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The best early Amazon Prime Day deals so far

2026-06-17T10:13:01-04:00

The products pictured here aren’t on sale, but we certainly hope they will be soon. | Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge

Amazon’s earlier-than-usual Prime Day doesn’t begin until June 23rd, but there are several even earlier deals on must-have products that you can check out right now. To name some examples, Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are selling at their cheapest-ever price. Also, you can grab Ring’s latest battery-powered doorbell for $60 off and it includes a free Indoor Cam Plus with purchase.

While the pre-Prime Day deals are looking good so far, you may not see the brands or products you’re looking for — hopefully, those deals will come later in June. Still, we’ve only included early deals that meet the criteria we hold for all our commerce coverage: they’re good products sold at attractive prices.

We’ll update this post frequently ahead of Prime Day.

Lego Ideas – Van Gogh “Starry Night” set

You and a pal can probably assemble the 2,316-piece set of Starry Night in a couple of days. Sure, it’s said that it took Van Gogh just as long to paint the masterpiece, but we can’t all be artistic geniuses.

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For a limited time, you can get a $15 promotional gift card when you buy a $100 Newegg gift card. It’s always nice to get a little more for your money, especially if you plan to buy pricey PC components, be it RAM, an SSD, or a graphics card.
Fitbit’s Charge 6 fitness tracker has dropped to its lowest price yet at Amazon, costing $79.99 (originally $159.99, but usually around $100). It’s a solid alternative to Google’s $99 and screenless Fitbit Air. The 2023 Charge 6 features an OLED screen, a haptics-based button, plus the ability to ping you with notifications. Read our review.

Logitech MX Master 3S

The MX Master 3S is a favorite among many Verge staff members because of its comfort and customization. It can connect via Bluetooth, via its included 2.4GHz receiver, or wired with its USB-C cable.

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The Baseus AM52 10,000mAh power bank that can deliver Qi2.2 25W wireless charging speeds is cheaper than ever for Verge readers. Through June 30th, you can head over to Amazon and use the code THEVERGECODE to nab one for $42.99 — considerably cheaper than the $63.99 price that Prime members have access to. Read about the AM52’s performance here.

Eero Pro 6E tri-band router

Eero’s Pro 6E mesh router is the Amazon-owned company’s last-gen model. It supports the 6GHz Wi-Fi band with speeds of up to 1.3Gbps and covers up to 2,000 square feet with one unit. Wired speeds can go up to 2.5Gbps. Read our review.

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Amazon’s Fire 7 Kids tablet is steeply discounted ahead of Prime Day. The 32GB tablet that includes a bumper case, one year of access to a suite of kid-friendly content, and a two-year hardware warranty is down to $64.99 at Amazon (originally $129.99). There’s nothing spectacular about the specs, but it’s a good-enough tablet to withstand whatever your kiddo does to it. The two-year warranty is “worry-free,” which Amazon defines as “if it breaks, we will replace it.” The 16GB version is $54.99.
Amazon’s Fire TV Soundbar Plus that also includes a wireless subwoofer and two satellite speakers is down to $379.99 (originally $489.99), it’s best price to date. It’s a solid sound system if you don’t want to spend a bunch of money. The soundbar supports HDMI eARC and optical audio for inputs, and it can connect to devices via Bluetooth. My interest in this model has been piqued ever since RTINGS named it one of its favorite budget-friendly soundbars.

Govee Outdoor Lamp Post

A 8-foot-tall, 2,000-lumen RGBIC smart outdoor lamp. The model has six color zones and dedicated white lighting. It features built-in motion and light sensors, works with Matter, is IP66 rated, and includes a long power cord for easy installation.

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The 8-piece and 14-piece Ring Alarm Pro home security systems have gotten big discounts ahead of Prime Day. The smaller kit of the two is $209.99 ($90 off) and includes a base station (it doubles as a eero 6 Wi-Fi router), a keypad, four contact sensors for doors or windows, a motion detector, and a range extender for the alarm. The 14-piece set doubles the keypads, contact sensors, and motion detectors. Both include a 30-day trial to Ring Protect plan, which will cost $19.99 per month after the trial.

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (second-gen)

The 2026 doorbell offers 2K video and 6x zoom, plus a removable battery. It supports Ring’s Retinal Vision, which uses AI to improve footage quality.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select

The 4K Select isn’t Amazon’s most feature-rich nor its zippiest streaming stick. However, it’s one of the best 4K-ready options that you can get for under $20 while it’s on sale.

