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The day has arrived: Amazon's 2026 Prime Day sale is officially live, with thousands of deals on everything from coffee makers, robot vacuums, and smart home devices to MacBooks, TVs, smartwatches, and more.

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As TechRadar's deals editor, I've been working with my team of tech experts to rank Amazon's 99 best Prime Day deals. We're selecting products on sale at record-low prices, most of which the TechRadar team has reviewed from brands like Apple, Samsung, Ninja, Dyson, Keurig, and Sony. Every single product that's listed has been vetted and offers incredible value thanks to today's discounts.

Below I've listed links to Amazon's most popular Prime Day categories, followed by the top deals from day one, like the Apple Watch 11 on sale for $279, a whopping $1,450 discount on LG's 65-inch C5 OLED TV, and the biggest discounts from Prime Day, up to 65% off Amazon's own devices.

I'm also live-blogging today's sale, along with my team at TechRadar, highlighting our favorite products and bargains throughout the day. Just keep in mind, you must be a Prime member to shop today's sale, and if you aren't already a member, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial.

The best Amazon Prime Day deals - quick links

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Smartwatches: up to $250 off Garmin & Apple
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

The top 13 Prime Day deals from day one

Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K Plus streams shows and movies on your TV in ultra-high definition 4K resolution. This updated version now supports Dolby Vision, Wi-Fi 6, and includes 2GB of RAM. This deal from Amazon Prime Day is a return to the record-low price and excellent value for an all-around streaming device.View Deal

The LG C5 OLED is TechRadar's best-rated TV, and Amazon has the 65-inch model on sale for its lowest price yet. Awarded five out of five stars in our review, the OLED display delivers an outstanding picture thanks to LG's Alpha 9 AI processor Gen8, impressive gaming features, and a comprehensive smart platform featuring all-new AI capabilities.View Deal

Another very good Prime Day Apple deal - Apple's 2nd-generation AirTag 4-pack is getting a first-time discount, on sale for $89. Great for people like me who tend to misplace things, simply attach the AirTag to anything you don't want to lose or keep track of, such as luggage or your keys, and your iPhone will locate the item.View Deal

The Ninja Blast Max was already on my Prime Day wish list, and Amazon's sale already has an impressive $30 discount on the portable blender. The large 530ml container features a leakproof lid and a detachable base so you can blend, twist, and take your smoothie on the go. The Blast can blend ice and frozen fruit, as well as liquids and powders, so you're covered for all kinds of smoothies and shakes.View Deal

Whether you want more advanced features like Lossless High Definition audio and Automatic Room Adaptation, or just love the idea of a more premium-looking speaker with faster Alexa responses, the Echo Dot Max is a great choice. This deal for Prime Day is a new record-low price.View Deal

The AirPods 4 are Apple's cheapest AirPods, and you can find them on sale for $99, which is the lowest price we've seen this year and $30 shy of the record-low. The AirPods 4 feature a new design for all-day comfort and feature Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial audio and voice isolation. You also get a redesigned case with 30 hours of battery life and support for wireless charging via USB-C.

Read our full Apple AirPods 4 reviewView Deal

The Breville Barista Express is on par with some of the best espresso machines we've reviewed here at TechRadar. It has a higher learning curve than the average espresso machine, but it allows you to hone your coffee skills to make drinks exactly how you like them. This is a return to the record-low price for the entry-level espresso maker and it remains a number one best-seller at Amazon, so it's looking like the right time for me to upgrade.View Deal

A great-value older MacBook Air that still holds its own against the newer model. You get 512GB SSD storage and 16GB RAM together with an M3 chip that still feels fast. This deal knocks 38% off the 13-inch laptop's price.View Deal

This brand-new version of the Amazon 55-inch Fire TV 4-Series is on sale for its lowest price yet. The mid-sized 4K display supports HDR10, delivering a sharp, clear, and vibrant image for TV shows, movies, and sports. All major streaming apps are ready to go, too, and there's voice control via Alexa. It's an all-around solid TV for the price if you need an affordable and capable display.View Deal

My favorite Prime Day Apple deal is the Apple Watch Series 11 at its lowest price yet. The thinnest Apple Watch yet, with a wraparound LTP3 OLED display, it's a great-looking watch with Apple Intelligence-powered smarts and a boosted battery, clocking in at 24 hours of average use.

Read our full Apple Watch 11 reviewView Deal

The Dyson V8 is plenty powerful, packing more attachments than the standard model to help you achieve the deep clean of your dreams. It can conveniently transform into a handheld vacuum and offers up to 40 minutes of run time. Today's Prime Day deal is the lowest price we've ever seen.View Deal

The latest Echo Show 15 got a big refresh when it launched, bringing its specs up to speed and offering a better Alexa experience. These were the first smart displays from Amazon to see the Alexa+ treatment and, naturally, offer one of the better user experiences with Amazon's gen AI-boosted subscription service.View Deal

We consider the Outdoor 4 the best outdoor security camera, so we're thrilled that it's available at a massive 65% discount. It's wire-free and satisfyingly simple to set up, with a battery life of up to 2 years. It features a user-friendly app that lets you make the most of 1080p HD video and two-way audio, with additional features available with a Blink subscription.View Deal

Best Prime Day deals under $50

This convenient wall charger is a must-buy for all your gadgets, and it's on sale for just $8.99 at Amazon's Black Friday sale. The three-sided charger features five outlets, four USB charging ports, a fireproof shell, and surge protection.View Deal

The Amazon smart plug can add smart capabilities to any device in your home, and it's on sale for just $12.99. With over 500,000 positive reviews on Amazon, the smart plug works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa, allowing you to control lights and appliances with just your voice.View Deal

If you haven't heard, wired headphones are all the rage, which is why Apple's EarPods for $14.88 are an excellent Prime Day deal. A slim, quality-looking design, clear sound, and comfortable fit are just a few of their best qualities. This model works with all devices that have a Lightning connector – which is iPhone 14 and before – so if you've got a newer iPhone, you'll instead want the USB-C version ($16.99 at Amazon).View Deal

While this Prime Day deal isn't that exciting, it's a great price on something that everyone uses and needs, and a great excuse to stock up. You get a 32-pack of AA batteries with long-lasting power that can last up to 10 years in storage.View Deal

You can get Amazon's standard Fire TV Stick for just $15.99 — a new record-low price. In our Fire TV Stick review, we found the original version was a cheap way to add essential smart features to your TV, including access to streaming apps in HD, Alexa voice controls, and the ability to control other smart home devices.View Deal

Don’t underestimate its size (and price point, for that matter), because this tiny security camera boasts a hi-res 2K camera and a spotlight for nighttime visibility. Thanks to Amazon's Prime Day sale, you can get the latest version of the security camera for under $20.View Deal

I already own a couple of these devices, and at just $19.99, it's time to stock up again. The TP-Link AC1200 boosts Wi-Fi internet coverage up to 1,500 square feet and connects up to 30 devices. At this price, it's a must-buy for your home or office.View Deal

Another top deal from the Amazon Big Spring Sale is the all-new Blink Video Doorbell for only $35.99. The Blink doorbell alerts you when motion is detected and features infrared night vision, two-way audio, a two-year battery life, and an expanded field of view.View Deal

Apple's second-generation AirTag with louder sound, a 50% improvmenet in range for Precision Finding, and the rest of the features that made the first-gen such a great item tracker are at the lowest price ever ahead of Prime Day 2026. Right now, Amazon has a single AirTag for just $24. View Deal

Save money and cut waste with a water flosser that helps remove plaque and bacteria from hard-to-reach areas between your teeth. Today's early Prime Day deal from Amazon is a few dollars shy of the lowest-ever price.View Deal

Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K Plus streams shows and movies on your TV in ultra-high definition 4K resolution. This updated version now supports Dolby Vision, Wi-Fi 6, and includes 2GB of RAM. This deal from Amazon Prime Day is a return to the record-low price and excellent value for an all-around streaming device.View Deal

The Amazon Echo Dot is down to $34.99 for Prime Day. Amazon's best-selling smart speaker offers improved audio, a new temperature sensor, and all the handy Alexa features just a voice command away, such as playing music, answering questions, and checking the weather. This one was $4 cheaper over Black Friday, but it's still a strong deal.View Deal

If you have wiring for a doorbell, this is an excellent deal on Ring's cheapest doorbell, knocking 50% off the list price. For that amount, you get a Retinal 2K with up to 6x enhanced zoom, live view, and two-way talk.View Deal

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Best Prime Day Apple deals

Apple's second-generation AirTag with louder sound, a 50% improvmenet in range for Precision Finding, and the rest of the features that made the first-gen such a great item tracker are at the lowest price ever ahead of Prime Day 2026. Right now, Amazon has a single AirTag for just $24. View Deal

Another very good Prime Day Apple deal - Apple's 2nd-generation AirTag 4-pack is getting a first-time discount, on sale for $89. Great for people like me who tend to misplace things, simply attach the AirTag to anything you don't want to lose or keep track of, such as luggage or your keys, and your iPhone will locate the item.View Deal

If you haven't heard, wired headphones are all the rage, which is why Apple's EarPods for $14.88 are an excellent Prime Day deal. A slim, quality-looking design, clear sound, and comfortable fit are just a few of their best qualities. This model works with all devices that have a Lightning connector – which is iPhone 14 and before – so if you've got a newer iPhone, you'll instead want the USB-C version ($16.99 at Amazon).View Deal

The AirPods 4 are Apple's cheapest AirPods, and you can find them on sale for $99, which is the lowest price we've seen this year and $30 shy of the record-low. The AirPods 4 feature a new design for all-day comfort and feature Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial audio and voice isolation. You also get a redesigned case with 30 hours of battery life and support for wireless charging via USB-C.

Read our full Apple AirPods 4 reviewView Deal

Amazon has the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation on sale for $148.99, which is the best deal you can find right now. The AirPods 4 feature a new comfortable design, handy controls, and Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial audio and voice isolation.

Read our full AirPods 4 with ANC reviewView Deal

This might just be the best Prime Day tech deal - Apple's AirPods Pro 3 for $179.99. Apple's newest premium buds feature improved Active Noise Cancellation, outstanding audio, a comfortable in-ear design, and new features such as live translation and heart-rate tracking. These do-it-all buds really are 100% flagship audio, and the noise-canceling quality is outstanding.View Deal

Amazon has the all-new AirPods Max 2 on sale for $399, which is the lowest price we've seen. The over-ear headphones now include Apple's H2 chip, which delivers adaptive audio, personalized volume, and improved voice isolation, resulting in superior sound. You're also getting up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation and 20 hours of battery life.

