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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for July 16 SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for July 16Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, July 16, 2024:
AcrossLoud sound of a cymbalThe answer is crash.
The answer is lithe.
The answer is adorn.
The answer is Yemen.
The answer is sky.
The answer is clay.
The answer is ride.
The answer is atoms.
The answer is Shrek.
The answer is Henny.
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Last season's champs, Las Vegas Aces, meet Chicago Sky in the next WNBA fixture on the schedule.
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When is Chicago Sky vs. Las Vegas Aces?Chicago Sky vs. Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA starts at 10 p.m. ET on July 16. This fixture takes place at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
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It's time for the next WNBA fixture, and this time it's Connecticut Sun vs. New York Liberty going head to head. In this game, the New York Liberty will be led by Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, while the Connecticut Sun features DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas.
It's not one you're going to want to miss, so if you want to watch Connecticut Sun vs. New York Liberty in the WNBA for free from anywhere in the world, keep reading.
When is Connecticut Sun vs. New York Liberty?Connecticut Sun vs. New York Liberty in the WNBA starts at 7 p.m. ET on July 16. This fixture takes place at the Barclays Center in New York.
How to watch Connecticut Sun vs. New York Liberty Lynx for freeYou can stream Connecticut Sun vs. New York Liberty on Prime Video in the U.S. And you don't need to be subscribed to catch this latest WNBA fixture. Anyone can watch the WNBA for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video in the U.S.
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The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 laptop is what Apple's been fearing for years: a Windows laptop that actually rivals MacBook battery life.
From the outside, this business laptop is a bit boring, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Its sleek, gray design is timeless, but don't expect it to shock you.
The magic truly happens with this laptop when you open it up and start using it. From its exceptional battery that just wouldn't quit to its smooth trackpad, springy keyboard, and lag-free performance, this lightweight laptop kept impressing me at every turn.
It may earn a spot as one of the best laptops from Lenovo, but that doesn't mean it's without flaws. There are definitely a few things holding this laptop back from perfection.
But without further ado, let's get into my experience with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 price and specsThe Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 configuration I reviewed starts at $2,419 via B&H and comes with the following specs:
Intel Core Ultra 155U CPU
Integrated Intel graphics
16GB of RAM
1TB of SSD storage
14-inch, 1920 x 1200-pixel, 400-nit IPS display
Or, for the same $2,419 via B&H, you can snag a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 configuration with 32GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Via other retailers, Lenovo says the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 offers configurations with up to 64GB of RAM, 2TB of storage, an Intel Core Ultra 7 U-series CPU on vPro, and a 2.8K OLED display, and either Windows 11 Pro or Linux Ubuntu.
Opens in a new window Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 $2,418.95 at B&H PhotoAt first glance, the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 didn’t necessarily wow me with its design. It looks like a basic business laptop, fitted with the ThinkPad X1 logo on the top cover — all wrapped up inside a sleek, steel gray aluminum chassis.
Credit: Joe Maldonado / MashableThere’s a snazzy ‘Communications Bar,’ housing the laptop’s webcam and microphones, at the lip that makes the laptop a breeze to open one-handed. Flipping the laptop over, there are two small vents in the top left and right corners, which proved to be plenty for keeping this laptop cool under pressure.
I greatly appreciate the ThinkPad X1’s 2-in-1 capability, which lets you easily flip between using it in traditional laptop mode and tablet mode. You can also prop it up in tent mode, with the display facing you, to stream media or use a wireless mouse and keyboard with the laptop.
Credit: Joe Maldonado / MashableDespite its light, sub-three-pound weight and thin form factor, this ThinkPad X1 feels well-built and sturdy during use. And if you’re environmentally conscious, that’s one area this laptop’s design truly excels; it’s made with multiple recycled materials throughout.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 displayThe Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 offers a few display options, but my review unit features a 14-inch, 1920 x 1200-pixel, low-power IPS touch display.
With its anti-glare, matte finish, the screen is almost reminiscent of a Kindle display, which I like. I have to sit in front of a screen for work all day, and having a bright 400-nit display that feels easy on the eyes was nice.
Credit: Joe Maldonado / MashableThis display also features a 16:10 aspect ratio, providing a little extra screen space than your average 16:9 laptop display.
To test the display, I fired up the IF movie trailer starring Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, and Steve Carell. On a closeup of Reynold’s face, I could pick out small details, like defined hair strands and tiny creases on his forehead. The trailer was full of color, and everything rendered accurately, including the fuzzy, purple character voiced by Steve Carell and a few vibrant background scenes.
As a bonus, this configuration comes with a Lenovo Slim Pen that magnetically attaches to the laptop’s side. With the pen, it’s easy to navigate the touchscreen in tablet or tent mode.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 portsI’m in love with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1’s port selection.
Credit: Joe Maldonado / MashableOn the right side, you’ll find:
USB Type-A port (3.2 Gen 1, Always On)
Two USB Type-C ports (Thunderbolt 4)
And on the left side:
Kensington Nano Security slot
HDMI 2.1 port
USB Type-A port (3.2 Gen 1)
Headset jack
Power button
You can easily connect peripherals with this laptop’s HDMI port and two USB Type-A ports, but I have to take points off for both USB Type-C ports being on the laptop’s left side. For charging convenience, shouldn’t all laptops have a USB Type-C port on each side by now?
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 audioThe Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 offers above average sound quality, which I consider an absolute win, seeing as its upward-firing speakers are hidden beneath the keyboard.
When I read this laptop had under-keyboard speakers, I expected some level of distorted or muted audio, but nope. Listening to my favorite song at the moment, MGK’s “my ex’s best friend (with blackbear),” their voices came through crystal-clear, even with the volume maxed, and the song sounded fairly well-balanced.
The kick drum and other bass notes that kick in at the chorus certainly weren’t as punchy as they are on my personal Yoga 9i’s rotating Bowers & Wilkins soundbar, but compared to most laptop speakers, the bass was more than adequate.
Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 even captured most of the nuanced lows, mids, and highs in Unprocessed’s “Real ft. Polyphia’s Tim Henson & Clay Gober,” a song I play on every set of headphones or speakers I test.
Overall, this laptop’s concealed speakers impressed me with their atmospheric, room-filling sound.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 keyboard and trackpadThe Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 has a pleasantly springy keyboard with a few neat tricks up its sleeve.
Underneath, the keyboard hides upward-firing speakers to give you more keyboard space and air-intake holes to improve airflow.
Then, the keys feature new tactile markings, or those raised lines that help your fingers naturally find the central F and J keys, to help users with visual impairments. You’ll find six new tactile markings on the Volume Up/Down keys, Enter key, Insert key, Down arrow key, and Function key.
Lenovo swapped the Function and Control keys, so the Control key is finally on the outer corner, which I prefer.
Credit: Joe Maldonado / MashableWhat I don’t love as much is the new location for the fingerprint reader, which is to the left of the arrow keys. It feels odd to reach over the arrow keys to use the fingerprint reader. I also found myself frustrated by the Page Down/Up keys above the left and right arrow keys — the amount of times I accidentally pressed the wrong key is embarrassing.
