Amazon's Big Spring Sale will likely be in bloom soon. Here's everything you need to know

Amazon has had a busy last few weeks. After a smashing Devices and Services event last month, at which the company unveiled new Alexa upgrades and teased Alexa+ companion devices on the horizon soon, the retail giant is looking to get back to its roots: e-commerce.  

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With President's Day behind us, ZDNET's team of experts is gearing up for the second annual Amazon Big Spring Sale. Last year, the retail giant announced its first-ever Big Spring Sale event, which ran from March 20-25. Amazon slashed prices and offered near-holiday-priced deals on tablets, TVs, headphones, robot vacuums, home goods, as well as popular flagship Amazon products. I expect the sale to return this year with many similar deals. 

As ZDNET's deal connoisseur, I'm using my ...