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    Best Prime Day Apple deals: My 45+ favorite sales live now

    Amazon’s Prime Day sale is in full swing, and even though it’s extended by two days this year, the deals are still popping off. We’ve got eyes on great deals across a wide range of Apple products, including many of ZDNET editors’ top picks. Get daily deals straight to your inbox during Prime Day when you sign up for ZDNET Recommends, your one-stop newsletter for the sale.We love going hands-on with new Apple products here at ZDNET, and closely track price drops on each model to help you cut through the clutter for the best deal. Whether you’re looking for a new MacBook, Apple Watch, or iPad, we only highlight deals we’d personally vouch for.Also: The best Prime Day dealsRight now at Amazon More

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    My 20+ favorite anti-Prime Day deals 2025 from Best Buy, Walmart, & more: Top sales from Amazon’s competition

    Tharon Green/ZDNET When is Amazon Prime Day 2025?  Amazon Prime Day 2025 is July 8-11, 2025. The annual sale event was extended by two days this year.  Are deals really better during Amazon sales? Deals on flagship Amazon products are typically the best during Amazon’s own sales. These sales are also a great opportunity to […] More

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    Best Prime Day security camera deals: My 20+ favorite discounts available now

    When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? This year, Prime Day is July 8-11, but the deals can pop up way before and stay a while after the dates. Are security cameras really cheaper on Prime Day? The short answer is yes. There are a few cases where retailers inflate normal prices to make it look like sales are better than they are. However, there are lots of deals that are worth the purchase and are great offers to snag. At ZDNET, we make sure all the deals we round up don’t seem sketchy, so you can get the most bang for your buck.How did we choose these Prime Day deals?We at ZDNET only write about the deals that we would want to take advantage of, whether that’s a new hot product or one that’s kept a secure spot on our best lists. As deal experts, we make sure to find deals that cut the price 20% or more, or for products we rarely see on sale, while using price comparison tools to ensure that anybody’s money is well spent. When we don’t have expert advice, we use customer reviews and online forums so we know real people are enjoying and using the said product that’s on sale. And with ZDNET’s very own lab space, we make sure to deliver deals on products that performed the best. Our goal is to help you shop smarter with the best advice and context possible. 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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    Someone used AI to impersonate a secretary of state – how to make sure you’re not next

    Andrew Harnik/Getty Images AI has proven itself to be a huge security risk — even US government officials aren’t safe. The Washington Post reported Tuesday that an unknown individual used AI to pose as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and contact “at least five government officials, including three foreign ministers, a US governor, and a member of […] More

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    Up to 28% off on xTool laser engravers for Amazon Prime Day

    When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? This year, Amazon Prime Day runs from July 8-11. It’s the first time that it’s a four-day sale event, instead of just two days.Are tech products really cheaper on Prime Day? Yes, you can find lots of tech for cheaper prices during Prime Day sales, at Amazon as well as competing retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Best Buy. During this sale window, some companies will offer bundles, freebies, or lower prices to entice you to buy directly from them instead of Amazon.We’re monitoring everyone’s sale prices during the event to update you on the most worthwhile ones.How did we choose these xTool 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.  More