Apple spent two years promising a smarter Siri. We’ve been patiently waiting. At WWDC 2026 on Monday, the company finally showed the rebuild instead of a roadmap slide: Siri AI, an assistant that Apple says can hold a back-and-forth conversation, read what’s on your screen, and dig through your own messages, emails, and photos to answer a question. That headline arrived wrapped in a software preview that also reaches AirPods, Safari, your kids’ screen time, and, awkwardly, what European iPhone owners won’t get at all.

If you’ve followed Apple’s AI fits and starts, you know the company often announce features a year before they’re ready for wide distribution. Most of this lands this fall in iOS 27 and its sibling updates, though Siri AI itself slips to a beta “later this year.” We haven’t tested any of it yet, but I’m looking forward to trying the developer beta soon. Here are the 10 changes from the keynote most likely to matter once they actually ship.

1. Siri AI is a ground-up rebuild, not another patch

Siri AI is the biggest thing Apple announced today. Apple says it rebuilt the assistant from the ground up on a new architecture, rather than bolting more features onto the old one. It leans on what Apple calls personal context, so you can ask it to surface a hotel confirmation number buried in an old email or pull up the photos from a recent trip, and it remembers the thread of a conversation so you can keep asking follow-ups. This will be a real relief if it works.

It also reads your screen and takes action across apps. Get a text about a potluck and you can brainstorm what to bring with Siri, then drop a recipe into Notes without leaving the conversation. On iPhone you start it by saying “Hey Siri,” pressing the side button, or swiping down from the Dynamic Island, and there’s now a standalone Siri app that syncs your conversation history across devices through iCloud. That makes it look a lot more like ChatGPT or Gemini than the Siri you’ve been yelling directions at since 2011.

2. Apple’s new AI leans on Google’s Gemini

The next generation of Apple Intelligence runs on Apple Foundation Models that the company says were “custom-built in collaboration with Google and its Gemini models.” For a company that sells its in-house silicon and on-device processing as a core advantage, leaning on a rival’s models is a real philosophical shift. Bloomberg reported before WWDC that the arrangement was expected to cost Apple roughly $1 billion a year. Apple has not confirmed a figure.

The outside-models thread runs through the developer side too. In its developer-tools announcement, Apple said Xcode 27 brings coding agents from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI into the workflow, and that developers can build on models like Claude and Gemini alongside Apple’s own. Even the hidden watermark Apple applies to AI images in iOS 27 is Google’s SynthID. Apple’s AI is now stitched together with outside models in a way the company would not have admitted to a few years ago.

3. Check whether your iPhone actually makes the cut

Apple Intelligence and Siri AI require an iPhone 16 model or later, or an iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max. That leaves out the standard iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, the entire iPhone 14 line, and anything older. iOS 27 itself installs on phones going back to the iPhone 11, so plenty of people will get the update this fall without the AI features that headlined the keynote.

The split goes deeper than that. Siri’s most-promoted extras, the expressive customizable voices and a big jump in dictation accuracy, require Apple’s most advanced on-device model, which Apple lists as iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, plus iPads with an M4 chip or later and Macs with M3 or later that have at least 12GB of unified memory, and the M5 Apple Vision Pro. If you bought a midrange iPhone in the last couple of years, read the fine print before you get attached to the demos.

4. EU iPhone and iPad owners are locked out

Siri AI will not ship on iPhone or iPad in the European Union with the release of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, and Apple says it does not currently have a timeline to change that. The company blames the Digital Markets Act directly, arguing that under the EU’s reading of the law it would have to give any third-party assistant the same deep access to your data and apps that Siri gets, which Apple says it can’t do without putting users at risk.

Apple proposed a workaround it calls Trusted System Agent, plus an 18-month phased rollout, and says the European Commission rejected all of it. EU users will still get Siri AI on Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro, just not on the two devices most people use most. It was the most openly combative Apple got all day, and it’s worth tracking if you live in or travel through the EU’s 27 member states. Siri AI and the other new Apple Intelligence features also won’t launch in China while Apple works through regulatory requirements there.

5. AirPods finally get a real custom EQ

After about a decade of people asking, AirPods owners are getting a true custom equalizer in iOS 27, not the hands-off Adaptive EQ Apple has shipped for years. Apple’s release keeps the details thin, but keynote coverage described a graph-style interface with separate low, mid, and high bands and a live waveform that moves as you adjust it, so you can see and hear the change you’re dialing in.

Cheaper earbuds have offered this for years while AirPods made you live with Apple’s house tuning, so it’s overdue. If you’ve wanted more bass for the gym or a brighter top end for podcasts, you’ll finally be able to set it yourself. Separately, the AirPods Pro 3 can now sync your heart rate to iPhone through GymKit during a workout.

I typically like the EQ decisions Apple hardware makes natively, but I know some enthusiasts who can’t wait for this to materialize.

6. Image Playground goes photorealistic and tags everything it makes

Image Playground, Apple’s image generator, can now make photorealistic pictures instead of just cartoon-style art, using a new model that runs on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute servers. You can edit by describing a change in plain language, or by tapping, circling, or brushing an object to move or resize it.

The part that matters beyond the novelty: Apple says images generated in Image Playground and photos edited with Apple Intelligence both carry a hidden SynthID watermark, Google’s provenance tag, so a file can be identified as AI-touched down the line. As convincing fakes get easier to produce, baking provenance into the file at the moment of creation is a bigger deal than the picture quality.

7. The Passwords app can fix weak logins for you

Apple’s Passwords app already flags weak and breached passwords. In iOS 27 it can fix them, navigating to the site, signing in, and swapping in a strong password with a single tap. Apple is using Siri AI and Safari to carry out that action on your behalf, which is one of the clearest examples of the assistant doing a task for you rather than just answering a question.

If you have ever ignored a “this password appeared in a data breach” warning, then this is for you (and me). It only works on supported sites at launch, so it won’t sweep your entire login list in one pass, but it turns a recurring to-do into a button.

8. Safari learns to wrangle tabs and watch pages for you

Safari picks up three Apple Intelligence tricks in iOS 27 worth knowing about. The most useful is Notify Me: tell Safari to keep an eye on a page and it pings you when something changes, like a restock or a price drop, so you can stop manually refreshing a sold-out product page.

It also auto-groups your open tabs into topics, so a pile of weekend-trip research collapses into one cluster, and a feature called Describe an Extension lets you spin up a simple custom Safari extension by typing what you want it to do. None of these are flashy, but the tab organizer and the restock alerts are the kind of thing you’ll reach for most weeks. You might finally get that NeeDoh without paying inflated after market prices.

9. Old hardware gets a speed increase

Not all of this is AI. Apple says apps launch up to 30 percent faster, photos load up to 70 percent faster right after you take them, and AirDrop transfers move up to 80 percent faster in this year’s releases. On iPad, copying files to and from an external drive runs up to 5x faster, which Apple says finally matches Finder on a Mac.

Apple ran its app-launch test on an iPhone 11 Pro Max, a phone from 2019, which suggests the speed gains reach aging hardware and not only the newest models. These are Apple’s own numbers and the usual marketing caveats apply, but a free performance bump on an old phone is the rare WWDC item that everyone with a supported device gets, no Pro model required.

10. Parents get real new screen-time controls

Apple overhauled its parental controls in iOS 27, and the standout addition is Ask to Browse, which makes a kid request permission before opening a new website in Safari, the same way Ask to Buy already gates app downloads. There’s also a redesigned Screen Time dashboard and Time Allowances that cap usage by category, including Games, Entertainment, and Social Media.

Communication Safety, already on by default for users under 18, now blurs and blocks gore and violent content, not only nudity. And a new Declared Age Range API lets apps tailor themselves to a kid’s age bracket without the parent handing over an exact birthday. Apple says the time recommendations are based on expert research, and that it’s working with the American Academy of Pediatrics to adapt the group’s Family Media Plan into a guide for parents.

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The best deal at RYOBI Days at The Home Depot right now isn’t a price cut, it is a free tool. Right now, you can buy one of the qualifying RYOBI ONE+ 18V kits and pick a second ONE+ tool at no extra cost. The priciest free options on the higher-tier kit are worth up to $229. I haver a number of Ryobi tools in my kit and they almost always perform way above their price tag. And that’s even before the discounts. The free-tool menu changes as stock moves, so the good picks tend to disappear before the kits do.

RYOBI ONE+ 18V Starter Kit with 2.0Ah and 4.0Ah Batteries and Charger $99.00 (was $228.00)

57% off the most useful entry point, and it unlocks a free ONE+ tool

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The RYOBI ONE+ 18V Starter Kit (PSK1212SB) is the one to grab first at $99, down from $228, because it covers the two battery sizes you actually use. You get a 4.0Ah HIGH PERFORMANCE pack for high-draw tools like saws, a lighter 2.0Ah pack for drills and lights, and a charger, and the kit qualifies for a free ONE+ tool worth up to $89. Any RYOBI 18V ONE+ battery runs the entire 300-plus tool ONE+ catalog, so this is the cheapest honest way into the system.

RYOBI ONE+ 18V 13-Inch Cordless String Trimmer with 2.0Ah Battery and Charger $99.00

A finished yard tool at $99 that still comes with a free ONE+ tool

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The RYOBI ONE+ 18V 13-inch String Trimmer (P20150) is the better $99 buy if you also need to cut grass, since it ships ready to run with a 2.0Ah battery and charger and still qualifies for a free ONE+ tool. It handles edging and trimming on a typical lot, and the included battery drops straight into any other ONE+ tool you own. Pairing it with a free blower or hedge trimmer from the offer list basically builds a starter yard kit for the price of one tool.

RYOBI ONE+ 18V HIGH PERFORMANCE Starter Kit with 2.0Ah and Two 4.0Ah Batteries and Charger $199.00 (was $361.97)

Three batteries, 45% off, and the longest free-tool menu in the event

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The RYOBI ONE+ 18V HIGH PERFORMANCE Starter Kit (PSK108SB) is the pick if you want the strongest free tool, because at $199 it opens a 20-item menu that includes options worth more than the kit itself. You get three HIGH PERFORMANCE batteries (one 2.0Ah and two 4.0Ah) plus a charger for $199, down from $361.97, and the free-tool list runs up to a $229 battery two-pack. If you are starting from zero and want to skip the upgrade later, this is the kit that pays for itself fastest.

