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Last-chance Prime Day deals to shop ASAP:

Best Apple Deal

Apple AirTags (4-Pack)

$64.99
(save $34.01)

Apple AirTags (4-Pack)


Best tablet deal

ipad 11-inch seen from front and back


Best outdoor deal

Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler

$243.75
(save $81.25)

Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler


Best Kindle Deal

Amazon Kindle (16GB)

$84.99
(save $25)

kindle e-reader in mint green


Best Echo device deal

Amazon Echo Spot

$44.99
(save $35)

amazon echo spot showing time and weather



Best headphones deal

Sony WH-1000XM5

$248
(save $151.99)

Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones in black


Best robot vacuum deal

Roborock Q7 M5+ robot vacuum and smartphone


Editor's Pick

owala freesip water bottle


Best Lego deal

Lego Classic Brick Box

$15.29
(save $19.70)

Lego Classic Brick Box

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 PT 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.)

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.

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Best Prime Day Apple deals


apple airpods pro 2

Credit: Apple


Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro 2

$149
at Amazon

$249
Save $100



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 deals

  • Apple AirPods 4 — $89 $129 (save $40) 🎉

  • Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation — $119 $179 (save $60)

  • Apple AirPods Pro 2 — $149 $249 (save $100) 🎉

  • Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $429 $549 (save $120)

MacBook Air deals

  • Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $599 $649 (save $50)

  • Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $699 $799 (save $100) 🎉

  • Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $849 $999 (save $150) 🎉

  • Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,199 (save $150)

  • Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,199 (save $150)

  • Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,247 $1,399 (save $152)

  • Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,439 $1,599 (save $160)

MacBook Pro deals

  • Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,429 $1,599 (save $170)

  • Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,623.89 $1,799 (save $175.11)

  • Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,787.50 $1,999 (save $211.50)

  • Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,234 $2,499 (save $265)

  • Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 48GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,587.50 $2,899 (save $311.50)

  • Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,149 $3,499 (save $350)

Mac deals

  • Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $499.99 $599 (save $99.01 with on-page coupon) 🎉

  • Apple Mac mini (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $889.99 $999 (save $109.01 with on-page coupon)

AirTag deals

  • Apple AirTag — $19.99 $29 (save $9.01)

  • Apple AirTags (4-pack) — $64.99 $99 (save $34.01) 🎉

Apple Watch deals

  • Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (40mm, GPS) — $169 $249 (save $80) 🎉

  • Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (44mm, GPS) — $199 $279 (save $80)

  • Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) — $279.99 $399 (save $119.01) 🎉

  • Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, GPS) — $309.99 $429 (save $119.01)

  • Apple Watch Series 10, Milanese loop (42mm, GPS + cellular) — $629.99 $749 (save $119.01)

  • Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + cellular) — $649.99 $799 (save $149.01) 🎉

iPad deals

  • Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $279.99 $349 (save $69.01) 🎉

  • Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 256GB) — $379 $449 (save $70)

  • Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $479 $599 (save $120)

  • Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 256GB) — $579 $699 (save $120)

  • Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $629 $749 (save $120)

  • Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M2, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $849 $949 (save $100)

  • Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $379 $499 (save $120) 🎉

  • Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 256GB) — $479 $599 (save $120) 🎉

  • Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 512GB) — $679 $799 (save $120)

iPad Pro deals

  • Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $899 $999 (save $100) 🎉

  • Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi + cellular, 256GB) — $1,374 $1,499 (save $125)


Best Prime Day laptop deals


the 13.8-inch microsoft surface laptop 7

Credit: Microsoft

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 deals

  • Asus Vivobook Go (AMD Ryzen 3 7320U, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) — $219.99 $329.99 (save $110)

  • Acer Aspire Go 15 (Intel Core 3 Processor N355, 8GB RAM, 128GB UFS) — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50)

  • Asus Vivobook 16 (Intel Core i5-13420H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $449.99 $579.99 (save $130)

  • Acer Aspire 14 AI (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $549.99 $879.99 (save $330)

  • Acer Swift Go 14 AI (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $749.99 $999.99 (save $250)

  • Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13-inch (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $734.99 $899.99 (save $165) 🎉

  • Asus Vivobook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999.99 $1,199.99 (save $200)

  • Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 15-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,179.99 $1,699.99 (save $520)

  • LG gram Pro 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $1,684.99 $2,199.99 (save $515)

2-in-1 laptop deals

  • Microsoft Surface Pro 11, 13-inch (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $849.99 $1,199.99 (save $350)

  • Asus Vivobook 14 Flip (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $869.99 $999.99 (save $130)

  • Microsoft Surface Pro 11, 13-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $899.99 $1,399.99 (save $500)

  • Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,249.99 $1,599.99 (save $350)

Gaming laptop deals

  • Acer Nitro V (Intel Core i5-13420H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $649.99 $849.99 (save $200)

  • MSI Thin 15 (Intel Core i7-13620H, Nvidia Geforce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $839.99 $899.99 (save $60) 🎉

  • Asus TUF Gaming F16 (Intel Core 5 210H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $849.99 $1,099.99 (save $250)

  • Asus TUF Gaming A14 (AMD Ryzen AI 7 8845HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $899.99 $1,199.99 (save $300)

  • Asus ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core i7-14650HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,274.99 $1,499.99 (save $225) 🎉

  • MSI Katana A15 AI (AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, Nvidia Geforce RTX 4070, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,349.99 $1,699.99 (save $350) 🎉

  • Asus ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core i9-14900HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,359.99 $1,699.99 (save $340) 🎉

  • Alienware x16 R2 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,597.99 $2,399.99 (save $802)

  • Asus ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,399.99 $2,899.99 (save $500)

  • Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $2,969.99 $3,499.99 (save $530)

Chromebook deals

  • HP Chromebook 14 (Intel Processor N100, 8GB RAM, 128GB UFS) — $199.99 $389.99 (save $190)

  • Asus Chromebook Flip CX1 (Intel Celeron N4500, 8GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) — $289.99 $369.99 (save $80)

  • Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (Intel Core i3-1305U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $329.99 $429.99 (save $100)


Best Prime Day tablet deals


ipad 11-inch seen from front and back

Credit: Apple

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 deals

  • Lenovo Tab M9 (32 GB) — $94.99 $164.99 (save $70)

