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CNET
a day ago
- Business
- CNET
Less Than 2 Weeks Until Amazon Prime Day: The Best Credit Cards Can Help Maximize Your Savings
Amazon's flagship rewards card is going to be your best bet when it comes to shopping on Prime Day. Everything about the Prime Visa* is designed to make your shopping experience with Amazon more worthwhile. However, you'll need to be a Prime member to qualify, which costs $139 annually. But you'll need a Prime membership to shop the best deals this July, too. Right now, you can earn an instant $200 Amazon gift card upon approval. You'll earn 7% cash back for Amazon purchases during Prime Day, and your new purchases will be covered by various shopping protections, including extended warranty and purchase protection, which covers your item against damage and theft for up to 90 days. I've had this card for a few years now, and it's the one I reach for if I'm shopping on Amazon. I've been saving up my rewards over the year and might use them for something this Prime Day. Pro tip: Don't redeem your rewards with Amazon directly. Instead, redeem them for statement credits after you've made a purchase. Not only will your points be worth more, but you won't miss out on any rewards by not paying the full price on your card.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The best early Prime Day Fire TV deals you can already score — including this 'excellent quality' smart TV on sale for $220
We're still a few weeks away from Amazon Prime Day 2025 (July 8-11), but that doesn't mean you can't already score a Prime Day-worthy deal. For a limited time, Amazon Canada shoppers can beat the virtual rush and save 29 per cent on an Amazon Fire TV 40" 2-Series HD smart TV — however, there's a catch. This early deal is a Prime member exclusive, meaning you need a Prime membership to save. Don't have a Prime membership? Sign up for a free trial here. To take advantage of the early Amazon Prime Day deal and check out even more TVs on sale, scroll below. This bestselling TV has more than 2,400 reviews on Amazon and a 4.4-star average rating. This smart TV brings movies and shows to life in HD 1080p resolution and supports HDR 10, HLG and Dolby Digital Audio. With the Amazon Fire TV, users can stream more than 700,000 movies and TV episodes with subscriptions to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more. For traditional TV viewers, live and free TV is available, alongside video games and music streaming. When is Amazon Prime Day 2025 in Canada? Date announcement, details about this year's massive 4-day sale, plus the best early deals you can already shop now Like most Amazon devices, users can access Alexa to find their favourite apps, movies and shows, plus check the weather, sports scores and more. The Amazon Fire TV 40" 2-Series HD smart TV has earned a 4.4-star average rating from nearly 2,500 reviews. The TV delivers "good picture quality, smart features" and a "user-friendly interface," according to one Amazon reviewer. It "offers a lot of bang for your buck." The inclusion of Alexa voice control is a "game-changer," they add. This level of integration "makes the user experience smooth and intuitive." It's an "excellent quality" TV for the price range and size, comments another shopper. "[I] would recommend" it; it's a "solid choice." The TV is "worth it for the price," writes a third reviewer. "I'd buy [it] again." While the Amazon Fire TV has racked up hundreds of five-star reviews, some shoppers note the TV can be "difficult" to assemble and suggest that it "could use a stronger base." If you're in the market for a new TV, this is a deal you won't want to miss — especially at its early Prime Day sale price. Reviewers laud the Amazon Fire TV 40" 2-Series HD smart TV for its picture quality and overall value. However, some shoppers note it can be difficult to assemble, something to keep in mind when placing your order. This budget-friendly smart TV lets users stream live TV without cable. This 55" TV is equipped with Dolby Vision IQ, Local Dimming, Fire TV Ambient Experience and hands-free with Alexa. What does the smart TV offer? Dolby Vision, HDR PRO+, Dolby Atmos, Alexa Built-in with Voice Remote and Apple AirPlay 2 Compatibility. This "Amazon's Choice" TV features Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos, Alexa Built-in and Apple Airplay Compatibility. Stream live TV without cable with the Amazon Fire TV 50" 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV. This 55" TV packs a punch with QLED 4K UHD smart TV, Dolby Vision IQ, 144hz gaming mode, Ambient Experience and hands-free Alexa. This robust Samsung TV delivers Neo Quantum HDR, Dolby Atmos, Object Tracking Sound+, Gaming Hub and Q-Symphony.
