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Here's why. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">23 hours ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/david-gewirtz/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> David Gewirtz </a> in <a href="/topic/kitchen-household/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Kitchen & Household </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/amazons-echo-pop-smart-speaker-has-dropped-to-18-for-black-friday/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Amazon Echo Pop" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/amazons-echo-pop-smart-speaker-has-dropped-to-18-for-black-friday/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> The Echo Pop smart speaker is just $18 with this Black Friday deal </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> An Echo Pop is the perfect way to add a little pop of Alexa to your life during Black Friday sales (pun intended). The discount affects all four colorways. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">1 day ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/maria-diaz/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Maria Diaz </a> in <a href="/topic/speakers/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Speakers </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/the-23-echo-dot-deal-is-a-great-deal-to-upgrade-your-smart-home-this-black-friday/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Echo Dot" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/the-23-echo-dot-deal-is-a-great-deal-to-upgrade-your-smart-home-this-black-friday/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> The $23 Echo Dot deal is a great deal for upgrading your smart home this Black Friday </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> Looking for a way to add a hands-free virtual assistant to your life? You can buy the latest Echo Dot for only $23 through Black Friday. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">1 day ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/maria-diaz/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Maria Diaz </a> in <a href="/topic/speakers/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Speakers </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/the-newest-echo-show-8-just-hit-its-lowest-price-ever-for-black-friday/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Echo Show 8" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/the-newest-echo-show-8-just-hit-its-lowest-price-ever-for-black-friday/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> The newest Echo Show 8 just hit its lowest price ever for Black Friday </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> Amazon's third-generation Echo Show features faster speeds and an ambient display to streamline your smart home experience, and this Black Friday deal slashed its price by nearly half. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">1 day ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/maria-diaz/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Maria Diaz </a> in <a href="/topic/smart-home/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Smart Home </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/amazons-new-kindle-paperwhite-finally-nails-the-feature-ive-been-waiting-for-and-its-on-sale/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/amazons-new-kindle-paperwhite-finally-nails-the-feature-ive-been-waiting-for-and-its-on-sale/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> The new Kindle Paperwhite finally nails the feature I've been waiting for (and it's on sale) </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> Amazon just launched the 12th-generation Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, which has up to three months of battery life and the fastest page turns ever. With this Black Friday deal, you can get it for $45 off. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">1 day ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/maria-diaz/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Maria Diaz </a> in <a href="/topic/tablets/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Tablets </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/get-a-refurbished-amazon-fire-tablet-for-as-little-as-10-with-this-black-friday-deal/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Fire HD 8 Tablet on desk" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/get-a-refurbished-amazon-fire-tablet-for-as-little-as-10-with-this-black-friday-deal/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> Get a refurbished Amazon Fire Tablet for as little as $10 with this Black Friday deal </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> This is a great way to save on an Amazon Fire Tablet for a kid or casual use this holiday season. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">1 day ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/maria-diaz/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Maria Diaz </a> in <a href="/topic/tablets/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Tablets </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/this-sunrise-alarm-clock-changed-my-morning-routine-and-its-on-sale-ahead-of-black-friday/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Person in bed pushing a button on a lit-up Hatch Restore 2 device on a nightstand" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/this-sunrise-alarm-clock-changed-my-morning-routine-and-its-on-sale-ahead-of-black-friday/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> This sunrise alarm clock changed my morning routine, and it's on sale ahead of Black Friday </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> The Hatch Restore 2 builds on the success of the original sunrise alarm clock with improved speakers, audio tracks, and 'Morning Moments.' Plus, it's $26 off as an early Black Friday deal. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">1 day ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/allison-murray/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Allison Murray </a> in <a href="/topic/sleep/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Sleep </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/amazons-75-inch-omni-fire-tv-black-friday-deal-11-21-2024/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 55-inch" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/amazons-75-inch-omni-fire-tv-black-friday-deal-11-21-2024/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> Snag the 75-inch Amazon Omni Fire TV for almost $300 off ahead of Black Friday </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> The Amazon Fire TV Omni supports Dolby Atmos and HDR10, and you can save $280 on the 75-inch model right now at Amazon. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">1 day ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/taylor-clemons/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Taylor Clemons </a> in <a href="/topic/tvs/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> TVs </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/this-80-ring-camera-and-doorbell-combo-is-my-favorite-smart-home-deal-for-black-friday/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Ring Indoor Cam" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/this-80-ring-camera-and-doorbell-combo-is-my-favorite-smart-home-deal-for-black-friday/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> This $80 Ring camera and doorbell combo is my favorite smart home deal for Black Friday </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> Even today, the Ring Indoor Cam (2nd generation) remains a reliable smart home purchase. On Amazon, you can get one bundled with a Ring Battery Doorbell for $60 off. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">1 day ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/chris-bayer/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Chris Bayer </a> in <a href="/topic/home-security/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Home Security </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/roku-vs-fire-stick/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Roku vs Fire Stick" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/roku-vs-fire-stick/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> Roku vs Fire Stick: Which one is best for your streaming needs in 2024? </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> The Roku Streaming Stick and the Amazon Fire TV Stick are two of the best devices for streaming. 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giant and industry disrupter Amazon is both the world's largest e-commerce provider and the world's largest cloud computing platform."}},{id:"e4ce0721-d333-423d-aba8-5c8657262de0",meta:{componentName:"e4ce0721-d333-423d-aba8-5c8657262de0",componentDisplayName:"Analysis & Opinion",componentType:"ContentList"},metadata:{},links:{self:{href:"https:\u002F\u002Fbender.cnetstatic.com\u002Fapi\u002Fneutron\u002Fcomponents\u002Fzdnet\u002Flisting\u002Fdynamic_listing\u002Fe4ce0721-d333-423d-aba8-5c8657262de0\u002Fweb?searchBy=id&topicSlug=amazon&componentType=ContentList&componentName=e4ce0721-d333-423d-aba8-5c8657262de0"}},items:[{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"eb55dc24-e9d3-4fdf-8dc8-036909e20ea2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EQuite unbelievable. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(A screenshot from Amazon's ad.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Chris Matyszczyk\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"screen-shot-2022-07-25-at-4-22-17-pm.png\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-07-25-at-4-22-17-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"1700\" data-image-height=\"842\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI sense shudders at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-went-to-an-amazon-store-and-it-really-hurt-my-eyes\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe whole Whole Foods thing doesn't seem to have worked out so swimmingly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"cef866c5-b380-406c-8e6d-66676b436480\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fcef866c5-b380-406c-8e6d-66676b436480\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe whole keeping-your-employees-happy thing doesn't appear to have done so well either.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd as for the whole knowing-and-understanding-your-customers-by-stalking-them, well, Amazon seems perturbingly poor at that, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-feared-amazon-was-always-stalking-me-the-whole-truth-really-hurt\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eas I recently discovered\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJeff Bezos's old concern is trying to remedy that by buying my healthcare provider, One Medical. But honestly, Amazon, you might soon discover the state of my stomach, but it won't help you sell me on Whole Foods.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was inwardly digesting all this when news reached me of a truly startling development, one that makes me wonder if the world is spinning in a new direction.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou see, Amazon is spending large sums of money to sell me -- and you, too -- on something called books.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou may not remember these things, but Amazon built its vast ethereal edifice on the spines of the world's literature. Not everyone can recall, I'm sure, the sheer wonder of receiving a book the day after one ordered it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, it enraged bookstores and publishers, but now Amazon is making bookishly nice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor here, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=Pl6A0TOYtog&list=TLGGg0DTKQWvuyMyNTA3MjAyMg&t=56s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ein a new ad\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, are real human beings becoming so absorbed in their books that the worlds within those books come to life before their very eyes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMonsters, cartoon characters and other strange happenings occur, and our readers don't notice. Presumably, because they already see it all in their minds. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"Amazon Books","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Famazonbooks","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FPl6A0TOYtog?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"That Reading Feeling Awaits 60\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002FPl6A0TOYtog\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"That Reading Feeling Awaits 60","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FPl6A0TOYtog\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo, it's not an original idea. Which is presumably why Amazon's ad agency had to spend a lot of money to make it seem dramatic.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut still, Amazon is advertising books. Who'd have ever thought?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"That Reading Feeling Awaits,\" concludes the ad.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPersonally, that reading feeling helps me get through that work feeling, that annoying feeling and that Oh-God-the-flight-is-delayed-again feeling.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet there's one even more discombobulating aspect to this ad and the message it conveys. The majority of real human actors in this ad are reading a paper book rather than a Kindle.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon has peddled Kindles at me for the longest time. I just won't do it. I'd no more read a Kindle than eat Cockroach A La Plancha on a reality TV show.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA paper book is alive with odors and wonder. A Kindle is alive with lifelessness. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPaper book sales \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.authorsguild.org\u002Findustry-advocacy\u002Fbook-sales-up-readership-down\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eare actually going up\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, even if readership is going down.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo I'm still driven to a peculiar sense of wonder that Amazon is advertising books. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhatever next? Amazon winning employer of the year?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3be818df-27e4-42c7-813f-c703e2d38814\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3be818df-27e4-42c7-813f-c703e2d38814\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-07-31 12:00:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"What is going on at Amazon? It's clearly something very strange. Why on earth is the company peddling this of all particular things?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"5f6a8b4b-571c-49c1-9c06-f5fba6a35dce",image:{id:"eb55dc24-e9d3-4fdf-8dc8-036909e20ea2",filename:"screen-shot-2022-07-25-at-4-22-17-pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-07-25 23:22:40",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screen-shot-2022-07-25-at-4-22-17-pm.png",credits:"A screenshot from Amazon's ad",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EQuite unbelievable. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(A screenshot from Amazon's ad.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F25\u002Feb55dc24-e9d3-4fdf-8dc8-036909e20ea2\u002Fscreen-shot-2022-07-25-at-4-22-17-pm.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1700,height:842,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"suddenly-amazon-wants-you-to-buy-the-one-thing-youd-never-expect",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Suddenly, Amazon wants you to buy the one thing you'd never expect",topic:{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"05c5d190-2efd-48fa-ba7a-6f88b2a2c009\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Echo Dot (third-gen)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon Echo Dot (third-gen)\" data-image-filename=\"amazon-echo-dot-3rd-gen-best-amazon-echo.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm a product guy. Way back in the day I was actually a product marketing executive for a big tech company. I've shipped hundreds of products over the years. You always try to marry a need with a solution. Meet enough folks' needs, and they'll buy your product.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGenerally, though, people have to think they have a need. Oh, sure, that's what marketing's about. Its job is to create demand where there might not have been any. Sometimes, it generates awareness. Sometimes, it generates leads by finding folks who might be a fit for a product. Sometimes, it just generates enough hype that the product takes off as a mere side effect of an intense hype machine. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazons-ready-to-announce-a-bunch-of-devices-on-sept-28\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon's ready to announce a bunch of devices on Sept. 28\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow does this relate to Alexa? Back in 2014, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-echo-it-sucks-its-awesome-it-sucks-we-want-two-more\u002F\"\u003EAlexa seemed kind of weird\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. People couldn't quite figure out why you'd want one. It didn't fit any of the usual product marketing formulas.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt was a Pringles-can shaped device you could talk to. Why would you talk to it? Why would you spend a few hundred dollars for it to do what any calculator app would do? Why would you let it take up space just to be a glorified alarm clock? And lights…just flip a switch. It couldn't be any easier.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd for playing music? Well, we had stereos, our iPods or phones, and many other ways to play tunes. Sure, the intercom feature might be helpful. But who needs an internet-connected device listening to your every word? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut with Alexa, Amazon managed to capture lightning in a bottle…er…can. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI know this is subjective, but Alexa -- more so than Siri or Google's assistant -- seems to have just the right balance between personality and helpfulness, between capability and functionality. Whether you're setting a timer while cooking, performing a hands-free math calculation while writing, pausing whatever streaming service you're watching on the Roku TV to ask a trivia or general interest question, Alexa is usually relatively helpful.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2022, Alexa is ubiquitous. A lot of families have one in practically every room. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's no doubt she's a faceless AI front for a giant corporation, but she has generally always been a friendly, helpful faceless AI front for a giant corporation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe times they are a-changin'\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut that helpfulness seems like it might be about to change. Last week, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aboutamazon.com\u002Fnews\u002Fsmall-business\u002Falexa-can-now-help-brands-answer-customer-questions\"\u003EAmazon announced\u003C\u002Fa\u003E it's about to introduce vendor-supplied answers for common Alexa questions. Here's how Amazon describes it: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe capability is called Customers ask Alexa, and it works like this: When customers pose questions to Alexa, including queries related to a product's features or compatibilities, Alexa responds with helpful answers provided by brands from those product categories. \t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, a customer shopping for cleaning products on Amazon.com could ask, \"How can I remove pet hair from my carpet?\" A brand can now provide answers to such questions, along with links to its Amazon storefront. \t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ERuh-roh.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon says these are not paid ads. Vendors aren't paying for placement. Instead, there's going to be a new Customers ask Alexa feature in Seller Central, where vendors can see questions and answer them using \"self-service tools.\" Answers will then be moderated by an Amazon team tasked with such things. All answers will be attributed to the brand that answers them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Rajiv Mehta, general manager of Alexa Shopping at Amazon, \"Amazon recognizes brands as experts on their products. With this new capability, we have made it easier for brands to connect with customers to help answer common questions and better inform their purchase decisions.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYeah, there's no way this could go wrong. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlaying to the algorithm for priority on the SERP (search engine response page) has already irrevocably changed editorial journalism. Most articles (mine included) go through an SEO review. Even if a headline would be enormously appealing to humans (or simply make the most sense), it might be nuked in favor of one that has higher Google juice. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, you're still getting valuable content (if I do say so myself), but SEO looms large in almost every editorial decision on almost every website. It's just what everyone now has to do to keep the revenue stream (which is necessary to produce and run expensive publications) coming in. We all need good content, and we all need to pay our bills. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not unreasonable to expect that vendors will vie for positional prominence in Alexa's vendor-supplied answer system. It's also not unreasonable to expect that sales pitches, even if disguised as oh-so-helpful responses, will invade those answers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis \"service\" is not expected until October, so we don't have any sample answers. But we can certainly expect questions like \"Should I use scissors or electric clippers to cut my hair\" might result in something like, \"Never pay for a haircut again with this new cutting-edge design and look your best without the help of others. This answer brought to you by ManGroomer, the ultimate do-it-yourself hair cutting kit. Would you like me to send you one? It can be there in two days.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, to be fair, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7409272b-75e6-4691-817f-230a4e16f525\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FMANGROOMER-ULTIMATE-Self-Haircut-Clippers-Waterproof\u002Fdp\u002FB0745SC21L\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"ManGroomer\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is awesome and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-mangroomer-because-video-conferencing-requires-that-you-dont-look-like-a-werewolf\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edid save me from considerable Zoom meeting embarrassment\u003C\u002Fa\u003E during the height of the pandemic lockdowns. But that's not the point. Being pitched, even for products that work, spoils the helpful relationship many of us have developed with Alexa. No longer is she a trusted helpful friend, she's yet one more door-to-door salesperson trying to sell you something -- except she's already inside the house. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've all had that friend who got all caught up in a multilevel marketing scheme. Now, instead of talking about \"how 'bout them Yankees?\", every other word is a pitch for some MLM product or another. It's annoying, off-putting, and can eventually cause damage to the relationship. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's true that Alexa has already offered some items at random times before (Amazon Music comes to mind). We always answer with an annoyed \"Ah, no. Nuh-nuh-no.\" Sometimes she pops up with a yellow-ringed alert that's a reminder to do something about an upcoming Subscribe and Save order. But these promos and notifications have, so far, not been specifically tied to third party vendors. They don't give vendors a way to game the system for the best SEO answer results. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is my concern for Alexa. Amazon's engineers have managed to train Alexa for just the right balance of helpfulness and unobtrusiveness. But if she's constantly trying to push an upsell at us, it's going to get old. First it's ads on answers. Then, perhaps, it would be ads in our timers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61084233-a6d5-4845-a3c7-00962525c926\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61084233-a6d5-4845-a3c7-00962525c926\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\"Alexa, set timer for 10 minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\"Timer set for ten minutes. Would you like to buy Amazon's Choice Classroom Timers for Teachers. A two-pack is only $6.95. Would you like to act before midnight tonight and place your order for neon-colored timing happiness?\"\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr, perhaps they'll put ads in our wake-up alarms. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\"Good morning David. Perhaps you'd like to buy a box of muffins. I can ship them to you right now?\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\"How about more coffee pods? You know you want them.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\"Ooh, I saw you watched The Grand Tour on Amazon Prime Video. Have I got a set of floor mats for you…\"\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWill nothing be sacred? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\"Alexa, what's 228 divided by 19?\"\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\"228 divided by 19 is 12. Speaking of 12, can I interest you in a 12-pack of shoe storage boxes? Amazon's Choice is now $37.95 and I can have them in your hot little hands by Thursday. All you have to do is say yes. Do you want them? Well, do you? Say yes. Go ahead. Say it.\"\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOkay, so that's probably an exaggeration. But how many previously wonderful websites now seem like pitch machines due to monetization and SEO? So what makes us think Alexa won't go down that same dark hole? The revenue stream is probably too tempting to ignore. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fhow-to-set-up-motion-triggered-smart-lights-as-an-alexa-routine\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to set up motion-triggered smart lights as an Alexa routine\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA changing relationship\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm sad about this. Alexa has been a fantastic (and frankly unexpected) boon to many of us. At this point, she's practically a trusted member of the family. But if her essential nature is corrupted by an overreaching quest for yet more Bezos Bucks, it will be a real shame. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, I wouldn't feel nearly as comfortable having Alexa in my elderly parents' house if I thought she would be pressuring them with brand marketing. The same would go for having her around young children, or anyone with poor impulse control. It's just too easy to say yes to a trusted member of the family. After all, how many times have you said yes to her helpful little queries in the past nine years? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the record, I emailed Amazon PR to ask if there's a way Amazon customers will be able to opt out of these potential upsells and how, beyond content moderation, Amazon can prevent Alexa from turning into an SEO-driven hype machine. I haven't yet gotten a response. I'll update this article if I hear back. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, what do you think? Do you think Alexa is going to turn into an annoying upsell bot? Would you buy anything from Alexa if she pitched it as part of a question answer? Or do you think the world is just going to hell, and this is one more slippery stone on the slippery slope down? Let us know in the comments below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. 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Ross has been an industry analyst focusing on innovation in the technology, media and telecom markets for over 20 years. Prior to founding Reticle Research, he was executive director and principal analyst at The NPD Group. Prior to NPD, he founded and developed the consumer access and technology service at Jupiter Research (acquired by Forrester Research), where he served as vice president and chief research fellow. He has written hundreds of articles and columns for publications such as CNET, Fast Company, Engadget, and ABCNews.com and is a graduate of Cornell University.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c6fe6359-fe99-4f10-a55c-44a8218aaff4\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc6fe6359-fe99-4f10-a55c-44a8218aaff4\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the early days of Amazon.com, the faceoff between the e-commerce pioneer and Barnes & Noble was reduced first to a showdown between online pure plays vs. brick-and-mortar retail, and then, after the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Ftech\u002Fservices-and-software\u002Fbarnes-noble-launches-book-site\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elaunch of Barnesandnoble.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, online pure plays vs. \"bricks and clicks.\" Fast-forward a few decades and Amazon had become what Bloomberg technology editor Brad Stone popularized as \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Ftech\u002Fservices-and-software\u002Fbezos-wife-gives-1-star-review-for-the-everything-store-book\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe everything store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" as Barnes & Noble became one of many retail category leaders to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcan-barnes-noble-save-the-bookstore\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estruggle mightily\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut Amazon was never dogmatically opposed to opening a physical store. In 2015, it entered physical retail with the same category that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Ftech\u002Fservices-and-software\u002Famazon-to-begin-selling-books-in-its-own-bookstore\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estarted it all\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for the retailer online. Rather than fill substantial floor space with physical volumes, though, the company pursued a curated collection and allowed customers to have books sent from its website vs. leaving with the paper-based product. Amazon tried another spin on the curation model with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Fpictures\u002Famazon-opens-4-star-store-in-nyc\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E4-Star Store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E selling an eclectic selection of products that had all earned four stars on its website (which, if you've spent much time shopping on Amazon.com, you know doesn't winnow down the selection much).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the surface, it seems like strange timing that the company will be \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Ftech\u002Fservices-and-software\u002Famazon-to-shutter-amazon-books-as-grocery-becomes-focal-point\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eshuttering these stores\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as the threat of COVID-19 continues to recede and the prospect of consumers returning to retail looks the brightest it's been in years. Among many retailers that succumbed to the lockdowns, another Big Tech retail foray, the Microsoft Store, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-is-closing-its-physical-retail-stores\u002F#:~:text=Microsoft%20is%20closing%20its%20physical%20retail%20stores%2C%20and%20instead%20will,a%20blog%20post%20on%20LinkedIn.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edid not survive\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. However, much has changed in the world of Amazon's retail since its physical retail debut. For one, the battle with Barnes & Noble for books has been replaced with one with Walmart for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Ftech\u002Fservices-and-software\u002Fwalmart-plus-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-grocery-delivery-service\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejust about everything\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, but especially the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ibisworld.com\u002Findustry-statistics\u002Fmarket-size\u002Fsupermarkets-grocery-stores-united-states\u002F#:~:text=The%20market%20size%2C%20measured%20by,is%20%24765.2bn%20in%202022.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E$765 billion U.S. grocery market\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which led to Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Fnews\u002Famazon-to-buy-whole-foods-best-twitter-jokes-jeff-bezos-alexa-amazon-echo-whole-paycheck\u002F?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0b&linkId=38788018\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2017 purchase of Whole Foods\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Whole Foods' 500 stores may not offer a ubiquitous retail presence, at least compared with Walmart's 4700+, Amazon has also dipped into the convenience store space with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Ftech\u002Fservices-and-software\u002Famazon-go-futuristic-automated-store-seattle-no-cashiers-cashless\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Go\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The leader in that category, 7-Eleven, has over 9,500 stores., But more than an attempt to compete aggressively with the purveyor of Slurpees, a partner in Amazon's Locker program, Go has been the testbed for Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fjustwalkout.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJust Walk Out cashierless tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which the company has brought to its latest Whole Foods in Seattle and is slated to appear next at a Whole Foods store in LA, with others surely on the roadmap. (7-Eleven has also experimented with a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F7-elevens-self-checkout-a-low-tech-answer-to-amazon-go\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elower-tech approach to cashierless checkouts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nytimes.com\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F28\u002Ftechnology\u002Fwhole-foods-amazon-automation.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENew York Times story\u003C\u002Fa\u003E referred to the recent Seattle implementation as \"the complete Amazonification of Whole Foods,\" but that's hardly the case. As I \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Falexa-is-becoming-the-anti-windows\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewrote after the company's Alexa developer online event last year\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Amazon has contemplated how Alexa in the car might be used to auto-notify a retailer like Whole Foods to prepare a curbside drop-off and even direct staffers (or robots) to the proper parking spot at which to load the order. Perhaps, in a decade or so, your car will make the trip without you en route to taking care of a few other errands on your behalf.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs for now, with Whole Foods adopting Just Walk Out, it remains to be seen whether the smaller Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores will eventually go the way of Amazon's other smaller retail stores. With efforts that include Amazon Locker, its return network of UPS Stores and Kohl's, its own \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Froadshow\u002Fnews\u002Famazon-electric-delivery-van-rivian\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eelectrified fleet\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and Flex delivery network, and a future that's anticipating both robotic \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Fnews\u002Famazon-expands-tests-for-scout-delivery-robot-to-more-states\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eground\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and air delivery (the last still a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Ftech\u002Ftech-industry\u002Famazon-scales-back-prime-air-drone-delivery-project-in-the-uk\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edistant dream\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), It's no longer an imperative for the company to build out a significant location footprint.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, there are at least three reasons why they may stick around for a while, First, these outposts should prove more useful in encouraging consumers to get on board with Just Walk Out technology than its first stores did; their focus on perishables is more complementary to Amazon's online business and drives more frequent transactions than books and products that were sold in the 4-star stores. Second, they could prove useful if Amazon seeks to expand its recently launched \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-pharmacy-launched-to-provide-prescription-deliveries\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epharmacy service\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to customers more comfortable with the idea of picking up drugs in person. And third, they allow Amazon to wedge touchpoints into urban areas that are far too small to accommodate a Walmart.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-04 13:35:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"While it seems like strange timing for the e-commerce giant to be shuttering these stores, here are three reasons why Amazon's other brick-and-mortar locations may stick around for a while.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"780490ea-aef1-4d56-aa86-ed1cb4d334a3",image:{id:"b5f5c582-3c91-4a8c-824c-557c6bcb8c0e",filename:"amazon-go-store.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-01-25 16:54:55",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"amazon-go-store.jpg",credits:"Amazon",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F01\u002F25\u002Fb5f5c582-3c91-4a8c-824c-557c6bcb8c0e\u002Famazon-go-store.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1975,height:1315,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"despite-retail-closures-amazon-still-has-plenty-in-store",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Despite retail closures, Amazon still has plenty in store",topic:{id:"103a5e4f-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"103a5e4f-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a7ecc6fa-8176-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Mary Jo Foley",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Mary Jo",lastName:"Foley",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"8215236b-63b7-491f-91ad-190439d0bf94",filename:"mary-jo-foley.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:57:09",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F8215236b-63b7-491f-91ad-190439d0bf94\u002Fmary-jo-foley.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Mary Jo Foley has covered the tech industry for 30 years for a variety of publications, including ZDNET, eWeek, and Baseline. She is the author of Microsoft 2.0: How Microsoft plans to stay relevant in the post-Gates era (John Wiley & Sons, 2008). She also is the co-host of the \"Windows Weekly\" podcast on the TWiT network. \r\n\r\nGot a tip? Send her an email with your rants, rumors, tips, and tattles. Confidentiality guaranteed.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3af2ee86-3f98-4a23-a988-72035f43ac5b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Credit: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsoftiotedgefutures\" data-image-filename=\"microsoftiotedgefutures.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"962\" data-image-height=\"617\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftechcrunch.com\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F17\u002Fgoogle-cloud-will-shutter-its-iot-core-service-next-year\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle will be shuttering its IoT Core service\u003C\u002Fa\u003E; the company disclosed last week. Its stated reason: Partners can better manage customers' IoT services and devices. (So much for the idea that IoT workloads are key to growing the cloud business....) \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EWhile Microsoft also is relying heavily on partners as part of its IoT and edge-computing strategies, it is continuing to build up its stable of IoT services and more tightly integrate them with Azure. CEO Satya Nadella's \"intelligent cloud\u002Fintelligent edge\" pitch is morphing into more of an intelligent end-to-end distributed-computing play. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EFollowing a reorg in April this year, which resulted in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-president-of-15000-person-digital-transformation-group-james-phillips-is-out\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAzure IoT engineering and PM teams moving into the Azure Edge + Platform group\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Microsoft has been working to consolidate its IoT and edge-computing teams and merge those offerings more seamlessly with Azure. Microsoft officials said at the time that they wanted to integrate IoT\u002Fedge with the company's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-enables-more-azure-services-to-run-anywhere-via-azure-arc\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAzure Arc\u003C\u002Fa\u003E hybrid-management service; \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-hybrid-2-0-strategy-azure-arc-azure-stack-hub-azure-stack-edge-explained\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAzure Stack\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, its family of appliances and hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) products; and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-enable-new-5g-edge-computing-scenarios-with-azure-edge-zones-now-in-private-preview\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAzure Edge Zones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, its 5G-connected cloud services available from edge facilities. By doing so, Microsoft can pitch edge devices as being manageable from Azure across the globe. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EAmong Microsoft's current IoT offerings: Azure IoT Hub, a service for connecting, monitoring and managing IoT assets; Azure Digital Twins, which uses \"spatial intelligence\" to model physical environments; Azure IoT Edge, which brings analytics to edge-computing devices; Azure IoT Central; Windows for IoT, which enables users to build edge solutions using Microsoft tools. On the IoT OS front, Microsoft has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-combine-windows-10-iot-core-and-iot-enterprise-in-2021\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAzure RTOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, its real-time IoT platform; \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-azure-sphere-its-linux-based-microcontroller-plus-cloud-service-hits-general-availability\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAzure Sphere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, its Linux-based microcontroller OS platform and services; Windows 11 IoT Enterprise and Windows 10 IoT Core -- a legacy IoT OS platform which Microsoft still supports but which \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdocs.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Flifecycle\u002Fproducts\u002Fwindows-10-iot-core\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehasn't been updated substantially since 2018\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E(I'm not anywhere near as familiar with what AWS has in the space, but a quick search indicates it has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Fiot\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea full suite of IoT services\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for industrial, commercial and automotive. It also offers FreeRTOS, its IoT Greengrass open-source edge runtime and a dev kit for education-centric IoT devices. Like Microsoft, AI\u002FML looks to be a key workload here. Unlike Microsoft, AWS also has a substantial home\u002Fconsumer IoT presence.) \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EI've been asking Microsoft since April this year for an update on the company's IoT and edge-computing plans and have been told repeatedly that it wasn't a good time for a briefing. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EHowever, at the company's Build developers conference in May, Microsoft officials presented a few sessions about the company's evolving IoT and edge strategies. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA few takeaways:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELike many cloud companies, Microsoft is aiming to build edge and cloud software and services as if they were \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reddit.com\u002Fr\u002Ftechnology\u002Fcomments\u002Fuz33f3\u002Fim_kevin_scott_chief_technology_officer_of\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eone continuous computing fabric\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMicrosoft is looking to support the whole commercial IoT gamut, from \"tiny edge\" (meaning microcontrollers\u002Fsensors\u002Ffixed purpose devices); to \"light edge\" Windows IoT Enterprise, Windows Server IoT and industrial equipment, robots and kiosks; to \"heavy edge,\" meaning hybrid servers, hyper-converged infrastructure (Azure HCI) and Azure Stack. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMore and more IoT solutions are starting to look like small datacenters, and the boundaries between devices, servers and virtual machines are blurring. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIn addition to better Azure integration, Microsoft is looking to bring cross-service and device security to its IoT offerings (which I'm assuming means Azure Active Directory integration, among other things).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECloud-native programming models and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-is-enabling-kubernetes-for-windows-edge-computing-devices-via-project-haven\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKubernetes\u002Fcontainer orchestration\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are key to its IoT and edge strategies.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft also played up heavily at Build this year the idea of a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fproject-volterra-microsoft-is-building-an-arm-dev-kit-on-the-snapdragon-compute-platform\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"hybrid loop.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E The concept: Hybrid apps will be able to allocate resources locally on PCs and in the cloud dynamically. The cloud becomes an additional computing resource for these kinds of applications, and applications -- especially AI\u002FML-enabled ones -- can opt to do processing locally on an edge device or in the cloud (or both). This concept definitely relies on IoT and edge devices and services becoming more deeply integrated with Azure.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm thinking we'll hear more about Microsoft's updated IoT and edge-computing vision at its upcoming \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fignite.microsoft.com\u002Fen-US\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIgnite 2022 IT pro conference\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in mid-October, if not before. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"fe07e774-77b4-4a0e-908a-c22934474f6e\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Ffe07e774-77b4-4a0e-908a-c22934474f6e\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-08-23 15:50:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft is integrating its IoT and edge-computing teams and services more tightly with Azure. Here's why it's doing the opposite of what Google is.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"502455a8-4fbe-4bd4-9ee6-6c911b874a50",image:{id:"3af2ee86-3f98-4a23-a988-72035f43ac5b",filename:"microsoftiotedgefutures.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-23 15:34:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"microsoftiotedgefutures",credits:"Credit: Microsoft",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F23\u002F3af2ee86-3f98-4a23-a988-72035f43ac5b\u002Fmicrosoftiotedgefutures.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:962,height:617,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Internet of Things",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"google-is-exiting-the-iot-services-business-microsoft-is-doing-the-opposite",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Google is exiting the IoT services business. Microsoft is doing the opposite",topic:{id:"54795830-f620-4b12-bd83-5740537be838",slug:"internet-of-things",name:"Internet of Things",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"54795830-f620-4b12-bd83-5740537be838",slug:"internet-of-things",name:"Internet of Things",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10c1d40e-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"ai-robotics",name:"AI & Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3503892f-be5f-4159-9e28-179ba0979efa",slug:"edge-computing",name:"Edge Computing",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"25a9596a-e840-4bcd-9ee4-1b06a66973f3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EI was primed. Amazon wasn't.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(A screenshot from an Amazon ad.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Chris Matyszczyk\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"screen-shot-2022-07-12-at-9-45-29-am.png\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-07-12-at-9-45-29-am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"1706\" data-image-height=\"704\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was bracing myself.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis was a big day, and it required more self-control than I feared I could muster.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3df21567-2302-44ef-858d-7dd37ea52791\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3df21567-2302-44ef-858d-7dd37ea52791\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm human. I'm partial to persuasion. You'd think, then, that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ftopic\u002Famazon\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Prime Day\u003C\u002Fa\u003E would reveal all my inherent weaknesses in one desperate charge toward unfettered spending.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI make the assumption, you see, that all the big web brands follow me around. They know everything about me. They know what I like, what I like to eat and even what I like to do when I'm not actually clutching one gadget or another.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Prime Day, therefore, I expected to open the Amazon home page and discover the temptation that made Adam and the apple seem so very PG-rated. Prime Day is a big deal for Amazon. It has a lot of stuff it needs to shift. I'm a prime target for stuff.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EYou know me, Amazon. You really know me.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI gingerly squinted. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI felt sure Amazon would show me a raft of desirable things that were suddenly 20% off, or perhaps 30. If they were 50% off, they'd be in my cart within seconds.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet when I opened my eyes slightly wider, I felt odd. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's home page suggested an iRobot Roomba, an Oral-B electric toothbrush, Samsung phones and, oh, Levi's cutoff shorts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDearest Amazon, I thought you cared. I have no need for a Roomba. I went to the dentist only last week, and she said that I was brushing just fine despite my having European teeth. Samsung phones? But Amazon, you know I've been an iPhone person since Nokia lost its sense of, well, everything -- don't you? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd Levi's cutoff shorts? You flatter me, Amazon. Of course, I'm proud of my former soccer player's hamstrings and glutes, but you really want to put me in cutoff Levi's?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI scrolled down, believing that Amazon was merely being modest. Surely there'd be a special section of items specifically recommended just for me. And curated, as they say, these days, by machines that follow me around and know my complete innards.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I scrolled toward the recommendations, Amazon shouted: \"Don't Miss This Deal.\" Naturally, I stopped. What deal could this be? Why it was for a \"L.O.L. Surprise! Movie Bigger Surprise includes O.M.G. Fashion Doll.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESurprise! I have no idea what this is. In that order, a painstaking examination of those words only tells me that this is a doll. Of some sort. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EO.M.G, Amazon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EI'm special. So special.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, though, the specific personal recommendations.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon teased me with golf clubs. Alright, I play golf, but I recently bought some clubs. On Amazon. Why would I need more? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext on the carousel of joy, Amazon suggested a FireTV stick and a surge protector, two pieces of technology I haven't ever craved.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe next recommendation was: \"Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray -- Multi-award-winning anti-frizz spray keeps hair frizz-free for days no matter the weather with moisture-repellent anti-humidity technology; glass hair results.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt this, my heart began to harden like a Jeff Bezos bicep.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon, we've been together for years. More than a decade. And no one ever told you that I don't actually have hair? What sort of intelligent snooping technology are you using? What IQ does it have?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis was like going on a first date, and your prospective lover peppers you with questions they'd prepared in advance without actually reading your dating profile.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOh no, Amazon. You don't know me at all.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon wasn't done. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext on the personalized carousel came shaving products. Female and male. Is Amazon really in so much doubt about who or what I am? Or could its AI be tossing sales spaghetti up against the wall and hoping some of it sticks for an unaccountable reason?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou see, next came \"NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000A 12V UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter Box, Car Battery Booster Pack, Portable Power Bank Charger, and Jumper Cables For Up To 6-Liter Gasoline and 3-Liter Diesel Engines.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd all this because I once bought a tire pressure gauge on Amazon? This is the most unimaginative, unaware snooping-based recommendation technology I've ever witnessed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt knows very little. I fear it knows practically nothing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs my evidence, may I point to the last four recommendations: The Elemis pro-collagen cleansing balm, a Wilson tennis racket, an Amazon sleep aid and Camco RV parts and accessories.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis was like watching a penalty shootout performed by giraffes. This was like watching an elephant climbing a flagpole. This was worse than Netflix's recommendation engine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI don't use a cleansing balm, I don't play tennis, I sleep quite well, thank you, and I don't own an RV.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy Prime Day experience, then, was quite uplifting.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps tech companies don't know quite as much about us as we fear. Perhaps their machines are so linear that they really are like rudimentary nerds, entirely unaware of even the basic nuances of the human soul.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps there is hope, after all.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd no, I didn't buy anything on Prime Day. Well, apart from a couple of books. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut Amazon didn't recommend those.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-07-17 12:00:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amazon knows exactly what you want to buy. 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The whole truth really hurt",topic:{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"8d6e1960-a728-41e5-a935-922b0bd953ed",slug:"deals",name:"Deals",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3d36094a-0ee2-4e13-92b8-74e1cd38fa8c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EDo we really want to put the power of perfectly simulating a voice in the hands of stalkers and abusers?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"cracked fake cloud faces\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-543194887-cloud-faces.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"4170\" data-image-height=\"2346\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast week, we ran a news article entitled, \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-demos-alexa-reading-a-bedtime-story-in-the-voice-of-a-boys-deceased-grandma\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon's Alexa reads a story in the voice of a child's deceased grandma\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\" In it, ZDNet's Stephanie Condon discussed an Amazon presentation at its re:MARS conference (Amazon's annual confab on topics like machine learning, automation, robotics, and space). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the presentation, Amazon's Alexa AI Senior VP Rohit Prasad showed a clip of a young boy asking an Echo device, \"Alexa, can grandma finish reading me 'The Wizard of Oz'?\" The video then showed the Echo reading the book using what Prasad said was the voice of the child's dead grandmother. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"242678d1-dd6b-419a-9d83-6caa179a07cb\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F242678d1-dd6b-419a-9d83-6caa179a07cb\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHard stop. Did the hairs on the back of your neck just raise up? 'Cause that's not creepy at all. Not at all. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrasad, though, characterized it as beneficial, saying \"Human attributes of empathy and affect are key for building trust. They have become even more important in these times of the ongoing pandemic, when so many of us have lost someone we love. While AI can't eliminate that pain of loss, it can definitely make their memories last.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHmm. Okay. So let's deconstruct this, shall we? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E I hear dead people \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is a psychological sensory experience clinically described as SED, for \"sensory and quasi-sensory experiences of the deceased.\" This is a more modern clinical term for what used to be described as hallucinations. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to a November 2020 clinical study, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Facademic.oup.com\u002Fschizophreniabulletin\u002Farticle\u002F46\u002F6\u002F1367\u002F5939754\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003ESensory and Quasi-Sensory Experiences of the Deceased in Bereavement: An Interdisciplinary and Integrative Review\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, SED experiences aren't necessarily a psychological disorder. Instead, somewhere between 47% and 82% of people who have experienced life events like the death of a loved one have experienced some sort of SED. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study I'm citing is interesting in particular because it is both integrative and interdisciplinary, meaning it aggregates results of other studies across a variety of research areas. As such, it's a good summing up of the general clinical perception of SED. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the study, SED experiences cross boundaries and are experienced by all age groups, members of many religions, across all types of relationship loss, and even death circumstances. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut whether an SED experience is considered comforting or disturbing depends both on the individual and that individual's belief system. SED also manifests in all sorts of ways, from hearing footsteps, to experiences of presence, to sightings. It doesn't always have to be voice reproduction. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOverall, the report stops short of making a clinical value judgement about whether SED experiences are psychologically beneficial or detrimental, stating that further study is needed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut -- bringing it back to Amazon's attempt to bottle dead Grandma's voice in a can -- it's absolutely unclear whether providing a child with a lost relative's voice will be comforting, or developmentally such a problem that it will provide continuing employment to therapists for years to come. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt is odd that Amazon chose to show voice replication from a deceased relative, rather than, say, a live and healthy grandmother who could record her voice for her cherished grandchild. But hey, if Amazon's researchers wanted to go for the macabre, who are we to judge? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat brings us to the discussion of voice replication overall. With a few limited constructive applications, I'm not sure releasing voice replication AI technology into the wild is a good idea. Amazon says they can take a short sample and construct an entire dialog from that short sample. There's something about this that seems terribly, horribly wrong. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E What could possibly go wrong? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt almost sounds like how you'd describe a superpower in a show like \u003Cem\u003EThe Umbrella Academy\u003C\u002Fem\u003E: upon hearing less than a minute of a person's voice, someone is able to say \u003Cem\u003Eanything\u003C\u002Fem\u003E and make it sound \u003Cem\u003Eexactly\u003C\u002Fem\u003E like that person had been the one to say it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow could this possibly \u003Cem\u003Enot\u003C\u002Fem\u003E be a force for good? Oh, boy. Buckle up. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhas-alexa-snapped-why-alexa-sometimes-laughs-or-does-other-creepy-things\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHas Alexa snapped? Why your Echo sometimes does creepy things\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe're not talking \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhas-alexa-snapped-why-alexa-sometimes-laughs-or-does-other-creepy-things\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejust accidentally creepy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E here, like when Alexa suddenly started screaming or breaking out into evil-sounding laughter. Weird things happen by accident when you're innovating in a new area. Those behaviors, once discovered, are fixed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo, what we're talking about is what could happen if bad actors get their hands on this technology and decide to use it for profit... or worse. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe American Psychological Association \u003Cem\u003EDictionary of Psychology\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdictionary.apa.org\u002Fgaslight\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edefines\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \"gaslighting\" as: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo manipulate another person into doubting his or her perceptions, experiences, or understanding of events. The term once referred to manipulation so extreme as to induce mental illness or to justify commitment of the gaslighted person to a psychiatric institution but is now used more generally. It is usually considered a colloquialism, though occasionally it is seen in clinical literature. \t \t \t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe term originated in a 1920s stage play, which was then produced as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.imdb.com\u002Ftitle\u002Ftt0036855\u002F?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea 1944 movie\u003C\u002Fa\u003E called \"\u003Cem\u003EGaslight\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\". \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately, gaslighting has entered the digital realm. In 2018, \u003Cem\u003EThe New York Times\u003C\u002Fem\u003E ran \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nytimes.com\u002F2018\u002F06\u002F23\u002Ftechnology\u002Fsmart-home-devices-domestic-abuse.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ean article\u003C\u002Fa\u003E describing how digital thermostats, locks, and lights were becoming tools of domestic abuse. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cem\u003ETimes\u003C\u002Fem\u003E described how these devices are \"being used as a means for harassment, monitoring, revenge and control.\" Examples included turning thermostats to 100 degrees or suddenly blasting music. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cem\u003EAmerican Public University Edge\u003C\u002Fem\u003E also talks about digital gaslighting. The article \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapuedge.com\u002Fsmart-devices-used-by-abusers-for-digital-gaslighting\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eexplains\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \"This type of activity allows an abuser to easily demonstrate control over the victim, no matter where the abuser may be. It is another method that the abuser uses to slowly chip away at a victim's self-esteem and further exacerbate the victim's stress.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61084233-a6d5-4845-a3c7-00962525c926\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61084233-a6d5-4845-a3c7-00962525c926\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, let's take it up a notch. Just how easy would it be to send someone off the edge if they kept hearing the voice of their dead father or mother? If an abuser can convince someone they're being haunted or are losing control of their ability to discern reality, that abuser could then substitute in a malevolent subjective reality. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe whole idea sounds like bad fiction, but gaslighting is so prevalent in domestic abuse that the National Domestic Violence Hotline has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thehotline.org\u002Fresources\u002Fwhat-is-gaslighting\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ean entire page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E dedicated to the gaslighting techniques an abusive partner might use. If you find yourself in this situation, you can reach the hotline at 1-800-799-7233. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's take it up another notch: add stalkers to the mix. Let's say you're at home and you get a call from your mom. It's your mom's number on caller ID. You answer and it sounds like your mom. She's been in an accident, or is in some kind of trouble. She begs you to come out and get her. And you do. Because your mom called, and of course you know what she sounds like. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut it's not your mom. There are methods for spoofing caller ID, and with AI voice replication, the potential for luring a victim increases considerably. Pair that with the ability to purchase personal identifying information (PII) with a shocking level of detail from many shady online purveyors, and you have a frightening scenario. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't dismiss these scenarios as low probability. The CDC \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cdc.gov\u002Fviolenceprevention\u002Fpdf\u002Fnisvs_executive_summary-a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereports\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that 1 in 6 women and 1 in 19 men have been stalked in their lifetime. The US Justice Department \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ojp.gov\u002Fpdffiles\u002F169592.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereports\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that \"81 percent of women who were stalked by a current or former husband or cohabiting partner were also physically assaulted by that partner and 31 percent were also sexually assaulted by that partner.\" More than a million women and about 370,000 men are stalked annually. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, do we really want to put the power of perfectly simulating a voice in the hands of stalkers and abusers? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if it's not for stalking or abuse, such a tool could also assist scammers. Like the previous example where Mom calls and asks you to pick her up (but, of course, it's not Mom), imagine a scenario where Dad gets a call at work from his daughter in college. She's had an emergency. Can he please send her a few thousand dollars? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EObviously, the quality of the grift will determine some of the believability of the call, but with enough available PII and a good script, someone will fall for the scam and give out credit card digits or wire money -- especially since the voice was the daughter's voice. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn combination with deepfake video technology, the potential for creating fake videos of individuals increases considerably. Whether that video is used by teenagers to bully a schoolmate, or by a disinformation campaign to convince a populace that a leader is up to no good, the idea of deepfakes with accurate voice representation is very troubling. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Constructive applications \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are some entertainment industry applications where voice replication can add value. It's only fair to say that this sort of technology has some positive potential as well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, we've recently seen a young Luke Skywalker in 2021 Disney+ series \u003Cem\u003EThe Mandalorian\u003C\u002Fem\u003E and \u003Cem\u003EThe Book of Boba Fett\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELuke's image was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgizmodo.com\u002Fbook-of-boba-fett-episode-6-luke-voice-hamill-1848491617\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edigitally created\u003C\u002Fa\u003E over actor Graham Hamilton, but Mark Hamill was credited in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.imdb.com\u002Ftitle\u002Ftt14525206\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EEpisode 6: From the Desert Comes a Stranger\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, even though he didn't provide Luke's voice. Instead, the producers used a tool called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.respeecher.com\u002Fcase-studies\u002Frespeecher-synthesized-younger-luke-skywalkers-voice-disneys-mandalorian\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERespeecher\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which used a sound bank of old Mark Hamill recordings that were pieced together for the episode. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother possible application might be in smart assistants (and smart assistance) for dementia sufferers. While it might be a very fine line between gaslighting someone with diminished mental capacity and helping them cope, under proper psychiatric care, voice recreation might have positive applications. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"43a887bc-9a6d-4830-b290-f520f7aecc8a\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F43a887bc-9a6d-4830-b290-f520f7aecc8a\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy wife and I had a great time traveling across the country with the wise guidance of Yoda. We had added his voice to our old GPS. During our travels, we had Yoda's voice guiding us, turn by turn. It was comforting, especially during those long open and empty stretches, to have Yoda's calming voice and statements like \"left, you must turn\" to keep us on track. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESadly, the Yoda Positioning System is no longer available, which may (or may not) say something about the market viability for celebrity character voices in personal electronics. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Stopping to think \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002F4PLvdmifDSk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea line in \u003Cem\u003EJurassic Park\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that comes to mind at times like this: \"Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.\" In the movie's case, it was about recreating dinosaurs from dino DNA. But it applies just as well to using AI to recreate people's voices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEntertainment AI software Respeecher needs one to two hours of voice samples to recreate a voice. Amazon's new technology requires less than a minute of recordings. That opens the door to a great many more recordings, including messages captured from voice mail and even commands given to Alexa and Siri. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven the prevalence of sales of PII information, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-is-how-hackers-make-money-from-your-stolen-medical-data\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eeven medical information\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on the so-called Dark Web, it's logical to expect that hackers will also traffic in short voice recordings of potential victims, especially when those recordings only have to be a minute or so. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat means that if Amazon does release its dead grandma skill to the Alexa platform, it will be accessible to a broad audience. It's even possible to use Alexa and Alexa skills on home-grown non-Alexa devices, as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.c-sharpcorner.com\u002Farticle\u002Fuse-alexa-without-an-echo-device\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis article\u003C\u002Fa\u003E shows. That means that even if this technology is limited to Alexa, it has the potential to be very problematic. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have to ask: does Amazon really need to release this technology into the wild as a skill? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo be fair, Amazon isn't going to be the only company exploring voice replication. Fortune Business Insights \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.globenewswire.com\u002Fnews-release\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F31\u002F2453438\u002F0\u002Fen\u002FSpeech-and-Voice-Recognition-Market-US-28-3-Billion-by-2026-at-CAGR-of-19-8.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epredicts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E the global speech and voice recognition market will reach $28.3 billion by 2026 at an annual growth rate of almost 20%. With those kinds of numbers, you can be sure there will be other participants in this arena. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProtecting users from digital gaslighting, stalking, and scams will get progressively more difficult, and voice replication only makes it worse. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWriting in the \u003Cem\u003ELawfare Blog\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, Dr. Irving Lachow, deputy director, cyber strategy and execution at the MITRE Corporation and a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lawfareblog.com\u002Fcyber-gaslighting-psyops-home\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edescribes this situation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as \"PsyOps in the home.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe states that although there are anti-stalking laws on the books, \"Many of these measures cannot be applied directly to cyber gaslighting because, unlike the stalkerware situation, abusers are not adding software to home-based smart devices in order to harass their victims. Instead, they are using the devices as they were intended to be used.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe also says that legal challenges are more difficult where executives at companies producing these technologies are somewhat untouchable. He states, \"The technologies in question have legitimate and positive uses, and one cannot realistically target the executives of smart device companies just because their equipment has been used to cause someone harm.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClearly, this is an issue that needs more consideration. Companies like Amazon need to evaluate carefully whether the features they're adding do more harm than good. Cybersecurity experts need to continue to harden IoT devices against outside hacking. Therapists and psychologists need to increase their awareness of digital gaslighting and other 21st-century threats. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut individuals can also protect themselves. Malware intelligence analyst Christopher Boyd, writing on behalf of \u003Cem\u003Ethe Malwarebytes blog\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstaging-www.malwarebytes.com\u002Fblog\u002Fcybercrime\u002F2018\u002F07\u002Fiot-domestic-abuse-can-stop\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erecommends\u003C\u002Fa\u003E keeping detailed records of incidents and log any data produced by devices. We add that it's important to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthese-are-the-terrible-passwords-that-people-are-still-using-heres-how-to-do-better\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emanage your own passwords\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, use strong passwords, and if you're expecting trouble, be sure to learn how to lock down your devices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELachow reports, \"Smart devices are ripe for exploitation in domestic abuse scenarios because often one person, usually a man, controls the information technology (IT) for the house. If the IT manager moves out but retains access to home-based smart devices via mobile apps or online interfaces, he or she could control the household environment.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeep that in mind and learn all you can. As for AI-based systems learning to replicate the voices of deceased relatives, I have to say \"Just say no.\" No. No. No-no-\u003Cem\u003Eno\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. \u003Cem\u003EBaaaad\u003C\u002Fem\u003E things could happen. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm sure you can think of plenty of horrifying scenarios. Share those with us in the comments below. The more we're thinking about this and the more we're aware of it, the better we can prepare for it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to follow me on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-27 12:20:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If an AI like Alexa really can convert less than a minute of recorded voice into real-time speech, it opens the door to dystopian gaslighting at a whole new level. It's frightening, creepy, and disturbing.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"927c6328-b62a-457e-b1ed-6ddc25129a60",image:{id:"3d36094a-0ee2-4e13-92b8-74e1cd38fa8c",filename:"gettyimages-543194887-cloud-faces.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-27 12:17:26",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"cracked fake cloud faces",credits:"Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F27\u002F3d36094a-0ee2-4e13-92b8-74e1cd38fa8c\u002Fgettyimages-543194887-cloud-faces.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4170,height:2346,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^AI & Robotics",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"just-say-no-the-potential-horrors-of-ai-voice-replication",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon, just say no: The looming horror of AI voice replication",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"ai-robotics",name:"AI & Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"ai-robotics",name:"AI & Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5e5186b2-9c4d-43be-96b9-e964d71cd2b7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ECredibility gap?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Smith Collection\u002FGado \u002F Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon\" data-image-filename=\"amazon-hq-with-logo1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2020\u002F03\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"478\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELong before the news was labeled fake and political speech was labeled lies, there existed something called natural human skepticism.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany companies didn't believe in it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter all, they had money. Money gave them power. Power gave them the ability to tell others how things were and what to do.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey thought that if they told people about their product, those people would listen and, most importantly, believe.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI understand it still happens today. Tech companies harangue their PR agencies about their woeful widgets and simply cannot understand why everyone doesn't want to hear about them or doesn't believe they're any good.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was moved to a quaint shudder, though, when I heard one of the more fascinating attempts by a tech company to influence humans didn't work quite as planned.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShould you have somehow missed it, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ftopic\u002Famazon\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E asked its employees to tweet about how lovely it was to work in the company's expansive warehouses, despite others claiming this might not be so. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWell, they're not called fulfillment centers for nothing, are they? You work there to be fulfilled.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-shocking-reason-people-are-quitting-tech-companies-no-its-not-money\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E The shocking reason people are quitting tech companies (No, it's not money)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe joy of this marketing wheeze was that Amazon paid its employees to do the tweeting. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWere humans supposed to be moved by this commercial generosity? Did it make these tweets more persuasive? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI confess I wondered. I feared humans might see through it all. I feared they might not like it at all.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd so it was that I was confronted by a recent \u003Cem\u003EFinancial Times\u003C\u002Fem\u003E headline \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ft.com\u002Fcontent\u002F90b9a68b-807a-4053-8573-4ceab42909a6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethat read\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: \"Amazon abandons influence campaign designed to attract staff.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe abandonment apparently occurred at the end of last year. The wheeze, according to the \u003Cem\u003EFT\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, was disappeared because it suffered from \"poor reach\" as well as \"embarrassing backfires.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll be startled to hear that one of those backfires was witty people setting up their own Twitter accounts, to sound like people who work at Amazon. Unhappy people who work at Amazon. Apparently, there may be some.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's believable that there are many people working in Amazon's warehouses for whom the job is infinitely better than one they had before.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe issue here, though, was surely human.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf people know that your employees are being paid to emit happy tweets, they're unlikely to be moved by their genuine flavor. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMoreover, if they happen to spot that more than one Amazon employee is tweeting exactly the same thing, in more or less the same words, they're likely to be moved in an opposite direction.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEspecially if the tweeting turns into the sort of angerfest for which Twitter exists. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the \u003Cem\u003EFT\u003C\u002Fem\u003E put it: \"Handpicked workers were told to reply in a 'blunt' but polite' manner to what the company considered untruths posted by politicians, labour rights activists and indeed any other critics, although they were told not to target journalists.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA relief, that last part.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor a company that boasts of its obsessive focus on human consumers, it's a touch remarkable that the marketing types didn't wonder whether human consumers would react positively.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEspecially after lauded founder Jeff Bezos returned from a brief sojourn in space and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fmsnbc\u002Fstatus\u002F1417518104939204610?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edeclared\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: \"I also want to thank every Amazon employee and every Amazon customer because you guys paid for all of this.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're going to use your employees to market your brand, you'd better make sure it's something they really want to do. As opposed to just doing it to make a few extra dollars. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToo many humans can see right through that.