• Kospi surges over 5% as Samsung and SK Hynix lead another sharp rally in chip stocks.
• SK Hynix jumped to close 13% higher amid $29.4 billion US listing plans.
• The chip selloff was a correction, not the end of the AI rally, an analyst says.

South Korea's benchmark Kospi index surged over 5% in on Thursday, extending a rebound after a tech-driven selloff rattled markets around the world earlier this week.

The rally was led by heavyweight chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, as investors returned to battered semiconductor stocks after two days of volatility.

Samsung Electronics shares closed 5.3% higher, while SK Hynix ended 13% up. The gains came after SK Hynix filed for a blockbuster Nasdaq listing that could raise as much as 45.45 trillion won, or $29.4 billion.

Sentiment was also buoyed after memory-chip maker Micron topped Wall Street's revenue estimates and issued upbeat guidance, reinforcing optimism about AI-related demand.

Other markets in Asia were broadly higher as well, with Japan's Nikkei closing 4.6% higher and China's CSI 300 gaining nearly 2%.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell to a one-year low after Anthropic accused Chinese tech giant Alibaba of exploiting its advanced AI models.

All three major US stock futures were higher, with Nasdaq futures trading 2% higher at 2:50 a.m. ET.

Thursday's gains in the Kospi followed a 3.3% rebound on Wednesday, after the benchmark recovered from Tuesday's nearly 10% plunge, its steepest one-day decline in months.

The selloff earlier this week spilled into global markets, dragging down US semiconductor stocks as investors questioned lofty valuations across the AI trade and rotated into more defensive sectors.

South Korea has been one of the world's best-performing stock markets this year, fueled by a surge in semiconductor and AI-related shares. The strong rally has left the market more susceptible to sharp pullbacks.

Despite the violent swings, analysts remain constructive on long-term AI-related chip demand, viewing the recent volatility as a correction after an extraordinary rally rather than the end of the sector's run.

The pullback earlier this week "seems more like a cooldown phase during a bull run than a genuine downturn," according to a Wednesday note from KB Securities analyst Euntaek Lee.

Still, Lee warned that volatility could persist as the market remains vulnerable to further corrections after its extended rally. He said current conditions do not point to a bubble.

• Russia's drones are getting to a stage where AI can help them select targets and attack.
• Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov said the Kremlin is still missing some tech, such as decision-making AI.
• But he said it can likely already equip Shaheds with AI target recognition and terminal guidance.

The next evolution of attack drones like Russia's Shaheds will feature AI that allows the drone to independently recognize targets and choose to strike them, said one of Ukraine's top drone analysts.

"Analyzing targets by priority, selecting a target, and autonomously deciding to attack are undoubtedly the near future for the entire class of strike UAVs," wrote Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, an advisor to Ukraine's defense ministry on drone warfare, on Wednesday.

His post was centered on the Shahed, a fixed-wing loitering munition designed by Iran but co-opted by Russia. Every month, the Kremlin manufactures thousands of its own versions of Shaheds, dubbed Gerans, which it launches in waves of hundreds at Ukrainian cities.

Russia typically pre-programs the flight paths of these drones, but has continually equipped them with upgrades such as anti-jamming tools, rear-facing cameras to detect and avoid interceptors, and components that allow human operators to pilot them remotely.

Beskrestnov, who is widely recognized in Ukraine for his analysis of drone wreckage and footage, said Russia already possesses the technology for drones to identify and highlight targets through advanced video cameras made in China.

"The camera can find a target and keep it in focus. That's nothing unusual anymore," Beskrestnov wrote.

However, the next stage of AI assistance — getting a model to automatically select a target and decide to launch an attack — is still "only going through the first stages of combat testing" in the war from both Ukraine and Russia, he added.

Terminal guidance for the drone, or having the AI steer the loitering munition to its target, is more difficult for fixed-wing platforms such as the Shahed, Beskrestnov wrote.

"But it has already been implemented both in our UAVs and in those of the enemy," he added. "For terminal guidance to work on a Shahed, such a function must be implemented in the flight controller's interface. Technically, this is possible."

Beskrestnov said Russian forces had already been posting videos of their drones using artificial intelligence to recognize targets and assist with attacks.

He also posted footage that appears to be shot from a drone flying over a compound that had come under attack. Several buildings and vehicles are highlighted in colored boxes in the footage, indicating AI-assisted target recognition.

It's unclear who the drone belonged to and where the footage was shot. Business Insider could not independently verify the authenticity of the footage.

Combined, the three AI elements mentioned by Beskrestnov would allow a drone to operate independently in combat, a precursor to what military analysts and top commanders around the world have said is the future of drone warfare: swarm technology.

AI also makes it much harder to stop a drone with electronic warfare, which has typically relied on severing the radio link between the system and its operator or spoofing its satellite navigation signals.

Ukraine has already been reported to be implementing AI-assisted targeting and terminal guidance on some of its fixed-wing drones.

More recently, it's been using mid-range attack drones, designed to fly between 30 and 300 km, to strike logistics routes and command posts in the heavily jammed rear of Russia's front lines.

• Anthropic accused Alibaba of trying to "illicitly extract Claude's capabilities."
• It said the Chinese company interacted with Claude millions of times through 25,000 fraudulent accounts.
• The AI lab called for stronger government legislation against distillation attacks by foreign actors.

Anthropic accused one of China's biggest tech companies of exploiting its advanced AI models.

Anthropic's head of policy, Sarah Heck, said in a letter to South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren on June 10 that Alibaba had recently carried out "the largest known distillation attack" on it to date.

Heck wrote in the letter, obtained by Business Insider, that Alibaba-affiliated operators tried to "illicitly extract Claude's capabilities" to train Alibaba's own models, and called for legislation to prevent further attacks.

Between April 22 and June 5, the operators conducted "28.8 million exchanges with Claude through almost 25,000 fraudulent accounts," Heck wrote.

Distillation attacks refer to using advanced AI models to train and improve the capabilities of less advanced models. Alibaba, a Chinese e-commerce behemoth, develops AI models under its Alibaba Cloud umbrella, including its Qwen LLMs.

"These distillation attacks are carried out illicitly, systematically, and at industrial scale to harvest US AI capabilities across frontier labs and repackage them as their own without incurring the training and R&D costs required to train US frontier models," Heck wrote to the senators.

She added that the attacks could help Chinese models reach Claude Mythos Preview-level capabilities sooner. Mythos is one of Anthropic's most advanced LLMs, capable of detecting software vulnerabilities and outperforming humans on cybersecurity tasks.

She asked the senators for more legislation against distillation attacks, such as limiting China's access to advanced US computing infrastructure and penalizing Chinese entities that launch them.

Anthropic's letter to lawmakers comes several weeks after the US government slapped an export control on its latest Fable 5 model, barring foreign individuals from accessing it and citing national security risks.

This is the latest blow to Alibaba, which was also recently added to a Pentagon blacklist — a list of businesses the defense department linked to the Chinese military. On Tuesday, Alibaba sued the US government for this designation.

As of press time on Thursday, Alibaba's share price has dropped more than 4%.

Representatives for Alibaba did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

• Michelle Obama says her husband, Barack Obama, inspired her to dream bigger and take risks.
• The former first lady said he gave her "the forward push" she didn't always have.
• "I think I would have had a beautiful life here, but I think it would have been smaller," she said.

Michelle Obama says her husband, Barack Obama, has always challenged her to dream bigger.

In a joint interview with People on Wednesday, the Obamas reflected on their nearly 34-year marriage and what they've learned from each other over the years.

"We are each other's counterbalance," Obama said. "I mean, the truth is that I probably would have been someone who stayed more put, right?"

The former first lady said she grew up valuing stability and might have been reluctant to step outside her comfort zone on her own.

"I think I would have had a beautiful life here, but I think it would have been smaller. I think I wouldn't have had that kind of impact," she said.

Obama added that her husband's influence extended beyond their marriage.

"Because of my husband, because of who he is, he offered all of us — my mom, my family — just a broader sense of what's possible in life," she said.

She said Barack Obama provided "the forward push that sometimes some of us don't have." That influence was behind some of the earliest "uncomfortable steps" she took in her career, including her decision to leave a corporate law firm, she said.

"I think it's been good for me to be a little shaken, to be pushed to do more than what I thought I could do," she added.

The former first lady has often spoken candidly about the dynamics that have helped her marriage last.

In a 2023 podcast appearance, Obama said she and her husband share different love languages. While she prefers acts of service and quality time, he usually expresses affection through words of affirmation and physical touch.

Despite those differences, Obama said a lasting marriage requires both people to keep showing up for each other. "I believe more of us have to be honest about the work that it takes to build a life with another person," she said.

Obama has also said playful teasing is one of her love languages. In a 2025 podcast appearance, she described it as "a love tap."

Prime Day is one of the few times of year you can find meaningful price drops on Dyson hair tools. This year Amazon has deals on multiple Supersonic hair dryers, the Dyson Airstrait, and an all-inclusive Airwrap kit.

Dyson's Airwrap i.d. feels surprisingly lightweight in hand, despite being packed with clinically researched Coanda technology (hence the $709.99 price tag). Today, you'll find it for $499.99 at Amazon — a rare $210 drop. However — if you want a more pared down Airwrap, there's a better deal over on Dyson's website: The Airwrap Origin is now $399.99.

I've used my Dyson Supersonic to style my 3B curls for almost five years, and to this day I stand by the splurge. The Supersonic Origin usually costs $400, but today you can find one for $279.99 at Amazon. Our new favorite hair dryer, the Supersonic Nural, is also on sale. It's typically only marked down this low for Black Friday, so today's a rare chance to score one for $327.49 compared to its usual $449.99.

For more of our favorite Dyson tools, see our guide to the best Prime Day vacuum deals. And for more discounts across Amazon, visit our main Prime Day deals hub.

My hairdresser used a Supersonic to style my hair in half the time it took me, so I eventually caved and bought my own. Now, I can't imagine using another. It's a lot to spend on any device, but I have too much hair and too little patience for anything else.

The Supersonic makes it easy to diffuse precise sections of my hair, and it uses a powerful digital motor to cut down on drying time. It's also lightweight, so I like to bring it with me when I travel.

Best Dyson Supersonic and Airwrap deals

There's an important distinction regarding today's Prime Day Airwrap deal. Your hair type may not need a whole kit complete with a serum and six styling attachments, which is what the Amazon exclusive Airwrap i.d. entails.

If your routine requires only some light styling and drying, go for the $400 Dyson Origin deal directly from Dyson. It's cheaper and still does the job.

Still, you likely won't find a better price on Dyson Supersonic hair dryers than today's Prime Day deals (at least until Black Friday). Freelance beauty writer Talia Ergas tested 10 hair dryers and had two Dysons in her final roundup: Her favorite travel option was the Dyson Supersonic r, named for its slim curved shape. Her best overall pick is the new Supersonic Nural, which uses a "Scalp Protect" mode to prevent heat damage.

FAQs on Dyson hair tool Prime Day deals

Is Prime Day a good time to buy a Dyson Supersonic or Airwrap?

We've seen the Airwrap for less on Dyson's website around Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so this won't be your best or last chance to save. However, $279.99 is a notably low price for the Supersonic.

Is the Dyson Supersonic worth it?

Absolutely. As someone who's used a Supersonic for nearly five years, I've found that it preserves my hairstyle between washes for up to 2 days longer than other hair dryers do.

What is the best Dyson Airwrap dupe?

The Shark FlexStyle is on sale for $151 cheaper this Prime Day, and it's the next best thing to the Dyson Airwrap. It uses the same Coanda technology, although the soft-bristled brushes became frayed easier than the stiff bristles on the Airwrap.

Why is the Dyson hair dryer so expensive?

As we note in our Dyson hair dryer review, Dyson's research and the complex technology behind each device's development contributes to high price tags. That being said, we're confident that once you've invested in your own, you'll see why it's worth the splurge.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

In the whirlwind of Prime Day, it's easy to get caught up in deals on the earbuds and hair care that have been sitting on my wish list since the holidays. But as I've taken stock of what I actually use in bulk on a weekly basis, it's clear that's where the real opportunity for saving lies.

Prime Day should be about the expendables: Paper towels, trash bags, dish soap, and the like. These are the "may as well" deals that I'm not particularly excited about, but will be thanking myself later for. And with Prime's free 2-day shipping, I'm saving myself a trip to Target, Whole Foods, or Costco in the long run.

If you're looking for additional discounts beyond bulk essentials, it'll be worth exploring our Prime Day deals guide. Our deal-hunting experts are rounding up the best sales across multiple categories, including tech, beauty, home, kitchen, and more. This year's Amazon Prime Day event runs until June 26, so you still have a couple of days to shop the sale (while supplies last).

The best Amazon Prime Day deals to buy in bulk

While I can allow overspending a little on a new desk for myself, I won't accept spending top dollar on a box of tissues (which my family and I will run through in less than a day anyway). Here are the everyday basics worth buying in bulk this Prime Day.

FAQs on buying in bulk for Prime Day

Is Prime Day a good time to buy in bulk?

Yes, if you're purchasing products you use regularly and would buy anyway. Household essentials, toiletries, and cleaning supplies are often among the strongest Prime Day values because they combine sale pricing with multi-pack discounts.

Which categories have the best bulk buy deals?

Paper products, cleaning supplies, personal care items, and pantry staples have the best deals. Paper products will give you the best return for your money because they don't expire and will be used consistently.

Should I choose "Subscribe & Save" if it's an option?

Amazon sometimes allows shoppers to stack Prime Day discounts with Subscribe & Save discounts, lowering the effective price further. Check your stock in a month and cancel future shipments if it turns out you don't run through as much as you expected.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

I'm traveling for a wedding soon, as many are this time of year. Luckily, the best Prime Day travel deals are aplenty. I consider myself somewhat of a gear nerd, with a belief that everything I need can fit in a backpack with the right configuration. Today, some of my favorite space-saving solutions are on sale.

This year's best Prime Day deals include discounts on the comfortable walking shoes, suitcases, organizers, and clever tech we already love and recommend. Below, you'll find the best Prime Day travel deals we've spotted so far, from staple luggage to small-but-useful upgrades for your next trip.

The best Amazon Prime Day deals on travel bags and toiletry pouches

Travel bags and toiletry pouches can make packing feel less chaotic, whether you're organizing makeup, skincare, chargers, or in-flight essentials. For more editor-tested picks, see our guides to the best travel makeup bags and best travel totes.

The best Amazon Prime Day luggage deals

Prime Day luggage deals are live, with discounts on carry-ons, checked bags, luggage sets, and travel organizers for every kind of trip. For more travel gear recommendations, see our guides to the best checked luggage and the best carry-on bags.

And see our full guide to the best deals you can score now in our article on the best Prime Day luggage deals.

The best Amazon Prime Day deals on travel apparel

From stretchy pants to splash-proof walking sandals, here's what our style editors are packing for summer getaways.

The viral Amazon dupe for Spanx's AirEssentials set is one of our favorite sweatsuits we've ever tried. Freelance style contributor Talia Ergas wears hers to feel put-together on busy travel days, saying "the stretchy, silky-soft, medium-weight fabric is much more expensive-looking than I anticipated."

We also found soft, wide-leg jeans as part of the best Levi's Prime Day deals. Style editor Gabrielle Chase says her Cinch Baggy Jeans are so comfortable, she almost forgets she's wearing denim.

The best Amazon Prime Day deals on travel toiletries

Travel toiletries are easy to forget until you're packing in a rush, so Prime Day is a good time to stock up on TSA-friendly essentials. For a great place to store these, see our guides to the best travel makeup bags and best toiletry bags.

The best Amazon Prime Day deals on travel tech

Travel tech is all about making the less glamorous parts of a trip easier, from staying charged to keeping track of your bags. Prime Day can be a smart time to upgrade the small essentials you'll use on every flight, hotel stay, or long day away from an outlet.

In our review of the Anker Nano Power Bank, our writer named it the best charger for travel.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

Finding the right pillow for your sleep style can make a big difference in how well you sleep, and on Amazon Prime Day is one of the best times to buy one. Not every Prime Day deal is worth your time, but after seven years covering Amazon sales and consulting price trackers, I've identified the best Prime Day pillow deals that genuinely are. Most of our picks for the best pillows have modest but meaningful discounts, and a few are near their lowest prices ever.

Now that I'm in my late 30s, I fully understand that what I sleep on really makes a difference in my entire day. Case in point: After waking up with neck and shoulder pain for a few consecutive days, I adjusted the filling in my Coop Sleep Goods Original Pillow until I found the right support. And boom — my soreness greatly dissipated overnight. For Prime Day, you can score 20% off my favorite pillow.

Read on for more pillow deals plus discounts on some of our favorite bedding, including mattress toppers, sheets, and comforters.

The best Amazon Prime Day pillow deals

Many of the top Prime Day pillow deals are on pillows that Business Insider editors have personally tested, including options from well-known brands like Casper and Purple. I've also included a couple of picks that I've personally tested.

Best for: Back sleepers, stomach sleepers

Why buy it: Our top pick for affordable pillows, the Beckham Hotel Collection Down Alternative Pillow is soft yet supportive. It has a breathable cotton cover that helps it stay cool while you sleep. While Amazon describes it as "overfilled" with an 8-inch loft, our tester reported that it has a "thin feel" that kept her head close to the mattress — and more aligned with her spine. Side sleepers may want to stack two of these pillows to maintain their alignment.

Why now: Beckham pillows always have a Prime Day deal, but it only lasts for the duration of the sale. In other words, if you're not buying them during an Amazon sale, you're basically throwing money away.

Best for: Back sleepers, side sleepers, stomach sleepers

Why buy it: Coop Sleep Goods put adjustable pillows on the map more than a decade ago, offering sleepers a chance to FIY (fill it yourself) with its Original Pillow. It takes a little trial and error to find your custom loft, but it's worth the experimentation, multiple Insider editors have confirmed. It's not super soft, but because it offers personalized support, we recommend this pillow to almost everyone — and have done so for years now.

Why now: The brand has been 20% off for the past several Prime Day deals. The only time you may find it cheaper is during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But if you're waking up with neck pain, that's too long to wait.

Best for: Back sleepers, side sleepers

Why buy it: An Insider editor once nicknamed Casper's pillow the "Goldilocks pillow" because it's not too firm, yet not too soft. It's actually two pillows in one, with a removable supportive inner pillow hidden inside a plush outer layer pillow. So it's sort of customizable, but nothing like the Coop Sleep Goods pillow. Its high loft makes it a good pick for side sleepers who want something a little squishier than memory foam.

Why now: The Casper Original doesn't go on deep sale often — the brand tends to rely on its reputation and relatively low prices for premium quality. This Prime Day price is a meaningful drop from what you'd pay most of the year.

Best for: Back sleepers, side sleepers, stomach sleepers

Why buy it: In addition to the Coop Sleep Goods pillows, I've had two Qutool Cooling Pillows on my bed for the past two years. Like the Coop pillows, they have adjustable memory foam fill to accommodate all sleeping positions, but unlike the Coop pillows, one side of this pillow is cooling, and its icy touch remains to this day. It doesn't totally stop me from sweating at night, but it definitely helps to regulate my body temperature.

Why now: This is a solid budget alternative to the Coop Sleep Goods adjustable pillows with the added bonus of cooling features. This pillow sees moderate discounts year-round, but Prime Day typically pushes it near its lowest price of the year.

Best for: Back sleepers, stomach sleepers

Why buy it: If letting your head sink into a plush, hotel-like pillow sounds like luxury to you, this is the pillow you should buy at Amazon Prime Day. FluffCo actually consulted hotel pillow manufacturers to achieve this feel. Our tester recommended getting the firm version with down feathers to make sure your head and neck are fully supported amid all that softness. One caveat: like any quality down pillow, it benefits from a quick fluff each morning.

Why now: The FluffCo pillow is on sale periodically, but its base price has been steadily increasing over the past few years. Prime Day gives you a chance to get it for lower than the price it debuted with.

Best for: Back sleepers, side sleepers, stomach sleepers

Why buy it: Down, down alternative, and memory foam are nowhere to be found in Purple's pillow. Instead, the Harmony pillow has a latex core surrounded by a honeycomb grid made of flexible gel, which is wrapped inside a moisture-wicking outer layer. All together, it's "ridiculously cooling, comfortable, and pressure-relieving," according to our tester. It comes in three lofts to satisfy side, back, and stomach sleepers.

Why now: The Purple pillow is one of the most expensive pillows Business Insider recommends buying. While this Prime Day deal isn't major, you should really take any chance you can get to grab the pillow for under $200 outside of Black Friday.

More of the best Prime Day pillow deals

If you haven't found your match yet, there are even more editor-tested pillows on sale for Prime Day. I also included a couple of pillows that are under $25 apiece yet still deliver comfort, support, and quality.

Coop Sleep Goods Cool+ Adjustable Pillow - $149 $119: Hot sleepers should pass on the brand's Original pillow and opt for the Cool+ instead. Mixed in with the cooling memory foam are proprietary gel-infused pieces that promote airflow and dissipate heat. One downside is that its MSRP is significantly pricier than the Original.

Casper Essential Pillow (2 pack) - $81 $60: The Essentials line is a legitimate step down in price without a significant drop in quality. Compared to the Casper Original, this version has a more streamlined design that eschews the 2-inch gusset, making it better suited to back and stomach sleepers.

FluffCo Down Alternative Pillow $109 $76: This is similar to the FluffCo feather pillow featured above, except that it's filled with down alternative. That makes it more affordable and a smart choice for a simple, high-quality pillow with soft, fluffy fill.

More Prime Day bedding deals we recommend

In addition to pillows, Prime Day has thousands of deals on all kinds of bedding, including sheets, mattress toppers, and comforters. Here are a few standout options we've personally tested that are now on sale at Amazon.

Brooklinen Luxury Percale Sheet Set (Queen) - $200 $138: Brooklinen makes some of our editors' favorite sheets. This deal on select colors and sizes is the lowest price you'll see all year, so it's a great time to snag the 100% cotton percale sheets for crisp, cool rest.

Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Mattress Topper - $349 $249: This topper offers the feel of a Tempur-Pedic bed without the hefty price tag of a mattress. Check this out if you have back pain.

Coop Sleep Goods Ultra Tech Mattress Protector - $59 $47: The best mattress protector we tested didn't let a drop of water in. The bamboo blend cover renders it both silent and invisible.

Rest Evercool Cooling Comforter - $229 $149: Hot sleepers need a comforter they won't toss off the bed during the night. Rest's comforter has a cool-to-the-touch feel that can ease night sweats.

Why you should trust my Prime Day recommendations

I've been covering Amazon sales as a shopping editor since 2019 (and personally shopping them for even longer), which has honed my ability to spot truly good, legitimate deals from both big brands and lesser-known labels. I've also tested dozens of home products over the years, including multiple pillows and bedding options. Finally, I started my career by reporting on New York City sample sales, giving readers the inside scoop on what's really worth it and what they should skip.

Prime Day pillow FAQs

Are Prime Day pillow deals actually worth buying?

Yes, if you know what to look for. While Prime Day is flooded with massive markdowns on cheap, no-name pillows, many are fake discounts on questionable products. To find a legitimate deal, focus on top-tier, tested brands that rarely go on sale. For example, the Coop Sleep Goods Original Pillow is showing a modest but rare discount right now.

How do I know if a pillow or bedding discount is a real deal?

