Amazon Prime Day 2021 is finally here, kicking off the summer season with over 2 million tech deals and much more. The two-day event begins today, June 21, and concludes Wednesday morning, June 23 at 3:00 AM ET, meaning you have two days to take advantage of your Amazon Prime membership if you have one, and capitalize on exclusive discounts on headphones, 4K TVs, gaming accessories, and a host of other technology that rarely sees a discount outside of holiday shopping season.

Not something you have time to deal with? Well, we get that, but we do recommend taking a look over the next two days as there some great deals that come and go on Amazon.com.

Of course, Walmart and Target are once again offering some online deals to compete with Amazon – as is Best Buy, so if you love shopping online – make a point to check out the deals before they go away, and remember, you’ll need Amazon Prime to get the deals, which of course one of the main reasons Amazon created this “holiday.”

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“In the short term, we are making the decision to temporarily prioritize household staples, medical supplies and other high demand products coming into our fulfillment centers so we can more quickly receive, restock and ship these products to customers,” the company said in a blog post linked to the shopping website’s front page.

“We are working around the clock with our selling partners to ensure availability of these essential products, and continue to bring on additional capacity to deliver customer orders.”

Amazon defined categories as “essential products” that will continue to be drop-shipped: Baby Products, Health & Household, Beauty & Personal Care, Grocery, Industrial & Scientific and Pet Supplies. “Drop shipping” means sellers import products from manufacturers and directly send them to an Amazon warehouse. Amazon earns fees from managing the storage and delivery process.

Amazon also noted it’s fighting price-gouging, especially on basic-need products during the pandemic, and has removed some items and blocked some shippers.

This news follows word that Amazon will open 100,000 new full and part-time positions in fulfillment centers — like the one on Boggy Creek Road in Orlando south of Orlando International Airport — and the delivery network across the U.S.  to meet surge in demand from people relying on Amazon’s service while quarantined or self-isolated at home.

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Let’s get started with making sure you know you have be an Amazon Prime subscriber. You can certainly start with a free 30-day trial membership, then either let it auto-renew, or cancel it once the trial is over.

Unless Amazon is planning on something different this year, they will be featuring Spotlight deals and Lightning deals during, this year, both Prime Days. So, you really can’t count on deals sticking around. Some deals will last throughout the 48 hours, while others will come and go quickly. So, if you see something, or want something, don’t wait or you may your deal outta here!

Below, you’ll find some sweet Tech deals on Android phones, 4K televisions, tablets, smart displays, gaming tech, PC components, speakers, headphones, and more. Don’t blame us if the deal is different or not around. We’re just trying to help you navigate the specials, as is the Verge, who is a source we used to help you save on Amazon Prime Day. Good luck and we hope you find these deals ands others. We’ll be posting about Amazon Prime Day over the next 2 days. Something new this year, Walmart, Target, eBay, and Best Buy are joining in with their own deals!

ENTERTAINMENT

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device is $24.99 (usually $49.99).
Plugging this into your TV is a great way to get access to 4K content on Prime Video and Netflix. This is the cheapest price yet, and the best time to buy, since Google recently (finally) brought its YouTube app to Fire TV.

Amazon Fire TV Cube streaming device is $69.99 (usually $119.99)
Toshiba 43-inch 4K HDR LED TV with Fire TV built-in is $189.99 (usually $329.99)
Insignia 50-inch 4K HDR LED TV with Fire TV built-in is $249.99 (usually $349.99)
Polk Audio Command sound bar with Alexa voice support is $199.99 (usually $299.99)

Caavo Universal Remote and Smart Home Hub with lifetime coverage is $123 (usually $154).
If your entertainment center is a nightmare to navigate, Caavo can make it easier. You can ask it to find things with your voice, then it will automatically find the right HDMI input that can display it on your TV. This model has lifetime coverage, so no monthly fees.
Bose SoundLink over-ear wireless headphones are $130.51 (usually $229)
Bose SoundSport wireless headphones are $139.99 (usually $199.99)
Jabra Elite 85h over-ear noise canceling headphones are $249.99 (usually $299.99)
Jabra Elite 65t truly wireless headphones are $118.99 (usually $169.89).
These are our runner-up truly wireless headphone pick, falling short against the AirPods. However, if you have an Android phone, these are the best option, and they’ll also suit iPhone users who can’t find a good fit with AirPods.
Jabra Move on-ear wireless headphones are $69.99 (usually $99.99)
Status Audio CB-1 wired over-ear headphones are $44 (usually $69)

