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    Best Prime Day laptop deals 2025: Early discounts on MacBooks, Windows, and more

    When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? This year, Prime Day starts on Tuesday, July 8, and goes through Friday, July 11. Are laptops really cheaper on Prime Day? Manufacturers know consumers are on the lookout for deals during Prime Day, so yes, quite a few of the laptop sales have significantly steeper discounts than during regular sales throughout the year. How did we choose these Prime Day deals?Write your own unique answer. Here is an example: Our team of reviewers at ZDNET only write about deals we personally can vouch for and would personally recommend. We scour the deals for sale prices that are at least 20% off, or are hardly ever on sale, using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine 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.  More

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    My favorite XR glasses gave me a 135-inch screen to work from while traveling – and they’re on sale

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Viture Pro XR glasses are available for a retail price of $499 in black. The display is larger, brighter, and smoother with the same form factor, fit, and excellent construction. An additional accessory is needed for devices without USB-C and multiple pieces are required for gaming. –> Right now, you […] More

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    Best early Prime Day robot vacuum deals: My 22 favorite offers available now

    When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? For the first time, Amazon Prime Day will be a four-day sales event instead of only two days. Prime Day 2025 begins on July 8 and ends on July 11.Are robot vacuums really cheaper on Prime Day? Yes, most robot vacuums are cheaper during Prime Day. Plenty of robot vacuum discounts around Prime Day are steeper, but not all are. The robot vacuum market is pretty saturated at the moment, and the high competition makes for constant markdowns. Many robot vacuums hit their all-time lowest price during Prime Day and the following days, but you can find deals for these devices year-round.How did we choose these Prime Day deals?As a robot vacuum tester, I’m very familiar with unique features and have tested different devices in every price range. This expertise has led me to realize that the robot vacuum market has a lot of competition. It also helps me discern which robot vacuums are worth their retail price and when a discount is a good deal.I check robot vacuum deals often, always choosing the ones that deliver the most features for the least money. Using our expertise and different tools to track deals, we can determine when a deal is worth it and ensure that we only cover those.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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    One of the best Android smartwatches I’ve tested is not a Samsung or OnePlus

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is available in Obsidian black for $349 (but on sale for $160 at the time of writing). This Google Wear OS smartwatch offers long battery life, dual-display technology, and a sapphire glass display. The watch currently runs Wear OS 3.5 and is available in one […] More