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An Echo device, like the Echo Show 8, can give you deal notifications when one of the items you’re watching goes on sale. Maria Diaz/ZDNETIt’s prime time to prepare your Amazon wish lists as we near the company’s biggest sales event of the year, which runs from July 8 through July 11. And if you’re looking for help finding the best deals for Prime Day, we have you covered, from the best selection of early deals you can see right now to walking you through how to sign up for exclusive invite-only deals. Also: Best Prime Day Apple deals: My 15 favorite sales live nowBut if you are looking forward to the big event and already enjoy the features that an Echo speaker delivers through Alexa, you’ll be glad to learn that you can set up the voice assistant to find the best deals on items that interest you during Prime Day. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways A Shine Turbine kit, which includes a turbine, stand, guy lines, and pegs, costs $399, while the Essentials Kit, which adds a few more bits such as a wind speed meter, costs $488 – though both are on sale right now The kit includes everything you need to turn wind into […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Asus RT-BE86U router is currently on sale for $270 for a limited time. This supports Wi-Fi 7 delivering fast, wireless connections protected by multiple security features. However, getting the most out of the device requires Wi-Fi extenders which can be an expensive endeavor. more buying choices The Asus RT-B386U–> is […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Redmagic 10S Pro will be available now, starting at $699. The 10S Pro harnesses impressive power, making it an absolute delight for gamers and power users. Average users might find they have to do a bit of tweaking to get the 10S Pro to their liking. more buying choices I’ve […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell is available for $200. The doorbell comes in wired and wireless installations, communicates reliably, and includes a preinstalled 32GB microSD card for local storage so you can bypass subscription fees. Although it has a 2K resolution, the image is so wide angle that objects look […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is available in Obsidian black for $349 (but on sale for $160 at the time of writing). This Google Wear OS smartwatch offers long battery life, dual-display technology, and a sapphire glass display. The watch currently runs Wear OS 3.5 and is available in one […] More

fhm/Getty Images It always happens during a heatwave. That moment of sinking dread when your AC unit kicks on, but instead of a refreshing blast of arctic air, you’re met with a weak, lukewarm breeze. Then panic sets in. Is the AC dead? Is this going to cost a fortune? How will I get to […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Amazfit BIP 5 is typically sold on Amazon for $89. It’s a solid budget smartwatch that integrates with the Zepp app, providing a breadth of health and fitness data. It’s not the most precise health tracker on the market, and its competitive price is most evident in its physical design. […] More