How the RYOBI Days free-tool deal works

The RYOBI Days free-tool offer is structured around three qualifying purchases: the $99 ONE+ Starter Kit, the $99 ONE+ String Trimmer, and the $199 HIGH PERFORMANCE Starter Kit. Add a qualifying kit to your cart, then choose one tool from that kit’s eligible list and it lands in the order at $0. The $99 kits draw from a 13-tool menu topped by an $89 reciprocating saw, while the $199 kit expands the menu to 20 tools and adds the high-dollar options. Stock is the only real catch, since the offer is limited to what The Home Depot has on hand and the best free tools sell through first.

Free RYOBI ONE+ tools you can claim with a $99 kit

With either $99 kit, the RYOBI ONE+ 18V Reciprocating Saw is the highest-value free pick on the 13-tool menu at a regular $89.00, followed by the 18-inch Hedge Trimmer at $79.97. Every option below is a real ONE+ tool that runs on the battery your kit already includes, and the price shown is what you would otherwise pay.

• RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw (normally $89.00)
• RYOBI ONE+ 18V 18-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmer (normally $79.97)
• RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool (normally $79.00)
• RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Jig Saw (normally $79.00)
• RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Wet/Dry Hand Vacuum (normally $74.00)
• RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Dual-Function Inflator/Deflator (normally $69.97)
• RYOBI ONE+ 18V 90 MPH 250 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower (normally $69.97)
• RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Compact Workshop Blower (normally $64.97)
• RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless LED Spotlight (normally $59.97)
• RYOBI ONE+ 18V 5-Inch Cordless Random Orbit Sander (normally $59.97)
• RYOBI ONE+ 18V 4-1/2-Inch Cordless Angle Grinder (normally $59.97)
• RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 4-Inch Clamp Fan (2-Pack) (normally $59.97)
• RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Hybrid WHISPER SERIES 7-1/2-Inch Fan (normally $59.00)

The $199 HIGH PERFORMANCE kit unlocks bigger free tools

Step up to the $199 HIGH PERFORMANCE Starter Kit and the free RYOBI ONE+ 18V 4.0Ah Battery Two-Pack becomes the standout claim at a regular $229.00, more than the kit costs. The same menu adds the brushless Pet Stick Vacuum at $199.00, the 4-Mode Impact Wrench at $179.00, and the 7-1/4-inch brushless Circular Saw at $139.00, none of which appear on the $99 list.

• RYOBI ONE+ 18V HIGH PERFORMANCE 4.0Ah Battery (2-Pack) (normally $229.00)
• RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Pet Stick Vacuum (normally $199.00)
• RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V Brushless 4-Mode 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench (normally $179.00)
• RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V Brushless 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw (normally $139.00)

Other tools on the $199 menu worth a look include the RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike Brad Nailer, the RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V Brushless 130 MPH 510 CFM Leaf Blower, the RYOBI ONE+ 18V HP Brushless Hybrid 9-Inch WHISPER SERIES Oscillating Fan, and the RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Telescoping Power Scrubber. All four run on the batteries the kit already includes.

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The Gozney Dome is our pro-grade pick in PopSci’s best pizza ovens guide, and the brand almost never runs a real discount outside of seasonal sales. Its Summer Sale is one of those rare windows, with sitewide cuts on every oven, every bundle, and most of the accessory lineup. If a Dome, Arc XL, or Tread has been parked on your shortlist for a year, this is the week to actually buy one.

Gozney Arc XL 16" Gas Pizza Oven $899.99 (was $999.99)

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The Arc XL is Gozney’s mid-tier gas oven, and the one most people should buy if they aren’t going Dome. It hits 950 degrees in about half an hour, fits a 16-inch pie, and runs a rolling flame across the back that gives crusts the leopard-spotted char a Neapolitan is supposed to have. Gozney almost never cuts the Arc XL outside seasonal sales, so the $100 off is the right window if it’s been on your list.

Gozney Dome XL (Gen 2) Sale Bundle – Hybrid Fuel Propane $2,799.99 (was $3,124.96)

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The Dome XL is Gozney’s biggest residential oven, with a 24-inch deck wide enough for two pies side by side or a whole chicken next to a tray of vegetables. The Hybrid Fuel version runs propane or wood, so weeknight pizza happens on gas and weekends can lean into real wood-fired flavor. This bundle stacks the 24-inch placement peel and pizza server on top of the oven for free over the bare-oven price, which makes it the cheapest way into the platform.

Gozney Tread Trail Bundle Portable Pizza Oven $699.00 (was $899.97)

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The Tread is Gozney’s portable propane oven, built to break down into a carry bag and ride along to a campsite, tailgate, or friend’s backyard. The Trail Bundle adds the stand and the Venture carry bag, which is what turns the Tread from technically smaller into actually portable. At $699 it costs less than the Tread Basecamp Bundle while including the gear that matters if you’re really taking it anywhere.

Gozney Pizza Oven Deals

Every full-size Gozney oven is $100 off. The new Dome Gen 2 and Dome XL Gen 2 swap the direct cut for a gift with purchase, but the Sale Bundles below land the bigger savings on the same ovens.

• Gozney Dome XL (Gen 2) Hybrid Fuel Pizza Oven from $2,799.99 (gift with purchase)
• Gozney Dome (Gen 2) Hybrid Fuel Pizza Oven from $2,299.99 (gift with purchase)
• Gozney Arc XL 16″ Gas Pizza Oven $899.99 (was $999.99)
• Gozney Arc 14″ Gas Pizza Oven $699.99 (was $799.99)
• Gozney Roccbox 12″ Portable Pizza Oven $399.99 (was $499.99)
• Gozney Arc Lite 13″ Gas Pizza Oven $399.99 (gift with purchase)

Gozney Sale Bundle Deals

Bundles are where the biggest dollar savings hide because they stack the sitewide cut on top of an already-discounted accessory pack. The Dome XL Sale Bundle is $324 off and the Tread Peak Bundle is $247 off, both bigger than any standalone oven cut.

• Gozney Tread Peak Bundle $991.94 (was $1,239.93)
• Gozney Tread Basecamp Bundle $639.98 (was $799.98)
• Gozney Dome (Gen 2) Sale Bundle – Hybrid Fuel Propane $2,299.99 (was $2,589.96)
• Gozney Arc XL Essentials Bundle $1,203.97 (was $1,379.97)
• Gozney Arc XL Tabletop Bundle $979.98 (was $1,099.98)
• Gozney Arc Essentials Bundle $995.97 (was $1,169.97)
• Gozney Arc Lite Sale Bundle $399.99 (was $524.97)
• Gozney Arc Lite Starter Bundle $404.99 (was $529.97)

Gozney Peel and Pizza Tool Deals

Every peel, rocker, cutter, and server is 20 percent off, with Gozney’s infrared thermometer down to $39.99 if you actually want to read deck temps before you launch a pie. This is the right pass if you already own a Gozney and your peels have started looking like they survived a small fire.

• Gozney Pro Placement Peel from $71.99 (was $89.99)
• Gozney Balance Placement Peel from $55.99 (was $69.99)
• Gozney Balance Turning Peel $71.99 (was $89.99)
• Gozney Utility Turning Peel $63.99 (was $79.99)
• Gozney Venture Placement Peel $63.99 (was $79.99)
• Gozney Venture Turning Peel $55.99 (was $69.99)
• Gozney Roccbox Pizza Peel $67.99 (was $84.99)
• Gozney Acacia Wood Pizza Peel and Server from $31.99 (was $39.99)
• Gozney Pizza Server from $39.99 (was $49.99)
• Gozney Pizza Rocker $31.99 (was $39.99)
• Gozney Pizza Cutter $35.88 (was $44.99)
• Gozney Infrared Thermometer $39.99 (was $49.99)
• Gozney Pizza Volume 01 Cookbook $27.99 (was $34.99)

Gozney Dough Mix and Prep Deals

Dough trays, scrapers, cutters, and Gozney’s three regional dough mixes are all 20 percent off. The Dough Mix Set is the cheapest way to taste-test Neapolitan, New York, and Detroit in one weekend, then settle which style reheats best for Monday lunch.

• Gozney Dough Tools Bundle $107.96 (was $134.96)
• Gozney Dough Tray $39.99 (was $49.99)
• Gozney Dough Cutter $23.99 (was $29.99)
• Gozney Dough Scraper $11.99 (was $14.99)
• Gozney Dough Mix Set $33.57 (was $41.97)
• Gozney Neapolitan Pizza Dough Mix $11.19 (was $13.99)
• Gozney New York Pizza Dough Mix $11.19 (was $13.99)
• Gozney Detroit Pizza Dough Mix $11.19 (was $13.99)

Gozney Oven Stand, Cover, and Mantel Deals

Stands, covers, mantels, and the Tread carry kit are all 20 percent off. The Arc and Arc XL Stand at $239.99 is the cheapest way to get an oven off the patio table and onto a permanent spot in the yard.

• Gozney Arc and Arc XL Stand $239.99 (was $299.99)
• Gozney Arc and Arc XL Booster $79.99 (was $99.99)
• Gozney Arc and Arc XL Stand Cover $63.99 (was $79.99)
• Gozney Arc XL Cover $47.99 (was $59.99)
• Gozney Arc Cover $39.99 (was $49.99)
• Gozney Arc XL Mantel $95.99 (was $119.99)
• Gozney Arc Mantel $79.99 (was $99.99)
• Gozney Tread Mantel $71.99 (was $89.99)
• Gozney Tread Venture Stand $239.99 (was $299.99)
• Gozney Tread Venture Bag $79.99 (was $99.99)
• Gozney Tread Roof Rack $79.99 (was $99.99)
• Gozney Tread Roof Rack Server $23.99 (was $29.99)

Gozney Legacy Roccbox and Dome Deals

The deepest cuts hit the legacy Roccbox and original Dome accessories at 40 to 50 percent off. The Roccbox Wood Burner 2.0 is half off at $49.99, which is still the only way to convert a gas Roccbox to wood-fired without a third-party kit.

