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I think I've found my dream gaming chair this Prime Day — and no, it's not a Secretlab chair - Friday, June 26, 2026 - 12:23

The hunt for a new gaming chair during Amazon's Prime Day sale has been relentless, and I've been hesitant to act on most of them despite the hefty discounts.

There are several Secretlab and Razer options on the market, and we've explored these previously. They all promise high-level comfort and prioritize customization with adjustable armrest, recline, and backrest height — but there's an alternative I've found that goes beyond the basics.

The AutoFull M6 Ultra 2.0 is now available on Amazon for £483.99 (was £599.99), thanks to a 19% discount. This is a gaming chair that has premium features you won't find on most gaming or office chairs, with dual-zone vibration massaging, highly adjustable armrests, and 2-in-1 ventilation and heating.

With 2-in-1 ventilation, it makes the perfect companion for hot summer days, notably ideal for the ongoing heatwave in the UK, and that's important for long gaming or work sessions.

For US consumers, the AutoFull M6 is available on Amazon for $424.99 (was $499.99), thanks to a 15% discount. This version still comes with the heating and cooling functionality of the Ultra 2.0, but doesn't have the massaging functionality found in its upgraded counterpart.

Regardless, both versions seemingly aim for the best level of comfort, with dynamic lumbar support, including a footrest that should drastically improve periods of resting after gaming or work.

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The AutoFull M6 Ultra 2.0 promises fantastic comfort across the board via its high-level features, with 2-in-1 ventilation and heating, auto dynamic lumbar support, highly adjustable armrests, and an additional footrest. It's simply one of the most comfortable chairs you can find on the market this Prime Day. View Deal

Similar to its upgraded counterpart, the AutoFull M6 gaming chair features highly adjustable armrests, a full heating and cooling mechanism, auto dynamic lumbar support, and an additional footrest. This is the right chair to opt for if you're looking for a summer or winter companion, especially during long work or gaming sessions.View Deal

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Don’t miss Prime Day’s best TV deals! I’ve picked great offers on TVs we’ve reviewed and rate highly, including OLEDs from LG and Samsung, big-screen TCL TVs and more - Friday, June 26, 2026 - 12:38

Prime Day is coming to a close — it ends at midnight tonight PT and BST — so if you're looking a deal on a new TV, you don't have long left. As TechRadar's TV expert, I've trawled through every TV deal I can find, and picked the best offers on TVs we've tested here at TechRadar, so I can vouch for their quality and value.

Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale US
Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale UK

In the US, my top deal is the 65-inch LG C5 for $1,099.99 (was $1,399.99) at Amazon US. This is the cheapest this model been over all of Prime Day, and a record-low price.

I you're looking for small-screen bargain, the 50-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED (2023) is down to a record-low $249.99 (was $469.99) at Amazon US. My other top Us pick is the TCL QM6K 75-inch for $747.99 (was $799.99) at Amazon US. This isn't a record-low price, but if you want a big screen for the World Cup, you can't go wrong with this one.

For the UK, my top pick is the LG B5 48-inch for £579 (was £799) at Amazon UK. It's been cheaper before, but this is still an awesome price.

Next is the TCL 65-inch Q6C for £529 (was £618.99) at Amazon UK, perfect for those who want an affordable, good, larger screen TV. And finally, the 42-inch LG C5 is down to £623 (was £849) at Amazon UK. An excellent smaller screen, this again isn't the cheapest it's been, but it's an incredible price.

Check out more Amazon Prime Day deals on some of the best TVs we've tested at TechRadar below.

Today's best TV deals in the US

Price dop! Up until today, the 65-inch C5 has been $1,199.99 in the Prime Day sale, but it's now dropped to its cheapest ever price of $1,099.99.The LG C5 is the ultimate all-around TV, delivering excellent performance for movies, gaming and sports with a full suite of features and superb picture quality. View Deal

The TCL QM6K has an impressive list of gaming features for the money, including 4K 144Hz and FreeSync Premium Pro support. Its picture is colorful and detailed and it has solid gaming performance. While this $747.99 price for the 75-inch doesn't beat the record-low, it's an excellent price for a 75-inch mini-LED. View Deal

Easily one of the best-value OLED TVs available, the LG B5 48-inch has dropped to $599.99. It's not a record-low, but still a very good price. This is the perfect TV if you're looking for a bedroom-sized display for gaming that still delivers awesome OLED picture quality for movies with rich colors and powerful contrast. View Deal

