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Current price: $200 Original price: $250 The nice thing about buying one of Oura’s earlier model smart rings is you’ll get the same app and software experience — just a different form factor and one less day of battery life. If prospective Oura Ring buyers don’t mind this, they should opt for the Oura Ring 3, which has reduced its price by around 20% since the Oura Ring 4’s debut. The Oura Ring tracks your…

ZDNET’s key takeaways What the Sony Bravia X90L lacks in eye-popping specs, it more than makes up for in real-world picture performance and Sony upscaling technology, which delivers great video for movies, sports, cable, and streaming. Regarding the features you’ll love for daily use, the X90L has an excellent remote that feels premium, is just the right size, includes backlighting, and has a good balance of just the right number of buttons The X90L also…

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer for many people, and if you’re looking to upgrade the TV in your home theater or snag a second screen for your bedroom, office, or kids’ playroom, you can still find steep discounts from brands like Sony, Samsung, and more, even as the sales wind down.  Also: The best Memorial Day deals live now Whether you’re looking for a big-screen TV to create the ultimate home theater…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale for $739 (save $70) at Best Buy for Memorial Day, a $60 discount. The multitude of upgrades, from its tough exterior to a wide array of features, allow the Apple Watch Ultra 2 to deliver the definitive smartwatch experience. Also: Best Memorial Day deals 2025 Around this time last year, it had just been a day since I received my new Apple Watch Ultra, and it was already strapped…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sony Ult Field 3 speaker is a midrange powerhouse with great sound and ample bass, and it’s $51 off right now. With a 24-hour battery life and features that encourage speaker syncing, the Ult Field 3 would be perfect for regular hosts and music lovers. I can’t think of anything wrong with this incredible speaker, and its price competes with other speakers of this size and spec. The Sony Ult Field…

When is Memorial Day?  Memorial Day in the US is on Monday, May 26, and while most of the event’s deals happen during the weekend, major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Target often start listing them earlier. How did I choose these Memorial Day deals?  I focused on deals that not only saved you a notable amount of money (especially if it’s on a phone that typically isn’t discounted) but were on devices that I’ve…

June Wan/ZDNET Midrange smartphones like the OnePlus Nord N30 are a nice alternative to high-end devices like the OnePlus 13. They provide a premium experience without the exorbitant cost. And now, thanks to a new deal, this already affordable phone is even cheaper. The device typically costs $300, but as part of a new late Spring promotion, you can get it as low as $230 right now. Also: I’m a phone expert and these Memorial…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a premium flagship meant for users who want the most out of their phone, with a starting price of $1,299. Key improvements include new Galaxy AI features, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. No major shifts to camera hardware, battery size, and charging speeds leave a lot to be desired. more buying choices During Memorial Day, the 256GB Galaxy S25 Ultra…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point normally retails for $26 and $24, respectively. They’re highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. However, the One is only splashproof, and the Card version has a non-user-replaceable battery. On Amazon, both the Chipolo One Point and Card Point are on sale for $22 and $21, respectively. AirTags are one of the things that have set the Apple ecosystem apart from the Android…

While blood pressure is often measured by health professionals when patients visit medical facilities for check-ups, technology has allowed people to check their blood pressure in the comfort of their own home and with customized insights.  Also: The best Memorial Day deals you can shop now One such device is the OMRON Evolv Bluetooth Wireless monitor. While it’s normally $105, it’s currently discounted 40% off on Amazon for Memorial Day, making it $63.  This smart blood…