Daily Record
18-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Amazon Prime Day dates confirmed with shoppers preparing for mega deals
Amazon is holding a four-day shopping event where Prime customers will be able snap up their must-have items for bargain prices. One of the best times of the year for bargain hunters is when Amazon launches their Prime Day deals. With price cuts seen over a vast variety of products, the few days the major online retailer dedicates to discounts is the best time for shoppers to snap up items they have had their eye on for a while. From all your must-have tech - such as smartphones, TVs, tablets and more - to your homeware and gardening needs, as well as your beauty and fashion essentials, there is something in these mega sales for everyone. The added bonus is that shoppers won't even need to wait too long to bag a few bargain deals as Amazon has just released the dates of the next highly anticipated sale. And yes we did say dates, as the online retailer is spoiling shoppers with four days of exciting price cuts. From 00:01 on Tuesday, July 8, to 11:59pm on Friday, July 11, shoppers will have a whopping 96 hours of deals to scour through with all the big brand names expected to get discounts. This includes Shark, Dyson, Ninja, Lego and so much more. Now it must be emphasised that these Prime Day events are aimed at those who own an Amazon Prime Membership. While there may be the odd deal here and there that is accessible to all shoppers, those without a membership are likely to miss out on some major deals. However, it isn't all doom and gloom, as Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial for those who sign up for the Prime Membership - which can be cancelled at any time. This means if shoppers sign up, they will be able to access the epic deals at no extra cost. Additionally, members only need to pay £8.99 per month or £95 per year for the subscription and they receive added perks such as next day delivery and Prime Video. Young adults between the ages of 18 and 22 years old are also able to become Prime Members for half the price - £4.49 per month or £47.47 per year. However, for those who feel like July 8 is still too far away, Amazon currently has some cracking discounts on a variety of products that shoppers won't want to miss out on. Current Deals on Amazon ahead of Prime Day Ninja CRISPi Portable Air Fryer - was £179.99, now £124 Created with the power of a full-sized air fryer, shoppers can now buy Ninja's portable alternative for £55 off the retail price. With a 3.8L container, shoppers can feed up to six people and cook a whole 1.2kg chicken and vegetables. With four cooking functions - air fry, roast, keep warm and recrisp - this mini air fryer is perfect for those living in student halls or have smaller kitchens. With two glass cooking containers and two non-stick crisper plates, shoppers can safely clean the appliance in the dishwasher. With a 4.3 star rating, one happy shopper said: "I bought this to use in a motorhome, it did not disappoint, easy to use and clean, plus smaller to store. I only took the small glass dish which was adequate for 2 of us, as soon as I can get another small dish I will." However, one shopper disagreed with the amount of people this device could feed, writing: "This Ninja CRISPi Portable Air Fryer is good for one or maybe two people maximum but not really suitable at all for a family unit bigger than that." Shoppers can save £130 on this LG Smart TV that comes with 4K Ultra HD and an AI sound experience to provide users with a vibrant picture quality and enhanced sound to create an immersive experience for every show. Including LG's webOS smart platform, shoppers will be able access all their favourite apps such as Now, Netflix, Disney+, Twitch and Prime Video. The system also has a quick card feature which makes it easier for someone to find something to watch based on their interests. As one of Amazon's top choices, one five-star reviewer wrote: "Looks good, picture clear colours, true, sounds good, easy to set up, which for me was a relief as I'm not that tech savvy for price. Great value." However, one shopper grumbled about power lead, writing: "Bought this to mount on our bedroom wall. Power lead way too short and no way of swapping it for a longer one. Sent back for a refund. Why not just use a normal power lead like others do so you can just buy a longer one if needed." Click HERE to buy the LG 50-Inch 4K UHD Smart TV. For those in need of an upgrade on their old vacuum cleaner, Amazon is saving shoppers £100 on Shark's cordless cleaner that comes with an anti hair wrap that will