• Gozney Roccbox Wood Burner 2.0 $49.99 (was $99.99)
• Gozney Roccbox Cover $24.99 (was $49.99)
• Gozney Roccbox Mantel $29.99 (was $59.99)
• Gozney Dome Cover $47.99 (was $79.99)
• Gozney Dome Flue Extension $37.49 (was $74.99)
• Gozney Dome Steam Injector $17.49 (was $34.99)
• Gozney Dome Ashtray $24.99 (was $49.99)

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Samsung’s 2026 monitor lineup goes up for order today, headlined by the industry’s first 6K gaming monitor and an expanded run of OLED Odyssey panels. Order a qualifying model through 9:59 a.m. EDT on June 9 and you’ll pick up either a Samsung credit worth up to $300 or a free gear bundle like the Galaxy Buds4 Pro or a Samsung Music Studio kit at checkout, depending on which model you choose. The new 32-inch Odyssey G8 6K earns the largest $300 credit on a $1,599.99 monitor, the 43-inch Movingstyle Essential qualifies for a $200 credit at $899.99, and every other 2026 Odyssey, ViewFinity, and Smart model that’s shipping today is in the same offer. The full Samsung 2026 monitor launch offer is live now and runs for two weeks, which is the only window to get this much money back on these monitors before they settle into the normal price cycle.

Samsung Odyssey G8 32-inch 6K Gaming Monitor (G80HS) $1,599.99 (with $300 early reward)

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Key Specs

• 32-inch IPS panel with 224 PPI at native 6K resolution
• 165Hz refresh at 6K, 330Hz at 3K via Dual Mode
• DisplayPort 2.1 for full-bandwidth 6K signal
• HDR10+ Gaming with automatic brightness and contrast tuning
• AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible

The 32-inch Odyssey G8 G80HS is the first 6K gaming monitor on the market and it lands at 224 PPI of pixel density on an IPS panel. Samsung paired the resolution with a 165Hz refresh, which matters because most existing 5K and 6K monitors max out at 60Hz or 75Hz and were built for productivity rather than games.

6K is a ton of pixels, so Samsung equipped it with Dual Mode, which drops resolution on the fly to flip the screen into a 330Hz, 3K esports display. You keep the high-fidelity workspace for single-player and creative work, then toggle into a competitive frame rate when you load into a match. DisplayPort 2.1 is the connector that makes all of this possible. It’s the first widely-adopted DisplayPort spec with the raw bandwidth to push native 6K at 165Hz, and there isn’t a previous-generation port on the back of this monitor that could carry the same signal. The G8 also supports HDR10+ Gaming, which adjusts brightness and contrast dynamically without manual calibration per title, plus AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible for tear-free output on whichever GPU you’ve already got.

At this pixel density, the 32-inch screen is big enough to keep two full-resolution windows side by side without scaling, which makes the same monitor a credible single-screen setup for code editors, video timelines, and large-format design work. The $300 order credit is the largest reward in the entire 2026 launch lineup, and Samsung doesn’t typically run promotions like this on a flagship monitor outside the first two weeks, so the effective out-of-pocket math is better right now than it will be for the rest of the year.

Samsung The Movingstyle Essential 43-inch 4K UHD Smart Monitor $899.99 (with $200 early order reward)

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The Movingstyle Essential rolls from room to room on a height-adjustable stand that tilts, swivels, and pivots, which is what makes a 43-inch 4K panel actually live up to its smart-monitor billing. Samsung built in its full Smart TV interface and the Samsung Gaming Hub for cloud gaming with no console required, so the same screen handles a workday spreadsheet, a Friday-night movie, and a stint of Fortnite over the couch. At checkout you pick one of three rewards on this tier: a $200 Samsung store credit, a Music Studio 5 kit, or the Galaxy Buds4 Pro, so the right choice depends on whether you’d rather have cash to spend on a soundbar later or working earbuds now.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 27-inch 4K Gaming Monitor (G80SH) $1,099.99 (with $200 early order reward)

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The 27-inch OLED G8 is the volume play in Samsung’s new gaming lineup, with 4K resolution at 240Hz on the QD-OLED Penta Tandem panel Samsung is calling out for improved brightness, efficiency, and panel durability. A single USB-C port handles 98W of laptop charging alongside the video signal, and the Glare Free coating cuts the reflections that have always been the weak spot of OLED panels in well-lit rooms. At $1,099.99 with the $200 credit, this is the cheapest way into Samsung’s higher-spec OLED tech without paying the 32-inch tax on top.

Samsung Odyssey Gaming Monitor Deals

Every 2026 Odyssey shipping today qualifies for either a $200 or $300 Samsung credit, with the 32-inch models earning the larger reward. The 27-inch G8 5K is the volume pick for high-refresh IPS gaming without paying the OLED premium, and the 32-inch OLED G7 brings the new 4K OLED panel into the lineup at a sub-$1,100 price.

• Samsung Odyssey G8 27-inch 5K Gaming Monitor (G80HF) $949.99 (with $200 reward)
• Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 32-inch 4K Gaming Monitor (G80SH) $1,299.99 (with $300 reward)
• Samsung Odyssey OLED G7 32-inch 4K Gaming Monitor (G73SH) $1,099.99 (with $200 reward)

Samsung ViewFinity S8 Deal

The ViewFinity S8 line is Samsung’s productivity-first family, built for creative work that benefits from pixel density and Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth instead of refresh rate. Only the curved 40-inch model is shipping in this launch wave, and the 27-inch S80HF arrives later this summer. If you’ve been waiting on the 27-inch, hold off on the credit math until July when that model lands.

• Samsung ViewFinity S8 40-inch Curved WUHD Monitor (S85TH) $1,399.99 (with $300 reward)

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Amazon’s pre-Prime Day Anker sale is live right now, three weeks before the actual event kicks off on June 23rd. The sale runs across wall chargers, power banks, wireless chargers, and docking stations, with cuts of up to 35% on most of the lineup. The Anker Prime 20,100mAh Power Bank drops to $125.99 (was $179.99) and the 13-in-1 USB-C Triple-Display Docking Station is $139.99 (was $199.99). Whether these hold through Prime Day or bump back up before then is anyone’s guess, but the prices are real right now.

Anker Nano 45W Smart Display USB-C Charger $27.99 (was $39.99)

The brick that shows exactly how much power it’s putting out

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The Anker Nano 45W USB-C Charger has a built-in Smart Display that shows real-time wattage output on the face of the brick, and a Care Mode that automatically throttles back when a phone hits 80% to protect the battery long-term. It’s a single USB-C port, compact and foldable, and at $27.99 it’s the least expensive way to get into Anker’s Smart Display lineup. Most people who track charge speeds will find it useful. Everyone else just has a very good 45W GaN charger at a price that makes it easy to keep one at a desk and another in a bag.

Anker 100W 3-Port GaN USB-C Charger with Smart Display $49.98 (was $69.99)

One wall outlet, enough wattage for a laptop, tablet, and phone

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The Anker 100W 3-Port GaN USB-C Charger puts 100W total across three USB-C ports, with a smart display and touch control to see and adjust per-port output. With a single device plugged into the top port, you get the full 100W, enough for a 16-inch MacBook Pro at full charge speed. With all three ports active, it splits automatically. At $49.98 it’s 29% off and covers the most common use case: one charging brick, everything on your desk, no hunting for the right outlet.

Anker Prime 3-in-1 Qi2.2 25W MagSafe Charging Station $149.99 (was $229.99)

Anker’s best MagSafe dock, $80 off list and Qi2.2 certified at 25W

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The Anker Prime 3-in-1 Qi2.2 25W Charging Station is certified to the Qi2.2 standard, which pushed the MagSafe peak from 15W to 25W on iPhone 16 and later. It charges iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously, with a built-in AirCool aerospace-grade thermoelectric cooling system that keeps the phone pad running at full 25W without throttling under sustained load. The on-unit display shows per-device wattage in real time. At $149.99 it’s the biggest dollar-amount discount in the current sale, $80 off a model that doesn’t typically go this low.

Anker Wall Charger and Cable Deals at Amazon

The Anker 140W 4-Port MacBook Charger with Smart Display is $64.99 (was $89.99), which is enough single-port output to run a 16-inch MacBook Pro at full speed while simultaneously charging an iPad and two phones off the other three ports. The Prime 100W 3-Port Foldable GaN Charger at $39.98 (was $69.99) is the deepest percentage cut on any single item in the current sale at 43% off.

• Anker 140W 4-Port MacBook Charger with Smart Display (5ft Cable Included) $64.99 (was $89.99)
• Anker Prime 160W 3-Port Compact GaN Charger with Smart Display $115.99 (was $149.99)
• Anker Prime 100W 3-Port Foldable GaN Charger $39.98 (was $69.99)
• Anker Nano 70W 3-Port USB-C Charger (Cable Included) $34.99 (was $49.99)
• Anker 65W 3-Port Compact Foldable USB-C Charger $29.99 (was $39.99)
• Anker Laptop Charger, 100W USB-C (5ft Cable Included) $27.99
• Anker Nano 5-Port Travel Adapter, Works in 200+ Countries $25.99
• Anker Power Strip with 2,100J Surge Protector (12 AC, 2 USB-A, 1 USB-C) $28.99
• Anker 9-in-1 Desktop Power Strip with 300J Surge Protection (100W USB-C) $39.99
• Anker Nano 240W Flexible Braided USB-C Cable (6ft) $16.99 (was $19.99)
• Anker Prime 240W USB-C to USB-C Cable, Upcycled Braided Nylon (6ft) $31.49 with coupon (was $34.99)

Anker Power Bank Deals at Amazon

The Anker Prime 20,100mAh Power Bank at $125.99 is the high-wattage travel option, TSA-approved at 220W max output with app control for per-port management. For MagSafe users, the MagGo 10,000mAh Qi2 power bank with foldable stand is $67.99, and the slim 10K version without the stand is $69.99 (was $79.99).