Read our full AirPods Max 2 reviewView Deal

Amazon has a $50 discount on the new Apple Watch SE 3, making it an excellent bargain. The Apple Watch SE 2 currently holds the position as the best budget smartwatch, but the SE 3 more than matches it – and it's a smarter buy while it's on sale this week at Amazon.

Read our full Apple Watch SE 3 reviewView Deal

My favorite Prime Day Apple deal is an over $100 discount on the Apple Watch Series 11. The thinnest Apple Watch yet, with a wraparound LTP3 OLED display, it's a great-looking watch with Apple Intelligence-powered smarts and a boosted battery, clocking in at 24 hours of average use.

Read our full Apple Watch 11 reviewView Deal

Apple's latest base iPad is on sale for $299, which is only $15 more than the record-low price. The most significant upgrade for this model versus the previous generation is the newer A16 chip for faster performance, but you'll also get double the storage as standard (128GB instead of 64GB). Other features include a sharp 11-inch Liquid Retina display and solid 12MP front- and rear-facing cameras, making this iPad the best iPad for casual streamers and scrollers.

Read our full 11-inch iPad A16 reviewView Deal

Amazon has the newest iPad Air with the M4 chipset on sale for $519 right now. In addition to Apple's superfast brain, this iPad features a crisp Liquid Retina display, 128GB of storage as standard, 12MP front and rear cameras, and support for Apple's AI features.

Read our full iPad Air 11-inch reviewView Deal

The MacBook Neo is in stock with all colors at Amazon today, with a small price cut, too. The latest MacBook packs a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, an A18 Pro chip, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and up to 16 hours of battery life, all for under $600. It's no wonder this latest model is already proving to be a bestseller.

Read our full MacBook Neo review

A great-value older MacBook Air that still holds its own against the newer model. You get 512GB SSD storage and 16GB RAM together with an M3 chip that still feels fast. This deal knocks 38% off the 13-inch laptop's price.View Deal

With an impressive $150 discount, this Prime Day deal addresses our main complaint about the M5 Air: it's pricier than the previous model. Now, you're getting the latest chipset, 16GB of RAM, and a bigger 512GB SSD for much less, with a price that arguably challenges even the budget MacBook Neo when it comes to outright value.

Read our full MacBook Air 13-inch M5 reviewView Deal

For creative professionals, the 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the performance-driven M5 Pro chip is the one to choose. This beast flies through demanding workloads like video editing without skipping a beat.

Read our full MacBook Pro M5 reviewView Deal

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Best Prime Day appliance deals

The Ninja Blast Max was already on my Prime Day wish list, and Amazon's sale already has an impressive $30 discount on the portable blender. The large 530ml container features a leakproof lid and a detachable base so you can blend, twist, and take your smoothie on the go. The Blast can blend ice and frozen fruit, as well as liquids and powders, so you're covered for all kinds of smoothies and shakes.View Deal

An Instant Pot pressure cooker is a great addition to any kitchen thanks to its superb versatility, and it's also a popular Prime Day purchase. Our Instant Pot Duo Plus review praised this model's intuitive controls and affordability.View Deal

For less than half price, you're getting an air fryer that's dependable as well as affordable. Right now, it's much better value than it was even during last year's Prime Day and Black Friday events, and I'm confident you'll be getting your money's worth. View Deal

An air fryer allows you to enjoy your favorite fried foods with less oil, and this Ninja XL model is perfect for families. The 5.5-quart capacity drawer is enough to make meals for the whole family, and preset functions make air frying, roasting, reheating, and dehydrating easy.View Deal

I want to replace my current air fryer with this Ninja Crispi model, thanks to its glass container. It comes with two removable glass containers and lids, so it’s great for meal prep. The larger one is 3.8L, providing enough space to feed up to six people while also allowing simultaneous cooking of a whole 1.2kg chicken and vegetables. This Prime Day deal is $20 shy of the record-low price we saw during Black Friday.View Deal

The Ninja Creami Deluxe ice cream maker will surely be a Prime Day best-seller, thanks to its popularity during the hotter summer months. With a touch of a button, you can make ice cream, milkshakes, yogurts, and sorbets, and add your favorite mix-ins and flavors. This specific model includes two XL 24-oz pint containers.View Deal

There's $90 off this smart hot-and-cold Keurig coffee maker right now. It automatically adjusts its brew temperature when you make iced coffee for a mellower flavor and to avoid diluting your drink with melted ice - a perfect appliance addition this summer.View Deal

As far as its pricing history goes, the Vertuo Pop+ is back down to its Black Friday price, which is always refreshing to see during Prime Day. That said, it's been way over a year since it hit an all-time-low price, which makes us think it won't get any cheaper as Prime Day kicks in. View Deal

The Breville Barista Express is on par with some of the best espresso machines we've reviewed here at TechRadar. It has a higher learning curve than the average espresso machine, but it allows you to hone your coffee skills to make drinks exactly how you like them. This is a return to the record-low price for the entry-level espresso maker and it remains a number one best-seller at Amazon, so it's looking like the right time for me to upgrade.View Deal

The Luxe Café Pro is the cheapest this premium coffee maker has ever been. The Pro model does it all, including brewing espresso, well-balanced drip coffee, and rapid cold brew, and it features an independent hot water system.View Deal

The best entry-level bean-to-cup coffee maker is now down to half price at Amazon. It was amazing value already, so I was shocked to see it this cheap. If you were thinking of buying a compact espresso machine on Prime Day, don't wait — you can grab this one now, and you don't need a Prime subscription to get it.View Deal

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Best Prime Day TV deals

Amazon's cheapest Prime Day TV deal is Insignia's 32-inch F20 Series Fire TV for just $69.99. The Fire TV features Full HD resolution, DTS Virtual :X Sound for impressive audio, smart capabilities with the Fire OS, and a voice remote with hands-free Alexa – all for under $100.View Deal

If you're looking for a cheap set for an extra bedroom, Amazon's Prime Day sale has the best-selling 32-inch 2-Series HD smart TV for a record-low price of $134.99. While the Amazon 2-Series TV lacks 4K resolution, it offers smart capabilities through the Fire TV experience and Amazon Alexa, providing hands-free control.View Deal

If you're looking for a small-screen budget TV, this 43-inch 4K Fire TV from Toshiba for $139.98 is an unbeatable deal. Toshiba's C350 is a 4K TV with HDR support, delivering solid picture quality for everyday viewing. Access to streaming apps is easy with the Fire TV OS, which has Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and more at your fingertips.View Deal

You can get the best-selling Insignia 50-inch F50 Series 4K TV for an incredible price of $119.99 — a record-low. The Insignia F50 Series TV features 4K HD resolution, DTS Studio Sound, smart capabilities with Fire OS, and a voice remote with hands-free Alexa, so you can use your voice to control your TV.View Deal

This brand-new version of the Amazon 55-inch Fire TV 4-Series is on sale for its lowest price yet. The mid-sized 4K display supports HDR10, delivering a sharp, clear, and vibrant image for TV shows, movies, and sports. All major streaming apps are ready to go, too, and there's voice control via Alexa. It's an all-around solid TV for the price if you need an affordable and capable display.View Deal

The latest Amazon Omni QLED is a brilliant budget TV that delivers solid picture quality and a good set of gaming features, including 4K 60Hz, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+, for an affordable price. This Prime Day discount brings the 55-inch model to its lowest-ever price of $279.99.View Deal

This Hisense U7 Series delivers top TV tech for the money in a reasonably sized display, including a bright, vibrant QLED panel with excellent contrast and a high 165Hz refresh rate for smooth images. It will excel as a TV for watching sports, streaming all your favorite shows and movies, and playing the latest games.View Deal

This Prime Day deal takes the 65-inch Amazon Ember Omni Mini-LED TV down to a record-low price of $879.97. This TV delivers solid brightness and contrast, along with bold colors, and a ready-to-use, out-of-the-box sports mode that lets you watch sports with minimal setup. It also offers a robust selection of gaming features, including 4K, 144Hz, VRR, ALLM, and Dolby Vision support.View Deal

The LG C5 OLED is TechRadar's best-rated TV, and Amazon has the 65-inch model on sale for $1,399.99 thanks to a whopping $1,300 discount. Awarded five out of five stars in our review, the OLED display delivers an outstanding picture thanks to LG's Alpha 9 AI processor Gen8, impressive gaming features, and a comprehensive smart platform featuring all-new AI capabilities.View Deal

Samsung's S90F OLED TV is one of our best-rated OLED TVs, and it's down to $1,397.99, thanks to a $1,000 discount. The S90F OLED TV delivers an outstanding picture, thanks to the quantum dot OLED technology and Samsung's NQ4 AI Gen3 processor. You're also getting extensive gaming features and Samsung's impressive Tizen operating system.View Deal

Here is an Amazon exclusive deal on a massive display. You can get TCL's 98-inch QM64L Series for $1,799.99, which is an incredible price for a TV of this size. A truly great budget mini-LED TV, the TCL QM64L delivers vibrant picture quality and solid gaming features for a price that won't break the bank.View Deal

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Best Prime Day device deals

You can get Amazon's standard Fire TV Stick for just $15.99 — a new record-low price. In our Fire TV Stick review, we found the original version was a cheap way to add essential smart features to your TV, including access to streaming apps in HD, Alexa voice controls, and the ability to control other smart home devices.View Deal

Amazon's newest 4K streaming stick is down to its lowest-ever price for Prime Day. Considering it's only a few bucks more than the cheaper HD version, you might as well pay for the upgrade and get access to higher resolution streaming — as long as you have a 4K TV. It lacks a few premium features found in the more expensive Plus and Max models, such as improved Wi-Fi and Dolby Atmos, but this is more than enough to cover general everyday use.View Deal

Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K Plus streams shows and movies on your TV in ultra-high definition 4K resolution. This updated version now supports Dolby Vision, Wi-Fi 6, and includes 2GB of RAM. This deal from Amazon Prime Day is a return to the record-low price and excellent value for an all-around streaming device.View Deal

This is $2 shy of the record-low price for Amazon's premium streaming device. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max streams the same content at the same quality as the standard 4K version, but the extra power inside delivers faster app navigation. Plus, it uses Wi-Fi 6E technology to deliver a more stable, consistent streaming experience.View Deal

The 4K Fire TV Cube is Amazon's fastest-ever streaming media player, functioning as a smart speaker that allows you to control your smart home devices. The Fire TV Cube features Dolby Vision, HDR, and Dolby Atmos support, and works with Amazon Alexa for hands-free control.View Deal

