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Hawk Tuah Girl is the internet's latest viral star, and her origin story is all too common in the digital age. It started with one of those man-on-the-street interviews designed to go viral. The questions were sexual in nature, and that, combined with the setting (a.k.a. the party scene in Nashville), was a recipe for success.
In case you haven't been on TikTok lately and missed it, Hawk Tuah Girl first surfaced in a Tim & Dee TV video. She's asked, "What's one move in bed that makes a man go crazy every time?"
In a Southern accent, she answers, with enthusiasm and in a ridiculous way: "Aw, you gotta give 'em that 'hawk TUAH' and spit on that thang! You get me?" She says this while miming, well, spitting on that...thang...in the form of a microphone angled toward her.
This clip, in turn, went viral on TikTok with videos featuring the moment, reacting to it, or updating folks on it, gaining millions and millions of views. It's since been revealed that Hawk Tuah Girl is named Hailey Welch. As the internet is wont to do, people began digging and starting random rumors.
Chief among them? That Welch was a teacher and fired for the viral clip. That started when a parody account fooled people online.
But while Welch initially seemed a bit hesitant to cash in on the viral moment, she has begun selling merchandise now, which is a pretty foolproof way to pull in money. She's working with a local Tennessee company called Fathead Threads to sell merchandise capitalizing on all the Hawk Tuah virality. Among the items: a "Hawk Tuah 2024" trucker hat, graphic tees, and New Jersey-Boardwalk-esque shirts making crude Hawk Tuah jokes.
Some reporting has also suggested Welch could soon have representation. Page Six reported that industry buzz suggests she's in talks with major talent agencies.
Honestly, it's good for Welch. She was funny in the interview and probably never expected to go viral for something some people consider embarrassing. But now she can laugh all the way to the bank.
Crypto scam victims are being pegged as easy marks by fraudsters who are targeting these individuals – after they've already been scammed.
According to a new warning by the FBI, there's a new, growing trend of scammers masquerading as law firms and targeting those who have already been victims of cryptocurrency scams. These nonexistent law firms offer services to the scam victims, claiming that they can recoup their stolen funds. In reality, these fake companies just scam these victims again.
SEE ALSO: Fake Elon Musk livestreams promoting crypto scams keep popping up on YouTubeThe FBI first put out a warning about this scam last year. However, according to the FBI's update, targeting crypto scam victims has been quite lucrative for scammers.
Between February 2023 and February 2024, the FBI reports that $9.9 million has been stolen from crypto scam victims by fake law firms via this scheme.
Victims report being contacted by the scammers, who claim they can investigate their stolen crypto cases and claw back their funds. Others initiated the contact themselves after being duped by fake websites offering crypto recovery services.
After a crypto scam victim decides to work with the fake law firm, the scammer will extract funds from the victims in numerous different ways. For example, the scammer may request that the victim pay fees upfront for the fake services or trick them into having to pay "back taxes" or other necessary legal fees in order to recover the funds. The scammers also make requests for personal information and banking information from the crypto scam victim.
The scammers routinely mention connections to the FBI, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), or other government agencies in order to help bolster their legitimacy.
Those who believe they have been scammed are encouraged to file a report with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Fashion label Collina Strada has made a name for itself by claiming to prioritize sustainable production and climate awareness, but a recent release has buyers doubting whether the brand is truly committed to the cause.
A highly anticipated collaboration between Collina Strada and bag-maker Baggu, released yesterday, has been revealed to have been created using AI tools. As part of a larger discussion of the brand's use of AI, a Reddit user fed photos from the whimsical collection, which featured horse-shaped purses and trippy prints, into a program that purports to detect whether an image has been created using AI. The result? An 86.4 percent likelihood that one of the designs had been created using AI or deepfake tech.
RedditBuyers were confused. On its website and throughout its marketing, Collina Strada calls itself "a platform for climate awareness, social awareness, change and self expression [sic]." But AI is hugely taxing on the environment. One report suggests that, due in large part to AI, demand for electricity to power data centers may grow by up to 20 percent in the next six years — a potentially disastrous obstacle for the transition to climate-friendly energy sources. It is also considered by some to be an encroachment on the work and rights of artists, whose work is often used — without permission — to train AI models.