• Anker Prime Power Bank, 20,100mAh 3-Port 220W Max (TSA-Approved) $125.99 (was $179.99)
• Anker MagGo Power Bank, Qi2 Certified 10,000mAh with Smart Display and Foldable Stand $67.99 (was $89.99)
• Anker MagGo Slim Power Bank, 10,000mAh Qi2 MagSafe-Compatible $69.99 (was $79.99)
• Anker Nano Ultra-Slim 5,000mAh Qi2 MagSafe Power Bank (iPhone 17/16/15) $54.99

Anker Wireless Charger and Car Charger Deals at Amazon

The Anker Zolo Qi2 MagSafe Charging Pad 2-Pack at $23.99 (was $39.99) is the biggest percentage cut in the wireless section at 40% off, which works out to under $12 per pad. The 3-in-1 Cube MagSafe Charging Stand drops to $89.99 (was $129.99) for a compact foldable unit that handles iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods together.

• Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Qi2 Foldable MagSafe Charging Stand (Adapter Included) $89.99 (was $109.99)
• Anker MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Qi2 Foldable Travel Wireless Charger $67.49 (was $89.99)
• Anker 3-in-1 Cube MagSafe Charging Stand (Adapter Included) $89.99 (was $129.99)
• Anker MagSafe 2-in-1 Charging Stand, Qi2 Certified (No Adapter) $49.99
• Anker MagGo Qi2 MagSafe Wireless Charging Pad (Adapter Included) $25.99 (was $35.99)
• Anker Zolo Qi2 MagSafe Wireless Charging Pad (2-Pack) $23.99 (was $39.99)
• Anker Prime Qi2 25W MagSafe Car Vent Mount Charger with AirCool (60W Adapter Included) $67.49 (was $89.99)
• Anker Nano Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Car Charger, 360° Adjustable Mount (Adapter Included) $44.99 (was $59.99)
• Anker Retractable 75W USB-C Car Charger with Built-in Cable $23.99 (was $29.99)

Anker Hub and Docking Station Deals at Amazon

The Anker Prime 14-Port Docking Station is $169.99 (was $269.99), a 37% cut on the 160W dual-4K model, and the top-end Prime TB5 Thunderbolt 5 dock is $339.98 (was $399.99), which supports 120 Gbps transfer and dual 8K display output. On the budget end, the USB-C to HDMI adapter is $12.99 and the 5-in-1 hub is $15.99.

• Anker Prime TB5 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station (140W, Dual 8K) $339.98 (was $399.99)
• Anker Prime 14-Port Docking Station, 160W Max (Dual 4K) $169.99 (was $269.99)
• Anker 13-in-1 USB-C Docking Station, Triple Display (2x HDMI + DP, 85W) $139.99 (was $199.99)
• Anker 14-in-1 Triple-Display Docking Station (Dual 4K HDMI + VGA, 80W PD) $48.99 (was $69.99)
• Anker 11-in-1 USB-C Dual-Monitor Docking Station (4K HDMI + DP, 85W) $69.99
• Anker 8-in-1 USB-C Hub with Ethernet (10 Gbps, 4K HDMI, 85W PD, SD/microSD) $35.99 (was $49.99)
• Anker 6-in-1 USB-C Hub with Ethernet (1 Gbps, 4K HDMI, 65W PD) $29.98 (was $39.99)
• Anker 5-in-1 USB-C Hub (4K HDMI, 90W PD, 3 USB-A) $15.99 (was $19.99)
• Anker USB-C to HDMI Adapter (4K at 60Hz) $12.99 (was $16.99)
• Anker USB-C to USB-A Adapter (2-Pack) $12.99

Anker Desktop Charging Station Deals at Amazon

The Anker Prime 250W 6-Port GaN Charging Station with 2.26-inch LCD is $99.99 (was $149.99), the flagship desktop unit that lets you set per-port wattage from a touch display. For travel, the Nano 67W 6-in-1 Travel Power Strip drops to $33.99 (was $49.99) with a flat plug and 5-foot cord that works well for hotel rooms.

• Anker Prime 250W 6-Port GaN Charging Station with 2.26-Inch LCD Touch Display $99.99 (was $149.99)
• Anker Prime 200W 6-Port GaN Desktop Charging Station $69.99 with coupon (list $79.99)
• Anker Nano 100W 7-in-1 Power Strip with Retractable InstaCord $79.99
• Anker Prime 240W 8-in-1 USB-C Power Strip (5ft Detachable Cord) $129.99
• Anker Nano 67W 6-in-1 Travel Power Strip (5ft Flat-Plug Cord) $33.99 (was $49.99)

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If you’re still using an old backpack from college to lug your stuff around, it’s time to upgrade your bag. The entire bags and travel gear category on the Duluth Trading site is 20 percent off through Sunday as part of a site-wide promo. Duluth makes tough, work-oriented gear, but many of the bags are also great looking, which is unusual for true work gear. Buy a bag now and it’ll last for years.

Lifetime Leather Crossbody Bag $75.18 (was $189.50)

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The Lifetime Leather Crossbody Bag is the kind of full-grain piece that does not show up at this price very often. It is a clean shoulder bag with a magnetic flap and an interior zip pocket, sized for a paperback, phone, and wallet without trying to be a daypack. The 60 percent cut is by far the deepest in this sale, and Lifetime Leather is the line Duluth backs with their permanent guarantee.

Fire Hose Bulldozer Backpack 2.0 $183.96 (was $229.95)

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The Fire Hose Bulldozer Backpack 2.0 is the bag most associated with Duluth Trading. It uses the brand’s namesake Fire Hose canvas with a full-grain cowhide leather bottom panel, fits a 17-inch laptop, and has enough internal organization to function as an actual work pack rather than a glorified commuter sack. The 20 percent discount drops it to $183.96, which is the lowest the current 2.0 generation goes outside of seasonal events.

Backpacks and Briefcases on Sale at Duluth Trading

Beyond the Bulldozer, the Lifetime Leather Backpack drops to $175.96, and the leather AWOL Bag and Bashful Billionaire’s Bag are both at $263.96, which is the kind of price point you almost never see on Duluth’s full-grain heritage line. The Superior Street Fire Hose Briefcase is also in the mix at $119.96 if you want a more buttoned-up daily carry.

• Lifetime Leather Backpack $175.96 (was $219.95)
• Leather AWOL Bag 2.0 $263.96 (was $329.95)
• Leather Bashful Billionaire’s Bag 2.0 $263.96 (was $329.95)
• Men’s Superior Street Fire Hose Briefcase $119.96 (was $149.95)

Weekender and Travel Bags on Sale at Duluth Trading

For one or two nights out of town, the Heritage Canvas Weekend Travel Tote at $67.96 is the value pick of the bunch. If you would rather upgrade, the Leather Travel Bag 2.0 is the heritage version of the same idea at $175.96.

• Heritage Canvas Weekend Travel Tote $67.96 (was $84.95)
• Heritage Canvas Classic Travel Tote $59.96 (was $74.95)
• Leather Travel Bag 2.0 $175.96 (was $219.95)

Totes on Sale at Duluth Trading

The Lifetime Leather Tote at $151.96 is the heritage choice in this group, and the Whole Shabag at $35.96 is a cheap, useful canvas hauler that has earned its name. The AKHG Gear Tote at $63.96 is a newer, outdoor-leaning entry from Duluth’s AKHG line.

• Lifetime Leather Tote $151.96 (was $189.95)
• AKHG Gear Tote $63.96 (was $79.95)
• Finetime Leather Tote $143.96 (was $179.95)
• Puffin Quilted Tote Bag $63.96 (was $79.95)
• The Whole Shabag $35.96 (was $44.95)
• The Whole Shabag Large Zip Top $39.96 (was $49.95)

Slings and Crossbodies on Sale at Duluth Trading

The Lifetime Leather Sling at $103.96 is the unisex pick if the featured Crossbody Bag is too horizontal in shape for you. On the canvas side, the Heritage Canvas Travel Sling Bag drops to $47.96 and the slimmer Heritage Canvas Travel Crossbody is $35.96.

• Lifetime Leather Sling $103.96 (was $129.95)
• Heritage Canvas Travel Sling Bag $47.96 (was $59.95)
• Heritage Canvas Travel Crossbody $35.96 (was $44.95)
• Women’s Lifetime Leather Saddle Bag $127.96 (was $159.95)
• Puffin Quilted Crossbody Bag $39.96 (was $49.95)
• Finetime Leather Bucket Bag $135.96 (was $169.95)

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Ooni’s Memorial Day sale is the last sitewide cut before late summer, with every current-generation oven 20 percent off and a few legacy models cut deeper. The cheapest current-gen Koda 2 drops to $399.20 (was $499), the 1st-generation Karu 12 hits $249 (was $349) as the cheapest path into real wood-fired pizza Ooni currently sells, and the bundle pages stack that 20 percent on top of accessory packs that were already discounted. The Karu 2 Pro is the multi-fuel pick in PopSci’s best pizza ovens guide, and Memorial Day weekend is the cutoff, so the next few days are it.

Ooni Koda 2 14" Gas Powered Outdoor Pizza Oven $399.20 (was $499.00)

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The Koda 2 is Ooni’s cheapest current-generation gas oven and the one most first-time buyers should land on, with a 14-inch deck that fits a true 12-inch pie and dual-zone burners that let you drop the back flame so crusts don’t char. At $399.20 it’s $99.80 off, which is the same dollar cut Ooni has run at past sales, and the under-$400 price keeps it firmly in starter-oven territory without dropping back to the 1st-generation hardware. If you want a current Ooni and have never owned a pizza oven before, this is the default.

Ooni Karu 12 (1st Generation) 12" Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven $249.00 (was $349.00)

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The 1st-generation Karu 12 is the deepest cut in the entire Ooni sale at 29 percent off, and at $249 it’s the cheapest path into real wood-fired pizza Ooni currently sells. It cooks the same Neapolitan-style pies as the 2nd-generation Karu 2 in roughly the same time, just without the redesigned chimney and viewing window. For anyone who wants to try wood-fired before committing to the current-gen platform, or who simply wants a backup oven that runs on charcoal when the propane tank goes empty mid-cookout, this is the price to act on.

Ooni Koda 2 Essentials Bundle $491.20 (was $614.00)

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The Koda 2 Essentials Bundle wraps the same 14-inch Koda 2 above with the peel, turning peel, brush, infrared thermometer, and gloves, which together would cost $245 outside the sale. The bundle saves $122.80 versus buying the oven and accessories separately, and at $491.20 it’s the cleanest “everything you need to launch a pizza this weekend” pick in the sale. It’s worth the upgrade over the bare oven if you don’t already have a peel and don’t want to spend Memorial Day weekend chasing accessories at full price.