It's alive! The old school Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED is still around despite the arrival of the Ember QLED, and you can get the 50-inch model for a seriously cheap $249.99. The Omni QLED supports Dolby Vision, delivers colorful picture quality and has decent built-in sound. A perfect second TV for the money. View Deal

This deal knocks a huge $500 off the Sony Bravia 8 OLED TV. Its picture has excellent detail and contrast, plus it has a healthy suite of gaming features including Perfect for PS5 settings. For Sony fans looking to play GTA 6 on a great-looking OLED, this is a fantastic option. View Deal

One of Hisense's flagship 2025 mini-LED TVs, the U8QG has high brightness, delivers bold colors and solid contrast, and supports 4K 165Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro and Dolby Vision across all 3 HDMI 2.1 ports. This deal takes the 55-inch model to a near record-low $698. View Deal

The Samsung QN90F is a perfect TV for bright rooms, thanks to its anti-glare screen and solid brightness. It's fully stocked for gaming, with 4K 165Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro, ALLM and HDR10+ support, as well as a ton of cloud-gaming options. Its picture quality is brilliant too. Best Buy has the 75-inch model for a record-low $1,499.99, so if you want a premium big screen experience for GTA 6, this is it. View Deal

Today's best TV deals in the UK

LG's best value OLED is even better value thanks to this Prime Day deal, with the 48-inch LG B5 hitting £579, a great price for a 48-inch OLED. It was £30 earlier during Prime Day, but this is still a good deal nonetheless. Perfect for bedroom gaming, the B5 has a full suite of gaming features and delivers smooth gameplay. It still offers the rich, detailed picture quality perfect for movies too. View Deal

The 42-inch LG C5 is available for £623, and while it was cheaper a couple of days ago, hitting £599, this is still an amazing price. The 42-inch model still delivers the rich colors, strong contrast and the gaming features and performance of its larger siblings, but at the ideal size for small rooms. View Deal

If you want a big screen for gaming on a budget, the 65-inch TCL Q6C is a brilliant choice. £527 is the cheapest it's ever been, and is excellent value for a gaming mini-LED TV. It has great picture quality and a good stock of gaming features for this price level, with 4K 144Hz, Dolby Vision gaming and FreeSync Premium Pro all supported. View Deal

The Samsung QN90F is the ideal TV for bright rooms, with an anti-glare screen and solid brightness levels, plus it has a full suite of features for gaming with impressive performance. The 55-inch was recently £809.10 so this isn't the cheapest it's been, but it's still superb price for our best TV for sport. View Deal

The LG C5 covers all the bases, with OLED picture quality and razor-sharp performance for movies, sports and gaming. Speaking of gaming, it has 4K 144Hz, full VRR, Dolby Vision gaming and ALLM all covered across four HDMI 2.1 ports. The 55-inch model has dropped to £899 very briefly earlier this week, but this deal for £969 is the second-cheapest price we've seen it at. View Deal

The best time of year to pick up the Ember Mini-LED is Prime Day, as the 55-inch has dropped to £599.99, its best price yet. This TV is great for sports, gaming and movies, delivering natural colors, smooth motion and a good suite of gaming features. Other sizes:

65-inch: was £1,149.99 now £769.99
75-inch: was £1,599.99 now £999.99View Deal

The Samsung S84F OLED 55-inch is down to £683 at Amazon UK, which is the cheapest it's ever been. We've tested the S85F (we assume the S84F is just a retail name) and it has great picture quality, particularly with its vibrant, dynamic colors. It's also great for gaming, with 4K 120Hz and VRR support and a sub-10ms input lag time. View Deal

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PlayStation CEO says Sony will be 'leveraging technologies that can be used in various forms and locations' for future consoles, potentially suggesting a PS6 handheld is in the cards - Friday, June 26, 2026 - 12:51
  • PlayStation boss Hideaki Nishino says "pick up and play" is the most important quality for consoles nowadays
  • He says Sony wants to leverage tech "that can be used in various forms and locations"
  • The CEO's comments suggest that Sony is looking to rejoin the handheld market

A new PlayStation handheld could be on the table after comments from Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino suggest the company wants to create new hardware similar to the Nintendo Switch 2.

In an interview with Famitsu (translated by IGN), Nishino was asked whether PlayStation plans to continue focusing on consoles, following a past comment he made in 2024 about how hardware won't be disappearing any time soon.