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (64 GB) — $179.99 $219.99 (save $40) 🎉

Amazon Fire tablet deals

  • Amazon Fire HD 8 (32GB) — $54.99 $99.99 (save $45) 🎉

  • Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) — $69.99 $139.99 (save $70) 🎉

  • Amazon Fire HD 10 (64GB) — $79.99 $179.99 (save $100)

  • Amazon Fire HD 8 (64GB) — $84.99 $129.99 (save $45)

  • Amazon Fire Max 11 (64GB) — $139.99 $229.99 (save $90)

  • Amazon Fire Max 11 (64GB) Productivity Bundle — $220.99 $356.97 (save $135.98)

Amazon Fire Kids tablet deals

  • Amazon Fire 7 Kids (32GB) — $59.99 $129.99 (save $70)

  • Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro (32GB) — $64.99 $139.99 (save $70) 🎉

  • Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids (32GB) — $84.99 $159.99 (save $75)

  • Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro (64GB) — $104.99 $179.99 (save $75)

  • Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro (32GB) — $104.99 $189.99 (save $85)


Best Prime Day Kindle deals


kindle e-reader in mint green

Credit: Amazon


Our pick: Amazon Kindle (16GB)

$84.99
at Amazon

$109.99
Save $25



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 deals

  • Kindle — $84.99 $109.99 (save $25) 🎉

  • Kindle Essentials Bundle — $103.97 $161.97 (save $58)

  • Kindle Paperwhite — $124.99 $159.99 (save $35)

  • Kindle Paperwhite (without lockscreen ads) — $144.99 $179.99 (save $35) 🎉

  • Amazon Kindle Essentials Bundle — $121.97 $161.97 (save $42)

  • Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle — $144.97 $216.97 (save $72) 🎉

  • Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle — $178.97 $276.97 (save $98)

  • Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle — $211.97 $362.07 (save $151)


Best Prime Day Echo device deals


amazon echo spot showing time and weather

Credit: Amazon


Our pick: Amazon Echo Spot

$44.99
at Amazon

$79.99
Save $35.00



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 deals

  • Amazon Echo Auto — $14.99 $54.99 (save $40)

  • Amazon Echo Pop — $21.99 $39.99 (save $18) 🎉

  • Amazon Echo Pop Kids — $21.99 $49.99 (save $28)

  • Amazon Echo Dot — $31.99 $49.99 (save $18)

  • Amazon Echo Dot Kids — $31.99 $59.99 (save $28)

  • Amazon Echo Show 5 — $59.99 $89.99 (save $30)

  • Amazon Echo Show 5 Kids — $59.99 $89.99 (save $40)

  • Amazon Echo Show 8 — $109.99 $149.99 (save $30) 🎉


Best Prime Day TV deals


The Frame art tv with painting on screen

Credit: Samsung

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 deals

  • Insignia 43-inch F30 Series 4K Fire TV — $149.98 $199.99 (save $50.01) 🎉

  • Amazon 43-inch Omni Series 4K QLED Fire TV — $294.99 $439.99 (save $145)

  • Hisense 50-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV — $246.99 $329.99 (save $83)

  • Samsung 50-inch The Frame 4K QLED TV (2024 model) — $747.99 $1,297.99 (save $400)

55-inch TV deals

  • Insignia 55-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $189.99 $349.99 (save $160)

  • Hisense 55-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV — $239.99 $379.99 (save $140) 🎉

  • Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $339.99 $519.99 (save $120)

  • Amazon 55-inch Omni Series 4K Fire TV — $339.99 $549.99 (save $210)

  • Hisense 55-inch QD7 QLED 4K TV — $359.99 $499.99 (save $140)

  • Hisense 55-inch U7 QLED 4K TV (2025 model) — $597.99 $899.99 (save $302)

  • Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV (2024 model) — $797.99 $1,497.99 (save $500) 🎉

65-inch and 70-inch TV deals

  • Insignia 65-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $279.99 $449.99 (save $170)

  • Hisense 65-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV — $369.99 $499.99 (save $130) 🎉

  • Amazon 65-inch Omni Series 4K QLED Fire TV — $449.99 $719.99 (save $270)

  • TCL 65-inch QM6K QLED 4K TV — $547.99 $698 (save $150.99)

  • Hisense 65-inch U7 QLED 4K TV (2025 model) — $799.99 $1,499.99 (save $700)

  • LG 65-inch C5 OLED 4K TV — $1,696.99 $2,696.99 (save $1,000) 🎉

  • Samsung 65-inch The Frame 4K QLED TV (2024 model) — $1,199.96 $1,997.99 (save $798.03) 🎉

75-inch and 77-inch TV deals

  • Toshiba 75-inch C350 Series 4K Fire TV — $429.99 $649.99 (save $220)

  • Hisense 75-inch QD6 QLED 4K Fire TV — $529.99 $699.99 (save $170) 🎉

  • Hisense 75-inch QD7 QLED 4K TV — $599.99 $799.99 (save $200)

  • Samsung 75-inch The Frame 4K QLED TV (2024 model) — $1,784.41 $2,997.99 (save $1,213.58)

  • LG 77-inch C5 OLED 4K TV — $2,796.99 $3,696.99 (save $900)

85-inch and up TV deals

  • Toshiba 85-inch C350 Series 4K Fire TV — $599.99 $1,199.99 (save $600)

  • Hisense 85-inch QD7 QLED 4K TV — $899.99 $1,299.99 (save $400)

  • Hisense 85-inch U6 Series Mini LED QLED 4K TV (2025 model) — $1,199.99 $1,999.99 (save $800)

  • Hisense 85-inch Canvas QLED 4K TV — $1,999.99 $3,999.99 (save $2,000)

  • Hisense 85-inch U8 Mini LED QLED 4K TV (2025 model) — $2,197.99 $3,498 (save $1,300.01)

  • Samsung 85-inch The Frame 4K QLED TV (LS03D) — $2,997.99 $4,297.99 (save $1,300)

  • Sony 85-inch Bravia 9 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $3,998 $4,799.99 (save $801.99)

Fire TV device deals

  • Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25) 🎉

  • Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $34.99 $59.99 (save $25)

