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    These Prime Day smartwatch and fitness tracker deals likely won’t apply tomorrow

    When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Amazon Prime Day takes place from July 8 through July 11 this year. This is when the retailer cuts deals on thousands of products, mostly ones it owns (think Kindle, Ring, and Alexa). To get in on the deals hype, other brands will discount their products during Prime Day to boost overall sales. Are health trackers really cheaper on Prime Day? I’ve seen some sweet discounts on health trackers during my time as an editor covering these events. We’ve seen record savings on tech, including Apple Watches and Oura Rings. Should I buy a smartwatch or a smart ring?A smartwatch functions as a health tracker and an around-the-wrist companion to your phone. You can answer texts, set timers, ask the smartwatch’s AI assistant questions and more with an Apple Watch, Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch, or Garmin. It will record your exercise and sleep and deliver that through the smartwatch’s health app, as well as on your phone’s health app. A smart ring is a little different. It doesn’t have a screen, so it won’t distract you throughout the day with pings or messages. All of the data it collects is displayed on your phone. If a smartwatch is a lifestyle wearable with health functionalities, a smart watch is a health-centered wearable. How did we choose these Prime Day deals?I cover health wearables for my job, and I’m particular about the products I like and don’t like. If something isn’t worth my while, I’m not writing about it. The same goes for these deals. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. What are the best Prime Day deals so far?ZDNET’s experts are searching through Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:You can also find the best deals from other retailers competing with Prime Day sales: More

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    Add Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to your older car with this $94 screen

    Amazon/ZDNETI love my 2015 Toyota Rav4, but it’s definitively not up to date in terms of tech, which left me attempting to mount my phone to access Google Maps and Apple Podcasts. A couple of years ago, I invested in this 10-inch screen so I could access Apple CarPlay and all of my helpful phone apps without having to attempt to juggle my phone in the car — and it’s been a game-changer.Right now, the Veralady Wireless Android & CarPlay Screen More

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    Prime Day tablet deals 2025: Last chance to save on iPads, Galaxy Tabs, and more

    Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale is in its last day, which means you have limited time to get major discounts on tech devices. Tablets are one of those big-ticket items where you can save a lot of money, but hurry, because the sales end soon!Get daily deals straight to your inbox during Prime Day when you sign up for ZDNET Recommends, your one-stop newsletter for the sale.Also: The best Prime Day deals so farWhether you’re looking for a tablet to watch YouTube on the go, or you want the latest Kindle for poolside reading, this year’s Prime Day sales include over $300 off the best tablets from Apple, Samsung, and more. We’ve rounded up the best tablet deals for Amazon Prime Day More

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    Best Prime Day laptop deals 2025: Last day for all-time-low prices on MacBooks and more

    It’s the final day of Amazon Prime Day, which ends tonight at midnight Pacific time. On the last day of the sale, we’re still seeing some noteworthy deals on laptops, including aggressive price cuts on the latest MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Windows PCs from Lenovo, Dell, HP, and more.Get daily deals straight to your inbox during Prime Day when you sign up for ZDNET Recommends, your one-stop newsletter for the sale.Also: The best Prime Day deals we’ve foundWe’ve gone hands-on with dozens of the best laptops of this year, and only highlight sales on laptops we’ve tested and can personally vouch for. That means significant discounts, solid value relative to price, good portability, and respectable performance. Read on to explore some of the best laptop deals Amazon (and competing retailers) have to offer. As the event winds down, we will be continuously updating this page live with the best deals, flash sales, and online discounts we can find.Our favorite Prime Day laptop deals More