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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Free furniture, home essentials offered to Wilmington families in need
A couch, a bed, a kitchen table — basic items many take for granted — are often missing when some Delaware families first move into housing. A new Wilmington-based initiative is working to change that. The Foundation Project, launched by Wilmington City Council member and business owner Alexander Hackett, provides free furniture and household essentials to first-time renters, homebuyers, seniors and residents receiving housing assistance. The goal is to help families build a stable foundation once they've moved into the home. Since its soft launch in June, Hackett says the program has already served more than 75 families with items like sofas, beds, dressers and nightstands. What began with deliveries from trucks and cars is now moving to a publicly accessible location. The Foundation Project will open its new hub inside the Wilmington Public Library's Dickinson Room at 10 E. 10th St. While large item deliveries will continue, residents will also be able to browse in person. HERE TO HELP: These Delaware programs bring essential resources directly to residents in need Available items range from electronics like Echo Dot smart speakers and Ring cameras to everyday essentials like soap, laundry detergent and deodorant. Both new and gently used furniture—like couches, beds, and tables—will be available, as well as kitchenware. The effort is supported by partnerships with local businesses and organizations, allowing the program, through its parent organization Community Cares, to distribute an estimated $50,000 to $60,000 in goods back into the community, Hackett said. But the initiative goes beyond material support. Hackett says the mission is about creating long-term stability. 'The first step is getting the housing,' he said. 'We want to continue to be part of the support system that helps build the foundation for our families in the state of Delaware.' The grand opening for the Foundation Project is set for June 21, with regular hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hackett encourages qualifying residents to visit the Foundation Project's new location and take advantage of the resources available. You can contact staff reporter Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Free home goods project helps low-income Wilmington residents in need
Buzz Feed
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Buzz Feed
21 Must-Have Amazon Deals You Shouldn't Miss
The newest Amazon Fire Stick for 43% off — this *treasure* turns any old (dumb) TV into a smart TV by plugging it into the HDMI port and connecting to the Wi-Fi. Thanks to this spiffy "clicker," you can stream Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and other media apps in ultra high-def! Also, it uses voice control. Because, of course, it does. Siiigh, I love living in the future. Promising review: "I am very happy that I purchased this product. Now I can control streaming and TV with my Echo Dot. The installation from my Alexa app was very seamless. I can use Alexa to search for my movies and play my music on my TV or other devices. Buffering is good, and it boots rapidly, without any glitches. The device is easy to transfer from one TV to the next." —HoracePrice: $19.99 (originally $34.99) A full HD Dash Cam for 30% off (matching their best price ever) to give you some peace of mind when on the open road. This tiny device has a whopping 32GB storage card, built-in Wi-Fi, GPS (because hi, we can't travel without GPS), a wide-angle, and quality night vision. The resolution is designed to help you best read road signs and license darn hit and run is going to wish they'd seen you coming! Because with this, you're sure to see them. Promising review: "We purchased this camera about 18 months ago and it has now paid for itself 100x over when it provided evidence to the police and insurance that my wife was not the one at fault in an accident that totaled her vehicle, and the other party lied to the police. It was easy to install and had clear instructions. Great suction cup with integrated GPS antenna, which made installation a breeze. The camera will slide off the mount if you want to hide it while parked without removing the entire mount. Crystal clear video, front at 4k and back at 2k, produces high resolution video where you can read license plates and even identify who was driving another vehicle." —Prime RiskPrice: $89.99 (typically $129.99) A Hoover Power Scrub Deluxe Carpet Cleaner for 32% off that'll be the most beloved cleaning tool in every A-type's home. This powerhouse has dual tanks (one that stores the clean water and one for used water, making removal and refill a cinch) and five counter-rotating scrub brushes that'll truly pull away stains that have been living inside your floors far too long. It also boasts a HeatForce drying system that's far speedier than traditional carpet cleaners. The complete set includes three nozzle heads, a heavy-duty extender tube, sample solution, and a hanging storage review: "Okay, so I'm a NEAT freak who enjoys cleaning. I've got two dogs and a cat. Over the years, my older pup has mistaken the rug as a pee pad, and we've done our best to upkeep and maintain stains and smell. I recently got hit with the strongest dog smell, urine, cat litter, and animal house smell. I gagged. From the runner to my guest room, it all smelled. I couldn't take it anymore. I did my research, and Hoover came in at number one. Started cleaning rug one and my gawd! It's so gross but so so so satisfying to see the amount of gunk that this thing sucks out. After finishing my five rugs, my house looks entirely different. There's a really big rug in my bedroom that's never been cleaned. The amount of crap this Hoover baby got out was amazing! It's the best thing I've ever invested in and just the most satisfying chore. I can't believe I didn't invest in this sooner. I already have friends asking to borrow it. Moral of the story is — BUY IT! It's not just hot girl summer but clean girl summer baby." —azreal4lifePrice: $149.99 (originally $219.99) An Ego Power self-propelled lawn mower for 40% off (the best price it's been since March of 2024, folks!) — this ridiculously powerful mowing kit is sure to turn yard work into *ahem, forgive me* yard play. When unboxing this summertime treat, you're gonna find a mulching blade, high lift bagging blade, extended runtime blade, upper blade, grass bag and frame, side discharge chute, and mulching plug. I live in a studio apartment in NYC, but I totally know that all of those things listed above are super great, no matter