But purely speaking about how it feels to type on the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1’s keyboard, it’s fantastic. I love the springy feedback, and preferred typing on this laptop instead of my daily driver, the Yoga 9i.
And the glass touchpad? Man, it’s smooth. Scrolling with finger gestures almost felt better than a mouse. If you’re touchpad-averse, however, there are left-, middle-, and right-click buttons and the famous (or infamous) red TrackPoint dot to navigate with.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 benchmarks and performanceAfter using the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 as my daily laptop for a week, it’s earned a ‘solid performance’ award from me.
Credit: Joe Maldonado / MashableWe ran Geekbench 6 to test this laptop’s CPU performance. The ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 earned a multi-core score of 9,420, which is a fairly decent score, but with one of Intel’s new chips, I would’ve loved to see it break five digits.
It doesn’t quite compete with Intel’s more powerful (and less efficient) Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU, which earned a 12,267 Geekbench score, but the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 offers plenty of performance power for basic web browsing and streaming.
I opened up 25 Google Chrome tabs, played music through Spotify in the background, ran the laptop’s clock stopwatch while working, and the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 showed no signs of stopping. It didn’t get loud or hot after working for a few hours, and I never noticed any lag when loading a new page or typing in Google Docs.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 battery lifeWow, just wow! That was all I could think when I saw the final battery test results for this laptop.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 lasted a jaw-dropping 14 hours and 21 minutes on a single charge while looping a 1080p video at 50% brightness. For a laptop, that’s pretty dang good. For a Windows laptop, that’s flipping fantastic.
So far, the only Windows laptop to rival this lengthy battery life is the Snapdragon X Elite-powered HP OmniBook X, which lasted 16 hours and 47 minutes in the same test. For an Apple comparison, the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air lasted 10 hours and 52 minutes.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 webcamLenovo’s ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 features a standard 1080p IR webcam with a privacy shutter that you’ll find on most laptops. And like most laptop webcams, it’s not terribly impressive.
Credit: Sarah Chaney / MashableThrough this laptop’s webcam, I’m grainy and slightly washed out. It seemed to render colors fairly accurately, from my light green eyes and forest green cardigan to the gray couch behind me, but it didn’t capture my complexion nor crisp lines well.
Is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 (Gen 9) worth it?The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 is an excellent laptop overall, but it's a business laptop equipped with the slightly more expensive Windows 11 Pro OS and Lenovo's red TrackPoint dot beloved by many. For those reasons, I don't think the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 is worth it for most people.
Don't get me wrong, it's a fantastic laptop. It offers solid performance, a surprisingly bright, matte display, a bouncy keyboard I absolutely loved typing on, a trackpad as smooth as butter, a plethora of ports, and best of all: an impressive battery life of over 14 hours.
But for the average laptop user, are all of those features worth just over $2,400? I'm not so sure.
When I compare the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 to HP's OmniBook X — a non 2-in-1 laptop powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip — my personal pick between the two is a no-brainer: the HP OmniBook X. For half the price ($1,199), the HP OmniBook X offers battery life over 16 hours and stronger performance.
However, if you prefer better port variety, a flexible 2-in-1 form factor, or business-forward laptop elements, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 might be the best Windows laptop for you.
Opens in a new window Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable HP OmniBook X $1,199.99 at Best BuyThe watchOS 11 public beta launched on Monday, July 15, allowing testers to explore the new features coming to the next big Apple Watch update.
Keep in mind, though, that watchOS 11 is still a rudimentary, not-yet-finished version, so you'll want to either back up your Apple Watch or run it on a test device. (Here's a quick-and-easy guide on how to install watchOS 11 public beta.) With that disclaimer out of the way, let's dive into the top five features of watchOS 11 public beta — and how to access them.
SEE ALSO: Apple Watch Series 9 vs. SE: I tested both for 13 days watchOS 11 public beta: 5 new features that'll make your life easierThe watchOS 11 public beta is compatible with the Apple Watch Series 6 to 9, as well as the Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2. The second-generation Apple Watch SE is getting watchOS 11, too.
Now that you've checked whether your Apple Watch is compatible, let's dive into the top five coolest features you should be testing.
1. New translation appA new translation app, specifically the Apple Translate app, is arriving to watchOS 11. Apple Translate, which debuted on iOS 14 about four years ago, allows users to speak one language before it's translated to another.
You must choose between 20 languages to install. Credit: AppleAlthough the Translate app isn't new on iPhone, watchOS 11 marks the first time it's made an appearance on an Apple Watch.
As a frequent traveler, this is far more convenient that holding a clunky phone in my hand to help break language barriers. Instead, I can use the sleek and featherweight Apple Watch to help translate foreign languages into my native tongue.
Scroll down to the Translate app, tap on the three-dot icon on the top-left corner, and hit "Downloaded Languages." This will allow you to choose from 20 languages to download, forcing you to be judicious about which languages you want to add to the Translate app.
2. Double tap for scrollingIntroduced with the Apple Watch Series 9, Double Tap lets you bring your fingers together to answer calls, stop timers, play and pause music, and more.
Via GiphyNow, with WatchOS 11, you can use the Double Tap gesture to scroll through apps with multiple pages. Try it with apps like Activity, Sleep, and Stocks.
3. Sleep tracking can now detect napsPrior to watchOS 11, Apple Watch wouldn't record your daytime naps. Now, with watchOS 11, it can intelligently and automatically detect if you're taking a nap and record the duration (even if "sleep mode" isn't activated.)
4. Workout 'Check In'Check In, first introduced to iPhone, is the embodiment of the "text me when you get home" scenario. This feature lets trusted user know when you've reached your destination without much effort on your part.
Credit: AppleNow, Apple is introducing Workout Check In with watchOS 11, which allows others to keep tabs on you while you're working out. If something is off (e.g., your heart rate decreases in an abnormal manner or your speed increases dramatically), you'll get a prompt on your Apple Watch. If you don't respond, your Check In loved one will be notified.
To access this, swipe right after kicking off an exercise in the Workout app. Next, scroll down and tap on "Check In."
5. Send money via Apple WatchWith watchOS 11, users will be able to send money to someone by raising their Apple Watch to the person's Apple Watch or iPhone.
However, this feature is only available to U.S. Apple Watch owners.
6. Start time and your seat info for your showsLet's say you purchased tickets to watch Deadpool vs. Wolverine, and they're now stored in Apple Wallet. As the showtime approaches, a Live Activity will appear at the top of the Smart Stack, showing you all the important details you need right from your wrist, including seat information and venue open time.
Credit: AppleYou can also get updates on the whereabouts of your rideshare — and whether your Uber has arrived.
7. Unlock your Home Keys by simply approaching the doorOn watchOS 11, users with UWB Home Keys will now be able to unlock a door by simply being adjacent to it (0.39 to 1.18 inches). Before, users would have to move their watch super close to the lock.