The Amazon Echo Dot is down to $34.99 for Prime Day. Amazon's best-selling smart speaker offers improved audio, a new temperature sensor, and all the handy Alexa features just a voice command away, such as playing music, answering questions, and checking the weather. This one was $4 cheaper over Black Friday, but it's still a strong deal.View Deal

Amazon's Echo Spot is a solid smart alarm clock that pairs a 2.83-inch touchscreen with a 1.73-inch front-firing speaker. With Alexa onboard, you can ask the assistant for the weather, play music, or, of course, schedule alarms. This Prime Day deal matches the previous record-low price we saw during Black Friday.View Deal

Whether you want more advanced features like Lossless High Definition audio and Automatic Room Adaptation, or just love the idea of a more premium-looking speaker with faster Alexa responses, the Echo Dot Max is a great choice. This deal for Prime Day is a new record-low price.View Deal

Amazon's best-selling Echo Show 5 is down to $59.99 for Prime Day. The latest version of the Echo Show 5 features a compact 5.5-inch display but packs impressive sound with deeper bass and clearer vocals. Voice controls are enabled through Amazon Alexa, while you can use the smart screen to listen to podcasts, watch movies, stream videos, play music, and more.View Deal

Amazon's larger smart display just got its biggest discount yet ahead of Prime Day. The Echo Show 11 boasts a vibrant 11-inch full HD screen and spatial audio support for room-filling sound when listening to music or watching videos. With Alexa+ support, too, you get access to all of its advanced AI features, and an easy way to connect and control other smart devices around you home.View Deal

The latest Echo Show 15 got a big refresh when it launched, bringing its specs up to speed and offering a better Alexa experience. These were the first smart displays from Amazon to see the Alexa+ treatment and, naturally, offer one of the better user experiences with Amazon's gen AI-boosted subscription service.View Deal

If your children are at an age where they're after something a bit more capable in tech, then this Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids tablet is a solid upgrade. It has all the parental controls, safety features, and protective measures, and an impressive 13-hour battery life. Today's Prime Day deal is just $5 shy of the record-low price.View Deal

The cheapest Kindle deal on Amazon right now is this excellent discount on the latest Amazon Kindle Kids version. Simply put, this model is functionally the same as the standard Kindle but comes with a Kid-friendly cover, a six-month trial for Amazon Kids Plus, and an extended two-year warranty. Regardless of whether you're a small or big kid, this is a great deal on the baseline Kindle.View Deal

Similar to the above deal on the standard Kindle, the cheapest Kindle Paperwhite deal available at Amazon today is on the Kids Edition variant. Again, the device is functionally the same as the standard Kindle Paperwhite, but you get a themed cover, a six-month trial of Amazon Kids+, and an extended warranty. The main selling point for the Paperwhite over the standard Kindle is that it's waterproof and features a larger seven-inch display.View Deal

The Kindle Colorsoft Kids has reached $189 on two occasions before, but today's deal is a brand-new record-low price on the latest model. While the Colorsoft is pricier than the others, as the name suggests, it has a color display that's fantastic for graphic novels and kids' books. Otherwise, it's very similar to the Paperwhite in that it's waterproof, comes with 12 months of Amazon Kids+, a themed cover, and a two-year guarantee.View Deal

Another top deal from the Amazon Big Spring Sale is the all-new Blink Video Doorbell for only $35.99. The Blink doorbell alerts you when motion is detected and features infrared night vision, two-way audio, a two-year battery life, and an expanded field of view.View Deal

Don’t underestimate its size (and price point, for that matter), because this tiny security camera boasts a hi-res 2K camera and a spotlight for nighttime visibility. Thanks to Amazon's Prime Day sale, you can get the latest version of the security camera for under $20.View Deal

We consider the Outdoor 4 the best outdoor security camera, so we're thrilled that it's available at a massive 65% discount. It's wire-free and satisfyingly simple to set up, with a battery life of up to 2 years. It features a user-friendly app that lets you make the most of 1080p HD video and two-way audio, with additional features available with a Blink subscription.View Deal

If you have wiring for a doorbell, this is an excellent deal on Ring's cheapest doorbell, knocking 50% off the list price. For that amount, you get a Retinal 2K with up to 6x enhanced zoom, live view, and two-way talk.View Deal

I already own the best-selling Ring Video Doorbell and can't imagine living without it. The smart doorbell features a built-in battery and lets you see, hear, and speak to anyone from your phone or computer. Today's Prime Day deal from Amazon is a new record-low price.View Deal

The Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus offers higher resolution than the standard model, plus color night vision, and it's down to a record-low price of $99.99 in this Prime Day deal, so why not upgrade and treat your home to enhanced security?View Deal

There's a massive 50% discount on the already affordable Ring Indoor Cam at Amazon's Prime Day sale. This plug-in security camera works with Alexa and offers motion detection and real-time notifications, so you can stay up to date on what's happening.View Deal

There's 50% off this easy-to-install Ring Outdoor Cam Plus right now, so you can enjoy a wide field of view in 2K Video for under $60. This plug-in security camera works with Alexa and offers motion detection and real-time notifications, so you can stay up to date on what's happening.View Deal

This Prime Day deal lets you get the Ring Outdoor Camera for $39.99 — that's the lowest price I've ever seen. The Alexa-enabled security camera features motion-activated notifications, two-way talk, and can be placed outside thanks to the weather-resistant design and a battery life of six to twelve months.View Deal

The Ring Floodlight Camera Wired Plus is 50% off at Amazon, bringing the price down to a record-low $89.99. The motion-activated HD camera features two-way talk, customizable motion zones, and notifies your smartphone, tablet, or laptop when motion is detected.View Deal

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Best Prime Day vacuum deals

Bissell portable carpet cleaners are breakout stars at holiday sales like Prime Day, and Amazon has the top-rated Little Green Mini model for $79.99. Perfect for pet owners and parents, the portable carpet cleaner can magically erase spills and stains from carpets, couches, auto interiors, and more.View Deal

This is another best-selling appliance during Prime Day, and it's already on sale for just $59 - just $9 shy of the all-time low price. The Shark mop features powerful steam and a rotating pad for a deep clean and includes three steam modes for heavy or light stains and messes.View Deal

If you're looking for a powerful upright vacuum but don't want to spend a lot on a Dyson, Amazon's Prime Day sale has the best-selling Shark Navigator Lift-Away on sale for $139.99. The upright vacuum works on both carpet and hard floors, featuring lift-away technology that allows you to easily clean hard-to-reach areas by simply lifting the pod.View Deal

The Shark PowerPro Plus Cordless Stick Vacuum is a solid starter package from a reputable brand at its lowest price yet. It includes a self-cleaning brushroll, a HEPA filter for catching dust and allergens, and up to 50 minutes of runtime at full charge. In addition to its standard form and vacuum head, it can convert into a handheld vacuum and includes a crevice tool to address hard-to-reach places. The LED lights also make it easier to spot dirt and clean it.View Deal

The Dyson V8 is plenty powerful, packing more attachments than the standard model to help you achieve the deep clean of your dreams. It can conveniently transform into a handheld vacuum and offers up to 40 minutes of run time. Today's Prime Day deal is the lowest price we've ever seen.View Deal

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Best Prime Day headphone deals

If you haven't heard, wired headphones are all the rage, which is why Apple's EarPods for $14.88 are an excellent Prime Day deal. A slim, quality-looking design, clear sound, and comfortable fit are just a few of their best qualities. This model works with all devices that have a Lightning connector – which is iPhone 14 and before – so if you've got a newer iPhone, you'll instead want the USB-C version ($16.99 at Amazon).View Deal

The AirPods 4 are Apple's cheapest AirPods, and you can find them on sale for $99, which is the lowest price we've seen this year and just $30 shy of the record-low. The AirPods 4 feature a new design for all-day comfort and feature Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial audio and voice isolation. You also get a redesigned case with 30 hours of battery life and support for wireless charging via USB-C.

Read our full Apple AirPods 4 reviewView Deal

Amazon has the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation on sale for $148.99, which is the best deal you can find right now. The AirPods 4 feature a new comfortable design, handy controls, and Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial audio and voice isolation.

Read our full AirPods 4 with ANC reviewView Deal

This might just be the best Prime Day tech deal - Apple's AirPods Pro 3 for $179.99. Apple's newest premium buds feature improved Active Noise Cancellation, outstanding audio, a comfortable in-ear design, and new features such as live translation and heart-rate tracking. These do-it-all buds really are 100% flagship audio, and the noise-canceling quality is outstanding.View Deal

Amazon has the all-new AirPods Max 2 on sale for $499, which is the lowest price we've seen. The over-ear headphones now include Apple's H2 chip, which delivers adaptive audio, personalized volume, and improved voice isolation, resulting in superior sound. You're also getting up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation and 20 hours of battery life.

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The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are our pick for the best running headphones for endurance. So, if you’re running longer distances, these are excellent. The incredibly well-engineered earhook design delivers a secure fit, and the buds offer solid battery life and good sound quality. Today's Prime Day deal is $20 shy of the record-low price.View Deal

The Beats Solo 4 supports lossless audio via USB-C or a 3.5mm audio cable, and Spatial Audio, which uses head tracking to enhance your listening experience. These headphones also last up to 50 hours on a single charge and can regain five hours of playback time in just 10 minutes of charging.View Deal

Grab the highly-rated Beats Studio Pro for $169.95, which is just $10 shy of the all-time record-low price. They're gorgeous-looking, easy to use, and the sound is good (read about it in our Beats Studio Pro review), so if the lack of multipoint pairing (they do auto-switch with Apple devices, though) and wearer detection doesn't bother you, this is a very solid deal.View Deal

We awarded them the full five stars in our review, thanks to the brilliant noise cancellation, excellent audio quality, and extremely comfortable design. We had nothing more to say except that they are the 'best active noise-canceling cans for the money.'View Deal

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Best Prime Day smartwatch & fitness tracker deals

Amazon's cheapest Fitbit deal is the ultra-slim Fitbit Inspire 3 on sale for just $79.95 - just $10 more than the record-low price. Made for everyday wear, the Inspire 3 offers 24/7 heart rate monitoring and tracks sleep, workouts, stress, and more.View Deal

Not only is the Fitbit Charge 6 one of our favorite fitness trackers, but it's also one of the best Fitbits overall. The Charge 6 features a sleek design and offers fitness basics, with 41 exercise modes and up to 7 days of battery life. Today's Prime Day deal is a record-low price.View Deal

You can get the feature-packed Fitbit Versa 4 on sale for $139.95. The top-rated smartwatch features a built-in GPS for tracking runs, walks, and bike rides. Plus, it provides a daily readiness score to help you determine whether your body is ready for a workout or recovery, based on helpful insights.View Deal

You can snag a whopping $50 discount on the Fitbit Sense 2, bringing the price down to $197.95. The Sense 2 is one of Fitbit's most advanced health and fitness smartwatches, capable of tracking sleep and stress and featuring smartphone notifications, contactless payments, and GPS.View Deal

Amazon has a $50 discount on the new Apple Watch SE 3, making it an excellent bargain. The Apple Watch SE 2 currently holds the position as the best budget smartwatch, but the SE 3 more than matches it – and it's a smarter buy while it's on sale this week at Amazon.