what grass you're dealing with. Which is very important. And I would know, "Mower" is literally my last name. Also, lots of reviewers say so. Promising review: "This has more than met my expectations! Since I got this mower, it saves me time and energy. This is the best electric mower I've ever used. The battery is enough to finish my 9,000 square feet yard without a re-charge. It's quiet. The self-propelled feature is very smooth and easy to control the speed. The most impressive part is the dual-blade. You better try this." —TakaPrice: $599.99 (originally $998) A Ring Floodlight Camera for 28% off (the lowest price it's ever been!) that is an Amazon customer favorite for a reason! This nifty camera is wired with a bird's eye view and includes 3D motion detection. It also has two-way audio, motion-activated floodlights, and a security siren. Oh, you wanna keep your home safe? Well, if you like it, then you a Ring on it! My apologies for the nightmare fuel that is this second review photo. But you better believe I'll be picturing this when I go to sleep at night, and I don't want to be afraid all review: "This is hardwired and does not need a battery, which is great. It connects well to the Wi-Fi, and it's pretty clear, even at night (pictured above, right). The motion detection works well, so I can keep an eye on my puppy and things even when not home if she's out." —RobertPrice: $179.99 (originally $249.99; available in two colors) A dark gray nine-in-one Cosori air fryer for 25% off — this countertop tool heats up to 450 degrees and can roast, bake, reheat, and broil (from frozen), and do something called "TurboBlaze" which sounds equal parts made up and Want the super detailed features? I've got you. This has temperature control, an automatic shut-off feature, a five-level fan speed, and four turbo modes. PLUS, it includes a little envelope with a recipe book. Which is good if you're trying to take a TikTok break, but you only ever cook food on impulse after scrolling and seeing some good dessert on your FYP. Whoops, am I just talking to myself at this point? Moral of the story: use the recipe book! Promising review: "This was my first time using an air fryer, and I couldn't be happier! Highly recommend, easy to clean, plenty of settings while cooking hamburgers, buffalo, and whole wings, fries to name a few items. Very user-friendly and looks nice in my kitchen." —BigBennPrice: $89.96+ (originally $119.99; available in two colors and with several add-ons) A luxe cold press juicer for 27% off (this is the best price it's ever been listed at!) capable of juicing whole fruits and vegetables without the need to chop ahead of time. With this, you can spend the summer sippin' your way through the produce aisle at your grocery store, making the other customers envious of your fruit and veggie-packed cart. They *wish* they were getting in as many vitamins as you! This is designed with double-layer filters and a 7-stage spiral auger to help avoid heat generation and oxidation. Promising review: "Game changer! Super quick to use as there's no need to peel or dice everything. Super quick to clean – just a few parts! I juiced a pineapple and three apples in under five minutes. Can't beat that!" —Jordan HillPrice: $138.49 (originally $189.99; available in two colors) A Graco 4Ever DLX 4 in 1 Car Seat in Maven for 25% off (another best price pick), this seat grows with your kiddo, so you can use it for 10 YEARS. Get ready to feel emotionally attached to a car seat, because after all that time, this thing just might start feeling like part of the family. Here's what BuzzFeeder Heather Braga has to say about this car seat: "We use this car seat for my son, and it's been spectacular. It was very easy to install (a huge bonus), and he's really gotten a kick out of having his own space to keep a snack and a drink when we're in the car. The harness doesn't fight me when I load my son into the car, and the seat feels very cushy. This car seat is actually designed to last your child for 10 years – which is fantastic! It has a machine washable cover, which I was *very* glad to have after my kid jumped in a muddy puddle and promptly wiped his feet all over it... all the stains came right out!"Promising review: "I bought this as my son was growing out of his infant car seat and needed more room. He can sit comfortably. I love that it has cup holders for his sippy and snack cups. He can easily reach both when he's strapped. I love how it can adjust to any car and the recline options. And cleanup is so easy! I love how easily it is to take off the covering and put it back on once clean!" —Nicole CameronPrice: $223.99 (originally $299.99; available in several colors, not all on sale) A FlexBreeze Pro Mist Fan from Shark for 20% off (the first time it's ever been on sale!) — this indoor/outdoor fan is sure to be beloved by folks who are tired of ~sweating it~ during the summer. It has an impressive 70 ft. reach while being ultra quiet. The attached water tank makes this misting fan portable *and* it can even be adjusted to be used as a table fan. Bless that breeze. Promising review: "We have been using this in muggy Houston. We put this under the pergola, and it puts out so much air that we actually enjoy sitting outside. We use it both with and without the mister. The mister has various levels, so a little mist to a lot. It really blows the air quite a distance. It's very sturdy and has a remote control. Very quiet and we feel like it is worth every penny!" —AudreyPrice: $199.99 (originally $249.99; available in four styles) A reviewer-loved pleated tennis skort for 29% off with a zippered back pocket large enough to fit your phone and a hidden waistband pocket perfect for ChapStick or your house key. Whether you're looking for fashion-forward workout wear or simply want a cute staple this summer, may we introduce you to your new favorite skirt? Promising review: "This is my all-time favorite skort. I own four colors and will probably buy more. They are perfect for Disney!!!" —Evan's WifePrice: $19.99 (originally $27.99; available in women's sizes XXS–XXL and in 24 colors) A gorgeous brushed nickel mirror for 50% off to give your space a timeless decorative accent. The extended edge on the frame can give your walls depth, while the mirror makes your room look bigger all on its own. Get this, and you'll have bought yourself a visibly bigger room with only one piece of decor. Promising review: "I placed this mirror in my dining room over the bar buffet area (pictured above, right) and it has become a true centerpiece of admiration. Its elegant design and impeccable craftsmanship never fail to catch the eye of guests, who consistently compliment its beauty. The