I have been exercising with fitness trackers like smartwatches and smart rings for over a year, and the devices have helped me track my progress over time, check my vitals during workouts, understand my recovery, and motivate me to keep my activity streaks alive. Whether you’re dialing into your fitness routine or want to learn more about your activity patterns, a health tracker can uncover the details of your activity and sleep throughout the day,…

Matthew Miller My husband and I are sticklers for tracking our sleep, calories, performance, recovery, and, my personal favorite, HRV status. The Garmin Forerunner 255S is a favorite among our gym friends for tracking health features during and after our workouts. It sports a slim design and the full-color display is easy to read even in direct sunlight. The wearable is available in two sizes: 46 mm and 41 mm. Plus, with up to 12 days of…

When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025?  Amazon’s Spring Sale runs through Monday, March 31.  Are laptops really cheaper during Amazon sales?  Absolutely. Retailers and manufacturers have plenty of reasons to discount their laptops: new models coming out, overstock in a particular configuration, etc. Now, many of these discounted events align with Amazon’s sales, allowing retailers to clear inventory as part of the sale events.  How did we choose these Spring Sale deals? ZDNET only writes…

NurPhoto/Getty Images The subscription price for YouTube TV is going up soon — but not for everyone. Earlier this year, the streaming service introduced a promo that makes the first six months of service $70 a month — $13 off the normal price of $83 a month. That promo ends in just a few days on March 31, meaning that if you’re considering signing up, you must do so soon. Also: Is your live TV…

When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025?  This year, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale begins on March 25 and ends on March 31. Are headphones and earbuds really cheaper during Amazon sales?  Yes, you can find many headphones and earbuds at cheaper prices during Amazon’s sales. However, the spring sale typically offers smaller discounts than Amazon’s fall and holiday sales later in the year. During Amazon’s sales, headphone, and earbud brands also slash prices on their sites…

NurPhoto/Getty Images One of the coolest Android features is coming to Perplexity — unofficially. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) this week, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas announced that a Circle to Search-style feature is coming to Perplexity on Android.  Also: Perplexity is the AI tool Gemini wishes it could be In a short video demonstration, a user is chatting with Perplexity about the greatest tennis players of all time. When the user draws a…

When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025?  Amazon’s Big Spring Sale runs from now through Monday, March 31. Also: Everything you need to know about Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025 Are deals really better during Amazon sales?  Deals on flagship Amazon products are typically the best during Amazon’s own sales. These sales are also a great opportunity to scoop up decent savings across dozens of categories. Keep in mind that you’ll be able to shop at plenty…

ZDNET Those of you who regularly use Microsoft Office might want to try an upcoming new feature designed to speed up your favorite program. Rolling out in May, an option called Startup Boost will reduce the amount of time you have to wait for a Microsoft Office application to launch. The first volunteer for this mission will be Microsoft Word, with other applications in the Office suite joining via future updates. Popping up as a…