UNLOCKED PHONES
Samsung Galaxy S10 (128GB storage, all configurations are $300 off) is $599.99 (usually $899.99). This may be the best deal that Prime Day 2019 brings along. $300 off of Samsung’s 2019 flagship Android phone is a steal. It’s $50 more than the S10E, though it’s a far better deal since it has a bigger AMOLED display, more RAM, and more cameras. It’s compatible with all carriers in the US, too.
Samsung Galaxy S10E (128GB storage) is $549.99 (usually $749.99)
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (128GB storage, all configurations are $300 off) is $699.99 (usually $999.99)
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (128GB storage) is $649.99 (usually $999.99)
Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB storage) is $399.99 (usually $649.99)
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (128GB storage) is $569.99 (usually $819.99)
Google Pixel 3 (64GB, all configurations are $260 off) is $539 (usually $799)
Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB, all configurations are $260 off) is $639 (usually $899)

Google Pixel 3A XL is $479.99, its usual price, but comes with a $100 Amazon gift card with purchase. Google’s Pixel 3A is a great value, since it uses the same great camera from the Pixel 3 for a fraction of the price. If you aren’t waiting on the Google Pixel 4 to release later this year, and aren’t in need of a phone with a serious amount of power, the 3A XL should suit you well.
Moto G7 is $229.99 (usually $299.99)
Razer Phone 2 is $399.99 (usually $649.99)
Nokia 7.1 is $249 (usually $349). This phone runs the latest Android 9 Pie software (and is ensured timely software and security updates until late 2020, as part of Google’s Android One initiative). They work only on GSM carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, Metro by T-Mobile), and if you’re on one of those carriers, this is a good value, so long as you aren’t expecting flagship-like speeds and stellar camera performance.

TABLETS
iPad (latest generation, Wi-Fi, 128GB storage) is $299 (usually $329). Apple’s sixth generation iPad is an excellent tablet if you’re looking for an iPad that won’t cost you north of $500. Dieter Bohn called this the “best tablet under $500” in 2018, and while it’s now up against more competition since the new iPad Air and iPad mini released, this is still a fantastic value. This is also the lowest price we’ve seen for the 128GB model by $30.
iPad Pro 10.5 (previous generation, Wi-Fi & LTE, 256GB storage) is $629 (usually $929)
iPad Pro 10.5 (previous generation, Wi-Fi & LTE, 512GB storage) is $699 (usually $1,129)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8-inches, 16GB storage) is $118 (usually $178)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (10.1-inches, 16GB storage) is $159.99 (usually $279.99)
Amazon Kindle e-reader is $59.99 (usually $89.99)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite with 32GB storage is $109.99 (usually $159.99). If you’re in the market for a new e-reader, make it this one. Chaim Gartenberg spent time with almost every e-reader on the market, but this one stood out as the best in terms of features with its waterproofing, a very clear, crisp 300ppi display, and backlighting. It also features much more internal storage than the traditional 8GB model, which you can fill with Audible audiobooks.
Amazon Fire 7 tablet will be $29.99 (usually $49.99)
Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet will be $49.99 (usually $79.99)
Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet will be $99.99 (usually $149.99)

WEARABLES
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + LTE, 38mm) is $229 (usually $379). This is the cheapest price for the rarely-discounted LTE-enabled Apple Watch. With this model, compared to the GPS-only model, paying a monthly fee to your carrier will allow you to call or text people without carrying your phone around.
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 42mm) is $199 (usually $309)
Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music is $178.49 (usually $279.99)
Garmin Fenix 5 is $399.99 (usually $599.99)

CONNECTED HOME / SECURITY
Amazon Echo smart speaker costs $49.99 (beating the lowest price yet by $15)
Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display is $49.99 (usually $89.99). Amazon only just released this smaller take on the Echo Show smart display. Now, it’s half of its usual price. Per Dan Seifert’s review, this model has better sound quality than other similarly sized displays, like Google’s Nest Hub, and now it’s far cheaper, too.
Amazon Echo Show smart display is $159.99 (usually $229.99)
Ring Video Doorbell is $69.99 (usually $99.99)
Ring Video Doorbell Pro with free Echo Dot (third generation) is $171.99 (usually $273.99)
Ring Alarm 14-piece security kit is $188.39 (usually $443.93)
A two-pack of Blink XT2 security cameras for outdoor and indoor use is $99.99 (usually $179.99). Blink’s new cameras have better battery life than the predecessor (two year lifespan via two AA batteries) and enhanced motion detection. A single camera usually sells for $99.99, and now you can get two for the same price.
Netgear Orbi mesh Wi-Fi system is $192.08 (usually $288.12)

ACCESSORIES / PORTABLE STORAGE
LaCie 2TB USB 3.0 external hard drive is $129.99 (usually $229.99)
G-Technology 1TB USB-C external hard drive is $93.75 (usually $209.99). USB-C drives are getting cheaper, but few have fallen under $100. That’s why we’re calling attention to G-Technology’s 1TB USB-C drive.
Western Digital 10TB external hard drive is $159.49 (usually $299.99)
SanDisk Ultra 256GB USB-C drive is $15.11 (usually $40.99)
Logitech MX Sound 2.0 speakers are $49.99 (usually $99.99)

SanDisk Ultra 400GB microSD card is $11.88 (usually $66.01). Last year’s Prime Day saw this microSD card at around $139. Now it’s $11. What a difference one year can make!
SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSD card is $99.99 (usually $179.99)
Yubico Security Key NFC is $16 (usually $27)
Marpac Dohm noise machine is $31.47 (usually $44.95). This is an essential gadget if you need the whirr of white noise to fall asleep. It’s not too big, so you can easily bring it with you on your travels to ensure that get some sleep.

