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Prime Day is no longer a single-day sales event at Amazon; it's a full-blown online shopping extravaganza. In 2026, Prime Day is not only four days long, but has also shifted to an earlier summer time slot. The official sale runs from June 23 through 26, but of course, deals have been popping up for weeks in the lead-up to the event.
BTW, Amazon isn't the only one with a sale at the end of June, either. The hype of Prime Day has inspired competing sales from other major retailers, including Walmart's Summer Deals event, Target Circle Deal Days, and Best Buy's Tech Fest. Needless to say, shopping this season can be pretty overwhelming.
SEE ALSO: 50+ Prime Day deals to shop nowWith an overall hunger for savings amidst inflation-concerned customers, deal shopping is of more interest than ever. And lucky for you, Mashable's shopping team knows a thing or two about finding the best deals. We've got you covered with all the shopping hacks and tips you should know for securing the best deals on Prime Day 2026 and beyond. You'll be shopping like a well-oiled machine in no time.
1. Plan your shopping wiselyIt should go without saying, but going into any shopping event without some sort of game plan is risky as hell. It's also a quick ticket to buyer's remorse.
Unlike Black Friday, when it's common to have a list of gifts you're looking for, Prime Day can be a tempting day to splurge on stuff you don't actually need. With a bunch of sparkly discounts at your fingertips, it's easy to get click-happy. Setting a budget for yourself can go a long way in preventing overspending. TL;DR: Just because something is on sale doesn't mean you have to buy it. We recommend building out a list of things you actually want or need in the days leading up to the sale and abiding by it (and your budget) religiously.
2. Organize your wishlistDo yourself a favor and get your wishlist in order before you jump into Prime Day shopping. It's our favorite Black Friday hack, but the same tip applies to Amazon's shopping holiday.
Every product page on the retail giant's website has an "add to list" button. Do this with all of the things (tech, everyday household supplies, books, kitchen gear, etc.) on your shopping list this season to organize everything, view it all at a glance, and even rank items based on priority. You'll be able to see which products have gone on sale and seamlessly scoop them up before they're gone.
3. Download the Amazon app (and any competitors you want to shop)Shopping from your phone? It'd be smart to download the Amazon mobile app if you haven't already. Beyond just making it easier to shop on the go, the app gives you access to exclusive app-only perks like wishlist alerts, personalized suggestions, and more. You'll even be able to see deals on recent items you've searched.
I also recommend downloading the apps of any competitors you want to shop — Walmart, Target, Best Buy — so you can compare prices in real time, no matter where you are.
4. Use Alexa for Shopping as your personal shopping expertAmazon has put a lot of effort into its Alexa for Shopping feature, so don't be afraid to utilize it. Available on the app, website, and Echo Show devices, Alexa for Shopping combines two of Amazon's secret weapons, Rufus and Alexa+, to create a personalized AI assistant for your shopping needs. You can ask Alexa for Shopping questions directly in the main search bar, create personalized shopping guides for big purchases, get insight on products and categories in search results, generate product comparisons if you're having a tough time deciding, and even view up to a full year of price history for specific items. You can also automate deal-finding, cart-building, and routine purchases if you desire.
If you have a newer Echo smart speaker, you can also turn on the exclusive advanced deal alerts feature (you'll find it under More > Settings > Notifications > Amazon Shopping) for deal recommendations and shopping recommendations. If you already made a wishlist, you'll get a pop-up alert or a yellow ring light on your Echo speaker whenever Alexa finds out about an upcoming deal on one of the items on your list. Alexa will even let you know if an item on your wishlist is going on sale up to 24 hours before the sale goes live, so you can plan accordingly.
5. Compare prices and check CamelCamelCamel like it's your jobSo technically, it actually is our job to find the best deals, but we'll let you in on a little secret. When shopping for deals at Amazon, we always reference CamelCamelCamel to see the historical data on the sale prices for a particular item. At a glance, it allows you to see just how good that deal is (or isn't). Even if you're shopping elsewhere, you can get an idea of a product's price history before purchasing. The creator of CamelCamelCamel also released a Walmart price tracking tool.
As I mentioned above, Alexa for Shopping also offers a full year of price history for specific items if you ask. If a deal seems too good to be true, that's usually because it is.
6. Bookmark Mashable's Prime Day hubMashable's Prime Day page is the hub for pretty much every deal you need to know about, with links to all of our coverage, like a massive master list of the best Prime Day 2026 deals, plus spotlights on standout deals, competitor sales at Walmart, Best Buy, and Target, as well as by categories like TVs, robot vacuums, streaming services, or headphones. This will save you from wasting time trying to skim websites on your own and getting overwhelmed. Literally, our job is to make your life easier.
We'll be updating all of these lists regularly before, during, and after the Prime Day shenanigans, so check back for all the latest and greatest deals that drop.
