Walmart Deals of the Day: Grab a Lightweight Dyson Stick Vacuum for $250 Off
Everyone loves a good deal, and there are always plenty to be had at Walmart. The retailer has thousands of offers available pretty much year-round, but finding the true bargains takes a little legwork. To help save you some time and effort, CNET has rounded up our top picks of the bunch. For today, Feb. 12, that includes a massive 50% discount on a lightweight Dyson Digital Slim cordless vacuum, along with $50 off the top-rated 10th-gen iPad and a handy Nutribullet Pro blender for less than $50.
Dyson Digital Slim vacuum: $250 (save $250)
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Cordless vacuums are a much lighter and more convenient alternative to traditional vacuum cleaners, and Dyson makes some of our favorite models. The Digital Slim didn't quite crack our list, but it's still an absolute steal at 50% off the usual price. It weighs in at just 4.4 pounds but still boasts an impressive 380 watts of suction power along with a 40-minute runtime per charge. Plus, it's collapsible, so you can use it as a handheld vac, and the built-in filter can trap dust, allergens and other particulates as small as 0.3 microns.
Apple iPad (10th-gen): $300 (save $50)
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Apple has been making some of our favorite tablets for years, so it's no big surprise that its latest flagship iPad has claimed the overall top spot on our list of the best tablets for 2025. This 10th-gen model features a vibrant 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display along with a six-core A14 processor. It also has Wi-Fi 6 support, for fast web performance, and a convenient USB-C charging port. It's worth noting that our reviewer was a bit disappointed by its minimal 64GB of storage and lack of Apple Pencil 2 compatibility, but if you're only after the basics, this is still a worthwhile offer. Also be aware that only the blue and silver color variants are available at this price.
Nutribullet Pro: $49 (save $29)
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This compact single-serve blender is an easy way to whip up fast and healthy breakfasts. It boasts 900 watts of power, so it can handle fruits, veggies, ice and nuts. Plus, it blends everything right in the same 32-ounce cup you drink out of, so there's minimal cleanup. And there are four stylish matte color variants to choose from, so you can get one that matches you kitchen's decor.
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The brand offers linen and cotton bedding, including duvet covers, pillowcases, linen and cotton sheets, bed skirts and more, in fun colors and patterns. Consider the completely customizable Mix & Match Linen Bundle for 25% off. Details 25% off sitewide See at Piglet in Bed Close Brooklinen You'll see Brooklinen appear in a few of CNET's roundups, including the best sheets and comforters. If you need a whole new bedding setup, check out the Luxe Sateen Move-In Bundle, currently 40% off. That means you can save a whopping $248 and bring home a queen-size set for $365, which includes a fitted and flat sheet, duvet cover, four pillowcases, a comforter, two pillows and complimentary laundry detergent. Details Up to 40% off bedding bundles See at Brooklinen Close More bedding deals: Best July 4th sleep tech deals If you have the right mattress and comfortable bedding but still struggle to get enough sleep, technology may help. Here are sleep tech products tested and approved by CNET's sleep team that are discounted for the holiday. Sleep Number Sleep Number is known for its customizable, high-tech sleep systems. Sleep Number smart beds allow you to change the temperature and adjust the height and positioning of the base to help you get the best rest possible. These beds cost a pretty penny, so it's ideal to catch them during a sale like this one. You can take 20% off select Sleep Number beds, such as the best-selling i8 Smart Bed and the brand's most luxurious model, the Sleep Number Climate360. Details 20% off select smart beds and bases See at Sleep Number Close Eight Sleep Eight Sleep recently released the Pod 5, the latest generation of the mattress cover loved by our sleep team. The Pod 5 Ultra -- which includes a temperature-controlled mattress cover, adjustable base, surround sound and advanced sleep and health tracking -- is $200 off. You can also get $50 off the optional heating and cooling blanket. Eight Sleep is expensive, but it's a solid investment for hot (or cold) sleepers who want the best sleep technology. It's best to do so during a sale like this. Details Up to $200 off the Pod 5 See at Eight Sleep Close Oura Quite a few members of our sleep and wellness team wear Oura Rings to track our sleep, fitness and overall health. We even rank Oura as one of CNET's best sleep trackers. The Gen 4 Oura Ring is out, which means the Gen 3 is now up to $100 off in select styles. You can get a silver or black Gen 3 Oura Ring for $199 rather than $299 with Oura's current sale. Details Save up to $100 on the Gen 3 Oura Ring See at Oura Close Casper In addition to mattresses, bedding, bed frames and dog beds, Casper offers one of our sleep experts' favorite sleep accessories: the Casper Glow Light. The brand also offers small Glow Nightlights that plug into an outlet to softly illuminate your pathway when it's dark. The nightlights have a motion activation feature that brightens when it senses someone walking by. Details Up to 35% off bundles and 10% off night lights See at Casper Close Jall Alarm Clock CNET editors ranked Jall's Wake-Up Light as the best sunrise alarm clock for those on a budget. It's currently 38% off at Amazon, bringing the price from $53 to $33, which is a steal for all its customization options. You can choose from seven colors, 20 brightness levels and seven natural sound options. Details Save 38% $33 at Amazon Close More sleep tech deals: Best July 4th sleep accessory deals Many brands also offer steep discounts on sleep accessories around the July Fourth holiday. If you've been eyeing a sleep mask, new pajamas, travel pillows or sleep supplements, here are some of the best deals we've found on products tested and approved by CNET editors. Travelrest For more than a year I have been using the Travelrest Nest Memory Foam Neck Pillow on most of my flights and road trips. It's ultra-comfortable, compact and has a machine-washable cover. If you want to be cozy and get more shut-eye while traveling, you can save $10 and get this cushy memory foam neck pillow for $40. Details Save $10 $40 at Amazon Close Cozy Earth Pajamas In addition to the bedding, we love Cozy Earth's pajamas. We award the brand's Short-Sleeve Bamboo sets and tees as the best overall cooling pajamas for men and women. The stretch-knit sets are thin, lightweight and flowy, helping keep you cool throughout the night. Usually $175 for a set of women's pajamas, you can save 35% with code CNET and get a set for $114 in a fun array of colors and patterns. Details 35% off sitewide with code CNET See at Cozy Earth Close Ostrichpillow Ostrichpillow makes various cozy sleep products, such as eye masks, memory foam bed pillows and one of our favorites -- the Original Napping Pillow. Though somewhat silly-looking, this pillow will do the trick if you want to block out the world and immerse yourself in a soft cocoon for napping. It's 25% off, bringing the price from $99 down to $74. Details Up to 25% off sitewide See at Ostrichpillow Close LKY Digital The LKY Digital is our choice of the best-fitted sleep mask -- and it's also one of the best for those on a budget. With Amazon Prime, you can get a 3-pack of these comfortable blackout eye masks for only $10 (typically $16). Details Save 38% on a 3-pack of sleep masks See at Amazon Close More sleep accessory deals: More deals you won't want to miss: If you're in the market for a new mattress, holidays are a great time to buy. Most bed brands offer excellent deals on mattresses, with many more than 25% off, saving you hundreds of dollars. Check out our roundup of the best early July 4th mattress deals to find your perfect pick now. 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