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Amazon Prime Day includes the latest Kindle Scribe on sale for a record-low price

It's usually wise to wait for Amazon Prime Day to pick up a Kindle ereader since the online retailer typically saves the best deals for its own shopping events. Case in point: this deal on the latest

5m | Engadget
Prime Day has our favorite digital photo frame in stock and on sale for 20 percent off

A digital frame may seem like too obvious of a gift — but that's for a reason. They actually improve upon something we all have around our homes, allowing you to display more of your favorite photos all the time. Engadget's favorite option in this space, the

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Apple's latest iPad mini is down to a record low price for Prime Day, and still in stock

Prime Day Apple deals are worth checking out this year if you need some new tech before the school year starts in a couple months, or you've been meaning to upgrade some of your aging tech. As far as iPads go, The latest Apple iPad Mini

5m | Engadget
The best Amazon Prime Day deals for day three: Our top picks on headphones, TVs, robot vacuums and more are up to 51 percent off

Day three of Amazon Prime Day is here, so Prime members can still take advantage of the long-awaited discounts across Amazon’s site. The online retailer has hosted its main, annual shopping event in July (almost) without fail for a decade, and it typically brings some of the best prices of the year to clothing, household goods, and yes, even consumer electronics.

This year is no different — a number of o

5m | Engadget
OpenAI’s own web browser could arrive within weeks

OpenAI is said to be almost ready to unleash its own web browser, which could be out in the wild within weeks. According to Reuters sources, the company is aiming to more deeply integrate its services into users’ work and personal lives, and the browser is part of that strategy (as is its

5m | Engadget
Samsung plans to launch its trifold smartphone by the end of 2025

In January Samsung teased an all new Galaxy Z trifold device, but no mention of it was made during its Unpacked event yesterday. However, the company now says that does indeed plan to release a smartphone with three displays by the end of 2025, acting head of device experience TM Roh told

5m | Engadget
The Apple iPad Air M3 is still in stock and $120 off for Prime Day

Prime Day continues today, and that means you can still get steep discounts on many of our favorite consumer gadgets — including the

5m | Engadget
Subnautica 2's early access release delayed to 2026 amid developer drama

Subnautica 2 is one of the most highly anticipated games around. It's the second-most wishlisted game on Steam behind (you guessed it) Hollow Knight: Silksong. However, you'll need to wait longer than anticipated to try Subnautica 2 in four-player co-op, as the survival game's early access release has been delayed until

5m | Engadget
Discounted MacBooks are still in stock for Prime Day: Save up to $400 on these laptops

Picking up a new MacBook can be a pricey endeavor, so we always like sharing when a great model is having a steep sale. Prime Day deals remain in full swing and have brought a high-end configuration of the

5m | Engadget
Samsung SmartTag 2 trackers are still available for 48 percent off for Prime Day

We live in a world filled with so much stuff. There's keys, phones, wallets — the list goes on of things that you need to hold on to every day. With this in mind, it's often a good idea to get a Bluetooth tracker for all the important things.

Luckily, right now you can still pick up a

5m | Engadget
EU regulators are once again investigating TikTok over data transfers to China

TikTok is in more regulatory hot water. Only a couple of months after it slapped TikTok with a hefty fine over data transfers to China, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) is

5m | Engadget
The Apple Watch Series 10 is still in stock and cheaper than ever for Prime Day

Prime Day is still going strong today, and some of the best tech deals this time around — if you can believe it — are on

5m | Engadget
Major US power operator says AI and data center demands are pushing prices up

PJM Interconnection (PJM) is the largest power grid operator in the US, serving 65 million customers across the District of Columbia and 13 states, namely Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. But this summer, some parts of PJM's power grid are expected to use so much electricity that people's bills for the summer are projected to be 20 percent higher than before, according to

5m | Engadget
Our favorite smart air purifier is still available for $37 off in this Prime Day deal

Prime Day has brought a ton of deals to the internet this week, and one of the best at the moment is on an Engadget-approved air purifier. The

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Amazon Prime Day TV deals for 2025 from Sony, LG, Samsung and others

Amazon Prime Day is here, and it’s the perfect time to consider upgrading that old 1080p or first-gen 4K set. While it’s been nice to see TV prices fall in general over the years, there’s always room for even more discounts. And yes that includes typically high-end technology like OLED

