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12 best Father's Day gifts on Amazon for the dad who has everything
Being faced with a ton of brands can actually make finding the best Father's Day gift overwhelming. This is what makes Amazon so helpful when you're in a dilemma: The retailer has a varied lineup of ideas for Father's Day gifts, including ones across categories like tech, small kitchen appliances, apparel and much more, many of which are on sale and eligible for expedited shipping with a Prime membership. Plus, Amazon sells products from top brands like Apple, Anker, Lego and other NBC Select favorites. The holiday falls on June 15 this year, and Amazon also has a disclaimer confirming if your gift will arrive before Father's Day. Below, we rounded up the best Father's Day gifts on Amazon to consider this year. The best Amazon Father's Day gift ideas in 2025 Below, I've rounded up the best Father's Day gift ideas on Amazon for each and every type of father, including products we've reviewed in the past along with some NBC Select staff favorites. Be sure to check shipping times to confirm that your gift will arrive on time and avoid showing up to the celebrations empty handed. Gifts under $50 There are a lot of true crime fans on our team at NBC Select, so I can say with authority that if your dad is an armchair detective himself (or just loves a good puzzle), he'll love this puzzle book from Murdle. It has 100 original murder mystery puzzles to help your dad get his detective fix without having to leave home. The puzzles include maps, codes, drawings and more — everything your dad needs to crack the code and solve the crime. If your dad is always on the move, consider getting him a portable charger to keep his devices fully charged while he's on the go. This powerbank from Anker (one of our favorite tech brands) is the go-to personal charger of NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz, who says it saves him from stressing about his phone or earbud battery levels. Commerce editor Cory Fernandez also has this power bank and loves how quickly it charges his phone and Airpods and still has more battery left. It has a built-in USB-C cable (so no need to pack an extra charging cord), and is wallet-sized for easy transport. It can deliver up to two full charges for most smartphones, according to the brand. There's nothing my dad and brothers love more than a cozy pair of sweats, and this Father's Day you can give your dad his new favorite pair. These joggers from Hanes are made from a mid-weight fleece that's great for year-round wear, especially around the house, and have side-seam pockets along with a back pocket to help hold all of his essentials, according to the brand. They're also machine-washable on a cold cycle. MTEN Pickleball Set Nowadays, it feels like every tennis court has a space for pickleball, and now you can help your dad get in on the fun. This set comes with two USA Pickleball Association-approved paddles, made from a lightweight fiberglass and polypropylene material that helps to reduce vibrations and give your dad a stable strike on the court, according to the brand. The paddles also have ergonomic, sweat-absorbing handles, and come with four outdoor pickle balls, two grip tapes, and a carry bag to store everything in. Gifts under $100 Apple Airtag The Apple Airtag is our pick for the best iOS Bluetooth tracker for our NBC Select Travel Awards because of how easy to use and versatile it is. Rabinowitz says he uses his Airtags for every kind of travel, including short commutes and longer vacations. It pairs easily with Apple's FindMy app, which can help pinpoint the precise location of your tag within 30 feet, or the general location if it's outside of that range, according to the brand. Plus, Fernandez puts an Airtag in his wallet (with a holder) to prevent losing it when traveling abroad. This portable blender has a powerful motor that'll help to keep your father's mixtures smooth and consistent, and was also recommended to us by kitchen experts. It has a tumbler that fits two cups of ingredients, and includes two cups and lids to help store his smoothies, according to the brand. The blender's pieces are also top-rack dishwasher-safe. Everyone on our team knows by now how much I love my Lego sets, and if your dad is a Star Wars fan, he'll love this one too. It's a collectible model of the Millennium Falcon spaceship, including building instructions and 921 pieces of Lego bricks, according to the brand. While taking photos on your phone is quick and easy, this photo printer can help to make those memories last in a physical form as well. The printer connects to devices via Bluetooth, and includes a charging cable and a pack of Kodak photo paper, which is made using embedded dye crystals that remove the need for any expensive ink cartridges, according to the brand. Gifts $100 and up Amazon Kindle Paperwhite This is our pick for best overall e-reader because of its user-friendly design, and how easy and enjoyable it made reading — 'Using a Kindle single-handedly changed the way I read,' says NBC Select commerce editor Lindsay Schneider. The screen's brightness can be adjusted to your dad's preferred color settings, and the e-reader can also hold audiobooks (just in case your dad prefers to listen to his books instead). It's lightweight, compact and has no glare, making it the ideal pick for your favorite book-loving dad. This bird feeder is great for both bird watching experts and amateurs. It has a built-in battery and a camera with 1080P resolution, so your dad can view birds 24/7, according to the brand. It uses Wi-Fi connectivity that allows it to be installed without any outlets, and connects to the Birdfy app, which includes feeder footage and more. Aura Digital Picture Frame Digital photo frames are a great way to display memories, and this Aura frame is one of the very best. It's easy to set up using Wi-Fi, and your dad can easily add photos and videos from his phone to the frame using the Aura app, according to the brand. It has an HD display and unlimited storage, and your dad can also invite others to share photos to the frame as well. You can even pre-load the frame with your favorite family photos as a fun surprise for him to unwrap. Not only are these one of Sony's best over-ear headphones, they're also an NBC Select Wellness Awards winner. They're lightweight and comfortable with a great sound quality, and can last for up to 30 hours with a fully-charged battery, according to the brand. The headphones also have a very powerful active noise cancellation setting. Why trust NBC Select? I'm an associate SEO reporter at NBC Select who has given dozens of gift ideas for a variety of holidays and occasions, including the best zodiac gifts, aesthetic gifts, and fun-size gifts. For this article, I researched products across shopping categories on Amazon like tech, wellness, kitchen, outdoors and more, including previously-covered NBC Select staff favorites, and compiled the best gifts for dads to consider this year.
