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Thomas Trutschel/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Microsoft announces more Copilot features within Teams. AI agents will assist in Teams meetings and messaging channels. These features solidify companies adopting agentic AI tools to increase employee productivity. Productivity-centered AI tools for enterprises are becoming commonplace – a recent study […] More

Prime Day is almost here — again. Amazon’s annual sale is now semi-annual, with the next one taking place Oct. 7-8. This one is called Prime Big Deal Days, and it’s two days long. We can expect that Amazon will cut prices on its company-owned brands, like Kindle, Ring, and Alexa devices, during this deals event. But more retailers, including Apple, Samsung, Oura, Google, and Garmin, slash prices on their health trackers to participate. So, what does this mean for you? October Prime Day could be a great time to buy a wishlist item you’ve been putting off, or get your holiday shopping done early. Also: The best smartwatches we’ve testedI’m rounding up some of the more attractive smartwatch and fitness tracker deals on sale ahead of and during the October Prime Day event. I’m only including products I have tested myself or a ZDNET colleague has tested and recommended. While the product offerings below could compel you to buy a smartwatch now, I’d advise waiting until two weeks from now, when the prices could be further cut. Best early Prime Day smartwatch and fitness tracker deals  More

Apple iPhone Air <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The thinnest and lightest iPhone yet offers Pro performance at a competitive $999 price point. It’s designed to feel burdenless, and that’s the biggest reason to buy one over the iPhone 17 series. You’ll just have to settle for only one camera, average battery life, and a single-firing […] More

simpson33/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Windows 10 PCs have two free options for extended security updates. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. The one-year extension for consumers ends in October 2026. The Windows 10 end-of-support date is nearly here. […] More

Nina Raemont/ZDNETApple’s latest lineup of Apple Watches drummed up quite the hype when they were announced during its annual iPhone event. Apple unveiled several new features, like emergency SOS communications via satellite connectivity and FDA-cleared hypertension detection. I was physically present in Steve Jobs Theater, and as I watched Apple unveil these features, I couldn’t help but compare the new watch to Google’s Pixel Watch 4. Apple’s new satellite SOS feature bears some striking similarities to Google’s standalone satellite connectivity, for example. Also: The Apple Watch Series 11 is one feature away from making me ditch my Oura RingIt made me wonder, what other similarities (and differences) do the two competing smartwatches have? And which of the latest models should you buy? First: a bit about privacy More

When is October Prime Day 2025? Prime Big Deals Day takes place from October 7 through October 8 this year. During the sale, the retailer cuts prices on thousands of products (and many products from brands it owns, like Kindle, Alexa, Ring, and more). Are Kindles really cheaper on Prime Day? Because Kindles fall under one of the many brands Amazon owns, Amazon will normally drop prices during Prime Day on them. I’ve been covering these Kindle deals for over two years, and I can almost guarantee that there will be a price drop on the devices during the two-day event. How did we choose these Prime Day 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

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Insta360 X5 waterproof action camera <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Insta360 is the premier camera for shooting underwater footage, for $549 on Amazon. Diving accessories such as the Invisible Dive Case and Floating Hand Grip ensure your X5 stays safe in the water. I had some pairing issues while on a dive. –> I recently […] More