First, ignore the slashed list price and look at the item's Price history. Real, record-low prices absolutely happen on Prime Day and we only include deals that meet the BI Reviews' team's deals standards.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

When people ask me what to buy for the kitchen on Amazon Prime Day, my answer is simple: the quantity of deals doesn't really matter — it's the quality. After covering every Amazon sale since 2019, I use these events to invest in kitchen products I'll use often, whether it's a durable kitchen appliance, a well-made tool, or an everyday essential I'll use for years to come.

Amazon offers hundreds of kitchen deals, all boasting their worthiness and quality. To find the best of the best, I had to dig deep. That's where I found Prime Day deals on the best kitchen brands, meaningful markdowns on the kitchen products BI Reviews has thoroughly tested, and savings on favorites from my own kitchen.

Below, my findings are organized into five categories, starting with the absolute best Prime Day kitchen deals. You'll also find deals for everyday cooking, coffee drinkers, and the sale's most worthy splurges. You'll also find a handful of worthwhile Prime Day deals under $50 to top off your cart.

Related: 99 actually good Prime Day deals

The top Prime Day kitchen deals

Le Creuset Dutch Oven

Le Creuset is the first name that comes to mind when I think of the best cookware. The brand's Dutch ovens are among my favorite pieces. The enameled cast iron is easier to maintain than its seasoned counterpart and makes an attractive stovetop feature.

As a shopping editor, I've been asked if Le Creuset deals are worth it at Prime Day, and generally, I think they are. Check the brand's Amazon storefront for the best Prime Day deals on grilling essentials, cookware sets, and more. They're often comparable to Black Friday prices, and the sale selection includes several multipurpose pieces like these. Keep in mind that discounts typically only apply to the core color range. If you're eyeing a seasonal color, you may need to pay full price. While Le Creuset is the gold standard, you can also score deals on cast iron pieces from Staub and Lodge.

Cuisinart ICE-30 Pure Indulgence ice cream maker

One of the best ice cream makers you can buy is at one of its best prices of the year, which I wouldn't expect at the start of peak ice cream season, when demand is high. It's much less expensive than the Ninja Creami, which makes highly customized treats but ultimately frustrated our reviewer. The Cuisinart, on the other hand, is simple to use and churns out 2 quarts in a half-hour, provided the metal bowl is frozen beforehand.

My tip is to leave it in your freezer at all times so you're ready to go when the ice cream-making mood strikes — that's what I do with the bowl of my Cuisinart ice cream maker, which still works well after nearly 15 years of use. Should it ever break, I'd replace it with the current model.

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer

The only stand mixers worth your time are KitchenAid's. They last for decades with minimal upkeep, and with the breadth of available attachments, they can help you make almost anything. So far, I've only used mine for baking with the basic included attachments, and it's worth the money for that alone.

There are a lot of products that you should never buy at full price, and this is one of them. Prime Day's discount isn't the best KitchenAid deal I've ever seen, but it's still meaningful savings on a buy-it-forever product. And keep in mind that the stand mixer is only going to get more expensive in the future — when I bought mine in 2020 (at 20% off), it retailed for $350, which is 33% less than the current list price.

Prime Day deals on top kitchen tools

Pyrex Sculpted Tinted Glass Mixing Bowls With Plastic Lids

Pyrex is my food storage go-to. I own 19 of its glass containers, each with a colorful BPA-free lid. They keep food fresher for longer than my old plastic containers did, and are easy to keep clean. I've trusted their leak-proof seal to take soup to the office more times than I can count — and via public transportation, no less.

This is one of the best Prime Day Pyrex deals I spotted, and the brand's not often on sale outside events like these (save for clearance). With their bright colors and fluted texture, these containers are perfect for bringing a dish to a picnic or potluck.

Cookware upgrades

Caraway Cookware Set

Our former kitchen editor used this set in her own kitchen for more than 2 years, and it held up well. She likes the ceramic nonstick cookware's even heat retention (though they take time to heat up) and interchangeable lids, which fit her pots and pans from other brands. And while the included storage system isn't compatible with her small kitchen, she doesn't mind leaving the attractive saucepan on her stovetop.

Caraway usually sees its highest discounts during Black Friday, but not by much more than what I'm seeing at Prime Day. Before purchasing, it's worth your time to figure out where the storage rack would live in your kitchen, and where you'd store your cookware if it doesn't.

Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro

Titanium cookware is lighter and easier to use than stainless steel, and it has a nonstick surface that won't wear down as quickly as traditional nonstick pans, though it's not quite as slick. Our Place's titanium pan is a winner for its patterned nonstick surface that can both could sear crusts to a crisp and delicately fry an egg during testing. Its high sides and high heat retention come in handy when baking, too.

Our Place is another "never buy full price" brand for me, and it reliably provides good discounts on Prime Day. My best guess is that you won't find it at a better price until November.

Cosori 9-in-1 TurboBlaze Air Fryer

"My favorite day-to-day air fryer is the single-basket Cosori TurboBlaze," said our food writer in her thorough guide to buying an air fryer. "I was shocked that it unseated our previous winner, the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven. It was more consistent and also prettier to look at on the counter." At 6 quarts, it's a good size for most households.

I'll admit, I haven't had great experiences with air fryers so far. The one my partner brought over when he moved in is a dud — my clunky rental apartment oven heats tear-and-bake cookies faster. The idea of an easy-to-use air fryer is appealing, particularly when it's at its lowest price, according to the price trackers I consulted.

For coffee drinkers

Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine BES870XL

This is the best at-home espresso maker you can buy at Amazon Prime Day. Breville's Barista Express, the now-cheaper predecessor to the newest Barista Pro, is a 9.5-pound machine that quickly and reliably makes great-tasting espresso every time. It's a complete setup with grinders, steam wands, and beginner-friendly features that let you enjoy homemade coffee without barista-level skills.

Ninja DualBrew Pro

The versatile Ninja DualBrew Pro brewer can make full carafes, single servings, iced coffee, and concentrate for lattes and cappuccinos. The built-in fold-away frother adds extra value for coffee drinkers who like to make coffee-shop style beverages at home. Its Prime Day discount makes it a compelling all-in-one coffee solution under $200.

Moccamaster KBGV Select

If you're serious about your drip coffee, scoring 35% off the iconic Moccamaster KBGV is a rare discount that deserves your attention. Beloved for its durable build, simple one-switch operation, and consistently excellent drip coffee, this coffee maker brews a full 40-ounce pot in just 4 to 6 minutes and is available in several colors.

Kitchen deals under $50

The products in this section are affordable to begin with, so the Prime Day discounts listed here don't exactly translate to huge savings. Still, we think these deals are worth your time — not every high-quality purchase needs a big price tag.

Rubbermaid Brilliance 2-Compartment Meal Prep Containers: We recommend these meal prep containers for their two-chamber design and airtight lids that won't cause leaks on the go. The vented lids are safe for the microwave and dishwasher, but they require thorough drying before storage.

Yeti Rambler 12 oz Travel Bottle: I love using my 40-ounce water bottles, but they're too heavy to throw in a purse, and I don't chug water when I'm out and about like I do at the gym and around the house. This tiny Rambler is a perfect purse size, and the soft color is unique.

Nordic Ware Naturals Half Sheet Set: A simple way to improve your baked goods and roasted vegetables is to use a sheet pan that heats evenly, and Nordic Ware's sheet pans provide reliable heating every time they go in the oven. Their one downside is that they quickly show wear, despite cleaning easily.

OXO Good Grips Olive and Cherry Pitter: I don't often advocate for single-use devices, but I recently saw my friend use a cherry de-pitter so that her 2-year old son could safely eat the summer fruit, and it intrigued me — so I'm making an exception. In my child-free household, it would come in handy for desserts like pies and ice cream. Getting it at a discount is — dare I make the pun? — a cherry on top.

Why you should trust my Prime Day recommendations

Helping readers make smart shopping decisions is at the core of my career. I started out covering New York City's sample-sale scene, sharing which events were worth the time and money. Since 2019, I've written and edited shopping stories for every Amazon Prime Day event, and I've developed a strong sense for finding its real, true deals. In the past couple of years, I've focused more on kitchen content, testing and researching products, and writing guides for items like cast-iron skillets.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

It's no secret that MacBooks are excellent laptops, but they can be a bit costly at full price. That's why I'm tracking all the best Prime Day MacBook deals throughout this year's four-day sale event. So far, the discounts have been solid but nothing to get too excited about, with most MacBooks on sale for the same deal prices Amazon has been offering on and off for the last few months.

Right now, you can get the latest 13-inch MacBook Air for $950. Though this model has dipped to $900 before, that's still a solid $150 discount off its list price. Meanwhile, the larger 15-inch model is on sale for 11% off. Again, that's a solid price, but it's no different than the typical deal price Amazon has had since April. If you're looking for something with a little more power behind it, you can save at least $150 on the MacBook Pro.

I'll keep tracking MacBook prices through Friday night when the Prime Day event officially ends, so you can expect to see any new deals added here over the next few days. If you'd rather shop iPads, Apple Watches, and AirPods, you can find the top discounts in my guide to the best Prime Day Apple deals. Interested in sales other than Apple? Check out our massive Prime Day deals roundup, which covers everything from tech to home to style.

Best Prime Day MacBook deals

Is the MacBook Neo on sale for Prime Day?

The MacBook Neo is the brand's new budget-friendly laptop, delivering impressive performance for $599. Though I was hoping this model might get its first notable discount for Prime Day, Amazon has it listed at a modest $10 off its retail price. I'll update this roundup if the price drops, but it's looking like the Neo won't be getting a major deal for Prime Day. Still, even at full cost, the MacBook Neo is an excellent value and well worth considering if you're shopping for an entry-level laptop. You can learn more in our MacBook Neo review.

FAQs

Which MacBooks are the newest?

Apple's latest lineup of MacBooks includes various Air and Pro configurations, as well as the budget-friendly MacBook Neo.

Here's a full rundown of the core models available now. Just note that each MacBook is configurable with various storage and memory options.

MacBook Neo

• 13-inch MacBook Neo with A18 Pro (2026)

MacBook Air

• 13-inch MacBook Air with M5 (2026)
• 15-inch MacBook Air with M5 (2026)

MacBook Pro

• 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 (2025)
• 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro (2026)
• 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max (2026)
• 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro (2026)
• 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max (2026)

Is Prime Day a good time to buy a MacBook?

As I mentioned above, we're not seeing any major discounts on MacBooks for Prime Day, but there are still some decent sales on select models. If you've been planning on buying a MacBook, it can be a good time to purchase one since you can save at least $150 on multiple models. It's worth noting that Apple doesn't offer many discounts on its own website, so what you see listed on Amazon Prime is probably the best discount around right now.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

I've personally tested some of the top luggage brands by chucking suitcases across pavement repeatedly. It looks odd, but it's the easiest way to see which ones can survive the tarmac. The best Prime Day luggage deals have brands we trust on sale, like Swissgear, Away, and Travelpro, with official Amazon storefronts and warranties.

So far we've scoped a lightweight carry-on bag from Away on sale for $157, as well as a large Samsonite checked bag for $60 off. If you're traveling with a group this summer, we recommend a value set from Samsonite while it's $188 off.

Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or an international vacation, now is one of the best times of the year to save on carry-ons, checked bags, and travel sets. For more of live sale coverage, check out our curated guide to the best Prime Day deals.

This softside carry-on from Travelpro may not look as sleek as an Away or Monos hardshell, but we still think it's worth the splurge — especially while it's $95 off for Prime Day. Its wheels glided effortlessly over rough terrain better than any other carry-on we tested, and its many internal pockets make packing easier. Plus, you can use its USB ports to charge your phone on the go.

The best Amazon Prime Day carry-on luggage deals

A good carry-on can make quick trips much easier, especially if you're trying to skip the baggage carousel. The best Prime Day carry-on deals include compact suitcases that fit overhead bins while still offering useful features like spinner wheels, interior dividers, and front pockets.

• Read more: The best carry-on bags we tested

The best Amazon Prime Day luggage set deals

A luggage set can be a smarter buy than purchasing each suitcase separately, especially if you need bags for multiple stops or several family members. Prime Day brings discounts on matching sets that bundle carry-ons, checked bags, and sometimes smaller travel pieces into one purchase.

• Read more: The best luggage we tested

The best Amazon Prime Day checked luggage deals

Checked luggage is best for longer trips, heavy packers, or anyone who wants room for bulky shoes or souvenirs. Prime Day is a good time to look for deals on durable hardside and softside checked bags with expandable storage, compression straps, and sturdy handles.

• Read more: The best checked luggage we tested

FAQs on Prime Day luggage deals

Is Prime Day a good time to buy luggage?

Definitely. We're still early in the summer travel season, so now's the perfect opportunity to save on a new carry-on or checked luggage. Plus, during this 4-day period, you can find plenty of luggage sales outside of Amazon.

As someone who travels at least once a month, I think the scarcity of all-black luggage deals this Prime Day is actually a good thing. I prefer when I can clearly see my bright teal hardshell coming around the baggage carousel, so don't be discouraged if you're noticing limited color variety.

What size carry-on should I buy?

Most domestic airlines have a maximum carry-on size requirement of 22 inches long, 14 inches wide, and nine inches tall.

What are the best luggage brands on sale?

Some of our favorite luggage brands offer deep discounts on suitcases for Prime Day. Samsonite has slashed prices this Prime Day, with some bundles at over 50% off. Away now has carry-on and checked bags marked down 20%, and there are tons of other deals going live all the time.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

Day two of Prime Day is live, and by now, the decision fatigue has almost certainly set in. As the anchor of Business Insider's Valued newsletter, I know this firsthand.

The BI Reviews team has published our share of comprehensive Prime Day deal guides. They're the result of a tremendous amount of deal hunting, research, and product expertise and testing, and we stand by them. Still, you're probably not looking for another list of 100+ "must-buy" options to sift through — which is why we're treating Prime Day like a bracket and crowning just one ultimate winner per category.

Our editors have spent months testing products at home and on the road, tracking historical pricing data, and figuring out what's actually worth buying when it's NOT on sale. In the lead up to Prime Day, we vetted testing insights and weeded out the cheap knock-offs to ensure every recommendation we make holds up. But after a while, even a carefully curated list of great deals can start to feel like homework.

For this live blog, instead of showing you hundreds of deals, I asked my fellow BI Reviews editors a simple question: If you could only buy one product in your category before Prime Day ends, what would it be?

Our tech editor picked the ONE TV worth the upgrade, our home editor gave me ONE vacuum recommendation, our culinary tester chose the ONE air fryer worth the counter space in most kitchens, and our style and beauty editor tracked down the ONE skincare device that's actually worth the splurge.

No fluff, no filler — these are the single best Prime Day deals in any given category, curated by experts who know these products better than anyone. I will be updating this post throughout the day as inventory shifts, so you can trust that every item I recommend is still in stock and sitting at a verified deal price.

Let's get straight to the upgrades.

Evening recap: top 6 Prime Day deals bracket winners so far

If you're just joining our live coverage and want to see the best Prime Day day 2 deals at a glance, the Business Insider Reviews team has crowned a few major standouts today. The Samsung S90F 4K smart TV is down to a record-low $1,198, while the powerhouse Dyson Gen5Detect cordless vacuum just hit an unprecedented 37% off. For Apple fans, the flagship Apple Watch Series 11 is at its lowest price ever ($279), and audiophiles can grab the premium Sony WH-1000MX5 headphones for under $200. Finally, for practical daily upgrades, don't miss the top-tested Cosori TurboBlaze air fryer for just $85 or the Tik Tok-viral Levi's Cinch baggy jeans slashed to $48.

Best Prime Day jeans deal: Levi's Cinch Baggy Jeans

Shop now: Levi's Cinch Baggy Jeans (was $85, now $48)

I've tried curvy jeans from Abercrombie and Madewell, but sometimes the classic is a classic for a reason. If you have wider hips with a smaller waist, Levi's Cinch Baggy Jeans are made for you — especially now that they're $36.53 cheaper for Prime Day. This TikTok viral pair can be taken in an additional 2 inches with their adjustable waist tabs, so they snatch you in with the snap of a button.Not only that, but the material feels so comfortable and lightweight I almost forget I'm wearing jeans.

They have a very high rise, so keep that in mind if you have a short torso. For reference, I'm five-foot-nine with a 38-inch hip and 27-inch waist, and the 33 inseam, size 27 fit me true to size.

Best Prime Day espresso maker deal: Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine

Shop now: Breville Barista Express Impress (was $693, now $500)

The Barista Express Impress is an all-in-one machine. It's ideal for beginners because of the automatic tamping system, which takes a lot of the guesswork out of dosing and prioritizes ease of use over fine-tuning your cup with too many settings. This lets you enjoy good espresso right away without months of technique practice, but leaves plenty of opportunity for experimentation as you get more comfortable dialing in. The 28% Prime Day discount makes an already strong value even better.

The Breville Barista Express remains one of the most recommended home espresso machines because it combines an excellent burr grinder and an espresso machine in a single package. It gives us plenty of control while remaining approachable for beginners.

Best Prime Day bedding deal: Brooklinen Luxury Percale Sheet Set

Shop now: Brooklinen Luxury Percale Sheet Set (was $199, now $159)

"We've tested dozens of sheet sets over the past five years, and Brooklinen bedding has found a place on many of our editors' beds and in best sheets and patterned sheets buying guides. Often you can find the best deals on the brand's website, but for Prime Day, some of its crisp, lightweight percale sheet sets are discounted 20% at Amazon, which is a very rare deal. Now is the best time to purchase these, especially if you tend to sleep hot in the summer months. They've kept me consistently cool compared to other percale sheets I've slept on.

My favorite pattern, Oyster in Storm, is included in this deal. They add nice visual interest to my home office/guest room, and friends who have stayed have loved sleeping on them too. You can also score the same deal on select solid colors. The sheets are made of 100% long-staple cotton that holds up after repeated washes, and I like that they're OEKO-TEX certified." - Lisa Sabatini, senior pets editor

Best Prime Day pet deal: Chom Chom Roller

Shop now: Chom Chom Roller Pet Hair Remover (was $25, now $18)

"The effectiveness and versatility of the Chom Chom Roller make it one of the best pet hair removers you can buy, and it's a great alternative to single-use lint rollers. Plus, it's 28% off for Prime Day. It did a great job pulling up cat and dog hair on every surface we tested, and we didn't need to spend a ton of time or elbow grease working it. Although it's no substitute for a vacuum cleaner, it does an impressive job of removing pet hair and light debris from rugs." - Lisa Sabatini, senior pets editor

Best Prime Day electric grill deal: Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect XL

Shop now: Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect XL Outdoor Grill (was $500 now $400)

When the host at the Memorial Day party I attended had an unexpected grill malfunction, the Ninja Woodfire grill saved the holiday. Find an outdoor outlet, and you're be ready to cook outside in seven different ways: grill, smoke, air fry, roast, bake, broil, or dehydrate. All of the cooking functions impressed us during testing and can be used on the go, leaving the heat and smells outside your home kitchen.

Best Prime Day backpack deal: The North Face Borealis Backpack

Shop now: The North Face Borealis Backpack (was $99, now $69)

"The Borealis Backpack, one of the brand's most classic styles, is 30% off for Prime Day. It's 27 liters deep, so it can can accommodate everything you need for a day trip, class, or your daily commute. It has all the standard features: a nicely padded laptop pocket, a spacious main compartment, side pockets for water bottles, a small fleece-lined outer pocket, and a bigger outer pocket with additional nooks for pens and other accessories." - Gabrielle Chase, style editor

Best Prime Day portable battery deal: Anker Nano Portable Charger

Shop now: Anker Nano Portable Charger (was $60, now $42)

"Portable batteries can be a lifesaver when traveling with your phone, tablet, laptop, and headphones. There are tons of options available, and several are getting good deals for Prime Day. However, this Anker Nano Power Bank is an especially great value. It's 30% off for Prime Day and is one of my team's go-to travel companions.

It boasts a 10,000mAh capacity, which is enough for about two extra charges on an iPhone 17 Pro. It also has a handy retractable USB-C cable, so you never need to worry about carrying a spare cord. Our reviewer also loves its integrated display, which shows helpful information about how much power a device is using and how long it will take to recharge to 100%. If you're planning any trips, I highly recommend grabbing this power bank while it's on sale." - Steven Cohen, senior tech editor

Best Prime Day luggage deal: Samsonite Centric 2 Set

Shop now: Samsonite Centric 2 luggage Set (was $400, now $213)

When it comes to value, Samsonite makes excellent luggage at some of the best prices. The headline of our review of the Samsonite Centric luggage says it all: This $130 bag is the best hard-sided carry-on our travel editors have tested. While competing luggage brands like Away are offering minor Prime Day deals on hard-side carry-ons, Samonsite's price cuts are steeper. This set is 47% off today.

Best Prime Day speaker deal: Samsung Q990F soundbar

Shop now: Samsung Q990F soundbar (was $1,998, now $998)

"This Samsung soundbar is a complete surround system in one convenient package. It includes separate rear speakers and a wireless subwoofer to fully engulf you in audio from all directions. It even supports Dolby Atmos with upfiring speaker drivers angled to bounce sound effects off the ceiling, so falling rain and swooping jets actually sound like they're above your head. For Prime Day, it's on sale for $968. This is the first time it's dipped below $1,000, which is a big deal for such an immersive home theater solution.

My team reviews all of the latest soundbars, and this model remains one of the most impressive multi-channel systems we've tested. If you want to level up your movie-watching experience, this is an ideal audio upgrade." - Steven Cohen, senior tech editor

Best Prime Day coffee maker deal: Moccamaster KBGV Select

Shop now: Moccamaster KBGV coffee maker (was $369, now $247)

For coffee enthusiasts who are particular about their drip coffee, 35% off the iconic Moccamaster KBGV is a rare discount that only comes around key deal events, like Prime Day or Black Friday. (If you're a solo coffee drinker, consider the Cup One, which brews single servings without pods and is 33% off right now.)

Beloved for its durable build, simple one-switch operation, and consistently excellent drip coffee, the Moccamaster coffee maker brews a full 40-ounce pot in just 4 to 6 minutes and is available in several colors. -Bronwyn Barnes, deputy editor and Valued newsletter anchor

Best Prime Day robot vacuum deal: Roborock Saros 10R

Shop now: Roborock Saros 10R (was $1,600, now $885)

"The Roborock Saros 10R has everything you could want in a robot vacuum: effective vacuuming and mopping, a fully automated dock maintenance system with hot-water washing and hot-air drying, excellent obstacle avoidance, and the ability to get into low-profile spaces and over high thresholds. And now, because it's technically the 2025 model, it's on sale for 45% off at $885. Our tech expert, Tyler Hayes, still recommends this version over its 2026 successor, the Saros 20.

Robot vacuums can offload some of your housework, but they're pricey, so I expect a near-seamless, hands-off experience. Roborock makes some of the best robot vacuums around at a range of price points covering varying degrees of suction power, mopping capabilities, and docking stations, depending on what features you're willing to spend on. Its features and cleaning customizations are extensive." -Jaclyn Turner, senior home editor

Best Prime Day headphones deal: Sony WH-1000MX5

Shop now: Sony WH-1000MX5 headphones (was $278, now $198)

"There's no shortage of great Prime Day headphone deals to shop, but if I had to choose one to single out, the Sony WH-1000MX5 are easily at the top of my list. These are among the most versatile over-ear headphones on the market, offering an impressive balance of high-end sound quality, a comfortable fit, and a packed feature set.

