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    I found 61 of the best Amazon Spring Sale TV deals — final hours

    When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025? Amazon’s Spring Sale started on March 25 and 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

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    The 30+ best anti-Amazon Spring Sale deals still live: Keep shopping at Walmart, Best Buy, Costco, and more

    When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025? Amazon’s Big Spring Sale runs through Monday, March 31.Also: Everything you need to know about Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025Are 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 scoop up decent savings across dozens of categories. Keep in mind that you’ll be able to shop at plenty of other retailers during the same period as Amazon’s sale as retailers look to compete. Will other retailers offer spring savings? Yes, other major retailers will likely offer their discounts via competing sales. Often, retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and more directly match (or sometimes outdo) Amazon’s pricing during sale events. It’s not unusual to see the same products on sale for the same price across many retailers. I expect many competing sale events to precede, overlap, or follow Amazon’s spring sale. How did we choose these anti-Amazon 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 on sale and how frequently it drops. We also reviewed customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we recommend. Our recommendations may also be based on our 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’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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    Why this Linux distro is my new favorite Windows replacement

    Kevin Schafer/Getty Images I’ve had a great deal of respect for Zorin OS — and the team behind this Linux distribution — for a very long time. This distro not only looks great, but it’s flexible and offers a Pro version with even more options. Before the release of Zorin OS 17.3, I placed the […] More

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    Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025 ends today: Here’s everything you need to know to shop

    Adam Breeden/ZDNETAmazon’s second annual Big Spring Sale (commonly known as the Amazon Spring Sale or Spring Deal Days in the UK) kicked off on March 25, and it finally ends today. But don’t worry — there’s still a few hours left to shop.Also: The best Amazon Spring Sale deals live nowThe last week has already been littered with plenty of offers at the retailer, but the official Big Spring Sale will extend through Monday, March 31 (that’s today). Earlier this month, Amazon shared that customers can expect savings of up to 40% off categories like home, outdoor, and more, highlighting daily deal drops, select Prime-only offers, and more. Also: How to score Amazon Big Spring Sale deals without paying full price for PrimeAs ZDNET’s deal connoisseur, I’m using my extensive hands-on tech experience and seasoned commerce skills to cover sales and deals. I break down everything you need to know to shop like a pro any time of the year — plus all of the details about Amazon’s first major sale event of 2025. Be sure to check back here for everything you need to know to shop savvy this Big Spring Sale, especially as the event comes to a close.Also: Amazon’s Spring Sale is here, but so is Walmart Super Savings Week and Target Circle WeekWhen does the Amazon Spring Sale end?Amazon’s Big Spring sale ends Monday, March 31. The event started on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. My early estimations — based on information shared on Amazon’s Seller Forum in February — placed the Big Spring Sale returning on Wednesday, March 26. On March 18, Amazon confirmed that the second annual Big Spring Sale event will begin on Tuesday, March 25, and end on Monday, March 31, 2025.  More

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    I picked the best Amazon Spring Sale fitness tracker deals worth shopping before the sale ends

    Over the last year, I’ve used fitness wearables to dial into my workout regimen, and they have totally improved my health journey. Smartwatches and smart rings have helped me track my progress over time, monitor my vitals, better understand my post-workout recovery, and stay motivated to keep my activity streaks alive. If you’re honing into your fitness routine or want to learn more about your daily activity patterns, a health tracker is worth trying — especially if it’s on sale. Also: The best Amazon Spring Sale deals live nowAmazon’s Big Spring Sale is in full swing, and we’ve already seen record-low savings on the latest health and sleep trackers. The e-commerce giant kicked off its annual sale event last week and today is the final day of deals. Whether you’re investing in your first-ever Apple Watch for step-counting or upgrading that Garmin Forerunner to the latest generation, I’ve rounded up some of the hottest deals on health trackers that you can take advantage of right now. The best smartwatch, smart ring, and fitness tracker deals for Amazon Spring Sale 2025Oura Ring 3 More

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    You’ve been using super glue all wrong

    Adrian Kingsley-Huges / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETSuper glue — the chemical name of which is cyanoacrylate, also popularly known as crazy glue — is truly amazing stuff.First sold as an adhesive by Loctite in the 1960s, super glue can bond a wide range of materials — from plastics to wood, glass, porcelain, metal, and even fabric, and yes, human skin. While super glue did not originally start as a way to close wounds, it was used for this purpose during the Vietnam War in the 1970s and is still employed by doctors and veterinarians worldwide (although I’m certain that most of the time super glue comes off people’s skin these days, it’s by accident!). Also: My $8 secret to keeping my DIY electronic repairs sealed and securedIt’s great stuff, but most people use it incorrectly. They apply a large splosh of glue to the joint, slam the two pieces together, add a bit more glue over any cracks that might be present, and then wonder why the repair fails. You can achieve better results by following a few simple tips and tricks. 1. How to figure out which super glue to buy I don’t find that brand matters much. I’ve bought the pricy stuff More

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    Oura’s AI health coach is live for everyone – here’s what it can do for you

    Nina Raemont/ZDNETStarting Monday, Oura app subscribers will have a personal health assistant available for questions and conversations. Oura’s personal health chatbot, Oura Advisor, which was previously available only to Oura Labs users, is getting a permanent spot in the Oura app. The Advisor uses the biometric data Oura collects and tracks through the smart ring to provide daily and weekly guidance and answer health queries. Also: The best smart rings you can buyThe AI-powered health coach arrives in the Oura app with several feature improvements to encourage frequent and widespread use. These include improved memory from the Advisor, which helps the AI remember previous conversations and make further connections about trends and user behavior. Speaking of trends, the Advisor can now detect and communicate trends through its new access to long-term health data, and it will now display these trends with data visualizations like graphs and charts. The Advisor’s tone can now adjust depending on user feedback and responses. Lastly, the Oura Advisor can generate topics while the user isn’t interacting with the AI. Oura Advisor was previously available in beta through Oura Labs, an experimental tab where users can test and provide feedback on in-development features. During beta testing, Oura found that 60% of Oura Advisor users interacted with the assistant multiple times a week, and 60% reported that the AI helped them understand their metrics. Oura Advisor is the second Oura Labs feature that earned a permanent spot on the app, with the first being Symptom Radar, a tool that helps track and detect strain in the body and warn users of possible illness. Also: Oura has competition: I tested a smart ring that is half the price with no subscriptionI’ve used the experimental Oura Advisor through Oura Labs a couple of times, and it’s been helpful to report how I’m feeling about my activity levels, sleep, or nutrition instead of solely relying on the health data metrics. Just this morning, I told it about my past few days of healthy eating and activity habits and my wariness about breaking that streak to go out to eat with friends tonight. It told me that balancing my social life and well-being is important and that I should make choices while dining out that align with my well-being goals. It also said, “Well-being includes nourishment and enjoyment, so savor the evening without stress.” Pretty wise, huh? Oura Advisor is now available globally in the app in the English language. Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites withZDNET Recommends. More