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Were tracking the best Prime Day headphones deals: Sony XM6 and AirPods Max 2 lead the pack

Mashable - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:36
The best Prime Day headphones deals: Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM6 $378 (save $81.99) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) $249 (save $50) Get Deal Best open earbuds deal Sony LinkBuds Clip $178.00 at Amazon (save $51.99) Get Deal Best Apple Deal Apple AirPods Max 2 $399 (save $150) Get Deal

Amazon's annual Prime Day sale is back for the 12th year running, taking place June 23 to 26 instead of its usual July time slot. Many deals arrived early, with a strong showing from premium and budget headphones brands alike. Now that Prime Day 2026 has arrived, Mashable's audio experts are closely watching the best Prime Day headphones deals.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2026: Live updates on Apple, Samsung, DJI, Kindle, and more Amazon deals

Some standouts at Amazon include the Bose QuietComfort Ultra line on sale (both earbuds and headphones), Sony's flagship XM6 earbuds and headphones, and two of our favorite open earbuds. Soundcore also has a solid early selection, with the budget-friendly Space One headphones and the dual-form open/ANC AeroFit 2 Pro earbuds also on sale. We're also tracking prices on Apple AirPods and other popular audio products to make sure Mashable readers are the first to know about new price drops.

On this page, you can find all of the best Prime Day deals on headphones and earbuds. You can also visit our Prime Day 2026 hub for all the latest updates and price drops.

Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM6 $398 at Amazon
$459.99 Save $61.99   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

In the face-off between the Sony XM5 vs XM6 headphones, most times I'd recommend the XM5s, especially if you don't care about folding ear cups. And while the XM5s are down to a new all-time low of $198, so are the XM6s. Get the latest iteration of Sony's flagship headphones for just $378 and save $81.99.

Read our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones.

More headphones deals Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) $249 at Amazon
$299 Save $50   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are some of the best I've tried, but even at their sale price, they're a hefty investment. While the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds don't quite match up in sound quality, they still have some of the best noise cancellation available, and are the most comfortable earbuds I've ever tried. For roughly $50 less, they're the deal to beat leading up to Prime Day.

Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) earbuds.

More earbuds deals Best open earbuds deal Sony LinkBuds Clip $178 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $51.99   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Bose was the near-undisputed champion of open earbuds with top-notch sound — that is, until the Sony LinkBuds Clip came along. In my head-to-head testing of the earbuds, I found that while the Bose buds can get louder (an important feature in open earbuds), the clarity and detail of the sound in the Sony buds surpassed that of the Bose. Even though the $70 price discrepancy is smaller with both buds on sale, the sub-$200 price point on the Sony earbuds is hard to pass up.

Read our full review of the Sony LinkBuds Clip.

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We will be regularly updating this guide with the best Prime Day headphones deals, so keep checking back! You can also visit our Prime Day 2026 hub for all the latest updates and price drops.

The 12 best Prime Day camping deals Id recommend before going on summer adventures

Mashable - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:34
Best Prime Day camping deals at a glance: Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 $399.99 at Amazon (save $399.01) Get Deal Best campsite lighting deal BioLite Luci Solar Inflatable Camping Lantern $21.26 at Amazon (save $8.69) Get Deal Best campsite shelter deal Shibumi Park Vista Sun Shade Canopy $192 at Amazon (save $48) Get Deal Best LifeStraw deal LifeStraw Personal Water Filter $10.95 at Amazon (save $4.54) Get Deal Best cooler deal Coleman Snap N Go Collapsible Hard Cooler (45 quarts) $153.99 at Amazon (save $66) Get Deal Best tent deal Marmot Crane Creek 2P/3P Tent $160.30 at Amazon (save $68.70) Get Deal Best portable solar panel deal Jackery SolarSaga 40W Mini Solar Panel $99 at Amazon (save $30) Get Deal

Without a doubt, camping is one of the best highlights of summer. Now that we're almost to July, you've probably checked on the condition of camping gear and noticed if anything needs upgrades to finish out the summer. While most of us shop for tech deals during Prime Day, Amazon is showing up for us outdoorsy folks this year. I've found great deals on items that make camping just that much more enjoyable.

SEE ALSO: These Prime Day outdoor deals will get you prepped for summer

From packing along your own shade to a portable power station that'll keep phones charged up, Prime Day has some excellent deals for your next camping trip. I've studied the sale, and these are the top products I'd recommend if you're in the market for camping upgrades during Prime Day.

We will be regularly updating this guide with the best camping deals, so keep checking back. You can also visit our Prime Day 2026 hub for all the latest updates and price drops or our live blog for the most up-to-date deals, news, and stock alerts.

Best portable power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Solix Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 $399.99 at Amazon
$799 Save $399.01   Get Deal

Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2.

Why we like it

If you've never packed a portable power station along on a camping trip, prepare for a massive upgrade. Amazon Prime Day has the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 on sale for $399.99, down from the list price of $799 for a sweet 50% discount.

The Solix C1000 Gen 2 has 1,024Wh of battery capacity for keeping phones charged up as well as earbuds, tablets, the campsite lights, and even the electric griddle. Plus, it can get a full recharge in under 50 minutes, so you're not in huge trouble if you don't remember to charge it up until you're packing the car.

Best solar panel deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery SolarSaga 40W Mini Solar Panel $99 at Amazon
$129 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like it

Keep small electronics charged up while camping with zero effort when you pack along the Jackery SolarSaga 40W Mini Solar Panel. It has USB-A and USB-C ports and an IP68 waterproof rating that makes it worthy of any camping or backpacking trip. Plus, it's compact, folding into the size of a book, and it weighs just over four pounds.

Best campsite shelter deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shibumi Shibumi Park Vista Sun Shade Canopy $192 at Amazon
$240 Save $48   Get Deal Why we like it

You woke up at dawn to book the campsite reservation back in February, and when you arrive, it's nothing but full sun. Instead of dealing with a weekend of sunburns, the Shibumi Park Vista Sun Shade Canopy provides portable shade. It's intuitive to set up, weighs under five pounds, and it comfortably seats four people in the shade. The UPF 50+ sun protection is perfect for long summer days at the campground.

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We found the best Prime Day deals on DJI drones and creator tools — shop wireless mics, drones, and cameras

Mashable - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:33
The best DJI Prime Day deals at a glance: Best drone deal DJI Mini 3 $269 at Amazon (save $150) Get Deal Best new release DJI Mic 3 $219 at Amazon (save $110) Get Deal Best camera deal DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo $169 at Amazon (save $60) Get Deal Cult-Favorite DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Gimbal camera $378 at Amazon (save $121) Get Deal Best DJI Gimbal Deal DJI Osmo 7P Gimbal for Smartphones $99 at Amazon (save $30) Get Deal Budget Pick DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) $79 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day is officially here, and if you've had your eye on any DJI gear, now's the time to click "add to cart."

In case you haven't heard, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially added foreign-produced drones and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to its national security Covered List on December 22, 2025. This means DJI isn't allowed to import or sell any new drone models moving forward (so a future Mavic 5 Pro is out). That also means you can only buy DJI drones at Amazon from third-party sellers here in the United States, which is a bummer.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Prime Day is here: We found 50+ deals on Apple, Sony, and Lego favorites

The good news? Anything that already secured FCC approval before the cutoff — like the Mavic 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3S, and Neo 2 — is legal to buy, own, and fly. So, if you want to grab a beginner-friendly drone or stock up on discounted backup batteries, action cams, and creator gear, Prime Day is likely your best window to get them on sale before the inventory dries up.