The CEO confirmed it would, saying, "My belief that a console is necessary for playing games hasn’t changed," adding that Sony "wants to continue providing its own game consoles."

But what sort of consoles? Nishino went on to mention that "pick up and play" is the most important quality for consoles nowadays, which instantly makes one think of the Switch 2 or PlayStation Portal.

Nishino continued, saying that developing new consoles will mean Sony will be "leveraging technologies that can be used in various forms and locations" and that this would enable Sony "to create something exciting."

"For example, although the PlayStation brand is strongly associated with playing on the TV in the living room, we’re planning to release monitors and speakers so that people can play comfortably in other locations as well," Nishino said. "We developed the PlayStation Portal as part of this initiative."

The PlayStation Portal is a remote player, allowing PS5 users to play their PS5 games via their handheld device, a challenge Sony took on to create a new kind of gameplay experience, according to Nishino.

"We were thinking, 'Let’s try this, let’s try that,' and I’d like us to move forward with developing products while exploring various ideas in this way," he said.

While the PlayStation Portal is a handheld console, its purpose is built for streaming and cloud gaming, unlike the PSP and the PS Vita.

While the PSP took off and became Sony's biggest handheld ever, selling 70 million units, the PS Vita didn't fare too well, shifting an estimated 15 to 16 million units before it was discontinued in 2019.

If Sony plans to rejoin the handheld market, it will have tough competition if it goes against the Switch 2, which has officially sold almost 6 million units within its first year of release.

A PS6 handheld has been rumored for some time. According to a reliable insider and leaker, Moore's Law is Dead, Sony will launch its next-generation PlayStation with three devices in 2027, including two consoles and a companion handheld.

Last chance? Samsung's record-low Galaxy S26 Ultra deal could disappear tonight — get $350 off instantly without trading - Friday, June 26, 2026 - 12:59

This week's big news in the world of tech deals is Amazon Prime Day. The retailer's summer mega-sale has really dominated the headlines, but it's not the only game in town. For one, the official Samsung Store is currently offering exceptional deals on its own brand devices thanks to its own 'summer sale' happening right now.

On such deal is a record-low price on the excellent Galaxy S26 Ultra, which is our favorite Android device currently. Usually, this flagship would set you back an exorbitant amount, but right now you can either get $350 off upfront or up to $720 off with a trade-in.

Of the two, the upfront discount is the real headline feature here as it lets you take home the standard configuration for $949 (was $1,099). Ok, that's still extremely expensive, but there are no additional hoops to jump through to get your hands on the device at its lowest-ever upfront price. With this unlocked device, you'll be able to port it over to whatever carrier you wish without any annoying criteria, too.

Note that Amazon Prime Day is set to end at midnight tonight (June 26th) but it's difficult to say whether this deal will disappear exactly. Nonetheless, if you are interested, I would probably recommend jumping on it sooner rather than later as it could vanish as the various 'summer sales' wind down.

Today's record-low Galaxy S26 Ultra deal at Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: $350 off upfront, or up to $720 off with a trade-in at Samsung
The outstanding Galaxy S26 Ultra has just been listed for its lowest price yet at the official Samsung Store this week, with an excellent $350 discount on unlocked devices. Available across all storage variants and colors, this deal can get you a device for as little as $949 upfront. Trade-in rebates of up to $720 are also available, but we've seen slightly better offerings in the past for trades.

Galaxy S26: $200 off upfront, or up to $400 off w/ trade
Galaxy S26+: $300 off upfront, or up to $450 off w/ tradeView Deal

The best Samsung Galaxy S phone yet

In our Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review, we described it as Samsung's best Galaxy S phone to date, despite it being a fairly modest upgrade over its predecessor.

Rather than reinventing the formula, Samsung has refined it, improving the design, boosting performance, and expanding its AI features without increasing the price. Standout additions include the new Privacy display and Super Steady video mode, both of which are innovative features exclusive to the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Even so, the phone's biggest strengths remain its stunning display, superb cameras, and the versatility of its built-in S Pen. While pricey, at $950 we'd definitely say that the Ultra is worth considering if you want a high-end Android flagship.

