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wragg/Getty Images Have you decided what to do with your Windows 10 PCs when they reach their official end-of-support date three months from now? I can tell you with absolute certainty that Microsoft is not going to back down at the last minute and extend that deadline. But you do have options, including some new ways […] More
Day three of this year’s four-day Amazon Prime Day sale is almost finished. And right now, you can find hundreds of markdowns on TVs, home audio, and accessories to help you create the home theater of your dreams — without breaking your budget. Get daily deals straight to your inbox during Prime Day when you sign up for ZDNET Recommends, your one-stop newsletter for the sale.You’ll find discounts sometimes of over 50% on big brands like Sony and LG, as well as smaller brands like TCL and Roku. Amazon also has deals on its lineup of Fire TV models. Other retailers like Best Buy More
When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? This year, Amazon Prime Day runs from July 8-11. It’s the first time that it’s a four-day sale event, instead of just two days.Are tech products really cheaper on Prime Day? Yes, you can find lots of tech for cheaper prices during Prime Day sales, at Amazon as well as competing retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Best Buy. During this sale window, 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 during the event to update you on the most worthwhile ones.How did we choose these Costco 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? Amazon Prime Day takes place from July 8 through July 11 this year. This is when the retailer cuts deals on thousands of products, mostly ones it owns (think Kindle, Ring, and Alexa). To get in on the deals hype, other brands will discount their products during Prime Day to boost overall sales. Are health trackers really cheaper on Prime Day? I’ve seen some sweet discounts on health trackers during my time as an editor covering these events. We’ve seen record savings on tech, including Apple Watches and Oura Rings. Should I buy a smartwatch or a smart ring?A smartwatch functions as a health tracker and an around-the-wrist companion to your phone. You can answer texts, set timers, ask the smartwatch’s AI assistant questions and more with an Apple Watch, Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch, or Garmin. It will record your exercise and sleep and deliver that through the smartwatch’s health app, as well as on your phone’s health app. A smart ring is a little different. It doesn’t have a screen, so it won’t distract you throughout the day with pings or messages. All of the data it collects is displayed on your phone. If a smartwatch is a lifestyle wearable with health functionalities, a smart watch is a health-centered wearable. How did we choose these Prime Day deals?I cover health wearables for my job, and I’m particular about the products I like and don’t like. If something isn’t worth my while, I’m not writing about it. The same goes for these deals. 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. What are the best Prime Day deals so far?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
ZDNETI’ve been using Firefox, on and off, for years. After all, it’s been the default web browser for Linux for as long as I can remember. But I’m finally moving on from Firefox and all of its clones.Also: I loved Arc browser and was skeptical of its agentic Dia replacement – until I tried itThis time it feels permanent. Every other time I migrated away from Firefox (or a Firefox fork), it felt temporary, like I’d soon return, after using whatever browser I adopted, because Firefox was always there for me (and Linux).The problem is MozillaBut this time… I can’t imagine going back. Even to a clone, like Zen Browser, which I’ve really enjoyed using. The problem isn’t Zen Browser or any of the Firefox forks. The problem isn’t really a Firefox issue (more on that in a bit). The problem is Mozilla.You see, Mozilla is a company, and companies have to have income to keep the lights on. There’s nothing wrong with that, but those running said company have shown signs that they don’t quite understand how to steer an open-source ship. Also: The fall of Firefox: Mozilla’s once-popular web browser slides into irrelevanceTake, for instance, back in 2022, when Mitchell Baker, Mozilla’s CEO (at the time — she’s now gone), was found to have received a significant pay raise of over $6.9 million. This drew criticism and ire from people around the world, especially given A) how Firefox was struggling to keep up with other browsers’ market share, and B) how Mozilla’s income was suffering. It was not a good look then, and it’s not a good look now. And there were all the layoffs, even during a time when Mozilla was flush with cash. That was a move no one could understand. It was looking as if Firefox was about to reclaim its glory