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What to expect from Amazon’s big fall hardware event on Tuesday
What to expect from Amazon’s big fall hardware event on Tuesday A new Echo smart speaker or two will likely be announced at Amazon’s fall hardware event on September 30th, possibly including a standard Echo and an upgraded Echo Studio. A color version of the Kindle Scribe tablet-sized E Ink device may be released, which […]
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The Blink security camera app was down, but Amazon rolled out a fix
The Blink security camera app was down, but Amazon rolled out a fix The Blink security camera app experienced an issue on Friday night, preventing users from accessing their cameras. The issue was reported by users across multiple states, including California, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, with many seeing a 503 status code error. […]
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24 hours with Alexa Plus: we cooked, we chatted, and it kinda lied to me
24 hours with Alexa Plus: we cooked, we chatted, and it kinda lied to me Alexa Plus, Amazon’s new AI-powered voice assistant, has exceeded expectations after spending 24 hours with it. The new assistant knows more and can do more than its predecessor, adapting to user interactions and responding accordingly. Users can now engage in […]
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Here are 13 of our favorite deals from Amazon’s early Prime Day sale
Here are 13 of our favorite deals from Amazon’s early Prime Day sale Amazon has already started its Prime Day sale with early deals on various products, including security gear, power stations, and streaming devices. The Blink Outdoor 4 camera is available for $39.99 ($39.99 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, while a bundle of […]
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The Verge’s guide to Amazon Prime Day 2025
The Verge’s guide to Amazon Prime Day 2025 Amazon’s Prime Day 2025 will kick off on July 8th and run through July 11th, a twice-as-long event compared to previous years. The sale will feature discounts, limited-time promos, and Prime-exclusive deals on various products, including robot vacuums, OLED TVs, and noise-canceling headphones. Amazon’s “Today’s Big Deals” […]
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More than a million people now have Alexa Plus
More than a million people now have Alexa Plus Alexa Plus, Amazon’s generative AI-powered voice assistant, has rolled out to over 1 million users in an Early Access program, with more expected to be added this summer. The new assistant was announced in February 2025 and features a more conversational interface, allowing users to complete […]
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Xbox cofounder J Allard is working on ‘breakthrough’ devices at Amazon
Xbox cofounder J Allard is working on ‘breakthrough’ devices at Amazon Xbox cofounder J Allard is leading Amazon’s new ZeroOne team focused on “breakthrough” devices. The team, which includes roles in applied science, product marketing, and customer insights, is working on a smart home device as one of its projects. J Allard joined Amazon in […]
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The oldest Fire TV devices are losing Netflix support soon
The oldest Fire TV devices are losing Netflix support soon Netflix will be discontinuing support for some first-generation Fire TV devices, including the original Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, and Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote. The cutoff date for US users is June 3rd, although non-US users may have a different deadline. Users can […]
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Amazon’s CEO says the company can weather challenges from tariffs because of how big it is
Amazon’s CEO says the company can weather challenges from tariffs because of how big it is Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy believes the company can weather challenges from tariffs due to its massive size and extensive product offerings. The company has seen “extremely large selections” and “hundreds of millions of SKUs,” allowing it to adapt to […]
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Here are our favorite deals from Amazon’s annual gaming sale
Here are our favorite deals from Amazon’s annual gaming sale Amazon’s annual Gaming Week sale offers various deals on gaming essentials, including headsets, mice, games, and streaming equipment. The Razer BlackShark V2 wired headset is on sale for $35.99 ($15 off), while a Meta Quest 3 bundle with a carrying case and Batman: Arkham Shadow […]
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