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Kerry Wan/ZDNETIf the saying, “Jack of all trades, master of none,” was a smartphone, it would be the Galaxy S24 FE More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The new Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni is available for $800 thanks to a $200 off introductory offer This mid-range robot vacuum and mop features auto-emptying, mop washing and drying, and strong suction, which we were able to confirm during testing The downside is that the Deebot N30 Omni doesn’t boast the […] More

ZDNETWe’re falling into fall, and in the tech world, that means we’ve seen lots of new product launches, announcements, and best of all, deals. Case in point: right now, the M2 Apple MacBook Air More

Another Prime Day is almost here. Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event, sometimes called October Prime Day, commences on Oct. 8 and 9, but we’re rounding up all the early deals we can spot ahead of those two days of deals. Also: The best October Prime Day deals you can shop right nowWhether you’re looking to score on tablets, security cameras, or household odds and ends, or are just bored and want to shop around for nothing in particular, I’ve rounded up some notable deals you can purchase today for under $100.In selecting these deals, I thought about which products were worth your while, based on the customer reviews, the substantiality of the deal itself, and whether or not the product was something ZDNET has tested for itself. Below you’ll find deals on security cameras, headphones and earbuds, and even some home stuff. Our favorite early Amazon October Prime Day deals under $100Early Prime Day security camera deals: Ring, Blink, and Wyze More

While Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale doesn’t start for another week or so, the commerce giant is making it clear this year that early shoppers will be rewarded. If you’re in the market for a new phone, now may just be the best time to pull the trigger, with most manufacturers running Amazon promotions on their latest handsets.A scan through the A-to-Z catalog finds several deals on phones we’ve thoroughly tested and recommended at ZDNET. Considering Prime Day officially starts on Oct. 8, I wouldn’t stress about the prices dropping any lower. (When in doubt, take advantage of Amazon’s 30-day return policy or contact customer service for a price adjustment.) Here are the best early Prime Day phone deals we’ve found so far.Our favorite early Amazon October Prime Day phone dealsSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for $1,049 (save $250) More

MicroStockHub/Getty Images The past year has been a relatively tough one for the tech sector and job stability, especially hiring prospects, but there’s more to the story within this forever-churning market. A new survey of 910 technology professionals and employers, published by Dice, finds strong undercurrents of both short-term pessimism and long-term optimism for the […] More

Vertigo3d/Getty Images The debate of whether or not you really “own” digital content like games, movies, and books has been on full display in recent weeks, but in a win for consumers, residents in one state will soon get a better picture of what they’re really buying. California law AB 2426, which would take effect […] More

Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty Images Gmail’s Smart Reply feature is getting a lot smarter — with a lot of help from Google’s AI model. For years, Smart Reply utilized machine learning to suggest three stock responses based on the content of an email. Now Google is turning the feature into Contextual Smart Replies. With the […] More