GAMING
MSI Radeon RX 590 graphics card is $189.99 (usually $259.99)
Elgato HD60 S capture card is $119.99 (usually $179.99, starts today at 11AM ET)
Elgato 4K60 Pro capture card is is $249.99 (usually $399.99, starts today at 11AM ET)

Pokémon Go
Pokémon: Let’s Go Eevee for Nintendo Switch is $29.99 (usually $59.99). Nintendo’s own games rarely drop in price, and this is the biggest price reduction that we’ve seen for a Pokémon: Let’s Go game.
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers (all colors) are $59 (usually $79). This is a good opportunity to snag an extra set of Joy-Con for multiplayer games, to switch up your color style, or in preparation for the Nintendo Switch Lite, which doesn’t come with its own set of swappable Joy-Con.
Nintendo Switch console includes $35 eShop gift card for $299

LAPTOPS / DESKTOPS
Asus ROG Zephyrus S laptop (144Hz 1080p 15.6-inch display, 8th Gen Intel Core i7, GTX 1070, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is $869.71 (usually $1,390.85). We generally don’t recommend that you buy a laptop with outdated processors or graphics cards, but this gaming laptop (shown above) is a fantastic value for $869. The inclusion of a 144Hz refresh rate display makes up for slightly older parts, though this machine should be plenty fast for most of today’s popular games.
Razer Blade 15 laptop (60Hz 1080p 15.6-inch display, 8th Gen Intel Core i7, GTX 1060 Max-Q, 16GB RAM, 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD) is $1,099.99 (usually $1,599.99)
MSI GS75 laptop (144Hz 1080p 17.3-inch display, 8th Gen Intel Core i7, RTX 2080 Max-Q, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is $2,399 (usually $2,999, starts at 11AM ET)
HP Envy 13 laptop (4K display, 8th Gen Intel Core i7, GeForce MX250 graphics, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is $999 (usually $1,349)
CyberPowerPC desktop (Ryzen 7 2700, RTX 2070, 16GB RAM, 240GB SSD + 2TB HDD) is $1,058.59 (usually $1,414.99)

iBUYPOWER desktop (9th Gen Intel Core i7, RTX 2070, 16GB RAM, 240GB SSD + 1TB HDD) is $1,199 (usually $1,649). It’s tough, but possible, to build a superb gaming PC for $1,000. If you don’t want to deal with piecing things together yourself, this iBUYPOWER desktop is a good value, with the latest generation Intel Core i7, and a moderately powerful RTX 2070 graphics card.
CyberPowerPC desktop (9th Gen Intel Core i9, 16GB RAM, RTX 2070, 1TB SSD) is $1,474.29 (usually $1,849, starts today at 11AM ET)
Acer Chromebook R11 is $199.99 (usually $299.99)
Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 is $379.99 (usually $549.99)
Asus Chromebook Flip is $388.78 (usually $485.98)
HP Chromebook 14 is $179.99 (usually $299.99)
Acer Chromebook Spin is $493.42 (usually $740.13)

PC COMPONENTS
LG 27-inch 4K monitor (model 27UE68-W) is $299.55 (usually $499.25)
Acer Nitro 1080p 27-inch monitor (model VG271) is $209.86 (usually $299.80)
LG 27-inch 1080p monitor (model 27GL650F-B) is $249 (usually $349.99)
Samsung 32-inch 4K “The Space” monitor is $379.99 (usually $499.99)
Logitech G602 mouse is $24.99 (usually $79.99)
SteelSeries Arctis 7 headset for PC/PS4 is $99.99 (usually $149.99)
HyperX Cloud II cross-platform headset is $69.99 (usually $99.99)

Logitech MX Master 2S mouse is $39.99 (usually $99.99, starts at 11AM ET). The MX Master 2S offers a bit more than your usual mouse. Its Flow feature, enabled by Logitech’s companion software, allows you to drag and drop files between two different computers, be it a macOS or Windows 10 machines. It’s a more elegant solution than uploading to the cloud, or passing around a USB stick to pass around files.
Corsair RMX 850x modular power supply is $94.49 (usually $149.99)
Western Digital Black 500GB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD is $79.99 (usually $149.99)
Razer Lancehead ambidextrous mouse is $34.99 (usually $79.99, starts at 11AM ET)
Razer DeathAdder Elite mouse is $34.99 (usually $69.99)

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