Whether you need a new game to play so you stop doom-scrolling your social media feeds or you want to build out your Steam Library to flex on your friends, we've got a solid lead on some new free games.

And these aren't just free to play for a limited time.

No, you get to keep them.

Ahead of Amazon's first-ever 96-hour Prime Day sale, gamers can take home six additional games for free thanks to Prime Gaming. That is, six games in addition to the current June free games library.

The six new games are available on Prime from June 17 through July 7, so you have some time to make sure you collect them all.

To take advantage, you need only a current Amazon Prime subscription. You don't even need to buy anything for Prime Day.

Which games are free

The six additional games include some old-time classics and indie favorites.

While it's not just a group of nostalgia picks, a couple of games in this free bundle scream "Only '90s kids." From the old school Tomb Raider games with tank controls to 1998's PC gaming classic Star Wars: Rebellion, there are plenty of reasons to ensure you snag all six additional free Prime games.

The full list of additional Prime Day games includes:

1. Saints Row IV: Re-Elected
2. Saints Row 2
3. Star Wars: Rebellion
4. TOEM
5. Dungeon of the Endless Definitive Edition
6. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft

You get to keep them forever

All six games became available at 9 a.m. Pacific on June 17 at 9 a.m. Pacific, though redemption platforms do differ a bit between the games:

Dungeon of the Endless Definitive Edition will be available through the Amazon Games App.

Tomb Raider I-III, Saints Row 2, TOEM, Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, and Star Wars: Rebellion can be redeemed as GOG codes to add to your GOG Galaxy library. So you can play DRM-free, forever.

Prime Gaming also offers free games on Amazon Luna, the Epic Games Store, the Amazon Games App, and GOG.

In addition to the six Prime Day 2025 games, Prime Gaming's June library comes with 31 free titles, so if you already have an Amazon Prime membership, it's worth checking out.

And hey, unlike the rest of Prime Day, it's free.

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If you shop on Amazon regularly, chances are you’re weighing the costs and benefits of a Prime membership. The online retailer's subscription service offers exclusive perks, which begs the question: Is Amazon Prime worth it? 

Amazon's fall Prime Big Deal Days sale is on Oct. 8 and Oct.9, 2024. This pre-Black Friday savings event will kick off the holiday season with epic Prime member-only deals. 

Whether you’re a bargain hunter or a frugal shopper, Amazon's subscription service might save you tons of money and time. With enticing perks like free shipping, same-day delivery, and exclusive deals, it’s no wonder Amazon Prime has amassed more than 200 million members worldwide. 

And that number is expected to increase during the retailer's October Prime Day sales event. 

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If getting the most value for everyday essentials is important to you, you might be wondering if Amazon Prime is worth it? We’ll go over what benefits having a Prime membership affords you, subscription fees, and other Prime member-only perks.

How much is Amazon Prime? 

Amazon Prime costs $139 for a one-year membership and $14.99 for monthly subscribers. As a courtesy, Amazon offers a 30-day free trial so you can test the waters before you decide to fully commit. 

Students can join Amazon Prime Student for $7.49 per month or $69 a year. That's half the cost of the standard Prime membership. 

Amazon Prime shopping benefits  

Prime member exclusive shopping benefits are a huge draw for bargain hunters especially. Each year, shoppers score deep discounts during Amazon Prime Day in July and October's Prime Big Deal Days in the fall. 

These annual 48-hour shopping events offer millions of exclusive deals for Prime members. We've seen some of the best laptop deals of the summer during past Prime Day events, so expect to see price cuts on traditional and 2-in-1 laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and premium gaming laptops. That said, Prime Day is a great time for parents and students to nab early back-to-school laptop deals. 

Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days generally offer the lowest prices on Amazon-branded hardware like its Fire tablets. Beyond its big sales, Amazon offers year-round Prime member-only daily deals on thousands of products from household essentials to big-ticket items. Prime membership holders also get in-store and online discounts at Whole Foods. 

Does Amazon Prime always have free shipping? 

One of the best perks of Amazon Prime is fast and free delivery. Amazon Prime members get unlimited free two-day shipping on millions of eligible items (not all items are eligible). Free one-day delivery on over 10 million items is also available with no minimum purchase. 

And if you’re pressed for time, Amazon offers Prime members same-day delivery on over 3 million items for orders over $35. This is useful if you need to buy a last-minute gift or simply want to get as close as possible to the instant gratification of in-store shopping. For groceries and household essentials, Prime members enjoy fast, free two-hour delivery. 

Free release date delivery 

Want to be the first to get your hands on new release video games, movies, music, books and more? Choosing Amazon Prime’s free release date delivery option lets you get your order by 7p.m. on release day.  

Prime membership account holders who can afford to wait earn exclusive rewards with free No-Rush shipping. These rewards may be used to buy select digital products like video downloads, Kindle, eBooks, Digital Music, and Amazon Appstore apps. The rewards show up at checkout as an instant discount or once your order ships.

Amazon Prime Video 

If you’re a dedicated movie buff or TV series binge-watcher, you might benefit from Amazon Prime Video. Free for Prime members, this exclusive video streaming service gives subscribers access to thousands of video titles. Prime Video’s massive library includes movies and TV shows from every genre. From romantic comedies to timeless classics to Amazon’s own award-winning Prime Originals like the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Grand Tour and Transparent. 

As a Prime membership holder, you can also rent or buy movies and TV episodes outside of the Prime Video library starting at $2.99. You can also add over 100 premium channels to your membership with Prime Video Channels for an additional monthly fee. Channels like Paramount+, Max, Showtime, and Starz cost from $9 to $15 per month for Prime members or $139 annually. If you’ve been considering cutting the cord, it’s a great alternative to cable TV. 

Amazon Music Prime

One of the best benefits of Amazon Prime tugs at the heartstrings of music lovers. Free with your Prime subscription, Amazon Music lets you stream your favorite songs ad-free, anytime, anywhere. Listen to music on all your devices with the Amazon Music app or on your laptop via Amazon Music's website.

Amazon Music Prime has over 2 million curated songs which you can listen to offline with unlimited skips. For an extra $9.99 a month or $99 yearly, you can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited which has over 100 million songs.  

Prime Gaming

Amazon wants to be your one-stop-shop for all your entertainment needs — gaming included. As part of your Prime membership, each month you'll get a host of free PC games and in-game loot. 

Among the free games you can claim today are Dexter Stardust: Adventures in Outer Space, Soccer Brawl, Sengoku 2, and so more. 

Free unlimited photo storage 

Amazon Prime members get free unlimited full-resolution photo storage with Amazon Photos. This makes it easy to free up storage on your laptop, tablet or phone. Plus, it eliminates the need to pay for monthly cloud storage from Apple or Google.

You can access your snapshots from any device by simply logging into your Amazon Prime account. And up to five members of your friends and family may be added to your photo vault. Amazon also gives you 5GB of storage for your personal videos, important documents, and other files. 

How do I get my Amazon Prime membership?

New members can sign up for a 30-day free trial Amazon Prime subscription right here. You can cancel anytime. When the trial period is over, if you decide to continue the membership, the cost is $14.99 per month. Alternatively, you can pay $139 per year and save $40.88 on your Prime membership. 

Amazon Prime for students costs $7.49 a month, and includes a free 6-month trial for new members. Prime students receive exclusive discounts on textbooks, and textbook rental. Streaming services like Showtime and Amazon Music Unlimited are just $.99 a month for Prime students. 

In a nutshell, Amazon Prime has tons of membership perks that could save you time and money. Take advantage of Amazon's risk-free trial to find out if Prime is right for you. 

Amazon Prime Day 2024 is just a few short weeks away, and we now know the exact dates to mark your calendars! 

Prime Day is one of the biggest tech sales of the year and a great opportunity to get new devices and gear at the lowest prices possible. We've already been watching closely for early deals, but now we know exactly when the main event will be. 

Whether you're shopping for one of the best gaming laptops, a sweet new pair of headphones, a new Kindle, or anything in between, you won't want to miss out on the biggest sale of the summer! 

Here's a sneak preview of Prime Day 2024, including the official dates Amazon revealed on Tuesday. We've also included recommendations for great deals.

Amazon Prime Day 2024 official dates

Amazon has run a big Prime Day sale every year since 2015. It's always been in mid-July, except for the delayed 2020 Prime Day sale. Luckily, this year's sale will be right on schedule. 

Prime Day 2024 will be Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17! 

Those dates line up perfectly with Amazon's history of Prime Day dates: 

• Prime Day 2015: July 15
• Prime Day 2016: July 12
• Prime Day 2017: July 11 and 12
• Prime Day 2018: July 17 and 18
• Prime Day 2019: July 15 and 16
• Prime Day 2020: October 13 and 14
• Prime Day 2021: July 21 and 22
• Prime Day 2022: July 12 and 13
• Prime Day 2023: July 11 and 12

While July 16 and 17, 2024, are the official Prime Days, we can expect great deals throughout the week. The best deals will be on the 16th and 17th, though. While the event is called Prime Day, it actually takes place over two days, a tradition Amazon started back in 2017. 

Remember, some deals will be exclusively for Amazon Prime members, so make sure you have an active Prime membership or start one in the next few weeks to save as much as possible on new tech. 

If you don't want to miss out on the best deals of Prime Day 2024, you're in luck. We'll be covering the top deals the week of, and leading up to, July 16, but there are also some early deals you can take advantage of and some top deals to keep an eye out for. 

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Prime Day gaming laptop deals

Prime Day is one of the best times of year to buy a new gaming laptop. Amazon's biggest annual sale frequently includes great deals on gaming laptops from top brands like ASUS, Dell, HP, Razer, and Alienware. 