mirror's size and placement enhance the ambiance of the room, reflecting light and creating a sense of spaciousness. It effortlessly blends with the decor, adding a touch of sophistication and completing the dining room's aesthetic perfectly. I couldn't be happier with this stunning addition to my home — it's both functional and a statement piece that elevates the entire space. Highly recommended for anyone looking to add a touch of glamour and style to their dining area!" —Vicky RPrice: $54.98 (originally $109.99; available in several styles) A pack of 32 travel electrolyte powders for 22% off, so you can stay safe and hydrated while spending your days out in the sun all summer long. Don't let heatstroke get the better of you! Promising review: "I work in construction, often under the sun for 10+ hours a day, and staying hydrated is non-negotiable. DripDrop has been a total game-changer. It keeps me going when water alone just doesn't cut it. I used to feel drained halfway through the day—now I just mix a packet with my water and feel refreshed and alert within flavors are solid (not too sweet), it mixes easily, and I can feel the difference in my energy and focus. No more headaches, muscle cramps, or dragging through the afternoon. Every guy on my crew who's tried it ends up getting their own stash. If you work hard and sweat a lot, do yourself a favor and grab some DripDrop. Seriously—it works." —Noah $27.99 (originally $35.99) A six-pack of stainless steel shower shelves for up to 28% off that'll completely change the game if you've got a Polly Pocket-sized bathroom and need all the storage you can get. I added these to my cart FIRST. You can go review: "I can't believe these in-shower shelves actually work. I use super-sized shampoo, body wash, etc., and didn't think this would hold the weight of them, but they really do! I like the design of this one specifically because I can hang my bath scrunchie and detangling comb right off the hoops on the sides and nothing drips onto them. If you need shelving in your shower, give these a try. This is a game changer for me." —RachelPrice: $17.99+ (typically $24.99+; available in five colors – not all included in sale) A pair of Beats Solo 4 headphones for nearly 50% off (P.S. this is the best price they are *ever* listed at!!) for anyone who woke up today and thought, "Gee I could use some new headphones." This surprise sale may be your own personal gift from the universe. These wireless Bluetooth headphones are Apple and Android compatible, have up to 50 hours of battery life and boast clearer acoustics and a more balanced base than the previous generation. Promising review: 'Impressive sound, stylish and sophisticated headphones. I personally like how it's not complete noise cancelation since I like to be aware of the environment around me. So this headphone is amazing for the right reasons. Quality, style, sound, and safety. Not to mention how sleek it is. Finally headphones that are not bulky or heavy. I appreciate the smooth texture feel and the cushioned headband part. It's also easy to pair with my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. The blue slate color is classy, too! Excellent product!' —Diane Price: $99.95+ (typically $193.98; available in four colors – discount varies per color) A 15-piece set of airtight food containers for 34% off, because seeing is believing when it comes to what's in your pantry. These transparent wonders keep your food fresh and your shelves organized, allowing you to easily spot what you need while making sure everything from grains to snacks stays in pristine, ready-to-eat condition. Promising review: "I ordered this set to continue on the road to an organized pantry. There are enough containers and a variety of sizes to make me happy. I have stored pasta and noodles, dried beans, rice, sugar, instant mashed potatoes, crackers, etc. When I open a box of something, I put whatever is unused into one of the containers and feel very secure that the contents will be fresh and protected from any possible insect problems." —R MPrice: $25.99 (originally $39.21; available in three different lid colors) A Levoit air purifier for 20% off to collect all the pollen, dust, and whatever mystery particles have been floating around. It has a three-stage HEPA filtration system that quietly sucks up allergens, odors, and airborne nasties, leaving your space feeling as fresh as a crisp morning. Promising review: "Put it in my bedroom, it works great. It not only keeps my air cleaner. It also cools my room down a couple of degrees, and I appreciate that for sleeping, especially. It is super super quiet, and well worth the money I spent. The fact that I can clean it usually 3 to 4 times during the summer months and more during winter months makes it convenient, and it is an expensive and well worth the money." —Crystal BaldwinPrice: $39.97 (originally $49.99) A 230-piece Craftsman tool set for 50% off (which is the *best* price it's ever listed at!) that'll make you look wildly competent, even if you just need to tighten a wobbly chair. It comes in a stackable, locking case with every socket, wrench, and speciality bit you could dream of, plus a low-profile ratchet that fits into the kind of spaces your hand definitely doesn't. Promising review: "I love the quality and strength of these tools. It has been a major upgrade from what I had before. I love that it doesn't weigh much; I can throw it on the back of the truck and go. It has slip resistance so it won't slide around, and you can lock the drawers so they won't pop out either. The design stores the three different drive sizes, which is super convenient. It's also modular, so you can add it to your tool case, which is very functional in my case." —David Price: $99 (originally $199.99) A compact travel umbrella for up to 40% off designed to withstand winds up to 70 mph (that's almost hurricane-level, folks) thanks to its nine ultra-flex fiberglass ribs that bend without breaking. Plus, they have cool artwork on the inside so you can look up at flowers, galaxies, and more instead of plain, boring fabric. It's the kind of thing you'd gladly pay full price for — but it's even better when it's tied for the lowest price it's been. Promising review: "The best umbrella I've owned to date. The first one I bought had a defect, but I reached out to their customer service, and they replied and sent a replacement very quickly. Very durable against the winds, it's small and fits in my backpack's side pocket. The large strap that wrapped around the umbrella keeps it looking neat when closed. The button for opening and closing the umbrella is easy to use as well." —SJPrice: $17.99+ (originally $29.99; available in 25 colors