Read our full Apple Watch SE 3 reviewView Deal

My favorite Prime Day Apple deal is a $100 discount on the Apple Watch Series 11. The thinnest Apple Watch yet, with a wraparound LTP3 OLED display, it's a great-looking watch with Apple Intelligence-powered smarts and a boosted battery, clocking in at 24 hours of average use.

Read our full Apple Watch 11 reviewView Deal

You can save $100 on the brand-new Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Amazon's Prime Day sale. Packed with premium features, you're getting Cellular connectivity, a boosted 42-hour battery life, and emergency satellite messaging. Today's deal is the lowest price we've seen this year.View Deal

Save 15% on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra in all colorways, including the fetching Titanium Blue version introduced last year. While it's not the best choice for everyone, its power, longevity (up to 100 hours!) and rugged durability means it's well-made for adventurers and triathletes. Watch out, Garmin. View Deal

Here's a chance to get a whopping 50% off the excellent Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2). The 4.5-star smartwatch is an excellent buy for dedicated and enthusiast runners, thanks to its top-tier health tracking and GPS navigation features. You also get a clear AMOLED display with a scratch-resistant sapphire lens and titanium bezel. As far as premium smartwatches go, this one is tough to beat after such a big price cut.View Deal

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Live updates

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Welcome to day one of Amazon's four-day Prime Day event. Day one always has the best and most exciting deals, so my team and I are looking forward to sharing our favorite offers throughout the day.

Something to keep in mind while shopping today's sale is that the hottest offers will sell out before the sale is over. Our advice is: if you see a record-low price on an item you want, add it to your cart and check out now before it's too late.

The best-selling Fire TV Stick 4K for only $25

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I'm kicking off today's live blog with a Prime Day classic: Amazon's best-selling Fire TV Stick 4K is down to $24.99 — that's a whopping 50% discount.

This more powerful version of the Fire TV Stick streams shows and movies in ultra-high-definition 4K resolution, offers access to all major apps, boasts speedy performance and a more reliable Wi-Fi connection, as well as support for voice controls through Alexa.

A bargain basket-filler to get you started.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: was $49.99 now $24.99 at Amazon

A new record-low price for the Apple Watch 11

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The latest Apple Watch 11 just keeps getting cheaper. It was already at its lowest price ever at the end of last week, but now dropped by another $20 for Prime Day. This new record-low makes it a great time to buy Apple's best and latest wearable, with great upgrades to battery life, display, and watchOS features.

Apple Watch Series 11: was $399 now $279 at Amazon

Honda agrees to a deal with battery-tech company QuantumScape.

Xiaomi and Oppo have a couple of astonishingly good camera phones. I tested both to see which is best.

The PC hardware market has been dominated by the RAM crisis in 2026, with prices for components reaching absurd levels, particularly (and unsurprisingly) memory kits. Without an affordable way to buy RAM for new PC builds, there's not much that can be done outside of playing the waiting game or overspending.

It's also the same story for GPUs; VRAM is a vital part of graphics cards and their functionality, especially with new games demanding more VRAM to allow users to play games at their desired graphics settings — and that means prices for GPUs, especially Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5000 series lineup, have also skyrocketed.

It's not impossible to find pre-built systems that are fairly affordable this summer, but it won't be easy, especially if you're looking at acquiring anything equipped with an RTX 5070 and beyond.

It also doesn't help that Microsoft's Windows 11 and certain applications can hog RAM, which isn't so bad for systems with 16GB or 32GB of system memory, but it's not the same case with systems using 8GB.

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Equipped with an RTX 5050, an Intel Core 7 240H processor, and 16GB of RAM, the MSI Cyborg 15 B2RW is a great fit for anyone intent on gaming at a 1080p resolution. With the help of DLSS 4.5, performance and visual quality shouldn't be a major concern.View Deal

The MSI Cyborg 15 RTX 4050 AI A1VE gaming laptop is one of the best and most affordable options for any gamer looking for an entry-level system this Prime Day. Users have the advantage of DLSS 4.5, including its Frame Generation capabilities, and both the RTX 4050 and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H GPU and processor, respectively, capable of good game performance at 1080p.View Deal

The MSI Thin 15 RTX 4050 B13VE might be the most affordable gaming laptop anyone will come across during Prime Day. This is an entry-level gaming laptop, around the same price as a modern handheld such as Valve's Steam Deck, with much better performance using Nvidia's RTX 4050 GPU.View Deal

Fortunately, some of MSI's Nvidia-powered gaming laptops are on sale thanks to Amazon Prime Day, and there are big and generous savings involved, considering the state of the PC hardware market.

In the UK, the MSI Cyborg 15 RTX 5050 B2RW is now available on Amazon for £849.99 (was £1,399), with a huge 39% discount, making it one of the most affordable options this Prime Day. The RTX 5050 isn't exactly the best Nvidia GPU available, but for 1080p gaming with the help of DLSS 4.5, it's enough to handle multiple triple-A games with ease.

It doesn't stop there, though. The MSI Cyborg 15 RTX 4050 AI A1VE is now available for £799 (was £1,169), with a 32% discount slightly closer to that of its RTX 5050 counterpart.

Last but not least, the MSI Thin 15 is now available on Amazon for £749.99 (was £829), with a smaller 10% discount, but it is the most affordable option on the list. The sale price is around the same ballpark as the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU, which would be relevant for a desktop system upgrade.

The biggest takeaway is that all of these gaming laptops on sale feature at least 16GB of RAM despite the ongoing crisis, which is the minimum amount of system RAM required for most modern triple-A games. While this isn't the case with VRAM (the RTX 5050 has 8GB), DLSS should help provide improved performance where necessary.

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

• A Reddit user has created a touch-sensitive mouse mat with built-in buttons
• The Kage GhostPad device can be programmed with different functions
• It will enter crowdfunding soon, but already looks to be expensive

Over the years, there have been various devices that put quick computing controls at your fingertips — think the Elgato Stream Deck, for example, or standalone numpads built for your keyboard. But all of these things take up space on your desk, quickly making it crowded and cluttered. Now, though, one enterprising PC user thinks they’ve come up with a solution.

Posting on Reddit, user cmajmus revealed a mouse mat they’ve apparently been working on for the last two years. Dubbed the Kage GhostPad, this isn’t just any old desk pad — this one is equipped with 16 touch-sensitive buttons that put quick PC controls at your fingertips.

The buttons are built into the pad and sit under its surface, something cmajmus says means there are “No buttons, no bumps.” Once you press one of the active zones, “it triggers whatever you’ve mapped to it: keyboard shortcuts, macros, media keys, MIDI notes, gamepad inputs, even launching apps,” the creator says.

You can customize what each button does using a browser-based companion app once the desk pad is plugged into your PC using a USB cable. You’ll be able to drag and drop functions onto each zone, set pressure thresholds, add custom icons, and more.

And on the side, you’ll find a detachable LCD module that shows the device’s active mode, assigned shortcuts and any status indicators, helping you see what the GhostPad is up to at a glance. And you can “divide the surface into programmable zones,” cmajmus states, each with its own set of controls that can be switched between as needed.

Convenience at a cost

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The GhostPad’s creator explained that they were motivated to create it due to “frustration with having a Stream Deck, macro pad, MIDI controller and numpad all eating desk space.” They then added: “I wanted one thing that does all of it and disappears visually.”

Some Reddit users were curious about how the product prevents accidental touches, such as if you bump your hand against the mat or place an object on its surface. To this, cmajmus said that you can “turn off some zones if your keyboard overlaps” while also claiming that you can “have 0.5L of beer on it” without triggering any of the buttons.

If you don’t like how the GhostPad looks — or if it becomes worn down over time — you can swap out the top surface with a variety of different visual options. And while the pad isn’t machine washable, the creator says it is water resistant and can be washed using gentler methods.

Reaction seems to have been positive on Reddit. User Jfaun said it was “one of those things I see and am shocked it doesn’t already exist and I never thought of it myself", while another called it "ridiculously cool". XLB135, meanwhile, opined: “As a minimalist with literally nothing on my desk other than a phone stand and a small bamboo box of notecards, this is very appealing to me.”

The GhostPad’s creator revealed in a different Reddit thread that the product will begin crowdfunding in a “few months.” You can also pre-order the device on its website, with “early bird” pricing set at €129 (about $147 / £111 GBP / $211 AUD).

That makes it very pricey for a mouse mat, but if you think it could save you money on accessories like a Stream Deck (not to mention the desk space), you might feel it’s worth it.

• New Grand Theft Auto 6 details have been spotted
• Fans have seemingly discovered an easter egg referencing Vice City's Tommy Vercetti
• A Marvel's Wolverine actor has also reportedly been cast in the game

Ahead of the game's pre-order avaibolilability this week, new Grand Theft Auto 6 details have been discovered, including a new cast member and a strange easter egg that could have a connection to another GTA game.

First, let's talk about the easter egg, which was spotted in the game's second trailer by TheGameVerse (via IGN) following some deep analysis of every single frame.

While the trailer was posted over a year ago, the split-second nod was easily missed. But if you pause at the 33-second mark, you can spot it.

As protagonist Jason Duvall backhands a store clerk, just behind his head, you can see a lizard wall ornament that appears to be wearing a blue floral shirt. Upon closer inspection, it's believed to be the same shirt worn by fan-favoriteVice City character Tommy Vercetti.

Not a huge easter egg if it was Rockstar's intention, but the game is sure to feature many more nods to the wider GTA franchise.

The second detail comes courtesy of IGN and seems to confirm that actor Brett Gipson, who plays Sabretooth in Marvel's Wolverine, has joined the cast of GTA 6.

The actor recently updated his resume, stating that he will play a character named Ellis, but there's no information on his role in the game.

The cast of GTA 6 has been kept pretty under wraps since its announcement, and we still don't know who will be playing co-protagonists, Jason and Lucia.

Rockstar has now officially confirmed that GTA 6 pre-orders will begin on June 25 ahead of the game's launch on November 19, while also revealing the game's official cover art.