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Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 have been available at their lowest price to date for the past week or so. Originally $249, the noise-canceling, wireless earbuds are $179 at Amazon and Best Buy — no membership required. Walmart has a product page that lists $169 as a sale price, though it’s out of stock at the time of publication. The AirPods Pro 3 are the latest earbuds from Apple, packing better bass and active noise cancellation than their predecessor, plus the ability to do some light fitness tracking, among other niceties. Read our review.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones (second-gen)

The latest over-ear, noise-canceling headphones from Bose offer longer battery life over ANC, plus lossless audio support via USB-C.

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Through June 19th (or until supplies last), Woot is offering new customers a small, but welcome $15 discount on the Nintendo Switch 2 console. The $449.99 device drops to $434 with the code NEW15 used at checkout. I know, I know — it’s not much. It may not even cover sales tax associated with the purchase, but a deal’s a deal.

Govee Table Lamp Classic

Sometimes, you don’t need a bright light. You just need a capable, portable light source. Govee’s Table Lamp has adjustable color temperature, not to mention customizable colors and brightness levels.

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Apple Watch Series 11

Although the Apple Watch Series 11 is the same size as its predecessor, it features a 5G cellular modem, a display that Apple claims is twice as durable, and slightly improved battery life. Read our review.

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Marshall has knocked down prices for some of its home audio products, including its amp-inspired Acton III plug-in speaker. Originally $299.99 (though frequently $200 or so), it’s down to $179.99 in all colorways at Amazon. The Stanmore III that’s bigger and even more powerful, with RCA inputs for plugging in a record player, is $249.99 at Amazon. It’s a much bigger price drop for this one, considering it typically sells for around $300.

Gigabyte Gaming OC – Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card

A good graphics card was about the last thing I expected to find a deal on, but Gigabyte’s 9070 XT is selling at its lowest-ever price ahead of Prime Day. AMD’s midrange GPU slightly outperforms Nvidia’s similarly-priced RTX 5070.

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How to find the best deals during Amazon’s Prime Day sale

2026-06-17T22:30:34-04:00

Amazon’s Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and the four-day sale for 2026 begins June 23rd at 3:01AM ET and ends at the same time on June 27th. It will grant Prime members access to some of the best prices of the year on Amazon devices, as well as those from Sony, Sonos, Bose, Anker, Apple, and other well-known (and lesser-known) brands we cover at The Verge.

As always, you can count on us to publish only the best deals from Amazon — as well as any worthwhile ones featured at Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and other competing retailers. That said, if you want to be sure you catch any and all deals that are most important to you, we’ve compiled some helpful tools and advice.

Below, we’ve spilled a few of our best deal-hunting tips, from how to use automated price trackers to the different ways you can set up your own personalized deal alerts. All of these methods and tools are free to use, and once you put in just a little bit of work, you can rest easy knowing that you don’t need to take much action until it comes time to make a purchase.

Use a price-tracking tool or deal aggregator

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CamelCamelCamel and CamelMart

CamelCamelCamel tracks the price of every product sold on Amazon and can send you alerts only when they reach the price that’s right for you. Once a product reaches the desired price you’ve set (or goes below it), you’ll get an email about it. CamelCamelCamel only works for products on Amazon, so you’ll need to use one of the other methods below if you want to track price movement at Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and other retailers.

To track prices and get alerts via email, you’ll first need to create a free account. We also suggest installing the site’s browser extension, called The Camelizer, which lets you see pricing trends on a product-by-product basis, and allows you to set your desired price without navigating away from Amazon. It’s fantastic and easy to use.

And, if you already have a wishlist saved on Amazon, you can import it into CamelCamelCamel.

The developers also make Camelmart, which is its price tracker for Walmart. It’s just as good as its Amazon-exclusive tracker, which is nice if you prefer shopping at Walmart, or just want to track prices. You can find and save items you want to keep tabs on, view its pricing history, and set a price alert that’ll ping your email so you can quickly make a purchase. There currently isn’t a browser extension you can use alongside shopping at Walmart, but our fingers are crossed that one gets made.

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Slickdeals

Slickdeals aggregates some of the best deals around the internet, as discovered by its team and community of users. It’s a great place to find a curated set of deals on things you might be interested in. The site also allows you to create deal alerts based on keywords, but they work a little differently on Slickdeals than they do on the above sites.

You can type in a product name, like “Sonos Era 100” or a retailer’s name, and once it’s added to your list, you’ll be notified of a deal alert if it meets your criteria. You can set it to alert you to any deal related to your keyword, or you can filter out deals so that you’ll be notified if, for example, the deal is popular enough to make it to Slickdeals’ front page or has earned a high rating from the community. Setting these keywords a little too broadly may result in frequent notification pings and emails, though, so you’ll need to use some discretion and find the right balance of how aggressively you want Slickdeals to notify you.

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Keepa

Keepa is another handy tool you can use to track and compare Amazon prices over time. Like CamelCamelCamel, Keepa provides charts that track pricing trends and will alert you when it finds a deal. You can also import any wishlists you’ve previously saved on Amazon.

