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TL;DR: Amazon has the LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor (27GX704A-B) on sale for $477.99, down from its $799.99 list price. With a $300 saving, you get a glossy QHD OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and much more.

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Although in-demand OLED gaming monitors aren’t exactly known for being cheap, this new LG deal will earn you one of the popular 27-inch UltraGear models for just below $480. 

As of May 13, Amazon has the LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor listed for $477.99, down from $799.99. With this 40% discount, you’ll save $322 on a display built for players who want the speed of a competitive monitor without giving up OLED picture quality.

At 27 inches, this UltraGear keeps things desk-friendly while still giving you a proper QHD 2560x1440 resolution. This means you’re still getting a sharper jump over 1080p without needing the costlier firepower of a full 4K setup, which makes it a nice middle ground for anyone playing fast multiplayer games like League of Legends, big single-player releases on the level of Crimson Desert, or just using the same screen for work and streaming on Netflix. 

This is also where the major benefits of this UltraGear monitor’s OLED panel come in. This glossy display reaches a standard 275 nits of brightness and peaks at 1300 nits, while VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 and a 1.5M:1 contrast ratio help keep blacks actually black. It also covers up to 98.5% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, so any game you play or TV and film you watch, will now come with darker worlds, neon-heavy cities, or colorful effects that should look sharper than ever.

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Performance is just as strong, with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time designed to keep motion crisp in shooters, racers, and anything else where a few missed frames can cost you. At this speed, fast-paced titles — like Rocket League or Counter-Strike 2 — will run like a dream. 

What’s more, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro are also included to help reduce screen tearing — alongside dual HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB ports, and a height, tilt, swivel, and pivot-adjustable stand. 

If you also need a budget-friendly monitor to add to another setup in your household, the Samsung G5 gaming monitor has just hit a record-low price at Amazon. If you’re looking for an even larger display, the 39-inch curved OLED UltraGear gaming monitor is on sale for only $749. 

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SAVE OVER $500: As of May 13, the LG gram Pro 16-inch laptop (Intel Core Ultra7 255H Processor, NVIDIA RTX 5050, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) is down to its lowest-ever price of $2,299 at Amazon. That's $500.99 off its list price of $2,799.99.

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If you're in the market for a new laptop, but don't want something that's too bulky to carry around, the LG gram Pro 16-inch laptop deserves your attention. Coming in at just three pounds, it's perfect for those who want a lightweight device for work or personal use. At the moment, it's even marked down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon, making now a great time to pick it up.

As of May 13, the LG gram Pro 16-inch laptop has dropped from $2,799.99 to $2,299 at Amazon, making for $500.99 in savings.

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The LG gram Pro is a tiny but mighty device. Alongside its lightweight feel and thin frame, this particular model is packed with an Intel Core Ultra7 255H Processor, NVIDIA RTX 5050 graphics card, 32GB RAM, and a 2TB SSD. It also has a 16-inch display with 2560x1600 resolution, making what's on your screen shine with sharp details and bright colors.

On top of all that, everything on screen will look smooth thanks to a Variable Refresh Rate that adapts from 31Hz to 144Hz. So no matter if you're using it for streaming, gaming, or just flipping between different tasks, you won't have to deal with stutter on screen.

This is the time to make a move on the LG gram Pro 16-inch laptop before the offer is gone for good.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus' interview with Stephen Colbert may start with a kiss, but the gloves quickly come off.

In the clip above, the Veep star surprises the Late Show host with two pages of roast jokes written by the Veep writers, which she performs in character as Selina Meyer while Colbert cracks up.

The one that makes him laugh the most? "When my people said I should come and say farewell to you I was hoping it would be more of a hospice-type situation."

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SAVE OVER $700: As of May 13, the Ecovacs Deebot T30S robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $449 at Amazon, a return to its lowest-ever price at the retailer.

