CNET's deals team and I are constantly on the hunt to bring you the best discounts from your favorite retailers, like Amazon and Walmart. With the Prime Day sale officially underway, we're seeing tons of deals pouring out of Amazon. But with that many deals at your fingertips, it can get overwhelming trying to decide which deals are true savings and which ones aren't. We rounded up the standout discounts our CNET shopping experts actually recommend this week, including savings on tech, home essentials and everyday favorites.
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PRIME DAY TECH DEALS OF THE WEEK
- $38 (save $102)
- $599 (save $200)
- $270 (save $330)
- $16 (save $10)
- $165 (save $85)
Best cooling deals of the week
The Mission Cooling Bandana is designed to provide quick relief on hot days using cooling fabric that activates with water. It's lightweight, breathable and offers UPF 50 sun protection, making it a practical accessory for hiking, yard work, sports or other outdoor activities. Once activated, it can stay cool for up to two hours and is machine washable for easy reuse.
This deal is for Prime members only.
If you tend to overheat at night, this Bedsure cooling blanket is designed to help regulate your temperature without feeling heavy. Made from rayon derived from bamboo, it has a silky, soft feel that's lightweight enough for summer but still cozy for lounging on the couch. It's also easy to pack for camping, travel or dorm living, thanks to its compact design.
This deal is for Prime members only.
The Arctic Air Neck Chill is a wearable cooling tube that wraps comfortably around your neck to help you stay cool during hot weather. It uses quick-freeze gel to provide hands-free cooling and can be reused again and again after chilling in the freezer. The adjustable fit and three-pack make it a convenient option for outdoor work, exercise or simply getting through a heat wave.
This deal is for Prime members only.
Best deals of the week
The JLab Flex earbuds use an open-ear design that clips onto your ears instead of sitting inside your ear canal, so you can listen to music while staying aware of your surroundings. They're a good option for walking, commuting or working out when you still want to hear traffic or conversations nearby. Wireless Bluetooth connectivity keeps things simple, and the lightweight design is built for all-day comfort.
This deal is for Prime members only.
The Thermacell E-ZoneGuard creates a mosquito protection zone of up to 20 feet without relying on sprays or lotions. Its rechargeable battery lasts up to 12 hours per charge, and the included refill provides up to 36 hours of protection for backyard barbecues, camping trips and evenings on the patio. It also comes with a fast-charging dock, making it easy to keep ready for your next outdoor gathering.
These Brightech solar string lights make it easy to add warm lighting to a patio, deck or backyard without running extension cords. The 48-foot strand includes 15 shatterproof LED bulbs and charges during the day using solar power. They're also waterproof and designed to withstand year-round outdoor use, making them a solid option for entertaining or everyday backyard ambiance.
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The Lifepro Massage Gun is designed to help loosen tight muscles after workouts, long days at a desk or travel. It comes with eight massage heads and five speed settings, so you can adjust the intensity and target different areas like your back, legs and shoulders. Its percussion-style massage can be a convenient recovery tool for athletes or anyone who wants quick at-home relief from everyday muscle tension.
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The Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser uses a focused stream of water to help clean between teeth and along the gumline, making it a useful addition to a regular brushing routine. It includes 10 pressure settings and seven tips, including options for braces and multiple users in the same household.
Govee’s smart light bulbs make it easy to swap standard lighting for customizable color and voice controls. The four-pack offers 16 million colors, 54 preset scenes and music-sync effects, all controlled through the Govee Home app or with Alexa and Google Assistant. You can also group bulbs together and set schedules for automatic sunrise and sunset-style lighting.
The Lego Botanicals Bonsai Tree is a low-maintenance way to add a little greenery to a desk, shelf or coffee table. The set lets you customize the finished tree with either classic green leaves or pink cherry blossom pieces, with tiny frogs hidden among the blooms for a playful detail. It’s part of Lego's adult-focused Botanical Collection and makes for a satisfying build that doubles as home decor.
How we choose the deals at CNET
Many of us at CNET have covered shopping events for over five years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless others. Not to mention covering, researching and hunting deals on the daily. We've gotten good at weeding out scams and superficial deals, so you see only the best offers from all over.
When choosing deals to show you, we look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time. Our team of experts has tested countless products to ensure we're only sharing the best deals.
- Real discounts mean exactly that. We look at the price history for that product to make sure no brands are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is.
- Quality reviews and in-depth testing are important for any product. If you're unhappy the first time you use it, the discount wasn't a worthwhile one.
- Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it will only be around for a short while or will only be available for the remaining stock, we'll let you know upfront so you don't come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.