Unlike CamelCamelCamel, however, you don’t necessarily need to create an account in order to track prices with Keepa. You just need to install the extension, and Keepa will automatically add a price history graph to supported product listings. The embedded extension features different tabs as well, one of which showcases pricing history and another that allows you to specify various pricing details. Once you’ve set your desired price, you’ll then receive price alerts via email, push notification, or RSS.

Alexa for Shopping

Amazon’s “Alexa for shopping” tool will show you pricing history for most products, and let you set a price alert. If you’re using a desktop or laptop computer, you can access the feature by clicking “Price history” next to the price listed in the middle of the product page. You may also be able to find a button for it in the main nav bar of Amazon’s homepage.

However you access it, Alexa for Shopping will summon a widget that can show you price history for product, which can be toggled up to a year ago. There is also an option in the widget to let you set a price alert. It will likely offer some price suggestions based on data, but you can type in your desired price. You’ll receive a deal alert to the email address associated with Amazon if the price drops accordingly. You can also set the tool to automatically buy the product if it drops to a certain price.

Set up deal alert notifications through Alexa or the Amazon app

If you’re a Prime member who owns a fourth-gen Echo speaker or a newer model, you can also request that Amazon send you deal notifications up to 24 hours ahead of time on products you’re interested in. Amazon can alert you to price drops on eligible products in your shopping cart or wishlist, as well as anything you’ve marked as “saved for later.” To enable the feature, tap More > Settings > Notifications in the Alexa app, and then tap Amazon Shopping. Then, scroll down to Shopping Recommendations and enable Deal Recommendations. Once done, you’ll receive a notification on both your device and your Echo speaker (the latter in the form of a yellow ring) notifying you of the deal.

Alternatively, you can sign up to receive deal alerts regarding products you’ve recently viewed in the Amazon Shopping app, as well as those related to your recent search history. If you’re a Prime member, you just need to navigate to the Prime Day event page in the mobile app between now and Wednesday, October 8th, to create an alert. Once done, you’ll receive push notifications for any deal(s) you’ve subscribed to when the event begins. You can also just open the Amazon Shopping app and tap Settings > Notifications > Deals and Recommendations before toggling “Savings” and / or “Recommendations.”

Look for deals outside of Amazon

Prime Day is meant to show off Amazon’s huge retail presence, so, naturally, other retail chains take notice. Because of this, you can sometimes find better deals at retailers like Target, Walmart, and Best Buy. At the very least, they may be able to match Amazon’s pricing if you ask.

If Amazon’s upcoming sale doesn’t have everything you want, or if you just want to make sure you’re getting the best deal, shop around a bit. For example, Walmart will soon host a Walmart Deals event from June 22nd through June 28th. Target is getting in on the deals, too, with Target Circle Deal Days happening the same span of time as Prime Day. Lastly, Best Buy is hosting its Tech Fest sale from June 22nd through June 29th. And as usual, you’ll be able to find all of our deals coverage in and outside of Amazon here.

Trust the experts

We’re a discerning bunch here at The Verge, so don’t fret if you’re going into this without any prep. We’ll be corralling the best tech deals and keeping our coverage up to date in the run-up to the main event this week. So mark June 23rd on your calendar, sign up for Amazon Prime and our Verge Shopping newsletters, and maybe start putting aside a little spending cash.

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is a great last-minute Father’s Day gift

2026-06-16T14:39:20-04:00

Father’s Day is nearly here. Hopefully, you already got a gift for dads you care about, but if not, here’s a quick, easy recommendation for anyone who enjoys a good comic strip. The Complete Calvin and Hobbes contains every one of Bill Watterson’s beloved strips made during the comic’s ten-year run from 1985 through 1995, packed in three deluxe hardcover books, for $89.48 at Amazon when you check the on-page coupon. The set originally sold for $225, but it’s often available for around $130. This is the best price I’ve seen it sell for.

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes

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The lighthearted, kid-friendly comics couldn’t be more different from Watterson’s darker, adult-themed The Mysteries, which brought him out of retirement with its 2023 launch.

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If you’re thinking of getting dad a book, but aren’t sure Calvin and Hobbes is the right pick, there are some good deals happening on gorgeous hardcover versions of The Lord of the Rings and other tales in the franchise. The deluxe slipcase hardcover version of The Lord of the Rings that includes illustrations by the author J.R.R. Tolkien himself is $105.14 at Amazon, its lowest price in about a year.

He can go further back in the lore with Silmarillion, the prequel to The Hobbit and to The Lord of the Rings. It, too, is illustrated, comes in a bold hardcover, and is down to its lowest price in a while. The book costs $30.50 at Amazon, while the slipcase hardcover version of The Hobbit that contains illustrations is $81.41.

