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    Protect your important files in this encrypted, spacious SSD – now $80 off for Prime Day

    Amazon/ZDNETMalware evolves year after year as bad actors create new ways to avoid detection and maximize the damage they can cause. To better protect your sensitive information, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to store your files on an external drive.Also: The 101+ best Prime Day deals we’ve found so farAt Amazon, you can purchase a Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD More

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    AI will boost the value of human creativity in financial services, says AWS

    shomos uddin/Getty Images Financial services firms are making early gains from artificial intelligence (AI), which is not surprising given that finance is historically an industry that embraces new technologies aggressively. Also: The AI complexity paradox: More productivity, more responsibilities One surprising outcome is that AI might end up making the most critical functions of banking, insurance, […] More

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    Best early Prime Day Amazon Echo device deals: My 20+ top deal picks available

    When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Amazon is holding its annual Prime Day sales event this July and, for the first time, it will last four days instead of two, starting on July 8 and ending on July 11.Are Echo devices really cheaper on Prime Day? Yes, Echo and other Amazon devices get the biggest markdowns during the Prime Day sales event. As a smart home reviewer who always looks for great deals, I’ve purchased a few Echo devices during Prime Day events for this very reason.How did we choose these Prime Day deals?ZDNET cares greatly about curating the best deals for our readers, ensuring we only feature the deals worth your hard-earned money. We combine our experience testing different smart home products and looking for deals to give you the best offerings currently available, so you can be sure that a deal featured on ZDNET is a good one.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