Tag: Amazon

  • There are lots of Prime Day deals under $50

    There are lots of Prime Day deals under $50

    Best Buy has launched a 48-hour flash sale on Amazon in the US. This comes ahead of Prime Day which is October 31. The sale will end at 10 pm on October 24 and features a number of discounts, including 20% discount on the popular Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 vacuum. Additionally, users will also get…

  • There are great October Prime Day deals on Amazon devices

    There are great October Prime Day deals on Amazon devices

    Amazon is selling iRobot Roomba s9 Plus and Ring Pro 2 doorbells at discounts during its Prime Day event. In addition to the Roomba, the doorbells are also getting discounts. The Roomba is a robot vacuum that can clean the floor in less than one minute and has an infrared sensor that detects when it’s…

  • This is a big tech’s real cage match, between Jeff Bezos and Lina Khan

    This is a big tech’s real cage match, between Jeff Bezos and Lina Khan

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday sued Amazon alleging the e-commerce giant abused its dominant market position. The FTC said that Amazon “brutalised” rivals by charging excessive prices, restricting choices and “making it virtually impossible for third parties to compete”. It further alleged that Amazon “exploited its dominant market position to suppress competition”.

  • The first impressions of Amazon’s new smart home control panel are included in the show hands-on

    The first impressions of Amazon’s new smart home control panel are included in the show hands-on

    Amazon has launched a new smartphone ‘Echo Hub’ for smart homes. The device features a built-in microphone and a digital map, which can be accessed via the Echo app. It will be available at a suggested price of 2,999. Users will be able to control the device with their voices by saying, “Alexa, turn on…

  • Amazon upgraded their voice activated assistant, called, “A voice activated assistant.” The ChatGPT era has an upgrade for the named, “A voice activated assistant.”

    Amazon upgraded their voice activated assistant, called, “A voice activated assistant.” The ChatGPT era has an upgrade for the named, “A voice activated assistant.”

    Amazon has announced a new feature that will let people ask their voice assistant Alexa questions that require her to know more about a particular topic. Alexa will be able to ask questions such as, “What’s the best thing to do this weekend?”, “What’s the best place to stay this weekend?”, among others. The feature…

  • There is a new Fire TV Soundbar and smarter streaming sticks

    There is a new Fire TV Soundbar and smarter streaming sticks

    Amazon unveiled its new 4K Fire TV Stick Stick at its hardware event on Monday with an “ambient experience” that converts TV screen into a smart display whenever customers don’t use it. The feature will start rolling out to customers in the US by the end of this year. Amazon also announced a new Kids…

  • There is a new automatic lighting feature that works with smart speakers and third-party sensors

    There is a new automatic lighting feature that works with smart speakers and third-party sensors

    Amazon has announced a new feature called “multiple commands” for its voice-controlled Assistant Alexa, which it said will help users “supercharge” their smart home. The feature will enable users to say, “Alexa, make it look spooky” or “Alexa, activate the lights”. It will work with devices like lights and smart plugs, among others.

  • Third-party sensors and lights can be connected to the new automatic lighting feature from Amazon

    Third-party sensors and lights can be connected to the new automatic lighting feature from Amazon

    Amazon has unveiled a smart Home control panel named Echo Hub that can be used instead of a camera to wake up from sleep automatically and activate widgets on a touch screen. It can also act as a flashlight and light switch, as well as turn on lights and view security cameras. It will be…

  • The fall hardware event is a good time to bring attention to the smart home

    The fall hardware event is a good time to bring attention to the smart home

    Amazon has announced its new Alexa-based Fire TV Stick 4K Max, with support for Wi-Fi 6E, Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10 Plus. The device will also feature an “ambient experience” that converts the TV screen into a smart display whenever you’re not actively using it, Amazon said. The new Fire TV Stick 4K Max will…

  • The Matter standard support has been added byPhilips Hue

    The Matter standard support has been added byPhilips Hue

    Philips has unveiled its Hue Secure security system, which includes a wireless indoor/outdoor camera, floodlight camera and contact sensors. The system will reportedly support the new Smart Home Standard Matter. At launch, the cameras will be compatible with Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home, but won’t work with Apple Home if Matter isn’t supported.

  • The Sony XB 100 speaker is on sale for less than $50

    The Sony XB 100 speaker is on sale for less than $50

    Sony SRS-XB100 portable speaker is on sale for $48 at Amazon, Best Buy and direct from Sony for its lowest price to date. Roborock S7 Plus robot Vacuum with auto-empty dock is also available for $599.99, $32 off the retail price. The Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 is available for $149.99 ($100 off) at Best…

  • Amazon has a $40 smart speaker called the Echo Pop

    Amazon has a $40 smart speaker called the Echo Pop

    Amazon has launched new Echo devices like Echo Show 5 and Echo Pop. The Echo Show 5 will reportedly have the same processor as the original model and it’ll also have better sound, with double the bass. The Echo Pop will feature a semi-sphere-shaped voice-controlled device that can be used to control smart home devices…