Everything you need to know about Prime Day 2026

2026-06-16T12:31:40-04:00

Amazon Prime Day 2026 is getting closer, and it’s possible you might have some questions about the sale. When does it start? Why is it in June instead of July? And, most importantly, when will the deals go live? We have concrete answers to those questions, and we’ll have a lot more Prime Day coverage coming soon as Amazon rolls out more deals.

When does Prime Day start?

Amazon Prime Day 2026 officially starts on June 23rd, 2026 at 12:01AM PT, and ends on June 27, 2026 at 12:01AM PT. Some items will stay discounted for the entire period, or at least for as long as they remain in stock, while others will only run for a shorter chunk of the four day sale. In its article about Prime Day 2026 timing, Amazon noted that special deals will go live at 12AM, 8AM, and 1PM PT each day throughout the sale.

Why is Prime Day in June this year?

While there have been exceptions, Prime Day has historically occurred in July. So, what’s up with the recent change? Amazon’s Jamil Ghani told Reuters that the decision came down to some big events overlapping with its usual July launch. “This year, we have the (FIFA) World Cup […] We’ve got also the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, and so we thought this week (beginning June 22) was the best week for us to hold Prime Day,” Ghani said.

When do early Prime Day deals start?

The rollout of early deals is already underway, and Amazon is highlighting deals on household essentials and Amazon devices like Kindle accessories and Ring cameras. It’s safe to assume that there will be several dozen deals available ahead of Prime Day, and we’ll be bringing them to you, so stay tuned.

Do I need to be a Prime member to save?

While there are likely to be some deals available to all shoppers, Amazon Prime members will have exclusive access to many discounts. If you haven’t signed up for Prime before, you can claim a 30 day free trial.

Young adults and students can claim six months of Prime membership for free, after which you’ll be charged $7.49 per month if you want to continue (or $69 per year if you want to pay annually) with some account sharing limitations. People receiving government assistance can use Amazon Access for discounts on specific products, including a Prime membership.

Are other retailers offering similar deals?

Other retailers are likely to drop prices through Prime Day to meet or at least come closer to Amazon. Walmart is hosting a competing sale from June 22nd, 2026 at 12:01AM ET until June 28th, 2026 at 11:59PM ET both online and in stores, with early access for Walmart Plus members. Similarly, Target has Circle Deal Days starting on June 23rd and running until June 26th for anyone with a free Target Circle account. We’ll keep an eye out for deals wherever we can find them, and let you know if someone else beats Amazon’s price, or launches a similar sale.

Do any retailers offer price matching for Prime Day?

Currently, no major retailers offer price matching for Prime Day deals on Amazon. Best Buy typically offers price matching for Amazon, but most Prime Day deals won’t qualify because they’re either advertised as limited quantity, or require a Prime membership. Neither Target nor Walmart offer price matching for competitors.

How can I know that Prime Day deals are actually good?

There’s a deep trove of products that we’re hoping to see discounts on during Prime Day, and we use tools like CamelCamelCamel to track prices. When the markdowns match or exceed ones we’ve seen before on tech we like, we’ll tell you about it. Of course, you can track price history on items this way, too.

Amazon makes that easy with its own “Alexa for Shopping” price tracker (accessible by clicking “Price history” next to the item’s price), which is great for quick checks, but in our experience it doesn’t show up on every product, and it seems to deliver just up to one year of price history. On the other hand, CamelCamelCamel lets you see pricing data going back for the entire duration of the product’s availability, which is nice for researching slightly older products.

Do prices stay the same through Prime Day?

Generally, yes, though not always. Once a product is discounted for Prime Day, it usually sticks to that price for the duration of the sale. However, there will likely be some instances — Lightning Deals, for example — when deeper discounts might be available for a limited time.

What are the best deals during Prime Day?

Well, that’s something we’ll be able to tell you a lot more about in the coming weeks. But we always look forward to deals on Apple products, like AirPods, as well as other earbuds and headphones. Video games, TVs, monitors, and computer peripherals also typically see big discounts. Pretty much anything you’d likely want to buy during the Black Friday pre-holiday period should get some kind of discount during Amazon’s June event.

My favorite Qi2 power bank is cheaper than ever for Verge readers

2026-06-15T10:39:24-04:00

The AM52 can charge devices via Qi2.2 and USB-C simultaneously. | Photo: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge

I recently published a buying guide on the best Qi2 power banks. Out of seven feature-packed batteries, I really dug the Baseus AM52 10,000mAh power bank that has a built-in USB-C cable. It’s fast at Qi2.2 wireless charging for iPhones, and it’s quick with wired charging, too. And now, it’s an unbeatable value thanks to a new exclusive deal. Verge readers can use the offer code THEVERGECODE at Amazon to get one for $42.99 (usually $20 more for Prime members, or $80 outside of a deal).

