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We’re just a few weeks away from yet another Amazon Prime Day—or, as we like to call it, Black Friday in July. From the latest tech we love, to the cool gadgets we wished we had bought but didn’t, Prime Day is packed with some really great deals. Whether you’re new to Amazon’s Prime Day event or you’ve been through it multiple times, it always pays to have the best information. Without further ado, here’s everything we know about the next big sale event. Or if you just want to see the deals already on sale, jump straight to early deals. What is Prime Day? Prime Day is an annual shopping event that first kicked off in 2015. Back then, it was created to celebrate Amazon’s 20th anniversary. The event started as a big sale for only Amazon Prime subscribers, and, in many ways, it remains that way to this day. Since 2015, Prime Day has grown into a massive event that covers multiple countries where Amazon is present. And instead of 24 hours of sales, we now get 48 hours to shop the deals, which should be more than enough time to get all the cool gadgets you’ve been dreaming of. When is Prime Day 2024? Well, we don’t have anything official quite yet, but we can guesstimate the date for Prime Day 2024. First off, Prime Day usually takes place on a Tuesday and Wednesday in July. The chosen dates for 2023 were July 11th and 12th, while in 2022, the event took place on July 12th and 13th. Considering all this and checking out the calendar for this year, we have a couple of options if Amazon sticks to tradition. Prime Day 2024 could be on either the Tuesday-Wednesday pairing of July 9 and 10, or one week later on July 16 and 17. Unless Amazon decides to switch things up and pick other days of the week, or shoot for later in the month, these are the best bets until we get an official announcement. We’ll update this article as soon as Amazon confirms the timing. Deals usually kick in at midnight EST, so make sure you’re ready. Of course, in the days leading up to the event, you’ll see more and more discounts specifically reserved for Prime members. We’ll cover those here too! Will there be another Prime Day in October? Since we don’t have any official information on the July Prime Day event, we definitely don’t have any information on the October event. However, we can again speculate that Amazon will indeed create a new big sale event dedicated to Prime members in October. The main reason we believe we’re getting a new Prime Day in October is the fact that Amazon has been pretty consistent with its scheduling. You can also pretty much expect to get another weird name for it. Who remembers “Prime Big Deal Days” from last year? It’s likely we’ll just be calling it “October Prime Day.” Do I need to be an Amazon Prime member to shop the deals? As the name suggests, Prime Day is an event dedicated to Prime members. The monthly subscription costs $14.99 per month, or you can pay $139 for the whole year. If you haven’t been a Prime member before, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial to score the Prime Day deals. The subscription comes with loads of perks, including free speedy delivery, access to Prime Video and Music Prime, cool books and podcasts, and much more. However, do keep in mind is that many discounts available during Prime Day are not necessarily marked as such and are available to all buyers. Most deals, however, are marked accordingly, and only Prime members can access them. How to find the best Prime Day deals? Finding the coolest Prime Day deals is super easy—you only need to check in here at PCWorld. We’d also suggest following us on social media because we’ll definitely be pushing our favorite discounts there. What types of products do we expect to go on sale? First of all, we expect to see loads of Amazon’s own products available for sale. From Kindles to Echo devices, security cameras from Ring and Blink to Fire TVs and soundbars, and all those nifty little tablets, we’re expecting to see great prices for all of these. Older products will likely get new best prices during the Prime Day event, so we’ll definitely be looking for those specifically. Second, other brands are certainly going to join in the fun: Samsung, Apple, Dell, Lenovo, and so on. We expect to see great deals for massive monitors, large smart TVs, speedy laptops, fantastic headphones, smartwatches, smartphones, cameras, keyboards, storage devices, and plenty more. Of course, the deals aren’t tech-exclusive, but we’re definitely going to focus on those at PCWorld. Do other retailers run sales during Prime Day? Like with any sale event, there’s nothing stopping other retailers, like Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and so on, from running their own deals during Amazon’s Prime Day. So, yes, you could find similar prices elsewhere without even having to pay for a Prime subscription. In many of our Amazon deal round-ups, we note deals from other retailers as well. Best Amazon deals already on sale Amazon runs deals every day, so we’ll be updating this list on a regular basis. Bookmark this page! Amazon eero Max 7 mesh wifi router – $510 (15% off at Amazon) Logitech MX Keys Mini keyboard – $80 (20% off at Amazon) Sony SRS-XP700 X-Series Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker – $398 (28% off at Amazon) Soundcore Motion 300 Wireless Hi-Res Portable Speaker – $64 (20% off at Amazon) Ring Video Doorbell – $60 (40% off at Amazon) Anker Outlet Extender and USB Wall Charger – $16 (36% off at Amazon) Samsung ViewFinity S60A 24-inch – $180 (36% off at Amazon) Accessories, HDTVs, Laptops, Smart Home, Storage Read...