Many of the DJI products in this guide — like the DJI Mini Mini, the DJI Mic 3, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, and the DJI Osmo 7P Gimbal — have been personally tested and recommended by Mashable product reviewers. If you want to find the best Prime Day deals on DJI products, we can vouch for these products.

Best Prime Day DJI drone deal DJI Mini 3 $269 at Amazon
$419 Save $150   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

Right now, you can get the DJI Mini 3 for $269, down from $419. That's a 36% discount or a $150 savings. It's also a jump from where we saw it earlier this morning, if you can believe it (it was $381). This is the lowest price we've tracked on this model to date.

The DJI Mini 3 is a level up from the DJI Mini 4K, which is a more budget-friendly pick for entry-level fliers (and at just $209, a steal). It weighs less than 249g, features 4K HDR video with True Vertical Shooting (ideal for photographers or real estate agents), and a 38-minute max flight time.

More DJI drone dealsBest Prime Day DJI camera deal Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo $169 at Amazon
$229 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

The DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo includes an extension rod, three batteries (two more than the Standard Combo), and a multifunctional battery case, and it's currently on sale for $169 — a new record-low price.

The camera itself features a 1/1.3-inch sensor for shooting in low-light conditions, as well as 4K video capabilities at up to 120fps with a 155-degree ultra-wide field of view. It offers up to 150 minutes of battery life and it works in temperatures as low as -20°C. It's even waterproof to depths of 18m, making it an ideal choice for vlogging your outdoor adventures.

More DJI camera dealsBest DJI mic deal DJI Mic 3 $219 at Amazon
$329 Save $110   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The DJI Mic 3 is on sale for $219, down from $329. This is another all-time low price for a Mashable-tested wireless microphone kit.

The Mic 3 is a compact wireless microphone system designed for creators, podcasters, and interviewers who need quality audio while on the go. It supports up to four transmitters, features adaptive gain control and selectable noise cancellation, and uses dual-band transmission for clear audio in busy environments. You'll get up to 28 hours of battery life with the charging case, so it's great for long hours of recording. Not to mention, it has compatibility with a huge range of DJI devices.

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The best Pokémon deals to grab over Prime Day — Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box on sale

Mashable - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:30

Amazon's Prime Day sale has officially started, kicking off several days of discounts across tech, home essentials, gaming accessories, and, most importantly for collectors, Pokémon cards, games, toys, and merch.

Now that the four-day shopping event is live, Amazon has opened up a much bigger wave of offers than the early deals we were seeing. However, Pokémon discounts tend to move faster than most Prime Day markdowns. TCG releases can sell out as soon as they drop below the usual market price.

Whether you're hunting booster packs from the newest trading card game sets, picking up a Nintendo Switch title, or adding a few gifts to your basket, Mashable has sifted through Amazon to find the Pokémon offers worth buying before they sell out or climb again.

Here are the best Prime Day deals available right now.

Best Pokémon card deal Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box $92.55 at Amazon
$118.99 Save $26.44   Get Deal Why we like it

Still one of the most in-demand expansions from the Mega Evolution set, getting over $26 off the Pokémon TCG’s Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box — now only $92.55 — is a fantastic buy for Amazon shoppers on Prime Day. 

Far below its initial $118.99 list price, this box gets you nine Chaos Rising booster packs, a full-art foil Fennekin promo card, card sleeves, Energy cards, dice, a coin, a collector’s box, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card. Among those nine, you still have a chance at pulling one of its high-value chase cards (available to buy separately at TCGplayer) — including SIR Mega Greninja ex, Mega Hyper Rare Mega Greninja ex, Cinccino ex, SIR Mega Dragalge ex, and SIR Mega Floette ex. 

Amazon isn’t the cheapest place to buy it today, with Walmart at $87.88 and TCGplayer listings from $77.98, but this is still a great Prime Day pick if you prefer to buy your trading cards from Amazon.  

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We swept Amazon for the best Prime Day Lego deals — score sets starting at under $10

Mashable - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:29
The best Prime Day Lego deals at a glance: Best overall deal Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System $47.99 (save $12) Get Deal Budget Pick Lego Lotus Flowers $7.99 at Amazon (save $7) Get Deal Best Botanicals deal Lego Botanicals Flower Bouquet $33.59 (save $26.40) Get Deal Best Lego car deal Lego Technic Peugeot 9X8 24H Le Mans Hybrid Hypercar $139.99 (save $60) Get Deal

Any Lego fan knows that getting into the plastic brick building hobby isn't cheap. Which is why it's a good idea to take advantage of Prime Day deals and shop Lego sets on sale. Amazon's annual mega sale officially kicked off on June 23, and we've already spotted some awesome Lego sets marked down to record-low prices.

SEE ALSO: The 10 best Lego sets of 2026 so far, from F1 to Monet and Pokémon

Keep scrolling to find all the best Lego deals live right now, including two Lego sets below $10, an Architecture set, and a Lego Fortnite deal. We're also keeping a close eye on Pokémon Lego sets, the new Lego Smart Play sets, and the most popular new releases.

(Note: Anything that is struck out below is either sold out or no longer on sale.)

Best Prime Day Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System $47.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $12   Get Deal Why we like it

The Artemis Space Launch system is one of the bestselling sets on Lego's website, but you'll have to shell out full price if you get it directly from the official Lego store. Or, you could pick it up today and save 20% on the $59.99 list price, bringing it down to just $47.99. For a 632-piece set that measures 27.5 inches tall and has a pretty cool real-world analog, this set is a Prime Day steal. As a bonus, it comes with four astronaut nanofigures.

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Apple iPads are on sale for Prime Day — shop iPads for less than $300

Mashable - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:28
The best Prime Day iPad deals: Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, 128GB, WiFi) $299 (Save $50) Get Deal Best iPad Air deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, 128GB, WiFi) $519.99 (Save $79) Get Deal Best iPad Pro deal Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) $899.99 (Save $99.01) Get Deal

Is your summer travel booked? If you're getting ready to jet set or hit the road but don't want to lug your laptop around, then it might be time to consider a tablet. Our favorites for performance and overall value are Apple's iPads. So with Prime Day kicking off and running until June 26, we're looking for the best deals on Apple's tablets.

Prime Day has begun and iPads are already on sale. Don't get too excited, though. While we found deals on every single iPad model, the markdowns are pretty minor. The good news is, if you need an iPad right now, you don’t have to pay full price.

If you need an iPad now, here are the best deals to shop this Prime Day.

Best Prime Day iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, 128GB, WiFi) $299 at Amazon
$349 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

While we love the iPad Air and think it's the best tablet money can buy, the basic iPad with A16 chip is still a stellar tablet. The 11th-generation model is a speedy tablet perfect for streaming, internet browsing, reading, and gaming. It's a great value at full price and even better when on sale.

Right now, get the 11th-generation iPad with A16 chip for just $299, bringing the tablet under $300. It's not the best price on the iPad, but it is just $25 away from its lowest price, so not bad. Need something more advanced? Well, there are more iPad deals on the Air and Pro to explore, too.

More Prime Day iPad Mini dealsMore Prime Day iPad Air dealsMore Prime Day iPad Pro deals

We found the best Apple Watch deals of Prime Day — shop the Series 11 at a record-low price

Mashable - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:27
The best Prime Day Apple Watch deals: Best Apple Watch Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm, GPS) $279 (save $120) Get Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm) Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm, GPS) $309 (save $120) Get Deal Best Apple Watch SE 3 Deal Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm, GPS) $199 (save $50) Get Deal

Warmer weather means more time outside, and when you're in the great outdoors, a fitness tracker or smartwatch helps track all of that activity. Whether you're headed out on a European vacation or have a list of summer hikes to tackle, an Apple Watch is one of our favorite ways to stay connected and track activity. And with Prime Day here again, we're hunting for deals on the popular smartwatch.

