Pocket-lint's best Amazon’s Big Spring Sale picks

                                                                                                                                              Plus, these AirPod Max hacks are chefs kiss [Pocket-lint Logo](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/NZY2zqm6wgzku-3YRo-Wa_6YYnE=366) March 20, 2024 Customize your content preferences and share our newsletter with friends [here](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fpage%2Fnewsletter%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/pcOOVem-Rey6gmodz3VUJHQG4ek=366)! If you’ve had some items sitting in your Amazon cart, waiting to hit that buy button, now may be the time. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has kicked off and there are tons of deals happening today. We’ve been on the hunt for some of the best tech deals available to save you time and money. And if you’ve been on the fence about getting a tablet for your kids, (I know, it’s a touchy subject), we recommend you should get an Amazon Fire tablet over and iPad. Why, you may ask? We’ll tell you. Be sure to check back tomorrow for fresh, hot takes from our back pocket to yours for more device, entertainment, lifestyle, and audio tech coverage. 😉 [Best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals: Save on laptops, tablets and more](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon-spring-deals%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/ki0qdvWBS3X4kXHY61zN87_FkU4=366) Amazon's latest sale has arrived, and there are compelling deals to be found. [Amazon March sale (1)](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon-spring-deals%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/zvK9aGHTs1XzOzsVasdkI_YGXdc=366) Image credit: Amazon/Pocket-Lint Run, don't walk. Amazon's Big Spring Sale launched today, running through the end of March 25. While not quite the Prime Day we're used to, The Big Spring Sale sees Amazon promising up to 40% off select electronics. If you're not a Prime member, fret not. Amazon says this spring roundup of deals will be open to all, though "Prime members will have special access to a suite of exciting, exclusive deals." Starting today, you can find all these promotions on a [dedicated page](%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fevents%2Fbigspringsale%3Ftag=pocketlintc07-20%26ascsubtag=UUplUeUpU204339%26asc_refurl=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.pocket-lint.com%252Famazon-spring-deals%252F%26asc_campaign=Commerce/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/Pt35Sq-b9arcoBPu1HevOIBurS0=366) Amazon has set up. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon-spring-deals%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/IkcJupVJsM-T2E5OISdxOa3qgQ8=366) [5 under-used AirPods Max features that can level-up your listening](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fairpods-max-features-you-may-not-know-about%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/_JHlgys7-tfuMdfsqxBx89Ba6aY=366) Make the most of your AirPods Max by sharing audio, saving your battery life, using live listen, and more. [Airpods-1](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fairpods-max-features-you-may-not-know-about%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/QvvW1u5QNsiWrfadvQswP6dZwSE=366) I've owned my [AirPods Max](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-airpods-max-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/FyML-aNLfKh41TwqvcuA1AVIRHk=366) for a couple of months now, but I'm constantly discovering new ways to make the most out of them. Although the AirPods Max has yet to receive an update since 2020, the headphones still have a lot of hidden features that make them technologically relevant in 2024. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fairpods-max-features-you-may-not-know-about%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/sVntlEITMI4TfW8r7lRiPd0gABU=366) [5 ways a Fire tablet is better for your kids than an iPad](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon-fire-tablet-vs-ipad-for-kids%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/5YapPHql_uFP8WYTQ5cQl-v2tMI=366) With parental controls, a durable design, affordable pricing, and child-friendly content, the Fire tablet emerges as the ultimate tablet for kids. [Amazon Fire HD Kids Tablet](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon-fire-tablet-vs-ipad-for-kids%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/xVwtjfGyg4sSgTq24f_pNNr6kMI=366) Image credit: Amazon While Apple's iPad remains the gold standard for tablets thanks to its high-resolution displays and fast processing power, Fire tablets are undoubtedly among the [best tablets for kids](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-kids-tablet%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/eP9rv0RObdqR7TlcbFq5DZepPsY=366). While both are popular choices, the Fire holds several advantages tailored specifically toward younger users. Most notably, Amazon has made kids' versions of its most popular models, including the [Fire HD 10](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon-fire-hd-10-2023-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/Z45xJbHIWzfBQanvHvHpQZsOXw0=366) and [Fire HD 8](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Ftablets%2Freviews%2Famazon%2F163321-amazon-fire-hd-8-2022-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/1dmIMBAkMqmQ_Zgky_cf1g1Dry0=366). The Fire Kids line of tablets includes all the same features as the regular models, but they have a more durable design and streamlined parental controls. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon-fire-tablet-vs-ipad-for-kids%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/yJr69BQu5pn9lle3nX2p13fm4V0=366) Deal of the day [Save $200 on the Google Pixel 8 today](%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0CGTD5KVT%2F%3Ftag=newsletter039-20/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/44NFNGf8WsyTSVotmpzShEh4otY=366) In case you missed it [Garmin's popular running watch is an even sweeter deal at $90 off](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgarmin-forerunner-245-smartwatch-deal%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/jiRRc9EQSc7OEu3nJ054_O9XTDA=366) [This spring, it's Bose ANC headphones or nothing, and they're $50 off](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbose-quietcomfort-ultra-spring-sale%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/LbuikJz9_Oaa1YO_LGpMAojB2iY=366) [One of our favorite portable Bluetooth speakers is on sale for Amazon's Spring Sale](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fportable-bluetooth-speaker-deal-jblflip5%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/aCEtB8bHz2R9O5IW47gOyeczBzk=366) [Some of the best noise-cancelling earbuds I've ever listened to are 29% off today](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbose-quietcomfort-ii-buds-deal%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/ui5x8G7JuFM-8_Mw3HhraWPcn7Y=366) [Ring Battery Doorbell Pro Vs. Nest Doorbell: Which battery doorbell offers the best view?](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fring-battery-doorbell-pro-vs-nest-nestdoorbell%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/gwtFuZVUaLu8rrA7yu8S-ceAn40=366) And finally... [6 ways to combat a dark TV screen](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fways-to-combat-a-dark-tv-screen%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/mn3PGT6VpuQKxh1aRLoBK1G_dNw=366) In TV's "dark era," here's how I tackle a screen that's hard to see. [Watching House of the Dragon on a TV ](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fways-to-combat-a-dark-tv-screen%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/baC1gF2P9WTzrByu6W1VdtjcD3Y=366) Image credit: HBO In recent years, [films and TV shows](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-netflix-movies-shows-right-now%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/dAgct6ilmdHsnp87eEO-rX0dZDc=366) have gotten darker. Not just darker in tone, although we can thank Christopher Nolan and Zack Snyder for ushering in a wave of gritty content. But also literally darker, as in hard to see. Many of us were confused or annoyed at one [Game of Thrones episode](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Ftv%2Fnews%2F147927-game-of-thrones-the-long-night-darkness-bitrate%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403201527%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e5d57fc99-d4e1d108-da47-463b-86b2-d19336a61ff9-000000/v2hUvgtciVK0AjqtY1TpFZG2VWM=366) some years ago, but as we've seen with content like House of Dragon, The Batman, Yellowjackets, and any number of horror films, that GoT experience was not an anomaly. It was the beginning of TV's Era of Darkness. 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