Sony's mobile app makes it easy to adjust settings and tune the sound to your liking, and the headphones offer powerful noise cancellation to drown out pesky distractions. Right now, the WH-1000XM5 are down to $198, which is the lowest they've ever been. Premium headphones like this rarely ever dip below $200, so this is a rare chance to get flagship performance at a midrange price." - Steven Cohen, senior tech editor

Best Prime Day air purifier deal: Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty

Shop now: Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty (was $230, now $150)

"The best air purifier our team has tested is the Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty, which is on sale for 35% off, one of the lowest prices of the year. It quickly removes pollutants, allergens, and VOCs while operating quietly in the background. It also consumes the least amount of energy of any of the models we tested, which is important for something you're running 24/7.

The multi-stage filtration system includes a washable pre-filter, a true HEPA filter to capture airborne particles such as viruses, bacteria, and pollen, and an activated carbon filter to reduce cooking, smoke, and pet odors. The filters last for up to a year. The only thing the Coway unit lacks is app connectivity to monitor and control air quality from your phone." - Jaclyn Turner, senior home editor

Best Prime Day pillow deal: Coop Original

Shop now: Coop Original Pillow (was $89, now $71)

"If you can't remember the last time you replaced your pillow, Prime Day is the perfect time to make the upgrade. Regardless of how you sleep, the one pillow our team all agree deserves its place among the best pillows is the Coop Original Pillow. It's an adjustable-fill pillow made of shredded memory foam that can be tailored to exactly how you want your pillow, whether high and lofty or low and thin. We recommend this pillow at full price, so 20% off the Coop pillow for Prime Day just sweetens the deal.

And it comes with an extra bag of stuffing, if you need more. The resulting feel is supportive and full. The pillow is quite dense, and has a contouring, medium-firm feel that is supportive. It's also available in a number of variations depending on your preferences, including a crescent shape for side sleepers, a body pillow, and a version for hot sleepers with special cooling fill." - Jaclyn Turner, senior home editor

Best Prime Day Apple deal: Apple Watch Series 11

Shop now: Apple Watch Series 11 (was $399, now $279)

"Apple products are always popular buys on Prime Day. Right now, you can find several of the brand's top gadgets at a great discount, including some of my team's favorite AirPods and iPads. But the deal that stands out the most is on the Apple Watch Series 11. This flagship smartwatch is on sale for $279. That's the lowest it's ever been, and around $50 off its typical street price.

The Series 11 impressed our reviewer with its sleek design, bright screen, seamless iPhone integration, and smooth navigation. Its battery life is long enough to last through a typical day of use, and it boasts cool health-monitoring features that you can't get on the cheaper SE 3. If you're after an Apple Watch that nails the basics and can serve as a capable fitness tracker, the Series 11 is the most well-rounded option." - Steven Cohen, senior tech editor

Best Prime Day moisturizer deal: Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré

Shop now: Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré Face Moisturizer (was $32, now $26)

"I've written about beauty products for almost a decade, and I have never found a moisturizer that works better than Embryolisse. It's a classic French pharmacy staple that makeup artists often use as a makeup primer because it makes skin incredibly smooth, hydrated, and supple. I personally use the sensitive skin formula because I have rosacea and super sensitive skin, but both that and the original formula are on sale right now for Prime Day.

It was the first thing I checked for Prime Day, and I immediately stocked up when I saw the discount. The moisturizer isn't that expensive to begin with (about $28 for a 3.4-ounce bottle), but right now the original formula is at its lowest price ever and the sensitive formula is close behind." -Sally Kaplan, executive editor

Best Prime Day cordless vacuum deal: Dyson Gen5detect

Shop now: Dyson Gen5detect Cordless Vacuum (was $1,050, now $670)

"Prime Day vacuum deals can be incredibly sneaky, and the cheapest option is rarely the smartest buy. While I usually recommend Dyson's mid-tier V15 Detect, I did the math on this year's sales, and those bundles skimp on crucial tools. If you want the absolute best value for your money, the Dyson Gen5detect cordless vacuum is the only one you should put in your cart.

Until earlier this month, the Gen5detect was Dyson's flagship model. Now that they've launched a newer version, this powerhouse has hit an unprecedented 37% discount for the very first time. It outpaces cheaper models with up to 70 minutes of run time, 280AW suction power, and a convenient push-button power switch instead of Dyson's often annoying trigger control. Most importantly, it includes full HEPA filtration and the Fluffy Optic cleaner head, which uses a green laser light to reveal hidden dust and debris on hard floors. At this price, it's the single smartest Dyson investment you can make."- Jaclyn Turner, senior home editor

Best Prime Day air fryer deal: Cosori TurboBlaze

Shop now: Cosori TurboBlaze (was $120, now $85)

It's been a chaotic Prime Day for cheap kitchen appliances, but there's a clear standout: The Cosori TurboBlaze 6-quart air fryer is the one air fryer we'd buy today. Currently sitting at a sale price of $85, the TurboBlaze has officially hit its lowest price on record, well below the typical $100 average.

"It never wavered in any test, turning out perfectly golden fried and crispy wings," says culinary tester Jennifer Zyman. Unlike the dozens of cheap air fryers with slashed Prime Day prices, the TurboBlaze isn't just a glorified toaster. A powerful DC motor also handles baking and dehydrating — a versatility that makes its slightly fragile basket handle an easy trade-off.- Bronwyn Barnes, deputy editor, Valued newsletter anchor

Best Prime Day TV deal: Samsung S90F 4K TV

Shop now: Samsung S90F 4K Smart TV (was $1,698, now $1,198)

"My team and I review new TVs year-round, and it's getting harder and harder for different models to stand out. But the Samsung S90F 4K Smart TV rises above the pack. It uses an OLED panel, which delivers pixel-level dimming with black levels that completely disappear in a dark room. On cheaper LED TVs, dim scenes can look like a cloudy mess, but the S90F delivers deep, inky images with perfect contrast. It also boasts wide viewing angles, so the picture looks great no matter where you sit.

There are other excellent OLED TVs on the market, but none can match the S90F's brightness and color at this price. For Prime Day, it's on sale for $1,198, which is a record-low price. Since this is a 2025 model, stock will become harder to find as the year goes on, so I recommend grabbing it while you still can."- Steven Cohen, senior tech editor

Gift cards are the ultimate way to grant someone an excuse to go shopping, even if that someone is yourself. The best Prime Day gift card deals are the best way to score free money by shopping for discounted ones. I've rounded up all the best ones still going below.

• Browse all of the best Prime Day gift card deals.

No matter its end purpose, buying a gift card on sale is like getting free money. Spending $40 to get $50 of credit at a store you'll shop at is a no-brainer — just don't miss out before they sell out. Most Prime Day gift card offers are Lightning Deals, meaning they are time- and quantity-limited, unlike other event deals.

Read on to see the full list, and check out our Prime Day hub for a full list of the best deals across every category.

The best Prime Day gift card deals

Food, drink, and grocery

• Applebee's: Get a $50 gift card for $40
• Cold Stone Creamery: Get a $50 gift card for $40
• Crumbl: Get a $50 gift card for $40
• Domino's Pizza: Get a $50 gift card for $42.50
• Golden Corral: Get a $50 gift card for $40
• IHOP: Get a $50 gift card for $40
• Krispy Kreme: Get a $25 gift card for $20
• Panera Bread: Get a $50 gift card for $42.50
• Petco: Get a $50 gift card for $40
• Subway: Get a $50 gift card for $42.50

Style and beauty

• Adidas: Get a $50 gift card for $40
• Aeropostale: Get a $50 gift card for $40
• Bath & Body Works: Get a $50 gift card for $40
• Fanatics: Get a $100 gift card for $85
• H&M: Get a $50 gift card for $40
• Old Navy: Get a $50 gift card for $40
• Ray-Ban: Get a $50 gift card for $40

Entertainment and gaming

• Amtrak: Get a $100 eGift Card for $85
• Build A Bear: Get a $50 gift card for $40
• Chuck E. Cheese: Get a $50 gift card for $40
• Cinemark Theaters: Get a $50 gift card for $42.50
• Dave & Busters: Get a $50 gift card for $40
• Fandango: Get a $50 gift card for $40
• Hotels.com: Get a $50 gift card for $40
• Meta Quest: Get a $50 gift card for $42.50
• Regal Entertainment: Get a $50 gift card for $40
• Roblox: Get a $50 gift card for $42.50
• Topgolf: Get a $50 gift card for $40

Is Prime Day a good time to buy gift cards?

Prime Day is one of the best times to buy gift cards, as they often come at a discount or with Amazon credit. It's always good to stock up on gift cards, and when you buy during Prime Day, you save money.

Are Prime Day gift cards physical or electronic?

It depends on the gift card. Be sure to thoroughly read the product description to check if the gift card will be sent to you physically or electronically via email or text.

Keep tabs on our Prime Day coverage to prepare for more fresh discounts.

Follow our Instagram and WhatsApp channels for more deals and buying guides.

The 2026 Amazon Prime Day sale is here, and it's a great time to snag a new pair of headphones at a discount. Top over-ear models and earbuds are all on sale, and I'll be tracking the best Prime Day headphone deals throughout the full four-day event.

My team and I test headphones year-round, and some of our favorite models are marked down to all-time lows. Right now, the AirPods Pro 3 are $70 off, just $10 shy of their lowest price. Meanwhile, the Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ear headphones are down to a record-low of $198. Both models are recommended in my guide to the best headphones you can buy.

Prime Day runs until June 26, but the best headphone and earbud discounts might sell out before the end of the event. I'll keep an eye on top sales over the next couple of days and add in new deals as I find them, so keep checking back for the latest offers. For even more discounts across categories, make sure to check out our full Prime Day deals guide.

The best Prime Day earbud deals

Several flagship earbuds from brands like Apple, Sony, and Bose are down to excellent prices for Prime Day. Most notably, you can get the AirPods Pro 3 for $70 off and the Sony WF-1000XM5 for $140 off. Both are close to their all-time low prices.

The best Prime Day over-ear headphone deals

Over-ear headphones are getting big discounts for Prime Day. In particular, I recommend considering the Sony WH-1000M5. Though Sony has a newer XM6 model (also on sale), the XM5 headphones offer similar performance and deliver an incredible value at 50% off their full price.

FAQs

Which headphones should you buy?

The right headphones for you depend on how you plan to use them. For travel, commuting, or working in noisy spaces, noise-canceling over-ear headphones will typically offer the best audio quality and comfort. But if you want something smaller for workouts, calls, or everyday listening, wireless earbuds can be more convenient.

My team of audio experts has tested a wide range of headphones and earbuds to pick the top models for different needs. Right now, we recommend the Sony WH-1000XM5 as the best over-ear headphones and the Sony WF-1000XM5 as the best wireless earbuds. Both deliver great sound, strong noise cancellation, and useful features for most listeners.

But they're not the only good options. Bose, Apple, Sennheiser, Technics, Soundcore, and other brands also make excellent headphones, and some may be a better fit depending on your budget and preferences. For more recommendations and detailed buying advice, check out our full collection of headphone guides:

• Best noise-canceling headphones
• Best budget headphones
• Best Apple AirPods
• Best AirPods alternatives
• Best Bose headphones
• Best Sony headphones
• Best workout headphones
• Best running headphones

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to buy an air fryer. Unlike TVs or laptops, air fryer technology doesn't change dramatically from year to year, which means a great deal on a top tested model can save you serious money without sacrificing performance.

This year, BI reviews is especially well-positioned to separate the good Prime Day deals from the gimmicks. Our team recently completed a major update to our air fryer testing program, evaluating dozens of models side by side to find the best air fryers for every type of cook. That means we're not just highlighting discounts. We're highlighting the air fryers we know are worth buying.

Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly basket model, a family-sized dual-zone air fryer, or a countertop oven that can replace several appliances at once, we found the best Prime Day air fryer deals available now.

The best Prime Day air fryer deals

Best for: Home cooks looking for consistent, even crisping and a faster preheat time than standard models.

The value: The Cosori TubroBlaze is our top-rated air fryer. It handles everything from frozen fries to whole chickens with ease, and its non cooking functions cover a wide range of meal prep needs.

The trade-off: While it excels at performance, the sleek black finish can be a fingerprint magnet, requiring frequent wiping to keep your countertop looking pristine.

Prime Day deal: We've tracked this model's price year-round, and this is the moment to buy. It just hit the lowest price we've ever seen. Getting our top-tested air fryer for under $100 is an absolute deal.

Best for: Busy households that need a reliable, no-fuss appliance for quick weeknight meals.

The value: The Instant Vortex Plus isn't trying to be the sexiest appliance on your counter, but it's a total workhorse. It's easy to use, has a large capacity that fits family-sized portions, and features an intuitive interface that gets you cooking in seconds.

The trade-off: The basket tray can be a bit tricky to handle when removing cooked food, and it lacks the advanced "smart" features found in much pricier. high-end models.

Prime Day deal: At the current Prime Day price of just under $100, the Instant Vortex Plus is sitting well below the historical average of $129.42. While we've seen it drop as low as $75 in early 2024, the current price is a reliable discount for this kitchen workhorse.

Best for: Anyone home cook who needs to cook two different foods at different temperatures to finish at the same time.

The value: The Ninja Foodi DualZone is a game-changer for batch cooking. You can cook and maintain a side simultaneously, ensuring everything is hot and ready to serve at once.

The trade-off: This is a large appliance with a significant footprint. If you have limited counter space, you will need to clear some room before adding it to your kitchen.

Prime Day deal: At its Prime Day price of $179.99, the Ninja Foods DualZone is positioned well below its historical average of around $218. We've seen it drop lower, but the current price is a solid deal that offers significant savings.

Best for: Dorms, apartments, and anyone looking for a budget-friendly air fryer that doesn't eat up counter space.

The value: Despite its compact size, the Chefman 4-Quart Compact Air Fryer performed surprisingly well during testing. It's perfect for one or two-person meals, simple to operate, and fits easily into kitchens where larger units simply won't work.

The trade-off: The smaller capacity limits you to smaller portion sizes, and it lacks advanced preset functions found on premium, larger-capacity air fryers.

Prime Day deal: While it has dropped as low as $50 in the past, the current Prime Day deal is still a great value for an entry-level air fryer.

Best for: Home cooks who want a high-performance, all in one machine capable of replacing a full-sized oven for most daily tasks.

The value: The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is the gold standard for versatility. This isn't just an air fryer — it's a precision-engineered countertop oven that bakes, roasts, broils, toasts, and reheats with professional-grade consistency.

The trade-off: This is a premium appliance with a larger footprint and higher price tag than dedicated air fryers, making it an investment pieces that requires dedicated counter space.

Prime Day deal: The Prime Day deal is an excellent savings off the historical high of $499.95. I bought the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro for 20% off during the lead-up to Prime Day, and the deal won't get any better.

More Prime Day deals on air fryers we've researched or tested

Why you can trust my Prime Day air fryer deals recommendations

We recently completed a comprehensive update to our air fryer buying guide, evaluating dozens of models side-by-side. From compact basket-style air fryers to high-capacity air fryer toaster ovens, we stress tested every unit for cooking performance, ease of use, design, and value.

The Prime Day deal recommendations in this article were chosen based on our testing data. I'll update this guide in real time throughout Prime Day to remove expired offers and surface new, verified deals as they drop.

Based on guidance from our air fryer testing and my experience as a deals editor, I was tracking the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro and bought it when it fell to its current Prime Day price.

Are Prime Day air fryer deals worth shopping?

Yes — if you know what to look for. Prime Day is consistently one of the best times of the year to score significant savings on kitchen appliances. While many retailers flood Amazon with deals on obscure brands that you'll struggle to repair or have to replace, we're exclusively highlighting deals on models that have passed our rigorous, hands-on testing or extensive research.

How does Business Insider verify if a Prime Day deal is a "good" one?

We don't just rely on the percentage-off badge. We track prices on air fryers throughout the entire year, comparing sale prices against historical data, including all-time lows and average prices. If a "deal" price is higher than it's been in the last 3 months, we'll tell you. We only highlight offers we believe represent a genuine deal on a high-value product.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out all of our coverage of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon for the full selection.

• Micah Lasher won New York's 12th congressional district primary race among eight candidates.
• Tech giants spent millions to influence the Manhattan race and sway AI regulation outcomes.
• The Manhattan congressional seat became an AI-regulation showdown with two candidates at its center.

The new Democratic nominee for a congressional seat in Manhattan had a strong message for the AI industry on Tuesday night.

After defeating a crowded field of eight candidates in New York's 12th congressional district, Micah Lasher, who won by 39.1%, took aim at the tech giants and their allies who spent heavily to shape the outcome of the deep-blue seat.

"I have some news for the two big AI companies who've taken such an unusual interest in who won this congressional seat," Lasher said at a rally at Jacob's Pickles, an NYC staple famous for elevating the pickle from a garnish to a main course, following his victory. "I won't be taking my cues from either of you when it comes to protecting our kids, our jobs."

The swipe at AI companies didn't come out of nowhere. On the trail, Lasher cast himself as a skeptic of Silicon Valley's push for lighter-touch regulation, stating on his website that AI could "displace workers, exacerbate inequalities, and pose a threat to our environment and public safety." He has also raised concerns about the rapid expansion of AI data centers and the industry's growing energy demands.

The race in Manhattan became an unlikely battleground in the fight over how Washington should regulate AI, illustrating a schism in Silicon Valley.

Millions of dollars flowed into the contest, much of it aimed at either helping or hurting Assemblymember Alex Bores, a Democrat and former Palantir employee who backed stronger AI safeguards, as competing factions of the tech world backed different candidates and different visions for AI policy.

Bores quit Palantir during Donald Trump's first term, citing concerns about the company's work on immigration enforcement.

According to Federal Election Commission filings, Think Big, a super PAC opposed to additional AI regulations backed in part by leaders at OpenAI and Andreessen Horowitz, spent about $8 million to prevent Bores from winning. Meanwhile, tech giants backing more AI safety regulations, including the Jobs and Democracy PAC, supported by donors with ties to Anthropic and Adobe, spent more than $13 million to boost Bores' candidacy.

The clash came as New York emerges as one of the more aggressive states in the country in regulating the AI industry, and as data centers have become a growing flash point. New York State lawmakers have advanced proposals that would temporarily halt the issuance of permits for large new data centers while officials study their impact on the electric grid, utility bills, water consumption, and climate goals.

Lasher is a cosponsor of New York's Responsible AI Safety and Education Act, a proposal aimed at placing safeguards on advanced AI systems, which is the same legislation that made Bores a target for some AI industry groups.

Anthropic, OpenAI, and the Lasher campaign did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Students, travelers, gamers, remote workers, and video editors — laptops have a wide range of potential users, making them a highly sought-after item every deal holiday. For Prime Day, the same is true, thanks to Amazon's wide range of brand offerings. Not all are worth your time, though, so I've rounded up the best Prime Day laptop deals below.

The 4-day event is young, but many laptop discounts have already come and gone. This is par for the course with such a popular item, so acting fast is key. Some of my favorite deals include major savings across Apple's MacBooks and budget-friendly models from Dell, Asus, and HP.

Especially with back-to-school season just around the corner (sorry, students), Prime Day is one of the best times of year to buy a laptop. Read on to find the event's highlights based on our reviewed and researched picks. Don't miss our tips for avoiding third-party seller traps, too.

The best Prime Day budget laptop deals

Perfect for low-effort tasks like using Docs or casual web browsing, these budget laptops grant utility without breaking the bank. If you're trying to keep costs low, we always recommend going with at least 8GB of RAM — only opt for less when price is the utmost priority.

The best Prime Day gaming laptop deals

These gaming laptops from Asus, Acer, and Gigabyte feature powerful processors and dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics cards, along with bright screens and high refresh rates. And though geared toward gaming, these models are also excellent laptops for other demanding tasks, such as photo/video editing and high-end multimedia playback.

The best Prime Day MacBook deals

Apple's MacBooks are excellent laptops for work and school, and several models are on sale for Prime Day. Most notably, you can get the latest MacBook Air with an M5 processor for $150 off. This model has been a bit cheaper in the past, but this is still a great discount off its typical street price.

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Prime Day laptop deal pitfalls

Though the Insider Reviews team is working around the clock to keep our deal roundups as fresh as possible, laptops sell out especially fast. Not only that, but third-party sellers on Amazon love to jump on the opportunity by undercutting official retailer listings by cents, tricking buyers into buying from untrustworthy sources.

To avoid this, always check the Shipper/Seller field on the right side of the product listing, right below Add to cart. Amazon-fulfilled listings will list Amazon.com as the Shipper/Seller, meaning your purchase will be covered by the store's free returns and robust customer service. Others, aside from the laptop brand itself, you should be wary of.

FAQs

What's the difference between a general laptop and a gaming laptop?

A general laptop is built for everyday tasks like browsing the web, streaming videos, writing documents, taking video calls, and light photo editing. These models are usually thinner, lighter, quieter, and more affordable than gaming laptops.

Gaming laptops are designed for more demanding performance. They typically have faster processors, dedicated graphics cards, better cooling systems, and higher-refresh-rate displays to make games run smoothly. Those upgrades also make them useful for creative work like video editing, but they're often heavier, louder, more expensive, and have shorter battery life than standard laptops.

Is Prime Day a good time to buy a laptop?

Prime Day is an excellent time to buy a laptop. Aside from the timeliness for students getting ready to head back to school, this is when you can see deals rivaling those of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

The main drawback is that Prime Day is limited to only what Amazon offers. This still includes a vast range of brands, but Black Friday offers more retailers participating for potential exclusive savings.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

We're well into the second day of Amazon Prime Day, and one of the top Prime Day deals is on the Oura Ring 4. The absolute best Prime Day Oura Ring deals bring them down to all-time low prices, with select colors and sizes reaching a little over half off.

We've tested and evaluated the best smart rings, and the Oura Ring 4 is our fitness expert's top overall pick. The health and fitness tracker ring is lightweight, subtle, and offers an impressive battery life of 7 to 8 days, meaning that you can likely get a full week of use between charges. You can learn more about why we recommend the product in our Oura Ring 4 review.

This year's Prime Day deal discounts both the metallic and ceramic versions of the Oura Ring 4. The exact prices vary by material, color, and (sometimes) size, but these rings typically cost between $349 and $499 before any discounts. All the deals we're seeing are under $300, matching or exceeding previous sales.

The Ceramic Midnight Oura Ring 4 is up to 51% off, while the Metallic Silver Oura Ring 4 is up to 38% off. Most of the Oura Ring deals we found at the start of Prime Day are still around, but we've noticed a few size and color combos are no longer available at a discounted rate.

FAQ

How long is Amazon Prime Day?

The current Prime Day event runs from June 23 to 26, 2026. While you technically have four days to shop the sale, popular items often go out of stock early, so if you're planning to purchase an Oura Ring 4, we recommend doing so sooner rather than later.

Is Prime Day a good time to buy an Oura Ring?

As we mentioned above, these are some of the best discounts we've seen on the Oura Ring 4 across the metallic and ceramic models, making it a great time to purchase. Since these are all-time lows, we don't expect to see a deeper discount on the rings for quite some time.

Do you need a subscription to use an Oura Ring?