Amazon's biggest sale of the year, which runs for four days from June 23 to 26, has only just begun but we've already spotted the Series 11 at a new low price at the retailer, but that's not all. We've gathered up all the Apple Watch deals that deserve a look during Prime Day.

Best Prime Day Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm, GPS) $279 at Amazon
$399 Save $120   Get Deal Why we like it

The Apple Watch Series 11 has dropped to $279 for Prime Day. That's the lowest-ever price for this model. We rate it as our favorite smartwatch for fitness tracking, and it has an impressive battery. With improved battery life compared to the Series 10, you don't need to charge the watch midday for battery life to last you all night. So if you've been thinking about upgrading, grab it now.

More Prime Day Apple Watch dealsApple Watch Series 11 dealsApple Watch SE dealsApple Watch Ultra 3 deals

Ive covered Amazon Prime Day for 7 years. Here are the MacBook deals worth buying right now.

Mashable - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:26
The best Prime Day MacBook deals at a glance: Best MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $949 (save $150) Get Deal

Prime Day 2026 is here — one of the best times to get a deal on a MacBook. I've covered Amazon's flagship summer sale for seven years straight now, and I always see Apple laptops get hefty discounts as part of the festivities. This year is par for the course, with savings of up to $250 across the MacBook Air and Pro lineups.

Amazon's Prime Day MacBook deals are especially welcome right now because Apple is on the verge of sweeping price hikes. (Blame the global RAM shortage.) Going forward, I think it'll be rarer to find MacBooks at prices like we're seeing this week.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Prime Day is here: We found 50+ deals on Apple, Sony, and Lego favorites

It's worth mentioning that most configurations are still a ways away from their lowest prices on record. For instance, the M5 MacBook Airs are $150 off right now, but they were $200 off last month around Memorial Day. Amazon has sweetened its MacBook deals midway through previous Prime Day sales, so consider waiting to make your purchase until later this week in case prices dip further.

I'd also check out competing retailers' anti-Prime Day sales — namely, Best Buy's Tech Fest. It features lots of deals on older refurbished MacBooks that you won't find elsewhere. (Amazon had a new M3 MacBook from 2024 marked down to $799 in the early hours of Prime Day, but it sold out quickly.)

Read on for my one-stop guide to all of the top Prime Day MacBook deals, and check back often. I'll continue to update my list based on Amazon's latest prices and deals availability. I'm marking any record-lows I encounter with a 🔥.

Best Prime Day MacBook Air deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $949 at Amazon
$1,099 Save $150   Get Deal

The new M5 MacBook Air is a class-leading ultraportable with a zippy processor, two full workdays' worth of battery life, and a premium, polished design. (Haptic touchpad? Check. Crisp Liquid Retina display? Check. Speakers that sound better than anything you'll find on the average Windows laptop? Checkity-check.) The 13-inch base configuration is on sale for $949 on Amazon this Prime Day, which is 14% off its regular $1,099 sticker price.

You'll find the same deal at Best Buy this week, too. These deals both apply to all four colors: starlight, silver, midnight, and sky blue.

Read Mashable's full review of the M5 Apple MacBook Air.

More MacBook Air dealsBest Prime Day MacBook Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,549 at Amazon
$1,699 Save $150   Get Deal

The M5 MacBook Pro is a creative-forward upgrade with a gorgeous 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) display, a longer battery life, and extra ports like an SDXC card slot. It also has built-in fans, unlike the MacBook Air, so you're less likely to experience thermal throttling when you run demanding software on it. Amazon has the base model listed for $1,549 this Prime Day (typically $1,699) — a 9% savings. Best Buy is also price-matching Amazon here.

Read Mashable's full review of the M5 Apple MacBook Pro.

More MacBook Pro dealsWhat about the MacBook Neo? The Apple MacBook Neo has yet to see a sizable discount on Amazon. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable composite

The MacBook Neo is Apple's colorful new budget laptop. It starts at $599 with 256GB of storage. For $699, you can double its storage capacity and add Touch ID.

While Amazon hasn't been totally resistant to putting the Neo on sale — it's been $9 off there for several weeks now — it doesn't get the same big price cuts as Apple's other laptops. This is probably because it's already a bargain at full price. For that reason, I wouldn't count on it getting a big discount this Prime Day (but I'm happy to be proven wrong).

As things stand, the best MacBook Neo deal right now is Apple's education pricing for college students, their parents, and teachers. Eligible buyers pay just $499 for the base model and $599 for the Touch ID model (a $100 savings either way). If you don't qualify for that offer, Amazon's $9 discount is waiting.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $499 at Apple Store (for education buyers)
$599 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $589.99 at Amazon
$599 Save $9.01   Get Deal Which MacBook should you buy?

The MacBook Air is my favorite MacBook for most people, including most college students and office workers. The MacBook Neo is my top pick for frugal buyers, casual users, and younger students (grades K through 12). The MacBook Pro is my No. 1 choice for content creators and other creative professionals, especially photo and video editors.

For more detailed buying tips, check out my dedicated guide to the best MacBooks.

The best AirPods deals of Prime Day — AirPods Max 2 have never been cheaper

Mashable - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:25
The best Prime Day deals on AirPods: Best AirPods Pro 3 Deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179.99 (save $70) Get Deal Best AirPods 4 Deal Apple AirPods 4 $99 (save $30) Get Deal Best AirPods 4 with ANC deal Apple AirPods 4 with ANC $148.99 (save $30) Get Deal Best AirPods Max 2 deal Apple AirPods Max 2 $399 (save $150) Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day has officially started. Let the fun begin.

Prime Day usually takes place in mid-July, but it got bumped up in the schedule this year: the four-day sale takes place from June 23 to June 26. Now that the sale has started, Apple products are starting to get marked down. Already, a classic $99 deal on Apple AirPods 4 wireless earbuds is available at Amazon, and we're expecting even more discounts to drop as the sale continues.

SEE ALSO: The ultimate Prime Day Apple deals guide: We're tracking prices on AirPods, iPads, and MacBooks

And if you prefer AirPods with active noise-cancellation, you're in luck. We've seen the Apple AirPods Pro 3 as low as $179.99. Also at Amazon, you can grab a deal on the AirPods 4 with ANC earbuds starting at $148.99, saving you $30. Plus, there’s a good chance more deals will continue to pop up.

Until the sale ends on June 26, the Mashable shopping team will be bringing you the top Prime Day deals on Apple products. For now, you'll find all of the best Prime Day AirPods deals right here on this page.

Best AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $99 at Amazon
$129 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like it

Technically, we've seen the Apple AirPods 4 drop all the way down to $69, and we're hoping we'll see the same deal later over Prime Day. However, given the recent wave of price increases in the tech world, we're not counting on it. So, if you're hoping to avoid the Prime Day sales pressure, pick up these classic Apple earbuds while they're under $100.

More early Prime Day AirPods deals

We will be regularly updating this guide with the best Prime Day AirPods deals, so keep checking back. You can also visit our Prime Day 2026 hub for all the latest updates and price drops.

The ultimate Prime Day Apple deals guide: Were tracking prices on AirPods, MacBooks, and iPads

Mashable - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:24
The best Prime Day Apple deals at a glance: Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods Max 2 $399 (save $150) Get Deal Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $279 (save $120) Get Deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $519 (save $80) Get Deal Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $799 (save $500) Get Deal Best AirTag deal Apple AirTag (2nd Generation), 4-pack $89 (save $10) Get Deal Best Apple Accessories deal Apple MagSafe Charger $28 (save $21) Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day is live now through June 26, and this year's sale is an especially important one for Apple users: Apple products are about to get price hikes because of the global RAM shortage. With that in mind, the Mashable Shopping team is monitoring the best Prime Day Apple deals extra-closely to flag any worthwhile discounts on Apple Watches, AirPods, iPads, and MacBooks.