There will likely be many gaming laptops on sale during Prime Day, though, so it's a good idea to bookmark a few of your top choices beforehand. You can start by looking at our guide to the best gaming laptops, which the Laptop Mag team has ranked after thorough lab testing. 

If you're too excited to get your hands on a new gaming laptop to wait for Prime Day 2024, you can also check out some pre-Prime Day discounts from Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, and more in our early Prime Day gaming laptop deals guide or check out these top pre-Prime Day deals: 

Prime Day headphone deals

A comfy, crisp new pair of headphones perfectly complements a new gaming laptop, tablet, or Mac. Luckily, headphones are one of the top categories for shopping during Prime Day. You can expect to find some of the best-sounding headphones on sale from brands like Sennheiser, Bose, Sony, Beats, Apple, and SteelSeries. 

If you don't want to wait, we've spotted some pre-Prime Day deals on top headphones already. 

Prime Day Kindle deals

Amazon started out as an online marketplace for books, so the Kindle e-reader is a piece of tech that goes right back to the company's roots. Reading on a Kindle is a fantastic experience, from the paper-like e-ink display to the stellar battery life and lightweight. 

If you want to add a Kindle e-reader to your library or upgrade your current Kindle, there's no better time than Prime Day! Each year Amazon's biggest annual sale includes some sharp discounts on its e-reader line-up. So, this is one of the best categories to watch out for when it comes to Prime Day deals. 

Amazon is saving its best Kindle deals for Prime Day 2024, but you can take a look at some of last year's top Kindle deals for a sneak peek at the discounts to expect this year. 

Prime Day Apple Watch deals

It's no secret that Apple gear can be pricey, but you don't need to pay full price if you wait for Prime Day 2024. One of the top Apple products to shop this Prime Day is the Apple Watch. We're expecting some great Prime Day deals across Apple's product line-up, and some early sales are already live. 

For example, right now, you can pick up a new Apple Watch for as low as $189: 

Prime Day 2024: What's next?

Now that we know the official dates for Prime Day 2024, we know when to expect the best deals on everything from laptops to e-readers and smartwatches. If you're thinking about buying any new tech soon, you might want to wait until July 16 and 17 to score some Prime Day deals and potentially save hundreds of dollars. 

The Laptop Mag team will be monitoring all the latest news and deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024. So, make sure you stay tuned so you don't miss any of this year's biggest discounts and Prime Day finds. 

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Update July 22 at 11:00 am ET: Prime Day is over, visit our Best headphone deals in {month] hub for the latest discounts. 

Prime Day 2024 is upon us, and we're drowning in a sea of deals, including discounts on many of our favorite headphones.

With technology constantly being updated and enhanced, we're always looking for the best deals on the latest tech to stay up-to-date without going broke. Headphones are no exception, which is why we're so excited for some of the best headphone deals of the year.

If you've resisted the urge to pick up Apple's over-ear noise-cancelling headphones thus far, the fact that the Apple AirPods Max are down to just $394 at Amazon may weaken your resolve. That's an all-time low for the AirPods Max. Not an Apple headphone fan? The Sony WH-1000XM5 are also at their lowest price ever, $298, for Prime Day.

Amazon Prime Day is one of the best sales events to take advantage of whether you're looking to upgrade your digital setup or tick some products off your back-to-school shopping list.

Visit our best Prime Day deals hub to see the best prices on laptops, tablets, smartphones, and more. 

Do I need Amazon Prime to shop deals?

Actually, no! You don't need to be subscribed to Amazon's service exactly, but Amazon Prime members will be seeing exclusive sales and get the honor of shopping Prime Day deals earlier than everyone else.

If you don't want to miss out, keep in mind Amazon offers a 30-day free trial of Prime so you can try out the Perks of Prime before fully committing to the fee.

Best Prime Day headphone deals

The Apple Watch Ultra may cost a pretty penny, but for pro athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, it's the best multisport smartwatch to buy. Luckily, early Black Friday deals offer incredible savings this week. 

In a premature Best Buy Black Friday deal, the Apple Watch Ultra is on sale for $629 . It usually sells for $799, so that's $170 in savings and marks a new price low for the Apple Watch Ultra. It's also $145 cheaper than Amazon's current price for the latest Apple Watch Ultra 2. This is one Black Friday Apple Watch deal you don't have to wait for. 

For more early savings like this, check out our Black Friday deals list. 

Today's best Apple Watch Ultra deal

Prime Day 2023 is making a ton of fantastic products more assessable through huge discounts across the board, and that includes docking stations!

These essential accessories don't just lend you a few extra ports, they can power your laptop, manage your cables, support additional displays, and even improve the speed of your workflow with blazingly fast Thunderbolt ports!

Act fast! Prime Big Deal Day doesn't have much longer left, so make sure you don't let incredible deals like snagging the device that tops our best docking station list, Plugable's Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Quad Display Docking Station for $239.20, go to waste!

If you're a MacBook owner and you want to squeeze every drop of potential out of your machine, then now is the time to invest in the Satechi Dual Dock Stand for $119! It's not just a docking station, it's also an ergonomic stand and an external NVMe SSD enclosure to boot! Snag there deals while you can!

Today's best Prime Day docking station deals: Quick list

• Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Quad Display Docking Station: $299 $239 @ Amazon
• Plugable Thunderbolt and USB-C Dual Monitor Docking Station: $249 $166 @ Amazon
• Plugable 8-in-1 USB-C Hub for iPad: $59 $47 @ Amazon
• CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 4: $449 $319 @ Amazon
• CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 3 Plus: $239 $179 @ Amazon
• Satechi Dual Dock Stand: $149 $119 @ Amazon

Today's best Prime Day docking station deals

What do you get when you cross Amazon Prime Big Deal Days with CHERRY’s impressive catalog of keyboards? One hell of a saving on the best keyboards being made today, that’s what.

The mechanical keyboard maestros have thrown themselves into the fray this Prime Day, offering impressive discounts across a range of products – including some of the best gaming keyboards you’ll ever have the pleasure of using.

However, also included in the Prime Big Deal Days sales is my favorite keyboard of 2023 – the CHERRY KW X ULP. This ultra-thin mechanical wonder is outfitted with the same CHERRY ultra-low profile mechanical switches you’d find in premium gaming laptops like the Alienware m17 R5 and the MSI Titan GT77 HX.

Now, thanks to Prime Day October, you can treat your hands to a phenomenal typing experience for less, with the ultra-premium CHERRY KW X ULP on sale for just $203.

That’s not all either, there’s a whole selection of CHERRY’s top-flight claviers on sale too, including the budget-friendly Stream Desktop Combo for $39.99, the precision gaming CHERRY MX LP 2.1 keyboard for just $104.99! Let's take a look at everything else CHERRY has on offer, exclusively for Amazon Prime members.

Prime Day CHERRY keyboard deals 2023 – Quick links

• CHERRY KW 7100 MINI BT: $59.99 $39.99 @ Amazon
• CHERRY KW X ULP: $249.99 $203 @ Amazon
• CHERRY MX 2.0S: $99.99 $71.99 @ Amazon
• CHERRY MX LP 2.1: $129.99 $104.99 @ Amazon
• CHERRY MX 8.2 TKL WIRELESS: $179.99 $151.99 @ Amazon
• CHERRY Stream Desktop Combo: $58 $39.99 @ Amazon

Prime Day CHERRY keyboard deals 2023

October Prime Day Apple deals are popping up before Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days kick off on Oct. 11. If you thought you had to wait a week and a half to save on Apple's best smartwatch, guess again. 

In a premature Prime Day 2 deal, Amazon currently sells Apple Watch Ultra (Orange) for $699 . This multisport GPS normally goes for $799, so that's $100 in savings. This is the Apple Watch Ultra's lowest price in a while and one of the best Apple Watch deals of 2023. As a cheaper option, you can get the Apple Watch Series 8 for $299 ($100 off).

As far as Black Friday-worthy Apple Watch deals go, these are the two of he best we've seen. 

Today's best Apple Watch Ultra deal

Best Buy's 48-hour flash sale offers fantastic discounts on Amazon branded devices. From now through Aug.6, save up to 50% on Amazon Fire tablets with prices starting from just $39.

As part of the sale, you can get the Amazon Fire HD 10 for just $74.99. It usually costs $150, so that's $45 in savings or 50% off. This is the lowest price we've seen for this tablet since Amazon's Prime Day sale back in July. If you're looking for a cheap tablet for streaming content, now 50% off, the Fire HD 10 is a no-brainer. 

If you're looking for the cheapest Amazon tablet you can get, the Amazon Fire 7 is now just $39 ($20 off). 

Best Buy's flash sale also knocks up to $95 on Amazon Kindle e-readers. Prices start at $64 ($35) for the Kindle Paperwhite. This eReader's 6-inch matte display reads like real paper and is visible in direct sunlight. Plus, you can highlight passages, look up definitions, translate words, and adjust text size—without ever leaving the page. 

So whether you're back to school shopping or just looking to pick up a cheap tablet or reader, don't miss Best Buy's flash sale. As a reminder, these deals expire Aug. 6, so act fast!

Best Buy flash sale — Amazon Fire tablets

Best Buy flash sale — Kindle e-Readers

Update July 18 at 10:20 a.m. ET: This laptop sold out. As an alternative, you can get the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex for $409 ($290 off) via coupon, "BBYDEALS"

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is $240 right now in the PC makers ongoing Black Friday in July sale. Whether you're back to school laptop shopping early or just on the hunt for a new PC, here's a deal you wallet will like. 

For a limited time, you can get the Lenovo Slim 3 for just $408 at Lenovo. It normally costs $650, so that's a sweet discount of $240. So if you skipped Amazon's big sale, it's one of the best post- Prime Day laptop deals still available. 

Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 3 is well-equipped for multitasking and productivity to-go. This particular computer is configured with 15.6 (1920 x 1080) 300 nit touch screen, AMD Ryzen 3 7330U quad-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, Radeon graphics and 512GB SSD. For online courses and remote work video conferencing, you get a  720P HD webcam with privacy shutter and dual array microphone.

Though we didn't test it, IdeaPad Slim 3 reviews on the product's landing page rate it 4.7 out of 5-stars. Satisfied owners who primarily use it for school, browsing and streaming say it's an overall solid laptop. According to customer feedback, the IdeaPad Slim 3 is lightweight, fast and easy to use. Others say the keyboard is a pleasure to type on and the touch-enabled display is crisp.

Port-wise, the IdeaPad Slim 3 offers tons of connectivity options. It has a full function USB-C Gen 1 port, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, an  HDMI port and a headphone jack. There's also an SD card on board if you want to expand your storage and manage files. 

For just $409, the IdeaPad Slim 3 is worth considering if you're on the hunt for a laptop that's easy on the wallet. 

Shop Lenovo's Black Friday in July sale for more discounts on laptops, tablets, and PC accessories. 

Many of the best Amazon Prime Day deals are still available this week. So if you sat on the sidelines of the online retailer's big sale, there are tons of after Prime Day discounts to be had. Beyond Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart offer epic sitewide and in-store summer sales this month. 

So if you're looking for the best deals after Prime Day deals, you have plenty of options. See our hand-picked recommended Prime Day deals still available below.

Best Prime Day 2023 deals still available — Quick links

• Amazon Devices: up to 60% off Kindle, Fire Tablet, Fire TV Stick and more
• Laptops: up to $1,000 off Windows, macOS, Chrome OS notebook PCs
• Apple: up to $400 off MacBook, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch
• Headphones: up to $50% off AirPods, Beats, Bose, Sony & more
• Tablets: up to $200 off iPad, Galaxy Tab, Surface and more
• Phones: up to $400 off Motorola, OnePlus, Google, Samsung, Sony
• Wearables: up to $70 off Fitbit fitness and wellness trackers
• Monitors: up to $400 off Acer, Asus, Dell HP, Samsung, and more
• Anker PC accessories: up to 50% off USB-C hubs, cables, chargers
• Smart TVs: up to $1,000 off Fire TV, Hisense, LG, TCL, Samsung, Sony 

Best Prime Day deals 2023

Top deals

• Apple 15" MacBook Air M2 (512GB): $1,499 $1,399 Amazon
• Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro: $1,449 $1,249 @ Amazon
• Microsoft Surface Laptop 5: $999 $883 @ Amazon
• Apple MacBook Air M1: $999 $749 @ Amazon
• HP Envy x360 2-in-1 Laptop: $1,119 $1,019 @ Amazon
• Apple iPad 9th Gen: $329 $249 @ Amazon (via on-page coupon)

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The best post- Prime Day gaming deals slash up to 50% off HyperX headsets, keyboards, mice, and microphones. So if you need some new gaming gear, you still have time to shop Amazon's sale.

Amazon now offers the HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset for $118. It normally costs $149, so that's $31 in savings. It's not the lowest we've ever seen for this HyperX headset, but it's still a decent discount.

In our HyperX Cloud II Wireless review, we praise the headset's superb comfort, sturdy design and satisfying audio. We were also impressed by its effective, deep surround sound. Overall, we rate the HyperX II Wireless 4 out of 5 stars and our esteemed Editor's Choice Award. 

That's just one of the best HyperX Prime Day gaming deals you can still get. See more of our favorite discounts below. 

Best Prime Day gaming deals on HyperX gear

The best Prime Day deals for teachers still available at Amazon offer generous discounts on back-to-school gear. Now is a great time to find the right tech for the upcoming semester. 

Besides Amazon, several retailers are rolling out back-to-school discounts and sitewide sales this month. What's more, teachers are eligible for direct manufacturer education discounts. For example, the Apple Education Store instantly knocks up to $300 on a new MacBook or iPad and throws in a free Apple gift card valued at up to $150 with your purchase. Students, parents, faculty, staff, and homeschool teachers can also take advantage of this deal. 

Although Amazon is currently slashing prices on Apple products for Prime Day, this is one of the best alternative Prime Day MacBook deals you can get. 

We live in a time where teachers use mobile tech for everything from creating lesson plans to giving lectures for online courses. Finding everything on your teacher's wish list on a budget doesn't have to be overwhelming. 

So if you want to beat the back-to-school rush, shop the best Prime Day deals for teachers still available below. 

Best Prime Day deals for teachers

Prime Day is just hours away from ending, but many of the best Prime Day laptop deals are still hanging on.

But don't count on them sticking around once Prime Day comes to a close tonight, including $250 off the MacBook Air M1. The base MacBook Air M1 is just $749, the lowest price we've ever seen on it, making it one of the best Amazon Prime Day Apple deals.

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Apple's stylish and wildly popular laptop is ultraportable, crazy fast, and has a long lasting battery. The laptop in this deal packs a 13.3-inch (2560 x 1600) IPS Retina display, Apple's M1 8-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256 of fast SSD storage.

In our MacBook Air with M1 review, we were floored by its breathtaking performance and slim, unibody design. It also blew us away in terms of battery performance —lasting 14 hours and 41 minutes during testing. The MacBook Air M1 garnered a 4.5 out of 5-star rating and the Editor's Choice award. 

In one test, the laptop's Apple M1 chip scoffed when we loaded 25 tabs on Google Chrome, four of which played YouTube videos while another pair streamed Twitch. We then ran the same tasks on the Safari browser and it all loaded instantly. 

With a weight of 2.8 pounds and measuring 12 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches, the M1 MacBook Air is just as portable as competing 13-inch laptops. It on par with the Dell XPS 13 (11.6 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches, 2.8 pounds) and 13.5-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (12.1 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches, 2.9 pounds). For your connectivity needs, the MacBook Air affords you two Thunderbolt 3 ports and a headphone jack. 

The MacBook Air M1 is still a good buy, particularly at this price, but if you want the latest and greatest the MacBook Air M2 is $949 at B&H currently, also the lowest price we've seen on the base model M2 Air.

Prime Day continues to offer the AirPods 2 earbuds for an incredibly low price. So if you want to gear up for the summer here's your chance to nab them for less. 

For a limited time, you can get the AirPods 2nd Gen for just $89 at Amazon. ormally, they cost $159, so that's $70 in savings and just $10 shy of their lowest price ever. This is one of the best Prime Day headphone deals you can still get. 

While we typically don't recommend products over 2-years old, the AirPods 2 are among the best wireless earbuds around. The AirPods 2 buds are comfortable to wear, sound good, and offer twice the talk time of the original AirPods. They're powered by Apple's H1 chip, the same one found in the AirPods Pro. This makes for fast and convenient Bluetooth pairing, especially to iPhones. 

While we didn't test these previous-gen buds, in our AirPods 3 review, we loved their extremely comfortable design and great sound. We also loved its excellent battery life and gave the AirPods 3 and our Editor's Choice Award. We expect the AirPods 2 to be on par as customer reviews at Verizon average 4.3 out of 5-stars.

So if you want to gear up with some new headphones, the AirPods 2 are a wise choice. This AirPods deal is only as good as stock permits, so be sure to scoop them up while you still can.

Amazon Prime Day 2023 is the best way to snatch a great smartphone at budget-friendly price tags, and it's almost over!

The main event may not have actually started, but there are already some huge discounts on the biggest brand names in the smartphone industry, whether you’re a fan of iOS or Android phones. If Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, Google, Sony or Apple ring any bells, then you’re in for a pocket-friendly treat.

If smartphones aren’t the only gadgets you’re after, make sure to bookmark our Prime Day hub for all the latest deal drops across laptops, tablets, headphones and more. But, if you’ve stuck around, chances are you’re here for our round-up of the best Prime Day phone deals.

You won’t get far without an Amazon Prime subscription, as you’ll need one to nab any big deals. Make sure you’re all signed up before rummaging through bargains.

Today's best deals

Today's best deals

• Apple iPhone 14: £849 £764 @ Amazon
• Google Pixel 7a: £449 £399 @ Amazon
• Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max: £1,199 £1,049 @ Amazon 
• Google Pixel 7 Pro: £849 £699 @ Amazon
• Nothing phone (1): £449 £329 @ Amazon

Best Amazon Prime Day phone deals right now

If you have an Amazon Prime account, you’re ready to start buying. If not, get yourself signed up.  

You don’t need to pay a single penny for the first 30 days, so you could get it for Prime Day, then cancel straight away. Although, you may want to stick around for the huge Prime Video library, Prime Music, free Kindle books, and, of course, the next-day delivery. 

Prime Day 2023 is over, but don't tell Amazon that. The online retailer continues to offer the best Fitbit deals of the summer. In fact, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is now $79 which is $10 cheaper than it was during Prime Day. 

Right now, you can get the Fitbit Versa 4 for $169. Formerly $199, that's $30 off and the second lowest price we've seen for this fitness smartwatch. Not to be outdone, Walmart mirrors this deal. The Versa 4 is a cheaper alternative if you refuse to spend $250 - $400 for an Apple Watch, Pixel Watch or Galaxy Watch 5. 

Naturally, the Google-owned Fitbit Versa 4 features Google Maps for step-by-step navigation directions and Google Wallet for secure payments. And to help you reach your fitness goals, it includes 40 distinct exercise modes. The Fitbit Versa 4 accurately tracks just about any fitness activity from High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) to weight lifting, CrossFit and dance. 

There are Prime Day Fitbit deals are still available after Amazon's 48-hour sale. See today's best Prime Day Fitbit deals below. 