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Prediction market giant Polymarket hit by cyberattack, with company confirming user funds stolen — here is what we know - Friday, June 26, 2026 - 13:00
  • Polymarket prediction platform was hacked via a compromised third‑party vendor dependency, injecting malicious scripts into its frontend
  • Around $3M in crypto stolen from ~11 users, according to PeckShield; Polymarket is refunding victims in full while removing the affected dependency
  • Community reactions on X were critical, with some blaming prior “taunting hackers”; one victim speculated the breach may have involved Xorek Cloud’s VPS

Polymarket, a prediction platform where people trade on the likelihood of different real-world events, got hacked and allegedly lost around $3 million in user funds. The company is now refunding the victims in full.

In a short post published on X earlier this week, Polymarket confirmed the news, saying it discovered that a third-party vendor had been compromised. Through that compromise, the attackers injected a malicious script “into our frontend for some users.”

Since then, Polymarket said it contained the incident and removed the affected dependency but did not say which dependency it was. It did not say which third-party vendor was compromised. Furthermore, it said it is currently contacting impacted users and refunding them in full, but did not state how many people were affected, or how much money is involved.

Context-dependent vulnerabilities

This morning we discovered a 3rd party vendor had been compromised, injecting a malicious script into our frontend for some users. We've contained it & removed the affected dependency. We're contacting impacted users & refunding them in full.June 25, 2026

In its write-up, TechCrunch cited blockchain monitoring firm PeckShield, which claims that around $3 million in cryptocurrency was stolen in the attack. The publication also reported that around 11 people were affected. Polymarket allows its users to be paid in crypto.

X users who left comments on Polymarket’s announcement seem utterly unsurprised by the breach. “I spent weeks telling you this and you ignored it,” one person said. “The next time l find a vulnerability, l will sell it to criminal gangs.” Three users suggested Polymarket deserved what had happened for “taunting hackers” in the past. One made a sly joke saying, “how did you not predict this?”

Polymarket did not say which third-party vendor was compromised, but one of the users who lost funds in this attack speculates it happened through Xorek Cloud’s VPS:

“I recently bought a VPS from Xorek Cloud and stored my private key on it,” they said on X. “I'm not sure how the compromise happened, but that's the only possible security risk I can think of.”

Via TechCrunch

Quick! Before Prime Day ends, upgrade to one of these talented Xbox controllers — I’ve tracked down the most phenomenal pads on the market and found the last-minute bargains you can’t afford to miss - Friday, June 26, 2026 - 13:02

Not only do I review gaming gear for a living, I game every day, which is how I know how important a truly reliable gamepad can be. Fortunately, while we're on the final day of Prime Day, I'm still seeing loads of offers out there on some of my favorite Xbox controllers. That's why I've brought you together the best I've found.

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For a long time, when gaming on my PC and Xbox Series X, I just stuck with the Robot White Xbox Wireless Controller that came with my console. And who could blame me? It's a seriously well-designed controller, from its multi-platform connectivity to its Impulse Triggers. But there's a whole rainbow of different colorways out there: given they're so cheap, why not opt for the badass bubblegum vibes of Deep Pink or the exhilarating Electric Volt?

And although it may have taken me a while, I have since upgraded to a pro-grade pad: the fantastic Asus ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless, one of the many premium controllers you can get an enormous discount on this Prime Day. Can't quite stretch to a high-end controller? Fortunately, plenty of cheaper options like the PowerA Wired Controller are still going for a song, so there's never been a better time to get your hands on a new one.

If you're keen to browse the deals where you are, feel free to skip straight to the US links or UK links. And if you're also on the hunt for other bargains, don't forget to follow our Amazon Prime Day US live blog or our Amazon Prime Day UK live blog.

Xbox controller sale — top picksXbox controllers — US deals

Xbox Wireless Controller — Velocity Green

Pros
  • Premium feel
  • Works on a range of devices
  • Improved textures and geometry
  • Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
  • Share button can be awkward
  • Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Shock Blue

Pros
  • Premium feel
  • Works on a range of devices
  • Improved textures and geometry
  • Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
  • Share button can be awkward
  • Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Robot White

Pros
  • Premium feel
  • Works on a range of devices
  • Improved textures and geometry
  • Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
  • Share button can be awkward
  • Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Pulse Red

Pros
  • Premium feel
  • Works on a range of devices
  • Improved textures and geometry
  • Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
  • Share button can be awkward
  • Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Heart Breaker Special Edition

Pros
  • Premium feel
  • Works on a range of devices
  • Improved textures and geometry
  • Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
  • Share button can be awkward
  • Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Fallout Pip-Boy Edition