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Does your home have a combination of hard and carpeted surfaces that need constant cleaning? If you're in need of a little assistance to tackle never-ending stains, dirt, and pet hair, a robot vacuum can help. The Ecovacs Deebot T30S is one model that vacuums and mops, making it a powerful option to tackle your floors.

This robot vacuum usually comes with a hefty price tag of $1,199.99, but Amazon has slashed 63% off the Ecovacs Deebot T30S's full price, dropping it down to a much more reasonable $449. This marks a return to its lowest-ever price at the retailer, making now an excellent time to buy.

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Whether you have pets that shed or dirt that keeps getting tracked through your home from outside activities this spring, the Ecovacs Deebot T30S features powerful 11,000Pa suction to clear it all up. There's no need to worry about hair getting caught up in the vacuum, as it also comes with ZeroTangle technology that keeps the brush free of hair so it can keep cleaning without interruption.

When it comes to mopping, the Ecovacs Deebot T30S can clear up stains on your harder surfaces, whether they're in the middle of your floors or even along edges and in corners thanks to its TruEdge technology. This helpful cleaner is also equipped with obstacle avoidance technology called TrueDetect 3D 3.0, which ensures its cleaning routine isn't slowed down by anything in its way.

If it sounds like the kind of robot vacuum you've been searching for, act fast to take advantage of this great deal on the Ecovacs Deebot T30S at Amazon.

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Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday that when it comes to negotiating a deal with Iran, "I don't think about Americans' financial situations. I don't think about anybody. I think about one thing: We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon."

It's the start of that statement that Seth Meyers unpacks in his Late Night segment "A Closer Look," with the host examining the president's priorities.

"Trump's entire campaign was premised on improving Americans' financial situations, and now he's admitting he's not even thinking about it," said Meyers.

Though Trump may shrug off the numbers of America's affordability crisis, inflation spiked to 3.8 percent in April due to the U.S.-Iran war. A May 2026 CNN poll found that 70 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump's economy, while a further 77 percent (with a Republican majority) said Trump’s policies have worsened their cost of living.

“Seriously, 77 percent is impressive. It’s rare to get Americans to agree on anything, let alone politics," said Meyers. "I don’t even think we could get 77 percent of Americans to agree that pineapple on pizza is disgusting, which it is. Here’s how disgusting it is: even Pizza Rat wouldn’t touch it. Although in fairness, Pizza Rat is actually very discerning — he was a guest judge on the new season of Top Chef. I'm just kidding, Pizza Rat’s dead."

Elsewhere, Stephen Colbert also shared his thoughts on Trump's recent comments.

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SAVE $50: As of May 13, the Samsung 55-Inch Class Crystal TV is on sale for $297.99 at Amazon. That's a 14% discount on the list price.

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If you're shopping around for a new TV in time for the World Cup, an impressive new deal has just dropped at Amazon. As of May 13, the Samsung 55-Inch Class Crystal TV has dropped to its lowest-ever price. Normally $347.99, it's now priced at $297.99 — saving you $50.

This TV has incredible image quality, with features like 3D color mapping and 4K upscaling to improve what you're watching, so colors and lower-resolution content are much clearer and closer to 4K. There's also the Motion Xcelerator feature which works by estimating movement between frames and smoothing it out, helping to deliver clearer motion and a more fluid picture.

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And there's no need to worry about your personal data. This TV keeps everything secure with Samsung Knox Security which helps block harmful apps and phishing sites as well as protecting information like passwords or PINs.

Design-wise, it uses a slim bezel and a single metal sheet construction with an aircraft-inspired look. It also includes access to over 2,700 free channels through Samsung TV Plus, and you'll also be able to access major streaming apps like Netflix and Prime Video without fuss.

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TL;DR: Amazon has the Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 (G51F) QHD gaming monitor on sale for $159.99, down from its $249.99 list price. That saves you $90 on a 1440p gaming display.

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If you’ve been holding off on upgrading your gaming setup from standard HD, Amazon has provided a tempting offer to finally make the jump to QHD. 

