The Verge guide to Amazon Prime Day 2018 – The Verge The Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to award-winning features and investigations, on our site, in video, and in podcasts. 2018-07-18T15:05:15+00:00 https://www.theverge.com/rss/stream/17341207 https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/verge-rss-large_80b47e.png?w=150&h=150&crop=1 Cameron Faulkner <![CDATA[The best post-Amazon Prime Day deals include Google Wifi routers, portable chargers, and more]]> https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/2018/7/18/17538414/best-tech-sales-amazon-deals 2018-07-18T11:05:15-04:00 2018-07-18T11:05:15-04:00

Amazon Prime Day 2018 officially ended its 36-hour run, but you still have time to act on the few remaining deals.

You won’t find any doorbuster favorites on Amazon, like the Instant Pot, but there’s a variety of tech products that have kept their Prime Day prices, from Amazon’s own devices, computer accessories and chargers to wireless routers from Google and headphones.

Affinity Photo for Windows, macOS and iPad remains a solid deal at 30 percent off its regular price. If you’re after a deal on gaming consoles, the Xbox One X is $100 off on eBay, and Walmart’s Nintendo Switch bundle, which includes a discounted game, is still up.

Last updated on July 20th at 9:52AM ET.

]]> Cameron Faulkner <![CDATA[The best anti-Prime Day deals from eBay, Best Buy, and more]]> https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/2018/7/9/17538244/google-gamestop-ebay-deals-amazon-prime-day-2018 2018-07-17T14:04:18-04:00 2018-07-17T14:04:18-04:00

A lot of retailers are seizing the opportunity to challenge Amazon and its nonstop hype around Prime Day, which started at 3PM ET, July 16th and goes on through today, July 17th. They’re likely hoping that if your wallet is already open for a purchase, maybe some of their own deals could sway you away from sticking to Amazon for everything.

If you don’t have Prime, or don’t want to spend all of your cash at Amazon, follow along below as we take you through the best of the rest and deals that have caught our eyes from retailers like eBay, Massdrop, and more.

We’ll be adding to this collection as deals become available, so stay tuned for changes.

TV

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Mobile

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Gaming

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Computing

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Update July 17th, 2:01PM ET: More deals have arrived, including a $25 off deal from eBay. If you spend $119, which is the cost of Prime, you can knock $25 from your cart’s total. Applied to several products above, you can check out at lower prices than we’ve seen previously for items like the 2018 iPad and the Nintendo Switch.

]]> Chaim Gartenberg <![CDATA[Amazon Prime Day 2018: the best deals]]> https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/16/17570304/amazon-prime-day-best-deals-tv-echo-kindle-sales-2018 2018-07-17T13:14:47-04:00 2018-07-17T13:14:47-04:00

Happy Prime Day 2018! Looking for the best deals? You’ve come to the right place because Prime Day kicks off right now, July 16th at 3PM ET / 12PM PT, and it will offer a veritable landslide of deals for a full 36 hours until 2:59AM ET (July 18th) / 11:59PM PT (July 17th) on Amazon’s website.

Amazon does appear to be having some issues with the Prime Day launch: parts of the website down for users around the world. So if you’re not seeing any deals yet, try to be a little patient.

Just like in years past, Amazon will offer two types of deals on Prime Day: regular price cuts, which will become available at various points throughout the 36 hours of the “holiday” but otherwise work as regular Amazon purchases, and Lightning Deals, which will appear for specific times and for specific quantities only. So you’ll want to keep an eye on that deal page if you’re looking for anything specific.

You can also join us here at The Verge. We’ll be sorting, collecting, and highlighting all the best deals for you right on this page, so check back often.

It’s Amazon Prime day, so there’s a mountain of deals on Amazon’s own Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle hardware — so many, in fact, that we’ve rounded those up in a separate post here.

As always, you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime customer to take advantage of Prime Day deals. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up for a free trial here, although you’ll want to remember to cancel it within 30 days if you don’t want to get charged.

Check out the list below for the best Prime Day 2018 deals out there so far:

Entertainment

Computing

Mobile

Accessories

Gaming

Home

Misc.

Update July 16th, 3:33PM: Added details of Amazon outage.

Last updated July 17th, 11:40PM ET.

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]]> Cameron Faulkner <![CDATA[The best wireless charger is almost 50 percent off for Verge readers]]> https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/2018/7/17/17581846/ravpower-wireless-charger-exclusive-discount 2018-07-17T12:09:11-04:00 2018-07-17T12:09:11-04:00

If you’re in the market for a wireless charger during Amazon Prime Day 2018, it’s important to remember that some are far better and faster at juicing up your smartphone than others.

RavPower makes The Verge’s favorite wireless charger, the Fast Charge. It’s not the cheapest option available, but for your money, its included 24W wall charger and fast 10W output combine for a value that’s tough to beat.