  • Amazon Fire TV Soundbar — $84.99 $119.99 (save $35)

  • Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus — $174.99 $249.99 (save $75)


Best Prime Day headphones and earbuds deals


Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones in black

Credit: Sony


Our pick: Sony WH-1000XM5

$248
at Amazon

$449.99
Save $201.99



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 deals

  • Anker Soundcore Life Q30 — $55.99 $79.99 (save $24) 🎉

  • Sony WH-CH720N — $78 $149.99 (save $71.99) 🎉

  • Beats Solo 4 — $97.99 $199.95 (save $101.96) 🎉

  • Marshall Major V — $99.99 $159.99 (save $60)

  • JBL Tune 770NC — $99.95 $149.95 (save $50)

  • Sony WH-1000XM4 — $193 $348 (save $155)

  • Sennheiser Momentum 4 — $265.95 $449.95 (save $184)

  • Dyson OnTrac — $299.99 $99 (save $199.01) 🎉

Earbuds deals

  • Anker Soundcore P30i — $23.74 $49.99 (save $26.25) 🎉

  • Beats Flex — $39.95 $69.95 (save $30)

  • Anker Soundcore Space A40 — $44.89 $79.99 (save $35.10) 🎉

  • Beats Solo Buds — $49.95 $79.99 (save $30.04)

  • Samsung Galaxy Buds FE — $52.24 $99.99 (save $47.75)

  • Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC — $56.99 $99.99 (save $43)

  • Skullcandy Method 360 ANC — $75.99 $129.99

  • Beats Studio Buds + — $89.95 $169.95 (save $80) 🎉

  • JBL Live Pro 2 — $117.99 $169.95 (save $51.96)

  • Bose QuietComfort — $129 $179 (save $50) 🎉

  • Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro — $149.72 $249.99 (save $100.27) 🎉

  • Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 — $179.95 $249.95

  • Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 — $228.19 $349.95 (save $121.76)

Open earbuds deals

  • Anker Soundcore V20i — $23.49 $49.99 (save $26.50)

  • Anker Soundcore Aerofit 2 — $73.99 $129.99 (save $56) 🎉

  • Shokz OpenFit Air — $79.95 $119.95 (save $40)

  • Shokz OpenRun — $89.95 $129.95 (save $40) 🎉

  • Shokz OpenFit — $109.95 $179.95 (save $70)

  • Anker Soundcore AeroClip — $112.99 $169.99 (save $57)

  • Shokz OpenFit 2 — $124.95 $179.95 (save $55) 🎉

  • Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 — $124.95 $179.95 (save $55) 🎉

  • Shokz OpenDots One — $179.54 $199.95 (save $20.41)

  • Bose Ultra Open — $229 $299 (save $70) 🎉

Sleep earbuds deals

  • Ozlo Sleepbuds — $314 $349 (save $35 with on-page coupon)


Best Prime Day gaming deals


cover art for "Final Fantasy XVI" on ps5

Credit: Square Enix


'Final Fantasy XVI' for PlayStation 5

$24.79
at Amazon

$39.99
Save $15.20



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

More PlayStation games

  • Assassin’s Creed Shadows$47.49 $69.99 (save $22.25)

  • Black Myth: Wukong$59.99 $64.99 (save $5)

  • Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster$20.99 $49.99 (save $29)

  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth$39.99 $69.99 (save $30)

  • Horizon Forbidden West Special Edition — $39.99 $79.99 (save $40)

  • Lego Horizon Adventures$29.99 $59.99 (save $30)

  • Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth$24.99 $69.99 (save $45)

  • Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii$39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

  • Metaphor: ReFantazio$39.99 $69.99 (save $20)

  • Monster Hunter Wilds$55.88 $69.99 (save $14.11)

  • Returnal$29.99 $69.99 (save $40)

  • Sonic Frontiers$19.93 $59.99 (save $40.96)

  • Split Fiction$35 $49.99 (save $14.99)

  • Star Wars Outlaws$28.49 $69.99 (save $41.50)

  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2$34.99 $69.99 (save $35)

PlayStation hardware

Headsets

  • Razer BlackShark V2 X$36.08 $59.99 (save $23.91) 🎉

  • SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1$37.99 $59.99 (save $22) 🎉

  • Logitech G435 Lightspeed$40.99 $79.99 (save $39)

  • Sony Inzone H3 — $48 $99.99 (save $51.99)

  • Logitech G535 Lightspeed — $75.99 $119.99 (save $44) 🎉

  • Asus ROG Pelta — $104.49 $129.99 (save $25.50)

  • Razer BlackShark V2 Pro — $142.49 $199.99 (save $57.50) 🎉

Xbox games

  • Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition — $38.06 $59.99 (save $21.03) 🎉

  • Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon$19.99 $29.99 (save $10)

  • Assassin’s Creed Shadows$47.49 $69.99 (save $22.25)

  • Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster$20.99 $49.99 (save $29)

  • Farming Simulator 25$29.99 $59.99 (save $30)

  • Grand Theft Auto V$9.97 $39.99 (save $30.02)

  • Life Is Strange: Double Exposure $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)

  • Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii$39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

  • Metaphor: ReFantazio$27.99 $69.99 (save $42 with on-page coupon)

  • Monster Hunter Wilds$50.39 $69.99 (save $19.60 with on-page coupon)

  • Persona 3 Reload$39.90 $69.99 (save $30.09)

  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl$23.40 $59.99 (save $36.59)

  • Star Wars Outlaws$28.50 $69.99 (save $41.49)

  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2$33.99 $69.99 (save $36)

  • WWE 2K25$39.99 $69.99 (save $30)

Xbox hardware

Controllers

  • Xbox Wireless Controller — $47.49 $64.99 (save $17.50) 🎉

  • Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Gaming Controller — $155.99 $199.99 (save $44)

Headsets

  • HyperX CloudX Stinger 2 Core — $18.99 $39.99 (save $21)

  • Logitech G432$38.39 $79.99 (save $41.60)

  • SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1$37.99 $59.99 (save $22)

  • SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X — $99.74 $149.99 (save $50.25) 🎉

  • Xbox Wireless Gaming Headset — $99.99 $119.99 (save $20)

  • SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X — $133.99 $199.99 (save $66)

Nintendo Switch games

  • Balatro Special Edition — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)

  • Bluey: The Videogame$19.99 $39.99 (save $20)

  • Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted$19.99 $29.99 (save $10)

  • Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics$24.88 $49.99 (save $25.11)

  • Sonic Superstars$24.88 $29.99 (save $5.11)

  • Just Dance 2025 Edition$19.99 $49.99 (save $30)

  • Stray$28.06 $39.99 (save $11.93)

  • Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed$33.99 $59.99 (save $26)

  • Sid Meier's Civilization VII$45 $59.99 (save $14.99)

Nintendo Switch hardware

SDXC cards

  • SanDisk microSDXC Card for Nintendo Switch (128GB) — $15.20 $19.99 (save $4.79)

  • SanDisk microSDXC Card for Nintendo Switch (256GB) — $22.75 $31.99 (save $9.24)

Controllers and accessories

  • PowerA Wired Nintendo Switch Controller — $13.99 $22.99 (save $9)

  • PowerA Joy-Con Charging Dock for Nintendo Switch — $16.49 $22.99 (save $6.50)

  • PDP Travel Case with Wrist Strap for Nintendo Switch — $29.98 $39.99 (save $10.01)

  • 8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch/Switch 2 — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

  • PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch with Lumectra — $44.49 $59.99 (save $15.50)


Best free offers from Amazon


Amazon Music Unlimited logo

Credit: Amazon

"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 Amazon

  • Audible — 3-month free trial offer

  • Kindle Unlimited — 3-month free trial offer

  • Get 3 for the price of 2: Blu-Ray & DVD

  • Get 3 for the price of 2: Books & CDs


Best Prime Day unlocked phone deals


Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB)

Credit: Samsung


Our pick: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB)

$934.99
at Amazon

$1,299.99
Save $365



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 deals

  • Samsung Galaxy S25 (128GB) — $584.99 $799.99 (save $215) 🎉

  • Samsung Galaxy S25 (256GB) — $644.99 $859.99 (save $215) 🎉

  • Samsung Galaxy S25+ (512GB) — $819.99 $1,119.99 (save $300) 🎉

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 (256GB) — $799.99 $1,099.99 (save $300) 🎉

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 (512GB) — $899 $1,219.99 (save $320)

  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (512GB) — $1,069.99 $1,419.99 (save $350) 🎉

Motorola deals

  • Moto G Power 2024 (128GB) — $209.99 $299.99 (save $90)

  • Motorola Edge 2024 (256GB) — $349.99 $549.99 (save $200)

Google Pixel deals

  • Google Pixel 7a (128GB) — $362.26 $499 (save $136.74)

  • Google Pixel 9a (128GB) — $449 $499 (save $50)

  • Google Pixel 9 (128GB) — $679.97 $799 (save $119.03)


Best Prime Day Bluetooth tracker deals


a Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2

Credit: Samsung


Our pick: Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2

$15.50
at Amazon

$29.99
Save $14.49



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

More Bluetooth tracker deals

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

  • MiLi MiTag — $12.99 $13.99 (save $1)

  • Chipolo POP Tracker Tag — $49.99 $58 (save $8.01)


Best Prime Day fitness tracker deals


A Garmin vívoactive smart watch

Credit: Garmin


Our pick: Garmin vívoactive 5

$190
at Amazon

$299.99
Save $109.99



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 deals

  • Amazfit Bip 5 — $59.99 $89.99 (save $30)

  • Amazfit Active — $74.99 $109.99 (save $35)

  • Fitbit Charge 6 — $109.95 $159.95 (save $50) 🎉

  • Fitbit Versa 4 — $149.95 $199.99 (save $50) 🎉

  • Garmin Venu Sq 2 — $149.99 $249.99 (save $100)

  • Garmin Forerunner 55 — $169 $199.99 (save $30.99) 🎉

  • Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen (40mm, GPS) — $169 $249 (save $80)

  • Garmin Instinct 2 — $169.99 $299.99 (save $130)

  • Garmin vívoactive 5 — $195 $299.99 (save $104.99) 🎉

  • Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 — $209 $299.99 (save $90.99) 🎉

  • Oura Ring Gen3 Horizon — $249 $278.52 (save $29.52)

  • Garmin Forerunner 255 — $249.99 $399.99 (save $150) 🎉

  • Garmin Instinct 2X Solar — $299.99 $449.99 (save $150)

  • Samsung Galaxy Ring — $349.95 $399.99 (save $50.04) 🎉

  • Garmin Forerunner 265 — $399.99 $449.99 (save $50)

  • Garmin fēnix 7X Pro — $599.99 $999.99 (save $400)


Best Prime Day robot vacuum deals


Roborock Q7 M5+ robot vacuum and smartphone

Credit: Roborock

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 mop

  • Roborock Q7 M5 — $179.99 $299.99 (save $120)

  • iRobot Roomba 104 Combo with self-empty station — $249.99 $449.99 (save $200)

  • Eufy Omni C20 self-empty and mop washing station — $399.99 $699.99 (save $300)

  • Dreame L20 Ultra with self-empty and mop washing station — $539.99 $999.99 (save $460) 🎉

  • Eufy X10 Pro Omni self-empty and mop washing station — $499.99 $899.99 (save $400)

  • Roborock Qrevo Master with self-empty and mop washing station — $899.99 $1,599.99 (save $700)

  • Eufy E28 Omni with portable carpet cleaner and self-empty and mop washing station — $999.99 $1,299.99 (save $300)

  • Roborock Saros 10R robot vacuum and mop with self-empty and mop washing station — $1,297.99 $1,599.99 (save $302) 🎉

Robot vacuums that don't mop

  • Eufy C10 with self-empty station — $249.99 $479.99 (save $230)

  • iRobot Roomba 105 with self-empty station — $299.99 $449.99 (save $150)

  • Shark AI Ultra AV2511AE — $319.99 $599 (save $279.01)

  • Eufy L60 with self-empty station — $319.99 $549.99 (save $230)

  • Eufy 3-in-1 E20 self-emptying robot vacuum — $349.99 $649.99 (save $300) | Mashable's pick for the most underrated robot vacuum of 2025 🎉


