Prime Day is one of the best times of year to upgrade your vacuum, whether you're looking for a lightweight cordless model, a powerful robot vacuum, a wet-dry cleaner, or a budget pick for everyday messes.

I've been monitoring the best prices, with discounts averaging about 40% off and as high as 56%. Many top brands like Shark, Bissell, and Levoit started their deals in the days leading up to the official event, and I'm already seeing products I've recommended sell out. Meanwhile, brands like Dyson, Narwal, Roborock, and Tineco reserved their best deals for Prime Day, so if you've been holding out to save on one of these brands, you're in luck. Keep reading for savings on the best vacuums we tested this year.

After six years of covering Prime Day, I've started to take note of what's actually discounted and what's inflated with a false "deal tag." I'm here to tell you whether you're actually getting a good Prime Day deal. I've even shared a few models at the end of this story that are technically "on sale," but I've seen better prices on them.

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 adjusting suction and a convenient self-emptying dock that holds weeks 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

Shark released its "little sister," the Shark PowerDetect Speed Plus Clean & Empty, to our best overall, which offers 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.

• See more Bissell Prime Day deals

  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.

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.

• See more Narwal Prime Day deals

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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Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai

The Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai is for people who want a premium robot vacuum and mop for a home with plenty of hard flooring. It's excellent at mopping, solid at vacuuming, and much smarter than Dyson's first robot vacuum, though its stain detection and bulky design aren't perfect, and the visible dustbin could be a pro or a con, depending on whether you consider yourself Type A or Type B. If you're a major Dyson fan, though, this could be a winning model for you, especially when you're saving $350 off the regular price. Read our Dyson Spot + Scrub Ai review.

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.

• See more eufy Prime Day deals

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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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.

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 floorcare deals

Or 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. I personally love reaching for my cordless Shark StainForce Cordless Spot Cleaner every time my dog decides dinner didn't agree with him for quick spot cleaning, now 40% off.

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.

Shark StainForce Cordless Portable Spot, Stain, and Odor Remover

I didn't think I'd be reaching for this cordless spot cleaner as frequently as I do, but anytime I notice a small spot to clean up, I'll whip out my Shark StainForce. It's cordless, ultra-portable, and relies on its OXY stain solution to make tough, set-in stains and spots disappear. Everything nests for quick and handy access in a storage caddy, too.

Vacuum deals I'd pass

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 for the full selection.

• Cathie Wood's ARK Invest bought more than 21,000 SpaceX shares on Monday.
• SpaceX stock fell below its initial opening price on Monday before bounding back on Tuesday.
• The stock has been volatile since its public trading debut on June 12.

SpaceX stock hit a rough patch shortly after its historic IPO, but Cathie Wood's ARK Invest seized the moment to buy the dip.

ARK Invest bought more than $32 million in SpaceX shares on Monday. The investment firm, founded and led by Cathie Wood, recorded several trades during the day, including buying over 21,000 SPCX shares across its innovation, autonomous tech and robotics, next gen internet, and space and defense ETFs.

SpaceX stock remained volatile on Tuesday, trading aroud $158 late in the session after bouncing back following a dip below $150, the level it began trading on June 12 after its IPO.

ARK Invest bought more than 21,000 shares on Monday, when the stock closed at 154.60, down more than 16% in the red and extending a three day losing streak to 26%. The purchases made up between 0.1% to 0.3% of the ETFs.

Cathie Wood been bullish on Elon Musk and his various businesses, from Tesla to SpaceX, with ARK Invest being an early investor in the rocket and AI firm long before the IPO earlier this month.

Experts warned that SpaceX's early trading would be volatile going into the historic IPO due largely to retail investor participation and its small free float.

Tuesday's price represented a more than 28% decline from the high. Shares are up about 5% from the open on its first day of trading and up 17% from the IPO price of $135 a share.

Only a small portion, roughly 4.3%, of SpaceX shares are publicly traded. The supply of SpaceX shares available to buy will dramatically increase as the lockup period expires on a staggered schedule in the coming months.

Amazon's 2026 Prime Day sale is underway, and it's a great time to snag a new pair of headphones for less. Top over-ear models and earbuds are all on sale, and I'll be tracking the best Prime Day headphone deals throughout the 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 picks in my guide to the best headphones you can buy.

Prime Day deals will be available through June 26, but the best headphone discounts could sell out before the event ends. I'll be adding new deals and removing expired ones throughout the sale, so check back for all the latest savings.

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.

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.

In its Prime Day hub, Amazon lists a handful of worth-it kitchen deals, but 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 the best Prime Day Pyrex deal 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.

John Boos RA-Board Series Rectangular Wooden Maple Cutting Board

A must-have for any kitchen is a solid cutting board. When choosing one, it's essential to consider how it will affect your knife blades. Some can chip or dull with the wrong cutting boards, which is why I prefer wood cutting boards over other materials like glass and plastic. They won't damage knives, and many, like John Boos, are heirloom-worthy if you take care of them. This flat board is a favorite of the BI Reviews team. It is pretty enough to leave on the counter, and easy to maintain.

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

Nespresso VertuoPlus

This is the best single-serve coffee maker you can buy at Amazon Prime Day. It uses auto-brew technology, reading the barcode on the inserted pod to make the correct drink and size, and starts up with the push of a button. The adjustable water tank and large receptacle pod are user-friendly features that frequent coffee drinkers will appreciate.

I don't own a Nespresso, but I always smile when I discover one in a hotel. This Nespresso makes frequent appearances at Amazon sales at around this discount. At this time of year, the markdown comes in handy for graduation gifts, whether they're heading to a dorm or setting up a rental apartment.

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.

Red light therapy represents a new era of beauty. The latest fleet of masks and wands are some of the most research-backed skincare devices you can buy, but they also tend to cost a lot. That's why we're rounding up the best Prime Day deals on red light therapy devices.

These LED-powered tools use targeted wavelengths of light, including red, near-infrared, and blue, to help stimulate collagen production, reduce inflammation and discoloration, and support cellular repair. When worn consistently, says Dr. Gina Maccarone, a triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon and founder of The Surgeonista, you may see changes in your acne, fine lines, and uneven skin tone.

We've tested many of the best red light therapy masks and wands to find out which devices are actually worth the investment, and several of our top picks are discounted for Prime Day.

Shoppers can also save on its more advanced sibling, the TheraFace Mask. Its premium price kept it from claiming the top spot in our guide, but a Prime Day discount knocks $100 off the cost, bringing it down to $550.

Whether you're looking for a travel-friendly wand to target breakouts or a full-face mask that tackle multiple skin concerns at once, Prime Day is delivering some of the year's best savings on red light therapy devices. Below, shop the best Prime Day deals on LED masks and wands.

The best Amazon Prime Day red light therapy deals

FAQs on Prime Day red light therapy deals

What is the best red light therapy mask?

According to our guide to the best red light therapy masks, the Therabody TheraFace Glo is the very best mask for powerful wavelengths that emit through an efficient 12-minute treatment session. It's wireless so you can wear it while you multitask, and it has the fullest coverage.

"Unlike many other red light masks that stop at the chin, the TheraFace Mask Glo delivers light coverage across your entire face and your neck — even though it only physically covers your face," says freelance health writer Rachael Schultz. "That's thanks to its angled LED panels, which cast light downward without needing to extend the hard shell material past your chin."

Is Prime Day a good time to buy a red light therapy mask?

Yes. Red light therapy devices are packed with expensive technology, so we don't see them on sale very often. It's rare to see masks and wands at such a notable discount.

Does red light therapy work?

With consistent use, yes. Research shows that with time, red light therapy can improve skin texture, firmness, and elasticity, reduce signs of aging, and help treat acne and alopecia.

We spoke to Dr. Gina Maccarone, a triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon and founder of The Surgeonista. Dr. Maccarone says if you need support with muscle recovery, joint pain, or inflammation, look for devices with near-infrared light for the best results.

Can I use FSA money on a red light therapy device?

Yes. For example, Amazon lets you search for FSA/HSA eligible red light therapy devices. Learn how to use FSA money so you can save the most on your skincare.

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.

• President Trump has said that ending the Iran war would bring relief to the US economy.
• But economist Paul Krugman maintains says the effects won't be immediate, citing several pain points.
• Krugman says that any decline in gas prices is likely to be offset by other high costs.

The Iran war may be winding down, but Paul Krugman isn't optimistic that economic relief is coming to the US soon.

President Donald Trump has said that a peace deal with Iran is close, and that shipping through the critical Strait of Hormuz is set to resume. He had previously said that the US economy would see relief when the war ended, but in a Substack post on Tuesday, Krugman said there are a few big issues standing in the way.

"While consumers are getting some relief at the gas pump, they're facing persistent sticker shock on many other goods," he wrote.

Here are the three big sticking points he sees preventing the economy from returning to normal.

The state of the Strait

One of Krugman's central arguments is that even if the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, oil prices won't be quick to stabilize. In fact, it will likely take months for them to return to normal levels for a few reasons.

"First, there has been substantial damage to the Persian Gulf's infrastructure, which will take months, if not years, to repair," Krugman noted. "Second, many oil tankers are now in the wrong place and it will take weeks or months to move them. Third, some shipping channels are at risk from stray mines."

The economist also highlighted the fact that many countries responded to the Strait's closure by dipping into their own oil reserves, which they will need to address, thus keeping demand elevated.

Rockets and feathers

Krugman used a well known economic analogy to highlight how gas prices and crude oil do not move in lockstep.

"When there is a global shock that causes the price of crude oil to soar, gasoline prices rise like a rocket," he stated. "But when the crisis is over and crude prices plunge, the price of gas declines only gradually ­— it drifts down like feathers."

Gas prices recently dipped below $4 per gallon for the first time in months. But if the rockets and feathers principle applies, Krugman preditcs gas prices won't drift back down to pre-war levels for months.

Price surges beyond gas

High gasoline prices aren't the only factor spiking costs for consumers. Diesel costs also surged as a result of the Strait's closure and as diesel is primarily used for shipping, businesses have seen their input costs rise.

When costs rise for companies, the increase is often passed on to consumers. Krugman noted that while this hasn't happened yet, it is likely to play out in the coming months, offsetting relief that consumers are feeling at the gas pump.

In addition, Diesel costs aren't the only concerning factor that he sees.

"The Persian Gulf is normally a key supplier of many chemicals, whose prices soared when the Strait of Hormuz was closed," Krugman added. "The price of urea, a key fertilizer with industrial uses as well, temporarily rose by 75 percent when the Strait was closed. Some of the effect of these cost shocks still hasn't hit consumer prices."

The Amazon Prime Day deals are finally live, and our experienced team of deal hunters and product testers is comparing thousands of them right now to highlight the best ones.

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We've updated this page with our favorite picks across categories like home, tech, kitchen, style, and more, focusing on items we've bought ourselves and/or tested for our reviews and buying guides. If you're not already a Prime member, grab a 30-day free trial to unlock these exclusive deals.

Tech deals

As soon as the clock struck 12, many tech deals dropped to incredible lows, marking some of the best prices we've seen all year. Like 35% off the Oura Ring 4 and some incredibly low prices on some of the best phones out there. 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 for Prime Day at $339.

I love this mouse so much, I bought it twice. One for home (paired with multiple devices via a simple switch) and the other at my office. A newer version has recently been released, with more shortcut buttons, but at this price, I'd stick with the 3S. It's supremely comfortable for all-day use without going fully upright like many ergonomic mice. I'm a big fan of the unlockable index-finger scroll wheel, and the thumb wheel is a killer app for horizontal spreadsheet scrolling.

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.

• See more Prime Day TV deals

Kitchen deals

Just because it's summer doesn't mean we've stopped downing hot coffee every morning, and Prime Day is one of the best times of year to make big savings on simple K-Cup machines or fancy barista-level machines from the likes of Breville. Air fryers of all shapes and sizes are getting major cuts, too.

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.

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 just 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.

Headphone deals

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 on 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.

Home deals

We hope you haven't bought a new vacuum cleaner recently, as there are some monster discounts on a range of cordless, heavier uprights and robovacs. You can also find plenty of mattress deals running now.

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Style and 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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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.

California has a lot of billionaires, more than any other state and more than most countries. So a proposed wealth tax on its billionaires could be a windfall.

Under the Billionaire Tax Act, California residents with a net worth of over $1 billion would face a one-time tax equal to 5% of their net worth.

The tax plan got one step closer to becoming reality after garnering enough signatures to appear on the ballot. The deadline for ballot measures is June 25, so unless opponents can cut a deal with the groups backing the measure before then, California voters will decide on the tax in November.

If passed, the tax would apply retroactively to billionaires living in the state as of January 1, 2026. The tax would be due in 2027, with the option to spread the payment out over five years, with interest.

The tax plan has drawn sharp reactions from lawmakers and business leaders.

Google cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin moved entities tied to them out of the state in December ahead of the deadline, Business Insider first reported.

Nvidia CEO and billionaire Jensen Huang said he was "perfectly fine" with the tax. Palmer Luckey, the billionaire founder of defense tech startup Anduril, said it would force companies to "immediately pivot into profit obsession over mission or long-term sustainability."

Critics of the tax, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, have warned it will encourage ultrawealthy residents to flee the state and hurt California's economy. They've also said the one-time tax would not provide a sustainable source of funding.

Several left-leaning groups have come out against the tax in recent weeks, including the California Teachers Association and Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California.

Supporters, including SEIU-UHW, a healthcare workers union, say the tax would provide crucial funding for healthcare services to offset federal funding cuts, as well as for education and food assistance programs.

As of January 1, there were 214 billionaires in California, according to Forbes data compiled by Americans for Tax Fairness, a group that advocates for higher taxes.

Below is the full list of billionaires in California. Names with asterisks have recently moved at least some of their business entities out of the state.

MacBooks are excellent laptops, but they can be a bit expensive at full price. That's why I'm tracking all the best Prime Day MacBook deals throughout the four-day sale. 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.

I'll be keeping an eye on MacBook prices through June 26 and will update this roundup if any new deals pop up. If you're shopping for other gadgets, I'm also keeping track of all the best Prime Day Apple deals across the brand's headphones, smartwatches, and tablets. And you can find more deals across tech, style, home, kitchen, and more in our Prime Day deals hub.

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)

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.

Now that summer has officially begun, soft and smooth skin is in season. If your old razor isn't quite cutting it, then it's worth trying a new method while the best Prime Day laser hair removal device deals are live on Amazon.

At-home sessions will cost less than going to the clinic, but they're still pretty pricey. The gold standard of personal laser hair removal tools typically costs hundreds of dollars. That's why Prime Day is one of the best opportunities all year to try one, as you can find premium models from Braun up to 27% off.

We've spotted standout deals across the brand's top-rated devices. Braun's IPL Silk-Expert Pro 5, one of the most popular IPL tools on the market, has $100 shaved off its $400 price. Meanwhile, the Skin i-Expert Smart IPL Pro 7 has dipped below $400 compared to its usual $520. This is a high-tech tool that pairs with an easy-to-use app, which expertly draws up your own hair removal plan.

The best Amazon Prime Day laser hair removal deals

FAQs on Prime Day laser hair removal device deals

Is Prime Day a good time to buy a laser hair removal device?

Yes. Prime Day consistently delivers some of the lowest prices of the year on at-home IPL and laser hair removal devices. Tools from trusted brands like Braun and Philips often receive discounts ranging from 25% to 30%, with even deeper discounts on older generations. Plus, you're more likely to use one at this point in the season compared to waiting for Black Friday.

What's the difference between IPL and laser hair removal?

The "laser hair removal" devices you see here actually use IPL technology rather than true lasers. IPL emits broad-spectrum light, while laser devices use a single concentrated wavelength. Professional laser treatments are stronger, but IPL devices are more affordable and can still give you lasting effects.

Will laser hair removal work on me?

We consulted board-certified dermatologist Dr. Bradley Glodny in our guide to the best hair facial hair removers for women. According to Dr. Glodny, people with fair skin and dark hair are "the absolute best candidate for laser hair removal," which offers long-lasting results. "If you have white hair that is unwanted, laser hair removal will likely not be the best device for you," he explains.

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.

• Aldi launched free "Blind Boxes" featuring mystery grocery items for budget-savvy shoppers.
• On day one, the boxes sold out quickly, leaving some fans frustrated.
• The giveaway taps into consumer trends for budget-friendly and nutritious food options.

The giveaway is on, as Aldi bets shoppers' love of mystery boxes extends to the grocery aisle.

The discount grocer, known for its low prices and private-label products, announced last week that it will give away free "Aldi Blind Boxes" for four days, with a limited number of mystery grocery packages available daily through AldiBlindBox.com.

A different-themed box will drop each day from Monday, June 22, through Thursday, June 25, at noon ET, and shoppers can claim one while supplies last.

The first round sold out quickly, with no more boxes available within minutes of the launch — leaving some on social media complaining they waited in the checkout line for nearly an hour only to be told the boxes had sold out as they waited in the queue.

"What's the point of using queuing for Aldi Blind Box if it can still sell out while you're finalizing check out," one user on X wrote on launch day.

"That Aldi blind box was sold out in 3 MINUTES. I'm pissed!" another lamented.

In a statement to Business Insider, Aldi representatives said demand for the boxes "blew us away."

"This was a record response — the day one Snack Blind Boxes were claimed almost instantly," Aldi said. "Our fans didn't just like the concept of blind boxes in grocery form — they loved it. For fans hoping to secure a Blind Box later this week, we're sharing helpful tips across our social channels ahead of the next drop."