Ooni Pizza Oven Deals

Every current-generation oven is 20 percent off, with the three legacy 1st-generation models cut deeper. The Karu 12 lands the deepest at 29 percent off, and the 1st-generation Koda 16 at $499 is the cheapest 16-inch gas oven Ooni still sells.

• Ooni Koda 2 Max 24″ Gas Powered Outdoor Pizza Oven $1,039.20 (was $1,299.00)
• Ooni Koda 2 Pro 18″ Gas Powered Outdoor Pizza Oven $639.20 (was $799.00)
• Ooni Karu 2 Pro 16″ Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven $679.20 (was $849.00)
• Ooni Karu 2 12″ Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven $359.20 (was $449.00)
• Ooni Koda 16 (1st Generation) 16″ Gas Powered Outdoor Pizza Oven $499.00 (was $649.00)
• Ooni Koda 12 (1st Generation) 12″ Gas Powered Outdoor Pizza Oven $299.00 (was $399.00)

Ooni Pizza Oven Bundle Deals

Bundles are where the biggest dollar savings hide, since the 20 percent sitewide cut layers on top of accessory packs that already discount their contents. The Koda 2 Max Outdoor Kitchen Bundle is $383.80 off (the largest dollar cut in the sale), the Koda 2 Max Essentials Bundle is $288.80 off, and the Karu 2 Pro Ultimate Bundle is $265.80 off, all bigger cuts than any standalone oven. The Volt 2 indoor electric oven only shows up via these bundles in the sale, since it isn’t discounted on its own.

• Ooni Koda 2 Max Outdoor Kitchen Bundle $1,535.20 (was $1,919.00)
• Ooni Koda 2 Max Essentials Bundle $1,155.20 (was $1,444.00)
• Ooni Karu 2 Pro Ultimate Bundle $1,063.20 (was $1,329.00)
• Ooni Koda 2 Max Rotating Stone Bundle $1,438.20 (was $1,698.00)
• Ooni Karu 2 Pro Essentials Bundle $891.20 (was $1,114.00)
• Ooni Karu 2 Pro Essentials Bundle (Natural Gas) $915.20 (was $1,144.00)
• Ooni Karu 2 Pro Gas Burner Bundle (Natural Gas) $815.20 (was $1,019.00)
• Ooni Karu 2 Pro Gas Burner Bundle $791.20 (was $989.00)
• Ooni Koda 2 Pro Essentials Bundle $739.20 (was $924.00)
• Ooni Koda 2 Pro Rotating Stone Bundle $988.20 (was $1,148.00)
• Ooni Koda 2 Rotating Stone Bundle $728.20 (was $828.00)
• Ooni Karu 2 Essentials Bundle $539.20 (was $674.00)
• Ooni Karu 2 Gas Burner Bundle $455.20 (was $569.00)
• Ooni Koda 16 Essentials Bundle $599.00 (was $774.00)
• Ooni Koda 16 Ultimate Bundle $771.00 (was $989.00)
• Ooni Koda 12 Essentials Bundle $383.00 (was $504.00)
• Ooni Karu 12 Essentials Bundle $429.00 (was $574.00)
• Ooni Volt 2 Proof to Bake Bundle $699.00 (was $814.00)
• Ooni Volt 2 Essentials Bundle $779.00 (was $799.00)
• Ooni Volt 2 Culinary Bundle $822.00 (was $844.00)
• Ooni Halo Pro Dough Ball Maker Bundle $869.00 (was $969.00)

Ooni Peel, Cutter, and Serving Deals

Every peel, cutter, and serving tool is 20 percent off. Ooni’s perforated peels are the ones to grab if you’ve been launching pies off a solid peel and watching them stick, since the slots let semolina fall through instead of riding the pie into the oven and burning. Smaller bundles like the Pizza Peel Bundle and the Brush and Turning Peel Bundle stack additional savings if you need more than one tool.

• Ooni Pizza Peel Bundle $96.00 (was $120.00)
• Ooni Pizza Oven Brush and Turning Peel Bundle $80.00 (was $100.00)
• Ooni Turning Peel and Infrared Thermometer Bundle $104.00 (was $130.00)
• Ooni Serving Bundle $56.00 (was $70.00)
• Ooni Essential Accessory Bundle $124.00 (was $155.00)
• Ooni Pizza Turning Peel $52.00 (was $65.00)
• Ooni Signature Perforated Pizza Peel $64.00 (was $80.00)
• Ooni Perforated Pizza Peel $52.00 (was $65.00)
• Ooni Pizza Peel $44.00 (was $55.00)
• Ooni 12″ Compact Peel $52.00 (was $65.00)
• Ooni Bamboo Pizza Peel and Serving Board $32.00 (was $40.00)
• Ooni Pizza Cutter Rocker Blade $36.00 (was $45.00)
• Ooni Professional Pizza Cutter Wheel $24.00 (was $30.00)
• Ooni Pan Pizza Spatula $32.00 (was $40.00)

Ooni Cast Iron and Pan Deals

Cast iron is what turns an Ooni from a single-purpose pizza oven into something you can roast, sear, and bake in. The Dual-Sided Grizzler Plate at $64 is the most versatile single pan (grill marks on one side, smooth searing surface on the other), and the Roasting Pan opens up the Koda 2 Max for whole chickens and trays of vegetables at 900 degrees.

• Ooni Cast Iron Bundle $180.00 (was $225.00)
• Ooni Dual Sided Grizzler Pan and Skillet Pan Bundle $108.00 (was $135.00)
• Ooni Dual-Sided Grizzler Plate $64.00 (was $80.00)
• Ooni Cast Iron Skillet Pan $44.00 (was $55.00)
• Ooni Cast Iron Grizzler Pan $36.00 (was $45.00)
• Ooni Cast Iron Sizzler Pan $36.00 (was $45.00)
• Ooni Detroit-Style Pizza Pan $52.00 (was $65.00)
• Ooni Detroit Pan Bundle $84.00 (was $105.00)
• Ooni Roasting Pan $120.00 (was $150.00)
• Ooni Sheet Pan and Rack for Volt 2 $36.00 (was $45.00)

Ooni Dough Prep and Topping Deals

Dough boxes, scales, and topping stations all see 20 percent off, with Ooni’s frozen Dough Balls 24-pack down to $79.20 if you’d rather skip kneading entirely. The Pizza Topping Station at $120 is the kit that makes assembly-line pies for a backyard party feel like running a real pizzeria instead of crowding a kitchen counter.

• Ooni Prep and Proof Pack $80.00 (was $100.00)
• Ooni Dough Ball Prep Kit $108.00 (was $135.00)
• Ooni Pizza Dough Boxes $48.00 (was $60.00)
• Ooni Pizza Prep Lid $32.00 (was $40.00)
• Ooni Pizza Topping Station $120.00 (was $150.00)
• Ooni Pizza Topping Container (Medium) $9.60 (was $12.00)
• Ooni Pizza Topping Container (Small) $8.00 (was $10.00)
• Ooni Dough Tools $40.00 (was $50.00)
• Ooni Pizza Bench Scraper $12.00 (was $15.00)
• Ooni Dual Platform Digital Scales $48.00 (was $60.00)
• Ooni Dough Balls (24 x 9oz) $79.20 (was $99.00)

Ooni Burner, Fuel, and Stone Deals

Gas burners, conversion kits, and replacement baking stones are all 20 percent off, which matters if you already own a Karu and want to add the gas option, or if your existing stone has finally cracked. The $112 Karu 2 Pro gas burner is the cheapest way to convert a wood/charcoal Karu 2 Pro into a weeknight gas oven without rebuying the platform.

• Gas Burner for Ooni Karu 2 Pro $112.00 (was $140.00)
• Gas Burner for Ooni Karu 12 and Karu 2 $96.00 (was $120.00)
• Natural Gas Burner for Ooni Karu 16 and Karu 2 Pro $136.00 (was $170.00)
• Ooni Koda 16 Natural Gas Conversion Kit $44.00 (was $55.00)
• Ooni Hose and Gas Regulator $8.00 (was $10.00)
• Ooni Gas Tank Adaptor $8.00 (was $10.00)
• Ooni Premium Hardwood 5″ Oak Logs for Karu 12 and Karu 2 (2 Pack) $56.00 (was $70.00)
• Ooni Premium Assorted Oak Pack for Karu 16 and Karu 2 Pro $36.00 (was $45.00)
• Ooni Premium Hardwood Pellets for Fyra 12 (20lb) $20.00 (was $25.00)
• Ooni Premium Natural Firestarters $16.00 (was $20.00)
• Ooni Fyra 12 Fuel Bundle $36.00 (was $45.00)
• Extra Large Fuel Tray for Ooni Karu 12 $28.00 (was $35.00)
• Ooni Pizza Stone (10mm) $28.00 (was $35.00)
• Baking Stone for Ooni Karu 12 and Karu 2 $32.00 (was $40.00)
• Baking Stones for Ooni Karu 16 and Karu 2 Pro $48.00 (was $60.00)
• Baking Stone for Ooni Koda 16 $48.00 (was $60.00)

Ooni Table, Cover, and Thermometer Deals

Modular tables, oven covers, and Ooni’s Connect Digital Temperature Hub are all 20 percent off. The Modular Table at $260 is the cheapest way to get a Koda or Karu off the patio table and onto a permanent setup, and the infrared thermometer at $52 is the single most useful $50 you can spend on pizza, since stone temperature determines whether your crust leopards or burns.