7. Sign up for Mashable Deals emailsIf you don't want to be glued to your screen, but still want to stay in the loop and score the best deals, we've got you covered. In the days leading up to and surrounding Prime Day, our regular newsletters will be filled with discounts you may want to hop on. Head over to our newsletters page and tick the box for the Mashable Deals emails. You'll be sent a quick rundown of deals we think you'll care about, like the best MacBook or Kindle deals to shop, which streaming services are on sale, or which robot vacuum is worth your money this Prime Day.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!SAVE $49: An annual Walmart+ membership is on sale for $49, down from the standard price of $98. That's a 50% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Walmart Walmart+ (Annual Membership) $49 at WalmartWe're just days away from Amazon Prime Day. This year, Amazon decided to move the sale to the end of June, which means all competing retailers did the same. We now have sales at Target, Best Buy, and Walmart on the schedule for next week. If Walmart is you go-to, check out this excellent pre-sale deal.
As of June 18, an annual Walmart+ membership is on sale for $49, marked down from the standard price of $98. That's a 50% discount that takes $49 off.
A Walmart+ membership gives you access to tons of perks when shopping. For starters, you'll get early access to Walmart's upcoming Summer Deals event to shop the best sales before they sell out. You also get free shipping and free delivery with no order minimum. Plus, you save up to $0.10 per gallon when refueling at any of the over 13,000 Walmart gas stations across the country.
SEE ALSO: Everything to know about Amazon Prime Day: Dates, competition, and the best early deals to shop alreadyTo score the discounted price on Walmart+, you'll need to be a new member or have an expired membership. Those who currently have a monthly Walmart+ membership are also eligible.
Before this deal vanishes, sign up for a year of access to Walmart+ for just $49. The benefits will be well worth the initial investment.
SAVE $55: Ahead of Prime Day, score a Kindle Essentials Bundle for just $106.97 and save $55 on Amazon's e-reader, a cover, and a charger.
Best early Prime Day Kindle deals Best Kindle Deal Kindle Essentials Bundle 106.97 (Save $55) Get Deal Best Paperwhite Deal Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Bundle $177.97 (Save $89) Get Deal Best Colorsoft Deal Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Bundle $244.97 (Save $108) Get DealTesting Kindles and e-readers is my job, but it's also my passion. I use my Kindle Paperwhite every day — unless I'm testing a new e-reader — and it's accompanied me on many a summer adventure. So, while I spend a lot of time convincing Mashable readers to buy my favorite e-readers, I also track the best times to buy an e-reader.
I can confidently say that the best time to buy a Kindle is during a big sale, and with Amazon Prime Day 2026 coming June 23 to 26, I expect Kindles to reach record-low prices. Amazon usually saves the best Prime Day Kindle deals until the sale officially kicks off, but Kindle bundles almost always get a discount in the days and weeks before the big event.
SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2026So, what early deals should you shop now? And how low will Kindle prices fall once the sale starts?
I have all the answers ahead of Prime Day, so here are the best Kindle deals to shop early, plus what prices to expect.
Best early Prime Day Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Essentials Bundle $106.97 at AmazonIf you really want a Kindle ahead of Prime Day, your best bet is the Kindle Essentials Bundle. It includes the basic Kindle, which has a list price of $109.99, but right now you can buy the Essentials Bundle for $106.97. The bundle is a great value and includes a case and power adapter, making it a $161.97 value. Ahead of Prime Day, you can enjoy $55 of savings.
Looking for a different Kindle model? There are lots of other Amazon e-reader bundles on sale ahead of Prime Day, plus tons of Prime Day book deals to watch.
Remember, early shoppers: For the best savings on Kindles, you're gonna have to wait until Prime Day kicks off on Tuesday, June 23.
More early Prime Day Kindle dealsKindle Paperwhite Bundle — $147.97 $216.97 (save $69)
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Bundle — $177.97 $281.97 (save $89)
Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Bundle — $244.97 $367.97 (save $108)
Having tracked prices on Kindles for years, I have a pretty good sense of how much Amazon's e-readers cost during a sale. It's always the same dance: pre-Prime Day, Amazon offers savings on Kindle bundles, but standalone devices don't go on sale until Prime Day officially starts.
So, how much will the Kindle Paperwhite be on Prime Day? And what about Amazon's other e-readers?
We tracked the prices on the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite over the past four sales to predict this years prices. Credit: MashableThe Kindle Paperwhite's lowest price ever is $124.99, which the device dropped to during Black Friday, Prime Big Deals Days, and of course, last year's Prime Day. So, unless Amazon decides to give it a new all-time low price, we expect to see it drop to $124.99 on June 23.
For a more budget-friendly purchase, the basic Kindle has seen even bigger savings. The e-reader had a new, all-time low price during Black Friday 2025 when it dropped to $79.99. This Prime Day, I hope to see that $79.99 price tag again, but an $84.99 price might be more likely.