5 Best Prime Day Fitbit deals — Quick links

• Fitbit Versa 4: $199 $169 @ Amazon
• Fitbit Sense 2: $299 $229 @ Amazon
• Fitbit Charge 5: $149 $119 @ Amazon
• Fitbit Inspire 3: $129 $79 @ Amazon
• Fitbit Luxe: $129 $89 @ Amazon

I want a crisp, sharp TV that lets me watch my favorite sports this summer, that's why this 4K QLED, 43-inch Amazon Prime Day TV deal caught my eye.

It's only $379 on Amazon right now (but not for long)

No, it's not as cheap as the $99 TV that's currently flying off the shelves at Amazon, but I don't want that LED display. I want a QLED display, a step up from LED TVs because they deliver more accurate whites and deeper blacks, so you'll get more vivid, richer color.

One of the best Prime Day TV deals

I want to watch the Gold Cup as if I'm right there, front and center, watching my favorite soccer players whooping their opponents' butts. I want to watch NBA games in crisp, sharp color, too. However, this $99 TV deal isn't going to cut it.

That's why I'm going to buy this QLED, 43-inch 4K Amazon TV. Here's why:

• It's got a stunning 4K QLED display that is designed to make my favorite films, shows and live sports pop out on the screen, making them appear brighter, richer, and more lifelike.
• It supports Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+, ensuring that scenes appear to leap off the screen with deep, realistic colors
• While I'm not using it, it has an ambient mode, allowing me to display my own personal photos or tap into its gallery of thousands of free artwork.
• I can use it to stream my favorite services, including Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, and more.
• It has 4 HDMI inputs, allowing me to connect any video game console to it.
• It comes with a Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote.

This Prime Day deal is expiring quickly, so I'm hopping on this deal as soon as I finish writing this up. 

Looking for more phenomenal Prime Day deals? We've got you covered! Visit our Prime Day deals hub for the best discounts of the summer.

Prime Day 2023 is almost over, which means you don't have much time to get your hands on the $99 Amazon Fire 43-inch 4K . This is an absolute steal, resulting in a 75% discount — down from $399 — its biggest discount yet!

Exclusively for Prime members, to get this deal, you'll need to request an invite to join in on the purchase. It is without a doubt one of the best Prime Day TV deals you can get.

The best Prime Day TV deal ever

The Amazon Fire 43-inch 4K TV is an excellent entry TV choice for those needing a solid 4K LED display without investing in high-end technology. And now that the TV is 75% off, cutting $300 dollars from its price tag, now's the best time to invest into it. Featuring built-in Alexa support, alongside the Fire app that lets you use your favorite TV and movie apps.

This Amazon Fire TV isn't a miracle TV, though. It is specifically designed as an entry TV for those who aren't interested in mid-range or high-end TVs. We recommend OLED TVs along the lines of LG TVs, but it doesn't change how amazing this deal is. Considering Amazon is setting it up by invite exclusively, it's clearer than ever how valuable it is.

Sometimes we see deals on the internet that exaggerate how high the original price was, but this is not the case for this one. For a similar TV at similar quality, you will be spending anywhere between $300 to $400, so for this price to drop to $99 is unbelievable. We seriously recommend not missing out on this and trying to get an invite if you are in need of a TV.

Looking for more phenomenal Prime Day deals? We've got you covered! Visit our Prime Day deals hub for the best summer discounts.

Amazon Prime Day deals are in full swing and while some of the deals are shaving hundreds off expensive laptops, others are turning already affordable laptops into impulse purchases.

Unless you skipped the headline, you know this is one of the latter, with the HP Chromebook 14 now just $179 at Amazon. It originally cost $289, so you're saving $110. This is one of the best cheap Prime Day laptop deals that we've seen so far.

HP's latest Chromebook 14 is thin, light and great for travel. This particular laptop on sale has a 14-inch (1966 x 768) display, 1.1-GHz Intel Celeron N4120 quad-core CPU, 4GB RAM, Intel UHD 600 graphics and 64GB of eMMC flash storage. As with all Chromebooks, you also get 15GB of Google Drive cloud storage. 

These specs may seem meager, however, it's all you need to create documents, web browse, and stream videos. Google's lightweight Chrome OS ensures near-instant startups, snappy performance and secure logins. Although we didn't test it, 2022 HP Chromebook 14 reviews average 4.2 out of 5-stars on Amazon so far.

For connecting external devices, you get 2 x USB-Type C ports, 1 x USB Type-A port, and a headphone/mic combo jack. Meanwhile, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5 covers your wireless connectivity needs.

At 3.2 pounds and 0.7 inches thin, the HP Chromebook 14 is on par with rival 14-inch laptops. It's in the same weight class as the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (3 pounds, 0.7 inches) and Lenovo Yoga 9i (3 pounds, 0.6 inches). It's slightly lighter than the Acer Swift 3 (2.6 pounds, 0.6 inches). 

If you want a laptop that can cover all the basics without making you skip out on any of the other enticing Prime Day deals you're considering, then the HP Chromebook 14 might be the right choice for you.

 Amazon Prime Day 2023 is finally here and everything from phones to phone accessories are seeing massive price drops. 

Whether you're happy with your current mobile device, or simply don't have it in your budget to drop hundreds of dollars on a new phone (no matter how good the deal is), you can still indulge in a little bit of spending for your mobile device. 

Amazon Prime Day has several Apple iPhone cases available at stunning prices. For those who have a tendency to drop their phones, OtterBox offers high-quality drop resistance to protect your precious device. Or, if you're looking for a fashion case for those nights on the town or to impress your snobby coworkers, Apple's MagSafe leather case yells "I'm snazzy AND down to earth".

Visit our Prime Day 2023 hub for today's early discounts on mobile tech, gaming, and more from Amazon and competing retailers. 

Prime Day Apple iPhone case deals 

Amazon Prime Day Apple iPhone screen protector deals

Prime Day is here and we're seeing great deals on some of the best laptops, but there are also truck loads of gaming deals out there. But we found some of the CHEAPEST deals.

If you're looking for quantity on Prime Day, here are games you can get for $5 or less.

Listen, if your budget for video games is $5, there's not a lot of options in the way of Prime Day. You're probably better off deep diving on Steam or Epic for some games.

At least half of these titles are good, and I'll leave it up to your imagination as to which ones I think are and are not. But a common thread between most of these games is EA -- they're obviously taking advantage of Prime Day.

If you're looking to expand your budget, there are tons of games on sale for Prime Day, you just need to know where to look (aka our site).

Right now, you can get The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for just $51 @ Amazon.

It's Day 2 of Prime Day 2023 and Beats headphones are still up to 54% off at Amazon. Right now, you can get the Beats Studio Buds for just $89 — the lowest price at Amazon. Normally, $149, this deal puts $60 back into your pocket. The new water and sweat resistant Beats Studio Buds Plus are also on sale for $149 ($20 off). 

This is the lowest price we've seen for the Beats Studio Buds at Amazon. It's one of the best Black Friday headphone deals you can get today. If you don't mind spending a little more, you can get the Beats Fit Pro are down to $179 ($20 off) at Amazon. 

Prime Day is ends at midnight so if you see some Beats headphones you like don't hesitate to snap them up. We likely won't see discounts this generous again until Black Friday.

So if you want to pick up some Beats sooner than later, it would behoove you to peruse our favorite Prime Day discounts below. 

Prime Day 2023 headphone deals — Quick links

• Headphones: up to $50% off AirPods, Beats, Bose, Sony & more
• Beats Studio Buds Plus: $169 $149 @ Amazon
• Beats Fit Pro: $199 $179 @ Amazon
• Beats Powerbeats Pro:$249 $149 @ Amazon
• Beat Flex Wireless Earbuds: $69 $39 @ Amazon
• Beats Studio 3 Wireless:$349 $159 @ Amazon
• Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones: $199 $114 @ Amazon

Best Prime Day 2023 Beats headphone deals 

The Prime Day Beats Studio Buds Plus price drop you've been waiting for is here! For the first time ever, you can get these latest Beats wireless earbuds for below retail.

For Prime Day, Amazon offers the Beats Studio Buds Plus for $149.That's $20 off their normal price of $169 and of course the lowest price we've seen for these wireless earbuds. Also on sale are the Beats Studio Buds for just $89 ($60 off) if you're looking for sub-$100 headphones. 

These are just two of the best Prime Day deals on Beats headphones available this week. 

The Beats Studio Buds Plus pack rich, premium sound into a pocketable design. They deliver powerful, balanced sound and active noise-cancelling with transparency mode. Enjoy jamming out to your playlist and high-quality calls on a rated battery life of up 36 hours with the included charging case. Beats Studio Buds+ work with Apple and Android devices.

Like many of today's headphones, they support Siri and Google Assistant. This means you can call on your favorite virtual assistant using the voice command, “Hey Siri” or “Hey Google.”

Beats Studio Buds Plus work with Apple and Android devices and offer a free Beats app available as a free download in the App Store and Google Play. 

The Beats Studio Buds Plus are a solid buy, if you're looking for the best AirPods Pro alternative. For more summer savings on must-have tech, check out our Prime Day deals 2023 hub. 

Amazon Prime Day 2023 is now in full effect, and it with come the best Prime Day monitor deals out there. Finding the best monitors isn't easy, but it's hard to ignore a good deal with it rears its head, especially from great brands like LG, MSI, Acer, Dell, HP, and Samsung.

Finding the right type of monitor for you depends on a few things though, including how much you're willing to spend, how wide you want it to be, and whether you're looking to be productive or play games. We have choices to fulfill each of these criteria, also including the Samsung Smart Monitor, which combines the best of both a monitor and TV into one product.

So without further ado, here are the best Prime Day deals on monitors that you can take advantage of right now.

