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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Prime Day 2025 dates announced: Here's what you need to know to shop Amazon's biggest sales event
There are questions that have plagued humanity since the dawn of time. How did we get here? What happens after we go? When is Prime Day 2025? Well, at least we've got an answer to that last one: Amazon just confirmed it's happening Tuesday, July 8, through Friday, July 11. That's right folks, the two-day sale has doubled in length. We haven't been this excited since Taco Bell brought back the Mexican Pizza. That gives you less than a month to build a wish list, clear out your cart and mentally (and financially) prepare for the chaos. Whether you're chasing down slick new tech, stocking up on home essentials or impulse-buying something weird (looking at you, waffle maker with a built-in Bluetooth speaker), Prime Day (or is it Prime Week now?) is one of the best times of year to save. We've been covering Prime Day since the beginning, and we've seen it all — the actual steals, the fake deals and the 'sales' that quietly raised the price first. Our job? Help you spot the good stuff and avoid the fluff. Oh, and if patience isn't your thing? We've already rounded up some of the best tech deals that are live now — no need to wait. Here's everything you need to know heading into Prime Day 2025. Related: Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals are coming in July: The best early deals to shop now and everything else we know Yahoo's Amazon Prime Day portal Prime Day 101 is pretty much the same as Shopping 101: Seek out the biggest percentage price drops before you pull the trigger. But what are those percentages based on? There's the list price, aka MSRP ("manufacturer's suggested retail price"), which is the default price set by the manufacturer — or the Amazon seller, which in many cases is not Amazon. And because those third-party sellers have complete control over the prices shown for any product, they can artificially inflate the list price in order to make the discounted price seem more substantial. Not every seller does this, of course, but it does happen. For example, there are a lot of no-brand robot vacuum cleaners available at Amazon. A common strategy there is for the seller to assign the product a very high list price, at least for a few weeks, then sell it for considerably less — making it seem like you're saving more than you are. Meanwhile, competing models are all priced around that same "sale" price, but seem less attractive by comparison. Amazon has attempted to mitigate this issue on some products by instead listing something it calls the "typical price." Per Amazon, that is "the median price paid on Amazon in the last 90 days, [excluding] prices paid by customers for the product during a limited-time deal." It's a nice idea, but it doesn't seem to preclude some third-party sellers from pulling the same inflated discount game, even on name-brand products. Take this 16-inch Dell Inspiron laptop sold by "General Hardware Story." It has a list price from that vendor of a whopping $3,400. It was listed as "71% off" during the Memorial Day sale, when it sold for closer to $1,000. Sounds great until you investigate further. That $3,400 price is an illusion: A pair of on-screen offers — 50% off at checkout, 20% coupon — knocked it down to $1,020 just a day after the Memorial Day sale ended, meaning that supposed giant holiday discount was a mere $20! A little common sense is applicable here: If you're seeing something advertised as 70%, 80% or even 90% off, chances are good it was never really selling for that higher price to begin with. And if it was, it definitely wasn't worth it. So, given that the posted discounts don't always line up with reality, how can you determine if a deal is really worth buying? That brings us to tip #2. Knowledge is power, and there's no better knowledge you can have during Prime Day than a product's complete price history. Thankfully, a couple of free tools let you pull back the curtain and see exactly that. Why is this so important? Two reasons. First, as discussed above, you can see if that deal is really a deal or if the discounted price is the "always" price. Second, you can eliminate that sense of urgency from your shopping, because if a product has been discounted like this before, chances are good it will be again. The tools I recommend for this: CamelCamelCamel (so named for the animal's humps, which go up and down — just like prices) and Keepa. Both will show you detailed price-history charts, including the lowest and highest prices on record. Now, the caveat here is that these price trackers will capture the same dramatic price fluctuations based on those sometimes-inflated list prices noted above. But for products with more honest price fluctuations, you can still save by waiting just a few days for the discount cycle to repeat. A great example: Amazon-branded products like the Kindle, Fire TV Stick and Echo Show. Checking their price histories, I know that they go on sale with almost clockwork regularity (typically once per month). Granted, Prime Day may yield some of the year's lowest prices on those products, but often by