Amazon Prime Day kicks off earlier than ever this year. Amazon must know we're all looking for a good deal in an economy with ever-rising prices. If you're on team iPhone, those price increases aren't expected to chill out anytime soon. Tim Cook just announced iPhone price hikes are "unavoidable," citing a chip problem that doesn't seem to have a solution.
Our recommendation is to shop deals as soon as possible if you're in need of an iPhone upgrade. Amazon doesn't currently have any iPhone deals, but we're seeing some great options elsewhere, including Best Buy and T-Mobile.
Here's where to snag the best iPhone deals before the price increase. If you're shopping for other Apple devices like AirPods or a MacBook, check out the best Apple deals ahead of Prime Day.
Best iPhone 17 deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone 17 Pro $0 at T-MobileIt doesn't get better than free. With no trade-in required, T-Mobile has an excellent deal if you're eyeing the new iPhone 17 Pro. It's free! Of course, there's a slight catch, but it's not terrible. All you need to do is sign on to a T-Mobile Experience More or Experience Beyond plan for 24 months. Over these consecutive months, T-Mobile applies a promo credit to bring the price of the phone to zill. Plus, the Cosmic Orange colorway makes a statement.
Best iPhone Air deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone Air (256GB) $929.99 at Best BuyRead Mashable's full review of the iPhone Air.
For those who want slim but durable, the new iPhone Air is ideal. It's Apple's thinnest-ever iPhone at 5.6mm while having an ultralight titanium frame. Battery life measures about 27 hours and it's compatible with eSIMs if you'll be traveling soon.
Shop Best Buy ahead of Prime Day to snag the 256GB iPhone Air while it's on sale for $929.99.
Best budget iPhone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone 16e (128GB) $529.99 at Best BuyYour old iPhone no longer holds a charge but you're not looking to spend much to get a new model. If that's the case, consider the pre-Prime Day sale on the iPhone 16e for $529.99. You'll be getting 128GB storage, 1 6.1-inch display, and the A18 chip. While this isn't the newest model, it's only one generation behind.
More early Prime Day iPhone dealsApple iPhone Air (512GB) — $1,129.99 $1,1999.99 (save $70)
Apple iPhone Air (1TB) — $1,329.99 $1,399.99 (save $70)
Some singles, especially young women, see dating an AI bot as a red flag, new findings suggest.
A new survey from Match Group, the dating app conglomerate that owns Tinder, Hinge, and other apps, found that 47 percent view AI in romantic contexts negatively. Two in five singles aged 18 to 39 say they'd refuse to date someone who uses an AI companion app — and that number jumps to 51 percent for women aged 18 to 24.
SEE ALSO: The big question LGBTQ daters are asking, according to HingeTwelve percent of 18- to 24-year-olds surveyed reported using a companion AI app in the past three months. Of those, the biggest reason why was boredom and entertainment (45 percent), followed by 43 percent for roleplay and simulation. Some, 38 percent, did use it to build a "genuine connection," and 26 percent used it to process their emotions.
Match found that when singles are using AI, it's mostly for practical tasks. Nearly 75 percent of singles aged 18 to 39 use tools like ChatGPT regularly, and 69 percent rely on it mainly for productivity.
Only 20 percent of respondents (approximately 1,000 U.S. singles aged 18 to 39 were surveyed between April 13 and May 8, 2026), use AI for personal advice. That's only two percent less than the 22 percent of singles who go to a professional therapist for this. The majority, 60 percent, go to friends, and the same amount goes to family as well.
Despite the disdain for companion apps, though, 64 percent believe AI can help them date, such as keep a conversation going (27 percent), build a strong profile (27 percent), start a conversation (26 percent), or plan a date (24 percent).
The findings are similar to what Match Group property, Hinge, found in its Nov. 2025 report that Gen Z daters use AI tools to initiate and continue conversations.
It seems that when it comes to dating humans, singles — at least young adults — don't see an issue with using AI to chat and plan for them.
Major Match Group apps like Tinder and Hinge have added more and more AI features in the past few years, with others like Bumble doing the same as well. But Bumble recently faced online backlash after announcing it's killing the swipe and likely replacing it with a more AI-driven experience.
You may have not needed a new TV during Black Friday, or even during Amazon's Spring Sale. June through August is the most popular time to move on a TV, so Prime Day is a super convenient time to buy.
If you're not sure what size TV to get, the internet will probably tell you that 65 inches is the most palatable size. That's big enough to be seen from 10 feet away, but not so massive that you'll get a headache in a close-knit living space. A 65-inch TV is also more likely to fit comfortably on the average TV stand than if you bumped up to 75 inches.