and packs of two) The TikTok-famous Mixsoon Bean Essence for 44% off — a seriously sexy discount for this K-beauty exfoliating rinse-off treatment that won't leave you feeling dry and irritated afterward. The secret is the combination of fermented pomegranate (which acts as a natural chemical exfoliant to help get rid of flaky, dead skin) and fermented barley (which helps to hydrate and brighten). You can't beat this price for such wow-worthy results! Promising reviews: "I saw this all over TikTok/Instagram and decided to buy it because I have a lot of sebaceous filaments on my chin and nose. It's a little expensive but I took a gamble: it works! You can physically see the sebaceous filaments come out of your pores; it is not the product bunching up. My problem areas were so much smoother after using and were left with a moisturized glow. I then proceeded to have my boyfriend use this product to see if it worked this well on everyone on the first try, and it worked on his nose as well. Amazing stuff. 🩷" —Losa"I have hyperpigmentation and oily skin. I feel this product regulates my oil production and it helps my makeup look so flawless. 10/10." —MissKayMaePrice: $13.95+ (typically $21.18+; available in two sizes) A 3-in-1 wireless charger for 31% off for cutting the cable clutter and juicing up your phone, watch, and earbuds all in one go. It's foldable, fast-charging, and nightstand-friendly. Promising review: "I've been using this wireless charging station for a few weeks now, and I couldn't be happier. It charges my iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all at the same time—no messy cables, no overheating, and no guesswork about placement. Just drop the device on the pad and it starts charging instantly. What really impressed me is how fast and consistent the charging is. My phone goes from 20% to 80% noticeably quicker than with other chargers I've tried, and it never disconnects or stalls. The build quality feels solid, and the design looks great on my nightstand—clean, modern, and minimal." —Akiena K Price: $17.99+ (originally $25.99; available in two colors – discount varies by color) A Traeger wood pellet grill for $200 off, for anyone who thinks grilling should taste like actual fire instead of disappointment. With 884 square inches of cooking space and six functions in one, it can grill, smoke, roast, bake, braise, and BBQ like it's running a backyard restaurant, no propane tanks or charcoal bags in sight. Promising review: "Absolutely perfect! My husband and I have been wanting a smoker for so long, and when this came on sale, we had to have it. It's so easy to use and we put it together in less than an hour. It holds the heat well and is the perfect size for what we like to do to. We love to entertain and it can hold so much food. Definitely recommend the purchase." —Sylvia S. Price: $499 (typically $699.99)
New York Times
13-06-2025
- New York Times
I Got Early Access to Amazon's New Gen AI Alexa+. Things Got Weird.
Along with a conversational tone, personalization is what separates Alexa+ from the old Alexa. After setup, Alexa+ utilizes its Profile feature to differentiate your household's various members. That Profile can contain a wide array of data about you, from the innocuous (your tastes in music and sports teams) to the more personal (your voiceprint and phone ID). Some personalization features I thought were interesting and helpful. As a hypothetical test, I told Alexa+ to remember that I was vegan and had a peanut allergy. Later on, I asked for a recipe for pad thai, and it automatically pulled vegan and peanut-free options, something the old Alexa definitely couldn't have done. My appreciation was short-lived, however: When I followed up my recipe question with a request for restaurant recommendations in my area, one of the first options it suggested was an oyster bar. And while it's neat that Alexa+ can find recipes for a peanut-allergic vegan or deduce movie-trivia requests (even if it stumbles with something like 'Face slash Off'), a creep factor set in when I realized that Alexa+ was responding to me in a non-neutral, emotional tone. You see, Alexa+ is designed to match your mood, and I find that weird. It's the kind of weird that surpasses cringe, because ethics come into question. Think uncanny valley, CGI dead actors, and deepfake videos weird. The first time I noticed was during a conversation with my Echo Dot about restaurants. I had told Alexa+ that my aunt, who was gluten-free, was coming to town (she's not and she's not), and I wanted to find restaurants near the airport. This request seemed to push the gen AI to its limits as I attempted to reason with it and reminded Alexa+ a few times about her allergy and ultimately grew frustrated. Alexa+ seemed to sense my frustration, and the tone of its response sounded apologetic, even offering to call the airport for me. Another time, my partner asked if Alexa+ could find 'mediocre recipes' for an 'average dinner.' Alexa+ picked up on his sarcasm and sassed him back, using phrases like 'recipes that are the beige wallpaper of the food world.' In the moment we laughed, but as I've sat with the experience, I've come to find it increasingly unsettling. Once I asked Alexa+ why it needed emotional intelligence in order to complete a task. Its response was that while it didn't have emotions, understanding them helped it connect with humans and made it able to have more engaging interactions. At the end of the day, Alexa+ is a computerized tool, meant to accomplish the tasks that I ask of it. My fear is that the more people humanize machines, which are meant to be tools that do whatever people ask, the less we humanize humans, who are meant to have autonomy and freedom of thought and will. Alexa app for iOS Regardless, some Echo users are likely to appreciate that Alexa+ can match their mood, or even their accent, as my partner corrected the way it pronounced 'Albany' and Alexa+ promptly fixed the pronunciation (at least for a day or two — it eventually relapsed). In my book, Alexa+ has earned the 'plus' attached to its name. It has far more complex but natural conversational abilities, as well as an improved and more intuitive smart-home ecosystem. It's a promising personal assistant. And it provides more personalization than ever before. I would even argue that its metaphorical AI-generated flag is impressively passable enough as a real photo. It is, after all, a technological feat. However, one thing it hasn't done is quiet my own internal debate. Whether it's with human relationships or with gen AI, you get what you give — but with the latter, you should consider carefully what you're giving. This article was edited by Jon Chase and Grant Clauser.