Pros
  • Premium feel
  • Works on a range of devices
  • Improved textures and geometry
  • Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
  • Share button can be awkward
  • Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Electric Volt

Pros
  • Premium feel
  • Works on a range of devices
  • Improved textures and geometry
  • Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
  • Share button can be awkward
  • Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Deep Pink

Pros
  • Premium feel
  • Works on a range of devices
  • Improved textures and geometry
  • Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
  • Share button can be awkward
  • Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Carbon Black

Pros
  • Premium feel
  • Works on a range of devices
  • Improved textures and geometry
  • Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
  • Share button can be awkward
  • Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition

Pros
  • Premium feel
  • Works on a range of devices
  • Improved textures and geometry
  • Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
  • Share button can be awkward
  • Not rechargeable without add-on

Asus ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless

Pros
  • Sleek, comfortable design
  • Sensitive TMR sticks and dual-mode triggers
  • Staggeringly quick response times
  • Brilliantly customizable
Cons
  • Custom profiles can’t be changed on Xbox

Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra

Pros
  • Wonderful mechanical buttons
  • Great RGB lighting
  • Innovative color display
Cons
  • Poor companion software
  • Lacks swappable thumbsticks

GameSir G7 Pro Wired

Pros
  • Swappable sticks, d-pad and faceplates
  • Drift-beating Hall effect thumbsticks
  • Charging dock included, and it charges fast
  • Lovely build quality with firm rubberized grips
  • Trigger locks are some of the best I’ve ever used
Cons
  • Face buttons feel a little weird at first

GameSir G7 Pro Wireless

Pros
  • Swappable sticks, d-pad and faceplates
  • Drift-beating Hall effect thumbsticks
  • Charging dock included, and it charges fast
  • Lovely build quality with firm rubberized grips
  • Trigger locks are some of the best I’ve ever used
Cons
  • Face buttons feel a little weird at first

Scuf Valor Pro Wired

8Bitdo Ultimate Wired

GameSir Kaleid

Pros
  • Drift-resisting Hall effect thumbsticks
  • Wonderfully tactile micro switch face buttons
  • Lovely translucent design with RGB light strips
  • Impressive customizability via the Nexus app
Cons
  • Still wired only
  • No substantial improvements beyond Xbox compatibility
  • Loses Switch compatibility

Thrustmaster eSwap X2 H.E

Pros
  • Sturdy Thrustmaster build quality
  • Ideal for folks with larger hands
  • Now includes Hall effect thumbsticks
  • Same great level of customizability
Cons
  • Virtually unchanged from the eSwap X2
  • Still wired only; disappointing for the price
  • Relatively bulky and heavy by typical controller standards
  • D-pad can be a bit uncomfortable
Xbox controllers — UK deals

PowerA Advantage Plus

Xbox Wireless Controller + USB-C Cable

Pros
  • Premium feel
  • Works on a range of devices
  • Improved textures and geometry
  • Impulse trigger feel great
Cons
  • Share button can be awkward
  • Not rechargeable without add-on

PowerA Wired Controller

GameSir Kaleid

Pros
  • Drift-resisting Hall effect thumbsticks
  • Wonderfully tactile micro switch face buttons
  • Lovely translucent design with RGB light strips
  • Impressive customizability via the Nexus app
Cons
  • Still wired only
  • No substantial improvements beyond Xbox compatibility
  • Loses Switch compatibility

Scuf Valor Pro Wireless

Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition

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Tempted to switch to Garmin from Apple Watch? We've found 11 deals you won't want to miss to before Prime Day ends today - Friday, June 26, 2026 - 13:12

Garmin's range of advanced smartwatches is truly endless, and with that also comes an endless roster of generous price drops in Amazon Prime Day.

Though Garmin produces some of the best smartwatches and has given the Apple Watch a run for its money, some of their devices are sky-high when it comes to prices. With the end of Prime Day approaching, there's still a chance for you to bag that smartwatch upgrade you've been waiting for.

Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

The top deal in the US right now is on the Garmin fenix 8, a smartwatch with a staggering 10-day lifespan that's now $749.99 at Amazon (was $999.99). Equally, there are solid savings over in the UK too, but the best deal isn't on Amazon funnily enough.

Instead, UK shoppers should think about heading over to H Samuel, where the highly advanced Garmin epix Pro is now £299.99 (was £739.99) — that's actually a better value deal than Amazon's.