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A video doorbell isn’t just a gimmick—it’s a practical security measure that offers peace of mind and stored footage when something happens. Don’t have a video doorbell yet? You can snag one right now for a sweet discount as the Google Nest Doorbell is $50 off at Amazon, which means you can get it for just $130 (down from $180). The Google Nest Doorbell is a fantastic purchase if you want to remotely monitor who’s at your door without even getting up from the couch, or when you’re away from home. It’s wire-free and battery-powered, so you can set it up to work with any door you have in mind. The battery lasts from 1 to 6 months on a charge, depending on how often recording events are triggered. You can recharge it by unclipping it and plugging it into an outlet. (Alternatively, you can hook it up with existing doorbell wires.) This video doorbell doesn’t just give you access to footage when someone’s at the door, but it also comes with artificial intelligence. It can send notifications, telling you exactly what triggered the message, whether it’s sensing a person, package, animal, or vehicle. Our favorite feature is its two-way audio, allowing you to chat with whoever’s at your door. Whether you need to give instructions to a delivery person or tell a visitor you’ll be down in a minute, it’s a convenience you’ll wonder how you lived without. The doorbell’s camera captures HD video 24/7 and even comes with decent night vision. You can also check out three hours of event video history. (If you need more, you can get a Nest Aware subscription that provides up to 60 days of history.) The Google Nest Doorbell is compatible with both Google Nest and Amazon smart displays and speakers, so you can easily integrate it into your burgeoning smart home. If you’ve been waiting to jump on the video doorbell trend, now’s a great time to do so. The Google Nest Doorbell is on sale for just $130, the best price you’ll get for this outside of huge sale events. The Google Nest Doorbell is $50 off nowGet it on Amazon now Smart Home Read...

What makes a great PC case? If you ask ten different computer nerds, you’ll get ten different answers. But if you ask Nick Cole of the Gear Seekers YouTube channel, you’ll get answers that come with some incredible experience and insight. Adam took some time off at Computex in Taipei to interview Nick, and they discussed the important factors in choosing a new case. Nick reckons that the first thing you have to nail is the price. After all, if your budget is $50, then the case you can find for $50 is the best one for you. But if you can afford to open up your options, you’ll want to look at aesthetics, features (like how many fans are included), and performance. Of course, your mileage may vary. Leo Waldock of KitGuru crashes the interview—we love you Leo, crash away—to talk about backsides. That’s backside connectors on motherboards and cases, get your mind out of the gutter. But the real showstopper for Gear Seekers is the case collaboration they’re doing with MonTech for a custom version of the King 95 Pro. The pre-production version of the new Ultra Gear Seekers Edition case was shown off at Computex, and it’s a head-turner. With Mac-inspired silver aluminum coloring, a new metal I/O panel on the front, and the original design’s gorgeous curved glass now available with a super-dark tint, it’ll certainly be at the top of many PC gamers’ lists when it comes out in September. We’d love to tell you the price, but Nick says that even he doesn’t know just yet. (The original version goes for $160 at the moment.) For more looks at the best PC cases around, including full-length live builds, be sure to subscribe to PCWorld on YouTube. Computer Components Read...

Laptops have been getting slimmer and lighter, but that’s come with a cost: recent laptops don’t have enough ports anymore. Thankfully, you can expand your laptop’s connectivity with a USB hub—and the Mokin 6-in-1 USB-C Hub is just $34 right now. Down from its MSRP of $50, it’s a great deal if you need a hub for your laptop. Mokin’s USB-C hub plugs into your laptop’s USB-C port and transforms it into a bunch of other ports: two HDMI ports (4K@30Hz), one USB-A 3.0 port, two USB-A 2.0 ports, and one USB-C 100W Power Delivery (PD) port. No need to install any extra drivers or software. Just plug and play. With the ports available on this hub, you can set up a triple display configuration—your laptop plus two external monitors via HDMI—which is nice because most cheaper USB hubs only have a single HDMI port. The dual HDMI ports on this hub can be used simultaneously, supporting resolutions up to 4K@30Hz. It’s pretty awesome, enabling you to view your work and apps on larger, sharper screens. And while the two USB 2.0 ports can be used for connecting external peripherals or charging your phone, the USB 3.0 port ensures fast file transfer speeds up to 5Gbps. Overall, if you need a USB hub with dual HDMI support and don’t want to spend much, the Mokin 6-in-1 USB-C Hub is a fantastic choice at $34. It’d be hard to find a similar pick at this price. The Mokin USB-C Hub is just $34 right nowGrab one on Amazon while you can Docks and Hubs Read...

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