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theverge.com · 18m

Score a discounted Xbox console before the prices jump

The Xbox Series S and Series X consoles together. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Microsoft announced today that the price of all Xbox models will rise in August, the second time in less than a year as memory prices continue to wreak havoc on every industry from cars to computing. Thankfully, we’re already out looking for Prime Day deals, and we were able to find some discounts on both the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X ahead of the price hikes. Microsoft Xbox Series X The Xbox Series X is Microsoft’s flagship console, serving as its most powerful (and biggest) option focused on fast, 4K gameplay. Read our review. Where to Buy: $649.99 $573 at Walmart (1TB, disc drive) $649.99 $573.99 at Target (1TB, disc drive) The 1TB Xbox Series X is discounted to $573 and $573.99 at Walmart and Target respectively, a significant reduction from the usual $649.99 price point. This is the model with a built-in 4K Blu-ray player that will go up to $799.99 in just over a month — and it’s what I’d recommend if you’re shopping for a new console to play GTA VI on later this year. Xbox Series S The Xbox Series S is smaller than the 4K-capable Xbox Series X, but it can still play the same digital games — albeit topping out at 2560 x 1440 QHD resolution. Read our review. Where to Buy: $399.99 $349.99 at Dell (512GB) If you’re just looking for the disc-free Xbox Series S, which is usually $399.99 but will rise to $499.99 in August, Dell has the 512GB model on sale for $349.99, which is the current best deal. Target isn’t far behind, with the same console listed for $379.99, which may be worth it if you want to pick it up locally or have other discounts at Target like the Circle Card. window.HYPE_DESK_CONFIG = { productImageUrl: "https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/HOTO-AutoCare-Plus-Air-Duster-Vacuum-for-Hype-Desk.jpg", productImageAlt: "HOTO AutoCare Plus Air Duster and Vacuum", productTitle: "HOTO AutoCare Plus Air Duster and Vacuum", shortDescription: "Four tools in one handheld, ready whenever your car is not.", longDescription: "Just in time for messy summer fun, the HOTO AutoCare Plus is a powerful handheld that vacuums, blows, inflates, and vacuum seals, four tasks that usually need four different tools. The suction is strong enough to pull sand out of floor mats, and the dust cup can handle a full car cleanup without needing to be emptied halfway through. Everything packs into a hard-shell case to keep the attachments organized in your trunk.", purchaseUrl: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYSHD9JL?maas=maas_adg_74F1B611CDCF8E7DDDFE821064ADC93D_afap_abs&linkCode=ll2&tag=theverge02-20&linkId=e07bbe7a2c1ee20fdd7a3633c99fce82&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl", purchaseLinkText: "Get The Deal At Amazon" };

theverge.com · 26m

Instagram wants to monopolize your attention

This week, Instagram launched a series of new features for its smart TV app that are all designed to get people to spend more time on the platform through the biggest screens in their homes. In addition to vertical Reels, Instagram for TV - which is currently available for Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, and Samsung Smart TVs - users can now watch disappearing Stories and horizontal videos with aspect ratios similar to what you typically see on YouTube. And soon, Instagram will make a big push for longform, episodic content and TV-focused "live creator experiences." This foray into the TV space feels very different from the Meta-owned company's … Read the full story at The Verge.

theverge.com · 37m

RAMageddon just got extremely real

Even Tim Cook couldn’t supply chain his way out of the RAM crisis. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge As far as prices go, Apple is kind of a reverse canary in the coal mine. With its famously generous margins and immense purchasing volume, it can afford to ride out price fluctuations in its supply chain in a way no other consumer tech company can. So when Apple raises prices across nearly all of its product lines, you know that shit is well and truly real. That's what happened earlier today: Apple increased pricing across Macs, iPads, HomePods, and even the Vision Pro. Prices jumped hundreds of dollars in many cases. The MacBook Neo's key feature - a $599 starting price - is now $699. The iPhone appears to be safe for now, but I'd be sho … Read the full story at The Verge.