So far, there are several notable Apple deals. The top offers from the first 12 hours of Prime Day include some record-low prices on the AirPods Max 2, the Apple Watch Series 11, the M4 iPad Air, and the M3 MacBook Air. (Pro tip: Other past-gen models that are still in stock are also getting deep discounts.)

SEE ALSO: The top 30+ Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by a tech editor on a budget: Save 50% on Bose headphones

Most other Apple products are still anywhere from $9 to $100 away from their all-time lows. We're still holding out hope for further price drops on AirPods and the latest M5 MacBook laptops. So, if you're unbothered by the possibility of these products selling out, it's worth waiting a few more days to see if they get even cheaper. Amazon has been known to improve its Apple deals midway through Prime Day.

Over the next few days, we'll continue to update this page with the best Prime Day Apple deals multiple times a day. For what it's worth, we're also checking prices at other major retailers like Best Buy and Walmart to make sure you're truly getting the lowest prices available on all things Apple. If they manage to beat one of Amazon's deals, we'll note that and link to the competition.

Note: Products marked with a 🔥 are at their lowest-ever price.

Best Prime Day AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max 2 🔥 $399 at Amazon
$549 Save $150   Get Deal

Apple's stylish over-ear headphones were updated in April with the H2 chip, which brings better noise cancellation and support for software features like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and Live Translation. This Prime Day, Amazon has them marked down to just $399 in all five colors — that's a 27% savings and their lowest price ever (by a lot). This is a shockingly good deal, considering the original AirPods Max took several years to hit the same price. Only Walmart's managed to match it so far.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirPods Max 2.

More AirPods dealsBest Prime Day Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) 🔥 $279 at Amazon
$399 Save $120   Get Deal

The Apple Watch Series 11 has a new record-low price for Prime Day. Amazon marked it down to just $279, which is 30% off its usual $399 MSRP. (It was $20 more expensive during Amazon's Big Spring Sale a couple of months ago.) Apple's latest flagship wearable supports features like hypertension notifications and Sleep Score. Compared to its predecessor, it has a more scratch-resistant display and a longer battery life. Choose from four different case and band combinations, including one with the new space gray finish.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple Watch Series 11.

More Apple Watch dealsBest Prime Day iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) 🔥 $519 at Amazon
$599 Save $80   Get Deal

The M4 iPad Air is our favorite Apple tablet for most people, especially artists and other creatives, combining a beautiful design with laptop-level performance at a reasonable price. Right now, it's more reasonable than usual: The 11-inch base model with 128GB of storage has fallen to a record low of $519 for Prime Day, which is 13% off its regular sticker price. (Pick up an on-sale Apple Pencil or Magic Keyboard while you're at it, too.) If it sells out on Amazon, you can score the same deal at Best Buy.

Read Mashable's full review of the M4 Apple iPad Air.

More iPad dealsBest Prime Day MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $799 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $500   Get Deal

At $799 (or 38% off), this 13-inch MacBook Air from 2024 is a very strong option for budget laptop shoppers. Compared to the MacBook Neo, which is only $100 less with the same amount of storage, it offers faster multi-core performance and premium features like a haptic touchpad, a backlit keyboard, and Thunderbolt 4 ports. This is another Prime Day Apple deal I'm kind of surprised to see: "Cheap older MacBooks" is usually Best Buy's territory. (It also had some M3 MacBook Airs on sale at the time of writing, but they were all refurbished models.)

Read Mashable's full review of the M3 Apple MacBook Air.

More MacBook dealsBest Prime Day AirTag deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag (2nd Generation), 4-pack 🔥 $89 at Amazon
$99 Save $10   Get Deal

Here's our first-ever discount on the second-generation AirTag, Apple's recently updated Bluetooth tracker. It doesn't look any different from the original version that launched in 2021, but it has a louder speaker and a much wider range. Grab an $89 four-pack for the best value (normally $99) — that works out to $22.25 per AirTag. If you only need one or two, you'll pay $24 for them individually during Prime Day (typically $29). Best Buy and Walmart were matching both of those deals, FYI.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirTag 2.

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35+ of the best Prime Day tech deals, according to a tech editor on a budget

Mashable - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:21
The best Prime Day tech deals: Day one Best overall Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $179.99 at Amazon (save $179.01) Get Deal Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite $124.99 at Amazon (save $35) Get Deal Best Apple laptop deal so far Apple MacBook Air, 13 inches (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $949 at Amazon (save $150) Get Deal Best Deal Under $50 Anker Smart Display Charger, 45W $25.99 at Amazon (save $15) Get Deal Best portable power station deal Jackery Explorer v2 Power Station, 1070Wh $399.99 at Amazon (save $399.01) Get Deal Best Samsung TV Deal Samsung The Frame 55-inch QLED Art TV $697.99 at Amazon (save $400) Get Deal First-Ever Discount Apple AirTag 2 (4-pack) $89 at Amazon (save $10) Get Deal Best Deal Under $25 Blink Mini Camera $9.99 at Amazon (save $15) Get Deal Best Apple Watch Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $279 at Amazon (save $120) Get Deal For Music Lovers Sony PS-LX3BT Wireless Bluetooth Turntable $248 at Amazon (save $100) Get Deal

I'm Mashable's tech editor, and I love my job. I get to test the coolest new tech products before anyone else, and I basically get paid to nerd out over the latest noise-cancelling headphones, smart glasses, and laptops. All year long, I've been reporting on price hikes, but for Prime Day 2026, I can finally write about price drops.

In this guide, I'm sharing all of the best Prime Day tech deals. Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs from June 23 to June 26, and the Mashable shopping team will be providing round-the-clock coverage of the sale. Only the best deals — the ones I'd recommend to friends and family or shop myself — end up on this page.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2026: Live updates on Apple, Samsung, DJI, Kindle, and more Amazon deals

Mashable also goes a step further than merely collecting deals. We also check competing sales at sites like Best Buy, Dyson, and Target to make sure Amazon really has the lowest price. Finally, we use price tracking tools to separate the great deals from the pretenders.

So, with all this in mind, here are the best Prime Day tech deals of 2026. I've personally tested many of these products, but I'm also leaning on recommendations from our tech and shopping teams.

Record-low prices on the latest Apple Watches

The latest generation of Apple Watches offered some big upgrades, and Prime Day has delivered the best-ever deal on the Apple Watch Series 11. This smartwatch has a longer battery and other key upgrades over its predecessor, and our reviewer named it a Mashable Choice product. However, if you want to go all-out on the new Apple Watch Ultra 3, this premier fitness and sleep-tracking smartwatch is also on sale at an all-time low price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $279 at Amazon
$399 Save $120   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Ultra 3 $649 at Amazon
$799 Save $150   Get Deal Save up to 50% on Bose headphones

Bose makes the most comfortable headphones in the world, according to both our readers and product testers. On day one of Prime Day, you can save 50% on the Bose QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones. While the brand's flagship QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 2) headphones are on sale for $70 off, we're hoping prices will go lower on those particular cans.

Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $179.99 at Amazon
$359 Save $179.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Earbuds $129 at Amazon
$179 Save $50   Get Deal Kindles starting at $85

Our favorite Kindles rarely go on sale, but you can always count on Prime Day for some discounts on these popular e-readers. For Prime Day, you can buy Kindle e-readers starting at $84.99, and the Kindle Paperwhite — our most-recommended Kindle and the one I use personally — is back to its record-low price of $124.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle $84.99 at Amazon
$109.99 Save $25   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite $124.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $35.00   Get Deal Save $150 on the new MacBook Air

I tested the M5 MacBook Air for Mashable when it was released earlier this year, and the longer I use it, the more I like it. If you've been waiting for Prime Day to buy this Apple laptop, then I have good news and bad news. The good news is it's on sale for $949. The bad news: Over Memorial Day Weekend, we saw prices drop to $899. So, if you can wait a little longer, you can wait for a further price drop later in the week.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple MacBook Air M5 $949 at Amazon
$1,099 Save $150   Get Deal Anker wall chargers starting at $25.99

Looking for the best Prime Day deals under $50? I've got you.

I never travel without my Anker Prime GaN wall charger, which can charge my laptop, my phone, and earbuds at the same time. If that's overkill, you can also grab Anker's most adorable wall charger with a built-in display for just $25.99 this Prime Day.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Prime GaN Charger, 100W $37.98 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $32.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Smart Display Charger, 45W $25.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $14.00   Get Deal The best Apple AirPods deals

We were hoping to see slightly better Prime Day deals on AirPods, and prices could still go lower on the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. But we can recommend shopping the AirPods Max 2 headphones and AirPods 4 at the current prices. The AirPods Max 2 have never been this cheap, though there is a slight chance the AirPods 4 will get another price drop later in the week.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max 2 headphones $399 at Amazon
$549 Save $150   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 wireless earbuds $99 at Amazon
$129 Save $30   Get Deal Get 50% off Jackery power stations

I've loved Jackery power stations long before they became the trendy new "it" product. For creators, campers, and anyone with a safety-first mindset, these popular orange power stations keep you powered on when everyone else is off-grid. The best Prime Day tech deals always include massive savings on power stations, and this is my top pick of the sale so far.

Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer v2 Power Station, 1070Wh $399.99 at Amazon
$799 Save $399.01   Get Deal Record-low prices on Samsung TVs

I've been recommending Samsung's famous art TVs, The Frame, for many years, and they keep getting better. For Prime Day 2026, you can get these cult-favorite, ultra-thin TVs on sale at Amazon for their lowest-ever price. And if you want to splurge on a Samsung OLED TV instead, you can grab the brand's award-winning S90F OLED 65-inch TV for 29% off its list price.

Please note: As of this writing, this Amazon listing incorrectly displays a picture of the more expensive The Frame Pro model.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung The Frame 55-inch QLED Art TV (2025) $697.99 at Amazon
$1,097.99 Save $400   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung S90F 65-inch OLED 4K TV $1,197.99 at Amazon
$1,697.99 Save $500   Get Deal Best Prime Day TV deals under $500

If a premium Samsung OLED TV isn't in your budget, I feel you. It's not in mine at the moment, either. However, despite all the price hikes we've seen in 2026, prices on 55- and 65-inch TVs keep getting lower, and not just during big sales like this.

For Prime Day 2026, grab the new Amazon Ember 55-inch 4-Series Fire TV, which comes with Amazon's new art mode. You can also score an insane price on the Hisense 65-inch E6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Ember 55-inch 4-Series Fire TV $279.95 at Amazon
$459.99 Save $180.04   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 65-inch E6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV $379.99 at Amazon
$478 Save $98.01   Get Deal 50% off Fire TV Stick Deals

The best Prime Day tech deals always include savings on the Fire TV stick streaming devices, which start at just $15.99. If you're not ready to buy a new smart TV, then upgrade your older model TV with these streaming sticks. During the Amazon sale, these devices are on sale for up to 54% off.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick HD $15.99 at Amazon
$34.99 Save $19   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus $49.99 at Amazon
  Get Deal Prime Day deals on Sony headphones

The past-gen Sony XM5 headphones have 95% of the same features as the new flagship XM6 headphones, but during Prime Day, they have a much lower price. So, if you want to enjoy Sony's premium sound and best-in-class active noise cancellation, you can pick up these headphones for under $200. You can also grab the recently released XM6 wireless earbuds for their lowest price ever.

Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones $198 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $201.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WF-1000XM6 Noise-Cancelling Earbuds $265.99 at Amazon
$329.99 Save $64   Get Deal DJI creator tools on sale

Mashable readers and reviewers alike appreciate DJI's cult-favorite creator tools. The brand makes some of the most popular gadgets for professional content creators, and no DJI products are more popular than the TikTok-famous DJI Mic Mini and DJI Osmo Pocket 3 gimbal camera. I've personally tested both of these devices for Mashable, and their reputation is well-deserved.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) $79 at Amazon
$99 Save $20   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Gimbal Camera $378 at Amazon
$499 Save $121   Get Deal Top Dyson deals

For the best Prime Day Dyson deals, we actually recommend skipping Amazon altogether. Dyson is hosting a very competitive sale at its online store, where you can find our favorite Dyson products at the lowest prices we've seen. If you've always wanted a fancy Dyson stick vacuum with the laser attachment, grab the V12 Detect Slim for $250 off. I'm also a huge fan of the original Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, which I've relied on for years. This week, you can pick it up with three attachments for $279.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Stick Vacuum $479.99 at Dyson
$729.99 Save $250   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer $279.99 at Dyson
$399.99 Save $120   Get Deal Deals on Apple AirTags 1 and 2

The new Apple AirTags 2 just got their first-ever discount at Amazon, though it's not a very big one. Still, you can grab these long-range trackers for $24 (or $89 for a 4-pack). However, if you really want to save, then head to Amazon-associated retailer Woot, where you can score a four-pack of the original AirTags 1 for $69.99 — while supplies last, which they won't.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag 2 tracker $24 at Amazon
$29 Save $5   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag 2 (4-pack) $89 at Amazon
$99 Save $10   Get Deal Blink Mini cameras starting at $9.99, somehow

Looking for Prime Day deals under $25? You can't do much better than this Blink Mini indoor security camera for just $9.99. That's so cheap we have to wonder if Amazon is selling it as a loss, or if the company has achieved Apple Tim Cook levels of supply chain wizardry. Either way, you can grab this Amazon brand's security cameras to protect your home inside and out.

Opens in a new window Credit: Blink Blink Mini $9.99 at Amazon
$24.99 Save $15.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Blink Blink Outdoor 4 camera $27.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $52   Get Deal DJI drone deals

Because DJI drones have been officially banned in the United States, you can only buy these popular drones from third-party sellers on Amazon. However, if you're willing to risk it, you can score some great deals on these drones, which have professional-quality cameras but controls that are simple enough for beginners.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 3 Drone $269 at Amazon
$419 Save $150   Get Deal Theragun Relief by Therabody

The massage gun craze has died down, but these percussive massagers are still beloved by athletes at all levels. This Prime Day lightning deal lets you grab one of the newest Therabody massagers for under $100, but for one day only.

Opens in a new window Credit: Therabody Theragun Relief $96.50 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $63.49   Get Deal A power station with solar panels

When you add solar panels to a portable power station, you transform these devices into eco-friendly generators. For backyard powerups or RV camping, this Mashable-tested power station is one of our favorites, and during Prime Day, you can bundle it with a foldable 400W solar panel.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station + 400W Solar Panel $799 at Amazon
$1,099 Save $300   Get Deal Sony's new Bluetooth turntable

My colleague Haley Henschel reviewed Sony's newest wireless record player, which was released in the spring. For Prime Day, this trending product got its first big price drop, with a cool $100 discount. This record player is a good choice for vinyl newbies and moderate collectors, and it's easy to use. For more, check out our full review.

Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony PS-LX3BT Wireless Bluetooth Turntable $248
$348 Save $100   Get Deal Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game bundle

Technically, this isn't a Prime Day deal, as the new Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game Bundle first launched a few weeks ago. But absent a compelling offer from Nintendo, this is the best Prime Day video game deal of the moment. This bundle lets you choose between three popular games to bundle with the gaming console. Remember: The Switch 2 is getting a price hike later this year, so don't miss your chance to save.

Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game Bundle $499 at Amazon
  Learn More Shark's personal fan

My colleague, Samantha Mangino, tested the Shark ChillPill and found that it's a great little device, but too expensive to recommend at full price. During Prime Day, the ChillPill has gotten a slight discount of $20, knocking the price down to $129.99, which still isn't amazing, but it's the lowest price we've seen to date.

Shark ChillPill $129.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $20   Get Deal at Amazon Amazon Echo Show 11

Amazon devices always get big discounts during the retailer's sales events. In fact, I don't know why you'd buy Echo devices any other time of year. The newest Amazon smart display is currently 32% off for Prime members.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Show 11 smart display $149.99 at Amazon
$219.99 Save $70   Get Deal

Amazon Prime Day is here: We found 65+ deals on Apple, Sony, Pokémon, and Lego favorites

Mashable - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:19
The best Amazon Prime Day deals: Best Apple deal Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) $199 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal Best headphones deal Sony WH-CH520 $29.99 at Amazon (save $40) Get Deal Best Echo Deal Amazon Echo Spot $44.99 at Amazon (save $35) Get Deal Best Kindle Deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) $144.99 at Amazon (save $55) Get Deal Best DJI deal DJI Mini 3 $269 at Amazon (save $150) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Ninja Slushi Frozen Drink Maker $349.99 at Amazon (save $150) Get Deal Best robot vacuum deal Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop $449.99 at Amazon (save $350) Get Deal Best TV deal Samsung 65-inch S90F OLED 4K Smart TV $1,197.99 at Amazon (save $500) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer Set $119.99 at Amazon (save $40) Get Deal Best streaming deal HBO Max save 40% on annual subscriptions Get Deal

Prime Day 2026 is here. After weeks of early deals and so many TV commercials, Amazon's flagship summer sale has officially kicked off. If you're a Prime member, this is your opportunity to save on almost anything, from boring household essentials like dish soap to big-ticket splurges like a new 65-inch TV. If you're not sure where to start, we've gathered all of the best Prime Day deals, including unprecedented price drops on the entire Apple Watch lineup, Sony headphones, and Ninja kitchen appliances.

Prime Day usually takes place in July, but this year, Amazon decided to shake things up and run the sale in June. So, if you haven't already heard the news, Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs from June 23 to 26. The timing may have changed, but we're still seeing the same great seasonal savings on products from Apple, DJI, Dyson, Lego, and Samsung.

SEE ALSO: The top 30+ Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by a tech editor on a budget

Mashable shopping experts are closely monitoring the latest discounts and collecting all of the top Prime Day deals into this one-stop shopping guide, so keep checking back for new deals. We're also tracking prices at competing sales from Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and beyond, and we'll make sure we're always pointing you to the lowest possible price.

Deals marked with a ✅ are Mashable editor favorites. Deals marked with a strikethrough are no longer available.

Best Prime Day Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) ✅ $199 at Amazon
$249 Save $50   Get Deal

We're obviously hunting for the best Apple deals during Prime Day, and so far, the winner seems to be the Apple Watch SE 3. We've praised this smartwatch for its battery upgrades and always-on display, which were previously the main reasons to spend more on a Series 10 or 11. This affordable Apple Watch is back to its lowest-ever price for Prime Day, as are its more expensive siblings.

Apple Watch dealsAirPods dealsiPad dealsMacBook dealsBest Prime Day headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 ✅ $198 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $201.99   Get Deal

The best deal on headphones goes to the Sony WH-1000XM5s, an older pair of flagship cans that we still love and recommend. ("They [have] unbeatable ANC and sound for the money, and even in 2026, they sound shockingly good," writes Bethany Allard, our resident headphones expert.) Normally $399.99, they're marked down to just $198 for Prime Day — a 50% savings and their lowest price ever.

More headphones dealsMore earbuds dealsBest Prime Day Amazon device deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Spot $44.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $35.00   Get Deal

Amazon's latest Echo devices, the Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio, have both hit new, all-time low prices this Prime Day. But the biggest discount is going to the Echo Spot, its smart alarm clock. This tiny speaker sits compactly on nightstands but provides everything you need to start your morning, including a weather report and tunes to get you out of bed.

You can now get the Amazon Echo Spot for just $44.99. That saves you $35 off its $79.99 price tag for a 44% discount.

More Echo dealsMore Amazon device dealsBest Prime Day Kindle deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) $144.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $55   Get Deal

Our resident e-reader expert, Samantha Mangino, counts the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition as her daily driver. She likes its ample storage, auto-adjusting light, wireless charging, and lack of lockscreen ads. Right now, it's on sale for just $144.99 (normally $199.99) — the same price as a regular Paperwhite with its default ads removed, which has half the storage. It's never been cheaper before.

More Kindle dealsBest Prime Day laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 15-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) ✅ $1,229.99 at Amazon
$2,099.99 Save $870.00   Get Deal

Senior Shopping Reporter Haley Henschel says, "We loved the Surface Laptop 7 back when it launched in 2024. While its CPU isn't the freshest anymore, it still impresses as a whole: It features a 23-hour battery life, a microSDXC card slot, and a 2.5K touchscreen that's brighter and smoother than a 15-inch MacBook Air's screen.

Amazon's amazing Prime Day deal on this 15-inch model comes just a week after Microsoft announced the very similar Surface Laptop 8 (which isn't on sale just yet). It's currently listed for just $1,229.99 — a whopping 44% off its regular retail price of $2,099.99. I wouldn't be surprised if it disappears long before Prime Day ends, considering the exact same model sold out at Best Buy after dropping to $1,699.99 there."

Read Mashable's full review of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7.

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For MacBook deals, scroll back up to the Apple section in this story.

Best Prime Day DJI deal Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 3 $269 at Amazon
$419 Save $150   Get Deal

DJI's entire fleet of gadgets is on sale this Prime Day, and this deal on its DJI Mini 3 is a standout. Amazon has it discounted to $269, or 36% off — its lowest price ever. (It was $30 more expensive during Amazon's Big Spring Sale in March.) This lightweight entry-level drone can shoot 4K video and fly for almost 40 minutes on a single charge.

More DJI drone dealsDJI camera dealsDJI creator tools on saleBest Prime Day home and kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja 5-Quart Air Fryer $89.98 at Amazon
$129.99 Save $40.01   Get Deal

Here's a summer hack to keep your house cool: Don't turn on the oven. That doesn't mean only eating cold salads all summer. What you really need is an air fryer. The Cuisinart 2.6-Quart Air Fryer is on sale for just $59.95 this Prime Day, saving you $30.

More kitchen dealsHome dealsBest Prime Day speaker deal Sonos Era 300 $379.99 at Amazon
$479 Save $99.01   See It at Amazon See It at Best Buy See It at Walmart

Whether you're hosting summer movie nights or dinner parties, or if you want to upgrade your home's audio, the Prime Day speaker deals sound very good indeed. In particular, we're recommending this deal on the Sonos Era 300 wireless speaker. With support for Dolby Atmos and Alexa, it provides an instant audio upgrade for any living space.

More speaker dealsBest Prime Day power station deals Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station $219 at Amazon
$299 Save $80   Get Deal

Ready for summer adventures? If you're gearing up to pack the car and head into nature, don't forget to invest in a portable power station to keep your campsite powered. Plus, it can serve as an at-home power backup in an emergency.