SEE ALSO: 15+ streaming services you can get for 99 cents, plus more early Prime Day streaming dealsPrime Day TV deals are typically so good that you should even be able to snag a 65-inch TV for the typical price of a smaller model. Before Prime Day 2026 officially starts on June 23, I've found more than 10 worthwhile deals on 65-inch TVs already live. Many are 2026 models that just came out in the spring, already on sale at a new record-low price.
Best 65-inch TV deal ahead of Prime Day TCL 65-inch Q8ML Mini LED QLED 4K TV $1,799.99 at AmazonJust released in April 2026, the TCL Q8ML is the successor to TCL's popular QM8K TV. The single letter change in the title doesn't quite cover the difference in lighting tech here. The SQD Q8ML series features "super quantum dot mini LEDs," which are essentially an extra-bright version of regular quantum dots that are able to reproduce 100 percent of the BT2020 color spectrum. In dark rooms, the 4,000 local dimming zones packed into the Q8ML provide much sharper contrast than a regular mini LED TV.
If you're curious, you can snag the 65-inch TCL Q8ML for $1,799.99 at Amazon ahead of Prime Day — nearly 30 percent off its debut price of $2,499.99. Your purchase of any TCL SQD TV also unlocks a free 55-inch QLED TV from TCL worth $318.
Best 65-inch Amazon TV deal Amazon 65-inch Ember Artline QLED Art TV $899.99 at AmazonAmazon gives its own Fire TVs a good amount of attention during Prime Day, of course. Despite the discounts, Amazon Fire TVs typically still aren't the best bang for your buck compared to 4K TVs from other brands. However, the early Prime Day deal on the 65-inch Amazon Ember Artline is actually really good value for money.
Only recently released, the Amazon Ember Artline is Amazon's version of a matte art TV. The big deal here is that the Ember Artline comes with a frame color of your choice: Choose from 10 options including Walnut, Ash, Black Oak, Fig, Graphite, Matte White, Midnight Blue, Pale Gold, Silver, and Teak. (Without paying extra, The Frame locks you into black and the Hisense Canvas locks you into teak.)
More 65-inch TV deals at AmazonLG 65-inch 75B QNED 4K TV — $499.99 $699.99 (save $200)
TCL 65-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $527.99 $597.99 (save $70)
TCL 65-inch QM64L Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV — $529.99 $799.99 (save $120)
TCL 65-inch E7 Cinema Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $649.99 $999.99 (save $350)
Amazon 65-inch Ember QLED Fire TV — $709.99 $849.99 (save $140)
Hisense 65-inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K Art TV — $839.99 $1,299.99 (save $460)
Hisense 65-inch U7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $947.99 $1,499.99 (save $552)
TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $997.99 $1,499.99 (save $502)
Samsung 65-inch S90F OLED 4K TV — $1,399.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,100)
Sony 65-inch Bravia XR8B OLED 4K TV — $1,599.99 $1,999.99 (save $400)
Hisense 65-inch UR8 RGB Mini LED 4K TV — $1,799.99 $1,999.99 (save $200)
Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 II OLED 4K TV — $2,799.99 $3,299.99 (save $500)
Prime Day, The World Cup, and the Knicks parade weren't enough to start Thursday, so Rockstar Games decided to hijack all gaming, tech, and entertainment-adjacent media with a Grand Theft Auto VI announcement.
At least this one isn't another delay.
On Thursday morning, Rockstar published a very quick YouTube video that doesn't really count as a trailer since there isn't any game footage in it. What there is, however, is preorder information. Rockstar confirmed in the video that Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders will go live across digital storefronts and select physical retailers on June 25. Aside from more or less locking down its Nov. 19 release date, this announcement also means we're probably going to find out how much the game costs in a week's time.
SEE ALSO: 'Grand Theft Auto VI' gets a surprise second trailer after being delayedIt's been a long and winding journey from the 2013 release of GTA V to now. We still don't really know much about how GTA VI plays or what unique innovations players can expect from the most hotly anticipated game in a long time, and possibly ever. Presumably, we'll know more next week.
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 four-day sitewide sale doesn't officially kick off until June 23, but we've already spotted some Lego sets marked down out in the wild.
SEE ALSO: The 10 best Lego sets of 2026 so far, from F1 to Monet and PokémonThe best part is that while Prime Day deals can be limited to just Prime members, none of these Lego deals are Prime exclusive. Below, find 12 of the best Lego deals live ahead of Prime Day.
Best Lego deal ahead of Prime Day Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System $47.99 at AmazonThe Artemis Space Launch system is one the bestselling sets on Lego's website. Due to its popularity, it's on backorder if you buy it directly from the brand. Or, you could pick it up from Amazon ahead of Prime Day 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 analogue, this set is an early Prime Day steal.