Gizmodo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
Amazon's Newest Model of Echo Dot Drops to Its Lowest Price of the Year, No Need to Wait for Prime Day
If you've ever wished your alarm clock could actually do something useful, like read you the news, show you the weather, or remind you of your grocery list, you need to invest in an Amazon Echo product. These devices can do all of that and more, all without forcing you to spend money you don't have or don't want to spend. And right now, you can get an even more affordable one thanks to this sale that's live now. See at Amazon Head to Amazon to get the Amazon Echo Dot for $35, down from its usual price of $50, right now. That's $15 off and a discount of 30%. Smarten up your home with a compact speaker The Echo Dot is a small smart speaker that may not look like much, but it's perfect for placing just about anywhere you want to access Amazon Alexa and all of its range of skills and audio. You can play your favorite music and content like audiobooks, podcasts, and more through apps like Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple Music straight from the speaker while you go about your day. Alexa can give you weather info, sports updates, set timers, tell you jokes, and act as a more reliable alarm than the one in your bedroom that you always sleep through. It can also act as a smart hub to handle all the smart home devices you have, so you can control them with your voice or routines without having to use your phone or separate apps for everything. Sound quality is better than you'd expect for its size, which is definitely enough to enjoy music, podcasts, or audiobooks. And when you combine that with Alexa's ability to control smart plugs, lights, and more, you're getting a lot of convenience packed into a very small device. There are a lot of reasons to have this Echo Dot, but one is the fact that it can simplify just about everything you do regularly without taking up too much space. And it integrates so well into whatever you have going on that it makes a lot of sense to just have rather than worrying about adding it to your house as a splurge. Whether you're dipping your toes into smart home tech or looking for a gift that feels a little more thoughtful than just a basic speaker, the Echo Dot is a no-brainer. Especially now that it's just $35. You can't go wrong at this price, and you may even want to get a couple. See at Amazon
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
When is Amazon Prime Day 2025 and what will the best deals be?
This article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service. The Amazon Prime Day sale is nearly here. In previous years, it has taken place on a Tuesday and Wednesday in the middle of July, which would suggest that Prime Day 2025 will be on July 8-9, July 15-16 or possibly July 22-23. We will know very soon. This could be a good time to make your next big purchase. The best Amazon Prime Day deals are invariably on Amazon's own products such as Echo Dot speakers, Kindle e-Readers, Fire TVs and Ring video doorbells. But past years have also seen considerable discounts on electric toothbrushes, clothes steamers and some of the most sought-after headphones, including Apple Airpods. Below, you can read our predictions for the best deals to expect on Amazon Prime Day this year, based on previous sales events. Many of our top-rated products are discounted in these events. First though, here are the answers to some common questions. JUMP TO PRIME DAY DEAL PREDICTIONS It will be in the middle of July, starting at midnight on a Tuesday and lasting for 48 hours. We expect Amazon to reveal the exact date very soon. Yes, only subscribers to Amazon Prime will get the Prime Day discounts. Happily, that includes free trial members, who can benefit from 30 days' Prime membership before having to pay the standard £8.99 a month or £95 a year. Prime for students is half the price and free for the first six months. You have to prove you are enrolled on a course. With an Amazon Prime subscription you get unlimited premium delivery and access to Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading and other benefits including lightning deals. Read our Amazon Prime review to find out more. No, there are two Prime Day sale events. The first is in mid-July and the second, sometimes called Prime Big Deals Day, is in mid-October. The best way is to bookmark this page, which is constantly updated with the best genuine deals. If you know what you want to buy, you could make a wish list on Amazon or at a site such as Pricerunner which can alert you when prices drop. Read my guide to finding the best deals for more tips. Prices are inflated beforehand in many cases, so it's important to check using a pricetracker such as CamelCamelCamel or Keepa. These will show you the price history of any product on Amazon. We only recommend deals if they are genuinely at their lowest price. Claimed discounts of 50 per cent or more are usually not what they seem: the actual discount is often less than five per cent. Anything over 10 per cent off the real average price is genuinely good value. Yes, items bought on Prime Day have the same returns policy as on any other day of the year. Amazon allows returns within 30 days of receipt if the goods are in an unused and undamaged condition, with a few exceptions. Some people think they can buy a discounted item on Prime Day and return it for a refund after the price has gone back up, making a profit. This doesn't work. You will only be refunded what you paid. Amazon never sees Telegraph Recommended articles before publication and we don't accept payment in exchange for favourable reviews, nor do we allow Amazon to pay for placement in our articles. We do extensive research and use price-tracking tools to find the best deals, which are all reviewed by our in-house team of consumer journalists before publication. Visit our Who We Are page to learn more. This is never known ahead of time, but