pick up long, short and pet hair. With a run time of up to 40 minutes, shoppers will be able to clean their home in no time as the hoover works on both hard and carpeted floors. With LED headlights to make sure users don't miss any dirt, the cleaner also features a Flexology wand which can bend to reach anywhere. With a 4.5 star rating, one reviewer praised: "I am very impressed with my purchase. Most of my home is carpeted and previous cordless models have been pretty useless. Find this to be very good suction, easy to manoeuvre and fold, like how it will automatically change to hard floors in kitchen and bathroom without me having to alter switches." Another shopper also said: "Very good but heavier than I thought, battery lasts about 30 mins but does charge up quite quickly." Samsung Galaxy Fit3 - was £59, now £41 Down to only £41, the Galaxy Fit3 comes with a bright 1.6-inch AMOLED display and is equipped with all your must-have smart watch features - such as a heart rate monitor, steps counter and how many calories users burn in a day. A major plus for this watch is that it boasts an impressive 13 day battery life and supports over 100 different activities. Additionally, users will be kept in the loop as the watch will receive instant notifications so shoppers can check their texts and social media. Over 3,000 Amazon shoppers have bought this fitness tracker in the last 30 days, with one shopper praising: "I bought the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 just a few days ago, and I genuinely haven't taken it off since. Sleek, lightweight, and surprisingly comfortable, this tracker has completely exceeded my expectations — especially at this price point." On the flip side, another shopper noted: "In terms of fitness features, the watch didn't detect when I was working out even though I has the automatic detection setting on. I'd sometimes get notifications that my HR was high during watch really didn't know what I was doing." Click HERE to buy the Samsung Galaxy Fit3. Kärcher K 2 Power Control Home Pressure Washer - was £149.99, now £108.99 For those who want to make sure their garden and other outdoor spaces are nice and clean for any future gatherings this summer, Amazon has reduced the price of the popular Karcher Pressure Washer. With a maximum pressure of 110 bar, this device can clean bicycles, garden tools and outdoor furniture. Along with a high-pressure gun, the washer comes with a Vario Power spray lance and dirt blaster. Additionally, shoppers will get a home kit that includes the 'Patio & Deck' detergent and T1 surface cleaner to deep clean larger spaces. With over 9,000 ratings, one shopper said: "If you have a patio, you need this. Cleaned mine in minutes. Amazing product. Light but powerful." However, another shopper cautioned: "Use it to clean the car , driveway bricks, concrete, stone. Works pretty well for the price. Happy with it. But if you want something more powerful that can do the job a bit quicker, I suggest you look around for something else. This one can be a little slow but it gets there in the end." Click HERE to buy the Kärcher K 2 Power Control Home Pressure Washer. Pro Breeze Bladeless Tower Fan - was £89.99, now £50 With summer finally here and a heatwave on the horizon, many shoppers are looking for ways to keep cool while working from home or during the night. Thankfully, Amazon has a variety of fans at discounted prices, including £40 off the Pro Breeze Fan. With three fan speeds and four modes, this 40-inch tower fan is described as being quiet and portable. Designed to minimise noise (48db), this 45W fan will keep a full room cool as it boasts a huge 90-degree automatic oscillation coverage that is said to deliver 'ultimate cooling in seconds'. Many shoppers were impressed with the tower fan, as one said: "Coming up to those hot months, and this is the best fan I have bought. Very easy to use, very sturdy. I'll be back for a third if I get a bigger place!" However one shopper complained about the remote, writing: "It's a great fan, worked straight out the box with good air flow however, the small issue I have with it is that the remote controller for the fan is way too extremely narrow. If you are not holding the remote perfectly dead centre it just will not work at all, which is hard to do when the fan is rotating." Click HERE to buy the Pro Breeze Bladeless Tower Fan. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! 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Gizmodo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
Instead of Making Prime Day Better, Amazon Is Making It Longer