SEE ALSO: The 2024 Met Gala was filled with floral fashion. The internet had thoughts.On its website, Baggu has since added a note on two of the prints, "Blue Thorns" and "Boxer Plaid," disclosing that they are both "AI-conceptualized" and created using the generative artificial intelligence program Midjourney. "The [Collina Strada] team used Midjourney as a tool to remix old Collina prints and drive them further," the description reads. "After they used Midjourney to mix two of their prints together, their graphics team transformed the concept into a repeat, inserting logos and adding new elements and layers to complete the print."
View this post on InstagramWhen reached for comment, Collina Strada told Mashable that "For the record, we only used AI for the Boxer Plaid and Blue Thorn prints" and that "Midjourney does not take away the process of using print designers this was just used as an experiment for this season and translated by the designers."
The prints were first shown alongside other designs made with the help of AI at the label's SS24 "Soft is Hard" runway show where — ironically — models glided down the runway to a song with the lyrics "Why are we here, the Earth’s on fire."
Comments under a Collina Strada Instagram post about the collection are filled with customers expressing disappointment. "I did not know about the AI pattern," read one, "I will be cancelling my order." Another opined, "Using AI is unforgivable. Horrible for artists and even more importantly the environment. Hurts my heart but I will not be buying from Baggu anymore." A third said, "You can still cancel and get a refund if ur like me and expected better from the designer and baggu... show companies ai isn't welcome as long as its unregulated and unethical."
RedditBuyers on Reddit were even more disappointed by screenshots that appeared to show Art Director of Collina Strada, Charlie Engman, reacting dismissively to concerns. On an Instagram story that included a screenshot of a comments section critical of the release, Engman wrote "Endlessly fascinated by the punitive urge to foment public judgement over an artistic process in the name of protecting artists." Engman has been publicly enthusiastic about the use of AI in his own work.
As state and federal governments pursue AI regulation, Google has chimed in with its with own thoughts.
On Wednesday, the tech giant published a blog post titled "7 principles for getting AI regulation right." Unsurprisingly, the overall message is that AI should be regulated, but not to the extent that it hampers innovation. "We’re in the midst of a global technology race," wrote Kent Walker, president of global affairs for Google and parent company Alphabet. "And like all technology races, it's a competition that will be won not by the country that invents something first, but by the countries that deploy it best, across all sectors."
Google and AI companies like OpenAI have publicly taken a cooperative attitude towards AI regulation, citing the threat of existential risk. Google CEO Sundar Pichai participated in the Senate's AI Insight Forums to inform how Congress should legislate AI. But some in favor of a less-regulated, more open-source AI ecosystem have criticized Google and others of fear-mongering in order to achieve regulatory capture.
"Altman, Hassabis, and Amodei are the ones doing massive corporate lobbying at the moment," said Meta Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun, referring to the the CEOs of OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic respectively. "If your fear-mongering campaigns succeed, they will inevitably result in what you and I would identify as a catastrophe: a small number of companies will control AI."
Tweet may have been deletedWalker referenced the White House AI executive order, the AI policy roadmap proposed by the U.S. Senate, and recent AI bills in California and Connecticut. While Google says it supports these efforts, AI legislation should focus on regulating specific outcomes of AI development, not broad strokes laws that stifle development. "Progressing American innovation requires intervention at points of actual harm, not blanket research inhibitors," said Walker who noted in a section about "striving for alignment" that more than 600 bills in the U.S. alone have been proposed.
The Google post also briefly touched on the issue of copyright infringement and how and what data is used to train AI models. Companies with AI models argue that utilization of publicly available data on the web constitutes fair use, they've been accused by media companies, and more recently major record labels of violating copyright and profiting from it.
Walker, essentially reaffirms the fair use argument, but acknowledges that there should be more transparency and control over AI training data, saying "website owners should be able to use machine-readable tools to opt out of having content on their sites used for AI training."
The principle about "supporting responsible innovation" covers "known risks" in general terms. But it doesn't get into specifics about, say, regulatory oversight to prevent flagrant inaccuracies in generative AI responses that could fuel misinformation and cause harms.
To be fair, no one actually took it seriously when Google's AI summary recommended putting glue on a pizza, but it's a recent example that underscores the ongoing discussion about accountability for AI-generated falsehoods and responsible deployment.
Samsung is announcing a bunch of stuff soon. Let's get ready for it together.