Baseus AM52 power bank (with built-in cable)

The discount will last until June 30th.

Where to Buy:

~~$79.99~~ $42.99 at Amazon (with code THEVERGECODE)

The AM52 is far from the only choice that iPhone users have when it comes to a MagSafe-compatible power bank. In addition to its charging merits, the Baseus model is easy to recommend for those who don’t use a case. It’s the only model I tried that has a soft-touch material where it connects magnetically, nixing the possibility of scratching your iPhone.

As you’ll see if you read through the buying guide, other power banks with similar specs are just as fast at charging gadgets. Some are faster, particularly when it comes to wired charging (I used a USB-C power meter to verify speeds). However, what the AM52 lacks that some of its competitors have — a cooling fan, a kickstand, a display for charging remaining — isn’t as much of an issue with a big discount.

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The Verge’s Father’s Day 2026 gift guide

2026-06-17T11:00:26-04:00

With Father’s Day on the horizon, happening June 21st, it’s time to make a decision about the gift you want to buy for the fathers you care about. You know your dad best — he may be a man of simple pleasures who wants nothing more than to share a meal or drinks with his loved ones. Or, he might have… extremely specific preferences and expectations of how his big day should go. Of the many dads and dad-knowers polled at The Verge for this here gift guide, we think we have all of the bases covered, no matter your budget.

We focused specifically on items that will delight your dad and make their life easier, or just slightly more fun. We’ve got chill notebook games based on golf that are perfect for rainy days, handy rechargeable jumpstarters, and customizable LED ceiling fixtures that can transform the room. We also included hiking-friendly kiddo carriers, magnetic QWERTY keyboards for their phones, and much more below.

Cotopaxi Tech Bucket Hat

A dad who spends a lot of time outdoors ought to get a good hat. Cotopaxi’s Tech Bucket hat is a stylish, quick-drying option that provides plenty of coverage. It can protect your head and some of your face and neck from intense ultraviolet radiation, and wick away sweat from your work or on hikes with its breathable fabric.

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Lego Ideas – Van Gogh “Starry Night” set

It’s not always feasible to book a trip to NYC to check out Starry Night at MoMA in-person (though, you should if you can). However, you can pair up with dad to build a fun, detailed Lego version of Van Gogh’s most popular painting, complete with a minifig of the painter himself with an easel.

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Wuben G5 rechargeable flashlight

Dad may be picky about what he carries with him on daily adventures, but we have a feeling he’ll like the Wuben G5 flashlight enough to tote it around. It’s as small as a Zippo lighter, yet far more versatile, with a bright, rotatable light that can shine in numerous colors. It features USB-C charging and has an adjustable clip.

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The Complete Calvin and Hobbes

There are few things more relaxing than paging through Calvin and Hobbes. Whether the dad in your life has fond memories of the duo, or perhaps he’s never read it, The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is a thoughtful gift that includes every daily and Sunday strip from the lighthearted series’ run between 1985 and 1995.

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Hey Kids, Watch This!

Most will agree that it’s tough to decide what TV show or movie to watch with another adult. Adding kids to the mix makes it even harder. With Hey Kids, Watch This!, there are over 100 movie night ideas that should make for a memorable viewing session for everyone on the couch, regardless of age.

Where to Buy:

$38 at A24

Noco GB40 UltraSafe Jumpstarter

There are few things worse than being stranded with a dead car battery. What’s worse is not having a backup plan to get going again. Noco’s Boost GB40 is a rechargeable battery with jumper cables to start six-liter gas or three-liter diesel engines. It also has USB ports so you can charge your phone.

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Huanuo FlowLift Pro monitor arm

A monitor arm is one of the best gizmos you can gift to a dad who works at a desk. Monitor stands take up quite a bit of space, but a monitor arm lets a display hover, providing a bunch of extra desk real estate beneath to be more organized, or just to feel less cluttered while he works or plays.

Where to Buy:

~~$44.99~~ $29.99 at Amazon (Prime members)

Govee Smart Ceiling Light Ultra

The Smart Ceiling Light Ultra is a multi-purpose smart light. The fixture can provide up to 5,000 lumens of light (with adjustable color temperature), or it can display all sorts of captivating, colorful scenes. The lighting system can be set to automatically adjust throughout the day, so dad’s room can look exactly how he wants at any given moment.

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Alpaka Flight Sling

It’s not easy to fit everything dad needs into his pants or jacket pockets. Fortunately, some cool slings exist, like Alpaka’s Flight Sling. It’s compact, yet its multi-pocket design lets you stow things like an iPad Mini, a phone, a passport, keys, and more.