Get ready for the most exhausting week of not-great deals starting July 8. Amazon's Prime Day is effectively becoming 'Prime Week,' and consumers online will soon be plagued with enough 'hot deals' to exhaust even the sturdiest Black Friday veteran. Instead of hosting a two-day sales extravaganza, Amazon is pushing the total days to four while promising an avalanche of timed deals exclusive to those who pony up for a Prime membership. As far as making its annual shopping holiday any more pro-consumer, that already seems to be far less important than taking over e-commerce for even longer than before. Amazon's once annual shopping event became a biannual sales spree last year, with one date booked for summertime and another that's normally slated for October. Doubling the number of site-wide sales events didn't improve the quality or honesty of the sales. It exacerbated lingering anti-consumer issues. Third-party sellers often jack up prices during sales, then offer steeper discounts to make a mere 10% discount seem like a 50% sale. We witnessed companies offer plenty of these faux markdowns during the last two Prime Days—from Expo dry erase markers to a giant ice tub. If you see any discount that promises more than 50% off, you can all but guarantee the real sale is probably closer to 10% or 20%. Those who pay the $15 a month or $140 annually for a Prime membership will have more time to shop for their deals, but we seriously doubt Amazon has upped its quality standards to make each sale less opaque. Amazon will instead offer timed 'themed daily deal drops' that only Prime members can see. Big brands like Samsung, Kiehl's, and Levi's should get special treatment, but some products will only be available for 'a limited time.' Amazon implied it will offer these deals at five-minute intervals. It will keep many deals posters busy, but there's nothing here that implies Amazon will fix its opaque shopping UI. Gizmodo has an entire guide to help you avoid your worst impulses when you'll inevitably see those sticker prices floating by July 8 through July 11. Webpages like CamelCamelCamel and phone apps like Keepa can offer better insight into how often a product goes on sale and whether you may be able to find it cheaper at a later date from Amazon or some other retailer. The other big push this year beyond timed deals is Amazon's AI 'shopping assistant' chatbot named Rufus. The bot is supposed to offer buying guides tailored to your shopping whims. For Prime Day, you should be able to ask the AI questions about deals timing and receive recommendations. We seriously doubt it will offer any clarification about how often an item goes on sale and whether it makes more sense to wait for a better deal. For example, I ask Rufus about past deals for the Meta Quest 3. The headset with 128GB of storage went on sale last July for $430 instead of $500, but the bot said it doesn't 'have real-time information on sales or discounts.' You have to remember that companies use these sales days to get rid of stock. Just a few months after last year's Quest 3 sale, Meta discontinued the 128GB model and brought the 512GB Quest 3 to $500. It's something to keep in mind if you see any tech companies offering big discounts for slightly older products. Amazon usually discounts its own Echo smart home and other Essentials products with relatively steep reductions, but the retail shopping giant itself will push its latest Echo Spot or Echo Dot devices down to or below its usual Prime Day prices—both before or during the holidays. All these anti-consumer practices didn't keep customers away, though. Amazon claimed last year's July and October events were its 'biggest ever' for those two dates, though the company didn't offer dollar amounts for either shopping event. Adobe told Bloomberg shoppers spent 11% more on Prime Day deals in July 2024 than they did in 2023. The company's quarterly earnings report after its October 2024 Prime Day claimed its net sales increased by 10% up through December compared to the same time in 2023. Amazon is simply capitalizing on consumers' obsession with cheap goods, whether or not they're actually cheap. Prime Day started as a single 24-hour event in 2015, but the fake shopping holiday started running for two days in 2017. The retail giant expanded the number of deals hours continuously in the intervening years until we were stuck with 48 hours of Prime Day in 2019. All the while, the quality of the discounts from big and small brands has diminished. The inevitable next step is for Amazon to establish even more Prime Days, maybe even a full seven-day extravaganza that will become a true idol to consumerism.