On Instagram, the official Aldi account shared a warning to claim your box "the second the clock hits" the drop time, and said that if shoppers were redirected to a purchase queue, they were likely already too late.

The second giveaway box, launched Tuesday morning, sold out just as quickly.

The giveaway arrives as many Americans remain focused on stretching grocery budgets while also seeking foods that align with popular nutrition trends. Aldi's four themes include protein, fiber, and snack products, as well as a Mystery Blind Box, and will feature items such as meats, fresh produce, snacks, cheeses, and pantry staples.

The promotion also taps into the popularity of mystery-box shopping, which has fueled demand for surprise collectibles, beauty products, and other limited-time retail drops.

"Our shoppers come to ALDI for value, but they also come for discovery," Bridget Kozlowski, Aldi's director of communications, said in a statement. "People love the thrill of discovering something new here."

To get a box, shoppers must visit AldiBlindBox.com when each day's giveaway opens and submit shipping information, according to the FAQ. Aldi said it will reveal each day's theme on its Instagram account.

The catch: The boxes are first-come, first-served — and once they're gone, they're gone.

Representatives for Aldi did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider about the supply of boxes that would be included in the giveaway or whether the promotion might return later.

• A new lawsuit takes aim at Uber's CEO and board over thousands of rider sexual assault claims.
• The shareholder lawsuit says that Uber cut corners "in the name of growing the company."
• Uber said the lawsuit "ignores important facts and is based on misleading, false narratives."

Uber is facing another lawsuit over sexual assault — one that puts the blame on the company's board and C-suite.

The complaint by a minority Uber investor, Detroit's Police and Fire Retirement System, alleges that the company "knowingly cut compliance corners in the name of growing the company."

Uber is facing thousands of claims that its drivers sexually assaulted passengers. The shareholder complaint filed in a California federal court on Monday takes aim at Uber's management, including CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and members of the company's board of directors, accusing them of not doing enough to address the assault allegations.

"Uber faces significant liability in defending these suits and responding to inquiries, in addition to the hundreds of millions of dollars at stake," the complaint reads. "Uber has also seen its reputation irredeemably damaged by the negative ongoing media coverage of the wrongdoing."

An Uber spokesperson said that the lawsuit "ignores important facts and is based on misleading, false narratives from other meritless lawsuits that we have already addressed publicly and in the courtroom."

Uber has said that safety incidents are "exceptionally rare" on its app, and that the company is "constantly working to make every trip safer."

The lawsuit says that Khosrowshahi, who succeeded Travis Kalanick as Uber's CEO in 2017, "made cosmetic changes to Uber's compliance practices and workplace culture, and became less brazen in pushing regulatory limits."

"But Uber's culture of prioritizing cost-cutting measures meant that it continued to skimp on compliance or even seek to tamp down on complaints," the complaint says.

At odds with Uber's gig-work model

The lawsuit claims Uber knew sexual assault and misconduct were persistent problems on its platform, yet failed to adopt measures that employees believed could reduce harm.

For example, the complaint alleges that Uber considered safety initiatives, including in-car cameras, more rigorous background checks, and programs that would better match women riders and drivers. Uber either implemented these proposals after delays or rejected them, the suit says.

Uber studied adding in-car cameras to its drivers' vehicles around 2017, for instance, and "found the plan to be feasible, cost-effective, likely to reduce the incidence of misconduct, and help drivers," the lawsuit says.

The company declined to add cameras to cars "because it would mean exercising greater control over drivers' activities, weakening Uber's argument that its drivers are independent contractors," the complaint states. Uber drivers are paid per trip or task and do not receive benefits, such as healthcare, that employees usually receive.

The suit points to thousands of sexual-assault lawsuits filed against Uber and alleges that the board caused "Uber to engage in unlawful conduct." As a result, the plaintiffs argue, Uber now faces litigation costs, regulatory scrutiny, and lasting reputational damage stemming from years of inadequate oversight.

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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 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.

Related: 78 actually good Prime Day deals

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.

Want to be a successful marketer today? Think more about risk-taking, less about AI.

Top marketing executives argue that ditching the traditional "brand safety" approach in favor of authenticity, moving fast, and taking creative risks are the only ways to survive in a fragmented digital world.

Execs from Duolingo, Gap, and American Express spoke Tuesday on a panel at Business Insider's annual CMO Insider Breakfast at Cannes, which had support from founding sponsor BCG, supporting sponsor PayPal, and contributing sponsor LinkedIn.

Taking big swings

Duolingo's Manu Orssaud talked about pushing the envelope with the brand's five-second farting Super Bowl ad that was a bold move, even for the boundary-pushing brand.

"It was very weird, but I think we proved that our content-first strategy over the years on social media really has paid off," he said.

AmEx's Elizabeth Rutledge discussed persuading internal stakeholders to create an in-house agency to complement the company's outside partners.

"Those perspectives, both internal and external, are really important to have great work," she said.

Fabiola Torres discussed Gap's 2025 "Better in Denim" campaign that featured the global pop girl group Katseye dancing to "Milkshake" by Kelis. The campaign went viral, and Gap said it was the brand's best-performing.

"I told my team, I feel like this is going to be the best one yet because it felt so different, but it was a risk — the outfits, the genre, the talent, the point of view itself," Torres said.

It's not all about AI

For all the talk these days about AI in marketing, AI-related skills aren't the first thing some CMOs are looking for in their next hire.

For Torres, love for the brand is paramount.

"If you don't have an affinity to the brand that you're going to be working with, why are you actually applying?" Torres said.

Rutledge said she's looking for a mix of generalist and specialist creative skills in new hires as AI expertise becomes democratized.

"We're all going to have access to the same capabilities at the end of the day," Rutledge said.

Cutting through the clutter

Marketers are constantly trying to find new ways to break through, as people's attention becomes more fragmented.

Some CMOs shared tips for getting noticed.

Torres said Gap tailors content to each platform, like TikTok or YouTube, from the outset — rather than shooting a project and adapting it later.

"We actually produce and edit the content according to the platform. So far, it has been performing better when you think platform-first, and you shoot it accordingly to that," she said.

Rutledge focuses on how AmEx can improve customers' experience when they're going to a restaurant, traveling, or seeking entertainment at home or outside. She emphasized the need for deep expertise in the platforms where people spend their time.

"The average US consumer is on 11 video services" across linear, streaming, and social platforms, she said. "What I am really proud of in terms of our team is that they see that media fragmentation not as a negative, but as an opportunity to kind of meet customers where they are."

Duolingo is constantly reacting to culture and coming up with ways to grab people. Still, Orssaud said it's important to know when it's time to move on from tried-and-true strategies, like being sassy with its social media accounts. He said the brand is dialing back its unhinged playbook because it's become expected. It's also moving from short-form to long-form content that allows for more character development.

"There is also the risk of trying to always go and chase the next big viral moment by increasing the shock factor," he said.

Brand safety views change

Marketers used to pound their chests a lot about protecting their brands from appearing near unsavory content, but in recent years, they've gotten quieter about it. Marketers discussed how authenticity is taking priority these days.

Rutledge said automation has made it easier for brands to protect themselves online. She focuses on "premium" environments that align with customers' dining and travel, music, and entertainment interests.

Torres cautioned against focusing too much on brand safety at the expense of staying true to one's identity.

"If you use the terminology on brand safety, you just may close yourself to opportunities," she said. "This is the era where Gen Z is asking you for more. Millennials are asking you for something new and different, and Gen X are saying: 'Take me back to the things that I love.' So it's important to really make sure that you don't get distracted by brand safety versus following your DNA."

Finding the right pillow for your sleep style improves the quality of your rest, and on Amazon Prime Day, many of the best pillows are on sale. Not every Prime Day deal is worth your time, but after seven years covering Amazon sales and consulting price trackers, I've identified the ones that genuinely are. Most have modest but still meaningful discounts, but a few of these are near their lowest price 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.

Related: 99+ actually good Prime Day deals (live updates)

The best Amazon Prime Day pillow deals

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

Beckham Hotel Collection Down Alternative Pillow

Target price for this deal: Anything below the $50 average

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 true 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.

Coop Sleep Goods Original Pillow

Target price for this deal: $70 or less

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.

Casper Original Pillow

Target price for this deal: $55 or less

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.

Qutool Cooling Pillows

Target price for this deal: Under $40

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.

FluffCo Down Pillow

Target price for this deal: Hit $80 in May and December, now at $65.

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.

Purple Harmony Pillow

Target price for this deal: List price is typically $209, buy it when it hits $175 or less.

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.

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.

• Global stocks are seeing a brutal sell-off as investors dump chip names.
• The sell-off spread to US markets after South Korean stocks plunged 10% on Tuesday.
• Micron, AMD, and Intel led losses in chips, with the Nasdaq 100 shedding over $1 trillion in value.

The pain is stacking up in the chip sector.

Global tech stocks were slammed on Tuesday as investors continued to dump high-flying chip names, sending US markets tumbling after a deep sell-off in Asia.

In the US, major indexes opened deep in the red. The Nasdaq 100 fell over 3% and the S&P 500 lost nearly 2% before paring some losses.

Here's where major indexes stood around 1:45 p.m. ET:

• S&P 500: 7,401.70, down 0.95%
• Dow Jones Industrial Average: 51,840.34, up 0.25% (+127.63 points)

• Nasdaq 100: 29,533.04, down 2.68%

South Korea, a mecca in the chip industry, recorded brutal losses in its stock market during Tuesday's session, with the KOSPI index dropping nearly 10%. It marked the index's worst single-day decline in more than three months.

The semiconductor sector bore the brunt of the selling pressure. In Asia, Samsung Electronics closed 12.3% down, while SK Hynix ended 12.5% lower. Both companies had joined the $1 trillion club last month.

Micron, AMD, and Intel led losses in the US.

Here were the most notable moves in the sector:

• SK Hynix: -12%
• Samsung: -12%
• Micron: -10%
• AMD: -8%
• Intel: -8%
• Nvidia: -3%
• Broadcom: -3%

SpaceX, which logged its third straight day of straight losses on Monday, was relatively flat. After a searing rally after its historic IPO, the rocket and AI company has shed almost $400 billion in market capitalization.

Investors appear to be rushing to take profits after a historic run-up in the chips sector. The iShares Semiconductor ETF is up 108% year-to-date.

After a huge run-up in semiconductors over the last month, traders are showing "increasingly tactical worry on expectations heading into earnings," strategists at Jefferies wrote in a note.

"The former generals of the market appear to have lost momentum, and investors are rotating into other areas of the market that are more defensive, less AI focused and offer more predictable cash flows," wrote Chris Weston, the head of research at Pepperstone, in a post on X.

"The question now is whether the US retail investor, filled with FOMO feelings, will emerge, yet again, as dip buyers," David Rosenberg, a top economist, wrote on Tuesday.

Other top analysts said the sell-off should be a dip-buying moment, and that sporadic weakness in the hottest stocks isn't surprising.

"Taking a step back we continue to believe that in this market we will continue to go through a number of 'gut check moments' in the tech trade as the AI Revolution remains in the 3rd inning…this morning is just another one of those moments," Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives wrote.

South Korea has been one of the world's hottest equity markets this year, powered by a surge in artificial-intelligence-related stocks. But that rally has left the market especially exposed to any reversal in the global AI trade.

The weakness spread across Asia during the session. Japan's Nikkei 225 closed 3.6% lower, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell over 2%. China benchmarks also declined. That then bled into Europe, where major indexes in Germany and France declined more than 1%, as did the pan-continental Euro Stoxx index.

Other risk assets also faltered, with bitcoin tumbling below $63,000, marking a roughly 50% decline since October.

Prime Day runs from June 23-26, and it's a great time to save on baby gear before the summer gets busy. We're already seeing Prime Day deals on everyday essentials like diapers and wipes, along with bigger-ticket baby products like cribs, car seats, strollers, and monitors.

To help you skip the endless scrolling, we've rounded up the best Prime Day baby deals worth shopping now. Whether you're stocking up, getting ready for a new baby, or looking for a practical shower gift, these are the discounts to check out before the sale ends.

Below, you'll find our top picks and categories to make shopping easier. You can also check out our guide to the best Prime Day deals across other categories.

Quick links to baby product deals on Amazon

• See all diapers, wipes, and accessories on sale
• Save up to 50% on strollers and accessories
• Shop discounted car seats and booster seats starting at $26
• Save on nursery products like baby monitors, gates, and other safety essentials
• Shop all feeding and nursing deals

The best Prime Day deals on baby essentials

Our best advice: use Prime Day to stock up on everyday essentials. You're going to need them eventually, so you might as well save while you can. (For what it's worth, several members of our team also use this tactic with home essentials like toilet paper).

The best Prime Day baby monitor deals

Whether you're shopping for your nursery or looking for a secondary monitor you can leave at the grandparents' house, either of these is a great contender.

The best Prime Day car seat deals

Prime Day can be a good time to save on car seats, but always check the seat's fit, expiration date, safety certifications, and return policy before buying.

The best Prime Day highchair deals

Prime Day can be a good time to save on highchairs, especially adjustable, foldable, and easy-to-clean options that can handle daily meals.

The best Prime Day crib bedding and sleep sack deals

Crib bedding and sleep sacks are everyday baby essentials, so Prime Day is a useful time to stock up on fitted sheets, wearable blankets, and backups for laundry days.

The best Prime Day stroller and carry deals

Strollers and baby carriers can be major purchases, and Prime Day may bring worthwhile discounts on travel systems, lightweight strollers, and hands-free carriers.

The best Prime Day nursing deals

Prime Day nursing deals can help parents save on supplies that are useful through the early months.

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.

• Masayoshi Son, the founder of SoftBank, has challenged the idea of space-based AI data centers.
• Son said this week that the potential benefits don't outweigh the costs of operating them.
• Elon Musk has been among the most vocal advocates for putting data centers in space.

SoftBank boss Masayoshi Son isn't convinced that the future of powering artificial intelligence lies in orbit.

While speaking at one of the Japanese tech conglomerate's annual shareholder meetings on Tuesday, Son, the CEO and founder, challenged the economic case for putting AI data centers in space, an idea championed by Elon Musk.

"What's the point? What's the benefit of building AI data center in space?" Son said in response to a shareholder question, arguing that lower electricity costs alone would not justify the complexity of operating data centers in orbit.

According to a SoftBank translation of his remarks, Son contended that electricity accounts for only about 7% of the cost of operating AI infrastructure, while chips needed to run and train AI models, as well as other expenses, make up the remaining 93%.

The billionaire added that any savings from lower electricity costs would be outweighed by the additional maintenance, networking and latency-related costs associated with operating data centers in space.

Son said the economic and technical tradeoffs of space-based AI infrastructure could take years to figure out. In the meantime, he said SoftBank is determined to position itself at the forefront of the AI boom.

"The winner will be decided in the next some years, so rather than focusing on the space where we have no idea what will happen in terms of AI-related business, we would like to focus on more with the near-sighted perspective," said Son, "and we would like to become first-comer in any businesses related to AI."

Son prefaced his criticism of space-based data centers by praising Musk, the world's richest person, as a pioneering entrepreneur. The CEO of SpaceX and Tesla has promoted the idea of putting data centers in orbit as a potential solution to AI's soaring energy demands.

Earlier this year, SpaceX said it aims to build a "constellation of a million satellites that operate as orbital data centers" and that it had begun hiring engineers to make the vision a reality.

Tech billionaires like Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Google CEO Sundar Pichai have also embraced the idea of space-based data centers to scale AI. Pichai has called the notion a "moonshot," but said, "when you truly step back and envision the amount of compute we're going to need, it starts making sense and it's a matter of time."

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, on the other hand, has slammed the concept of putting data centers in space as "ridiculous."

"We are not there yet," Altman said in February. "There will come a time. Space is great for a lot of things. Orbital data centers are not something that's going to matter at scale this decade."

Amazon Prime Day has arrived, and the sale features several great deals on Android smartphones. I'm keeping track of 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 $215 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. 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, and style.

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.

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.

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.

• The bull run in stocks has spurred more spending among high earners, boosting up the economy.
• KPMG's chief economist Diane Swonk says this leaves the economy vulnerable to a stock-fueled shock.
• If the stock market corrects, high earners could pull back on spending.

The US economy is especially vulnerable to a stock market correction, KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk warned.

High earners have been a pillar of the economy in recent years, with the AI trade driving the stock market to fresh record highs and enhancing the so-called wealth effect for many. The bull market has intensified the K-shaped economy since the top cohort of consumers have more wealth tied to the market.

"We have built up a mountain of wealth that is highly concentrated," Swonk explained.

"Will that historic pattern hold if financial markets correct or is the cushion large enough to blunt the blow? That is one of many things that keeps me up at night," she added.

The wealthiest Americans are a major driving force of the economy, research from Moody's Analytics found.

Mark Zandi, Moody's chief economist, said the K-shaped economy is alive and well, as the top 20% of earners—Americans who make more than $175,000 annually—accounting for nearly 60% of spending.

In the same period, spending from the bottom 80% fell short of inflation.

Both Zandi and Swonk tie the K-shaped economy to the disconnect between bleak consumer sentiment readings and strong economic data.

"That has left us with an economy that looks better in the aggregate than it feels to most Americans," Swonk explained, noting that this leaves the economy more susceptible to a market downturn.

The highest earners are spending despite inflation, driving economic growth, as their wealth on paper grows as the stock market continues to hover near records.

"The unknown is whether those same affluent household will continue to spend as freely if financial markets correct," she said.

