Another rival TV deal
Shoppers are snapping up some great TV deals at Walmart amid Amazon's Prime Day sales.
The Onn brand's 43-inch 4K TV is selling for just $178, a $20 discount off the regular price of $198, and is attracting a lot of attention.
Walmart confirmed that over 100 have been sold since yesterday, with over 200 currently in shopping carts.
- Onn 43-inch 4K Roku TV on sale at Walmart for $178 – buy it here
Prime Day rivals offer Roomba deals
Walmart shoppers can now get big discounts on top-selling robot vacuums.
Known for its smart cleaning features, the iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO has emerged as an essential gadget for any household.
As Amazon's Prime Day gains momentum, Walmart and other retailers are also offering competitive sales.
Amazon is offering a 22% discount on the iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO, saving you $120.
Meanwhile, Walmart is offering the same model at an even better price, with $236 off the regular price.
- iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO,
$435$199 at Walmart — Buy it here - iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO (from Amazon) — Buy it here
Prime Day is tough for warehouse workers, Part 3
Recent reports have shown that Amazon warehouses are understaffed during busy periods like Prime Day and holidays, making these times especially dangerous for employees.
Workers are pressured to speed up and work longer hours, sometimes ignoring safety protocols.
For example, one worker told Senate investigators how his facility omitted a safety feature on a new conveyor belt to save time.
According to CBS News, without the automatic stop mechanism, heavy loads up to 50 pounds could fall or get stuck, posing a risk of injury.
'Incredibly dangerous working conditions' increase risk
Sanders criticised the findings, telling CBS News: “The incredibly unsafe working conditions at Amazon revealed in this investigation are a perfect example of the corporate greed that the American people are fed up with.”
The report, based on Amazon's internal data, found that when accounting for unreported incidents not disclosed to OSHA, the overall injury rate on Prime Day in 2019 was closer to 45 per 100 workers.
A spokesman for Sanders clarified that the committee's investigation focused on data provided by Amazon for 2019 and 2020.
Report says Prime Day will be tough for warehouse workers
Amazon's annual Prime Day kicked off this Tuesday, luring members with enticing deals while also generating huge revenue for the retail giant.
But as CBS reported, a new congressional report reveals worrying trends among Amazon warehouse workers during this time.
A study released by Senator Bernie Sanders, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, found that Amazon warehouse workers are more than twice as likely to be injured than the industry average.
The reported injury rate during Prime Day 2019 was more than 10 per 100 workers, and the actual rate is likely even higher when unreported accidents are taken into account.
TV Streaming Devices Compete for the Best Deal
The Roku streaming box has been reduced to $17 on Amazon.
The gadget has been slashed by $12.99 from its official price of $29.99, which equates to a massive 43% discount off the list price.
Amazon is also selling its own Fire TV Stick Lite for $14.99, lower than the regular price of $29.99.
- The Roku Express HD is on sale for $17 on Amazon – buy it here
- The Fire TV Stick Lite is on sale for $14.99 on Amazon – buy it here
