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Breville/ZDNET Expensive caffeine fix, tight(er) budget? As Amazon’s Big Spring Sale draws nearer, you might be adding products to your cart for a spring spruce up. If you (or someone you love) are a javaphile, you may opt to refresh your kitchen with a premium appliance you might not usually splurge on.  If you’ve been looking to upgrade your coffee routine, the Breville Espresso Machine is currently $413 — $87 off its usual $499 price…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The TCL QM8 (2024) features rich colors and searing brightness. It has enhanced audio over 2023’s model, while still being easy to set up and navigate. I wish the viewing angles weren’t somewhat limited, and you’ll want to wait for a deal to buy one. more buying choices Best Buy is offering up to $5,000 off the TCL QM85. The 65-inch model has the lowest discount with just $100 off, while the…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG G4 OLED is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for about $2,000. LG has made great strides with its OLED picture quality, and this model is truly exceptional However, the regular price might be a turn-off since you can buy great TVs for half the price. more buying choices For a limited time, retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are discounting the 2024 LG G4 OLED model in various…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Right now, Walmart is selling the Apple Watch Series 9 for just $280. This is one of the lowest prices we’ve seen since the holiday season. Remember, Apple products don’t often see sales, and this rare offer may be fleeting since it’s only available in the Midnight Aluminum color. However, there are other colorways on sale, but aren’t as good of a deal. Also: Amazon’s Spring Sale is back next week, but I already found…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Privacy Hero 2, a $199 router available on FlashRouters, supports NordVPN and Surfshark alongside various VPN protocols. It comes with one year of access to Privacy Hero Wireguard VPN and, with a current promotion, one year of NordVPN. The company should improve the build quality and be more generous with the Ethernet cable’s length. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are excellent tools for improving online privacy and security. Most people sign up…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET At a time when technology permeates every aspect of our lives, from the smartphones in our pockets to the cloud services powering our businesses, finding the right tech can make all the difference. That’s why ZDNET’s team of subject matter experts, with over 30 years of experience, is committed to providing readers with in-depth, unbiased, and lab-tested reviews of the latest products and services. Also: How we rate deals at ZDNET in 2025…

If you have a business with product inventory or that sells goods and services, Shopify should be on your radar. The platform makes it easy to build a digital storefront for customers, whether they’re buying in person, online, or via social or digital marketplaces. Shopify plans start at $29 per month, billed annually, with additional tiers at $79 and $299 per month. A more expensive plan comes with lower processing fees, greater shipping discounts, and…

As its name tells you, customer relationship management, or CRM, software provides tools that businesses of any size can use to deal with customer relationships and interactions. Areas covered by CRM packages can include communication management and tracking; marketing assistance; lead and deal tracking; and financial analysis — all of which help businesses grow and optimize their sales channels. Also: The best remote access software: Expert tested If you run a small business that needs a…