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Amazon stokes Prime Day fires with $30 off year of Audible plus $1 Echo Dot

Amazon reported Prime Day 2019 was bigger than ever, exceeding last year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined sales. We'd never expect Amazon to sit back to let the embers cool, and it just threw more fuel on the retail fires with a hot deal on an annual Audible audiobook membership.
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Walmart extends Prime Day hot deals on Apple, Samsung, HP, Dell, and Bose

Walmart doesn't want Prime Day 2019 to stop and extended the sales event beyond its original July 17 end date. Amazon racked up record sales during Prime Day and by all reports so did other retailers, including Walmart. We found great Apple, Samsung, HP, Dell, and Bose deals to highlight before they go away.
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Amazon says Prime Day smashed records, topped Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales

To no one's great surprise, early reports indicate Prime Day 2019 outdid previous years by wide margins. In a press release this morning, Amazon said Prime Day sales on July 15 and 16 exceed the combined sales during 2018's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales events.
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Prime Day extended with up to 50% off AmazonBasics accessories and electronics

Amazon Prime Day 2019 is over, but the deal-making-engine doesn't stop. The AmazonBasics house brand for commodity electronics and accessories may have missed the memo about Prime Day ending. There are still two pages of deals with discounts up to 59% on cables, batteries, lightbulbs, headsets, and other tech goodies.
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Amazon drops post-Prime Day deals on Scout Alarm DIY smart home security kits

Prime Day 2019 may be behind us, although Walmart's Google Week and The Big Save promotions continue through today. That doesn't mean good deals are gone until Black Friday. Amazon picked up the pace today in smart home devices with a 24-hour sale on the highly respected Scout Alarm Home Security product line.
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Walmart extends its Prime Day deals on Schwinn, Razor and Hyper E-Ride ebikes

Amazon Prime Day 2019 may have passed but Walmart doesn't care. Walmart's Google Week and Big Save summer sale continue with deals on smart home devices, 4K TVs Apple Watches, and more. We found excellent deals on Walmart for five ebikes including two each from Schwinn and Hyper E-Ride and an electric Razor Metro.
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Amazon Echo vs. Google Home: Which Prime Day deal is better?

Finding great Prime Day 2019 deals is more than the lowest price. In this post, we're looking at the Amazon Echo and the Google Home smart speakers to find which is the better deal. Earlier we compared the best Prime Day deals on the Google Home Mini and Amazon Echo Dot and the Google Nest Hub and Echo Show 5.
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Amazon Show 5 vs. Google Nest Hub: Which Prime Day deal is better?

Comparing Prime Day 2019 deals for smart home devices starts with the platforms they run on, Amazon's Echo Alexa ecosystem or Google Nest's Google Assistant network but doesn't stop there. Comparing the deals for the Google Nest Hub and Amazon Echo Show 5 also stacks up the displays' features, performance, and prices.
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Amazon Echo Dot vs. Google Home Mini: Which Prime Day deal is better?

Most smart home users start with a smart speaker to talk with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Amazon Echo and Google Home are the dominant smart home ecosystems and the Amazon Echo Dot and Google Home Mini are the gateway devices. But which is the better deal for Prime Day 2019, the Echo Dot or the Google Home Mini?
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Best of the best Prime Day 2019 Tuesday deals on Echo, 4K TV, Apple, Instant Pot

The deals keep coming for Prime Day 2019 as we enter the second day of the summer sales bonanza. Here are the very best of the best Prime Day deals for smart home devices, 4K TVs, Apple products, and small kitchen appliances -- with the proviso that Amazon and Walmart could drop additional amazing deals any time.
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These Prime Day deals knock Echo and Ring prices to ridiculous lows

After weeks of anticipation, Amazon Prime Day deals are finally here, with 24 more hours of non-stop deals. Prime Day is loaded with deep discounts on Echo, Ring Video Doorbells and Fire TV devices on the second day of the massive retail event.
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Price plummets on the Dyson V7 Animal Pro+ cordless vacuum on Prime Day

