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Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Score popular tech you want for less
Incredible savings on the best tech through March 25
Amazon is starting its big promotional sales early this year with its Big Spring Sale taking place from March 20 to March 25. During this five-day sale, you're going to see amazing discounts on some of our favorite tech products, like smartphones, tablets laptops, TVs, and more. While there are hundreds of thousands of gadgets on sale, we've scoured through all the deals to list some of the best ones.
Amazon's Big Spring Sale arrives March 20 with massive discounts on must-have gadgets
You won't want to miss out on these epic deals coming March 20
Just as we've recovered from the long holiday shopping season of 2023, Amazon is now ready to unleash a new shopping holiday with its Big Spring Sale which is set to start on March 20. As you can probably guess, Amazon is going to have some irresistible promotions on some of the hottest tech products, offering deep discounts that are going to be really hard to pass up.
How to access developer options on Amazon Fire TV?
The developer options allow you to sideload apps and access other advanced options.
The Amazon Fire TV stick is among the best things you can buy to revive an aging TV. The Fire TV OS is packed with a lot of great features, and it's perfect to breathe a new life into your old TV by adding some smart features to it. The Fire TV stick's operating system comes with all the essential features you need out of the box, but there are a few advanced options that are hidden under developer options.
Ambient Computing: What is it?
Ambient computing is underlying a lot of our technology today, but what is it?
Devices all around us are getting smarter, and part of that perceived intelligence is the fact that so many of them are practically autonomous. If you have a Google Pixel, for example, you'll be familiar with features like Now Playing that just run in the background without any input. It's essentially invisible tech.
Download Android USB Drivers for popular OEMs
Not sure which driver to install for your Android device? We can help. In this guide, we'll explain how to install the correct USB driver.
Dipping your toes into the Android modding world isn't a very complicated job, but you have to fulfill a few prerequisites. Be it rooting or installing a custom ROM like LineageOS, most of the aftermarket tinkering requires you to connect your Android smartphone to a computer using a USB cable, so you can use tools like the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to interact with the device. Things are usually more jolting for a power user, as they may also want to reinstall the factory firmware on the phone or tablet, which means the OEM-specific flashing utilities come into the picture as well.
3 reasons Chromeboxes and thin clients could be the future of computing
Chips are getting so powerful that an Apple TV or a Chromebox can beat computers from a decade or two ago. Does this mean thin clients will take off?
Chromeboxes and thin clients have had a great end-of-year push lately as 2023 winds down. Amazon released its Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Client just last month, a low-cost thin client that connects to a virtual desktop. Lenovo also debuted its Chromebox Micro earlier this month, a ChromeOS desktop that is so tiny it can fit into the back of custom monitors. Then there are devices like the Apple TV — which aren't thin clients or lightweight PCs yet — but definitely could be some time down the road.
AWS’s new server processor can train AI models up to four times faster
The two processors are designed to deliver supercomputer-level performance
As Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to grow, Amazon’s product line is expanding, too. Now, the company has announced that it has developed two new processors, which will be used by AWS. While one of them was created for general-purpose work, the other was made with AI training in mind — and Amazon specifies that speed is the name of the game.
Amazon announces Q chatbot to take on Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT Enterprise
Capitalizing on the hype surrounding GenAI, Amazon has launched its Q chatbot at $20/user/month in order to compete with Microsoft and Google.
Since the release of ChatGPT by OpenAI last year, almost all tech giants have been attempting to capitalize in this space, usually by launching their own chatbots and other forms of AI assistants. Some competitors in this space currently include Microsoft Copilot and Google Duet, and now, Amazon is ready to throw its hat into the ring too. At its annual cloud computing conference in Las Vegas, Amazon has announced its own AI assistant, Amazon Q.
This amazing Cyber Monday deal gives you one more reason to buy my favorite portable monitor
Pick up my favorite OLED portable monitor with this -25% Cyber Monday deal while you still can.
Cyber Monday is finally here, unlocking amazing, limited-time deals from our favorite retailers. For many of us, this is the best time of year to finally upgrade our work from home setups with new monitors and other peripherals. If you're a creative professional, having an extra monitor or two can be valuable. As a writer and illustrator, I love having a second monitor around, and when I'm working on the go, the Asus Zenscreen OLED has been my go to portable monitor. For a limited time, you can pick up this great OLED portable monitor for up to 25% off from Amazon, but you'll need to act fast, because this deal will definitely not last long.
48 best Cyber Monday deals at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart
We collected the best prices for these products across the three major retailers.
Cyber Monday is officially here, and almost all the Black Friday deals that have been live for weeks are still going strong at all the major retailers. There are still plenty of amazing deals out there on Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart to save a lot of money on things like laptops, smartphones, PC hardware, and more. It's the best time to splurge and get the smartphones and laptops that you've been eyeing for a long time, and it's still not too late if you haven't been keeping up with the deals. Here are the best Cyber Monday deals that you must grab before it's too late.