• Ooni Modular Table (Large) $260.00 (was $325.00)
• Ooni Modular Table (Medium) $220.00 (was $275.00)
• Ooni Folding Table $220.00 (was $275.00)
• Ooni Large Pizza Table Bundle $292.00 (was $365.00)
• Ooni Medium Pizza Table Bundle $252.00 (was $315.00)
• Ooni Pizza Oven Table and Cover Bundle (Large) $356.00 (was $445.00)
• Ooni Pizza Oven Table and Cover Bundle (Medium) $299.20 (was $374.00)
• Cover for Ooni Oven and Table $79.20 (was $99.00)
• Spare Hook Kit for Ooni Modular Tables $16.00 (was $20.00)
• Foot Pack for Ooni Modular Tables $16.00 (was $20.00)
• Cover for Ooni Koda 2 Pro $48.00 (was $60.00)
• Cover for Ooni Koda 2 Max $72.00 (was $90.00)
• Carry Cover for Ooni Koda 2 $48.00 (was $60.00)
• Cover for Ooni Koda 16 $48.00 (was $60.00)
• Carry Cover for Ooni Koda 12 $40.00 (was $50.00)
• Cover for Ooni Karu 16 and Karu 2 Pro $48.00 (was $60.00)
• Carry Cover for Ooni Karu 12, Karu 12G, and Karu 2 $40.00 (was $50.00)
• Cover for Ooni Volt 12 $48.00 (was $60.00)
• Carry Cover for Ooni Fyra 12 $36.00 (was $45.00)
• Ooni Digital Infrared Thermometer $52.00 (was $65.00)
• Ooni Connect Digital Temperature Hub $79.20 (was $99.00)
• Ooni Food Probe $16.00 (was $20.00)
• Ooni Pizza Oven Brush $28.00 (was $35.00)
• Ooni Pizza Oven Gloves $28.00 (was $35.00)
• Ooni Pizzaiolo Apron $48.00 (was $60.00)
• Ooni Silicone Trivet $16.00 (was $20.00)
• Ooni Shoes for Pizza Ovens (3 Pack) $8.00 (was $10.00)

Ooni Cookbook Deals

All three Ooni-branded cookbooks are 20 percent off, with Pizza Czar by Anthony Falco at $28 being the one to buy if you want recipes from a real consultant who’s helped open pizzerias from Brooklyn to Bangkok rather than just Ooni’s house style.

• Pizza Czar by Anthony Falco $28.00 (was $35.00)
• Cooking with Ooni: Our Story, Recipes and Inspiration $24.00 (was $30.00)
• Ooni: Cooking with Fire Cookbook $16.00 (was $20.00)

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Snow Peak rarely puts its core lineup of meticulously engineered outdoor gear on sale, which makes its current Camp All Summer Sale a real event. I just spent this past weekend at the sold out Snow Peak Way event at Snow Peak Campfield in Long Beach, WA and I already have an wish list of gear started. A variety of their popular camp gear is 20 percent off, with a handful of items dropped even further. The Takibi Fire & Grill is down to $279.96 (from $349.95), the Jikaro Firering Table is $271.96 (from $339.95), and the Entry Pack TT tent-and-tarp combo is marked all the way down to $362.85 (from $647.95). If you have been keeping a Snow Peak wish list, this is the moment to clear it out.

Snow Peak Takibi Fire & Grill $279.96 (was $349.95)

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The Takibi Fire & Grill was at the heart of every camp set up this past weekend [Disclosure: Snow Peak provided travel and accommodations for the event]. The Takibi Fire & Grill is Snow Peak’s signature fire pit and one of the most-recommended portable fire pits you can buy. It folds nearly flat for transport, throws off serious heat to those sitting around it, and accepts grill bridges and accessory grates that turn it into a full cooking station. I’m still dreaming of the Takibi fired short ribs we had on Saturday. Snow Peak almost never discounts the Takibi, so $70 off is the kind of cut that pulls it out of “someday” territory and into “this weekend.”

Snow Peak Jikaro Firering Table $271.96 (was $339.95)

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The Jikaro Firering Table turns the Takibi Fire & Grill into the ultimate gathering space. The Jikaro wraps a stainless steel tabletop in a ring around a Takibi Fire & Grill so the whole group can sit close to the flames with food and drinks within reach. It looks like an indulgence until you use it once and realize how much it changes the rhythm of a campsite, since nobody has to balance a plate on their knees or get up for another drink. Snow Peak holds the line on its core lineup, so $68 off the Jikaro is a rare cut.

Snow Peak Entry Pack TT $362.85 (was $647.95)

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I was able to see a variety of tent and tarp set ups at Snow Peak Way and each setup has its own set of die-hard fans. I was impressed by the luxurious head space inside every style Snow Peak tent and the tarp expands the campsite into a functional living room and kitchen style gathering space. The Entry Pack TT bundles a Snow Peak dome tent with a tarp shelter and pole set, so you walk away with a complete camp setup for less than the price of the tent alone at full retail. At 44 percent off, this is one of the deepest cuts in the sale and a strong starting point for anyone building out their first Snow Peak kit.

Snow Peak Tent and Shelter Deals

Snow Peak’s tents are some of the most coveted shelters in camping, and the big-ticket ones rarely move off retail. Both colorways of the Land Lock, Snow Peak’s flagship family shelter, are $319.80 off, and the Land Nest Shelter in Ivory drops to $799.96.

• Snow Peak Land Lock $1,279.20 (was $1,599.00)
• Snow Peak Land Lock Ivory $1,279.20 (was $1,599.00)
• Snow Peak Land Nest Shelter in Ivory $799.96 (was $999.95)
• Snow Peak Land Nest Shelter $599.96 (was $749.95)
• Snow Peak Land Nest Dome Medium $319.96 (was $399.95)
• Snow Peak Land Nest Shelter Mat & Sheet Set $159.96 (was $199.95)

Snow Peak Tarp and Pole Deals

The Recta Tarp L Set is the standout here at $423.33, a 44 percent cut on a serious group-camping shelter. The Takibi Tarp Octa, designed to pitch over a campfire setup, is also down to $622.36.

• Snow Peak Takibi Tarp Octa $622.36 (was $777.95)
• Snow Peak Takibi Tarp Hexa Set M $439.96 (was $549.95)
• Snow Peak HD Tarp Hexa Evo Pro Ivory $439.96 (was $549.95)
• Snow Peak Recta Tarp L Set $423.33 (was $755.95)
• Snow Peak Recta Tarp L $260.37 (was $464.95)
• Snow Peak Hexa Evo Takibi Inner Tarp $215.96 (was $269.95)
• Snow Peak Land Nest Tarp Set $199.96 (was $249.95)
• Snow Peak Wing Pole 240cm $71.96 (was $89.95)

Snow Peak Fireplace, Grill, and Lantern Deals

The Pack & Carry Fireplace XL is the biggest fire-pit deal in the sale at $139.97, a 44 percent cut on the largest version of the line. The Pack & Carry L Fireplace at $191.96 is the next size down and a long-running favorite for car campers.

• Snow Peak Pack & Carry L Fireplace $191.96 (was $239.95)
• Snow Peak GigaPower BF Lantern $159.96 (was $199.95)
• Snow Peak Pack & Carry Fireplace XL $139.97 (was $249.95)
• Snow Peak Pack & Carry S Fireplace $119.96 (was $149.95)

Snow Peak Stove and Burner Deals

The Home & Camp Burner is the clever folding stove that collapses down to a tube about the size of a wine bottle, and it lands at $79.96. Backpackers should look at the LiteMax Titanium Stove, which weighs under two ounces and drops to $43.96.

• Snow Peak Grill Burner $237.56 (was $296.95)
• Snow Peak Flat Burner $103.96 (was $129.95)
• Snow Peak Home & Camp Burner $79.96 (was $99.95)
• Snow Peak BiPod Stove $63.96 (was $79.95)
• Snow Peak LiteMax Titanium Stove $43.96 (was $54.95)
• Snow Peak Folding Torch $39.96 (was $49.95)

Snow Peak Cookware and Cast Iron Deals

The Cast Iron Sandwich Skillet drops to $199.96 for the camp version of a stovetop classic, and the full Trek titanium cookset lineup is on sale starting at $35.96 for the smallest 700ml pot.

• Snow Peak Cast Iron Sandwich Skillet $199.96 (was $249.95)
• Snow Peak Micro Oval Dutch Oven $111.96 (was $139.95)
• Snow Peak Multi Compact Cookset Titanium $79.96 (was $99.95)
• Snow Peak Micro Pot Dutch Oven $69.56 (was $86.95)
• Snow Peak Trek 1400 Titanium Cookset $51.96 (was $64.95)
• Snow Peak Trek 900 Titanium Cookset $43.96 (was $54.95)
• Snow Peak Trek 700 Titanium $35.96 (was $44.95)
• Snow Peak Personal Cooker 3 $34.36 (was $42.95)

Snow Peak Tableware Deals

The full titanium tableware lineup is on sale, including the iconic Titanium Spork at $7.16 and the Ti-Double 450 Mug at $39.96. Trek titanium bowls and plates drop to $15.16 each, a 20 percent cut on pieces that Snow Peak almost never discounts.

• Snow Peak Ti-Double Bowl 600mL $47.96 (was $59.95)
• Snow Peak Ti-Double 450 Mug $39.96 (was $49.95)
• Snow Peak Ti-Double Bowl 400mL $39.96 (was $49.95)
• Snow Peak Ti-Double 300 Mug $35.96 (was $44.95)
• Snow Peak HotLips Titanium 600 Mug $31.96 (was $39.95)
• Snow Peak Shimo Tumbler $31.96 (was $39.95)
• Snow Peak Shimo Can Cooler 500ml $31.96 (was $39.95)
• Snow Peak Charcuterie Plate $31.96 (was $39.95)
• Snow Peak Shimo Can Cooler 350ml $26.36 (was $32.95)
• Snow Peak Ti-Single 450 Cup $23.96 (was $29.95)
• Snow Peak Trek Titanium Bowl $15.16 (was $18.95)
• Snow Peak Trek Titanium Plate $15.16 (was $18.95)
• Snow Peak 450mL Silicone Lid $9.56 (was $11.95)
• Snow Peak Long Titanium Spork $8.76 (was $10.95)
• Snow Peak Hotlips 2 Piece Set $7.16 (was $8.95)
• Snow Peak Titanium Spork $7.16 (was $8.95)

Snow Peak Coffee Gear Deals

The Field Coffee Master at $147.96 is the full pour-over setup with its own travel case, but the Collapsible Coffee Drip at $23.96 is the piece of gear most people actually pack for a weekend trip.

