most affordable iPad mini 7 and M3 iPad Air configs at $120 off. All that and a whole lot more awaits below. Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 just hit the best pric

Best Prime Day deals 2025: Live updates on 140+ sales on MacBooks, Kindles, AirPods, and more

Tharon Green/ZDNET When is Amazon Prime Day? Amazon Prime Day will run from Tuesday, July 8, to Friday, July 11, 2025. The annual two-day sale was extended to four days in 2025. How long will Prime Day last? Amazon Prime Day will last four days, running from July 8-11, 2025. That's two days longer than the years prior. Where will Prime Day take place? Amazon announced that its July Prime Day event will return in over 20 countries, including Ireland for the first time. Prime Day 2025 will r

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K With Luna Controller Is Practically a Prime Day Gift, 50% Off Makes It Almost Free

There’s something comforting about settling into the couch after a long day, flipping on the TV, and knowing you’ve got a world of entertainment at your fingertips. That could mean a ton of movies queued up on streaming services, shows to catch up on, or your favorite video game right where you want it. All can be true with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K + Luna Controller bundle, which you can save a significant amount on right now. Check out Amazon to get the Fire TV Stick 4K + Luna Controller fo

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Apple Said “No,” but Amazon Still Offers 40% Off AirPods 4 for Prime Day

With the iPhone the sole exclusion, nearly all Apple devices are seeing deep price slashes so this Prime Day is a golden opportunity for the brand’s fans. You’ll find at least 20 to 40% off across the board including the highly popular AirPods 4. These new-generation wireless earbuds are not in-ear like the AirPods Pro 2 (which are also on sale) but that’s exactly what many people love about them. They’re more affordable, too. Let’s talk numbers right away. The Apple AirPods 4 with active noise

Amazon Even Offers the Newly Released DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Gimbal Stabilizer at an All-Time Low for Prime Day

Filming with your phone has come a long way. Today’s smartphones can capture 4K footage, slow motion, cinematic scenes, and more, but even with all that power, there’s one thing that’s tough to fix in post: shaky hands. Whether you’re walking through a park, chasing after your kids, or just trying to film a smooth pan of your surroundings, it seems like you’ve always got a little bit of shakiness to contend with. But there’s a solution, and it doesn’t mean having to get a completely new camera.

Impulse Buys Under $25 on Amazon That Make Surprisingly Great Gifts

Impulse buying can get a bad rap -- and for good reason. We've all purchased things in the spur of the moment that we didn't actually need. But impulse purchases don't always have to be something you'll regret, especially if you're shopping for the perfect gift. Impulse buying can lead to rare finds that surprise and delight -- and leave your recipient wondering how they ever lived without that wonderful and unique thing. We rounded up our favorite impulse buys that ended up being must-have pro

The 181 best Prime Day 2025 deals that we found

Prime Day, Amazon’s four-day thunderdome of exclusive deals, is here. Outside of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we anticipate this to be the best moment of the year to score discounts on headphones, laptops, TVs, gaming gear, and really anything else that might be on your wishlist — or someone else’s. We sorted through thousands of deals, ultimately narrowing it down to including products we’ve tried (many of which we’ve reviewed) and can vouch for. To repeat, there will be four — count ’em — f

Bookshop.org mocks Jeff Bezos wedding invite in anti-Prime Day promo

The independent online bookseller Bookshop.org took a swipe at Amazon to celebrate the start of Prime Day, Amazon’s annual sale (which, despite its name, is actually four days this year). Like many other retailers, Bookshop.org holds a sale to coincide with Amazon’s big event — it’s a way to lure away consumers who may be tempted by Amazon’s deals, but could be convinced to spend a few extra dollars to support an independent business. These anti-Prime sales probably don’t make a huge dent in Am

It's Your Final Day to Grab 'Superman' Early Screening Tickets With Amazon Prime

If you're ready to watch James Gunn's new Superman movie a few days before it's official release, Amazon Prime has still got your solution, but today is the last day to seize the opportunity. Today (which is also the start of Amazon Prime Day) is the final day that Prime members in the US can buy tickets for early access screenings of Superman. The shows will take place in select theaters starting tonight, July 8, at 7 p.m. local time. A Prime membership costs $15 per month or $139 per year. 2

The 11-inch M3 iPad Air is cheaper than ever on Prime Day

One of the best Prime Day deals brings the price of an 11-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) with two years of AppleCare Plus down to an all-time low price of $538.99 ($139 off) at Amazon. Here’s why this deal is so good: AppleCare Plus normally costs $50 per year, but you’re getting two years of it for just $58. Without AppleCare added on, this tablet is $479.99, but we really think you ought to opt for the extended warranty option. For folks who need more storage, Amazon is offering a $100 discou

The 180 best Prime Day 2025 deals that we found

Prime Day, Amazon’s four-day thunderdome of exclusive deals, is here. Outside of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we anticipate this to be the best moment of the year to score discounts on headphones, laptops, TVs, gaming gear, and really anything else that might be on your wishlist — or someone else’s. We sorted through thousands of deals, ultimately narrowing it down to including products we’ve tried (many of which we’ve reviewed) and can vouch for. To repeat, there will be four — count ’em — f

Our favorite Prime Day 2025 deals and the best of the rest we’ve found so far!

One of the biggest sales events of the year has arrived, and for the first time, Amazon Prime Day is a four-day deal bonanza. Many products are hitting their lowest prices ever this week, and the only real problem you’ll have is trying to find the sparkling gems amid the vast range of offers. We’re here to help on that front, having spent hours trawling the Amazon pages to pick out our favorite deals. We’ll run you through a few of our top highlights, and you can head further down to find a roun

Prime Day deal: Our favorite smart air purifier is $37 off right now

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Prime Day 2025 has brought a ton of deals to the internet, and one of the best at the moment is on an Engadget-approved air purifier. The Levoit Core 400S air purifier is on sale for $183, which is $37 off its usual price and not too far off of the lowest price we've seen. It's part of

Amazon asked corporate employees to help fulfill grocery deliveries for Prime Day

Amazon has asked its white collar employees to help fulfill grocery deliveries for Prime Day, according to The Guardian. The company has reportedly sent out a Slack message to its corporate workers in New York City, asking for "volunteers to help [it] out with Prime Day to deliver to customers on [its] biggest days yet." That message went out to everyone from engineers to marketers. Specifically, Amazon wants its officer workers to "volunteer" their time in two-hour shifts between 10AM and 6PM f