5m | Engadget
Prime Day 2025: The best headphone and earbud deals from Sony, Beats, Bose and more still available today

If you’ve been holding out on a new set of earbuds or headphones during Prime Day, now’s a great time to take a look at the deals. While Sony and Bose are typically among our favorites each year, there are a number of options available at discounted prices right now. Whether you prefer

5m | Engadget
Get up to $152 off the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for Prime Day

We typically see solid deals on headphones and earbuds for Prime Day every year, and this time around is no different. We're a couple days into

5m | Engadget
We found the best Prime Day gaming deals on video games, hardware and more

It doesn't take much to play games these days. Phone, console, PC or handheld are all viable options. But why play using the bare minimum when you can upgrade your setup on the cheap by snagging a deal or two during Amazon Prime Day. Just a couple of key improvements can make a huge im

5m | Engadget
The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam is still in stock and down to $40 for Prime Day

Ring security gear is among the smart home tech on sale for Prime Day this year. One of the highlights from the sale that you can still get right now is the

5m | Engadget
Amazon Prime Day deals include Ooni pizza ovens for up to 30 percent off

If you've been eyeing Ooni's pizza ovens, but haven't yet taken the leap, there are a few tasty Prime Day deals that will save you some cash. Better yet, they're still available on day 3 of the sale. The biggest savings is on th

5m | Engadget
Amazon strikes AI licensing deal with Hearst and Condé Nast

Digiday is reporting that media conglomerates Hearst and Condé Nast have signed multi-year licensing agreements with Amazon to allow its AI shopping assistant Rufus access to the vast library of conten

5m | Engadget
 Nvidia briefly became the first ever $4 trillion company

After months of battling it out with Microsoft and Apple, Nvidia has hit a $4 trillion market cap.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/nvidia-briefly-became-the-first-ever-usd4-trillion-company

Garmin’s Prime Day deal puts all other fitness trackers to shame

Amazon has no shortage of deals on fitness trackers right now, but there’s one that shines above the competition. If you’ve been tuning into our coverage of the Amazon Prime Day sale then you’ll already know that we’ve spotted plenty of wearable offers from the likes of Fitbit, Apple and Samsung, but in spite of [...]

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This small but mighty Vax spot cleaner is down to half price

Tackle muddy footprints, spills and more with the small but mighty Vax SpotWash Home Pet-Design Spot Cleaner which is now 50% off.

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Don’t miss out on the super cheap Beats Solo Buds

There are deals going for Beats headphones and there’s an excellent one going for the Solo Buds for Prime Day. The Solo Buds are Beats’ entry-level true wireless and originally were priced at £79.99. For Prime Day the price has dropped even further, so you can get them for just £46. It’s not the lowest [...]

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Amazon has a tempting Prime Day bonus for Galaxy Watch 8 Classic orders

Samsung unveiled its latest smartwatch range this week, headlined by the flashy Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, complete with the return of the physical rotating bezel. And if you had your eye on the watch, Amazon has a tempting deal. While the Watch 8 Classic will retail for $499, if you pre-order it today, you can [...]

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There’s a 65-inch Toshiba 4K Smart TV for under £320 today

This Toshiba TV has just dropped from £429 to only £317, that’s a huge £114 saving and one of the best value-for-money deals we’ve seen.

The post There’s a 65-inch Toshiba 4K Smart TV for under £320 today appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/theres-a-65-inch-toshiba-4k-smart-tv-for-under-32

For Prime Day this HP Ryzen 3 laptop has a hefty 37% discount

If you want to steer clear of performance bottlenecks, this Prime Day deal on one of HP’s mid-range laptops is worth a look. The 15.6” HP laptop is now just £269.99, saving you a solid 37%.

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Bose’s Prime Day Bluetooth speaker deal is the perfect excuse for a party

It’s definitely the summer of music in the UK, but Bose’s outstanding Bluetooth speaker deal just made it that bit better. From the return of Oasis to Black Sabbath’s last gig and even Sabrina Carpenter’s appearance at Hyde Park, music is in the air right now but if you want to keep the good times [...]

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Prime Day is the perfect time to stock up on this essential household item

Grab the Amazon Basics 40-pack of AA 1.5V alkaline industrial batteries — boasting a five-year shelf life — for just £8.48, thanks to a 15% discount.