Yes, you need a subscription to use the full set of Oura Ring offerings. While you can technically use basic features of the Oura Ring 4 without a subscription (like daily Readiness, Sleep, and Activity scores), the bulk of tracking features and metrics for which Oura Ring is best known require a subscription. Subscriptions cost $6 a month or $70 a year.

Are there other Oura Rings?

The Oura Ring 4 isn't the only Oura Ring on the market, but it is the only one with major Prime Day deals right now. You can also shop the Oura Ring 5 at full price, or the Oura Ring Gen3 Heritage and Oura Ring Gen3 Horizon at discounts in select sizes and colors.

What other health and fitness trackers are on sale for Prime Day?

If a ring isn't quite your speed, tons of other health and fitness wearables are seeing steep discounts for this year's Prime Day event, including smartwatches. Several Apple Watches are discounted, including a record-low 30% off the Series 11, the top overall pick in our best Apple Watch guide. You can also find deals on Fitbits, Garmins, and other popular fitness watches. These watches might be better fits (or additional hardware) for hardcore athletes and runners since Oura Rings don't track as many fitness features.

If you're looking for a cheaper smart ring, you can get 37% off our top budget pick, the Amazfit Helio Ring.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

• Zoox revealed a refreshed robotaxi design that the company says will improve rider experience.
• The update comes as the company prepares to ramp up vehicle production at its Hayward factory.
• The facility has the capacity to produce 10,000 robotaxis a year.

Amazon's Zoox is getting ready to ramp up vehicle production with a newly refreshed robotaxi design as the company seeks to expand its service areas in the US.

Zoox unveiled several tweaks to its purpose-built robotaxi on Wednesday, including changes to the interior color, more ergonomic seats, larger cupholders, a more vivid touchscreen, and two-way audio capabilities designed to improve communication with riders and first responders.

Zoox said it can produce up to 100 of the newly updated robotaxis a week to support its expansion plans for this year, pending regulatory approval.

A spokesperson for Zoox said the regulatory approval refers to a pending petition with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The petition seeks a temporary exemption from some federal safety standards that assume a vehicle has a human driver and traditional driving controls.

The core robotaxi design remains unchanged. Zoox said the updates are designed to make rides feel calmer and more intuitive as it prepares to put more vehicles on the road.

The lighter interior color scheme is meant to reduce "visual distractions" and make it easier for riders to spot items left behind, such as phones or keys, Zoox said.

"These robotaxis will join the fleet across our markets and become available to riders later this year as they come off the production line," Zoox said.

The company said in its announcement that the updated vehicle is its production-intent robotaxi and will be built at its Hayward, California, factory.

Business Insider previously reported that Zoox's 220,000-square-foot factory can produce more than 10,000 vehicles a year.

A Zoox spokesperson told Business Insider that the company does not need to build 10,000 robotaxis at the moment.

"We are ramping production in a deliberate, phased manner to safely meet the strong consumer demand and regulatory requirements," the spokesperson said.

Zoox provides free robotaxi rides to the public in limited parts of Las Vegas and San Francisco as the company continues to collect rider feedback.

The company said that it plans to expand to Austin and Miami later this year.

With the best Prime Day Levi's deals still underway and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. upon us, you needn't pay full price to wear your Americana. We've scoped wide-spanning discounts on Levi's jeans, including classic pairs up to 50% off.

The '90s-inspired 501s for women are down to $69 off their usual $110, while the forever favorite 505s for men are now $28 a pair.

If I had to recommend just one pair, it'd be Levi's Cinch Baggy Jeans. The high-rise wide-leg is easy to style, and the denim is so soft and light I almost forget I'm wearing jeans. They're now $36 off, and I've seen the price lower incrementally since Prime Day kicked off yesterday. In addition, there are discounts on the Cinch Barrel and Cinch Carpenter versions.

For more up-to-date sale coverage, see our expertly curated guide to the best Prime Day deals.

The best Amazon Prime Day Levi's deals for women

Why I love them: Usually Levi's are tight on me, but that's not the case here. If you're like me and your hips are wider than your waist, then this curve-friendly design will feel much more comfortable. I got mine in a tall 33-inch inseam, though I've also seen petite wearers raving about their adjustable fit.

• See more curve-friendly Levi's in our guide to the best plus-size jeans.

The best Amazon Prime Day Levi's deals for men

FAQs on Prime Day Levi's deals

Is Prime Day the best time to buy Levi's?

Besides Black Friday, Prime Day is one of the best opportunities to save on Levi's. There are classic year-round fits, trendy low-rise jeans, and even summer-ready "jorts" all being marked down.

Are Amazon Levi's jeans authentic?

Levi's operates an official storefront on Amazon, and many Prime Day deals are sold directly by Amazon or Levi's. Double check the seller information to verify you're getting jeans from the right source.

Which Levi's are worth buying on Prime Day?

The Levi's 501 Original Fit and 505 Regular Fit are two classic men's styles (and the 501s also come in a short version). For women, I recommend the Cinch Baggy or Ribcage Straights, which both frequently appear in Prime Day sales.

Do all washes and sizes go on sale?

Not always. Levi's pricing on Amazon often varies by wash, size, and inseam. Popular colors and sizes sell out first, so if you see your preferred pair on sale, it's best to nab it while you can.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

• Meta reassigned thousands of engineers to units focused on AI training last month.
• Now, Meta is letting people leave the unit if they want to.
• The move comes after CTO Andrew Bosworth addressed morale dips at Meta this month.

Meta is walking back its stance on forcing engineers to join a task force focused on AI training, according to an internal memo obtained by Business Insider and four people familiar with the matter.

Last month, Meta reassigned 7,000 employees to units such as an Applied AI task force to help train Meta's coming AI models.

On Wednesday, Meta sent a memo about this task force, saying the company will now "defer to each individual's choice." The company sent the email to employees who had been "drafted," as some described its Applied AI task force.

"As I emphasized before, personal agency will remain at the heart of all opportunities at Meta: we will support employees in whatever decisions they make," the memo said.

"Of course, we'd prefer everyone to stay and push to SOTA together, but we defer to each individual's choice," it read, referring to state-of-the-art.

The memo went on to say that people in the unit would have preferential placement in other parts of the company due to staffing shortages.

Meta declined to comment for this story.

Some employees on Blind called the memo an "undraft."

The task force faced significant backlash last month from employees who compared the job to data labeling.

The reversal comes after chief technology officer Andrew Bosworth addressed a broader morale crisis at the company. During an internal "Tuesdays with Boz" session on June 2, Bosworth told employees that morale was "probably one of the worst it's ever been" in Meta's 20-year history, Business Insider previously reported.

In May, Meta laid off 10% of its staff, or 8,000 people.

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As a home editor and interior design enthusiast, I know shopping for furniture on Amazon can be very hit or miss: Is the quality actually good? Will it fit your space? How easy is assembly?

The good news is that Prime Day deals include discounts from several recognizable and trusted brands, including Safavieh, Zinus, Christopher Knight Home, and Signature Design by Ashley. That makes it an ideal time to find affordable furniture to refresh your space. To help you in your own search, I sifted through thousands of listings to handpick the best furniture deals that marry style with substance.

Summer is a big time to press go on outdoor furniture deals, and the first point in the season when you start to see price drops on conversation sets and patio dining, with plenty of time left to enjoy them. Indoors, there's no shortage of sofas, desks, and bed frames to revamp every room in your house. Personally, I'm shopping for new nightstands for my bedroom and a floor lamp to light up my dark, cavernous living room.

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Some other retailer furniture deals to check out:

• Home Depot: Up to 40% off indoor furniture, bedding, and rugs
• Target: During Target Circle Week save up to 60% on indoor furniture
• Walmart: Up to 50% off furniture
• Wayfair: Flash sale with up to 60% off across the site

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals or browse Amazon for the full selection.

No matter the sales event, vacuums are always among the most popular items to drop in price — and Prime Day is no exception. It's the perfect time to upgrade your arsenal with the latest and greatest technology, whether you're tackling quick jobs with a cordless model or fighting tough stains with a spot cleaner. I've rounded up the best Prime Day vacuum deals below to make shopping easier.

It's with years of deal event experience that I sift through Amazon's virtual aisles, sorting through what's hot and what's not. Not all red tags are created equal, and I'm here to let you know when you're actually getting a good Prime Day deal.

Keep scrolling to find incredible prices on the best vacuums we've tested and loved, featuring brands like Shark, Dyson, Levoit, Bissell, Narwal, and more. I've also added a list of deals I'd skip and answers to any burning vacuum questions.

The best Amazon Prime Day cordless vacuum deals

The best cordless vacuums are our go-to for convenient cleaning, without skimping on suction or battery life. Top brands like Shark, Dyson, Bissell, and Levoit are dropping prices on some of their top cordless models. Notably, the lightweight and nimble Levoit LVAC-200 has dropped to $130, the lowest price we've ever seen for this popular budget-friendly vacuum. Or, if you're hoping to splurge on a new Dyson, the powerful Gen5Detect is at its steepest discount to date, with a 37% price cut.

Shark's Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty System

Shark's Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty System is our best overall cordless vacuum. This is a versatile design with automatic suction adjustment and a convenient self-emptying dock that holds weeks' worth of dust. This $379 deal is the lowest price in 90 days. If you want impressive cleaning power but don't need the cost of the dustbin, you can save $100 by getting the vacuum-only version.

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Shark PowerDetect Speed Plus Clean & Empty

The Shark PowerDetect Speed Plus Clean & Empty is the "little sister" to our best overall, offering the same auto-empty experience, multi-flex wand, and auto-adjusting suction, but in a slightly lighter body. The most striking differences are the addition of a blue dust-hunting light, the switch to a single brush roll, and the absence of an odor eliminator puck. It has slightly lower suction power, but not enough to notice. It's also more affordable. It also comes in stylish colorways.

Dyson Gen5Detect

Typically, I'm the first to recommend the Dyson V15 Detect, but Dyson's 37% discount on the more advanced Gen5Detect makes it the better value for Prime Day. The two models are similar, but the Gen5Detect has a slightly longer runtime, more suction power, and a convenient power button instead of Dyson's trigger-style control.

I've previously had a hard time justifying those incremental upgrades, but this deal changes the math — especially since the Prime Day V15 options come with trade-offs. The $589 Dyson V15 Detect Origin is missing the hair tool and dusting brush attachments, while the $535 V15 Detect Pro skips the Fluffy Optic cleaner head, which has the green laser light the model is famous for.

Whichever model you choose, both deliver phenomenal cleaning performance and are ruthless at picking up embedded pet hair and highlighting dust you can't see with the naked eye. Compare the best Dyson vacuums for yourself.

• See more Prime Day Dyson deals.

Dyson V8

Last week, I suggested holding out on the Dyson V8, and if you waited, you're being rewarded with the entry-level price of $269. The more budget-friendly model has two power settings and up to 40 minutes of battery life. The V8 is sold in several versions, and the Prime Day deal includes only a crevice tool. For $30 more, visit Dyson directly for a better deal on the Dyson V8 Absolute, available through Dyson, which features your standard accessory suite of a hair tool, crevice tool, and dusting brush, plus bundles with an additional hard floor cleaner head.

Levoit LVAC-200

Levoit's LVAC-200 cordless stick vacuum offers great performance for the price. Our best budget cordless pick cleans for up to 50 minutes, offers three power settings, and stores upright. Or, for just $50 more, take a look at the new VortexIQ pet vacuum, which introduces a green dust hunting light at a fraction of the cost of Dyson.

• See more Levoit Prime Day deals.

Bissell PowerClean FurGuard

Bissell's PowerClean FurGuard illuminates pet hair with front headlights, then sucks it up using a powerful motor. I particularly like that it's self-standing and features HEPA filtration at this price.

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  Tikom V500

For under $80, the Tikom V500 is the cheapest cordless vacuum I recommend. It has decent suction power (ideal for hard floors and low-pile carpets), battery life that matches advertising claims, and convenient LED lights to help spot debris.

The best Amazon Prime Day robot vacuum deals

The best robot vacuums clean your house with ease — and you don't even have to worry about getting off the couch. If you want the convenience of a robot that can also wash your floors, consider the best robot vacuum and mop combo.

The future of robotic vacuums and mops is showcased in robot vacuums with roller-style mops. These don't just spread dirty water like their spinning mop pad counterparts, and instead continuously lift and extract messes, while also agitating stains. We're finally seeing prices start to come down on these models, like the eufy e25, which is nearly 40% off, one of our favorite robot vacuums for pet owners. We also recently tested the Dyson Spot+Scrub AI and were extremely impressed with how it handled vacuuming and mopping, as well as its obstacle avoidance, though the "spot detection" feature was a little overhyped.

Narwal Flow 2

Narwal's flagship robot vacuum, the Flow 2, recently earned the distinction as the top robot vacuum we tested. It's definitely pricey, but this 30% discount absolutely sweetens the deal. Our product tester was impressed by how seamlessly it navigated throughout her home, expertly avoiding all the obstacles we put in front of it (including fake pet waste), and, most importantly, left the floors spotless. It even did better than others at getting into corners.

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Roborock Saros 10R

The Roborock Saros 10R is a workhorse that offers a true hands-off, automated cleaning experience. It's one of Roborock's thinnest designs, easily sliding under furniture, and it has excellent obstacle-avoidance tech. Our tech expert, Tyler Hayes, preferred this 2025 model to its 2026 successor, the Saros 20. This is also its lowest price to date, finally costing under $1,000 and nearly half off. Read our Roborock Saros 10R review.

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Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro

The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro packs a cleaning punch, vacuuming and mopping with a ferocity few robots can muster. Interestingly, it does so with a sonic microfiber mop pad rather than the spinning or roller mop pads offered by competitors. This $499 deal is among the lowest prices we've seen for a top-performing model. If you're curious to try the latest and greatest from Shark, take a look at its successor, the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-In-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop, which introduces a stain-detection light and heated mop wash and drying. It's on sale for $700.

Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S Max

This Eufy robot vacuum is a popular and affordable model if you want a low-tech bump-and-grind robot that doesn't learn your home's floor plan, while still giving you the convenience of offloading another chore. But if you do want smart home mapping and an auto-emptying dustbin on the cheap, consider the eufy C10, on sale for 54% off.

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iRobot Roomba 105X Robot Vacuum

iRobot overhauled its lineup to catch up to competitors and incorporate lidar into its navigation. We haven't tested this model, but it offers smart home mapping and customizable cleaning at the lowest entry price.

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Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni

The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni includes 16,600Pa Suction, a roller-style mopping brush roll, and premium features such as hot-water mop washing, hot-air drying, self-emptying, and more. It was one of the first designs to offer roller-style mopping.

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The best Amazon Prime Day upright vacuum deals

For powerful cleaning, you'll want a classic upright vacuum. You'll find great deals on our favorite brands, including Shark, Bissell, and Dyson. The reliable and affordable Shark Navigator Lift Away is on sale for $140. If you're looking for an absolute beast when it comes to carpet and pet hair, look at the Dyson Ball Animal 3. The Extra version is on sale for $400 and includes attachments such as a Combination tool, Stair tool, Tangle-free turbine tool, and Pet groom tool.

Our top upright vacuum, the Shark Stratos Upright Vacuum, is unmatched in its cleaning performance and versatility. It quickly picks up all types of debris from both hard floors and carpeting, and its unique lift-away design makes it easy to clean under low-profile furniture and on stairs. Hair wrap doesn't tangle, and its HEPA filtration and allergen seal ensure what's sucked up doesn't make its way back out. This is our pick from Shark for an upright vacuum, but other sale models include the Rotator for $200 and the Vertex for $250.

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away is an exceptional upright vacuum and a great, affordable option for getting into the nooks and crannies of your home. It also has a HEPA filtration system and swivel steering. This version is one of the best deals we've seen for this vacuum this year.

Thanks to the Dyson Ball Animal 3's powerful motor and stiff-bristled brush roll, this vacuum can get deep into thick carpeting, pulling up more dirt, dust, and pet hair than other upright models. This version also comes with a useful grooming tool for pet hair.

Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Vacuum

This mighty and budget-friendly upright vacuum is no match for pet hair or dust. It also features HEPA filtration to keep allergens from emitting back into the air after being sucked up, while a roomy dustbin ensures you can clean for longer without having to empty.

The best Amazon Prime Day wet-dry vacuum deals

Wet-dry vacuums are best for efficient two-in-one cleaning. Bissell's Crosswave is on sale for a rock-bottom entry-level price of $150. If you want an upgraded cleaning experience, try a model with heated self-cleaning and drying technology that lies flat for better cleaning reach, like the Tineco Floor One S7 Stretch, which is on sale for 38% off. It has all the bells and whistles you could imagine.

Tineco Floor One S7 Stretch

The Tineco Floor One S7 Stretch is the best wet-dry vacuum we've tested. It cuts time spent mopping and vacuuming in half and then has a convenient self-cleaning system that flushes the brushroll with hot water and then dries it with hot air. I found it for $369, which is 38% off and the best price I've seen on this smart cleaner.

Bissell Crosswave Omniforce

The multi-tasking Bissell Crosswave Omniforce can vacuum and mop simultaneously or vacuum only for dry messes, a distinct feature from other Crosswave models. It features increased suction power, up to 30 minutes of cordless cleaning, and separate clean and dirty water tanks.

Narwal S30 Pro

The Narwal S30 Pro makes cleaning floors a breeze, with a hygienic, hands-off maintenance system that uses disposable waste bags to minimize contact with solid debris and a built-in scissors to automatically cut out any accumulated hair that wraps around the brush roll. It also delivers excellent edge-cleaning performance to reach all the nooks and crannies of your home. It's over $200 off.

Roborock F25 Ultra

The Roborock F25 Ultra is a cordless steam wet-dry vacuum that scrubs, sanitizes, and self-cleans in one easy step. With a built-in 187°F steam system, 11.8-inch cleaning head, and self-drying dock, it delivers powerful, low-maintenance cleaning for hard floors. Read our Roborock F25 Ultra review.

Tineco Floor One S5

This wet/dry vacuum is a good introductory model from Tineco. It has two cleaning modes, smart cleaning sensors, and a basic self-cleaning system.

More Amazon Prime Day floorcare deals

If you're in need of a spot carpet cleaner for getting up any small messes, the viral original Bissell Little Green is $35 off, so you can snag it for under $100. We've also got other picks from the guide on sale, plus a list of more handy floorcare essential deals to stock up on while they're on sale.

Bissell Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner

Unlike bulky carpet cleaners, the Bissell Little Green is small enough to fit in cupboards, on shelves, or even under a sink, making it ideal for apartments, condos, and tight storage areas. This is routinely one of the most popular products to buy on Prime Day, especially when prices drop below $100. For even less, the mini version is on sale for $80, and Amazon notates its already sold 50,000 units in the last 30 days.

Powerful and affordable, this Dirt Devil is a tiny yet mighty force to keep in your arsenal. Its head is wider than other picks, yet still small enough to concentrate your cleaning solution in a small space; it also has a self-cleaning hose built in to spare you the hassle of cleaning it out in the sink. Most often, you can find it available for around $60, making this sub-$50 deal a sweet discount on an already-affordable tool.

Pet owners are no strangers to messes, especially difficult ones. We love the Bissell Little Green HydroSteam for the job: it offers multiple cleaning settings, uses fewer chemicals that could harm your little one, and dries fast. It's just pricier than your typical spot cleaner, so this drop to $170 is a great find. It rarely drops below $190.

Vacuum deals I'm skipping

As our floorcare expert, I'm constantly price-checking the models we cover. Yes, these vacuums are technically on sale, but I've found them cheaper at other times throughout the year, so unless you have your heart set on this specific model, let me suggest a few alternatives.

Our top budget robot pick is the roborock Q7 M5+ Robot Vacuum and Mop, which is on sale for $250, but our price tracking indicates that it is more often that not, that price. We'll be watching to see if it drops more. Instead, consider the roborock Q10 S5+, which has many of the same characteristics of the Q7, but with enhanced obstacle avoidance technology and sonic mopping. It's on sale for $265, with more frequent sales prices hovering between $330 and $400, making it a more appealing deal.

The Shark Pet Vacuum seems like a great deal at $169 from $299, but the 90-day low on this budget Shark is actually $150, so I think you can do better. If you have your heart set on Shark, consider a newer model like the Shark PowerPro Reveal Plus Cordless Vacuum, which incorporates a blue light to increase dust visibility, and is currently at a 90-day low of $189.

Prime Day vacuum deals FAQs

What are the best vacuums?

The best vacuum depends on what you're looking for. Need a vacuum with unmatched power? We recommend one of the best upright vacuums, like the Shark Navigator Lift-Away, currently down to $149. For ease of use, cordless vacuums reign supreme. Others, like robot vacuums, wet-dry vacuums, and handheld vacuums, are fantastic for specific needs, like portability or versatility.

Is Prime Day a good time to buy a vacuum?

This is one of the best times of the summer to snag a deal on a new vacuum, whether you're looking for deep discounts on older models or want to take advantage of first-time price drops on newer releases. Prime Day has come to rival major shopping events like Black Friday.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

We're in the thick of day two of Amazon Prime Day, and we're still finding great fresh deals (and discovering that some discounts have already come and gone). If you're feeling overwhelmed by the onslaught of offers, don't be — our team of deal-hunting experts is here to tell you what's actually worth shopping this year.

We're pleased to report that the majority of yesterday's deals are still in stock, but we wouldn't be surprised if some things sell out before the sale officially ends on Friday evening.

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Keep scrolling to find great discounts on products we've tested, researched, reviewed, or personally love ourselves. We use many of these items in our own homes, including products across tech, kitchen, style, beauty, fitness, and outdoors. You'll need to be a Prime member to save on the retailer's deals over the next couple of days, but there's a handy free 30-day trial for new customers.

If you don't want to browse a long list of comparable options, take a look at our fun live blog where we're pitting deals against each other to find the single standout winner for each category.

The best Prime Day deals 2026

Headphone deals

Given how often they're on sale, there's no reason to cheap out on headphones. Especially for Prime Day, you can find brands like Apple, Beats, Sony, and Bose down to unbelievable lows, making it easier than ever to get a new pair.

Note: The price of the AirPods Pro 3 has been fluctuating recently. It briefly dropped to $169 before settling back to its usual discount price of $199 last night. I'm tempted to hold out for $169, but $179 might be the best we see during Prime Day.

Struggling to choose between the two Sony models above? While the XM6 does sound a touch better, the XM5 topped multiple best headphones lists before its sequel came along. As such, we still think it's an excellent buy, especially at this price. If you travel a lot, the XM6 folds flatter and offers better noise cancellation and call quality, which could come in handy, but you're paying a lot extra today.

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Tech deals

As soon as the clock struck 12 on Prime Day one, many tech deals dropped to incredible lows, marking some of the best prices we've seen all year. Like the S26 Ultra, and a range of excellent foldables with hundreds of dollars knocked off those high MSRPs. Our favorite portable charger has also dropped to a new low.

I've highlighted this Chromebook as it's one of the few options in this price range with 8GB of RAM. I'd urge you to avoid the 4GB models, despite their tempting price tags around $170, as they're going to feel super sluggish from the off, even for the most basic tasks. The Chrome browser alone will gobble up all that RAM with just a few tabs, but 8GB here will give you a little flex, even if the processor is on the weaker side, too. All things considered, though, there's a lot to like about this Prime Day laptop deal for such a low price when a lot of laptops are going up due to the RAM shortage brought on by AI datacenters.