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet there's something too many humans don't see through so well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe reason why these vast, stress-garlanded fulfillment centers exist -- and are multiplying -- is because human consumers think that everything they want should be delivered to them instantly in a cardboard box.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs that the modern definition of fulfillment? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI fear it might be.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-02-10 12:00:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The thing about clever ideas is that people may see right through them.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"86e08df4-92d6-4c1d-a395-d3d6bff5b520",image:{id:"5e5186b2-9c4d-43be-96b9-e964d71cd2b7",filename:"amazon-hq-with-logo1.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-03-02 15:04:43",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon",credits:"Smith Collection\u002FGado \u002F Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003ECredibility gap?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F03\u002F02\u002F5e5186b2-9c4d-43be-96b9-e964d71cd2b7\u002Famazon-hq-with-logo1.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:770,height:478,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"Amazon thought this was a clever idea. The world just shook its head",section:b,slug:"amazon-thought-this-was-a-clever-idea-the-world-just-shook-its-head",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon thought this was a clever idea. The world just shook its head",topic:{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"5cae6838-8176-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"steveranger",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steve",lastName:"Ranger",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"cfff1b63-6e97-4f64-b0ff-ffa2d16dc37b",filename:"steve-ranger.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:20:17",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fcfff1b63-6e97-4f64-b0ff-ffa2d16dc37b\u002Fsteve-ranger.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steve Ranger is the editorial director of ZDNET. An award-winning journalist, Steve writes about the intersection of technology, business and culture, and regularly appears on TV and radio discussing tech issues. Previously he was the editor of silicon.com.",profile:c,title:"Global News Director",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"39807d29-ad13-4a90-a59a-dbcc1cb5a7cc\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Getty Images\u002FYagi Studio\" data-image-alt-text=\"smartphone-smart-speaker\" data-image-filename=\"smartphone-smart-speaker.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe're already well into the season of tech product launches, which runs for the next few weeks as the big vendors set out the products they want us to buy over holiday season and into the next year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut something that's recently changed is that many big vendors don't want to sell you just one product. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3be818df-27e4-42c7-813f-c703e2d38814\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3be818df-27e4-42c7-813f-c703e2d38814\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, they want to sell you on their bigger picture – a whole way of life that could be yours. Naturally, it's a way of life that is only enabled by their gadgets – and the subscription services that they hope to sell you as well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazons-device-ecosystem-is-vast-heres-why-its-going-to-get-even-bigger\u002F\"\u003EWhat Amazon's device strategy is really all about\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've recently seen two of the biggest tech giants, Apple and Amazon, trying to do just that. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese competing visions -- Apple's iPhone versus Amazon's Echo if you like -- also say a lot about the strengths and weaknesses of those companies, and how they see the tech world evolving in the next few years.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst up was Apple, with its new iPhone 14 and Apple Watches. For Apple, there's little doubt that the iPhone continues to be the center of its personal tech world, even if the Watch and AirPods are becoming increasingly useful connected elements. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe smartphone in Apple's vision is not just a useful tool but a vital companion. It's one that can now even help if you are in a car crash or lost in the mountains. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou could argue that these new features, which are only ever going to be \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmost-people-dont-need-apples-flashy-new-adventure-tech-heres-what-we-actually-need\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Euseful in pretty obscure scenarios\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, are a clear sign that smartphone innovation is running out of niches to fill. But regardless of that, Apple's position is that the device in your pocket -- or maybe on your wrist, or in your ear (and maybe over your eyes) -- is the way to go. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen there's Amazon -- and the company is making a pitch based very strongly around ambient computing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ambient-computing-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-rise-of-invisible-tech\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhat is ambient computing? Everything you need to know about the rise of invisible tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIts products -- most obviously the Echo speakers (new versions of the Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock, which arrived last week), but also its Astro robot, sleep-monitoring Halo Rise clock and more -- are not things you wear or carry but are devices in the home around you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's vision seems to be one where the intelligence is embedded in things that can learn about you, understand what you want to do, and then do it for you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENeither of these visions of the future is complete. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple sees the iPhone as the center of the tech world because that's where its success is located, and where its revenue comes from. It might dominate smartphones, but so far Apple hasn't made much of a success of the smart home. Amazon, of course, has dominated the smart home through its Echo and Alexa ecosystem. It built \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwith-no-more-than-35000-devices-sold-amazon-fire-phone-struggles-in-purpose-purgatory\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eits own smartphone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, but the project was a costly failure, which is why ambient computing in the form of a vast array of cloud-connected devices is where it sees the future going. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are other big differences between the two. Apple sees personal data as something its customers mostly do not want to share with Big Tech, whereas many of Amazon's services are based around learning more about users in order to deliver more personalized services. Neither really tell the full story about the future of tech: a smartphone or watch is not the answer in every scenario, but then again there's a long way to go before ambient computing can provide the same level of usefulness as being able to glance at a screen on a smartphone or on your wrist. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese visions aren't mutually exclusive; indeed, many of us probably live in these worlds at once, using both Apple and Amazon products. But it's hard to see how they can be reconciled. Perhaps at some point another tech company will figure out how to combine the two different world views, but until then expect these competing visions to coexist, however uneasily. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EZDNET'S MONDAY OPENER  \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EZDNet's Monday Opener is our opening take on the week in tech, written by members of our editorial team. \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EPREVIOUSLY ON ZDNET'S MONDAY OPENER:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhybrid-workers-dont-want-to-return-to-the-office-but-soon-they-might-have-to\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHybrid workers don't want to return to the office. But soon, they might have to\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-ransomware-problem-wont-get-better-until-we-change-one-thing\u002F\"\u003EThe ransomware problem won't get better until we change one thing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapples-new-iphones-will-sparkle-but-the-magic-lies-in-older-models\u002F\"\u003EApple's new iPhones will sparkle, but the magic lies in older models\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fquiet-quitting-has-nothing-to-do-with-rejecting-work-its-about-saying-no-to-toxic-work-culture\u002F\"\u003EQuiet quitting' has nothing to do with lazy employees. It's about rejecting broken work culture\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcritical-infrastructure-is-under-attack-from-hackers-securing-it-needs-to-be-a-priority-right-now\u002F\"\u003ECritical infrastructure is under attack from hackers. Securing it needs to be a priority - before it's too late\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fremote-work-or-back-to-the-office-why-the-biggest-challenges-are-still-ahead\u002F\"\u003ERemote work or back to the office: Why the biggest challenges are still ahead\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnasa-is-blazing-an-inspirational-trail-we-need-to-make-sure-everyone-can-follow-it\u002F\"\u003ENASA is blazing an inspirational trail. We need to make sure everyone can follow it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-10-03 13:18:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Both Amazon and Apple see the world through the prism of their own advances. That's a strength - and a weakness.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"719db0af-d1b3-4f61-93c3-96e0d1dfd827",image:{id:"39807d29-ad13-4a90-a59a-dbcc1cb5a7cc",filename:"smartphone-smart-speaker.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-10-02 17:29:07",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"smartphone-smart-speaker",credits:"Image: Getty Images\u002FYagi Studio",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F02\u002F39807d29-ad13-4a90-a59a-dbcc1cb5a7cc\u002Fsmartphone-smart-speaker.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Productivity",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"apple-and-amazon-have-different-visions-of-the-future-neither-is-totally-right",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"iPhone vs Echo: How Apple and Amazon are building different visions of your future",topic:{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6a86c51a-2979-4224-8ea9-2c87a36e296c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ECan humor succeed where good sense keeps failing?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(A screenshot from the Amazon ad.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Chris Matyszczyk\u002Fscreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"screen-shot-2022-08-24-at-8-50-44-am.png\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-08-24-at-8-50-44-am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"1490\" data-image-height=\"648\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's easy to blame tech companies for the world's parlous state.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's somewhat accurate, too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"5178b40b-8625-4010-9705-b2e5613eb704\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F5178b40b-8625-4010-9705-b2e5613eb704\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut it's even easier to abdicate responsibility when it's humans' own laziness and casual greed that has greatly contributed to the basic lack of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ftopic\u002Fsecurity\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esecurity\u003C\u002Fa\u003E online. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow, though, can you get people to care? You can scare them. You can nag them. You can even try to shame them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESadly, humans still seem largely immune to such tactics. So Amazon is trying a different route. It wants to entertain you into caring.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWell, everything else is entertainment these days, so why shouldn't cybersecurity be? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere, then, is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=UsFC11-IaZ0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea joint production between Amazon and the National Security Alliance\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, one that strives to create awareness about cyber criminals.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENaturally, it begins with the laziest and most casually greedy element in our species -- the teenage boy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe wants something online. He doesn't spot that he's on a shady website, one that purports to house his gaming account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESuddenly, a woman tells him: \"Do not give that shady website your....\" A man joins the chorus: \"password. You just got phished.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"amazon","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fc\\\u002Famazonyoutube","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FUsFC11-IaZ0?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"Protect &amp; Connect\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002FUsFC11-IaZ0\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"Protect & Connect","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FUsFC11-IaZ0\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou might recognize these two people. They are Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson from \"The Creed.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey're desperate to protect teenage boys and everyone else from the bad cyberpeople.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESuddenly, there's a knock on the door. The cybercriminals have arrived. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat do you imagine they look like? Corpulent men in ill-fitting Hawaiian shirts, perhaps? How did you know?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Jordan fights these awful people, Thompson explains to the doltish teen that he should go to the real site and create a stronger password. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt all seems so simple when she puts it like that.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENaturally, our heroes prevail -- with the help of the teenage boy's mom, who's mastered an excellent headlock technique. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI worry that cybercriminals are, too often, too smart for large tech companies. Recently, Microsoft \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-admits-it-cant-stop-scammers-fooling-you-with-their-latest-tricks\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eadmitted\u003C\u002Fa\u003E it can't completely stop phishing emails from drifting into your inbox because \"spammers are continuously changing their tactics.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn essence, then, it's down to you. Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson would like to protect you all the time, but they're very busy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOh, and while we're on the subject of Amazon, I wonder whether it's wise to get an Amazon Ring camera.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou see, I just read this headline: \"Amazon quietly fixes Ring Android app bug that exposed data, camera recordings.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis security thing is hard, isn't it?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-08-25 11:00:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Can anyone get you to care about two-factor authentication? Amazon is trying.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"b83c7d55-3dc0-4ded-bcfe-a2d6f4f90fc9",image:{id:"6a86c51a-2979-4224-8ea9-2c87a36e296c",filename:"screen-shot-2022-08-24-at-8-50-44-am.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-24 15:51:41",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screen-shot-2022-08-24-at-8-50-44-am.png",credits:"Chris Matyszczyk\u002Fscreenshot",caption:"\u003Cp\u003ECan humor succeed where good sense keeps failing?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(A screenshot from the Amazon ad.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F24\u002F6a86c51a-2979-4224-8ea9-2c87a36e296c\u002Fscreen-shot-2022-08-24-at-8-50-44-am.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1490,height:648,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"amazon-tries-a-new-way-to-excite-you-about-cybersecurity-its-called-laughter",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon tries a new way to excite you about cybersecurity (it's called laughter)",topic:{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"ae164b3d-9f4e-461e-8353-db202258465a",slug:"cyber-threats",name:"Cyber Threats",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a47613d3-c74c-4a1c-933d-8e36d9885c99\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Tracy King\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon package on doorstep\" data-image-filename=\"amazonpackageparcelistock-888349810.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2018\u002F12\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"1213\" data-image-height=\"864\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Ftech-gift-guide\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe holidays are coming\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and, for many tech companies, the timing is a little awkward.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3d3fced7-aaf2-4d1e-bad2-5038ae9fb1c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3d3fced7-aaf2-4d1e-bad2-5038ae9fb1c1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-layoffs-are-starting-at-elon-musks-twitter\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELayoffs abound\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, with even the biggest names affected.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the latest is Amazon, which is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nytimes.com\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F14\u002Ftechnology\u002Famazon-layoffs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereportedly laying off 10,000 workers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It's hardly perfect, then, that the company chose this week to spread infinite joy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis, you see, is the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=jQWLKhhWBTs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecompany's annual holiday ad\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which sometimes embraces humor and this year bathes in a veritable hothouse of, oh, joy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere we have a little girl who adores her snow globe. Who knows why? People have all sorts of predilections and why shouldn't she love her snow globe?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-amazon-black-friday-deals-november-18-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E20+ early Black Friday deals on Amazon\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis little girl does take it to extremes, however. She wants to take her snow globe to school. She needs it for comfort at the dentist. She places it on the opposite side of her at the dinner table.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe don't ever see her mom, so perhaps this globe has some deeper sentimental significance. Perhaps her mom has passed away.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe then see her dad behaving with stealth. He goes to neighboring houses and even, yes, picks up some unknown Amazon deliveries at his door. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat could he be doing? He ordered a shredder? Why? Is he involved in illegally sequestering government documents? Might he be working for the Russians?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"amazon","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F@amazon","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FjQWLKhhWBTs?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"Joy is made | Amazon Holiday Ad\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002FjQWLKhhWBTs\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"Joy is made | Amazon Holiday Ad","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FjQWLKhhWBTs\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe's spending a lot of time in his basement, so the possibilties are vast.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, he takes his daughter out into the garden. Will he finally reveal all, in the open air, so that no listening device can capture the revelation?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot quite.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESomehow, his daughter hasn't noticed that dad has been building her an enormous version of her snow globe. Right there in her back yard. In a greenhouse.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fsmart-home-gift-guide\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrom plugs to thermostats, 12 useful smart home gadgets to give as gifts\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe whole thing is fetchingly done. The casting is winning, the sentiment well delivered.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wondered, though, where I'd seen something like this before. Recently, that is. Then it came to me. Just a few weeks ago, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Febay-finds-a-brilliant-way-for-you-to-forget-amazon\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EeBay in France presented the story\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of a daughter who used the site to buy simple things and repair her dad's precious camera, one that had been left to fester in an attic.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf anything, the eBay ad was more affecting because it didn't rest on schmaltzy laurels, but snipped the atmosphere with humor.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, there you have it. Amazon wants to spread joy this holiday season.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn its YouTube notes, Amazon declares,\"Joy is something we make.\" The ad itself, indeed, insists that \"Joy Is Made.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wonder if every Amazon employee will agree with that this year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-11-20 13:00:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The finest of plans sometimes come up against the most awkward interference.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"45b4e2a9-3cd3-4325-8c82-5f8481cf1884",image:{id:"a47613d3-c74c-4a1c-933d-8e36d9885c99",filename:"amazonpackageparcelistock-888349810.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2018-12-13 11:42:28",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon package on doorstep",credits:"Image: Tracy King\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2018\u002F12\u002F13\u002Fa47613d3-c74c-4a1c-933d-8e36d9885c99\u002Famazonpackageparcelistock-888349810.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1213,height:864,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"amazon-spreads-joy-while-firing-10000-people",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon spreads joy (while firing 10,000 people)",topic:{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"103a5e4f-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7a149045-12a0-4664-8b7e-2588c1cfcba1\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"By Rawpixel.com -- Shutterstock\" data-image-alt-text=\"Best Amazon Prime Day 2022 Apple deals\" data-image-filename=\"fraud.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F09\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast week, July 12 and 13 were -- together -- Prime Day. Two days later, someone used Amazon to try to defraud our account. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPresumably, the crook assumed Amazon was going to be showing up on so many financial accounts this week that Prime Day would provide some air cover for increased fraudulent activity. This makes sense because \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-prime-day-2022-more-than-100000-items-sold-per-minute\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Prime members purchased 100,000 items per minute during the Prime Day event\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, spending over $3 billion and purchasing more than 300 million items overall. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c6fe6359-fe99-4f10-a55c-44a8218aaff4\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc6fe6359-fe99-4f10-a55c-44a8218aaff4\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn other words, Prime Day gave fraudsters a target-rich environment. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESteve Bradford, Senior Vice President EMEA at identity security firm SailPoint, reports, \"Fraudsters have never been so ruthless with their tactics, and they're increasingly using ones that are far more personal and harder to spot. In the latest cases, we're seeing an increase in phishing and credential harvesting email attempts linked to Amazon Prime Day.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's true. My wife and I were among those targeted. In our case, it wasn't a phishing attack. The bad guys had already harvested some of our personal information. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Sitrep (situation report) \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Monday, July 18, during a routine review of our bank accounts, we noticed a $193.77 charge from Amazon. This was anomalous because we never used that account to make purchases from Amazon. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECHECKCARD AMAZON. COM AMZN.C SEATTLE WA ON 07\u002F15 - $193.77 \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe charge was incurred on 7\u002F15, just three days earlier. We immediately did a deep dive into all our Amazon-related accounts, looking for a charge of $193.77. We were hoping against hope that we would find something to confirm it was legitimate because we didn't want to shut down our checking account, which had many active transactions and payments which had not yet cleared. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe found no legitimate charge and became convinced the charge was fraudulent. Our next step was to contact the bank's fraud department. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe spoke to a very helpful representative who clarified that the charge was, indeed, from Amazon. But it wasn't a charge on our bank account. It was a charge on a rarely-used debit card attached to that account. We immediately closed that card, and the bank assured us they would return that amount to our account within a few days. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt this point, we had eliminated the risk of further fraudulent transactions and financial harm to us. But that wasn't the whole story. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E The rest of the story \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe had a long conversation with the bank's fraud rep, and in doing so, he determined that the charge originated from Amazon itself. This wasn't a case of a fraudster faking Amazon's identity to charge our card for cash. Instead, the crooks used our debit card to actually buy something from Amazon. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere, exactly, the criminals got our debit card details remains unclear. There were no geographical records, so we couldn't determine if the fraudsters were local and had somehow skimmed the card or were far away and had somehow obtained the card's digits through a hack or a nefarious credential purchase. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe amount and purchase method were interesting because an extra under-$200 Amazon purchase during Prime Day week could go unnoticed by anyone with lax bookkeeping. It wasn't an amount so high as to fire off an immediate panic, but it was certainly enough to provide value to the fraudster. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf we weren't the only victim of this crook's activity, I'm betting they got away with many charges that went unnoticed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E How we stayed safe \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur system works. Many years ago, we instituted what we call \"banks and bills.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe started doing this for our company back when we were a startup running on fumes. Originally, it involved a daily review of how much we had in our bank accounts, what payments were due to us, and what bills we had to pay. With a staff of employees and no external funding, we were living from client payment to client payment. Cash management was a necessity. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy wife and I also started using the banks and bills system for our personal expenses. For an in-depth deep dive into what this system is, read my article, \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ffinance\u002Fcredit-cards\u002Fthe-single-best-way-to-protect-yourself-against-credit-card-fraud\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe single best way to protect yourself against credit card fraud\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" and then do what it says. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt works, as we proved this week. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's been a long time since we've had to do a daily financial review, but we do check all our accounts on a weekly, scheduled basis. Every week, we go down all our bank accounts to make sure the transactions make sense. This is how we caught this fraudster. With weekly banks and bills, it never takes us more than seven days to find a problematic transaction. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis week, as we went down the list of each transaction in the bank account, we noticed the odd $193.77 and immediately took action. Had we not had a weekly review of transactions, we might never have noticed that bill or noticed it was too late for the bank to reverse the charges. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's how I recommend you keep your business and family safe as well. Do a banks and bills review weekly, double-check any questionable transactions, and you can be sure you're always on top of your accounts. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have an issue with Amazon, you can also visit the company's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fhelp\u002Fcustomer\u002Fdisplay.html?nodeId=GRGRY7AQ3LMPXVCV\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EReport Something Suspicious page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. They have a wealth of resources and tools for reporting fraudulent activity there. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E More fraud prevention techniques \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond the banks and bills meeting, this is a good time to practice your financial situational awareness. Adrianus Warmenhoven, the cybersecurity expert over at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnordvpn.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENordVPN\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, has shared some Amazon-related scams he recommends you watch out for. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdrianus says that since bogus marketplace sites are hard to distinguish from the genuine article, look for a slightly different domain name. Make sure you only visit Amazon by typing in the full .com address, Amazon.com, into your browser. The URL you see at the top of the page should start with \"https\" rather than \"http,\" showing it is secure. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdrianus recommends looking out for a classic social engineering scam that trades on Amazon's well-known status and may include the company logo. These scams may claim there's been a fraudulent access attempt or make some other request for identity. Our bank's fraud rep told us that this was a big cause of scams they were encountering. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you receive a message claiming to be from Amazon, do not click on any links. It's likely there will be clues in the message, such as grammar errors and spelling mistakes, which show the message is not genuine. Once again, only visit Amazon by typing the Amazon URL into your browser. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdrianus also explained that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fhelp\u002Fcustomer\u002Fdisplay.html?nodeId=GGKDN3QZSKBFGNBF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egift card scams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are prevalent because such cards are popular presents. Don't fall for offers for gift card vouchers. Always be suspicious of messages encouraging you to respond quickly, and always speak to loved ones and friends on the phone before making transactions you believe they have asked for.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeware of text messages or emails giving an order number and a link to track a package. Once clicked, a hacker may follow up by asking for a small payment to speed up delivery or claim there is an extra fee to pay. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlways check through your Amazon account to see if the stated order number on the original message is genuine. That said, even if it is, don't engage with a text or email. Go to Amazon.com to confirm the package information. You might even get unsolicited packages. These are called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.uspis.gov\u002Fnews\u002Fscam-article\u002Fbrushing-scam\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"brushing\" scams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and are used to inflate review scores on the e-commerce site. Follow Amazon's advice \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fhelp\u002Fcustomer\u002Fdisplay.html?nodeId=G33XVXQPUV79Z2ZC\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E if something like that arrives. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdrianus' final advice is that things that look too good to be true often are. Amazon has not run a prize drawing for several years, so if you get a notice that says you've won such a prize from Amazon, it's undoubtedly a scam. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E The bottom line \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemember, the bottom line is \u003Cem\u003Eyour\u003C\u002Fem\u003E bottom line. It's worth it to take the extra care to check your accounts and do your due diligence. Sure, the charge we faced was under $200, but who's to say that if that charge was allowed to go through, we wouldn't be facing repeating charges or much bigger charges? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur due diligence prevented something that could have gotten very bad, which we might have caught far too late. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the immortal words of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=Jmg86CRBBtw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESgt. Phil Esterhaus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \"Let's be careful out there.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHave you checked your accounts? Have you experienced Prime Day-related fraud? What techniques do you use to keep safe? What's your sitrep when it comes to financial security? Let us know in the comments below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to follow me on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-07-20 15:29:13",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Prime Day hubbub provided cover for fraudsters. Here's how I caught mine.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"eb9a69f1-54d8-4eb2-a10f-40acda6567c6",image:{id:"7a149045-12a0-4664-8b7e-2588c1cfcba1",filename:"fraud.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-09-16 13:08:15",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Best Amazon Prime Day 2022 Apple deals",credits:"By Rawpixel.com -- Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F16\u002F7a149045-12a0-4664-8b7e-2588c1cfcba1\u002Ffraud.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"i-found-a-fraudulent-amazon-charge-on-my-account-after-prime-day-heres-how-to-protect-yourself",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"I found a fraudulent Amazon charge on my account after Prime Day. Here's how to protect yourself",topic:{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"87ec6ace-0121-41fb-b122-922dab341f69",slug:"finance",name:"Finance",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"ad35bfd1-6bd1-4815-8bd6-f43193d3d32f",username:"me51",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Greg",lastName:"Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d29f72d1-47ad-41d7-8bc0-135ec58db813",filename:"greg-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:23:04",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd29f72d1-47ad-41d7-8bc0-135ec58db813\u002Fgreg-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Greg Nichols covers robotics, AI, and AR\u002FVR for ZDNET. A full-time journalist and author, he writes about tech, travel, crime, and the economy for global media outlets and reports from across the U.S., South America, and Asia. He's a co-founder of Truly*Adventurous, a digital media platform that produces original tales of true adventure, and an award-winning author.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"70b5d529-55f7-4123-a289-9bef03c7cb53\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Miso Robotics\" data-image-alt-text=\"curly-fries.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"curly-fries.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"2560\" data-image-height=\"1697\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe maker of a fast food robot designed to cook burgers, fries, wings, and chips for major chains is partnering with Amazon Web Services. The move will allow Miso Robotics to drastically increase its simulation capacity, a key ingredient in the fast-food robot wars.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"0f1e4a67-250c-414e-860a-538e02dfcd64\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F0f1e4a67-250c-414e-860a-538e02dfcd64\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is a story about the intersection of automation and customization, previously considered incompatible. Miso Robotics makes fast food fry cook robots named \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmisorobotics.com\u002Fflippy-2\u002F\"\u003EFlippy 2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmisorobotics.com\u002Fflippy-lite\u002F\"\u003EFlippy Lite\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. But to compete in the hyper-competitive quick-serve space where major brands have signature styles and offerings, the company needs to ensure its robots can adapt to very specific cooking and preparation outputs. Miso has already teamed up with big chains like White Castle and Chipotle, but the prototyping process is very time-consuming. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnter AWS, and specifically \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Frobomaker\u002F\"\u003EAWS RoboMaker\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a cloud-based simulation service that enables robotics developers to run, scale, and automate simulation. The move to AWS RoboMaker drastically increases simulation capacity, allowing Miso to run up to fifty simulations at once. That, in turn, will enable the company to put out functional products, including brand-specific offerings, at a much quicker rate.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Integrating into AWS RoboMaker has been a game-changer for us to scale our products and make sure the software and its updates are ready to deploy with units in the field,\" said Chris Kruger, CTO of Miso Robotics. \"We went from running 12 simulations a month with single units to doing 100 in a night. By testing hundreds of configurations in parallel, we are able to save costs and develop products faster.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchain-goes-all-in-on-robot-fry-cook\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWing Zone goes all-in on robot fry cook\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis matters because the long uphill climb to restaurant automation seems, at last, to be cresting. Integrations like AWS RoboMaker to Miso's development process are just the latest in a long line of technology convergence, helping automation fall in price, increase in complexity, and become compatible with customization. That process, which started with mobile computing and a drastic decline in sensor prices, continued with AI and machine vision advances, and is enabled by cloud architecture, is reaching maturity exactly as a tight labor market and rising wages are making a case for automation difficult to ignore.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn other words, we're about to see a WHOLE LOT of robots in spaces typically occupied by low wage workers. Fast food is a textbook example. The robots from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmisorobotics.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMiso Robotics\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which has a lead in the space, and the addition of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fjack-in-the-box-turns-to-robots-to-solve-staffing-challenges\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebrands like Jack in the Box\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to its growing list of pilot customers, marks a very important milestone in next-generation automation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWill robots replace most of our jobs anytime soon? No, they won't. But the fast-food sector (to say nothing of grocery, retail, logistics, and some construction jobs) is being fundamentally transformed, and whatever hype we've heard about these technologies in the past, the tipping point finally seems to be here. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"27b1c99c-306c-4079-bbdd-e15f4018cf06\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F27b1c99c-306c-4079-bbdd-e15f4018cf06\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-07 12:00:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"AWS Robomaker will allow Miso to run up to 50 simulations at once.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"fe842f58-5905-4306-bc48-00f79b21c9ef",image:{id:"70b5d529-55f7-4123-a289-9bef03c7cb53",filename:"curly-fries.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-04 17:15:04",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"curly-fries.jpg",credits:"Miso Robotics",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F04\u002F70b5d529-55f7-4123-a289-9bef03c7cb53\u002Fcurly-fries.