Amazon's 2026 Prime Day event has officially started, and it's a great time to save on a new laptop. Whether you're looking for a powerful gaming machine, a lightweight Chromebook, a student-friendly notebook, or a premium MacBook, there are plenty of discounts worth checking out. To make shopping easier, I've rounded up the best Prime Day laptop deals available now.

This year's sale includes savings on popular models from brands like Apple, Lenovo, HP, Dell, Acer, Asus, and more. Right now, you can save $150 on the latest MacBook Air with the M5 chip. You can also get a fantastic 35% discount on an Asus gaming laptop with a powerful RTX 5060 graphics card. That's the lowest it's dropped to so far.

Prime Day is often one of the best times outside Black Friday to buy a laptop, especially if you want a deal before the back-to-school season ramps up. These deals are expected to last through June 26 while supplies last. I'll continue updating this story as new laptop discounts go live and others sell out. You can find more savings across tech, home, kitchen, and style in our main hub of Prime Day deals.

The best Prime Day budget laptop deals

You can find several affordable Windows laptops and Chromebooks on sale for Prime Day. These models from Acer, Asus, Dell, Lenovo, and HP are all solid entry-level options for casual users seeking a basic laptop for general web browsing and productivity.

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.

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.

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.

Coffee lovers rejoice. Amazon Prime Day is upon us, and if you have been waiting to buy a new coffee maker or espresso machine, now is the time. We've scoured the deals and put out the calls for intel, and these are the best Prime Day coffee maker deals we've found on machines we've tested and popular models.

There are steep discounts across all categories, whether you are in the market for a single-serve coffee maker, an espresso machine for beginners or experts, or plenty of choices for classic drip coffee lovers. There are standout discounts on Breville and De'Longhi espresso machines, including the De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo. It's on sale for $399.95, which is 43%. Nespresso lovers shouldn't miss the tiny Nespresso Vertuo Pop+, which makes incredible coffee and is only $94.

For more of the best Prime Day kitchen deals, consider our round-ups of the best air fryer or vacuum deals.

The best Amazon Prime Day coffee maker deals

Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to upgrade your coffee setup. There are major discounts and everything from basic brewers to premium specialty coffee makers. When you're shopping, it's important to consider how much coffee you brew each day, what features you may need, and whether extras like iced-coffee settings, built-in frothers, or smart connectivity are worth paying for. This year, the strongest deals include several of our favorite coffee makers from brands like Ninja, Cuisinart, OXO, and Braun.

OXO Brew 9-cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker

One of our favorite drip coffee makers, the OXO 9-Cup, is certified by the Specialty Coffee Association for consistently brewing rich, balanced coffee. It features controls that enable precise temperature and a rainmaker showerhead to ensure even extraction in every batch. At $150, it's one of the best prices we've seen on a premium machine.

Ninja DualBrew Pro

This versatile 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.

See all Ninja coffee deals.

Moccamaster KBGV Select 10-Cup Coffee Maker

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. Beloved for their 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.

Cuisinart Perfectemp 14-cup Coffee Maker

The Cuisinart has long been a favorite thanks to its large capacity, customizable brew strengths, and programmable features. We find it consistently produces hot, flavorful coffee and works really well for households with multiple coffee drinkers. It's also $72, making it one of the strongest values in our roundup.

Braun BrewSense

The Braun BrewSense delivers consistently flavorful coffee thanks to its PureFlavor brewing system, which maintains optimal brewing extraction and temperature control. Its compact footprint and programmable features make it a practical choice for everyday use in any home. And at under $90, it's a solid Prime Day value from a trusted coffee maker brand.

The best Amazon Prime Day single-serve coffee maker deals

Single-serve coffee makers are ideal for anyone who wants a fresh cup of coffee without brewing an entire pot. Look for machines that offer fast brewing times, multiple cup sizes, and flexible pod options. This year's best deals include compact espresso machines, budget-friendly Keurigs that make mornings easier, and espresso pod brewers.

Nespresso Vertuo Pop+

The Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ is one of the smallest machines in Nespresso's lineup, but it still delivers rich coffee topped with the brand's signature crema. It can brew several Vertuo pod formats from 5 to 18 ounces with the touch of a button while taking up little counter space. And at just $94, it's one of the best Prime Day coffee deals available. For $30 more, you can find a Pop bundled with a milk frother.

• See all Nespresso Prime Day deals.

Keurig K-Express Single Serve Coffee Maker

The Keurig K-Express offers the convenience that made the brand famous in a compact, affordable package, perfect for first apartments and dorm rooms. The strong Brew feature adds extra flavor intensity while the removable reservoir helps streamline busy mornings. At nearly half off its original price, it's a standout value during Prime Day for Keurig lovers.

• See all Keurig Prime Day deals.

Keurig K-Supreme Single Serve Coffee Maker

The Keurig K-Supreme means fewer frequent tank refills thanks to its 66-ounce reservoir. The introduction of mult-stream technology enables a more even water distribution for better extraction and aroma. Plus, you can customize your cup with strength and temperature control options.

Lavazza BLUE Classy Mini Single Serve Espresso Coffee Machine

This compact espresso machine is a favorite among espresso lovers who want an authentic Italian-style coffee without sacrificing kitchen space. It heats quickly, is easy to operate, and consistently produces flavorful espresso. The 50% discount makes it an especially attractive Prime Day buy.

The best Amazon Prime Day espresso machine deals

Prime Day is considered one of the best times to invest in an espresso machine because there are deep discounts on premium models from Breville, De'Longhi, KitchenAid, and more. When shopping, consider whether you want a built-in grinder, automatic milk frothing, or a more hands-on experience that lets you refine your technique. This year's deals range from beginner-friendly machines under $100 to advanced setups that produce cafe-quality drinks at the touch of a button.

Breville Barista Express

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. This Prime Day discount makes an already strong value even better. Compare the Breville espresso line up.

See all Breville deals.

Breville Barista Touch

The Barista Touch simplifies espresso-making with a color touchscreen and automatic milk texturing. It delivers excellent espresso drinks with a shorter learning curve than most manual machines. At a $250 discount, this premium Breville model is especially noteworthy.

Ninja's Luxe Cafe Pro

Ninja's Luxe Cafe Pro Series makes it fast and easy to whip up espresso, cold brew, and coffee in minutes with Barista Assist Technology, a guided experience featuring customized grind-size recommendations, weight-based dosing, and active brew adjustments for temperature & pressure to achieve balanced flavor. The Pro Series features an integrated tamper, hot water spout, and a frothing system with five froth presets. This is the lowest price this social-media darling has been offered at.

Gevi 20 Bar Espresso Machine

This all-in-one machine from Gevi combines a grinder, an espresso maker, and a milk frother at a more approachable price than many competitors'. It's a solid choice for shoppers who want more commercial features without spending four figures.

KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF2

KitchenAid's newly launched KF2, a fully automatic espresso machine, lets you make cold espresso beverages and features a more compact design. I tested a similar model, the KF6, and it brewed perfect espresso on the first pull, so I expect the same performance with the K2. It has an intelligent dosing system that adjusts the grind size for you, as well as a built-in milk frother.

De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo

The De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo is one of the most standout Prime Day deals thanks to its massive 43% discount. It includes a built-in grinder, a commercial-style steam wand, and De'Longhi's cold-extraction technology for cold-brew drinks. At under $400, it's one of the strongest values in the category.

Casabrews Espresso Machine

The Casabrews Espresso Machine delivered incredible shot quality and timing that rivaled those of household names. In our testing, there were no issues with bitter or watery shots, and every pull delivered nice body, robust flavor, and a beautiful crema. It's already a great value, but this limited-time discount during Prime Day is one of the lowest prices we'll see all year on this budget machine.

De'Longhi Stilosa Manual Espresso Machine

The De'Longhi Stilosa Manual Espresso Machine really surprised me during our espresso machine testing. It offers manual control and a traditional steam wand with few bells and whistles. But it has an incredibly compact footprint, makes excellent espresso, and has superior frothing capabilities for such an inexpensive product. At under $100, it's one of the most affordable machines and also one of the best.

De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Automatic Espresso Machine

De'Longhi has so many deals for Prime Day, but this machine is a great buy for those users who just want to push a button. This machine does it all for you, with seven one-touch recipes, including espresso, cappuccino, latte, and iced coffee. Its precision conical burr grinder offers 13 different grind settings, ensuring the proper extraction for every cup. And its Latte Crema System can handle both plant and dairy milks.

The best Amazon Prime Day coffee accessory deals

The right accessories can dramatically improve your coffee routine, whether you're grinding beans, frothing milk for lattes, or keeping drinks hot longer. Prime Day is an excellent opportunity to pick up useful upgrades at a discount. This year's best accessory deals include grinders, milk frothers, temperature-controlled mugs, and espresso essentials.

OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder

The best coffee grinders are burr coffee grinders because they're an easy way to improve coffee flavor and extraction. This OXO burr grinder has durable construction and user-friendly control, making it a strong choice for both beginners and enthusiasts. Its Prime Day price makes it a worthwhile upgrade for anyone still using pre-ground coffee, looking to improve the taste of their morning brew.

Zulay Milk Frother

This handheld electric whisk is one of my favorites thanks to its stand and performance. I can whip up foam for espresso drinks, but it is also great for gravies and salad dressing. It's a must-have kitchen tool, and it's nearly 50% off.

Nextmug Temperature-Controlled Coffee Mug

The days of putting your coffee or tea in the microwave are over with a self-heating mug like this from Nextmug. It's easy to use and does a great job keeping hot drinks hot. It's also easy to clean by hand, which is a plus.

Espresso Knock Box

Any espresso enthusiast will tell you that you need a knock box in some form, especially if you plan to make multiple espressos at once. We like this one because it is modern, shock-absorbent, and has a non-slip base.

Prime Day coffee maker FAQs

Is Prime Day a good time to buy a coffee maker?

Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to buy a coffee maker because many of the biggest brands offer discounts that rival Black Friday pricing. We found especially strong deals this year on espresso machines from Breville and De'Longhi, single-serve coffee makers from Nespresso and Keurig, and drip coffee makers from Oxo, Ninja, and Cuisinart.

What kind of coffee maker should I get?

The best coffee Maker depends on your habits and budget. Drip coffee makers are ideal for households that brew multiple cups throughout the day, while single-serve machines offer convenience and minimal cleanup for both home and work settings. Espresso machines are best for coffee enthusiasts who want lattes, cappuccinos, and specialty drinks at home. If versatility is your priority, look for a machine that can brew hot and iced coffee, as well as specialty drinks, from a single appliance.

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

• I wanted to go to Cleveland, but my wife didn't. So, I went on a solo trip there without her.
• Although I missed my family, I tried things I normally wouldn't and connected more with locals.
• I came home convinced you shouldn't skip a place just because your partner won't go with you.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame had been on my bucket list for years.

However, every time I raised Cleveland as a potential vacation destination, my wife, Cece, said no. We often traveled together and had been to a lot of places around the US, but she had no interest in exploring the Ohio city.

So when a conference put me back in the US this spring, I added a few days to my trip and finally headed to Cleveland solo.

My travels went better than I expected, and by the time I returned home (with two badly made souvenirs in tow), I was convinced you shouldn't skip a place just because your partner doesn't want to see it.

When nobody knows you, it feels easy to say yes to new things

Alone in a new city and eager to socialize, I found it easy to try things I wouldn't have otherwise.

That's how I found myself at the Cleveland Public Theatre's "open mic" night, where local writers bring new screenplays for audience members to perform on stage.

I'd done some acting at university, but none since, and at home I'd never have gone to something like this. But nobody in Cleveland knew me, and I didn't want to spend a night alone in my hotel room.

As the event kicked off, I was given a part in one of the first readings. Before we'd read a line, the writer explained the scene had been written for someone considerably younger than me.

I jokingly dropped my script on the floor and walked off. It got a big laugh and some cheers. There was free wine, which probably helped.

At one point, one of the writers mentioned that Cleveland has the second-largest theater district in the country after New York City. Had I known that walking in, I might have been scared off.

By the end of the night, I'd spoken to most of the room and gotten some great local recommendations.

Traveling alone changed my plans, and I spent more time connecting with locals

Throughout the trip, I continued saying yes to new experiences. I also found myself spending more time connecting with locals than I probably would've had I been traveling with others.

At Cleveland's West Side Market, I met Tom, who has run the same fish stall for many years. Fifteen minutes later, we were walking to his friend's brewery for a 10 a.m. beer.

After the surprisingly early beer, I walked to the Glass Bubble Project, a glassblowing studio near the market. With Cece, I'd have admired the finished pieces on display and left. Instead, I decided to make her tequila glasses.

The owner watched with a mix of horror and amusement as I worked. I hadn't realized how many steps were involved, or how many times I would come close to burning my hands.

Later in the evening, I went looking for the food my Polish grandparents grew up on, since Cleveland has a strong Polish heritage.

My theater buddies had recommended I check out Larder, a local delicatessen and bakery. Jeremy, the owner, works with koji and fermentation techniques I didn't understand — but the food my grandmother used to make was there, in forms I almost recognized.

He was closing when I arrived, but let me sit down anyway and poured me a celery seltzer with apple-cider vinegar and dill-pickle syrup, among other things I was too polite to ask about.

It sounded awful, but it was one of the better drinks I've had.

His chefs pulled up chairs, and we talked long after he'd locked the doors. With Cece or my kids there, we'd have been back at the hotel hours earlier.

Turns out the trip your partner won't go on is worth taking anyway

At last, I found myself at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It was the reason I came, and the one place I wished I hadn't visited alone.

I spent most of my day there taking far too many photos to show Cece and my in-laws, the real musicians in the family.

When I got to the interactive rooms, I played drums and guitars, completely out of tune and without rhythm, and kept thinking my family should have been there.

I still prefer traveling with family, but I won't put a city on hold because they're not interested. Luckily, Cece actively encourages me to travel solo — possibly because she enjoys having the house to herself. She gets a souvenir out of the trips either way.

The two glasses I crafted made it home in one piece. They're uneven and proof of why I failed art class, though in my defense, I also felt like I was nearly on fire at several points while making them.

Cece will drink from them, which is as close as she'll come to visiting Cleveland … unless that screenplay I read gets picked up. I just need makeup to help me look young enough for the role.

The 2026 World Cup is underway, and some teams have already secured their spots in the knockout rounds. Ghana and England are among the teams still looking to advance, and we'll show you all the details on where to watch England vs. Ghana live streams, including free and global options.

England and Ghana will meet just outside Boston for the next group stage match. England is coming off a 4-2 win against Croatia, while Ghana scored a 1-0 victory over Panama.

• See also: The best Prime Day deals

The match will live stream for free around the world, and we'll highlight everything you need to know about tuning in below. If you're hoping to watch additional matches, you can check out our where to watch the World Cup streaming guide.

Where to watch England vs. Ghana for free

World Cup fans in several countries are in luck this year. There are tons of free options for all of the games, including England vs. Ghana. This match is available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer in the UK and SBS On Demand in Australia.

Spanish-language coverage will be available for free on RTVE in Spain, Turkish-language coverage on Tabii in Turkey, and German commentary on Das Erste 1 in Germany.

US viewers can watch at no immediate cost with a free trial from a live TV service, such as Fubo or YouTube TV.

How to watch England vs. Ghana from anywhere

If you're away from the location where your streaming service works, don't worry. You can access your free option from anywhere with a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs are easy-to-use tech apps that help people temporarily alter the location on their electronic devices so their favorite websites work from anywhere in the world. They're popular among those looking to keep up with their usual services while traveling abroad or hoping to boost their day-to-day cybersecurity and privacy.

NordVPN consistently ranks among the best VPNs we've tested. It's fast, user-friendly, and offers an impressive selection of global servers. Plus, it includes a 30-day money-back guarantee, so there's no sweat if you find that it's not what you're looking for.

Where to watch England vs. Ghana in the US

England vs. Ghana, and much of the rest of the tournament, will air on FOX in the US. Other matches will be available through FS1. If you're a cord-cutter looking for a streaming service to watch the rest of the World Cup, you have several options.

Fubo Sports + News offers FOX, FS1, and around 27 other channels in its lineup. Subscriptions also unlock access to ESPN Unlimited. If you're looking for even more channels, FOX and FS1 are also available in Fubo's pricier Pro and Elite plans. Fubo Sports + News costs $56 a month, but first-time customers can get $10 off their first month after a free trial.

YouTube TV carries FOX and FS1 in both its main and sports plans. The main plan typically costs $83 a month, but a limited-time deal can bring the first five months down to $68 a month for new customers. Similarly, the sports plan typically costs $65 a month, but new users can get $10 a month off their first 12 months. YouTube TV also typically offers a free trial for first-time customers.

Sling TV is another live TV service with World Cup coverage, though you should double-check whether FOX is available in your ZIP code, as Sling's local channel coverage varies by market. If you can get FOX via Sling in your region, you'll want to opt for a Sling Select or Sling Blue plan, both of which also have FS1. When local channels are available, Sling Select starts at $25 a month, and Sling Blue costs $51 a month.

Fans interested in Spanish-language coverage in the US will need to subscribe to Peacock. Sports-friendly plans start at $11 a month for Peacock Premium and unlock access to all 104 World Cup matches.

FOX also has a direct streaming counterpart, FOX One, which costs $20 a month. You can also sign up for the service as an add-on through Prime Video if you don't feel like downloading another app.