If you're wondering when watchOS 11 is expected to roll out to the wider public, Apple is eyeing a fall release, likely alongside the iPhone 16 series launch.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 $699.99 at AmazonHappy Acolyte finale day, everyone! While this hopefully isn't the last we'll see of Star Wars' latest show — seriously, I need Season 2 more than Torbin (Dean-Charles Chapman) needed to go back to Coruscant — we've got several questions we hope the series wraps up by the end of its first season.
Episode 7, "Choice," already gave us some clarity about what happened on Brendok on the night that twins Osha and Mae (Amandla Stenberg) were separated. But in the present, there are several tasty story threads still left dangling.
SEE ALSO: 'The Acolyte' review: Just what Star Wars needsRemember, when we last saw Mae, Jedi Master Sol had restrained her and was preparing to tell her about his side of the Brendok story. Meanwhile, Osha was experiencing the seductive pull to the Dark Side, all thanks to the absolute charisma bomb who is the Stranger (Manny Jacinto). But what in the world will happen when the twins' paths cross again?
With the finale fast-approaching, here are seven questions we'd love The Acolyte to answer.
1. How did Mae survive her fall on Brendok? Leah Brady in "The Acolyte." Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.While "Choice" was an illuminating episode, we're still missing a key perspective from that fateful night: Mae's. We know Sol let her fall into oblivion in order to save Osha, but how did she make it out alive? And how did she join up with the Stranger in the years to come? Did he find and save her, or was theirs a chance meeting?
2. Are there any Brendok witches left? Margarita Levieva and Leah Brady in "The Acolyte." Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.Another question that lingers from "Choice" is the fate of the Brendok witches — or one in particular. While Master Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss) killed the coven by severing their joint possession of Master Kelnacca (Joonas Suotamo), one coven member is conspicuously absent from their ranks: Mother Koril (Margarita Levieva). Where did she head off to when she vanished in a cloud of smoke? And could she have any links to the Stranger and the Sith?
3. Will the Oshamir ship set sail in earnest? Amandla Stenberg and Manny Jacinto in "The Acolyte." Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.The enemies-to-lovers vibes are strong with The Acolyte, all thanks to the staggering amount of chemistry between Osha and the Stranger (formerly known by his alias, Qimir). In episode 6 alone, he strips naked in front of her, gently caresses her wrist while she holds a lightsaber to his throat, and talks about the power of "desire." If that's not seduction mode, I don't know what is.
SEE ALSO: I love Reylo fanfiction — and so does publishingThe Acolyte creator Leslye Headland confirmed in an interview with Collider that the Oshamir dynamic is "so clear," so the question is less "if" the romance will truly kick off, and more "when." As of now, the Oshamir ship is fully ready to leave the harbor, the Stranger is calling Osha aboard, and all she and The Acolyte need to do is push off. Speaking of...
4. Will Osha embrace the Dark Side in The Acolyte finale? Amandla Stenberg in "The Acolyte." Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.Before The Acolyte whisked us back to flashback town, Osha tried on the Stranger's cortosis helmet, marking a huge step down the path to the Dark Side. But will she follow through in the finale? Or will Sol draw her back to the Light?
The determining factor here will likely be Osha's reaction to the truth about what Sol did on Brendok — if she finds out. Could her grief and anger lead her to complete the mission Mae could not and kill a Jedi Master without a weapon?
5. Who was the Stranger's Jedi Master? Rebecca Henderson in "The Acolyte." Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.One of the few tidbits we know about the Stranger's past is that he was once a Jedi, before his Master cast him out (and gave him some gnarly back scars in the process). The most likely candidate for his former Jedi Master is Vernestra Rwoh (Rebecca Henderson), since her lightwhip matches up with his scars, and since she's been acting awfully cagey about the investigation into the bloodbath on Khofar.
(Sidebar: The Stranger told Osha he was a Jedi a long time ago. Since Vernestra is about 116 years old by the time of The Acolyte, and she was likely his Master, how old is Qimir really?)
6. What is the Stranger's link to Kylo Ren and the Knights of Ren? Manny Jacinto in "The Acolyte." Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.The Acolyte has paid tribute to the Star Wars sequel trilogy — especially The Last Jedi — throughout. But perhaps the most interesting reference is the recurring use of Kylo Ren's musical theme, including in the moment when the Stranger Force healed Osha.
SEE ALSO: 'The Acolyte' keeps referencing 'The Last Jedi' — here's whySo what could the Stranger's connection to Kylo Ren possibly be? Speculation suggests that he could be the original leader of the Knights of Ren, who we see in the sequel trilogy. Headland herself said in an interview with Nerdist that this was "a really good theory," so take that as you will.
7. Will any other Sith Lords be making appearances? Manny Jacinto in "The Acolyte." Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.It's hard to think about the rise of the Dark Side in Star Wars without thinking of Darth Sidious (aka Emperor Palpatine) and the Sith Lord who trained him, Darth Plagueis (and even the Sith who trained him, Darth Tenebrous). Given that The Acolyte examines rising darkness during the High Republic Era, could that mean we get a surprise appearance from Tenebrous, or maybe even Plagueis? Personally, I'd love it if a Star Wars show didn't tie itself in knots in order to link to already existing characters, but if the execution is good, I won't be totally peeved.
Headland told Nerdist that she does have an idea of how The Acolyte would eventually connect to Plagueis and Palpatine. Of course, she'd need a second season (and maybe even beyond) to get there. Here's hoping that Season 2 renewal is just around the corner.
The Acolyte finale premieres July 16 at 9 p.m. ET on Disney+.
A fortified NASA spacecraft has reached nearly 400,000 mph — again.
That's the fastest a human-built machine has ever flown. And it will keep picking up speed.
The U.S. space agency recently announced its Parker Solar Probe — the first mission to fly through the sun's outer atmosphere, or corona — matched its own speed record of 394,736 mph (635,266 kilometers per hour) during its 20th close solar approach on June 29.
Objects often accrue speed when they pass by gravitationally-powerful objects, like the sun. And in the emptiness of space, little can stop this craft from continually going faster.
"Once it's going, it's going," Nour Raouafi, an astrophysicist at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory and project scientist for the mission, previously told Mashable.
SEE ALSO: NASA scientist viewed first Voyager images. What he saw gave him chills.(At times, some minimal slowing occurs when the probe strategically passes by Venus for "gravity assists" that propel it closer to the sun; these Venusian flybys slightly temper the craft's momentum, but ultimately result in it picking up even more speed as it zips nearer to our massive star.)
"Once it's going, it's going."Later this year, after the probe's final Venus assist, the craft will reach a whopping 430,000 mph. At that speed, you could travel from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., in 20 seconds.