No price has been set just yet, but if you're looking to pre-order a copy, here are some PS5 and Xbox gaming accessory upgrades that we'd recommend before you play.

If you have tried to buy one of the best portable SSDs recently, you have likely noticed a painful reality: storing photos and videos has become an incredibly expensive business. Over the past year, flash memory prices have skyrocketed, with some popular portable SSDs doubling or even tripling in cost. For photographers and videographers, who routinely generate many gigabytes of data on a single shoot, this price hike has turned a standard administrative task into a massive financial headache.

The underlying problem is a classic case of demand exceeding supply, which has unfortunately triggered a knock-on effect on pricesacross the entire industry. As high-speed Solid State Drives (SSD) became more costly and harder to source, creators naturally looked for alternatives, driving up the prices of traditional mechanical hard drives (HDDs) in the process. When you couple expensive backup drives with modern cameras that churn out massive file sizes, ignoring your storage workflow is no longer an option. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and it is time to change how we manage our data.

Fortunately, you don't need to empty your bank account to keep your portfolio safe. Surviving this storage crunch is not about buying the biggest, fastest drive on the market - it's about working smarter with the tools you already have. By adopting a strict digital diet, separating your fast working drives from your slower archival backups, and rethinking your camera settings before you fire the shutter, you can reduce your storage footprint without sacrificing your creative freedom.

In this guide, I share the exact strategies I use to navigate these rising costs. From sourcing high-capacity secondhand bargains safely to exploiting hidden compression settings in a camera's built-in menus. I cover why changing your shooting habits can save you terabytes of space in the long run, how to avoid the hidden costs of a hardware upgrade, and how to build a rock-solid backup system on a budget. And if you absolutely must buy new hardware, I've also rounded up the best flash storage deals available right now, so you can expand your setup for less.

1. Use HDDs for back ups

HDD drives, also called mechanical Hard Disk Drives, use a spinning disk inside of the hard drive enclosure to store files. Because there’s a disk with a needle, a little bit like a vinyl player, it takes longer to locate and find your files and also write data to HDDs. Flash storage, such as the SSDs which we’ve seen explode in value over the past year, work much in the same way as your camera’s memory card and can locate files instantly and write much faster – but that comes with a higher price tag.

To keep costs down, the trick is to keep all of your archived content and finished projects on the more affordable HDDs as soon as you can. SDDs are great for working on live projects due to their speed, reliability and portability. You can use one of the best portable SSD drives or the flash hard drive on your laptop, so you’re not limited by the speed of an HDD when you’re working on live projects.

With SSDs going up in price this has had a knock on effect with the price of the best HDD drives being pushed up too. I’ve actually been buying up cheap second hand HDD drives from Facebook Marketplace where I can get much more gigabytes for my dollar. I must stress second-hand drives are a risky business and I always check them with a drive health checker first too, such as CrystalDiskInfo. I only use HDDs for backing up files, so if my second-hand drives ever fail, I at least have another copy somewhere else.

2. Cull your photos

In years gone by I would say there’s not a lot of point going through drives and deleting your ‘duff’ shots or video. However, because we’ve seen some storage drives double, or even triple in price in just the past 12 months alone, desperate times call for desperate measures.

Currently, when I import a batch of photos I think carefully whether I really want to take up valuable space on my hard drives with shots that are never going to see the light of day. This has helped me be more self critical of my work, and motivated me to absolutely nail compositions, focus and exposure settings every time I'm out shooting.

Once a project has been delivered I might even go as far as to go through and delete images that were sub-par and didn’t make the grade. It’s also worth using a disk analyser tool such as WizTree to locate big files that are taking up a lot of hard drive space and aren’t being used so you can erase any large memory hogs.

Once your project is finished be sure to transfer the files from your pricey SSD to your cheaper HDD, to free up space for your next project. This saves you from having to buy a new expensive SSD drive when it gets full. Modern SSDs are incredibly durable and can withstand hundreds of terabytes of data being written over their lifespan, so there is no problem formatting them after you’ve transferred the contents to an HDD and backed them up properly.

(Image credit: Samsung / Amazon)3. Choose the right format

The more detailed and information-packed your files are, the larger they will be. So it’s more important now than ever to carefully assess whether you should shoot a scene in RAW or compressed JPEG. The same goes for recording video too, do you really need 8K or the highest possible bit rates, or is that overkill?

I often shoot in 4K which gets downsampled to 1080p for a lot of my social media content. While shooting 4K provides extra editing options (especially cropping), it is quite a wasteful way of working. You could also switch from the H.264 codec to H.265 which compresses 4K to half the size, with no visible loss in quality.

If you’re shooting on a compact camera with built-in picture styles such as the Fujifilm X100VI then it may be preferable to shoot in JPEG to make full use of its various film effects. If you’re shooting a lot of RAW files with pre-capture then you may want to consider switching from RAW to a compressed RAW format to save space, instead. It all depends on your style of photography and finding out the compromize that works for you.

4. Think twice before upgrading your camera

Before you jump into buying a new camera body you should also carefully assess the costs here, too. I’ve been lucky enough to get hands-on with the new Sony A7R VI, which produces mammoth 67MP files, at rates of up to 30 fps. This means memory cards and hard drives fill much more quickly than a camera with say 30MP, usually considered to be the ‘sweet spot’ for most general subjects.

Many of today's pro cameras need pricier CFexpress type memory cards to unlock their full performance potential and avoid any bottlenecks to the memory buffer, rather than cheap and cheerful SD cards. So even if you find a deal you're happy with for a new camera, there are hidden costs such as these pricier memory card types.

Another hidden cost of upgrading to a super high resolution camera is that your computer may struggle with the large stills and video. If that’s the case then you’re now not only forking out for a new camera, pricey CFexpress cards and hard drive storage, but you'll also need to budget for a new high-end laptop or computer that's capable of handing all of that data! The costs can rack up rather quickly.

Sure, the A7 RVI is a top camera, but do you need its high-resolution sensor and memory-hungry 30fps burst shooting? (Image credit: Tim Coleman)5. Make use of free cloud storage

I always follow the 3-2-1 method for a secure and robust way of backing up my files; that's backing up three times on at least two different types of media, with one copy kept off site.

For different types of media, this could be one HDD drive and another an SSD, or a DVD, memory stick or even cloud storage. The latter also helps tick the box for keeping one copy of your data off-site, too.

Cloud storage from reputable companies such as Backblaze is of course a great option, but you do have to pay a monthly subscription. For working professionals this is a solid reliable option worth the money.

However, for more casual photographers I’d recommend making full use of free cloud storage from companies like Google Drive (15GB), Microsoft OneDrive (5GB) and Apple iCloud (5GB). Of course, this isn’t a huge amount of free cloud storage, though if you're clever you can 'pool' your free storage together from different companies and it can add up to something substantial. That being said, even the 5GB free options should be more than enough to store backups of your favorite JPEG photos.

Save money today on the best portable SSD deals

Portable SSD deals are hard to come by right now, but I've included the best deals I've found at the time of writing, with discounts on tried and tested Samsung and SanDisk models.

Today's best portable SSD deal (US)

The Samsung T7 is a reliable SSD that I've been using for years. These drives come in a stylish metal case, typically available in different colors, making it easy to tell the difference between them. It has super fast transfer speeds of up to 1,050MB/s and features USB 3.2 Gen 2 with USB-C functionality, too. This deal is for the 1TB version. View Deal

Today's best portable SSD deal (UK)

This reliable drive from Sandisk won a Red Dot product design award in 2021 and is IP65 rated for dust and water resistance so you can rest assured your data is protected. This Prime Day deal gives you a saving of 13% and it comes with 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection to give you a little extra peace of mind.View Deal

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

More Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: sign up for a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire TV, Ring & Blink from £24.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: AirPods Pro 3 for a record-low price
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja, Tefal & Sage
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from under £10
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Father's Day: up to 50% off gifts & drinks
• Headphones: up to 50% off
• Laptops: from £149.99
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £125
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Eufy & Roborock
• Wearables: Garmin & Huawei from £36.99

• Nothing has just revealed its biggest Phone (4b) teaser yet
• It's a lower-end alternative to the Nothing Phone (4a), which makes us wonder whether it was originally planned to be a CMF model
• It'll be announced on July 7

Something strange is going on at Nothing — just a few days ago the company announced that there wouldn’t be any new CMF phones this year, but now it’s back with a teaser for the first in a new line of phones, dubbed the Nothing Phone (4b). And there are reasons to think this is the CMF Phone 3 Pro in all but name.

The main teaser for the Nothing Phone (4b) comes from Nothing’s official X account and includes sketches of various possible designs, thereby not actually giving much away. But it also says that we’ll learn more on July 7 at 11am BST, which is 3am PT / 6am ET / 8pm AEST.

We do know a bit more already though, as Nothing’s co-founder Akis Evangelidis has explained on X that “the B Series builds on the success of the A Series by expanding into a new segment, while maintaining a clear product hierarchy.”

More tellingly, they added that “the A Series remains our most premium line below our flagship products, which doesn't carry a letter designation.” That’s a roundabout way of saying that the Nothing Phone (4b) will be lower end than the Nothing Phone (4a), and you know what else would have been lower end? The canceled CMF Phone 3 Pro.

Phone (4b).Kept sketching the Phone (4a) series and accidentally made a new phone.7 July, 11:00 BST. pic.twitter.com/kQjb76174hJune 23, 2026

A CMF phone at a higher price?

So why would Nothing repackage the CMF Phone 3 Pro as the Phone (4b)? Well, Nothing has stated that we won’t see any new CMF phones this year thanks to the ongoing RAM crisis, which has meant that “we can't build a phone that feels like a genuine step forward at a price that makes sense for CMF.”

What they might be able to do though is sell that phone at a price that makes sense for the more premium Nothing brand. So in other words there’s a chance this is the CMF Phone 3 Pro, just at a higher price than Nothing could get away with while using CMF branding.

Of course, that’s just speculation. It’s entirely possible that along with the budget CMF Phone 3 Pro, Nothing was also working on the budget Phone (4a), and that it just happened to tease the latter mere days after canceling the former. But the timing does seem odd.

We’ll probably never know for sure whether this was originally designed as a CMF model or not, but we should at least learn more about the specs, features, and perhaps pricing of this phone very soon.

It's pretty tough being a gamer on a budget these days, as evidenced by the Steam Machine's rather exorbitant price tag. RAM prices have massively shot up in recent months, and subsequently, it's almost impossible to find a decent budget gaming machine.