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16-05-2025
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The best new products from May: Shop Brooks, Away, Sony and more
This story is part of NBC Select's New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches. We will continuously update this article throughout the month with new releases we think you should know about. Apparel and footwear launches Brooks Ghost 17 The Brooks Ghost is one of our favorite men's running and women's running shoes — we recommend the Brooks Ghost 16 to beginners, experts and anyone looking for a solid daily trainer. The Ghost 17 is different in a few key areas: it has a lower heel drop, taller stack height, and more cushion (and slightly more weight). It is available in men's and women's sizes. Tech launches These may be the new over-ear headphones to get. NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz has been testing the Sony WH-1000XM6 for weeks ahead of launch, and thinks they are some of the best headphones you can get. They have excellent sound quality, powerful active noise cancellation, intuitive (and consistent) touch controls and excellent battery life — everything you could want in a pair of headphones. They also fold down to a small size, unlike the previous XM5s. Garmin makes many of our favorite smartwatches and fitness trackers, and this new model looks like a good fit for folks with marathons and race training on their calendars. It's the new mid-tier Forerunner watch, with more advanced training, GPS and multisport features than the entry-level Forerunner 165. It also has built-in speakers and microphones, so it can make calls, send voice messages, unlike the previous mid-tier Forerunner 265. Rabinowitz tried out the Forerunner 570 during a Garmin launch event in New York City, and will be testing it further to get a better feel for all the new features. The brand also launched the Garmin Forerunner 970, the most premium, high-end option in the Forerunner series, and the Garmin HRM 600, a new chest heart rate monitor. Whoop 5.0 Whoop is a fitness tracker that distinguishes itself from others with in-depth data analysis, a totally screen-free wristband and a pricey subscription model. Whoop 5.0 is actually three new products in one: the Whoop One ($199 a year), Whoop Peak ($239 a year) and Whoop Life ($359 a year). All of them use a new band that is smaller and has a much longer 14-day battery life (compared to Whoop 4.0's five days). The Whoop Life in particular comes with a Whoop MG band, which has EKG capability. But the biggest changes are to the Whoop app, which now has new health and longevity features and metrics, AI coaching and more. Soundcore Liberty 5 Soundcore makes some of the best value earbuds and headphones — the Liberty 4 NC are some of our favorite budget earbuds. These Liberty 5 earbuds continue that trend with a comfortable fit, sleek case, excellent battery life and good sound quality for the price, says Rabinowitz. The price is a little higher than the Liberty 4 NC at $129, though. We love the original Backbone One controller as a way to make your smartphone feel more like a handheld gaming console. The Backbone Pro controller takes that a step further — it's more comfortable, more precise and is compatible with more devices. The first thing we noticed was the improved ergonomics; the controller is bigger, with larger joysticks that feel more like using a classic Playstation or Xbox controller. You can hear more of our thoughts in the video below Polaroid Flip The Polaroid Flip is an instant camera that blends retro design and modern convenience in an appealing way. The camera has sonar autofocus (yes, you read that right) — when you press the shutter button, it sends out an ultrasonic pulse to detect your subject, then picks which of its built-in lenses to use to focus. It has a screen that shows you things like your shooting mode, film counter, exposure warning and more. Plus you can also control the camera remotely from your phone using the Polaroid app. The Polaroid Flip takes Polaroid i-Type and Polaroid 600 film. Suunto is best known for running and diving watches, and this latest addition is their most affordable new model yet. It borrows many features from the Suunto Race and Suunto Race S, but at a much lower price tag. It has accurate dual-band GPS, a super lightweight design (36 grams total), running-specific marathon mode, metronome feature, track running, offline music playback and more. It also gets up to 12 days of battery life, and comes in four colors. At $249, it's extremely comparable to one of my favorite value running watches: the Garmin Forerunner 165. Rabinowitz uses a Wahoo bike computer for all his long-distance bike rides — they are easy to use and help him get from point A to point B without getting lost. This new model sits in the middle of the brand's new product lineup: less pricey than the Wahoo Elemnt Ace, but more capable than the smaller Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V3. Compared to the previous version, the new Roam V3 has a more colorful, touchscreen display, a built-in speaker that can announce navigation prompts and act as a bike bell, improved battery life (up to 25 hours) and more. Skin care launches