If you want extra storage and a better processor, the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 is $90 off during Prime Day at $339.

TV deals

With most top brands launching new flagships in recent weeks, this is the perfect time to get huge discounts on slightly older models. There are strong showings today from Samsung, TCL, and LG. And as with every Prime Day, fire Sticks are down to super-low prices if you're tired of your current smart TV's sluggish operating system.

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Health and fitness tracker deals

As soon as Prime Day began, we were impressed with the number of strong deals we found across smart watches, smart rings, and other health and fitness wearables. The Oura Ring 4 is 35% off (although some specific material, color, and sizing combinations reach up to 51% off). Several Apple Watches are also seeing deep discounts, including 30% off the Series 11, the lowest price we've seen for the model.

Coffee deals

Coffee rigs are notoriously expensive, especially if you're hoping to invest in a trusted brand name. Luckily, Amazon offers many of the greats, like Breville, Moccamaster, and Keurig, all of which are on sale for Prime Day. Whether you're pulling smooth espresso for a latte or hustling out a quick single-serve cuppa, these machines are what you're looking for.

This Keurig is an excellent purchase at this price, and I'm so glad I picked this model last year over the slightly cheaper Mini (also on sale for $50 today). The larger water reservoir means I don't have to fill it for every cup, and it features a strong brew mode and heats up a lot faster than the Mini, as I found out when using one at a hotel recently. Don't forget to stock up on some coffee pods for it today if you're buying as loads are on sale. — Brendan Griffiths

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Kitchen deals

If you've been eyeing the fancy countertop appliances influencers flex on social media, this is the time to jump on your new favorite kitchen tool. Air fryers, ice cream makers, stand mixers, and much more are down to great lows for Prime Day — don't miss out.

I only picked up my first air fryer last year (this Instant Pot one that's down to $60 today, by the way). And it's been a good buy so far for things like wings, asparagus, and the like. But I do kind of wish I'd bought one like this Chefman model with a window, as I also use it for warming up/toasting bagels and need to constantly keep opening it to check I'm not burning them. Being able to look through the glass would be a clutch upgrade. However, glass is a bit harder to clean if oil spits onto it while cooking.

On the flip side of all that, I've also been tempted by something a bit bigger, like this Ninja model below! New York counter space says no, though. — Brendan Griffiths

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I'm not much of a chef, but after seeing our kitchen editors praise the Caraway set, I gave it a shot a few years ago. More than being a pretty lineup on the range, this cookware really… cooks. They're a little heavy for my taste, but considerably lighter than cast iron and other viral brands I've tested. The surfaces heat evenly — and did I mention how nice they look on a countertop?

They're a regular participant during major deal holidays, but outside of that, it can be tough to find them on sale. — Sarah Saril

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Bedding and sleep deals

Stop sleeping on ratty sheets and lumpy pillows. Prime Day is here with extremely affordable, customer-loved sleep essentials. From duvet covers to sunrise alarm clocks, these deals will have you sleeping better. You can also find plenty of mattress deals running now.

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Vacuum and cleaning deals

We may not have flying cars, but in case you missed it, vacuums have gotten pretty smart in the last decade. Hopefully, you didn't buy a new one anytime recently, because a range of models are deeply discounted for Prime Day. Robot vacuums that can empty themselves, cordless stick vacuums with budget prices, and powerful upright options are just a few of the products available now.

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Home deals

Whether you're furnishing a new room or finally upgrading from a secondhand couch, Prime Day has you covered. It's surprising how much good furniture you can find on Amazon — and folks shopping for smaller upgrades can also benefit. Air purifiers, lighting, security essentials, and more await you, all at discounted prices.

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Beauty deals

Amazon may not be your first thought when it comes to looking good, but Prime Day is here to change that. From Dyson Airwraps to viral beauty products, you can save a lot by restocking and upgrading your routine with the retailer.

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Dry California weather is not for the dry of skin, and the Laneige lip products above really carry me through the thick of it. They're more than just hype — I actually restocked and bought three Lip Glowy Balm tubes as soon as midnight struck and Prime Day kicked off. They're not often on sale, so now is really the time to stock up. — Sarah Saril

Style deals

Viral styles, weather-proof essentials, breathable athletic wear, and much more are on sale for Prime Day. It doesn't matter if you prefer luxury quality or budget friendliness — we're seeing it all drop. Stock is especially limited in this category, so if you find your size, don't hesitate to head to checkout.

These sub-$20 Celine Triomphe dupes are having a good, long moment. Their versatility across different face shapes, chic design, and, of course, low price make them irresistible. Editor Sam Crozier will be sporting them all summer — and now you can too at this low price.

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I had the chance to test out this specific case after the iPhone 17 launched. It's a seriously sweet upgrade from your typical budget case: it uses premium materials with thoughtful features like pivoting loops and a clip for extra wallet security. At $100, it's still considered a pretty luxurious phone accessory, but this is a rare chance to save on a beloved brand. — Sarah Saril

Luggage and travel deals

The right gear can make a world of difference on your next trip. Don't get caught with broken zippers and painful straps — score a Prime Day travel bag deal to lighten the load financially. Popular brands we love are participating, including Away, Samsonite, Troubador, and many more.

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What time does Prime Day start?

Prime Day 2026 officially starts at the stroke of midnight PT (3 a.m. ET) on June 23. We also saw a raft of deals go live the day before.

When does Prime Day end?

Prime Day 2026 ends at the end of the day on Friday, July 26. Some deals will expire beforehand, especially lightning deals, and some items will only have a limited number of units available at the discounted price, so you could see prices increase before the sale officially ends.

On the other hand, we also see a small number of deals stick around a few extra days after Prime Day, so it's certainly worth a late look over the weekend as well.

Is Prime Day only for members?

Yes, the vast majority of deals will require a Prime membership to enjoy the exclusive price.

Not a member? That's OK, as there's a 30-day free trial that you can use to enjoy the full sale, along with all the other perks like fast delivery, Prime Video streaming, and more. You're under no obligation to keep Prime, and are free to cancel it within the 30 days before you become a paid subscriber.

Is Prime Day worth it?

Yes, especially the Summer version - October Prime Day can be hit and miss, as it's too close to Black Friday, but we always find plenty of highlights in the summer.

So much so, we always tell our friends looking for a TV or laptop, a new air fryer or vacuum, or even just things for the apartment like pet items, cleaning supplies, coffee pods, and the like, to hold on for Prime Day if they can, as prices get slashed on every category around the site.

We might get some of the best prices of the year on some items, while other deals we highlight include items with what we'd consider a great price right now - one that we'd make a purchase on ourselves or recommend to a friend. Inflation, tariffs, and the RAM shortage have increased prices on a lot of things this year, for example, so we're taking all of that into account when recommending these deals in the current climate to try to help find you the best bang for your buck.

• Bill Gates told Congress Jeffrey Epstein pitched him on his connections to billionaires.
• Gates said he believed Epstein could direct the money of billionaires' estates to his foundation.
• Gates also said Epstein wormed his way into his life with "veiled threats" to disclose affairs.

Why did Bill Gates have so many meetings with Jeffrey Epstein?

According to the Microsoft founder, Epstein had something few other people could offer: connections to billionaires planning where their money would go when they died.

The ultrawealthy sex offender had pitched himself as someone who could help bring enormous sums of money to the Gates Foundation's global health initiatives from Wall Street and Middle East billionaires figuring out their estate plans, Gates told a congressional committee.

"It was because of his purported relationship with billionaires, and because he was part of those tax and will discussions, that it seemed credible to me that he might be able to raise — or be a referral source to help raise — billions of dollars for global health," Gates said.

Gates described his relationship with Epstein in a June 10 interview with the House Oversight Committee that lasted nearly six hours. The committee, which is investigating Epstein's relationships with powerful people, released a transcript on Tuesday afternoon.

Gates said he had at least a dozen meetings with Epstein — at his Manhattan mansion, on a private jet, and over Skype — between 2011 and 2014. He said the discussions in those meetings revolved around raising funds for philanthropy, and that he regrets them.

Gates hasn't been accused of any sexual misconduct related to Epstein — who pleaded guilty in 2008 to sex offenses in Florida and died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on more severe federal sex-trafficking charges.

In his interview with members of the House Oversight Committee, Gates disclosed that he had previously cooperated with a law enforcement investigation into Epstein, sitting for an interview with US Virgin Islands investigators into Epstein's sex-trafficking operation. Gates apologized for allowing Epstein to use him to improve his own reputation in the aftermath of his initial criminal conviction.

"I see now that he sought to build an image of legitimacy around himself using connections to reputable and powerful people to deflect scrutiny and attempt to rehabilitate his reputation," Gates said.

Epstein often told people that he made his money by managing the money of billionaires. His estate, which included his Manhattan mansion, an island in the US Virgin Islands, was valued at $630 million after his death.

His only known billionaire financial clients were former L Brands CEO Les Wexner and former Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black, both of whom cut ties with Epstein after accusing him of acting dishonestly with their money. The Epstein files released by the Justice Department showed that he unsuccessfully tried to convince Mort Zuckerman, the billionaire real estate and media mogul, to hand over control of his finances to him.

According to Gates, Epstein said he could direct his clients' money to the Gates Foundation as part of their "tax and will discussions."

"The key time when people think that through is when they're doing their will — how much goes to their children," Gates told the House Oversight Committee. "For people who are very rich, hopefully they think of a large sum being available for philanthropy."

Epstein used his relationship with Gates to maintain ties with JPMorgan Chase, which had raised red flags when his accounts withdrew large sums of cash in the years following his 2008 conviction. Epstein pitched two of the bank's executives, Jes Staley and Mary Erdoes, on the idea of setting up a donor-advised fund for the Gates Foundation's Global Health Program at the bank, according to emails obtained through a now-settled lawsuit by US Virgin Islands against JPMorgan Chase. Gates told the House Oversight Committee that he discussed the donor-advised fund with Epstein "but it was a dead end."

The Epstein files released by the Justice Department show that Epstein communicated with former Microsoft executives Steven Sinofsky and Nathan Myhrvold and former board member Reid Hoffman. Gates told the committee he was unaware of their relationships with Epstein. Gates said he wasn't knowledgeable about Epstein's relationship with Melanie Walker, a former Gates Foundation employee with whom Epstein frequently communicated.

Aside from fruitless discussions about philanthropy, Epstein wormed his way into Gates' life in more sinister ways, Gates said.

Gates told Congress he first met Epstein in 2011, following an introduction by Boris Nikolic, who at the time worked for his foundation. Representatives for Nikolic didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

Nikolic knew about extramarital affairs Gates had with two women, Gates said. Emails released by the Justice Department show that Nikolic sought Epstein's advice on extracting a favorable exit package two years later, when he was leaving his role as a science advisor for Gates' private office.

Epstein knew about those two affairs and appeared to be friendly with a third woman he had an affair with, Gates told Congress. Epstein made "veiled threats" to disclose those affairs, he said.

"He never blackmailed me, but looking at these emails, it raises a serious probability that he contemplated blackmailing me," Gates said.

On one occasion — after Gates said he cut ties with Epstein, in December 2014 — Epstein asked Gates to reimburse him for several thousand dollars in expenses related to one of the women Gates had an affair with, emails show. Gates didn't pay it and said he viewed the request as "a tactic" to re-engage with the sex offender.

"I took that on very explicitly and said, 'Look, if you think you're going to get more money out of this, it's not going to happen, and if that means you go out and talk to people about things, I will just bear the pain of that and deal with it,'" Gates told Congress.

Correction: June 24, 2026 — An earlier version of this story mischaracterized Boris Nikolic's roles working for Bill Gates. Nikolic worked for Gates' foundation and negotiated an exit package after working for his private office.

• Agility Robotics plans to go public via a SPAC at a $2.5 billion valuation.
• Agility has deployed Digit robots at Amazon, Toyota, and the logistics firm GXO.
• Agility has more than $300 million in multiyear orders for its next-generation humanoid.

Humanoid robot maker Agility Robotics said Wednesday that it plans to go public in a deal valuing the company at about $2.5 billion.

The deal would make Agility, which builds a robot called Digit, the first humanoid-focused company to go public in the US.

The startup spun out of Oregon State University in 2015 and is now led by Peggy Johnson, former Magic Leap CEO and longtime Microsoft and Qualcomm executive. Agility plans to merge with Churchill Capital Corp XI, a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) led by former Citigroup executive Michael Klein. It is expected to trade under the ticker AGLT.

"The timing is right, both for our company and for the market," Jonathan Hurst, Agility's cofounder and chief robot officer, told Business Insider. "We're hitting now as a first mover, which is really important, and we want to be defining the humanoid industry."

A SPAC is a publicly traded shell company with no operations or assets, other than a war chest of cash. It is created to eventually be acquired or merged with another company, allowing it to go public without a traditional initial public offering.

The structure boomed in 2021, when low interest rates fueled a wave of blank-check deals. While SPAC activity cooled in the following years, it is gaining renewed attention as the IPO market revives.

Hurst said the company chose the SPAC route specifically to bring in Klein, whose team has the financial expertise to complement Agility's technical focus as it goes public. Klein is a prolific SPAC sponsor, and he has recently helped take companies such as Sam Altman-backed nuclear power company Oklo and electric vehicle maker Lucid public.

The deal is expected to generate more than $600 million in gross proceeds, including $420 million in cash from Churchill XI and more than $200 million through a common-stock private investment in public equity led by Foxconn, the Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer that is an existing Agility investor. Other Agility backers include venture firm DCVC, Nvidia, Amazon, and SoftBank.

Hurst said going public will allow Agility to be more transparent as it scales and helps set benchmarks in a hyped-up industry.

Agility plans to expand its Digit robot

Agility said the money raised from going public will go toward fulfilling existing customer orders, expanding deployments, and scaling production of its next-generation humanoid, Digit v5.

Digit is a full-sized humanoid that can perform repetitive physical tasks, such as carrying heavy storage and sorting goods. Agility has already deployed its Digit robot across nine customer facilities, including those of Amazon, Toyota, and the logistics company GXO.

Agility is the first company to commercially deploy humanoids in the US. Tesla is developing Optimus, which it plans to begin producing this summer. Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics plans to deploy its Atlas humanoid in factories in 2028. Figure AI, most recently valued at $39 billion, piloted its humanoids at a BMW manufacturing plant in Germany and has a deal to deploy robots across the distribution and logistics network of Catalyst Brands, the parent company of JCPenney, Aéropostale, and Brooks Brothers.

Agility said it has more than $300 million in multiyear orders for Digit v5. The robot's battery is designed to charge quickly enough to operate for 20 of 24 hours, Hurst said.

Agility's biggest focus, Hurst said, is safety. Any humanoid robot typically requires a physical barrier between itself and human workers, and Agility wants to create robots safe enough to operate without that.

"Digit v5 will be the first that can just walk into existing as-built environments without any additional infrastructure required, and do human workflows in human spaces," Hurst said.

Agility is working with Nvidia on the safety system. This week, Nvidia announced Halos for Robotics, a safety system designed to help robots operate around people in industrial settings. Agility will be the first company to incorporate the software into its humanoids.

Agility's SPAC deal comes as the humanoid robotics industry moves from flashy demos toward deployment. The market is dominated by Chinese companies such as Unitree, which is preparing to go public and targeting a valuation of up to $7 billion. Chinese robotics firms accounted for about 90% of humanoid robot shipments last year, according to Omdia.

• Mark Zuckerberg is launching his next major project: a betting platform modeled after Polymarket.
• The prospects for success are good — which alarms some experts.
• This story was originally published on WELT.

Mark Zuckerberg has spotted a trend — once again, after others got there first. When videos exploded on TikTok, the Meta chief built Reels. When users began fleeing Twitter, he launched Threads. When dating apps flourished, he introduced Facebook Dating. And now, as online betting booms, the 42-year-old is entering the business — a few years late.

Internally, the project is called "Arena," and it is set to become an app competing with platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi — platforms where users can bet in real time on who will win the next election, whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates, or whether Donald Trump will mention McDonald's in a speech next week.

News of the "Arena" plans, first reported by The New York Times, spread within minutes on Tuesday. The market quickly grasped what Meta's potential entry would mean: When a company with more than 3 billion members on Facebook and Instagram begins nudging its users toward betting, there is much to lose — and even more to gain.

"Meta shows that we are still in the early days of the prediction market experiment," historian and author Jonathan D. Cohen said.

Cohen, who researches online gambling, predicts the current dominance of market leader Kalshi is likely to end soon. "We might not even understand yet the degree to which the market will change — how many new platforms we are going to have, and how much further gambling is going to seep into every corner of American life."

A Supreme Court ruling that changed everything

Until 2018, online betting was effectively prohibited in the United States. Then the Supreme Court overturned the ban, and what followed was a gambling expansion onto millions of phones at a scale almost reminiscent of the Gold Rush era.

Today, America bets. And it does so massively. According to the American Gaming Association, Americans wagered approximately $150 billion on sporting events alone last year — predominantly on smartphones or laptops. That represents an increase of 11% compared to 2024. Thirty-nine states have now legalized online sports betting. A survey by the Siena College Research Institute found nearly 22% of US adults report having at least one active account with a betting provider. Nearly half of men aged 18 to 49 have an account.

"We are witnessing the largest and fastest explosion of gambling this country has ever seen," said Cait Huble of the nonprofit National Council on Problem Gambling. Public awareness, however, is lagging about a decade behind other addiction issues, she says — a gap that could lead to unforeseen harm.

Alongside this development, a second industry has emerged — one that prefers not to call itself gambling: so-called prediction markets. Polymarket and Kalshi, the two dominant platforms, claim they are not running gambling operations but rather information markets. The concept: The more people bet real money on events, the more accurate the resulting probabilities become.

The platforms' breakthrough came during the 2024 presidential election. Billions of dollars were wagered on the candidates, and the platforms delivered accurate forecasts — in some cases outperforming traditional opinion polls. Since then, they have become a fixture in political discourse.

Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan put it this way: Prediction markets are "the most precise thing humanity has ever had" when it comes to forecasting the future. Experts dispute that, but so far the platforms' success lends it credibility. In 2025, Kalshi and Polymarket together recorded a combined trading volume of around $50 billion, and both companies expect a significant increase this year. A report by Eilers & Krejcik, a research firm specializing in sports and gaming, says the figure could reach $1 trillion by the end of this decade.

A regulatory gray zone

Traditional sports betting apps are subject to state-level regulation, complete with protective measures — self-exclusion programs, advertising restrictions, and contributions to addiction prevention initiatives. Prediction markets, by contrast, are overseen by the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). That means they are legal even in states that have otherwise prohibited online betting, without being subject to the same oversight that governs other providers or casinos.

Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour insists on the distinction: He says his platform does not operate gambling, but trades contracts on events. Eight states see it differently and have filed cease-and-desist actions against Kalshi. The Trump administration has left the matter unresolved for now. Ultimately, the Supreme Court may well have to decide.

Heather Wardle, a professor of gambling research at the University of Glasgow, sees an urgent need for action. "Companies are using all the information, data, and insights they have about people to increase their profits," she told Psychology Today. Is that precisely what Meta now has in mind? The company has denied, according to The New York Times, that the "Arena" app will be directly linked to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram.

The phenomenon of online betting has also become a subject of academic research. A 2024 study by researchers at the University of Southern California examined the effects of the legalization of online sports betting. The findings were stark: The probability of personal bankruptcy rose by 10%, and the value of debts passed on to collection agencies increased by 8%.

Young men are disproportionately affected. According to the University of Rochester, 2 million adults in the United States meet the clinical criteria for gambling disorder — a condition that researchers say falls into the same diagnostic category as alcohol and drug dependence.

Cohen, the historian and author, is calling for stricter regulation of the platforms. "We're talking, for example, about 19-year-old men who've put together an Excel spreadsheet with three AI lines of code in their parents' basement and then think they've figured out the betting system and will never have to work a real job again," he says. And the platforms' strategy, he argues, is clear: "Betting on a cell phone should become as normal and accessible as playing Candy Crush."

There is also a political dimension. In April, federal prosecutors in New York City indicted a member of the US special forces for allegedly using classified information to place bets on the secret plan to arrest Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Mike DeWine, the Republican governor of Ohio, has said he would not vote for legalization and is pushing for higher taxes on sports betting revenues. Democratic Massachusetts state Sen. John F. Keenan introduced the "Bettor Health Act," which would, among other measures, restrict aggressive push notifications.

Such measures could also affect Zuckerberg's "Arena" plans. What makes the experiment compelling is that Meta has more experience than virtually anyone else in the world in keeping users on a platform and analyzing their behavior.

Whether "Arena" will shake up the market remains to be seen in the months ahead. The conditions are certainly favorable in a society where betting on the future — on elections, on crises, on catastrophes — has become a routine leisure activity. Then again, Zuckerberg's last major venture, the 3D universe known as the Metaverse, turned into a multibillion-dollar flop.

Chances are, it won't be long before someone opens a market on whether Zuckerberg will fail or triumph with "Arena".

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• Micron stock popped after earnings on Wednesday.
• The memory-chip maker that's been a key pillar of the AI trade crushed revenue estimates.
• It also gave a strong sales forecast for the current quarter, beating consensus views.

Micron passed the test.

After fears that a less-than-stellar report from the memory-chip maker could further derail the AI trade after Tuesday's bruising sell-off, Micron delivered on all fronts.

Shares of the company surged 14% in after-hours trading after it crushed revenue estimates for its fiscal third quarter. Revenue came in at $41.46 billion compared to expectations for $35.7 billion. Earnings per share were $25.11 versus estimates of $20.49.

More importantly for investors, the good times are likely to keep coming. Micron said that revenue for the current quarter would be about $50 billion, blowing past Wall Street's estimates of $43.2 billion.

The memory maker has been one of the market's hottest stocks this year, up 267% through Wednesday's close. At the heart of investors' bullishness is the shortage of memory capacity driven by the next leg of the AI boom and a shift from training, which requires GPUs, to inference, which requires memory chips.

Micron's peers in the market have also soared this year, with Sandisk, Western Digital, and Seagate all up triple digits.

"The memory market is at an unprecedented inflexion point, with demand materially outpacing supply," IDC, a tech market intelligence firm, said in a report at the end of 2025. Since then, the crunch has only continued.

The costs have spiraled so high that other tech titans that rely on the hardware could raise prices. Apple CEO Tim Cook said this month that price hikes from the iPhone maker are "unavoidable" given soaring costs for memory capacity. Cook's comments sparked a fresh surge in the hottest memory stocks.

Before my youngest sister goes off to college in a few short weeks, I'm checking our family's Amazon wishlists for the best Prime Day backpack deals. So far, I've seen 30% off select backpacks from The North Face, Osprey, and JanSport.

Yesterday we saw The North Face's Borealis price drop by $30, and today its Jester Backpack has joined the deal lineup for a similar discount.

Troubadour's high-tech laptop backpacks are also on sale, including the new Troubadour Apex 4.0 at a rare $60 discount. It's an excellent choice for professionals who want a sleek commuter backpack with smart organizational features.

In anticipation of a jaunt-filled summer, we've tested several carry-on backpacks, the best of which is on sale today (see the Tortuga Travel Pro for $75 off). For more travel essentials, don't miss our roundup of the best Prime Day luggage deals. And for the latest sale-wide coverage, see our main Prime Day deals guide.

