It’s the final few hours to snag deal for Prime Day 2025, like this Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone for $784.99 shipped, originally $1,099.99. At 5.8mm thick and 163g, the Galaxy S25 Edge feels like it’s barely there in your hand and yet it has a 6.7inch screen that’s pin sharp and vibrant. Photography enthusiasts will love the camera system. The 200mp main sensor captures details so sharp you can almost feel the texture of a sunset or the energy of a festival. Product page.
5. Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm) – $350 $237.49
At 41mm, the Google Pixel Watch 3 is a rounded beauty with a glass dome. The display dims down to 1 nit in low light (movie night) so it won’t be intrusive, while a 60Hz refresh rate, makes scrolling through apps or workout stats feel smooth.
Fitness tracking is where this watch shines, especially for runners. The heart rate sensor has a new algorithm that accounts for arm swing and ground contact time so it’s accurate during sprints or jogs. You get detailed running metrics like stride length, cadence and vertical ratio, plus a Workout Builder for custom runs with real time audio and haptic cues for pacing. Beyond running it tracks steps, calories, stress and sleep and has ECG scans and blood oxygen monitoring.
Integration with the Google ecosystem is super convenient. You can control your Nest camera, stream Google TV or use offline Google Maps for summer road trips. The watch has Google Wallet for quick payments at beachside cafes and you can screen calls or reply to texts without pulling out your phone. Ultra-Wideband and Bluetooth 5.3 for stable connections and LTE models let you leave your phone behind for music streaming or calls (though this requires a carrier plan). It’s compatible with Android 10.0+ devices but some features like phone unlocking work best with Pixel phones. Product page.
4. Breville Barista Touch Impress Espresso Machine (BES881BSS) – $1,500 $984.99
Summer mornings deserve a coffee ritual that’s as bright as the season and the Breville Barista Touch Impress Espresso Machine (BES881BSS) delivers just that. The 67-ounce water tank means fewer refills for when you’re hosting friends or fueling your own coffee habit. The ThermoJet heating system is a game-changer, warming up in just 3 seconds so you’re never waiting long for your morning latte or afternoon cortado.
The bright touchscreen display with full-color graphics walks you through setup and brewing like a personal barista, even if you’ve never pulled a shot before. What sets this machine apart is the Impress Puck System which simplifies grinding, dosing and tamping. The built-in conical burr grinder with 30 grind settings delivers the perfect amount of coffee directly into the portafilter.
Assisted tamping applies 22 pounds of pressure with a 7-degree twist mimicking a pro barista’s technique for a perfect puck every time. If the dose is off the machine auto corrects for the next shot and gives you real-time feedback on the touchscreen. Milk frothing is another highlight especially for summer drinks like iced lattes or cappuccinos. The Auto MilQ system froths milk hands-free with 8 texture levels and temperature settings from 104°F to 167°F.
It’s the first home espresso machine with presets for almond, oat and soy milk adjusting air injection and temperature to avoid bitterness like oat milk gets at 150°F. You can also switch to manual frothing to hone your latte art skills and create silky microfoam with over a million micro-bubbles per milliliter for that coffee shop look. Performance is robust with a 15-bar Italian pump and 9-bar extraction pressure for optimal flavor extraction. The machine has 8 preset drinks from espressos to flat whites and you can save up to 8 custom recipes so your go-to summer mocha is just a tap away. Product page.
3. 2TB Samsung T7 Portable External Solid State Drive SSD – $188 $113.99
Measuring 3.3 x 2.2 x 0.3 inches and 2 ounces, the Samsung T7 slips into your pocket like a credit card. The solid aluminum unibody comes in gray, blue or red and has a matte finish that won’t fingerprint. It’s drop resistant up to 6 feet so it can handle the bumps of travel whether you’re hiking or commuting.
Speed is where the T7 really shines. With USB 3.2 Gen 2 support it hits read and write speeds of 1,050 MB/s and 1,000 MB/s respectively, nearly 10 times faster than hard drives. Transferring a 5GB video takes seconds not minutes, it’s a lifesaver for 4K footage or game libraries. Real world tests show it delivers over 900 MB/s when paired with a compatible port, though speeds drop on older USB 2.0 connections. The drive’s DRAM-less NVMe controller and 92-layer TLC V-NAND flash keeps performance snappy, though large transfers may slow slightly once the TurboWrite cache fills.
Security gives you peace of mind if you’re carrying sensitive files. The T7 has optional AES 256-bit hardware encryption so you can set a password via Samsung’s Magician software (available for Windows, macOS and Android). This means your data is safe if the drive is lost or stolen. Product page.
2. 55″ Samsung The Frame QLED 4K Smart TV (2024) – $1,646 $797.99
Samsung’s 55-inch The Frame hangs flush against your wall with the included Slim Fit Wall Mount, just like a real painting. The matte, anti-reflective display, certified glare-free by UL, scatters light so artwork or shows look great without reflections.
Picture quality is superb with QLED technology, as well as being 100% color volume certified by VDE. The Quantum Processor 4K upscales lower-res content to near-4K so old sitcoms or streaming shows look great. 431 nits in SDR and 590 nits in HDR means it can handle bright rooms. 120Hz refresh rate is great for sports or gaming but the edge-lit panel lacks local dimming so there’s some blooming around bright objects.
Art Mode is the best, turning the TV into a gallery when idle. Upload your own photos via the SmartThings app or a USB drive (up to 1200 images at 5MB each) or choose from over 2,500 artworks in the Samsung Art Store, with free monthly curations included. Pantone Validated Artful Color certification means artwork looks true to life and motion and brightness sensors adjust the display for ambient light, dropping to 60Hz in Art Mode to save energy. Perfect for showing off summer memories or classic paintings, fool your guests into thinking it’s a real frame. Product page.
1. LEGO Technic Porsche 911 RSR Race Car Model Building Kit (42096) – $180 $125.99
Summer is the season of creativity and the LEGO Technic Porsche 911 RSR Race Car Model Building Kit (42096) is the perfect way to unleash that energy. This 1,580 piece set is for ages 10 and up and brings the iconic Porsche 911 RSR to life with loads of details and functional mechanics.
Measuring 5 inches high, 19 inches long and 7 inches wide the completed model is a replica of the real Porsche 911 RSR developed in partnership with Porsche for authenticity. The white, red and black colour scheme with a detailed sticker sheet is a exact replica of the race car. Features like the rear wing with swan neck mounts, extended rear diffuser and aerodynamic side mirrors show off the car’s GT endurance racing heritage. Black spoked rims and realistic head and tail lights make it a beauty on a shelf or desk.
The build is a journey, it takes around 12 hours for 2 people or longer for solo builders, with a 500 step instruction booklet that’s colorful and clear. Sorting pieces by color helps as the bags aren’t numbered but the challenge is part of the fun. The kit introduces engineering concepts through realistic mechanics: working differential, independent suspension and a 6 cylinder boxer engine with moving pistons in front of the rear axle. Open the doors and you’ll find a detailed cockpit with a radar screen, working steering, fire extinguisher system and a track map of Laguna Seca printed on the driver’s door. Product page.