Where to watch England vs. Ghana in the UK

BBC and ITV split coverage rights in the UK, but England vs. Ghana is available on BBC One. This means fans will be able to live stream all of the action for free with a BBC iPlayer account. Users just need to create an account if they don't already have one, and then they're all set to start watching.

Where to watch England vs. Ghana in Australia

All World Cup games, including England vs. Ghana, are available to live stream on SBS On Demand in Australia. This is a free streaming service that supports SBS channels and just requires account creation to use.

Who is favored to win England vs. Ghana?

England is the favorite to win today's match. On DraftKings (at the time of writing), England is the -450 favorite, while Ghana is the +1300 underdog. A draw is at +550.

Who will England and Ghana play next?

England and Ghana both have one more group stage match at the World Cup. On June 27, England will play Panama, and Ghana will face Croatia.

Note: VPN use is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content may constitute a breach of the terms of use for some services. Business Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.

• Maia Storm is sorting through two storage units left behind by her late father.
• She has discovered childhood photos, keepsakes, and decades of memorabilia.
• The process has helped her better understand her father and navigate grief.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Maia Storm, of Maia's Makery. It has been edited for length and clarity.

In January, my dad, with whom I have always had a strained relationship, died unexpectedly.

For the last few years, my dad had been homeless on and off. Throughout that time, he'd kept his things in two storage units in north Georgia. There was one temperature-controlled unit that was 12 feet by 12 feet, and a second, which was much bigger — 12 feet by 24 feet.

My aunt and I found his keys in his truck, and when we opened the units, we couldn't believe the sheer amount of stuff he had squirreled away for decades.

I found childhood photos

Little by little, over the last three months, we've packed our cars with boxes, bringing them back to Savannah to sort through.

The most emotional find has been old photos from my childhood — pictures I've never seen before. There were a lot of difficult moments in my childhood, and those are the moments I typically remember. Finding these photos unlocked good memories of my dad.

Not only had he saved photos, but he'd also kept artwork, trinkets, and toys of mine.

I think my dad wanted to be close to me — to have a relationship with me — but he just didn't know how, and his life was too chaotic to figure it out.

I found concert T-shirts

For over 40 years, my dad worked as a crew member for concerts and events. For each of these events, he was given a T-shirt. These are classic, one-of-a-kind T-shirts. And I found over 40 of them in one unit. There is an Eagles one and a Metallica one that are my favorites.

I've had to wash them, because I don't think he ever did after wearing them, and I plan to keep some for myself, give some away, and sell others.

He also had lots of guitar picks. I knew my dad was obsessed with guitar picks, and I remember him showing me ones that really famous people had used while performing.

I found an amateur coin collection I haven't even begun to sort through yet to see if it's worth anything, and lots of newspapers covering pivotal points in history.

I have only started to scratch the surface of what's in the units — it is going to take months to separate trash from treasure.

My dad also hoarded stuff

While there is plenty I will keep from my dad's collection, there is a lot I will have to throw out.

Alongside the memorabilia and keepsakes, there are bags of recycling and trash. He kept everything. I've found notebooks, yearbooks, scraps of paper, and math books. My dad didn't just collect, he hoarded.

He didn't organize any of it. I opened a box that contained crumpled Post-it notes and nearly threw it away before finding a silver ounce coin in it. It literally is trash next to treasure, so I can't sort through it too quickly.

And now that he's passed, it's up to me to go through his things, deciding what is worth keeping and what needs to be thrown away.

When I posted on Instagram about my dad's things, I couldn't believe the response I had from people. People wrote to me about the pressures of having hoarding parents and the grief of parental alienation and addiction. Some people said how much they loved how my dad's collection reminded them of past memories.

Perhaps at another time in my life, sorting through my dad's things would have felt like a weight, but I've had a really hard year, and sifting through his things has given me purpose and a basis for connection with other people.

The timing of it is a blessing I didn't expect in the middle of grief.

Prime Day is a great excuse to upgrade the travel gear you've been meaning to replace — or finally grab the little gadgets that make trips so much easier. We're talking sturdy suitcases, packing cubes that help you squeeze in one more outfit, portable chargers, comfy neck pillows, tech organizers, and all the other essentials that can make a hectic travel day feel a lot smoother.

At Insider Reviews, we test travel gear year-round, so we know which products are actually worth packing. This year's Prime Day deals include discounts on the suitcases, accessories, and clever travel fixes 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 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.

Summer power outages, weekend camping trips, off-grid living: the reasons to own a portable power station are plentiful. Depending on the size you buy, they can cost anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars, but during Amazon Prime Day, many of the best portable power stations (including the top models we tested) are up to half off.

Our guide to the best portable power stations goes deep into everything to know about buying these useful batteries and looks at reputable brands like Jackery, Bluetti, Anker, EcoFlow, and more. Some of the best Prime Day deals are on tested favorites, including the Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 for $399 (or $599 bundled with a solar panel) and the Anker Solix F3800 Portable Power Station, our whole-home backup pick, at its lowest price of $1,599.

For other deep discounts across all shopping categories, check out our hub for the best Prime Day deals.

Prime Day portable power station deals

Jackery Explorer 1000 V2

Why we love this deal: The Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 is the portable power station we recommend to most people. It has a practical middle-of-the-road capacity for temporary power needs and delivers some of the best efficiency in our testing. The stand-alone unit is on sale for $399 (originally $799), but the better Prime Day deal to consider is the Explorer, bundled with a 200-watt solar panel, for $599, down from $1,299.

• See all the Jackery Prime Day deals.

Anker Solix F3800

Why we love this deal: The Anker Solix F3800 has a stellar battery life and was able to operate a fan, mini-fridge, and light for 20 hours during our testing, longer than most power outages are expected to last. It's hefty, but fortunately, wheels make it easier to transport. Bundle with two 200-watt solar panels for more versatility and great savings. This means the power station can generate its own energy rather than just storing it, making it all the more efficient.

• See all Anker Solix Prime Day deals

Bluetti Elite 30 V2

Why we love this deal: The Elite 30 V2 is our favorite budget model, and now it's priced under $200. If you're looking for a small and highly portable device that can keep small electronics charged, this is a great option to try if you're looking to dip your toes into what a portable power station can do.

• See all Bluetti Prime Day deals.

Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2

Why we love this deal: The Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 offers about 2,000 Wh in a relatively compact, portable unit. Its quick recharge speed of about 80 minutes has made this our category expert's go-to model for everything from camping to power outages. If you don't need something so beefy, also consider the C1000 Gen 2, which is on sale for $ 399, weighs just 25 pounds, and can recharge in about 50 minutes.

EcoFlow Delta Pro

Why we love this deal: The EcoFlow Delta Pro is another strong option for home backup, with 3,600Wh of capacity and a full recharge time under three hours. It has a smaller footprint and weighs less than the Anker Solix F3800, though Anker performed better in our battery-efficiency testing, giving us more usable power.

• See all Ecoflow Prime Day deals.

Prime Day Portable Power Station FAQs

What size power station do I need?

Match the portable power station to how you'll actually use it. A compact model — roughly under 500Wh — is best for charging phones, laptops, cameras, lanterns, and other small electronics. A midsize model — about 500Wh to 1,500Wh — is a better fit for camping, tailgating, short power outages, CPAP machines, mini fridges, routers, fans, and multiple devices. A large model — usually 1,500Wh and up — makes more sense for longer outages, full-size refrigerators, power tools, or several larger devices at once.

What to know about buying a portable power station?

The biggest mistake is buying based only on the biggest discount or the highest capacity. A huge power station may look like the best Prime Day deal, but if you only need to charge phones, laptops, lights, or a small fan, you may be paying extra for weight and capacity you won't use.

The opposite mistake is buying the smallest, cheapest model and expecting it to handle high-draw appliances. A compact power station may be great for phones and laptops, but it can fall short fast if you need backup power for a fridge, medical device, camping appliance, or anything with a heating element.

It's important to buy the size best for your needs as many of these portable power stations are marked as not returnable due to transportation restrictions around lithium batteries.

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

• Philippe Laffont of Coatue Management is eyeing one corner of the tech sector.
• The hedge funder is focused on semi cap stocks, firms that supply materials used to build AI chips.
• Filings show is firm is betting on semi cap stocks that have surged in 2026.

Philippe Laffont isn't too concerned about AI jitters percolating in the market recently, but he says he's primarily focused on one specific area of the trade that offers best exposure at a better value.

The billionaire founder of Coatue Management, a technology focused hedge fund, recently shared his take on the AI market with CNBC. Laffont revealed that he sees the most opportunity in the semi-cap corner of the tech sector, pointing to firms that provide critical components to chip fabrication plants.

"If I'm a supplier to the fabs, I don't need to make an exact bet on which of the chips is going to win," he stated. "That's sort of the reason why we own the semi-cap stocks."

The term semi-cap refers to semiconductor capital equipment stocks, companies that sell the machines, tools, and systems upon which chip fabrication plants rely to build their AI-enabling hardware.

Demand for these processors, particularly memory chips, is booming, but Laffont says that employing the classic "pick-and-shovel" strategy is the best way to play the AI boom, rather than try to identify which chip maker is the best positioned to maintain its dominance.

"Sometimes you can capture some of these stocks through others, and you can make a lot of money sometimes thinking who's around the hoop," he noted. "In my case, I think, okay, you've got Nvidia, you've got Amazon with a training chip, you've got Google with a TPI chip, you've got newcomers on the GPU side, all of them, at the end of the day, will need the same machines."

Laffont didn't offer examples of any semi cap stocks that he's particularly bullish on, but in May 2026, he revealed that the fund had taken a significant position in ASML Holding, a Dutch company that produces lithography machines used by chipmakers.

A May 2026 13F filing shows that Coatue owned roughly 496,234 shares of ASML. The stock has performed well in 2026, rising 52% year-to-date. Other semi cap names in the firm's portfolio include Applied Materials and Lam Research, which produce software and equipment needed for chip fabrication. Both stocks have year-to-date gains of more than 100%.

While these semi cap stocks have performed well, Laffont also highlighted the possibility of holding flexible positions that the firm can exit quickly, particularly in the current market.

"One of the advantages of investing in technology, it is a pretty liquid market," he said. "From a portfolio perspective, we'll try to always own positions that if something changed, we could choose to change our mind."

• Cold Stone Creamery has over 20 combinations of ice cream and mix-ins called Signature Creations.
• The Founder's Favorite was too sweet for me, even though I liked the brownies.
• I loved the Banana Caramel Crunch, which tasted like a piece of banana bread fresh out of the oven.

One of the hardest decisions for me to make is what to order at an ice cream shop.

So, I chose to avoid the decision altogether and order 26 of Cold Stone Creamery's pre-set combinations of ice cream and mix-ins known as Signature Creations.

I ordered all of the varieties in a "like it" cup (comparable to a small) from my local store in Kansas City, Missouri, for $7 each.

As an ice cream lover who normally gravitates toward flavors full of chocolate, fruit, and peanut butter, I was excited to try everything and rank them from worst to best.

Here's what the experience was like.

Disclaimer: The availability of some Signature Creations may be subject to change.

26. Founder's Favorite

This flavor might be the founder's favorite, but it wasn't mine.

The sweet cream ice cream was, admittedly, too sweet for me, especially when paired with brownie pieces, fudge, caramel, and pecans.

The brownie pieces were super soft, though, which was delightful.

25. Cookie Doughn't You Want Some

Similarly, I thought the French vanilla ice cream was an incredibly sweet base for this combination of cookie dough, fudge, chocolate chips, and a hint of caramel.

It was so rich that I was glad I only ordered a small cup.

24. Oreo Overload

With a sweet cream ice cream base and Oreos, fudge, and chocolate chips, this Signature Creation delivered a little too much sugar to my senses.

However, I loved the texture. The loud crunch of the cookies was satisfying when paired with pockets of smooth fudge and hard chocolate chips.

23. Surrender to Strawberry

Surrender to Strawberry reminded me of a strawberry shortcake, thanks to its combination of strawberry ice cream, yellow cake, strawberries, and whipped topping.

However, it was less filling than I expected it to be.

22. Somewhere Over the Rain-dough

With a cookie-dough ice cream base and rainbow sprinkles, frosting, and sugar crystals mixed in, this creation was way too sweet for me.

It tasted like a cupcake with too much frosting on top, only this time, I couldn't scrape anything off to make it taste better.

21. Coffee Lovers Only

Coffee Lovers Only includes a reliable mix of coffee-flavored ice cream, roasted almonds, Heath bar pieces, and caramel.

It was super crunchy and had a bit of a bitter aftertaste. However, I'm not a big fan of Heath bars, so this flavor didn't rank highly for me.

20. Cookie Mintster

An upgrade to the classic mint-chocolate-chip ice cream, the Cookie Mintster had an incredible texture thanks to plenty of Oreo cookie crumbles and a dash of fudge.

Although I do enjoy mint, this flavor combination was less impressive to me than other Signature Creations I tasted.

19. Peanut Butter Cup Perfection

I'm a big fan of Reese's peanut butter cups, so I really enjoyed this blend of chocolate ice cream, peanut butter, Reese's, and fudge.

However, the flavors weren't unique enough for me to rank this creation any higher.

18. No One Lays a Finger on My Butterfinger

Peanut-butter ice cream (made with Butterfingers) served as the base for this Signature Creation, which is topped with more Butterfinger pieces, fudge, and caramel.

I thought it was tasty and original, but I didn't like the way the cold Butterfinger got stuck in my teeth.

17. Berry Berry Berry Good

The combination of sweet-cream ice cream and fresh-tasting raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries mirrored a refreshing cup of berries and cream. I enjoyed this simple and light Signature Creation.

16. Apple Pie a la Cold Stone

In my experience, ice cream shops usually only feature an apple pie flavor seasonally, but Cold Stone has a Signature Creation that mirrors one year-round.

Its Apple Pie a la Cold Stone includes French vanilla ice cream, apple pie filling, graham cracker pie crust, caramel, and cinnamon.

Although the flavors blend deliciously, I'd still prefer a fresh slice of apple pie à la mode any day.

15. Mint Mint Chocolate Chocolate Chip

Although the Cookie Mintster was a good start, the Mint Mint Chocolate Chocolate Chip was the true mint chocolate chip upgrade I'd been waiting for.

With chocolate chips, brownie pieces, and fudge mixed into a mint ice cream base, this option was a little more filling for me. I'm also partial to the soft, decadent brownies.

14. Our Strawberry Blonde

The Our Strawberry Blonde is made with refreshing strawberry ice cream topped with strawberries, caramel, graham cracker pie crust, and whipped topping.

The final creation was thick and decadent without being overbearing. It also had a fun crunch, thanks to the graham cracker pie crust.

13. Don't Cry Over Spilled Silk

This vegan-friendly option, made with Silk chocolate almond milk, almost passed for regular ice cream, save for being just a little grainy and icy in its consistency.

Still, I thought it paired well with the bananas, peanut butter, and roasted almonds.

12. Cookies Make Everything Batter

This Signature Creation includes cake-batter ice cream, Oreos, Golden Oreos, and whipped topping.

The ice cream tasted sweet like the center of an Oreo, but I couldn't really tell that the whipped topping was there. Still, I thought it was really good, and a small cup was almost too much for me because of how filling it was.

11. Going Bananas for Jell-O Pudding

This creation mixes crunchy Nilla Wafers, bananas, and whipped topping into a Jell-O banana-cream-pudding ice cream. I thought it had a true banana pudding taste and a creamy texture.

Normally, the texture of pudding bothers me, but I love the taste, so I would absolutely eat this in its place.

10. One Smart Brookie

I initially raised my eyebrows at this treat, as I expected the base ice cream flavor to be vanilla, not cookie dough.

However, I thought the cookie-dough ice cream was a nice addition that tasted like a mix between French vanilla and cake batter. I also liked the addition of cookie dough and brownie pieces to finish the creation.

9. Chocolate Devotion

The Chocolate Devotion is an irresistible blend of chocolate ice cream, chocolate chips, brownie pieces, and fudge.

The ice cream itself was delightfully creamy, and there were so many soft chunks of brownie, I almost thought they were the main ingredient.

If you're craving chocolate, don't consider anything else.

8. Cheesecake Fantasy

I thought the cheesecake ice cream base was incredible.

With Graham cracker pie crust, blueberries, and strawberries mixed in, this Signature Creation was a delightful, thick treat that tasted just like a bite of cheesecake.

7. Reese's Peanut Butter Awesome Sauce

The Reese's Peanut Butter Awesome Sauce pairs sweet-cream ice cream with the saltiness of Reese's peanut butter sauce and Reese's peanut butter cups.

This was a surprisingly delicious treat, especially since I'm clearly not the biggest fan of sweet-cream ice cream.

Together, this creation was outstandingly thick and creamy — almost like cookie dough.

6. Dough for It

The Dough for It is made with cookie-dough ice cream, chocolate chips, cookie dough, and sugar crystals.

I thought the ice cream was really creamy and would be enjoyable on its own. Plus, the sugar crystals weren't too sweet and added a fun crunch.

5. Cake Batter Batter Batter

I expected this Signature Creation to be too sweet and didn't think cake-batter ice cream would pair well with the cookie dough and brownie pieces.

However, it was surprisingly amazing. I found myself eating it more slowly because of its decadence, and couldn't put the spoon down.

4. Birthday Cake Remix

The Birthday Cake Remix combines cake-batter ice cream, brownie pieces, fudge, and rainbow sprinkles. As soon as I took a bite, I said, "Amazing."

This Signature Creation had the distinct flavor of three staple desserts — ice cream, cake, and brownies. In my opinion, it had the perfect amount of richness, while still being a little unique.