only $5 or $10. If this isn't the best time for you to make a purchase, you can always wait for the next discount. To use these tools, you can either search for a product (or copy/paste an Amazon product link) on their respective sites, or install their desktop browser extensions, which make searches much faster and easier. Prefer to shop on your phone? Keepa has mobile apps for Android and iOS. If there's a product you've been eyeballing but don't want to have to keep checking to see if it's on sale, there's an easy, automated solution: Create a price-drop alert so you'll get notified if and when that product hits your desired amount. CamelCamelCamel and Keepa both offer this feature, a great secondary benefit to using them. Here's an example of what that looks like in the former, with Apple AirPods Pro 2 as my desired deal: Obviously, this needn't be limited to Prime Day; I use price-drop alerts all the time. As long as you're not in a rush to buy whatever it is, this is the way to make sure you get exactly the discount you want. This may come as a shock, but there are other stores out there. Best Buy, Target, Walmart and other retailers often run competing sale events during Prime Day, matching and sometimes even beating Amazon's prices. Indeed, I think we're all a little hard-wired to believe that Amazon always has the best deals, but that's not always the case. Before you pull the trigger, especially on a large purchase, it's worth taking a minute or two to do some price-comparison shopping. And if I can hop onto my little soapbox for a moment, don't forget to check out local stores as well. Especially bookstores, which can offer a browsing experience and customer service unmatched by Amazon. Some even have loyalty programs or other discounts that might get you close to Amazon pricing. I'd be remiss if I didn't note that Yahoo will be monitoring and sharing all the best Prime Day deals in all the different categories: home, health, kitchen, tech and more. We have teams of experts (I mean it, literal experts!) scouring Amazon for the latest and greatest buys. So if you haven't already, bookmark Yahoo Shopping and Yahoo Tech as your jumping-off points for Prime Day 2025. Speaking of tech, this is a good time to mention that Prime Day usually yields some of the year's lowest prices on Amazon-branded devices: Kindle e-readers, Fire TVs and tablets, Echo smart speakers and screens, Ring doorbells and so on. If any of those are on your shopping list, it's a good idea to press pause until July. The dates are now official: Amazon Prime Day 2025 runs from July 8 through July 11. My crystal ball is in storage, but it's a good bet this Prime Day might look a bit different from past ones. According to a 2024 AltIndex report, roughly 70% of all goods sold by Amazon come from China — and China is now subject to new tariffs. While things could change between now and July, it seems likely that prices will be higher on many, if not most, of these goods. As stated above, some of Prime Day's biggest discounts tend to be on Amazon-branded products. If Amazon is now paying more to import these devices, will the discounts be less than in previous years? We'll have to wait and see. Expect Prime Day to end at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, July 11. That's 2:59 a.m. ET on Saturday, July 12. Update June 17, 2025: We updated the story with the confirmed Prime Day dates, and a first set of early deals. Update May 27, 2025: We expanded the List Price tip to include a second example, and provide more context on how Amazon's "typical price" listing works.
Engadget
3 days ago
- Business
- Engadget
Prime Day deals include three months of Audible for only $3
The bumper 2025 edition of Amazon's Prime Day is fast approaching and the deals are starting to emerge. While we've seen this offer pop up several times in the past, it's one that's always worth highlighting. New Audible subscribers can get three months of access to the Premium Plus plan for $3. That's a total of $42 off. This is one of the best streaming deals around right now. It will be available until July 31, which is a few weeks after the Prime Day event ends (it could probably be called Prime Week this year since it's running for four days). If you don't cancel your Audible membership before the promotional period ends, it will automatically renew for $15 per month. You can get three audiobooks to keep forever for a dollar each, plus access to thousands of audiobooks, Audible Originals and podcasts while your subscription remains active. $3 at Amazon Through the Audible Premium Plus plan, you'll receive one credit each month. You can use this to claim any audiobook you like on the platform, whether it's a bestseller, new release or something else you've been meaning to get to. You'll retain access to audiobooks you claim with credits even after your subscription expires. So, you're effectively getting three audiobooks for your permanent collection for three bucks. Audible members will be able to take advantage of exclusive discounts and sales too. They also get access to thousands of audiobooks, Audible Originals and podcasts as long as their subscription remains active. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice .
Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Buckle up, folks — Amazon Prime Day is back this July, and it's longer than ever
Finally, the announcement we've been eagerly awaiting has arrived. Amazon has unveiled the dates for its Prime Day sale in Australia, and thankfully for you, deal hunters, you won't have to wait long. The online retail giant has confirmed that Prime Day 2025 will take place from 12:01am AEST on Tuesday, 8 July to 11:59pm AEST on Monday, 14 July. Yes, you read that right — it's a massive week-long sale! It's officially the longest ever Prime Day we've seen, beating its impressive six-day Big Smile Sale in March and Prime Big Deal Days last October. From the latest tech and kitchen appliances to everyday essentials, the e-retailer has confirmed top deals during that time frame for 19 countries, including the US, UK, Canada and Singapore. However, Australia and Singapore seem to be the lucky ones, with an extra 72 hours to shop the sale. Not much else has been disclosed about the event at this point; however, we can expect some of the best Amazon AU deals of the year. If you're not a Prime member already, it's about time to sign up! If Prime Day 2024 sales were anything to go by, we can speculate that there will be great deals on a range of products, including Amazon's own devices. We anticipate that there will be discounts aplenty on Echo smart speakers, Ring and Blink cameras, Fire TV sticks and more. We're even hoping to snag a good bargain on Kindle ereaders, but we're keeping our expectations in check since we haven't seen them discounted since Black Friday 2024. If you're completely new to Prime Day sales, you can sign up for a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial so you can get the most out of Prime Day deals. Some membership benefits include free and same-day delivery, a Prime Video subscription and, of course, early access to member-exclusive sales. That said, to fully encapsulate all that Prime Day 2025 has to offer, you may want to hold off starting your trial until July 1 rolls around. That way, your 30-day window will allow you to shop till you drop throughout the entirety of Prime Week. If you do decide to sign up early, you'll still make the most of the sale, but you may miss out on the final deals window. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. So, if you've been eyeing your next Amazon purchase or want to shop big before the next major sales event rolls around, there's no better time to bag a bargain than during Prime Day 2025. We will be on deck during the entire sales week to hunt down the best deals as they appear, so be sure to check back when Prime Week is upon us. Until then, start getting your Amazon wishlist ready — there are only 20 days to go!
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Amazon Tech Week Sale sees £100 off Apple Watch, LG Smart TV down 45% and more
The retail giant's new Tech Week sale has launched this week with big savings across the board. Amazon is renowned for its seasonal sale extravaganzas, with substantial discounts during annual events such as Prime Week and Black Friday. However, the retail behemoth has launched a new Tech Week with price cuts on a broad range of laptops, smart watches, gaming devices, and more. Amazon Tech Week started on Wednesday, May 7, and will continue until Tuesday, May 13. As far as we're aware, the event is open to all Amazon users, and shoppers don't need to be Prime members to access the discounts. However, there is a chance that some deals may be exclusively available to Prime members. Shoppers can also utilise - a free Amazon price tracker - to alert them to deals as they become available. In a similar vein, Currys has just kicked off its 'A-May-zing Deals' event, with £80 off Dyson's Tower Fan, now priced at £269.99, down from £349.99. It features 'Air Multiplier' technology, which ensures rooms are continuously refreshed, with low noise and energy emissions. The fan is bladeless, making it easier to clean and ensuring it doesn't accumulate dust particles or release them into the air. Meanwhile, Argos is offering a Lenovo Tab 10.1inch tablet for £119.99, down 20 per cent from its £149.99 RRP. The 64GB tablet is designed to let users experience excellent browsing, gaming, and streaming, reports the Mirror. Amazon's Tech Week is now getting into its full swing, with current offerings including the Apple Watch Series 10, reduced to £329 from the original price of £429—that's a £100 discount. This smartwatch boasts a 30 per cent larger screen area to display vital health information like heart and respiratory rates, as well as monitor sleep patterns more easily. Apple Watch Series 10 £429 £329 Amazon BUY NOW Product Description The sporty gadget features built-in Activity Rings and a Workout app to keep track of activity levels and the intensity of workouts. In addition, users can text, make calls, stream music, and listen to podcasts. The Apple Watch is also designed to be crack-resistant and can withstand water up to depths of 50 meters. With nearly 600 customer reviews, one user praised: "Like any Apple products, made and built with quality. Good price on Amazon - don't think Apple themselves will drop the price of their latest product!! Works as described, and delivery was great." However, another customer pointed out a downside regarding battery life: "I like the watch, and with a different strap, I only have slim wrists, it looks quite smart. However, I find it needs almost daily charging, which is a pain." Another satisfied buyer, who upgraded from an older model, observed significant improvements, saying: "Upgraded to the Series 10 from a Series 4!! Homewares deal of the week With summer on the horizon, you'll be wanting to spend more time in your garden relaxing. To help keep you protected from harmful UV rays, a stylish parasol can really refresh your outdoors space. Fortunately, Asda has just bought back its sell-out item that shoppers can't stop raving over. The supermarket's highly coveted Riviera Stripe Parasol was so popular when it first launched in 2024 that it apparently "sold out in nine weeks." Now, it can be yours for just £59 when you buy it here. The supermarket's summer