Walmart Deals live blog: Best deals from the rival Prime Day sale

The Amazon Prime Day sale doesn't start until next week, but the rival sales are starting now. Walmart, one of Amazon's largest competitors, launched its competing Walmart Deals sale today , with deep discounts on back-to-school gear, must-have tech, summer essentials and more.

The Walmart Deals sale officially kicks off today (Monday, July 8) at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT). Paid Walmart+ subscribers get five hours of early access to the deals, starting at noon ET (9:00 a.m. PT). (Yes, that means Walmart+ subscribers can shop these deals now!)

We'll be covering all the hottest deals today in real time, so we can point you toward all the biggest and best bargains today before they sell out. And if past Walmart sales (such as Walmart Deals for Days) are any indication, the best deals will sell out fast once they're available to the general public.

Want to have a near-unbeatable advantage when it comes to scoring these deals? Sign up for Walmart+ now. The retailer is offering a special half-off offer on Walmart+ subscriptions this week, so you can join for just $49 for your first year. In addition to early access to today's deals, you'll get get free delivery from your local Walmart store, returns picked up from home, member savings on fuel and a complimentary subscription to the Paramount+ streaming service .

Tap the button below to get a half-price subscription to Walmart+ now. Once you're signed up, read on to learn about all the hottest deals at Walmart Deals sale as we find them.

Apple AirPods are just $69 during Walmart Deals today

Historically, Prime Day has been a great time to buy Apple AirPods earbuds -- they're almost always on sale during the event. This year, though, there's no need to wait -- Walmart already has the second generation Apple AirPods on deep discount during the Walmart Deals sale.

The second-generation Apple AirPods may not be the latest model, but they're still one of the most sought-after earbuds on the market. These are some of the most versatile earbuds you can buy if you're a regular iOS user. But beyond that, these are great earbuds that are perfect for tossing in your bag and heading out into the world. They just connect when you need them. There's no frustrating need to pair them.

These 4.7-star-rated earbuds boast more than 24 hours of total listening time with the wireless charging case, fool-proof one-tap setup for Apple device owners and a low-latency wireless connection for full immersion when consuming movies and music.

One of today's best deals: Get a 65" Google TV for $398

Today's Walmart+ sale is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your living room TV at a discount, or pick up an extra television on the cheap for a bedroom, guest room or basement. This 65-inch TCL TV features the Google TV operating system, so you know it'll be easy to use (especially for Google Home users ). And at its $398 price during the Walmart Deals event, we expect this budget TV to sell out, and fast.

TCL's Q Class TV offers premium picture quality featuring QLED Quantum Dot technology and HDR Pro+ with Dolby vision, ensuring a high-quality picture with enhanced contrast, colors and details.

This budget TV's high-brightness direct LED backlight delivers brighter images, while TV's auto game mode optimizes the picture for responsive gameplay without lag. A standout TV for movie lovers, sports fans and gamers alike, this TV is a great pick for the price.

Get this TV during Walmart Deals for $398, reduced from $498.

This $248 KidKraft wood swing set is the perfect backyard upgrade for summer

Parents, the Walmart Deals sales event is offering a serious deal on a terrific KidKraft outdoor swing set, which guarantees to keep the littles happy and busy all summer.

This multi-level swing set can entertain up to six kids at once, and is perfectly suited for smaller backyards. This set will provide hours of fun for your kids, and likely the entire neighborhood, thanks to the high-rail wave slide, multi-colored rock wall for climbing and shaded upper-level clubhouse complete with a chalkboard tarp. (You'll need to supply the chalk.)

Down below, there's a spacious sandbox (sand not included) and a solid swing set featuring two bright yellow belt swings. This set is constructed from high-quality premium wood, which is treated with a pre-applied kid-friendly stain. The best part, it comes pre-cut and pre-drilled for a smooth and easy assembly.

This KidKraft outdoor swing set is now $248 for Walmart+ members, reduced from $399.

Get a Shark robot vacuum for $212 off

If you've been mulling over getting a robot vacuum, take this discount as a sign that now is the time to buy. Shark, one of the most renowned vacuum makers on the market, is discounting their IG robot vacuum for 42% off right now at Walmart.

This self-emptying Shark robot vacuum can handle multiple surfaces and has a 60-day capacity base. It uses 360-degree LiDAR vision to scan your home and creates custom maps so it can easily avoid obstacles. The vacuum can also detect and avoid specific objects in its path, so you don't have to worry about collisions. When it's running low on battery (or needs to empty itself), it returns to its base to power back up. Then once fully charged, can pick up where it left off.

Normally $499, you can snatch up this robot vacuum for just $288 during Walmart Deals, which is $212 off its usual price.

Save $50 on a Phillips electric toothbrush

You'll enjoy brushing your teeth more knowing that you saved 25% on this Phillips Sonicare toothbrush. It boasts a 5-star rating on Walmart, with one reviewer writing that they'll "never use another toothbrush" after trying out this electric model.

The Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 Special Edition removes up to 10 times more plaque than a manual toothbrush. It features a pressure sensor, four brushing modes and three intensities.

The toothbrush sits on an elegant charging glass. Use the Sonicare App to track your brushing and ensure you're on the path to reaching your oral health care goals.

This electric toothbrush is $150 during the Walmart Deals sale, reduced from $200.

Save $380 on a 15.6" HP Victus gaming laptop

Looking for a new laptop for back to school? Check out this Walmart Deals deal.

This HP gaming laptop is a great option for casual players. It offers a 1080p resolution from a 15.6-inch display supported by a GeForce RTX 4050i GPU. It's powered using an AMD Ryzen 5 8645S processor. It's configured with 8GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD for storage and has a full-size gaming keyboard.

When you're conversing with other gamers, the computer automatically removes unwanted background noise from audio, so you'll experience clear video chats, audio calls and in-game convos.

You can get this gaming laptop for just $599 as part of the Walmart Deals event, which is $380 off its normal price.

Save a whopping $314 on this three-piece luggage set

Just in time for summer travel, Walmart is offering this three-piece luggage set from Travelhouse for 78% off. This is one of the most impressive deals we've seen at Walmart today, so get yours while supplies last.

This three-piece hardshell expandable luggage set is lightweight and features spinner wheels. The set, which comes in nine different color choices, includes a 20-inch, 24-inch and 28-inch suitcase, each with a three-step telescoping handle, quiet spinner wheels and a TSA-approved lock .

The Travelhouse three-piece luggage set is $86 at the Walmart Deals sale, reduced from $400.

Save $77 on Keurig K-Slim single-serve coffee maker for the Walmart Deals sale today

Walmart+ members can get a savings jump start on the Keurig K-Slim + ICED single-serve coffee maker, now $49, reduced from $127, for the Walmart Deals sales event. This sleek machine delivers delicious hot or iced coffee and is currently over 50% off.

Keurig K-Slim + ICED single-serve coffee maker: Save $77

Whether you're looking for full-flavored coffee to start your day, or a refreshing iced coffee post-lunch, Keurig's K-Slim coffee maker delivers one great cup of coffee after the next. It's less than half price during the Walmart Deals summer sale.

This machine can automatically adjust brew temperature to create the perfect iced coffee, starting hotter to maximize flavor, then cooling down so less of your ice melts. It makes drinks in just two minutes in your choice of three cup sizes.

The Keurig K-Slim makes up to four eight-ounce cups before the 46-ounce reservoir needs refilling.

Save $200 on a Dyson stick vacuum during Walmart Deals today

You can really clean up at the Walmart Deals sale, especially if you're shopping for a new vacuum. The top-rated Dyson V12 Detect Slim cordless vacuum cleaner, regularly $550, is now just $450 for paid Walmart+ subscribers.

Dyson's lightest intelligent cordless vacuum, the versatile Dyson V12 Detect Slim can deep clean your home, finding otherwise invisible dust on hard floors. The machine optimizes run time based on debris picked up, tracking it on the LCD screen. The screen also displays a run-time countdown and maintenance alerts.

We like the de-tangling cleaner head, which deep cleans carpets and hardwood floors without getting stopped up on pet hair . It comes with a two-year warranty.

You can save big on tires during today's Walmart Deals sale

Sure, you can get a great deal on the Apple Watch 9 during the Walmart Deals sale, but did you know you can save big on tires for your car? Walmart is already a great place to shop for tires, but the Walmart tires deals are especially great during Walmart Plus week. We found more than 8,000 tire options on sale at Walmart, some with deep price cuts. There are deals on Bridgestone tires , deals on Michelin tires , deals on Goodyear tires and more top brands.

Tap the button below to shop all of Walmart's tire deals today.

The Walmart Deals sale is on! (for Walmart+ members)

It's officially noon ET! If you're a Walmart+ member, now is the time to head over to the Walmart website to shop all the deals available during the Walmart Deals sale. (Already, the offerings are looking better than Walmart's Fourth of July sale .)

Tap the button below to shop all the early Walmart+ deals. And stay tuned to this liveblog, where we'll be breaking down all the best deals at Walmart's rival Amazon Prime Day sale.

If you're not a Walmart+ member, what are you waiting for? The Walmart Deals sale is happening right now . You're missing out! Annual subscriptions are just $49 this week (that's half price). You can also join for $12.95 per month.

The Walmart Deals sale is about to start!

Attention shoppers: The Walmart Deals sale event is just about ready to begin. If you've been thinking about signing up for Walmart+, now is the time to do it -- you'll get first choice of Walmart's best deals today.

And that's not all: Walmart+ subscribers can get free delivery from their local Walmart store, discounts on gas at participating stations, plus an included subscription to the Paramount+ streaming service.

Don't miss out. Tap the button below to join Walmart+ before today's sale officially begins at noon ET (9:00 a.m. PT). A yearly subscription costs just $49 today (reduced from $98).