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2560,height:1697,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^AI & Robotics",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"amazon-teams-up-with-fast-food-robot",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon teams up with a fast food robot",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"ai-robotics",name:"AI & Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"ai-robotics",name:"AI & Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"115511f0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"startups",name:"Startups",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0765e4d4-53d3-4b04-878c-c0532f646fc4",username:"Sabrina Ortiz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Sabrina",lastName:"Ortiz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"33a37b23-de0c-4830-a4df-0c5de6eee5bf",filename:"sabrina-ortiz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-07-25 20:11:15",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F25\u002F33a37b23-de0c-4830-a4df-0c5de6eee5bf\u002Fsabrina-ortiz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Sabrina Ortiz is an associate editor for ZDNET based in New York City. She specializes in the intersection of technology and everyday life. Sabrina graduated with a B.A. in Media and Journalism and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3c36673c-394a-4a36-b6b5-908fb70ffbab\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon Echo and Fire TV Stick bundle\" data-image-filename=\"amazon-echo-and-fire-tv-stick-bundle.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt may be best-known as an online retailer, but Amazon has also grown into a giant of the tech world with a vast portfolio of devices, from e-readers to video doorbells and everything in between. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fwhat-to-expect-from-amazons-devices-software-and-services-event\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhat to expect from Amazon's Sept. 28th event\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Famazon-echo\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Echo line\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the family of smart speakers that houses the Alexa voice assistant, has made its way to millions of homes across the country, after effectively creating a new device market and kickstarting the smart home category. In 2021 alone, Amazon shipped 21.9 million smart speakers in the United States, according to a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fomdia.tech.informa.com\u002Fpr\u002F2022-feb\u002Fomdia-sharp-drop-in-2021-amazon-alexa-shipments-drove-smart-speaker-market-correction\"\u003Ereport by research firm Omnia\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and there are probably nearly 100 million in use across the country.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"cef866c5-b380-406c-8e6d-66676b436480\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fcef866c5-b380-406c-8e6d-66676b436480\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd the tech giant's product ambitions keep growing. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazons-ready-to-announce-a-bunch-of-devices-on-sept-28\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOn Sept. 28, Amazon is likely to add a new wave of devices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to its portfolio, as it's holding a virtual event during which a number of new and updated devices are expected to be unveiled.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fprime-day-2-dates-announced-amazon-prime-early-access-sale-october\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon announces dates for 'Prime early access sale' in October\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's strategy is to create products for every single aspect of your life, to facilitate everyday tasks. By creating products to fill even more niches, it cements consumers into its product ecosystem.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Our research shows that most consumers prefer to buy smart home devices from a single vendor or brand, rather than mixing and matching from multiple brands,\" Adam Wright, research manager at tech analyst IDC, tells ZDNET. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Part of this is driven by brand loyalty and trust – consumers that have a positive experience with a brand that provides smart home devices and services are more likely to trust that brand and seek out additional products and services from that brand rather than risk using a different brand that is unfamiliar.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it launched, Alexa didn't go far beyond the scope of answering a question about the weather or playing a song. However, Amazon has embraced \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ambient-computing-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-rise-of-invisible-tech\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eambient computing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and continues to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-asks-where-do-you-want-to-take-alexa-next\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egrow the scope of what its voice assistants do\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to build an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-says-hey-alexa-time-to-cooperate-more-with-other-voice-assistants\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eintegrated smart home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We want to make customers' lives more convenient and offer peace of mind through ambient experiences,\" an Amazon spokesperson tells ZDNET. \"To us, this means delivering experiences that are easy to use, helpful, and always available. It also means building technology that understands you and adapts accordingly, is there when you need it, and fades away when you don't.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-amazon-about-to-ruin-alexa-answers-with-ads\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIs Amazon about to ruin Alexa answers with ads?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon has developed a wide range of devices that you can command via Alexa to clean your house, turn on the lights, or order items delivered to your door. There are \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3b8873de-1ace-4b67-8a64-53f566565dbb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fs?k=smart+light+bulb&rh=n%3A322525011%2Cp_n_feature_six_browse-bin%3A24427965011&dc&ds=v1%3Ax9XpnLC2DEZRTYaHgKfLzxCmFrmYJMBNqVA00yIg31c&crid=2VFOUN0DEYAHD&qid=1664233466&rnid=24427952011&sprefix=smart+lightbu%2Caps%2C660&ref=sr_nr_p_n_feature_six_browse-bin_1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"smart lightbulbs\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7c54ab01-9e42-41ed-a819-3449c084ae75\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Video-Doorbell-Wired-bundle\u002Fdp\u002FB08YT3ZJC8\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"doorbell cameras\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f6688f70-c43e-4be7-8595-da8b4285c52f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fecobee-SmartCamera-Control-Built-Security\u002Fdp\u002FB087D6DRCC\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"alarm systems\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a5b2024a-789a-45dc-a446-d9ad4afeaac5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-smart-plug-works-with-Alexa\u002Fdp\u002FB089DR29T6\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"smart plugs\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"58b7dbe7-dd59-4e94-b110-a330199fee14\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Smart-Thermostat\u002Fdp\u002FB08J4C8871\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"thermometers\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ab3e8e25-83ef-4a40-ad71-028beb3cb847\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-Amazon-Smart-Quality-Monitor\u002Fdp\u002FB08W8KS8D3\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"air purifiers\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0f04a79d-6bd4-47c6-84c0-4697072b5b19\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB07PF1Y28C\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"photo frames\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, pet feeders, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"9545e3b8-d0f0-499a-9832-7366b9cc9f62\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCleaner-Connected-Charging-AIRROBO-P10\u002Fdp\u002FB095SL9KP3\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"vacuums\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, toaster ovens and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"268d3e36-9b97-4ac3-8769-70ed62c888f1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09SWW583J\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"e-readers\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E that all connect to its digital infrastructure.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"For Amazon, there is value in getting its products into more households and it can do this by offering a wide range of device types at different price points,\" says David Watkins, VP of media and intelligent home at tech analyst Strategy Analytics. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The more consumers that use its products on a regular basis, the more data it can collect to help drive its e-commerce business through greater personalization, supply chain efficiencies, and speed,\" he says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe devices that make up Amazon's selection are not limited to smart home devices – Amazon is expanding into the automobile space and wearables market, too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe tech giant has acquired other brands that can add to its seamless product environment. In the last five years, Amazon acquired the security camera company Blink Home, for an undisclosed amount, as well as the camera doorbell company Ring for approximately $1 billion. Amazon is also in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Famazon-is-buying-robot-vacuum-company-irobot-in-a-1-7-billion-dollar-deal\u002F\"\u003Eprocess of buying robot vacuum cleaner company iRobot \u003C\u002Fa\u003Ein a deal valued at roughly $1.7 billion.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThink you know all the devices that Amazon makes? You might be surprised to see how extensive that portfolio has grown:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d3858db4-aa50-4e5f-9d50-498e34bf59fb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Fire-Tablet-Family\u002Fb\u002F?ie=UTF8&node=6669703011&ref_=sv_devicesubnav_2\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fire Tablets\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e063f276-eac0-49d2-950f-e5bde14fd4d5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09BG5LFGS\u002Fref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c2_x_2_t?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-top-3&pf_rd_r=RS67GPY8RWHEQT9GVQ92&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1d4e71e7-ca45-451b-8ef0-4e1ea97cb9c4&pf_rd_i=6669703011\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fire Kids Tablets\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"47039ab0-545e-471a-97a6-4ec2968acd34\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fbrowse.html?node=8521791011&ref_=nav_em_ods_smp_nav_cat_0_2_6_2\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fire TVs\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"57a9f3f4-592e-48b2-b129-c7f2f52beebb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08C1W5N87\u002Fref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c2_x_1_t?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_r=BFR0WX3C953DRNXM5NHS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=b7880383-1065-4043-adc3-fa3a173bd2d3&pf_rd_i=8521791011\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fire TV sticks\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a8ebd518-65f5-4b6b-912c-4db0878b1d3e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fb\u002F?node=6669702011&ref=ODS_v2_FS_KINDLE_category\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle E-readers\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e4c600f2-59e3-497e-b8dc-7e68dea357be\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-4th-Gen\u002Fdp\u002FB07XKF5RM3\u002Fref=sr_1_2?crid=3HIR5ZSNO0BIB&keywords=echo+speakers&qid=1664219336&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0LjU3IiwicXNhIjoiNC4xMSIsInFzcCI6IjMuNDQifQ%3D%3D&s=amazon-devices&sprefix=echo+speakers%2Camazon-devices%2C62&sr=1-2&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo speakers\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"83617541-8ae7-4cf2-8283-a8edeb87718c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fb\u002F?node=9818047011&ref=pe_alxhub_aucc_en_us_NV_L2_1_HUB_SHOP\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo smart displays\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"afa4b126-b1c1-4543-b919-be538e7bd376\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Auto--Hands-free-Alexa-in-your-car-with-your-phone\u002Fdp\u002FB07VTK654B\u002Fref=sr_1_1?crid=1PCTA35LVL1IC&keywords=echo+auto&qid=1664219418&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjU0IiwicXNhIjoiMS42MCIsInFzcCI6IjEuMTEifQ%3D%3D&s=amazon-devices&sprefix=echo+auto%2Camazon-devices%2C59&sr=1-1\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Auto--Hands-free-Alexa-in-your-car-with-your-phone\u002Fdp\u002FB07VTK654B\u002Fref=sr_1_1?crid=1PCTA35LVL1IC&keywords=echo+auto&qid=1664219418&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjU0IiwicXNhIjoiMS42MCIsInFzcCI6IjEuMTEifQ%3D%3D&s=amazon-devices&sprefix=echo+auto%2Camazon-devices%2C59&sr=1-1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Auto\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"da3220e8-ee0a-4040-9e5d-abf6a9a1a88c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Buds-2nd-Gen-Wireless-earbuds-with-active-noise-cancellation-and-Alexa\u002Fdp\u002FB085WTYQ4X\u002Fref=sr_1_1?crid=207P8I4IT4Z8T&keywords=echo+buds&qid=1664219436&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjg1IiwicXNhIjoiMi4wNiIsInFzcCI6IjEuNDEifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=echo+bud%2Caps%2C66&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Buds-2nd-Gen-Wireless-earbuds-with-active-noise-cancellation-and-Alexa\u002Fdp\u002FB085WTYQ4X\u002Fref=sr_1_1?crid=207P8I4IT4Z8T&keywords=echo+buds&qid=1664219436&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjg1IiwicXNhIjoiMi4wNiIsInFzcCI6IjEuNDEifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=echo+bud%2Caps%2C66&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Buds\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a579490b-75ad-4ca3-a0e2-980d49f76301\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Frames\u002Fdp\u002FB08ZSZ7ZVK\u002Fref=sr_1_1?crid=11PCIHYYM5WOI&keywords=echo+frames&qid=1664219453&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjQwIiwicXNhIjoiMi42OCIsInFzcCI6IjEuNTkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=echo+fraames%2Caps%2C58&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18630bbb-fcbb-42f8-9767-857e17e03685\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Frames\u002Fdp\u002FB08ZSZ7ZVK\u002Fref=sr_1_1?crid=11PCIHYYM5WOI&keywords=echo+frames&qid=1664219453&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjQwIiwicXNhIjoiMi42OCIsInFzcCI6IjEuNTkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=echo+fraames%2Caps%2C58&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18630bbb-fcbb-42f8-9767-857e17e03685&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Frames\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"019474d0-6628-43a4-8f28-e87518dcc419\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Link-Stream-stereo-system\u002Fdp\u002FB0798DVZCY\u002Fref=sr_1_1?crid=2P8YMDARGLMZR&keywords=echo+link&qid=1664219469&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjMxIiwicXNhIjoiMS4yOCIsInFzcCI6IjAuODgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=echo+link%2Caps%2C62&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18630bbb-fcbb-42f8-9767-857e17e03685\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Link-Stream-stereo-system\u002Fdp\u002FB0798DVZCY\u002Fref=sr_1_1?crid=2P8YMDARGLMZR&keywords=echo+link&qid=1664219469&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjMxIiwicXNhIjoiMS4yOCIsInFzcCI6IjAuODgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=echo+link%2Caps%2C62&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18630bbb-fcbb-42f8-9767-857e17e03685&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Link\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (a device that allows you to connect streaming music to your stereo system)\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"906f308f-a445-42b7-935c-e61d8b6a0bfb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Glow\u002Fdp\u002FB07KRY43KN\u002Fref=sr_1_1?crid=2WG0SSJ69Q49U&keywords=echo+glow&qid=1664219486&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjM3IiwicXNhIjoiMS4xMSIsInFzcCI6IjAuODcifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=echo+glow%2Caps%2C64&sr=8-1\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Glow\u002Fdp\u002FB07KRY43KN\u002Fref=sr_1_1?crid=2WG0SSJ69Q49U&keywords=echo+glow&qid=1664219486&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjM3IiwicXNhIjoiMS4xMSIsInFzcCI6IjAuODcifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=echo+glow%2Caps%2C64&sr=8-1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Glow\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (multicolor smart lamp) \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2687c7e9-b4bf-4153-86c3-6c23ed009701\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-smart-plug-works-with-Alexa\u002Fdp\u002FB089DR29T6\u002Fref=sr_1_5?keywords=smart+plug&qid=1664219528&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1LjYyIiwicXNhIjoiNC44NSIsInFzcCI6IjUuMDIifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=smart+p%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Smart Plug\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f9d00d86-317b-4401-a8a1-26932f0a2513\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Halo-Fitness-And-Health-Band\u002Fdp\u002FB07QK955LS\u002Fref=sr_1_1?crid=UKLKRJPMF5LF&keywords=halo+band&qid=1664219549&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0LjI1IiwicXNhIjoiNC4yOSIsInFzcCI6IjMuNzgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=halo+band%2Caps%2C65&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Halo-Fitness-And-Health-Band\u002Fdp\u002FB07QK955LS\u002Fref=sr_1_1?crid=UKLKRJPMF5LF&keywords=halo+band&qid=1664219549&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0LjI1IiwicXNhIjoiNC4yOSIsInFzcCI6IjMuNzgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=halo+band%2Caps%2C65&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Halo Band\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (health and wellness band) \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"de59055a-6dab-4186-8fa5-a5829309dc86\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Smart-Thermostat\u002Fdp\u002FB08J4C8871\u002Fref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=thermostat&qid=1664219579&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1LjEwIiwicXNhIjoiNi4xNyIsInFzcCI6IjUuODYifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=thermos%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUEk3WkRJNzhMRkRSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjUzNTU2MTBNNlUwNUZGMDIxUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTc3MzY3TVI4Wk4wOU1BRkZKJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==\" 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data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-Amazon-Astro\u002Fdp\u002FB078NSDFSB\u002Fref=sr_1_1?crid=31SE9J16QCMUW&keywords=astro&qid=1664219597&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjE1IiwicXNhIjoiNC43NSIsInFzcCI6IjQuNTMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=astro%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Astro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (Household robot)  \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"223c7e5b-a9a2-4450-bce9-ffcae1f6f2cf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-Amazon-Smart-Quality-Monitor\u002Fdp\u002FB08W8KS8D3\u002Fref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=R3HGZ7RJ7N9&keywords=amazon+smart+air&qid=1664219625&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjg2IiwicXNhIjoiMC43MCIsInFzcCI6IjAuNTAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=amazon+smart+air%2Caps%2C65&sr=8-1-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE5VFhSN1VLUjdIVlkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzMjIxMTQxOTFET0tFOTlXNk5RJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3MzEyNjQyTUZVOVFEUTJCVkpPJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-Amazon-Smart-Quality-Monitor\u002Fdp\u002FB08W8KS8D3\u002Fref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=R3HGZ7RJ7N9&keywords=amazon+smart+air&qid=1664219625&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjg2IiwicXNhIjoiMC43MCIsInFzcCI6IjAuNTAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=amazon+smart+air%2Caps%2C65&sr=8-1-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE5VFhSN1VLUjdIVlkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzMjIxMTQxOTFET0tFOTlXNk5RJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3MzEyNjQyTUZVOVFEUTJCVkpPJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"eb5943ed-6a0b-476d-a69f-5ee7ffd54a74\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-eero-mesh-WiFi-system-3-pack-\u002Fdp\u002FB07WMLPSRL\u002Fref=sr_1_1?crid=2K3C1YWB3T7ZP&keywords=eero&qid=1664219643&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0LjEyIiwicXNhIjoiNC4xNyIsInFzcCI6IjMuOTkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=eero%2Caps%2C64&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18630bbb-fcbb-42f8-9767-857e17e03685\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-eero-mesh-WiFi-system-3-pack-\u002Fdp\u002FB07WMLPSRL\u002Fref=sr_1_1?crid=2K3C1YWB3T7ZP&keywords=eero&qid=1664219643&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0LjEyIiwicXNhIjoiNC4xNyIsInFzcCI6IjMuOTkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=eero%2Caps%2C64&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18630bbb-fcbb-42f8-9767-857e17e03685&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Eero\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (Wi-Fi system) \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5beffc7f-9b8c-4919-9339-1841e1a4d89b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-Amazon-Smart-Soap-Dispenser\u002Fdp\u002FB08GWRT223\u002Fref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=smart+soap+dispenser&qid=1664219663&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1LjEwIiwicXNhIjoiNS4zNyIsInFzcCI6IjQuNDQifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=smart+soap+%2Caps%2C61&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRTZMNkFKN1FNTzBaJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzc3NDk2MkpWNFlTVEFUMjBINiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjQ5MjMwM0VYSU5JSTBKVE02NiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon smart soap dispenser\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b7a20b2a-cf79-45b8-8831-e82d276622db\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fstores\u002FRing\u002Fpage\u002F77B53039-540E-4816-BABB-49AA21285FCF\u002Fref=s9_acss_bw_cg_SH_1c1_w?ref_=ast_bln&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-15&pf_rd_r=WHA0EAGZK5TWJ43SC2AS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1486f599-9f48-4432-9c13-ffe8f7c55461&pf_rd_i=6563140011\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring doorbell, lighting and security systems\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e4981179-16eb-4c71-8d49-cd049c2567a0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Video-Doorbell\u002Fdp\u002FB08SG2MS3V\u002Fref=lp_21217033011_1_1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink doorbell\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a31d5cce-31eb-431a-b627-ce7265964044\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Outdoor-Wireless-Security-Camera-5cam\u002Fdp\u002FB086DKGCFP\u002Fref=sr_1_1?crid=2G4CXQ59YFCE9&keywords=blink+security+system&qid=1664219820&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0Ljg5IiwicXNhIjoiNC45MyIsInFzcCI6IjQuMjQifQ%3D%3D&s=amazon-devices&sprefix=blink+security+system%2Camazon-devices%2C58&sr=1-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18630bbb-fcbb-42f8-9767-857e17e03685\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"security systems\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to these products, third-party manufacturers and developers have created a lineup of hundreds of thousands of non-Amazon devices that also connect to Alexa. Last year Amazon said more than 900,000 registered Alexa developers had \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeveloper.amazon.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fblogs\u002Falexa\u002Falexa-skills-kit\u002F2021\u002F07\u002Fmore-than-50-features-to-build-ambient-experiences\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuilt 130,000 Alexa skills and hundreds of Alexa Built-in products\u003C\u002Fa\u003E across categories like PC's, wearables, smart home devices, and cars. Around 140,000 smart home products are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnow-that-alexa-is-everywhere-its-time-for-developers-to-cash-in\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enow compatible with Alexa\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, a huge motivator behind Amazon's product buildout is the desire to get people to subscribe to its paid services through the use of its devices. Along with its most mainstream service, Amazon Prime, Amazon offers hundreds of services that it profits from, like Audible, Prime Gaming, Prime Video, Amazon Music, and Amazon Fresh.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"In the smart home market, devices are merely vehicles for services delivery, and Amazon seems happy to forgo some of the revenue on the devices themselves in favor of the boost in services revenue,\" Wright says. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"f9ab71db-71aa-41b4-8433-680f2ebcbe7d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Ff9ab71db-71aa-41b4-8433-680f2ebcbe7d\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe potential is vast, he adds, \"ranging from a subscription to Amazon Music through a smart speaker, a subscription to Echo Guard services also through smart speakers and other devices with a microphone, up to home monitoring and security services through Ring devices, and much more.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther major tech companies such as Google and Samsung have jumped into the smart home market with similar strategies. Still, because of the vastness of its range of devices, and the strength of its ecommerce brand and other services, Amazon remains far in the lead.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-watch-ultra-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI put the Apple Watch Ultra through the Tough Mudder\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"When the smart home market just started several years ago, most brands focused on a single device or category. But most vendors quickly realized they needed to leverage their existing technologies or build or acquire new ones to remain competitive,\" says Wright. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle has developed a series of devices under the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d3ef94a1-9ca7-4e95-9112-8058f690f8de\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fnest-hub-7-smart-display-with-google-assistant-2nd-gen-chalk\u002F6450820.p?skuId=6450820\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Google Nest\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E brands, including \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8ac75303-6323-4a14-8ac9-0c844c83c5fb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgoogle-nest-audio-smart-speaker-chalk\u002F6428305.p?skuId=6428305\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"speakers\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c407895e-ddf7-4c10-9b9b-2babb3ce1837\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fnest-hub-7-smart-display-with-google-assistant-2nd-gen-chalk\u002F6450820.p?skuId=6450820\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"displays\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7e93a072-9731-4391-b04c-a7a5d2390be0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgoogle-nest-protect-2nd-generation-battery-smart-smoke-carbon-monoxide-alarm-white\u002F8077101.p?skuId=8077101\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"smoke and carbon monoxide alarms\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ef3c34df-14cd-4ecc-a9c0-e2c8c6fc0e4d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgoogle-nest-cam-battery-2-pack-snow\u002F6473265.p?skuId=6473265\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"security cameras\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"970fd5f2-1e37-4d73-a0bc-8622b751cf8c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgoogle-nest-doorbell-wired-smart-wi-fi-video-doorbell\u002F6172796.p?skuId=6172796\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"doorbells\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. But in comparison with how many devices Amazon has, Google only puts a dent in the smart home scene. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to leading the smart home market, Amazon is also at the forefront of voice assistant technology, with no assistants being quite as popular as Alexa. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Amazon is also well placed to be the default provider of voice commerce solutions having established Alexa as the leading voice assistant in the home,\" says Watkins. \"Voice commerce is still in its infancy but Amazon is making a big bet on it becoming a major commerce platform in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo where does Amazon go from here? We can expect Amazon to refine its current technology and develop new ways to improve the user's overall experience in the smart home. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"7e590aef-9a99-4ea0-a178-2de6e5e14324\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F7e590aef-9a99-4ea0-a178-2de6e5e14324\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, Amazon can work on building consumer trust by developing better security and privacy protocols. We can also expect to see upgrades to Alexa Hunches and Alexa Routines, as well as other steps to improve Alexa's accuracy in carrying out and predicting tasks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I think they will continue to double down on innovating around experiences that are more personalized, contextualized, automated, and proactive, and this requires data generation, collection, and analysis – indeed, smart home devices by their very nature need to generate and analyze data to function,\" says Wright. \"That's what's lost in most conversation about privacy in the smart home.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is, however, one big gap in Amazon's portfolio – one that's going to be hard to fill. If it's too complicated for voice demands, then you need a smartphone to control your smart home. Amazon tried to launch a smartphone back in 2015, its \"3D\" Fire Phone, but despite Amazon spending vast sums on the project the phone failed to generate much interest and was quickly discontinued. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Amazon does not have a smartphone presence and so it needs to develop multiple hardware solutions in order to compete for consumer attention, either in the home, [or]t particularly when they are out and about,\" says Watkins. \"Smartphones are the center of the universe for most people today and Amazon's status outside of the home environment will always be weakened as long as smartphones remain top dog.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-09-27 17:12:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amazon Echo, Amazon Halo Band, even Amazon Astro. The list goes on, but here's why hardware is at the core of a much bigger strategy for the ecommerce giant.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"f06fe56c-4a0a-4a4d-815b-6d4b0a2d3aa3",image:{id:"3c36673c-394a-4a36-b6b5-908fb70ffbab",filename:"amazon-echo-and-fire-tv-stick-bundle.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-10 19:47:08",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon Echo and Fire TV Stick bundle",credits:"Amazon",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F10\u002F3c36673c-394a-4a36-b6b5-908fb70ffbab\u002Famazon-echo-and-fire-tv-stick-bundle.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1296,height:729,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"amazons-device-ecosystem-is-vast-heres-why-its-going-to-get-even-bigger",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"From Echo to Astro, what Amazon's device strategy is really all about",topic:{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"ai-robotics",name:"AI & Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0c018fcc-d74a-475c-9f0b-4c3d8f636849\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Courtesy of Walmart\" data-image-alt-text=\"walmart-store-exterior-at-night\" data-image-filename=\"walmart-gen-z.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F09\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI don't speak for my generation, so I'm reluctant to characterize any other generation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf I think of Gen Z, for example, I stick to: \"They're younger than me, dammit.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn any case, do different generations really have similar views about everything -- other than that older generations got it all wrong?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's still fascinating, though, to read surveys that purport to describe a whole generation's feelings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere, then, is Morning Consult \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmorningconsult.com\u002Fgen-z-favorite-brands-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eoffering its new analysis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E after speaking to more than 2,000 Gen Zers -- analysis of their feelings about different brands, that is.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENaturally, you might think, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbig-tech-companies-are-pulling-back-on-hiring-is-it-time-to-worry\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etech brands\u003C\u002Fa\u003E soar to the top and laugh at all of those below. Yet it isn't quite so simple.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe favorite brand of the young and restless is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002Fzdnetvideo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EYouTube\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It's followed by Google. Which only makes me consider my colleague David Gewirtz's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogles-absolute-dominance-of-web-traffic-shown-in-one-simple-chart\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edevastating recent analysis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of how these two brands completely, utterly, and uncontrollably dominate web traffic.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fc\u002Fzdnetvideo\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECheck out ZDNET on Youtube\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's surely the ultimate modern fantasy -- to be the total monarch and to be loved. So many politicians wish they could achieve this.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet while \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftrade-in-your-old-devices-for-amazon-gift-cards-heres-how\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-netflix-alternative\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENetflix\u003C\u002Fa\u003E ride very high in Gen Z's list of favorites, despite their respective woes -- one brand may surprise: Walmart.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis former dowdy, downtrodden brand has risen to a love-level far above the likes of Nike, KitKat, and even Doritos. At least for this particular generation, it seems.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWalmart is twelve places above Pixar and thirteen places above Skittles. And, perish my soul, fourteen places above \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ftopic\u002Fapple\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI sense you instantly insisting, oh Apple fanperson, that Apple's been around a long time. It's not quite what it used to be, despite the sheer glory of \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"07e67624-e5a9-4f8b-b9ed-29edb128e7b8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fairpods\u002F?afid=p238%7CsbMGml4OB-dc_mtid_5iuwnp2za0_pcrid_623679921500_pgrid_128284576773_&cid=wwa-us-kwgo-wearables-slid-yER1Oq6k--productid--Brand-AirPods-Avail-\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"AirPods\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ad1182a7-dda9-41d6-987d-81e45222d9e7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fwatch\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Watch\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll mutter in return that Walmart has been around a longer time, and can you think of a sheer glory it's ever been responsible for? Other than a mastery of relatively inexpensive wares?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-walmart-gained-the-advantage-in-drone-delivery\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow Walmart gained the advantage in drone delivery\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMorning Consult offers something of a tangential hint. Half the brands that Gen Z loves best waft in the food and beverage arena.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd Gen Z is a generally quirky, young bunch. For example, its love for the likes of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsamsung-broadens-web-3-0-and-metaverse-presence-with-discord-launch\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDiscord\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-this-bug-in-tiktoks-android-app-could-have-allowed-one-click-account-hijack\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETikTok\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Snapchat, Shein and, oh, Crocs, is far beyond that of millennials.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen there's this. Apparently, Gen Z is harder to please. Says the research company: \"Across all of the brands tracked in Brand Intelligence in the United States, Gen Z's average favorability rating is just 27%, compared with 33% for all adults and 36% for millennials.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease don't despair, should you pine for the days when Apple was everyone's favorite, all the time. (Days that didn't really exist, but I respect all dreamers.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGen Z adores \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-apple-pay-in-stores-and-online\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple Pay\u003C\u002Fa\u003E far more than the general population. US favorability is a mere 38.88%, whereas 58.95% of Gen Zers feel good about it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-express-transit-card-on-apple-wallet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe only way you should use Apple Wallet to board buses and trains\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut wait, Walmart doesn't accept Apple Pay. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a strange world, isn't it?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-09-30 14:57:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"A new study comparing the brands that Gen Z likes and doesn't like offers some moving results.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"569ad428-9d2c-4b32-9aa1-f73878942f87",image:{id:"0c018fcc-d74a-475c-9f0b-4c3d8f636849",filename:"walmart-gen-z.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-09-30 14:47:51",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screen-shot-2022-09-29-at-5-28-42-pm.png",credits:"Chris Matyszczyk\u002Fscreenshot",caption:"\u003Cp\u003ELoved by young people? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(A screenshot from a Walmart ad.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F30\u002F0c018fcc-d74a-475c-9f0b-4c3d8f636849\u002Fwalmart-gen-z.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1296,height:729,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"gen-z-loves-walmart-far-more-than-apple-well-how-about-that",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Gen Z loves Walmart far more than Apple. Well, how about that?",topic:{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"25139207-2139-4a8d-8343-bc3744208c0f",username:"RossRubin",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ross",lastName:"Rubin",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"6a5590cf-f3c4-4e5a-aadf-99894c4e385d",filename:"rossrubinsmileweb-square.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-09-28 19:03:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F28\u002F6a5590cf-f3c4-4e5a-aadf-99894c4e385d\u002Frossrubinsmileweb-square.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ross Rubin is the founder and principal analyst at Reticle Research, editor of the Reticle Research Report newsletter, and co-host of the Techspansive podcast. Ross has been an industry analyst focusing on innovation in the technology, media and telecom markets for over 20 years. Prior to founding Reticle Research, he was executive director and principal analyst at The NPD Group. Prior to NPD, he founded and developed the consumer access and technology service at Jupiter Research (acquired by Forrester Research), where he served as vice president and chief research fellow. He has written hundreds of articles and columns for publications such as CNET, Fast Company, Engadget, and ABCNews.com and is a graduate of Cornell University.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a68c44f2-4b00-4c33-b05d-1f49e8b4f817\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ERivan CEO RJ Scaringe unveiled the custom electric delivery vehicle that his company is making for Amazon on July 21, 2022.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty\u002FMustafa Hussain\" data-image-alt-text=\"rivian-amazon-delivery-vehicles-event\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1242038583.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"2500\" data-image-height=\"1667\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's recent rollout of Rivian electric delivery vehicles represented a milestone in the company's work toward reducing emissions. Starting in major cities, including Chicago, Dallas, San Diego, and -- no surprise -- Seattle, Amazon plans to have the vehicles in more than 100 cities shortly and will expand to more than 100,000 vehicles across the U.S. by 2030. While Rivian had the inside track as a company that Amazon has invested in, the EV company will have to feature more than just electrification to compete long-term in an industry where electrification will start to become the norm.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"cef866c5-b380-406c-8e6d-66676b436480\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fcef866c5-b380-406c-8e6d-66676b436480\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to SUVs and pickups from electric pure-plays such as Tesla, established car companies are starting to play up larger electric vehicles. For example, Ford has been heavily advertising its electric F150 Lightning and GM recently made a splash around its electric Blazer SUV. Indeed, the Rivian rollout isn't Amazon's only play in its fleet electrification efforts. It has also committed to purchasing electric RAM delivery trucks from Stellantis (the company formed last year by the merger of Fiat Chrysler and French automaker PSA Group) and vehicles from Mercedes-Benz. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut the companies say that the Rivian trucks, designed with driver input, have other advantages in terms of safety and comfort. Deploying 100,000 of them over the remainder of the decade hints at Amazon's unique challenges and opportunities versus other big tech companies. Google and Microsoft are almost completely digital businesses. And while Apple must concern itself with supply chain emissions and the recyclability of its own products, few if any companies move as much stuff around the globe as Amazon while being able to target improvements through both its technological investments and distribution power.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ee703ef4-981f-4823-9f4a-eb230fdc3fc3\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ERivian electric delivery vehicles charge in Chicago at their official unveiling event on July 21, 2022.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty\u002FMustafa Hussain\" data-image-alt-text=\"rivian-electric-delivery-vehicles\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1242038644.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"2500\" data-image-height=\"1667\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, according to Amazon's just-released sustainability report for 2021, it delivered over 100 million packages in Europe using a fleet of over 3,000 electric delivery vans and other zero-emission vehicles last year. And in the dense streets of Manhattan, the company delivered 30 million packages using cargo bikes and people on foot. And those packages are far less wasteful than they've been in the past as the company has implemented options such as programs that ship products without packaging, Climate-Friendly certifications for sustainably designed products, and even using machine learning algorithm improvements to pack products more efficiently into smaller boxes that allow for more efficient use of cargo storage.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut much of the quest to reduce the carbon footprint of transportation will take place via modes of transportation that are not seen by customers. For example, the company is a member of an industry group seeking to drive the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel and helped create another to advance zero-emissions technologies and fuels for use in shipping vessels. And given the greenhouse gas emissions of aviation, it's also investing in companies such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zeroavia.com\u002F\"\u003EZeroAvia\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which is developing hydrogen-electric powertrains for jets, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.beta.team\u002F\"\u003EBeta Technologies\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, one of several startups developing electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. All told, Amazon's $2 billion Climate Pledge Fund has invested in 18 companies, adding five since the end of 2021. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs we're not yet zipping around the skies in electric flying Ubers, the cumulative impact of these kinds of advancements will take time to be fully realized. While the company continued to make improvements to its Scope 2 (from purchased electricity) emissions in 2021, it still saw significant increases in its Scope 1 (from direct operations) and Scope 3 (from indirect sources) emissions, which typically represent the lion's share of a company's carbon footprint. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe increases come during a period when Amazon doubled the fulfillment center network and points to a metric called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.science\u002Fblog\u002Fthe-path-to-carbon-reductions-in-high-growth-economic-sectors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecarbon intensity\u003C\u002Fa\u003E used to assess carbon footprints in fast-growing entities. It will have plenty of company on its quest to improve on those numbers. The company's promise to be a net-zero business by 2040 forms the central tenet of The Climate Pledge, a group Amazon co-founded that now includes over 300 organizations that have pledged to achieve the milestone by 2040, 10 years before The Paris Accord deadline.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-08-04 10:56:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Electric delivery vehicles from Rivian will be among the most visible steps Amazon takes on its uphill battle to carbon neutrality by 2040.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"cecb4bc9-7d75-4eb1-9305-a078b3a16370",image:{id:"72fdfc6b-3343-4e6d-9489-a93643bcdb75",filename:"gettyimages-1242039966.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-04 00:30:50",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"amazon-and-rivian-team-up-on-electric-delivery-van",credits:"Getty\u002FMustafa Hussain",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F04\u002F72fdfc6b-3343-4e6d-9489-a93643bcdb75\u002Fgettyimages-1242039966.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4000,height:2668,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Transportation^Electric Vehicles",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"are-rivian-electric-vans-enough-to-make-you-feel-better-about-amazons-environmental-impact",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Are Rivian electric vans enough to make you feel better about Amazon's environmental impact?",topic:{id:"0250d02c-82bc-4633-a98c-15bf50d096b6",slug:"electric-vehicles",name:"Electric Vehicles",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"0250d02c-82bc-4633-a98c-15bf50d096b6",slug:"electric-vehicles",name:"Electric Vehicles",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3f95fcb4-e4fc-46bf-91d1-4b9ae78397b0",slug:"transportation",name:"Transportation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"88b187a3-e95d-4878-82a6-f9fb1dd245e5\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIt's still alive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"eBay\u002FScreenshot by Chris Matyszczyk\" data-image-alt-text=\"Person using eBay on their phone.\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-10-03-at-6-02-46-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"1610\" data-image-height=\"592\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou're plagued by heightened feelings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-tell-if-that-amazon-prime-day-deal-is-really-a-deal\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will, for the second time this year, soon grace you with extraordinary deals in its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fprime-day-2-amazon-prime-early-access-sale\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"Prime Early Access Sale\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust because it's a fountain of beneficence, not because it has too much stuff in stock.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftrade-in-your-old-devices-for-amazon-gift-cards-heres-how\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrade in your old devices for Amazon gift cards. Here's how\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo you're unreasonably excited to see whether you can buy something you don't really need for less than when you still didn't really need it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'd like you, therefore, to consider your options. Well, no, I wouldn't, but eBay would.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHave you ever thought that Amazon isn't the only shopping game in town? Have you ever wondered whether everything on Amazon isn't really so wonderful or even cheap? Have you ever wondered whether eBay still exists?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI did, too, until I saw \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=E-Lo75jMnRo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis wonderful attempt by eBay to attract your attention\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECreated by its French arm, this is the story of a daughter and her miserable dad. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne day, while rummaging around in an old storage room, the daughter discovers dad used to be quite good at photography. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe brings some of the pictures to him and asks why he'd never told her he was so good.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"That was a long time ago,\" he says. \"I moved on to other things.\" Then he walks out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"eBay France","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fc\\\u002FeBayFranceEtVous","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FE-Lo75jMnRo?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"eBay, l&amp;#39;e-commerce original (60&amp;#39;&amp;#39;)\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002FE-Lo75jMnRo\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"eBay, l'e-commerce original (60'')","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FE-Lo75jMnRo\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's tension in the air. Mom looks on, as if she may know why he moved on. Or perhaps she's just tired of his miserable wistfulness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe daughter goes back to the storage room and finds dad's old Nikon. She resolves to put it back together for him, so that he might put himself back together, at least a little.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not easy for an ingénue to put an old camera back together. Nevertheless, she persists. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-camera\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 6 best cameras: Up your photography game\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUntil, one day, dad comes home and finds his old Nikon is back in working order, courtesy of his daughter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrue to character, he says nothing, but his eyes say everything. He hugs his daughter, she hugs him, and I want to cry.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's when the ad's makers know it's time for a perfect piece of dialogue. He asks her how she did it. She replies that she didn't do much, she just went on eBay.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EImmediately, he unhugs her, stares at her, and says: \"eBay? I didn't think that existed anymore.\" And I want to laugh.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe whole thing is marvelously performed, and a warming reminder that Amazon isn't everything.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if it'd very much like to be.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-10-06 12:00:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Yes, you're excited about Amazon second big Prime sale of the year. But here's eBay to remind you of something bigger.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"cd42b81d-058a-40d8-b8f6-af2a054c2725",image:{id:"88b187a3-e95d-4878-82a6-f9fb1dd245e5",filename:"screen-shot-2022-10-03-at-6-02-46-pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-10-04 01:02:58",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screen-shot-2022-10-03-at-6-02-46-pm.png",credits:"Chris Matyszczyk\u002Fscreenshot",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EIt's still alive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(A screenshot from the eBay ad.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F04\u002F88b187a3-e95d-4878-82a6-f9fb1dd245e5\u002Fscreen-shot-2022-10-03-at-6-02-46-pm.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1610,height:592,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"ebay-finds-a-brilliant-way-for-you-to-forget-amazon",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"eBay finds a brilliant way for you to forget Amazon",topic:{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"467866e2-61cc-4113-ade9-50a21db41279\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Red Hat\" data-image-alt-text=\"Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6\" data-image-filename=\"rhel-8-6.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1536\" data-image-height=\"643\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce upon a time, and it wasn't that long ago, \"desktops\" were terminals to mainframes or midrange computers running Unix. Then along came the PC, and everything changed. That is, until now. Today, Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) is making a comeback. And \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.redhat.com\u002Fen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERed Hat\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is joining this trend with the general availability of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.redhat.com\u002Fen\u002Ftechnologies\u002Flinux-platforms\u002Fenterprise-linux\u002Fworkstations\"\u003ERed Hat Enterprise Linux for Workstations\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (RHEL WS) on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Web Services\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, announced Tuesday.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"fe07e774-77b4-4a0e-908a-c22934474f6e\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Ffe07e774-77b4-4a0e-908a-c22934474f6e\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not the only one. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcanonical.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECanonical\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fubuntu.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUbuntu Linux\u003C\u002Fa\u003E's parent company, is now offering its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flinux-aws-now-offers-ubuntu-virtual-desktops-for-developers-and-engineers\u002F\"\u003EUbuntu desktop on AWS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as well. And, if you've been watching closely, Microsoft has the same plan. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EForget about Windows on your PC, Microsoft's plan going forward is to have you subscribe to  \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a228d3fc-e7ee-49bf-96bd-af67fb78a2cd\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows-365\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Windows 365 Cloud PC\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E or the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"65e1781e-a3ac-45ce-b46c-90f149e5fbae\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fazure.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fproducts\u002Fvirtual-desktop\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Azure Virtual Desktop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. Microsoft doesn't care if you run \"Windows\" on a Windows PC, Mac, or old-school Linux desktop such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flinux-mint-21-arrives-heres-whats-new\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinux Mint\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe same's true with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.redhat.com\u002Fen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERed Hat\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The traditional desktop hasn't been a big part of Red Hat's business plans since it made the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.eweek.com\u002Fservers\u002Fwhy-linux-users-hate-red-hat\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eswitch from Red Hat Linux to RHEL\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in 2004. Today, Red Hat will be happy for you to run RHEL WS via either an Amazon-provided \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Fhpc\u002Fdcv\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENICE DCV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, AWS's high-performance remote display protocol client, or your web browser of choice. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENICE DCV supports both Windows and Linux remote environments. It's available with native clients for Windows, Linux, and MacOS. These native clients support up to 4K resolution, multiple monitors, and features such as stylus\u002Ftouch support, USB devices, multichannel audio, smart cards, and file redirection. It can also work, albeit not as well, with any modern web browser. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, if you really wanted to run an RHEL WS from, say, your iPad Pro, you could. Whatever platform you use, you'll get a high-end RHEL WS desktop for running power-hungry workloads such as animation rendering or data visualization.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwant-to-ditch-windows-windowsfx-may-be-the-ideal-linux-distribution-for-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWant to ditch Windows? Windowsfx may be the ideal Linux distribution for you\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is a long way from when I used to write with vi on a VT-102 terminal attached to an AT&T 3B2 minicomputer. These AWS RHEL WS instances use GPU-accelerated hardware instances to handle graphics-intensive processes. It does this with powerful Amazon EC2 instances, including \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdocs.aws.amazon.com\u002FAWSEC2\u002Flatest\u002FUserGuide\u002Finstance-types.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EG-family accelerated instances\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Fec2\u002Fgraviton\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGraviton processors\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is far more powerful than traditional DaaS you may have used in the past, such as the Linux-based Chromebooks or Windows-enabled Critix. Red Hat and AWS can pull this off because of NICE DCV, AWS's high-end processors, and the growth of last-mile high-speed Internet. This service is not for anyone still using DSL!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo, this new Red Hat desktop take is meant for remote workers at animation studios, visual effects companies, and industrial design firms, who need workstation power at users' homes. This is a work-from-home offering for 21st-century high-end users. On this new platform, you'll have the same access to the full RHEL software suite and independent software vendor (ISV) applications. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWant to give it a try? It's available today via the AWS Marketplace with support for both RHEL WS 8.6 \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Fmarketplace\u002Fpp\u002Fprodview-lacci2zzxcd7e\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGRID\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Fmarketplace\u002Fpp\u002Fprodview-npe75yf66owc4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETesla\u003C\u002Fa\u003E drivers. With either instance, you're looking at an average price of 56.4 cents per hour. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERelated stories:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fred-hat-enterprise-linux-8-6-better-security-more-options\u002F\"\u003ERed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6: Better security, more options\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhere-come-the-new-red-hat-enterprise-linux-distros\u002F\"\u003EHere come the new Red Hat Enterprise Linux distros\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flinux-aws-now-offers-ubuntu-virtual-desktops-for-developers-and-engineers\u002F\"\u003ELinux: AWS now offers Ubuntu virtual desktops for developers and engineers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-10-20 23:11:42",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The cloud Desktop-as-a-Service gains traction, as you can now run an RHEL WorkStation via any web browser from Amazon Web Services.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"e52c2a65-d378-4165-bdfd-7fc55832e830",image:{id:"467866e2-61cc-4113-ade9-50a21db41279",filename:"rhel-8-6.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-10-20 21:15:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6",credits:c,caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F20\u002F467866e2-61cc-4113-ade9-50a21db41279\u002Frhel-8-6.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1536,height:643,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Enterprise Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"red-hat-releases-a-virtual-red-hat-enterprise-linux-desktop-on-aws",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Red Hat releases a virtual Red Hat Enterprise Linux desktop on AWS",topic:{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10b2a4fa-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"linux",name:"Linux",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7f89f0ad-beb1-4267-a121-23bb4b1d07e0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThoughtful?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Chris Matyszczyk\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon packaging on wooden surface\" data-image-filename=\"p-bag-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2016\" data-image-height=\"1512\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo, I wasn't in a good mood. It had been raining here in the Bay Area for fourteen years. At least, that's what it felt like.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, I got grouchy. What are you going to do about it?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-recycle-your-electronics-into-amazon-gift-cards\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to trade in your old devices for Amazon gift cards\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt times like these, I sit and read, sit, and watch sports, or sit on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-bike-that-got-me-through-the-pandemic-its-2000-less-than-a-peloton\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy stationary bike\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, read, and watch sports.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce a day, I ventured to the mailbox, just to see which nefariously-minded financial planner, mortgage broker, or realtor was trying to hawk their soiled wares.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere was only a postcard from a terrible plumber, but there were a couple of Amazon packages on the doorstep.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith a suitably absent mind, I picked them up and took them inside. It looked like I'd been ordering books again, a difficult habit to shake.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen, I looked at the parcel on top and stared for a few seconds. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere was a typical Amazon bubblewrap envelope. It contained just the one book, a paperback. Yet someone at Amazon had decided to slip it into a plastic bag, to protect it a little more from the downpour.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps this happens to you all the time. Perhaps you live somewhere where it rains far more than here. To me, this simple gesture conjured a real human being who'd bothered to consider the weather and do something to please another human being.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust because.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe plastic bag was similar to the ones which you put your fruit into at the grocery store. It wasn't Amazon branded. It was just a simple, transparent plastic bag, tied in a knot at the top.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo I contacted Amazon to ask who in the supply chain may have been responsible for this tiny kindness. Was it someone at the warehouse? Was it the driver? Is there, in fact, some sort of company policy with respect to delivering packages in bad weather?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESadly, I received no revelations from the company.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn our greed and laziness -- oh, come on, please admit it -- we often forget the people who work hard and, all too often, thanklessly. They deliver us something we might easily find in a store. If only we shifted ourselves off of the sofa and toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey go to warehouse work in the rain, while we work from home.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey drive vans filled with surveillance technology to bring the nation its hairspray, underwear, and household goods. Sometimes, they don't even have time for urination.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, they're not even treated so well at work. Amazon still hasn't quite sold the world on its benevolence as an employer. Somehow, every time one listens to an Amazon executive, the only feeling it incites is a shiver.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-amazon-gift\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETop 12 tech gifts on Amazon\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet still someone, somewhere, still bothered to consider the lazy oaf at home that is me.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany say brands are created by brilliant minds and oddly-dressed ad agency personnel.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVery often, though, it's the actions of individual employees that reinforce, and sometimes even create, a positive image for a brand. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf only all companies could treat their employees as if they understood that.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-01-21 12:00:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Never forget that even the most cold-hearted tech companies do still employ some humans.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"887d25b6-95ae-4000-bfcd-b559ec335fa0",image:{id:"7f89f0ad-beb1-4267-a121-23bb4b1d07e0",filename:"p-bag-2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-01-17 01:38:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"p-bag-2",credits:"Chris Matyszczyk",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EThoughtful?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F17\u002F7f89f0ad-beb1-4267-a121-23bb4b1d07e0\u002Fp-bag-2.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2016,height:1512,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"amazon-floored-me-with-the-kindest-little-gesture-yes-i-said-amazon",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon floored me with the kindest little gesture (yes, I said Amazon)",topic:{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"103a5e4f-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ca715a5c-5687-47a1-b8b5-b57c90d2eef4\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EChoose wisely. Choose with your heart.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Tatiana Lavrova\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Valentine's Day themed gift\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1449440650.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F02\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"2101\" data-image-height=\"1426\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf there's one thing we've learned over the last few years, it's that our lives are increasingly being dictated by algorithms.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHave we come to trust them? Perhaps not. But we've come to accept that this is how it is and we don't have the strength to resist.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow, then, does it affect our ability to love?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis deep question struggles its way around my mind as I consider the onrush of Valentine's Day. The day when humans are thrust into one of three temporary categories: love, lust, or loneliness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fdiy-gift\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDelight DYIers: These interesting gifts are perfect for those who make and fix things\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI thought, then, that I'd try to help those who are sure they want to express their love with a gadget, but don't know which gadget really, truly says love. How can I help? I can ask Amazon's infallible algorithm.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was spurred to this after a PR representative had insisted that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-was-recommended-this-gadget-as-a-valentines-day-gift-the-question-is-why\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EShokz headphones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E were the perfect Valentine's gift. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat couldn't be right, could it? Headphones? Headphones whose bone conductivity suggests it's hard to get things into your lover's skull?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESurely, Amazon would have some better answers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI searched \"Valentine gadget\" on the world's premier shopping site and goodness did the machine have answers. Answers that disturbed me beyond reason.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe very first was a multi-tool pen set. Or, in Amazon jargon: \"\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"9828df89-6926-46aa-ba54-e59fc073ffbf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FZOOI-Multitool-Christmas-Everything-Boyfriend\u002Fdp\u002FB0B6C5X7FJ\u002Fref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3NQQ3SNUN8LGW&keywords=valentine%2Bgadget&qid=1675271182&sprefix=gadget%2Bval%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVDRZSUw5R1JMNzVJJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTAyNzY3MVZDWjk1VTAxQldTVSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjk5MDg2MlRIREVMNVcxVlBORyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1&tag=zd-buy-button-20&ascsubtag=95ccaa8ffe8f45958baa96c7f20cae1f%7Cae64c377-6ef0-440b-a85c-d30afdb5ee38%7Cdtp\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"ZOOI Valentines Day Gifts for Him\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, 9 in 1 Multitool Pen, Men Valentines Day Gifts, Tools Cool Gadgets for Men, Birthday Gifts for Men Who Have Everything, Women, Husband, Grandpa, Engineer, Handyman.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENote the detailed lexicon. For men who have everything and, um, women. There are no women who have everything? There are no handywomen? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fthis-has-replaced-my-multitool-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis has replaced my multitool for a fraction of the cost\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOh, please go away.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's next suggestion was no less sexist: \"\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"cfcbb872-f361-4a3d-9dbb-7e64f668faee\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FMagnetic-Tool-Bracelet-Men\u002Fdp\u002FB01HRCU3SW\u002Fref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3NQQ3SNUN8LGW&keywords=valentine+gadget&qid=1675272723&sprefix=gadget+val%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyMk1HT09WVkRNNzE3JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDkyMTEzM0sxQUQ0WlpRMUFEUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTAyOTY5MzgxNkhCUzJDTlpNOCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&tag=zd-buy-button-20&ascsubtag=cf127f2249b84a5aafb7f4e35cd7b3a0%7Cae64c377-6ef0-440b-a85c-d30afdb5ee38%7Cdtp\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"RAK Magnetic Wristband for Holding Screws\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E -- Christmas Gifts for Men Who have Everything -- Wrist Magnet Tool or Screw Holder for Handyman, Tech Geek, Mechanic, Electrician, Robotic.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's that \"men who have everything\" again. Did \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-and-why-does-it-matter-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E write that? And wait, did that say Christmas gifts? Is Amazon's algorithm having problems? I do believe it might be.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Darling, I love you so much I bought you a screw holder.\" Romance at its finest.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-turn-your-old-devices-into-amazon-gift-cards\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to trade in your old tech for Amazon gift cards\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease don't worry. The sexism rolled right on. Even though I'd not specified whether the Valentine's gadget was for a man or a woman, the algorithm was sure it knew.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe next Amazon idea? Oh, hark at this: \"\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c6d05d2a-887c-4533-8e79-943a777b5d02\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FFlashlight-Boyfriend-Mechanics-Electrician-Christmas\u002Fdp\u002FB08CC36KCM\u002Fref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=3NQQ3SNUN8LGW&keywords=valentine%2Bgadget&qid=1675272838&sprefix=gadget%2Bval%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-4-spons&smid=A5CKAI7L36SKI&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWUNaRkxBNk1JUjNSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDA4MzE0MldSVjg5UElUWU9XTyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTc1NzcwMVMySVFGSzAxVjRVMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1&tag=zd-buy-button-20&ascsubtag=769b483fc5994dc49599397823f6111d%7Cae64c377-6ef0-440b-a85c-d30afdb5ee38%7Cdtp\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"PARIGO LED Flashlight Gloves Gifts for Men\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E -- Valentines Day Gifts for Him Birthday Gifts for Dad Husband Him, Car Guy Unique Tool Cool Gadgets for Men Camping Accessories Fishing Gifts for Men.\" (Yes, I copy-pasted that whole thing.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeriously. Your man needs a glove that says love. A glove that has flashlights on it, so that he can see where he's going. The algorithm clearly doesn't believe love is blind, then.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Ftech-gift-guide\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E24 of the best Valentine's Day tech gift ideas for anyone you love (starting at $40)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I meandered depressively down the page, I finally came to a suggestion that seemed, possibly, to be aimed as a gadget gift for women.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt was, hold your breath now, the \"\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e93f795c-3c92-47c1-bb6f-f7bb90938cd7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEartim-Valentines-Utensils-Non-Stick-Housewarming\u002Fdp\u002FB09FSZHV3Z\u002Fref=sr_1_7?crid=3NQQ3SNUN8LGW&keywords=valentine%2Bgadget&qid=1675273295&sprefix=gadget%2Bval%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-7&th=1&tag=zd-buy-button-20&ascsubtag=8cbcbbeaca5f4ad3afd9bf29367d63e1%7Cae64c377-6ef0-440b-a85c-d30afdb5ee38%7Cdtp\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Eartim 5Pcs Valentine's Wooden Spoons Utensils Set\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, Non-Stick Cooking Utensils Carve Burned Bamboo Spoons Slotted Spatula Kitchen Cookware Gadget Funny Valentine's Day Christmas New Year Present.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo women get the wooden spoons, eh? To give you a flavor, these spoons are embarrassingly kitsch things, with phrases such as \"Cutie Pie\" and \"Cuter than Cupid\" emblazoned on the handles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey're so versatile that they can be personalized for \"Valentine,\" \"Autumn,\" \"Grandma,\" \"Halloween,\" and \"Mother.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat do those five have in common? Please tell me.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-amazon-gift\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETop 12 tech gifts on Amazon for Valentine's Day\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI really wonder about what we're being presented by algorithms and how it's being presented. I really wonder, too, about the deterioration of Amazon. A site that was once lovable for its efficiency has now been taken over by a curiously crass commercialized cynicism. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not pretty. And it's most certainly not lovable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-02-05 14:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"I fear Amazon struggles with the idea of romance. And love. And, perhaps, humanity.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"afbd10aa-bdb2-4cd5-ac22-7b92767f8a2d",image:{id:"5a2d3cc2-4be0-4927-b17d-d8361951bbb5",filename:"gettyimages-1449440650.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-02-03 16:54:06",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Valentine's Day-themed gift",credits:"Tatiana Lavrova\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F02\u002F03\u002F5a2d3cc2-4be0-4927-b17d-d8361951bbb5\u002Fgettyimages-1449440650.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2101,height:1426,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"amazon-thinks-these-are-the-best-valentines-gadgets-and-im-not-in-love",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon thinks these are the best Valentine's gadgets and I'm not in love",topic:{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8b887b41-9bf5-4b8f-bae3-8497f56e95e4\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ENot so good at the pricey searches?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"SOPA Images\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon logo on phone with background of Amazon website\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1246435461.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"683\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpare a thought for the moneyed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr for those who just have to spend a lot on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002F5-tech-gadgets-i-never-leave-home-without-and-they-make-great-gifts\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elatest gadgets\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, just to feel, well, something.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey have the right to spend their money whichever way they choose, and online shopping is there to assist them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-trade-in-your-old-devices-for-amazon-gift-cards\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to turn your old devices into Amazon gift cards\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wanted to assist them too. So I tried to put myself into the minds of these more exalted types, in order to discover what happens when you ask Amazon to show you not the stuff that's good value, but the stuff that's pricey.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOh, dear\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo I entered \"expensive gadgets\" into Amazon's little search box and pretended money was no object. When it comes to objects of technological desire, that is.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat could Amazon conjure? The short answer to that is a trough of confusion. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut you're not here for short answers, are you? You're here to bathe in life's vast options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease let me tell you, then, that Amazon's idea of an expensive gadget is the \"\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"acdbde8c-ec66-4cc8-bd7b-4d37eb40ea54\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FTineco-Pure-ONE-S15-Pet\u002Fdp\u002FB09V71BLW9\u002Fref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=100IIDT6GJ7UP&keywords=expensive+gadgets&qid=1678249225&sprefix=expensive+gadgets%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFFSFJXRTVVOFEzMDgmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzNTA5OTNOSjIzMDlFQjZEWUgmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDMwNDY5NDJBTUpTMzVRTFo5Rzgmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Tineco Pure One S15\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E Pet Smart Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Stick Vacuum with Anti-Tangle Brush, Deep Clean for Hard Floor and Carpet, Pet Hair Cleaning with Led Headlights, Wi-Fi Connection.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-cheap-vacuum\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 6 best cheap vacuum cleaners\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was instantly uplifted, of course. Who doesn't dream of a vacuum cleaner with headlights and a Wi-Fi connection? Don't you always do your vacuuming in the dark? I do. And all this for $499.99, the very definition of an expensive gadget.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen I focused. This wasn't Amazon's actual suggestion. This was a sponsored ad \"based on the product's relevance to your search query.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo which I query Amazon's ability to create an advertising algorithm that has anything to do with, say, the real world.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPricey, but on sale\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI won't dwell, however. There was so much more joy here. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's own first suggestion was the \"\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"23cbb712-204d-42d0-b3e1-e878445d28ed\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FUnistellar-eVscope-eQuinox-Refractor-Computerized\u002Fdp\u002FB094BWR9YZ\u002Fref=sr_1_5?crid=100IIDT6GJ7UP&keywords=expensive+gadgets&qid=1678249973&sprefix=expensive+gadgets%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Unistellar eVscope eQuinox\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E -- Smart Digital Reflector Telescope -- Computerized, Go to Portable Astronomy for Beginners & Advanced Users, Adults or Kids - Comes with Tripod, Alt-Az Mount and Control App.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat a bargain this was. It was 33% off, which meant it was $1,999. Yes, definitely expensive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon was very keen that I should be tempted by a couple of $1,000 DJI drones, but I'm made of sterner stuff. I was more taken by the \"\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"cadbc5ac-369e-4dce-ac81-95f81894d506\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FGravity-Ergonomic-SL-Track-Intelligent-Kneading\u002Fdp\u002FB091DCK16Y\u002Fref=sr_1_8?crid=100IIDT6GJ7UP&keywords=expensive+gadgets&qid=1678250285&sprefix=expensive+gadgets%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-8\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Osaki Ador 3D Allure\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E 3 Steps Zero Gravity Ergonomic SL-Track Intelligent Voice Control Calf Kneading Massage (Taupe).\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECan you imagine that someone would pay $2,999 for a voice-controlled calf massager? I think I can, even if it is taupe colored.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon also tried to peddle me the \"\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"be07fbdd-bc47-4f6a-bd2f-a881ad478f67\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FOculus-Quest-Advanced-All-One-Virtual\u002Fdp\u002FB099VMT8VZ\u002Fref=sr_1_10?crid=100IIDT6GJ7UP&keywords=expensive+gadgets&qid=1678250931&sprefix=expensive+gadgets%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-10\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Meta Quest 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E -- Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset -- 128 GB Get Meta Quest 2 with GOLF+ and Space Pirate Trainer DX included.