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Remarkable Paper Pure

Sure, a cheap, simple journal could be enough for dad. But what kind of gift is that? Remarkable’s Paper Pure is a premium tablet made for note-taking that feels like writing on paper with its included Marker. It has fantastic battery life and plenty of built-in tools to make it easy to import, export, and alter documents.

Where to Buy:

$399 at Remarkable

Solo Stove Steelfire 22” Stainless Griddle

The Steelfire 22 reaches searing temperatures in seven minutes and heats about 35 percent faster than cast iron, with edge-to-edge heat to minimize hot spots. The proprietary 3-ply clad stainless cooking surface requires no seasoning, resists rust, and wipes clean after every cook. Compact enough for a tailgate, capable enough for a backyard dinner party. Just in time for Father’s Day, Solo Stove is also offering 15% off select fire pits, pizza ovens, and accessories for a limited time, making it easy to upgrade your entire setup.

Where to Buy:

$399 at Solo Stove

Alienware 27-inch AW2726DM QD-OLED monitor

Dad deserves a sweet gaming monitor that looks great and won’t break the bank for the gift giver. Alienware’s AW2726DM is a 1440p QD-OLED monitor with phenomenal contrast and sharpness, and it’s a great fit for PC gaming as well as console gaming. It has a 240Hz refresh rate and plenty of video inputs, plus a three-year warranty.

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Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker

The Lifestyle Ultra speaker is Bose’s take on a Sonos Speaker. The sleek, low-profile wireless speaker boasts great room-filling sound, and it’s compatible with AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and Bluetooth. Dad can even sync multiple speakers together over Wi-Fi for multi-room support, in case he wants to buy more in the future.

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Werewolf VFLEX Starter Kit

A dad with numerous electronic doodads might really like Werewolf’s VFLEX. It can make some barrel plug power supplies obsolete by swapping them with USB-C. The set includes programmable dongles that, when tuned in the mobile app, can deliver the right amount of power through a USB-C battery or wall adapter.

Where to Buy:

$48 at Werewolf

Hario “Mizudashi” Cold Brew Coffee Maker (1000ml)

Buying a delicious iced coffee is fun, but they get very expensive. And tragically, they’re sometimes not yummy enough to warrant their rising costs. However, dad can make plenty of great cold brew at home however he likes for less with the help of Hario’s tall coffee maker.

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Zepath USB-C Li-ion AA Batteries

Rechargeable AA batteries are handy, until it’s time to charge them. Most wall chargers let you refill four, maybe six, at once. Zepath’s clever solution is to ship them in a easy-to-use USB-C charging case that lets dad charge eight simultaneously. The batteries themselves are long-lasting, too.

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Hisense UR9 RGB miniLED TV

One of the best TVs you can gift dad is an RGB miniLED TV. Hisense’s UR9 is a high-end pick, with absolutely stunning brightness and color accuracy, plus a handy USB-C video port and a few HDMI ports. While not as cheap or as thin as some OLEDs, it’s packed with features and great sound performance.

Where to Buy:

~~$2199.99~~ $1999.99 at Best Buy (65-inch)

Weber Smokey Mountain Charcoal Smoker

For dads who haven’t yet experienced the joy of smoking their own meats and veggies outdoors, Weber’s compact charcoal smoker is a good place to start. It has two cooking grates, a built-in thermometer, and a porcelain-enameled lid and bowl to keep heat in to cook your food to perfection.

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Osprey Poco Child Carrier

Backpacks make it easy to carry precious cargo, but for a relatively new dad’s most precious cargo — their tiny kiddo — Osprey’s Poco child carrier is a must-have backpacking accessory. It’s comfortable for the kid, and the built-in sunshade and rain protector can keep them relaxed and dry while dad does all the hard work.

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Valve Steam Controller

Valve’s new Steam Controller is the most customizable wireless gamepad. As the name implies, it’s made expressly for use in Steam, be it dad’s PC, Steam Deck, or with the upcoming Steam Machine. It has trackpads, capacitive grips and sticks, and a comfortable design, making it a great choice if dad prefers a controller over a keyboard and mouse.

Where to Buy:

$99 at Steam

Google Fitbit Air

The Fitbit Air doesn’t look like a fitness tracker, which is great if dad wants to keep tabs on health metrics without wearing a smartwatch or a tracker with a screen. It can track sleep, heart rate, steps, and more, plus the Google Health app uses AI to offer suggestions based on your data to optimize your rest and workouts.