we can make reasonable predictions based on past Amazon sale events. Here's a selection of Telegraph Recommended-approved products which saw genuine discounts in Amazon's Spring Deal Days in March. Current price: £69.99 Average price over last six months: £80 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £54.99 Best budget tablet The Fire HD 8 launched last year as a lower-cost option in Amazon's own tablet range. In March's sale it dropped to £55, which is £25 less than usual. The Fire HD 8 doesn't have the most high-end spec, but this tablet was still good enough to score 7/10 in our recent review. It's lightweight, has decent battery life, and helps keep you connected with your chosen streaming, social media and communication apps, and was named the best budget tablet in our best tablets roundup. Read our full Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet review. £54.99 Buy now Price at Amazon Current price: £39.99 Average price over last six months: £37 Price in the March Amazon Spring Sale: £24.99 Amazon's latest basic streamer This is the newest version of Amazon's streaming stick for non-4K TVs, and has key services such as Netflix, Prime Video, BBC iPlayer and Disney Plus streaming in an aesthetically updated package. In our review of the Fire Stick HD, the device's exceptional voice commands, setup process and streaming services contributed to an impressive overall score of 8/10. Usually, one of these smart little sticks would set you back about £37 but you could pick one up for £25 in the Spring Deals sale. We expect to see similar discounts for Prime Day. Read our full Amazon Fire TV Stick HD (newest gen) review. £24.99 Buy now Price at Amazon Current price: £469 Average price over last six months: £448 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £429 Best compact tablet Apple's devices don't often see discounts so when one appears, even just a small one, it's worth considering. The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is the latest compact tablet from Apple, usually sold for about £450. It dropped to £430 in Amazon's last sale event. We picked it as the best tablet for everyday use in our guide to the best tablets. In her iPad mini (A17 Pro) review, Britta O'Boyle said: 'There's a lovely, lightweight design, a bright and vibrant display and swish performance. The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is a superb compact tablet that's perfect for everyday use and very portable.' Read our full iPad mini (A17 Pro) review. £429 Buy now Price at Amazon Current price: £1,048.95 Average price over last six months: £980 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £849 Best folding phone The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 was reduced to £849 in the March sale, which was a saving of 16 per cent on the usual price. We saw the same discount in last November's Black Friday sales. It's our top pick for the best folding phone in our best smartphones guide, offering fast performance and an improved battery life. Reviewer Rob Waugh said: 'Samsung finally hit the sweet spot for folding phones with the Z Flip 5, after almost a decade of showing off foldable screens at tech shows followed by four generations of handsets, and the new Flip 6 builds on the considerable strengths of its predecessor.' He mentions cost as a drawback, but with this deal, it's certainly less of one. £849 Buy now Price at Amazon Current price: £84.99 Average price over last six months: £114 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £69.99 Best kids tablet overall The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids is our overall top pick of the best tablets for kids. It's already reduced but in the March sale the price dropped to its lowest ever at £69.99, compared to the usual £114. It has a great battery life and the price includes a two-year, worry-free guarantee where Amazon will replace it if it breaks. Reviewer Britta O'Boyle described the parental controls on the device as excellent, as the Amazon parent dashboard enables you to ensure children can only access age-appropriate content. She also said the dashboard lets you monitor screen time, approve app requests and block websites remotely from your phone, and she praised the included robust case with its built-in stand too. £69.99 Buy Now Price at Amazon Current price: £94.99 Average price over last six months: £94 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £79.99 Best budget e-reader Amazon's entry-level Kindle dropped from £95 to £80 for Black Friday and again in the March sale. A similar hefty discount for Prime Day looks very likely. The Amazon Kindle delivers a superb reading experience, with access to an expansive library of e-books. It offers an incredibly portable design too, allowing you to catch up on your latest read whether you're on a sun lounger or squashed onto a packed tube. Reviewer Alan Martin said: 'While the costlier Paperwhite tops our list of the best Kindles, the Kindle 2024 offers 90 per cent of the features and that will be sufficient for most readers.' £79.99 Buy now Price at Amazon Current price: £199 Average price over last six months: £197 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £177.99 Best noise-cancelling headphones Awarded Best Buy in our guide to the best noise-cancelling headphones, the Sony WH1000XM4 dropped to £178 in the March sale and in the past have been available for as little as £175, a good price for such an excellent pair of cans. They are not the brand's newest headphones. The current M6 version has additional noise-cancelling features, but these still have over 30 hours of battery with noise-cancelling turned on and they deliver a superb mix of performance and price. Reviewer Rob Waugh said: 'In the under-£200 bracket, these are undisputed sound quality champions, with breathtakingly realistic music where the vocals sound like you're in the room with the person.' £177.99 Buy now Price at Amazon Current price: £79.99 Average