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It seems like Prime Day gets more commercialized every year. The deals are advertised earlier, and sometimes aren't deals at all. Target and Best Buy are scrambling to claim their piece of the pie. Can't we bring back the original intent of the holiday-sending Amazon absolutely just as much of your money as humanly...Read more...

Sorry to break it to you, but back-to-school season is fast approaching. Fortunately, Prime Day's sales include plenty of school supplies. Here are some of the best deals.Read more...

There's nothing wrong with plain old scrambled eggs, but nine times out of ten, I want a little more flavor. Eight of those times that flavor involves spice. A drizzle of hot sauce, chopped up jalapenos, or a dusting of cayenne may be in your repertoire already, but for a nuanced spice boasting complex flavors, try...Read more...

Caring for and styling your hair can be frustrating, it can be cathartic, it can be a chore, or it can be part of the routine that sets you up for your day. Sometimes, it's more than one of those at a time. One thing it almost always is, though, is expensive. A good curling iron or blow dryer costs money and the...Read more...

A few years ago, I bought an inflatable hot tub. It changed my life, my brand, and my soul. I lived in that thing, floating around while chemically altered, sipping on frosty cans of Diet Coke. It was dirtbag luxury at its finest, and I thought the good times would never end. Then tragedy struck, in more ways than...Read more...

Before Prime Day is over, we've rounded up the best deals you'll find on headphones and earbuds. Whether you're looking for a pair to keep the noise out while working from home or something to keep you going during workouts, these options are up to 66% off. We'll also let you know the lowest price it has reached on...Read more...

A Microsoft Office 365 subscription is one of the best deals in tech. The Family plan gives you unlimited access to all the Office apps (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and more), plus 1TB of individual storage space for every member of the family for up to six members (totaling to 6TB). Even at its regular price of $99.99,...Read more...

This Desklab Portable 4K Touchscreen Monitor is on sale for $249.97 (normally $375), through July 14 or while supplies last. You could mirror your laptop or tablet screen to work on the Desklab's larger 4K screen, or use it to expand your view onto multiple monitors. The monitor is also easy to connect to just about...Read more...

Dining out usually ain't cheap, but you can get two $100 Restaurant.com eGift Cards for just $20, redeemable at local and chain restaurants across the US. It takes a little work on your part, but there's a lot of potential depending on the restaurants around you.Read more...

The world of outdoor cooking is wild and rambling, with multiple fuel sources and seemingly endless configurations to choose from. If you're looking to expand your outdoor kitchen with a grill, smoker, griddle, or pizza oven, there's no time like the present (the present" being Prime Day, which runs July 11 and 12,...Read more...

If you're a big golfer, you know the pain of a rainy day or expensive green fees getting in the way of a good game. Whether looking to keep busy during bad weather days or sharpen your swing, there's a way you can play real golf courses right in your living room: a virtual golf simulator.Read more...

Self-care can be as simple as taking a bubble bath-or as complex as putting your skincare in a tiny fridge. Appliances and devices can get costly, so you'd be forgiven if you draw the line at that mini refrigerator-but on Prime Day, maybe you can afford to do it all. Here are some of the best deals on appliances and...Read more...

Do you know what your children need? To be outside. (You knew that.) Whether you're planning a family picnic or just want to shoo them into the backyard so you can enjoy a moment of peace, these outdoor toys will keep them entertained for minutes, at least. Some of them I think I even want to play with.Read more...

Amazon has multiple Kindle e-readers on sale for Prime Day, with some going up to 37% off. Amazon Kindle e-readers are some of the pioneers and leading products to read e-books. Most offer Bluetooth capabilities, weeks-long battery life, are waterproof, and have audiobook compatibility.

Retailers Best Buy and Amazon are offering a Meta Quest 2 VR system bundled with either an Amazon or Best Buy gift card right now. The bundles are $299 for the 128GB Quest 2 model (regularly $349 at Amazon and $399 at Best Buy), and $349 for the 256GB model (regularly $399 at Amazon and $429 at Best Buy)-and the gift...Read more...

There are over 100 million users and counting. But if you're not on Threads yet, you probably have your reasons-or are waiting to really consider if joining Threads is right for you. Twitter alternatives come in many shapes and forms, and this one is basically Instagram with a Twitter skin.Read more...