Tweet may have been deleted The green line in this graphic shows the Parker Solar Probe’s 20th orbit around the sun, bringing it some 4.51 million miles from our star. Credit: NASA / Johns Hopkins APL / Steve GribbenWhile traveling at such a blistering speed — over 500 times the sound barrier of some 760 mph — the NASA probe will come 3.8 million miles from the sun's surface, breaking another record. But it's well equipped for the torrid solar environs. Engineers built the Parker probe with a 4.5-inch-thick carbon heat shield that's pointed at the sun. The shield itself heats up to some 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, but just a couple of feet behind, the environs are surprisingly pleasant. "Most of the instruments are working at room temperatures," Raouafi said.
The unprecedented endeavor into the sun's atmosphere isn't just breaking records. Scientists plan to use the incoming observations to understand how extreme space weather, caused by different types of solar explosions, can behave and ultimately impact Earth. Our fickle star, for example, can eject masses of super hot gas (plasma), called coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, at Earth. These events can wreak havoc on our power grids and communication networks — historically they've melted transformers and triggered electrical failures that trapped unsuspecting people in elevators.
TL;DR: For a limited time, this affordable digital camera from Kodak is now on sale for $69.99, discounted 54% from its usual price of $154.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: kodak Kodak PIXPRO AZ252 Point & Shoot Digital Camera (New - Open Box) $69.99 at the Mashable ShopSure, we take pictures with our phones all the time, but when it comes down to capturing life's most precious moments, sometimes a quality camera is needed. Especially one like the Kodak PIXPRO, which gives you the DSLR experience for a point-and-shoot price.
For a limited time, you can get this open-box Kodak PIXPRO AZ252 point-and-shoot digital camera on sale for $69.99 (reg. $154.99). This camera shoots gorgeous photos as well as high-quality videos, and as a "New Open Box" product, it's rated to come in "Brand new condition with zero cosmetic flaws" and "100% battery health." Open box products are usually the result of customer returns or unsold inventory, giving you the chance to score big discounts.
This digital camera features a 25x optical zoom, allowing you to snap portraits of far-away sights without losing quality, as well as a 24mm wide angle to capture a huge area, whether that's a landscape or a giant group photo. You can also choose from up to 22 pre-set scene modes to give you the perfect settings for your subject, and a three-inch LCD screen for easy viewing.
To avoid shakiness, the PIXPRO is even equipped with built-in Optical Image Stabilization. It takes pictures in 16 megapixels to give you sharp, crystal-clear photos. You can also record videos in one click in 720p resolution.
Open-box items like this are highly beneficial for those looking for affordable prices on brand-new products. So, if you've always wanted to own a Kodak camera, this is your chance.
Normally $154.99, you can get this open-box Kodak PIXPRO AZ252 point-and-shoot digital camera for the discounted price of $69.99 for a limited time.
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TL;DR: Breathe cleaner air with an open-box Honeywell Insight HEPA Air Purifier on sale for $79.99 (reg. $174.99) for a limited time.
Opens in a new window Credit: Honeywell Honeywell InSight HEPA Air Purifier with Air Quality Indicator for Medium-Large Rooms $79.99 at The Mashable ShopBrutal summer weather can make pets shed their fur like crazy, meaning dust and dander is flying all over your house. It might be the perfect season to get a HEPA air purifier — and there's a great one on sale today.
Breathe cleaner air with an open-box Honeywell Insight HEPA Air Purifier on sale for $79.99 (reg. $174.99) for a limited time. This air purifier is designed to clean the air of medium to large rooms up to about 190 square feet. It can help eliminate allergens, dust, pet dander, and even smoke from wildfires.
This air purifier features a display that shows you four different cleaning levels, an auto-off timer, and a dimmer switch. It also includes an odor-reducing filter to help get rid of icky smells that might be lurking around. Another bonus is that you'll hardly notice it's there, due to its quiet, energy-efficient nature.
The benefit of buying an open-box model is that you can get a brand-new item for a discounted price, since all this means is that it was either excess inventory, or was returned by a customer and repackaged.
Regularly $174.99, you can score an open-box Honeywell Insight HEPA Air Purifier for just $79.99.
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TL;DR: Eliminate your low-storage woes with a lifetime subscription to 1TB of cloud storage from FolderFort, on sale for $69.97 (reg. $251.64) until August 31.
Opens in a new window Credit: FolderFort FolderFort 1TB Storage Pro Plan: Lifetime Subscription $69.97 at The Mashable ShopSick of constantly running out of storage space and dealing with the hassle of managing multiple cloud accounts? Wave goodbye to storage stress with the FolderFort 1TB Storage Pro Plan for 72% off
Through August 31, get a lifetime subscription to 1TB of cloud storage from FolderFort on sale for $69.97 (reg. $251.64). You can keep all your important files, photos, and documents in one convenient place. With easy access across multiple devices and platforms using any modern web browser, your files are always just a click or a tap away.
No need to worry about security: with top-notch encryption and privacy features like BackBlaze infrastructure, your data stays safe and sound. Whether you're a professional needing reliable storage for work files or someone who simply wants to keep your photos and files secure, FolderFort offers the peace of mind you've been looking for.
The user-friendly interface makes organizing and retrieving your files a breeze. No more digging through cluttered folders on Google Drive or dealing with slow upload speeds.
With FolderFort, you can streamline your digital life. Get a lifetime subscription to a FolderFort 1TB Storage Pro Plan on sale for $69.97 (reg. $251.64) until August 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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TL;DR: Take advantage of this discount on an open-box Dell Inspiron 3020 Desktop, marked down to $439.99 from $699 for a limited time.
Opens in a new window Credit: Dell Dell Inspiron 3020 Desktop (Intel 10-Core i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $439.99 at The Mashable ShopIf you're ready to get rid of the computer you've had sitting on your desk since you started playing Oregon Trail, but you're not ready to spend your life savings on a new one, consider this compact, affordable desktop that features fast speeds, plenty of storage, and more.
For a limited time, you can get a Dell Inspiron 3020 Desktop, complete with a Windows 11 Home operating system, on sale for $439.99 (reg. $699.99). This particular model is labeled "open-box," which means it was extra inventory or was returned by a customer and repackaged — but rest assured, it is a brand-new item.
Get things done faster and easier with 13th-Gen Intel Core Processors, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. You'll need to connect a monitor to this tower, and it supports up to three FHD monitors or one 4K monitor to make the most of your computing experience.
The operating system included on this desktop is Windows 11 Home, which has a ton of useful features, like a biometrics login process for advanced security, DirectX2 for dynamic gaming, easy Teams connectivity, and much more.
Get a new, fast computer without breaking the bank. Normally $699, you can get an open-box Dell Inspiron 3020 Desktop on sale for $439.99 for a limited time.
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Scratching your head over how to install watchOS 11 public beta? We've got the step-by-step instructions to help you snag the latest beta version of the Apple Watch's next big update.
However, as the word "beta" suggests, this is a rough-around-the-edges copy of watchOS 11. It's not yet ready for primetime, so make sure you either back up your Apple Watch or run watchOS 11 public beta on a test device. With that being said, here's an easy-to-follow guide on how to install watchOS 11 public beta.
