Amazon Deals of the Day: Score Up to 20% a Gift Card to Uber, DoorDash and More
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Amazon sells a wide array of products, with new ones arriving daily. The retail giant has everything from home essentials to tech gear and wellness items. As much as it loves adding new products, Amazon also loves cutting prices. But deciding which deals are worth grabbing (and which aren't) is a full-time job -- our job, specifically. That's why we scope out the top deals for you.
Today, we spotted a large selection of gift cards to various brands for up to 20% off. We also found the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet for only $5 more than the record-low price we saw during Black Friday. And finally, we found the Eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C20 back down to its record-low price.
Getting someone a gift card is always a solid, safe option that you know they'll use. And with Father's Day just days away, a digital gift card is guaranteed to arrive on time. Right now on Amazon, you can pick from tons of different options while saving big. Uber is offering 10% off when you spend $50 in gift cards. This can be used for ride-share or food delivery. That means when you get a $50 giftcard, you'll only pay $45 for it. Lyft is having a similar offer. When you spend $100, you'll save $15 which means the $100 gift card will only cost you $85, a 15% savings. For movie lovers, a $50 Fandango gift card is now 20% off so you'll pay $40 for a $50 gift card. There are tons of other options too from Doordash, Adidas and more.
If you're looking for an affordable tablet, the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is a great option. Compared to its predecessor, this version is much faster, lighter and thinner. It has an improved battery life and upgraded USB-C ports for charging, too. It takes less than five hours to fully charge this tablet and the battery then lasts up to 12 hours. It's perfect for those looking for the basics, streaming content, surfing the web, checking emails, etc. This tablet has an eight inch display and comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB SSD storage which you can always upgrade if you want. It normally runs for $120 but you can pick one up for almost half off, just $65. This is only $5 more then the $60 record low we saw during Black Friday.
Personally, cleaning the floors is my least favorite chore. That's why delegating this task to a robot vacuum is never something I'll say no to. The Eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C20 is not only a robot vacuum but a mop, too. It truly is a hands-free experience with features like self-emptying, auto-drying and more. The robot has a powerful 7,000 Pa suction that rids every spec of dirt, debris and dust from your floors. Its made with a slim design so it can get under furniture. This way it can clean areas an regular vacuum cleaner can't reach. It even has a pro-detangle brush to sweep hairs and fur. Normally a jaw dropping $700, you can get one today for a record-low price of $400, almost half off.
With so many deals on Amazon, deciding which ones are worth your money can be difficult. But CNET combs through what the world's largest online retailer has to offer and gathers the best deals for you.
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