• Snow Peak Field Coffee Master $147.96 (was $184.95)
• Snow Peak Field Barista Kettle $111.96 (was $139.95)
• Snow Peak Classic Kettle 1.8 $86.36 (was $107.95)
• Snow Peak Field Barista Coffee Grinder $78.36 (was $97.95)
• Snow Peak Field Barista Coffee Drip $51.96 (was $64.95)
• Snow Peak Collapsible Coffee Drip $23.96 (was $29.95)
• Snow Peak Kettle No. 1 $21.56 (was $26.95)

Snow Peak Chair, Table, and IGT Deals

The IGT Camp Kitchen Low Set and IGT Slim are both $359.96 if you have been eyeing Snow Peak’s modular table system, which are honestly beautiful enough to have on your patio or deck year-round. The Luxury Low Beach Chair drops to $199.96 for the most overbuilt low chair Snow Peak makes.

• Snow Peak IGT Camp Kitchen Low Set $359.96 (was $449.95)
• Snow Peak IGT Slim $359.96 (was $449.95)
• Snow Peak Renewed Single Action Table Medium $279.96 (was $349.95)
• Snow Peak Luxury Low Beach Chair $199.96 (was $249.95)
• Snow Peak Renewed Take! Bamboo Chair Long $135.96 (was $169.95)
• Snow Peak Low Beach Chair $119.96 (was $149.95)
• Snow Peak Red Folding Chair $119.96 (was $149.95)
• Snow Peak Take! Renewed Bamboo Chair $119.96 (was $149.95)
• Snow Peak Mesh Folding Chair $119.96 (was $149.95)
• Snow Peak Mesh Folding Bench $111.96 (was $139.95)

Snow Peak Cooler and Kitchen Tool Deals

All three Soft Cooler sizes are 44 percent off as part of the discontinued markdown, with the Soft Cooler 38 at $72.77. The Kitchen Tool Set at $79.96 covers tongs, ladle, spatula, and a knife in a single roll, which is the kind of camp kitchen consolidation that pays for itself by the second trip.

• Snow Peak Kitchen Tool Set $79.96 (was $99.95)
• Snow Peak Soft Cooler 38 $72.77 (was $129.95)
• Snow Peak Soft Cooler 18 $66.61 (was $118.95)
• Snow Peak Soft Cooler 11 $60.45 (was $107.95)
• Snow Peak BBQ Pitts $15.96 (was $19.95)

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I love hiking, but most of my body does not. I have POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), which sends my heart rate into the 150s during moderate exertion, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which means my joints sit looser than the average hiker’s. My muscles also fatigue earlier, which means the trek back to the car typically feels particularly taxing. These conditions make the Hypershell X Ultra S exoskeleton appealing to me. It weighs less than 5 pounds and adds AI-driven assistance to every step during hiking or even everyday ambulation. Hypershell hosted a group of journalists at the Grand Canyon to experience the assistive device and determine just how much it can help all bodies, including one like mine. [Disclosure: Hypershell provided travel accommodations during the creation of this story.]

What it does

Hypershell X Ultra S

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The Hypershell X Ultra S is a $1,999 hip-mounted exoskeleton with motors at both hips, designed to assist your stride during walking and hiking. It weighs 4.7 pounds, thanks in large part to its construction from titanium alloy and carbon fiber [there are also less expensive, less powerful carbon fiber + aluminum versions for $1,499 and $999]. The hardware is paired with what Hypershell calls a HyperIntuition AI motion-control system that can handle a wide variety of terrain, rather than just pulling on your legs to move things along. The company lists 12 terrain modes the system adapts to in real time, including stairs up, stairs down, uphill, downhill, gravel, snow, and dunes. The M-One Ultra motor is rated for 1,000 watts, and a single charge is rated for 30 kilometers, which Hypershell says is enough to cover the famous Bright Angel Trail without a swap. Mine held a full day of testing on one charge with juice left over for normal movement.

A companion app provides access to the controls. There are four modes to choose from before selecting a terrain: eco (assistance with an adjustable strength slider), hyper (more assistance, same slider), transparent (motors disengaged), and fitness (resistance instead of assist). There are physical buttons on the unit, too, but the press sequences for switching modes never became muscle memory for me. The app was always faster, but it’s nice to have a tactile control in case your device is buried in your bag, or you’re wearing gloves.

How it fit

The three-zone lumbar pad sits in a soft pack against my lower back, and over a full day on the trail, I never had a chafe complaint. The hip piece is designed to ride above the belly button, and EDS comes with gut issues that change my shape throughout the day, so the belt slipped down past my navel as the day went on. My middle is not the same shape at 9 a.m. as it is at 4 p.m. Hypershell sells optional shoulder straps for narrower waists and hips, and on my build, I would consider them required. The system adjusts at the hip and the knee, so the fit range itself is wide, but the geometry of where the belt sits is fixed.

On the trail

The closest sensation I can compare the assistance to is high knees during a warm-up at the gym. The motors don’t push your legs forward; they take some of the lifting work off the front of your stride. You feel it most when you start moving, less as you settle in, and within a few minutes, I stopped registering it as a sensation and started registering it as energy I still had at the end of the hike.

You feel the AI adjusting to your pace and gait as the terrain changes under you, and the adjustments are small enough that they never rush my stride or lag behind it. The system also tries to keep your gait in alignment. If I turned a hip out or in, the motors pulled me back toward center in a way I could feel. As someone whose joints dislocate easily, I watched for any sense of the device causing or preventing a dislocation and felt neither. It doesn’t assist with balance, and it’s not meant to.

Downhill is where I’m slowest to trust new gear. I’m hesitant on descents in regular hiking shoes, and adding an assist mechanism to a hesitant hiker felt like a steeper learning curve. I worked through it. The Hypershell didn’t pull me down the trail or accelerate my stride in a way I couldn’t override, and I came to trust it on descents in eco mode. It’s a unique sensation, and you get more accustomed to it over time.

Fitness mode was the surprise. It requires increased effort, similar to walking with a resistance band around your legs. The resistance shows up on lunges and on flat walking; it doesn’t engage on squats. For me, the practical effect was proprioception. Hypermobility means I don’t always know where my limbs are in space, and the resistance gave me a constant low-level feedback signal about what my legs were doing. I’m planning to try fitness mode in the gym for the same reason, to see if it can help my body get the feedback it usually lacks during training.

Same hill, three modes

I climbed the same hill in the Grand Canyon three times, switching modes between climbs. In transparent (no assistance), my heart rate ran from 102 beats per minute at the bottom to 158 at the top. In eco, the same hill peaked at 126. In hyper, the highest assist setting, my peak was 118.

The flat-terrain numbers told the same story. Walking at roughly a 2-mile-per-hour pace, my heart rate in transparent mode averaged 128 beats per minute, which is normal POTS territory for me. In eco or hyper, my average dropped to 96 at the same pace. I’m essentially never in double digits in motion. The Hypershell put me there. My conditions made those differences easy to measure. They didn’t create them.

The other measurements I can speak to are softer. My lower extremity functional scale rates me at mild to moderate limitations, and I usually take frequent rest breaks because my muscles tire quickly. I didn’t develop knee pain during testing. I stepped up using either leg with confidence rather than defaulting to the leg I usually favor. My posterior chain felt more engaged. My legs were less fatigued during and after the hike.

The verdict

The Hypershell X Ultra S changes the cardiac and metabolic cost of walking and climbing in ways I could measure on myself, and, while my specific conditions play a role in determining its efficacy, it has the potential to help pretty much anyone who wants some ambulatory assistance. As an adaptive athlete who packs in to a campsite and then loses the next day to soreness, this changes the math on what I can take on. Hike in with assistance, save the legs for the way out. If your hiking problem is more conventional, that you stop on long climbs because your legs are done before you are, the same assist principle should help.

I didn’t test the Hypershell running or making quick directional pivots; my dislocation risk kept me deliberately out of those movements, and the company’s claims about transition response don’t tell me what would happen to my joints if I planted hard and turned. But during normal conditions, it helps and lets people get out and go hiking more easily. That’s a win for everyone.

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HexClad has marked down nearly its entire catalog for the season, with free shipping and cuts that run up to roughly 50% across hybrid cookware, Damascus steel knives, and grilling gear. The summer sale has a few standouts worth flagging up top: the 7-piece Damascus Steel Knife Set drops to $399 (was $783), the Master Series steak knife set falls to $131 (was $259), and the Hybrid BBQ Grill Pan is down to $111 (was $159). The prices hold while the sale runs, and a handful of the bundles throw in a free gift on top.

I just started testing a HexClad frying pan to update some of our cookware buying guides and I’m impressed off the bat. My fried eggs have been dancing around the cooking surface like Ryan and Emma in La La Land (I just got around to watching La La Land).

HexClad Hybrid Fry Pan with Lid, 12-inch $169 (was $199)

The pan that built the brand, and the easiest way into the lineup

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The 12-inch Hybrid is currently on my stove and it will have a pound of ground beef in it later. With a laser-etched stainless steel grid raised over the nonstick valleys, you can sear hard and use metal utensils without chewing up the surface. It works with induction cooktops, stays oven-safe to 500 degrees, and the tempered glass lid covers everything from a fast fry to a slow simmer.

HexClad Hybrid Fry Pan Set with Lids, 6-Piece $399 (was $691)

Three pans, three lids, and a free gift for $292 off

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This set covers the three pan sizes most kitchens actually reach for, the 8-, 10-, and 12-inch Hybrids, each with its own tempered glass lid. Bought together they run $292 less than the pans cost individually, and HexClad is adding a free gift with purchase during the sale. It is the practical pick if you want most of your stovetop sorted in one box without jumping to a full set.

HexClad Hybrid Pots and Pans Set, 12-Piece $699 (was $1,198)

A full cookware kit for $499 off, the headline deal of the sale

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This is the complete HexClad kitchen in one box, with fry pans, saucepans, a stockpot, and lids that handle nearly everything you cook in a given week. It is the most-reviewed item in the whole sale and carries the biggest dollar discount most people will reasonably go for, $499 off the regular $1,198. If you are replacing a tired set all at once, this is the cheapest moment to buy into the version you keep for years.

HexClad Cookware Sets and Bundles

The bundles are where the deepest percentage cuts live. The Too Hot to Handle Bundle is half off at $1,399 (was $2,766), and the Summer Sizzler Set lands at $999 (was $1,933) if you want to outfit a kitchen and a grill in one go.