If you're a fan of sprinkles, I think you'll really like this one.

3. Banana Caramel Crunch

The Banana Caramel Crunch tasted like sweet banana bread that had been pulled fresh out of the oven.

Roasted almonds added a fun crunch to the soft, ripe bananas, and sweet caramel drizzle mixed into a French vanilla base. The whole thing somehow managed to taste warm and inviting.

2. Mud Pie Mojo

I want to wake up to this concoction of coffee ice cream, Oreos, peanut butter, roasted almonds, and fudge every morning.

The creamy coffee ice cream was light and sweet, with a bit of a bite in the aftertaste, which created a great base to balance all the flavors.

I also loved the array of textures the toppings provided.

1. Dough-lightful Peanut Butter

My favorite Signature Creation was the Dough-lightful Peanut Butter.

I loved the cookie-dough ice cream base and thought the added peanut butter, Reese's peanut butter cups, and sugar crystals provided an interesting crunch and a filling, balanced, salty-sweet taste.

This story was originally published on May 20, 2025, and most recently updated on June 23, 2026.

• Pinterest's CEO, Bill Ready, wants advertisers to know that its users come to the platform to shop.
• Search and product recommendations are now core parts of Pinterest's business.
• Ready sat down with Business Insider at Cannes Lions and spoke about how Pinterest is leveraging AI.

Pinterest is a search engine — and its CEO wants advertisers to know it.

Bill Ready, who joined the company as CEO in 2022 from Google, told Business Insider's editor in chief, Jamie Heller, that Pinterest sees more than 80 billion searches a month.

"Those searches are primarily visual," Ready said, adding that "more than half of those are commercial."

The interview took place at Business Insider's annual CMO Insider Breakfast, with support from founding sponsor BCG, supporting sponsor PayPal, and contributing sponsor LinkedIn.

Pinterest has become a digital mall of sorts, with products and brands placed strategically in the feed. While not every user comes to Pinterest to shop — and may have opened the app or website to passively scroll — it's become a de facto experience. If you arrive at Pinterest, you're going to end up window shopping, at the very least.

Since taking over as Pinterest's CEO, Ready has been laser-focused on "building it out as a shopping platform," he said.

AI is proving to be a key part of that plan.

Pinterest has doubled down on AI-powered visual search tools that guide users through its results, serving up recommended content based on their tastes. Ready said that Pinterest trains open source AI models on the platform's proprietary data, which helps surface those recommendations to its users.

It's also leveraging AI to improve its advertising product.

In 2024, it launched "Pinterest Performance+" to help advertisers better target using visual signals from content. It also offers tools to turn products into more stylized images for platform advertisements using generative AI.

Ready gave an example onstage at Cannes: Imagine someone wants to buy a $5,000 coffee maker.

"They're probably thinking about how that's going to look in their kitchen," Ready said. "When you can personalize down to a level of not just showing them a great coffee maker, but showing them a great coffee maker that is sitting in a kitchen like their kitchen, you're going to have better conversion rates on that, and it's going to be brand-enhancing."

Search and AI innovations have helped strengthen Pinterest's ad business. However, Pinterest's overall ad performance has been uneven, and its stock sits well below its 2021 peak.

"What's holding the company back on monetization?" Heller asked Ready.

"I wouldn't say there's something holding us back," he answered.

"We quadrupled the growth rate of the revenue," Ready said. "But of course you want to get the user engagement first, and the revenue falls in behind that."

While AI is a crucial part of Pinterest's search and advertising business, the platform is still figuring out how its over 630 million users — more than half of whom are Gen Z — feel about AI content in their feeds.

"I'm an entrepreneur by background, an engineer, a technologist, and there's so many great uses of AI, but there's also a bit of a counter movement to that with consumers," Ready said.

Pinterest, like nearly every social media platform, has been scrutinized by some users for too much AI slop.

Last year, it introduced tools that let users limit the amount of AI-generated content they see on their Pinterest feeds.

"We're in this transition period where users are still trying to figure out their own tastes and preferences," Ready said.

If you dream of sipping fresh smoothies by the pool or maximizing your workout routines with protein shakes, the best blender is just what you need to turn that vision into reality, even more so when you score a great blender deal during Amazon Prime Day. The summer shopping event of the summer is underway. We found the best discounts on popular blenders from Vitamix, Ninja, NutriBullet, and Breville.

The first deal we recommend is $100 off the Vitamix 5200, the best blender we've tested. This Vitamix is a durable and powerful model with 10 speed settings. It's a do-it-all model that'll whip up smoothies, dips, nut butters, and even hot soup. If you have your heart set on a Vitamix, we've spotlighted a few deals from the brand, too.

We'll keep this article updated with the latest live deals and note any price changes or items that sell out. Keep in mind, Prime Day is a great time to shop for other countertop kitchen appliances like air fryers and coffee makers.

Why the Vitamix deal is the one I'd buy first

Now that we're in summer, my Vitamix gets daily use and sometimes several times a day. My family is all about grabbing a cool drink and heading into the backyard. The Vitamix is my go-to for making morning smoothies, afternoon blended coffees, and blending evening frozen refreshments. The Vitamix 5200 is an ideal blender for making all of these drinks, plus hearty and warm soup come fall.

The large-capacity container can hold up to 64 ounces, so it's perfect for the whole family. But the ease of cleaning the Vitamix also means I'm not hesitant to use it for a single protein smoothie. The Vitamix 5200 has 10 speeds, controlled by a simple dial, a switch to move between high-speed and variable speed, and an on/off switch.

Vitamix blenders are not the cheapest models, but they're well-known for using high-quality materials, including durable stainless steel blades and a powerful 2HP motor. It's strong enough to make nut butter and blend ice into the ideal slushie texture without straining the motor.

If you're short on counter space and want a Vitamix that'll fit under the cabinets, consider the Vitamix Propel Series 510, on sale for $314.95, from $499.95. It has a smaller 48-ounce container and measures 17.5 inches in height, which should fit under most kitchen cabinets. By comparison, the Vitamix 5200 is 20.5 inches tall. The Propel Series 510 also offers 3 presets for smoothies, hot soups, and frozen desserts, which is something the classic 5200 model does not have.

More Vitamix deals

• Vitamix Propel Series 510 — $314.95, from $499.95 (37% off)
• Vitamix Propel Series 750 — $374.95, originally $629.95 (38% off)
• Vitamix Ascent X3 — $374.99, originally $649.94 (42% off)
• Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Blender 3-Piece Bundle — $143.99, originally $199.95 (28% off)

Other blender deals from brands we recommend

Not everyone needs a Vitamix. If you want something more affordable, more compact, or better suited to single-serve smoothies, these early Prime Day blender deals are also worth considering.

Ninja Professional Plus Blender

Matching the lowest price ever at Amazon, the Ninja Professional Plus Blender is perfect for those who like multi-purpose appliances. Not only is the Ninja Total Crushing Kitchen System a powerful blender, but it has an eight-cup food processor bowl and two 18-ounce personal cups. It's the perfect option for smaller kitchens or apartments. What's more, the containers, lids, and blades are all safe to clean in the dishwasher for quick cleanup.

Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo

The Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo is down to the lowest price we've seen in 2026 during Prime Day. It dipped to $99.99 during Prime Day in 2025, but given how much everything has gotten more expensive this year, we're not too upset about the $5 increase. The Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo has a powerful 1,400W motor that'll be great for crushing ice, blending salsa, and cutting through frozen fruits for smoothies. It comes with a 64-ounce container and an intelligent auto-cycle that adjusts speed and blending time depending on the ingredients.

Ninja Fit Personal Blender

For personal smoothies on the go, the Ninja Fit makes quick, consistent smoothies from a machine that doesn't take up too much space. Its push-to-blend mechanism is intuitive to operate, and you also can't beat this $50 price.

Breville The Q Home Blender

The Breville Q Home Blender has a refined, polished look with a 1,800W motor, which means the blade tips can move at 186 miles per hour to blend quickly. The four one-touch settings include smoothie, green smoothie, ice crush, and soup, which turns room-temperature ingredients into a hot, smooth soup.

KitchenAid Pure Power Blender

Available in four colorways, the KitchenAid Pure Power blender features a speed control knob and a powerful 1,700W motor. The main blending pitcher is a large-capacity 68-ounce pitcher, but the Prime Day deal also includes two 16-ounce personal blending containers with lids.

Nutribullet Pro+

The Nutribullet Pro+ is a compact personal blender that's great for dorms, apartments, or small houses. Blend in either the 32-ounce cup or the 24-ounce cup, screw on the to-go lid, and be on your way. Plus, its compact size makes it easy to store in a cupboard or drawer.

Beast Mighty 850

All Beast blenders are 15% off for Prime Day. Our pick of the lineup is the Beast Mighty 850, which pairs durable stainless steel blades and an 850-watt motor with sleek design lines for a premium feel. The brand's signature fluted Triatan blending vessels (785mL and 415mL sizes included) look striking on a countertop, while the double-wall insulation of the stainless steel blending vessel keeps contents cold for up to 12 hours, perfect for taking on the go.

Why a blender is a smart Prime Day deal

Prime Day offers one of the best opportunities of the year to get deep discounts on kitchen appliances. A blender is a kitchen necessity to whip up smoothies, sauces, dips, and frozen drinks on hot summer days. Since we're seeing some record-low prices on blenders this Prime Day, it's a smart time to buy.

How Business Insider covers Prime Day blender deals

I've been covering Prime Day deals for five years, and the Business Insider team of reporters, contributors, and editors knows the ins and outs of shopping the best sales during Prime Day. We prioritize deals on products we've tested, recommend, or can compare against models we know well.

I'll be updating this article as Prime Day approaches, replacing predictions with live deals and removing anything that sells out, changes price, or no longer meets our standards.

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

• Zendaya and Tom Holland have been a public couple since 2021.
• They keep their relationship private but occasionally make red-carpet appearances together.
• When Holland and Zendaya attend events together, they often wear coordinating ensembles.

It's a great time to be a fan of Zendaya and Tom Holland.

The couple has been a public item since 2021, though they largely keep their relationship private. However, they're spending more time together in front of cameras in summer 2026 thanks to the coming releases of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey."

Fewer red-carpet appearances than some celebrity couples haven't made the pair any less stylish, either. It's no surprise, given that Zendaya has become a red-carpet icon throughout her career, partnering with her fashion architect, Law Roach, to stand out.

From complementary looks to coordinating colors, take a look at how Holland and Zendaya's style as a couple has evolved over the years.

Zendaya and Tom Holland started making joint appearances as a couple in December 2021 while promoting "Spider-Man: No Way Home."

Holland and Zendaya made several press appearances together in December 2021 to promote the movie, in which Holland starred as Peter Parker and Zendaya played MJ.

Zendaya embraced method dressing during the press tour, wearing outfits inspired by different "Spider-Man" villains.

For instance, at a photo call on December 5 in London, she wore a gray blazer dress and black tights with crystal embellishments arranged in web patterns. Designed by Alexander McQueen, the ensemble nodded to Venom, who often wears black versions of Spider-Man's suits.

Law Roach styled her look and Holland's outfit. Holland's black-and-white ensemble didn't directly nod to a "Spider-Man" character, but it complemented Zendaya's outfit. He paired a black Celine jacket with a white button-down and black pants.

Their outfits flowed together, but Zendaya's was certainly more eye-catching.

Some of the looks they wore on the "Spider-Man: No Way Home" tour had a similar vibe, but they felt distinct.

When they appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in December 2021, Holland and Zendaya both wore suits with colorful tops.

Holland's look was fairly simple. He paired a blue blazer and pants with a pink top, and black shoes completed his look.

Zendaya took a more high-fashion approach to her suit, wearing a white Balmain blazer with coordinating cargo pants. Both the top and pants had strips of fabric flowing out behind her. A gold top underneath and white Christian Louboutin heels tied her look together.

Holland and Zendaya's looks felt cohesive without matching completely.

And they showed a glimpse of how powerful their couple style could be at the film's world premiere.

Zendaya continued her streak of "Spider-Man"-inspired looks at the premiere, wearing a custom Valentino dress. The taupe sheath gown had a low, pointed neckline and a thigh-high slit. It was covered in a webbed pattern, celebrating the film.

Holland's custom Prada suit, which included a double-breasted jacket, didn't feature webbing, but the brown fabric coordinated almost perfectly with Zendaya's gown.

The couple both wore Louboutin shoes, tying their outfits together.

They looked effortlessly chic for a date night in February 2022.

Zendaya and Holland didn't match their looks completely for a February 2022 date night, but they did ensure their outfits looked cohesive.

Holland gave his charcoal suit a more casual feel by pairing it with a dark turtleneck instead of a button-down. He added black shoes to the look.

Zendaya, on the other hand, based her outfit on a button-down dress. She belted it at the waist and paired it with sheer, black tights and Christian Louboutin heels.

Holland accented Zendaya's method dressing as she promoted "Challengers" in March 2024.

Zendaya wore a series of tennis-inspired looks in the lead-up to the premiere of "Challengers" in 2024, including at the BNP Paribas Open.

She wore a cream set from Louis Vuitton, which consisted of a zip-up jacket with a flared collar and a pleated skirt. A white tank top and sneakers tied the laid-back look together.

Like Zendaya, Holland wore a white tank top, though he paired it with an unbuttoned burgundy shirt. Red-tinted sunglasses added a chic touch to his look.

Though their outfits differed, they shared similar silhouettes.

Zendaya dressed in theme to support Holland during his "Romeo and Juliet" run in May 2024.

Holland starred as Romeo in Jamie Lloyd's London production of "Romeo and Juliet" in May 2024.

Zendaya attended a press night for the production on May 24, nodding to Shakespeare's world with her look.

She arrived at the show in a black Vivienne Westwood gown covered in subtle sparkles. It had puffy sleeves, a corset bodice, and a full skirt reminiscent of the Elizabethan era, which she modernized with her maroon necklace and Christian Louboutin heels.

The color of Zendaya's dress was appropriate, as Holland wore all-black both in the production and as he left the show. His post-play look included a black Prada sweatshirt, trousers, and shoes.

When Zendaya accompanied Holland to promote his zero-proof beer in October 2024, they seemed to have perfected their couple style.

Zendaya joined Holland at Bero's New York City launch party on October 24, 2024, and the couple arrived in coordinating ensembles.

Holland wore a mock-neck, short-sleeve sweater in a berry color, black pants, and white Prada sneakers.

Zendaya's custom Louis Vuitton dress was almost the same color. The leather dress was form-fitting, with a pointed neckline and a belt detail on the waist. Christian Louboutin heels completed her look.

The outfits seemed to show that Zendaya also taught Holland the art of method dressing, as they matched the cans of Bero's Edgy Hill Hazy IPA flavor, nodding to the product.

The couple made their first red-carpet appearance in over a year in June 2026, wearing coordinating ensembles.

The couple kicked off their press tour for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" with a photo call in Madrid, marking their first red-carpet event since Holland seemed to confirm to Esquire that he and Zendaya are married.

They both wore black outfits for the stop, looking coordinated without going overboard. Holland's custom Jacquemus ensemble featured a pop of red on his blouse, nodding to his role as Spider-Man. He paired it with a bomber jacket, slim-fitting trousers, a tie, and boots.

Zendaya wore a Christian Cowan dress from the brand's Fall 2026 collection. Styled by Law Roach, the strapless dress featured a lace bodice, while the skirt was made of tassels that created a slit on one side. Black heels, Stefere jewelry, and a Rolex completed the look.

The couple stuck to a similar color scheme at another stop in Amsterdam.

Holland and Zendaya posed together at a photo call in Amsterdam, again wearing dark colors with pops of red.

Holland donned a simple Thom Browne suit, pairing it with a tie striped in navy and red.

Meanwhile, Zendaya wore Louis Vuitton. Silver embellishments adorned her high-neck jacket, which had a train in the back. She wore it with a red miniskirt and white pumps, with a Rolex watch.

The looks didn't match, but the coordinating colors gave Zendaya's and Holland's looks a cohesive feel.

They both had fun with print at an event in Berlin while promoting "Spider-Man" in June 2026.

Both Holland and Zendaya wore casual looks for a daytime photo call in Berlin during their "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" tour.

Zendaya arrived in a Coach ensemble, pairing a red jersey tee with the number 39 and a plaid midi skirt. Chocolate pumps and gold jewelry — including her engagement ring and wedding band — tied it all together.

Holland's blue jeans and blue checked button-down were simple, but he added a yellow Prada jacket for a fun pop of color.

The common thread between their looks was experimentation with color and print, and both pulled it off.

They wore one of their best red-carpet looks to date in June 2026.

The couple changed into more formal attire for a red-carpet event in Berlin, complementing each other in black looks.

Holland's suit from Celine included a double-breasted jacket, wide trousers, and a red button-down and tie, a fun "Spider-Man" twist on a classic look.

Zendaya, meanwhile, arrived in a custom Louis Vuitton leather set. Her cropped vest had a V-neckline, while the low-waisted skirt flowed to the floor and had a dramatic train. She wore blue dangly earrings and a ring from Lydia Courteille, subtly adding a hint of color to her look.

The glamorous, nighttime feel of Holland's and Zendaya's looks worked well together on the red carpet.

The Cannes Film Festival isn't the only fashionable event held on the southeastern coast of France.

Between June 22 and June 26, CMOs, influencers, CEOs, creative marketing professionals, and more flock to the resort city to attend the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity — also known as the Oscars of advertising.

