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Kevin Schafer/Getty Images I’ve had a great deal of respect for Zorin OS — and the team behind this Linux distribution — for a very long time. This distro not only looks great, but it’s flexible and offers a Pro version with even more options. Before the release of Zorin OS 17.3, I placed the […] More

TCL/ZDNetThe Amazon Big Spring Sale is almost over, which means you don’t have much time left to snag great deals on big-screen TVs. Fortunately, the 75-inch TCL Q65 More

Adam Breeden/ZDNETAmazon’s second annual Big Spring Sale (commonly known as the Amazon Spring Sale or Spring Deal Days in the UK) kicked off on March 25, and it finally ends today. But don’t worry — there’s still a few hours left to shop.Also: The best Amazon Spring Sale deals live nowThe last week has already been littered with plenty of offers at the retailer, but the official Big Spring Sale will extend through Monday, March 31 (that’s today). Earlier this month, Amazon shared that customers can expect savings of up to 40% off categories like home, outdoor, and more, highlighting daily deal drops, select Prime-only offers, and more. Also: How to score Amazon Big Spring Sale deals without paying full price for PrimeAs ZDNET’s deal connoisseur, I’m using my extensive hands-on tech experience and seasoned commerce skills to cover sales and deals. I break down everything you need to know to shop like a pro any time of the year — plus all of the details about Amazon’s first major sale event of 2025. Be sure to check back here for everything you need to know to shop savvy this Big Spring Sale, especially as the event comes to a close.Also: Amazon’s Spring Sale is here, but so is Walmart Super Savings Week and Target Circle WeekWhen does the Amazon Spring Sale end?Amazon’s Big Spring sale ends Monday, March 31. The event started on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. My early estimations — based on information shared on Amazon’s Seller Forum in February — placed the Big Spring Sale returning on Wednesday, March 26. On March 18, Amazon confirmed that the second annual Big Spring Sale event will begin on Tuesday, March 25, and end on Monday, March 31, 2025.  More

Over the last year, I’ve used fitness wearables to dial into my workout regimen, and they have totally improved my health journey. Smartwatches and smart rings have helped me track my progress over time, monitor my vitals, better understand my post-workout recovery, and stay motivated to keep my activity streaks alive. If you’re honing into your fitness routine or want to learn more about your daily activity patterns, a health tracker is worth trying — especially if it’s on sale. Also: The best Amazon Spring Sale deals live nowAmazon’s Big Spring Sale is in full swing, and we’ve already seen record-low savings on the latest health and sleep trackers. The e-commerce giant kicked off its annual sale event last week and today is the final day of deals. Whether you’re investing in your first-ever Apple Watch for step-counting or upgrading that Garmin Forerunner to the latest generation, I’ve rounded up some of the hottest deals on health trackers that you can take advantage of right now. The best smartwatch, smart ring, and fitness tracker deals for Amazon Spring Sale 2025Oura Ring 3 More

Adrian Kingsley-Huges / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETSuper glue — the chemical name of which is cyanoacrylate, also popularly known as crazy glue — is truly amazing stuff.First sold as an adhesive by Loctite in the 1960s, super glue can bond a wide range of materials — from plastics to wood, glass, porcelain, metal, and even fabric, and yes, human skin. While super glue did not originally start as a way to close wounds, it was used for this purpose during the Vietnam War in the 1970s and is still employed by doctors and veterinarians worldwide (although I’m certain that most of the time super glue comes off people’s skin these days, it’s by accident!). Also: My $8 secret to keeping my DIY electronic repairs sealed and securedIt’s great stuff, but most people use it incorrectly. They apply a large splosh of glue to the joint, slam the two pieces together, add a bit more glue over any cracks that might be present, and then wonder why the repair fails. You can achieve better results by following a few simple tips and tricks. 1. How to figure out which super glue to buy I don’t find that brand matters much. I’ve bought the pricy stuff More

Nina Raemont/ZDNETStarting Monday, Oura app subscribers will have a personal health assistant available for questions and conversations. Oura’s personal health chatbot, Oura Advisor, which was previously available only to Oura Labs users, is getting a permanent spot in the Oura app. The Advisor uses the biometric data Oura collects and tracks through the smart ring to provide daily and weekly guidance and answer health queries. Also: The best smart rings you can buyThe AI-powered health coach arrives in the Oura app with several feature improvements to encourage frequent and widespread use. These include improved memory from the Advisor, which helps the AI remember previous conversations and make further connections about trends and user behavior. Speaking of trends, the Advisor can now detect and communicate trends through its new access to long-term health data, and it will now display these trends with data visualizations like graphs and charts. The Advisor’s tone can now adjust depending on user feedback and responses. Lastly, the Oura Advisor can generate topics while the user isn’t interacting with the AI. Oura Advisor was previously available in beta through Oura Labs, an experimental tab where users can test and provide feedback on in-development features. During beta testing, Oura found that 60% of Oura Advisor users interacted with the assistant multiple times a week, and 60% reported that the AI helped them understand their metrics. Oura Advisor is the second Oura Labs feature that earned a permanent spot on the app, with the first being Symptom Radar, a tool that helps track and detect strain in the body and warn users of possible illness. Also: Oura has competition: I tested a smart ring that is half the price with no subscriptionI’ve used the experimental Oura Advisor through Oura Labs a couple of times, and it’s been helpful to report how I’m feeling about my activity levels, sleep, or nutrition instead of solely relying on the health data metrics. Just this morning, I told it about my past few days of healthy eating and activity habits and my wariness about breaking that streak to go out to eat with friends tonight. It told me that balancing my social life and well-being is important and that I should make choices while dining out that align with my well-being goals. It also said, “Well-being includes nourishment and enjoyment, so savor the evening without stress.” Pretty wise, huh? Oura Advisor is now available globally in the app in the English language. Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites withZDNET Recommends. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Amazfit Bip 6 is available for just $79.99 in Black, Charcoal, Stone, and Red The watch is sleek and light, lasts up to 14 days, has a brilliant AMOLED display, measures an extensive amount of data, and supports just about every activity you can think of The app store is […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Aqara U100 smart lock was originally priced at $230, but it is currently discounted to $126. This smart lock is the most versatile I’ve tested; it offers a variety of unlocking options, a user-friendly app, and easy integration with Apple Home. The Aqara U100 drains the battery quickly, and the […] More