Amazon Prime Day 2023 Liveblog: Highlights and the Best Lightning Deals
We're keeping track of our favorite (and least favorite) limited-time discounts and pointing you to our updates.
Amazon Prime Day 2023 is halfway over, and our up-to-date deals coverage continues. Our product reviewers are rounding up the best discounts at Amazon and beyond. Even if you're shopping like a pro, it can be hard to fathom the sheer volume of deals, let alone determine which discounts are worthwhile.
This liveblog will keep track of highlights from across the event, with an emphasis on limited-time Lightning Deals, standout products, and fun finds we aren't covering elsewhere. Keep in mind that Amazon's Lightning Deals are first-come, first-serve, so they may expire quickly. Check back often to see what's new.
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Save up to 52 Percent on Board Games and Puzzles
Amazon has a huge selection of board games and puzzles on sale right now. If you're into gaming, it's definitely worth checking this sale out.
Some highlights include the Cards Against Humanity Ultimate Expansion for $103 ($27 off), Dice Forge for $39 ($17 off), and Ticket to Ride for $30 ($25 off).
Lightning Deal: Snag 30 Cans of Play-Doh Slime for $8
This Lightning Deal may expire quickly.
Amazon has thirty cans of Play-Doh Slime on sale for $8. It usually sells for about double that cost. You'll get an assortment of cans in eight different colors for all the sensory fun. If your kids keep complaining that they're bOoOoOred, these could make for a fun summer day activity.
The All-Clad Factory Seconds Sale is Back, Baby
Any home chef worth their salt knows that All-Clad cookware is some of the best on the market. The brand's iconic pots and pans have excellent durability, design, and heat retention, and they're backed by a lifetime warranty.
If you don't mind some minor cosmetic flaws or packaging damage, the All-Clad Factory Seconds Sale has massive savings on many different products. We've rounded up our favorites in a dedicated story.
You Probably Need This $10 Nicolas Cage Sequin Pillow Case
Friends, I don't know why this exists, but reviewer Eric Ravenscraft stumbled upon it and now it is my cosmic duty to share it with you all.
We proudly present the Nicolas Cage Sequin Pillow Cover.
It's a pillow cover. It's $3 off. It's covered in red sequins. And you can flip the sequins over to reveal Nicolas Cage's face.
The sizing is pretty standard for a throw pillow, so you can just replace something that already exists in your house with this bedazzled Nic. Probably the best $10 you'll ever spend.
Lightning Deal: The Netvue Birdfy Feeder Cam is $50 Off
If you've ever wanted to spy on the birds as they eat, this product can help you do exactly that. The Netvue Birdfy Feeder Cam (6/10, WIRED Review) is a blast to use, and it can even help identify which birds have stopped by for a snack.
It's down to $150 ($50 off) as a Lightning Deal, so be prepared for this one to expire soon.
Our Favorite Fitbit is $100 ($50 off)
The Fitbit Charge 5 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great fitness tracker for most people. It's easy to use, easy to wear, and it tracks the metrics that most people want. The battery also lasts forever. We have not seen the tracker fall lower than this in price before.
Here's a Lightning Deal on A Great Under-Desk Treadmill
The Egofit Walker Pro M1 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is currently on sale for $319. That's an $81 discount and one of the best discounts we've seen. This is a Lightning Deal and may sell out quickly.
Here's A Fresh Batch of Laptop and Home Office Deals
We're up to over 50 products in our dedicated roundup of the best Prime Day home office and laptop deals.
One of many new standout offers is on the Branch Verve Chair. It's one of our favorite office chairs and currently on sale for $471 ($118 off).
Head to the story to see the rest of the best!
This Anker Portable Battery Pack for $70 Can Charge All the Things
Anker is known for making great portable chargers. Our top pick isn't on sale, but its bigger, beefier sibling is. You can snag the Anker PowerCore 24K for $70 and save $30 via Amazon.