The next Samsung Unpacked livestream is on July 10 at 9 a.m. ET, taking place in beautiful Paris. I could waste a bunch of time with a lengthy preamble, but we all know Samsung is here to show off new products. Let's talk about what those products might be.
SEE ALSO: Samsung's next big Unpacked event is officially on July 10 Samsung Unpacked July 2024: What to expectIf this Unpacked is anything like the similarly timed one a year ago, we don't even need rumors and leaks to predict some of what we'll see. We just need common sense.
New foldablesIt would be the fake out of the century if follow-ups to last year's Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 didn't show up at Unpacked in July. This time of year has been Samsung's traditional "let's check out some foldables" time for the last few years. The only question is how substantial the upgrades will be in 2024.
We don't know yet for sure, but various leaks can give us an idea. The Z Flip 6 will reportedly have a new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset (the same one powering the Galaxy S24 phones) for increased performance, as well as a 50MP main camera lens to replace the 12MP shooter on the Flip 5.
As for the Fold 6, a number of leaks (such as this one from Chun Bhai on X) suggest it will also get the same new chipset as the Flip 6, as well as a wider form factor. It's also expected to be thinner than last year's foldable device.
Galaxy AISamsung lifted the curtain off of "Galaxy AI" at a separate Unpacked earlier this year. Put simply, it's a different take on the AI features Google added to Pixel phones in 2023; you can use it for live language translation or summary writing, but nothing life-changing just yet.
It's not certain that anything Samsung shows at Unpacked will be "life-changing," but it is certain that AI will be there because Samsung said as much in the official invitation. Exclusive AI features for foldable devices would be nice, but we'll have to wait and see what Samsung is cooking now that Apple Intelligence has entered the ballgame.
Galaxy RingAnother thing we can be certain about is that the wearable Galaxy Ring exists because Samsung announced it earlier this year. It's said that the device will contain a bunch of different sensors for sleep and health tracking, and a clamshell charging case. It could no-show at Unpacked, but given that Samsung has announced wearables at summer Unpacked events before, that seems unlikely.
It should also come in gold, platinum, and black colorways with as many as 13 different sizing options. Any other information will have to wait until Unpacked, if the Galaxy Ring shows up there at all.
Galaxy Watch updatesSpeaking of wearables and summer Unpacked events, the Galaxy Watch 7 is extremely likely to show up on July 10. In fact, it's so likely that a bunch of the specs just leaked on Amazon Canada.
If these specs are to be believed, the Galaxy Watch 7 will come in at least a 40mm size with at least a "Cream" colorway. There's a new BioActiveSensor 2 that is supposedly better at measuring your heart rate, and an unspecified chip powering the device. The listing also hints at AI features, such as smart replies to messages and some kind of daily AI health companion, though information on that is thin at this point.
GET $40 OFF: As of June 26, the Amazfit GTR 3 smartwatch is available for just $79.99 at Amazon, down from $119.99. That's a 33% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazfit Our pick: Amazfit GTR 3 smartwatch $79.99 at AmazonYou don’t need to be a marathon runner or wait for a new year to start focusing on your health. Every day you wake up offers a new opportunity to prioritize your well-being, and right now, you can do it for less with a great deal on the Amazfit GTR 3 smartwatch.
As of June 26, you can get the Amazfit GTR 3 smartwatch for just $79.99 at Amazon, a $40 discount off its original listing price of $119.99. That’s a pretty affordable price compared to other smartwatches on the market (we’re looking at you, Apple).
SEE ALSO: The best fitness trackers of 2024: Tested and reviewedSure, this smartwatch may be labeled as a men’s model, but its features are what really matters. (It also comes in several colors if that’s something you’re worried about.) The Amazfit GTR 3 has Alexa built-in, so you can use voice commands to set alarms, check the weather, and more. It also has a 21-day battery life, which is ideal for anyone who travels or doesn’t have the mental bandwidth to remember to share it daily.
With 150+ sports modes, a stress monitoring system, and the ability to test your heart rate, blood-oxygen level, and more, this smartwatch is packed with features to help you get back on track with your fitness goals. You also may want to keep an eye on more fitness deals dropping for Prime Day 2024 on July 16 and 17.
SAVE $129.97: The Shark FlexStyle with five accessories is on sale for just $190.02, down from the usual bundle price of $319.99, with code BMSM15. That's a 40% discount, and the lowest price we've ever seen.
Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FlexStyle $190.02 at SharkTech advancements aren't just improving our phones and smart tech — tech has revolutionized the way we style our hair, too. Thanks to tools like the Shark FlexStyle, drying your hair no longer has to come with major heat damage. If you're still using an older hair dryer that's not super healthy, you're in for a great deal (and healthy, lustrous hair).
As of June 26, the Shark FlexStyle bundle with five accessories is on sale for $190.02, down from the typical price of $319.99. That's a 40% discount or a savings of $129.97. Use promo code BMSM15 at checkout to grab this deal. This sale price is the lowest we've ever seen, beating out Best Buy's $100 off discount last fall, which sold out in less than 20 minutes.
SEE ALSO: Dyson watch out: Shark just announced the FlexStyle Sparkle and it's gorgeousHair dryers with styling attachments that don't cause massive heat damage have become one of the top beauty trends in recent years. Unfortunately, these models can come with eye-watering price tags, but today's deal bring a dramatic discount to one of Mashable's favorite models.
Mashable shopping reporter Bethany Allard reviewed the Shark FlexStyle last year and noted it's better than the pricey Dyson Airwrap. "It's an excellent copy for less than half the price and it outperforms the original," Allard says. She also mentioned it's great for travel and the diffuser is perfect for curly hair.
With today's deal, you can add five accessories to the Shark FlexStyle, including the aforementioned Curl-Defining Diffuser or the new FrizzFighter Finishing Tool. You can also choose between the Black or Stone colorway options. Plus, the sale includes free two-day shipping, so you won't have to wait around for your new styling tool to arrive.
If you've been wanting to upgrade your hairstyling routine, today's sale price on the Shark FlexStyle is your sign. We've never seen it offered at a discount this deep, making this the best time to snag it. Keep the hair styler for yourself, or grab one to gift a family member who has always wanted one.
SAVE $30: As of June 26, the Amazon Luna controller is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. That's 43% off its original price of $69.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Luna wireless gaming controller $39.99 at AmazonAmazon's cloud gaming service, Luna, is a great way to experience titles you may not have played yet for an affordable price. If it's something you're interested in exploring, you can snag its proprietary controller today for a great price so you can jump right in with everything you need to get started.
As of June 26, you can get the Amazon Luna wireless gaming controller for just $39.99 at Amazon. That's $30 off its normal price of $69.99 and a discount of 43%.
SEE ALSO: Amazon is giving away free video games for Prime Day. Here's how to get them.Amazon Luna is a cloud gaming subscription service that lets you play a wide variety of games — like Fortnite, Stardew Valley, and Resident Evil 2 — from any compatible streaming device. You can sign up for a Luna+ subscription for $9.99 a month to access most of its games, though there are free titles for Amazon Prime members available as well.
Your Luna controller will connect to your compatible device, like a PC, iPhone, or smart TV, so you can jump in and start gaming whenever you're ready, regardless of where you plan to play. It's built similarly to an Xbox controller and has two analog thumbsticks, bumper buttons, responsive triggers and action buttons, and a four-way D-pad for additional precision. You can even use its built-in microphone to control your Luna-enabled devices with your voice.
A Luna controller is absolutely essential to the cloud gaming platform, so if you're looking to get your game on with a variety of devices, this is a sound investment, especially while discounted.
The latest trend on TikTok? Inflation.
A video uploaded by @sewerlidd reveals how much prices have increased in the past two years. In the video, the user compares their Walmart grocery bill in 2022 to how much the same order would cost today, and the reveal is shocking. The order is enough groceries for one person for one month. In 2022, the order cost $126, but now it would cost a whopping $414, nearly four times the price of their original order.
The TikTok received over 250,000 views and nearly 55,000 likes, with the comments flooded with other users' experiences with pricey groceries.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks inflation, rose 6.4 percent in 2022 and 3.1 percent in 2023, and inflation-adjusted hourly earnings have not kept up with the jump. In 2022, the CPI for food increased "faster than in any year since 1979" by 9.9 percent, with food-at-home prices rising by 11.4 percent. Growth slowed in 2023, with a 5.8 percent increase overall and food-at-home prices increasing 5 percent.
Inflation is at the top of some voters' minds ahead of the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Thursday night.
UPDATE: Jun. 26, 2024, 11:35 a.m. EDT We've updated this story with the latest information about Amazon's invite-only deals for Prime Day 2024.
Last year, Amazon made the mega-sale that is Prime Day even bigger when they introduced their invite-only deals program, which allowed select shoppers a chance to grab extra-exclusive door busters.
They brought them back for their fall Prime sale event, and as of June 25, have confirmed that Prime Day 2024 will be featuring more invite-only deals.
So what do you need to know ahead of Amazon's sale on July 16 and 17? Below, you'll find all the essential info you need to shop invite-only deals.
What are invite-only Prime Day deals?Pre-dating invite-only deals, Amazon Prime Day has typically included a handful of extra hot-ticket deals that appear unexpectedly and sell out quickly. Buying them, or at least trying to, could be a chaotic and frustrating experience.
The idea behind invite-only deals is that you don't have to be glued to your computer screen during the sale in order to catch these deep discounts while they're live. Instead, Prime members can request an invite to claim these deals. There's still no guarantee you'll get to actually add them to your cart, but it formalizes the process and takes the usual Prime Day buying frenzy down a notch.
What invite-only deals will be available during Prime Day 2024?So far, Amazon hasn't dropped the specific deals that'll be on sale, but they have teased in a press release that invite-only deals for 2024 will include "up to 40% off Sony Wireless Headphones and up to 30% off Peloton products" as well as "40% off Invite-only deals for a Speedo Champion Signature Swim bundle, up to 60% off Invite-only deal for a Citizen Chronograph Watch and 58% off Invite-only deals on Foreo LUNA mini 3 set."
For July's Prime Day sale in 2023, Amazon offered 10 invite-only deals, including a $100 4K Omni TV, saving the lucky few who were chosen 75% on the TV. Fall's Prime Big Deal Days sale brought back slightly less impressive offerings, with six total deals, including a Sony soundbar and Jabra earbuds. For both Prime sales, Amazon ended up adding deals at the last minute — for fall's sale, that ended up including 60% off a 50-inch Omni TV and 60% off a 50-inch Hisense Fire TV.
When do invite-only deals become available?By June 23 of last year, Amazon released their initial slate of invite-only deals. Though that may make it appear that we're behind schedule, Amazon also announced the official dates of Prime Day 2023 by June 20, so if they keep up with about the same timeline this year, we may start to see invite-only deals become available within the next few days.
SEE ALSO: Walmart's new Prime Day-rivaling sale is already much better than Walmart+ WeekWe'll be keeping an eye out and updating this post as soon as they go live. Once they are, you can start immediately requesting invites.
Who can access invite-only Prime Day deals?We know pretty much nothing about Amazon's invite-only deal selection process, but we do know that you can only request access if you're a member of its Prime subscription service (paid or trial). Signing up for a membership is easy, and can give you access to more Prime-exclusive deals throughout the duration of the sale.
How to shop invite-only Prime Day dealsShoppers can request invitations to these deals via featured items' product pages in the lead-up to the sale. To request any deals, here's what to do:
Navigate to any invite-only item, then hit "Request invite."
Amazon will automatically put in your request via the email associated with your account. If you're selected to shop the deal, you'll receive an email or mobile notification (if you have the Amazon app) with a unique link to shop the sale on July 16 or July 17. If you're not selected, you'll also be notified.
That's it — it's literally a two-step process.
Shoppers are eligible to put in one request per item, but you're not limited on how many invite-only deals you can shop. For instance, if there are six available items, you can put in up to six requests. Once you put in a request, you'll be able to see an "invite requested" notice on the product page.
When to shop invite-only deals for Prime Day 2024As soon as the deals become available, you can start requesting invites to shop. Again, you'll want to keep your eye on your email in the days leading up to the sale, where you'll be notified for which item and when you can shop the sale.
We'll be updating this post with invite-only deals once they go live.
EARLY PRIME DAY BOOK DEALS: Don't miss Amazon's Prime Day book deals! As of June 26, save on hundreds of bestselling titles, from #BookTok favorites to Amazon's Best Books of the Year So Far.
