Maria Diaz/ZDNETSpring break season is here and summer travels are inbound, and I have the perfect Bluetooth accessory that’s worth scooping up before you hit your next destination. Amid rumors of a new generation of the Apple AirTag, we’re seeing discounts (including ahead of Amazon’s Spring Sale), making this the best time to buy the current generation. The Apple AirTag 4-Pack More
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When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025? Amazon’s Spring Sale kicks off on March 25 and will run through March 31. That gives you six days to snag great discounts on tech like TVs, sound bars, and more.Are TVs really cheaper during Amazon sales? They can be! Many brands will often mark down popular models and screen sizes during Amazon sales to help move inventory ahead of new releases. And if you’re very lucky, you may be able to find an older model at a steep discount or a combination of coupons that help you save even more on a new TV.How did we choose these Spring Sale deals?While there are plenty of TVs discounted for the Amazon Spring Sale, not all TVs and discounts are created equal. I focused on reputable brands like Samsung, TCL, and Hisense as well as TV models that I and other ZDNET experts have reviewed and had hands-on testing experience with. I also made sure that each TV featured on this list had plenty of features that customers have come to expect as-standard like built-in voice controls, preloaded streaming apps, and enhanced HDR.Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with ZDNET Recommends. More
Lance Whitney/ZDNETIn the past, I’d never been a big user of the Apple Pencil or other stylus devices. I just didn’t see much need for them. But after snagging the latest iPad Pro last year, I added the Apple Pencil Pro More
ZDNETGoogle Wallet is introducing a new way for parents to help their kids manage money.Also: Google Wallet now alerts you to loyalty card benefits you’re missing out onRolling out over the next few weeks, Google says, your kids can use Google Wallet on Android to securely tap to pay at stores and access supported passes like event tickets, library cards, and gift cards. This means your child can have access to the money they need through their phone or watch without having to worry about carrying (and losing) a debit or credit card. Parents can see spending and manage cardsFor parents, it adds the ability to easily see where your child is spending money and to avoid the hassle of sending cash with your child — which is quickly becoming obsolete anyway, with many theme parks, movie theaters, and other kid-friendly places only accepting cards. Using the Google Family Link app, parents can manage available cards, track purchases, and even receive email alerts for transactions. Also: Google Family Link now limits who can contact your child’s deviceCards can only be added with parental consent (the process takes just a few minutes), Google says, and parents can easily track recent purchases. Children will only be able to make purchases in-store, not online or across any other Google service. Like the standard Google Wallet, authentication methods such as fingerprint, facial recognition, PIN, or passwords apply. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The RingConn Gen 2 is a subscription-free smart ring that retails for $300. It monitors your sleep, activity, stress, and vitals, and it’s got a marathon battery life. The only downside is the user interface feels underdeveloped. more buying choices Most smart rings these days claim to offer marathon battery lives […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar is available in two sizes and four color variations for $399 (45mm) and $499 (50mm). The unlimited battery life, brilliant integrated flashlight, rugged build, and accurate tracking make this a perfect watch for adventurists. Unfortunately, the display is still monochrome, mapping remains limited, and the watch […] More
Pebble/ZDNETI have the two Pebble smartwatches I purchased starting in 2013 and also backed the Pebble Time 2 watch that was later canceled when Fitbit purchased Pebble’s software assets. In January, I wrote an article on the TechCrunch report that CEO Eric Migicovsky was planning to bring back Pebble in 2025, but I thought that was likely just wishful thinking — I was wrong.Preorder available nowIt turns out that Mr. Migicovsky was serious, and just six weeks later we have the introduction of two new PebbleOS watches that should hopefully be available in July and December 2025. Interested consumers can preorder More