SEE ALSO: Apple Watch 8 vs. Apple Watch SE: How do they compare? How to install watchOS 11 public betaApple's watchOS 11 public beta should give you a sneak peek into some new features announced at WWDC 2024, including the new Vitals tool (i.e., tracks and analyzes Apple Watch sleep health metrics for a deeper understanding of your daily health status), the new Translate app, and more.
Here's how to install watchOS 11 public beta so you can test these new features.
1.You cannot install the watchOS 11 public beta without first ensuring that your companion iPhone is running the iOS 18 public beta.
2.Now that your iPhone is running iOS 18 public beta, go to the Watch app.
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable3.Tap on "General" followed by "Software Update."
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable4.Tap on "watchOS 11 public beta." (If you don't see it, it may be because you're not enrolled in Apple's beta program.)
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable5.On the top-left corner, tap on "Back," which will resurface the Software Update page.
6. Place your Apple Watch on a charger.
7.Tap on "Download and Install" followed by "Agree."
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable8.You may be prompted to enter your passcode on your Apple watch. If so, do it before hitting "Proceed."
You should now see the progress bar under "watchOS 11 Beta."
Wait for your Apple Watch to install watchOS 11 public beta, which could take anywhere from a few minutes to a whole hour. (It took Mashable about 33 minutes to install watchOS 11 public Beta.) The official, ready-for-rollout version of watchOS 11 Beta is expected to launch later this year.
Apple Watch Series 9 $279.99 at AmazonAn Australian man has used his Apple Watch Ultra to successfully call for help after being swept out to sea. Though a morning at the beach can be great for disconnecting from technology, this may make you rethink leaving your smartwatch behind.
Australia's ABC News reports that Rick Shearman, 49, was body surfing at a Byron Bay beach on Saturday morning when he found himself in trouble. Though an experienced surfer who regularly enjoys weekend trips to the beach, this time he got caught in the impact zone, the part of the water where waves are most likely to break.
SEE ALSO: Apple Watch Ultra 1 vs. Ultra 2: We'll make this simpleRepeatedly dunked by the waves and beginning to cramp up, Shearman followed safety advice and allowed the current to drag him out to sea rather than exhaust himself in a futile fight against it. Typically, beachgoers who are caught in a current are instructed to remain calm and float with it until they can swim parallel to the shore and escape. Shearman noted that he had extracted himself from similar situations before.
However, in this particular case he soon found himself approximately half a mile from the beach and unable to find a way back. Shearman then recalled that he could use his Apple Watch Ultra to call for emergency services and swiftly did so, staying on the line for an hour until he was fished out by an emergency helicopter.
"At this point I was a long way out to sea, I was being buffeted by wind and big swells, it was actually quite difficult to utilise [the Apple Watch Ultra]," Shearman told ABC News, explaining that he had to hold the smartwatch to his ear to hear the emergency operator.
Even so, it seems Shearman was more than happy to accept some minor difficulty in operation in exchange for the Watch's literally lifesaving benefits. If he hadn't been able to contact emergency services it would have been much longer before the alarm was raised, and the operation could have taken days. It would also no doubt have had a much more tragic ending.
"If it wasn't for being able to access that service in my Watch I'd probably be bobbing out somewhere in international waters by now," he said. "It's amazing that I was able to use that technology to save my life."
Initially released in 2022, the Apple Watch Ultra was specifically designed for outdoor activities and is water resistant to a depth of 100m — though fortunately Shearman didn't end up diving that deep. It can also contact emergency services in several countries such as Australia and the U.S. without first being set up for mobile phone service, a feature found in Apple Watches from Series 5 onward.
How to call for help on your Apple WatchIf you ever find yourself in a similar dilemma, calling emergency services via your Apple Watch is a relatively straightforward process.
First, press and hold the side button on the right of your watch, right beneath the Digital Crown dial. This will cause several sliders to appear.
Drag the Emergency Call slider to the right to immediately initiate the call.
Alternatively, you can simply press and hold the side button. This will cause your Apple Watch to call emergency services after a brief countdown.
Since the Apple Vision Pro had many users screaming "Ouch!", including myself, many companies have been swooping in with the ol' "we're lighter, cheaper, and more comfy" pitch.
XREAL is one of 'em.
It's the mastermind behind AR glasses like the Air 2 Pro and the up-and-coming Air 2 Ultra (which earned Mashable's "Best of CES 2024" award). These bad boys can deliver an Apple Vision Pro-like experience, particularly when it comes to spatial computing.
However, XREAL was honest, telling Mashable that it recognizes there are some glaring issues that hinder it from reaching AR nirvana.
For example, XREAL's glasses come with a USB-C cable, making it compatible with most devices, but some are left out of the fun. Specifically, the pre-USB-C iPhones (i.e., iPhone 14 series and earlier) have Lightning cables, forcing users to purchase an adapter for their spectacles. Some phones have a USB-C port, but they don't support video output. (The Pixel 8 series was a good example of this, but Google recently released a fix.)
On top of that, if you're using your XREAL glasses on your phone, it's sucking up all of your power like an energy vampire, causing battery drain. So what's the solution to all of this? According to XREAL, it's creating a phone-like device called The Beam Pro (but the company insists that it's not a phone).
SEE ALSO: I used the Apple Vision Pro on a flight to Costa Rica — and it was chaotic XREAL Beam Pro price and specsThe XREAL Beam Pro I tested for this review is the cheapest you can get. It starts at $199 and comes with the following specs:
Qualcomm Snapdragon spatial companion processor
6GB of RAM
128GB of SSD storage
There's also a configuration that comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. You can also choose between a Wi-Fi-only model as well as a 5G variant. (I have the former, so I can't add data to my Beam Pro while I'm out and about.) All models feature expandable storage via microSD.
The Air 2 Pro that I paired with the Beam Pro costs $449 on Amazon.
The Beam Pro is available for preorder now — and it's expected to start shipping some time in mid-July.
Opens in a new window Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Beam Pro $199.00 at XREALThe Beam Pro is a "sequel" to an existing device called "Beam," which unlocks a whole new world of spatial computing. Similar to the Apple Vision Pro, Beam lets you affix a TV screen to the air in a virtual plane.
XREAL Beam Pro (left) and original Beam (right) Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableBut what differentiates XREAL's glasses from the Apple Vision Pro is that the latter is like wearing a computer on your face, packed with industry-leading internals for premium, top-of-the-line immersion and AR capabilities.
The XREAL glasses, on the other hand, cannot operate alone. It needs something, like a phone, laptop, or gaming console, to mirror to the virtual display that looms before you. (This brings glasses like the Air 2 Pro closer to the likes of the Viture Pro XR glasses, which brought a triple-screen display to my MacBook Air experience.)
The XREAL Air 2 Pro glasses Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableWithout the original Beam, if you plugged the XREAL glasses into a phone, you wouldn't have much control over the virtual TV inside your glasses. But with the OG Beam, you could resize the TV to as small as a 28-inch screen to as large as a 330-inch display.