• Browse: Amazon Prime Day deals
• Amazon: from $80 — save on productivity, portable, and gaming monitors
• Best Buy: save up to 50% on select gaming monitors
• HP: save up to 37% on HP and Omen gaming monitors
• Dell: up to 40% off Dell and Alienware monitors

Prime Day Monitor Deals

Prime Day Gaming Monitor Deals

Update July 11 at 4:30 p.m. ET: This popular deal sold out at Amazon, Best Buy offers the 42-inch LG C2 OLED 4K TV for $799

Prime Day 2023 is in full swing and if you're looking for a TV, we bring good news. Amazon's big sale offers a great chance to get the LG C2 42-inch OLED TV for $796. It normally costs $1199, so that's $403 in savings. It's one of the lowest prices we've seen for this best-selling LG TV and on the best Prime Day TV deals you can get. 

While LG recently launched its C3 model, which is the latest version of this critically acclaimed OLED TV line, it is only marginally better. It's also significantly more expensive than the 42-inch LG C3 — on sale for $1,196.99 ($200 off) at Best Buy.  This means you won't want to miss the LG C2 at this unique period where it's still in stock and far cheaper than the newer model. This makes it one of the best Prime Day deals you can get.

The LG C2 isn't just a new TV to splurge on, as it is widely considered to be one of the best high-end TVs in the market. OLED technology ensures that every hue turns into an absorbing, inky pool of color, with black tones in particular reaching mind blowing degrees of depth. And now, the C2 42-inch model, which launched last year, is at a stellar price.

My obsession with OLED began in 2021 when I played Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on my brother's OLED TV. When I returned to my standard LED TV to continue the playthrough, I was shocked by its flat and shallow color depth. I knew from then on that I was spoiled, so I purchased the LG C1 OLED TV and haven't looked back since.

Purchasing an OLED TV has turned every game, movie and show into a deeply immersive event. And at this point I would rather watch a movie on my TV at home than go out to the theatre. Considering the C2 is even newer than my model, it certainly offers some improvements, but it's important to keep in mind it's not the newest model.

The LG OLED C3 launched this year, but its marginal improvement is certainly not worth the massive price difference, meaning the C2 is absolutely the right choice considering its lower cost. It's also worth keeping in mind that this deal is for the 42-inch model, and you might prefer something larger. Thankfully, the 48-inch is $896.99 and the 55-inch is $1,096.99, which means you're getting a great deal regardless of which you pick.

OLED TVs aren't perfect, however. They're often less bright than QLED or LED TVs, and they also experience stuttering issues. This means that during panning shots in films especially, it will stutter, as if the screen is lagging. These issues are worth keeping in mind if you'd like to invest into OLED technology, but it is absolutely worth it.

Looking for more phenomenal Prime Day deals? We've got you covered! Visit our Prime Day deals hub for the best summer discounts.

The Apple Watch is one of the most highly sought after deals this Prime Day 2023, but if you're looking to snag one of Apple's cheapest smartwatches (ahem, the first-generation Apple Watch SE), forget the deals on Amazon.

Instead, check out the Prime Day alternative deal on Walmart, which is offering the first-gen Apple Watch SE for just $149.99. That is $130 off its original listing price.

This is one of best (if not the best) Prime Day Apple Watch deals you can get.

Apple Watch SE deal

The first-generation is Apple Watch SE known for sporting the most essential features packed in its more expensive siblings at a much cheaper price. You'll find the following perks in the Apple Watch SE:

• GPS
• Compass
• Always-on altimeter
• Water resistance up to 50 meters
• Optical heart sensor
• International emergency calling
• Emergency SOS
• Accelerometer (up to 32g forces with fall detection)
• Gyroscope
• Ambient light sensor
• Speaker and Microphone

The 40mm Apple Watch SE discount in this Prime Day Alternative Deal is just $149 at Walmart. You can also use it to make purchases securely and instantly from your wrist with Apple Pay. And if you're a fitness buff, you'll enjoy how well this smartwatch tracks your daily activities and informs you of any interesting trends. It can also follow any of your workouts, including tai chi, pilates, running, yoga, swimming, dance, and more.

This smartwatch deal is hot! It won't last very long. Prime Day 2023 is in full swing, but it only lasts two days (July 11 and July 12), so grab it while you can before regret sets in when the stock runs out. (Trust me; I've been there.)

Also, don't forget to check out Amazon's Watch Series 8 deal, which is currently only $279 at Amazon.

The market for wireless earbuds under $100 has expanded for Amazon Prime Day 2023. The annual two-day shopping event is offering bigger discounts on the best cheap wireless earbuds and new releases. If there was ever a time to ditch your AirPods for something more affordable and fine-tuned, it would be these next 48 hours (July 11th – 12th).

Don’t think for a second that this year’s deals are limited to Amazon favorites from inexpensive earbuds makers like 1More, EarFun, and JLab. They’re certainly part of the celebration, but so are several big-name brands such as Beats, Jabra, Samsung, Sony, and many more.

As for options, there is something for everyone. Hi-res buds optimized for iOS and Android use. Powerful noise-cancellers that outperform many luxury models. Smart buds that can control everything from your mobile playback to home appliances with a simple voice command. Soundful sports in-ears designed to kickstart intense works. Prime Day has it all.

Get more bang for your buck by taking advantage of the best Prime Day wireless earbuds deals under $100.

Best Prime Day wireless earbuds deals under $100 - quick links

•  Sony WF-C700N: $119 $99 @ Amazon 
•  Beats Studio Buds: $149 $89 @ Amazon 
•  Amazon Echo Buds (2023): $49 $34 @ Amazon 
•  Anker Soundcore Space A40: $99 $54 @ Amazon 
•  EarFun Air Pro 3: $79 $55 @ Amazon 
•  Sennheiser Sport True Wireless: $149 $79 @ Amazon 
•  Samsung Galaxy Buds2: $139 $69 @ Amazon 
•  Jabra Elite 4 Active: $119 $69 @ Amazon 

Best Prime Day wireless earbuds deals under $100

There's never a time when we’re not searching for the best Apple and Beats headphones on sale. Amazon Prime Day 2023 has made it easy to snag these products, which are relatively expensive, but generously discounted for the annual two-day sale.

Both brands optimize their headphones and earbuds to work seamlessly with all Apple hardware, including iPhones, iPads, Macs/MacBooks, and the Apple TV. These models also feature similar spec sheets and utilize proprietary technologies that boost performance on multiple fronts.

Many of these offerings can be found on our best noise-cancelling headphones and best wireless earbuds lists. Others are standout releases well worth the pickup for budget shoppers. You may even run into a familiar face from your iPod days that still delivers the goods.

Whether it’s enjoying immersive 3D sound in privacy or silencing the outside world, there’s an option for every purpose and price point. Browse through the best Prime Day Apple and Beats headphones deals and spread the word.

Best Prime Day Apple headphone deals  —  Quick links 

•  Apple AirPods Pro 2: $249 $199 @ Amazon 
•  Apple AirPods Max: $549 $449 @ Amazon 
•  Apple AirPods 3: $179 $139 @ Amazon 
•  Apple EarPods: $29 $16 @ Amazon  

Best Prime Day Apple headphone deals

Best Prime Day Beats headphones deals — Quick links

•  Beats Studio Buds+: $169 $149 @ Amazon 
•  Beats Studio3: $349 $159 @ Amazon 
•  Beats Studio Buds: $149 $89 @ Amazon 
•  Beats Powerbeats Pro: $199 $149 @ Amazon 

Best Prime Day Beats headphones deals

With Prime Day 2023 winding down there are still plenty of deals to be had, like this stellar savings on Apple's 9th gen iPad. Right now, you can get the iPad 9 for just $249at checkout via Amazon's on-page coupon. It normally retails for $329, so that's $80 off and the all-time low price for Apple's 9th gen entry model tablet.

This is one of the best Prime Day Apple deals. 

Apple 9th generation iPad is still one of the best iPads around — despite being replaced by the iPad 10.This particular iPad on sale packs a 10.2-inch (2160 x 1620) Retina display, A13 Bionic chip, 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. For capturing photos and videos, it sports an 8MP wide-angle back camera and 12MP ultra-wide front camera. Apple Touch ID and Apple Pay for secure login and payment. 

In our Apple iPad 9th gen review, we praise its bright, vivid 10.2-inch Retina display and excellent battery life. We also found the tablet's upgraded cameras impressive. Overall, we gave the iPad a 4 out of 5-star rating for its outstanding performance. 

During real-world use, the 9th gen iPad had no problems juggling multiple tasks. In one test, we blasted it with a dozen Google Chrome tabs with two streaming 1080p YouTube videos and music in the background. The iPad showed no signs of lag. 

Overall, the 10.2-inch iPad is the perfect tablet for accessing your favorite streaming and gaming apps. And when you want to get things done, the iPad supports Apple Pencil (1st generation) and Smart Keyboard (sold separately). 

With a weight of 1.1 pounds and 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.3 inches, the iPad is as portable as its competitors. It's on par with the 10.4-inch Galaxy Tab A7 9.8 x 6.2 x 0.3 inches, 1 pound) and Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (9.5 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches, 0.7 pounds). 

Now $80 off, the 9th generation iPad is a wise choice if you want to spend the least amount possible on a new Apple tablet. 

Before you checkout make sure to check our Prime Day 2023 roundup to make sure you don't miss out on any other deals before Prime Day is over. 

An Amazon Prime membership is a gateway to so many different things. We’re all on Amazon doing something nowadays, be it browsing for a fantastic deal on some of the best laptops around, or buying some flakey no-brand product late into the evening — compelled by its audaciousness and bold pidgin English claims. That’s probably why so many of us are Amazon Prime members. Because nothing says successful retail therapy quite like free same-day or next-day delivery without even having to put on pants.