CNN
16-06-2025
- Business
- CNN
Get the most out of Prime Day with these Amazon Prime membership perks
Amazon Prime Day is just a few weeks away. While we're still waiting on the official date to go live, Amazon has already shared that its massive summer savings event will return this July. Ahead of time, I'm putting my years of experience to work to share some tips and tricks for taking advantage of your Prime membership. The subscriber-only sale means that you're going to need to have one of Amazon's paid subscriptions in order to save on the best deals. Even if that is the main draw to a Prime membership, there's more to the program than just cashing in on the savings. Amazon Prime is the company's loyalty membership. You'll have to pay a fee to participate, but being a Prime member includes quite a few perks that range from no-cost delivery and extra savings while shopping to accessing movies, music and more that I've dived into below. If you're not already an Amazon Prime member, there are quite a few different ways you can sign up. The best place to start is with redeeming the free 30-day trial that Amazon offers first-time subscribers. Though if you've already used that in the past, there are some other options to restart your perks. As the default option, Prime memberships start at $15 per month. You can drop the price slightly by paying for all 12 months at once with a $139 yearly fee. That drops each month down under $12 per month. Students with an active .edu email also have the ability to save with a 50% price cut that brings each month down to less than $8. There isn't a better time to lock in your membership, especially as the event draws near. We have everything you need to know about Prime Day all summed up, should you need a refresher on what's to come in July. Saving money with a Prime membership One of the most notable perks is using your Prime membership to score exclusive deals. Amazon likes to lock many of the best discounts it offers behind its membership program, especially on Prime Day. Sometimes it's getting an extra 20% off an already-discounted item via an on-page coupon that only appears for members, and other times it's being able to take advantage of a deal in the first place. Regardless, having a Prime membership means getting the best available prices. Free expedited shipping On top of just being able to save on everything under the sun, you'll also be able to get just about anything Amazon sells delivered at no extra cost. Two-day delivery is what Amazon is known for, but some shoppers will also be able to enjoy same-day shipping in select areas. It's not just items shipped by Amazon either. The retailer has partnered with Whole Foods and Grubhub to extend its no-cost shipping to other delivery services that hook you up with food and groceries. So, regardless of whether you're just restocking essentials, grabbing dinner or shopping for a last-minute gift, nearly everything you buy shows up at your front door in no time. Amazon also has some additional options, like public delivery lockers for picking up your packages from grocery stores and more. All the different delivery options give you a little extra flexibility when shopping Prime Day 2025 deals. Grocery benefits Speaking of grocery stores, Amazon Prime members also get some added savings on groceries — and not just ones you order online. Both Whole Foods and the online Amazon Fresh storefront have exclusive Prime member deals, like 10% off hundreds of groceries and offers on recurring essentials. Fuel savings A more recent addition to Amazon's membership benefits, Prime subscribers can save on trips to the pump by refueling their cars. Over 7,000 participating gas stations, including BP, Amoco and ampm, are offering 10¢ off per gallon when linking your Amazon account to the Earnify app. Through the end of the month, refueling on Fridays will earn you 20¢ in savings per gallon. Enjoy movies, TV shows and games Amazon Prime members get access to a wealth of digital media too. Movies and TV shows that are part of Prime Video are easy highlights to talk about first, but there's also digital content from Twitch, ebooks, audiobooks and tons of other ways to enjoy your favorite media. And even more Amazon Prime memberships come with tons of other perks. The retailer carries more than just home goods, tech and toys, and it allows you to save on prescriptions at 60,000 pharmacies, including Walgreens, CVS and Amazon's own in-house pharmacy. There's also cloud storage for photos — even at their original, full resolutions. Most likely, yes. Historically, Amazon has locked all its Prime Day deals behind its membership. There may be some offers that are open to everyone, but the vast majority of savings will require an Amazon Prime membership. A Prime membership comes in handy throughout the whole year, but it's particularly essential for Prime Day. My recommendation would be to try to sign up for the free trial as a starter, then evaluate if the perks are worth it following those first 30 days. If you've already redeemed the trial for your account, the $15 monthly cost is likely going to pay for itself if you plan on shopping during Prime Day. Regardless, it's a good idea to time the subscription so that it's live during the event. The deals editors at CNN Underscored look out for your wallet on the daily, scouring sales at the top of every morning. We tap a range of techniques and consider a variety of factors to determine whether a deal is worthy of coverage, such as price history checks, available coupon codes and competitor pricing. Our savvy-shopping assistant extends beyond just recommending deals; we also break down everything you need to know about saving money with the services you already use. Senior deals editor Rikka Altland has been covering deals for nearly a decade. More importantly, she has been on the front lines for every Prime Day since Amazon first introduced the summer sale. So, she knows how to take full advantage of her Prime membership from years of firsthand experience and shopping at the retailer.
