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CNN
13-06-2025
- Business
- CNN
The best sales to shop this weekend: Ninja, Polaroid, Nordstrom and more
This weekend, you'll find a deal on a Polaroid instant camera, a discounted Ninja air fryer and savings at Nordstrom. All that and more below. Athleta Athleta has launched its latest sale as we head into the weekend, taking up to 50% off vacation-ready styles that include workout shorts, joggers, linen tanks and so much more. Plus, you can take an extra 30% off existing sale styles to sweeten the savings. Gerber Gear Truss 17-in-1 EDC Multitool If you're looking for a last-minute Father's Day sale that will actually arrive before the big day, Prime members can score this 17-in-1 Gerber multitool at its best price of the year on Amazon. Arm dad with a pocket knife, screwdriver, bottle opener and other essential everyday tools. Ninja Crispi Air Fryer Our colleague and testing aficionado Michelle Rae Uy has been using Ninja's Crispi Air Fryer to assist with meal prepping. We fully take her word when she notes how brilliant this versatile countertop appliance is, and now it's dropping to the best price yet on Amazon. Nordstrom Beauty Sale Nordstrom is taking up to 25% off a collection of beauty essentials from top brands for its latest sale. Through the end of the weekend, you can save on highlights like the Vacation Classic Whip Sunscreen, Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment and more. Polaroid Now+ 3rd Generation Film Camera Polaroid makes one of our favorite instant cameras. So when the brand's newest model went on sale for the first time today, we had to include it as one of the weekend's best deals. This discount takes $20 off the new camera, complete with Bluetooth connectivity and an upgraded autofocus FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle Many of our CNN Underscored editors swear by Owala's FreeSip tumbler and now it's matching its lowest price in the jet black variation at Amazon. You can sip from its straw or chug from its wide spout and this on-sale pick holds a hefty 32 ounces. Columbia Get Lost Almost Anywhere Sale Summer is here early at Columbia and most of its stock is up to 40% off through the end of the weekend. Choose from lightweight exercise dresses, functional gear and even golf apparel to save big ahead of the busy season. Puma Puma has been re-releasing old silhouettes from the early 2000s and we love the direction the brand is headed. To make room for new pieces, it's marking down sale items by up to 60% and you can save an additional 20% with code SEMI20. Worx Power Share Cordless Cube Vac This tiny but mighty portable vacuum is a game-changer for those looking to clean hard-to-reach spaces in a snap. Take it device out to your car and suck up debris from cupholders or finally get the dust out of unused kitchen drawers. The set with a battery and charger is 21% off at Amazon. Kosas We love clean skin care products here at CNN Underscored and can't get enough of Kosas' summer beauty essentials. Luckily the brand is hosting its once in a blue moon sitewide sale where its entire site is 20% off. If you spend $125 or more, you can even score a free knit tote bag. Electrolux Ergorapido Vacuum For those searching for a substantial stick vacuum, look no further than this pick from Electrolux. It's down to its lowest price at Amazon and the brand's site, and even comes with free replacement fillers to get you started. Osprey 40-Liter Transporter Travel Duffle Effortlessly haul gear with Osprey's compact wearable duffel. The 40-liter model matches its lowest price of $120 in Venturi Blue and is made with TPU coating to protect your items from all of the elements. Pro tip: Consider using this as a carry-on or personal item for your next vacay. Revolve Wedding guest dresses, intimates, festival apparel and the like are up to 65% off at Revolve. These discounts are considerably higher than they were during the retailer's 20% off anniversary sale back in March and now you can save big on Gola, LoveShackFancy and others. Dreo TurboPoly Standing Fan The weather is heating up and if you've been putting off getting a fan, now is your chance. This standing pick from Dreo is down to its second-best price and is dollar away from its Black Friday discount. Its ultra-quiet motor comes with eight speeds and a handy remote to control it from afar. Anker Tons of Anker wall chargers and blocks are majorly discounted at Amazon. With some as low as $10, now is the perfect time to buy multiples ahead of your next long-haul flight or trip where you'll need super-fast charging capabilities. Roborock Flexi Pro Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner Designed to tackle all floor types, the Flexi Pro effortlessly lifts dust, dirt and pet hair while eliminating the hassle of maintenance. Its flexible, lightweight build makes it