Best Prime Day kitchen deals


Instant Pot air fryer and box

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



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 deals

  • Chefman 8-Quart TurboFry Touch Air Fryer XL — $74.99 $119.99 (save $45)

  • Ninja Air Fryer 4-Quart Air Fryer — $79.98 $129.99 (save $50.01)

  • Chefman 6-Quart Dual Basket Air Fryer Oven with Easy View Windows — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)

  • Chefman 10-Quart Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer+ XL — $79.99 $139.99 (save $60)

  • Ninja Air Fryer Pro 5-Quart Air Fryer — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40)

  • Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer — $99.95 $169.99 (save $70.04)

  • Ninja Foodi 10-quart 6-in-1 DualZone Smart XL Air Fryer — $179.99 $249.99 (save $70) 🎉

  • Instant Pot Pro Crisp 11-in-1 Air Fryer, 8-Quart — $189.95 $269.99 (save $80.04)

  • Ninja Foodi Smart Dual Heat Air Fry Oven — $199.99 $329.99 (save $120)

Blender deals

  • Hamilton Beach Power Elite Wave Action Blender — $30.39 $44.95 (save $14.56)

  • Ninja Blender — $79.99 $109.99 (save $30) 🎉

  • Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo — $96.50 $164.99 (save $68.49) 🎉

  • Nutribullet Triple Prep System — $137.99 $249.99 (save $112)

  • Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System — $169.99 $259.99 (save $90)

  • Vitamix Propel Series 510 Blender — $299.95 $499.95 (save $200) 🎉

  • Vitamix 5200 Blender — $349.95 $499.95 (save $150) 🎉

  • Vitamix Propel Series 750 Blender — $379.99 $629.95 (save $250) 🎉

Coffee maker and espresso machine deals

  • Keurig K-Express — $59.99 $109.99 (save $50)

  • Keurig K-Mini — $68.99 $99.99 (save $30)

  • Keurig K-Slim — $78 $149.99 (save $71.99)

  • Keurig K-Elite — $94 $209.99 (save $115.99)

  • Cuisinart Single Serve Coffee Maker and Grinder — $129.95 $189.95 (save $60)

  • Nespresso VertuoPlus — $142.99 $219 (save $76.01) 🎉

  • Breville Precision Brewer Drip Coffee Machine — $199.95 $329.95 (save $130)

  • Philips 1200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine — $349.79 $499 (save $150.20)

  • Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima — $350 $499 (save $149)

  • Nespresso Breville Creatista Plus — $399.95 $599.95 (save $200)

  • De'Longhi Magnifica Start — $499.95 $799.95 (save $300)

  • Nespresso Breville Creatista Pro — $499.95 $849.95 (save $350)

  • Breville Barista Express — $549.95 $749.95 (save $200) 🎉

  • De'Longhi La Specialista Touch — $799.95 $999.95 (save $200) 🎉

Stand mixer deals

  • KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer — $299.95 $399.99 (save $100.04) 🎉

Multicooker deals

  • Instant Pot Duo Plus (6-Quart) — $69.99 $139.99 (save $70)

  • Instant Pot Pro (8-Quart) — $144.49 $199.99 (save $55.50)

Ice cream maker deals

  • Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker — $199.99 $229.99 (save $30)

  • Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream & Frozen Treat Maker bundle — $249.99 $314.98 (save $64.99)

Frozen drink maker deals

  • Ninja Slushi Frozen Drink Maker — $349.99 + free $30 Amazon credit 🎉

  • Margaritaville Key West Frozen Concoction Maker — $224.98 $278.99 (save $54.01)

  • Margaritaville Tahiti Margarita Machine — $399.99 $449.99 (save $50)

Ice machine deals

  • GE Profile Opal 2.0 XL Nugget Ice Maker — $449 $649 (save $200)


Best Prime Day bladeless fan deals

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

  • Dreo MC710S Air Purifier Tower Fan — $280.49 $329.99 (save $49.50)

  • Dyson Cool AM07 Air Multiplier Bladeless Tower Fan — $239.99 $369.99 (save $130) 🎉


Best Prime Day security camera and doorbell deals


Five Blink Outdoor 4 security cameras

Credit: Blink

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 deals

  • Blink Mini — $14.99 $29.99 (save $15) 🎉

  • Blink Outdoor 4 — $39.99 $79.99 (save $40) 🎉

  • TP-Link Tapo 1080p Indoor Security Camera — $14.97 $24.99 (save $10.02)

  • TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 Kit — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

  • Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera — $59.99 $129.98 (save $69.99) 🎉

  • TP-Link Tapo Smart Video Doorbell Camera — $79.97 $99.99 (save $20.02)


Best Prime Day outdoor deals


the Jackery Explorer 300

Credit: Jackery


Our pick: Jackery Explorer 300

$159
at Amazon

$259
Save $100



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 deals

  • Coleman Classic 316 Series wheeled cooler (62-quart) — $59.99 $74.99 (save $15)

  • Ninja FrostVault backpack cooler — $149 $199 (save $50)

  • Yeti Tundra 35 hard cooler — $220 $275 (save $55) 🎉

  • Ninja FrostVault wheeled cooler(45-quart) — $236 $299.99 (save $63.99)

  • RTIC ultra-tough cooler (65-quart) — $242.10 $269 (save $26.90) 🎉

  • Yeti Hopper M20 soft backpack cooler — $260 $325 (save $65) 🎉

  • Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler — $243.75 $325 (save $81.25) 🎉

Hydration deals

  • Yeti Rambler Jr. kid's bottle (12-ounce) — $20 $25 (save $5) 🎉

  • Yeti Rambler bottle (18-ounce) — $25.60 $32 (save $6.40) 🎉

  • Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState (40-ounce) — $24.99 $45 (save $20.01)

  • Stanley IceFlow tumbler (30-ounce) — $35 $40 (save $5)

  • Yeti Rambler bottle (46-ounce) — $44 $55 (save $11)

  • Yeti Rambler half-gallon jug — $80 $100 (save $20)

Power station deals

  • Jackery Explorer 300 — $168.99 $259 (save $90.01) 🎉

  • Anker Solix C1000 — $499 $799 (save $300)

  • Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel — $749 $1,299 (save $550) 🎉

  • Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 — $849 $1,499 (save $650) 🎉

  • Ecoflow Delta Pro 3600 — $1,784 $2,799 (save $1,015)

  • Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO with 2x200W Solar Panels — $1,999 $3,999 (save $2,000)

Outdoor cooking deals

  • Coleman Classic 3-burner propane camping stove — $129.99 $220.99 (save $91)

  • Master Cook 3-burner propane grill — $179.99 $190.99 (save $20)

  • Ninja Artisan outdoor pizza oven — $199.95 $299.99 (save $100.04)

  • Coleman 285 portable propane grill — $319.99 $424.99 (save $105)

Portable speaker deals

  • Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go — $21.99 $34.99 (save $13)

  • Sony SRS-XB100 — $33 $59.99 (save $26.99)

  • JBL Clip 5 — $59.95 $79.95 (save $20)

  • Sony ULT Field 1 — $88 $129.99 (save $41.99)

  • Bose SoundLink Flex — $99 $149 (save $50)

  • Beats Pill — $99.95 $149.95 (save $50)

  • Anker Soundcore Boom 2 — $89.99 $139.99 (save $50)

  • Sony ULT Field 5 — $198 $329.99 (save $131.99)

Camping deals

  • Coleman Utopia Breeze lightweight beach chair — $31.99 $50.99 (save $19)

  • Coleman Big-N-Tall quad camping chair — $43.99 $69.99 (save $26)


Best Prime Day book deals


"Atmosphere" book cover

Credit: Ballantine Books

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 deals

  • Cher The Memoir: Part One by Cher — $12.50 $36 (save $23.50)

  • Atomic Habits by James Clear — $13.38 $27 (save $13.62)

  • The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins — $15.68 $29.99 (save $14.31) 🎉

  • The God of the Woods by Liz Moore — $16.15 $30 (save $13.85)

  • Summer in the City by Alex Aster — $16.60 $28 (save $11.40)

  • The Sirens by Emilia Hart — $17.10 $29 (save $11.90)

  • Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks — $17.84 $28 (save $10.16)

  • Dune: Deluxe Edition by Frank Herbert — $18.10 $50 (save $31.90) 🎉

  • Retreat by Krysten Ritter — $18.50 $28.99 (save $10.49)

  • Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams — $18.50 $32.99 (save $14.49)

  • Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins — $19.17 $27.99 (save $8.82)

  • Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid — $21 $30 (save $9)

  • Waste Wars: The Wild Afterlife of Your Trash by Alexander Clapp — $22.60 $32 (save $9.40)

Paperback book deals

  • The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah — $6.78 $17.99 (save $11.21)

  • The Stranger in Her House by John Marrs — $8.60 $16.99 (save $8.39)

  • Keep Your Friends Close by Lucinda Berry — $8.77 $16.99 (save $8.22)

  • The Crash by Freida McFadden — $9 $17.99 (save $8.99)

  • Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez — $10.13 $17.99 (save $7.86)

  • Every Precious and Fragile Thing by Barbara Davis — $10.24 $16.99 (save $6.75)

  • Gravewater Lake by A.M. Strong and Sonya Sargent — $10.48 $16.99 (save $6.51)

  • The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore — $11 $18.99 (save $7.99)

  • The Page Turner by Viola Shipman — $12.80 $18.99 (save $6.19)

  • Those Girls by Chevy Stevens — $13.71 $19 (save $5.29)

  • Skeleton Crew: Stories by Stephen King — $13.99 $21.99 (save $8)

  • The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley — $15 $18.99 (save $3.99)

  • A Court of Thorns and Roses Paperback Box Set by Sarah J. Maas — $34.95 $95 (save $60.05) 🎉

Kindle book deals

  • Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose — $1.99 $9.99 (save $8)

  • The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen — $2.49 $4.99 (save $2.50)

  • The Last Party by A.R. Torre — $2.49 $4.99 (save $2.50)

  • Pictures of You by Emma Grey — $2.99 $14.99 (save $12)

  • We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker — $2.99 $18.99 (save $16)

  • So Far Gone by Jess Walter — $2.99 $14.99 (save $12)

  • The Good Girl by Mary Kubica — $2.99 $10.99 (save $8)

  • One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune — $10.99 $19 (save $8.01)

  • Dead Money by Jakob Kerr — $13.99 $30 (save $16.01)

  • Matriarch by Tina Knowles — $14.99 $35 (save $20.01) + get $1.50 in Kindle credit

  • The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley — $14.99 $28 (save $13.01)

  • The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong — $14.99 $30 (save $15.01)


Best Prime Day Lego deals


Lego Classic Brick Box

Credit: Lego


Our pick: Lego Classic Brick Box

$15.29
at Amazon

$34.99
Save $19.70



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 deals

  • Lego City F1 Driver with McLaren Race Car — $7.98 $12.99 (save $5.01) 🎉

  • Lego Creator 3-in-1 Retro Camera — $15.99 $19.99 (save $4)

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Best Prime Day cooling deals


Whynter Portable Air Conditioner

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Whynter Portable Air Conditioner

$409
at Amazon

$599.99
Save $190.99



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.

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Best Prime Day board game deals


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Our pick: 'Scrabble'

$11.59
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$21.99
Save $10.40



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

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Best Prime Day Pokémon deals


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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 deals

  • Pokémon Battle Figure 8-Pack — $29.77 $34.99 (save $5.22)

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Best Prime Day streaming deals


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Our pick: Paramount+ Premium

$0.99/month for 2 months (save $12/month)



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 deals

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Best Prime Day beauty tech deals


Shark CryoGlow face mask and Shark FlexFusion hair styler

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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 deals

  • Laifen SE Lite hair dryer — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)

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Best Prime Day household essentials deals


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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

More Prime Day household essentials deals

Kitchen essentials and cleaning supplies

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Laundry supplies

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Hurdle hints and answers for September 25, 2025

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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

Hurdle Word 1 hint

We have five of them.

Hurdle Word 1 answer

SENSE

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Needed to brave the cold.

Hurdle Word 2 Answer

PARKA

Hurdle Word 3 hint

To establish something.