days, and then, wham, the staff was cut. About the same time, it seemed Mozilla decided to shift its focus away from its core user base. Yes, I’m talking Linux and open-source enthusiasts. When Mozilla and Firefox were in their glory days, the browser functioned with a Linux-first frame of mind, and it worked very well. Firefox was, hands down, the best browser on the market for Linux, and it always seemed the Mozilla team was working to make Firefox the Linux browser. It listened to the open-source community and worked hard to ensure Firefox worked perfectly on the open-source operating system.Also: The Firefox I loved is gone – how to protect your privacy on it nowBut then things started to change, and it seemed Mozilla was no longer a champion of the open-source community. What was once a blazing-fast browser on Linux has become doggedly slow. On top of that, features started to disappear (such as Do Not Track). As well, the development team seems to be ignoring the fact that every browser on the market has moved ahead of Firefox with regards to Tab Management. It’s almost as if Mozilla doesn’t care that browsers like Opera, Safari, Edge, and others have made tab management a work of art. Firefox can’t competeAnd let’s not talk about how much faster Chrome has become. Firefox can’t compete with that speed. As well, there’s the fact that so many Linux distributions have opted to go the Snap or Flatpak route with Firefox, and Mozilla has done a less-than-stellar job on that front (the Snap version of Firefox is slow and buggy). Ultimately, however, the biggest problem for me is that Mozilla is floundering as a company, and that has had a negative impact on the browser. That negative impact is far-reaching because of all the browsers based on Firefox. If Mozilla fails Firefox, Firefox will fail every browser to use it as its core. What does that mean? If apps like Zen Browser are to remain successful, they might have to go it on their own and maintain their own core. That’s a big ask for a small team.Also: 5 MacOS-like Linux distros that can rescue your old Intel Mac before support endsAnd because of the constant drama with Mozilla, users are no longer able to trust the future of Firefox. I don’t, and I need a browser I can rely on. I need a browser built by a company that actually listens to its users and understands the importance of workflow and creating a browser that is efficient, reliable, and forward-thinking. I can’t keep using a browser that’s stuck in the past. More
When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? This year, Amazon Prime Day isn’t a day, and runs from July 8-11. For the first time, it’s a four-day sale extravaganza, rather than the regular two days of sales. Are portable power stations really cheaper on Prime Day? I watch prices closely, and yes, I can say with absolute certainty that you can find lots of great deals during the Amazon Prime Day sales. In fact, I’ve found some absolute killer deals to share with you. It’s also a good time to get a good deal on combos that come with the power station and an expansion battery and/or solar panels. We’re monitoring everyone’s sale prices during the event to update you on the most worthwhile ones. 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), 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
My kids love their Fire tablets, and I love the convenience of parental controls they offer. Maria Diaz/ZDNETAmazon is offering some huge deals on its latest Fire Kids Tablets during Prime Day, my kids’ favorite device for home and on-the-go entertainment. The newest Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet More
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETA few months ago, Google rolled out a new feature for Gmail on Android that makes it easier to clean out your inbox by showing a single list of all your subscriptions and providing a simple way to unsubscribe from these lists.Also: Run out of Gmail storage? How I got another 15GB for free and without losing any filesGoogle officially expanded the feature today, making the announcement in a blog post that “Manage Subscriptions” is now showing up on Gmail for desktop. The tool works just like it does on AndroidWhen you open it, you’ll see the name and email address of every list you’re subscribed to, along with how many messages that sender has sent recently. A button to the right lets you unsubscribe from that list without leaving the screen you’re on. Also: I just watched Gmail generate AI responses for me – and they were scarily accurateThis isn’t necessarily a new functionality, as the very same button appears at the top of every promotional email you get. What’s new is that all of your senders appear on one page, meaning you can unsubscribe from dozens of lists in just a few minutes. Google notes that when you unsubscribe, it takes a few days for the change to fully take effect, so a few more emails may come through. More