We’ve worked with RavPower to make this wireless charger more affordable for Verge readers. If you enter the code VERGE034 at checkout during your next Amazon visit, you’ll pay $21.99, which is almost 50 percent less than its regular $39 price.

Even the best wireless charger isn’t without some faults. The Fast Charge only has one coil, meaning you have to carefully align your phone to get a charge. Also, your phone lies flat on this charger, which reduces readability if you want to easily peer at the screen while it charges or easily unlock the iPhone X’s Face ID.

The RavPower 7.5W Wireless Charging Stand addresses both issues with two charging coils for wireless charging that’s more foolproof. The stand also keeps your phone upright. It’s not quite as fast at charging, but those conveniences might make up the difference. This model is also being made more affordable with an exclusive coupon. Its regular $45.99 price is reduced to $25.99 with the code VERGE069 at Amazon.

Remember to keep an eye on The Verge’s main Prime Day 2018 deals post for other wireless charging options, like Samsung’s heavily discounted Fast Charge Qi Charging Pad, which is on sale for $29.99.

Update July 24th, 10:10AM ET: Updated to reflect that the exclusive codes have expired, but stay tuned for more offers for Verge readers. Thanks for reading!

]]> Ashley Carman <![CDATA[Amazon’s Nintendo Switch Prime Day deal bundles a 64GB microSD and $20 eShop gift card for $299.99]]> https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/16/17577776/amazon-nintendo-switch-prime-day-2018-deal-microsd-eshop-giftcard 2018-07-16T18:15:02-04:00 2018-07-16T18:15:02-04:00

Amazon’s Prime Day is upon us, and the company posted its Nintendo Switch deal. For $299.99, you will receive the console, a SanDisk 64GB microSD card, and a $20 Nintendo eShop gift card. That’s a good deal. The microSD typically costs $20, so you’re receiving a $40 bonus for buying the Switch on Prime Day. It sold out less than an hour after going live.

Now you’ll just need to buy some games, and we have our recommendations here. (Zelda and Mario, of course!) As always, you can keep checking The Verge for more deals. We’ll be updating the website as they pop up.

Update July 17th, 5:22 PM ET: This Switch bundle has lasted throughout the duration of Prime Day, but along with a vast majority of the deals, it will likely come to an end later tonight or early tomorrow, depending on where you live.

]]> Shannon Liao <![CDATA[The best 4K TV deals from Amazon Prime Day]]> https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/16/17562502/amazon-prime-day-4k-tv-sony-deals-2018 2018-07-16T15:36:07-04:00 2018-07-16T15:36:07-04:00

Amazon’s annual sale Prime Day is now in full swing. On the second day, more than a dozen TVs have been added to its deals list, and we’ve sorted out which ones are worth checking out. It should be noted that Amazon is also staggering some of the deals out, so at different hours of the day, more should go live.

A Toshiba-made Fire TV Edition is featured, but Amazon is also sneaking in deals from companies like Sony and TCL. These aren’t necessarily the best sets available from either company, but you’re getting good savings on TVs that many might consider perfectly fine. Check back here as we head through day one of Prime Day and update this post regularly with more deals.

We’re rounding up all of the best Amazon Prime Day deals in a running list here. Check back as the day progresses!

Updated, July 17th 9:33PM ET: This post has been updated with the latest deals.

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]]> Cameron Faulkner <![CDATA[Anker wireless chargers, smart bulbs, and audio accessories are on sale for Verge readers]]> https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/2018/7/16/17576706/anker-wireless-charger-smart-bulbs-audio-accessories-sale-verge-deal 2018-07-16T15:00:03-04:00 2018-07-16T15:00:03-04:00
Anker SoundCore mini | Anker

Just in time for Amazon Prime Day 2018, Anker has launched a handful of deals across its gadget and accessory portfolio. Whether it’s a smart light bulb replacement you’re after, a wireless charger, or even a dash cam, you’ll be able to get the items below at a discount with exclusive codes for readers of The Verge.

Anker’s Eufy brand makes some of the most affordable smart light bulbs around. Compatible with iOS and Android via its EufyHome app, these Alexa-enabled bulbs are close to 30 percent less than their original prices. The Eufy Lumos — capable of both white and color output — is $24.99, which is 28 percent off its regular price with offer code VERGE103. If you only need white, that bulb is also highly discounted and will cost you $12.99 with the code VERGE101.

If you want to stock up on audio accessories for the gym, patio, or your car, Anker is discounting its sport earbuds and its miniature Bluetooth speaker. The Anker SoundCore Spirit Bluetooth in-ear headphones offer IPX7 protection against sweat and claim to last up to eight hours on a single charge. You can find them on Amazon for $32.99, which is 17 percent off the original price, with offer code VERSDC03.

Anker’s small Bluetooth speaker, the SoundCore Mini is available for $19.99, which is 30 percent off. Just enter the code VERSDC01 at checkout.