The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Serum The UV Filters SPF 45 Serum is The Ordinary's first sunscreen. It offers broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, as well as hydrates skin and leaves behind a natural, glowy finish, not a white cast. The serum has a lightweight texture and a noncomedogenic formula, plus it layers well with other skin care products and makeup, according to the brand. It's safe for all skin types, including sensitive skin. According to Tata Harper, this eye gel is a skin care and makeup hybrid. It's made with ingredients like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, ceramides and caffeine that smooth, firm and hydrate the under eye area, as well as pigments that add color to and brighten skin. The gel is lightweight and has a cooling metal applicator tip built-in. Shiseido latest SPF is a sheer, lightweight mineral lotion you can use on the face and body. It also becomes stronger and more protective when it comes into contact with water and sweat, making it great for those with active lifestyles, according to the brand. It's water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, as well as fragrance-free. The sunscreen is made with ingredients like hydrating algae, soothing licorice root extract and antioxidant-rich botanicals. It's safe for all skin types. Self-tanning might be on your agenda before summer is underway, and Dr. Dennis Gross' new wipes for face and body makes the process easy at home or on the go. The waffle-textured pads are made with AHAs, BHAs, DHA and vitamin E to hydrate, exfoliate and smoothen skin texture, and they help you gradually develop a buildable, transfer-free bronzed glow in under an hour, according to the brand. Your tan will fade evenly over a week, and you can reapply as needed to darken your color. The face pad is smaller in size compared to the body pad. Loops' eye patches are some of the best you can buy, and the K-beauty brand's latest type are infused with niacinamide, caffeine, tranexamic acid, alpha-arbutin and a brightening complex. Together, these ingredients fade discoloration to brighten dark circles, as well as depuff, firm and hydrate skin while reducing the appearance of fine lines, according to the brand. After applying them any time of day, you leave the patches on for about 10 minutes. They come individually packaged. Lanolips Sun Balm SPF 30 Lanolips' Sun Balm SPF 30 protects your lips from UVA and UVB rays. It's made with a lanolin base (a type of occlusive) and has a slight gold shimmer, as well as a beachy pineapple scent. The clear formula comes in a tube with a built-in applicator. Osea Ocean Wave Cleanser Simultaneously clean skin and remove makeup with Osea's noncomedogenic Ocean Wave Cleanser, which you can use on its own or as the first step in a double cleanse. It's made with undaria seaweed, like many of the brands' other products, and moisturizing camelina sativa seed oil and soothing bisabolol. The Ocean Wave Cleanser is a cleansing oil, so it's lightweight, nourishing and non-drying, according to the brand. Harry's Plus Harry's Plus razor prioritizes comfort during all parts of the shaving experience. The brand redesigned its blades to give you a smoother shave, and refined its precision trimmer to help you better tackle tricky spots like sideburns. Harry's also upgraded the cartridge, which has a lubricating strip made with aloe and vitamin E, so the five blades are positioned at the optimal angle to evenly disperse pressure and cut hair in the most logical order. The razor's pivot system helps you guide its blades along your face's curves, and its weighty handle is ergonomic with a non-slip grip. Harry's Plus handle comes with two razor cartridges and a travel blade cover, and you can buy refill cartridges separately. This shaver lifts each hair up from the root to give you a clean, long lasting shave, and it pairs with an app that offers feedback in real time, helping you maintain the ideal pressure level and motions. It has five modes, including foam for wet shaving and intense for thick beards, and a flexing system that lets you reach all areas of your face. The shaver's stainless steel blades rotate 360 degrees to match the direction of hair growth, and its head has a coating that lets it glide over skin. You can use the i9000 Prestige Ultra with accessories like a UV power case, quick cleaning pod, charging stand and travel care. It's compatible with attachments like a beard styler, precision trimmer and nose trimmer. Olaplex's No.4 and No.5 Bond Maintenance Shampoo and Conditioner are among the brand's bestsellers, and recently created new versions for fine and easily weighed-down hair. The No.4Fine and No.5Fine Bond Maintenance Shampoo and Conditioner are volumizing and weightless formulas that help strengthen, repair and prevent future hair damage, according to the brand. They also gently remove buildup for a deep clean. Both products are silicon-free and color-safe Applying Ouai's Thickening Spray can help make hair look fuller and feel thicker, according to the brand. It's made with amaranth peptides to increase hair diameter and amino acids to nourish and repair strands, creating volume and body while lifting your roots. The spray also offers heat