Not all is completely lost, however. I've been browsing through Amazon's massive Prime Day sale today, and I've found three Acer Nitro gaming laptops that are actually - dare I say - good value.

They start with this RTX 5050-equipped model for £679 (was £849), which is a very decent option indeed if you're really on a budget. The RTX 5050 graphics card in this machine is very much an entry-level component, but it's up-to-date and enough to get you started if you're willing to tweak a few settings on demanding games.

For something a little higher-end, you could consider this RTX 5060 configuration for £799 (was £986), which again, is an amazing choice if you're not looking to spend too much. It's essentially the same as the RTX 5050 version above, but you get a slightly better graphics card and a bigger 1TB storage drive, which is a pretty significant upgrade.

Finally, if you're really looking to get something powerful, then consider the RTX 5070 configuration for £1,299 (was £1,499). The price jump is significant here, but this machine features a much better graphics card, a Ryzen 9 chipset, and 32GB of RAM, which are all higher-grade components. It's almost overkill having these specs for this machine's native 1080p display, but the RTX 5070 will be great for powering external monitors if you're planning on doing that.

Today's best value gaming laptops at Amazon

Graphics card: RTX 5050
Processor: Intel Core i7-13620H
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB SSD

It's a rare thing these days to see a gaming laptop for under £700, and better yet, this Acer Nitro V15 actually features a recent RTX 5050 graphics card. If you're looking for the basics, then this machine is definitely going to cover you well for a great price. The RTX 5050, in combination with the Core i7 chipset, is going to play all the latest games - and should do well, granted you're willing to tweak a few settings here and there on the most demanding titles.View Deal

Graphics card: RTX 5060
Processor: Intel Core i7-13620H
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB SSD

This mid-range RTX 5060 configuration is really hitting that sweet spot in terms of bang for the buck, in my opinion. The chipset is a little on the older side, and you're only getting 16GB of RAM, but I still think this one is a real bargain for £799. If you're just looking to play all the latest games smoothly at 1080p, then this particular listing is definitely worth considering. Getting a more spacious 1TB SSD is also a meaningful upgrade.View Deal

Graphics card: RTX 5070
Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB

Wow, it's been a while since I've seen an RTX 5070 gaming laptop with 32GB of RAM hit this kind of price. The Acer Nitro V15 is still a relatively budget machine, but in terms of specs, this higher-end configuration really ticks all the boxes today. You get a great GPU, an up-to-date chipset, and 32GB of RAM right out of the box. View Deal

• See more: check out all of today's gaming laptops at Amazon

If you're interested in knowing more about the Acer Nitro V15, you can check out TechRadar's review on this very model. We tested the mid-range RTX 5060 configuration specifically and found it to be a good performer for the money. It's not a high-end machine by any stretch, but it does offer good value.

Note, as with most Prime Day deals today, these above listings are exclusive to Amazon Prime members only. If you're not a member, however, don't fret - you can simply use the 30-day free trial that I've linked just below to gain access.

Amazon Prime: 30-day free trial
If you've never signed up before, you can get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime to get access to this year's Prime Day deals. You get the same benefits as paid members, including free delivery, and access to other services such as Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Gaming and more. You can cancel at any time during the trial to avoid paying the regular fee, which is $14.99 / £8.99 per month.

More of today's best Amazon Prime Day sales

• Amazon Prime: get a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja & Tefal
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from £5
• Fans: from £20
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Gaming: £90 off PlayStation 5
• Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & Sony
• Laptops: from £149
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & Roborock
• Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura

Look, I love my Xbox Series X, but if I were buying one console this Amazon Prime Day, it would undoubtedly be a PlayStation 5. The price of the Series X console is frankly ridiculous right now, going for upwards of £499.99.

The PS5 Slim, in contrast, has had its price slashed to just £479.99 (was £569.99), handily undercutting Microsoft.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

Yes, the Series X is technically more powerful, but the PS5 benefits from what is, in my eyes, a much more exciting controller, and a library of brilliant console exclusives including Ghost of Yotei and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. With most of the big Xbox franchises going multi-platform, the choice is clear.

Today's best PS5 deal

A chunky discount on the PS5 Slim here, with 1TB storage and the disc reader attachment included out of the box. This discount takes its price well below the current going rate of the Xbox Series X, making it my top pick for a console right now.View Deal

If you're truly wedded to the Xbox ecosystem, the Xbox Series S is definitely the better value of the two right now thanks to this modest discount. It's much less powerful than the PS5, with half the internal storage, but it is substantially cheaper, so worthy of consideration.View Deal

More Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: sign up for a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire TV, Ring & Blink from £24.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: AirPods Pro 3 for a record-low price
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja, Tefal & Sage
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from under £10
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Headphones: up to 50% off
• Laptops: from £149.99
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £125
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Eufy & Roborock
• Wearables: Garmin & Huawei from £36.99

Prime Day is underway, and while there are massive discounts on top desks, laptops, office chairs, and smart tech, sometimes the best way to boost productivity is through simple, small tweaks to your existing setup that help to organize your workspace.

I’ve gone through dozens of gadgets from Amazon to build my curated list for Amazon Prime Day with great little gems from as little as $1.87. If you're upgrading your workspace and really don't want to spend too much, these are the top deals I recommend buying in the sales.

I've covered everything from monitor risers to phone holders, all with a view to keeping your home office more productive and practical. For more savings, we've tracking the best Prime Day home office deals and Prime Day tech deals in real-time throughout the event, so you'll always get the biggest discounts.

Affordable smart gadgets for your desk

I used to have one of these, an adjustable laptop stand, one which served me well for quite a few years. The important thing to remember is that it is not advisable to use it on your lap or to type on your laptop while it is perched on one of these - which is why quite a few users leave negative feedback. Ideally you want to leave your laptop on it undisturbed and connect either using a cable or wirelessly (via Bluetooth). An absolute no-brainer must-have for any home office setup.

What customers said: “Awesome value for the price. Supports the laptop really well. Folds up for easy travel. Great product.”View Deal

This clever wall power outlet has a removable shelf under which you will find a whopping nine ports: six AC outlets arranged (in such a way not to be in the way of anyone) and three USB ports. There is also a surge protector plus notches to prevent cords from moving. It is compatible with standard and decor outlets, just remember that the tray can probably accommodate a small phone at most.

What customers said: “Good design and placement of plugs. It could be just a tad sturdier, but it does the job.”View Deal

If you want to lift the back of your laptop by an inch or so, whether to improve ventilation or to adjust your typing angle, consider these invisible laptop risers that stick to the back of your laptop and can be deployed when in use. Just as the laptop stand above, you cannot use them on an uneven surface (e.g. your lap) but it works great on a flat surface like a table.

What customers said: “It is very non intrusive and it allows ample airflow for proper cooling. The double sided tape is good and keeps it secured.”View Deal

I’ve always fancied one of these retro-looking, vintage Bluetooth speakers disguised as a 1940’s radio, complete with PU leather strap and a working rotary button. I love the color scheme as well Inside though, it is a pretty modern device with AUX and TF card reader, Bluetooth connectivity and up to five hours battery life. You can even plug in a USB flash drive and the speaker is a 4.5W model.

What customers said: “This is a lot smaller than what I expected however, it is really cute. It is a lot louder than expected too. Sound quality is good.”View Deal

If like me you want to have some storage space under your desk without having to resort to (a) buying a separate piece of furniture (b) taking our your drill or (c) coming up with something against which your legs may but, then consider these. Amazon sells a pair of under desk drawers for less than $10. They’re reasonably spacious and shallow enough to be placed under the desk without coming in the way of your office chair arms for example.

What customers said: “Works as advertised. Great way to store extra little things. Easy to access and place where ever you need them!”View Deal

This is essentially a very long arm to hold your smartphone and I can think of a few scenarios where that coud be handy. It has a clamp that can be attached to a desk and videos show that it barely sags. It should be fine for video conferencing or watching a webinar, not much for writing an email or replying to a Slack message.

What customers said: “It holds your phone securely, and can hold on to many surfaces fairly well, but as it is a bendable arm, the phone will bounce around severely if you start touching it.”View Deal

I love the spirit behind the design of this organizer. You can store documents vertically and horizontally as well with up to four tiers. The vendor says that it can hold up to 40 pounds without bending or collapsing and its mesh construction gives it a very modern look. It doesn’t have a pen holder - but at this price, I can forgive this shortcoming.

What customers said: “I love the color! It was easy to assemble. Did it while I was at my desk. The color is perfect and so far it seems strong”View Deal

I’ve broken my own rule because this is such a good deal. I have one of those (albeit a bigger one) and I can’t believe how cheap these are on Amazon right now. That stand is essentially a tempered glass tray perched on four stainless steel legs that can rise or drop using screwed feet. It can support up to 44 pounds (20Kg). It’s very easy to assemble and looks very classy once in use.

What customers said: “This is perfect for my work space. I wanted a very minimalist glass look, and it’s also sturdy enough to hold my wide-screen monitor.”View Deal

I used to put my feet on boxes when working at a desk but I might just buy one of these rocking ergonomic footstools. They come will an integrated roller massage which, the manufacturer claims, promotes leg circulation. How suited is it for you will depend a lot on how big (or small) your feet are. For just under $10, this could be a great investment for your posture and general well being.

What customers said: If your feet could talk, they’d say, “Get this footrest now. Your future self will thank you.”View Deal

• Netflix's Gears of War movie has a confirmed plot
• According to Entertainment Weekly, the movie will be an origin story for Delta Squad
• This does mean that the game's protagonist, Marcus Fenix, may not appear in the Netflix adaptation

Gears of War is headed to Netflix, and we finally have some confirmed plot details about the new movie adaptation.

According to reports from Entertainment Weekly, the Netflix Gears of War movie will be an origin story for Delta Squad, the main infantry team in the original video game series.

Entertainment Weekly revealed that the official logline for the movie is simply: "The origin story of Delta Squad, a ragtag crew of soldiers who wage a desperate war for survival against the Locust, a race of subterranean creatures set on destroying humanity."

Speaking about the movie, Matt Booty, Xbox's executive vice president and chief content officer, told the site: “The game really is about the bonds between teams. It's about brotherhood at its core.

"When you go visit the studio, their tagline is ‘Never Fight Alone.’ So when you think about that for a dramatic narrative, it's a pretty good starting point.”

Will Gears of War feature Marcus Fenix?

Considering Marcus Fenix is the protagonist of the first three games in the Gears of War video game series, many of us are wondering if he will show up in Netflix's Gears of War movie.

