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CNET
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Last-Minute Prime Day Deal: This Clever Lamp Transformed My Living Room, and It's 39% Off Right Now
Amazon Prime Day deal: It's the final hours of Amazon's Prime Day sale, and we spotted this incredible deal on my favorite smart lamp. The Govee Floor Lamp 2 is down to just $100, a 39% discount, saving you $65. The lamp's RBG LED lights can be configured to let you create any colors or patterns that you like. But act fast to score this deal, as the sale is ending soon. Why I like this Govee light in particular Like most smart lighting, the Govee floor lamp uses RGB LEDs to offer just about any color you want. My family chose green to complement the green in our living room, but it also changes depending on the time of day. What I enjoy about this lamp is its low profile: You can barely see it, just a small base and a thin line of metal. The focus is on the light rather than the structure. You can put a Govee floor lamp anywhere you need to spice up the lighting in your home. James Bricknell/CNET Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Another big selling point is its connection to other Govee products. If you own the Govee Backlight for TVs, which CNET's Russell Holly wrote about here, you can link up all your Govee lights to work in tandem as you watch a movie. Having all your lights working in sync with a movie like Dune or Mad Max: Fury Road is a lot of fun. Even without the backlight, a single app or Alexa and Google Assistant easily control all your lights. Does the Govee floor lamp make a good gift? As a big fan of Govee products, I think its lighting makes an excellent gift for others and yourself. If you know someone's decor style well, the floor lamp would be an excellent choice since it has such a slim profile that would fit every room I can imagine. Otherwise, an ultraportable, color-changing Govee table lamp that has both in-person tap controls and on-device app controls is also a big winner since the person lucky enough to receive the lamp can bathe themselves in the glow of pretty much any color combination and pattern they can imagine. There are also these Govee color-changing light bulbs that can spruce up virtually any compatible setting. My buying recommendation At $165 without a discount, this tall and thin smart lamp is a bit of an investment, but it's still considerably cheaper than a Philips Hue equivalent. Available in both silver and black, the Govee Lamp 2 is currently 39% off for Amazon Prime Day, bringing its price down to $100. While we've seen a deeper discount before, this model is newer and includes Matter support, higher lumen output and additional upgrades over its predecessor. That makes it a no-brainer. For more discounts on products we love, check out our curated list of the best deals we've spotted in Amazon's Prime Day sale.
CNET
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- CNET
Prime Day Deal: Get a New E-Bike This Summer With a Heybike and Up to 33% Off
Amazon isn't the only retailer discounting big-ticket items this week. Heybike is having a Prime Day sale with a few special offers to save on your Heybike electric bike. Heybike is offering discounts on all premium eBikes on its website, with free bike-packing gifts worth up to $158 and $100 off with the code PRIMEDAY. There are also clearance deals on some of Heybike's premium models on its website. Amazon also has up to 33% off select Heybike e-bikes, so there are plenty of options to choose from. Right now, the Heybike Cityscape 2.0 electric bike is 33% off, bringing the original $637 price down to $424. It has a 500-watt motor and speed up to 24 mph. The bike can also go up to 50 miles on a single charge and has a removable battery for charging. James Bricknell, one of our E-bike experts, has used several of Heybike's offerings and had this to say about the sales. "Heybike has long been a favorite of mine since I first rode the Brawn, an excellent off-roader. In this sale I would recommend the Alpha, a mid-train bike with $200 off, making it under $1,500. The mid-train motor makes riding feel more natural, with the power coming from the crank, not the rear wheel. The Ranger S is another great choice. The step through model is comfortable for long rides and short commutes and with $400 off it's a little over $1,000, making it one of the best deals I've seen." If you're still comparing options, CNET has a list of the best e-bikes recommended by our experts -- which could also be discounted during the Prime Day sale. Heybike / CNET Top deals available today, according to CNET's shopping experts The right e-bike could save you money on car maintenance and expenses. Our CNET experts have a few recommendations to help you narrow down your choice. See at CNET Why this deal matters If you're in the market for an e-bike, deals from Heybike and Amazon can cut the hefty price tag down by a few hundred dollars. There are also deals on other models during the Prime Day sale, so you can get the e-bike with the color, style and features that you want. But there's no telling how long offers like this will last after the Prime Day sale ends.