But did you know there’s a lot more to an Amazon Prime membership than priority deliveries? In fact, there’s a lot more. So much more. So much more that we’ve decided to write up a list, the most effective and compelling of ways to inform people about new things. Aren’t lists brilliant? I bet you even get a special kind of list with Amazon Prime — I bet it’s at number six or something. In fact, I know it is, I didn’t write this article in chronological order.

So, let’s get to grips with everything an Amazon Prime membership will get you in 2023, including benefits for shopping, entertainment, savings, and more!

Amazon Prime membership: shopping benefits

1. Free one-day/next-day delivery: Amazon Prime membership grants anyone shopping on Amazon.com an unlimited amount of free one-day/next-day deliveries on eligible orders (filter your items by “Get it tomorrow” to make things easier) if they’re received before cut-off times. 

2. Free same-day delivery: Prime members in select cities can order before noon on select Prime Same-Day items and receive it by 10 P.M. the same day, seven days a week. Non-Prime members typically pay $10 for the same option, though Prime members get it for free on orders over $25. Orders under $25 will only have to pay a delivery fee of $3.

3. Free release-date delivery: Prime members who pre-order eligible Prime items are eligible to have their purchases delivered on the day of release, for free! Even non-Prime members can enjoy this benefit when ordering from the Amazon Games Store.#

4. Free No-Rush shipping and rewards: Select “No-Rush Shipping” when ordering an item from Amazon.com or the Amazon App and you’ll earn rewards for your current or future purchases.

5. Amazon Day: Choose a weekly delivery day to receive all of the items you purchase throughout the week! Great for those who don't want to be stuck at home multiple days a week waiting on parcels to arrive.

6. Your Essentials: Ensure you have all your essentials with this special list that keeps track of your household staples, allowing you to re-order your favorite products without having to search for them all over again.

7. Amazon Fresh: In certain regions of the U.S., Prime members can order fast one or two-hour delivery on a wide selection of grocery items including meats, seafood, produce, snacks, and household essentials.

8. Prime Early Access: Get a 30-minute headstart on Lightning Deals before they go live on Amazon.com!

9. Amazon Elements: Prime members also gain access to Amazon Elements products. Amazon Elements is Amazon’s own line of essential products including things like vitamins, supplements, and baby wipes. 

Amazon Prime membership: entertainment benefits

10. Prime Video subscription: Amazon Prime members are automatically eligible to enjoy Prime Video at no extra cost. Enjoy unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows from the Prime Video library including shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Good Omens, The Boys, Reacher, Invincible, Outer Range, TLotR: The Rings of Power, and more!

11. Amazon Music subscription: Prime members can also enjoy access to 100 million ad-free tracks, the largest collection of ad-free podcasts, alongside thousands of playlists and stations. Amazon Prime members also get discounted Amazon Music Unlimited monthly and annual plans.

12. Prime Gaming subscription: Free games, free in-game content, and a free monthly channel subscription on Twitch.tv, all at no additional cost. Check back weekly for new games that range from the latest AAA titles, the hottest indie games, and even some golden oldies all to keep forever!

13. Prime Reading subscription: Enjoy the Prime Reading catalog, borrow books and magazines and read them on your Fire Tablet or Kindle e-reader (or the Kindle iOS and Android apps) for no additional cost. Prime membership also rewards you with Amazon First Reads, granting you hardcover book discounts and early access to new books every month from the Amazon First Reads selection — all for free.

14. Savings at Amazon 4-star and Amazon Book stores: Avid readers who are also Amazon Prime members can pay Amazon.com prices on all products in-store at physical Amazon locations. 

Amazon Prime membership: saving benefits

15. Whole Foods Market savings: Whole Foods Market gives Prime members exclusive savings, including 5% cashback with the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card. You can also get two-hour delivery in select cities across the U.S.

16. Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card: Eligible Prime members can earn 5% cashback on all Amazon.com purchases every single day, that’s on top of rewards earnt everywhere else you shop.

17. Amazon Prime Store Card: Prime members eligible for the Amazon Prime Store Card can earn 5% cashback on all Amazon.com purchases daily alongside gaining access to exclusive financing offers.

18. Amazon Family discounts: Amazon Prime members get up to 20% off diapers, baby food, and 15% off eligible products on your baby registry through Subscribe and Save.

19. Grubhub+ membership: Prime members can redeem a free one-year Grubhub+ membership to receive free delivery on any order over $12 alongside exclusive Grubhub+ perks and rewards like free food and discounts.

Amazon Prime membership: account benefits

20. Membership sharing: With Prime membership, two adults living in the same household can create an Amazon Household account, allowing them to share Amazon Prime benefits with one another.

21. Amazon Photos: Finally, Amazon Prime members are granted unlimited online photo storage in Amazon Drive along with enhanced search and organization features with Amazon Photos.

Outlook

That about wraps it up for now, though never count Amazon out from adding more to the incredible value of a Prime membership in the future. Remember, we anticipate Amazon Prime Day will be around July 11-12 this year and Amazon’s two-day deals bonanza is only available to Prime members.

If you want to score some incredible deals this summer, then make sure you’ve signed up for an Amazon Prime membership today for $14.99 per month or $139 annually. Amazon Prime Student membership is also available at just $7.49 per month or $69 annually.

Still not sold? You can also start your free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime whenever you like, even during Prime Day to access the exclusive deals on offer — just remember to cancel your subscription before the 30 days is up if you don’t want to continue your membership.

"How to cancel Amazon Prime" is skyrocketing as many subscribers seek to unchain themselves from funneling money directly into the big-box retailer's pockets.

Perhaps you were lured into a Prime membership with a 30-day trial, but now you're ready to cut ties with Amazon. Maybe you already have countless subscriptions eating away at your hard-earned money and you're ready to kick Amazon Prime to the curb. No matter what your reason is, don't worry, we can help you cancel Amazon Prime easily and efficiently.

• More: What is Amazon Prime? Membership costs and benefits explained

How to cancel Amazon Prime

Canceling Amazon Prime isn't difficult, but of course, the big-box retailer won't make it easy for you to get rid of them. As such, the location of where and how to cancel Amazon Prime on the website isn't immediately clear, but worry not, we know the exact steps on how to cancel Amazon Prime once and for all.

1. Make sure you're logged into your account.

2. Hover your mouse over "Accounts & Lists," which will prompt a drop-down menu to appear.

3. Click on "Prime Membership."

4. On the upper-right corner of the screen, you should see a section that says "Manage Membership." Click on "Update, cancel and more."

5. Click on "End membership."

From this point, Amazon will put you through a series of pages to persuade you to change your mind. You didn't think they'd let you go that easy, did you? Let's resume to step six.

6. You'll land on a page asking if you're absolutely sure about wanting to cancel your Prime membership. Click on "Cancel My Benefits." And oh, it doesn't stop there.

7. If you're on the 30-day trial, Amazon may ask you whether you're interested in extending the trial with an extra week for $1.99. If you're not, click on "Continue to cancel."

Once you get through the grueling "please stay!" process, and you manage to stand your ground, you'll land on a page telling you when your membership will officially end (the last day of your 30-day trial or the end of the payment cycle). 

You'll still be able to use your Prime benefits up until that date, but once it expires, you'll lose your benefits and Amazon will stop billing you.

Better Call Saul has given us five-and-a-half seasons of TV gold so far, but even the best shows come to an end eventually. We’re down to the last six episodes of the show’s final season, and preparing to close the book on the Breaking Bad universe — at least for now. Jimmy McGill’s transition from small fish con artist to the gaudy, profiteering and outright criminal shark known as Saul Goodman has kept audiences hooked since its premiere in 2015. If you’re a part of that loyal fanbase and itching to see how the last few pages of Jimmy’s story play out, then read on for our guide on how to watch Better Call Saul season 6 online.

Bob Odenkirk’s Saul Goodman made his first appearance in episode eight of Breaking Bad’s sophomore season, quickly becoming a fan favorite and sticking with the show right to the bitter end. While originally Saul was poised to meet his maker in the Breaking Bad finale,  series creator Vince Gilligan would eventually decide against it. Instead, by the end of Walt and Jesse’s story, Saul makes his getaway — shedding the Goodman persona as he did with Jimmy McGill, to become Gene Takavic.

What comes next for Gene? What happened to his wife and confidant Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn)? We can only tune in to find out. However, as Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks) proclaims at the end of the season six trailer: “Whatever happens next, it’s not gonna go down the way you think it is.”

Better Call Saul season 6 official trailer

How to watch Better Call Saul season 6 part 2 online in the U.S. and Canada

The final episodes of Better Call Saul season 6 bring a close to the Breaking Bad saga and are set to arrive in the U.S. and Canada from Monday, July 11, 2022. Episodes will premiere every Monday at 9 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. PT on the AMC Network and be available on demand via AMC+ at the same time each week until the show’s final episode on August 15.

If you aren’t yet subscribed to AMC+, then sign up now through the AMC+ website and receive a 7-day trial to experience some of the platform's best offerings at zero cost. Are you an active Amazon Prime subscriber? Then you can redeem a free one-week trial of AMC+ through Prime Video.

How to watch Better Call Saul season 6 part 2 online in the U.K.

Those in the U.K. will be able to catch the latest episodes of Better Call Saul season 6 a day after their North American broadcast date. Episodes will be released to Netflix every Tuesday from July 12, 2022. The first episode to release, "Point and Shoot", will be available on the platform from 9 a.m. BST.

If you’re struggling with the weekly wait between episodes then Netflix has you covered. All 62 episodes of parent show Breaking Bad and its movie spin-off El Camino are available to stream on the platform — and are a great way to prepare for the show’s promised return of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman.

How to watch Better Call Saul season 6 part 2 online in Australia

Even though AMC+ has made its way to Australia, those down under will find the latest episodes of Better Call Saul on streaming platform, Stan. The unassumingly named service will play host to the show’s closing season with new episodes released every Tuesday at 6 p.m. AET starting July 12, 2022.