Today's best Garmin deals in the US

There's $250 off the five-star Garmin Fenix 8 in its smallest 43mm size and Whitestone colorway. It's perfect for those who want serious power on smaller wrists — adventure watches are usually big, lumpy affairs — so it's nice to have a smaller option. And it still packs an impressive 10-day battery life, advanced training features, an LED flashlight, and full-color maps.View Deal

This generous 50% saving on this 4.5-star smartwatch will only be live for a few more hours, so you should act fast if you want to take advantage of this record-low price. The Garmin epix Pro is designed with keen runners in mind. It packs solid health tracking and GPS navigation features, all cased in a clear AMOLED display with a scratch-resistant sapphire lens and titanium bezel. View Deal

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a fantastic all-rounder. It's a fitness smartwatch with tons of workout plans, a crisp AMOLED display, onboard GPS, and 11 days of battery life. At this price, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better-performing watch for general fitness, health, and exercise tracking. It's a Fitbit beater for sure.View Deal

It's been six years since the Forerunner 745 came out and though Garmin has upped the ante on its smartwatch range since then, we still stand by our 4.5-star review. For less than $200, the Forerunner gives you reliable GPS as well as a slew of health insights including the HRM Pro heart rate monitor strap and SpO2 sensor. If you want a fitness tracker that will get you what you need without burning a hole in your pocket, definitely look into this one.

Read our full Garmin Forerunner 745 reviewView Deal

This 5-star smartwatch has an excellent hi-res AMOLED display, which is great for visibility, while accurate GPS reading takes it to the next level. Fitness-wise, it lets you set up training plans that allow you to work towards a specific goal, with the log of every activity helping to keep you motivated. It's also quite a smart-looking device that doesn't scream 'sports watch', so you can wear it no matter the occasion.

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H Samuels is currently listing the epix Pro cheaper than Amazon. Runners will not want to miss this best-ever offer on the 4.5-star smartwatch, which offers excellent health tracking and GPS navigation features. The vibrant AMOLED display makes it easy to see, while the rugged titanium bezel helps it be more resilient.View Deal

The Garmin Venu 3 once sat atop our guide to the best Garmin watches, with our fitness experts calling it "the best for most people". It's now been replaced by the new Venu 4, but this last-gen model still offers an excellent balance of advanced sports metrics and communication features at an affordable price. A true Apple Watch alternative for fitness fans.View Deal

Right now, you can save just under £90 on the 41mm, and just under £70 on the 45mm Garmin Venu 4 models. With up to 10 days of battery life, great workout and wellness tracking, and lots of Garmin Connect IQ third-party app support, it's a reliable model for lovers of the great outdoors.

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This lowest-ever price on the Garmin Vivoactive 5 means there's never been a better time to snap it up. Garmin's comprehensive training app has served me well for years, and at this price the Vivoactive 5 is an easy buy for Fitbit users who are used to cheaper price points.View Deal

If you're using an Apple Watch SE series device and are thinking of making the switch to Garmin, this model is a great option. Not only does it offer a familiar design and an extensive roster of workout features, it's a great wearable for running and isn't bulky, making it a comfortable smartwatch for daily wear.

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Triathletes and lovers of the great outdoors are best suited to this rugged wearable from Garmin. On a normal day, the fenix 8 Pro is quite an expensive smartwatch, but the record-low price this Prime Day makes it an even more worthwhile investment.

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With these Prime Day deals, I can fill my kitchen with Le Creuset coffee cups without taking out a second mortgage - Friday, June 26, 2026 - 13:57

Le Creuset stoneware is exquisite, but as much as I love my coffee, I can't usually justify the cost. That's why I was so excited to see a whole rainbow of coffee mugs and espresso cups in the Amazon Prime Day sale. I'll need to be quick though, because these lovely cups will shoot back up to full price when Prime Day ends at midnight.

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Personally I'm particularly fond of the Bamboo colour, which would be a near-perfect match for my kitchen walls, but I'm also very taken with daffodil-yellow Nectar, which would make a lovely contrast.

Need something to fill your cup with? I test over a dozen coffee makers every year at TechRadar, so take a look at our roundup of the best espresso machines. There's one for every home barista, and I promise you'll find something perfect for your kitchen.