Prime Day and Black Friday are the best times of year to buy these popular devices, and you can often find savings of 50% or more on Mashable-tested brands like Anker, Jackery, and Bluetti. If you're looking to buy your first-ever power station, an affordable new model from Bluetti is on sale.

More portable power station dealsBest Prime Day TV deals Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch S90F OLED 4K TV $1,197.99 at Amazon
$1,697.99 Save $500   Get Deal

Enjoying the World Cup? If you want to watch every heart-racing moment in 4K and your TV isn't up to par, then look for Prime Day deals on award-winning OLED and Micro RGB TVs. Case in point: the Samsung 65-inch S90F OLED 4K Smart TV, on sale now. Normally $1,697.99, it's down to $1,197.99, saving you $500. That's a new all-time low price.

More TV dealsBest Prime Day vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop $449.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $350   Get Deal

Mashable's resident vacuum guru, Leah Stodart, named the Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop the best affordable vacuum-and-mop combo. Despite its budget price, Stodart says it's the most heavy-duty robot mop you'll find, delivering spotless cleans. Get the Eufy C28 for just $449.99 during Prime Day. That's the vacuum's lowest price ever, offering $350 in savings.

More robot vacuum dealsMore vacuum dealsUpholstery cleaner dealsBest Prime Day Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer Set $119.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $40.00   Get Deal

Lately, we've been loving Star Wars Lego sets, and this epic Star Destroyer kit is down to its best-ever price at Amazon. If you're a Prime member and a Star Wars fan, you can pick up this 1,555-piece set for $119, a 30% discount. And if you're looking for more Lego sets, check out our complete guide to the best Prime Day Lego deals.

More Lego dealsBest Prime Day fitness tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Oura Oura Ring 4 ✅ $259 at Amazon
$499 Save $240 Rings start at $214.70, depending on the finish Get Deal

Oura just upgraded its smart ring in the Oura Ring 5. It's 40 percent thinner and even more accurate than its predecessor, but if those factors aren't all that important to you, we suggest sticking with the Oura Ring 4. Why? Because it's nearly 50% off right now at Amazon, and it's been our favorite smart ring since its release.

More fitness tracker deals

Note: For Apple Watch deals, scroll back up to the Apple section of this story.

Best Prime Day streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: HBO HBO Max save 40% on annual subscriptions Get Deal

If you've been feeling left out of the House of the Dragon or Hacks hype, this is easily the best week of the year to sign up for HBO Max — it even beats Black Friday, in terms of how many tiers get the discount. The HBO Max Prime Day deal makes annual subscriptions 40% cheaper than usual. Pay $78.99 for a year of the Basic With Ads tier, $132.99 for a year of the Standard tier, or $164.99 for a year of the Premium tier.

More streaming dealsBest Prime Day book deal Opens in a new window Credit: Poisoned Pen Press "Dear Debbie" by Freida McFadden $12.74 at Amazon
$32.99 Save $20.25   Get Deal

Named one of Goodreads most popular books of 2026 (so far), Freida McFadden's Dear Debbie follows advice columnist Debbie Mullen, who takes a rather extreme approach to fixing her own life as it starts to crumble. Down to just $12.74, this is one of the cheapest hardcover books you can pick up this Prime Day.

More Prime Day book deals

Still haven't found what you're looking for? Check out our Prime Day 2026 live blog, where we're providing real-time updates on the latest deals, inventory changes, and competitor sales.

Prime Day 2026: Live updates on Apple, Samsung, DJI, Kindle, Lego, and more Amazon deals

Mashable - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:16

Amazon's annual Prime Day sale runs from June 23 to 26 this year. That's right, Amazon has shifted the event from mid-July to late June.

Without a doubt, Prime Day 2026 will be one of the biggest sales events on the shopping calendar, second only to Black Friday. This huge event will go hard on just about every category: You can expect significant savings on Apple MacBooks, limited-time price cuts on Bose headphones, and all-time lows on Samsung OLED TVs. Our professional deal hunters are ready and waiting to help you save, and we'll be cross-checking prices at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart to make sure you get the lowest prices.

We've lined up all the best deals from Prime Day. Keep scrolling for the full schedule of events and the latest live updates, price drops, low-stock alerts, and news from the Mashable shopping team.

Behold, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

Mashable - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 03:13

Well hello there, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2!

Samsung's Unpacked event is still a few weeks away (rumors say it's happening in London in late July), but we've already gotten a very detailed look into Samsung's most powerful wearable yet.

Leaker Evan Blass shared what appear to be official press photos of the device, giving us a detailed look from all sides and in two colors: black and green. The fact that Blass shared these photos is a little odd given his recent decision to retire his account on X and step away from leaking, but the photos look as genuine as they can be.

It also comes in green. Credit: Evan Blass/Samsung

If the images are real, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is fairly similar to its predecessor, with a squircle face, though tiny differences will remind owners that they have a freshly launched gadget, including numbers instead of line markings on the bezel.

The back of the watch is also shown in these images, and it reveals quite a bit about its specs, including the 47mm size, sapphire crystal glass, LTE and GPS connectivity, as well as a 10 ATM water resistance rating.

Some of the specs are listed on the back, including the 10 ATM waterproofing. Credit: Evan Blass/Samsung

The visible changes line up with a recent report, which also said the side buttons would be improved, and that the bezel would be thinner on the new model (it does look a little thinner, but it's hard to tell by how much, exactly).

SEE ALSO: Prime Day 2026: Live updates on Apple, Samsung, DJI, Kindle, and more Amazon deals

The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will likely launch in late July alongside Galaxy Watch 9, Fold 8, and Galaxy Glasses, among other gadgets.

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 24, 2026

Mashable - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 00:35

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you participated in a field event.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight, and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. The sports Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words, and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes before the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

  • Yellow: Throwable

  • Green: Jolt of energy

  • Blue: Top picks

  • Purple: Type of track

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

  • Yellow: Throwing Events

  • Green: Quick Run of Activity

  • Blue: NBA Draft No. 1 Picks

  • Purple: ____Track

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #639 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

  • Throwing Events: DISCUS, HAMMER, JAVELIN, SHOT PUT

  • Quick Run of Activity: BURST, FLURRY, SPURT, SURGE

  • NBA Draft No. 1 Picks: BRAND, TOWNS, WALL, WORTHY

  • ____Track: DIRT, RACE, SHORT, WARNING

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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The beloved Bose QuietComfort headphones are at an all-time low price for Prime Day

Mashable - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 00:01

SAVE $180: The Bose QuietComfort headphones are on sale for $359, down from $179. That's a 50% discount or $180 in savings.

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Bose is one of the most recognizable names out there when it comes to audio. (It even won a Mashable Readers' Choice Award!) Whether it's earbuds, headphones, or speakers, name it, and Bose has them all. Bose's products are also quite high-quality, and the Bose QuietComfort headphones are no different. These expensive headphones can be yours for cheap if you act fast.

Right now, during Amazon Prime Day, the headphones are are 50% off, bringing the price down from $359 to $179. That's $180 in savings. This low price is only available for select colorways.

The Bose QuietComfort headphones have some of the best noise-cancelling capabilities out there. There are two listening modes in Quiet and Aware, of which the former blocks out background noise while the latter keeps you aware of your surroundings. They don't compromise on audio either. You can adjust EQ to control the bass, mids, and treble to craft the perfect soundscape for your ears. The headphones are very comfortable, as they have plush over-ear cushions, while the durable headband keeps them secure on top of your head.