In my opinion, the only inconvenience of a portable battery bank occurs when you need to recharge it. The PowerCore 24K can fully charge an iPhone nearly five times before you need to recharge the bank itself. More time between charges is always a good thing.
It has two USB ports and it's capable of charging laptops, tablets, and other gadgets as well as smartphones. And thanks to the high-speed recharge feature, you can fully replenish the battery's battery in just under four hours. My older Anker with less capacity takes twice as long.
This Discounted Sex Tech Gives "Hot Deals" A New Meaning
In case you missed it, we're rounding up the best deals on our favorite sex toys and tech. We found price drops for all bodies and budgets.
Some standouts include the best stroker for just $27 and this rechargeable wand vibrator for $45.
Head on over to our story for more spicy sales.
The Viral Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner is on Sale
When we tested viral TikTok gadgets, reviewer Brenda Stolyar was impressed with this small-but-mighty carpet cleaner. The design allows for easier cleaning of awkward areas, like furniture, stairs, and vehicles.
This is the lowest price we've seen for the Little Green all year. It's down to $86 ($38 off) at Amazon.
The only downside? You might get grossed out by how much dirt and grime this cleaner pulls up from your carpets. Consider yourself warned.
More Phone Deals Added
Our roundup of the best mobile phone deals has been updated with a bunch of fresh picks. You can get a Google Pixel 6A Phone for $249, which is $100 off.
Snag A Pair of Trendy Dr. Marten's Sandals for Summer and Save $32
Dr. Marten's sandals are making a serious comeback. If your teenager (or your internal monologue) has been pining for a pair, Amazon has the Dr. Marten's Blaire Patent Leather Sandals on sale for $68 ($32 off). These rarely drop in price, and especially not this low.
Perhaps the money you save will sweeten the sting of the break-in period.
Our Favorite iPad Stand is Down to $34
A good tablet stand is important, and this option from Satechi is one of the best you can buy. In our guide to the Best iPad Accessories, reviews editor Julian Chokkattu praised this stand's sturdy construction over years of use. The viewing angle and height are both adjustable, and the lightweight design collapses down for easier transport.
Check our roundup of the Best Prime Day Phone and Tablet Deals for more accessories on sale.
This Sleep Mask is Like a Weighted Blanket for Your Brain
A weighted sleep mask might not seem that enticing, but this 9-ounce mask from Nodpod will gently squish you to sleep. Gentle pressure on your eyes can help slow down the hamster wheel of your mind. (I also like that weighted masks make it more of a nuisance to look at my phone before bed.)
You can also stick this sleep mask in the freezer to help soothe pain from migraines (or hangovers). Snag it now for $27 ($7 off).
Fire Max 11 Deal Added To Amazon Device Lineup
The Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet has been added to our picks for the best deals on Amazon devices.
Save Big on Our Favorite Sony Headphones
The Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones (9/10, WIRED Recommends) have a long and strange name, but they're still some of our favorite wireless headphones. Right now they're on sale for $328, which is a $70 discount and $20 cheaper than we've ever seen them drop.
The cans are lightweight and comfortable, with fantastic control options and even better sound. These are our favorite, but if you'd like to spend a little less, we also really like their predecessors—the WH-1000XM4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). Those are on sale for $248 which, again, is a really great deal.
No matter how you shake it, if you're in the market for headphones, these deals are worth checking out. Our dedicated story has even more Amazon Prime Day headphone and speaker deals.
This Laptop Desk is the Perfect WFH Goblin Accessory
I've been working from home since 2017, and despite the fact that I have more than one perfectly lovely workspace, I still always end up hunched over my laptop while it sits on my knees.
I'm going to buy this Nnewvante Lap Desk for $39 ($10 off) and hope that it changes everything. After all, reviews editor Julian Chokkattu said he loves it, and that's the only endorsement I need. It has an adjustable laptop-slash-tablet stand built in, and the other half stays flat so you can keep your coffee or phone nearby. There's even a tiny drawer for storing important things (like snacks).
If you, too, are a goblin creature with no discernible posture, perhaps this desk would be of assistance.