4 ways to prepare for Black Friday and get the best deals this holiday season
A little bit of prep is all you need to score these big end-of-year deals
Black Friday officially kicks off this Friday, but almost all major retailers like Best Buy and Walmart have already started rolling out their holiday discounts. That's right; a slew of Black Friday deals are already live, so you can start your holiday shopping early. The annual deal extravaganza can be a bit overwhelming, but you can easily score some big deals with the right preparation.
Best Amazon Echo devices in 2024
There's no shortage of Echo devices on the market, so we're highlighting the best ones you can buy right now.
It’s been a couple of months since Amazon’s latest event, where the company announced new and exciting products that deserve to be part of our selection of the best Amazon Echo devices in 2023. These new products arrive with some necessary upgrades and cool features that make us love our Echo devices a bit more. The best part is that the company aims to please and provide an excellent experience with each of its devices. There are tons of options to choose from, so getting the best Echo for you might seem like a complicated task if it’s your first time, but once you get a feel for the products and services, you will feel the need to add more devices to your collection to create a better smart home experience. So, which is the best Echo device for you or the best addition to your smart home? Stick around to find out.
Incredible Amazon Black Friday deals kick-off today, you don’t want to miss out
Amazon Black Friday sales are now live, giving you a golden opportunity to buy phones, tablets, earbuds, and more at heavily discounted prices.
If you're on the lookout for some of the best phones, tablets, and accessories at insane discounts, don't wait until November 24. Amazon's Black Friday sales are now live, a week before the actual date of Black Friday, offering you a week-long time to cash in on the opportunity and still have enough time left to explore more deals at Best Buy and elsewhere.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen review: The best e-reader for most people
The latest Paperwhite is a marked improvement over its predecessor, offering a big display, a comfortable reading experience, and insane battery life.
As an avid reader, I have always been a fan of Kindle e-readers and the convenience they offer. So when Amazon released a new Kindle Paperwhite back in 2021, I was immediately intrigued, although I resisted the temptation to upgrade since my 10th-generation Paperwhite could easily serve for a few more years.
Echo Buds fall to all-time low in this must-see Black Friday deal
You won't find a better deal on Amazon's Echo Buds during this holiday season.
While it's still early, over the past month we've seen some great deals ahead of Black Friday on laptops, SSDs, Apple products, and more. But if you were holding out for a great deal on wireless earbuds, you've come to the right place, because we've uncovered a price so good that it's going to be one of the best budget wireless earbuds deals this month.
Must-see deal knocks 71% off this Echo Pop smart bulb bundle
You don't want to miss this deal on the Echo Pop speaker, dropping to an incredible price of just $18 ahead of Black Friday.
Black Friday is starting early this year, and we've already seen plenty of great deals on laptops, SSDs, smartphones, and more. With that said, the deals are only going to get better the closer we get to Black Friday and with that said, we're now seeing an absolutely phenomenal deal on the Amazon Echo Pop smart speaker.
Don't miss out on huge savings on our favorite Fire TV devices, Echo Show speakers, smart TVs and more
Some amazing deals on Amazon's best products.
We're just a couple of weeks away from Black Friday but that doesn't mean we have to wait that long to find great deals. Amazon's been on a roll lately with its sales, starting back in October with its Prime Big Deal Days sales event, and since rolling out new deals pretty much every day for the month of November.
Unprecedented deal knocks $125 off this Echo Show 5 Ring Video Doorbell bundle
This is the lowest price to date for this bundle, so grab it while you still can.
This is the best starter bundle you can get if you're looking to add some smarts to your home or office. In this bundle, you get the Amazon Echo Show 5, which is an extremely versatile smart speaker with a 5-inch screen and rated as one of the best Echo devices, and the Ring Video Doorbell, which provides easy setup and access to view guests approaching your front door.
Best Amazon Alexa speakers in 2024
The best Amazon Alexa speakers offer high-quality sound, intuitive voice control, and more, but it’s tough to know which model is right for you; that’
The smart home revolution is in full swing, with hundreds of voice-assistant products on the market ranging from light bulbs to amazing smart speakers. Some of the best speakers are from the Alexa line, which all work to deliver the most when it comes to voice-assistant control. They're intuitive, user-friendly, and can take complex commands as well as direct interactions, including playing games with the sometimes-sassy voice assistant. Before buying, consider what features are most important to you in an Alexa speaker. Do you prioritize sound quality above all else? Would you prefer a wireless option for on-the-go listening? Are you shopping on a budget? We’re here to help you determine what’s right for your home.
How to sideload apps on the Amazon Fire TV
Looking to add apps to an Amazon Fire TV? It's super easy to do with sideloading
Amazon's Fire TV is one of the best streaming devices you can use. The interface is very simple, and you can get straight to your favorite TV shows and movies. However, you've probably felt like there was something missing at one point or another. The Fire TV app catalog is pretty limited, so you'll likely find a streaming service or two that aren't available.