As of May 13, the Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 (G51F) QHD gaming monitor is on sale for $159.99 at Amazon, marked down from its $249.99 list price. That makes it 36% off. This is the lowest price this monitor has ever been at Amazon (confirmed using price tracker camelcamelcamel).

For this new low price, this Odyssey G5 gives you a 27-inch QHD display with 2560x1440 resolution, which Samsung says packs 1.7 times the pixel density of Full HD. That should give games a sharper look — covering anything you’re playing, like multiplayers in the realm of Fortnite or new single-player adventures like 007 First Light. 

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The more time you spend gaming, the more the speed of this particular model stands out. The 180Hz refresh rate is built for smoother gameplay than a standard 60Hz or 75Hz displays (great for high-speed titles like Overwatch and Marvel Rivals), while the 1ms MPRT response time should help keep inputs feeling quick when a match suddenly gets hectic. AMD FreeSync is included as well, helping reduce screen tearing and choppiness.

To round out the G51F monitor, Samsung has added some luxury PC extras, like HDR10 for brighter highlights and deeper shadows, plus Black Equalizer for spotting enemies in darker areas. There’s also Virtual Aim Point and Auto Source Switch+ to give you an even bigger edge — while the ergonomic stand supports tilt, pivot, and height adjustments.

If you’ve got the budget for a model that’s bigger and even flashier, LG’s 39-inch OLED and curved UltraGear monitor is now only $749.99. Elsewhere, the 4K ASUS ROG Swift is $200 off. 

TL;DR: As of May 13, the Anker Solix F3800 portable power station with a 400W Solar Panel is on sale for just $1,999.99 on Amazon. That's 50% off its $3,999 list price and its lowest price to date.

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Need a heavy-duty portable power station on hand in case of emergencies? The beefy Anker Solix F3800 comes highly recommended by expert reviewers as a reliable option for whole home backup. (It's also capable of charging electric vehicles.) Better yet, you can snag it on sale for a record-low price when you bundle it with a free solar panel.

Amazon currently has the Solix F3800 with a 400W solar panel marked down to just $1,999.99. I say "just" because it usually sells for a whopping $3,999, so you're saving 50% (or roughly $2,000) on top of getting a freebie.

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This is an all-time-low price on the package deal according to the Amazon price tracker camelcamelcamel. It's only been this cheap once before before in mid-April.

If you don't need the solar panel, the standalone Solix F3800 is now discounted to $1,799.99 on Amazon — another historical low. (Amazon's list price is very deflated, FYI. The Solix F3800 retails for $3,999 on its own, not $1,999.99, so that works out to a 55% savings.)

Just hit the Anker Solix F3800's 240V power switch twice to activate its EV charging mode. Credit: Anker

Our sister site CNET tested the Solix F3800 back in 2024 and gave it a stellar 9/10 score for its myriad output options and massive capacity. It starts at 3,840Wh, but you can bump that to 26,880kWh by adding up to six expansion batteries, or even 53,760kWh with a second unit.

Reviewer and former CNET Labs Manager Steve Conaway said his absolute favorite thing about the Solix F3800 "is its ability to output not only normal 120-volt receptacles, but also split-phase 240 volts in the same single unit." That's enough juice to power large appliances like ovens and dryers, or charge up an electric vehicle. Plus, you don't need a combo box or transfer switch to get all that power, as you would on alternatives.

Conaway notes that the Solix F3800 is heavy, but at least it's wheeled.

If you haul the Solix F3800 off-grid — it's great for RVs — you'll be able to charge it with the 400W solar panel. Its waterproof design can be angled four different ways.

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TL;DR: Amazon has the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Spider-Man Gift Bundle is on sale for $73.31, knocking $16.68 off its $89.99 list price. That’s below TCGplayer’s $75.49 listing, making Amazon the best place to buy right now.

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Amazon is usually trailing behind other retailers when it comes to trading card deals, but this time, it’s leading the pack on one of the coolest products in MTG’s Spider-Man expansion. 

