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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Amazon Kindle Scribe is on sale for $259 for the 16GB version, the lowest price we’ve seen yet. It combines the familiar features of the Kindle e-reader with a bright display and a suite of premium note-taking features. The aforementioned features have a bit of a learning curve to fully […] More

It’s time for stars, stripes, and savings: Before Amazon Prime Day kicks off next week, you’ll find plenty of Fourth of July sales to shop this weekend. Also: The best Walmart deals to compete with Prime Day: TVs, headphones, laptops, and moreFrom TVs, to outdoor, home, tech, and more, there are tons of seasonal savings to scoop up during the holiday weekend, as well as several major retailers like Amazon More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETDid someone on Reddit just uncover one of the best-kept secrets of Samsung Galaxy phones? OneUI, the software launcher that powers Samsung phones, is best known for its abundance of features — so much so that you’ll either never use some of them because there’s simply too much, or they’re just hidden from plain sight.Also: The best Samsung phones to buy in 2025A recent discovery may take the crown for best hidden feature. The feature is called “Connectivity Labs,” and it’s only accessible with a secret gesture within your phone’s Wi-Fi settings. Cool, right? The capabilities within Connectivity Labs are even cooler; they include a home Wi-Fi inspection tool, AI-powered mobile data switching, developer options, and more. Here’s how to access them, which Samsung models are compatible, and some of the best features you should start using.How to turn on Connectivity Labs on a Samsung phoneWhat you’ll need: A Samsung phone running OneUI 6 or newer (anything after the Galaxy S20 series). More

Kayla Solino/ZDNETAmazon Prime Day starts on Tuesday, July 8, but you don’t have to wait to scoop up one of my favorite smart wellness products. The Eufy P2 Pro More

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETAmazon Prime Day kicks off next week on Tuesday, July 8, but one of the best early mobile offers I’ve seen is already here. That’s right — you don’t need to be a Prime member to snag these savings, and this smartphone is already under $1,000. The new Nothing Phone 3 just launched (seriously, our expert is still in London post-launch party), and Amazon already has a tempting preorder offer. Also: The best Prime Day tech deals If you preorder the Nothing Phone 3 on Amazon, you can scoop up the 512GB model for $799 More

Walmart/ZDNETThe summer sale season is here. Plus, with Prime Day (and concurrent sales) kicking off next week, there’s no better time to scour the internet for deals, discounts, and top savings at every retailer as they compete for your cash. Also: The best Prime Day deals live now Perhaps the best thing about Prime Day season is that other major retailers are looking to cash in on the shopping palooza, offering similar or better offerings on top products — and even membership opportunities. Right now, Walmart is discounting its Walmart+ membership program More

Dyson/ZDNETIf you’ve been looking to buy a cordless vacuum, now is a great time to do so: The excellent Dyson V15 Detect Plus Cordless Vacuum More