Amazon's Prime Day is the e-commerce giant's biggest shopping event of the year. This year, it will be held on July 16 and 17. Prime Day offers discounts on a range of categories, including tech, home appliances, clothing, garden products, and more -- with discounts on top Samsung products expected.

The 14 best early Prime Day Samsung deals

If it ain't broke, don't replace it. When was the last time you got a new phone? For me, it was last week. Before that, it might have been three weeks ago. Before that, well, you get the idea — I have some of the best Android phones from the last few years floating around my apartment. In some cases, I have multiple generations of the same lineup, like Google Pixel devices back to the Pixel 6 series and iPhones back to the iPhone 12, and I’ve used them all. It’s a fortunate position to be in, but also one that shows how little tends to change from one year to the next. As someone whose SIM is always on the move, here’s how often I think you should get a new phone.

I test dozens of phones every year and here's how often I think you should upgrade

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It's been relatively quiet in terms of iPhone 16 leaks recently, but a new rumor from the Apple supply chain backs up something that we've been hearing for a while: that the iPhone 16 Pro will match the iPhone 16 Pro Max with a 5x optical zoom camera.This comes from DigitTimes in Asia (via 9to5Mac), which reports that some key suppliers have landed more orders for iPhone tetraprism periscope lenses from Apple. Those are the lenses that can offer more depth while fitting in a super-slim smartphone.Last year, as you'll see from our iPhone 15 Pro Max review, this particular...

The iPhone 16 Pro is again rumored to be matching the Pro Max with 5x optical zoom

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

For as long as I can remember, Microsoft and Intel have been inseparable partners. Intel made the x86 chips that were the heart of a PC motherboard, and Microsoft made the Windows operating system that ran on those PCs. The two brands were such a perfect fit, in fact, that industry analysts mashed them into a single word: Wintel.

If Intel can't come up with a Qualcomm-killer soon, it's game over for x86 PCs

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It’s time to check your iPhone settings and make a few changes if your phone is so slow it’s driving you up a wall. Your iPhone is equipped to handle your everyday tasks, including downloading apps, launching apps and updating their content in a spee...

Check Your iPhone Settings! Tech Experts Say Having These 4 Turned On May Be Making Your Phone So Much Slower: 5G Setting & More

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NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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Everyone knows that LG OLED TVs are some of the most beloved televisions in the world. They offer stunningly vivid colors and the deepest blacks you can imagine. The only problem is that they’re often much more expensive than comparable smart TVs. If you know which models to look at and when, however, you can get one of LG’s gorgeous OLED TVs without breaking the bank.
Instead of checking out the latest high-end LG OLED TVs, I recommend taking a look at the LG B4 OLED TV. The picture quality is just as good as newer OLED TVs in LG’s mid-range,...

LG B4 OLED TV is stunning, and it’s the best TV you can get right now

With Prime Day deals kicking off, there are some fantastic Prime Day TV deals around to help you save big on your next purchase. Whether you’re looking for a small model for your den or gaming room or a huge TV for your living room, we can recommend checking out the current stream of OLED TV deals going on. These TVs offer the best picture quality around and are perfect if you’re a big movie or games fan. Below, we’ve picked out all the best OLED TV Prime Day deals as well as looked at what you should consider before buying one.

Best OLED TV Prime Day deals: This 48-inch LG is $700 off

We've known for a while that is . While the company says it has been integrating that into various aspects of the voice assistant, it's also working on a more advanced version of Alexa that it plans to charge users to access. Amazon has reportedly dubbed the higher tier "Remarkable Alexa" (let's hope it doesn't stick with that name for the public rollout).

Amazon reportedly thinks people will pay up to $10 per month for next-gen Alexa

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Ahead of Prime Day, Walmart is offering this 75" TCL Q6 QLED Smart TV for only $498. That's $400 off its normal $900 MSRP. If you're looking for a smaller size, Walmart also has the equivalent 65" model for only $398. They are part of Walmart's larger sale that competes with Amazon Prime Day. Despite the low price tag, this TV has a couple of nice upgrades that make it a solid TV for watching HDR content and for playing 4K games. This deal is expected to end tonight.

Score a 75" TCL 4K QLED Smart TV for $498 Ahead of Prime Day, But This Deal Expires Tonight

Will T-Mobile actually fix this issue, though? I'm not holding my breath. An anonymous T-Mobile employee has criticized the carrier for implementing sales metrics that might be leading to sketchy sales tactics. A Redditor also claimed that three T-Mobile stores refused to sell them a phone without buying additional accessories...

T-Mobile employee paints miserable picture as shady sales tactics are uncovered

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

While this year's Amazon Prime Day doesn't officially start until July 16, a quick scope through the A-to-Z catalog reveals several quality deals on the latest smartphones. That includes the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 series, which ZDNET has tested and recommends as some of the best phones on the market. The iPhone 15 series can also be had at a discount; you just have to know where to look -- and we'll show you.

The best phone deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day

One thing I’ve discussed lately is returning to a scrappier kind of cord cutting, which seeks to wrest some leverage away from increasingly consumer-hostile streaming services. To that end, consider the computer. While you might not think of a laptop or desktop PC as the best place to watch...

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The standard Pixel 9 will get a 6-month free trial too. Recent findings from the Google app beta suggest that Pixel 9 Pro phones may come with a complimentary one-year Gemini Advanced subscription. The standard Pixel 9 might offer a six-month free trial of Gemini Advanced. Gemini Advanced subscription includes...

Pixel 9 Pro buyers may receive a free $240 Google One subscription with Gemini Advanced

AI created, human edited. Samsung's latest Galaxy Unpacked event brought many new devices but left some wondering if the tech giant is running out of innovative steam. On Tech News Weekly, host Mikah Sargent and guest Jason Howell broke down the announcements, highlighting incremental updates and design choices that draw heavy inspiration from Apple.

Samsung's Latest Galaxy Unpacked: Iterative Updates and Apple-Inspired Designs

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Google has discontinued Play Service updates for Android Lollipop, ending a decade-long support for this OS. Android 13, 12, and 11 are still the most used versions in 2023, accounting for 60% of total users. Modern Android smartphones now receive around seven years of promised security updates, with Google Pixel...

Google puts the final nail in Android Lollipop's coffin

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Poll result: Pixel 9 hardware has charmed you, but Google AI's a harder sell

What features are driving your purchasing decisions for Google's next smartphone?. With Samsung’s big summer launch already in the rear-view mirror, Android fans who thrive on...

Poll result: Pixel 9 hardware has charmed you, but Google AI's a harder sell

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