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    The 60+ best early Amazon Spring Sale gaming deals 2025

    When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025? Amazon’s Spring Sale kicks off on March 25 and will run through March 31. This gives you almost an entire week to snag deep discounts on everything from SSDs and gaming laptops to digital game titles and headsets. Are games, consoles, and gaming accessories really cheaper during Amazon sales? They can be! While the winter holidays are when we traditionally see the most and best discounts on all things gaming, Amazon’s Spring Sale and competing events at retailers like Best Buy and Walmart mean you can compare prices and discounts to get the best deal on tech you need.How did we choose these Spring Sale deals?While there are plenty of gaming laptops and accessories discounted for the Amazon Spring Sale, not all are created equal. I focused on reputable brands like PowerA, SteelSeries, HyperX and more to find the very best value in accessories and peripherals. I also focused on top brands like HP, MSI, and Asus for gaming laptops and desktops with higher-end builds to help you find the best configurations for the best prices.Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with ZDNET Recommends. More

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    I tested the AI voice recorder that’s got the work industry buzzing – and it did not disappoint

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Plaud Note is available now on Amazon.com for $159 This device and app combo lifts your note-taking to a new level of efficiency and effectiveness The Plaud Note device does require a paid subscription for the AI features. –> In the world of voice recording apps and devices, it’s mostly the […] More

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    These are the wireless headphones that made me forget about Sony and Bose – and they look great

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dali IO-8 headphones are available on Amazon for $1,100. They produce a clarity of sound and separation that will blow you away. The beige colorway isn’t the most attractive, and they’re not cheap. –> I’ve been a connoisseur of headphones since the 1980s. Back then, I was living on a […] More

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    I found the ultimate accessory kit for tinkerers, and it comes with 180 modifications

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways This high-quality screwdriver kit has everything for both the budding enthusiast and professional repairer. This 180-piece kit has 160 quality screwdriver bits and a range of other useful tools, such as plastic prybars, a suction cup, and tweezers. There’s no LED light on the front of the screwdriver, so working in […] More

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    Why I bought this timeless smartwatch the moment it went on sale – and don’t regret it

    Pebble/ZDNETI have the two Pebble smartwatches I purchased starting in 2013 and also backed the Pebble Time 2 watch that was later canceled when Fitbit purchased Pebble’s software assets. In January, I wrote an article on the TechCrunch report that CEO Eric Migicovsky was planning to bring back Pebble in 2025, but I thought that was likely just wishful thinking — I was wrong.Preorder available nowIt turns out that Mr. Migicovsky was serious, and just six weeks later we have the introduction of two new PebbleOS watches that should hopefully be available in July and December 2025. Interested consumers can preorder More

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    Google’s new Pixel 9a is my favorite phone deal right now – especially with this camera upgrade

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETWe’ve reached the point in the mobile industry where every new upgrade is a game of “Find the differences.” Whether it’s the iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, or Google Pixel, consumers need to dig a little deeper to uncover what’s actually new among buzzwords that have existed for years. Also: There’s one new Pixel ‘upgrade’ you might not love – here’s how to fix itThis is especially true with the new Google Pixel 9a More