Dyson has homes with pets in mind with the V7 Animal Pro+ cordless vacuum. This versatile stick vac comes with a collection of extra cleaning tools for the whole house. You can get up to 30 solid minutes of cleaning power with the rechargeable battery. A hygienic dirt ejector empties the dust bin easily and neatly.
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Contrary to limited reports, consumer interest in smart home tech is soaring

Interest in smart home tech isn't waning. On the contrary, according to the Consumer Technology Association, 2019 is heading toward a record-breaking year in U.S. consumer tech sales, hitting $400 billion for the first time, and the leading segments in that drive are smart home safety, smart speakers, and home robots.
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Arlo Pro home security cameras get steep discounts for Amazon Prime Day

Outdoor security cameras rank as one of the most frequently added smart home devices and Arlo's rechargeable indoor/outdoor wireless cameras are highly rated by reviewers and customers alike. Amazon dropped the prices on three Arlo Pro camera configurations for Prime Day 2019.
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Amazon offers deep price cuts on myQ Smart Garage Hub deals for Prime Day 2019

We were excited when Amazon dropped the price for the myQ Smart Garage Opener hub during an early June sale and the deal is even sweeter for Prime Day 2019. Smart home device deals are always a focus during Prime Day and Amazon also bundles the myQ hub with a Cloud Cam indoor security camera in a second awesome deal.
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Amazon cuts prices on Google Wi-Fi mesh network router for Prime Day

Amazon cut prices on Google Wi-Fi mesh wireless network devices for Prime Day 2019. Google Wi-Fi systems mesh network routers are expandable and are a cross between additional wireless access points and Wi-Fi extenders. If you use a conventional router and want faster Wi-Fi in your home, these deals can help.
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Amazon slashes prices for LectroFan white noise sound machines for Prime Day

It's a noisy world out there and sometimes masking the noise is the only way you can concentrate, relax, or go to sleep. Amazon slashed the price of three Adaptive Sound Technologies LectroFan sound machines for Amazon Prime Day 2019.
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Amazon slashes price on Ecovacs Deebot 500 robot vacuum for Prime Day

Ecovacs is a best-selling robot vacuum brands because its Alexa-and-Google Assistant-compatible smart home machines consistently give good value for the money. Amazon slashed the price of one of its newest models, the Deebot 500, by $110 for Prime Day 2019. The Deebot 500 has all the features of basic robotic vacuums.
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Amazon drops pre-Prime Day deals for Blink XT2 outdoor/indoor security camera

Amazon included solid bargains on Blink XT2 indoor/outdoor security cameras along with other deals in its day-before-Prime-Day head start announcements. Amazon's owned-brand smart home device lineup in the preview deals that will last throughout Prime Day 2019 also include Ring and eero.
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Walmart jumps Prime Day, discounts Instant Vortex Plus 7-in-1 Air Fryer Oven

Walmart made a pre-emptive Prime Day strike by cutting the price on Instant Pot's new multi-use programmable air fryer nearly in half. Discounting the Instant Vortex Plus 7-in-1 Air Fryer Oven from July 14 through July 17 -- bracketing Prime Day - is Walmart's way of flexing its competitive muscle.
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Amazon cuts prices of ChargePoint, JuiceBox, and Siemens home EV chargers

As we get closer to Prime Day 2019, Amazon continues to discount smart home devices. Amazon cut the prices on ChargePoint, JuiceBox, and Siemens Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) home chargers to help plug-in vehicle drivers recharge their car batteries much faster than plugging into a regular home electrical outlet.
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Amazon rolls out Prime Student 6-month trial membership for college students

Amazon wants college students to have a shot at Prime Day 2019 deals even if they're not Prime members -- required for most deals. Amazon is also promoting a 30-day trial Prime membership, but the Prime Student trial lasts for six months and continues at a reduced annual rate for up to four years.
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Amazon drops the price on the Instant Pot Duo60 pressure cooker lower than ever