As of May 13, Amazon has the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Spider-Man Gift Bundle listed for $73.31 with free delivery, down from its $89.99 list price. That works out to a 19% discount and over $15 off. If stock sells out and you need a backup, TCGplayer has the Marvel Spider-Man Gift Bundle listed as low as $75.49, with a listed median of $96.14 and a market price of $73.81.

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Inside the box, you get nine Play Boosters, one Collector Booster, one traditional foil alternate-art promo card, 30 basic lands split between foil, non-foil, and full-art versions, an oversized Spindown life counter, a foil card storage box, and two reference cards. In other words, it’s more than just a few packs in a shiny box.

The Spider-Man set brings Marvel’s web-head into Magic with heroes, villains, Spider-Verse flavor, and comic-book-style treatments that are built for collectors. 

For other Magic: The Gathering deals, you can also grab a Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box for $119.95. Meanwhile, you can also score a MTG Play Booster Box of the new Strixhaven expansion for under $140.

If you’re a Pokémon TCG fan, the newly-announced Pitch Black expansion is available to pre-order at TCGplayer.

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SAVE $100: As of May 13, the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 is on sale for $999 at Amazon. That's a $100 discount on the list price.

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The new 13-inch MacBook Air M5 is still on sale at Amazon. If you're looking for a great laptop, you can't go wrong with this model. In fact, the 15-inch M4 model tops our list of the best laptops for 2026, so you just know the upgrade delivers where it counts.

As of May 13, this new release is down by $100, now priced at $999. This price is available for three of the four colors: midnight, sky blue, and silver. We've seen this model down to $949 recently, so is this the start of a price climb ahead of Prime Day? We hope not, but it's the sort of thing that Amazon likes to do.

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The MacBook Air with the M5 chip is a lightweight laptop that's ideal for everyday work and creative tasks. It benefits from features like Apple Intelligence and has SSD storage starting at 512GB. Plus, the new M5 chip gives you a faster CPU, unified memory, a Neural Engine, and a next-generation GPU with Neural Accelerators for AI-assisted tasks.

The battery life is strong, promising to last up to 18 hours. It also includes a 12MP Center Stage camera for video calls, a three-microphone array, and a four-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support.

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If ever you find yourself wondering whether or not Donald Trump thinks about the average American when he makes his decisions, just ask him yourself. Apparently he's happy to give an honest answer.

In the Late Show clip above, Stephen Colbert plays footage of the president telling a reporter: “I don’t think about Americans’ financial situations. I don’t think about anybody. I think about one thing: We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon."

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"Honestly, there's not a whole lot going on upstairs," growls Colbert, in trademark Trump impression mode. "Most of the time I'm thinking about that little monkey playing the symbols. Either that or boobs, OK? Sometimes monkey boobs. Monkey see, monkey boob. Sometimes, this is just me, I'm thinking about sea monkey boobs."

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SAVE $300: As of May 13, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is on sale for $699.99 at Amazon. That's a 30% discount on the list price.

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The Samsung Galaxy S25+ has gone on sale at Amazon, but it's not just any discount. It has now dropped to its lowest-ever price, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel.

Normally $999.99, you can save $300 with the new price of $699.99 at Amazon. This price is for the navy colored phone with 256GB of storage.

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The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a seriously impressive smartphone with lots of AI-powered features. It's designed to handle multiple tasks with just a single request.

It also includes a feature called Now Brief, which gives you updates and information throughout the day. Even the camera benefits from AI, with features like Audio Eraser for reducing background noise in videos and support for low-light video recording. The portrait features also help, and are designed to adjust skin tones and preserve natural textures in photos.

And it all runs on Samsung’s latest processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, so you can use features such as call translation, video editing, and photo editing directly on the device.

Head to Amazon to grab this limited-time deal.

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SAVE $70: As of May 13, the Anker 3-in-1 charger is on sale for $159.99 at Amazon. That's a 30% discount on the list price.