protection up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and you can use it whether you're heat styling or air drying. The spray doesn't leave behind a sticky residue and has notes of tomato leaves and wet grass. Paul Mitchell Clear Paul Mitchell Clear is a new sensitive scalp hair care line from Paul Mitchell. It launched with four products: the Essential Shampoo, Essential Conditioner, Smoothing Serum and Styling Glaze. They're all color-safe, according to the brand, made with under 10 ingredients and are free from dyes, fragrances, sulfates, gluten and parabens. Wellness launches AG1 Next Gen AG1 updated its popular greens powder for the first time since 2016. It now has five probiotic strains to better support gut health and digestion to reduce bloating, as well as additional vitamins and minerals that help with energy, immunity, brain function and mood, according to the brand. The powder comes in a pouch and single-serve packets. Travel launches Halfday is famous for The Garment Duffel, and now, you can buy a version on wheels. The rolling duffel has a built-in garment bag that you can access without completely unpacking, and it compresses flat if you're not using it to maximize space. There's also two shoe compartments, multiple interior and exterior pockets, and top, bottom and side handles. You can use the Roller Bag as a carry-on on most airlines. NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin tested Halfday Travel's Roller Bag on a 4-day trip to Mexico (the brand sent her a sample to test). 'I'm genuinely impressed by how much I was able to pack in this bag,' says Malin. 'I overpacked for my trip, so I brought closer to 5 days worth of clothes, and everything fit perfectly. The built-in garment bag kept my sundresses, rompers and long skirts wrinkle-free in transit, and having a dedicated place to put them freed up space in the main compartment for all my other stuff. I made everyone on my trip watch me unpack and repack my bag — that's how amazed I was by my ability to fit so much inside.' Away Kids Collection Away is making traveling with kids easier by introducing this collection of appropriately sized luggage and bags. The Kids Collection includes a carry-on, backpack, lunch box and packing cubes, all in bright child-friendly colors. The pieces are just as durable, functional and stylish as Away's standard sized models, according to the brand, who designed them with travel experts and parents. Away also recently launched on Amazon. Home launches Roborock Saros Z70 This vacuum was one of the best gadgets of CES 2025 for one reason: the built-in mechanical arm. The Saros Z70 has a large, articulating arm that can pick up and move small objects out of the way as it cleans. Like other premium robot vacuums from the brand, it can vacuum and mop your home, has advanced home mapping and object detection and comes with a base station for a more hands-off experience. Coop Sleep Goods' latest collection of bedding is made with 100% Tencel Lyocell, otherwise known as eucalyptus fibers that feel silky and soft against your skin, according to the brand. You can buy a sheet set, duvet cover and two-piece pillowcase set. Coop also expanded its Cool+ Collection by adding a mattress topper, adjustable body pillow and toddler pillow. The brand says these pieces are cold to the touch, making them ideal for hot sleepers. The Pod 5 is Eight Sleep's latest customizable cooling system that you integrate into your mattress setup. It supports two people and is composed of four core products — the cover, hub, blanket and base — which work together. You can manually adjust the blanket and cover's temperature, play soundscapes through the base and adjust the base's angle through the brand's app. Or, let the system do the work for you — for example, the base automatically responds to snoring to elevate your upper body, and the cover and blanket adjust their temperature in real time as they sense that you enter different sleep stages. Eight Sleep added an AI-powered health check to the Pod 5 that monitors data like heart rate and breathing patterns while you're resting. Kitchen launches Breville Luxe Brewer The Luxe Brewer is the newest generation of Breville's Precision Brewer drip coffee machine. It has a revamped interface that makes the appliance easier to use, plus temperature controls and three modes, including cold brew and custom brew settings. You can also program brews in advance using the auto-start feature. Notably, the Luxe Brewer has a removable water reservoir with a built-in filter, and each unit comes with a water hardness test strip. That lets you program your machine to local water conditions so it can calibrate its descaling schedule. You can use the machine to make a carafe or brew a single cup, and choose from a dual-wall thermal carafe or a glass carafe. Culligan's new line of pitchers and dispensers is made with a ZeroWater five-stage filter that's certified to remove contaminants like lead, pharmaceuticals and forever chemicals (PFAS) from your drinking water, according to the brand. It comes with a total dissolved solids (TDS) meter, which allows you to test your water before and after you filter it to see how much junk it removed. The pitchers and dispensers have a spot to nestle the TDS meter on their exterior, allowing it to continuously display a reading. You can buy 7-cup and 10-cup pitchers, as well as 22-cup and 32-cup dispensers. All models have built-in LED lights that serve as filter change alerts. Malin has been testing a Culligan ZeroWater pitcher for about a month. 