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

Prime Day Deals & Mobile Tech

Prime Day sales are delivering significant discounts across a wide range of mobile devices and accessories. TCL NXTPAPER tablets are available for under $200, making them an attractive option for summer reading catching up with reading. Spigen's Pixel Watch 4 bands, certified by Google, are seeing discounts of up to 67% Pixel Watch bands, while the Oura Ring 4 is obtainable at up to 51% off Oura Ring deal. Motorola is also participating with its Razr 2025 FIFA World Cup 26 Edition, marked down by $150, or 21% Razr 2025 FIFA edition. Furthermore, Amazon UK is offering deals on Apple Mac Books and iPads, including the M4 MacBook Air and iPad Air (2025) Apple Mac Books and iPads, with a broader selection of iPads, Galaxy Tabs, and smartwatches also discounted across Amazon Germany Amazon Germany deals.

Storage solutions are also seeing price drops. Samsung's portable T9 SSDs are at their lowest prices since January, with discounts of up to 39% Samsung T9 SSD, addressing concerns about rising phone component costs AI increasing phone prices.

Smartphone Innovations & Leaks

Anticipation is building for new smartphone hardware, with Honor reportedly developing a device featuring a massive 14,000mAh battery, surpassing its recently released X80 Pro Max with an 11,000mAh cell Honor battery leak. Infinix has launched the Note 60 Pro Pininfarina Limited Edition in India, offering a design collaboration inspired by automotive aesthetics Infinix Pininfarina edition. Meanwhile, the Redmi K90 Ultra is set to launch next week with its design and key specifications revealed Redmi K90 Ultra launch. Samsung's upcoming foldables, expected in 2026, are rumored to offer a wider array of colors and up to 1TB of storage for models like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Samsung foldable storage.

Wearables & Smart Home

Beyond phones, the wearable market is active with discounts and new releases. Google Wallet is set to streamline TSA Pre Check identification through touchless ID integration Google Wallet TSA PreCheck. In smart home devices, the Google Home Speaker receives a modest update, with its effectiveness as a smart home assistant dependent on the Gemini AI's capabilities Google Home Speaker review. For immersive experiences, heavily discounted Meta Quest gift cards are available during Prime Day, coinciding with the VR Games Showcase for 2026 Meta Quest gift cards. Insta360's Mic Pro kit introduces customizable E Ink displays for creative nametags Insta360 E Ink mics.

AI, Gaming & Policy

The influence of Artificial Intelligence continues to expand, with reports indicating the US government is urging Meta to share its AI models for review amid growing security concerns US government AI model request. In the gaming sector, Rockstar has revealed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will cost $80 upon pre-order opening on June 25th Grand Theft Auto 6 price. Meta has also unveiled its new AI-powered Meta Glasses, developed in partnership with Essilor Luxottica, available in three frame styles Meta Glasses unveiled. Separately, Google has settled an early test case regarding social media harm to children YouTube child harm settlement.

Home Entertainment & Efficiency

For home entertainment, a Sony OLED TV, boasting a near-perfect Amazon rating, has reached a record low price for Prime Day Sony OLED TV deal. For those seeking a more cinematic experience, Google TV projectors paired with massive 200-inch screens are on sale for Prime Day, ideal for watching events like the FIFA World Cup Google TV projector sale. On the efficiency front, it's noted that while wireless charging offers convenience, it consumes significantly more electricity compared to wired charging Wireless charging inefficiency.