The best Amazon Prime Day laptop backpack deals

Some of our favorite college backpacks for students and work backpacks are on sale. There are rare deals on sleek backpacks from Troubadour that protect your laptop during office commutes. Plus, campus favorites like The North Face Borealis backpack are unlikely to be this cheap once class starts in the fall.

The best Prime Day backpack deals for travel

We've tested the best carry-on travel backpacks logging flights from New York to Prague. Our top pick overall, the Tortuga Travel Backpack, is part of the sale at $75 off its usual price. It's an investment piece for sure, but it fits as much as our rolling carry-on and was comfortable to carry through crowded transit stations (even when chock full).

FAQs on the best Prime Day backpack deals

What are the best backpacks on sale for Prime Day?

The Troubadour Apex 4.0 is a sleek work backpack with waterproof seams, and it's now $60 off. Its Pioneer 3.0 is an older version, but one that impressed us nonetheless.

The North Face Borealis is great for students and hikers alike, as it comes with a padded laptop sleeve and a hip belt for comfortable carrying. We also suggest the minimalist Brevite Backpack if you're gifting a backpack to a student and aren't sure of their personal taste.

Bagsmart's Carry On Backpack is an already affordable travel bag that comes with a bonus waist bag, all for $32. For a more elevated pick, we suggest the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro while it's 30% off.

Is Prime Day a good time to buy a backpack?

If you're shopping for a travel bag to carry around on summer vacations, Prime Day is the perfect opportunity to save on a backpack. And while it may seem early for back-to-school shopping, now's the time to secure your preferred bag before prices go back up before the first day of class.

What should I look for in a backpack?

Spacious pockets. Stretchy side pockets that can fit a 40-ounce water bottle mean you never have to choose between staying hydrated and packing light.

Laptop protection. Look for backpacks with water resistant zippers and nylon exteriors so your tech will be safe from spills or rain. The laptop sleeve should be padded and separate from the backpack's main compartment so you computer won't get scratched.

Airplane size compliance. We're scoping Prime Day backpack deals on bags that are compact enough to fit under your airplane seat.

Adjustable straps. A travel backpack that's build for all-day comfort will come with a sternum strap, hip belt, and load lifters, which are designed to shift weight off your shoulders.

Ventilated back panel. Your back can get sweaty if it's suffocating in polyester. Mesh back panels allow air to pass through.

Shoe compartment. If you're shopping for a travel backpack, look for those that can store a spare pair of shoes so you won't risk muddying up the rest of your belongings.

Key leash. This small but helpful feature will save you the trouble of having to dig to the bottom of your bag for your keys at the end of a long day.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

It's been over 24 hours since the start of Amazon Prime Day, and the four-day sale event features several stellar deals on Android smartphones. As Business Insider's resident tech expert, I'm tracking all the best Prime Day phone deals right here, including new all-time low prices on the latest Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy models.

Right now, you can get the flagship Samsung Galaxy S26 for up to $230 off, which is the biggest discount it's ever had. You can also save on Google's Pixel 10 with this 33% discount, which marks another all-time low. Amazon also has each brand's budget and high-end models on sale, so you can choose whether you want extra perks, like a larger screen and a more robust camera system.

These deals are expected to remain active through June 26 while supplies last, although deep discounts on tech products often go out of stock. I'll be updating this roundup with more Prime Day phone deals as the sale continues. And if you're interested in browsing other categories, head over to our main roundup of Prime Day deals with savings across tech, home, kitchen, style, and more.

The best Prime Day Samsung Galaxy phone deals

Samsung's flagship Galaxy S26 Series is on sale for Prime Day, with record discounts on the S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. You can select different colors and storage options from each Amazon listing. Meanwhile, the brand's budget-friendly A37 is on sale for just $330, which is the lowest it's ever been. You can learn more in our Samsung Galaxy A37 review. You can also shop deals on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7, with the latter reaching an all-time low price.

The best Prime Day Google Pixel phone deals

Google fans can save big on the brand's Pixel 10 Series of smartphones for Prime Day. Highlights include $100 off the entry-level Pixel 10a, which is already a good buy at full price. You can learn more in our complete Google Pixel 10a review.

FAQs

Are iPhones on sale for Prime Day?

Amazon doesn't typically sell new iPhones directly, so you won't find Prime Day discounts on the latest iPhone models. You may see deals on renewed or refurbished iPhones, but shoppers looking for a brand-new iPhone are better off checking carriers like Mint Mobile, T-Mobile, and AT&T to see if they're running any promotions.

You can learn more about Apple's latest phones in our iPhone 17 review and iPhone 17 Pro review.

Should I get a case for my new phone?

As phone technology has advanced, durability has mostly improved, so now an accidental drop isn't always the end of the line for your phone. That said, given how pricey smartphones are, we typically recommend that people at least invest in a phone case. We also think that screen protectors (especially tempered glass ones) are worth it for certain models.

You can shop our curated guides to the best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 cases, best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 cases, and best Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra cases.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

• Wendy's stock surged nearly 26% on Wednesday.
• Retail traders see the fast food chain as a potential short-squeeze target.
• Others are cautious, pointing to the Beyond Meat short-squeeze that quickly fizzled.

Wendy's was already the subject of retail traders' favorite memes. Now they're hoping it'll be their new favorite meme stock.

The fast food chain suddenly exploded on Wednesday, surging by as much as 37% before closing out the day a gain of more than 25%. Trading volume soared to 202 million shares compared to the daily average of about almost 10 million.

For retail traders, all of this means just one thing: a short squeeze is brewing.

"You are looking at a classic combo," one trader wrote on Reddit. "Institutional short sellers getting caught off guard by fundamental turnaround news, and retail communities immediately weaponizing that high short interest to force a squeeze."

Data from MarketBeat shows that roughly 32% of Wendy's stock is being sold short right now.

Retail traders pointed to some corporate news they took as bullish for the company. The burger chain announced the hiring of two new leaders, CEO Bob Wright and CFO Steve Cirulis, both of whom helped lead popular sandwich chain Potbelly Corp.

But retail traders seem more focused on the potential for a short squeeze in they stock, highlighting the short interest and company's volatile year.

"I bought thanks to a WSB post," another Reddit user said on the popular WallStreetBets trading forum. "I'm not kidding. But I also actually did some checking and think it is undervalued. I don't expect this to pop, but I'm wanting it to go up slowly over the next year."

One WallStreetBets user shared a post comparing it to GameStop and AMC Entertainment, often seen as the OGs of the meme stock movement. The GameStop short squeeze of 2021 is often credited with sparking the rise of the retail trader movement that has reshaped the market in the last five years.

But other traders aren't so sure that Wendy's stock is destined for greatness, highlighting the Beyond Meat short squeeze of October 2025 that whipsawed investors as the stock rapidly surged by triple digits before quickly plunging again.

"Look at the push for Beyond Meat," another trader noted. "That did not end well."

Another Reddit user echoed that sentiment. "This is a continuation of the meme stock rerun," they said. "We've seen most of the tickers that ran in 2021 get astroturfed in WSB and run shortly afterwards."

• Microsoft-owned GitHub just had its "best month ever," an executive told employees in a meeting.
• Usage of the company's Copilot AI coding tool surged after GitHub changed its billing model.
• The surge is a bright spot for GitHub as it competes with fast-growing rivals.

GitHub just had its "best month ever" thanks to a growing demand for AI coding.

The Microsoft-owned developer platform saw a significant jump in customer usage in June after changing how it charges for Copilot, its AI coding tool, Chief Technology Officer Vladimir Fedorov told employees during a meeting on Wednesday.

"June was by far our best month ever," Fedorov said, declining to "talk about the numbers" because the company's financial quarter is coming to a close.

The surge is a bright spot for GitHub as it competes with fast-growing rivals such as Cursor, OpenAI's Codex, and Anthropic's Claude Code, all of which help write, edit, and fix software.

Microsoft declined to comment. Fedorov also said he personally doesn't think GitHub needs to raise prices much based on this usage spike, but he stopped short of disclosing any of the company's definitive plans on pricing.

On June 1, GitHub changed how it charges customers for its Copilot AI coding tool to billing based on how much they use the tool, versus a flat-rate per user for a fixed number of requests. The change aligns GitHub with its coding tool rivals that charge based on consumption.

GitHub, which Microsoft acquired in 2018, is a popular place for engineers to store and manage code and collaborate on projects. GitHub had an early lead because of its popularity.

Lately, though, GitHub has faced more competition from Cursor and Anthropic's Claude Code. In an internal meeting late last year, a Microsoft executive spoke about needing to overhaul GitHub to compete with those tools, according to audio reviewed by Business Insider.

Due to increased usage, GitHub experienced dozens of major outages in 2026. Microsoft is now turning to its biggest cloud rival, Amazon, to help address capacity issues after those outages, Business Insider recently reported.

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• Oil prices have slid back toward pre-war levels as crude flows pick up in the Strait of Hormuz.
• Apollo's top economist Torsten Sløk says lower oil prices may lead to higher inflation.
• "The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will further overheat the economy," Sløk said.

Oil prices are pulling back toward pre-war levels, but one economist doesn't see the move as a reason to expect lower inflation.

US oil prices dropped by about 4% on Wednesday, briefly dipping below $70 a barrel for the first time since early March. Brent oil fell 5% to about $72 a barrel.

The drop follows the US and Iran's signing of a memorandum of understanding to end the nearly four-month conflict, with crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz picking up on Wednesday.

High oil prices driven by the war led to a resurgence of inflation worries in the last few months, but Apollo Global Management's top economist says that cheaper oil isn't necessarily a reason to expect disinflation.

"The narrative in markets is changing from 'lower oil prices mean lower inflation' to 'lower oil prices mean more demand in an already overheating economy, which means higher inflation,'" Torsten Sløk wrote on Wednesday.

He pointed to a slew of factors that he says show inflation continues to rise even as oil has pulled back from wartime highs.

"Driven by the strong April CPI, hot May non-farm payrolls and a hawkish Fed, the market narrative now suggests that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will further overheat the economy, forcing the Fed to raise interest rates soon," the leading economist laid out.

Oil prices accelerated their declines from recent peaks after the US and Iran signed a tentative deal on June 17. Since then, the details and sticking points of the agreement have come into focus, but oil has continued its decline.

Market experts expect the downward move to continue.

"Oil prices are likely to remain under pressure as supply recovers and risk premiums continue to unwind," MUFG Research analyst Soojin Kim said.

"While key issues, including Iran's nuclear program, the Lebanon ceasefire, and the full reopening of Hormuz, remain unresolved, the market is increasingly pricing in a normalisation of regional energy flows," the analyst added.

This week, analysts at Goldman Sachs said that the disruption to energy flows will be offset in the coming year by more widespread adoption of electric vehicles around the world.

The bank said that the oil shock will fade, driving Brent crude prices to the mid-$50 a barrel level by the end of 2027, a drop of about 23%.

• REI faced backlash after an Instagram ad featured a bike with two sets of handlebars.
• REI said the ad was generated by Meta's AI ad tool.
• Meta has said its AI creative tools for ads are used by millions of advertisers.

A recent Instagram ad from outdoor retailer REI Co-op drew backlash after some users noticed that the bike in the image seemed to have a unique feature: two sets of handlebars.

"REI using AI slop now. So much for caring about the environment," read a Reddit post over the weekend about the ad that received hundreds of upvotes.

Turns out the image was the result of AI adjustments, with REI pointing to an AI tool from Meta, Instagram's parent company.

"Meta auto-enrolled us in an AI personalization tool that produced an inaccurate and inappropriate alteration of a vendor-provided image in some of our ads," an REI spokesperson said in a statement to Business Insider. "While a two-handled bike might be interesting, it is not something you will find in our assortment."

The image, which promoted a bike from the brand Van Rysel, showed a woman in a park standing beside the oddly shaped bike.

Van Rysel North America confirmed to Business Insider that the original image supplied to REI came from a Van Rysel photo shoot featuring cyclist Amity Rockwell, adding, "Any later alterations were not made by Van Rysel."

Meta declined to comment when reached by Business Insider.

The company's terms for its generative AI ad tools state that AI-generated ad outputs may be "inaccurate, incomplete, misleading, offensive, and/or inappropriate" and that advertisers are responsible for evaluating them before use.

The REI spokesperson said the company unenrolled from the Meta tool, adding, "This does not align with our values or how we manage our brand. Product accuracy and our vendor relationships matter. We apologize for the confusion this caused."

REI is not the first advertiser to report unexpected results from Meta's AI ad tools. As Business Insider previously reported, several advertisers said Meta's AI tool had also generated bizarre or nonsensical ads for their products, and that some settings, like "test new creative features" and "automatic adjustments," had automatically been toggled to "on."

A Meta spokesperson at the time said advertisers who use full image generation "have the opportunity to review the generated images before running their ad." They also said millions of advertisers had found their AI ad creative tools valuable and that the tools improved their ad performance.

Amazon Prime Day is back for another year — and with it, thousands of red-tagged deals competing for your attention. But not every markdown is worth your time, let alone your money.

To cut through the noise, we turned to some of the internet's most discerning shoppers: Redditors. Between flashy gadgets, lookalike dupes, and an endless scroll of "limited-time" offers, even savvy shoppers can get lost in the chaos. But members of anti-consumption-minded communities like r/BuyItForLife and r/Frugal aren't easily swayed. They're some of the pickiest shoppers out there — so when they recommend something, we pay attention.

And it's not just the practical stuff that sparks Reddit's enthusiasm. Entire communities spring to life when a cult-favorite beauty product goes on sale, like the Aestura ATOBARRIER365 cream (which also happens to be the K-beauty cream that our editors swear by for fighting chapped winter skin).

So we mined these subreddits, compared notes with our in-house testing data, and compiled the standout deals worth your attention for Prime Day. In addition to product recommendations, we've also rounded up some of the best Prime Day shopping advice according to Redditors. The event runs from June 23 to 26, and you can find some of the best offers available across categories in our massive roundup of Prime Day deals.

Recommendations from the r/BuyItForLife community

The r/BuyItForLife community is ultra discerning in its recommendations. The group's central tenet is to purchase as few things as possible, with the goal of never having to buy a replacement.

Some of the most popular posts are odes to items that have lasted for years (or, ideally, decades), ranging from water bottles to pocket knives. So when the community rallies around a recommendation, you know you have a product that's made to go the distance. Here are some highlights.

Budget-friendly recommendations from r/Frugal and r/SavingMoney

If you ask r/Frugal or r/SavingMoney what you should buy for Prime Day, you're almost guaranteed to get the same answer: Nothing you don't already need.

These thrifty communities caution strongly against falling for the lure of a red sale tag. For them, the only things worth buying are household essentials that you know you're going to need anyway.

Shop all Prime Day deals on household essentials.

Recommendations from the r/Backpacking community

Backpacking season is in full swing, and Prime Day is a good time to upgrade the gear people keep recommending across Reddit. Here are some products that come highly recommended by us and the r/backpacking community.

See all Prime Day deals on outdoor recreation.

Recommendations from r/KoreanSkincare

Korean skincare is still having a major moment, and Prime Day is a good time to try some of the K-beauty products people keep raving about on TikTok and Reddit. This year's Amazon deals include top-rated Korean moisturizers, barrier creams, ceramide masks, and other gentle, hydrating skincare essentials.

A huge favorite of ours is the K-beauty brand Aestura, which we swear by for intense hydration and bouncy skin. Here are some products that come highly recommended by us and the r/koreanskincare community.

See all Prime Day deals on Korean beauty and check out our spotlight of the best Medicube Prime Day deals.

Hero products from well-known beauty brands

The Redditors at r/beauty caution against buying unvetted Amazon brands that pop up on Big Deal Days sales (basically, if it has a collection of uppercase, unpronounceable letters, avoid it). Instead, they advise investing in personal care items from brands you already know.

See all Prime Day beauty deals and check out our roundup of editor-favorite makeup and skincare deals.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

• Demonstrators gathered outside Poetica Coffee's Williamsburg location on Wednesday.
• The protest came after Poetica said on social media that Rep. Dan Goldman was not welcome back after a visit.
• Protesters and counter-protesters traded insults. One passerby suggested the barbs hyperbolic.

Roughly 65 protesters and counter-protesters gathered outside a Brooklyn coffee shop on Wednesday after the chain banned Rep. Dan Goldman over his stance on Israel.

The demonstrations at Williamsburg Poetica Coffee shop came days after the chain's now-deleted Instagram post showing Goldman inside its Park Slope café — and said he was not welcome back.

In the caption, Poetica said it did not serve "genocide enablers" and told the New York Democrat not to return. It also said it had refunded his order.

"Hey Congressman Dan Goldman, we see that you stopped by our shop today for a coffee," the deleted post read. "Do you see how it doesn't taste like genocide juice?"

On Wednesday morning, Business Insider observed a few dozen protesters outside Poetica's Williamsburg location, along with two smaller, less organized counter-protest groups. NYPD officers separated the groups with barricades as demonstrators shouted competing chants into microphones and megaphones.

The demonstration — organized by #EndJewHatred, a Jewish advocacy group — included several speakers who called on Poetica to apologize, praised the Justice Department's decision to open a civil-rights investigation into the chain, denounced New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and led a chant supporting the New York City Police Department.

In two other barricaded areas, counter-protesters held signs condemning Israel's military actions in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. Several of them took turns using a megaphone to chant or address the pro-Israel demonstrators.

NYPD officers directed protesters, counter-protesters, and onlookers to stay behind temporary fencing. Officers also directed traffic, which was mildly slowed by camera crews outside the coffee shop.

A small stream of customers continued to walk into the shop past the protesting groups. One man ate a muffin inside the shop while watching the protests.

Business Insider spoke to several people who walked by, as well as people who came to support both sides. While some demonstrators said they were motivated by strongly held views about antisemitism, Israel, and Palestinian rights, several passersby said they had not heard about the protest beforehand and had stopped because of the spectacle.

One passerby suggested the groups were being hyperbolic. "It's a lot of mental gymnastics both groups are doing," the man said.

The controversy surrounding Poetica has already drawn national attention and federal scrutiny. The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division said it had opened an investigation into the incident, citing federal laws that bar public companies, including coffee shops, from discriminating on the basis of race, religion, or national origin.

Poetica did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The chain's Instagram account was unavailable on Wednesday afternoon.

Poetica Coffee's Yelp page also displayed a "public attention alert" after the business received an influx of one-star reviews.

Goldman, who is Jewish and represents parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn, said earlier this week that he had stopped by the café with his young daughter and had a pleasant interaction with the staff. In an Instagram comment, he called the shop's post "sad."

In a later interview with CNN, the US representative for New York's 10th congressional district said that he supported human rights and "what is going on in the Middle East is horrific"

"Now, I may disagree as to whether or not there's a genocide, but come on, we're better than this, and we need to be better than this," Goldman said about the incident. He added that Justice Department resources might be better used on antisemitism cases involving people without his public platform.

Goldman lost Tuesday's Democratic primary for New York's 10th congressional district to Brad Lander, the former New York City comptroller.

• The release date for Google's new Gemini 3.5 Pro model has been pushed back to July.
• The company has been improving the model based on feedback from early testers and its Flash model.
• The pressure is on Google to deliver amid intense competition between rival AI labs.

The release date for Google's next frontier AI model has been pushed to July, Business Insider has learned.

The company previously said it planned to roll out the new Gemini 3.5 Pro model in June. However, it is now targeting a July launch as it spends extra time gathering feedback from early testers and tweaking the model, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Google teased the new model at its I/O developer conference in May but said it wasn't quite ready. At the time, CEO Sundar Pichai said the model would launch "next month."

A Google spokesperson declined to comment.

With this upcoming model, the pressure is on for Google at a moment of intense competition among the AI labs. While Gemini 3 outperformed expectations last year, Anthropic and OpenAI are continuing to pull ahead of Google in coding, which has emerged as the first major enterprise use case for modern AI.

The source said that Google pushed the launch date back so it could spend more time gathering real-world use cases from early testers. The new model has been available to some users on Google's Antigravity platform and on the AI benchmarking site LMArena, they said.

The new Gemini 3.5 Pro model is expected to be better at long-horizon tasks and powering agents.

Google has also incorporated feedback from its recent Flash 3.5 model into 3.5 Pro, the source said, confirming a theory that Business Insider floated at I/O. That includes criticisms that Flash consumed tokens too quickly.

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• A new legal filing is pushing to stop the transition of millions of student-loan borrowers off the SAVE plan.
• Beginning July 1, borrowers will start to receive their 90-day timeframe to leave the plan.
• The lawsuit said that borrowers who reached the relief threshold would be harmed by the transfer.

A new legal filing asks a federal judge to pause the forced transfer of millions of student-loan borrowers off of SAVE, the income-driven repayment plan that the Trump administration eliminated in March.

On Tuesday night, the law firm Public Goods Practice filed a motion in a US District Court seeking to block borrowers enrolled in SAVE from being automatically moved to a new, more expensive repayment plan while their broader lawsuit continues.

The case, filed in March, challenges the Department of Education's decision to eliminate SAVE, a Biden-era plan that reduced monthly payments and shortened the timeline for debt relief.

The motion argues that legal procedure requires the department to make the benefits of REPAYE, a precursor to SAVE, available to borrowers and to pause forced transfers to a new plan while the case proceeds.

A Department of Education spokesperson disputed the merits of the argument and recommended that borrowers enroll in "a lawful repayment option," such as the new Repayment Assistance Plan, which will become available on July 1.

Also beginning July 1, borrowers enrolled in SAVE will start receiving notices from their servicers on their 90-day timeframe to transfer to a new plan. If they do not voluntarily switch, those borrowers will automatically be placed in the standard repayment plan or the new tiered plan, both of which are the most expensive options.

Austin Hinkle, a managing partner at Public Goods Practice, said he's pushing to pause that transfer before borrowers reach the deadline.

"Once borrowers start getting transferred over, injuries for lots of borrowers could start to happen right away," Hinkle said, referring to the higher monthly payments borrowers would face under new repayment plans.

Democratic lawmakers have previously pushed the department to give borrowers more time to transition to a new plan. They wrote in an April letter that "borrowers deserve to have the time, critical information, and support necessary to successfully enroll in another affordable repayment plan and continue to pay down their loans."

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• Garfield, an AI-powered law firm, has helped a freelancer win a court case in England.
• The freelancer used Garfield's software to draft a legal letter to try to recover unpaid fees.
• Garfield is part of a new class of startups using technology to make legal services more accessible.

An English court has handed a victory to a law firm that uses artificial intelligence more than lawyers to bring legal claims.

Garfield, a tech company that is also a regulated law firm, helped a freelancer recover £7,000 in unpaid fees from a former client after a trial in Wandsworth County Court in May.

The case was small, but its implications are big. Garfield is part of a new class of startups trying to use artificial intelligence to make legal services cheap enough for the everyman to pursue. The company believes it is the first robo-firm to win a case in an English court.

Garfield's software helps users chase unpaid invoices by uploading documents such as contracts and invoices, then producing legal letters and court documents. Its founder, Philip Young, a longtime litigator, said the company is starting with small debt claims because they are common, painful, and often costly for businesses to solve with traditional lawyers.

"You don't want to spend a lot of money on lawyers to collect a £4,000 debt," Young said. "It's just not worth it."

