Get these Lightning deals in the final hours of Amazon Prime Day

Updated July 12: We’ve added deals on Airtags, a Mechanical Clock, a Squirt Gun, a Hammock, and an SSD.

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TMY Portable Mini Movie Projector for $66 ($15 off)

I have an earlier version of this projector. Although this lawmaker upgraded 9,500 lumens for up to 100 inches, we have other choices that will perform much, much better. But for $65, this is a viable way to enjoy a movie in the backyard a few times a year without having to lug around another screen. Think of it as a backup, or a backup to your backup.

Amazon Rechargeable AA Batteries for $13 ($10 off)

You need batteries – if not today, then tomorrow or the next day. Amazon Basics batteries are basically a dollar a battery right now. When you’re ready to step up your game, check out our guide to the best portable chargers.

Apple Watch Series 8 for $310 ($49 off)

We’ve flogged this one hard because it’s our favorite Apple Watch for most people, and at $310, it’s more than $100 off. Want to know your resting heart rate while sitting in a chair and dealing with a stressful situation? This clock will tell you! If you’re going to stress for an extra long time, look for an Ultra to get better battery life. My Ultra can do 20 hours!

Amazon Basics 2-Ply Paper Towels for $14 ($9 off)

This is a recommendation from my brother-in-law who picked up this deal yesterday, and who has helpfully provided comments to WIRED throughout Prime Day. As he points out, you’re going to need paper towels, so you might as well buy them cheap on Amazon.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra for $650 ($550 off)

This is last year’s model, but we raved about it when it dropped last year, with review editor Julian Chokkattu (9/10, WIRED Recommends). They are solid and versatile, if extremely large. It is now more than half.

AirPods (2nd generation) for $90 ($15 off)

Apple’s AirPods are essentially disposable, which is obviously bad. However, it’s less bad when you can get them for $90.

Apple AirTags (4-pack) for $88 ($11 off)

True story: I recently entered my hotel room to discover that my keys had slipped out of an undetected hole in my shorts a few thousand miles from my home, after walking a few miles next to a large river. I was very lucky and found them in the parking lot, and immediately ordered my first AirTag. Do you know about these things? You can put them on your keys and then throw those keys directly into the Mississippi River and find them! (I think?) Anyway, you can get four of these bad boys for $22 right now. I was so relieved that I bought the official Apple brand leather holder in a bright color. (Not on sale. Buy it anyway.)

Samsung T7 Shield Portable Solid State Drive for $75 ($75 off)

Speaking of things that help you avoid losing things you simply can’t lose, this 1-terabyte solid state SSD is waterproof and half off right now.

Skagen Branch for $49 ($76 discount)

I ran this luminous deal on a Japanese quartz watch from respected Watch Guy maker and associate review editor Parker Hall, and he said it was a nice one. If you had the watch already, you can gauge how many ticks you have to claim it before it’s gone, which probably isn’t that many.

Wise Owl Hammock for $25 ($17 off)—Click Coupon

There are better hammocks out there than the Wise Owl (namely the Eno), but owning one of these I can attest that it’s a good way to spend $25, especially if you’re at any level of risk of a rogue squirrel chewing on your expensive Eno and destroy it. . It happens more than you might think! Eno is also a few bucks on sale. I’m including a link to it because we already have a picture of it.

Spyra LX $71 ($18 off)

The Spyra LX is still a very expensive squirt gun at the Prime Day price of $71. However, it’s the lowest it’s been in the last month and less than I paid for the best spray gun I’ve ever owned. If you want the fully automatic Spyra Three, it’s $143, also a much lower price.

Egofit Walker Pro M1 for $319 ($80 off)

I have high intentions of using the gym at my apartment complex, but it has never happened in the year I’ve lived here. Solution? A mini treadmill. This one fits under a standing desk, and the sale means it really is time to run, not walk.

Netvue Birdfy Feeder Cam AI for $150 ($50 off)

Feed the birds, and your soul, if your soul craves cute bird videos. Which, in my professional opinion, it should be. This bird feeder (6/10, WIRED Review) will look great in your garden, holds 50 grams of seed, and can even identify some bird species so you can learn about your little visitors.

Ninja Air Fryer XL for $90 ($70 off)

If you don’t have an air fryer yet, stop lying to yourself: you want one. This Ninja air fryer is similar to one of our favourites, and can do an insane amount of tricks. Stop missing out and start air frying.\

Soundcore by Anker Space A40 for $50 ($30 off)

We like Anker’s earbuds in general, and our reviewer praises Anker’s Soundcore Space A40 for “performance, features and design that make them feel more like flagships than budget buds.” (8/10, WIRED recommends). We put this model on our list as the best budget bargains under $80, and here they are on a lightning deal for $50.

BaoFeng UV-5R for $34 ($6 off)

So if you spend time in the backcountry, you know that regular walkie-talkies are not good at communicating for miles, especially over hills. These bad boys will cover you for five miles, making them very popular with off-roaders and certain snow sports enthusiasts. Technically, you are required to have a HAM license to operate these, and no one at WIRED or its parent company would ever encourage you to use them without training and documentation. But it is also true that we do not know anyone who has been bothered by this by the authorities. They are cheap and in an emergency they can save your life.

Play-Doh Slime 30 Can Pack for $7 ($20 off)

This is so much slime for seven bucks. For my 8 year old daughter this can be as much as a month’s worth.