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Last updated: June 24, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Mobile Devices & Deals

Prime Day sales continue to drive significant discounts across the mobile and tech landscape. TCL's NXTPAPER tablets are available for under $200, with several models highlighted as top picks catching up on summer reading. Motorola is offering a 21% discount on its Razr 2025 FIFA World Cup 26 Edition, which includes exclusive software features for soccer fans celebrating the World Cup. For those eyeing a new smartphone, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is available with a $315 discount, presenting a compelling case for iPhone users to switch to Android due to its camera and AI capabilities making the switch easier. Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is discounted by over $300, offering a powerful alternative amidst rising phone prices attributed to AI integration beating the RAM crisis.

Honor is reportedly developing a smartphone with an unprecedented 14,000mAh battery, potentially surpassing its current largest offering of 11,000mAh in the X80 Pro Max developing a massive battery. Infinix has launched the Note 60 Pro Pininfarina Limited Edition in India, offering a design-focused alternative for consumers driving into India. Meanwhile, the Redmi K90 Ultra is slated for launch next week, with its design and key specifications already revealed launching next week. Emerging details about the Oppo Find X10 Ultra suggest a focus on camera advancements, with its predecessor having launched only recently emerging camera details.

Wearables & Smart Rings

The wearable market is also seeing substantial Prime Day markdowns. Spigen's Pixel Watch 4 bands are discounted by up to 67%, certified by Google for a precise fit saving on watch bands. The Oura Ring 4 is available with discounts of up to 51%, presenting an opportunity for consumers to explore smart ring technology trying a smart ring. For fitness enthusiasts, the Amazfit Active 3 Premium is on sale for 19% off, positioned as a strong alternative to more expensive options discounted Amazfit watch. Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is the subject of new render leaks, offering a preview of its design alongside details for the Galaxy Watch 9 leaking new renders.

Tablets & Laptops

Prime Day deals extend to tablets and laptops, with significant price reductions in the UK. Amazon UK is offering discounts on Apple's M4 MacBook Air, MacBook Neo, and iPad Air (2025) models discounted Mac Books and iPads. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S11 is available for $535, positioning it as a budget-friendly laptop alternative amidst overall tech price increases compelling laptop alternative.

Storage & Connectivity

Consumers facing storage constraints can find relief through Prime Day SSD deals. The portable Samsung T9 SSD has reached its lowest price since January, with discounts of up to 39% curing storage woes. UGREEN's DXP4800 GT NAS, featuring dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 8GB of RAM, is available at a 20% discount, offering a solution to the ongoing RAM crisis in tech new 8GB NAS launched. Thunderbolt 4 and 5 cables, despite their USB-C appearance, come with higher costs due to their advanced internal components explaining cable costs.

Virtual Reality & Gaming

The virtual reality market is also experiencing Prime Day promotions. Meta Quest gift cards are heavily discounted, providing a cost-effective way to acquire new VR games, especially in light of the VR Games Showcase getting discounted gift cards. For those considering a VR headset, accessory kits for the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S are available to enhance the VR experience essential VR accessories. In gaming news, Rockstar has priced Grand Theft Auto 6 at $80, with pre-orders opening soon revealing GTA 6 pricing.

Smart Home & Audio

Google's new smart speaker receives a modest update, with questions arising about Gemini's efficacy as a smart home assistant modest speaker update. Wireless charging is noted to be significantly less efficient than wired charging, wasting more electricity despite its convenience wireless charging inefficiency. Portable audio devices are also on sale; Marshall's Emberton III Bluetooth speaker is priced at $99, down from its usual $129, making it a strong choice for summer outings beach speaker on sale. Sony's ULT Field 1 is available for under $80, while its popular WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are available for $198 during Prime Day favorite Sony speaker.

AI & Software

The integration of AI continues to influence product development and company strategies. The US government is reportedly requesting Meta to share its AI models for review amid growing security concerns urging Meta to share AI. Superhuman has acquired AI authenticity service GPTZero, a move that raises questions for a company selling an AI writing assistant acquiring AI authenticity service. Tecno's Ella Claw AI agent is gaining new capabilities, including cross-app automation and system-level device optimization EllaClaw AI gains automation. YouTube has settled an early test case regarding social media's harm to children, indicating ongoing scrutiny of platform impacts settling lawsuit over child harm. Google Chrome is enhancing its autofill features on Android and iOS, offering deeper integration with Google Wallet for smoother transactions and check-ins advanced Chrome autofill.

Other Tech

Google Wallet is set to improve the usability of TSA Pre Check Touchless ID easier TSA PreCheck. Meta has unveiled AI-powered Meta Glasses in partnership with Essilor Luxottica, available in multiple frame styles unveiling Meta Glasses. Alibaba is contesting its inclusion on a US government list of firms linked to the Chinese military by filing a lawsuit suing US government. Insta360's Mic Pro kit features customizable E Ink displays for creative nametags customizing E Ink mics. Netflix is developing a new horror game that utilizes smartphones for enhanced immersion phone-controlled horror game. Smart family calendars, such as Cozyla's Calendar+, are on sale for 20% off, aiming to simplify household management saving on smart calendar. Anker power banks with displays and retractable USB-C cables are also available during Prime Day sales essential travel charger.