'The included TDS meter shows me that its filter really is working — instead of trusting that it does what the brand says, I have proof to see it for myself,' she says. 'I love seeing the high TDS reading of my unfiltered tap water and the zero TDS reading of my filtered water. It gives me a lot of reassurance that what I'm drinking really is clean.' Fellow is entering the world of espresso machines with this appliance. It automatically controls parts of the brewing process like temperature, pressure and milk steaming, and gives you real-time feedback to help you pull shots correctly. The appliance also has a heating system that keeps temperatures stable while you're making espresso — it's comparable to professional-grade commercial machines, according to the brand. The Espresso Series 1 has three shortcut buttons, a color LCD display and a dial to adjust settings as needed. Why trust NBC Select? To round up the best new launches each month, reporters Zoe Malin and Harry Rabinowitz choose products they think NBC Select readers should know about. They include products from brands NBC Select has previously covered, or brands staffers recommend. Malin and Rabinowitz also regularly try new product launches to share their first-hand experiences.
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16-05-2025
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A comprehensive, running list of brands increasing prices due to tariffs
Don't be surprised if your cart seems more expensive than usual the next time you shop — brands and retailers are raising prices on products across categories due to tariffs. There's currently a 10% tariff on imports from all foreign countries and a 30% tariff on Chinese imports. That means companies now have to pay a higher fee when they bring items manufactured overseas into the U.S. And even if they make products in the U.S., companies might get their packaging, materials and ingredients abroad, the cost of which recently skyrocketed. Brands and retailers are absorbing tariffs themselves to some degree, but customers will feel the effects through price hikes, too. Below, I rounded up a comprehensive list of companies who just raised prices due to tariffs. As there are more announcements (including when Walmart's price hikes officially happen), I'll update this article. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. What brands are raising prices due to tariffs? The companies below already raised prices due to tariffs, and they may have to do so again depending on which countries remain subject to higher reciprocal tariffs. (They're currently on a 90-day pause that expires in July). That said, costs may go up even more, so if you're interested in any of the below items we recommend buying now to avoid further increases. Sitewide price hikes went into effect on May 1. The brand makes some of our favorite window air conditioners, air purifiers and fans. They all connect to the brand's app so you can control them remotely. Stanley Black & Decker Stanley Black & Decker raised prices on its tools, home, kitchen and outdoor products in April and says it 'notified our customers that further price action is required,' according to a statement on its website. That means you can expect to see another round of price hikes later this year. Before then, stock up on supplies you might need in the near future, like drills, tool kits, vacuums and leaf blowers. Uppababy Uppababy raised prices across most of its products on May 5, according to an announcement the brand posted on its website. It's best known for its strollers and car seats, but also makes other baby products, like high chairs, changing backpacks and bouncers. NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz used the brand's Aria car seat to travel with his newborn, and he still uses the brand's Vista V2 stroller with his now 11 month old. Rabinowitz recommends buying from the brand if you're looking for high quality pieces and peace of mind as a parent. Diggs Diggs increased prices across its pet products on May 2, according to an email it sent customers, and says it may have to further adjust prices if necessary. The brand makes some of our favorite essentials for dogs across ages, including the Revol Crate, which won an NBC Select Pet Award. I also use Diggs' Evolv Crate with my five month old puppy. Apparel, footwear and accessories Ana Luisa Ana Luisa's price hikes went into effect on April 9. Increases only apply to select items, but the brand didn't specify which ones. Ana Luisa specializes in hypoallergenic and tarnish-resistant jewelry, and each piece comes with a two-year warranty to protect your purchase. 'This brand is my go-to for jewelry,' says NBC Select updates editor Mili Godio. 