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Keychron V5 Ultra 8K keyboard

Unless dad already has a favorite keyboard, get him something that’ll likely become one. Keychron’s V5 Ultra mechanical keyboard has a full set of keys, including a numpad, directional keys, a function row, and media keys (plus a customizable dial). It features hot-swappable switches, and multiple ways to connect (Bluetooth, USB-C, or 2.4GHz wireless).

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Spear Head Spade (40-inch)

The Spear Head Spade is an essential tool for gardening. Its long shaft and handle will let dad comfortably dig soil or lift rocks without having to bend over. It can let him get some serious work done, or just make the easy parts (like digging to insert pre-potted plants) a lot easier than using a garden trowel.

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Clicks Power Keys

The Power Keys (coming this summer) are just as fun to use as their predecessor, but slimmer and more useful. Attaching one to dad’s iPhone or magnet-equipped Android phone gives him a slide-out QWERTY keyboard to type on, and it keeps the phone charged with its 2,300mAh battery. The keys are backlit, and it can work with existing phone cases.

Where to Buy:

$99 at Clicks (preorder)

Lululemon Pace Breaker Lined Shorts (7-inch)

Some of the most comfortable, functional shorts for dads come from Lululemon. The company’s Pace Breaker Lined Shorts are breathable, and feature deep mesh pockets, plus a zipper-protected pocket to store valuables during workouts. The inside is lined, giving them a secure fit, plus another pocket to store cards or cash.

Where to Buy:

$78 at Lululemon

Ikea Varmblixt lamp

One of the most head-turning home decor pieces you can buy dad right now is Ikea’s Varmblixt donut-shaped LED lamp. The glass smart lamp can be mounted on a wall, or set on a flat surface. It can display whichever color strikes dad’s fancy, and its brightness can be adjusted so that it’s not an eyesore at night.

Where to Buy:

$99.99 at Ikea

Anker Laptop Power Bank

Few devices have been recommended more often to Verge readers than Anker’s Laptop Power Bank. It’s surprisingly capable for its soda can-sized build. For one, it has a large 25,000mAh capacity, plus it offers up to 165W of combined charging power. Conveniently, it includes two built-in USB-C cables (one of which is retractable).

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Apple gift card

An Apple gift card can make a lot of wishes come true. Perhaps dad wants to buy a couple of games during downtime, or a handful of movies to watch with others. It’s a great gift that gives dad the freedom to buy exactly what he wants for Father’s Day, whenever he wants to.

Where to Buy:

$25 at Apple

Paper Apps Duo Golf XL

Is dad into golf? How’d we know you’d say yes? For days when he can’t hit the nearby course, he can play this fun notebook simulation that involves dice and just as much chance as the real-life game it’s based on. The Golf XL game lets two players compete in randomly generated courses.

Where to Buy:

$15.99 at Gladden Design

Rak Magnetic Wristband

Losing a screw, washer, or drill bit during a repair is a pain, but magnets are here to help. The smarties at Rak designed a multi-section magnetic wristband that’ll let dad keep spares conveniently attached to his wrist, so he can easily grab what he needs (or stow pieces) while he’s at work.

Where to Buy:

$19.99 at Amazon

The Nintendo Switch 2 is $15 off at Woot

2026-06-11T11:03:49-04:00

The Switch 2 is still setting sales records. | Image: The Verge, Nintendo

Woot is hosting a small, but welcome deal on the Nintendo Switch 2 through June 19th. New customers can save $15 on the $449.99 console with the code NEW15 used at checkout. Sure, these are microscopic savings, but come September, the Switch 2 will rise in price to $499.99, so any deal is worth telling you about.

Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 has a 7.9-inch LCD display, magnetically attached Joy-Con 2 controllers, backwards compatibility with most original Switch games, and exclusive titles including Donkey Kong Bananza and Kirby Air Riders. Read our review.

Where to Buy:

~~$449.99~~ $434.99 at Woot (with code NEW15)

Nintendo recently hosted a Direct presentation where it unveiled a bunch of new games — including several remakes and remasters — coming to the Switch 2 this year and in 2027. One of the most notable announcements was a modern reimagining of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time that’s coming later in 2026. Even though the Switch 2 is barely over one year old, its future looks bright (even if it seems to be playing things a little safe currently), and there are already plenty of great games to play on the console.

The AirPods Pro 3 are $179, their best-ever price

2026-06-10T12:44:49-04:00

AirPods Pro 3 | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

Ahead of Prime Day, the Apple AirPods 3 wireless earbuds have hit their lowest price so far. Originally $249 (though commonly selling somewhere between $200 and $220), they’re $179 at Walmart and Amazon, presumably for a limited time. If you have an iPhone, these are the best wireless earbuds you can get at this price.

AirPods Pro 3

The AirPods Pro 3 have a new design that improves their fit, superior noise cancellation, better bass, and fairly accurate heart rate sensors. Read our review.