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-vr-headset\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best VR headsets\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe mere idea of a space pirate trainer being included by the low price of $399 was frightfully tempting. Then I realized I know no one who has one of these things and no one who's ever expressed an interest either. I concluded this was one step from obsolete.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsking Amazon for expensive gadgets may have twisted the algorithm's head somewhat. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt offered the \"\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6a2b7ce6-5486-4156-800d-642566d26b31\" data-raw-url=\"http:\u002F\u002Famazon.com\u002FHiboy-KS4-Electric-Scooter-Suspension\u002Fdp\u002FB09HCK8B9S\u002Fref=sr_1_18?crid=100IIDT6GJ7UP&keywords=expensive+gadgets&qid=1678251090&sprefix=expensive+gadgets%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-18\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Hiboy KS4\u002FKS4 Pro Electric Scooter\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, Upgraded 500W Motor(Ver. KS4 350W), 19 MPH 25 Miles Range(Ver. KS4 17 Miles), 8\"&10\" Tires Escooter, Foldable Commuting Electric Scooter for Adults(Optional Seat).\" 25% off at a piffling $449.99.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-electric-scooter\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best electric scooters\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext to it was the \"\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"719bdcfd-e040-43e7-ad95-3ec166220210\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHIKMICRO-Resolution-Handheld-Infrared-Temperature\u002Fdp\u002FB08Z7HSBZ6\u002Fref=sr_1_11?crid=100IIDT6GJ7UP&keywords=expensive+gadgets&qid=1678251194&sprefix=expensive+gadgets%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-11\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Hikmicro B1L 160 x 120 IR Resolution Thermal Imaging Camera\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E with WiFi, 25Hz Refresh Rate, 3.2\" LCD Screen, Handheld 19200 Pixels Infrared Thermal Imager with High Temperature Alarm.\" Yet this was $429.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt seemed clear that Amazon's algorithm didn't have a fine grasp of what sort of expensive gadget might tempt me. It also didn't have a fine grasp of the concept of expensive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDear, dear, dear\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs my evidence may I present the fact that Amazon desperately wanted to sell me its own brands. Yes, in the middle of this search for the pricey. And none of Amazon's wares was remotely pricey.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESample: the \"\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"655429ef-d383-429a-b58f-bdc7be40adf3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FMultitool-Plier-Professional-Accessories-Multi-Tool\u002Fdp\u002FB0BPY1QFB5\u002Fref=sxin_16_trfobq2a_0_B0BPY1QFB5?content-id=amzn1.sym.d87bdde9-97f6-47ac-b339-55167deba1dc%3Aamzn1.sym.d87bdde9-97f6-47ac-b339-55167deba1dc&crid=100IIDT6GJ7UP&cv_ct_cx=expensive+gadgets&keywords=expensive+gadgets&pd_rd_i=B0BPY1QFB5&pd_rd_r=7956518a-bcc7-411f-b97c-adbbabf195e5&pd_rd_w=8sEYM&pd_rd_wg=ij0x0&pf_rd_p=d87bdde9-97f6-47ac-b339-55167deba1dc&pf_rd_r=C91XNNDZCCH8EB54D7K4&qid=1678251306&sprefix=expensive+gadgets%2Caps%2C151&sr=1-1-c944532c-3909-4a2a-84a2-570d2ee3cd13\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Multitool Plier\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E -- 12 in 1 Camping Plier Multitool, Professional Camping Accessories Survival Gear Outdoor Compact Multi-Tool Gadgets.\" Yours for $11.99, but it's not exactly the Gucci of gadgets, is it?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fthis-replaced-my-multitool-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis replaced my multitool gadget for a fraction of a cost\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I scrolled down, losing hope that the wealthy would find anything here that truly moved them -- oh, but how do I know? The wealthy can be very strange -- I was suddenly entranced by a gun-like object.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis was the \"\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"da940e4d-2ea7-4ba7-a31c-d29b39c31763\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FStoeger-XM1-Bullshark-Synthetic-Multi-Grip\u002Fdp\u002FB09Y9JX89W\u002Fref=sr_1_46?crid=100IIDT6GJ7UP&keywords=expensive+gadgets&qid=1678251861&sprefix=expensive+gadgets%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-46\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Stoeger XM1 Bullshark\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E - .177 Caliber - Black Synthetic with Multi-Grip System and Buttstock Spacers.\" Yes, I can imagine that more than one person may instantly misread those last two words in an unfortunate manner, but $479 for an airgun? Even if it does have \"Olympic grade accuracy.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI conclude, then, that Amazon still doesn't know me. Nor does it have a sure grasp of how to entice those in the mood to spend a large wad on a fancy gadget.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI did feel the company's algorithm got a touch desperate when, at the bottom of the search page, it suggested: \"\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1f7339eb-d385-418c-a220-05358ef4f144\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAir-Fryer-Cookbook-Beginners-Affordable\u002Fdp\u002FB0BGN5WZ9R\u002Fref=sr_1_57?crid=100IIDT6GJ7UP&keywords=expensive+gadgets&qid=1678252347&sprefix=expensive+gadgets%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-57\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Air Fryer Cookbook for Beginners\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: 1500 Affordable, Quick & Easy Recipes for Delicious Homemade Meals | Tips & Tricks to Fry, Grill, Roast, and Bake.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAffordable? The whole point of this search, Amazon, was the opposite of that.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today - US\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-03-12 11:00:22",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"How well does Amazon entice those who really fancy a fancy gadget?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"8f5769ab-e56b-4c61-8635-f984c73974c4",image:{id:"c418c0c0-b498-4e0f-b7de-d4ec9bc3e49e",filename:"gettyimages-1241748072.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-09-28 14:41:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"This picture taken on July 4, 2022 shows the Amazon logo, a major online shopping company, at Amazon Amagasaki Fulfillent Center in Amagasaki, Hyogo prefecture",credits:"Image by KAZUHIRO NOGI\u002FAFP via Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003ENot so good at the pricey searches?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F28\u002Fc418c0c0-b498-4e0f-b7de-d4ec9bc3e49e\u002Fgettyimages-1241748072.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:5107,height:3398,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"i-asked-amazon-to-show-me-really-expensive-gadgets-and-oh-dear",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"I asked Amazon to show me really expensive gadgets and oh, dear",topic:{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d1e95df2-ee64-4a9e-a20f-bc5c01c51f79\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"John Lamb\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"rainbow emanating from laptop\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-161098253.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"2143\" data-image-height=\"1399\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis article almost didn't get written. I spent most of the weekend falling down a rabbit hole. It was a good rabbit hole. It was a fascinating rabbit hole. But it was not conducive to writing an article.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-took-this-free-ai-course-for-developers-in-one-weekend-and-highly-recommend-it\u002F\"\u003EI took this free AI course for developers in one weekend and highly recommend it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is what happens when I'm given an all-you-can-eat buffet of really cool and really interesting material to learn and watch. Learning spikes. Productivity tanks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm talking about Amazon's large array of free AI-related courses. After I wrote \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-took-this-free-ai-course-for-developers-in-one-weekend-and-highly-recommend-it\u002F\"\u003Emy article about free OpenAI and DeepLearning courses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E last month, Amazon approached me to say that it, too, has a library of free AI training. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was pointed to ten resources it offers. Some, like the Generative AI Foundations playlist, contain multiple learning opportunities. In fact, it's the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fplaylist?list=PLhr1KZpdzukf-xb0lmiU3G89GJXaDbAIF\"\u003EGenerative AI Foundations series\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that occupied most of my time this weekend. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis deep dive delivers seven hours of video, with topics ranging from how to prepare for creating a foundation model to prompt engineering, prompt tuning, pre-training a new model, preparing data and training at scale, and how to incorporate human feedback into the model and deploy your own foundational model. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fheres-how-to-create-your-own-custom-chatbots-using-chatgpt\u002F\"\u003EHow to create your own custom chatbots using ChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt was good. I spent most of the time with a small, warm, cozy dog on my lap. No writing got done. And that's why I'm here now, late at night before this piece is due, scrambling to get this into my editors' queue before the sun comes up. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon has course offerings for technical and non-technical audiences. For most of these, you'll need to sign into Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fexplore.skillbuilder.aws\u002F\"\u003EAWS Skill Builder\u003C\u002Fa\u003E site. You can use your AWS account, or even sign in using your consumer Amazon account. That's what I did. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's take a look. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFree AI courses for non-technical learners\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2212849c-5b5a-4d2a-ab7c-f7ba1b2c62a8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"possible\" data-image-filename=\"possible.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"2834\" data-image-height=\"1734\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike the DeepLearning stuff I previously spotlighted which was aimed primarily at programmers, Amazon provides a great overview for managers, decision-makers, and the AI-curious. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fexplore.skillbuilder.aws\u002Flearn\u002Fcourse\u002Fexternal\u002Fview\u002Felearning\u002F1423\u002Fintroduction-to-artificial-intelligence\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIntroduction to Artificial Intelligence\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E This is a brief introductory course that explains what AI is, why it's important, and how it relates to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-machine-learning-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emachine learning\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and deep learning.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fexplore.skillbuilder.aws\u002Flearn\u002Fcourse\u002Fexternal\u002Fview\u002Felearning\u002F11322\u002Fintroduction-to-machine-learning-art-of-the-possible\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIntroduction to Machine Learning - Art of the Possible\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E This is a quick, helpful course that explains the basics of machine learning and how to help evaluate the benefits and risks associated with adopting ML in various business cases. It will be an hour or so well spent.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fexplore.skillbuilder.aws\u002Flearn\u002Fcourse\u002Fexternal\u002Fview\u002Felearning\u002F17176\u002Fintroduction-to-generative-ai-art-of-the-possible\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIntroduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E This distinguishes \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egenerative AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E from machine learning and provides an introduction to generative AI, with details on use cases, risks and benefits.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fexplore.skillbuilder.aws\u002Flearn\u002Fcourse\u002Fexternal\u002Fview\u002Felearning\u002F16666\u002Fgenerative-ai-for-executives\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGenerative AI for Executives\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E This is a collection of free, brief, and easy-to-follow videos to help C-suite executives understand how generative AI can help address their business challenges and drive business growth. Each course is only a couple of minutes, and if you're willing to give up less than half an hour of your day, you'll come out knowing a lot more about what all the fuss is about.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Beginner AI resources for developers and other techies \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese resources are suitable for folks starting out with AI. You'll need some quality tech and coding skills to understand what's going on here, but you can get a lot out of it even if you're completely new to AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Fdeepracer\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAWS DeepRacer\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThis isn't a course as much as it's a hands-on learning lab. It's also free, but only to a point. Once you sign up, you get 10 hours and up to 30 days to use those 10 hours. After that, you'll need to sign up for a subscription. That said, you'll be able to squeeze a lot of learning from those 10 hours. DeepRacer lets you go hands-on with machine learning through a cloud-based 3D racing simulator, a fully autonomous 1\u002F18th scale race car driven by reinforcement learning, and a global racing league. It's cool.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Fmachine-learning\u002Fmlu\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon's Machine Learning University\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThis is a big win for learning. Amazon offers anyone, anywhere the opportunity to access the same machine learning courses used to train Amazon's own developers on machine learning. MLU provides a free, comprehensive self-service pathway to understanding the foundations of machine learning.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fexplore.skillbuilder.aws\u002Flearn\u002Fcourse\u002Fexternal\u002Fview\u002Felearning\u002F16405\u002Famazon-codewhisperer-getting-started\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon CodeWhisperer – Getting Started\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E This is a free, self-paced digital course introducing learners to Amazon CodeWhisperer, an AI coding companion designed to help developers get more done, faster. Learners are taught its capabilities, how to set it up, and how to begin using it in their programming language of choice. I didn't know too much about CodeWhisperer before I took this course, but I found out (a) it works with PHP and PhpStorm, my development language and IDE, and (b) it's free for individual use. This has all the signs of becoming a future rabbit hole.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fexplore.skillbuilder.aws\u002Flearn\u002Fcourse\u002Fexternal\u002Fview\u002Felearning\u002F17508\u002Famazon-bedrock-getting-started\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon Bedrock -- Getting Started\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThis is a free self-paced digital course introducing learners to Amazon's service for building generative AI applications. This one-hour course will introduce developers and technical audiences to Amazon Bedrock's benefits, features, use cases, and technical concepts. Bedrock was once an Amazon-only internal tool that's now available to anyone, so it's definitely worth spending the hour learning what it can do.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Intermediate AI resources for developers and other techies \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4c16d416-65e1-4a10-b590-4048155da3a0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"gen\" data-image-filename=\"gen.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"2656\" data-image-height=\"1746\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, we move on to what Amazon considers intermediate-level courses. There's a lot here, so let's dig in. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fexplore.skillbuilder.aws\u002Flearn\u002Fcourse\u002Fexternal\u002Fview\u002Felearning\u002F1854\u002Ftwitch-series-aws-power-hour-introduction-to-machine-learning-for-developers\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETwitch Series: AWS Power Hour Introduction to Machine Learning for Developers\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E This is a recording of a Twitch-based learning chat series. It helps you learn the foundations of machine learning and get a practical perspective on what developers really need to know to get started with machine learning. It also teaches how you can leverage the power of machine learning and deep learning to make your applications more intelligent.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fplaylist?list=PLhr1KZpdzukf-xb0lmiU3G89GJXaDbAIF\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGenerative AI Foundations on AWS\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E This is the course I describe above, the one that ate my Saturday. It's a free, on-demand technical deep-dive course designed for technologists already familiar with AI modeling. The course includes conceptual fundamentals, practical advice, and hands-on guidance to pre-train, fine-tune, and deploy state-of-the-art foundation models on AWS and beyond\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coursera.org\u002Flearn\u002Fgenerative-ai-with-llms?utm_campaign=WebsiteCoursesGAIA&utm_medium=institutions&utm_source=deeplearning-ai\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGenerative AI with Large Language Models\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Now we come full circle. This is a hands-on course that AWS jointly developed with \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002FDeepLearning.AI\"\u003EDeepLearning.AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and Andrew Ng, a pioneer in machine learning and education. Those are the folks who created the course I spotlighted in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-took-this-free-ai-course-for-developers-in-one-weekend-and-highly-recommend-it\u002F\"\u003Emy last free AI learning roundup\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This is a three-week course that prepares data scientists and engineers to become experts in selecting, training, fine-tuning, and deploying large language models (LLMs) for real-world applications.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Go ahead. Learn something - for free!\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Amazon and other providers do offer a wealth of paid learning programs, if you dig a little (or just read my articles), you can find a huge amount of free resources to get you started and up your game. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust remember to ask Alexa to set a couple of alarms or timers before you hit Enroll and start learning. Otherwise, you may lose track of time (in a good way). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-i-made-this-great-looking-table-in-excel\u002F\"\u003EHow I made this great-looking table in Excel\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo what about you? Have you taken these or other Amazon courses? Did you use any of the learning resources I spotlighted last month? Let us know in the comments below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to subscribe to my weekly update newsletter \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fadvancedgeekery.substack.com\u002F\"\u003Eon Substack\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and follow me on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-11-13 15:58:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Want to learn more about AI but don't know where to start? Check out these free AI training courses from AWS. There's something here for everyone, from beginners to more advanced, and it won't cost you anything (but time).",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"6609975f-d3b3-4aca-8117-84d349f0438a",image:{id:"d1e95df2-ee64-4a9e-a20f-bc5c01c51f79",filename:"gettyimages-161098253.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-11-13 15:43:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"how-help",credits:"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F13\u002Fd1e95df2-ee64-4a9e-a20f-bc5c01c51f79\u002Fgettyimages-161098253.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2143,height:1399,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"unlock-ai-secrets-transform-your-skills-with-amazons-free-ai-learning",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"I spent a weekend with Amazon's free AI courses, and highly recommend you do too",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9e5e9910-b27a-42b5-97ae-f33f9032e7b0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"temu-package\" data-image-filename=\"temu-package.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's get the most important detail out of the way first: If you think you might return something to Temu, save the Temu-branded shipping materials. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-temu-legit-what-to-know-about-this-wildly-popular-shopping-app\u002F\"\u003EIs Temu legit? What to know before you place an order\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll talk more about this in a bit, but keep this advice in mind. And with that, let's get on with our story. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E My (failed) Temu purchase \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast month, I found a listing for a handheld gaming console with built-in emulators. The listing said the product came with 27,000 retro games. That sparked my interest, and I thought it would make for an interesting article (i.e., \"I bought 27,000 retro games on Temu for $110\"). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-bought-some-off-brand-geeky-stuff-from-temu-and-wasnt-mad-about-it\u002F\"\u003EI bought some off-brand geeky stuff from Temu (and wasn't mad about it)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, I was aware that the games' ROM files might not be strictly legal, but I thought that would make for an interesting discussion as well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, I placed the order. About a week later, the little console arrived. It's actually a pretty nice piece of kit. But the promised games didn't actually arrive on the included micro SD cards.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"55fddabd-9bc1-4aa4-a201-a72de97210bd\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-7619\" data-image-filename=\"img-7619.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, there were a variety of emulators for popular retro games. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"783523b1-1141-4d85-a81a-365fdb07b15c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-7626\" data-image-filename=\"img-7626.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd yes, there were folders for game collections from a variety of gaming platforms. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c132ee2e-7c5d-4cc7-8d95-15c42102faf2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-7630\" data-image-filename=\"img-7630.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut all the folders were empty, with the exception of a tiny text file. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c79910b0-37d8-4fc9-a0cc-f3f1349652f8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-7631\" data-image-filename=\"img-7631.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately, Temu tends to remove the listings for products it no longer stocks, and I hadn't thought to capture a screen grab of the original order listing. So I can't show you how it was promoted. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne item of note: Yes, I know I could download the ROMs myself from a variety of sources. But I had no interest in hunting down and downloading 27,000 games. I wanted to write about the experience of buying and playing with a cool handheld gaming machine, preloaded with all those retro games directly from Temu. That's why I didn't keep the device and curate my own games collection. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftemu-vs-amazon-which-shopping-site-is-best-for-your-buying-needs\u002F\"\u003ETemu vs. Amazon: Which shopping site is best for your buying needs?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBesides, for the first time in about a decade, I have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-i-built-the-ultimate-low-profile-starfield-gaming-pc-for-under-1200\"\u003Ea dedicated PC gaming machine\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I am much more interested in putting new games on that machine than on a tiny handheld retro device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn any case, since the Temu product didn't meet my needs, I decided to return it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EInitiating a return\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo initiate a return, go to the Temu site, click on Your Orders, and click Return\u002FRefund. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5ddba0f5-71c8-4519-ada3-1c7990374351\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"your-orders\" data-image-filename=\"your-orders.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"3678\" data-image-height=\"1402\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll be asked for the reason you're returning the item. I answered that my unit was defective because it came with empty game directories. The form asks for photos, so be prepared to have some photographic evidence of the damage or problem that caused you to initiate the return. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3c91dd84-d139-4070-8024-b99ccd5fb530\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"reason-for-return\" data-image-filename=\"reason-for-return.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2998\" data-image-height=\"1768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, you need to specify how you want to ship it back, and whether you want your refund sent to your original payment method or want a Temu credit. At this point in the return process, Temu displays this warning: \"You are ONLY eligible for one FREE return for every order!\" when returning items via the post office. In my case, I only had one item to return, and our post office is a lot closer than the nearest UPS store. And, in the future, I'll make sure not to order multiple items in one order. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c396c5f3-87fd-452f-afc3-084b6e9d718f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"select-a-return-method\" data-image-filename=\"select-a-return-method.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2237\" data-image-height=\"591\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI haven't ordered a ton of items from Temu, and have been reluctant to do so until I found out how good they were about accepting returns and refunding money. I was really curious to see if they'd actually give me my money back, so I requested a refund to my original payment method. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4a69a3eb-cef1-42c8-9cdc-e0e61f76a435\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"select-a-refund-method\" data-image-filename=\"select-a-refund-method.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2243\" data-image-height=\"778\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen we get to the Confirm Refund Method screen, more interesting details begin to emerge. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1ba01ae0-7b2d-4896-acd6-83c2ba3b2265\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"confirm-refund-method\" data-image-filename=\"confirm-refund-method.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1152\" data-image-height=\"1102\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, the company says it will only start the refund process once the product is received and has passed some sort of quality inspection. Getting your money back may take 5-14 days, and up to 30 days. So be prepared to wait for your money. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the next screen, we learn that products must be dropped off at the shipper within 14 days, and once again are reminded that the products will be inspected at Temu before a refund is issued. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f7a31ef3-3466-483a-a879-fb3a80c43196\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"14-days\" data-image-filename=\"14-days.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2898\" data-image-height=\"1030\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis brings to mind some interesting questions: What happens if the return doesn't pass quality inspection? Will Temu return the product to you? Will you be charged for the shipping cost of returning a product to you? Or do they accept all returns, but just tell you that it will be inspected to discourage spurious returns and limit return volume? I did ask Temu these questions, but I got no answer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext is the most interesting aspect of doing the return. Note the phrase I enclosed in a red box: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1a45352f-0f0d-4de5-96c9-e6a60fea3331\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"packaging\" data-image-filename=\"packaging.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2660\" data-image-height=\"2232\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt says:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease note you must pack items in the package the item itself came in, so we know this is our item. \t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd yeah, that's why I cautioned you at the beginning of this article to not throw away your Temu-branded packing materials. What happens if you \u003Cem\u003Edo\u003C\u002Fem\u003E throw away the Temu-branded packaging? I also asked Temu this, and -- as with my other questions -- got no answer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've ever returned something to Temu without its original packaging, let us know what happened in the comments below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Sending the package back \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFortunately, I did still have the Temu envelope, so I dutifully packed up the unit in that wrapper and… let it sit for about 14 days on my counter. But let's count the day I shipped it as \"day 1\" and see how the return progressed, day by day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Day 1 - Sending the package \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI don't know why I didn't send it right out, but I'm guessing it was because I was busy. In any case, it allowed me to test whether Temu would accept a package shipped 14 days after the return was authorized. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Day 5 - Package arrives at Temu post office \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFour days later, I got this notice: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1203d1ae-7f8b-40ae-912e-22416dfd1439\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"post-office\" data-image-filename=\"post-office.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1650\" data-image-height=\"1224\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPresumably, the post office they're referring to is \u003Cem\u003Etheir\u003C\u002Fem\u003E post office, not mine. About an hour after that notice, I got another message: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3d690628-d957-4a78-bde1-dd88a20bb913\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"return-processing\" data-image-filename=\"return-processing.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1506\" data-image-height=\"1306\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Day 6 - Return accepted, refund issued \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd that was that, at least for that day. The next day, I got a notice telling me that my return had reached Temu's warehouse. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"48f28ab0-2b5c-414b-9f4b-7e036976c18f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"at-warehouse\" data-image-filename=\"at-warehouse.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1562\" data-image-height=\"1154\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA few hours later, I was informed that my return had been accepted and a refund had been issued (although it would take time for the money to get to me). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a7944ce5-3ebd-4280-90ea-14e5212c4167\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"return-accepted\" data-image-filename=\"return-accepted.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1532\" data-image-height=\"1310\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Day 8 - Refunded money hits my credit card \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwo days after that, the full amount I originally spent was back on my credit card. Temu had honored their money-back guarantee and given me my money back in full. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Thoughts on the experience \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI really can't complain about the return experience. It took a little over a week from dropping off the package to having my money back. That's fair, especially when international shipping is involved -- and I didn't have to pay for shipping in either direction. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI am concerned about what happens if you don't have the original Temu packaging, and what happens if you ship a product back that isn't accepted for a return. Hopefully, nobody will have a negative experience from those two instances. Perhaps Temu will get back to me and let me know what happens. If they do, I'll annotate this article and let you know. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOverall, I was a bit annoyed that the product provided wasn't the product described. But the electronic device was of reasonably good quality, and there were no undue hassles in getting my money back. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-make-money-by-sharing-your-favorite-amazon-products-online\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to make money by sharing your favorite Amazon products online\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EObviously, your experiences may vary from mine. But so far, I have to say that my experiences with Temu, though it sometimes feels a little risky, have been essentially hassle-free. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"19e62104-73d9-4a02-aa55-0f0724e558b4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is still my go-to online retailer of choice, I won't hesitate to buy items from \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"caaa3080-a782-4c44-92a8-3e7d6a65c118\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.temu.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Temu\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E knowing that a return is possible. I'll just take care to keep the shipping materials until I'm sure I want to keep my purchase, and buy each item in its own order. That's my recommendation to you, as well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat has your experience with Temu been? Have you tried returning something? Will you buy from them again? And, seriously, what is it with Temu's obsession with wigs? Let us know in the comments below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. 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She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"87cc3b65-dd57-44b2-9b16-b5bf645f1a76\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon event stage 2023\" data-image-filename=\"img-3469.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"3598\" data-image-height=\"2023\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon is constantly looking for new ways to innovate through hardware and software, from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-alexa-devices\u002F#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-alexa-devices\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22Echo%20devices%22%7D\"\u003EEcho devices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to new Alexa capabilities. This week, the company held its annual Devices and Services event at its new headquarters in Arlington, Virginia to unveil new updates for Alexa, a new Echo Show, Fire tablets, and a slew of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Famazon-is-refreshing-its-fire-tv-products-with-generative-ai-features-heres-whats-new\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFire TV updates\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Famazon-is-refreshing-its-fire-tv-products-with-generative-ai-features-heres-whats-new\u002F\"\u003EAmazon is refreshing its Fire TV products with generative AI features. Here's what's new\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast year, we saw the launch of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-kindle-scribe-review\u002F#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-kindle-scribe-review\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22Kindle%20Scribe%22%7D\"\u003EKindle Scribe\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a new generation of Echo Dot and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Famazon-new-fire-tv-omni-qled-release-date-price-features-how-to-buy\u002F#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Famazon-new-fire-tv-omni-qled-release-date-price-features-how-to-buy\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22Fire%20TV%20Cube%22%7D\"\u003EFire TV Cube\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the addition of spatial audio to the Echo Studio, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Falexa-can-now-help-you-find-your-remote-heres-how\u002F#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Falexa-can-now-help-you-find-your-remote-heres-how\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22Fire%20TV%20Pro%20Remote%22%7D\"\u003EFire TV Pro Remote\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fsoon-your-amazon-echo-dot-will-serve-as-an-eero-wi-fi-extender\u002F#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fsoon-your-amazon-echo-dot-will-serve-as-an-eero-wi-fi-extender\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22eero%20built-in%20capability%22%7D\"\u003Eeero built-in capability\u003C\u002Fa\u003E added to some Echo devices. This year, Amazon is launching new Fire TV Sticks, a new Soundbar, and Alexa is seeing the biggest makeover of the voice assistant's virtual life.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"17cfb49c-2d87-4a8b-9f59-b35237b55f12\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGoogle Assistant is&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-assistant-is-about-to-get-supercharged-by-generative-ai-says-new-report\u002F"\u003Egetting a generative AI boost\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, so why not Alexa? Amazon just announced that it's adding generative AI to its popular virtual assistant.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVoice assistants like Amazon Alexa already use&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;(AI) and machine learning as a basis for their natural language-processing platforms. This allows them to respond to your questions, follow commands, and perform tasks in a conversational way as if you were talking to another person.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-is-turning-alexa-into-a-hands-free-chatgpt\u002F"\u003EAmazon is turning Alexa into a hands-free ChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, these systems are different from generative AI. If you ask Alexa a question about something, it'll likely begin its answer with something like "According to an Alexa Answers contributor…". This difference is because Alexa can access information online and parrot it to you, but it cannot generate those answers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdding generative AI capabilities to Alexa will allow the virtual assistant to create answers for you instead of looking them up online. It's an approach that enables Alexa to answer multiple questions in one query and provide customized ideas, such as a recipe with the items in your fridge.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, aside from responding accurately to these questions, Alexa can generate personalized stories from an Echo device and recommend content on your Fire TV more accurately.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-live-tv-streaming-service\u002F"\u003EThe best live TV streaming services of 2023\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Charlie French, director of smart home at Amazon, the latest large language model will give customers a more conversational and less transactional exchange than ever. Users can ask Alexa to create routines with just their voice or, for example, to "turn on the new light" -- &nbsp;and Alexa will find the newest device added.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Amazon Alexa app is also getting a new look later this year with Map View, which will give users a simpler way to see their smart home and all the devices within it -- no more scrolling down a list of 40 devices.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Generative AI for Alexa\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Echo Show 8","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"b0065ac0-4ddb-45ae-be27-9b0013fe65ec","title":"Echo Show 8","filename":"echo-show-8.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F21\u002Fb0065ac0-4ddb-45ae-be27-9b0013fe65ec\u002Fecho-show-8.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1446283,"width":2100,"height":1182,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-09-21 00:33:07","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-09-21 00:33:26","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","alt":"Echo Show 8","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"b0065ac0-4ddb-45ae-be27-9b0013fe65ec","imageAltText":"Echo Show 8","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"echo-show-8.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F09\u002F21","imageWidth":2100,"imageHeight":1182,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2560b410-8e7a-4765-9f9f-c43d860072a1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Show 8 is getting an upgrade, inside and out. 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She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e7304ea9-4bf3-48dc-a8ad-210aeae2e4ee\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Tatiana Meteleva via Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Blond woman with hair bun watching TV on a cozy sofa against fireplace indoors\" data-image-filename=\"cozy-hugge-fireplace-and-watching-tv-woman-eating-popcorn-and-watching-tv-on-a-big-screen-at-home-stock-photo.