price over last six months: £75 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £54.99 Best smart alarm clock Our favourite smart alarm clock, the Echo Spot dropped to £55 in the March sale and has been known to drop to £45. Perfect for a bedside table, the Echo Spot has a display to show you the time and other important information, like the weather. It also has built-in Alexa, allowing you to perform various functions from controlling your smart home devices to playing your favourite music or podcasts, and the design is small and compact so it doesn't attract too much unwanted attention. In our Echo Spot review, Alan Martin said it was a 'charming little smart speaker' with the 'sound quality good enough for the bedroom and Alexa a helpful assistant'. Read our full Amazon Echo Spot review. £54.99 Buy now Price at Amazon Current price: £369.99 Average price over last six months: £402 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £339 Best smart 4K TV Ahead of the sale, Amazon has already dropped the price of its own Fire TV by about £30 but you might be advised to hold off until Prime Day before buying. What do we think of the Amazon Fire TV? In our round-up of the best 4K TVs our television expert, Chris Hall, called it the best smart 4K TV, with its Alexa voice assistant integration and breadth of apps. Screen quality is superb for the price, too, with the TV adapting to the light levels in your room and tweaking the picture accordingly. £449.99 Buy Now Price at Amazon Current price: £199.99 Average price over last six months: £178 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £129 Best Ring wireless doorbell If you're looking to improve your home security you can do a lot worse than the Ring Video Doorbell Pro. Loaded to the hilt with useful features, the Video Doorbell Pro is the only Ring camera with head-to-toe imaging, ideal for identifying packages left on your doorstep. It's currently more expensive than usual, so wait for the (probable) hefty Prime Day discount before buying. In our review of the best video doorbells, our reviewer Kulwinder Rai found that the fisheye camera offered plenty of detail and was particularly impressed with the Colour Night Vision, allowing him to identify nearby car number plates even in low light. £129 Buy now Price at Amazon Current price: £759 Average price over last six months: £763 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £659 Best entry-level flagship handset Prime Day could be a smart time to pick up a previous-generation flagship smartphone for less. Samsung's Galaxy S24 has since been replaced by the Galazy S25 Ultra, but the differences were not huge. If you can pick last year's model up for the £660 we saw in the March sale, you will save a fortune. You get the same set of Galaxy AI tricks, including the ability to remove unwanted objects from the background of your pictures with just a tap and instant translations during calls. The display is immaculate, too, with true-to-life colour accuracy and a high level of brightness. £659 Buy Now Price at Amazon Current price: £1,099 Average price over last six months: £1,126 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £1,099 Best iPhone for largest screen Apple's top-of-the-range iPhone is already back down to its Spring Sale price. At just five per cent off, this doesn't meet our usual 10 per cent threshold, but keep an eye out: there's a small chance it could dip further on Prime Day. Even if not, a £25 discount is better than none. The iPhone 16 is undoubtedly expensive, but worth the outlay. You can read all about why our reviewer Britta O'Boyle rates it (including for its cameras and fast performance) in our best iPhone guide. £1,099 Buy Now Price at Amazon Current price: £269 Average price over last six months: £225 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £149 Best lift-away vacuum for pet hair As any pet owner knows, it takes a special kind of vacuum cleaner to gracefully gather animal hairs, especially if you have a long-haired cat or dog. One of the best you can get is the Hoover HL5 Pets, which we consider one of the top vacuum cleaners for pet hair, earning a score of 9/10 during our hands-on testing. We regard this model as the best lift-away vacuum cleaner for pet hair, thanks especially to its impressive suction. The cleaner's HEPA 13 filter will help prep a feline-owning home for visitors who are allergic to cats, too. It was discounted by over £75 in Amazon's spring sale, so should be worth keeping a very close eye on. £149 Buy now Price at Amazon Current price: £260 Average price over last six months: £238 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £183.99 Best pet vacuum cleaner for older users The GTech AirRAM dropped to £184 in the March sale, its lowest price ever. It's our top pick for older users in our best pet vacuum cleaners guide thanks to its lightweight build and ease of use. When Simon Lewis reviewed it, he said: 'Although the AirRAM K9 is far less powerful than the other vacuums we tried, the suction is actually pretty great. The large, rectangular head leaves clear, broad stripes where it's been, like a proper floor cleaner should.' £183.99 Buy now Price at Amazon Current price: £249.99 Average price over last six months: £211 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £169.99 Best dual air fryer for steaming The Philips 5000 Series 9L NA555/09 Dual Basket Steam Air Fryer dipped to a record low £169.99 in the March sale, which is a saving of £40 on the average price. When we reviewed it for our best air fryer guide, we loved the steam function and the option to cook both frozen and fresh fries. Reviewer Rebecca Shepherd said the Philips 5000 Series air fried food brilliantly and 'each test resulted in dishes that were golden brown, deliciously crisp and nowhere near dry'. £169.99 Buy now Price at Amazon Current price: £749 Average price over last six months: £714 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £599.99 Best