A stoneware rainbow

Le Creuset Stoneware Coffee Mug, Bamboo

Le Creuset Stoneware Coffee Mug, Deep Teal

Le Creuset Stoneware Cappuccino Mug, Shell Pink

Le Creuset Stoneware Espresso Cup, Sea Salt

Le Creuset Stoneware Espresso Mug, Volcanic

Le Creuset Stoneware Espresso Mug, Bamboo

Le Creuset Stoneware Espresso Mug, Flint

Le Creuset Stoneware Espresso Cup, Carribbean

Le Creuset Stoneware Espresso Mug, Cerise

LE CREUSET Stoneware Grand Mug, Nectar

Le Creuset Stoneware Grand Mug, Bamboo

Le Creuset Stoneware Grand Mug, Azure

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NAIC confirms data breach with ShinyHunters claiming 3.1TB of data stolen in Oracle zero-day attack - Friday, June 26, 2026 - 14:00
  • NAIC confirmed a cyberattack exploiting an Oracle PeopleSoft zero‑day, with ShinyHunters claiming theft of 3.1TB of data
  • Stolen cache allegedly includes insurer filings, credit rating files, AWS logs, configs, and PII; NAIC says only financial reports and technical data were taken
  • Incident spotted June 11, disclosed June 17; files leaked online suggest NAIC did not pay ransom, as ShinyHunters continues exploiting the zero‑day across 100+ organizations

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) confirmed suffering a cyberattack that resulted in the stolen data being leaked on the dark web. While the company did not name the group responsible, or mentioned the size of the stolen cache, the infamous ShinyHunters claimed responsibility and stated they snatched around 3.1TB of information.

In a security notice published on the NAIC website, it was explained that the attackers managed to exploit a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft. This is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software suite, designed to help businesses manage employees, finances, supply chains, and more. Citing Google Mandiant, Cybernews says ShinyHunters first started exploiting the zero-day on May 27, and managed to compromise more than 100 organizations and 300 individuals, before Oracle finally pushed an emergency update on June 10.

Among the victims, as we now know, is NAIC, whose PeopleSoft environment was compromised, and used to obtain credentials and move laterally to internal data storage locations.

ShinyHunters step forward

Based on NAIC’s investigation, the stolen information includes publicly available statutory financial reports, insurer investment credit rating data, and some technical information such as outdated logs and configuration files. There is no evidence that personal information, banking information, or payment data was accessed, it said.

NAIC spotted the attack on June 11 and immediately launched its incident response protocol, which includes notifying law enforcement, blocking malicious actors, and bringing in third-party security experts. The Commission disclosed the incident on June 17, a day before ShinyHunters went public.

The notorious ransomware gang claims to have taken more than 264,000 insurer regulatory filing documents, 2,000 customer and bulk orders containing personally identifiable information, some 45,000 files from major credit rating agencies, statutory annual and quarterly financial statements submitted by insurers, production AWS infrastructure logs, cloud configuration files, and workload automation data, and SQL scripts.

Since the files were seemingly leaked online, it’s safe to assume that NAIC did not (want to) pay the ransom demand.

Via Cybernews

Prime Day is about to end, and I've decided to drop my mid-range Echo Pop for one of Amazon's best smart speakers — here's why - Friday, June 26, 2026 - 14:12

You can find all manner of deals during Amazon Prime Day, but you can always count on the eponymous retail giant to knock a decent amount off its own range of smart home devices — its Echo Dot speakers being one of them.

My humble little Echo Pop is still working and for the most part, its performance and features are satisfactory, but I feel a change is coming, and that change might just be the Echo Dot 5th Gen — one of the best smart speakers you can get.

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Some Prime Day discounts can be restricted to the US and UK respectively, but that's not the case for the Echo Dot. Amazon US has knocked $20 off taking the smart speaker to a reasonable $29.99 (was $49.99), and Amazon UK has a similar offer, with the speaker going for £28.49 (was £54.99).

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The Amazon Echo Dot is down to less than $30 for Prime Day. Amazon's best-selling smart speaker offers improved audio, a new temperature sensor, and all the handy Alexa features just a voice command away, such as playing music, answering questions, and checking the weather. A steal at this price.View Deal

Amazon's best-selling Echo Dot is down to under £30 for Prime Day – a good offer, but it did reach a previous record-low of £22.99. Nevertheless, the Echo Dot offers an improved audio experience, plus a new temperature sensor and all the handy features from Alexa, like playing music, answering questions, and checking the weather completely hands-free. As far as a cheap and cheerful smart speaker goes, it's one of the better options out there.View Deal

The bog-standard Echo Pop has been my loyal smart home companion for a few years and while it's done me good, I fear that it's served its time. If you're in the same boat as me, the Echo Dot 5th Gen could be the answer.