'The styles are super cute and trendy, and the quality actually holds up — I've had Ana Luisa rings, earrings and necklaces for over a year and they haven't tarnished, even after not taking them off before showering or washing my hands.' Fabletics Fabletics added a $6.00 tariff surcharge to all orders for members and non-members. You'll see it reflected in the order details on your receipt. The brand is best known for activewear like leggings, which we've tested, but you can also shop swimwear, loungewear and intimates, as well as men's apparel. 'I have a Fabletics workout set that I use during sweaty, high-intensity workouts, and it never stretches out or sticks uncomfortably to my skin,' says Godio. 'Plus, the sports bras come in the cutest silhouettes — I have one that zips in the middle, which makes it both flattering and easy to take off.' Kuru increased prices across all products in April, according to the brand. We recommend the brand's Tread Sandal in our guide to shoes with arch support; you can also shop sneakers, slippers and boots for men and women. Labucq Labucq increased prices by about 10% on April 15, and by another 10% on May 7, according to a post it shared on Threads. The brand's shoes, boots, sandals and accessories are made in Italy. NBC Select editorial project manager Rebecca Rodriguez has a pair of heeled loafers from Labucq, who says they're made from a high-quality leather and feel sturdy and comfortable once you break them in. Great Jones Great Jones' price hikes went into effect on May 1. In an email sent to customers, the brand says you may also see select products periodically out of stock. I use its cookware and bakeware daily, like the Holy Sheet Pan, All Aboard Beyond Measure and Big Chill. Souper Cubes Souper Cubes has been transparent with customers via email about the challenges it's facing due to tariffs throughout the past few weeks. It's currently grappling with a 44-times increase in customs expenses, leading the brand to search for new manufacturing partners. Souper Cubes is raising prices on May 16 for any items it needs to restock. The dishwasher-safe silicone molds are one of my must-have meal prep tools, which I use to freeze soup, broth, sauces, cooked grains and vegetable purees. Bean & Bean Bean & Bean, one of our favorite AAPI-owned brands, sent customers an email in March explaining why coffee costs more these days and informed them that the company started adjusting pricing in response. Bean & Bean did not specify whether all or only specific products were affected. Omie Omie, which makes bento boxes and mealtime accessories for adults and kids, raised prices on April 18, according to a post it shared on Instagram. The brand says it's 'hoping this situation is only temporary.' Nintendo is launching its highly anticipated Switch 2 on June 5 for $449.99 — for now, the brand isn't increasing the price of its handheld gaming console. However, it raised prices on a handful of Switch 2 accessories on April 2 'due to changes in market conditions,' according to a post on the brand's website. Nintendo also says 'other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions.' In April, Foreo raised prices on its skin care tech and beauty products by 20 to 30%, according to the brand. I've used Foreo's facial cleansing brushes for years because they get rid of dirt, grime and makeup more effectively and efficiently compared to when I scrub with my hands. My all-time favorite is the Luna 4 Go — it's compact in size, so it doesn't take up much room in my toiletry bag. Loftie Loftie raised the price of its lamp by almost $200 due to tariffs, according to a post on its Instagram account. There's currently a few models left at the lower price, but once those are gone, the higher price will become permanent. The Loftie Clock hasn't been affected by price hikes yet, but the brand's website says it may be next. Both devices pair with an app that lets you customize and control them. Onyx Boox Boox makes one of our favorite e-readers, and the brand posted a message on Reddit sharing that it raised the cost of its products because tariffs are impacting operational costs. NBC Select editor Jordan Bowan swears by the Onyx Boox Palma 2, which is pocket-sized and lets him annotate pages while reading. It also has a built-in Bluetooth, microphone and speaker. Frequently asked questions What tariffs are currently in effect? There's currently a 10% tariff on imports from all countries. In July, that tariff could increase for dozens of countries, including Vietnam, Switzerland and Indonesia, as well as the European Union, if they don't reach a trade agreement with the U.S. The U.S. tariff rate on Chinese goods is 30% right now — if China doesn't reach a trade agreement with the U.S. at the end of a 90 day pause that started on May 12, tariffs will increase to over 100%. As it stands, smartphones, computers and tech devices are exempt from the 30% tariff on Chinese imports. Why are brands raising prices due to tariffs? Tariffs are taxes on imported goods. If a company brings foreign goods into the U.S., it must pay the U.S. government a percentage of those goods. Tariffs are higher under the current Trump administration, so brands now need to find ways to pay increased duties while continuing to make a profit. Raising prices on their products, or adding an additional fee at checkout, is one way to do so. How much will tariffs raise prices? There's no standard amount by which tariffs will raise prices on consumer goods, says Tala Akhavan, the COO of Pietra, an AI-powered sourcing platform that works with e-commerce brands. Companies large and small are approaching price hikes individually and using different strategies to adjust to their new reality. For example, some are splitting the burden of increased duties between customers and themselves, others are fully eating costs and finding new manufacturers, and a select few are putting all tariff fees onto customers, says Akhavan. The strategy a brand takes plays a large part in how much it increases its prices by. Are tariff-related price hikes permanent? Long story short: consumers should expect to pay more for goods right now, says Akhavan. 