Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, pets, fitness, sleep, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Before joining the team at Mashable, Dylan received a B.A. in Communications from Pace University and contributed to publications like Paste Magazine, Bandsintown, and others following a brief stint as a marketing and management assistant in the music industry.
When he's not writing or testing products, you can find Dylan playing lots of video games, working out, spending time with loved ones (especially his dog, Stevie), or watching reality TV. Follow him on X at @iamdylanhaas, or send him an email at [email protected].
By Dylan Haas
Prime Day 2024 is coming: 130+ of the best early deals you can already shop
Save on select Apple devices, Echo gadgets, TVs, and more ahead of the day-of chaos.
By Leah Stodart , Dylan Haas , Haley Henschel , Bethany Allard , Christina Buff , Jillian Anthony , and Samantha Mangino
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Best MacBook deals ahead of Prime Day: the M2 MacBook Air is down to a new record low price
We'll probably see even bigger drops when Prime Day officially begins.
By Dylan Haas
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Samsung's new smartphones are now up for preorder — here's how to get a Galaxy Z Fold6 or Z Flip6
Both devices officially release on July 24.
By Dylan Haas
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The best gaming laptops of 2024 for every budget
The perfect entry point for PC gaming newbies.
By Dylan Haas and Callum Bains
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The best MacBooks: Which Apple laptop would we buy in 2024?
Whether you want something current or from a previous generation, we've got you covered.
By Dylan Haas
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There are already some great discounts on 2-in-1 laptops ahead of Amazon Prime Day
Why choose between a laptop or tablet when you can have both?
By Dylan Haas
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You should probably wait to get a Fire Tablet until Prime Day starts, but there are a few on sale ahead of the big event
Set yourself apart from the iPad crowd.
By Dylan Haas
![Person using an Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01UdMGsaqNG2TLyJS38R8gM/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720186724.jpg)
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Prime Day Chromebook deals are already going strong — check out our top picks
If you're on a tight budget, a Chromebook may be your answer.
By Dylan Haas
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The 5 best laptops under $500 that are actually worth buying
You don't have to spend over $500 to get a quality laptop, but you do have to choose wisely.
By Dylan Haas , Timothy Beck Werth , and Callum Bains
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Don't feel like cooking? Collect the best DoorDash promo codes of the week.
Ring in the summer with a side of fries.
By Dylan Haas
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Amazon just announced the exact dates of Prime Day 2024
The two-day sale is scheduled for mid-July, per usual.
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The best antivirus software for keeping PCs and Macs protected
In most cases, it's worth investing in one of these.
By Dylan Haas and Jennifer Allen
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Walmart+ is offering new limited-time perks like Apple Music — here's how to sign up
Apple Music and YouTube Premium are just a few of the brand-new bonuses.
By Dylan Haas
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The best laptops for college students in 2024
Show this semester who's boss (and each one after it).
By Dylan Haas and Samantha Mangino
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The best laptops for photo editing, according to expert editors and photographers
There's a clear favorite in the photography community.
By Dylan Haas
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The best Memorial Day headphone deals at Amazon: AirPods, Beats, JBL, and more are still live
What style will you choose?
By Dylan Haas and Brittany Vincent
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All the best Memorial Day sales are happening right now — here's what you need to know
If you need a new mattress, now's the time to get one.
By Dylan Haas
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The best gifts for men: 64 awesome options for every type of guy
Don't know what to get the greatest guy you know? We have some suggestions.
By Dylan Haas and Timothy Beck Werth
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The very best Father's Day gifts for the new dad in your life
Make the days of dirty diapers and sleep deprivation just a bit easier.
By Dylan Haas and Cailey Rizzo
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Best Father's Day gifts: 40 unique and surprising gift ideas
All the stuff he never knew he wanted.
By Dylan Haas
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The AI-powered HP OmniBook X laptop is available to pre-order — here's where to get one
Sorry, did you say 26 hours of battery life?
By Dylan Haas
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Here's where to pre-order Microsoft's newest edition of the Surface Pro
The 11th iteration of the popular 2-in-1 shows a lot of promise.
By Dylan Haas
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Memorial Day sales are already kicking off — here's what you need to know
If you need a new mattress, now is the time to get one.
By Dylan Haas
![Person putting a sheet on a Leesa mattress.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03QO0x6NYoqUnuOkoqO4YFb/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1714746165.png)
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How to cancel your Amazon Prime membership
Say goodbye to your Prime account.
By Dylan Haas and Haley Henschel
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Preparing an Amazon wishlist ahead of Prime Day can save you serious time (and money)
Don't miss out on the deals you actually want.
By Dylan Haas and Christina Buff
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