Amazon Music Unlimited, Amazon's battleground in the streaming music wars, is having a Prime Day deal. Right now, you can get four months of the music streaming subscription service, provided you sign up by July 13.

Prime Day is here, and we're rounding up the most discounted smart devices. You'll be able to control most of these devices by voice with an Amazon Echo, which you can get discounted during Prime Day here. We'll also tell you the lowest price it's been this year so you can gauge how good of a deal it is.

Prime day is in full swing, and if you're new to all this...you can buy some good stuff on sale, in a nutshell. And despite the name, it's actually two days long-July 11 and 12 this year.Read more...

Audible, Amazon's streaming app for all things audio books and podcasts, is having a Prime Day deal. Now through July 31, Prime Members can get three months of Audible Premium Plus for free.Read more...

When most of your money goes to bills, food, and rent, it can be hard to justify spending the remainder on beauty products. But self-care is important-and there's no shame in looking damn good. This year's Prime Day deals offer a glimpse into a world where we can look our best and save some money. Here are some...Read more...

AmazonFire TV Sticks are on sale for Prime Day, with some discounts over 50% off. Of course, there are a ton of deals happening for Prime Day, but also competition sales at other major retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. For their own products though-likeEchos, Fire TV Cubes, and Fire Tablets-Amazon's own...Read more...

Open up TikTok or Instagram and you'll see that even the kids seem to have mastered the most complex makeup techniques, which can be frustrating if you're still stuck on trying to find the right foundation shade, let alone figure out what kind of contour your face shape needs. Plus, cosmetics are expensive. It's not...Read more...

Amazon's Fire tablets are on sale for Prime Day. You can find some models up to 54% off, as well as many of their other devices, includingFire TV Sticks, Fire TV Cube, Echos, and Kindles, on sale right now. Unlike Amazon's Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets are not dominating their side of the tech industry, but you can...Read more...

If you've been waiting (for years) to purchase an Xbox, today is the day your patience will pay off. For Prime Day, Amazon has the Xbox Series S with one controller and 512GB on sale for just $199. That's down from the usual cost of $269-acurrent gen console for less than $200 is a good deal.

Amazon's Prime Day deals are now here, and we've rounded up the best deals you'll find on Bluetooth speakers, whether you're looking for something to set up at the office or for an outdoor gathering. These speakers are all between 40% and 65% off, and we'll also let you know the lowest price it has reached on previous...Read more...

Amazon Fire TV Cubes are among the best sales happening for Prime Day. The hands-free streaming device is currently at $110, which is the cheapest it's ever been. If you're looking to upgrade your TV to be hands free and want an Amazon device to do it, this is as good a time as there's been.

Amazon is selling several popular models of rowing machines at a discount this Prime Day-although Concept2 rowers are not among them. Read on for the best deals on Hydrow, Echelon, Sunny, and more.

Apple makes some expensive tech, so it makes sense to take advantage of savings when you can. While the company's refurbished store is always a smart place to start your shopping, maybe you'd prefer a brand new Apple device. Amazon can help you there: For Prime Day 2023, the online merchant has some good deals on...Read more...

Fancy 4K TVs might not cost as much as they used to, but they can still be expensive. Once you start looking at higher-quality displays-and especially if you're interested in an OLED model-the dollar amounts increase quickly. That's why it only makes sense to take advantage of discounts whenever you're in the market...Read more...

Being able to enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine at home becomes more appealing as you age. You can control the music, don't have to worry about anyone's COVID status, and the chairs are a lot more comfortable. You do, however, need a certain amount of gear, or at least a few glasses. Here are the best Prime Day deals...Read more...

The Venn diagram of people who want an air fryer and people who don't have one doesn't have much in the center. If you're determined to hate on the small convection oven because it doesn't really fry anything," it would be embarrassing to give up now, and admit that the appliance has done wonders for single-person...Read more...

LEGO sets don't go on sale often-they know what they have, and they don't give it away cheap-but on Prime Day, these LEGO sets are so inexpensive, you'll think they're Mega Blocks.Read more...