'So far, brands that are raising prices seem to be keeping them that way. There's so much opacity around how the tariff situation is going to play out, and as a bit of insurance, brands are keeping their prices elevated, especially since they're accepting the volatility around tariffs,' she says. 'It's hard to say where tariffs are going to land in the long term, but for the most part, I don't see a world where we go back to exactly where we were.' Meet our experts At NBC Select, we work with experts who have specialized knowledge and authority based on relevant training and/or experience. We also ensure that all expert advice and recommendations are made independently and without undisclosed financial conflicts of interest. Why trust NBC Select? I'm a reporter at NBC Select who has been covering tariffs since they were imposed earlier this year. I also frequently cover deals and sales like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. To write this article, I rounded up a list of brands that have raised prices due to tariffs and interviewed one expert about what shoppers should know about the current economic environment.
NBC News
16-05-2025
- Business
- NBC News
REI Anniversary Sale: Score up to 30% off The North Face, Saucony, Garmin and more
For more than eight decades, REI's been the premier retailer for everything related to camping gear, fitness, and recreational outdoor activities. Starting today through May 26, you can shop the brand's signature anniversary sale, which has premium brands like The North Face, Saucony, Garmin and Smartwool, up to 30% off. While the sale is open to all, REI members can also get bonus deals on one full-price item with the promo code ANNIV2025 and rewards money for certain purchases, which I noted below. Plus, those who sign up today can get a $30 Member Bonus Card to go toward your next purchase. Whether you're shopping for yourself or with the intention of finding a great Father's Day gift, you'll definitely find something for you. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up The best deals from REI's Anniversary Sale 2025 All of the deals below are either from brands we've covered in the past and/or products that have at least a 4-star average rating at REI. Hydro Flask is an absolute favorite among NBC Select staff members when it comes to reusable water bottles. The vacuum-insulated bottle keeps cold drinks cool and refreshing for up to a day and hot drinks warm for up to 12 hours, according to the brand. The straw cap flips up for easy siping, but when closed it makes the drink completely leakproof, according to Hydroflask. It's also BPA free and dishwasher safe. 'I got my first Hydro Flask several years ago and I've tried several other water bottles since then, but I keep coming back to this,' says NBC Select associate social media editor Caitlin Cusack. 'I'm an ice-water girl, and this bottle can keep my ice cold for over 24 hours. I've let it sit untouched for over a day and it still had ice in it.' Also available in men's, the Evolution full-zip sweatshirt is made of a cotton and polyester blend. It has an attached hood, front pockets, rib cuffs and hem and a slightly dropped shoulder design for a more casual fit. Reviewers like it for its softness and the hem, which comes to right above the hips. Garmin Forerunner 165 After reviewing the Garmin Forerunner 165, NBC Select tech reporter Harry Rabinowitz praised it for its exceptionally long battery life (up to 11 days), training tools and comfortable feel, making it one of our favorite fitness trackers to date. It can monitor heart rate, sleep habits, weather, recovery time and much more. Plus, it's compatible with both Android and Apple smartphones. If you're a seasoned camper then you know a portable, warm fleece blanket is a must-have — especially in chilly elevated areas. This one from Rumpl has a sherpa fleece lining to maintain warmth and at 72 x 52 inches, it's large enough to encompass more than one person. Plus, the corners of the blanket have clips so you can attach them to one another around your shoulders to wear it as a cape and free up your hands and arms. These ultra-comfortable sandals have arch support and are ideal for both casual wear and as a recovery slide. They're made of machine washable foam that's bacteria resistant, according to the brand. Since the sandals are only available in whole size, the brand recommends sizing down if you're a half size in men's and sizing up if you're a half-size in women's. 