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 It's Ubisoft's most polished game in years — Assassin's Creed Shadows on Xbox Series X has a fantastic Amazon Prime Day discount

Physical copies of Assassin's Creed Shadows for Xbox Series X are on sale thanks to Amazon Prime Day, meaning you can save on Ubisoft's best game in years.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/assassins-creed-shadows-amazon-prime-day-july-2025

I started ‘vibe coding’ my own apps with AI and I’m utterly loving it
This smart lighting brand is Matter agnostic, and that’s fine by me
 Ukraine to become first European country with Starlink direct to cell service — messaging by year end, with mobile satellite broadband expected mid-2026

A Ukrainian telecoms company is set to launch Starlink direct-to-cell messaging services before the end of the year. This will be a first for Europe, and will enable customers to message each other, even if the cell network goes down.

https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/ukraine-to-become-first-european-country-with-starlink-direct-to-cell-service-messagi

How nature shows us the UX we’ve been missing

What wildlife & BBC Planet Earth films teach us about UX

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Unmasking The Magic: The Wizard Of Oz Method For UX Research

The Wizard of Oz method is a proven UX research tool that simulates real interactions to uncover authentic user behavior. Victor Yocco unpacks the core principles of the WOZ method, explores advanced real-world applications, and highlights its unique value, including its relevance in the emerging field of agentic AI. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/07/unmasking-magic-wizard-oz-method-ux-research/

Show HN: Typeform was too expensive so I built my own forms

Hey HN,

I'm a solopreneur and run a web design agency.

I create open-source apps, but I also work as a freelancer and designer. I was accepting any new freelance project via forms on my agency website.

I was using Typeform, but as time went by and more people submitted forms, it got more and more expensive. That time, I thought to use Google Form, but it was way too blocky and looked very unprofessional on my agency website.

So I thought to build my own forms for my own usage, and it

Mortgage Rates Climb: Mortgage Rates for July 10, 2025

Homebuyers are facing unaffordable home prices and high mortgage rates. Will the housing market change before fall? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-climb-mortgage-rates-for-july-10-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Give your TV a sonic boost with this Sonos soundbar Prime Day deal

The last time the Sonos Ray had a deal on Amazon, it was down to £199. With this Prime Day deal you can get it for less. Much less. Prime customers can save up to £40 with this Prime Day deal, bringing it down to £160.55. That’s cheaper than if you bought it direct from [...]

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Need an affordable laptop for uni? This Dell Inspiron Prime Day deal is a winner

With the summer holiday now upon us, now’s as good a time as any to think about what you might need for the next school year. Let’s face it, whether you’re heading into sixth form or looking to start your first year at university, the whole process can be an expensive one when you factor [...]

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The Samsung Galaxy Flip 7 has been reduced hours after its reveal

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Flip 7 yesterday (July 11), and today (July 12), the flip phone has already been added to the list of deals that make up Amazon’s latest Prime Day. As part of Prime Day 2025, Amazon is offering the 512GB version of the Galaxy Flip 7 for £949 for Prime members. This [...]

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You won’t find a better deal for the Beats Fit Pro than this on Prime Day

There’s a string of deals going for headphones during Prime Day, and this deal for the Beats Fit Pro is among the best we’ve spotted so far. Head over to Amazon and you can get the Beats Fit Pro for £108, a massive saving of 51% (£110) on its RRP. We’ve had a look online [...]

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The most portable Lenovo Chromebook is just £159.99 for today and tomorrow

As we’re now in the final few days of Amazon’s annual sale, it’s your last chance to nab this outstanding Lenovo Chromebook deal. As great as MacBooks are for style, and Windows machines are always trusty workhorses, nothing comes close to offering quite the same value for money as the average Chromebook, and now you [...]

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 Zombie fabs plague China's chipmaking ambitions, failures burning tens of billions of dollars

China has made progress in advanced chipmaking, but many ambitious fab projects failed due to lack of expertise, poor planning, and U.S. export restrictions — leaving behind numerous costly but unused 'zombie fabs' across the country.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/zombie-fabs-plague-chinas-chipmaking-ambitions-failures-burning-ten

The best Prime Day Apple deals on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks and more for day three of Amazon's sale

There’s a reason Apple gear is so in demand. After reviewing nearly every major device out there, our current favorite laptop, smartwatch, tablet and

5h | Engadget
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