Big ticket items like TVs and iPads might get the lion’s share of the attention during Amazon’s big sale, but there are plenty of Prime Day deals to be had for under $50, too. We’ve combed through the pages (and pages) of discounts to find the brands and gadgets that we at Engadget actually recommend. Our picks include power banks from Anker, smart plugs from TP-Link, microSD cards from Samsung and smart speakers from Amazon Echo. We’ve also linked back to our reviews and buying guides to help with your shopping decisions. Here are the best Prime Day tech deals under $50 that are…
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Amazon’s Echo Spot drops to only $45 for Prime Day
It’s still a couple of days until Prime Day 2025 officially kicks off, but the sales are already here. There’s deals on some of our favorite products, like the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 WI-Fi mesh router system and the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max. Now, another Amazon device is on sale: the Echo Spot. Currently, you can get the Amazon Echo Spot for $45, down from $80. The 44 percent discount brings the smart alarm clock to a new all-time low. The deal is available on each of the color options, Black, Glacier White and Ocean Blue. Amazon launched the new Echo Spot in 2024, five years after it canned…
The best Prime Day kitchen deals you can get right now on air fryers, Instant Pots and sous vide machines
If you’re considering updating your kitchen setup, first check out the best Prime Day kitchen deals we could find from Amazon’s sale. Engadget editors and reporters have tested and reviewed a whole bunch of kitchen tech and Amazon’s annual July sale is a great time to save on many of the gadgets we recommend. Right now, we’re already seeing discounts on Ninja air fryers, Kitchen Aid appliances, Anova sous vide machines and even some indoor pizza ovens. And we’ve linked to our testing so you can get some background before diving in. Here are the best deals on kitchen tech in Amazon’s…
A bundle of two Blink Mini 2 security cameras is only $35 for Prime Day
The best value in security cameras is back. This early Prime Day deal has two Blink Mini 2 cameras for only $35. That’s half off — and $5 less than you’d usually pay for only one of them. This matches a Black Friday record low for the pair. The Blink Mini 2 is a recent offering, arriving in 2024. The compact camera has a built-in LED spotlight, a low-light sensor and color night vision capabilities. It supports 1080p live view, which should be plenty sharp enough for regular use. Its field of view is wider than that of the original model. (It’s 143 degrees diagonally vs. 110 in its…
$13M AI Boost: Google’s Big Bet on Canada’s Future Workforce”
Google is investing $13 million into Canada’s future—and not in Silicon Valley North. Instead, the tech giant is focusing on bridging the gap between AI […]
Microsoft is now 50 years old
Microsoft cofounders Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975. | Image: MicrosoftFifty years ago today, Micro-Soft was founded by friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen. As the name implies, Microsoft was originally focused on microprocessors and software, and Gates and Allen created the company to develop software for the Altair 8800, an early personal computer.Founded on April 4th, 1975, Microsoft went on to strike a deal with IBM to provide software for its first PC in 1980. This became the foundation of MS-DOS, which dominated IBM-compatible PCs during the ’80s. Microsoft’s early success in…
Can cyber insurers continue to control loss ratios?
Steady premium rate increases over the last few years mean Canada’s cyber insurance environment can be categorized as stable with some return to profitability.The post Can cyber insurers continue to control loss ratios? appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
B.C. man accused in conspiracy to obtain U.S. technology for Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program
A Surrey-based weapons exporter has been charged with illegally shipping restricted firearms and ammunition to Pakistan, according to the RCMP. The investigation, which began in […]
Fraud trends an opportunity to educate on personal insurance
Canadians lost $638 million to fraud in 2024, yet only around 5% to 10% of all potential cases are being reported, data from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre shows. What’s more, financial fraud losses increased over the past four years, totalling more…The post Fraud trends an opportunity to educate on personal insurance appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Google Shifts Stance: Embraces AI for Weapons and Surveillance
In a significant policy shift, Google has revised its AI principles, removing its longstanding pledge not to use artificial intelligence for weapons and surveillance. This decision, marks a major change in the tech giant’s approach to AI development and has sparked widespread debate.