The main upgrades with this Echo Dot is the room temperature sensor, which is a great for customizing your Alexa routines — you can get the smart speaker to run certain functions when your room reaches a particular temperature. For example, if it gets too hot and you need some shield from the sun, you could set it to control your smart blinds to correspond with the heat changes.

Although it's a significant upgrade from other basic smart speakers, the Echo Dot is still a simple and easy-to-use model which is perfect if you don't enjoy spending loads of time getting used to a new piece of tech in your home.

On the sound-front, it packs a bass that's boosted compared to its predecessor, but we did mention in our review that it's a smart speaker first, and audio system second. That said, this shouldn't be much of an issue if you're using it to fill the silence in a small space where you won't have the volume as loud as a standard Bluetooth speaker.

All-in-all, the Echo Dot 5th Gen is a solid upgrade if you've been using any of Amazon's older models until now. It also a great smart hub for connecting other devices in your smart home ecosystem, and now that the new Alexa+ voice assistant is in early access, it means you don't have to upgrade to Amazon's latest Echo Dot Max or Echo Studio to make the most of its smarts.

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Criterion 4K Blu-rays are 50% off again at Amazon and Barnes & Noble — don't miss your chance to grab beautiful collectors' edition movies for a great price - Friday, June 26, 2026 - 14:20

Great news, 4K Blu-ray fans and physical media collectors — the huge Criterion Collection half-price sale is back again. This is the month-long sale, which will run until late July — but given how many tempting buys Criterion has, you're going to need that whole month to make your list and then whittle it down.

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As usual for Criterion, Barnes & Noble is the main host of the sale, but Amazon has discs at half price too. The sale at Amazon is a lot more limited than at Barnes & Noble — several titles are half price, but some are most like 35% off when they're fully 50% off at B&N. And Amazon's range is more limited than B&N's. But I've included Amazon since many people are already buying things there for Amazon Prime Day (while it lasts — it ends tonight), so I thought maybe you just want to slip that disc you've been eyeing up into your basket…

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Below, I've picked out 12 discs I think are especially tempting from the sale, but obviously there are no duds in the Criterion Closet, so you'll probably want to have a look through the whole sale using these links.

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The Criterion Collection Eyes Wide Shut

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The Criterion Collection Wall•E

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The Criterion Collection The Princess Bride

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The Criterion Collection No Country for Old Men

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The Criterion Collection The Before Trilogy (Before Sunrise / Before Sunset / Before Midnight)

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The Criterion Collection Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits (The Big Boss / Fist of Fury / the Way of the Dragon / Enter the Dragon / Game of Death)

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The Criterion Collection Sentimental Value

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The Criterion Collection Seven Samurai

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The Criterion Collection

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The Criterion Collection Thief

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The Criterion Collection After Hours

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The Criterion Collection The Silence of the Lambs

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Prime Day is almost over — but I’ve found 12 board games under $20 to help you score a great last-minute deal - Friday, June 26, 2026 - 14:32

Want to score some last-minute savings before Amazon Prime Day 2026 draws to a close? I’ve found 12 board games for under $20 that you can shop right now — though the deals won’t last much longer.

What’s more, these aren’t cheap but ultimately terrible games; these are some really solid picks with options to suit any occasion — with my personal favorites being Herd Mentality, Monopoly Big Deal, and Cheers to the Governor.

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There are party picks like Throw Throw Burrito and The Cameleon, which are ideal for larger groups of all ages; meanwhile, Twisted Cryptids and Exploding Kittens require a little more strategy if you want to secure victory.

Plus, several picks on this list come in small boxes, making them ideal travel games to take with you on your summer vacation — and all of them make excellent ice breakers if you’re heading off to college when the summer’s over.

Best of all, as I said in the intro, none of them will set you back more than $20, though that promise is only true while Prime Day deals are still live.

12 board games under $20

Unstable Games Twisted Cryptids

Exploding Kittens Original Edition

Exploding Kittens Poetry for Neanderthals

Big Potato Herd Mentality

Unstable Games Here to Slay

Gamely Six Second Scribbles

Lost Boy Entertainment Cheers to the Governor

Monopoly Big Deal

Big Potato The Chameleon Picture Edition

Asmodee Stella: Dixit Universe

Exploding Kittens Throw Throw Burrito

Hasbro Gaming Battleship

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