You can also unlock three display modes with The Beam:
Body Anchor - virtual screen remains locked into the air, no matter where you look
Smooth Follow - trails your head movements in a seamless manner
Side view - places the virtual screen off to the side in one of the four quadrants
It's essentially a battery pack, too, so you can keep your device topped up while you're using the XREAL glasses. Plus, while you're flying on a plane, you could use Smooth Follow with the OG Beam, allowing you to get rid of the jitteriness that happens with the virtual display due to the aircraft's bumpy movements.
And then XREAL unleashed the new Beam Pro. This one, unlike the Beam, has a screen. And similar to the OG beam, it solves the issue of having your XREAL glasses siphon all of your phone's battery power like a leech. (It also has the aforementioned trio of display modes.)
However, what's different about the Beam Pro is that it's also designed to rectify XREAL's device incompatibility issues. If you're someone who's interested in nabbing a pair of XREAL glasses for yourself, you don't have to ask, "Does my phone have the right port for the XREAL glasses? Do the XREAL glasses support my target device?"
With the Beam Pro, you know it works with the XREAL glasses. (The only downside is, though, is that you're limited to using the content offered by the Beam Pro.) Plus, the Beam Pro has a dual-camera array, allowing you to capture spatial videos (à la the iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Vision Pro combo).
XREAL Beam Pro designThe XREAL rep winced when Mashable's Matt Binder saw the Beam Pro for the first time and said, "That looks like a phone!"
Mashable's Matt Binder getting some hands-on experience with the Beam Pro. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable"Oh, it looks like one, but it's not!" the XREAL rep said. That pretty much sums up the Beam Pro. It looks like an off-brand smartphone — but it's not. The all-white backside features two cameras: one is an ultra-wide camera and the other a wide camera (for 3D stereoscopic video recording).
On the bottom-right corner, you'll find the XREAL logo in bold red.
On the right side of the Beam Pro, you'll find three buttons: an orange "Mode" button (lets you toggle between display modes), a volume rocker, and a side key (for turning the display on and off).
XREAL Beam Pro Credit: Kimberly GedeonOn the left side, you'll find a microSD card slot. On the front, you'll find a selfie camera.
But keep in mind that you will not be able to make calls nor text. Because, well, it's not a phone.
I wish the Beam Pro came in black, but it only comes in white. On the plus side, it doesn't appear to get dirty too easily. Still, I'd cool it on eating Doritos while using the Beam Pro.
XREAL Beam Pro displayThe XREAL Beam Pro has a 6.5-inch, 2400 x 1800-pixel display. And yes, you can totally run your favorite streaming apps on it sans the Beam Pro.
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableI ran Netflix on it, playing Perfect Match, and the screen was colorful, crisp, and sharp. On my XREAL Air 2 Pro, Netflix looks just as good, maybe even better, with the connected Beam Pro. The image is crystal clear, with vivid, punchy colors.
There is one problem, though. When I'm looking at the Air 2 Pro with the Beam Pro connected, sometimes, the virtual display would drift off to the side unprompted. Even while I'm using a display mode that should keep the display fixed in my virtual environment (i.e., body anchor), it continues to drift.
XREAL is aware of this issue and has told Mashable it's working on a fix.
XREAL Beam Pro portsThe Beam Pro has two USB-C ports on the bottom of the phone-like device.
The Beam Pro has two USB-C ports, one for charging and the other for plugging in the XREAL glasses. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableThere's one for plugging in your XREAL glasses and another for charging it.
XREAL Beam Pro keyboardI love the haptic keyboard on the Beam Pro. I was able to fire up Google Docs to the left on my virtual display with YouTube playing on the right. The Beam Pro immediately recognized that I had an intent to type on the virtual display, so the Beam Pro's keyboard popped up. My fingers were flying on the keyboard, tapping on each key like graceful tap dancer, to type on the fresh Google Doc page.
The haptics, giving a satisfying vibration with each tap, made typing on the Beam Pro a lot more comfortable than I expected.
XREAL Beam Pro 'touchpad'After plugging in the Air 2 Pro into the Beam Pro, the virtual version of NebulaOS appears right before my very eyes. This turns the Beam Pro screen into a touchpad of sorts, allowing me to navigate NebulaOS.
You can see the Beam Pro's touchpad on the display as Matt Binder holds the phone-like device. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableIt's a bit janky, but only because it doesn't operate in the way you might expect it to. For example, intuitively, I just want to move my finger across the "touchpad" to move the virtual cursor. However, there are times it's easier to just move my entire hand, with the Beam Pro in it of course, to get to my desired target before clicking.
At the time of this writing, the virtual cursor doesn't respond to my desire to pause the Netflix app. I spoke to an XREAL rep about this issue and the company is working on a fix. However, play/pause functions work with other streaming apps just fine.
From the touchpad, you can also grab screenshots and capture screen recordings, which is ideal if you're a content creator who wants to share "in-game" experiences with your audience.
XREAL Beam Pro audioThe Beam Pro's internal speakers aren't that great. It feels like it's booming from somewhere on the left side of the phone (while held horizontally).
It sounds slightly scratchy, too.
However, the Beam Pro isn't meant to have sweet-sounding audio. The XREAL Air 2 Pro glasses have speakers on them, too — two open-air ones, to be exact. But they aren't any better. They're passable, but the don't have the best bass. And they sound a bit tinny.
Fortunately, you can pop in some better-sounding earbuds, like the AirPods Pro, via Bluetooth.
XREAL Beam Pro camerasThe Beam Pro has two 50MP cameras (ultrawide and wide shooters).
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableYou can use the dual-camera setup to take spatial and 3D videos, which you can use on your XREAL glasses. (You can also use it on the Apple Vision Pro.)
I captured a few spatial videos myself. I opened up the Camera app, tapped on the "spatial video" option, and recorded a few 3D videos. I was able to visit them through the "Photos" app inside my Air 2 Pro glasses, plugged into the Beam Pro of course, and I saw all of my captured videos in a glorious, 3D spatial format. In one shot of my backyard, it's as if the foreground jumped slightly forward from the background, with the garage appearing to "pop," while the trees and the moon appeared to be pushed backward.
This is probably the most badass feature of the Beam Pro.
XREAL Beam Pro battery lifeThe Beam Pro's battery life is shockingly long. Even after all-day use, the Beam Pro ended up just being at 75% at the end of the day. The Beam Pro is super energy efficient.
We plan to run the PCMark Android battery life test on it. We'll update this section with the results once we have it.
Is the XREAL Beam Pro worth it?XREAL will capture the hearts of businesses — not the average Joe — with the Beam Pro. The XREAL glasses and Beam Pro combo give companies a way to showcase visual content on "portable display." Some consumers may be wary about a stranger plugging a pair of smart glasses into their phones — and the Beam Pro dashes those concerns.
But do I see the Beam Pro being worth it for the average Joe? I'm not quite convinced. The XREAL Beam Pro has a few slam dunks, including the 3D spatial video recording, the satisfying haptic keyboard, and a striking visual display for streaming. I understand that the Beam Pro alleviates "battery anxiety" in that my phone, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, gets left alone while the Air 2 Pro glasses leeches off the Beam Pro instead.