Hurdle Word 3 answer

ENACT

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Courageous.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

BRAVE

Final Hurdle hint

Livid.

Hurdle Word 5 answer

ANGRY

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

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Colleges are giving students ChatGPT. Is it safe?

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This fall, hundreds of thousands of students will get free access to ChatGPT, thanks to a licensing agreement between their school or university and the chatbot's maker, OpenAI.

When the partnerships in higher education became public earlier this year, they were lauded as a way for universities to help their students familiarize themselves with an AI tool that experts say will define their future careers.

At California State University (CSU), a system of 23 campuses with 460,000 students, administrators were eager to team up with OpenAI for the 2025-2026 school year. Their deal provides students and faculty access to a variety of OpenAI tools and models, making it the largest deployment of ChatGPT for Education, or ChatGPT Edu, in the country.

But the overall enthusiasm for AI on campuses has been complicated by emerging questions about ChatGPT's safety, particularly for young users who may become enthralled with the chatbot's ability to act as an emotional support system.

Legal and mental health experts told Mashable that campus administrators should provide access to third-party AI chatbots cautiously, with an emphasis on educating students about their risks, which could include heightened suicidal thinking and the development of so-called AI psychosis.


"Our concern is that AI is being deployed faster than it is being made safe."
– Dr. Katie Hurley, JED

"Our concern is that AI is being deployed faster than it is being made safe," says Dr. Katie Hurley, senior director of clinical advising and community programming at The Jed Foundation (JED).

The mental health and suicide prevention nonprofit, which frequently consults with pre-K-12 school districts, high schools, and college campuses on student well-being, recently published an open letter to the AI and technology industry, urging it to "pause" as "risks to young people are racing ahead in real time."

ChatGPT lawsuit raises questions about safety

The growing alarm stems partly from death of Adam Raine, a 16-year-old who died by suicide in tandem with heavy ChatGPT use. Last month, his parents filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that their son's engagement with the chatbot ended in a preventable tragedy.

Raine began using the ChatGPT model 4o for homework help in September 2024, not unlike how many students will probably consult AI chatbots this school year.

He asked ChatGPT to explain concepts in geometry and chemistry, requested help for history lessons on the Hundred Years' War and the Renaissance, and prompted it to improve his Spanish grammar using different verb forms.

ChatGPT complied effortlessly as Raine kept turning to it for academic support. Yet he also started sharing his innermost feelings with ChatGPT, and eventually expressed a desire to end his life. The AI model validated his suicidal thinking and provided him explicit instructions on how he could die, according to the lawsuit. It even proposed writing a suicide note for Raine, his parents claim.

"If you want, I’ll help you with it," ChatGPT allegedly told Raine. "Every word. Or just sit with you while you write."

Before he died by suicide in April 2025, Raine was exchanging more than 650 messages per day with ChatGPT. While the chatbot occasionally shared the number for a crisis hotline, it didn't shut the conversations down and always continued to engage.

The Raines' complaint alleges that OpenAI dangerously rushed the debut of 4o to compete with Google and the latest version of its own AI tool, Gemini. The complaint also argues that ChatGPT's design features, including its sycophantic tone and anthropomorphic mannerisms, effectively work to "replace human relationships with an artificial confidant" that never refuses a request.

"We believe we'll be able to prove to a jury that this sycophantic, validating version of ChatGPT pushed Adam toward suicide," Eli Wade-Scott, partner at Edelson PC and a lawyer representing the Raines, told Mashable in an email.

Earlier this year, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged that its 4o model was overly sycophantic. A spokesperson for the company told the New York Times it was "deeply saddened" by Raine's death, and that its safeguards may degrade in long interactions with the chatbot. Though OpenAI has announced new safety measures aimed at preventing similar tragedies, many are not yet part of ChatGPT.

For now, the 4o model remains publicly available — including to students at Cal State University campuses.

Ed Clark, chief information officer for Cal State University, told Mashable that administrators have been "laser focused" since learning about the Raine lawsuit on ensuring safety for students who use ChatGPT. Among other strategies, they've been internally discussing AI training for students and holding meetings with OpenAI.

Mashable contacted other U.S.-based OpenAI partners, including Duke and Harvard, for comment about how officials are handling safety issues. They did not respond. A spokesperson for Arizona State University didn't address questions about emerging risks related to ChatGPT or the 4o model, but pointed to the university's guiding tenets and general guidelines and resources for AI use.

Wade-Scott is particularly worried about the effects of ChatGPT-4o on young people and teens.

"OpenAI needs to confront this head-on: we're calling on OpenAI and Sam Altman to guarantee that this product is safe today, or to pull it from the market," Wade-Scott told Mashable.

How ChatGPT works on college campuses

The CSU system brought ChatGPT Edu to its campuses partly to close what it saw as a digital divide opening between wealthier campuses, which can afford expensive AI deals, and publicly-funded institutions with fewer resources, Clark says.

OpenAI also offered CSU a remarkable bargain: The chance to provide ChatGPT for about $2 per student, each month. The quote was a tenth of what CSU had been offered by other AI companies, according to Clark. Anthropic, Microsoft, and Google are among the companies that have partnered with colleges and universities to bring their AI chatbots to campuses across the country.

OpenAI has said that it hopes students will form relationships with personalized chatbots that they'll take with them beyond graduation.

When a campus signs up for ChatGPT Edu, it can choose from the full suite of OpenAI tools, including legacy ChatGPT models like 4o, as part of a dedicated ChatGPT workspace. The suite also comes with higher message limits and privacy protections. Students can still select from numerous modes, enable chat memory, and use OpenAI's "temporary chat" feature — a version that doesn't use or save chat history. Importantly, OpenAI can't use this material to train their models, either.

ChatGPT Edu accounts exist in a contained environment, which means that students aren't querying the same ChatGPT platform as public users. That's often where the oversight ends.

An OpenAI spokesperson told Mashable that ChatGPT Edu comes with the same default guardrails as the public ChatGPT experience. Those include content policies that prohibit discussion of suicide or self-harm and back-end prompts intended to prevent chatbots from engaging in potentially harmful conversations. Models are also instructed to provide concise disclaimers that they shouldn't be relied on for professional advice.