And while at the event, many of those attendees are flaunting fashion status symbols, from designer necklaces to trendy footwear.

Business Insider is on the ground in Cannes and keeping an eye on what stylish attendees are wearing. Here's what's stood out so far.

Statement necklaces are in again.

MarketCast CEO Lana Busignani paired her statement Chanel necklace with a striped outfit and chunky glasses.

Men are wearing dress shorts and sneakers with suede touches.

Adim Isiakpona, cofounder of The People Company, paired his burnt-orange shorts and Adidas sneakers with a graphic button-down top.

Some are making statements with monochrome looks.

Nicole Weatherbee and Heather Unruh Yost, both Salesforce employees, paired bold outfits with neutral bags. Weatherbee donned a bright-orange set, and Yost chose a mint-green look.

Woven and rattan bags are everywhere.

Karin Kildow, who works for CCG Social, accessorized her neutral top and miniskirt with a woven bag.

The more colorful, the better.

Aba Blankson, the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at NAACP, wore a rainbow dress with short sleeves and exaggerated pockets.

You can't go wrong with designer sunglasses, especially from brands like Prada.

Ashley Thorpe and Hannah Diddams both wore vibrant dresses, designer sunglasses, and bold jewelry. Diddams' shades specifically came from Prada.

Men are having fun with accessories, too.

Two men were spotted wearing statement crossbody bags at the festival. One sported a black Swissdigital design that featured multiple pockets, while another wore what looked like a leather Hermès piece.

• YouTuber Adam W and Google exec Sean Downey offered tips on how brands should work with creators.
• The best performing creator ads are the ones where marketers ease up on creative control, they said.
• Open-ended campaign briefs and a healthy back-and-forth conversation are key, they said.

Hey marketers, it's OK if a creator shakes up your carefully crafted messaging in their sponsored content. That actually may be the only way to get people to pay attention.

That was the key advice coming out of a Tuesday fireside chat between YouTuber Adam Waheed, better known as Adam W, and Google ad executive Sean Downey. The pair dove deep into the brand-creator relationship during a discussion at Business Insider's annual CMO Insider Breakfast, hosted with support from founding sponsor BCG, supporting sponsor PayPal, and contributing sponsor LinkedIn.

Creator ad spend is projected to hit $44 billion this year and is growing faster than the broader advertising industry, according to an April report from the Interactive Advertising Bureau. As creators become the new Mad Men of the ad world, savvy brands are giving them more room to run with their most creative ideas.

Ideally, a brand will start the conversation by providing an open-ended campaign brief, said Downey, who oversees Google and YouTube advertising in the Americas.

"The creator process is much different than it was four or five years ago," Downey said. People now run a lot of experiments, rather than just handing influencers a script, he said.

For Waheed, his creative process usually starts with dreaming up the funniest, most relatable video he can think of and finding a way to "backdoor" a brand into the content, he said.

"The biggest thing, at least from my end, is the brand understanding that it's a two-way street," Waheed said. "It's a collaboration, and obviously, there's always going to be pushback. I'm not going to get to do exactly what I want to do, and I'm not going to do exactly what the brand wants to do. It's meeting in the middle."

Giving creators a lot of input into ad messaging doesn't mean that you shouldn't educate them on your products or marketing goals, the pair said. Some marketers are inviting creators to "brand school" to train them up on their positioning, for example.

At the end of the day, though — even for those who prize brand safety — the path to strong performance is having the courage to let a creator come up with something original, Downey said.

"It's really hard for a brand to show up on YouTube or anywhere in this day and age and be the sole voice of their product," he said. "When they stop trying to control the message so overtly, they get really good magic."

• The chip sector was rattled in a global sell-off that spread across markets on Tuesday.
• Investors dumped the hottest AI-linked names, taking some steam out of the red-hot rally.
• The Nasdaq 100 shed more than $1 trillion in market value by the open, before paring some losses.

A bruising stock sell-off roiled global markets on Tuesday, led by sharp declines in some of the hottest chip stocks in the US and Asia.

The chip sector tumbled as investors took stock of semiconductors' monster gains in the past month and rushed to take profits.

South Korea, a major hub for chip manufacturing, saw its stock market plunge 10%, led by losses in SK Hynix and Samsung. In the US, Micron, AMD, and Intel shed 6%, with the Nasdaq 100 down more than $1 trillion in market value by the open, before paring its losses.

The moves are a stark contrast from what investors have seen in the chip sector over the last several months. Semiconductor and memory stocks have been on a searing rally, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF still up 95% year-to-date after Tuesday's losses.

Here's what some of the top commentators in the market are saying about the sell-off:

Jim Paulsen: More downside if tech stocks break through previous low

Jim Paulsen, a Wall Street veteran and the former chief strategist at The Leuthold Group, said he expects more pain in the tech sector if the S&P 500 tech sector breaks through its previous technical low, which would mark another 3% drop to the early June trough.

Recent sell-offs in the AI sector have looked unprecedented from a historical perspective, Paulsen said, pointing to how the dot-com bubble only saw one round of heavy selling before the entire trade collapsed.

In recent months, Paulsen has flagged a handful of warning signs that suggest stocks are overextended, such as the growing divergence between tech and growth stocks and the rest of the S&P 500.

"It's sort of striking to watch what was the darlings of the move now kind of an afterthought," he said of how far some high-flying chip names have fallen.

Craig Johnson, Piper Sandler: Market needs to hit a new high to sustain momentum

Craig Johnson, a managing director and the chief market technician at Piper Sandler, said the sector was due for a pullback given its "parabolic" gains in recent months.

The sell-off looks to be part of a trend of market winners seeing a broadening out, he said, though he noted that a rebound in chips could be limited if the market doesn't hit a fresh high soon.

"If we don't see the market in the next several weeks break out to a new high, those dip buyers are going to fade away quickly. So we need to see confirmation of a new higher high here at some point," Johnson told Business Insider.

"I don't think that investors should forget that semiconductor stocks are cyclical. They're not secular and everybody is acting like they're secular," he added.

Andrew Slimmon, Morgan Stanley: The sell-off is "healthy"

Andrew Slimmon, a senior portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, said the sell-off was a positive for markets, given how crowded the AI trade was. The hardest-hit stocks are the biggest beneficiaries of artificial intelligence, he told CNBC on Tuesday.

"In other words, it's captured the kind of zeitgeist of the momentum traders," Slimmon said of stocks that were hurt. "It's good for the markets because ultimately what you don't want to see is so much — kind of euphoria — that, you know, ends badly."

The pullback also represented an opportunity for investors looking to add to their tech and chip holdings, he added, pointing to strong earnings in the sector.

Bret Kenwell, eToro: "Perfect storm" for sell-off, weakness could last for weeks

Chip stocks had entered the "perfect storm" for a sell-off, given the relentless rally in the sector recently, Bret Kenwell, a US investment and options analyst at eToro, told Business Insider.

Kenwell said the weakness in the tech sector could last several weeks as the market winners continued to rotate.

"The Fed came out more hawkish than expected, and that's sort of been glossed over at this point. So I do think we have a couple weeks here where markets might take a bit of a breather," he said.

Joe Mazzola, Charles Schwab: Chips are getting 'stress-tested'

Investors will need to see if the market rally broadens out beyond chip names to determine if the latest sell-off is a pullback or a more robust breakdown, Joe Mazzola, the head of trading and derivatives strategist at Charles Schwab, wrote in a note.

"At first glance, this looks less like a broad macro panic and more like a crowded leadership group finally getting stress-tested after an extended run. It could also represent a reset after a strong AI- and memory-led advance. It's not necessarily the start of a full-market breakdown unless selling broadens.

Dan Ives, Wedbush: Sell-off is a buying opportunity

Dan Ives, an analyst at Wedbush Securities and among the market's biggest tech bulls, said that massive losses the market logged on Tuesday look like a prime opportunity for investors to get in on the tech trade.

The firm's checks on the chip sector in Asia and overall business demand for AI have shown "no cracks in the armor" in recent months, he said, adding that the firm remains extremely bullish on "AI winners" in the market.

"We view the KOSPI sell-off as a pullback/breather on a market up almost 100% this year and also believe SK overtaking Samsung was a big symbolic move that caused some investors to worry about an "overheated" memory chip trade.....which we strongly disagree with," Ives wrote in a client note on Tuesday.

David Rosenberg: Unclear if retail investors will rush to buy the dip

The chip sector looks like it's seeing a round of "vicious" profit-taking, David Rosenberg, a top economist and the founder of Rosenberg Research, wrote to clients on Tuesday.

It's unclear if retail investors will step in to buy the dip in stocks, he said, pointing to how US households already have historically high exposure to equities.

"The question now is whether the U.S. retail investor, filled with FOMO feelings, will emerge, yet again, as dip buyers. A legitimate question, seeing as mutual inflows have surged this past month, and at a time when equities comprise a record-high 73% share of the household sector's financial asset mix," Rosenberg wrote.

Amazon's 2026 Prime Day event has begun. The massive sale features discounts on a wide range of products, and Apple's AirPods are always among the most popular Prime Day deals. It's rare for Apple to offer discounts directly, so Amazon's sale offers the perfect opportunity to save on Apple's latest headphones. The best Prime Day AirPods deals include great prices on the entire lineup.

The AirPods Pro 3 are an especially good buy. Apple's flagship earbuds are my team's pick for the best AirPods, and they're $70 off right now, bringing their price to $180. That's just $11 more than the all-time low of $169 we briefly saw in the lead-up to Prime Day. The Pro 3 earbuds are packed with features, including powerful active noise cancellation (ANC) and built-in heart rate tracking. Meanwhile, if you want over-ear headphones, you can snag the high-end AirPods Max 2 for a new record-low price of $399. This second-generation model just launched in April, so this is the first big discount they've received.

Of course, AirPods aren't the only Apple products on sale right now. If you've got your eye on other tech devices, check out my roundup of all the best Prime Day Apple deals, including smartwatches, MacBooks, and iPads.

Best Prime Day AirPods deals

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Which AirPods are the best?

The AirPods Pro 3 are the best choice for most people. They have Apple's strongest in-ear noise cancellation, a secure fit, hearing aid features, and built-in heart rate tracking for workouts. You can learn more in our full AirPods Pro 3 review.

But if you don't like the feel of in-ear tips, go with the AirPods 4 with ANC. They have a more open design but still offer solid noise cancellation, though they won't block sound as well as the Pro 3. Shoppers on a tighter budget should also consider the standard AirPods 4, which deliver the same core audio performance, just without noise cancellation or wireless charging. Check out our AirPods 4 review for all the details.

Apple also offers the AirPods Max 2, which feature an over-ear design with large ear cups. Though not as compact as other AirPods, the Max 2 deliver the best sound quality in the lineup and are best for shoppers who want premium wireless headphones. Visit our AirPods Max 2 review for full impressions.

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.

Summer travel season calls for durable suitcases that can withstand life on the road. Luckily, the best Prime Day luggage deals are rolling in at the perfect time.

I've personally tested some of the top luggage brands by chucking them across pavement repeatedly to see which ones can survive the tarmac. Brands we trust, like Samsonite, Away, and Travelpro, have official Amazon storefronts with top-performing suitcases on sale up.

In fact, our favorite softshell carry-on is Travelpro's Platinum Elite, and it's now $152 cheaper than its usual price. If you prefer hardshell, there's a lightweight carry-on bag from Away on sale for $157 (30% off), as well as a large Samsonite checked bag for $60 off.

And for all of our favorite bargains, check out our roundup of the best Prime Day deals.

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 checked luggage deals

Checked luggage is best for longer trips, heavy packers, or anyone who wants room for extra outfits and souvenirs. Prime Day is a good time to look for deals on durable hardside and softside suitcases with spinner wheels, expandable storage, and reliable handles.

• Read more: The best checked luggage 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 trip lengths or several people. 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

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.

As a home editor with a passion for interior design and furniture, I know shopping for furniture on Amazon can feel like a minefield: Is it good quality? Will it fit your space? Is it easy to assemble? Fortunately, several recognizable and trusted brands are participating in Prime Day, including Safavieh, Zinus, Christopher Knight Home, and Signature Design by Ashley, making it the right time to find affordable furniture to refresh your space. I went down the rabbit hole of thousands of listings to handpick the best deals that marry style with substance.

It's a big time to press go on outdoor furniture deals, it's the first point in the summer you'll start to see price drops on conversation sets and patio dining, with plenty of time left in the season to enjoy. 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.

Don't sleep on other retailers either: Wayfair, Walmart, and Target are all running their own rival sales, especially on their private-label furniture, with savings of up to 60%.

You can also head over to our Amazon Prime Day deals hub that covers everything from TVs to mattresses.

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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.

• SpaceX's market capitalization has dropped by $400 billion in four days.
• After surging more than 50% in its first few days of trading, the rocket stock has reversed course.
• Elon Musk's rocket company has now reversed virtually all its gains since it started trading.

SpaceX's mega post-IPO rally has hit the skids.

Shares in Elon Musk's rocket company dropped for three consecutive days after an opening boom that saw the stock climb more than 50% in its first few days of trading.

That run looked set to continue at market open on Tuesday, with the stock falling 2.2% to just above $150, down more than 30% from the intraday high of $225 per share it hit last Tuesday, and erasing around $400 billion from its closing market capitalization that same day.

By late morning, SpaceX was in the green, trading 1.6% higher at $157 per share.

SpaceX, which trades under the ticker SPCX, went public in the largest IPO in history earlier in June, raising an initial $75 billion. It then announced that investors underwriting the IPO had exercised an option to buy an extra $10 billion of stock, boosting the total raised to over $85 billion.

Shares were priced at $135 for the IPO, but on their first day of trading, they opened at around $150. The stock's fall over the past few days, therefore, means that any investor who bought after the IPO has only made a small gain.

On the day of SpaceX's IPO, the company had a valuation of around $1.8 trillion. That valuation then surged, briefly exceeding $2.7 trillion and making SpaceX more valuable than both Microsoft and Amazon. On Tuesday, June 16, the company closed with a market capitalization of $2.4 trillion.

Shortly after the open on Tuesday, the company's market cap was $1.99 trillion, roughly $200 billion above its opening valuation.

SpaceX's fall is part of a broader market sell-off that saw South Korea's Kospi plummet 10% and the Nasdaq open 2% lower.

"As surely as night follows day, SpaceX's reversal has arrived, bringing the shares back down to Earth and causing euphoric sentiment to sputter," Chris Beauchamp, chief market analyst at IG, wrote in a morning email.

"And just as inevitably, the losses are of such a size that they cannot be ignored by the broader market. A chill wind is blowing through stock markets around the globe as investors watch the selling."

• Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, is one of the oldest cities in the world.
• From the 1950s to the 1970s, it was known as the "Paris of the Middle East."
• A 15-year civil war beginning in 1975 ended the city's "Golden Age."

Beirut has been inhabited for over 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest cities on the planet. And, much like any other ancient city, it has been shaped by years of trade, complex domestic and foreign conflicts, and colonialism.

But one of the city's highest points came following World War II, after Lebanon gained independence from France in 1943. Celebrating newfound freedom, combined with French metropolitan influences, a temperate climate, and access to the Mediterranean Sea, Beirut became a popular tourist destination and a prosperous city, earning it the nickname "Paris of the Middle East."

Stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Marlon Brando, Brigitte Bardot, and Peter O'Toole on breaks from filming "Lawrence of Arabia" were spotted there, and luxury hotels and clubs dotted its beaches.

However, not everyone was living like an A-list movie star during this period. Economic disparity persisted, and conflicts were brewing that would lead to one of the bloodiest periods in the city's long history.

When the Lebanese Civil War broke out in 1975, this "Golden Age" came to an end. Almost 1 million people fled the country, and over 150,000 people were killed, per the Middle East Research and Information Project.

The Civil War ended 15 years later, in 1990, though unrest and violence continue in Lebanon to this day. For decades, the country has been drawn into repeated conflicts with Israel, with which it shares a border, and new fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Shiite Islamist group based in Lebanon, started in 2023. This conflict has complicated efforts to end the wider war involving the US, Iran, and Israel.

Here's what Beirut looked like during one of its most prosperous periods.

When Lebanon achieved independence from France in 1943, it signaled a new era for Beirut, its capital.

Beirut has been inhabited for 5,000 years, but the mid-20th century was a prosperous time for the city.

Beirut International Airport opened in 1954, bringing the city more visitors than ever before.

Its unique location meant locals and visitors could drive up the Lebanon Mountains in the morning …

… and make it back to the Mediterranean Sea in the afternoon.

Tourism was a significant part of Lebanon's economy. In the two decades before the Civil War, it made up 20% of the country's GDP.

Source: Encyclopedia of the Nations

This photo, showcasing the nightlife of 1955 Beirut, resembles the lights of Las Vegas.

A photo taken in 1965 shows the Acapulco Beach Club, one of the city's ritziest resorts. It also had a lively nightclub.

Source: The Strange Brew

French-inspired design was prominent. This road, Hamra Street, was compared to Paris' Champs-Élysées.

Another photo, taken in 1973, shows a well-stocked flower shop, street vendors selling their wares, and other businesses.

The other draw of Beirut, of course, was its proximity to the Mediterranean.

The beaches were filled with sunbathers.

One of the most famous seaside resorts was the Hotel St. Georges. It was built by a French investment group and opened in the 1930s. It closed in 1975 due to the civil war.

It resembled an oasis.

When the civil war broke out in 1975, tourism steadily declined. The US lists Lebanon as a Level 4 travel advisory, which means "Do not travel."

