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Kerry Wan/ZDNETPresidents’ Day is a few days away, but Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers have come out swinging with seasonal savings on coveted Apple products — most of which rarely see sales. Right now, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (which normally sells around $800) is on sale for $680. That’s a whopping $119 discount on Apple’s best smartwatch model, but the discount might not be here for long. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 was first released in September 2023, and since then, its price has dropped here and there, usually only between $50 and $100 off at most. Most recently, we’ve seen it selling for $720 when it does see a sale, so this $680 price is a rare offer you don’t want to miss. In fact, the last time we saw Amazon offer this 15% off discount was right before Black Friday 2024. Also: The best early Presidents’ Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and moreSo if you’re not up for playing roulette and waiting any longer, you can snag $119 savings at Amazon on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 49mm GPS + Cellular Titanium Case More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The iPhone SE (2022), with its 4.7-inch display, single camera lens, and outdated design is finally getting a revamp. Even then, it remains Apple’s most affordable iPhone, with a starting price of $429. You’ll just have to settle with its underwhelming battery life and limited skillset. more buying choices By the […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETIf you’ve been looking for a sweet deal on an iPad, we got you covered. Apple’s flagship tablets rarely see sales, but with Black Friday behind us, its time to look elsewhere for savings. Thankfully, Amazon and Best Buy have early Presidents’ Day sales on tons of top tech. The 10th Gen, released in 2022, is Apple’s base-model iPad. It boasts substantial upgrades, like symmetrical bezels, a larger 10.9-inch display, Magic Keyboard Folio support, and the latest software version, iPadOS 16. Also: The best early Presidents’ Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and moreApple also moved the fingerprint sensor to the outer edge, and dual speakers flank the left and right sides when the tablet is held in landscape orientation. The best part? The whole unit weighs approximately one pound.ZDNET’s Kerry Wan went hands-on with the iPad 10th Gen in 2022 and was impressed with Apple’s upgrades to its base model. He continued using the tablet well into 2023, updating his review in May of that year. Right now, it’s $70 off at both Best Buy More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETIf you’re looking to get your health and wellness goals in check in 2025, now’s a great chance to scoop up one of Apple’s handy watches to help. Right now you can get the newest Apple Watch Series 10 for $70 off, or only $329 at most major retailers ahead of Presidents’ Day. This 18% off savings can be found on both the 42mm More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways If you’re looking to upgrade from a laptop to a desktop, check out Dell’s XPS 8960, which is on sale now, starting at $1,250. It houses high-performing hardware inside its small chassis. More powerful configurations can be quite expensive. more buying choices What’s the deal? Several Dell XPS 8960 models are […] More

Best Buy’s Presidents’ Day sale is expected to run from Feb. 10-17, but it’s likely some of these deals may hang around a bit after that, especially at competing retailers. However, if there’s something you’re eyeing, we’d recommend scooping it up now. Deals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We’re sorry if you’ve missed out on a deal, but don’t fret — we’re constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at ZDNET.com.  More

Getty Images/Tanja Ivanova Google’s NotebookLM Audio Overview feature, which enables AI hosts to create a realistic podcast based on your content, has taken the world by storm. The experimental AI notebook combines LLMs with your notes to further your understanding of a topic and provide summaries, answer questions, and more — making it a powerful […] More

Jada Jones/ZDNETIf you’re an Android user wanting a pair of premium earbuds, look no further than the Google Pixle Buds Pro 2. Google’s second-generation flagship earbuds debuted last fall with improved noise-canceling capabilities, a smaller bud shape, enhanced sound quality, and Google Gemini integration.Also: The best early Presidents’ Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and moreThe Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 retail for $229, but you can get them on sale for $199 at Best Buy More