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☆ It's about to be way easier to make a smart home. Here's what you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

In this article AMZNAAPLGOOGL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTSoon it will be easier to buy gadgets that work with your smart home. Matter, backed by the biggest names in tech including Amazon , Apple , Google and Samsung, aims to solve a key pain point. Smart home accessories with Matter connectivity. These include Eve, which makes smart plugs and sensors, as well as Wix which makes smart light bulbs. Google Nest Hub Max and Google Nest Hub (second generation) smart displays, Google Nest WiFi and WiFi Pro routers, and Amazon Echo (fourth generation) smart speakers will also support the standard.

☆ With TV prices down 17%, Black Friday shoppers may find ‘excellent deals’
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Why TV prices are falling amid broader inflationAverage TV prices fell by almost 17% in October 2022 compared with the same month in 2021, according to the consumer price index. They're an outlier at a time when stubbornly high inflation led prices to climb steeply for a broad basket of consumer products. Manufacturers had cranked up production to historic highs to meet consumer demand — and retailers now have a glut of TVs, Kowalski said. Black Friday and Cyber Monday TV dealsRetailers have long used TV deals to draw in shoppers on Black Friday — the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional start to the holiday shopping season. watch nowSome Black Friday deals from retailers such as Best Buy have been jaw-dropping, especially for some well-known brands, said Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst with DealNews.

☆ Amazon's new 65-inch Fire TV is better and currently costs less than last year's model
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In this article AMZN Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTAmazon's Fire TV Omni QLED Series 4K UHD smart TV. AmazonI've been testing Amazon 's new 65-inch Fire TV Omni QLED Series 4K UHD smart TV. Amazon's Fire TV Omni QLED Series 4K UHD smart TV with widget display. Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series 4K UHD. Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series 4K UHD Prime UI.

SKIP AHEAD Best Target Black Friday deals | Best Target Black Friday sales | Target Holiday Price Match GuaranteeTo help you keep up with Target’s Black Friday sale, we rounded up a handful of the best deals available right now and plan to update this list through Cyber Monday. Best Target Black Friday deals to shop nowBased on our previous coverage and Select reader interest, we rounded up some of the best deals from Target’s Black Friday sale, using Honey and CamelCamelCamel to ensure their discounts are at historical lows. Best Target Black Friday sales to shop nowHere are some of the best sales to shop for during Target’s Black Friday sale that we think Select readers will want to know about. There will also be a few special sales and deals from Nov. 24 to Nov. 26:When do Target’s Black Friday deals go live? Does Target price match Black Friday deals?

☆ Amazon lays off some devices employees: Read the memo from hardware chief Dave Limp
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Annie Palmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Amazon is laying off some employees in its devices and services unit, hardware chief Dave Limp wrote in a memo to workers on Wednesday. The e-retailer is consolidating some teams and programs in its devices and services unit after "a deep set of reviews" of the business, Limp wrote. "It pains me to have to deliver this news as we know we will lose talented Amazonians from the Devices & Services org as a result." The job cuts are part of broader layoffs hitting Amazon as it stares down a worsening economic outlook. While the cuts may total 10,000 people, there is no specific target for total job cuts, the person said.

☆ Prime members complain that Amazon Music is 'unusable' and in 'shambles' after the ability to select individual songs was removed unless they pay $9 a month
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Amazon Music recently added 98 million songs to the platform to capitalize on an increase in demand. But Prime members can only play individual songs if they upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for $9 a month. Some Amazon Music users are posting to Twitter and LinkedIn to criticize the update. Such changes are riling up some Amazon music users who are going to Twitter to complain over the loss of certain features. Still, the number of Amazon Music users fall behind its rivals.

☆ Target's early Black Friday 2022 deals are now live
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

Target’s Black Friday sale is currently live and includes discounts on brands like Apple, KitchenAid and Nintendo, as well as Target-exclusive brands like Threshold and Casaluna. SKIP AHEAD Best Target Black Friday deals | Best Target Black Friday sales | Target Holiday Price Match GuaranteeEvery Sunday leading up to Thanksgiving, Target is releasing a new batch of deals, which you can browse online and in stores. Best Target Black Friday deals to shop nowBased on our previous coverage and Select reader interest, we rounded up some of the best deals from Target’s Black Friday sale, using Honey and CamelCamelCamel to ensure their discounts are at historical lows. When do Target’s Black Friday deals go live? There are two types of deals you can shop during Target’s Black Friday sale:Weeklong Black Friday Deal s, which debut every Sunday through Thanksgiving weekend.

☆ Meta has spent $36 billion building the metaverse but still has little to show for it, while tech sensations such as the iPhone, Xbox, and Amazon Echo cost way less
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Meta has thrown $36 billion at the metaverse but plans to spend many billions more on the project. Wary investors are calling for Meta to focus its effort on its profitable divisions. Insider compiled a list of tech breakthroughs that cost far less than the metaverse push. Meta, according to an Insider analysis of the firm's financial filings, has pumped $36 billion into its Reality Labs division since 2019. However, Mark Zuckerberg is continuing to pour billions into his metaverse dream, arguing that it's the future of computing.

The Amazon Prime Early Access Sale has entered its second and final day and deals are still going strong. In fact, we're seeing excellent all-time low prices that beat out the best deals we found during the first Amazon Prime Day in July. For more deals, check out our main Prime Day deals liveblog, deals under $50 roundup, and up-to-the-minute Prime lightning deals coverage. Currently down to just under $100, this is the best price we've seen for it in months. Amazon Luna ControllerAmazon$39.99 from Amazon Originally $69.99 Save 43%Amazon's Wi-Fi-enabled controller is designed for the Amazon Luna cloud gaming service.