CNET
09-07-2025
- Business
- CNET
Prime Day Deal: Our Expert's Favorite Budget 3D Printer is Massively Discounted Right Now
3D printers are powerful devices loved by tech enthusiasts and creators alike. However, they can be pretty expensive depending on the quality and capabilities. Our favorite budget option is the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D Printer. Right now, Prime Day savings make it even more affordable. It's 27% off, which translates to $200 off for you. The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D Printer usually retails for $750 on Amazon, so seeing it drop to $550 is a huge score if you're in the market for an affordable, quality printer. We liked it so much that it earned the spot as the best overall choice on our best budget 3D printer list. This printer is also on sale on the Anycubic website, though it's only marked down to $599, so Amazon is the better choice for now. We're not sure how long this deal will last, so now's the time to snag it for a good chunk off. The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is a fast 3D printer with a large LCD display. It is fully enclosed to control temperature and performs really well for its price. According to CNET expert James Bricknell, it also allows 4-color printing, which is a big selling point. In his review, he noted that the print quality is "surprisingly good" for a 3D printer "in a price bracket that can fall prey to poor tuning." "Color 3D printing is all the rage, and Anycubic has built a printer that can match far more expensive models in quality and speed. The S1 is a great place to start if you're looking to print four colors on a budget,' says Bricknell. The official speed of 500m/s might be a little higher than the true speed, but the S1 is much faster than most of Anycubic's other offerings and the enclosure allows you to print many different materials at those high speeds. Anycubic S1 specifications undefined Build Volume (mm) 256 x 256 x 256 Nozzle type Quick Swap stainless steel Max nozzle temperature 300C Build plate max temperature 100C Official max speed 500mm/s Typical speed 200 - 300mm/s Supported material PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA Connectivity WiFi, USB Slicer Bambu Slicer Color system? Yes (ACE) Why this deal matters There are a ton of 3D printers out there, and if you're just starting, the range of price points can quickly become overwhelming. The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D Printer is a CNET favorite that's more affordable and performs exceptionally well for the price. It's still not a cheap device, so seeing a $200 off sale for Prime Day is very appealing.
CNET
08-07-2025
- CNET
My Favorite Lamp Costs 39% Less for Prime Day. It Spectacularly Changes Color and Looks Great In Every Room
Amazon Prime Day deal: The Govee Floor Lamp 2 is now $100 during Amazon's Prime Day sale -- a 33% discount, saving you $65. The lamp's RBG LED lights can be configured to let you create any colors or patterns that you like. At $165 without a discount, this tall and thin smart lamp is a bit of an investment, but it's still considerably cheaper than a Philips Hue equivalent. Available in both silver and black, the Govee Lamp 2 is currently 39% off for Amazon Prime Day, bringing its price down to $100. While we've seen a deeper discount before, this model is newer and includes Matter support, higher lumen output and additional upgrades over its predecessor. Why I like this Govee light in particular Like most smart lighting, the Govee floor lamp uses RGB LEDs to offer just about any color you want. My family chose green to complement the green in our living room, but it also changes depending on the time of day. What I enjoy about this lamp is its low profile: You can barely see it, just a small base and a thin line of metal. The focus is on the light rather than the structure. You can put a Govee floor lamp anywhere you need to spice up the lighting in your home. James Bricknell/CNET Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Another big selling point is its connection to other Govee products. If you own the Govee Backlight for TVs, which CNET's Russell Holly wrote about here, you can link up all your Govee lights to work in tandem as you watch a movie. Having all your lights working in sync with a movie like Dune or Mad Max: Fury Road is a lot of fun. Even without the backlight, a single app or Alexa and Google Assistant easily control all your lights. Does the Govee floor lamp make a good gift? As a big fan of Govee products, I think its lighting makes an excellent gift for others and yourself. If you know someone's decor style well, the floor lamp would be an excellent choice since it has such a slim profile that would fit every room I can imagine. Otherwise, an ultraportable, color-changing Govee table lamp that has both in-person tap controls and on-device app controls is also a big winner since the person lucky enough to receive the lamp can bathe themselves in the glow of pretty much any color combination and pattern they can imagine. There are also these Govee color-changing light bulbs that can spruce up virtually any compatible setting. For more discounts on products we love, check out our curated list of the best deals we've spotted in Amazon's Prime Day sale.
