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Adam Breeden/ZDNETWhat’s the deal? Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale has been over for a couple of days now, but you can still save around $500 on the 65-inch TCL QM8 More
Matthew Miller/ZDNETSeveral weeks ago, Google shut down WearOS 5 because it was soft-bricking some users’ watches when installed. Customers were hoping for a quick fix, but if you’re anticipating the OS’s new features, you’ll be waiting a little longer.In a community update about the issue, Google acknowledged the problem and added that it was working on it. It also added, though, that it plans to “resume the WearOS 5 rollout to these devices later this year, once we’ve mitigated the observed issues.”Also: The best Android smartwatches: Expert tested and reviewedGoogle didn’t explain what’s causing the delay or offer a more specific date than “later this year,” but it sounds like the update isn’t coming anytime soon. WearOS 5 is supposed to bring several new features to Pixel watches, including better camera controls, a Recorder app with AI transcription (originally a Pixel Watch 3 exclusive), better overall performance, added workout metrics for runners, enhanced faces, and an all-new app launcher. More
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon on table Cesar Cadenas/ZDNETAmazon Prime Day ended a few days ago, but some deals are still live. Case in point: Lenovo’s twelfth-generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon More
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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale is over. Although the major event has wrapped up, computer monitors from multiple brands are still available at huge discounts. For example, you might find $40 off a low-cost office monitor or over $500 off a gaming display. If you want to upgrade your desktop setup or just want a second or even a third monitor, now is the best time to buy one. It’s last call.Also: Amazon Prime Day: The best 100+ deals still available for October’s Big Deal Days saleFinding a discounted computer monitor can be tricky because there are so many options. To save you from having to sift through everything, we collected the best Amazon Prime Day deals for computer monitors and compiled them in the big list below. Our roundup covers gaming, office, portable, and everything in between. But you better act fast because this is your last chance.Our favorite Amazon October Prime Day monitor dealHP Omen 27q for $210 (save $90) More
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale is over, so consider this your last call before the discounts disappear completely. If you’re in the market for a new phone, now may just be the best time to pull the trigger, with most manufacturers, including Apple, Samsung, and Google, still running Amazon promotions on their latest handsets.Most importantly, Amazon is offering deals on phones we’ve thoroughly tested and recommended at ZDNET. Considering how close Prime Day is to Black Friday, there’s a good chance the prices won’t drop any lower. (When in doubt, take advantage of Amazon’s 30-day return policy or contact customer service for a price adjustment.) Here are the best Prime Day phone deals we’ve found so far. Snatch them up before Amazon puts an end to these discounted prices. Our favorite Amazon October Prime Day phone dealsGoogle Pixel 8a for $449 (save $50) More
Nina Raemont/ZDNETWithout testing consumer wearable tech against medical-grade devices, it can be difficult to tell if that smartwatch around your wrist or smart ring around your finger is truly accurate. To date, there’s been no shortage of chatter about which smart ring is the most accurate at sleep tracking. Now we’re getting more than chatter.A new study in the peer-reviewed publication Sensors finds that, compared to the “gold standard” of sleep assessment (polysomnography or PSG), the Oura Ring Gen 3 More
ZDNETAmazon’s October Prime Day sale is over, but if you missed the best deals, don’t fret. Other major retailers like Walmart More
