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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Emeet Pixy webcam is available now on Amazon for $160. It offers splendid 4K video with auto-tracking and and excellent sound. You’ll want to install the Emeet Studio app to get the most out of the camera. –> I don’t often do video conferencing (whew), but when I do have […] More

Eoneren/Getty Images Imagine being at a party in the not-too-distant future, and telling people you are a “synthetic reality producer.” That’s something sure to elicit quite a bit of curiosity. On the other hand, it may be a common job title by the year 2030.  There’s been a fair bit of chatter lately about the […] More

When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale will run from July 8 to the 11th. But if you can’t wait until the sale officially starts to upgrade your TV and home theater, you can find discounts on brands like Sony, Samsung, and Hisense well ahead of Prime Day. Are TVs really cheaper on Prime Day? They can be! Many brands often run their own discounts and sales events in parallel with retailers like Amazon and Best Buy, and summer is usually when new TV models hit the shelves. So stores and brands alike might offer steep discounts on last year’s models in order to move inventory and make room for new releases. And while you can certainly find good deals before Prime Day officially kicks off, the very best TV deals won’t go live until the sale does.How did we choose these Prime Day deals?I am very picky when choosing which TV deals, Prime Day or otherwise, to include in my lists and roundups. With high-end offerings and budget picks alike having so many similar smart features like the same suite of preloaded streaming apps, integrated voice controls, and Dolby Vision HDR support, I chose only the steepest discounts on the best TVs each brand had to offer. As well as a few bundles where you can snag free TVs, gift cards, and more to help sweeten the deal. More

Fairphone/ZDNETIf you’re tired of your phone being out of date every two years, there may finally be an answer.The Fairphone (Gen. 6) is here, and while it might appear at first glance to be a generic, midrange Android phone, its design is something unique.Also: Why I recommend this budget Android phone to most people over Samsung and GoogleLike the Fairphone (Gen. 5) that debuted in 2023, the latest Fairphone is focused on sustainability. The company uses ethically sourced materials, pays fair wages to its workers around the world, and has an unusually low carbon footprint. (This particular phone has one of the lowest in the market, the company says.) The handset itself can last a long time.The Fairphone (Gen. 6) has a modular design that lets you handle repairs and replacements yourself. In theory, this means you could keep your phone much longer than a traditional phone, swapping out parts as upgrades become available. That’s hinted at in the actual name of the device. The idea is to move away from a new generation of phone each year, so this is just a Fairphone with the generation in parentheses. More

When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Amazon Prime Day 2025 is July 8-11, 2025. The annual sale event was extended by two days this year. Are 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 Prime Day deals? 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 Prime Day event. How did we choose these anti-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

When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? This year, Prime Day starts on Tuesday, July 8, and goes through Friday, July 11. Are phones really cheaper on Prime Day? While there are no guarantees that the prices you see are the lowest ever, Amazon — and the various retailers and sellers it works with — tends to keep promotions as competitive as possible. That’s why you can expect discounts that match all-time lows — or at least somewhere near them.How did we choose these Prime Day deals?While it’s always helpful when products are discounted significantly (we usually cover ones that are at least 20% off), ZDNET experts also prioritize promotions on products we’ve personally tested and can vouch for. Since the products you purchase are considerable investments, we ensure that our recommendations are grounded by thorough research, testing, and value.We also source reviews from actual customers, whether through Best Buy and Amazon testimonials (with hands-on images) or online forums like Reddit. More

When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? This year, Amazon’s annual Prime Day event will start on July 8 and run through the 11th. Other retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Newegg will be running competing sales around the same time, letting you shop around for the best discounts on games and gear. Are PlayStation 5 consoles, accessories, and games really cheaper on Prime Day? While you might be hoping for a hefty discount on a PlayStation 5 console or console bundle, those are usually only seen around Black Friday and holiday shopping sales events. However, Amazon and other retailers like Best Buy and GameStop will certainly offer a plethora of markdowns on both official and third-party accessories like wireless headsets, charging stations, and solid-state drives for expanding your PS5’s internal storage during July sales.If you keep a sharp eye out, you might catch a small sale on a PS5 console that’s bundled with a popular title like Astro Bot, NBA 2K25, or one of the umpteen Call of Duty entries. But don’t expect anything drastic, as most average about $50 off. If you’re looking for a better deal and don’t mind it not being new-in-box, you can always check to see if retailers have any refurbished PlayStation 5 consoles in stock. These are often sold at lower prices anyway, but are more likely to also go on sale to help clear inventory space for factory-new units.How did we choose these Prime Day deals?Not all gaming sales are created equal, and not every retailer will offer markdowns on things like PlayStation 5 consoles or console bundles. But many will offer steep markdowns on accessories like controllers and headsets as well as a variety of game titles. So I chose the steepest discounts on the most popular and trusted names in console gaming like Razer and HyperX as well as on titles you’ve actually heard of and want to play to help you revamp your gaming setup and snag a few new games without breaking the bank. More

When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale will run from July 8 through July 11, with many of the best deals going live the day of. But if you can’t wait to upgrade your PC gaming setup, or are building a gaming PC that’s pulling double-duty as a work computer, you can find great early deals on accessories like keyboards and headsets, components, and prebuilt desktops and laptops.Are gaming PCs and components really cheaper on Prime Day? While you can find steep discounts on gaming PCs, accessories, and components during Amazon’s Prime Day sale, it sometimes pays to look at other retailers and even to see if brands like HP and Dell are offering bundle deals or better markdowns. This is especially true if you’re looking to get new components like graphics cards, RAM, or storage drives. How did we choose these Prime Day deals?Not all PC gaming sales are created equal, and not every retailer will offer markdowns on gaming components or computers. So I chose the steepest discounts on the most popular and trusted names in PC gaming like HP, Razer, HyperX, and more to help you find the best deals on the best accessories, components, and pre-built desktops so you can stay on budget when buying a new gaming rig or updating your current setup. More