Technologies

Amazon Prime Day Swells to a 4-Day Event, With Tariffs Still Looming Large

Against a backdrop of potential price hikes on imported goods, the dates are now confirmed for Amazon’s big annual sales event for Prime members.

Amazon Prime Day is getting even bigger this year. Amazon announced its summer shopping event will take place July 8-11 — ballooning from two to four days. The mega retailer’s sale, exclusive to Prime members, offers some of the best Amazon deals of the year.

And while the sale days promise bargains and special offers, looming price hikes due to tariffs could impact how much of a savings shoppers can expect. Amazon launched Prime Day back in 2015, and savvy shoppers have eagerly anticipated this annual event ever since. The wait it almost over.

Our CNET Deals team will be tracking all the best deals throughout the event so you can score the lowest prices, helping you navigate the sale and get ahead of any tariff-based price rises.

How could tariffs affect Prime Day deals?

Prices on everything, including electronics, are expected to rise as a result of Trump’s sweeping tariffs, which he originally announced on April 2. He quickly followed with a 90-day pause for most of the tariffs, leaving a 10% baseline tariff for goods imported from most countries. Trump recently announced a trade deal with China that put a total tariff of 55% in place — although 25% of that was put in place during his first term.

The administration has since said that it’s in the process of making deals with many countries to ease tariffs, but the original pause on tariffs is set to expire July 9 — right in the middle of the Prime Day shopping event. Import taxes could see double-digit increases if countries are unable to reach an agreement.

If retailers pass along the full cost of the tariffs, it could mean we’ll be paying a lot more for products manufactured in other countries.

After launching the original Prime Day in 2015, the retailer has expanded the number of its sales events, including a Big Spring Sale in March and Prime Big Deal Days in October. Last year’s Prime Day sale took place July 16-17.

Technologies

The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

Technologies

Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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