More Lego deals ahead of Prime DayLego Sonic The Hedgehog Knuckles’ Guardian — $23.99 $34.99 (save $11)
Lego Fortnite Supply Llama — $28.79 $39.99 (save $11.20)
Lego Icons Kingfisher Bird — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)
Lego Icons Leonardo da Vinci's Flying Machine — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)
Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18)
Lego Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House — $45.98 $59.99 (save $14.01)
Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System — $47.99 $59.99 (save $12)
Lego Technic 1966 Ford GT40 MKII — $59.99 $74.99 (save $15)
Lego Art Mona Lisa — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)
Lego Super Mario The Bowser Express Train Toy — $83.99 $119.99 (save $36)
Lego Technic 2 Fast 2 Furious — $111.99 $139.99 (save $28)
Lego Technic Peugeot 9X8 24H Le Mans Hybrid Hypercar — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40)
SAVE $370: As of June 18, the Eufy E25 robot vacuum and mop combo is on sale for $629.99 at Amazon. That’s 37% off its $999.99 list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy E25 Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo $629.99 at AmazonFor a limited time ahead of Prime Day, the Eufy E25 robot vacuum and mop combo is on sale for $629.99 at Amazon, a 37% discount off its $999.99 list price. It’s a solid price cut on an all-in-one cleaner that handles vacuuming and mopping in a single run.
The Eufy E25 robot vacuum and mop combo feels aimed at people who are tired of seeing the same pet hair, crumbs, and dust show back up a day after cleaning. It vacuums and mops at the same time, and the mop system refreshes itself as it cleans so it keeps using clean water throughout the run.
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Corners and edges usually end up being the spots that get skipped, but the extending arm is designed to reach along baseboards and tighter areas. The robot vacuum also maps your home layout and learns where everything is, which helps it move room to room with less random bumping and backtracking.
Put floor cleanup on autopilot with the Eufy E25 robot vacuum and mop combo at Amazon.
SAVE $40: As of June 18, the Amazon Echo Show 5 Kids (newest model) is on sale for $59.99 at Amazon. That’s 40% off the list price of $99.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Show 5 Kids $59.99 at AmazonIf you’re looking for a screen that keeps kids entertained without having to hand over your phone, the Echo Show 5 Kids has hit its lowest price this year ahead of Prime Day, dropping to $59.99 at Amazon.
It lets kids ask Alexa for stories, homework help, music, and games, on a compact display designed for everyday use.
This Echo Show Kids 5 smart display is designed for kids to use on their own and is small enough to sit on a desk or nightstand. It includes newer Alexa+ features for kids to go down rabbit holes on topics they’re curious about, play around with knowledge-based games, and turn their ideas into short stories that Alexa helps narrate and illustrate in real time.
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Grab an early Prime Day price drop on the Echo Show 5 Kids at Amazon.
SAVE OVER $10: As of June 18, the Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System Rocket has hit its lowest-ever price of $47.99 at Amazon. This is $12 off its full price of $59.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System Rocket (42221) $47.99 at AmazonPrime Day is now less than a week away, but if you're looking for great Lego deals, you don't have to wait to save.
Amazon already has quite a few early deals worth checking out ahead of time, including an excellent offer on the Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System Rocket (42221). As of June 18, it has hit its lowest-ever price of $47.99.
This deal saves you $12 on this Lego set's full price of $59.99, but that's not the only thing that has caught our eye. This set, which is a bestseller at Lego, is actually on backorder if you want to buy direct. If it's been on your radar, this is a fantastic opportunity to save while it's in stock at Amazon.
SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime in time for Prime DayRecommended for ages nine and up, the Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System Rocket comes with 632 pieces that create the rocket model, but the fun doesn't stop there. Once completed, it actually features a hand crank you can turn that shows the rocket separating into three stages: solid rocket boosters, core stage, then upper stage with the Orion spacecraft.
It also comes with four astronaut nanofigures, blue flames for extra details, and an information panel.
There's no telling how long the Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System Rocket will remain in stock. Act fast to save.
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TL;DR: You can now buy the Pokémon TCG Gengar Mega Moonlit Tin for only $42.99 on Amazon, with $6.96 cut off its standard $49.95 list price. This price gets you four booster packs, a Mega Gengar ex promo card, and a code card for Pokémon TCG Live.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Moonlit Mega Gengar ex Tin $42.99 at AmazonCollection tins are a great way to get a selection of Pokémon TCG boosters from different expansions at a reasonable price, and Amazon has delivered a price cut to its new Mega Gengar version right before Prime Day.
As of June 18, the Pokémon TCG Mega Moonlit Tin Mega Gengar ex edition is listed on Amazon for $42.99. That’s 14% off its typical $49.95 price, saving you $6.96 on the sealed collector tin..
The $42.99 listing is shipped and sold by BigCityCards, with free delivery estimated for June 26 to July 2 at the time of writing. If you want it sooner, Amazon’s main buy box is sitting slightly higher at $43.99 from Champion-Gaming, with free delivery listed for June 22-23. Other Amazon sellers are also close, including Hero Collect at $43.99, Collectors Expedition at $44.45, and Red Rocks Distributing at $44.99.