'I own another pair of sandals from Oofos and they are seriously some of the most comfortable summer shoes I own,' says NBC Select editor Lindsay Schneider. This warm sleeping bag collapses into a portable drawstring bag with a carrying loop. It's compatible with all sleeping positions and types, the outside is made of a water-repellent ripstop polyester and the lining is polyester taffeta. It's also suited for sleeping in conditions as cold as 20 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the brand. Made of breathable merino wool, which has antibacterial properties, these socks have thermoregulation (which prevents overheating) and moisture-wicking properties keeping your feet dry, making you less susceptible to athlete's foot. They also have specific mesh zones built in to add breathability and a seamless design to reduce chafing, according to Smartwool. JBL makes some of our favorite portable speakers, including the Flip 6, which is both water- and dustproof and has a battery life of up to 12 hours on a single charge, according to the brand. It's also compatible with the JBL app, which allows you to adjust features of the speaker, like audio quality or base. It has a USB-C charging cable and the speaker lets out a beeping sound if it's detected water in the system. This trail-running shoe is also available in men's sizes and provides moderate cushioning. It's made of high-strength mesh and has a rock guard to protect your feet from rough terrain. Available in mens, the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 running shoes have maximum cushioning. They provide strong forward propulsion to improve speed, according to Saucony. Plus, the top is made of flexible mesh and has an integrated tongue to help give you a more supportive fit. Lifestraw's Peak Series water filter straw is helpful while traveling and on outdoor adventures — it allows you to safely consume water from natural sources by removing 99% of microplastics, parasites and bacteria, including according to LifeStraw. Around the size of a toothbrush case, you can fit the straw in backpack or jacket pockets. You can also filter water through it from one bottle to another. The Flexlite Camp Chair will come in handy for camping trips, park visits or tailgating. While it has a weight capacity of 250 pounds, it only weighs around 1 pound and collapses into a small cylindrical drawstring bag that makes it easy to carry from place to place. It's made of material similar to that of tents, according to the brand, and has a seat height of around 11 inches. This four-person tent weighs just under 20 pounds and has over 55 square feet of space on the floor. When set up, it stands at 64 inches tall, has one main door, multiple mesh pockets on the inside and has enough space to fit a queen-size mattress, according to the brand. It also has an e-port so you can get access to a power cord from inside the tent. Why trust NBC Select? I'm a commerce editor at NBC Select, where I regularly cover deals and sale events at REI. I've also written about the benefits of the retailer's membership program and related outdoor and lifestyle products.
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12-05-2025
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Deal of the Day: Apple's iPad Air (M3) is at its lowest price ever right now
Deal of the Day You can get this powerful tablet for $100 off. By Harry Rabinowitz While I mostly use my iPad for relaxing and watching shows and videos on the couch, others use it as a total laptop replacement — NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin carried an iPad Pro, Apple Magic keyboard case and Apple Pencil to class back in her college days. The latest iPad Air (M3) is the swiss army knife of iPads — lightweight and easy to use, but powerful enough to tackle professional and creative tasks. And it occasionally acts as a laptop replacement. It's currently our deal of the day for $100 off, bringing it to its lowest price to date. Apple iPad Air (M3) deal Apple iPad Air 11' (M3) The iPad Air sits in the middle of Apple's tablet lineup, more capable than the iPad (A16) but not as premium (or pricey) as the iPad Pro (M4). Compared to the iPad (A16), the iPad Air (M3) has the much more powerful M3 chip inside, which has faster and smoother performance, especially in graphically demanding apps. It also has an anti-reflective, laminated screen with increased color depth and contrast. The iPad Air (M3) is also one of the cheapest models that's compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro, making it a good fit for artists and creatives. The Apple Pencil Pro acts much more like a real pencil than other models — it has extra tools like double-tap and squeeze shortcuts, plus it's pressure sensitive and supports rolling to change the orientation of shaped pens and brushes. Like other iPads, the iPad Air (M3) weighs about a pound and gets up to 10 hours of battery life. If an 11-inches screen sounds too small to you, the larger 13-inch iPad Air (M3) is also at its lowest price ever right now. Why trust NBC Select? I'm a reporter at NBC Select who covers technology and fitness including recent stories on smartwatches, running shoes, cameras and more. For this piece, I checked Apple iPad Air (M3) prices and price history across multiple retailers to find the best deal.
