HP Gaming desktops can get pretty expensive, but right now you can snag the HP Victus 15L<!–> direct from HP.com for 32% off with this site-exclusive sale. And just because this PC is under $550 doesn’t mean it skimps on quality components. Read more: The best early anti-Prime Day deals live now This configuration is […] More
How did I choose these July 4th deals? Not all deals are created equal. Since 4th of July is better known for lawn and garden deals, I only chose discounts on laptops myself or another ZDNET team member has tested and can vouch for. What are the best July 4th 2025 deals?ZDNET’s experts searched through July 4th deals across retailers to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals live now:What are the tariffs in the US? The recent US tariffs on imports from countries like China, Vietnam, and India aim to boost domestic manufacturing but are likely to drive up prices on consumer electronics. Products like smartphones, laptops, and TVs may become more expensive as companies rethink global supply chains and weigh the cost of shifting production.CNET: Tariff Pricing Tracker: We’re Watching 11 Products You Might Need to BuyLaptops and PCs are also hit hard by the new US tariffs, with import duties potentially increasing prices by up to 35%. Many major brands still rely on Chinese and Vietnamese factories for assembly, meaning consumers could soon pay significantly more for everything from budget Chromebooks to high-end gaming rigs. These tariffs may accelerate efforts to move production to regions like Mexico or India, but shoppers can expect higher costs and fewer discounts in the short term.Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with ZDNET Recommends. More
Amazon Prime Day is coming soon, but before Prime-exclusive savings kick off, there are plenty of Fourth of July sales to shop. Also: The best Walmart deals to compete with Prime Day: TVs, headphones, laptops, and moreFrom TVs, to outdoor, home, tech, and more, there are tons of seasonal savings to scoop up ahead of the long holiday weekend, as well as several major retailers like Amazon More
HMD/ZDNETIf you were to scroll through any social media two summers ago, you would most likely be hit with a Barbie-Oppenheimer-themed meme post. Even though this cultural phenomenon happened a while back, the legacy of the Barbie movie has carried on into modern life, from the effects of America Ferrera’s monologue to the Barbie pink aesthetic. Also: HMD’s Barbie flip phone is finally here, and it’s cuter (and cheaper) than expectedAnd with this deal from QVC, you can still rock the hot pink aesthetic this summer. The site is offering an HMD Barbie flip phone bundle More
bgblue/Getty Images Whether you pay for internet, cable TV, streaming services, or all of the above, the costs just feel like they keep getting higher and higher. Well, it’s not just you. New analysis from J.D. Power shows that prices in general have been creeping up. For its new report “Average TV and Wired Internet […] More
J Studios/Getty Images Meta is introducing a new AI-powered feature into WhatsApp designed to summarize unread messages. The feature, called Message Summaries, was announced Wednesday in a WhatsApp company blog post. Message Summaries leverages Meta AI to provide brief, bulleted lists outlining key points from a message chain on the social messaging app. It’s built […] More
Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants Americans to start adopting health-tracking devices. Kennedy told the House of Representatives this week that the health agency is planning “one of the biggest advertising campaigns” in its history to encourage Americans to use the wearables. Also: 4 health trackers I’d recommend to anyone […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETIt must be a day that ends in the letter “Y” because OnePlus has a killer new deal on one of its flagship smartphones: the OnePlus Open.If you buy the OnePlus Open More