It's too early to say for now, as we don't have casting confirmation for the project, so we can't confirm which characters will appear. But if Marcus is absent and the plot focuses wholly on life before him, this may come as a disappointment for fans.

We can't accurately pinpoint how Netflix's Gears of War will fit into the franchise's timeline until more information is released. If it focuses more on the first game, then we might see Marcus after all.

If it doesn't, then this is certainly not the first time a video game adaptation has moved away from the original protagonists. Recently, Prime Video's Fallout chose not to focus on the Lone Wanderer or The Courier, and Zach Cregger's Resident Evil has a brand-new leading character too.

We will just have to wait patiently to see how Gears of War plays out on Netflix.

• A memory expert has predicted big RAM price hikes this year
• They say we could see hikes of 40% to 50% in Q3, and further 30% to 40% rises in Q4
• They predict that 2027 is also going to be painful, with a 40% to 45% increase year-on-year

There's more fuel to the fire for the theory that the RAM crisis is going to get worse, and a lot worse going by this latest forecast — though I'd take it with some seasoning.

Wccftech spotted that Jukan on X highlighted a report from Jefferies, an investment banking firm that has been talking to an analyst in the world of memory who made these bleak predictions.

They include the expectation that memory pricing will increase in a big way as 2026 rolls onwards — we're talking a 40% to 50% hike in Q3 (compared to this quarter) and a further 30% to 40% rise in the last quarter of 2026.

Price hikes are "likely" to continue through 2027, the expert believes, with potentially a 40% to 45% increase year-on-year, which would leave RAM prices at a staggering level come the close of next year.

Only then will we get an easing of pricing in 2028, with memory prices potentially falling by up to 20% due to a combination of slowing demand and more production capacity coming online (with investment in the latter that's underway now finally coming to fruition).

Elsewhere on X, P Equity Research shares more of the Jefferies report, which underlines how cloud giants are apparently locking down 50% of total memory production (potentially rising to 70%), signing long-term contracts requiring massive (40%) prepayments. Due to this, consumer electronics makers are facing "severe pressure" and even leaner memory supply going into next year.

Analysis: running the doom gauntlet

(Image credit: Ollyy / Shutterstock)

This is the most doom-laden RAM industry prediction I've seen in some time, and there have been a few of those recently. In the order of 40% and then 30% price increases (at minimum) over the next two quarters would be a shocker — bordering on unthinkable.

Other forecasts are calling price rises, too, but not to this extent. As Wccftech points out, another investment research firm, Aletheia Capital, predicts rises of 30% and perhaps up to 15% in Q3 and Q4 respectively, and Jukan on X points to a current consensus of 20% then 30% hikes respectively.

Granted, that doesn't look good either, but the view of the expert that Jefferies spoke to feels rather alarmist in comparison. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: in the consumer world, there's only so much price hiking that people will stand for before they just close their wallets and buying activity starts drying up to a large extent (save for absolutely essential purchases). How much higher can RAM prices go, frankly, before we see those kinds of hardened consumer attitudes coming into play? Not a lot higher, I'd argue.

Although granted, it seems like the talk of price hikes easing off sooner rather than later is now being completely drowned out by the RAM pessimists. The expert who spoke to Jefferies also observes that Chinese memory chip makers won't come to the rescue to help correct RAM supply outside of Asia in the foreseeable future (meaning this year or next) either, a view we've heard echoed elsewhere, and one that (sadly) makes sense.

Meanwhile, following fallbacks to DDR3 memory in the past, we're also seeing that even ancient DDR2 RAM is having a resurgence in popularity in some scenarios, with prices for that memory shooting up as a result according to TrendForce.

As The Verge reports, Valve also just underlined how hard it is to buy RAM at anything approaching a reasonable price – with no room for negotiation whatsoever with memory suppliers, which impacted the cost of the Steam Machine (as predicted).

So yes, everything seems to be backing up the recent cloud of gloom cast on the PC industry by Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, who observed that the RAM crisis will be around for "quite a few years", hinting that it's a demon we'll have to live with for the rest of the decade, pretty much.

Yet I still think this latest report goes a step too far with the doom mongering, and that consumers will simply vote not to open their wallets at all (in the main) at some point in the not-so-far-off future. It is, however, clear enough that more misery is coming in some form as 2026 rolls on, so we'll have to batten down the hatches for now and see how bad the storm gets.

Meantime, if you are in the market for certain components — certainly a new laptop or MacBook — I'd suggest you make a move before too long, as I discussed at length last weekend.

I'm a PC gamer at heart, but this past weekend I've been playing a lot of console games with my daughter — but not on a console you might expect.

Despite being tempted to buy a PS5 now that its first party games are no longer coming to PC, and knowing how kid-friendly the Nintendo Switch 2 is, neither of those consoles are what captured the attention of me and my daughter; instead it was the humble Nex Playground, a cute cube-like console that eschews traditional controllers for tracking your body.

The reason for my surprise is that I wasn't entirely sold on the idea. Microsoft's attempt at something similar with its Kinect camera was a disappointment, and I'd never heard about the Nex Playground before last year, when it made headlines after outselling the Xbox.

The console itself is compact and very cute-looking, with a built-in camera (and privacy lid). Setting it up was easy, and it was clever enough to not need a lot of calibration (which has often killed my interest in VR headsets). It also adapted well to me placing it on a shelf within my TV stand, rather than directly beneath the TV.

Bundle of joy

The Nex Playground comes with five games, so you can start playing right away, including Fruit Ninja and Whack A Mole Deluxe, which my daughter loved to watch me play.

While those five games are a good taster for what the Nex Playground can do, you'll likely soon be looking at other things to play. Unlike other consoles, the Nex Playground doesn't let you buy individual games — instead, there's the Play Pass subscription, which gives you access to a large and growing list of titles (over 50 at the time of writing). While I prefer buying games individually, rather than relying on a subscription, this does give you a good way to quickly try and play a large variety.

Gabby's Doll House A-Meaow-zing-Moves, and Care Bears Rainbow Ride caught my daughter's eye first, as they are based on TV shows she loves, and other big names such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Bluey, and How to Train Your Dragon have Nex Playground games too. The quality varies — some are new, bespoke apps made especially for the console, while others feel like glorified phone games. Care Bears Rainbow Ride, for example, felt rather janky, and I doubt we'll be playing that again.

Bowling Strike! was a hit, however, and reminded me of the glory years of the Nintendo Wii. My daughter also loved getting me to dance (badly) with Barbie Dance Party.

The biggest hit, however, was Mirrorama, which isn't a game per se, but applies some fun filters to the footage the Nex Playground captures of you. My daughter was really taken with this, and I had a lot of fun as well. We've still got a lot of games to try out, but so far, I've been impressed with how well it all works (and my daughter has had a lot of fun).

As a parent, it also feels safe — there are no online games (though you do need an internet connection to download them initially); no in-game purchases, lootboxes or adverts; and the games themselves are all appropriate for kids. All motion-tracking is done on device, and it's kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant as well.

It's great how active it is as well, as you really need to throw your entire body into a lot of the games (though at the moment it's mostly me that's working up a sweat thanks to Barbie Dance Party).

Now is a particularly good time to get the Nex Playground, as Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart have given the console a large 20% discount, now $239, down from $299.

If you have an Amazon Prime account and are already shopping around for Prime Day deals, you can also get an exclusive three-in-one bundle deal which includes the Nex Playground, Travel Case, and a 12-month Play Pass subscription for $330 (down from $412).

Today's best Nex Playground deals

Last year the Nex Playground console outsold the Xbox during Black Friday, and having now played it, I can see why — this cute little box uses its built-in camera to track movements rather than a standard gamepad, leading to fun and frantic gaming sessions for the whole family. With a 20% discount, it's now better value than ever.View Deal

Amazon also has an exclusive deal that cuts over $80 off the price of the Complete Family Gaming Bundle, which includes the console, travel case (great if the kids want to take the console to their friends' houses) and a 12-month subscription to Play Pass, giving you access to over 60 games.View Deal

While I found playing with the Nex Playground fun (if exhausting), the real joy for me was seeing how much fun my daughter was having with it. It certainly feels healthier and safer than her playing on a tablet or smartphone.

So, it's great timing that I've been raving about it to fellow parents just as it gets some major price cuts for Prime Day.

If you're based in the UK, the Nex Playground is now available for £269.99, having just released on June 22.

More Amazon Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

• Five Eyes alliance warned frontier GenAI models will enable advanced cyberattacks against businesses and governments within months
• Statement stressed cyber risk is now a leadership and business continuity issue, requiring whole‑of‑society response
• Comes amid concerns over Anthropic’s Mythos Preview and other models already showing offensive potential despite guardrails

In just a few months, high-end Generative Artificial Intelligence models (GenAI) will be capable of running cyberattacks on big businesses and government organizations, Five Eyes is warning.

The Five Eyes is an intelligence-sharing alliance between the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Formed after the Second World War, it allows the five countries to closely cooperate on intelligence and matters of national security.

Earlier this week, Five Eyes issued a new warning, saying that AI will help improve cyber defense over time, but will also accelerate the speed, scale, and sophistication, of threats: “Frontier AI models are anticipated to exceed current industry expectations, fundamentally transforming both offensive and defensive cyber capabilities. The timeline is not years, it is months,” the warning reads. “In this environment, cyber resilience is integral to advancing business continuity, market confidence, and long-term value.”

All hands on deck

Five Eyes is now saying that the industry needs all hands on deck to address what’s increasingly becoming a burning issue:

“A whole-of-organisation and whole-of-society response is required,” it said. “Cyber risk can no longer be treated as a purely technical issue. This is a core business risk and leadership responsibility.”

In early April, news broke that Anthropic’s latest AI model, Mythos Preview, was so good at exploiting software vulnerabilities, that the company could not release it to the public. Instead, it only shared it with a handful of US enterprises, to give them a head start against threat actors.

While skeptics said it was nothing more than a publicity stunt, similar to what OpenAI pulled off with ChatGPT 2.0, companies that used it (for example, Mozilla), confirmed that it was, indeed, powerful enough that it needs to be kept in check.

Even models available today, despite all the guardrails, are being regularly leveraged by bad actors in different cyberattack scenarios.

Via The Guardian

At least for us here in the UK, this year's Amazon Prime Day sale is coinciding with one of the hottest heatwaves on record, meaning an ice cream maker goes from a nice-to-have to an essential snack distribution system.

Thankfully, in my household, my trusty Ninja Creami is here to rescue me from overheating, and it's a mainstay on my countertop even outside of extreme weather warnings.