If you have multiple devices, you can connect between them seamlessly with the multi-point toggle feature without having to constantly disconnect and then reconnect again, interrupting your listening session. Sporting a 24-hour battery life, you'll be able to go about all day without having to charge the headphones. A quick 15-minute charge will also refuel the headphones with 2.5 hours of playback, so they're always ready whenever you are.

We tried out the Bose QuietComfort headphones. In our review of the headphones, Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino said, "These are my go-to headphones for everything: going on afternoon walks, running errands, writing from a café, or traveling. They're reliable and, most importantly, comfortable."

Hurdle hints and answers for June 24, 2026

Mashable - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 00:00

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

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If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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A flash.

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FLARE

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Theatrical song.

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OPERA

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Hurdle Word 3 hint

A frame.

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BEZEL

Hurdle Word 4 hint

An Italian dish.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

PIZZA

Final Hurdle hint

To embed.

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INLAY

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Ive tried plenty of TikTok-famous K-beauty products: Here are my favorites on sale during Prime Day

Mashable - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 22:10

There used to be a time when if you wanted Korean beauty products and you lived in the U.S., your best bet would be shopping on YesStyle or Stylevana. Now, Rom&nd is in Ulta and K-beauty products are on sale for Amazon Prime Day.

As a shopping reporter in her fifth year covering Prime Day, someone who regularly tries out new skincare (and skincare tech), and someone whose algorithm is deeply locked into new Korean beauty releases, I feel uniquely qualified to call out some of the best deals from the sale. Plus, with one of South Korea's largest beauty retailers now in the U.S., there are more products than ever available — which can make sorting the duds from what actually works even more challenging.

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This collection of deals in particular comes from my tried and true recommendations — products I have bought (and repurchased) with my own money. If you have acne-prone, oily/combination skin that can lean on the dehydrated side, this post is especially for you.

That said, it's worth mentioning that there's no product that's a miracle balm for everyone, but I curated this list to include at least a few products with more universal appeal. Without further ado, here are my seven favorite K-beauty products on sale during Amazon Prime Day.

The best mascara

The best mascara I've ever used is under $10 currently, and I did repurchase my fifth tube during this sale. I have very straight lashes and oily eyelids, which isn't exactly a recipe for success with most mascaras. This one, however, holds my curled lashes ALL DAY, with very minimal smudging. It does, however, take an especially strong remover to get it off (but I can confirm a rec lower on this list will do the job).

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$14.90 Save $5.96   Get Deal A savior for chronically chapped lips

The thing about my lips is that they will be dry, no matter how much water I drink. I've tried many a viral lip balm that's done next to nothing for them, and many a lip mask that's worn off hours before I wake up. The CNP lip butter is the opposite of that, providing a thick layer of moisture that lasts all night long.

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I've tried my fair share of serums, but none have transformed the texture of my skin like this IUNIK Beta-Glucan one. At $12.33, it is a steal and a dream if your oily skin is dehydrated, but very particular about how it gets its hydration. A bottle lasted me at least a couple months of daily and nightly use.

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If you follow any sort of beauty content online, there's a chance you came across the term "Nina Park makeup" in the past six months. It's code for makeup that's effortless, lived in, but still noticeable. The artist used this Clio blush on her celebrity clients, and with its gorgeous glow and soft from-within flush of color, it's easy to see why.

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$19 Save $6.64   Get Deal The Goldilocks gentle cleanser

When I say I want a gentle cleanser, I mean I want something that won't strip my skin. However, I still want it to actually clean my skin. This beplain cleanser does exactly that — I stocked up on the full and travel size during this Prime Day sale.

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If you're a freak like me and love a double cleanse (I want everything off my skin at the end of the day), this Dr. Althea balm is the way. I especially love the grinding cap, which means I won't be dipping my contaminated fingers into the balm every time I need to use it. Bonus points: it can remove the Clio mascara.

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This was the viral product that got me the fastest — I saw, like, two people use it, and suddenly it was in my cart. Thankfully, it was the right one to bet on. I spray this stuff on myself, but I've also spritzed my dry-skinned friends on days they complain of feeling especially desert-like, and guess what? We all love it. This is my secret when I over-powder my makeup, when my under-eye concealer starts to get crusty, or when I simply need a little refresh.

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Mashable Choice Award-winning Soundcore Sleep A30 Special earbuds are $70 off this Prime Day

Mashable - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 22:05

SAVE $70: The Soundcore Sleep A30 Special earbuds are on sale for $159.99, down from $229.99. That's a 30% discount or $70 in savings.

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You may have earbuds for all sorts of occasions, including exercise, swimming, and just general use. But do you have some for sleeping? Sure, it sounds a bit strange, but they exist! Sleep earbuds can help out with blocking noise so that you can get a good night's rest. The Soundcore Sleep A30 Special earbuds by Anker will make sure you catch some z's.

Right now, during Amazon Prime Day, these earbuds are are 30% off, bringing the price down from $229.99 to $159.99. That's $70 in savings.

The Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds have triple noise reduction, effectively blocking out any distractions that could prevent you from falling asleep or cause you to wake up. Live in a city or have a partner who snores? No problem! These also include stories that can be told to calm your mind down and make falling asleep easier. Along with a diverse library of sounds, pick your favorites and start counting sheep. The earbuds are also incredibly comfortable, as they only weigh in at three grams each. For side sleepers like myself, they're soft enough that they won't dig into my ears during the middle of the night and cause me to have ear pain when waking up in the morning.

They last about eight to 10 hours per charge, making it the perfect time frame for a restful sleep. The charging case also provides up to five nights of playback time. The companion app tracks your sleep patterns, positions, and duration to give you insight into your habits. This way, you can make healthier decisions regarding your sleep schedule.

We awarded the earbuds 4.3 out of 5 stars. In our review, Lead Shopping Reproter Bethany Allard said, "The Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 feel like a notable step up from the A20, with the active noise cancellation and price point giving them an edge over other premium options on the market."

Our best editor-vetted Prime Day deals right now

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.00 (List Price $249.00)

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Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Silver, 2025 Release) — $299.00 (List Price $349.00)

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Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones — $378.00 (List Price $459.99)

55" Amazon Ember 4-Series 4K HDR10+ Smart Fire TV (2025 Model) — $279.95 (List Price $459.99)

Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)

Meta Quest 3S 128GB With 3-Month Trial of Meta Horizon+ — $296.79 (List Price $349.99)

DJI Mini 3 4K Foldable Mini Camera Drone With RC Controller — $339.00 (List Price $549.00)

NYT Pips hints, answers for June 24, 2026

Mashable - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 22:00

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

  • Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

  • Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

  • Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

  • Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

  • Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

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Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-6, placed vertically.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 5-6, placed vertically; 4-3, placed vertically.

Greater Than (5): Everything in this space must be greater than 5. The answer is 6-2, placed vertically.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 4-3, placed vertically; 6-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 6-2, placed vertically; 5-2, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for June 24 Pips

Greater Than (9): Everything in this space must be greater than 9. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally; 2-6, placed vertically.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 2-6, placed vertically; 1-3, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 5-6, placed vertically.

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 0-0, placed vertically; 0-4, placed vertically.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 0-5, placed vertically; 0-4, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for June 24 Pips

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 3-3, placed horizontally; 3-1, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 3-1, placed vertically; 1-1, placed horizontally; 1-4, placed vertically.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 1-4, placed vertically; 4-0, placed horizontally.

Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 4-0, placed horizontally.

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 0-1, placed vertically.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically; 0-6, placed vertically.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically; 6-4, placed horizontally.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically; 4-5, placed vertically.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 6-4, placed horizontally; 4-5, placed vertically.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 3-5, placed vertically.

Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed vertically; 4-3, placed horizontally.

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 4-3, placed horizontally.

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