Amazon Prime Day kicks off

Today marks the second-annual Prime Day, Amazon's created shopping holiday for users of its subscription service.

The Verge pointed out a handful of key deals.

They include a $399 HP laptop, which is $500 off; a 55-inch Samsung TV for $649, which is $598 off; and a drone for $599, which is $550 off.

Combating Prime Day is Wal-Mart, which is offering a week of free shipping and a host of deals.

Read more from The Verge.