<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Powerbeats Pro 2 retail for $250 in vibrant Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, and Electric Orange colorways. The earbuds can replace your smartwatch or fitness tracker, offering exercise and activity data via companion apps. The sound isn’t very robust, delivering weak bass and hollow mids. –> The Powerbeats Pro 2<!–> […] More
Current price: $218 Original price: $250This is an older smart ring from Oura, but the brand is great at keeping most of the software the same and changing its hardware in its upgrades. The Oura Ring 4 came out in 2024, kickstarting discounts across older models. So, you’ll get the same sleep tracking and staging, activity and stress monitoring, and app user experience as the new smart ring — just a different build with the Oura Ring Gen 3. I’ve worn an Oura Ring for over a year and continue to wear it, because the brand releases helpful features that shine a light on your behaviors and overall health. For example, many users have reported on Reddit seeing the connection between drinking at night and poor sleep after wearing the ring or have seen positive effects of regular activity and high heart rate variability. The smart ring uncovers this behavior through its continuous data capture that is paired with gentle encouragements towards consistent sleep, exercise, and low-stress activities. More
Tharon Green/ZDNET When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Amazon Prime Day 2025 is July 8-11, 2025. The annual sale event was extended by two days this year. Are deals really better during Amazon sales? Deals on flagship Amazon products are typically the best during Amazon’s own sales. These sales are also a great opportunity to […] More
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When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Amazon Prime Day takes place from July 8 through July 11 this year. During the sale, the retailer cuts prices on thousands of products (and many products from brands it owns, like Kindle, Alexa, Ring, and more). Are Kindles really cheaper on Prime Day? Because Kindles fall under one of the many brands Amazon owns, Amazon will normally drop prices during Prime Day on them. I’ve been covering these Kindle deals for over two years, and I can almost guarantee that there will be a price drop on the devices during the four-day event. How did we choose these Prime Day deals?ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. 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
When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? This year, Amazon Prime Day runs from July 8-11. It’s the first time that it’s a four-day sale event, instead of just two days.Are tech products really cheaper on Prime Day? Yes, you can find lots of tech for cheaper prices during Prime Day sales, at Amazon as well as competing retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Best Buy. During this sale window, some companies will offer bundles, freebies, or lower prices to entice you to buy directly from them instead of Amazon.We’re monitoring everyone’s sale prices during the event to update you on the most worthwhile ones.Why should you trust me? I’ve been using tools since I was a kid — my oldest memory is of using a small plastic hammer to “help” my grandpa fix a clock. While I wouldn’t call myself an avid DIYer (more a begrudging DIYer), between things in my home breaking and my car breaking, I’m often found with tools in my hand. And, to be honest, I’m quite good at fixing things. This is why I started reviewing and recommending tools here on ZDNET. More
When is Amazon Prime Day 2025?This year, Amazon Prime Day is a four-day sales event for Prime members. Sales are live from Tuesday, July 8, through the end of Friday, July 11. Are Samsung devices really cheaper on Prime Day? Samsung deals often have the best discounts during sales events like Prime Day and Black Friday. That’s not to say you can’t find some excellent deals on Samsung devices throughout the year (including during Samsung’s own Discover Samsung events), but we often see discounts of flagship Samsung devices during summer Prime Day sales. How did we choose these Prime Day deals?ZDNET only recommends the devices we can stand behind, so when we say you’re getting a good deal, we want to ensure your hard-earned money goes towards an excellent value. To choose the top deals, we comb through the best sales available and make thorough price comparisons with historical data, combined with our own personal experience with these products, to determine which ones are worth buying.Our hope is to help you make the best choice to stretch your dollar — think of all the extra devices you can add to your cart with all these savings. 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
