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    Best early Prime Day Amazon Echo device deals: My 17 favorite deals available now

    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. More

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    Best early Prime Day headphones deals: My 12 favorite sales live now

    When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Amazon Prime Day begins on July 8, 2025, and ends on July 11, 2025. Are headphones really cheaper on Prime Day? Yes, you can find headphones at discounted prices during Prime Day. I spend a lot of time testing headphones and tracking their retail and discounted prices. All of the headphones, earbuds, and Bluetooth speakers included in this list are discounted from their original sale price. The only headphones with an MSRP increase ahead of Prime Day are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra. At their fall 2023 launch, they were $429, and now they are $449.How did we choose these Prime Day deals?We only included headphones, earbuds, and Bluetooth speakers that we’ve tested and used in our Prime Day recommendations. We use these products beyond our initial testing period to see how well they hold up during long-term testing.We also include deals from popular brands, helping our readers know when the most in-demand products are on sale. Some products have deeper discounts than others, but we try to include products with at least a 20% discount. More

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    I changed 10 settings on my Pixel phone to significantly improve the user experience

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe Google Pixel 9a might be the best-value phone of 2025, especially now that it brings flagship-level AI tools, a bright 120Hz display, and a massive battery into a more affordable price tier. But, just like any Pixel phone, the best features often aren’t enabled by default. I’ve tested generations of Google Pixel phones, and to achieve the best user experience, you almost always have to do a bit of digging and research.Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025That’s why I’ve done the hard work for you and gathered the best, most effective tips below, all of which are based on a Pixel 9a running Android 15. Depending on which Pixel model and Android version you’re using, the exact menu locations may vary slightly, but the settings themselves are widely available across recent Pixel generations. 1. Enable Smooth Display More

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    Senate removes ban on state AI regulations from Trump’s tax bill

    Jarmo Piironen/Getty Images Until now, the Trump administration’s tax bill — also called its “big, beautiful bill,” which passed in the Senate on Tuesday — included a rule that would prevent states from enforcing their own AI legislation for five years, and would withhold up to $500 million in funding for AI infrastructure if states […] More