It’s not a bad idea to invest in a dash cam, whether it’s because you want to accurately document any potential accidents or are just hoping to capture the next meteor sighting. Anker’s Roav Dash Cam C1 Pro is 29 percent off, bringing the price down to $74.99 with offer code VERGEPRM.

Lastly, for your smartphone or tablet charging needs, Anker has a slew of wireless chargers and durable cables on sale as well.

For phones that support Qi wireless charging — and there are a lot of them — Anker’s wireless charging pad is a good option if you simply want to plop your device down while you sleep. It’s being discounted almost 40 percent to $13.99 with offer code VERGEPAD.

If you don’t have much time to spare, Anker’s fast wireless charger is probably a better choice. It’s a bit pricier at $31.99 with offer code VERGEB25, but that’s still 30 percent below what you’d normally pay.

We all need to restock cables from time to time, so if you use an Android phone with USB-C, you can snag a duo of USB-C to USB-A fast charging cables for $9.49 with the code VERGE266 at checkout. iOS device users can save on Anker’s Lightning cables, which run for $11.19 each with offer code VERGE654 (30 percent off of its regular price).

Update 10:00AM ET, July 23rd: Updated to reflect that the exclusive codes have now expired, but stay tuned for more offers. Thanks for reading.

]]> Cameron Faulkner <![CDATA[The Instant Pot is on sale for $58 for Amazon Prime Day]]> https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/2018/7/16/17538216/instant-pot-amazon-prime-day-deal 2018-07-16T15:00:02-04:00 2018-07-16T15:00:02-04:00

The ever-popular Instant Pot pressure cooker is heavily discounted for Prime Day yet again. A surprise hit from last year’s Prime Day, this versatile cooking essential in its six-quart size now starts at $58, which is over 40 percent off its usual $99 price.

Of the many tech deals happening in and around Prime Day, the Instant Pot stands out because it’s just so darn useful. Not much bigger than a slow cooker (but way more capable), this model uses pressure to quickly cook foods that can normally be an all-day affair. It’s a rice cooker, yogurt-maker, and much more.

Available in three sizes (three, six, and eight quarts), the six-quart model is the only option that’s on special discount for Prime Day 2018. Instant Pot says that this model can feed a family of four to six people, so if you’re cooking for fewer people, or just yourself, you’ll have leftovers for days.

Update 9:51AM ET, July 17th: The Instant Pot deal appears to be over, though, we’ll keep an eye for it to come back. Yesterday, we saw an outage of stock, but it came back later in the night.

]]> Cameron Faulkner <![CDATA[The best headphones deals of Amazon Prime Day 2018]]> https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/2018/7/16/17538158/amazon-prime-day-headphones-best-deals-sales-2018 2018-07-16T15:00:02-04:00 2018-07-16T15:00:02-04:00
Audio Technica ATH-M50x | Audio Technica

Update: The deals below are outdated. If you’re looking for headphone deals happening during Prime Day 2019, we’ve collected all of the best deals. One such deal includes Microsoft’s Surface Headphones for $189.99 (usually $349.99).

Finding cheap headphones is easy enough, but the best ones are those that also sound good for the bargain. We’ve sorted through all the deals during Amazon Prime Day to find the best all-around options in each form factor category, including the most affordable and premium headphones that you should check out.

In-ear headphones

On-ear headphones

Over-ear headphones

It’s important to note that non-Prime members can also find some excellent deals for headphones (and beyond) outside of Amazon. If you’re looking for all the best sales elsewhere, check out our anti-Prime Day list that we’ll be updating all day.

Last updated July 17th, 9:37PM ET.

]]> Shannon Liao <![CDATA[The Amazon Fire TV and Echo Look are 50 percent cheaper for Prime Day]]> https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/16/17562296/amazon-prime-day-echo-alexa-kindle-fire-tv-sales 2018-07-16T09:30:17-04:00 2018-07-16T09:30:17-04:00

Amazon’s annual Prime Day is here a little earlier than promised. The tech giant kicked off several Echo and Kindle sales yesterday morning, hours before the supposed start time of 12PM PT (3PM ET). As always, the sale is exclusive to those who have an Amazon Prime membership.

Prime Day is a chance to grab products as varied as DNA kits and Instant Pots at significant discounts, but the more well-known draw of Prime Day is discounted Alexa-powered devices and Kindle e-readers.

Certain items like the Fire TV, the Fire TV Stick, and the Echo Look haven’t been 50 percent off before. For those who are looking to buy several Alexa-powered devices and pair them throughout your home for more coverage, there are also several bundles and deals for buying multiples of the same device. And if you have an Amazon Prime Rewards Visa card, the usual 5 percent cash back is raised to 10 percent for select Amazon devices.

We’ve picked out the best deals here:

We’re rounding up all of the best Amazon Prime Day deals in a running list here. Check back as the day progresses!

Last updated July 17th, 5:16PM ET.

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