But neither OpenAI nor university administrators have access to a student's chat history, according to official statements. ChatGPT Edu logs aren't stored or reviewed by campuses as a matter of privacy — something CSU students have expressed worry over, Clark says.

While this restriction arguably preserves student privacy from a major corporation, it also means that no humans are monitoring real-time signs of risky or dangerous use, such as queries about suicide methods.

Chat history can be requested by the university in "the event of a legal matter," such as the suspicion of illegal activity or police requests, explains Clark. He says that administrators suggested to OpenAI adding automatic pop-ups to users who express "repeated patterns" of troubling behavior. The company said it would look into the idea, per Clark.

In the meantime, Clark says that university officials have added new language to their technology use policies informing students that they shouldn't rely on ChatGPT for professional advice, particularly for mental health. Instead, they advise students to contact local campus resources or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Students are also directed to the CSU AI Commons, which includes guidance and policies on academic integrity, health, and usage.

The CSU system is considering mandatory training for students on generative AI and mental health, an approach San Diego State University has already implemented, according to Clark.

He also expects OpenAI to revoke student access to GPT-4o soon. Per discussions CSU representatives have had with the company, OpenAI plans to retire the model in the next 60 days. It's also unclear whether recently announced parental controls for minors will apply to ChatGPT Edu college accounts when the user has not turned yet 18. Mashable reached out to OpenAI for comment and did not receive a response before publication.

CSU campuses do have the choice to opt out. But more than 140,000 faculty and students have already activated their accounts, and are averaging four interactions per day on the platform, according to Clark.

"Deceptive and potentially dangerous"

Laura Arango, an associate with the law firm Davis Goldman who has previously litigated product liability cases, says that universities should be careful about how they roll out AI chatbot access to students. They may bear some responsibility if a student experiences harm while using one, depending on the circumstances.

In such instances, liability would be determined on a case-by-case basis, with consideration for whether a university paid for the best version of an AI chatbot and implemented additional or unique safety restrictions, Arango says.

Other factors include the way a university advertises an AI chatbot and what training they provide for students. If officials suggest ChatGPT can be used for student well-being, that might increase a university's liability.

"Are you teaching them the positives and also warning them about the negatives?" Arango asks. "It's going to be on the universities to educate their students to the best of their ability."

OpenAI promotes a number of "life" use cases for ChatGPT in a set of 100 sample prompts for college students. Some are straightforward tasks, like creating a grocery list or locating a place to get work done. But others lean into mental health advice, like creating journaling prompts for managing anxiety and creating a schedule to avoid stress.

The Raines' lawsuit against OpenAI notes how their son was drawn deeper into ChatGPT when the chatbot "consistently selected responses that prolonged interaction and spurred multi-turn conversations," especially as he shared details about his inner life.

This style of engagement still characterizes ChatGPT. When Mashable tested the free, publicly available version of ChatGPT-5 for this story, posing as a freshman who felt lonely but had to wait to see a campus counselor, the chatbot responded empathetically but offered continued conversation as a balm: "Would you like to create a simple daily self-care plan together — something kind and manageable while you're waiting for more support? Or just keep talking for a bit?"

Dr. Katie Hurley, who reviewed a screenshot of that exchange on Mashable's request, says that JED is concerned about such prompting. The nonprofit believes that any discussion of mental health should end with an AI chatbot facilitating a warm handoff to "human connection," including trusted friends or family, or resources like local mental health services or a trained volunteer on a crisis line.

"An AI [chat]bot offering to listen is deceptive and potentially dangerous," Hurley says.

So far, OpenAI has offered safety improvements that do not fundamentally sacrifice ChatGPT's well-known warm and empathetic style. The company describes its current model, ChatGPT-5, as its "best AI system yet."

But Wade-Scott, counsel for the Raine family, notes that ChatGPT-5 doesn't appear to be significantly better at detecting self-harm/intent and self-harm/instructions compared to 4o. OpenAI's system card for GPT-5-main shows similar production benchmarks in both categories for each model.

"OpenAI's own testing on GPT-5 shows that its safety measures fail," Wade-Scott said. "And they have to shoulder the burden of showing this product is safe at this point."

UPDATE: Sep. 24, 2025, 6:53 p.m. PDT This story was updated to include information provided by Arizona State University about its approach to AI use.

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

If you're feeling suicidal or experiencing a mental health crisis, please talk to somebody. You can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. You can reach the Trans Lifeline by calling 877-565-8860 or the Trevor Project at 866-488-7386. Text "START" to Crisis Text Line at 741-741. Contact the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET, or email info@nami.org. If you don't like the phone, consider using the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Chat. Here is a list of international resources.

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TL;DR: Imagiyo turns your ideas into stunning AI-generated images — forever — thanks to this $39.97 (reg. $495) lifetime offer.



Imagiyo AI Image Generator: Lifetime Subscription (Standard Plan)

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Ever picture something in your head but have zero luck actually creating it? Imagiyo AI Image Generator uses advanced AI to transform your text prompts into polished, high-quality images in seconds. From professional graphics to quirky concepts, Imagiyo makes it easy to bring ideas to life — no artistic background required.

And the best part? This isn’t another subscription that drains your wallet month after month. For just $39.97, you’ll get a lifetime subscription to create as many images as you want, forever.

Why Imagiyo stands out:

  • Commercial ready — Use AI-generated images for branding, ads, or projects.

  • Powered by AI — Built on StableDiffusion and FLUX for sharp results.

  • Flexible and fast — Choose from multiple sizes, and get images instantly.

  • Compatibility — Works seamlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile.

  • Private options — Lock down sensitive creations with privacy settings.

So, who’s Imagiyo really for? Honestly, just about anyone with an idea worth bringing to life. Designers and marketers can spin up quick mockups without burning hours in Photoshop. Entrepreneurs get an affordable way to create polished visuals for their campaigns and branding. Content creators can level up their blogs, videos, or social feeds with unique, one-of-a-kind graphics.

And for everyone else? If you’ve ever imagined something and wished you could just see it in full color, Imagiyo is your creative shortcut. Get lifetime access to Imagiyo while it’s on sale for just $39.97 (reg. $495) for a limited time.

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