Amazon keeps on pouring on the deals so early shoppers win and competitors have to run to their pricing sheets to see what they can do. The 6-quart Instant Pot Duo60 is on sale on Amazon for $60 but a $10 coupon cuts the price to $50. Only two days ago, Amazon sold this model multi-use cooker for $72 with a coupon.
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Walmart continues to put the heat on Amazon with Prime Day deals – shoppers win

No one is bringing knives to this gunfight. Walmart is locked and loaded for Prime Day. Amazon may have started Prime Day five years ago, but other retailers have joined in to make the colossal mid-July sales event a bargain bonanza -- especially Walmart.
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Amazon has deals on nearly all of its own services for Prime Day 2019

With Amazon Prime Day 2019 coming soon, many shoppers may assume the best deals are for smart home devices, Instant Pots, and robot vacuums. Amazon also discounts Prime Day prices on Amazon services like Audible, Amazon Music Unlimited, Kindle Unlimited, AmazonFresh, and more. 
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Walmart Google Week cuts prices on smart home deals through Amazon Prime Day

Walmart announced Google Week with smart home device deals valid through July 16. If Walmart's earlier Pre-Prime Day sale was a shot across Amazon's bow prior to Prime Day 2019, the latest promotion is a frontal assault. We expect an Amazon fusillade in return for today's move by its retail and smart home competitors.
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Amazon has the best prices for Ecobee’s Alexa-compatible Smart Thermostats

Smart thermostat shoppers can score the best prices for Ecobee smart thermostats on Amazon. The online giant's prices for Ecobee's newest Smart Thermostat with Voice Control and the Ecobee4 and Ecobee3 Lite smart thermostats are lower than the prices on Walmart, BestBuy, Target, Lowe's, and The Home Depot.
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Amazon and Walmart go head-to-head on Instant Pot prices for 4th of July weekend

The 4th of July weekend is a doubly great time to find deeply discounted prices on popular small kitchen appliances such as Instant Pots. Major retailers entice shoppers with Independence Day sales. Also, with Amazon Prime Day 2019 starting July 15, Walmart and other retailers are going all out on pre-Prime Day sales.
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In depth: Why Harley-Davidson is building small bikes for China but not the U.S.

Harley-Davidson's announcement that it will sell a small displacement motorcycle in China but not the U.S. is no surprise. The iconic American motorcycle company is following a game plan laid out in April 2017 when Harley management set a goal to build the next generation of Harley-Davidson riders globally by 2027.
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How Jeff Bezos and Amazon took over the world in 25 years

When Jeff Bezos and his first Amazon staff began selling books from his garage, they started an enterprise that is now the largest online retailer in much of the world. As Amazon celebrates its 25th birthday, it's the world's most valuable public company and Bezos is the richest person on the planet.
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Best Amazon and Walmart July 4th deals on Alexa and Google smart speakers

Amazon and Walmart are gearing up for Prime Day 2019 with early deals on smart home devices. The retail giants are going head-to-head this 4th of July with deals and competitive prices for smart speakers, the gateway products you need to talk with Alexa or Google Assistant to manage your smart home with voice commands.
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Amazon 4th of July deals: Apple Watch, iPad, Ring, Fire TV, and more

Against the pulsing background of the upcoming Prime Day 2019, Amazon also has loads of great deals in all categories leading to the 4th of July and the holiday weekend. Amazon dropped prices on Apple Watches, the latest Apple iPads, smart home devices, and small kitchen and home appliances.
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Amazon drops Pre-Prime Day 2019 prices on Ring Smart Lighting Floodlights

Shoppers looking for bargains on smart home security lighting don't have to wait till July 15 when the 48-hour Prime Day 2019 begins. Among the currently available early bargains on Alexa-compatible smart home devices are both wired and wireless versions of Ring's Smart Lighting Floodlight Starter Kit.
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Majority of Amazon customers plan to shop on Prime Day 2019, report says

Interest in Amazon Prime Day 2019 is running high this summer for Amazon and all the other retailers who will look to capitalize on the 48-hour blowout sales event July 15 and 16. A recent survey reports that of the 95% of U.S. adults who shopped on Amazon in the past 12 months, 58% plan to shop during Prime Day 2019.