But I don't love the idea of carrying yet another device alongside my daily driver. I already have to lug around headphones, a smartphone, and a smartwatch. I'm OK with adding XREAL glasses to the mix, but the Beam Pro tests my limit.
On top of that, I'd prefer to use the XREAL glasses while traveling, which means I'd have to get the 5G Beam Pro to stay connected while commuting. In order words, I'd have to purchase a monthly data plan. No, thank you.
If you're looking for a damn-good spatial computing experience that rivals the Apple Vision Pro, check out the Viture Pro XR glasses. Connected to my MacBook, it allowed me to pin three displays in a virtual space. (It supports spatial video, too.)
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Viture Pro XR Glasses $459.00 at AmazonIt's almost hard to recall Instant Pot's reign as the star of Prime Day kitchen deals when Ninja deals are going as hard as they are in 2024.
Regardless of the corner of your kitchen you're looking to spruce up — whether it's the empty countertop slab where an air frying indoor grill could go or the cabinet where dusty, rusty pots and pans are begging for replacement — Ninja is making sure it catches your eye when you drop it into the search bar on Prime Day.
SEE ALSO: TikTok's newest obsession is coming — meet the Ninja SlushiNinja has become such a force in the realm of kitchen gear, mainly due to its Foodi line. This goes far past the pressure cookers that are often pitted against the Instant Pot: There are Foodi air fryer ovens, Foodi blenders, Foodi grills, and even several Foodi nonstick cookware collections. Past that, Ninja is behind several other viral kitchen products like the Ninja Creami ice cream maker and the Thirsti, Ninja's version of a SodaStream. And they're all on sale the day before Prime Day, which officially kicks off on July 16.
We're keeping track of all the Ninja deals at Amazon during Prime Day week, as well as live deals in just about every other product category you could think of — so check back often through July 17. For now, all newly-added deals are marked with a ✨, while deals marked with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Foodi 7-in-1 XL Pro Indoor Grill and Griddle with Air Fry (IG651) 🔥 $199.99 at AmazonThe juiciest discount we're seeing on any Ninja multicooker so far this Prime Day season is a 46% price slash on the Ninja Foodi Smart XL indoor grill and air fryer combo. This 7-in-1 flat top griddle can take your dinner from frozen to BBQ-ed (complete with grill marks) in 25 minutes, searing at temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit — use the included meat thermometer to check your work. The lid, which can grill open or closed, can also air fry and dehydrate.
More Ninja kitchen dealsPressure cookers, air fryers, and other countertop cookers
Ninja Foodi 2-in-1 Flip Toaster (ST101) — $79.95 $129.99 (save $49.05) 🔥
Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Possible Cooker Pro (MC1101) — $89.99 $119.99 (save $30) 🔥
Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 Dual Zone Air Fryer (DZ071) — $115.99 $179.99 (save $64)
Ninja Speedi 12-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer (SF301) — $129.99 $199.99 (save $70)
Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 XL Indoor Grill with Air Fry (DG551) — $159.95 $279.99 (save $120.04) 🔥
Ninja Foodi 13-in-1 Dual Heat Countertop Convection Oven (SP351) — $179.99 $329.99 (save $150)
Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 XL Pro Countertop Convection Oven (DT201) — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)
Coffee makers, blenders, and more drink makers
Ninja Fit Compact Personal Blender — $44.99 $69.99 (save $25)
Ninja Programmable XL Coffee Maker Pro — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)
Ninja Hot and Iced XL Coffee Maker — $111.99 $149.99 (save $38)
Ninja Nutri Ninja Blender (BL642) — $129.99 $179 (save $49.01)
Ninja Thirsti Soda and Sparkling Water Maker — $149.99 $239.99 (save $30) 🔥
Ninja Foodi Blender and Food Processor — $149.95 $179.95 (save $90)
Ninja Espresso and Coffee Barista System (CFN601) — $179.99 $249.99 (save $70)
Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream Maker — $199.99 $249.99 (save $39.49 with on-page coupon) 🔥
Cookware, cooking irons, and more
Ninja Foodi NeverStick 4-quart Possible Pan — $79.99 $129.99 (save $50) 🔥
Ninja Foodi NeverStick 8-piece Cookware Set — $199.99 $269.99 (save $70)
Ninja Foodi NeverStick 12-piece Cookware Set — $26.99 $399.99 (save $130)
In a simple twist of fate, Samsung Unpacked and Amazon Prime Day 2024 are both happening in July. That makes a perfect recipe for heavily discounted Samsung products.
With any new product launch comes an abundance of discounts on older models. Heck, sometimes those brand-new models even see price drops during preorder periods. Throw in pressure from Amazon Prime Day (which officially runs July 16 and 17) and there's a good chance we'll see unprecedented pricing on all sorts of devices — from the Galaxy Tab S9 lineup to the slate of Galaxy Watch 6 models.
We're tracking the best Galaxy-specific deals below ahead of Prime Day, which includes the Galaxy Tab, Galaxy Book, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch, and Galaxy phones. As the official savings event nears, we'll be updating the list with the latest and greatest deals — so stay tuned.
Note: All newly added deals are marked with a ✨, while deals with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price.
Early Prime Day Samsung Galaxy deals Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Our pick: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB) 🔥 $646.51 at AmazonLaunched during last summer's Unpacked event, the Galaxy Tab S9 features a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, a new Dynamic AMOLED 2X 11-inch display, and an IP68 water- and dust-proof rating (which is a first). It also comes with the famous S-Pen, of course, which allows you to doodle, take notes, and make the most out of apps. It's also loaded with AI features like Transcript Assist, Photo Assist, Circle to Search, and Note Assist. Ahead of Prime Day, the 128GB version of our favorite Android tablet is on sale for just $646.51 instead of the usual $799.99. That's just shy of 20% savings. Need more storage? The 256GB version is on sale for just $52 more.
More Samsung Galaxy dealsGalaxy Book deals
Note: While there are no Galaxy Book deals currently available at Amazon, we found the following models on sale at Samsung's own website. Stay tuned for any Prime Day-specific Galaxy Book deals.