Inside the tin, you’ll get one foil promo card featuring Mega Gengar ex, four Pokémon TCG booster packs of trading cards (two Chaos Rising, one Perfect Order, and one Phantasmal Flames), and one code card for Pokémon TCG Live.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!Based on the $42.99 Amazon price, that works out to about $10.75 per booster pack before factoring in the Gengar promo or the digital code — which marks a nice saving compared to the usual $12-$17 price range we’re seeing for single packs on Amazon these days.
You can also buy the Pokémon TCG Mega Moonlit Clefable ex Tin on sale at Amazon. For more Chaos Rising booster packs, you can grab the Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box for under $90 while stocks last.
TL;DR: The New York Knicks 2026 NBA championship parade starts on Thursday, June 18 at 10 a.m. ET. Coverage is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. ET on Peacock through NBC New York News, while additional coverage will air on MSG Network, ABC7 New York, NBC 4 New York, and NBCSN Extra via YouTube TV.
It actually happened. After a painful 53-year wait, the New York Knicks are NBA Champions.
Finals MVP Jalen Brunson put away the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, ending the longest active championship drought among teams that had previously won an NBA title. Predictably, the city has lost its mind. Now it's time to party.
Whether you plan on skipping work to stand 10-deep on the sidewalk or want to stream the entire historic moment from the comfort of your living room, here is everything you need to know about the logistics, the route, and how to watch.
What time does the Knicks parade start?The parade is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026. The floats are set to begin rolling at exactly 10 a.m. ET.
What is the Knicks parade route?The procession will follow New York City’s legendary Canyon of Heroes pathway in Lower Manhattan. The parade kicks off at The Battery (Bowling Green) and travels directly north along Broadway before culminating at City Hall Park.
SEE ALSO: Knicks' Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mike Brown thank fans on 'The Tonight Show'Following the float progression, Mayor Mamdani will host a civic ceremony outside City Hall to present keys to the city to Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and the rest of the roster. Keep an eye out for Mitchell Robinson driving his own custom raised pickup truck in the parade lineup. That's the kind of unhinged energy that Knicks fans relish.
How to watch the Knicks parade from homeIf you aren’t willing to brave the swarms of fans taking over the subways (we get it), coverage is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. ET on Peacock through NBC New York News. Additional coverage will air on MSG Network, ABC7 New York, NBC 4 New York, and NBCSN Extra via YouTube TV.
One of the popular ideas related to artificial intelligence is that it'll pave the way for vastly cheaper, advanced medical exams. A movie version of this is the home MRI-like machine, with the protagonist stepping inside it and getting a full body scan and an assessment within minutes (remember the healing med-bay in Elysium?).
Now, Midjourney, the company known primarily for its powerful AI image generation tech, is trying to turn that dream into reality with a new project: a full body, ultrasonic scanner.
SEE ALSO: Midjourney launches AI video model. How to try V1, how much it costs.Yes, we're talking an actual, full size, medical scanner, and it's so far removed from what Midjourney did so far, that in an introductory blog post, the company itself admitted the project is "a little weird and a little crazy, but also spectacular and filled with hope."
The Midjourney Scanner project is still in a fairly early stage. The company says it will work like this: You step onto a platform, which slowly submerges your body into water. A ring of underwater sensors send ultrasonic waves through your body, and create an image of everything that's happening inside it (the tech is related to how dolphins use echolocation to explore their surroundings underwater).
The entire process shouldn't take more than 60 seconds; which is a lot faster than a traditional MRI, which needs 60 to 90 minutes to perform a full body scan.
The machine takes the picture, the AI figures out what's what. Credit: MidjourneyThe key — and this is where Midjourney's AI expertise comes in — is in the terabytes of data produced by the sensors every second of the scan. The company's post is a little short on the details, but it says the scanner will require immense computational power and AI smarts to turn the sound waves into images. When that's done, you'll get a very precise 3D map of your body — and a lot faster than an MRI.
Featured Video For You Is ChatGPT Changing the Way We Write?Also, according to Crypto Briefing, Midjourney isn't going it alone; in 2025, the company signed a licensing agreement with Butterfly Network, a company that specializes in handheld ultrasonic scanners. Also notable is Midjourney's head of hardware Ahmad Abbas, who has previously worked on Vision Pro at Apple.
Midjourney says it's moving the project forward at the "maximum speed that’s physically possible." In practical terms, this means that the first Midjourney Spa with hot tubs, saunas, and Midjourney Scanners, should be opening "in the heart of San Francisco" in 2027. The idea is that you could enjoy the company's spa facilities as you would in any other spa, but you'd also effortlessly leave with a full scan of your body, and a "huge library of data about your health."