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If you're an Apple user, chances are you've got more than one device on the go. And if they're devices that need regular charging like your iPhone, AirPods, or Apple Watch, you’ve probably got cables running all over the place.

If you're tired of the clutter, we've found a product you'll love. Meet the Anker 3-in-1 charger: This handy device charges your Apple gadgets in one little desk-friendly product. As of May 13, it's on sale for a new low price. Normally $229.99, you can save $70 with the new price of $159.99.

SEE ALSO: T-Mobile just dropped the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to claim

The 3-in-1 wireless charging station supports up to 25W wireless charging and can charge an iPhone 17 Pro to 50% in around 22 minutes using its AirCool cooling technology. The cooling system is designed to help keep your phone below 89°F during charging, which can help to reduce any wear on the long term health of your battery.

It also has a built-in 1.65-inch HD display to show the charging status, temperature, power information, and safety alerts, and there are options to customize the screen. And there are three different charging modes: Boost Mode for faster charging with cooling, Ice Mode for maximum cooling while charging during use, and Sleep Mode, which disables cooling and dims the display for quiet overnight charging.

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SAVE OVER $100: As of May 13, the Holy Stone HS600 drone is on sale for $299.98 at Amazon. This is $100.01 off its full price of $399.99.

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Whether you're a creator or someone looking for a new hobby, drones are serious game-changers.

With summer right around the corner, the timing couldn't be better to explore the sunny skies. For those interested in investing, Amazon has a few models on sale at the moment, including the Holy Stone HS600 drone.

As of May 13, the Holy Stone HS600 has dropped to $299.98 at Amazon for a limited time, which is just over $100 off its full price of $399.99. Considering it can capture 4K/30FPS video and comes with everything you need to get started — a transmitter, drone battery, blade, and a bag — that sale price is well worth considering.

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That 4K quality camera helps ensure whatever scenes you capture look crisp and clear, but the Holy Stone HS600 also comes with a dual-axis gimbal, EIS stabilization, and brushless motors that help keep the drone stable while it records. It features up to six levels of wind resistance, which helpfully prevents any shaky-cam results while you're up in the skies.

The Holy Stone HS600 also has a cool Auto Return Home function, which automatically sends the drone back to its initial takeoff point when you're ready to pack up. With this, you can always be confident about keeping it safe and have no worries about losing it during the action, no matter how far from home you fly it.

Don't miss out on this excellent deal on the Holy Stone HS600 drone at Amazon.

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Recursive Superintelligence, founded by former Google, Meta and OpenAI researchers, is part of a growing effort to automate the creation of artificial intelligence.

Recursive Superintelligence, founded by former Google, Meta and OpenAI researchers, is part of a growing effort to automate the creation of artificial intelligence.

Apps from Apple, Google and others can assist in making your online accounts more secure, even as new ways of logging in continue to take off.

“If you think there’s a lot of money in politics now,” Marc Andreessen said in 2000, “you haven’t seen anything yet.” His firm is now the biggest known spender on this campaign cycle.

As you can probably tell by the invitations plastering your fridge, it's officially high school graduation season. Admittedly, it's tricky to find a graduation party gift that matches the energy of such a transitionary period.

Our best grad gift advice? Don't force something unique or oddly specific and personalized just for the sake of avoiding a "boring" gift. If you know them well enough, sure, take the fun or sentimental route. But a high school grad will be just as pumped to receive something practical like elevated dorm essentials, mostly because it means that they won't have to spend their own money on it. Think of gifting the high-quality basics as acknowledging their maturity — like, "You deserve the nice adult version of this item."

A widely-usable gift card or straight-up cash is an automatic home run, of course. But if you'd prefer to wrap something, we carefully curated a list of the best useful high school graduation gift ideas in 2026: Some fun gifts, some practical gifts, and some budget-friendly gifts, but all gifts a teenager will definitely be glad they have.

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