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB eUFS) — $999.99 $1,349.99 (save $350)
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB eUFS) — $1,099.99 $1,449.99 (save $350)
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,129.99 $1,549.99 (save $420)
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB eUFS) — $1,499.99 $1,749.99 (save $250)
Galaxy Buds deals
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro — $149.99 $229.99 (save $80)
Galaxy phone deals
Samsung Galaxy A25 (128GB, Unlocked) — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 AI (512GB) + $200 Amazon Gift Card Preorder Bundle — $1,099.99 $1,419.99 (save $320) 🔥
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 AI (512GB) + $300 Amazon Gift Card Preorder Bundle — $1,899.99 $2,319.99 (save $420) 🔥
Galaxy tablet deals
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ (256GB) — $599 $699.99 (save $100)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB) — $646.51 $799.99 (save $153.48)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (256GB) — $699 $919.99 (save $220.99)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ (256GB) — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ (512GB) — $849 $1,119.99 (save $270.99)
Galaxy Watch deals
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm, Bluetooth) — $209.99 $299.99 (save $90)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (44mm, Bluetooth) — $239.99 $329.99 (save $90)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm, LTE) — $259.99 $349.99 (save $90)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (44mm, LTE) — $256.57 $379.99 (save $123.42) 🔥
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (47mm, Bluetooth) — $336.57 $429.99 (save $93.42)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (47mm, LTE) — $399.99 $479.99 (save $80)
Leave it to a five-minute scroll on social media to remind you that you're actually really hungry right now. That video probably also supplied the recipe — now you just need the right kitchen goodies (and ingredients, of course) to make it.
Prime Day is a great time to find that missing kitchen item on sale, whether it's a countertop air fryer oven, a fancy espresso machine, or just some reusable silicone storage bags to stop wasting so many disposable Ziplocs.
SEE ALSO: Robot vacuum deals at Amazon are booming pre-Prime DayWhile Prime Day 2024 doesn't officially kick off until July 16, Amazon already has noteworthy discounts on a ton of kitchen items across multiple categories from brands like Ninja, Margaritaville, and KitchenAid. Many are new record-low prices that we've never seen before, and we're keeping track in our list below — all newly-added deals are marked with a ✨, while deals marked with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price.
Note that while these technically aren't marked as Prime Day deals, several have already moved into Prime-exclusive territory, though you'll need to be a member to take full advantage next week, anyway.
Best air fryer deal Opens in a new window Credit: Chefman Our pick: Chefman 6-quart Dual Basket Air Fryer Oven 🔥 $69.99 at AmazonThe 42% price slash on this Chefman air fryer looks even better when you pit this fryer directly against competition like the same-size Instant Vortex. The Chefman model splits its 6-quart capacity into dual baskets that can cook two independent foods simultaneously at different temperatures up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, complete with clear windows to keep an eye on golden brownness. The 6-quart Vortex has just a single basket with no window, maxes out at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and actually costs $10 more, even on sale.
More air fryers on saleDash Tasti-Crisp 2.6-quart Air Fryer — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15) 🔥
Paris Hilton 6-quart Air Fryer — $59.99 $79.99 (save $20)
Instant Vortex 6-quart Air Fryer — $79.95 $119.99 (save $40.04)
Ninja Speedi 12-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer (SF301) — $129.99 $199.99 (save $70) ✨
Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 XL Indoor Grill with Air Fry (DG551) — $159.95 $279.99 (save $120.04) ✨🔥
Ninja Foodi 13-in-1 Dual Heat Countertop Convection Oven (SP351) — $179.99 $329.99 (save $150) ✨
Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 XL Pro Countertop Convection Oven (DT201) — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)
Ninja Foodi 7-in-1 XL Pro Indoor Grill and Griddle with Air Fry (IG651) — $199.99 $369.99 (save $170) ✨🔥
Of the Margaritaville machines on sale, the discount on the cordless Maui model is the best. The portable blender, now at its lowest price ever at Amazon, whips up shaved ice rather than the traditional crushed ice, making on-the-go beverages easier to sip with a straw. The 18-ounce capacity can run 20 drink cycles before needing to be charged, so you're set for your last-minute weekend trip to the beach.
More drink makers on saleNinja Thirsti Soda and Sparkling Water Maker — $149.95 $179.95 (save $30) 🔥
Ninja Creami — $189.99 $229.99 (save $40) ✨
bev by Black + Decker Cocktail Maker — $199 $299 (save $100)
Margaritaville Bahamas Frozen Concoction Maker — $201.99 $299.99 (save $98)
Margaritaville Key West Frozen Concoction Maker — $289.99 $399.99 (save $110)
Margaritaville Tahiti Margarita Machine — $450.23 $525 (save $74.77) ✨
One of the more premium espresso machines out there right now, the De'Longhi Magnifico Start — which would usually be a $1,000 investment — is seeing a near 50% discount, pushing it to the most affordable it's ever been at Amazon by a long shot. This chic, fully automatic espresso machine features an updated touch interface with buttons for latte macchiato, cappuccino, espresso, coffee, and hot water, plus 13 bean grinding settings. A milk frother is also included.
More coffee maker dealsKeurig K-Mini — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)
Ninja Programmable XL Coffee Maker Pro — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)
Cuisinart Single Serve Coffee Maker and Grinder — $99.99 $149.95 (save $49.96)
KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine — $229.95 $349.99 (save $49.96) 🔥
Gevi Professional Barista Drip Coffee Maker — $479.99 $799.99 (save $320 with code 3GUEIPT4)
The fancy WiFi-enabled Instant Pot Pro Plus isn't the only Instant Pot with the elusive cake and yogurt buttons. The ol' classic Instant Pot Duo Plus did it first, and when a more than 40% discount knocks it this far below $100, it's still a strong contender as The Instant Pot You Should Get™. The 6-quart cooker's control panel covers nine cooking modes total, plus smart presets for more specific recipes like poultry, ribs, soups, and beans, plus Instant's upgraded steam release valve.
More Instant Pots on saleInstant Pot Duo 9-in-1 (6-quart) — $99.95 $149.95 (save $50) ✨
Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 (8-quart) — $149.95 $199.99 (save $50.05) ✨
Other pressure cooker and multicooker deals
Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Possible Cooker Pro (MC1101) — $89.99 $119.99 (save $30) ✨🔥
Our Place Dream Cooker 4-in-1 (6-quart) — $199 $250 (save $50.05) ✨🔥
It's not hard to ween yourself off disposable plastic sandwich bags when you have a Stasher bag in reach, and several sizes, shapes, and colors are on sale ahead of Prime Day. These reusable silicone bags are oven-, sous vide-, microwave-, and dishwasher-safe, and also make really cute on-the-go containers for snacks. Plus, Stasher says one bag replaces 260 single-use plastic bags per year.
More kitchen accessories on saleKitchenAid Ribbed Soft Silicone Oven Mitt Set — $15.10 $34.99 (save $19.89) 🔥
Chef iQ Sense Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer — $124.99 $179.99 (save $54 with on-page coupon) 🔥
Cookware deals
Carote 11-piece Nonstick Cookware set — $69.99 $119.99 (save $50) 🔥
Ninja Foodi NeverStick 4-quart Possible Pan — $79.99 $129.99 (save $50) 🔥
GreenPan Valencia Pro 3-piece Cookware set — $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)
Ninja Foodi NeverStick 8-piece Cookware set — $199.99 $269.99 (save $70) 🔥
iRobot Roomba Combo i3+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum and Mop — $329.99 (List Price $599.99)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 10.9" 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet — $169.99 (List Price $219.99)
Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $168.99 (List Price $249.00)
Eero 6 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (Router + 2 Extenders) — $149.99 (List Price $199.99)
Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS, 41mm, Midnight, S/M, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)
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