Welcome to the spa, enjoy your time here, and don't forget to pick up your scan. Credit: MidjourneyBefore it can open a commercial spa like this, Midjourney will have to spend the next 12 months refining the algorithms and hardware, then building a "research spa," upgrading to a second-generation scanner, and getting FDA approval for the project. If all goes well, in 2028, Midjourney Spas could start opening in more cities, and that's also when the company hopes to upgrade to a third-generation scanner. "Gen3 is where it gets 'serious,' the silicon for this design will be completely custom and image quality and scan times will be night-and-day," the post says.
By 2031, Midjourney's goal is to have a fleet of over 50,000 scanners worldwide, with a total scanning capacity of a billion scans every month. It's a very ambitious goal for a company that hasn't produced any hardware so far, let alone medical hardware. Midjourney says it will document its journey (sorry) by publishing regular updates about the project; beyond that, Midjourney says there will be more "exciting projects" to show in the future.
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $87.21 on Amazon. This is through a third-party marketplace seller, Strike Zone Online, but takes 31% off the sealed ETB before delivery.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box $87.21 at AmazonChaos Rising has not been out in the Pokémon TCG for long, but the expansion’s Elite Trainer Box has already moved from launch-week premium into more affordable territory — making the go-to box more budget-friendly than ever.
As of June 18, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box is available at Amazon for $82.22 via Strike Zone Online. That’s initially $36.77 off the $118.99 list price, though this lowest listing has $4.99 delivery currently scheduled for June 26 — costing you $87.21 altogether.
If stock happens to run out at this low price, Prime Picks has the same ETB listed at $87.99 with free delivery, while other Amazon marketplace options are sitting around $89.
TCGplayer is even cheaper if you are happy to shop outside Amazon. Unopened Chaos Rising ETB listings are currently starting from $77.99 with shipping included, going only just higher than its market price of $76.75.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!Inside the box, you’ll get nine Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising booster packs, one full-art foil promo card featuring Fennekin, 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, a player’s guide, six damage-counter dice, one competition-legal coin-flip die, one plastic coin, a collector’s box with six dividers, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card.
You can pull valuable single chase cards that would look great in any binder (or you can buy individually on TCGplayer) — including SIR Greninja, Mega Hyper Rare Greninja, SIR Cinccino ex, Mega Dragalge ex, and Mega Floette ex.
To get the lowest cost per pack, you can grab the Pokémon TCG’s 36-pack Chaos Rising Booster Display Box for under $265. If it’s only a few extra boosters you want, you can also buy the Chaos Rising Booster Bundle for around $50.
SAVE OVER $300: As of June 18, the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo automatic espresso and coffee machine is on sale for $549.95 at Amazon. This is $350 off its full price of $899.95.
Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Automatic Espresso and Coffee Machine $549.95 at AmazonA fresh cup of coffee is always a great way to start your morning. If you've been searching for a machine that can help elevate your at-home cafe by brewing up coffee and espresso drinks, the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo deserves your attention.
As of June 18, it's on sale for $549.95 at Amazon ahead of Prime Day.
It's usually listed at $899.95, so you'll save $350 overall by taking advantage of this deal. Before Prime Day, that's an excellent discount to jump on. Since it's currently marked as a limited time deal, the clock is already ticking to make a move on it. Don't miss out on this opportunity.
SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime in time for Prime DayWhether you're in the mood for a cappuccino, latte macchiato, or a straightforward coffee to start your morning, the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo can help brew it up. It actually features seven one-touch recipes that you can work with. Alongside the three previously mentioned, it can also help you make espresso, iced coffee, hot water if you want something like a tea, or you can personalize and save a recipe through the My Latte function.
It also comes with a conical burr grinder that features 13 grind settings for your beans and a LatteCrema System that can froth up milk, or a milk alternative, for your favorite drinks. See? Who needs to go on a coffee shop run?
Be quick to grab this great De'Longhi Magnifica Evo automatic espresso and coffee machine deal at Amazon ahead of Prime Day.
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SAVE $22.50: As of June 18, the Anker MagGo 3-in-1 wireless charging station is on sale for $67.49 at Amazon. That’s a 25% discount off the list price of $89.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charger $67.49 at AmazonIf there are too many cables cluttering your nightstand, this Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charger is an easy way to clear things up. As of June 18, it’s down to $67.49 at Amazon, marking its lowest price this year, just ahead of Prime Day. It’s not the absolute lowest we’ve seen, but it’s still very close to the bottom of its usual discount range.
This Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charger delivers up to 15W fast wireless charging, giving your phone a quick power boost, and it’s designed to charge your phone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time, so you can replace multiple separate chargers with one setup.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!The stand supports fast charging for the Apple Watch, getting it from 0 to 100% in about 1 hour and 13 minutes, according to the brand. It tilts up to 45 degrees, so your phone is easy to view while it charges, which is useful for notifications or StandBy mode. It also includes a USB-C adapter and cable in the box, along with a 24-month warranty.