CNET
08-07-2025
- General
- CNET
Amazon Prime Day: My Beard Is Glorious and the Reason Why Is on Sale Right Now
Prime Day: From the beginning of my beard journey, I've used Every Man Jack (EMJ) products, especially its excellent sandalwood beard oil, and this Prime Day, Every Man Jack has some significant savings on its most popular products. There are plenty of skincare products like this Harry Potter body wash set (now $34) that smell great and work well, but the beard grooming kit is my absolute favorite. It has everything you need to get started making that rats nest into a beard that Dumbledore would be proud of. Firstly, my beard is glorious, and I will be taking no notes. That being said, it takes a decent amount of time and effort to keep it looking lustrous and shiny. Before I decided to dedicate my life to grooming, my beard was constantly itchy and unruly. I didn't think you needed to take care of it; I just accepted the itch as the price I paid. Turns out that's not the case. A few small products can make all the difference in comfort. Beard hair is naturally coarse due to many factors, not least that we tend to wash our beards with harsh body washes. The follicles on your face also play a part in the coarseness. Like normal hair, beard hair needs shampoo and conditioner to keep it well moisturized. Once you've cleaned it correctly, you can use the Every Man Jack Cleaning kit to make it look the best it can be. Brush up on your grooming James Bricknell/CNET Your normal comb or hairbrush isn't really going to work for a beard. The grooming kit comes with a hand brush, wooden comb and scissors (in a nice little pouch), any of which can improve your facial hair. I use the beard brush multiple times a day. It looks like a boot brush and has very coarse bristles, but they work well to detangle the curly beard hair and make it much easier to apply the balms. It also adds some great volume, making your beard feel more bushy, even when you're starting to grow it out. Using the wooden comb sometimes feels like you're looking for head lice in your kids' hair, but the thicker prongs help me get some separation in my beard so I can see any hairs that may be too long and need snipping with little barber scissors. Having the brush and comb, or at least the comb, on you at all times means you can give that beard a little straightening up before company. It's also worth remembering that the bristles on your brush won't last forever, so you should replace them every six months with standard use. Balms and oils make all the difference James Bricknell/CNET Using beard oil changed the game for me. Just a few drops on your hand massaged into your beard and, most importantly, onto the skin under your beard, reduces static, which makes your hairs stand on end, and nourishes the hair and skin it touches. It also makes your beard hair much softer and easier to manage. Finally, beard oil, especially Every Man Jack sandalwood, smells amazing without being overpowering. It's a subtle smell that's fresh and light. Some oils can have a heavy smell of "tobacco leaf" or "whisky barrel" -- because men can't have nice smells, we have to smell like bars, apparently -- but the sandalwood is a natural smell without being floral. The beard balm is used mainly for styling. I use it to tame the wilder grey hairs that now appear in my beard with more frequency, as they can stick out even after brushing. Beard balm holds them in place, giving me a more manicured look. Every Man Jack also makes a bear butter that I use whenever I get out of the shower. It smells incredibly and helps lock in the moisture. I love how light and clean it makes my beard feel immediately after using it. It's OK to look good There has been a lot of stigma around men's grooming for years. The idea that we can't look after our hair or skin without losing some kind of points on the masculinity meter has lead to scruffy beards ruining it for the rest of us. You deserve to look good and not itch all the time, and Every Man Jack's grooming kit is the way to do that. I use it every single day, however long my beard might be. It keeps my skin from flaking and my beard gloriously shiny, like a Viking or wizard.
