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    Best Prime Day Apple deals: My 15 favorite sales live now

    When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? This year, Amazon Prime Day runs from July 8-11. For the first time, the annual sale will last for four days instead of the usual two, so you’ll have more chances to save.Are Apple products really cheaper on Prime Day? Apple rarely offers major sales and discounts on its products, and considering the generally high price point, you might wait a while for a deal before upgrading your gear. Sales events like Prime Day and Black Friday are great opportunities to save — but discounts are often still low, with many deals we’ve observed offering roughly 5% to 20% off, at most. 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, as is often the case with Apple devices), 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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    The best free CRM software of 2025: Expert tested

    When you’re running sales at a scrappy startup, every decision matters. Do you really need more software? The answer is usually no. But before you know it, you’re drowning in spreadsheets, sticky notes, and huge gaps in memory about where you left off with a customer.Also: The best small-business CRM softwareYour growing business needs a proper CRM, or customer relationship management, system. But the budget is tight, so you’re not ready to commit to expensive monthly subscriptions. Thankfully, you’ve got a significant number of free CRM options available. And just because it’s “free,” doesn’t mean it’s low quality. Many premium CRM vendors offer limited access to their platform free of charge, as long as your needs are reasonable. So if you’re thinking about getting a CRM but don’t feel ready to pull out your credit card just yet, here are the best options for you.What is the best free CRM software right now?While there’s more than one good choice, my top pick for a free CRM has got to be HubSpot More

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    The surprising way ThredUp uses AI to sort 80,000 new items a day

    Bloomberg / Getty Images It doesn’t matter if you are with a digital-native or a more traditional organization — artificial intelligence is going to upend your ways of working or doing business. Even the digital natives are grappling with the implications of AI and generative AI. Lately, one digital-native company has been moving to generative […] More

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    Do these 4 things before betting on AI in your business – and why

    Muhammad Aqib / Getty Images The unstoppable march of AI continues to gather pace. Analyst Gartner recently forecast that half of all business decisions will be fully automated or at least partially augmented by AI agents within the next two years. Also: 4 ways to turn AI into your business advantage Some organizations have experimented […] More

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    IVPN review: This VPN takes privacy to the next level

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways IVPN is an open-source VPN with strong security protocols It’s easy to set up, and doesn’t require an email or credit card to sign up It’s also pricier than other comparable VPN options that also offer faster speeds –> I came across IVPN<!–> while researching the best VPNs for Linux. The […] More