garden staple is said to "bring a slice of the Riviera into any garden" thanks to its trendy striped canopy and intricate tassel edging that offers a "boho touch" to the design. It's not just a stylish addition to your garden, as the FSC-certified wood pole has a lean function that allows you to tilt the canopy whenever you feel the position sun shift. Meanwhile, the polycotton canopy is said to be "weatherproof", making it suitable for unpredictable UK summers. Since the Riviera Stripe Parasol sold out within just over two months last year, it's expected that it will be popular once again this year. It's also no surprise to hear that it has managed to amass glowing five-star reviews on the George at Asda website. One delighted customer wrote: "I'm blown away by how amazing this product is. I've been wanting to get a patterned parasol with a boho touch for a while, but unwilling to spend the £150+ that they normally are. I thought I'd give this one a go, but didn't expect much for the price. "It is exactly what I wanted. Furthermore it also tips and has a lovely case. It is stylish, good, waterproof fabric and looks like something you would get from a much fancier, 'bespoke' store. I could not recommend it more." The Riviera Stripe Parasol can be bought online at George at Asda for £59 here. "The battery life and screen quality are so much better. There is a lot more functionality, and it is great for tracking my walking, exercise, heart rate, and even oxygen saturation. Surprisingly accurate. It's a great watch, looks great, and is very comfortable on the wrist." Another monster Teach Week deal sees the LG OLED 55-Inch 4K UHD Smart TV slashed by 45 per cent. Normally retailing at £1,099, you can pick it up during this sale for £609 - saving you £490. It is an Amazon's Choice product, meaning it is highly-rated, well-priced, and available to ship immediately, and it boasts a 4.3 rating. Shoppers hailed it as a big improvement from their previous models. One wrote: "Very clear picture and excellent sound quality. A big step up from the previous LG television." But one customer complained that the remote control was "a nightmare" and made it "hard to use". However, another five-star reviewer added: "Huge improvement over my old TV. Excellent detailed picture. Sound is also much better." To shop more of Amazon Tech Week, click HERE. 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! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Amazon Tech Week Sale: All details as Apple watches and Dyson fans drop in price
The retail giant is hosting a week-long event of deals starting today (Wednesday, May 7) Amazon is well-known for its seasonal sale bonanzas, with significant offerings during annual events such as Prime Week and Black Friday. However, the retail giant is kicking off a new Tech Week with reductions on a wide range of laptops, smart watches and gaming devices to name a few. Amazon Tech Week kicks off today (Wednesday, May 7) and will run until Tuesday, May 13. As far as we know, the event is open to all Amazon users, and shoppers do not need to be signed up for Prime to get the discounts. However, there may be some deals that are exclusively available to Prime members. Shoppers can also use - a free Amazon price tracker - to alert them to deals as they drop. Similarly, Currys has just launched its 'A-May-zing Deals' event, with £80 off Dyson's Tower Fan, now £269.99, was £349.99. It is designed with 'Air Multiplier' technology, which keeps rooms constantly refreshed, with low noise and energy emissions. The fan is bladeless, making it easier to clean and also ensuring it doesn't clog up with dust particles or release them into the air. Meanwhile, Argos has a Lenovo Tab M9 tablet for £69.99 - it's designed for streaming, gaming and browsing. Back to Amazon's Tech Week, current deals on the site include this Apple Watch Series 10, down to £329, from £429 (£100 off). The smartwatch promises 30% more screen area, making it easier for viewers to easily view health information such as their heart rate and respiratory rate, as well as track sleep. The built-in Activity Rings and Workout app track activity levels, and also the intensity of exercises. Users can also send texts, take calls, and listen to music and podcasts. It is also crack-resistant and water-resistant to depths of 50m. The Apple Watch Series 10 has close to 600 customer reviews, one shopper said: "Like any Apple products, made and built with quality. Good price on Amazon - don't think Apple themselves will drop the price of their latest product by £60!! Works as described, and delivery was great." Another had issues with the battery life, writing: "I like the watch, and with a different strap, I only have slim wrists, it looks quite smart. However, I find it needs almost daily charging, which is a pain." A third added: "Upgraded to the Series 10 from a Series 4!! The battery life and screen quality are so much better. There is a lot more functionality, and it is great for tracking my walking, exercise, heart rate, and even oxygen saturation. Surprisingly accurate. It's a great watch, looks great, and is very comfortable on the wrist." Shoppers on the hunt for a smart doorbell can save 44% on this Refurbished Ring Battery Video Doorbell, which is now £65.99 down from £116.99. This is the newest model of the popular Ring line, and its Wireless Video Doorbell camera is designed with enhanced resolution for better quality. The device allows users to keep up to date with real-time alerts straight to their smartphone, and also has motion detection to spot people close to the front door. Meanwhile, its Quick Replies feature allows users to talk to anyone at the front door through a speaker. More than 1,000 refurbished Ring Battery Video Doorbell devices have been bought on Amazon in the past month. One buyer said: "This was a refurbished item. It was in perfect condition, and also packaged extremely well. It has worked without issue." A second has some issues with the delivery, writing: "Missing pieces, missing screw and main bracket, it's beyond useless without main bracket to mount to wall." A third concluded: "This was a refurbished Ring Doorbell, works great and is easy to install."
