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    I’ve tested dozens of robot vacuums and here are the 30+ best Amazon Spring Sale deals of 2025

    When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025? The Amazon Big Spring Sale is happening from March 25 through March 31. Are robot vacuums really cheaper during Amazon sales? Yes, robot vacuums are actually cheaper during Amazon sales. Prices often reach all-time lows during Prime Day events and the Amazon Big Spring Sale. You can find robot vacuum discounts sporadically throughout the year, but these big sales events tend to feature the biggest discounts and are often the best time to buy.How did we choose these Spring Sale deals?As a robot vacuum reviewer, I’ve become familiar with unique features and tested various devices in every price range. This experience has made me realize that the robot vacuum market has a lot of competition and helps me discern which robot vacuums are worth their retail price and when a discount is a good deal.I check robot vacuum deals weekly, paying special attention during sales events. I always choose to feature the deals that deliver the most features and best performance for the least money. Using our expertise and different tools to track deals, we can determine when a deal is worth it and ensure we only cover those.What are the best Amazon Spring Sale 2025 deals? ZDNET’s experts are searching through Amazon’s 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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    Instacart combines AI and people power to check more items off your grocery list

    NurPhoto / Contributor / Getty Images Choosing what you want to eat and prepare for all your daily meals can be challenging enough. What’s worse is identifying the ingredients you need and finding those items out of stock. This becomes even more irritating when ordering online and learning the item is sold out. Instacart’s latest […] More

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    Want to learn Linux from legends? This mentorship pairs you with top developers

    The Linux Foundation The Linux Foundation offers many Linux and open-source classes. Many of these courses provide helpful certifications for Linux/open-source job hunters. What you may not know, though, is that Shuah Khan, the renowned Linux kernel developer and Linux Foundation Fellow, directs the elite-level Linux Kernel Mentorship Program (LKMP). Also: Linux kernel 6.14 is a big […] More

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    Garmin Connect Plus brings AI to your wrist, but it’s not free

    Image: Garmin The main reason I always have a Garmin watch on my wrist is due to the comprehensive ecosystem powered by Garmin Connect. This service will continue to provide a free, personalized experience, via its phone app and website, but Garmin is now launching another option, called Garmin Connect Plus, for those who want […] More

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    Save $150 on the JBL Bar 700 during the Amazon Spring Sale

    JBL/ZDNETIf you’ve been looking to upgrade your home audio this winter, this soundbar from JBL has excellent audio quality for music and movies and is on sale. Also: The best Amazon Spring Sale tech deals live nowYou can still get the JBL Bar 700 More

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    You can access free Gemini Gems on Android and iOS now – where to find them

    Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETAfter first announcing Gems last fall, Google is now making the feature available to all users.If you’re not familiar, Gemini Gems gives you your own customized AI assistant. You can choose from one of Google’s pre-made options, or you can create one with your own instructions. Also: Google releases ‘most intelligent’ experimental Gemini 2.5 Pro – here’s how to try itWhat sets this apart from using Gemini the regular way is that you can set instructions that only apply when you use that Gem. It’s a great tool if you use Gemini in different ways at different times — for example, if you want help writing social media posts, blog posts, and formal reports for the same company. More

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    I picked the 64 best Amazon Spring Sale TV deals from Samsung, TCL, Hisense, and more

    When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025? Amazon’s Spring Sale started on March 25 will end on March 31. That gives you six days to snag great discounts on tech like TVs, sound bars, and more.Are TVs really cheaper during Amazon sales? They can be. Many brands will often mark down popular models and screen sizes during Amazon sales to help move inventory ahead of new releases. And if you’re lucky, you may be able to find an older model at a steep discount or a combination of coupons that help you save even more on a new TV.How did we choose these Spring Sale deals?While plenty of TVs are discounted for the Amazon Spring Sale, not all TVs and discounts are created equal. I focused on reputable brands like Samsung, TCL, and Hisense, as well as TV models that I and other ZDNET experts have reviewed and had hands-on testing experience with. I also made sure that each TV featured on this list had plenty of features that customers have come to expect as standard, such as built-in voice controls, preloaded streaming apps, and enhanced HDR.What are the best Amazon Spring Sale 2025 deals?ZDNET’s experts are searching through Amazon’s 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