Our top picks: Best Amazon Books Editors' Pick book deal The Husbands (Kindle Edition) by Holly Gramazio $5.99 at Amazon (save $9) Get Deal Best #BookTok book deal The Black Witch (Paperback Edition) by Laurie Forest $10.99 at Amazon (save $6) Get Deal Best book-to-screen deal Bridgerton Boxed Set 1-4 (Paperback Edition) by Julia Quinn $43.95 at Amazon (save $32.05) Get DealAmazon Prime Day isn’t here just yet, but the retailer is kicking off its annual sales event with book deals even the most loyal brick-and-mortar bibliophiles won’t want to miss. (Amazon did start as a bookstore, so it’s no surprise the company’s starting its biggest sale of the year with a lineup of discounted reads.)
SEE ALSO: The Amazon Book Sale is packed with great deals on Kindles and books for all readersAs of June 26, you can snag bestsellers, trendy #BookTok books (you know, to see what all the hype is about), and select books from Amazon’s Best Books of the Year So Far list at up to 80% off. Bonus deal: Through July 17, Prime Members can also get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free (renews at $11.99 per month afterward or until canceled).
Here are the best Amazon book deals to shop before Prime Day officially kicks off on July 16-17:
Best Amazon Books Editors' Pick book deal Opens in a new window Credit: Doubleday Our pick: "The Husbands" (Kindle Edition) $5.99 at AmazonScore up to 85% off Kindle books, including Holly Gramazio’s The Husbands, which was named one of Amazon's Best Books of the Year So Far. (It’s also one of my previous Book of the Month picks.)
The Husbands is what the Washington Post calls “a bottomless champagne flute of a novel (without the hangover),” and once you hear the premise, you'll understand why.
The story follows a woman who meets a mysterious man in her home after a night out. According to her phone, photos, and the wedding band on his finger, he's not actually a stranger. However, once she gets to know this man, he suddenly disappears into the attic, only to be replaced by a brand-new husband. As the main character comes to realize what's happening, she cycles through hundreds of husbands throughout the story.
Snag this title for $5.99 (Kindle Edition) or $17.89 for the hardcover.
More Amazon Books Editors' Pick book deals:Martyr! (Kindle Edition) by Kaveh Akbar — $5.99 $14.99 (save $9)
A Fate Inked in Blood (Kindle Edition) by Danielle L. Jensen — $5.99 $13.99 (save $8)
The Reappearance of Rachel Price (Kindle Edition) by Holly Jackson — $4.99 $10.99 (save $6)
Starting July 3, you can save up to 50% on #BookTok favorites like Laurie Forest’s The Black Witch. But if you’re a Prime member, you can get it on Kindle Unlimited right now for free. (If you’re not a Prime member, you can get the Kindle Edition for $8.99.) Or, if you prefer paperback, you can get it for just $10.99 (35% off).
The Black Witch is for Harry Potter fans and the like. This novel tells the story of a young girl named Elloren Gardner who’s expected to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps and become the next Black Witch — except she’s powerless in the magical sense.
More #BookTok book deals:That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon (Kindle Edition) by Kimberly Lemming — $4.99 $18.99 (save $14)
Convenience Store Woman (Kindle Edition) by Sayaka Murata — $8.48 $16 (save $7.52)
The Lost Apothecary (Paperback Edition) by Sarah Penner — $10.94 $18.99 (save $8.05)
Book Lovers (Paperback Edition) by Emily Henry — $12 $17 (save $5)
On July 8, you can get up to 50% off Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series and Prequels Collection (Kindle Edition only). But if you just can’t wait, the Bridgerton Boxed Set 1-4 (Paperback Edition) for just $43.95 — that’s 42% off the list price.
These historical romance novels became the Netflix series du jour, Bridgerton, starring Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor.
More book-to-screen book deals:Fire & Blood: 300 Years Before A Game of Thrones (Paperback Edition) by George R. R. Martin — $16.99 $22 (save $5.01)
The Idea of You (Kindle Edition) by Robinne Lee — $11.99 $17.99 (save $6)
Chronicles of Narnia Box Set (Paperback Edition) by C.S. Lewis — $28.70 $63.93 (save $35.23)
GET A $10 AMAZON GIFT CARD: Amazon Prime members who are also members of Grubhub+ are eligible for a free $10 Amazon gift card with a $25+ order at Grubhub with code GRUBPRIME.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Free $10 Amazon gift card with $25+ Grubhub order. Use code GRUBPRIME Get DealIt's summer, which means the schedule is packed. Between work, keeping kids entertained, and soaking up every moment of warmth to make up for the frosty winter, dinner plans can fly out the window. If you're an Amazon Prime member who's taken advantage of your free access to Grubhub+, there's a special deal in store for you today.
