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    Have Windows 11 upgrade questions? Here’s everything you need to know – before you make the leap

    Rustam Kaberov/Getty Images Windows 11 is about to celebrate its fourth anniversary and runs on hundreds of millions of PCs worldwide. When it debuted in 2021, the new version of Microsoft’s flagship operating system was arguably an incremental change to Windows 10, with a fresh look and feel on top of core code that was […] More

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    Add Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to your older car with this screen – and it’s on sale

    Amazon/ZDNETI love my 2015 Toyota Rav4, but it’s definitively not up to date in terms of tech, which left me attempting to mount my phone to access Google Maps and Apple Podcasts. A couple of years ago, I invested in this 10-inch screen so I could access Apple CarPlay and all of my helpful phone apps without having to attempt to juggle my phone in the car — and it’s been a game-changer.Right now, the Veralady Wireless Android & CarPlay Screen More

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    Your Garmin watch just got a major upgrade that makes traveling so much easier

    The big screen of the Venu X1 is perfect for Google Maps.  Matthew Miller/ZDNETIt’s summer in New York, and I’m currently navigating around the city, phone in-hand for navigation. Like everyone else, I use Google Maps religiously when I travel: going from the airport to the hotel and to various destinations around town. But I don’t actually like being glued to my phone the whole time to check turns, train transfers, and directions. Also: The best Garmin watches you can buy: Strong tracking tech for fitness, sleep, and moreThankfully, Garmin just announced the release of Google Maps for Garmin watches, which lets me access Google Maps on my smartwatch, freeing up my hands in the process.The watch communicates with the app on your phone, mirroring directions in a more walk-friendly interface. Even better: it’s available now for free on compatible Garmin smartwatches, including select Venu, Forerunner, Vívoactive, and Fenix products. I installed it on the new Garmin Venu X1 and it helped make my trips around the city safer and more efficient. More

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    The best Sam’s Club deals to compete with Prime Day: TVs, speakers, laptops, and appliances

    When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Amazon Prime Day began on July 8, 2025, and ends on July 11, 2025. During Amazon’s sale event, many other retailers will activate their own sales to compete for your business.Is tech really cheaper on Prime Day? Yes, you can find lots of tech for cheaper prices during Amazon Prime Day. Sometimes, you can find tech for cheaper at other retailers, since they’re all competing with one another. During this sale, some companies will offer bundles, freebies, or lower prices to entice you to buy directly from them instead of Amazon.We’re monitoring everyone’s sale prices leading up to the sale to update you on the most worthwhile ones.How did we choose these Sam’s Club deals?ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. We scour the sale offerings from Sam’s Club but also Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more to let you decide where you’d rather purchase from.We also keep an eye on deals from brands and manufacturers of our favorite products, as sometimes they offer free gifts and bundle sales during Amazon’s sale event. 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. What are the best Prime Day deals right now?ZDNET’s experts are searching through Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:You can also find the best deals from other retailers competing with Prime Day sales: More