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour favorite programming in Prime Video will now be interrupted by ads. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-live-tv-streaming-service\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estreaming service\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is one of the benefits of an \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a3a8ab43-5d25-476f-9eaf-ce2a160fbaf1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazonprime\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Prime membership\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and was ad-free until now. Users who would rather skip the commercials and stick with the ad-free service will have to \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c5531e22-05f4-42bb-bc7d-cabc8a36b4cf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fhelp\u002Fcustomer\u002Fdisplay.html?nodeId=TD5EYJIUGQMY13QQdi\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"pay $2.99\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E per month on top of the cost of a Prime subscription. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo one wants to learn their streaming service will start showing ads, except for maybe the service provider and advertisers themselves, but are ads reason enough to cancel? They appear to be for some subscribers, at least \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wsj.com\u002Fbusiness\u002Fmedia\u002Famazon-is-now-charging-prime-members-extra-for-ad-free-streaming-for-some-thats-a-deal-breaker-068d4896\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eaccording to the Wall Street Journal\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fhow-to-watch-the-super-bowl\u002F\"\u003EHow to watch Super Bowl 2024: All your best streaming options\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut canceling Prime to show dislike of Amazon's new ad policy for Prime Video involves losing a lot of benefits and, unfortunately, may not have the impact many think. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnyone canceling Prime due to the new advertising on Prime Video would miss out on Amazon's free two-day, one-day, and same-day shipping, not to mention Prime Music, Reading, Gaming, Amazon Photos, Whole Foods discounts, Subscribe-and-save, Fresh, and the Prime-exclusive deals available on the site, including during Prime Day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon isn't the least concerned that introducing commercials in Prime Video will result in a user exodus, remaining confident in its membership retention and a growing number of new subscribers. According to a recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fvariety.com\u002Fvip\u002Fsurvey-most-consumers-wont-pay-for-amazon-prime-video-ad-free-1235880394\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVariety article\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, only 15% of Prime members say they would cancel their subscription due to ads on Prime Video, while only 9% say they would pay $2.99 monthly to forgo ads. The remaining 76% would either use the service less, the same amount, or already don't use it at all.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fone-of-the-best-qled-tvs-ive-tested-is-400-off-ahead-of-super-bowl-weekend\u002F\"\u003EOne of the best QLED TVs I've tested is $400 off ahead of Super Bowl weekend\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut with a range of streaming services adding commercials, increasing their prices, and bundling their services with others, it appears that companies are shifting to an approach that has some semblance to linear television, with similar models to cable and local TV.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany of us abandoned linear TV years ago due to high prices and lack of flexibility, but most of us did so because paying $8 a month for a Netflix subscription made more sense than paying over $80 a month for cable. But with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.statista.com\u002Fstatistics\u002F318778\u002Fsubscription-based-video-streaming-services-usage-usa\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E83% of Americans\u003C\u002Fa\u003E having at least one streaming-service subscription, many are now experiencing subscription fatigue.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-netflix-alternative\u002F\"\u003EThe best Netflix alternatives of 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow many video-streaming subscriptions do you have right now? According to another story by the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wsj.com\u002Fbusiness\u002Fmedia\u002Fthe-cable-company-that-wants-to-take-the-pain-out-of-streaming-98562533\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWall Street Journal\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the average American household had over four streaming-service subscriptions in 2023; other \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.forbes.com\u002Fhome-improvement\u002Finternet\u002Fstreaming-survey\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esources say\u003C\u002Fa\u003E 86% of Americans are subscribed to more than one streaming service. Unfortunately, that trend is easy to recognize -- I have seven. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith so many streaming services, It's hard to believe I'd be unable to find something to watch. But the overload of choices makes it hard to choose, at least for me and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fool.com\u002Fresearch\u002Fstate-of-streaming\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E62% of Americans\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Of course, seven subscriptions are about four or five too many, as the content overlap can make them redundant and keeping track of them all is a hassle.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fi-gave-telly-my-data-and-privacy-for-a-free-tv-and-i-dont-regret-it\u002F\"\u003EI gave Telly my data and privacy for a free TV - and I don't regret it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut Americans have nearly doubled the number of subscriptions they have in the past five years, and the monthly cost of those services adds up. The average American spends \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nerdwallet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffinance\u002Fwhat-is-the-best-streaming-service-for-you-see-prices-and-plans#\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eabout $48 a month\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on streaming services, according to a report by consultant Deloitte. I'll certainly be canceling several of my streaming subscriptions, especially after realizing they cost me $73 a month. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs companies increase prices and add advertising, many of us are coming to the realization that we aren't all that happy with our subscription services. I did a personal audit of my streaming service subscriptions and realized I could do without several -- I urge you to do the same. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-01-30 08:42:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Going ad-free will cost you an extra $2.99 on top of your $14.99 monthly Prime membership. 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Soon after switching to the tablet, I passed off my 2018 Kindle Paperwhite (10th Generation) to my daughter and my 2020 iPad to my husband. Then I tried the new, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7d0b5f50-c9d9-4d97-9de8-9bc1ffe8e188\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"12th-generation Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and I'm not sure I can give it up.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-simple-kindle-accessory-made-the-reading-experience-so-much-better-for-me\u002F\"\u003EThis simple Kindle accessory made the reading experience so much better for me\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe TCL tablet offers a full-color mode, color paper and black-and-white paper mode, so you get the full experience of a tablet and an e-reader. I love that I can turn pages and navigate the Kindle app on the TCL as quickly as I can on a smartphone or a tablet while still looking like an e-reader and putting my slow, six-year-old Kindle to shame.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1fe4e93c-24bc-4b8b-908f-19ac782aa901\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe 32GB Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition has wireless charging support, the fastest performance and page turns yet, and up to 12 weeks of battery life.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"b68ebf1e-93d4-460a-8ee4-323e82645d7d","title":"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)","filename":"5.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F04\u002Fb68ebf1e-93d4-460a-8ee4-323e82645d7d\u002F5.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":4761349,"width":4272,"height":2403,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-04 20:51:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-11-04 20:51:57","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","alt":"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"b68ebf1e-93d4-460a-8ee4-323e82645d7d","imageAltText":"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"5.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F04","imageWidth":4272,"imageHeight":2403,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"ed573850-2305-4332-b62f-bf704855a8c9","slug":"amazon-kindle-paperwhite-signature-edition-32-gb-our-fastest-kindle-with-wireless-charging-and-weeks-of-battery-life","name":"Amazon - Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32 GB) – Our fastest Kindle with wireless charging, and weeks of battery life - 2024 - Metallic Black","productType":"PRODUCT","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1730898903534,"displayDate":"Wed Nov 06 2024 08:15:03 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Amazon \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-just-launched-four-new-kindles-including-a-full-color-model-heres-whats-new\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eunveiled its new Kindle lineup\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, I fell for it like a ripe coconut falls on a sunny beach. I've been a Kindle user for over 12 years, religiously reading each night before bed. While a new Kindle may not seem too exciting considering the device's simplicity, the 2024 lineup of Kindles is Amazon's largest upgrade in years, offering the first full-color Kindle and the fastest page turns yet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough the TCL Nxtpaper tablet has many benefits, the Kindle Paperwhite SE has several key advantages over it that have made me reach for it more than the TCL. Most importantly, the new Kindle Paperwhite weighs just 7.5 ounces and features a smaller seven-inch display than my tablet. This makes it easier to hold the Kindle in one hand, something I struggled with daily with the 10-inch, 16.9-oz TCL tablet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9687257c-8b65-488a-b4d9-22f8275f2d62\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)\" data-image-filename=\"6.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"4272\" data-image-height=\"2403\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENobody wants to carry around a 1lb book, especially if you read for long periods and like to hold your e-reader in one hand.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESize and weight aside, the Kindle Paperwhite SE has up to 12 weeks of battery life on a single charge. This is based on a half hour of reading per day with the wireless off and the light setting at 13, so your mileage may vary. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-best-productivity-tablets-ive-tested-is-not-an-ipad-pro-or-remarkable\u002F\"\u003EOne of the best productivity tablets I've tested is not an iPad Pro or Remarkable\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy TCL tablet, in turn, offers about 20 hours, which is impressive for a tablet. I charge it about once a week and read for about an hour each night.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6d373d4c-d192-4c9d-9ec1-54abe0a93757\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)\" data-image-filename=\"2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"4272\" data-image-height=\"2403\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been using the Kindle Paperwhite for about two weeks and haven't needed to charge it after the initial charge. This is pretty typical for a Kindle; my 10th-generation Kindle Paperwhite lasted about three weeks, reading with the backlight for just under an hour a day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter two weeks of daily reading on a single charge, some days for up to three hours a day, my Kindle Paperwhite's battery is still at 32%. According to Amazon, the Kindle Paperwhite could last about 42 hours of reading with the brightness at 13.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-spent-the-weekend-reading-on-amazons-newest-kindle-and-its-more-useful-than-ever\u002F\"\u003EI spent the weekend reading on Amazon's newest Kindle - and it's more useful than ever\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsidering I've read about 29.5 hours in the past two weeks, and the battery is at 32%, the estimations seem pretty accurate.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAside from a long battery life, the fastest page turns I've seen on a Kindle, and the benefit of a lightweight, compact e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite SE also has the advantage of being a dedicated, distraction-free reading device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"98ec0996-2635-4c4f-af68-8b7577dc5814\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)\" data-image-filename=\"3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"4272\" data-image-height=\"2403\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Signature Edition also features 32GB of storage and support for wireless charging.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou don't have to worry about notifications or distractions from social media or other apps tearing you away from your reading, as a Kindle is a simple device that only fulfills your reading hobby. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-best-color-e-ink-tablets-ive-tested-is-not-made-by-kobo-or-boox\u002F\"\u003EOne of the best color E Ink tablets I've tested is not made by Kobo or Boox\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKindle e-readers are built to last several years, so I'd recommend the Kindle Paperwhite to anyone upgrading from a three-year or older Kindle. I typically use my Kindles for six years, but I could see this new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1da45353-8aeb-4ab2-89e4-6e0462b60311\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E lasting eight years or longer, making the purchase even more worthwhile.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"35e98a7a-ce50-439f-b045-36b1cb286ad6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 17:49:54",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amazon just launched the 12th-generation Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, which has up to three months of battery life and the fastest page turns ever. With this Black Friday deal, you can get it for $45 off.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"82400554-0e0f-4ff3-9cec-e2fab10257d1",image:{id:"31cfa340-5477-4fc5-9d2f-9abfed9bc366",filename:"4.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-04 20:52:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F04\u002F31cfa340-5477-4fc5-9d2f-9abfed9bc366\u002F4.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4272,height:2403,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Computing^Tablets",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"amazons-new-kindle-paperwhite-finally-nails-the-feature-ive-been-waiting-for-and-its-on-sale",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The new Kindle Paperwhite finally nails the feature I've been waiting for (and it's on sale)",topic:{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0f170e27-b89d-48a1-aa1e-6d5c3594737e",slug:"work-life",name:"Work Life",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d0dcd826-0ecf-4610-8ea0-54d4e0a9e244\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow7.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the deal?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe third-generation Echo Show 8 is on sale for just $80, its lowest price ever, as part of a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E deal.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EZDNET's key takeaways\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAmazon launched the third-generation \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"989cf4c1-92db-4524-849a-7e57d36f1d4d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E in late 2023 for $150.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe smart display has an improved speaker with spatial audio, a centered camera for improved video calls, and Adaptive Content that adjusts based on how close you are to the device.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAlthough the Echo Show 8 brought many improvements, the screen remains at 1080p resolution, and there are few customization options.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Amazon released the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8b6e2ded-4fea-464a-ae93-5d2a06bb3b55\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, I was able to test it for a few months. Coming from a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"20706a0e-d310-438b-ba44-5d436920ca4b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB07PF1Y28C\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB07PF1Y28C?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"first-generation Echo Show 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E makes the upgrades to the third-generation model all the more noticeable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-smart-home-device\u002F\"\u003EThe best smart home devices of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to its sleeker design with edge-to-edge glass, center-set built-in camera, and smaller speaker enclosure, the 2023 Echo Show 8 features spatial audio, a faster processor than previous generations, and an upgraded smart home experience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"146d7451-010d-4791-b53e-b7325854f41c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe third-generation Echo Show 8 retails for $150 and features a vibrant, upgraded screen, improved speed, and a faster processor.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Echo Show 8 (2023)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Echo Show 8","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"cf3b6c37-4fee-40e2-9dab-bac28bc1515d","title":"Echo Show 8","filename":"echo-show-8-1.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F24\u002Fcf3b6c37-4fee-40e2-9dab-bac28bc1515d\u002Fecho-show-8-1.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1330437,"width":2100,"height":1182,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-24 03:04:22","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-24 03:04:34","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","alt":"Echo Show 8","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"cf3b6c37-4fee-40e2-9dab-bac28bc1515d","imageAltText":"Echo Show 8","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"echo-show-8-1.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F24","imageWidth":2100,"imageHeight":1182,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"a7c4e24f-9bb6-4c2b-a3cf-8694a53aff29","slug":"all-new-echo-show-8-3rd-gen-2023-release-with-spatial-audio-smart-home-hub-and-alexa-charcoal","name":"All-New Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen, 2023 release) | With Spatial Audio, Smart Home Hub, and Alexa | Charcoal","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1732249194637,"displayDate":"Thu Nov 21 2024 23:19:54 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"150","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's updates to its third-generation Echo Show are evident when you unbox the device. The typical plastic packaging is nowhere to be seen, as the device is wrapped mostly in recyclable materials. Amazon says 99% of the device's packaging is made of wood-fiber materials from \"responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c4f1043b-5910-4ced-844a-5b7353008a60\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Show 8's design stands out from previous generations, particularly the speaker on the back. Other Echo Show devices have a tapered speaker back that doubles as a stand to hold the smart display up to make it self-standing. The latest Echo Show 8's speaker also props up the display, but it has a new design that is, in my humble opinion, an interesting choice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe spatial audio speaker on the back, let's admit, looks a bit like a butt sticking out of the smart display -- just a sliver of it is visible. This isn't necessarily a negative thing, just the unfortunate perception the device gave me.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f8263d9b-330d-4c09-aa6f-5ff55c060980\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow6.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon finally placed the device's camera in the middle of the display instead of on the right, as it had done with each previous Echo Show.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazons-echo-show-5-made-me-a-smart-display-believer-and-my-daughter-too\u002F\"\u003EAmazon's Echo Show 5 made me a smart display believer (and my daughter, too)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe upgraded 13MP camera is meant for video calls, making the center placement all the more beneficial. You no longer appear as if you're looking off to one side when on a video call.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe camera placement from the right to the center could also better support Visual ID, making it possible for the Echo Show 8 to detect when you're approaching the device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e285ccea-e7f9-4e95-a870-45f93b127bf7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen, 2023 release)\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow9.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVisual ID personalization is available on the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b05109e0-c17c-4475-aef0-384dcd768763\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fecho-show-10\u002Fdp\u002FB07VHZ41L8\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 10\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3fae3cd4-2bd6-4078-b2ac-30f3bbd56229\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BFZVFG6N\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 15\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ac0173f4-4abc-431f-bff3-989ef013e22a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB084DC4LW6\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB084DC4LW6?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"second-generation Echo Show 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and newer. This feature gives each person in your household a personalized experience with the smart display.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-tablet-is-redefining-what-a-kids-tablet-can-do\u002F\"\u003EThis new tablet is redefining what a kids' tablet can do\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach household member who wants to use Visual ID has to enroll separately on each device; as Amazon explains, this visual data is stored locally on the device. When an enrolled member approaches the Echo Show 8, the screen will display personalized content, such as sticky notes someone else left for that person, calendars, and their favorite news.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6f33d102-0927-444b-9ee5-2d59e1485366\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Show 8 (2023) switches from Standby Mode to a more interactive screen when a registered user is detected.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"copy-bcfdec46-97c0-4d63-b716-256682bdc2a7.gif\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"568\" data-image-height=\"320\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen there's Adaptive Content, an all-new feature Amazon debuted with this third-generation device. Adaptive Content makes it easier for you to view content on the screen from a distance by simplifying it when no one is near the device and switching to a detailed view when you approach the Echo Show.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fthese-are-the-five-things-i-learned-from-my-smart-home\u002F\"\u003E5 things I learned while building my smart home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have also enrolled in Visual ID, then the displayed content will be personalized to you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e74067a5-2456-43c4-8ddf-6861e132c34e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe latest Echo Show 8 is also a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-smart-speaker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esmart speaker\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with spatial audio. The device packs a pair of two-inch neodymium speakers for a vibrant directional feel and a surprisingly rich sound experience despite the size of the speaker, especially compared to the first-generation model and the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"87c7b367-70cf-4c9f-8949-ce99670566e1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B2SBHQK\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"2023 Echo Show 5\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a12ec7fd-c1a2-4b21-acb5-c280e8ebecdb\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow10.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe newest Echo Show 8 makes a compelling case for a smart display for both Alexa fans and smart home enthusiasts. Still, the $150 MSRP, higher than previous generations, could be a deterrent (though frequent discounts easily remediate that).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Feverything-you-need-to-start-a-smart-home-setup\u002F\"\u003EEverything you need to start building a smart home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis latest smart display is notably faster than previous models in terms of touchscreen response and how quickly Alexa answers and processes requests.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"49df3963-2d6f-4377-b24c-0091bdffc954\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen, 2023 release)\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Show 8 can locally process common smart home requests, such as when you ask Alexa to turn on a smart light or plug, for 40% faster responses. The new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e4f10a4c-082a-43dd-a8b4-521003249ef4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is also not just a smart display with Alexa built-in, but a smart home hub like the Echo and higher-end Echo Show 10.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith support for Zigbee, Thread, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fmatter-1-2-adds-support-for-9-new-smart-home-device-types-and-thats-not-all\u002F\"\u003EMatter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the Echo Show 8 can also be a central nexus for setting up and controlling compatible smart home devices and a smart assistant.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d79c6641-69f0-476a-9f1b-44da21e81f92\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 04:24:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amazon's third-generation Echo Show features faster speeds and an ambient display to streamline your smart home experience, and this Black Friday deal slashed its price by nearly half.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"ed31925e-7b11-4bd0-91e0-5660f8b4436d",image:{id:"d0dcd826-0ecf-4610-8ea0-54d4e0a9e244",filename:"echoshow7.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-24 03:03:04",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Echo Show 8",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F24\u002Fd0dcd826-0ecf-4610-8ea0-54d4e0a9e244\u002Fechoshow7.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2100,height:1182,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"the-newest-echo-show-8-just-hit-its-lowest-price-ever-for-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The newest Echo Show 8 just hit its lowest price ever for Black Friday",topic:{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"61c1e602-3e74-431a-ac7c-bd8d6ea28c5c",username:"almurray1",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Allison",lastName:"Murray",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"7e9c49be-428d-4ec9-a8e5-fd042c608cad",filename:"allison-murray.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:41:13",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F7e9c49be-428d-4ec9-a8e5-fd042c608cad\u002Fallison-murray.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Allison Murray is a writer based in Chicago. She has years of reporting experience on a wide variety of tech-related topics and breaking news at various outlets like Digital Trends and Lifewire. Her work has been published on ABC News, Good Morning America, and Yahoo Finance. She is a graduate of Southern Illinois University where she majored in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6b7ce19d-31f9-48c8-8835-fdaa38630c9b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Allison Murray\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Person in bed pushing a button on a lit-up Hatch Restore 2 device on a nightstand\" data-image-filename=\"hatch-restore-4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"720\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the deal? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"430d30a7-5bfe-412b-815d-ab8bcdf06a75\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHatch-Restore-Personal-Routines-Energized\u002Fdp\u002FB0C5S7K1JK\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Hatch Restore 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is $26 off right now, making it $144. This deal applies to all three color options. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EZDNET's key takeaways\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Hatch Restore 2 sunrise alarm clock retails for $170 and comes in three colors.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThis device acts as an alarm clock and a sound machine that provides meditations, sleep stories, and soothing sounds to help you sleep better. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHowever, it is a larger device -- especially for smaller nightstands. Plus, you have to factor a $50\u002Fyear membership fee into its total cost.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have a hard time falling asleep at night and waking up in the mornings. My nightly routine consists of either scrolling through my phone in bed or falling asleep to Netflix. And my morning routine isn't much better: I go from snoozing the alarm to checking my emails within seconds.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F5-simple-ways-to-ditch-doomscrolling-and-beat-screen-fatigue\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E5 simple ways to ditch doomscrolling and beat screen fatigue\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have similar routines, you're not alone. According to a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gallup.com\u002Fanalytics\u002F390536\u002Fsleep-in-america-2022.aspx\"\u003E2022 study from Casper and Gallup\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, one in three adults doesn't get the recommended amount of uninterrupted, quality sleep. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo help, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sleep-tracker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esleep tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is becoming more prevalent, including products from Hatch, which is best known for its sunrise alarm clock. Now, the company has released an updated version, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"95371ff1-9f4e-4178-88a6-01684ae45d8e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHatch-Restore-Personal-Routines-Energized\u002Fdp\u002FB0C5S7K1JK\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhatch.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1067883\u002F13693?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hatch.co%2Frestore-2%2Fputty&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Hatch Restore 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, which I've been testing for the past week. After spending several nights and mornings with the smart alarm instead of my usual smartphone notification, I can safely say that my faith in the good, old-fashioned alarm clock approach has been restored.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"301aa77f-daca-4c92-b5c7-e353bc068425\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA smart bedside companion that can foster healthier morning and night routines.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Hatch Restore 2\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"A Hatch Restore 2 clock on a nightstand and lit-up bright yellow","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Allison Murray\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"36c0c36b-3ad1-4785-bbf7-6d782b41d483","title":"hatch-restore-3","filename":"hatch-restore-3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F23\u002F36c0c36b-3ad1-4785-bbf7-6d782b41d483\u002Fhatch-restore-3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":267112,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-03-23 18:05:30","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-03-23 18:05:56","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Allison Murray\u002FZDNET","alt":"A Hatch Restore 2 clock on a nightstand and lit-up bright yellow","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["Hatch Restore","alarm clock"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"36c0c36b-3ad1-4785-bbf7-6d782b41d483","imageAltText":"A Hatch Restore 2 clock on a nightstand and lit-up bright yellow","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Allison Murray\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"hatch-restore-3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F03\u002F23","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":720,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Allison Murray\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fhatch.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1067883\u002F13693?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hatch.co%2Frestore-2%2Fputty%3F&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHatch-Restore-Personal-Routines-Energized\u002Fdp\u002FB0C5S7K1JK\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fhatch.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1067883\u002F13693?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hatch.co%2Frestore-2%2Fputty%3F&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe main differences between the original Hatch Restore and the Restore 2 are the addition of 31 new sunrise and sleep sounds, three speakers instead of one, and what the company calls \"Morning Moments.\" (More on that later.) Also different is the new look; the Restore 2 now has two large buttons  -- one for \"Rise\" and one for \"Rest\" -- and is made of natural linen fiber in different colors to match your bedroom. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sound-machine\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe 5 best sound machines to help you sleep\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe setup is simple. You download the Hatch app, connect it to your Restore 2, connect the smart clock to your home's Wi-Fi, and start customizing and setting up your Rest and Rise routines with your preferred choice of light, soundscapes, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow it works at night\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou also can tweak the Restore 2's settings -- I ended up switching my routine each night to see what worked best for me. There are also meditations to help turn off your mind before you sleep, including soothing soundscapes (one, in particular, that reminded me of the PlayStation 4 home screen music in a serene forest) and even bedtime stories. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-halo-rise-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon Halo Rise: A sleep-tracking 'nearable' to replace your clumsy wearable\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdmittedly, I found it a little hard to break my late-night TV habit and tried my best to lean into Hatch's options. I wish there were more and longer bedtime meditations since I felt the most well-rested during those sessions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c1024ec2-1f53-44ad-8670-bebe1f4b79d0\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can always adjust the color of the Restore 2 to fit the ambiance.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Allison Murray\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"A Hatch Restore 2 clock lit-up blue on a wooden nightstand\" data-image-filename=\"hatch-restore-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"720\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn terms of the night features, there are a couple of things that Hatch can improve on. First, the bedtime stories, not to be mistaken with the meditations, are anywhere from 30 to 40 minutes, which I found too long. Also, I wish the lighting within the clock was softer and less bright. The sleep colors and the clock can be too bright at times, even on the lowest setting.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow it works in the morning\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile I appreciated the break in my nighttime routine, the morning routine sold me on the Hatch Restore 2. Starting a half hour before my set alarm, the device gradually increases its sunrise lamp, making me feel like I'm waking up with the warm sun on my face (rather than waking up on a rainy day in Chicago).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-hidden-iphone-feature-can-help-you-fall-asleep-faster\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis hidden iPhone feature can help you fall asleep faster\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe alarm is a soothing choice of sound bowls, birds chirping, or ocean waves -- all of which are less jarring than a siren alarm going off.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"36c0c36b-3ad1-4785-bbf7-6d782b41d483\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Restore 2 gradually gets brighter as it nears your set alarm time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Allison Murray\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"A Hatch Restore 2 clock on a nightstand and lit-up bright yellow\" data-image-filename=\"hatch-restore-3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"720\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Restore 2's \"Morning Moments\" take place after your alarm goes off, and this was perhaps my favorite feature. Morning Moments range from motivational talks to easy meditations, although the selection was, again, scanty.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile I'm still unsure how much I'll utilize the bedtime features of the Hatch Restore 2, the morning portion will stick with me. I love the light wakeups and the short \"Morning Moments\" that fill my mind with positivity and inspiration in place of the usual, endless Instagram feed. I only hope that Hatch continues to add more varieties and options to its Morning Moments so I can switch things up every once in a while.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Restore 2 alone will cost you \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7991e500-b265-482d-86be-8b939faaa8c8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHatch-Restore-Personal-Routines-Energized\u002Fdp\u002FB0C5S7K1JK\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHatch-Restore-Personal-Routines-Energized\u002Fdp\u002FB0C5S7K1JK\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$170\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and that's not including the $5 per month (or $50 per year) membership fee for the app experience. However, the current Black Friday deal lets you snag it for just under $150. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile costly, I'd argue that the combo is worth it if you're serious about changing your sleep schedule for the better, and it's absolutely a superior option to the standard alarm clock. I had a very positive time testing a sunrise alarm clock like the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1d6eaddc-aec0-47c6-a02f-5239e3a4f9b7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHatch-Restore-Personal-Routines-Energized\u002Fdp\u002FB0C5S7K1JK\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhatch.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1067883\u002F13693?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hatch.co%2Frestore-2%2Fputty&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Hatch Restore 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and it'll likely set the tone for the rest of your day, too. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8b25716d-c2b9-4f15-8a7c-1cae2342ad5b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell-out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on a deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 16:59:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The Hatch Restore 2 builds on the success of the original sunrise alarm clock with improved speakers, audio tracks, and 'Morning Moments.' 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She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"bba52d2c-1ab7-41f9-b297-5dca46067f9b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\" \" data-description=\"Amazon's Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is typically available for $230. ~The high-end video doorbell is battery-powered, making it easy to install anywhere; it also has the Pro features that Ring is known for, such as Bird's-Eye View and 3D Motion Detection. ~My biggest problem with Ring is that you need to pay a subscription to access most of your device's features, which is a problem you can't bypass with local storage options; I also wish this Battery Doorbell Pro had a 2K resolution instead of 1536p to justify the upgrade to 'Pro.'\" data-like=\" \" data-dislike=\" \" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"11\" data-editorsyear=\"2024\" data-editorsdate=\""2024-11-19T17:40:56.486Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"11\" data-innovationyear=\"2024\" data-innovationdate=\""2024-11-19T17:40:56.486Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"e6595a15-c16c-4c8d-84af-c789906ee928","filename":"6.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F04\u002Fe6595a15-c16c-4c8d-84af-c789906ee928\u002F6.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-03-04 21:02:26","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"e6595a15-c16c-4c8d-84af-c789906ee928","imageFilename":"6.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F03\u002F04"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0B2BY4ZG7","url":""}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the deal?