• Too Hot to Handle Bundle $1,399 (was $2,766)
• Summer Sizzler Set $999 (was $1,933)
• Everything But the Kitchen Sink Bundle, 54-Piece $2,989 (was $4,456)
• The Ultimate Everything Collection $2,179 (was $3,253)
• The Complete Kitchen Bundle $1,499 (was $2,378)
• All-In Bundle $1,199 (was $1,843)
• Hybrid Pot Set with Lids, 6-Piece $379 (was $467)
• HexClad BBQ Bundle $469 (was $557)
• Family Pasta Bundle $299 (was $398)
• The Essentials Bundle $219 (was $416)

HexClad Hybrid Fry Pan Deals

If you would rather buy one pan at a time, every size is discounted. The smaller pans carry the steepest cuts, with the 7-inch Hybrid down to $76 (was $109), a low-risk way to test whether the hybrid surface earns a spot in your kitchen.

• Hybrid Fry Pan, 12-inch $152 (was $179)
• Hybrid Fry Pan with Lid, 10-inch $144 (was $169)
• Hybrid Fry Pan, 10-inch $127 (was $149)
• Hybrid Fry Pan with Lid, 8-inch $127 (was $149)
• Hybrid Fry Pan, 8-inch $110 (was $129)
• Hybrid Fry Pan with Lid, 7-inch $97 (was $129)
• Hybrid Fry Pan, 7-inch $76 (was $109)

HexClad Pots, Saucepans, and Dutch Ovens

Need to fill gaps rather than buy a full set? The pots and saucepans are each 15% off, including the 5-quart Hybrid Dutch Oven at $169 (was $199) and the 12-quart Stock Pot at $186 (was $219).

• Hybrid Oval Dutch Oven, 6.5-Quart $195 (was $229)
• Hybrid Dutch Oven, 5-Quart $169 (was $199)
• Hybrid Stock Pot with Lid, 12-Quart $186 (was $219)
• Hybrid Stock Pot with Lid, 10-Quart $169 (was $199)
• Hybrid Saucepan with Lid, 5-Quart $152 (was $179)
• Hybrid Saucepan with Lid, 3-Quart $127 (was $149)
• Hybrid Saucepan with Lid, 2-Quart $118 (was $139)
• Hybrid Deep Saute Pan with Lid, 5.5-Quart $178 (was $209)
• Hybrid Deep Saute Pan with Lid, 3.3-Quart $149 (was $179)

HexClad Grilling and Specialty Cookware

This is the summer-relevant corner of the sale. The Hybrid BBQ Grill Pan drops 30% to $111 (was $159), and the 10-inch Hybrid Wok is $95 (was $119) if stir-fry is more your speed.

• Hybrid BBQ Grill Pan, 12-inch $111 (was $159)
• Hybrid BBQ Grill Topper, 16-inch $144 (was $169)
• Hybrid Wok, 10-inch $95 (was $119)
• Hybrid Griddle Pan, 12-inch $118 (was $139)
• Hybrid Griddle Pan, 13-inch $127 (was $159)
• Hybrid Double Burner Griddle $169 (was $199)
• Hybrid Roasting Pan with Rack $169 (was $199)
• Hybrid Pizza Steel $137 (was $149)

HexClad Damascus Steel Knives and Knife Sets

The knives carry some of the largest percentage discounts in the sale. The 7-piece Damascus Steel Knife Set is half off at $399 (was $783), and the Master Series 4-piece steak knife set is $131 (was $259).

• Damascus Steel Knife Set, 7-Piece $399 (was $783)
• Mega Cutlery Bundle, 17-Piece $889 (was $1,459)
• Sous-Chef Cutlery Bundle, 10-Piece $689 (was $1,150)
• Damascus Steel Knife Set, 6-Piece $379 (was $654)
• Steak Knife and Bistecca Plate Set, 16-Piece $429 (was $656)
• Damascus Steel Steak Knife Set, 8-Piece $379 (was $458)
• Steak Knife and Bistecca Plate Set, 8-Piece $199 (was $328)
• Master Series Damascus Steel Steak Knife Set, 4-Piece $131 (was $259)
• Damascus Steel Cleaver, 7-inch $169 (was $199)
• Damascus Steel Chef’s Knife, 8-inch $118 (was $139)
• Damascus Steel Santoku Knife, 7-inch $110 (was $129)
• Damascus Steel Nakiri Knife, 6.5-inch $127 (was $149)
• Damascus Steel Serrated Bread Knife, 8-inch $118 (was $139)
• Damascus Steel Boning and Fillet Knife, 6-inch $110 (was $129)
• Damascus Steel Paring Knife, 3.5-inch $67 (was $79)

HexClad HexMill Grinders

The HexMill grinders rarely move on price, so the sale is worth a look. The Salt and Pepper Grinder Set is $199 (was $318), and the full HexMill Collection Bundle is $299 (was $487).

• HexMill Salt and Pepper Grinder Set $199 (was $318)
• HexMill Collection Bundle $299 (was $487)
• HexMill Pepper Grinder $135 (was $159)
• HexMill Salt Grinder $135 (was $159)

HexClad Cutting Boards, Tools, and Accessories

The smaller add-ons round out the cart. The 8-piece BBQ Tool Set is $74 (was $99), and the 6-piece Stainless Mixing Bowl Set with vacuum-seal lids drops to $84 (was $99).

• BBQ Tool Set, 8-Piece $74 (was $99)
• Kitchen Utensil Set, 9-Piece $212 (was $249)
• Hybrid Carving and Cutting Board $169 (was $199)
• Beechwood Cutting Board, Extra-Large $93 (was $109)
• Honing Rod, 9-inch $59 (was $69)
• Stainless Mixing Bowl Set with Vacuum-Seal Lids, 6-Piece $84 (was $99)
• Steamer Basket Set, 2-Piece $59 (was $69)
• Cocktail Shaker, 25 oz $84 (was $99)
• Splatter Screen $33 (was $39)
• HexClad Hot Mitt and Trivet Duo $34 (was $58)
• HexClad Hot Mitt Set $25 (was $29)
• Silicone Trivet Set, 2-Pack $25 (was $29)
• Dish Drying Mat, 2-Pack $25 (was $29)

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Looking to upgrade your macro photography kit? These great deals on dedicated macro lenses, ring flashes, tripods, focusing rails, and essential support gear will help you capture better close-up photos.

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Specialized has long understood that a commuter bike shouldn’t feel like a compromise. A good experience should turn a dreary slog into the best slice of your day, which is why the Turbo Vado has been highlighted in PopSci electric commuter bike coverage: it’s an ebike that means less grind, more glide. The new Turbo Vado 3 EVO takes that city bike and upgrades it for when the road gets patchy, the errand list gets ambitious, and you might want to blow off some post-work steam with a dirt detour. Just add safety accessories.

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The core upgrade is that the Vado 3 EVO gets the full-power Specialized 3.1 motor system from the Turbo Levo eMTB: 810 watts of peak power, 105 Nm of torque, and an 840 Wh battery. That means the foundational experience doesn’t change by trim. Specialized claims 0 to 25 kph in three seconds, but the more useful translation is cleaner launches at lights, less strain on loaded climbs, and “SuperNatural” assist that feels pressed into your pedaling instead of dropped on top of it. The motor has also been tuned for quieter, smoother operation (which can be tweaked via app), and the vibration-conscious construction should feel more hushed than hectic.

The EVO-specific IP67 chassis, informed by Body Geometry and Ride Dynamics experts to reduce body pressure and increase rider confidence, is what gives the bike its wider comfort zone. A 120 mm suspension fork, 27.5-inch wheels front and rear, and 2.6-inch all-terrain tires offer a planted stance that should take the sting out of cratered streets, rough shoulders, and gravel shortcuts. [A base 4.0 model with Shimano CUES 9-Speed drivetrain plus Shimano BR-MT200 180mm hydraulic disc brakes weighs 63 lbs.] At the 5.0/6.0 trim levels, a lowerable seatpost with 40 mm of built-in suspension at the touch of a button makes for easier feet-flat stops in traffic, then a quick return to a more efficient pedaling height once you’re rolling. Add a MIK-HD-compatible rated for 27 kg rear rack with integrated brake light, optional 10 kg front rack capacity, child-seat approval, trailer compatibility, and multiple mounting points, and the Vado 3 EVO starts to look less like a commuter bike and more like a full-power platform for Monday’s laptop-and-lunch crawl to a Saturday farmer’s market haul, with a school dropoff and/or long ramble in between.

Specialized says the 840 Wh battery is good for up to five hours of ride-anywhere range, and the optional 280 Wh Range Extender pushes total capacity to 1,120 Wh. Charging also sounds unusually painless: the standard 5-amp charger gets the bike full in less than four hours, while the optional Smart Charger can take it from 0 to 80 percent in under an hour. That’s less “overnight recovery,” more “coffee stop with benefits.”

The trim story is refreshingly straightforward. The ride quality, motor output, and battery range stay the same across the line, so the lowest trim still gets the full-fat Vado 3 EVO experience. Move up the ladder to the 5.0 build and you add Shimano 11-Speed RAPIDFIRE PLUS drivetrain, TEKTRO HD-T5040 4-Piston Caliper brakes, plus more of a premium convenience layer: the integrated 2.2-inch touchscreen MasterMind display, low- and high-beam lighting, a manual wheel lock system, optional Quad Lock phone mounting with wireless charging, and Apple Find My. On the 6.0 model, Specialized makes all that stock and piles on even more goodies with a digital lock system, upgraded Rock Shox Psylo suspension fork, SRAM Eagle AXS wireless shifting, a front rack, Garmin radar, custom SRAM DB DB6 brakes, and a more polished metallic finish. [In total, those additions bring the 6.0’s weight up to 68 lbs.]

In addition, there is a Turbo Vado 3 X [shown below], which adds 120mm rear suspension to the equation, making it more capable of transitioning from urban to off-road when the mood strikes.

With the Vado 3 family, commuting is more purr, less grrrr, and just the beginning of this bike’s daily-life integration.

The Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO is available now for $4,499.99 (4.0), $5,199.99 (5.0), or $6,999.99 (6.0).

The full-suspension Specialized Turbo Vado 3 X is available now for $5,499.00 (4.0) and $7,999.99 (6.0, with an exclusive red colorway).

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