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    This TCL Mini LED TV deal on Amazon makes pricier OLED models unnecessary for me

    TCL QM7K (2025) <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The TCL QM7K (65-inch) is on sale for around $800. It has exceptional contrast and superb glare resistance, plus AI features and gaming boosts. The setup process for this beautiful-looking TV is tedious. –> <!–> jun / 2025 Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source–> on Google. Recently, I […] More

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    Best Amazon Prime Day Best Buy deals in October 2025: Save up to $300 on laptops, phones and headphones

    When is October Prime Day 2025? This year, Amazon’s October Prime Day sale runs on October 7 and October 8. The sales event will last for two days, and you can expect to see a range of deals on household goods, tech gadgets, and electronics, including laptops, PCs, and headphones.Are products at Best Buy really cheaper on Prime Day? Yes, they often are. As a major US retailer, Best Buy will often launch its own flash deals and sales days to compete with its rivals, and this can mean some worthwhile deals on everything from household items to high-end electronics. How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?ZDNET authors only write about deals that interest us personally and include products that we own or want to buy. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are normally not on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal actually represents value for your money. We also examined customer reviews to find out what matters to those who already own and use the products and deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing and hands-on experience. More

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    Farewell, 4G? T-Mobile may be the first carrier to phase out LTE – what it means for your phone

    Weiquan Lin/Moment via Getty Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways T-Mobile will reportedly retire its 4G LTE network. Mobile phone users should have a gradual transition. The news comes as T-Mobile is promoting T-Satellite with Starlink. It appears that T-Mobile is preparing to retire its 4G LTE service. According […] More

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    Best Amazon Prime Day phone deals 2025: My 15 favorite sales ahead of October

    The holiday shopping season is upon us, and if you want to get ahead of the crowd, Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale — aka October Prime Day — is one of the best opportunities to score early savings. While the big commerce event doesn’t officially begin until tomorrow, there are already several noteworthy deals on the latest smartphones available for you to take advantage of — many of which we’ve tested and recommended at ZDNET. Also: The best phones we’ve tested this yearConsidering how close October Prime Day is to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there’s a good chance that prices won’t drop 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 Prime Day phone deals we’ve found so far.Best phone dealsAn October Prime Day is an ideal time to upgrade your smartphone because you can make a more informed decision right now. All major launches from the likes of Apple, Samsung, and Google are out of the way, so you have a rough idea of how they stack up against each other. And Prime Day brings the price to a more affordable range on some of the best Android phones on the market. Here are some of the best Prime Day 2025 deals that you shouldn’t miss. More

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    Best Amazon Prime Day headphones deals October 2025: Save on Beats, AirPods, Sony, and more

    When is October Prime Day 2025? This year, Amazon’s October Prime Day sale begins on Oct. 7 and ends Oct. 8. The annual sale will last for two days in the fall, and you can expect to see a range of deals on household goods, tech gadgets, and electronics, including laptops, PCs, and headphones. 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. There are two cases I’m aware of regarding retail price changes after the product’s initial launch: The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones and the Sonos Ace. Bose’s premium headphones were initially priced at $429 and are now $449. Conversely, Sonos’ headphones were $449 at launch and now retail for $399. I expect both headphones to be on sale during Amazon’s shopping event.Otherwise, you can find many organic discounts. Beats’ headphones, Apple’s older AirPods, and Bose’s headphones and earbuds tend to have the most worthwhile discounts.How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?ZDNET authors only write about deals that interest us personally and include products that we own or want to buy. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are normally not on sale, as is often the case with Apple devices), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal actually represents value for your money.We also explored customer reviews to find out what matters to those who already own and use the products and deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing. More

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    Best early Target Circle Week deals to compete with Prime Day October 2025

    When is October Prime Day 2025? This year, Amazon’s October Prime Day sale runs on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8. The annual sale will last for two days, and you can expect to see a range of deals on household items, electronics, gadgets, fashion, and more.When is Target Circle Week?Target Circle Week begins on Sunday, Oct. 5, and the sales event will run through Oct. 11.Are products really cheaper on Prime Day or during Target Circle Week? Historically, they can be. While some prices are inflated just prior to these events and then brought down to their original level in an effort to appear cheaper, there are still many genuine deals available on popular tech products.  How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?ZDNET authors only write about deals that interest us personally and include products that we own, have previously tested, or are on our own wishlists. Our experts look for deals that are at least 20% off (or are normally not on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal actually represents value for your money. We also explore customer reviews to find out what matters to those who already own and use the products and deals we’re recommending. What are the best Prime Day deals?ZDNET’s experts have been searching through Prime Day and other sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals live now:And the best deals from other retailers: More