TL;DR: The Samsung 990 PRO 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD is on sale for $369.99 at Amazon, cutting $270 off its $639.99 list price. That takes 42% off one of Samsung’s fastest internal SSDs, with read and write speeds of up to 7,450/6,900 MB/s.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 990 PRO SSD 2TB $369.99 at AmazonFinding a new internal SSD for your PC or PS5 has been an incredibly pricey endeavour with the ongoing memory crisis in the tech industry right now. In the build-up to Prime Day, however, Amazon has started dropping some deals that can make the cost of upgrading your gaming storage a little less painful.
As of June 18, the Samsung 990 PRO SSD 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4 is on sale at Amazon for $369.99, down from its $639.99 list price. With this $270 saving, you’ll be buying one of Samsung’s most popular high-end internal SSD — the 2TB model is a high-speed solid storage boost for gaming PCs, PlayStation 5s, and even creative workstations.
Depending on your budget and specific needs, Amazon has other 990 PRO options discounted. The standard 1TB model is listed for $219.99, down from $319.99, while the 4TB model is currently $895.
If you want the built-in heatsink version instead, Amazon has the 1TB model for $299.27, the 2TB model for $495.49, and the 4TB model for $730 after a much larger cut from its $1,139.99 list price.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!As for how well this will suit your gaming rig, the 990 PRO is built around PCIe 4.0 performance, with Samsung promising sequential read speeds up to 7,450 MB/s and write speeds up to 6,900 MB/s. That makes it a strong fit for large game installs, fast boot drives, video editing, 3D work, data-heavy projects, and anyone moving beyond older SATA SSDs or slower Gen3 drives.
If you’ve been eyeing up an m.2 SSD for your PlayStation setup, the version of the 990 PRO with the added heatsink was made specifically with the PS5 in mind — which is a must for managing the high heat it generates and stabilizing its temperature. With that, you’ll be ready to manage the ever-increasing size of Fortnite and the Call of Duty games.
Check out the best PlayStation deals to grab before Prime Day — including new deals on top games and even the PlayStation Portal. If you’re eyeing up a whole new gaming setup, you can buy the ASUS TUF F16 gaming laptop at $600 off among other new gaming laptop deals.
SAVE OVER $700: As of June 18, the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 portable power station is on sale for $798.99 at Amazon. This is $700.01 off its full price of $1,499.
Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station $798.99 at AmazonWhen it comes to early Prime Day deals, portable power stations are one of the many items we've been keeping a close eye on at Amazon.
Quite a few models have already seen some solid price cuts before the sale event, including the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2. As of June 18, you can scoop up this portable power station for $798.99.
This is nearly half off the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2's full price of $1,499, meaning you'll save $700.01. That's a pretty sweet deal before Prime Day begins. It's certainly worth the investment, whether you want it for upcoming camping trips or to have as backup power in case severe weather rolls through.
SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime in time for Prime DayFor starters, the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 offers impressive portability thanks to its lightweight design (weighing 39.5 pounds) and built-in handle. Carrying it from room-to-room, or through the great outdoors, will feel much easier than dragging around a heavy unit. It's also a mighty powerful little device, with three AC ports that offer a total output of 2,200W and a capacity of 2,042Wh.
It also charges quickly, hitting 80% in just 66 minutes through AC Fast Charging or a full charge in 102 minutes using the Emergency Super Charging mode in the app. And it runs quietly: Jackery notes on the store page that it operates at a noise level of less than 30dB. On top of that, it even comes with a LiFePo4 battery that can last up to 10 years, so it'll be with you for many years to come.
Ahead of Prime Day, don't miss out on this great deal on the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 portable power station at Amazon.
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The New York Knicks are NBA champions, and New York City is about to celebrate something generations of fans have waited their entire lives to see.
More than 1 million fans, according to early estimates from the NYPD, are expected to flood Lower Manhattan today for the Knicks' championship parade, marking the franchise's first title since 1973 and its first-ever ticker-tape parade through the city's historic Canyon of Heroes. Mashable will be in the middle of the action, tracking the biggest moments from the crowd and documenting the celebrity sightings, emotional fans, Mitchell Robinson's tricked-out custom truck, and whatever chaotic moments the internet inevitably latches onto from Battery Park to City Hall.
Will celebrity superfans Timothée Chalamet and Spike Lee end up riding with the team? Will Mikal Bridges' dog Sonny make an appearance? Will Alicia Keys perform "Empire State of Mind" for the city that spent the past week treating it like the official soundtrack of the NBA Finals? Will actor, director, and Knicks fan Ben Stiller be capturing footage for his upcoming HBO documentary on the Knicks with A24? And can Fat Joe really pull off a parade float reportedly packed with New York hip-hop royalty? We can't wait to find out.
Follow along as New York throws the biggest block party it's seen in decades.
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