theverge.com · 2h

The 16 best robot vacuum deals available during Prime Day

The Roborock S10 S5 Plus has dropped to a new low price. | Image: Roborock If you’ve been wanting to buy a robot vacuum but have been put off by how much it can cost to get a good one, now is not a bad time to start looking. We’re now on day three of Prime Day, and Amazon, along with retailers like Best Buy and Walmart, is offering discounts on several models we’ve tested from brands like Roborock, Dreame, and Shark. Whether you’re looking for a basic robot vacuum that can cut down on the amount of vacuuming you have to do or a high-end model that can wash and dry its own mop pads and climb over room thresholds, there are deals available across a wide range of price points. Roborock Saros 20 Where to Buy: $1599.99 $1424.99 at Amazon $1599.99 $1359.99 at Roborock The Roborock Q10 S5 Plus is down to $239.99 ($310 off), which is a new low price, at Amazon. The Q10 S5 Plus is one of our favorite budget-friendly robot vacuum / mop hybrids, combining good AI-powered obstacle avoidance with automatic carpet detection. It also features a vibrating mop that does a solid job scrubbing hard floors while lifting itself over rugs, and the set includes a self-emptying dock for added convenience. It can’t match the suction power or tall threshold-climbing abilities of pricier models like the Saros 20, but this is a good value under $300. Roborock Saros 10 Roborock’s Saros 10 combines powerful 22,000Pa suction with excellent dual spinning mop pads that do a great job tackling dried-on messes. It can also automatically leave its mop pads at the dock before vacuuming carpets. The newer Saros 20 offers more powerful suction and can tackle taller thresholds, but the Saros 10 is still a great cleaning machine. Where to Buy: $1599.99 $999.99 at Best Buy $1599.99 $1299.99 at Roborock The Tapo RV30 Max Plus is another excellent budget-friendly option that’s on sale. It includes a self-emptying dock and costs $199.99 ($200 off) at Amazon. You don’t get AI-powered obstacle avoidance with this one, and its 5,200Pa suction isn’t the most powerful we’ve seen, but it’s still a capable cleaning machine with a wide mop pad that performs surprisingly well. The RV30 Max also offers excellent lidar-based navigation, support for room-specific cleaning, and Matter compatibility, allowing you to control it through all the major smart home platforms. Eufy Omni C28 The Eufy Omni C28 combines excellent mopping performance with a small self-cleaning dock that’s well suited for apartments and other smaller spaces. It navigates around furniture and into tight areas with ease, while its roller mop does a great job cleaning hard floors. Where to Buy: $799.99 $449.99 at Amazon $799.99 $449.99 at Eufy (with code WS24C28200NEW) Dreame’s X60 Max Ultra is on sale for $1,344.99 ($355 off) at Amazon and Dreame (with code X60UMCWS), which is its best price to date. We highly recommend the Dreame X60 Ultra for homes with lots of carpet, as it combines powerful 35,000Pa suction with dual rubber brushes that excel at lifting hair and debris. It can also climb over tall thresholds and thick rugs with ease, while its spinning mop pads do a good job on hard floors and automatically detach when vacuuming carpet. Other highlights include quiet mop washing and drying along with a slim design that can fit under low furniture. Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Roborock’s first roller-mop robot vacuum, the Curv 2 Flow, features flagship specs at a midrange price, including excellent mopping, a retractable mop cover, 20,000Pa suction, AI-powered obstacle avoidance, and a compact design. Where to Buy: $999.99 $699.99 at Amazon You can pick up the Dreame X60 Max Ultra’s predecessor, the Dreame X50 Ultra, for $884.99 ($265 off) at Amazon and $807.99 at Dreame ($342). While its 20,000Pa suction isn’t quite as powerful as the X60 Ultra’s and it can’t tackle especially high thresholds as well, it’s still an excellent robot vacuum-mop hybrid. Its edge cleaning also isn’t quite as effective as the X60 Ultra’s, but you’re otherwise getting many of the same features for a lot less. Dreame’s L40 Ultra Gen 2 is on sale for $384.99 ($265 off) at Amazon and directly from Dreame with code L40UGWS. It delivers powerful 25,000Pa suction, AI-powered obstacle avoidance, and a self-cleaning dock that empties the dustbin, washes the mop, and refills its water tanks. Unlike the X50 Ultra, however, it lacks the ability to climb high thresholds or stairs. Narwal Flow 2 Our pick for the best robot vacuum-mop if you have all hardwood floors is the Narwal Flow 2. A superb mop with a wide flat roller pad and an excellent vacuum, the Flow 2 also has top-notch navigation and obstacle detection. Its sleek base station is also less of an eyesore than most. Where to Buy: $1499.99 $949.99 at Amazon $1499.99 $949.99 at Narwal The original Narwal Flow is available for $649.99 ($500 off) at Amazon, which is its best price to date. Like the Flow 2, it offers a self-cleaning roller mop along with a dock that automatically empties the dustbin and washes the mop and a tangle-resistant brush. The tradeoff is that it lacks the Flow 2’s upgraded AI-powered obstacle avoidance, uses lower-temperature water when washing the mop, and delivers slightly less suction power. You can buy the SwitchBot K11 Plus on sale for around $169.99 at Amazon when you apply the on-page coupon, which is a new low price. It’s also available for $19 more from SwitchBot with code PDDAY53. It’s a tiny bot with an equally small self-emptying dock, making it a great fit for smaller spaces. Its suction power tops out at 6,000Pa, but it’s still an effective cleaning machine with a rubber roller brush and a single side brush that does a solid job picking up dirt, dust, and debris from both hard floors and carpets. Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone Ecovacs’ latest flagship robot vacuum and mop can pretreat stains, keep carpets dry with a smart mop cover, and deliver powerful 22,000Pa suction. It also comes with an all-in-one dock that automatically empties the dustbin, washes the mop with heated, pressurized water, and refills its water tanks. Where to Buy: $1499.99 $799 at Amazon $1499.99 $946.99 at Best Buy $1499.99 $842 at Ecovacs Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni features an extendable mop that can clean itself, just like its predecessor. However, it also features Ecovacs’ Boosted Large-Airflow Suction Technology, which optimizes the airflow path from intake to exhaust, rather than relying solely on suction power. Where to Buy: $1299.99 $499 at Amazon $1299.99 $525.99 at Best Buy $1299.99 $526 at Ecovacs The Dreame L10s Pro Ultra is down to $349.99 when you buy it at Amazon, matching its best price to date and $950 less than its original launch price in 2024. Despite its age, it still offers a self-cleaning dock that can wash and dry its mop pads, dispense cleaning solution, refill its water tank, and empty its dustbin. It also features AI-powered obstacle avoidance. Its 7,000Pa suction is lower than Dreame’s newer models, and it can’t climb tall thresholds, but it’s still a lot of robot vacuum for the price. The Shark Navigator Robot Vacuum RV2110 has dropped to $179 ($121 off) at Amazon. While we’ve previously seen it go for as low as $129.99, that’s still a notable 40 percent discount on the basic bot. The Navigator uses lidar-based navigation to create a map of your home and is equipped with a brushroll designed to minimize hair tangles. Update, June 25th: Adjusted prices and availability.

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