easy to reach tight corners and hidden spots. Combining sleek design with edge-to-edge sweeping, this self-cleaning wet-dry vacuum is down to a new all-time low price. Adidas Summer Sale From jackets and jerseys to running shoes and stylish sneakers, the Adidas Summer Sale is offering up to 40% off footwear and apparel. That includes the timeless Stan Smiths and bouncy Ultraboost sneakers. Revamp your activewear rotation while deals are live and in stock through June 17. Nordstrom Rack Summer is here at Nordstrom Rack. Take up to 65% off warm weather essentials from popular name brands. Pair Levi's baggy jeans with Kate Spade handbags or flowy travel dresses with platform sandals for a look that's perfect for your upcoming adventures. Le Creuset Signature Oval Dutch Oven It's always a good time to invest in the home cook staple from Le Creuset. The stunning Dutch ovens are marked down by $175 for a limited time across various colors, like Thyme, Shallot, Agave and more. We're surprised to see such a significant discount on the cookware outside a holiday savings event, so snag one while you our review LifeStraw Go 1-Liter Water Filter Bottle Whether you prefer the taste of filtered water or want to remove potential contaminants, the LifeStraw Go is a great go-to, especially if your travels take you to places with little access to clean water. This filtered water bottle features a carbon filter and a microfilter to help remove chlorine and other contaminants, according to the brand. Plus, its covered mouthpiece helps keep drinking more hygienic on the our review EarFun Air Pro 4 Earbuds in Black Looking for a frill-free pair of wireless earbuds? The EarFun Air Pro 4 impressed our testing experts with its strong ANC, audio quality, battery life and seamless connectivity. They earned even higher marks for packing all that into a budget-friendly price, which just got even better with our exclusive promo. Save nearly 33% with code EPRO4CNN at Amazon. Read our review Sonos Roam 2 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Our deals editors stumbled upon this speaker at the perfect time. Hitting its all-time low price on Amazon in black and white, the Sonos Roam 2 is not only an 'elite speaker,' as dubbed by CNN Underscored experts, but it's a great value. It's one of the best small portable speakers we've tried, without sacrificing superior bass and vocals. Queue up your favorite playlist to set the scene for backyard BBQs this summer. Read our review Dyson V11 Extra Cordless Vacuum We love sharing a good Dyson deal, and this one is even better than the last time it went on sale. The Dyson V11 was a previous contender for our favorite cordless vacuum, and now it's $150 off. That's a new low price for 2025 and $30 below the Memorial Day discount we tracked last month. Apple Watch Series 10 The Apple Watch Series 10 features one of the largest screens Apple has ever put in a wearable. It doesn't skimp on upgraded health-tracking features either, with the tech to monitor workouts, heart rate, sleep and more. Both sizes are down to their respective all-time low prices at Amazon. Read our review Sam's Club Membership Get ready for the summer with some of the best deals in-store and online at Sam's Club. Right now, you can save 60% on a Club membership so you can shop the lowest prices on groceries, home goods, tech and more (and opt in for free handy curbside pickup). Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones Completely lock into your workouts or errands with these Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. With the new kid on the block, the Sony XM6, these XM4s are now available at a better value. Deals editor Jacqueline Saguin has owned her pair since their 2020 launch, and it still delivers impressive noise cancellation and great battery life all these years later. Read our review Cotopaxi Hit the trails this spring with all the proper outdoor gear. Everything from colorblocked rain jackets to vibrant hiking daypacks is up to 60% off at Cotopaxi. If you weren't ready to pay full price on fleeces and down jackets (like the editor-loved Fuego), it's also a great opportunity to score off-season styles for much less. Samsung 55-Inch OLED S90C TV Any time you can save $800 on a TV is worth writing home about, but that goes double when it's our best TV pick. The bright, colorful Samsung OLED S90C is a top-notch TV, and now the 55-inch model is down to one of the lowest prices we have tracked. 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 team, consisting of senior editor Rikka Altland, editor Jacqueline Saguin and associate editor Elena Matarazzo, is passionate about unearthing deals that we would be tempted to shop, and we enjoy finding a great deal on a coveted item (especially one that's a top-tested by our experts) because it means that we're helping our readers make savvy buying decisions.