Now through July 15, Amazon Prime members can get a free $10 Amazon gift card with a $25+ order at Grubhub with code GRUBPRIME. To cash in on the deal, Prime members will also need to take advantage of their free subscription to Grubhub+ through Amazon.
SEE ALSO: Grubhub+ is officially a full-time Amazon Prime perk — celebrate with $5 off $25Grubhub makes dinner easy. Instead of stopping by the grocery store and then turning on your oven when it's already too hot inside, find your favorite restaurant and order dinner in. Or, if your route home takes you by your favorite restaurant, order through Grubhub for takeout. After your order of $25 or more with the discount code, Amazon will email the $10 gift card to the associated Grubhub email address in July.
To meet the eligibility requirements for the deal, you'll need to be an Amazon Prime member, which comes with tons of perks like exclusive deals that we expect to see roll in as we approach the mega Prime Day sale on July 16 and 17 this year. A Prime membership costs $14.99 per month, or save some cash and opt for the $139 annual membership. After that, you'll need to take advantage of a Prime membership benefit: free access to Grubhub+. This gets you unlimited orders with free delivery and access to exclusive offers.
We certainly didn't need more reasons as to why an Amazon Prime membership is a smart investment, but Amazon went ahead and gave us another. With your free access to Grubhub+, a qualifying order of $25 or more will send a free $10 Amazon gift card your way. Amazon is basically giving us free money for simply eating dinner, which sure seems like a great deal to us. Bon appétit!
If you don't feel like waiting until Prime Day to do some deal shopping, there's a ton of great deals available weeks ahead of the shopping event. As of June 26, Amazon has lowered the prices of many of its own devices, plus plenty of other gadgets. We've rounded up a few deals that particularly caught our eye and that we deem worthy of your hard-earned cash.
Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. Be sure to check out our top picks from June 24 and June 25 as well — many of those are still live and worth adding to your cart.
Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro $69.99 at AmazonBuilt especially for destructive little hands, the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro is one of the best kid-specific tablets on the market. It makes a great choice for a first tablet for elementary schoolers (designed for ages 6 to 12), thanks to its durable case, curated Amazon Kids+ catalog of apps and games, and detailed parental controls that leave room for growth as your child gets older. The battery life is surprisingly long, too — up to 12 hours. It's regularly $149.99, but as of June 26, it's on sale for only $69.99 if you're a Prime member. That's 53% off and a new record-low for the kid-friendly device.
Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Detect Pro self-emptying robot vacuum $399.99 at AmazonUpon testing the Shark Detect Pro, our resident robot vacuum expert determined it to be the best Shark for carpet. It navigates with NeverStuck technology, which allows it to seamlessly maneuver between floor types and large obstacles. Translation: it's less likely to get stuck than other Sharks. Plus, it offers Matrix cleaning, so it can conquer dirty spots by taking multiple passes from multiple angles. It's usually $549.99, but you can save $150 on this self-emptying robot vacuum and pick it up at Amazon for $399.99. That's 27% in savings and on par with its lowest price on record.
Opens in a new window Credit: Coleman Coleman 4-in-1 Portable Propane Camping Stove $69.99 at AmazonA great companion for camping trips, tailgates, and more, the Coleman 4-in-1 portable propane camping stove packs removable legs and cooktop inserts that slip into the inverted wok for easy storage. There are 100 square inches of cooking space, which is large enough to cook for up to four people, and up to 7,000 total BTUs of power. There are also three different cooktop options to swap out depending on what you're craving. Just remember to grab a 16.4-ounce propane cylinder to get it going. Usually $124.99, Amazon has it on sale for a record-low $69.99 as of June 26.
Opens in a new window Credit: Echo Echo Frames (3rd gen) $169.99 at AmazonWhy would anyone need glasses that play music, stream podcasts, and take calls hands-free, you ask? Why not? They're equipped with Alexa, so you can use them to control compatible smart home devices and ask the important questions. Plus, you won't have to worry about taking out your phone or popping earbuds in and out to take calls or listen to tunes. They last for up to 14 hours and come in five unique styles, depending on the lens type. We've highlighted the classic black polarized sunglasses, but they also come in blue light-filtering lenses and prescription-ready frames. Usually $329.99, you can grab a pair for just $169.99 as of June 26 — that's the lowest price ever by a landslide.