Source: Business Insider

These photos preserve a glimpse of the Beirut that helped inspire its moniker as the "Paris of the Middle East," a glamorous chapter in a longer, more complicated history.

• We bought our Subaru Outback in 2018 after having our first child.
• Shortly after, I got pregnant with twins and panicked about needing a bigger car.
• Now that they are all in school, we are shopping around for bigger, family-friendly cars.

For the last eight years, our Subaru Outback has stepped up to the challenge of taking my family of five, plus two dogs, everywhere we go.

We call it the "kid car" because it can handle anything, including flying snacks in the back seat. But as my kids grow, we need a bigger car — mostly so I can stop hearing them complain about their legs touching.

On a recent trip to Florida, we tested a Mazda CX-90, designed with family chaos in mind. And while in previous years I had said that a third row wasn't necessary for our family, now that my kids are 8, 6, and 6, I might be having a change of heart.

Having a third row made multigenerational travel easier

I'm an only child, which means my parents — who are both in their 80s — often travel with us. That means we need seven people to be comfortably seated to head out to dinner, for example.

In previous cars we tested, like the Audi Q7, my parents couldn't sit in the third row because they had to either climb over a seat or go through the trunk. Even our kids refused to sit in the back of the Audi because it felt cramped.

The CX-90, on the other hand, has a true third row, similar to the one in the Volkswagen ID that we also tested with my family. It was easy to get in and out, and the ability to push the second row forward allows even adults to ride in the back.

A hybrid car might be the solution to the cost of gas

I've been timid about getting a fully electric car for my family. While driving around our town makes sense, the idea of having to plan longer road trips around charging stops stresses me out.

That said, with gas prices at astronomical levels right now, my family's budget is tight, so I was curious about driving a hybrid to find a middle ground.

I was actually impressed with the CX-90 in that aspect. When I first turned on the car, it prioritized running on the electric battery. As I watched the percentage drop, I panicked while driving on the highway from Miami to Orlando, thinking the car would stall once the battery was empty. But of course it didn't, it automatically switched to gas for smooth driving.

You can also charge the battery while driving. My husband really enjoyed this feature, since we didn't have a charger at the resort parking lot, and kept our battery 50% charged at all times. I have to admit, I didn't quite get the hang of charging on this quick trip, but I'm sure I would eventually.

I had a hard time getting used to the shifter

Overall, driving the CX-90 was pretty smooth. It is a bit heavier on turns than what I'm used to driving, but after a couple of days, I was accustomed to it.

The one thing I really struggled with was the shifter. I'm used to having gears in a straight line, but in this car, you have to move the gear stick sideways to the left to park. The first gear you are in when you get out of the parking is reverse. Again, after a few days, I was used to it, but I was always paranoid that I'd be in reverse without realizing it. I think a better user experience would be just keeping all the gears in a straight line.

That said, driving a 2026 model really showed me what we are missing while still having a 2018 car.

The CX-90 had the standard seat warmer, but I was surprised to find it also had a seat cooler, which, in the heat of Florida, was key. I also really liked that you can see which seat belts are buckled, all the way to the third row, right above the rearview mirror. This really cuts down on me repeating myself, asking the kids if they are already buckled.

With a starting price of $39,300 and its hybrid advantage, the Mazda CX-90 is now a top contender for my family's next car.

The Anker Nano Power Bank is our favorite portable battery for travel, commuting, and long days away from an outlet. At full price, it's already an excellent buy, but for Prime Day, it's even easier to recommend. Right now, you can grab it for 30% off, making it a smart time to snag one before your next trip. It's one of the top Prime Day deals we've found so far.

This isn't the kind of backup battery that feels like a chore to carry. It has a 10,000mAh capacity, an integrated display, supports up to 45W charging, and includes a retractable USB-C cable, so you don't have to remember to pack a separate cord.

Our reviewer called the Anker Nano Power Bank his go-to travel charger because it offers a useful mix of power, portability, and convenience. It usually retails for $59, but it's $42 for Prime Day, which is just a tad over its all-time low of $40 from last December. This is an especially appealing buy for anyone who wants a simple way to keep their phone, tablet, or laptop topped up on the go.

Why we love the Anker Nano Power Bank

• It's got solid capacity: The 10,000mAh battery can provide about two extra charges for an iPhone 17 Pro, according to our reviewer's testing.
• The built-in USB-C cable is a huge convenience: Since the cord retracts into the power bank, there's no loose cable to misplace, untangle, or remember to pack.
• It gives you more ways to plug in: In addition to the built-in USB-C cable, it has a USB-C port and a USB-A port for charging with other cables or powering multiple devices.
• The screen is genuinely useful: The display shows the remaining battery, how much power a connected device is drawing, and how long the power bank will take to recharge.
• It supports pass-through charging: You can recharge the power bank while it's also charging your phone, which is especially handy in a hotel room or anywhere outlets are limited.
• It's easy to pack: It isn't tiny enough for every pocket, but it fits well in bags, purses, and many jackets, making it a practical everyday travel companion.

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.

Amazon Prime Day has arrived, and I'm keeping track of all the latest tech discounts on Apple smartwatches. The best Prime Day Apple Watch deals feature the lowest prices we've seen yet on the Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3. These limited-time Prime Day deals are expected to last through June 26, but popular items could sell out before the event ends.

Right now, the Apple Watch Series 11 is down to $279, a new all-time low. The Series 11 is my team's pick for the best Apple Watch overall, thanks to its well-rounded feature set. But if you want to spend less, you can snag the entry-level Apple Watch SE 3 for $50 off. The SE 3 is an especially great value for teens who don't need the Series 11's more advanced health features. You can learn more about how the two models stack up in our Apple Watch SE 3 vs. Series 11 comparison.

I'll be updating this roundup throughout Amazon's four-day sale, so be sure to check back for the latest Apple Watch deals. And if you're shopping for other gadgets, head over to my roundup of all the best Prime Day Apple deals, including savings on AirPods, iPads, and MacBooks.

Best Prime Day Apple Watch deals

FAQs

Which Apple Watch should I buy?

The Apple Watch Series 11 is the best choice for most people. It has the most well-rounded mix of features, a sleek design, a bright display, smooth performance, and better health sensors than the SE 3. You can learn more in our full Apple Watch Series 11 review.

If you're trying to spend less, the Apple Watch SE 3 is the best budget pick and still handles essentials like workouts, sleep tracking, notifications, and calls. However, it's the dimmest model and has the shortest battery life. Check out our Apple Watch SE 3 review for more details.

If you're a serious runner, hiker, swimmer, diver, or outdoor enthusiast, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is worth considering for its rugged build, extra-bright screen, long battery life, and Action Button.

Are Apple Watches good fitness trackers?

Apple Watches are solid fitness trackers for everyday workouts and health monitoring. The Series 11 earned a spot in our guide to the best fitness trackers thanks to its balanced feature set. That said, all three models can record workouts, monitor daily activity, track sleep, and keep health stats close at hand, making them a good fit for casual exercisers and anyone looking to stay more active. The pricier Series 11 and Ultra 3 models add more advanced health and workout tools, including ECG readings, blood oxygen support, and hypertension notifications.

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.

• Every year, my friends and I take a 14-hour round-trip Amtrak train ride from Utah to Colorado.
• The ride allows us to have uninterrupted quality time to play card games and have deep discussions.
• We've made so many memories aboard these trains, plus we love how cheap tickets are, too.

Between working, going to graduate school, raising kids, and apprenticing at a tattoo studio, my friends and I all have very different schedules.

So, when we can coordinate our busy lives to hang out, it's usually only for a few hours here and there.

A few years ago, I started brainstorming ways for us to connect over an extended period of time and came up with the perfect solution: a 14-hour round-trip Amtrak adventure.

When I first suggested the idea two years ago, I wasn't sure they'd be into it. None of us had ever done anything like it, but I thought it would be a great outlet for uninterrupted quality time. To my surprise, everyone was excited and ardently said yes.

Our journey was decided: We would take the California Zephyr train from Provo, Utah, to Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and back.

The first girls' trip was so much fun that we decided to go again, and now it's become an annual tradition — and one of our favorite ways to spend time together.

The journey starts with an early wake-up, but we don't mind.

On the eastbound trip to Colorado, the train typically arrives at the station around 4:30 a.m., so we have to get up about an hour earlier to make it on time.

Even though it's the wee hours of the morning and the sun has yet to rise, my friends and I are always filled with excitement as the train rolls into the station and our trip begins.

Coach seats are much cheaper than a flight, and are surprisingly comfortable.

After boarding the train, we like to settle into our seats and sleep for a few hours until the sun comes up.

We usually purchase coach seats, which include a tray table, an electrical outlet, and a footrest.

These seats recline far enough and have plenty of legroom. I'm 5 feet, 4 inches tall and can still fully extend my legs. After putting on my eye mask and cozying up with my plush blanket, I immediately forget that I'm in coach.

Not only are the seats comfortable, but they're also affordable. For round-trip tickets, we usually spend between $40 and $70 per person.

The price was likely steeper this time around because I bought the tickets two months before the trip. So, I highly recommend purchasing them further in advance.

For us, taking the Amtrak train is cheaper than most plane seats between Utah and Colorado, and even less expensive than a road trip, depending on gas prices.

We always have the best time in the lounge car playing card games.

After a decent hot breakfast in the dining car, accompanied by views of the sunrise hitting the desert landscape, we like to head to the lounge.

The tables in this part of the train are perfect for sitting together as a group.

We pull from a conversation card deck, teach each other new games, and play some of our favorites, like Cards Against Humanity and Ransom Notes, which usually results in instant laughter.

The best thing about the train is the simplicity, which is exactly what we need when traveling as a group.

Taking the train makes our vacation straightforward. There are no flight connections, no waiting at baggage claim, and no ordering Ubers. No one has to drive, so we never have to switch drivers, deal with traffic, or stop at a gas station to use the restrooms.

There typically isn't any WiFi aboard our train, and I usually have spotty cell coverage, but I actually enjoy this offline element.

Spending less time on my phone allows me to pay more attention to the scenery, actually read the book I brought, and soak in these moments with my friends.

Plus, it gives us a chance to get into deep conversations. We talk about our career goals, our bucket list items, and our families, while taking in the stunning views outside the window.

The train ride is a great way for us to bond.

None of us ride public transit very often back home in Utah, so taking a train is out of the ordinary, especially a long-distance sleeper train like the California Zephyr.

Sometimes, I like to bring other people I know along for the ride, allowing them to meet my friends and become a part of the group by the end of the journey.

I'm so excited to continue this tradition with my friends, and maybe explore other places along the California Zephyr line, like Denver and San Francisco.

Overall, in just 14 hours of travel time together, we always make countless memories and even create new connections along the ride.

• Mark Pincus is a billionaire entrepreneur and investor.
• He's also a dad to five, including three children with disabilities.
• He focuses on fostering curiosity and agency in all his children.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mark Pincus, founder of Zynga and author of "Life at the Speed of Play." It has been edited for length and clarity.

Whether I'm doing interviews or just talking with friends, people always want to know more about my parenting. I'm a father of five, including three children who have learning differences or disabilities. I've learned that all we can do as parents is meet our kids where they are and tune in to what engages them.

No one has taught me that more than my son Wyatt, who is 12. He was born with a gene deletion. He's developmentally delayed and presents a lot like a kid with extreme autism. He recently started talking in sentences and expressing himself verbally. Before that, he had to wear a helmet because he would get frustrated and hit his head.

When it comes to Wyatt — and my other kids — the more an expert claims to know, the less I trust them. Each child is different. We worked with a respected feeding specialist who strapped Wyatt into a chair to essentially force-feed him. It was horrible for him, and us as his parents. When I followed my intuition and let Wyatt eat when he was hungry, things improved for everyone.

I give my children lots of agency and responsibility

In business, I've always given people so much responsibility that it scares them a little. It challenges them, and you can see what they're up for. I find that giving kids lots of agency works well, too.

For my twin daughters — who are now 15 — this started when they were little, with me giving them a credit card and telling them to pay for dinner. Now, I'm preparing the girls to take over management for two commercial buildings I own in San Francisco when they turn 16.

Wyatt found agency through skiing and swimming. When he couldn't talk and had constant caregivers, he loved to ski independently. Even my youngest — who is 18 months and also has genetic developmental delays — tries to discover things she can do on her own.

Whenever I give my children agency, it unlocks developmental leaps.

I'm not sure my kids should go to college

I'm talking with my 15-year-olds about college a lot right now. One of my daughters, Georgia, is very academically minded. Her sister, Carmen, has ADHD and dyslexia. Carmen has incredible grit and worth ethic. She spends more time on school than I would like her to, but it doesn't come easily for her.

I'm open to them going to college, but I'm fine with them not. I'm encouraging them to actively think about what they want from the experience. I don't want them to passively go to college just because everyone around them is.

There's still value in a college education, in some cases. The value of a computer science degree is going up, not down, I believe. The actual coding might not matter in the world of AI, but learning the mindset of machine programming is more valuable than ever.

That's what's important at college today: developing agency and a mindset that can be applied in our changing world.

I encourage curiosity and eccentricity

My father was very achievement-oriented and all about building a resume. Like many people of my generation, I was on the treadmill of good grades, good college, good job, good life.

I take an opposite approach. I try not to push achievement on my children. Instead, I fan the flames of their curiosity, without applying pressure. I want them to have a work ethic and be able to stick with something through the boring or difficult parts. I tell them they will be happiest if they're useful in the world.

Our family really celebrates divergence. We encourage eccentricity. One year, my twins only wanted to wear bathing suits; another year, they only wanted to eat yogurt. As long as it was low sugar, I was cool with it.

Carmen has a passion for surfing; Wyatt loves to serve coffee and enjoys that it gives him a chance to connect with people. I want them to pursue whatever captures their imaginations; that's a fine way to learn.

I gave my daughters phones at 14, but I wasn't thrilled about it

I wanted to keep my twins away from smartphones until they were 16. I managed to wait until 14. Now they have phones, but they know it's on a probationary basis. If I see them paying attention to the phone, instead of the people around them, it gets taken away.

Right now we're on vacation with other families, and the big kids are teaching a class for the little kids every day. Georgia is teaching chess, and it's this winning parenting moment that has me excited.

There are less exciting moments, too. We eat breakfast and dinner as a family almost every day, but sometimes I can barely get the kids to show up for a meal, let alone set the table. No matter how successful you are, parenting is a range.

Amazon Prime Day is in full swing, and I'm keeping track of all the latest deals on computer monitors. I've been writing about tech products for over a decade, and I've covered every Prime Day since the event launched in 2015. I've used all that experience to round up the best Prime Day monitor deals that are actually worth your time.

Excellent discounts are available on monitors perfect for work, internet browsing, entertainment, and gaming. Right now, you can grab a 24-inch Philips monitor for an all-time low of $64. This entry-level display isn't anything fancy, but for those who just want a basic 1080p monitor, its value is hard to beat. However, if you're a gamer who wants a premium display, I recommend LG's 32-inch UltraGear OLED, which is down to $875. This 4K display supports a 240Hz refresh rate and delivers excellent contrast.

These Prime Day monitor deals are expected to last through June 26 while supplies last. I'll be hunting for additional monitor discounts throughout the sale, so check back for more deals. And be sure to visit our full hub of Prime Day deals for savings across tech, home, kitchen, style, and more.

The best Prime Day computer monitor deals

If you're looking for a standard monitor suited for everyday tasks, these models from Samsung, Philips, Dell, Asus, and LG are all solid options, especially with these discounts.

The best Prime Day gaming monitor deals

These gaming monitors all deliver advanced features geared toward providing a smooth, high-contrast image. OLED models, like LG's 32-inch UltraGear, have especially strong picture quality, making them ideal for gamers and media enthusiasts.

Prime Day monitor FAQs

What's the difference between a standard monitor and a gaming monitor?

A standard monitor is built for everyday tasks like browsing the web, drafting documents, streaming videos, and basic photo editing. A gaming monitor is designed to display games with smooth motion and advanced features like HDR (high dynamic range). As such, gaming monitors offer higher refresh rates, faster response times, brighter panels, and additional features, such as adaptive sync, that you won't find in typical productivity monitors.

For casual use, a standard monitor with 1080p or QHD resolution, a basic LED panel, and a 60Hz refresh rate is fine. But if you play fast-paced games, you should invest in a gaming monitor that supports at least 120Hz. Monitors that use OLED, QLED, and Mini LED panels are also better suited for games since they deliver brighter, higher contrast images than basic LED screens. If your PC is powerful enough to handle higher resolutions, a 4K gaming monitor is also a good option since it'll deliver a sharper image.

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 monitor mattress sales year-round, and people always ask me whether buying a mattress on Prime Day is worth it. After spending hours sifting through pages of discounts from reputable mattress brands, I found several genuinely worthwhile price drops on the best mattresses we've tested and recommend.

The most noteworthy deals include our pick for the best mattress under $1,000, the Nectar Classic Mattress, at just $537, and our favorite cheap foam mattress from Zinus, on sale for just $188.

While many of the best Prime Day mattress deals are on Amazon, several mattress brands are also running competing sales directly on their sites ahead of July 4th, and I've included the strongest off-Amazon deals here too. Whether you want to take advantage of Amazon perks like fast shipping and 90-day sleep trials or shop a brand directly, we have you covered.

