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Kindles are perfect summer vacation companions, offering everything you’d need in a top-notch e-reader. They’re uber-portable (my Kindle fits in my coat pocket); they’re lightweight (far lighter than that hardcover taking up valuable real estate in your carry-on); and you can take them on the plane, to the beach, or in the bathtub, and you won’t have to sweat if they get some splashes of water on them (just don’t take them swimming, okay?)To sweeten the deal, Amazon slashes the prices of those e-readers during its Prime Day sale, making mid-July a convenient time to snatch one up before that August vacation. Prime Day is here, with deals running from today through July 17, when you’ll find steep discounts on everything from TVs to phones, among other gadgets and necessities. Right now, the best deals on Kindles are on the Kindle Scribe models. Amazon has taken off $20 to $40 on other models but has substantially discounted the Kindle Scribe with discounts starting at $105 and going up to $175 on select models More

Upgrading your home’s security can be expensive. But these indoor and outdoor home security Amazon Prime Day sales can help you save big while adding new smarts to your home security entry, surveillance, and lighting setup. For example, Amazon has deep discounts — up to 50% or more off — across its lineup of Ring and Blink products. While Blink targets simplicity with its battery-operated, wire-free products, Ring’s line of doorbells and cameras emphasizes cloud connectivity and now includes models that integrate Amazon’s eero mesh Wi-Fi system. Not to be left out, popular competitor Arlo — maker of one of our picks for best outdoor security cameras — also has a wide range of home security products on sale. A check of the company’s Amazon listings currently shows discounts (without mention of Prime Day), and the Arlo’s own site touts its annual security event More

The evening hours of day 1 of Amazon’s popular Prime Day sale are well underway. While it’s a great time to score savings on top products and expensive purchases you’ve been eyeing for a while, it’s also just as good a time to grab deals on more affordable items. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals under $50, so you can save your cash while sweeping up buys like Echo devices, Fire tablets, iPhone accessories, headphones, and more. We’ll be updating this list multiple times per day during the savings event, so be sure to check back here before you check out online. Also: The best Prime Day deals right nowThe best Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals under $50Amazon Echo Pop Smart Speaker for $18 (save $22) More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETEach year, Amazon goes all out on Prime Day, discounting anything from face creams to robot mowers. I’ve found some of the best deals I’ve ever seen on Prime Day 2024, including the Levoit Vital 200S air purifier More

Hydrow/ZDNETIf you’re looking for a way to change up your fitness routine this summer, there is a great deal on a Hydrow Rower More

Nina Raemont/ZDNETWhether you just learned about smart rings from the new Galaxy Ring Samsung unveiled last week, or you’ve been eyeing a smart ring for a while but haven’t picked one up, now might be the time to jump on one of the best smart rings in the business. Also: The best Prime Day deals you can shop right nowThat’s because the Oura Ring More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?Amazon’s yearly Prime Day sales event has delivered many great deals already, including the Mammotion Luba 2 3000H robot mower More