Right now, the Ninja Creami is on sale for $169 (was $219) at Amazon US, while over in the UK it's £199 (was £249) at Amazon. Neither deal is a record low for Ninja's once-viral ice cream machine (those are $129 and £149, respectively) but nonetheless represent decent $/£50 savings.

What I'm more interested in this year, however, are some of the alternatives that are more attractively designed and cheaper, to boot.

US Prime Day deals — ice cream makers

My holy grail, the Ninja Creami is still popular for a reason, and that's not just because it works well. It comes with detailed instructions, tips and tricks, offers seven different modes and includes a dishwasher-safe 16 oz mixing cup.View Deal

On the more aesthetically pleasing end of the spectrum, Black+Decker's dupe has seen a great 40% discount for Prime Day, bringing the price down to less than the Ninja Creami. It's functionally the same as the Ninja Creami and judging by the positive Amazon customer reviews, pretty performant, too. View Deal

UK Prime Day deals — ice cream makers

Ninja's Creami ice cream maker is a household favorite ice cream maker, having pretty much revolutionised the scene when it hit the market a few years ago. This isn't the best price we've seen, but it's a sizeable £50 saving nonetheless. View Deal

If you think this model looks pretty similar to the Black+Decker model above, you'd be exactly right; both brands operate under the same parent company. That means you get the same seven auto functions, the same dishwasher-safe tubs, and the same super cute design. It's not on sale in the UK right now, but it's still cheaper than the Ninja Creami above.View Deal

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

More Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: sign up for a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire TV, Ring & Blink from £24.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: AirPods Pro 3 for a record-low price
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja, Tefal & Sage
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from under £10
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Father's Day: up to 50% off gifts & drinks
• Headphones: up to 50% off
• Laptops: from £149.99
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £125
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Eufy & Roborock
• Wearables: Garmin & Huawei from £36.99

The Amazfit Active 2 got a whopping five stars in our review, because a watch this good simply shouldn't be this cheap. Now the Amazfit Active 2 Premium, which boasts a sapphire-glass screen and NFC payments in addition to the base Active 2's suite of health features, has received an Amazon Prime Day price cut in the US and the UK, and it's the perfect price point for anyone who's looking for a cheaper fitness tracker, and who's dissatisfied with the changes to the former Fitbit app as a result of its rebranding as Google Health.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

Right now, you can get the Amazfit Active 2 Premium at Amazon US for $108.99 (was $129.99). In the UK, you can get the Amazfit Active 2 Premium at Amazon UK for £104.49 (was £129.99). Check out the deals in full below:

Today's best Amazfit Active 2 Prime Day deals

You can save $20 on the price of this already cheap watch, making it an absolute steal. As well as reliable fitness tracking, a nice screen, stainless steel case and 10-day battery life and free map software (not even Garmin will give you that at this price), you get the Premium super-tough sapphire glass, NFC payments and a nicer strap.View Deal

In the UK there's a 20% discount on the Premium version. Amazfit's health and fitness suite includes free maps, heart rate, sleep data, workout profiles, GPS and lots more, and NFC allows you to load your cards into its digital wallet. At this price is really is a steal. View Deal

As we previously reported, many people aren't happy with the changes that have been made to the Fitbit app as part of its rebranding to Google Health, and are looking for alternatives — but most of the best-known alternative device ecosystems such as Garmin, Apple and Samsung are prohibitively expensive.

Not so with the Amazfit Active 2 Premium, which gives you a lot of great smartwatch features for comparatively little money. Those looking to move away from smartwatches like the Fitbit Sense or Versa ranges, or trackers like the Charge 6, will find the Active 2 Premium is now attractively priced, and offers a lot of great features.

The other recommendation I'm making this week is the Garmin Vivoactive 5, another smartwatch that, thanks to Amazon Prime Day discounts, is not excellent value. You can check out the best deals on this watch below.

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a fantastic all-rounder fitness smartwatch with tons of workout plans, a crisp AMOLED display, onboard GPS, and 11 days of battery life. At this price, you'll be hard pressed to find a better-performing watch for general fitness, health, and exercise tracking.View Deal

A lowest-ever price on the Garmin Vivoactive 5 means there's never been a better time to snap this up. Garmin's comprehensive and (still mostly free) app has served me well for years, while the Vivoactive 5 at this price is an easy buy for Fitbit users who are used to cheaper devices. View Deal

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

More Amazon Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: sign up for a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire TV, Ring & Blink from £21.99
• Apple: AirPods Pro 3 for a record-low price
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja, Tefal & Sage
• Essentials: household goods from under £10
• Laptops: from £149.99
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £125
• TVs: from £129.99

Hot summer weather is perfect for a BBQ, getting a rare UK tan, or heading to the beach, but when it’s a heatwave I know I want to do nothing more than sit in front of a fan to avoid overheating.

If you’re also stuck inside with your family can I suggest a board game?

No matter the weather games can be a great way to spend your evenings together, and thanks to Amazon Prime Day deals, you can save big on some of my favourites, including all-star Catan.

• View the full Amazon Prime Day sale

Prime Day sale – quick links

• Check out Amazon Prime Day's Catan board game deals
• Amazon Prime Day's board game deals

The best beat the heat board games

Asmodee Catan (6th Edition)

Big Potato Games Herd Mentality

Stonemaier Games Wingspan

Exploding Kittens Original Game

Big Potato Games Sounds Fishy

Asmodee The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth

Bananagrams

Z-Man Games Pandemic

Asmodee 7 Wonders

More Amazon Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: sign up for a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire TV, Ring & Blink from £21.99
• Apple: AirPods Pro 3 for a record-low price
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja, Tefal & Sage
• Essentials: household goods from under £10
• Laptops: from £149.99
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £125
• TVs: from £129.99

Amazon's Echo Show displays act as a hub from which you can control your smart home. There are several different options, and the best one for you will depend on your needs and priorities. Below, I'll run through the top options for a range of different customers.

As you'll see below, most of the range is currently discounted. That's because Amazon's latest Prime Day event is underway, and runs until June 26 — based on previous events, these deals should last until then, but won't continue on past Friday. You do need to be a Prime member to qualify for the discounts, but you can you're not a member you can sign up for a free trial (just don't forget to cancel if you decide it's not for you).

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All clear? Let's take a look at the best Echo Show hubs for a range of different people, or hop to the bottom of the article for a specs comparison table.

I want the Echo Show with the biggest and best screen

All the Echo Show devices have a touchscreen to display information, and via which you can monitor and control your smart home gadgets when you're not using voice controls. The option with the largest screen is the Show 21 — its screen is 21 inches, and full HD. The Show 15 and Show 11 also both have full HD screens, at 15 and 11 inches respectively.

Amazon Echo Show 21 (newest gen)

Amazon Echo Show 21 (newest Gen)

Amazon Echo Show 15 (newest gen)

Amazon Echo Show 15 (newest gen)

I want the cheapest Echo Show

The cheapest option is the Echo Show 5, which at list price costs $89.99 / £89.99. However, with the current discounts there's a third or more off in both the US and UK, taking it down to $59.99 / £49.99. As you'd expect, this model is the simplest of the bunch. The screen is 5.5 inches (the smallest in the range), with a standard rather than HD display, the camera is just 2MP, and there's one basic speaker. If you just need something simple, though, it should hit the spot — and especially if you'd rather keep things compact, as this is the smallest display in the range.

However, if you want something a bit more advanced, now would be the time to shop higher up the range — hop down to my best-value picks below.

Amazon Echo Show 5 (newest gen)

Amazon Echo Show 5 (newest gen)

I want the best-value Echo Show

Right now, the best-value Echo Show devices are the Show 8 and Show 11. These sit in the middle of the range, and offer a worthwhile specs bump over the basic Show 5. The 8 has a HD screen and the 11 has full HD, on the speaker front both boast two full-range drivers and a 2.8-inch woofer, and both have a 13MP camera with auto-framing to keep you in the frame during video calls.

Amazon Echo Show 8 (newest gen)

Amazon Echo Show 8 (newest Gen)

Amazon Echo Show 11 (newest gen)

Amazon Echo Show 11 (newest Gen)

Amazon Echo Show specs compared

If you're shopping for a family-friendly game console this Amazon Prime Day, then there are two major products that should be on your radar: the Nintendo Switch 2 and the Nex Playground.

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Both products are suitable for families, though the Nintendo Switch 2 is more of a traditional games console. It is compatible with Nintendo Switch 2 (or original Nintendo Switch) games that range from those geared primarily towards kids with franchises like Super Mario or Mario Kart to ones intended for adults such as Doom. These need to be purchased separately.

The Switch 2 also offers online chat features and multiplayer play - though these can be restricted via parental controls. Personally, it's the one I would pick if I were shopping for a child in their teens.

The Playground, in contrast, is aimed primarily at kids aged five to ten. It comes with a selection of kid-friendly games out of the box, with the option to get more via a relatively affordable subscription service. While the Switch 2 relies on more conventional controllers, the Playground uses easy-to-learn motion controls, making it a better choice for those with younger gamers.

How to choose the best family game console for you in the US

The better for those shopping for teens, the Nintendo Switch 2 is a fully fledged, powerful gaming console that's compatible with a wide range of games. It offers online chat features and multiplayer play, as well as the ability to play games at home on the TV or out and about using its built-in screen.View Deal

Ideal for younger gamers, the Nex Playground comes with games out of the box and relies on intuitive motion controls. It's a locked-down system designed specifically with young children in mind.View Deal

How to choose the best family game console for you in the UK

The Nintendo Switch 2 is discounted right now in the UK, though it still costs more than the Playground. It is more powerful and offers a more traditional gaming console experience with a wider variety of games. View Deal

The Nex Playground is cheaper and comes pre-loaded with a selection of games geared towards younger players. It's the perfect choice if you're shopping for those aged five to ten/View Deal

The Nex Playground made headlines when it outsold the Nintendo Switch 2 and other consoles on Amazon in the US briefly over Black Friday last year. Having gone hands-on with the system, it's easy to see why.

It's basically the perfect option for young kids, with features designed to offer parents the most peace of mind possible.

Our Nex Playground review said that "Though it won’t replace mainstream gaming consoles or PCs, the Nex Playground is a strong option for anyone who wants an affordable, easy-to-set-up experience built around games that take great advantage of its high-quality ultra-wide camera and Nex’s AI-powered motion engine.

"Its game library is varied and approachable, with quick-play sessions that feel simple to pick up yet surprisingly intuitive"

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

More Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: get a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja & Tefal
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from £5
• Fans: from £20
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Gaming: £90 off PlayStation 5
• Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & Sony
• Laptops: from £149
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & Roborock
• Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura