The 8 tech and home deals our editors are actually buying this Prime Day

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Prime Day is here, which means one thing: Shopping, and lots of it. At ZDNET, we test tech (and track deals) all year on everything from laptops to streaming services to smartwatches, and our editors are also searching for deals for ourselves this week.

Also: June Prime Day live blog 2026: We're tracking Amazon deals on SSDs, TVs, laptops and more

I asked our team of ZDNET editors what they are actually dropping into their Amazon carts this Prime Day. Here's what they said.

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The Prime Day deals ZDNET editors are buying now

Current price: $23 (24% off)

Original price: $30

While I'm loyal to my Stanley cup while I work from home, I need a water bottle I can throw into a backpack or beach bag for the summer. My colleagues recommended the Owala FreeSip, and at 24% off, I'm ready to give it a try and see if I become a convert.

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Current price: $93 (15% off)

Original price: $110

This smart display brings Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to any car. It's a plug-in device that connects to your phone via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, letting you access maps, calling, music, notifications, and whatever else you need.

"Our phones get way too hot on the dashboard, so I finally bit the bullet and got a separate display -- it also has a dashcam," Diaz said. (I have a similar one of these, and highly recommend it for older cars that don't have a smart display -- it's a game-changer.)

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Current price: $57 (41% off)

Original price: $97

"This magnetically mounted monitor sticks to the back of my iPhone and connects via USB-C, letting me see the phone's rear camera screen while recording," ZDNET's Maria Diaz said. It's plug-and-play 4K@60fps recording with real-time audio, great for use at home, the office, or on the go -- especially since the monitor is powered by your phone, with no battery or switch needed.

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Current price: $85 (47% off)

Original price: $160

"I've been thinking of getting a fitness tracker for when I finish learning how to swim. And the Fitbit Charge 6 has gotten my attention the most," said ZDNET writer Cesar Cadenas. The Charge 6 is the fitness tracker our reviewer Matt Miller tells most people to buy, particularly at this low price.

Review: Fitbit Charge 6

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Current price: $149 (17% off)

Original price: $179

Our pick for the best budget AirPods, ZDNET senior editor Kyle Kucharski is planning to pick up a new pair this Prime Day. He said these are "still the best-fitting earbuds I've used," and noted that the ANC "actually holds up on the subway in New York."

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Current price: $30 (15% off)

Original price: $35

ZDNET deals and shopping editor Kayla Solino just moved into a new house, and is buying some organizational gear this Prime Day, including this four-pack of clear bins for cleaning and laundry supplies.

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Current price: $17 (29% off)

Original price: $24

Prime Day can be a great time to stock up on essentials -- including Poppi seltzer. ZDNET deals and shopping editor Kayla Solino says Costco has these sodas for less money, but the store rotates the flavors in its boxes and typically doesn't have the newer or limited edition flavors. She's stocking up on Punch Pop and Shirley Temple while they're 29% off for Prime Day.

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When is Amazon Prime Day?

Amazon Prime Day runs from Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26, 2026.