Deal Amazon Kindle Oasis (8GB) Amazon revolutionized the e-reader with the Kindle Oasis' daring design, great page-turn buttons, sharp screen, and giant ebook library. Great Price Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K streams video in 4K straight to your TV. Limited-Time Deal Amazon Luna Controller Amazon's Wi-Fi-enabled controller is designed for the Amazon Luna cloud gaming service. Prime member exclusive $39.99 from Amazon Originally $69.99 Save 43%Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Prime member exclusive $39.99 from Amazon Originally $69.99 Save 43%Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt.

Amazon's back with another major deals event, and it's called the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale. Deal Amazon Kindle Oasis (8GB) Amazon revolutionized the e-reader with the Kindle Oasis' daring design, great page-turn buttons, sharp screen, and giant ebook library. Great Price Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K streams video in 4K straight to your TV. Rare Deal Amazon Echo Glow Amazon's Echo Glow is a smart nightlight for kids that can change color and create cute effects. Limited-Time Deal Amazon Luna Controller Amazon's Wi-Fi-enabled controller is designed for the Amazon Luna cloud gaming service.

SKIP AHEAD Best early Prime deals | Exclusive promotions for Prime membersWhile you’re browsing early deals, keep in mind that Amazon is not the only retailer hosting a mega sale this week. Below, we rounded up a handful of early Prime Early Access Sale deals we think you’ll want to know about leading up to the official sale, which takes place Oct. 11-12. Best deals ahead of the Prime Early Access SaleAs you're sifting through Amazon’s early Prime Early Access Sale, you’ll notice that some deals are available for a limited time period, meaning once the product sells out, the deal is over. Early Prime Early Access Sale Day promotions for Prime membersBeyond deals on products across categories, Amazon is also offering a few promotions Prime members can take advantage of leading up to its October sale. During the Prime Early Access Sale, Prime members can get 20% off (up to $10) on Grubhub orders using the code PRIME20.

Amazon's back with another major deals event, and it's called the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale. It’s a $109 value for only $35, exclusively for Amazon Prime members. Deal Amazon Kindle Oasis (8GB) Amazon revolutionized the e-reader with the Kindle Oasis' daring design, great page-turn buttons, sharp screen, and giant ebook library. Great Price Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K streams video in 4K straight to your TV. Rare Deal Amazon Echo Glow Amazon's Echo Glow is a smart nightlight for kids that can change color and create cute effects.

Amazon's latest Echo Dot ($50) is now available to preorder, and it will launch on October 20. Echo Dot will also work as a Wi-Fi extender for Eero networks, and the Echo Dot with Clock ($60) has an improved display. Here's a full rundown of the best features set to be available on the new Echo Dot. Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) Amazon’s new fifth-generation Echo Dot offers improved sound quality, a temperature sensor, and eero Wi-Fi extender capabilities. A built-in Eero Wi-Fi extenderThe new Echo Dot can function as a Eero mesh Wi-Fi extender.

As part of an early deal, Prime members can snag an Echo Dot for 99 cents when signing up for a month of Amazon Music Unlimited. As an alternative, new Amazon Music Unlimited members can get their first four months for free. Deal Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Amazon Music Unlimited Through October 12, Prime Members can get an Amazon Echo Dot for only $1 when they sign up for one month of Amazon Music Unlimited. Limited-Time Deal Amazon Music Unlimited (Prime Member Plan) Amazon Music Unlimited lets you stream more than 90 million songs ad-free and millions of podcasts. Amazon Music Unlimited is an ad-free music streaming service with a library of over 90 million songs.

☆ Gadget season is here — new folding phones, watches and earbuds are coming
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-04 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Meanwhile, Google has promised to launch its next phone with a brand new chip, and its first Apple Watch competitor, this fall. Samsung typically announces new earbuds, tablets and smartwatches to compete with Apple's iPad, AirPods and Apple Watch, too. It also announced the Galaxy Buds 2 headphones and the Galaxy Watch 4. Still, Apple's mixed reality headset would mark the company's first major product launch since it unveiled the Apple Watch in 2015. Here's what to expect: Google has announced gadgets in October for years.

☆ All the best products we’ve tested in 2021 (so far)
▼ + stars: | 2021-11-03 | by ( Cnn Underscored Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +62 min

Best coffee subscription: Blue Bottle (starting at $11 per shipment; bluebottle.com)Blue BottleBlue Bottle’s coffee subscription hit all of our marks during the testing process. This mask, though, formed the best seal around the edges, blocking out more light than any other mask we tested. Not only does it keep your drinks hot or cold for many hours, it’s solidly durable and has the best lid we’ve ever tested. Best smart display: Amazon Echo Show 8 ($99.99, originally $129.99; amazon.com)AmazonThe Echo Show 8 is the best smart display we tested, with a versatile 8-inch screen in a build that really fits anywhere. Best smart thermostat: Nest Learning Thermostat ($223, originally $229; amazon.com)GoogleThe Nest Learning Thermostat studies your habits and controls the temperature in your home automatically.

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☆ Amazon's new Echo packs powerful sound and smarter features into a $100 speaker, signaling a big upgrade for the company's popular smart home device
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-27 | by ( Lisa Eadicicco | Steven Cohen | Senior Tech Correspondent | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Learn moreAmazon's popular Echo speaker has finally gotten a makeover. Apple, meanwhile, announced a smaller and less expensive version of its HomePod smart speaker for $100 called the HomePod Mini. Here's a closer look at what it's been like to use the new Echo and why it's now our pick for the best Amazon Echo you can buy. Gone is the cylindrical shape that's been a hallmark of the smart speaker series so far. AdvertisementThe bottom lineAmazonWith improved sound, a sleek new design, and a built-in hub for setting up smart home devices, the new Echo feels like a significant upgrade for Amazon's smart speaker.

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