In this case, Tamires Camal Taquidir, a human-resources consultant, said she had not been paid for work she performed for a hospitality company. Young said she was originally owed about £6,000.

When she pressed the claim, the defendant denied owing her anything and brought a counterclaim of about £1,500, Young said. He said he believed the counterclaim was meant to pressure her into dropping the case or accepting a steep discount.

"To her credit, because she did have a meritorious claim, she wasn't willing to accept that," he said.

Garfield drafted the pretrial materials. A human barrister ultimately represented Camal Taquidir in court. She paid Garfield about £400.

After the hearing, the judge issued a decision weeks later. Her claim succeeded, and the counterclaim failed.

Young said the outcome was "very satisfactory" for Camal Taquidir and for Garfield.

The ruling has already brought Garfield a surge of attention. Young said visits to the company's website spiked 1,000% on Monday, after The Financial Times and The Guardian published articles about the case.

Garfield has processed more than 600 claims and recovered about £500,000 for clients, Young said. He said usage has been increasing over the past six months, with early adopters giving way to larger businesses and even a regulator in England using the platform.

Young began his career at the white-shoe law firm Baker McKenzie before starting his own boutique, Cooke, Young, & Keidan. After retiring from the London firm, he started playing with ChatGPT on a family road trip. He believed the technology would transform how legal services are delivered.

Last May, Garfield became the first regulated law firm of its kind when it won approval from the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the ruling body for lawyers in England and Wales. Domestic rules let non-lawyers own or invest in law firms — a structure that makes room for law firms to take on outside capital.

Even so, Young said Garfield has not raised institutional capital. So far, the company has been funded by him and his close friends.

Young said the idea for Garfield was inspired in part by his brother-in-law, a plumber in South Yorkshire who would call him when customers failed to pay.

"In England, we've got a choice," Young said. "Either we can build things to solve access to justice gaps, or we can rearrange it so that every plumber has a brother who happens to be a litigation partner."

It's day two of Amazon's Prime Day sale, and there's no shortage of excellent discounts to go around. Our readers have been jumping on plenty of great Prime Day deals, but when it comes to tech, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones have been a particularly popular buy. These over-ear headphones deliver some of the best noise cancellation available, and they're at an all-time low price.

Right now, you can get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $269, which is $180 off. My team and I test headphones year-round, and the QuietComfort Ultra offer best-in-class active noise cancellation (ANC). Rival models from Sony get remarkably close, but Bose still has the edge in reducing the widest range of frequencies. And though I typically recommend the newer second-generation version of these headphones, this Prime Day deal makes the first-gen model an unbeatable value.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are an especially appealing pick for commuters, frequent flyers, office workers, and anyone who wants a pair of premium headphones to quiet the world around them. Here's why this is easily one of the best Prime Day headphone deals you can get.

Why we love the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones

• The noise cancellation is top-tier: The QC Ultra headphones deliver some of the most impressive noise-canceling performance my team has tested, especially when it comes to reducing a wide range of distractions.
• They're great for travel and commuting: They do an excellent job of quieting low-frequency sounds like engines, fans, and construction, making them a strong pick for planes, trains, offices, and busy streets.
• They handle voices better than most competitors: Higher-frequency noises like voices and keystrokes are tough for many ANC headphones to block, but the QC Ultra reduces them remarkably well.
• Transparency mode sounds natural: When you need to hear what's going on around you, the headphones' transparency mode lets in outside noise without sounding overly artificial.
• Sound quality is great: Compared to Bose's older models, the QC Ultra headphones offer a solid bump in depth, clarity, and balance, especially after lowering the bass a couple of steps in the Bose Music app.
• The design feels premium: Soft protein leather earcups, an aluminum band, and a handsome zippered case make the QC Ultra look and feel like a flagship pair of headphones.
• They're easy to pack: Unlike some over-ear headphones, the QC Ultra fold up for travel, making them easy to store in a bag.

Should you buy the first- or second-generation model?

Bose also sells a second-generation QuietComfort Ultra, but the newer model is more of a refinement than a major upgrade. The second-gen headphones are also on sale for Prime Day, with a discount that drops them to $369. Typically, I'd recommend the second-gen model, but with the first-gen model at such a low price, the original QuietComfort Ultra headphones are the better value right now.

Here's a quick rundown of what makes the newer model different:

• The design is nearly identical, but the new version has shinier metal arms for a slightly sleeker, more premium look.
• The biggest practical upgrade is better on-head detection: the new model can disconnect and power down when laid flat, and then automatically reconnect when you put them back on.
• Battery life has improved from 24 hours to 30 hours with ANC on.
• Unlike the first-gen model, the second-gen headphones can be used while charging over USB-C.
• The new model supports wired USB-C audio with lossless playback.
• Bose added a new Cinema mode for movies and shows, with a more dramatic spatial audio effect and clearer dialogue.
• ANC performance is largely the same, but Bose improved ActiveSense, so sudden loud sounds in Aware mode are smoothed out more naturally.
• You can learn more in our full Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) review.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

Medicube is one of those beauty brands that seems to show up everywhere once you know to look for it: TikTok routines, Amazon bestseller lists, celebrity GRWMs, and our own beauty Slack. Nearly every skincare enthusiast on our team swears by at least one product, whether it's the Zero Pore Pads, the pink PDRN skincare, or one of the at-home devices that makes a regular routine feel a little more like a facial.

The brand is best known for glass-skin skincare and beauty tools, with products that lean into hydration, exfoliation, and ingredients like PDRN — a salmon sperm DNA-derived ingredient that's become popular in K-beauty for helping skin look smoother and more hydrated. Prime Day is a good time to try Medicube at a discount, especially since some of its devices and multi-step skincare products can be a little pricey at full price.

Also, be sure to check out our roundup of the best Prime Day deals for more of our curated picks. And if you're interested in more skincare products, see our roundup of the best Prime Day beauty deals.

What makes these deals stand out

The best Prime Day Medicube deals are on the products where the sale price actually changes the calculus. For example, a $15 toner pad (normally $31) is an easy way to try the brand without committing to a whole new routine, while the beauty massager devices are pricey enough that a Prime Day markdown makes a real difference.

It's also a rare sale where the strongest deals aren't just on random overstock. Medicube's best-known products — the Zero Pore Pads, pink PDRN skincare, face masks, and at-home tools — are all part of the event, so first-time shoppers and longtime fans both have something worth adding to cart.

Why our editors trust the brand

Medicube has the rare combination of being extremely online and actually used by people who know skincare. Brownwyn Barnes, deputy editor, says it's one of the brands she saw everywhere in Korean drugstores while shopping in Seoul — not just a K-beauty line packaged for the US market. She also recently tried Medicube's PDRN products and has been using one of its newer wands daily because, even before seeing results, "it feels great."

That tracks with how our team talks about the brand: these are products people keep reaching for, not just products they tested once. Sally Kaplan, executive editor, uses the Mild Zero Pore Pads because of her sensitive skin and says she keeps them on Subscribe & Save because every time she stops using them, her skin gets scaly again. That's exactly the kind of repeat-use endorsement we look for in a Prime Day deal.

Below, we rounded up the best Prime Day Medicube deals worth shopping now, from the toner pads our editors keep restocking to the newer PDRN products that are everywhere right now.

Zero Pore Pad

Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0, ($31 $15): Medicube's Zero Pore Pads are one of the brand's best-known products, and they're a practical Prime Day pickup if you want a quick exfoliating step for smoother-looking skin. The dual-textured pads are easy to swipe on after cleansing, so they're less fussy than using a liquid exfoliant and cotton pads. They're especially useful if your skin tends to get flaky, congested, or dull when you skip regular exfoliation.

Medicube Zero Pore Pad Mild 2.0 ($19, $15): This gentler version is the one Sally uses for her sensitive skin, and it's a good option if you want the convenience of a toner pad without something that feels too intense. "I have these on Subscribe & Swave because every time I test out stopping them, my skin gets scaly again," she says

Medicube Deep Vita-C Pad, ($19, $15): This is the version to look at if you're more focused on dullness and uneven-looking tone than pores alone. It still gives you the easy swipe-and-go format Medicube's toner pads are known for, but the vitamin C angle makes it feel especially well-suited for anyone trying to brighten up a tired-looking complexion.

Booster Pro X2

Medicube Booster Pro X2, ($299 $239)

The Booster Pro X2 is the splurge of the Medicube Prime Day sale, and it's the one to consider if you've been waiting for a discount on the brand's at-home skincare tools. Brownwyn Barnes, deputy editor, has been using a newer Medicube wand at least once a day and says that while she hasn't seen results yet, the device itself feels great to use. This version has seven modes and is designed to pair with your existing serums, masks, and moisturizers, so it makes the most sense if you already have a skincare routine you'll actually stick to.

PDRN Pink Peptide Serum

Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum ($22 $15): This lightweight pink serum is one of the easiest ways to try Medicube's PDRN skincare. PDRN is a salmon DNA-derived ingredient that's become popular in K-beauty for helping skin look smoother, plumper, and more hydrated, and this formula pairs it with peptides and niacinamide. I've found it gentle and not sticky, and after using it, my skin looks a little more even and bouncy without adding a heavy layer to my routine.

PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask

Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask ($26 $18): This moisturizer looks like a simple pink gel (since I've been using this pot for ages), but it actually starts with tiny pink cream capsules suspended throughout the formula. After my first night using it, I woke up with skin that felt noticeably softer, which makes it an easy add-on if you're already trying Medicube's PDRN toner, serum, or eye cream. The gel-cream texture is lightweight but still moisturizing, so it's a good pick if you want a hydrating final step that doesn't feel like a heavy night cream.

PDRN Toner

Medicube PDRN Pink Niacinamide Milky Toner ($20 $14): This milky toner is the softer, more cushiony pick in Medicube's pink PDRN lineup. I use it as the first step after cleansing before layering on the PDRN serum and eye cream, and it makes the whole routine feel more hydrating without getting heavy. It pairs PDRN with niacinamide, ceramides, and peptides, so it's a nice base layer when your skin feels tight, dry, or a little depleted.

PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream

Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream, ($22 $15): This eye cream rounds out the pink PDRN routine if you're already using the toner and serum. I like it for adding a little extra moisture around the under-eyes without making the area feel slick or overloaded. It combines PDRN with peptides, niacinamide, and retinol, so it's a good add-on if dryness, fine lines, or uneven tone are your main under-eye concerns.

What are the best Prime Day Medicube deals?

The best Prime Day Medicube deals depend on what you want from your routine. The Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is the easiest starting point if you want smoother-looking skin, the Mild Zero Pore Pads are better if your skin is sensitive, and the Deep Vita-C Pads are the better pick if dullness is your main concern. If you're shopping for hydration, the PDRN Pink Peptide Serum, Milky Toner, Eye Cream, and Pink Collagen Gel Mask are the standouts.

What is PDRN in Medicube skincare?

PDRN is a salmon DNA-derived ingredient that has become popular in K-beauty for helping skin look smoother, plumper, and more hydrated. In Medicube's pink PDRN line, it's paired with familiar skincare ingredients like niacinamide, peptides, ceramides, and retinol, depending on the product.

Which Medicube product should I try first?

If you're new to Medicube, start with the Zero Pore Pad 2.0 or the PDRN Pink Peptide Serum. The pore pads are a quick way to add exfoliation without a separate liquid exfoliant, while the serum is a gentle, non-sticky way to try the brand's hydrating pink PDRN skincare.

Are Medicube devices worth it?

Medicube's devices are the biggest splurge in the Prime Day sale, so they're best for someone who already has a skincare routine and knows they'll use a tool consistently. Brownwyn Barnes, deputy editor, has been using one of the newer Medicube wands daily and says that while she hasn't seen results yet, "it feels great," which is useful context if you're deciding whether the device step is something you'll actually enjoy.

Amazon has thousands of standing desks on sale for Prime Day, with prices starting around $100. But after tracking deals on the desks we recommend in our guides, I've also spotted a few inflated discounts where the price has only dropped a negligible amount from its usual cost.

The best standing desks should be built to last, with proven stability and reliable motors. The last thing you want to worry about is piling your desk with pricey tech and then feeling it wobble and sway, or a motor that's loud and noisy and could cut out on you.

I found a few strong deals from trusted, affordable home office brands like Flexispot and Vivo, but the one I'm really excited about is 20% off Branch, which makes two of our best standing desks. Branch isn't the cheapest brand, but its desks feel premium, sturdy, and well-built.

If you're looking for more of the best Prime Day deals to round out your home office, we've been tracking everything from the best monitor deals to furniture.

• See all Prime Day standing desk deals

Why Branch has the best standing desk deal

While not the cheapest standing desk deal, I think this one is the best. Branch makes premium standing desks and very rarely discounts its products, and 20% off is the biggest sale I've seen them offer.

The Duo is small-space-friendly at 36 inches, but it's also available in larger 48- and 58-inch width variations. It's available in various configurations with a white or charcoal base and a white, charcoal, walnut, or woodgrain laminate top. The desk has a good 20-inch range of motion and is operated by an OLED control paddle that features two memory presets, sit-stand reminders, and collision detection. It can lift up to 275 pounds of gear. Our tester found the desk stable and not wobbling at high heights, and it adjusted smoothly.

It also offers unique smart integrations when you add the Branch Bluetooth Adaptor, which lets you control your desk with your phone, set additional presets, log daily standing time, and schedule your desk to raise or lower at set times or during meetings.

The setup does require two people, which is pretty typical of standing desks, but it had predrilled holes and clear instructions

Read our Branch Duo Standing Desk review.

The classic Branch Standing Desk is also 20% off, and it's our pick for taller individuals because it offers one of the widest adjustment ranges, reaching up to 52 inches to suit people up to 6-foot-8 inches. It's available in one size, 48 by 30 inches, and has an easy-to-use digital keypad that lets you adjust height down to the centimeter and also set four presets. It meets the BIFMA standard for commercial-grade use.

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The Flexispot E6 Max is the Amazon-exclusive equivalent to our top heavy-duty recommendation, the E7 Pro. The E6 Max is 20% off, a 90—day low price. The 3-stage dual motor leg design can smoothly and quietly lift up to 330 pounds. Also, at this price point, you can get a beautiful bamboo tabletop.

In contrast, the Flexispot EN1 48 × 30 looks like a great deal at the low, low price of $105, but it's only $5 less than its typical price. If you want the cheapest desk we recommend, the EN1 is available in numerous sizes and supports up to 187 pounds. It's straightforward and easy to use, but our tester noted that assembly was more difficult than anticipated.

Typically, the larger the desk, the more you can expect to spend, but in this case, Vivo has my favorite affordable option. A 60-inch desk is a great choice if you have a dual-monitor setup. Vivo's larger standing desks in its budget 1B standing desk series are 15% off. This desk has a healthy 220-pound weight limit and was very stable to work from, but our tester noted a complicated setup and minimal cord management options.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our coverage of all the best Prime Day deals or browse Amazon for the full selection.

• Citrini Research says the AI trade is getting crowded, urging investors to explore new themes.
• The firm like airline stocks, which may benefit from economic shifts and increased travel demand.
• Senior living facilities and live events are other themes it says have potential for investors.

Citrini Research says investors should cool it with the AI mania.

The firm whose viral prediction about the dire economic impacts of AI says the market's top trade is looking crowded, and that investors should start looking for more under-the-radar themes to play.

The AI market's "blind spot" is the focus of Citrini's latest note this week on "small themes" that the firm sees as opportunities for a rotation.

"The mechanism we care about is simple enough," Citrini wrote. "Capital crowds into one theme, while names outside it get under-owned, which is mildly interesting in and of itself. These names also get under-modeled and overlooked."

Citrini broke down the three trades its analysts say are likely to benefit from broader trends as investors look for new winners outside of artificial intelligence.

Airlines: Delta and United

The firm is bullish on US airline stocks, maintaining a view that its held for a few years. In November 2024, Citrini wrote about a "structural reset" it was eyeing in the sector that would make United and Delta Airlines likely stock winners.

More than two years later, it remains constructive on both stocks, noting that both were weighed down by macro trends that had nothing to do with airlines directly. Now, the firms sees strong growth ahead for both names as the economy moves on from both tariff-driven inflation and the Iran war oil shock.

"The K-shaped economy is only getting more… K-ish," Citrini stated. "And the mainline carriers know it. They're actually leaning into it."

It added that the World Cup is likely to help boost travel stocks as the global event keeps soccer fans on the move.

Senior Living: Welltower, Brookdale, and Janus Living

Citrini also sees potential in a growing industry that may be overlooked by investors simply because it's not as flashy as high-flying tech and AI trades: senior living facilities.

In its analysis, the firm highlighted just how fast the over 80 population in the US is growing, emphasizing that there aren't enough facilities to house the rapidly aging Baby Boomer generation.

"The 80-and-over population in the US is expected to grow by more than 56% over the next decade, dwarfing total population growth of around 5%," it noted. "One million additional 80-plus households will materialize this year alone, doubling to two million by 2029."

Citrini's analysts see a key opportunity for investors to benefit from this trend, specifically through senior living facility stocks and real estate investment trusts. It named REITS Welltower and Janus Living as two of its top senior living picks, with retirement home operator Brookdale Senior Living as the third.

Live events: TKO Group, Cinemark and IMax

Citrini's third investment is one it says is the past decade's best performing asset class, even more so than tech. The firm is highly bullish on live events, describing physical presence as a luxury good, highlighting a willingness among consumers to pay steep prices to be onsite for major events.

"Sports franchises, and to a greater extent — all IRL events — are benefitting from a desire to be present," Citrini wrote. "With that comes an increased opportunity to monetize through attendance, premiumization, and promotion."

The note highlighted strong financial growth and lucrative partnerships from TKO Group, the owner the WWE and UFC. It also said that consumers are returning to the movies, as reflected in the growth of theater chain Cinemark. However, Citrini also added that theater goers may be wanting more than simply seeing a film, which could bode well for IMAX, shares of which have rallied to record highs earlier this month.

• Congress overwhelmingly passed a massive bipartisan affordable housing bill.
• President Donald Trump has indicated that he may not sign it into law.
• The policies would make it easier to build affordable housing for lower- and middle-income Americans.

YIMBYs and the abundance movement are set to notch a big national victory, as long as President Donald Trump signs a landmark piece of legislation.

The House and Senate overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act this week, a 374-page document with sweeping changes to America's housing policies for the next few decades. Largely, the bill makes it easier and cheaper to build new homes, prevents major corporations from swallowing supply, and supports communities most affected by the climate crisis.

Championed by Democrats and Republicans alike, it would be a rare bipartisan win ahead of midterms and would build on headline-making affordable housing successes in cities like Austin, Minneapolis, and New York.

The bill hit a stumbling block Wednesday morning after Trump indicated he may not sign it into law.

"Today's Housing News Conference and Signing is hereby cancelled until such time as we pass the desperately needed SAVE AMERICA ACT, which I consider to be a National Emergency," he posted Wednesday on Truth Social.

Business Insider spoke with economists and real estate analysts for their biggest takeaways on what the bill would mean for you should it finally become law.

Pushing down the cost of housing supply with looser building regulations

A central driver of America's housing problem is supply. There are millions of lower- and middle-income households looking to rent and buy, but not enough affordable places to live. It leaves public housing wait lists overflowing, and expensive homes across the country sitting vacant.

Emma Waters, senior policy analyst at the Bipartisan Policy Center, said the bill focuses on addressing the supply gap by making it easier and faster to build housing at a lower cost. Yet, it will take time to feel these positive impacts.

"It's not going to be an overnight solution," she said. "If we are able to bring that new supply online, that will have an effect on prices for home ownership and also for renters."

The ROAD to Housing Act is set to loosen some federal zoning regulations that prevent the construction of new affordable housing. This looks like encouraging more mixed-use buildings, cutting restrictions on alternative housing solutions like accessory dwelling units and manufactured homes, and instituting tax incentives for cities developing in densely populated areas. It also removes some of the red tape that has historically stopped these projects from being greenlit.

On the construction side, the bill revises minimum lot, building height, and floor-area ratio requirements that limit the number of units in a single development. It also outlines construction and repair grants available to state through federal funding, especially those supporting low-income households.

More resources for climate-impacted communities

As more parts of the country become vulnerable to natural disasters, the bill includes policies to support affected residents. It includes standardized efforts to assess and plan for resilient land use, as well as ways to address emergency and transitional housing needs in the event of a disaster. The bulk of these resources will be allocated to low-income areas. The policy also bolsters existing federal funding for relief and redevelopment in areas devastated by floods and wildfires.

Joel Berner, senior economist at Realtor.com, highlighted the bill's authorization of a new program within the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, which coordinates recovery efforts in the event of disasters.

"Low-income households, rural communities, and veterans are explicit beneficiaries," he wrote in an email statement.

The bill also creates a pilot program to assess temperature-related housing complaints in federally funded rental units, with the goal of making the spaces more livable for residents.

Restrictions on corporations buying residential real estate

As lawmakers put it, "homes are for people, not corporations." The bill imposes limits on the number of single-family homes large institutional investors can purchase, intended to make it easier for people to rent and buy affordable homes. This has been a pet policy of Trump, who advocated for it last winter with an executive order.

However, evidence indicates that institutional investors have little impact on home affordability. Major investors own only about 2 or 3% of the country's single-family rental housing stock, which doesn't impact consumers much in most markets.

If Trump signs the bill into law, it's unclear how much the outlined policies and grants will actually affect prices for renters and buyers and how quickly. Interest rates remain elevated, contributing to 30-year fixed mortgage rates above 6%, and median rents are at record highs — with an especially bleak outlook in high-cost cities. Improving housing supply will help, though it doesn't guarantee that the new housing will be available at prices that lower- and middle-income Americans can pay. Local cities and municipalities may also have their own building restrictions, which this federal law can't override.

"This is something that I think voters have been asking for for a long time," Waters said. "I do think this is hopefully an indicator of forward momentum, and I think there is a recognition that there's still more to be done on housing."

• New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan published "Regime Change" on June 23.
• The book details the inner workings of Donald Trump's presidency, including White House redesigns.
• Melania Trump was reportedly opposed to building a new ballroom and redesigning the Rose Garden.

A new book chronicling the inner workings of President Donald Trump's second term reveals his extensive involvement in redecorating the White House — and how, reportedly, Melania Trump wasn't always pleased with his changes.

As part of their reporting for "Regime Change," published June 23, New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan conducted over 1,000 interviews with people close to Donald Trump and sat for an hourlong interview with the president, where they wrote that he "pushed back on a few specific points" but overall did not dispute their findings.

In the book, Haberman and Swan wrote that Melania Trump considered her Rose Garden redesign from Donald Trump's first term, which included a new limestone border around the lawn and roses in white and pastel shades, "one of her proudest achievements." So she was "very unhappy" when Donald Trump planned to pave over it.

The couple eventually agreed to a compromise: Stone tiles would cover the grass, but the rosebushes would be left alone. The new Rose Garden Club, modeled after Mar-a-Lago's outdoor terrace, was unveiled in August 2025.

Donald Trump's plans for a new White House ballroom reportedly also proved contentious, with staffers attempting to manage the president and first lady's "competing desires about the future of the complex."

"Mrs. Trump, who preferred a quiet environment with minimal disturbances and objected to living in a construction zone, had repeatedly expressed concern about the size and location of the ballroom," Haberman and Swan wrote.

