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Amazon will pay you in gift cards to recycle your old electronics. Here's ...
19 hours ago by June Wan
Everything Amazon just announced: Alexa updates, new Echo Show, Fire ...
23 hours ago by Maria Diaz
Amazon is turning Alexa into a hands-free ChatGPT
1 day ago by Maria Diaz
Everything you need to know about Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days
3 days ago by Allison Murray
The best tablets for kids, according to parents
September 15, 2023 by Allison Murray

These 5 new Amazon features make finding the products you need even easier

Want to find something on Amazon? Just snap a picture and add some text.

The best headphone deals for Labor Day: Find sales on AirPods, Beats, Bose, and more

ZDNET found the best headphone deals available now, no matter your budget.

September 1, 2023 by Charlie Osborne in Headphones

The best tablets you can buy: Apple, Samsung, and Amazon compared

Our tested picks for top tablets will help you choose the best one for your needs.

September 1, 2023 by Allison Murray in Tablets

Temu vs. Amazon: Which shopping site is best for your buying needs?

Amazon or Temu? Each e-commerce giant offers millions of items for sale. Our buying guide helps you decide what products -- and when -- you should purchase from one site or the other.

September 1, 2023 by Jada Jones in E-Commerce

AWS unveils local cloud zones for exclusive customer use

The US cloud vendor's Dedicated Local Zones are set up in a customer-specified location to comply with regulatory needs, and Singapore is its first global customer.

August 24, 2023 by Eileen Yu in Cloud

Blink launches new version of Outdoor cam with improved image quality

The Blink Outdoor 4 is the perfect 'anywhere' security camera, which can be installed in almost any location.

August 24, 2023 by Maria Diaz in Home Security

Amazon's Echo Show 5 made me a smart display believer (and my daughter, too)

The latest display-equipped Amazon speaker features improved audio quality, a Fire TV-like interface, and all the Echo perks.

August 23, 2023 by Artie Beaty in Smart Home

Amazon's new Fire TV Channel app makes it easier to stream its 400+ free channels

New Fire TV content providers were also announced, including Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, TV Guide, Funny or Die, and more.

August 22, 2023 by Sabrina Ortiz in Streaming & Services

Amazon changed how product ratings look, and it's just not helpful

If you rely on customer reviews to choose the best product to buy on Amazon, you may be in for a challenge.

August 18, 2023 by Maria Diaz in Amazon

How to make money by sharing your favorite Amazon products online

The best part of Amazon's Influencer Program is that you don't need tens of thousands of followers to be approved.

August 18, 2023 by Sabrina Ortiz in E-Commerce

Amazon now using generative AI to summarize customer reviews

Available on a wide number of products for many US shoppers on mobile devices, the AI tech will condense all the customer reviews into one digestible paragraph.

August 15, 2023 by Lance Whitney in E-Commerce

It's official: Amazon will hold another Prime Day sale in October

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days promises some of the best deals of the pre-holiday season.

August 8, 2023 by Alison DeNisco Rayome in Amazon

Amazon Clinic expands telemedicine services nationwide

The Amazon virtual healthcare service is now available in all 50 states and Washington, DC.

August 1, 2023 by Maria Diaz in Health

Roku vs Fire Stick: Which one is right for your streaming needs?

Out of the abundance of streaming devices on the market, two have dominated for years: The Roku Streaming Stick and the Amazon Fire TV Stick. But how do you choose the best one for your TV streaming habits?

July 27, 2023 by Maria Diaz in Video Streaming Services

Amazon now highlights product recalls in your order history

Now you can easily check if any products in your past Amazon orders have been recalled right from your account.

July 27, 2023 by Maria Diaz in E-Commerce

How UPS workers' big contract win could impact Amazon

We explore the ripple effect of UPS's union activities and their potential impact on Amazon.

July 25, 2023 by David Gewirtz in Amazon