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    The 160+ best Amazon Spring Sale tech deals live

    <!–> Adam Breeden/ZDNET When does Amazon’s Spring Sale end? The 2025 Big Spring Sale is slated to end Monday, March 31. However, as with most Amazon sales, we expect to see some lingering offers after the sale officially ends, as well as live offers from other retailers. We’ll keep you updated with all the best […] More

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    The 35+ best Amazon Spring Sale Apple deals: iPhones, Apple Watches, iPads, and more

    You can order an iPhone 15 directly from Apple, which is an excellent option if you don’t want a carrier lock. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are thinner than their legacy counterparts. They come equipped with a USB-C port, 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, and the Dynamic Island camera design. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max come with Apple’s new A17 Pro CPU, a faster neural engine, and camera improvements, including a 5X telephoto lens on the Pro Max. You can receive up to $630 in credit when you trade in an older device and purchase through Apple. Apple Card cashback is also available. If your device doesn’t meet trade-in standards, Apple will do the legwork to ensure you can recycle your device for free. More

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    The 23+ best Amazon Spring Sale deals under $50

    When is Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025? The second-annual Spring Sale runs from Tuesday, March 25, through Monday, March 31. Unlike Prime Day sales events, it’s open to everyone, not just Prime members. Are deals really better during Amazon sales?For some big-name brands, Amazon sale events are the only time specific devices go on sale throughout the year. This is especially true for Amazon devices like Kindles, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, Amazon Echo devices, etc. According to one study, the average Amazon Prime Day discount is 16.2%, a fairly good discount for most products–and while this isn’t Prime Day, it’s still an Amazon-exclusive sales event, so we’re expecting the same discount numbers. How did we choose these Spring Sale 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 Amazon Spring Sale 2025 deals?ZDNET’s experts are searching through Amazon Spring Sale deals to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:You can also find the best Amazon Spring Sale deals by price:And the best deals from other retailers this week:Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with ZDNET Recommends. More

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    The 30+ best Amazon Spring Sale deals under $25

    Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is in full throttle this weekend, and so are the deals. Sure, MacBooks, Espresso machines, smartwatches, and more are on sale, but so are everyday tech items. Also: The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals live nowPowerbanks from Anker, Rocketbooks, Amazon Fire TV Sticks, and more are available for under $25. Read on to see the best budget deals the Amazon Spring Sale has to offer.Best Amazon Spring Sale 2025 deals under $25Anker Nano Power Bank More

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    5 secrets to achieving your goals, according to business leaders

    Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETThe Harvard Business Review suggests personal or professional goals are famously hard to achieve. If the effort outweighs the perceived reward, we are tempted to give up on our targets.Also: 5 ways to escape middle management and fast-track your journey to the topSo, how can you turn that situation around and achieve your professional and personal goals? Five business leaders gave us their top tips. 1. Create manageable targets Bev White, CEO at recruiter Nash Squared, said professionals who want to set meaningful goals must know what they want to achieve. “I call this understanding your why and your purpose,” she said. “When you’re clear about those areas, think carefully about what will help you get there and set your goals.” White told ZDNET it’s vital professionals break long-term targets into manageable chunks. “Someone’s goal might be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, but there are many steps along the path to that destination: training, fitness, kit, logistics, planning, travel,” she said. “So, break your big goal down into constituent parts and work on them.” Also: How to negotiate like a pro: 4 secrets to successWhite also said that professionals must be realistic about their goals. “If it becomes apparent a goal isn’t achievable or you’ve changed your mind, don’t be afraid to change tack,” she said. “This is part of the learning and growing process.” On the other hand, if you do stick with your target, make sure you celebrate small successes along the way. “This keeps your motivation up and inspires you to keep going,” she said. “It’s also good to share your goals with a mentor or someone you know and trust because that makes the goal more real. They can encourage and share with you in celebrating your successes on your journey.” More