Technologies

Prime Day 2025: The Deals Are Here, but Beware of Looming Tariffs

Amazon’s big annual sale officially kicks off Tuesday, but Prime members can find great deals now before any potential price hikes.

Amazon Prime Day, the mega retailer’s summer shopping event, is here — doubling in size from two to four days, Tuesday through Friday. Exclusive to Prime members, it offers some of the best Amazon deals of the year, but looming price hikes due to tariffs could leave you wondering how much of a savings you can expect.

President Donald Trump’s «reciprocal tariffs» have plenty of us feeling antsy about prices. According to a recent CNET survey, 64% of shoppers said they’ve bought or plan to buy a tech product soon to avoid price increases or shortages. Prime Day could be a good opportunity to scoop up deals before prices go up any further.

Most imported products for Prime Day will likely already be in the US and shouldn’t be subject to any newly imposed tariffs, according to Timothy Meyer, Richard Allen/Cravath distinguished professor in international business law at Duke University School of Law.

«If for some reason the goods have not already been imported, then they could be affected by any tariffs,» he said. «Sellers could not pass on the price of the tariffs after the consumer has purchased the goods.»

Amazon launched Prime Day back in 2015, and savvy shoppers have eagerly anticipated this annual event ever since. Our CNET Deals team will track all the best deals throughout the event so you can score the lowest prices. This will help you navigate the sale and stay ahead of any tariff-based price rises.

Read more: Don’t Wait: Score an Instant $200 Amazon Gift Card Ahead of Prime Day With This Card

How could tariffs affect Prime Day deals?

Prices on everything, including appliances, are expected to rise as a result of Trump’s sweeping tariffs, and some already have. Trump announced the tariffs in April, quickly putting them on a 90-day pause. He’s since announced three deals — with the UK, China and Vietnam — and he announced this week that he’s extending his original July 9 deadline to Aug. 1 for some countries.

However, Trump has abruptly raised, lowered and paused tariffs since he originally announced them April 2, so there are no guarantees for Prime Day. Countries could face double-digit tariff hikes if they don’t reach an agreement, and companies would likely pass through additional costs associated with tariffs to consumers. That means we could pay more for everything, including electronics.

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

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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Technologies

Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im

Technologies

Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im