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Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images) Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Streaming service Disney+ has announced a price increase. Almost all plans are affected, including bundle options. The company has raised its prices every October for three years.  If you’re a Disney+ subscriber, you’ll be paying more soon, as another […] More

Sony Bravia Theater System 6 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bravia Theater System 6 consists of a center channel soundbar, two rear speakers, and an external subwoofer for $800. It offers great sound, in-app Bravia audio features, and a simple user experience. Without Wi-Fi connectivity, many wireless streaming options are unavailable, but the movie and […] More

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When is October Prime Day 2025? This year, October Prime Day will run from Tuesday, Oct. 7 through Wednesday, Oct. 8. It will be a two-day sale, compared to four days for July Does Costco also hold a sale for Prime Day? Costco doesn’t hold a specific sale event to compete with the October Prime Big Deal Days sale. In July, it held a Member Savings Days event the same week as Prime Day. But you can expect to find the store’s usual monthly price markdowns during this time.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. What are the best early Prime Day deals?ZDNET’s experts have been searching through early Prime Day and other sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals live now: And the best deals from other retailers:  More

Doogee S200 Max <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Doogee S200 Max is on sale now for $750. It’s a super chunky handset that won’t fit in your pockets, but it’s incredibly durable, passing IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H standards. It’s not exactly cheap, and you have to be a certain user to carry a phone this durable. […] More

seksan Mongkhonkhamsao/Moment via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Rumors of 50% AI-related job cuts are greatly exaggerated. Leaders are needed to step up and keep AI efforts grounded. Vibe coding is the new citizen development. What is the biggest problem with AI today? It’s leadership. Good leaders […] More

Before we know it, October Prime Day will be here. After all, it’s now only two weeks away. Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale, taking place Oct. 7-8, is a great time to snap up discounts on tech for your home and office, and you can expect sales on a variety of tech products, including laptops, TVs, headphones, smartphones, and more.However, even before the sale event takes place, we’ve spotted some noteworthy deals on tech and accessories over at Walmart, which typically hosts a competing sale around the same time. Also: The best laptops we’ve tested this yearThe ZDNET team keeps a close eye on tech deals at retailers including Amazon More