How to watch Better Call Saul season 6 part 2 while abroad

It’s unlikely for you to find yourself without a way to watch your favorite Netflix shows and movies while abroad, especially with the streaming platform’s availability in over 190 countries worldwide. That being said, Netflix libraries are not created equal and may vary from region to region. Flagship shows and Netflix Originals are usually safe from this type of pruning, though copyright issues, censorship and a general lack of interest from within a region could leave you without some of your favorite gotos while you travel.

Investing in a Virtual Private Network (or VPN) is a great way to bypass geo-restrictions like those mentioned. VPNs allow you to change your virtual location to that of your regular watch region, ensuring you have access to a familiarly plump library of on demand content no matter where you are in the world.

The best VPNs can also make getting online while abroad (or at home) a safer experience, especially if you have to rely on notoriously unsecure public WiFi. While you’re online the safety of your information is paramount, which is why VPNs use secure and encrypted connections that scramble your data and keep is safe from prying eyes. Download a VPN today and enjoy secure and unrestricted access to the internet at home and abroad.

Better Call Saul season 5 recap

The road to Better Call Saul’s curtain call has been long and winding. There have been many twists and turns along the way for Jimmy McGill on his journey to becoming the criminal lawyer that is Saul Goodman. Whether you’re returning to the show after dropping off during an earlier season or seeking a recap of events that have led up to this point, it’s never too late to catch up.

For the best and truest way to experience the show, nothing beats a last-minute binge through previous seasons. However, if you’re looking for a speedy way to get up to speed on the events of last season, check out the official season 5 recap of Better Call Saul below.

Looking for a refresh on events right from the show’s beginnings? Then check out the impressively concise Better Call Saul season 1-4 recap from the official Better Call Saul & Breaking Bad YouTube channel.

Better Call Saul season 6 synopsis

Better Call Saul’s final season concludes the complicated journey and transformation of its compromised hero, Jimmy McGill, into criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. From the cartel to the courthouse and from Albuquerque to Omaha, season six tracks Jimmy, Saul and Gene as well as Jimmy’s complex relationship with Kim, who is in the midst of her own existential crisis. Meanwhile, Mike, Gus (Giancarlo Esposito), Nacho (Michael Mando) and Lalo (Tony Dalton) are locked into a game of cat and mouse with mortal stakes.

Better Call Saul season 6 part 2 release schedule: When will new episodes be released?

Better Call Saul returns to North American screens for its final run of episodes every Monday from July 11, 2022. Episode eight of season six, “Point and Shoot”, will debut to AMC and AMC+ at 9 p.m. ET or 6 p.m. PT. Those in the UK and Australia will be able to stream the remainder of season 6 on Netflix and Stan respectively, with episodes released to each platform every Tuesday from July 12, 2022.

The following is the confirmed list of episodes and release dates for Better Call Saul season 6 part 2:

• Better Call Saul S06E08: "Point and Shoot", July 11 (US/CA), July 12 (UK/AUS)
• Better Call Saul S06E09: "Fun and Games", July 18 (US/CA), July 19 (UK/AUS)
• Better Call Saul S06E10: "TBC", July 25 (US/CA), July 26 (UK/AUS)
• Better Call Saul S06E11: "TBC", August 1 (US/CA), August 2 (UK/AUS)
• Better Call Saul S06E12: "TBC", August 8 (US/CA), August 9 (UK/AUS)
• Better Call Saul S06E13: "TBC", August 15 (US/CA), August 16 (UK/AUS)

As security concerns continue to grow, it’s no wonder the virtual private network (VPN) industry is booming. Each new security breach brings with it a heightened interest in securing our online identity, and there’s no better way to do that for the average internet user than a VPN. 

For privacy enthusiasts, VPNs are a significant first step to anonymity. Unlike more intensive solutions, using one relies on turning it on (or configuring your router settings to an always-on installation) and browsing as normal.

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How do VPNs work?

To avoid getting bogged down in the highly technical, the most straightforward explanation of how VPNs work can be summed up in just a few words: they route your traffic through someone else’s computer and encrypt your connection so that prying eyes aren’t privy to the data on either end of the connection. The computer, in this case, isn’t a computer at all. It’s actually a server that could be a few miles away or across the globe. And you’re not the only one using it. With thousands of people using the same server, it’s challenging to pinpoint who’s who. 

The typical browsing experience begins by connecting to the internet via your ISP. Because it’s your access point to the internet, your ISP – whether it be Cox, Charter, Google, or others – can then track everything you do until you log off: from the sites you visit to the types of files you download most often. Using a VPN means you’ll connect to your ISP, but instead of routing traffic and data through its servers, you’ll route them through the VPN instead. From the ISP's perspective, you’re logging on to a single website, that of your VPN. All data from that point on is routed through the VPN and its servers. 

Depending on the VPN you choose, any logs of your online activity are deleted at random intervals (or not kept at all). Your ISP and the websites you visit treat you like an anonymous user, one that they can’t separate from other anonymous users. 

Different ways to use a VPN

Virtual private networks are helpful in more ways than one. From privacy measures to widening internet access, here are some common ways to get the best out of a VPN.

Conceal Your Footprints
Using a VPN makes tracking user activity more complicated, though not impossible. When concealing online activity, the goal is to make things as difficult as possible while retaining some semblance of user-friendly browsing. A VPN does exactly that by encrypting your browsing information, making it difficult for other users, ISPs, or corporations to pinpoint your precise browsing actions and activities. Rather than your information appearing on server logs for your favorite websites and platforms, all information is routed through the VPN, using the same information as hundreds or thousands of other users.

Protect yourself when using public Wi-Fi
The easiest way for information to be stolen by hackers is through public Wi-Fi. Some hackers allow people to connect to their Wi-Fi network to intercept the data sent and received by those connected. When using a VPN, a user’s data is encrypted before being sent to the Wi-Fi network, making it impossible for any hackers to decode the data.

Protect your data
Well-trained and experienced hackers can steal data while being transmitted between a user and their ISP or between the user’s ISP and the internet. Unfortunately, some VPNs can’t protect from this type of attack. However, keep in mind that even if a hacker successfully intercepts this data, they have no way of decrypting it, thanks to the VPN.

Subscribe to services not offered in your country
Some services are not available in certain countries. While this is an uncommon issue in countries such as the United States, many other regions experience issues subscribing to even the most basic platforms, such as Disney+.

By using a VPNserver located where the preferred service is allowed, users can trick the service provider into letting them subscribe. Note: When doing this trick, users will need to connect to the same server every time they use the service.

Access content not available in your area
Like Netflix and Amazon Prime, streaming services often restrict some content to specific locations. Whether due to copyright issues or censorship issues, certain movies and TV shows are simply inaccessible in some countries. Fortunately, users can work around these restrictions by using a VPN and connecting to the region where these services work.

Protect business-critical information
Threat actors and leakers are often on the hunt for vital information they can leak. One way to accomplish this is stealing business secrets through hacking. By using a VPN to encrypt communication, business owners can prevent any leaked secrets. Users with a VPN can rest assured that their secret recipe will remain confidential.

VPNs are becoming a staple in everyone’s computers. They allow users to connect to servers scattered around the world, and they encrypt valuable data in every step. In addition to privacy, they offer a variety of other benefits. With a VPN, users can protect data, maintain privacy, access restricted content, and more. 

It’s good news for Upload fans as the show returns for its second season this week, bringing a fresh look at the cynical tech-driven world of 2033. From cross-reality love triangles to digital family expansions ripped right out of The Sims’ DLC catalog, the sophomore season of Upload has a lot in store across it’s seven-episode run. Want to know when and where to watch Upload season 2 online in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia? Check out our guide on how to watch Upload online.

If you’re hearing about Upload for the first time, it’s a sci-fi comedy series from the mind of Emmy Award-winning writer Greg Daniels who co-created hit shows such as Parks and Recreation and Space Force. Set in the near future, Upload takes place in a world where self-driving cars, hologram phones and unlikely corporate mergers between companies like Oscar Mayer and Intel are commonplace. Oh, and in the event of your impending demise, you can upload your consciousness into a virtual afterlife.

When app developer Nathan Brown’s (Robbie Amell) self-driving car is involved in a mysterious accident, his girlfriend Ingrid (Allegra Edwards) pressures him to “upload” rather than risk death from his injuries. After giving in, Nathan finds that the digital afterlife might not be the virtual haven it’s cracked up to be.

Stuck in a version of the afterlife complete with the bugs of a Bethesda title (and more in-app purchases than the Google Play store library), Nathan strikes up an unlikely friendship with his “Angel” (read: customer support representative) Nora Anthony — played by Andy Allo. The series follows the two as they traverse their real and digital lives while they bond and uncover the mystery behind Nathan’s fatal car crash. 

Upload season 2 official trailer

How to watch Upload season 2 online

With Upload being an Amazon Original show, you must catch the new series via Amazon Prime Video. The good news is that if you have an Amazon Prime membership, you already have access to Prime Video alongside a ton of other services including Prime Music and Prime Gaming. Not a Prime member yet? There’s a 30-day free trial available for new customers, which grants you enough time to check out both seasons of Upload and a host of other Amazon Originals like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Good Omens and Bosch.

Whether you’re in the U.S., U.K., Canada or Australia, if you have an active Amazon Prime membership, you can watch season two of Upload in its entirety when it releases later this week. All seven episodes of Upload’s second outing will be available on Amazon’s streaming platform throughout the U.S. and Canada on Thursday, March 10 at 9 p.m. PST or Friday, March 11 at 12 a.m. EST. Viewers in the U.K. can expect the series to drop on March 11 at 5 a.m. GMT, and Australian fans can get to binging from March 11 at 4 p.m. AEDT.