  • The new era begins with the launch of 2 speakers

    The new era begins with the launch of 2 speakers

    Sonos has launched the Era 300 and Era 100 speakers. The Era 300 will cost $670 while the Era 100 will cost $695. The Era 300 has a Dolby Atmos woofer and a surround-sound system and will come with a microphone for room analysis and sound optimisation. It will also support Amazon’s Alexa and Google…

  • Right now, there are the best Kindle deals

    Right now, there are the best Kindle deals

    The third-generation Echo Dot, which comes with a Philips Hue bulb, is now on sale for the lowest price to date at around 2,100. In comparison, the fourth-gen Echo Dot has been on sale for nearly 19,000. Amazon is also offering the second-gen Echo speaker for less than 18,000. Meanwhile, the fifth-gen Echo speaker is…

  • Just add humans to smarter robots

    Just add humans to smarter robots

    Amazon has said that its robot Sparrow can handle 65 percent of the items in the company’s inventory. Sparrow is currently testing at a facility in Texas, where the robot is already sorting products for customer orders. The company added that Sparrow can handle the majority of the more than 100 million items in its…

  • Pre-Orders are available for the Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED series

    Pre-Orders are available for the Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED series

    Amazon on Monday announced that it will launch its new Fire TV Omni QLED in India this month. Priced at around 19,000, the TV will be available with Amazon’s cloud-based Fire TV app and will let users control it from their phone or tablet using Amazon’s cloud-based voice assistant Alexa. This is the first time…

  • The second review of Nothing Ear is titled “vibrant sound, control issues.”

    The second review of Nothing Ear is titled “vibrant sound, control issues.”

    Amazon has reduced the price of two of its devices, the second-gen Echo buds and the Google home speaker, by 70%. The buds are priced at $120 (around 1,000), while the speaker is priced at $30 (around 3,000). Amazon is also offering a 30% discount on the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Smartwatch for $699 (around 52,000).

  • The newest AirPods Pro are back down to $199

    The newest AirPods Pro are back down to $199

    WIRED has rated Amazon’s Prime Day deals including Beats Fit Pro, Beats 2nd Gen Echo Buds and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. The 2nd Gen Echo Buds offer solid sound, speedy pairing and are easy to use voice controls. The Beats Fit Pro are the best pair of workout earbuds you can currently get, the…

  • Is it possible that there is no longer any relevance to the topic?

    Is it possible that there is no longer any relevance to the topic?

    Senior Editor of WIRED Angela Watercutter has said that the ad-supported tier of Amazon’s streaming service has grown complicated and hostile towards its customers. Watercutter said that there was a time when things were just “nice” but now it has become complex and hostile. She added that the ad-supported tier is one of the new…

  • The budget-friendly earbuds are on sale for just $60

    The budget-friendly earbuds are on sale for just $60

    Amazon is selling its 8-gigabyte Kindle Oasis e-reading device for $279.97, or $30 off. It includes a fabric cover and a power adapter in ad-supported configuration. Amazon is also selling an 8GB Kindle Oasis e-reader for $289.97 with a fabric cover, $289.97 with a leather cover and $304.97 with a “premium” leather cover.

  • Right now, the best Amazon Echo deals are here

    Right now, the best Amazon Echo deals are here

    A comparison of Amazon Prime Day Savings and Amazon Kids Plus service for a home with more than one smart speaker or display revealed that the third-generation Echo Dot is a great budget gift for those who have yet to dip their toes into the smart home technology. Amazon’s standard Echo Show 5 has the…

  • The best Prime day deals for laptops, TVs, phones, and tech

    The best Prime day deals for laptops, TVs, phones, and tech

    Amazon’s Prime Day Early Access sale in the UK has led to some of the lowest prices for phones and tablet devices in recent memory, according to a report from WIRED. The report named ‘Space A40’ smartphone as the Best Cheap Phone of the Year, while the ‘Fire HD 8’ Fire TV was named the…

  • There were 61 non-Amazon Prime Day deals

    There were 61 non-Amazon Prime Day deals

    Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale will run from November 27 to December 3, offering savings of up to 60% on products including TVs and appliances. To take part in the sale, users need to use the code ‘ADICLUB’ at checkout. Additionally, users can also use the code at checkout to score 25% off their purchases.…

  • It is the best price ever, at Target and Best Buy.

    It is the best price ever, at Target and Best Buy.

    Amazon is offering discounts on some of its products, including a Bluetooth speaker with a built-in mic and stereo speakers, on Prime Day. It’s the world’s largest e-commerce platform with more than 90 million registered users. The company has also reduced prices on some devices, including a Samsung smartphone with a 12-hour battery life and…

  • Silicon Valley’s best minds misread demand. Now their Employees are paying for it.

    Silicon Valley’s best minds misread demand. Now their Employees are paying for it.

    Facebook has fired around three percent of its hourly employees each week, The New York Times reported citing internal memos obtained by Recode. This comes as tech companies like Amazon and Google are pausing hiring amid Recession fears after a wave of expansion. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg had said that Meta’s layoffs would be spread…