The president's vision ultimately won out. The East Wing, which once housed the Office of the First Lady, was demolished in October 2025 to make way for the ballroom.

Undoing Melania's decor

Haberman and Swan wrote that Donald Trump took pieces of White House decor that Melania Trump had curated during his first term and moved them to new locations as part of his own design projects. One such change was a mirror he transferred to the Rose Garden colonnade in March 2026.

"A massive mirror framed in gold leaf — one Melania had made the centerpiece of a first-term redesign of the Queens' Bedroom — was relocated to the White House colonnade, where it became known as the 'selfie' mirror," Haberman and Swan wrote.

According to "Regime Change," Donald Trump also employed this tactic while redecorating his bedroom in the White House residence, where he and Melania Trump maintain separate rooms, leaving staff members feeling "caught between the two Trumps" in the weeks after the inauguration.

"Once, when staff gently reminded the President that he was taking things from the Center Hall his wife had personally selected, he made clear he didn't care," the book says. "He seemed almost to be competing with her — determined to have the better room. The staff resorted to photographing potential substitutes and sending the images to Mrs. Trump for approval."

'She's a minimalist'

Melania Trump reportedly wasn't big on her husband's gilded Oval Office redesign, either. The book recounts an Oval Office meeting between Donald Trump and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Independence Day in 2025, where the first lady entered and made it clear that "she was not a great fan of all the gold."

"She's a minimalist," the book quotes the president telling Johnson. "But this is the Oval Office. It just looks better."

Donald Trump reportedly wasn't deterred from taking a hands-on approach, on one occasion using superglue to add more gold decorations to the fireplace mantle himself.

"As he was known to prefer his own aesthetic handiwork to anyone else's, the sight of the President squeezing glue onto gilded appliques and mounting them on the wall himself surprised no one in his inner circle," Haberman and Swan wrote.

The White House and the Office of First Lady Melania Trump did not respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.

• Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman argued AI will transform, not eliminate, jobs.
• Garman said half of white-collar jobs "may change" because of AI, but it won't be a "wipe out."
• He also emphasized the value of entry-level employees as Amazon hires over 11,000 software interns.

Doomsday predictions about AI and jobs are massively overblown, according to Amazon chief Matt Garman.

On an episode of the Platformer podcast released on Tuesday, the CEO of Amazon Web Services pushed back on fears that artificial intelligence will decimate large swaths of the workforce.

Instead, Garman said he believes half of white-collar jobs "may change" because of AI, but that doesn't mean they'll be wiped out.

"Wipe out and change are different," Garman said, citing the spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel as an example of a technology that reshaped work rather than eliminated it.

"The key thing is not to look at a still picture of the world and say that job's not going to exist, so I guess those people won't have jobs," said Garman. "New jobs will be created."

AI is already giving rise to new kinds of jobs, he said.

"What I tell people at Amazon is — there are going to be lots of jobs," Garman said, as he stressed the value of entry-level employees despite growing concerns that AI could replace junior workers.

Entry-level employees, he said, are the cheapest to hire, can be taught a company's culture, and are often eager to learn new tools.

"They're some of the very best employees you can possibly have," Garman said.

That's among the reasons why Amazon is hiring more than 11,000 software development engineering interns and early-career software development engineers globally this year, he said.

"They come in with an energy and excitement, a new view on things," Garman said of junior employees. "If you just have the exact same people you've had for the last 15 years, you don't get that energy and excitement and new ideas."

Garman said workers who are willing to learn new skills will continue to have jobs in the AI era, even if those jobs look very different from today.

"I tell all of our employees — If you look at what your job was two years ago, and you look at what your job is going to be in two years, it's going to be vastly different," he said. "You're going to have a job — you're going to have probably a more exciting and interesting job. But you're going to have to be willing to learn."

Garman also suggested that a worker's adaptability may soon matter more than any particular expertise.

"I actually think one of the things we start to look for in employees is not what skill set you have," he said, "but whether you have the ability to learn."

• New satellite images show Russia using smoke screens to protect areas of the Kerch Bridge.
• Russian smoke generator vehicles have previously been used to try and throw off Ukrainian strikes on the bridge.
• Ukraine's strike campaign has been heavily targeting Russian logistics.

Ukrainian forces are relentlessly targeting Russian supply lines, both overland routes and bridges, around occupied Crimea with drones. Russian forces are, in turn, throwing up smoke screens to shield a key bridge from attack, new satellite images provided by commercial satellite imagery company Vantor show.

Along the front lines, Ukraine has been increasingly using mid-range strike drones to implement a lockdown on Russian logistics. That growing logistics pressure extends to the Crimean peninsula, putting supply channels at risk. Russian forces are now repositioning air defenses and employing apparent countermeasures.

Ukraine's military intelligence agency, the GUR, has been targeting strategic overland supply routes, and its special operations forces have been destroying bridges. Over the past week, drones and missiles have damaged Russian infrastructure, vehicles, and energy sites.

The GUR released a video montage this week of recent strikes on supply routes.

"For some reason, the occupiers still think that their logistics routes through the so-called land corridor to the temporarily occupied Crimea are a safe walk," the intelligence agency wrote on its Telegram channel, per a translation of the post. But its drones had a difference of opinion, it said.

Meanwhile, a Ukrainian special operations mid-range strike unit said that it had destroyed another key target, a railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal near the village of Rozdolne on the western side of Crimea.

The railway bridge was a transport route for cargo and military supplies from Russia through Crimea, the special operations forces said on social media. SOF drones destroyed the bridge during the night of June 22, hitting both the railway track and one of the bridge spans.

Other bridges in and around Crimea have also been hit, satellite images show. These include the Henichesk Bridge and Chonhar Bridge.

With Russian logistics under fire, other satellite images have captured apparent Russian countermeasures, smokescreens at some locations on the Kerch Bridge, a symbolic and strategic target for the Ukrainians also known as the Kerch Strait Bridge or Crimean Bridge. Vantor said multiple smoke generator vehicles were operating on the bridge, attempting to obscure parts of it.

Russia has previously used smoke generators to complicate efforts to target the bridge. The effectiveness of these generators is questionable, though, as wind and weather can limit the obscurant's coverage. Also, the bridge is a fixed target with a known location.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said intelligence obtained by Kyiv from internal Russian documents tracked Moscow's response to the long-range and intermediate-range strike campaigns, including the movement of air defense systems from other regions to Moscow and to the Kerch Bridge.

"The Russians have been ordered to protect" these areas, Zelenskyy said on X, "by weakening other areas on their own territory and in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine."

Officials and war watchers have said Ukraine's strike campaign is disrupting both supply transport to Russian troops as well as energy infrastructure in Crimea.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said recently that "Crimea is being isolated by drones," saying the mid-range strikes could "lead to very unexpected consequences for the Russians."

The Institute for the Study of War, a DC-based think tank, highlighted in a new report a Ukrainian commander saying that strikes against Russian ground lines of communication in southern Ukraine, including bridges, "have significantly reduced the amount of supplies Russian forces operating in Zaporizhia Oblast are receiving from Crimea."

It also noted reports of power outages affecting equipment at the state water enterprise in Crimea, as well as traffic jams on both sides of the Kerch Bridge.

Beyond being a supply and logistics line for Russia, the Kerch Bridge is also a symbolic monument to Moscow's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. Completed in 2018, it provides convenient access to the peninsula. Ukraine has repeatedly targeted the bridge with drones, including uncrewed surface vessels.

• Taylor Swift's newest single, "I Knew It, I Knew You," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• Swift now has the third-most No. 1 hits of any artist, trailing Mariah Carey and The Beatles.
• Swift's biggest hits also include "Blank Space," "Anti-Hero," and "The Fate of Ophelia."

Since releasing her first No. 1 album in 2008, Taylor Swift has enjoyed a historic run on the charts, topping the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100 over a dozen times each.

Swift's collection of chart-toppers includes both radio-friendly pop singles and understated gems pushed to the top of the chart by passionate fans.

Most recently, "I Knew It, I Knew You" joined the ranks of Swift's biggest songs, breaking Swift's tie with Rihanna and Drake for the third-most No. 1 hits on the Hot 100 in history. She now trails Mariah Carey and The Beatles for the all-time record.

All of Swift's No. 1 songs on the Hot 100 are listed below in chronological order of their peak dates.

1. "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"

Weeks at No. 1: Three

Despite writing ubiquitous hits like "You Belong With Me" and "Love Story" earlier in her career (which peaked at No. 2 and No. 4, respectively), "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" was Swift's first-ever song to top the Hot 100.

The country-pop crossover smash was released as the lead single from Swift's fourth album, "Red." It rose from No. 72 to No. 1 in its second week of tracking and remained atop the chart for two more weeks.

2. "Shake It Off"

Weeks at No. 1: Four

"Shake It Off" was released as the lead single from Swift's fifth album, "1989." It became her first No. 1 debut on the Hot 100.

3. "Blank Space"

Weeks at No. 1: Seven

"Blank Space," the second single from "1989," debuted at No. 18 on the Hot 100.

It rose to No. 13 before soaring to No. 1 in its third week — dethroning "Shake It Off" and making Swift the first woman in history to replace herself in the chart's top spot.

"Blank Space" went on to become one of Swift's biggest hits, reigning atop the chart for nearly two months.

4. "Bad Blood" featuring Kendrick Lamar

Weeks at No. 1: One

On May 17, 2015, a remix of "Bad Blood" featuring Kendrick Lamar was released as the fourth single from "1989."

It rose from No. 53 to the chart's top spot after the music video premiered at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards and broke the Vevo record for most views in 24 hours.

5. "Look What You Made Me Do"

Weeks at No. 1: Three

Despite mixed reactions from critics, Swift's lead single from "Reputation" rose to No. 1 after its first full week of tracking, breaking the weekly streaming record for a song by a woman.

Once again, Swift's music video broke the record for most views within 24 hours, racking up 43.2 million views in its first day.

6. "Cardigan"

Weeks at No. 1: One

Swift announced the arrival of her eighth album, "Folklore," just one day in advance. The second track, "Cardigan," was released alongside the album and promoted with a whimsical music video.

"Folklore" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while "Cardigan" simultaneously debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100, making Swift the first artist in history to open atop both charts in the same week.

7. "Willow"

Weeks at No. 1: One

Just five months after "Folklore," Swift repeated her pandemic-era strategy and surprise-released her ninth album, "Evermore," alongside its lead single.

Again, "Willow" debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100 while "Evermore" simultaneously debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

8. "All Too Well (Taylor's Version)"

Weeks at No. 1: One

"Red (Taylor's Version)" was the second rerecorded album Swift released. It was accompanied by the long-awaited 10-minute version of "All Too Well," a fan-favorite track from the original album.

"All Too Well (Taylor's Version)" was promoted with a self-directed short film starring Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien, a convention-breaking performance on "Saturday Night Live," and plenty of theories about the song's muse.

It debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100, becoming the longest song in history to top the chart. The record was previously held by Don McLean's "American Pie (Parts I & II)" at 8 minutes and 37 seconds.

9. "Anti-Hero"

Weeks at No. 1: Eight

"Anti-Hero" was released alongside Swift's 10th album, "Midnights," and promoted as the lead single.

It dominated the Hot 100 for eight weeks, surpassing the high-water mark set by "Blank Space."

The same week that "Anti-Hero" debuted at No. 1, Swift became the first and only artist in history to occupy the entire top 10 on the Hot 100. The hit single was flanked by "Lavender Haze" (No. 2), "Maroon" (No. 3), "Snow on the Beach" (No. 4), "Midnight Rain" (No. 5), "Bejeweled" (No. 6), "Question...?" (No. 7), "You're On Your Own, Kid" (No. 8), "Karma" (No. 9), and "Vigilante Shit" (No. 10).

10. "Cruel Summer"

Weeks at No. 1: Four

"Cruel Summer" was originally released as the second track on Swift's 2019 album "Lover."

Although it was identified early as a fan favorite, the song was never promoted as a single and debuted modestly at No. 29 on the Hot 100.

Four years later, Swift transformed "Cruel Summer" into a showstopping spectacle on the Eras Tour. Streams of the song began to surge, and it reigned atop Billboard's Pop Airplay chart for two months. Swift's label sent the song to pop radio in June 2023.

Finally, following the release of "The Cruelest Summer" EP — which includes a live version of the song and a remix by LP Giobbi — the song reached No. 1 on the Hot 100, marking Swift's milestone 10th chart-topper.

11. "Is It Over Now?"

Weeks at No. 1: One

"Is It Over Now?" was released as the final vault track on "1989 (Taylor's Version)," a rerecording of her beloved fifth album.

Although it wasn't initially slated as a single, its enthusiastic reception from fans pushed Swift's team to serve the song to pop radio.

"Is It Over Now?" debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100, dethroning "Cruel Summer." Swift remains the only woman in history to replace herself in the top spot, a feat she's now achieved twice.

12. "Fortnight" featuring Post Malone

Weeks at No. 1: Two

"Fortnight," a duet with Post Malone, was released alongside "The Tortured Poets Department" and promoted as the album's lead single.

The song debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100 while "Poets" simultaneously debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

For the second time in her career, Swift managed to occupy the entire top 10 of the Hot 100. In fact, the top 14 positions on the chart were occupied by "Poets" tracks, including "Down Bad" (No. 2) and "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" (No. 3), all the way through to "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" (No. 14).

"Fortnight" returned to No. 1 on the Hot 100 for a second consecutive week.

13. "The Fate of Ophelia"

Weeks at No. 1: 10

"The Fate of Ophelia" was released alongside Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," and promoted as the lead single.

The Shakespeare-inspired pop song debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100, while "Showgirl" simultaneously debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, breaking a record for the biggest sales week of all time.

All 12 tracks on the album debuted within the Hot 100's top 12 spots, making Swift the first and only artist to dominate the chart's entire top 10 on three separate occasions. "The Fate of Ophelia" was joined in the top five by "Opalite" (No. 2), "Elizabeth Taylor" (No. 3), "Father Figure" (No. 4), and "Wood" (No. 5).

"The Fate of Ophelia" remained atop the Hot 100 for eight straight weeks after its release. After falling to lower positions during the holiday season, it returned to No. 1 in early 2026, surpassing "Anti-Hero" as Swift's longest-leading hit to date and becoming her first to top the chart for double-digit weeks.

14. "Opalite"

Weeks at No. 1: One

"Opalite" was originally released as the third track on "The Life of a Showgirl" and debuted at No. 2 on the Hot 100.

It was later promoted as the album's second single, rising to No. 1 after Swift sold vinyl copies of the song. She also released a music video co-starring Domhnall Gleeson, which premiered exclusively on Spotify and Apple Music in a savvy move to boost streaming numbers.

Swift celebrated her latest chart achievement on Instagram, thanking fans for their support of the song.

"This is actually the first time I've had two Hot 100 #1s off of one album since my album 1989 came out in 2014, nearly twelve years ago!" Swift wrote. "I know that's a lot of numbers but it all adds up to me being so thankful to the fans who helped make this happen by welcoming this song into your lives with open arms."

15. "I Knew It, I Knew You"

Weeks at No. 1: Two

"I Knew It, I Knew You" was released as a soundtrack single for Pixar's "Toy Story 5."

The twangy tune, cowritten by Swift and her longtime producer Jack Antonoff, was embraced by country radio and debuted simultaneously at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot Country Songs charts.

• KC-10A Extenders served as aerial refueling tankers in the US Air Force from 1981 to 2024.
• The first KC-10A Extender ever built is on display at the Air Mobility Command Museum in Delaware.
• Visitors can get a rare glimpse into the aircraft's refueling operator station.

Military aircraft don't have time to stop and refuel during sensitive, time-critical missions. That's where aerial refueling tankers come in.

With their ability to transfer up to 56,154 gallons of fuel to planes in midair, KC-10A Extenders refueled bombers, fighter jets, cargo planes, and other aircraft in the US Air Force for over 40 years, increasing their range and mobility.

The Air Mobility Command Museum on Dover Air Force Base in Delaware offers visitors the chance to see inside the first KC-10A Extender ever built.

Business Insider visited the museum in May to tour the KC-10A Extender and get a rare glimpse into its refueling operator station. Take a look.

KC-10 Extenders were primarily built as aerial refueling aircraft, but they also carried cargo and conducted aeromedical evacuations.

KC-10s entered service in the Air Force in 1981. They provided in-flight refueling in combat operations during the Gulf War and the Iraq War, and supported aircraft during Operation Allied Force in 1999.

They also helped carry out the largest non-combatant evacuation operation in US history during the Taliban offensive in Afghanistan in 2021, when 40% of the KC-10 fleet was deployed to evacuate over 3,000 people and refuel other aircraft, according to the Air Force.

The KC-10 was a military version of the DC-10 airliner built by McDonnell Douglas, which merged with Boeing in the late 1990s. The DC-10 has similarly been retired by commercial airlines.

The last KC-10 was retired in 2024.

While KC-10 refueling jets have been retired, the Air Force still uses KC-135 Stratotankers, which entered service in 1957, and introduced the KC-46A Pegasus in 2019 as part of efforts to upgrade its aging tankers.

The US Air Force plans to buy over 260 KC-46s from Boeing, with each costing about $200 million. The Stratotankers and Pegasus aircraft have fallen short of readiness standards in recent years.

With a capacity of over 356,000 pounds of fuel, KC-10s could carry nearly twice as much fuel as the KC-135 Stratotanker. However, KC-10s were phased out, while the Air Force still uses KC-135s.

So, why didn't KC-10s remain in service as long?

"You can ask 10 different people and get 20 different answers to that," Michael Hurlburt, operations manager at the Air Mobility Command Museum and an Air Force veteran, told Business Insider.

Hurlburt thinks the KC-10's third engine was partially to blame, since its position above the fuselage on the vertical stabilizer required special scaffolding platforms for inspection before every flight, which he called a "maintenance nightmare."

The KC-10A Extender on display at the Air Mobility Command Museum on Dover Air Force Base was the first one ever built.

The museum's KC-10A Extender was built as a prototype for a larger, longer-range alternative to KC-135 Stratotankers. It clocked over 32,560 flying hours before it was retired to the Air Mobility Command Museum in 2022.

The KC-10A Extender measures 181 feet and 7 inches long with a wingspan of 165 feet and 4 ½ inches.

The aircraft is open for guided tours. Museum admission is free.

A model of the KC-10A Extender helps orient visitors when they step inside the aircraft.

The flight deck and passenger compartment are located up front. The cargo bay takes up most of the remaining space, with the refueling operator station at the back of the plane.

The KC-10A Extender could carry up to 75 passengers.

Seats in the passenger compartment resembled those on regular commercial airlines.

The crew consisted of a pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer, and boom operator.

For cargo transport missions, a loadmaster would join the crew. For aeromedical evacuations, two flight nurses and three medical technicians were added.

The cargo bay could hold 170,000 pounds of cargo.

On refueling missions, extra fuel tanks were also kept in the cargo bay, totaling up to 356,000 pounds of transferable fuel.

On display in the cargo bay was a wing air-refueling pod, or WARP.

WARPs can be mounted under a tanker's wings to provide additional refueling points. On the KC-46, the successor to the KC-10, WARPs are in testing to enable the Pegasus to simultaneously refuel two aircraft.

The refueling operator station was located down a narrow set of stairs at the rear of the aircraft.

To receive fuel in-flight, other aircraft positioned themselves behind and lower than the KC-10.

The boom operator used a joystick to connect the boom — the extended gas pump — to other planes to transfer fuel during in-flight refueling.

In KC-10s, boom operators sat upright. In KC-135s, boom operators lie on their stomachs to operate the controls.

The boom operator's job is to guide a rigid pipe into a receptacle on the receiving aircraft.

Once the boom is connected, the operator turns on the pumps to begin transferring fuel at a maximum rate of 1,100 gallons per minute. An F-15 Eagle, for example, can carry over 5,000 gallons of jet fuel.

In-flight refueling is a dangerous operation requiring tankers and the planes they refuel to fly within 8 to 12 feet of each other at hundreds of miles per hour.

"You're close enough that you can wave and say hi to the other pilot in the other airplane," Hurlburt said.

Mistakes can be catastrophic. In July 2025, a KC-46A Pegasus refueling aircraft's boom got stuck in the receptacle of an F-22A Raptor and broke off, causing nearly $10 million in damage. In March, a KC-135 tanker crashed in Iraq, killing all six crew members.

Museum visitors can take a closer look at the boom outside the aircraft.

The boom is labeled with signage from the 305th Air Mobility Wing, located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey, where this KC-10A Extender served from 1995 until its retirement in 2022.

Hurlburt described the boom operator's window as a "very rare view."

"Very few airplanes have something like this, and very few people get to see areas like this," he said. "We're pretty proud of being able to show this off."

• Walmart is going big on AI and equipping employees across the company with tools and training.
• Logistics manager Leo Garcia used what he learned from an AI course to build new apps for work.
• One tool he made helps truck drivers get home faster while also running fewer empty trailers.

Leo Garcia is serious about getting his drivers home on time.

As a regional load manager for Walmart, Garcia is responsible for hundreds of semi-trailers hauling merchandise through the Chicago area.

He also knows what it's like to be in the driver's seat, having spent more than five years there before landing in his desk job.

"Being on the road for five days is difficult," he told Business Insider. "You miss your wife, you miss your kids. We have to do our utmost best to get our drivers home."

He's using artificial intelligence to make that journey a little smoother for his team.

Garcia said he started vibe coding after taking a Google AI certification course through Walmart's online education portal for employees. Walmart has a similar credential program with OpenAI.

"I've always wanted to build, I've always wanted to create things, but I was lacking the fundamentals to do it," he said. "Doing the AI program gave me those fundamentals, it gave me that knowledge."

Taking the AI course, as well as others on data analysis, changed the way Garcia looks at problems, he said.

Soon enough, he was tackling one of the most frustrating problems he faced every day: getting drivers home at the end of their routes without leaving the trucks empty.

Garcia could send a driver straight home, but that comes with costs, most notably a metric called empty miles. It's more efficient for Walmart to send the trucks back after a delivery loaded with other merchandise than to send them empty.

Garcia said he used Walmart's in-house coding agent, Code Puppy, to design a tool that analyzes hundreds of available truckloads in the region that need to be picked up and flags the best five or so for him to choose from based on location, timing, and other factors.

"If I'm in the San Gabriel Valley, how are you going to get me home to Oregon?" he said as an example. "It's a difficult question to answer without knowing all the geographies, all our vendors, all our stores, and every option. What this does is it does that for you. It quantifies everything in seconds."

Earlier this week, Garcia said a driver was scheduled to pick up a trailer on his way home to Wisconsin earlier this week. When the driver arrived, he learned the load wouldn't be ready for three more hours.

"He could accommodate those three hours, but he would get home three hours later," Garcia said. "And that's rough."

Instead, the program found a vendor five miles down the road with a load ready to go to the same town, keeping the driver on schedule. Later, the system assigned another driver to grab the initial load when it was ready.

Like many projects built with Walmart's coding tool, the company can evaluate and distribute employee-made ideas across the organization. Garcia said that hasn't happened with his tool yet, but it is being tested for wider use.

Garcia said he couldn't have imagined himself designing software back when he first walked into a Walmart warehouse at age 18.

"If you had told me that now, over 15 years later, I would be sitting here running an area, learning how to implement tools that are going to help people learn and help the company grow, I wouldn't have believed it," he said.