Early Prime Day deals are in full swing, and we've rounded up some common, everyday items you might be in the market for, from hygiene products, coffee, and vitamins, to trash bags and pet supplies-all up to 40% off. We'll also tell you the lowest price it's been this year so you can gauge if this is a good deal for...Read more...

Even before Prime Day officially hits on July 11, you can find deals on pet supplies, vacuums, outdoor gear, headphones, and Amazon devices like Kindles, Echos, and Fire Tablets. And for parents and teachers, there are also plenty of deals right now on back-to-school supplies-here are some of our top picks (we'll also...Read more...

Microsoft Office is the leading productivity software used by businesses and professionals across the world. It includes a comprehensive package of apps to cover anything from word processing, to creative projects, to communications. And it's relatively simple to use.Read more...

Amazon Prime Day 2023 starts tomorrow, but the early deals are already here for everything from vacuums, to outdoor gear, to headphones, to Amazon devices like Kindles, Echos, and Fire Tablets. If all of this shopping has you feeling sleepy, it's also a good time to get up to 64% off a new mattress.

The biggest Marvel movies tend to be massive superhero productions, but some titles-like Captain America: Winter Soldier and Black Widow-eschew superpowered heroics to delve into politics and spy craft within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The latest Marvel TV series Secret Invasion is the latest example of the...Read more...

When it's hot, outdoor activities for kids is often limited to swimming. But if you don't have a pool or splash pad, here's how to make an awesome water table to go along with running through the sprinkler.

It's summer. Pretty soon, drugstores will start advertising that they have flu vaccines, maybe even enticing you with the promise of a coupon to come in and get one. But August is too early in the season for this to be a good idea-unless you are pregnant.

Loads of us make real-life friends at work, but should you? We know that there are benefits to having strong relationships in the workplace-it fosters a feeling of belonging, creates an atmosphere of collaboration, not to mention it's great to have someone to vent to when things get tough-but we rarely discuss the...Read more...

Whether you like a glass after dinner or go all in finding fun pairings, wine can get expensive. Wine deliveries are an obvious option, but if you want a large shipment of high-quality wine without a subscription or recurring costs, you can get 15 bottles of Mixed Wines for $59.97 (shipping not included). That price...Read more...

Bread is so good, there is an entire industry devoted to convincing you don't want or need to eat it, but even the diet industrial complex is no match for wheat, water, yeast, and salt. Bread doesn't need our help, but that doesn't mean we can't zhuzh it with a quick garlic rub.Read more...

At some point in your life you have (or you will) wake up to discover that one of your stove's burners just isn't working. You still have three (or more) to work with, so unless you frequently cook massive feasts, you probably can get by without one. But maybe you don't have to. If you have a glass-top stove,...Read more...

If you're only using your Apple Watch for notifications and fitness tracking, you're missing out. The smartwatch can do so much more-and the fine folks at Reddit's r/AppleWatch have highlighted many of the device's most useful hidden and/or overlooked features. These aren't party tricks: once you start using them,...Read more...

There's no wrong way to enjoy cheese. It's just a matter of how you'll do it today. Will it be sauce, melted between bread, or straight from the fridge? If I may, I'd like to encourage you to partake in the crispiest, chewiest, most toasted version of cheese-frico. But not just frico as a stand-alone crisp; instead,...Read more...

Got a few minutes? That's all it takes to learn something new and get caught up with the latest best-selling nonfiction books you haven't had the chance to read cover-to-cover using Headway Premium.

Podcasting is an incredibly intimate medium. We feel like podcast hosts are our friends; though the relationship is one-sided, it feels like they are speaking directly to us. It also means that a sad podcast can hit us in the feels even harder than weepy novel or tearjerking movie.

Opening TikTok with the sound blaring can be a bit embarrassing, especially if you're in an academic or professional setting. And thanks to the auto-paying feed, this just goes on and on until you either hurriedly close the app, or find the mute switch. But TikTok has now added a much-needed feature that mutes the app...Read more...

With one big, notable exception, I am a woman of few enemies...But I also hate the stupid dial thermometers you find at the top of so many charcoal and gas grills, and I get disproportionately miffed when respected food publications sanction their use. I would make them illegal if I had any legislative power, but I...Read more...