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The best Prime Day mattress deals

Why we love this deal: As our top pick for a mattress under $1,000, the Nectar Classic is a well-rounded foam mattress with a medium-firm feel that should appeal to most sleep styles, including those struggling with back pain. For Prime Day, Nectar has dropped the price to $532 on Amazon. This beats buying directly from Nectar by more than $150 and is lower than the roughly $700 price we've seen around other major shopping holidays like Memorial Day. You still get Nectar's yearlong trial and lifetime warranty.

Who should buy it: Best for back, side, and combination sleepers who want a medium-firm foam mattress with broad appeal. It's also good for couples who want strong motion isolation, but don't need advanced cooling. Read our full Nectar review.

Why we love this deal: Leesa is offering up to 30% off mattresses right now, including 25% off the Leesa Sapira Hybrid, the comfiest mattress we've ever tested and the top pick in our best mattress guide. This premium bed-in-a-box costs more than many Amazon mattress deals, but it delivers a high-quality build with contouring foam, individually wrapped coils, excellent pressure relief, responsive support, and strong cooling.

Who should buy it: Best for side, back, and combination sleepers who want a medium-feel hybrid that balances pressure relief and support. It's also a strong pick for couples, hot sleepers, and people with back pain. Read our Leesa Sapira review.

Why we love this deal: DreamCloud's Classic Hybrid mattress has the same essential construction as the Premier our testers liked, only lacking the additional foam support and a euro-top. DreamCloud has pulled out all the stops for Prime Day, dropping the price to $552, from its typical $700. Plus, you still get the yearlong trial and lifetime warranty.

Who should buy it: Best for back and combination sleepers who want the support and bounce of a hybrid without a high price. Good for couples who prefer a more responsive feel. The yearlong sleep trial will give you peace of mind to try it out for yourself.

Why we love this deal: Zinus makes some of the best cheap mattresses around. The all-foam Green Tea Cooling Gel Foam Mattress offers outstanding edge support and motion isolation, and sleeps cool too. Its medium-firm design appeals to all sleep types. While it's available in various depths, we recommend choosing at least 10 inches. Otherwise, you lose support.

Who should buy it: This is a solid option for budget shoppers, guest bedrooms, college apartments, and anyone who wants a no-frills foam mattress with better-than-expected cooling, edge support, and motion isolation.

Why we love this deal: This is Casper's OG hybrid mattress, now exclusively sold on Amazon. Compared to its successor, the Casper Dream Hybrid, you're saving about $300 for a very similar construction. Amazon is also offering free in-home setup and mattress removal, which adds rare value for a bed-in-a-box deal. Compare the Casper lineup here.

Who should buy it: It's a good fit for combination sleepers, couples, and anyone who prefers an average-firmness mattress that feels more responsive than an all-foam bed. It's also a smart pick if you want zoned support and don't want to set up the mattress yourself.

Why we love this deal: The Element foam mattress is a cheaper alternative to some of Casper's other options and a rare chance to snag a mattress from the brand for under $500. It's only available through Amazon and offers a firm base and excellent edge support. It's made of two layers of foam: a base layer for support and durability, and a top layer for pressure relief and breathability.

Who should buy it: A good choice for back and stomach sleepers who want a firmer foam mattress from a recognizable brand for under $500. It's also a practical pick for guest rooms, teens, and first apartments. Side sleepers or anyone who needs deep cushioning around the shoulders and hips may want a softer, more pressure-relieving option.

Why we love this deal: On our radar for testing, Serta's affordable bed-in-a-box innerspring offering is available in several different firmnesses (plush, medium, firm) and depths (8 to 16 inches) and features zoned support, a rarity in the budget mattress category. Very few budget mattresses also see price cuts this deep, making this pricing especially noteworthy.

Who should buy it: Those looking for an affordable option from a legacy mattress brand. It's also offered in various firmness levels and depths, something you don't typically see in affordable mattresses, though the pricing does creep up for the plusher, thicker options.

Why we love this deal: Tuft & Needle seldom goes on sale, so this 33% Prime Day price cut on its flagship Original Hybrid Mattress is a great option if you've been wanting to try the brand's adaptive foam.

Who should buy it: Our tester recommends this bed for side and back sleepers seeking a plusher sleep surface and highlights its excellent temperature regulation and motion isolation, but hopes for more advanced pressure relief. It's a strong choice for couples, hot sleepers, and anyone who prefers a more cushioned feel while still wanting coil support.

Why we love this deal: Several Beautyrest Silver mattresses are 15% off for Prime Day, which only happens occasionally. This classic option features an antimicrobial cooling cover and gel lumbar support over 900 individually wrapped coils. It's several hundred dollars less on Amazon than what we've seen from other retailers, and you can add on a free in-home setup.

Who should buy it: This is a good pick for shoppers who want a more traditional coil mattress from a legacy brand, especially if they value cooling features, lumbar support, and the option of in-home setup. It's best for people who prefer sturdy support over the slow-sinking feel of memory foam. It's also worth considering for anyone replacing an older innerspring mattress and wanting something familiar but more updated. It's available in multiple firmness options, offering a more tailored feel.

Why we love this deal: This 14-inch memory foam mattress combines phase change material foam with gel-infused memory foam for layered cooling comfort and five-zone support for pressure relief where you need it most. It's a thick mattress too, which feels more luxurious than thinner counterparts.

Who should buy it: This is best for shoppers who want a tall, cooling-focused memory foam mattress. Its medium feel makes it a practical option for couples with different sleep preferences, combination sleepers, and guest rooms. We haven't tested it firsthand yet, but 81% of Amazon reviews are 5-star, which is a very high approval rating in the mattress category.

Why we love this deal: The Amazon-exclusive Kin by Tuft & Needle mattress features 10 inches of adaptive foam technology to help you sleep cooler and offers balanced support between soft and firm.

Who sold buy it: This is a good pick for shoppers who want Tuft & Needle's adaptive foam feel at a lower Amazon-exclusive price. It's best for people who want a balanced, not-too-soft, not-too-firm foam mattress with better breathability than traditional memory foam. It's also a smart option for guest rooms, teens, and anyone who wants a straightforward foam mattress with a 100-day trial and a 10-year warranty.

Why we love this deal: Helix mattresses are up to 30% off for Prime Day, and they truly have a mattress for everyone. I suggest taking the brand's mattress quiz to help you find the right option for your needs. Helix mattresses have a 120-night sleep trial and a limited lifetime guarantee.

Who should buy it: I like the Dusk Luxe for back, stomach, and combination sleepers who want a medium-feel hybrid with extra support around the hips and lower back. Side sleepers may prefer the softer Midnight Luxe. The cooling upgrades are also worth it if you're a hot sleeper.

Why we love this deal: Puffy frequently offers $1,350 off its mattresses, but the current free-upgrade deal makes the sale more compelling by letting shoppers get a more premium model for less. For example, you can get the Puffy Royal for the price of the Puffy Lux. The way to "activate" the deal can be a little confusing, as you must go through the cheaper mattress's product page and opt in to the upgrade.

Who should buy: Our tester loved the Puffy Royal for side and petite sleepers, citing its plush, sink-in feel that was extremely pressure-relieving. It does sleep warmer, so it's better for cold sleepers or anyone who isn't temperature sensitive.

Why we love this deal: Avocado offers sales around major holidays like July 4th, and its entire lineup of organic mattresses is 15% off. Avocado is one of the most trusted names in organic bedding, and backs its products with various third-party certifications. The beds have a one-year trial and 25-year warranty.

Who should buy it: If you're looking for an organic or latex hybrid bed backed by tons of eco-friendly certifications. The Avocado Green is available in three firmness options and sleeps cool. The tight-top medium is best for back, stomach, and combination sleepers who like a firmer, more lifted feel. Side sleepers should consider the pillow-top plush version for more pressure relief.

Prime Day mattress deals FAQs

What are the best mattresses?

The top pick in our best mattress guide is the Leesa Sapira Hybrid, an excellent medium-firm bed that's currently 25% off on Leesa's site.

Is Prime Day a good time to buy a new mattress?

A mattress is a pricey investment, so we recommend buying one during a sale like Prime Day. For mattresses available exclusively through Amazon, you'll find the lowest prices there, but many other brands are running mattress sales that will carry into July 4th.

Why buy a mattress from Amazon?

There are some perks to buying a mattress from Amazon. Your purchase is backed by a sleep trial of at least 90 days and includes free shipping. Some models offer scheduled delivery, in-home setup, and removal of your old mattress for $80. I've even noticed offers for free in-home delivery on certain beds.

Can I use my HSA/FSA funds to buy a mattress?

People with a qualifying medical condition — like sleep apnea, chronic pain, or mental illness — are able to use pre-taxed dollars from their HSA/FSA funds to buy a mattress, meaning extra savings for you. Using these funds requires a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a doctor, but brands like Sleep Number and Purple partner with organizations like TrueMed and Sika to make the process easier. Read our guide to using HSA/FSA funds to buy a mattress for more information.

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.

• The tech billionaire Darwin Deason spent about $86 million creating his own personal Versailles.
• It took years to finish the Sand Castle, his oceanfront estate in La Jolla, California.
• Even after a $20 million price cut, the mansion is still the most expensive listing in the area.

The most expensive home listing in San Diego took a price cut, but it's still far and away the priciest listing in the city's history.

The 13,000-square-foot mansion, nicknamed the Sand Castle, is on the Pacific Ocean in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego. After a few price adjustments — it was first listed in October 2024 for $108 million — it's now on the market for $87.5 million.

The home belonged to the late tech billionaire Darwin Deason, who founded Affiliated Computer Services, an IT company he sold to Xerox in 2009 for $6.4 billion. He died in December 2025.

Even after the $20 million price cut, the estate, if sold at that price, would nearly double the previous San Diego record, set by the private equity billionaire Egon Durban, who spent $44.1 million on a property in 2023.

Deason was inspired by the French Palace of Versailles and Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, a five-star hotel in the South of France that's a favorite of celebrities. The house's ornate details include glittering chandeliers, gold-accented ceilings, mosaics, marble floors, and antique statues.

For all the work Deason put into the sand-colored, balcony-laden mansion, the price tag is understandable. After buying the original house and a neighboring parcel of land for $26 million, he spent about $60 million turning the property into what it is today, The Wall Street Journal reported.

However, the original $108 million price tag was hard for buyers in San Diego to stomach, said Compass agent Brett Dickinson, who has the listing along with Ross Clark.

"Buyers are very conscious of being the first person to buy a property in San Diego over $100 million — that would be a very big deal," Dickinson told Mansion Global. "So when you're trying to break that barrier, sometimes $100 million is too high psychologically for the first person to do that. Now if we're below $100 million, we all of a sudden become accessible."

The Sand Castle is one of the more distinctive homes in the area, and it offers private oceanfront, which is rare in San Diego.

"In the history of La Jolla, there has never been and will never be another property built on the waterfront like the Sand Castle," Dickinson and Clark told Business Insider via email in 2024.

Take a look inside.

Dan Latu contributed to a previous version of this story.

The property contains a seven-bedroom main house and a three-bedroom guest house inspired by Versailles’ Le Petit Trianon.

The main house has a two-story entry hall, a wraparound terrace, and an oval-shaped dining room that seats 16 under a 19th-century crystal chandelier.

The fireplaces throughout the main house were imported from France.

The home has several custom mosaics by New Ravenna.

There are 10 bedrooms. The primary bedroom suite features its own oceanfront terrace, private study, and separate his-and-her bathrooms.

Nearly every piece of furniture in the home was custom made.

There are 18- and 24-karat gold details throughout the mansion, which has 14 full bathrooms and three half-bathrooms.

A nautical-themed bar is a nod to Deason's yacht, Apogee, the New York Post reported.

The bar has walnut finishings, onyx marble, and 18th-century mermaid statues.

The mansion also has a pool and a fitness center.

The pool is lined with blue Thassos marble tiles, per Bloomberg.

The mansion has two cabanas: One for men and one for women.

The Sand Castle house also has a beachfront kitchen.

An elevator whisks residents and guests down to the private beach, which is elevated 10 feet above the ground.

For the private beach, Deason imported soft white sand from Augusta National Golf Club, which hosts the Masters Tournament. He told the Wall Street Journal he spent $40,000 on the sand alone.

The listing agents said the Sand Castle's custom seawall and direct beach access couldn't be replicated today given state building standards.

• When I first moved to France, I assumed I would want to vacation on the French Riviera all the time.
• Soon after, I found that Ardèche had a lot of the same benefits with fewer downsides.
• Now I return frequently to this southeastern part of France to enjoy kayaking, hiking, and wine.

The French Riviera was at the top of my must-visit list long before I ever moved to France. So, when I finally got here, I figured it was only a matter of time before it became my favorite place to vacation in the country.

Now that I've lived in the country for a little more than five years, I've been down to France's Mediterranean coastline more times than I can count. There's no denying just how fabulous it is, but another lesser-known locale situated a little more inland is the place that truly stole my heart.

My French husband was the one who introduced me to Ardèche, an area in southeast France. Although it doesn't sit on the Mediterranean, it features a very similar climate and, in my opinion, is just as much (if not more) worthy of a visit.

During our first summer living in France, we spent a dreamy couple of weeks there kayaking, lounging, hiking, and foraging near Vallon-Pont-D'Arc, the point where Ardèche's namesake river meets a naturally formed rock arch.

Our magical experience left me wondering why more people weren't talking about this spot.

Adventurous activities await in Ardèche

Mediterranean cities like Cannes, Nice, and Saint-Tropez are great for sunbathing and simple sightseeing, but when I'm craving a bit more adventure, I head to Ardèche.

In addition to the Gorges de l'Ardèche — a canyon that's a hot spot for rock climbers and cave divers — the Ardèche river runs wild with rapids even beginner kayakers can conquer. (I can personally attest to this, as someone who was once a first-time kayaker on this very river!)

There are also fantastic hikes close by, including guided tours to forage for Ardèche specialties like wild blueberries and chestnuts.

I've had an easy time finding affordable yet luxurious lodging

It's no secret that the French Riviera, in addition to being one of the most popular vacation spots, also happens to be among the most expensive places to visit — especially when it comes to room and board.

That's not the case in Ardèche. This area is abundant in affordable lodging, including gîtes — or French holiday homes in beautiful, historic buildings — as well as campsites where you can choose between pitching your own tent, parking a camper, or staying in a mobile home on-site.

My husband and I selected the last option on our first trip there together, and although it wasn't a five-star hotel, our proximity to a private river and our spacious, comfortable mobile home left me feeling as relaxed and refreshed as if it had been.

Ardèche is great for history buffs and wine connoisseurs alike

Beyond water and action sports, Ardèche has a rich historical and cultural tapestry.

Some of the world's oldest-known cave drawings are in the Chauvet Cave — you can't visit the original, but its replica is nearly identical down to the cave's stalagmites, and has been open for public tours since 2015.

Beyond that, Ardèche has extensive vineyards, home to historic grapevines — with some over 2,000 years old. You'll find absolutely delicious wines, including some of the most highly sought-after bottles of rich and earthy Côte-du-Rhône.

I always leave feeling like I've gotten a true sense of how the locals live

Part of why I enjoy summering in Ardèche more than in the French Riviera is due to its different approach to tourism culture.

I've found that some Mediterranean cities get packed with visitors from all over the world, which can create an atmosphere that feels less representative of how locals actually live.

I love that Ardèche doesn't feel geared toward international tourists. When I'm there, it feels possible to practice my French with a willing farmers market seller, whereas I may be more hard-pressed to get anything other than a response in English in a place like Nice or Cannes.

Best of all, though, Ardèche is special because — even during the peak summer months — I've found it's still relatively easy to check out small villages where the crowds peter out and the sights, smells, and sounds of real French life take over.

Sure, there are still some bigger, more lively hot spots (like Vallon-Pont-D'Arc and Labeaume), but quietly stunning and mostly empty villages like Vogüé and Saint-Thomé are never more than a rental car ride away.

• Pitmaster Erica Blaire said there are often three things worth ordering at a barbecue restaurant.
• Brisket can tell you a lot about a chef and pitmaster through its flavor and preparation.
• Ribs are worth splurging on, and smoked pastrami is one of her favorite things to order.

Some barbecue joints have menus packed with smoked, grilled, and fried meats, classic sides, and more.

They can seem overwhelming to an untrained eye, but award-winning pitmaster Erica Blaire has recommendations for anyone unsure of what to order.

Here's what she said are three of the best things to get at a barbecue place.

It's a good idea to order the brisket

"Always splurge on brisket," Blaire told Business Insider. "If you want to know the true essence of a pitmaster's passion, attention to detail, patience, and culinary rockstar-ness, it will be in the brisket."

The way it's prepared, its flavor profile, and other details can all tell you a little something about the chef — maybe it's where they come from, a nod to a family recipe, or a trade skill that's fairly unique.

If you see pastrami on the menu, give it a try

"If I see smoked pastrami on a menu, I'd definitely go for it, regardless of the price," she said.

Blaire says marrying the intense smoky brined flavor you typically get from pastrami with the "melt-in-your-mouth tenderness" of barbecued, smoked meat is as good as it gets.

"It's a delicacy that's hard to replicate at home, so I'm willing to splurge on it when dining out," she said.

Ribs are often worth splurging on

Regardless of the price tag, ribs get her splurge stamp of approval.

"You can't fake a perfectly smoked rib," Blaire said.

She told BI if you want to really enjoy the wood-fired flavor of the meat, keep your sauce on the side at first. This way, you can really get a sense of the ribs' flavors and all the work that went into them.

After a few bites, you can sauce them up if you'd like.

This story was originally published on December 30, 2024, and most recently updated on June 23, 2026.