How to watch Upload season 2 while abroad

Amazon Prime Video is available in more than 200 countries and territories around the world, so you won’t have much of an issue when it comes to watching series and movies while abroad. While you won’t have your full library of On Demand content available to you, logging into Prime Video while out of your watch region will reveal a new selection of titles marked “Watch While Abroad”. Upload is included in this list for a number of regions, but that doesn’t guarantee it will be available in every watch region.

If you want that kind of guarantee, you’ll need a VPN. A Virtual Private Network is easy to set up and lets you connect to the websites and services you love from anywhere in the world. Playing host to servers in numerous countries, VPNs allow you to bypass geo-blocks and enjoy all of your content as if you never left home. More importantly, they let you do it safely and anonymously.

Stuck using your hotel’s Wi-Fi? Public Wi-Fi has minimal safeguards and is a veritable hunting ground for hackers and data snoopers the world over. The best VPN services offer secure and encrypted connections that keep you and your data protected while using the internet abroad or in public.

Download a VPN today and keep up with the latest ongoings at Lakeview no matter where you are in the world.

How many episodes will Upload season 2 have?

Season two of Upload is confirmed to have seven episodes, three fewer than its premiere season. However, fans shouldn’t feel too short changed; showrunner Greg Daniels seemingly had both seasons mapped out this way for some time. In a Collider interview from February, he said, “I pitched it all over town in 2015, and when I pitched it, I pitched it with two seasons worked out of stories because I had had it as a book, so I had put a lot of forethought in it.”

What is the plot of Upload season 2?

In Upload season two, Nathan is at a crossroads in his (after) life. His ex-girlfriend Ingrid unexpectedly arrived at Lakeview hoping to strengthen their relationship, but his heart still secretly yearns for his customer service Angel, Nora. Meanwhile, Nora is off the grid and involved with the anti-tech rebel group “The Ludds.” 

Season two is packed with new, near-future concepts, including Lakeview’s newest in-app digital baby program called, “prototykes,” and other satirical glimpses of the technological advances and headaches to come.

Upload season 2 release schedule: When will new episodes release?

All seven episodes of Upload season two will be made available via Amazon Prime Video on Friday March 11 (or Thursday, March 10 for viewers in the west coast of the U.S. and Canada). While the synopsis for each episode is still tightly under wraps, the following is a list of each confirmed episode and title that’s ready to drop this week.

• Upload S02E01: "Welcome Back, Mr. Brown"
• Upload S02E02: "Dinner Party"
• Upload S02E03: "Robin Hood"
• Upload S02E04: "Family Day"
• Upload S02E05: "Mind Frisk"
• Upload S02E06: "The Outing"
• Upload S02E07: "Download"

Upload season 1 recap

The first season of Upload was released in May of 2020, which was quite a while back. Whether you binged it during lockdown, or simply missed out on the show entirely, there’s no shame in needing a little recap on the events of Upload season one. Thankfully, Amazon has compiled some of the more important bits of the show’s premiere season to help jog your memory and get you up to speed before the release of season two.

While Amazon’s synopsis covers the main story beats, it’s hard to compress the first season’s 10-episode run into two minutes of video. If you’re a returning viewer, this simple recap may make a fine refresher, but those new to Upload should check out the first season for themselves. If so, you can watch it right now on Amazon Prime Video.

The not-yet-announced smartphone from Amazon already has an exclusive carrier. According to the Wall Street Journal, AT&T will be the carrier of record for Amazon's anticipated 3D handset. The paper claims to have this knowledge from "people familiar with the plans."

AT&T and Amazon already have a relationship, as the carrier supplies wireless service to Kindle HDX tablets and Kindle Paperwhite e-readers. Some whispers speculate that the phone's wireless data plan will somehow be tied to Amazon Prime memberships. The service could let you shop, download movies, music, TV Shows and e-books without the traffic counting toward your monthly data allotment.  

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Launching June 18, Amzon's phone is expected to offer 3D-like effects and eye-tracking technology that will be tied to the navigation of the device. The phone would undoubtedly sport the same Kindle OS that's found on the Fire HDX tablets, and would be connected to Amazon Prime services.

The e-tailer recently added Prime Music to its services, which also includes Instant Video, a Kindle lending library and free 2-day shipping. Through Prime Music you can stream or download unlimited tracks through the company's Music library. Sadly, many top artists and tunes are missing from the options. 

Amazon also recently increased the number of apps in its Appstore leading up to the phone launch. At last count the store stocked 240,000 apps. That's about on a par with Windows Phone but still way behind iOS and Android.

 via Wall Street Journal

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The heat is on. Amazon's rumored Kindle Fire-style smartphone may give competitors a run for their money, thanks to a unique package tentatively named "Prime Data." The service reportedly gives you free LTE data when you use specific apps.

Sources told BGR.com that Prime Data could ride on AT&T's Sponsored Data program, which lets you  browse the web or use apps online without the traffic counting toward your monthly data allotment. Companies enrolled in the program pay for the data you use, so long as you're engaging with their content.

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Amazon's plan would be different from AT&T's offering due to API limitations and co-branding requirements in apps that use Sponsored Data, according to BGR.com. 

Another form of Prime Data could see consumers getting free access to Amazon services, such as streaming movies, TV shows or downloading e-books over data networks without affecting their monthly limits. The online retail giant already offers a Prime service that gives members free two-day shipping and instant videos.

While the details for Prime Data aren't clear yet, this is one of several unique traits that Amazon's rumored to reveal with its smartphone. It's been widely reported that the device will sport a glasses-free 3D screen that uses four front cameras to track your perspective and create faux holographic images. Amazon's also reportedly replacing traditional navigation buttons with tilt gestures for its smartphone's interface.

With all these tantalizing tidbits out in the ether, we are excited to see what Amazon has to show this summer -- the expected launch window of its hotly anticipated smartphone. 

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One of the most child-friendly  tablets on the market is getting even child-friendlier with Amazon's announcement of Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, a new monthly subscription service that dishes out unlimited access to kid's shows, movies, books, apps and games to Kindle Fire owners. It starts at $2.99 per month for child for Amazon Prime Members. 

These titles aren't slouches, either: Kindle FreeTime Unlimited is launching with some of the biggest names in child entertainment on, including Sesame Workshop, Disney, HIT Entertainment, PBS Kids, Nickelodeon , Marvel, DC Comics and more, CNET reports.  All told, the FreeTime Unlimited section of the Kindle Store lists 1,513 available apps, including full television seasons of many of the most popular kid's shows around.

Those shows and movies can be streamed over Wi-Fi, of course, but FreeTime Unlimited also allows you to download episodes to the Kindle for offline use. Unlike a traditional Amazon Prime subscription, FreeTime Unlimited subscribers have no limits on the number of free books they can read in a month. All ads, social media ties, and in-app purchases will be scrubbed from apps and titles downloaded using a FreeTime Unlimited subscription.

The "Unlimited" part stands on the back of the original Kindle FreeTime, which allows parents to set screen time limits. On other words, they don't have to worry about Little Billy laying on his bed and streaming Dinosaur Train all day long. This mode also nixes general web browsing.

The FreeTime Unlimited update will be rolling out to the 2012 Kindle Fire, the Kindle Fire HD, and the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 in the coming weeks. The original Kindle will not be able to use FreeTime Unlimited.

Activate the feature before January 15 of next year to receive a one-month free trial. After that's up, Amazon Prime members can subscribe to Kindle FreeTime Unlimited for $2.99 per month per child or $6.99 per month for up to six children. If you don't subscribe to Amazon Prime, those numbers jump to $6.99 and $9.99, respectively. Check out Amazon's FreeTime Unlimited page for more details.

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We're just a few short weeks away from the launch of Amazon's hotly anticipated Kindle Fire (no pun intended), and to sweeten the pot for potential buyers, the company has just launched its new Kindle Owner's Lending Library. The service, which is included as part of Amazon's $79 a year Amazon Prime subscription, allows users to borrow from a library from a thousands of books, including a host of current New York Times bestsellers for free. And while you'll only be able to borrow one book a month, there are no due dates.

As with purchased books, users can also make and save notes and highlights in their rented books. Return your rented book and your notes will stay with you, so if you buy or rent that book again, the notes will show up just like before. Looking for a new book? Just return the one you have checked out and rent a new one.

In addition to the Lending Library, Amazon Prime members also get access to Amazon's instant video streaming service, free unlimited two-day shipping, and no minimum order size.  To get you hooked, Amazon includes a free 30-day trial of Prime with the 7-inch Kindle Fire. Once those 30 days are up, you'll have to fork over the $79 a year cost for the service. Of course, you don't have to get a Fire to try out Prime. Amazon offers the same trial on its web site. Just sign up and you're set.

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According to the Wall Street Journal, Amazon may launch a rental service for digital books. The company would charge users an annual fee to access Amazon's library of digital content, similar to Netflix's business model. The rumored plan is also similar to the digital book lending that many library systems utilize, though there is no charge for those services.

The rumor currently pegs the book rental service as a part of Amazon's Prime service, which charges subscribers a $79 annual fee for free two-day shipping, reduced overnight delivery fees, and unlimited instant streaming of movies and TV shows. If the book rental service comes to fruition, it would likely have limits on how many books could be checked out in a month.

While Amazon is still floating the idea around, the initial response from publishers has been less than enthusiastic. Many publishers feel that such a service would lessen the sales value of their books and get them in hot water with other book retailers. However, the Journal estimates that Amazon would pay publishers handsomely to get them on board, which would surely assuage their fears.

In the meantime, Kindle owners can still checkout digital book editions—for free—from over 11,000 U.S. libraries via the Kindle Library Lending service.

via Wall Street Journal