Opens in a new window Credit: Blink Blink Video Doorbell + 2 Outdoor 4 smart security cameras (4th gen) with Sync Module 2 $94.99 at AmazonOne of our top overall picks for a security camera, the Blink Outdoor 4 can help you keep tabs on your home without spending an arm and a leg. This bundle deal includes two of these cameras, plus the Blink Video Doorbell and Sync Module 2, which conveniently lets you control all of your Blink devices from the Blink Home Monitor app. The cameras and doorbell pair seamlessly together to help you outfit your home with an extra set of eyes. You can create customizable motion zones, answer your door from anywhere, and see and speak via two-way audio from the app. Whether you're working, traveling, or trying to get a good night's sleep, this combo can help give you some peace of mind. Valued at $239.98, the bundle will only cost you $94.99 at Amazon as of June 26. That's the lowest price to date.
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SAVE $100: As of June 26, get Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II for just $179 at Amazon. That's 36% off the list price of $279.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II $179.00 at AmazonNeed to pause and take some time out for yourself? Noise-canceling headphones can give you that moment of peace you're seeking in a busy, bustling world. Or maybe you just want a more immersive way to enjoy your favorite music. Whatever the case may be, a great pair of earbuds might be just what you're looking for.
As of June 26, you can get the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II for $179 at Amazon. That's $100 off their normal price of $279, and a discount of 36%. It's also their lowest price ever, so if you've been waiting for a good time to buy, this is it.
SEE ALSO: Amazon deal of the day: The Sennheiser Momentum 4 earbuds just hit a record-low priceThese earbuds are all about adapting to the level of noise cancellation you're comfortable with. They boast excellent sound quality when you're listening to your favorite songs, but they really shine when you're ready to block out the world. They'll keep out frustrating noises that you don't want to hear, but also come with options to let important sounds (like railroad crossing signs or approaching cars) come through so you know what's going on around you.
You've also got plenty of ways to customize the buds to your liking, as they come with multiple ear tips for you to decide what works best. In addition, you can change things up to what best suits you with the accompanying app. So if you're ready to try out a new pair of noise-canceling earbuds that are all about what you're looking for out of your audio equipment, don't miss out on this pre-Prime Day deal.
SAVE $35.97: Amazon Prime members can sign up for a free 3-month subscription to Kindle Unlimited, which typically costs $11.99 per month. That's a total savings of $35.97.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Free 3-month membership to Kindle Unlimited Prime member-exclusive deal Get DealWe're now almost halfway through 2024, and if your New Year's resolution was to dive into reading, but you haven't quite fulfilled that commitment, there's still time. We still have 26 full weeks left in the year, which means today is a great time to start turning pages. If your preferred reading method is e-books or audiobooks, there's a great deal in store for you today for the total price of F-R-E-E.
Through July 17, Amazon Prime members can sign up for a free 3-month subscription to Kindle Unlimited. The service typically costs $11.99 per month, which means you'll be saving a total of $35.97 over the three-month time frame. Just remember to cancel your subscription before the three months are up to avoid being charged.
SEE ALSO: Prime Day Echo deals: Amazon's smart home devices are falling to record-low pricesKindle Unlimited is an e-book reader's delight. It gives you unrestricted access to over 4 million digital books, from classics to bestsellers. If you're in the mood for something longer, check out the selection of popular book series, which is just as good as finding a new show to binge. Plus, you'll no longer have to wait weeks for the book to become available from the library.
If you'd rather listen to books instead of read on a device, Kindle Unlimited also has you covered. The catalog includes thousands of audiobooks to choose from, which have the power to turn any road trip from a slog to a joy. Kindle Unlimited also includes magazine subscriptions, with titles like People Magazine, Travel + Leisure, and Runner's World.
To grab this deal, you'll need to be an Amazon Prime member, which costs $14.99 per month or $139 annually. If you're on the fence about joining, consider Amazon's upcoming Prime Day sale, which will also come packed with exclusive deals for members only. Plus, you'll get access to Amazon's two-day shipping. And if you don't already have an e-reader, check out our favorite Kindle review.
If your reading goals aren't getting met and you're ready to change that this summer, sign up for free access to Kindle Unlimited for three months. Then you'll have some great motivation to turn some pages.
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