bean-to-cup coffee machine Our Best Buy in our best bean-to-cup coffee machine guide dropped to its lowest ever price in the Spring event, about £150 less than it's currently on sale for. It offers a fantastic range of coffee options, is very easy to use and has a compact footprint. Reviewer Anna Tobin said in her De'Longhi Rivelia Automatic review: 'When tested against other bean-to-cup coffee machines the De'Longhi Rivelia came out as our favourite overall because it produces several different types of great-tasting coffee and it's super simple to operate and pretty easy to keep clean'. Read our full De'Longhi Rivelia Automatic Coffee Machine review. £599.99 Buy now Price at Amazon Current price: £44.95 Average price over last six months: £44 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £38 Best memory foam pillow We tend not to see many sleep deals worth shouting about in Amazon events, but the March sale saw a few pounds off our favourite memory foam pillow from our round-up of the best pillows for a good night's sleep. And given you can't put a price on a full eight hours, we'll take the savings where we can. Despite apprehensive first impressions (it's a lot flatter than a traditional pillow), our reviewer Abigail Buchanan was soon won over once she started sleeping on it. She was impressed with its breathability, and said: 'It is supremely supportive and comfortable once you lie down, and the hypoallergenic bamboo pillow cover is very soft to the touch.' £38 Buy Now Price at Amazon Current price: £148.48 Average price over last six months: £141 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £107.98 Best budget coffee machine The current price is higher than average for this compact bean-to-cup machine, which is a good indication that a price drop is on the horizon. The March sale saw it slashed by £33. Our coffee expert Silvana Franco was impressed with this affordable machine, naming it the best budget-friendly option in her best coffee machines review round-up. It's not going to give you barista-quality coffee or fancy features such as grind size adjustment, but what you do get is an easy way to make classic, filter-style black coffee at home. £107.98 Buy Now Price at Amazon Current price: £32.99 Average price over last six months: £31 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £24.99 Best iced coffee maker We named this model the best iced coffee maker in our test of the best coffee machines. You use it pretty much like a filter coffee maker, and place a cup with ice beneath the coffee as it pours out (possibly squirting in a syrup for added flavour), and is an easy-to-use budget-friendly option. It's never expensive, but was reduced by 20 per cent in the March sale, which is about as good a genuine discount as you can get in Amazon sales. £24.99 Buy Now Price at Amazon Current price: £339 Average price over last six months: £359 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £299 Best carpet cleaner overall The March discount on the Bissell Revolution HydroSteam brought the top-performing product from our best carpet cleaners round-up down to its lowest price ever, at £299. Bissell's carpet cleaner is equipped with innovative steam cleaning tech that impressed our reviewer Kulwinder Rai. 'This machine categorically outperforms every other consumer-grade wet carpet cleaner I've tested, which is no mean feat,' he said. 'Even deeply embedded, dried-in blood and wine stains succumbed to its ministrations, once given a couple of passes of pure steam pre-treatment.' £299 Buy Now Price at Amazon Current price: £135 Average price over last six months: £125 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £99.99 Best epilator overall The Panasonic ES-EY90-A511 Wet and Dry Epilator was crowned Best Buy in our best epilator guide and saw a very decent discount of £25 in the Spring sale. Reviewer Annabel Fenwick Elliott said: 'What a fantastic piece of kit. Not only was this the most efficient model for epilation, thanks to its somewhat-scary looking, combine harvester-esque double-row of tweezer discs, it also comes with an impressive array of extra accessories – including, most importantly, a small head that you can use on areas like the chin. This also makes it the best epilator for the face, and even toes.' £99.99 Buy Now Price at Amazon Current price: £92 Average price over last six months: £90 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £69.99 Best water flosser We named the Waterpik Cordless Advanced Water Flosser the Best Buy in our best water flosser guide, so we were thrilled to see it reduced to £70 both on Black Friday and in the Amazon Spring sale. It's simple to use, packs away neatly and it offers three intensity modes. Reviewer Rebecca Astill said she thought this water flosser was 'almost perfect' when she reviewed it. 'I'd recommend starting out on the low mode as water flossing is quite a strange sensation if you haven't tried it before. I've built my way up and now favour the high mode and I've really noticed a difference in my gum line and overall mouth health,' she added. £69.99 Buy now Price at Amazon Current price: £65.92 Average price over last six months: £118 Price in the March 2025 Amazon Spring Sale: £67.49 Best budget sonic toothbrush Similar to the far more expensive Oral-B iO10 but costing much less, the iO3 has a handy brush head replacement reminder and a built-in pressure sensor, with the toothbrush flashing either red or green depending on how hard you might be pressing when brushing. Our reviewer, Rebecca Astill, said: 'The surprisingly quiet sonic vibrations do provide a thorough clean of the mouth, reaching all the hard to reach corners and crevices.' It's already reduced by £44 from its fairly steep average price, but we predict the price on Prime Day could fall even lower, as it did in the Spring sale. £67.49 Buy Now Price at Amazon Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. 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