Gizmodo
26-05-2025
- Gizmodo
Polaroid Flip Review: Classic Design, Classic Pictures, Classic Heft
The Polaroid Flip is one of those devices that sounds more fun in theory than it does to actually take it into the field. The $200 full-size instant camera looks a little too much like your parents' 50-year-old Polaroid they used to take their vintage, cracked, and sun-spotted beach photos. Hell, that may be appealing to some of you nostalgic for your grandmother's photo albums. The Flip comes with a few important upgrades over a lower-cost Polaroid Go or Polaroid Now that help it seem extra enticing for its price. And yet, lugging this hefty beast of a camera around made me wish I kept it at home. See at Best Buy The big selling point of the Polaroid Flip is its 'hyperfocal' lens system. It's essentially four lenses on a rotating gear, and the Flip is smart enough to swap between its various focal lengths depending on your distance to the subject you're shooting. The max sweet spot for its farthest-field lens is around eight feet. That's rather far for an instant camera, though if you're out and about with friends, you will normally snap your pics at a much closer distance. Out of all the photos I took on the Polaroid Flip, I didn't find any where the subject looked out of focus. So long as the flash didn't make their skin glow like the surface of the sun, my friends and coworkers were happy to take home the pics printed off the Polaroid Flip. Polaroid Flip It's a nostalgic camera that takes fun printed shots with strong focus capabilities. You just won't feel great lugging it around. See at Best Buy Pros Takes good in-focus shots from different ranges Takes good in-focus shots from different ranges Easy to use Easy to use Prints classic Polaroid-size photos Cons Heavy and hard to hold Heavy and hard to hold Exposure without flash isn't great, even in direct sunlight Exposure without flash isn't great, even in direct sunlight Film packs are expensive The various focal lengths mean the camera can take better landscapes, though your phone camera with its wider range of aspect ratios may be a better choice for your next hike. The Flip's other big selling point is its special light in the viewfinder that will blare red if there's too much or not enough light for each shot. The thing is, you'll rarely find yourself lacking light for your photos. I took the Polaroid Flip to a Manhattan rooftop bar on a bright, clear day with the sun creeping toward the horizon—nearly golden hour. Even then, I found that without flash, subjects would still be underexposed. The Flip won't avoid the other issues that come from instant flash photography, but I wouldn't change that for the world. There's an evocative charm of the traditional Polaroid blemishes, from white spots to sun flare, that you would miss if they weren't there. The photos I took with coworkers are going up on a wall, or at least all of those that weren't so underexposed you can't tell who it is. While the photos came out crisp, actually using the Polaroid Flip is a hefty task. The camera weighs 1.4 pounds, and it's a big sucker to boot. Carrying it around with a shoulder strap felt like I was lugging around a small brick. It weighed down my backpack, and I can tell it will take up a large amount of real estate in any other bag or pocketbook. Like most full-image Polaroids, the device does not have any one place you're supposed to hold it. If you bring it up to take a quick photo, you'll end up with your fingers in front of the photo eject port more often than not. The Polaroid Flip is retro in many ways, down to its sloped body and extended viewfinder. Its design hedges closest to a Polaroid Sun 660 from 1981. That camera brought Polaroid's sonar autofocus to the fore, plus it used a similar rotating lens system to the Flip. It also had a flip-up flash section that protected all the most sensitive bits when closed. The Flip isn't as premium as the $600 Polaroid I-2, and it isn't built for creating depth of field on the produced shots. Instead, it's the kind of device you're supposed to have in your closet for family gatherings or take in your bag when you're out on an adventure with family or compatriots. There are few better feelings than going out for drinks and then handing out a printed photo as a memento—though after waiting several minutes for the film to develop. For review, Polaroid sent me two packages of eight photos. I burned through the majority of those in a single evening, and I even had to reload during my time out with my colleagues. The Flip works with the company's Color and B&W i-Type film. Both sell for $18 individually, but it's slightly cheaper per pack if you buy in bulk. Depending on how often you bring it out for family outings, the Polaroid could start to get very expensive, far beyond the $200 asking price. Polaroids are worth their price if you plan to cement the photos as memories. I enjoy the shots I took with the Flip, but I also know a more compact instant camera that shoots wallet-sized images, like a Fujifilm Instax camera, could be more transportable and still let you toss souvenirs to your friends after an evening out. The Flip is still straightforward, near idiot-proof, and solid (it better be for how heavy it is). It feels like a step up from a smaller, cheaper Polaroid Go, but it's an upgrade that will have to stay at home. See at Best Buy
