Apple has filed a patent for a new type of image sensor that could give future iPhones and other Apple devices the ability to capture photos and videos with dynamic range levels approaching that of the human eye.
If you're not sure where to start, don't worry, I've got you covered with a curated list of the best early deals that are already appearing as Prime Day approaches.
Why should you care about what I've got to say? Fair question. I oversee all laptop and Chromebook review coverage at PCWorld. I also maintain our best laptop deals roundup daily, along with our best laptops of 2025 roundup weekly. That means I'm hunting for the best laptop discounts online every single day, so I'm pretty well-attuned to the landscape, while my hands-on knowledge helps me unearth the true gems.
Best early Prime Day 2025 deals on budget laptops
HP 14 Laptop, Intel Celeron N4020 processor/14-inch 1366×768 display/4GB RAM/64GB storage, $178.50 ($51.49 off at Amazon)
The Zenbook A14 is basically Asus' answer to the MacBook Air, with Asus representatives even telling me that the "A" very unofficially stands for Air. It's a 14-inch model with an incredibly light weight of just 2.16 pounds (or 0.98 kilograms if you live in a civilized country). This base model is running on a Snapdragon X chip with 16GB of RAM, and though the 1200p display is a gorgeous OLED panel, it doesn't have a touchscreen. It's packing 512GB of storage.
You can read all about this laptop in Chris Hoffman's review of it for PCWorld. In short, it's tiny, it's featherlight, it has a unique "ceraluminum" finish that makes it stand out, and the battery life is absolutely astonishing—70 watt-hours in a laptop this small gives it a full 24 hours in a standardized battery test. For downsides, that 8-core Snapdragon X chip (the slowest of these Arm-based options) won't blow anyone away, and it might just refuse to play some 3D-based games. (Note that this model sold by Best Buy isn't the same one in the review. It's a lighter sand color and has half the RAM and storage, 16GB/512GB, respectively.)
The first way is via the Windows "Settings." Open "Settings" via the Start menu and go to "Bluetooth & devices." Select the "Mouse" option. Next to the "Primary mouse button" option, select "right" if you're left-handed.
When we reviewed the Samsung T9, we gave it 4.5 stars and our Editors' Choice award, appreciating its overall fast performance, its grippy textured surface, and its reassuring five-year warranty. At this price, the T9 is a fantastic deal. You're getting a super-sleek and super-fast portable SSD that hits data speeds up to 2,000 MB/s, plus protection against accidents like bumps and drops.
You'll be able to use the Samsung T9 with just about any device you have at home, be it your laptop, smartphone, gaming console, or camera. And don't worry about carrying this one with you anywhere you go because it's compact, slim, and lightweight. It's barely larger than your credit card, measuring 0.55 inches thick and weighing just 0.27 pounds.
So, what are you waiting for? Snag the 2TB Samsung T9 for $170 before this deal vanishes into thin air. And remember, it's a Prime deal, so start a 30-day free trial if you aren't a Prime member yet. Not the right SSD for you? Check out
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But I wasn't always like this. When I first tried standing desks over a decade ago, I didn't approve. My feet ached, my setup was suboptimal, I didn't feel the benefits, and it was a hell of a lot more work than just putting my feet up while I tapped away at my PC.
But now? I'd never go back. Here are the top reasons why I went from standing desk skeptic to standing desk convert.
It helps my back pain and posture
This is the original and still best reason I have for using a standing desk. In the past, I wrote about my favorite desk accessories for back pain and posture issues. After years of poor posture, too much smartphone use, and a sedentary combination of desk work and PC gaming, I found myself with recurring pinched nerves and distracting back pain.
Switching to a standing desk was the first step to reversing that dangerous debilitating trend, and thoug
President Donald Trump's budget would kill off tax credits for wind and solar, raising costs for new clean energy projects and blowing up valuable investment in those already in the pipeline.