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The AirPods Pro 3 are one of the three sets of earbuds that our A/V reviewer John Higgins always keeps in rotation. He appreciates their stellar active noise cancellation and sound quality, and for being super simple to use. Depending on the shape of your ears, they might not be ideal for workouts (the fin-equipped Beats Powerbeats Fit could be a better pick), but no other set of earbuds comes close when it comes to packing in as many features, especially at this low price.

Read our AirPods Pro 3 review.

Eero’s Pro 6E routers are down to their cheapest price yet in 2026

2026-06-09T14:30:08-04:00

The Pro 6E was Eero’s top-end mesh Wi-Fi router back in 2022, and it’s still a solid pick if you want fast, reliable Wi-Fi coverage around your multi-room or multi-story abode. It can also deliver beyond gigabit wired speeds if your internet plan supports it. Ahead of Prime Day 2026, Amazon and Best Buy have knocked down the cost of a three-pack, matching its best-ever price that we last saw ahead of the holidays in December 2025.

Eero Pro 6E tri-band router

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There are so, so many different Wi-Fi routers to choose between, and it’s confusing. The Eero Pro 6E tick a good number of boxes. For one, each tri-band router supports 2.4, 5, and 6GHz bands, meaning smart home tech won’t have an issue connecting to lower bands, nor will newer devices that can run unencumbered on the 6GHz band. Eero routers are known for being simple to setup, which is handy if you don’t know anything about home networking.

While each router can broadcast a speedy wireless signal (up to 1.3Gbps) across 2,000 square feet, routers furthest away from the modem will experience speed degradation. It’s normal across all mesh Wi-Fi systems, regardless of brand. Thankfully, the Pro 6E supports wired backhaul at 1Gbps speeds, letting you connect each of the Pro 6E nodes together via Ethernet to address it.

Read our review of the Eero Pro 6E.

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Other great deals to check out

The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is down to its best price yet at Amazon, selling for $849.99 (originally $1,199.99) in the carbon gray 47mm configuration. It’s $949.99 at the likes of REI and Best Buy. The Fenix 8 Pro is the company’s flagship fitness watch, featuring a bright OLED screen, sports tracking, contactless payments, and claims of up to 27 days of battery life per charge in smartwatch mode (up to 15 days with more features in use). It boasts cellular and satellite connectivity, letting owners leave their phones at home. However, it can only communicate to other Fenix 8 Pro users or those who have the Garmin Messenger app. And, taking advantage of wireless connectivity requires an InReach subscription that costs $7.99 monthly.
Wellbots still has supply of the Dreame L20 Ultra robovac and mop hybrid, and the stellar Verge-exclusive deal we shared last week is still happening. Normally $349 (down from its $1,400 original price in 2023), it’s down to $279.20 while supplies last when you paste the code L20VERGE at checkout. At this price, the L20 Ultra is significantly better than other similarly-priced options. The vacuum itself is smart — it can quickly map your home’s layout, automatically empty its trash, and return to home base to have its mops cleaned (or removed, so that it doesn’t get high-pile carpets wet).
The 31.5-inch Asus Strix 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor (XG32UCDS) is down to $599 at B&H Photo. It’s not common for a fairly large 4K OLED model to be this affordable. The flat 16:9 aspect ratio panel features a 165Hz refresh rate at 4K, HDR10 support, plus variable refresh rate support with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility. It includes one DisplayPort 1.4 input, two HDMI 2.1 ports, a USB-C input with 15W PD charging, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Asus covers it with a three-year warranty that also protects against panel burn-in. One thing I like about Asus OLEDs is their built-in proximity sensor that can turn off the panel (at configurable spans of time) when it doesn’t detect you nearby.

4K Blu-rays are three for $33 ahead of Father’s Day

2026-06-05T15:30:34-04:00

Director Damien Chazelle went from La La Land directly into First Man, the latter of which is included in this sale. | Photo by Daniel McFadden / Universal Studios

If you know a dad with a predilection for physical media, he might really dig what you buy for him with this deal at Gruv. Ahead of Father’s Day on June 21st, the online seller (operated by Universal Pictures, in case you didn’t know) is letting you check out with three movies from a large batch for $33 — no code required. Of course, you don’t need to be a dad, or be buying for one, to get in on these deals. To my knowledge, there is no dad verification system at work here.

There aren’t many new releases looped into the sale. Rather, it’s focused on classics — modern as well as those from decades prior — that might round out dad’s collection without breaking the bank. Prices for movies at Gruv range from $13.99 or so to $20, so the total savings vary depending on what you buy. In the event that you only buy one 4K Blu-ray today and it’s your first purchase at Gruv, use the code FIRSTGRUV15 at checkout to save 15 percent off the cost.