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5f1e8539-06d4-4f48-9aa5-dae17ca33b19\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0B2BY4ZG7\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is $80 off with this early Black Friday deal, available for $150.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERing has become the quintessential brand for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-ring-doorbell\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Evideo doorbells\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It's like Kleenex for facial tissues, Google for search engines, and Band-Aid for adhesive bandages. In short, you can't help but think of Ring when you hear about video doorbells. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI don't always recommend Ring products to everyone looking for a video doorbell or security camera for one simple reason: most of the best features are locked behind a subscription plan, and you can't bypass that by adding a separate hub or a microSD card like you can with many other brands. However, many smart home and security enthusiasts prefer a subscription's convenience and peace of mind.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1fe4e93c-24bc-4b8b-908f-19ac782aa901\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Ring Battery Doorbell Pro features head-to-toe 1536p-resolution video that captures everything happening at your front door and notifies you if a person was detected or a package was delivered.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Ring Battery Doorbell Pro\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Ring Battery Doorbell Pro","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"bee5e67e-58ac-4a68-b6d1-227947a112f2","title":"Ring Battery Doorbell Pro","filename":"product-shot.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F04\u002Fbee5e67e-58ac-4a68-b6d1-227947a112f2\u002Fproduct-shot.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1251789,"width":1920,"height":1080,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-03-04 21:01:45","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-03-04 21:01:52","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","alt":"Ring Battery Doorbell Pro","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"bee5e67e-58ac-4a68-b6d1-227947a112f2","imageAltText":"Ring Battery Doorbell Pro","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"product-shot.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F03\u002F04","imageWidth":1920,"imageHeight":1080,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"dc5b3863-38d6-433e-bc9b-e55b9ee5ccdb","slug":"ring-battery-doorbell-pro-smart-wi-fi-video-doorbell-battery-powered-with-head-to-toe-hd-plus-video-satin-nickel","name":"Ring - Battery Doorbell Pro Smart Wi-Fi Video Doorbell - Battery-powered with Head-to-Toe HD+ Video - Satin Nickel","productType":"PRODUCT","updateType":"AUTOPID","mod":1709579627228,"displayDate":"Mon Mar 04 2024 14:13:47 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0B2BY4ZG7\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0B2BY4ZG7\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0B2BY4ZG7\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Feverything-you-need-for-smart-home-security\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEverything you need for smart home security\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5b6cb531-13c3-4103-9ff1-550dd2ec1f8e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Battery-Doorbell-Pro-Video-Camera\u002Fdp\u002FB0B2BY4ZG7\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is the company's best battery-powered video doorbell, hence the 'Pro' moniker. It's the first battery-powered doorbell to join Ring's Pro lineup of devices, which stand out from other lines due to their stronger construction, high-end finishes, and extra features, such as Bird's Eye View and 3D Motion Detection.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHaving tested the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"aa862b9a-2663-4123-83f0-4857f7e3928c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-detection\u002Fdp\u002FB09WZBPX7K\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell Plus\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E recently, I couldn't see huge differences immediately. The two doorbell devices have some slight physical differences, but they're as hard to find as a spot the differences game. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAside from the Doorbell Pro being 1mm taller than \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fthe-ring-battery-doorbell-plus-is-the-best-battery-video-doorbell-for-ring-fans\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe Plus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, both are the same width and thickness and have an outer housing that appears to be made of the same plastic material. The Pro weighs about 244g, while the Plus weighs about 235g, a difference of less than one ounce. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2123601b-91b7-449f-935f-fced2d256556\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ERing Battery Doorbell Plus (left) and Ring Battery Doorbell Pro (right).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell Pro\" data-image-filename=\"2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe camera's appearance is one of the only physical differences between the two video doorbell models. The Pro has a deep, dark frame around the camera and a different set of lenses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELow Light Sight was my favorite feature to test on the Battery Doorbell Pro -- it's a feature unique to this video doorbell that helps you see more clearly in near darkness. This doorbell also has zonal infrared LEDs that help even out the image to balance over- and under-exposed videos. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"554e6dd9-dd52-4e69-8466-02675cca335f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell Pro\" data-image-filename=\"1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe cameras' different physical appearances suggest that the Pro uses a slightly wider aperture. Amazon doesn't specify the exact aperture, noting only that the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro has \"premium imaging sensors.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis feature -- and the Battery Doorbell Pro's video quality in general -- performed superbly. I must admit that the Ring's video clips looked better than the ones from my 2K resolution doorbell, although performance on all other points was largely similar. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fhow-to-extend-your-smart-doorbells-battery-life-in-cold-weather\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to extend your smart doorbell's battery life in cold weather\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstalling the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is easy, with no extra mounting plates required to snap the doorbell to -- probably one of my favorite features of the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus and Pro. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause this Pro video doorbell has a removable battery pack, you install it by removing the faceplate and screwing the doorbell directly onto your front porch wall or door frame. Any time the battery needs charging, you can release it or swap it out for a fully charged one if you want to keep an extra battery around. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"57239bf5-5834-4e2c-be4f-cde6585cf84f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Ring Battery Doorbell Pro's removable battery pack.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell Pro\" data-image-filename=\"3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAside from Ring Pro features like Bird's Eye View, 3D Motion Detection, and pre-roll, the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro also supports Audio+ for improved two-way talk and dual-band Wi-Fi, which means it can support both 2.4 and 5GHz networks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESetting up Bird's Eye View is interesting. You use an overhead map to delineate a surveillance area up to 30 feet away. This feature gives you an aerial map view of events around your home, showing you the path a person took when accessing your property. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 3D Motion Detection feature uses radar to detect motion in a customizable area of your choosing, reducing false alerts and powering Bird's Eye View. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fthe-echo-show-8-is-still-the-best-smart-display-and-speaker-combo-available\u002F\"\u003EThe Echo Show 8 is still the best smart display and speaker combo available\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn essence, these Pro-exclusive features power advanced motion detection to reduce false alerts and provide more accurate notifications, giving you more details of what happened when someone was spotted entering your property. Ring hopes these features help to diminish those 'motion detected' alerts you can get when leaves blow by in front of the doorbell.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2c824e6a-6eb4-49eb-80d5-4da504af61a2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EHow the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro's night vision compares to the Eufy Security E340's.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell Pro vs Eufy\" data-image-filename=\"proveufy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd my tests suggest those extra features work. I've tested the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro for a few months but haven't had any issues with false alerts or missed notifications. However, I didn't have those problems with the Plus model or with my \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"834ca44b-c89e-4630-bfc3-b50489ee4cb0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Feufy-Security-Doorbell-Delivery-Compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0CD7NT4Y9\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Eufy Security E340\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E either. While the Bird's Eye View information was nice, I didn't feel I needed the feature, or think it delivered much insight into each video clip and motion event. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ef0c38ca-77a9-4fa8-8581-1391335f9c17\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0B2BY4ZG7\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is certainly the best battery-powered doorbell the company offers; it has the most high-end features, and its performance doesn't disappoint.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"364d906b-74e0-4bdc-86da-3d1ecf41ada9\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell Pro\" data-image-filename=\"8.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat said, it's harder to recommend when the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"79db7f2e-5963-4f89-931d-bb817fd252fa\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-detection\u002Fdp\u002FB09WZBPX7K\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell Plus\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E already has many of the same features. Both devices feature a 1536p resolution with head-to-toe view, two-way talk, person and package detection, a quick-release battery pack, and color night vision. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wish the Pro device had an upgraded 2K resolution to justify the extra cost and as a bonus for its Pro moniker. There's also the problem of you can't bypass a subscription fee. You shouldn't buy a Ring Video Doorbell Pro unless you're OK with the fact that you'll always have to pay a subscription fee to access most of its features. I'm on a tight budget and like to save as much as possible, so I'm not looking to spend $200 on a security camera and then keep paying a dollar amount a month to keep using it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"12007007-3d5d-4f1e-9e9d-a0764e49ba1b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 17:43:13",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is the top-performing, most feature-packed battery Ring doorbell currently available, and it's discounted to $150 through Black Friday.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"7f472af5-7601-4a87-b473-91441a5d1ca7",image:{id:"dc3c8bb1-5f20-4aa1-acce-79f502e95d41",filename:"9.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-04 21:02:26",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Ring Battery Doorbell Pro",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F04\u002Fdc3c8bb1-5f20-4aa1-acce-79f502e95d41\u002F9.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home^Home Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"get-a-flagship-ring-battery-doorbell-pro-at-80-off-with-this-early-black-friday-deal",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Get a flagship Ring Battery Doorbell Pro at $80 off with this early Black Friday deal",topic:{id:"c6e55fd2-3f9e-48b8-b0b3-544c501e35fd",slug:"home-security",name:"Home Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"c6e55fd2-3f9e-48b8-b0b3-544c501e35fd",slug:"home-security",name:"Home Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"040c3ff1-4f98-4277-b43f-e4d930acbe4e",slug:"photo-video",name:"Photo & Video",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"37935b66-f87c-45f3-8285-25f3c254485c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\" \" data-description=\"The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Battery is available for $230 but is currently on sale for $170. ~This Pro-level Ring camera has a removable rechargeable battery pack, top-of-the-line audio performance, and supports dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4 and 5.0 GHz. ~Unfortunately, the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro falls short on image quality, topping out at 1080p, the spotlights only reach 300 lumens in brightness, and the Pro features are only available with a subscription.\" data-like=\" \" data-dislike=\" \" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"11\" data-editorsyear=\"2024\" data-editorsdate=\""2024-11-19T18:14:49.678Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"11\" data-innovationyear=\"2024\" data-innovationdate=\""2024-11-19T18:14:49.678Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"7697b783-b3c5-4d99-8fcd-d085850caf7e","filename":"4.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F12\u002F7697b783-b3c5-4d99-8fcd-d085850caf7e\u002F4.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-03-12 02:59:22","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"7697b783-b3c5-4d99-8fcd-d085850caf7e","imageFilename":"4.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F03\u002F12"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Spotlight-Cam-Pro-Battery-White\u002Fdp\u002FB09DRX62ZV","url":""}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the deal?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2b66a368-c760-47bc-902c-e1b10b45a73e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Spotlight-Cam-Pro-Battery-White\u002Fdp\u002FB09DRX62ZV\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Battery\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is an impressive outdoor camera currently on sale for $170, a $60 discount ahead of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This is the lowest price we've ever seen for this camera, including during Prime Day sales events.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"eeef92ba-c795-48a2-954a-4d605c47b1d9\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Spotlight-Cam-Pro-Battery-White\u002Fdp\u002FB09DRX62ZV\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Spotlight Cam Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E was released in 2022 as part of the company's high-end product lineup. Ring cameras from the Pro line tend to support more advanced video qualities, dual-band Wi-Fi, and bonus app features, like Bird's Eye View and 3D Motion Detection. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fi-just-tested-the-new-eufycam-and-im-never-going-back-to-grainy-night-vision\u002F\"\u003EI just tested the new EufyCam, and I'm never going back to grainy night vision\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to these features, the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro also has Audio+, 1080p HDR video quality, and two LED panels on either side of the camera lens that light up when motion is detected. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1fe4e93c-24bc-4b8b-908f-19ac782aa901\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Ring Spotlight Cam Pro is a 1080p HDR video security camera with a 140-degree field of view, Amazon Alexa compatibility, and dual-band Wi-Fi support.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Ring Spotlight Cam Pro\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Ring Spotlight Cam Pro","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"59ca41a1-d3a1-47c2-a4d8-8443897e6f3d","title":"Ring Spotlight Cam Pro","filename":"2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F12\u002F59ca41a1-d3a1-47c2-a4d8-8443897e6f3d\u002F2.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":6065121,"width":4935,"height":2767,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-03-12 02:55:09","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-03-12 02:55:16","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","alt":"Ring Spotlight Cam Pro","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"59ca41a1-d3a1-47c2-a4d8-8443897e6f3d","imageAltText":"Ring Spotlight Cam Pro","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F03\u002F12","imageWidth":4935,"imageHeight":2767,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"2d5e4e44-4730-45a2-b9c1-09c04920c034","slug":"introducing-ring-spotlight-cam-pro-battery-3d-motion-detection-two-way-talk-with-audio-plus-and-dual-band-wifi-2022","name":"Introducing Ring Spotlight Cam Pro, Battery | 3D Motion Detection, Two-Way Talk with Audio+, and Dual-Band Wifi (2022 release) - White","productType":"PRODUCT","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1710212189781,"displayDate":"Mon Mar 11 2024 22:56:29 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Spotlight-Cam-Pro-Battery-White\u002Fdp\u002FB09DRX62ZV?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Spotlight-Cam-Pro-Battery-White\u002Fdp\u002FB09DRX62ZV","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Spotlight-Cam-Pro-Battery-White\u002Fdp\u002FB09DRX62ZV?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESetting up the Spotlight Cam Pro is as easy as finding a spot for it. Because it's battery-powered, you don't need to install it near a power source or a place with direct sunlight access -- though you can get a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"be934952-0a80-40db-bb57-9db63069137d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Solar-Panel-Generation-Spotlight\u002Fdp\u002FB0B27JY45L\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"separate solar panel\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. The included removable Quick-Release Battery Pack ensures you don't have to take down the camera when it's time to recharge, making that process easier compared to other brands.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI set up the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro on the back fence to look over one-half of my backyard. My backyard is very dark and only has a light fixture on one side, where I have a floodlight camera, so I appreciate any extra light I can get when taking the dog out before bed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0d77f33e-1ab1-4be6-9623-7753b3c7aff7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ring Spotlight Cam Pro on a fence\" data-image-filename=\"6.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"4935\" data-image-height=\"2767\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI already had an Arlo Pro 5S covering this area but decided to swap it out for the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro to get more light on that side. I also have a Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera covering a large part of this side of the yard, but the area where I installed the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro is further back and one that the Blink doesn't reach.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fhow-these-flexible-light-strips-took-my-smart-home-to-the-next-level\u002F\"\u003EHow these flexible light strips took my smart home to the next level\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Spotlight Cam Pro's spotlight has two small LED panels flanking the camera that come on when motion is detected. I prefer a stronger spotlight feature for the price, but this isn't a floodlight camera, so I can't complain about 375 lumens as a secondary feature on a battery-powered device. The lights on this Ring Spotlight Cam Pro cover no more than 30 feet of area during the night.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"721b2f2d-ca77-4806-8492-1c002bf2942b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ring Spotlight Cam Pro\" data-image-filename=\"5.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"4935\" data-image-height=\"2767\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis Ring Spotlight Cam Pro also shines a light on the warmer side, at 3000° Kelvin, an equivalent of a warm white tint. I prefer the warmer color for outdoor illumination, but if you prefer daylight or cool white outdoor lights, much like traditional floodlights, this Ring Spotlight Cam is probably not the best choice for you. Unfortunately, you can't adjust the color of the lights, though you can adjust brightness and set a schedule for the lights to turn on. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fa-battery-powered-floodlight-camera-was-exactly-what-my-dark-backyard-needed\u002F\"\u003EA battery-powered floodlight camera was exactly what my dark backyard needed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe spot where I set up this Ring Spotlight Cam Pro is a good 50-60 feet from my back door, so I was worried the camera wouldn't be close enough to maintain a stable Wi-Fi connection, but that hasn't been the case. The camera remains responsive and connected, and is quick to notify when motion is detected. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5a17f8bc-239b-40ef-a771-c9286bae5c19\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ring Spotlight Cam Pro\" data-image-filename=\"7.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"4935\" data-image-height=\"2767\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe high-quality audio is one of this camera's best features, bar none. I used it to talk to my husband from 40 feet away and could have a normal conversation without yelling or struggling to hear him, with no background noise interruptions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Frings-battery-doorbell-pro-is-one-of-the-best-security-systems-ive-tested-but-theres-a-catch\u002F\"\u003ERing's Battery Doorbell Pro is one of the best security systems I've tested (but there's a catch)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome Ring Spotlight Cam Pro features are only available with a Ring Protect plan, which you can't get around by using your microSD card like you can with other brands. The Ring Protect subscription gives users access to cloud storage to view and share recorded video clips and past events, along with additional features such as color pre-roll video, Bird's Eye View, and 3D Motion detection. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Ring Protect plan ranges from $5-$20 monthly, and aside from the mentioned features, it includes person alerts, the ability to arm and disarm the Ring system digitally, rich notifications, snapshot capture, and video history stored in the cloud for up to six months.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"882d828b-b99a-48b1-bd18-4b819491ec9b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ring Spotlight Cam Pro\" data-image-filename=\"1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"4935\" data-image-height=\"2767\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter using the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ead2d4ac-661e-44cb-9f27-336d3cdfe9a1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Spotlight-Cam-Pro-Battery-White\u002Fdp\u002FB09DRX62ZV\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Spotlight Cam Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for a few weeks, I found it a reliable home security camera with all the extra features worth the price. The two-way talk audio quality was the most impressive I've ever tried, delivering crystal clear audio without echo. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, I was slightly disappointed by the video quality, which only goes up to 1080p. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fdo-not-buy-these-amazons-choice-video-doorbells-if-you-dont-want-to-get-hacked\u002F\"\u003EDon't buy these 'Amazon's Choice' video doorbells unless you want to get hacked\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA security camera of that resolution is not disappointing on its own, but it's a noticeable difference compared to the 2K-resolution Arlo Pro 5S that I previously had overlooking that area of my yard, though the Arlo is a little pricier, at $250. To top it off, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Feufys-new-floodlight-cam-e340-is-the-hardest-working-security-camera-ive-tested\u002F\"\u003Efloodlight camera\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on the other side of my yard can go up to 3K resolution and is $10 cheaper than this Ring camera. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, many smart home users aren't prepared to pay monthly subscription fees to access plan-exclusive features, but plenty of users prefer the convenience of not having to worry about local storage and enjoy the extra perks a paid plan offers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1d165b18-976c-4526-b6a9-f653f8f49800\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 19:06:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The battery-powered Ring Spotlight Cam Pro - currently $170 on Black Friday - has a wide field of view, HDR video support, and an extra impressive feature.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"c8f492cf-2715-47b5-ad8f-77c5665b7969",image:{id:"882d828b-b99a-48b1-bd18-4b819491ec9b",filename:"1.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-12 02:56:59",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Ring Spotlight Cam Pro",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F12\u002F882d828b-b99a-48b1-bd18-4b819491ec9b\u002F1.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4935,height:2767,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home^Home Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"this-pro-level-ring-spotlight-cam-is-50-hitting-its-lowest-price-ever-before-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"This Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50, hitting its lowest price ever before Black Friday",topic:{id:"c6e55fd2-3f9e-48b8-b0b3-544c501e35fd",slug:"home-security",name:"Home Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"c6e55fd2-3f9e-48b8-b0b3-544c501e35fd",slug:"home-security",name:"Home Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"040c3ff1-4f98-4277-b43f-e4d930acbe4e",slug:"photo-video",name:"Photo & Video",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"60832ece-f84e-43d8-a207-9697d20dc673",slug:"kitchen-household",name:"Kitchen & Household",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"81fcf152-44b9-45ff-8a25-04f5b2472176",slug:"yard-outdoors",name:"Yard & Outdoors",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"44b4d362-be16-4daf-b6e0-31ea9260f9d2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Pop vs Echo Dot\" data-image-filename=\"echopopvdot.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F07\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Echo speakers are the best way to introduce the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-alexa-devices\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Alexa ecosystem\u003C\u002Fa\u003E into your smart home. The \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"98b5e7dc-7a52-4808-ac13-9cd73246434a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Pop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"eb03cbee-b942-46ef-b7bc-129dd3d1a1af\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B94RL1R\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Dot\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, Amazon's two most compact smart speakers, are two of the most popular and affordable Echo devices available, at $40 and $50, respectively.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fthe-blink-mini-2-is-the-best-wyze-cam-alternative-available\u002F\"\u003EThe waterproof Blink Mini 2 is the best Wyze Cam alternative available\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Pop is newer than the Echo Dot and is marketed as the company's most compact speaker. At about two-thirds of the size of the already-compact Echo Dot, the Echo Pop is best suited for small rooms and can be tucked away in the corner of a desk. The slightly larger Echo Dot is about the size of an Apple HomePod mini and delivers more potent sound.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERead on to learn more about how the Echo Pop and Echo Dot compare and which is best suited for which sort of user.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EYou should buy the Echo Pop if...\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f20554da-84a9-410c-b3b1-01d31dd652ac\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EHere's an Amazon Echo Pop next to an Apple Magic Mouse, for reference.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Pop on a desk\" data-image-filename=\"echo-pop8.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F05\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 1. You need a compact speaker\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazon-echo-pop-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEcho Pop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is Amazon's smallest and most affordable smart speaker, perfect for a small room -- such as a dorm or kid's room. Because it doesn't feature a screen and can go unnoticed, it's a simple way to introduce yourself to the Alexa ecosystem or give someone access to Amazon's voice assistant in a simple, unintimidating way.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazon-echo-pop-review\u002F\"\u003EAmazon Echo Pop review: A portable smart speaker for small spaces\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Pop is a perfect option if you're looking for a compact speaker for your kid's desk, a guest room, or an area you don't use often. It can be unreliable in larger rooms or when tasked with bigger assignments, which brings me to my next point.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You plan on everyday music streaming, podcasts, or audiobooks\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Pop is surprisingly loud, but the sound quality decreases greatly when the volume increases. This is why the Echo Pop is meant for smaller rooms and is so much cheaper than other Echo devices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-smart-home-device\u002F\"\u003EThe best smart home devices of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Pop won't be the life of the party at a backyard barbecue. Still, it's excellent for listening to music informally when hanging out in your room, catching up on your favorite podcasts, and listening to audiobooks. Having Alexa built-in makes it more enticing, as you can use the AI-powered voice assistant to control smart devices around your home.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"c9fa1dab-a101-41e4-a75b-b840dbbebacb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Buy the Echo Pop\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Echo Pop","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"2dec1e47-e1f4-478f-bb44-4f7ddd65a8a8","filename":"echo-pop6.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F30\u002F2dec1e47-e1f4-478f-bb44-4f7ddd65a8a8\u002Fecho-pop6.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-05-30 18:03:45","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"2dec1e47-e1f4-478f-bb44-4f7ddd65a8a8","imageFilename":"echo-pop6.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F05\u002F30"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Charcoal\u002Fdp\u002FB09WNK39JN\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Charcoal\u002Fdp\u002FB09WNK39JN?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"d76b5008-2a42-4c31-8327-341bf210ed59","slug":"introducing-echo-pop-full-sound-compact-smart-speaker-with-alexa-lavender-bloom","name":"Introducing Echo Pop | Full sound compact smart speaker with Alexa | Lavender Bloom","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"AUTOPID","mod":1722370075258,"displayDate":"Tue Jul 30 2024 16:07:55 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E You should buy the Echo Dot if... \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c450f7d0-d1bd-443e-b552-5b51efd4f2ed\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Dot (5th Gen)\" data-image-filename=\"1echodot.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F07\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 1. You need Alexa to be more reliable\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause the Echo Pop is a smaller, more affordable smart speaker than the Echo Dot, it's also not as reliable. The Echo Dot is more responsive and capable of hearing me from across the room easily, whether it's playing music or not. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Pop, in turn, appears to have a simpler microphone array that is easily overpowered by high volumes. I've often found Alexa unable to hear me on the Echo Pop when the volume is too high, which can be frustrating, especially because it doesn't have an action button.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-best-budget-android-tablets-ive-tested-is-not-made-by-samsung-or-google\u002F\"\u003EOne of the best budget Android tablets I've tested is not made by Samsung or Google\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Dot features a volume up button, a volume down button, a mute button, and an action button. The last one is a great way to wake Alexa without talking to it, which would be nice in the Echo Pop when it can't hear me. I've resorted to unplugging the Echo Pop when it can't hear me, so it stops blasting \"The wheels on the bus.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You want room-filling sound\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Dot isn't a high-end speaker, but it's great for most users. It can deliver room-filling sound from a small package, as the audio doesn't deteriorate as much as the Echo Pop's when the volume goes up. For example, you can pair two Echo Dots to function as external speakers for a TV and get stereo sound better than audio from most inexpensive TVs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fone-of-the-best-soundbars-ive-tested-is-not-made-by-bose-or-sonos-and-500-off-right-now\u002F\"\u003EOne of the best soundbars I've tested is not made by Sonos or Bose (and it's $500 off right now)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a device often discounted during Prime Day and holiday sales events, I'd recommend the Echo Dot to most users looking for a reliable smart speaker with Alexa built-in that can deliver sound from all directions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"5c4a6f7c-219e-481a-bf61-941526cd635c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Buy the Echo Dot\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Echo Dot smart speaker","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"1ea8e822-4849-4fe9-8a75-2e4ce14cb6f5","filename":"3echodot.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F07\u002F30\u002F1ea8e822-4849-4fe9-8a75-2e4ce14cb6f5\u002F3echodot.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-07-30 20:36:17","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"1ea8e822-4849-4fe9-8a75-2e4ce14cb6f5","imageFilename":"3echodot.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F07\u002F30"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"ea355591-a067-4d73-8058-de080d2b0339","slug":"amazon-echo-dot-5th-gen","name":"Amazon Echo Dot (5th 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Anything smaller would be more similar to a smartphone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's why you want to consider your primary uses when considering which small tablet is right for you. To demonstrate, if you travel often, one with a smaller screen will be perfect for carrying\u002Fusing on an airplane. If your aim is to read more e-books or draw, you'll want one with a larger screen.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the smallest tablet screen size?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"101345a3-e191-44b2-9061-f688bea7bfec\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETablets made by Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft are the best-made tablets in terms of quality. Amazon has well-rounded tablets in its Fire lineup but with fewer performance-focused features. Boox is also proving to be an industry underdog, with impressive tablets that function as e-readers and illustrators.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeep in mind in certain cases (Apple, Samsung), you can pair your other devices with the tablet. In the case of Apple tablets, you can log in using your Apple ID to access the same apps, pictures, and more from your phone on your iPad.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, with Samsung devices, you can implement Samsung Flow. Download the app on your phone and tablet. You can connect your tablet to your phone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What brand of tablet is best?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"727ba2f5-d742-4b7f-8706-aef394493e67\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYes, they can be. 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His work can be found all across the Internet and in print. When he's not writing, he can be found hanging out with his family, gaming, or trying to force himself to read a book.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8880b855-6a5e-4aea-82e3-6c288b7ee8a2\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fintroducing-echo-show-15-smart-display-with-alexa\u002Fdp\u002FB08MQLDFF6\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon's $250 Echo Show 15\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is the company's biggest smart display yet. With a 15.6-inch display, you can do all of the standard Echo Show-like tasks, but with more screen real estate. These tasks include watching step-by-step instructions for a new recipe, watching videos on YouTube or Amazon Prime Video, or asking Alexa to tell your kids a joke. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"cf7d099c-fc2c-43ab-9532-14f8e3279b85\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\"Echo Show 15\" data-rating=\"3.5\" data-like=\"~ Vibrant display ~ Visual ID is useful\" data-dislike=\"~ Camera quality ~ Countertop stand not included\" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"01\" data-editorsyear=\"2022\" data-editorsdate=\""2022-01-02T13:41:25.188Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"01\" data-innovationyear=\"2022\" data-innovationdate=\""2022-01-02T13:41:25.188Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"3e06c9aa-2437-424f-a54e-c6ca575e546f","filename":"echo-show-15-a.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F28\u002F3e06c9aa-2437-424f-a54e-c6ca575e546f\u002Fecho-show-15-a.png","dateCreated":{"date":"2021-09-28 16:23:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"3e06c9aa-2437-424f-a54e-c6ca575e546f","imageFilename":"echo-show-15-a.png","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F09\u002F28"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fintroducing-echo-show-15-smart-display-with-alexa\u002Fdp\u002FB08MQLDFF6?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"249.99","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fintroducing-echo-show-15-smart-display-with-alexa\u002Fdp\u002FB08MQLDFF6","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fintroducing-echo-show-15-smart-display-with-alexa\u002Fdp\u002FB08MQLDFF6?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"77b2ca5c-b0b6-4cf5-aa60-81d83e7de137","slug":"echo-show-15-full-hd-15-6-smart-display-for-family-organization-with-alexa","name":"Echo Show 15, Full HD 15.6\\" smart display for family organization with Alexa","productType":"PRODUCT","updateType":"AUTOPID","mod":1667437535916,"displayDate":"Wed Nov 02 2022 21:05:35 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the past month, I've had the Echo Show 15 up and running, both in a family setting and in my home office. It's been a tool I use for quickly checking my daily agenda and for checking on camera feeds from time to time. While I've found it useful, there are still some areas that need some work. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA small TV or a very big smart display?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0cee5826-6a2c-4a58-9628-0947813e6fb3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"amazon-echo-show-15-1-1.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"amazon-echo-show-15-1-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F01\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ESetting up the Echo Show 15 isn't a long or difficult process. You'll connect it to your Wi-Fi network, sign in to your Amazon account, and you're up and running a few minutes later. That's the easy part, but there is an aspect of the initial setup that can feel daunting: Where do you put the 15.6-inch display? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIncluded in the box with the Echo Show 15 are the required parts and pieces to mount the screen on a wall, or you can opt for a\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6852698a-501e-4f8d-9d67-86531d30c21b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FMade-Amazon-Tilt-Stand-Echo\u002Fdp\u002FB099LF68JS\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FMade-Amazon-Tilt-Stand-Echo\u002Fdp\u002FB099LF68JS?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"countertop stand for $30.\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPersonally, I wish Amazon included the stand with each Echo Show 15 instead of selling it as an add-on. You have to be really committed to your smart home setup to drill holes in your wall and permanently mount the Echo Show 15. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Show 15 can be configured for a landscape or vertical orientation both if you mount it or use the stand. Amazon included the stand with my review unit, so that's what I've been using for testing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn landscape orientation, the Echo Show 15 is 15.8-inches long, 9.9-inches tall, and 1.4-inches thick. Amazon's store listing for the Echo Show 15 lists the weight at 78.1 ounces, or around 4.88 pounds. If you decide to mount it on your wall, make sure to follow the instructions and take all of the proper precautions to keep it in place. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's quad-core AZ2 Neural Edge processor powers the Echo Show 15, and there's a 5-megapixel camera in the top-left corner of the device. There's a physical switch just above the camera that you can slide over to cover the camera. That same camera is what's used for Amazon's new Visual ID feature (more on this in a minute) and for any video calls. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9d461f5e-44f9-4868-997a-c94fc85d5ecf\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"amazon-echo-show-15-2.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"amazon-echo-show-15-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F01\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAbove the camera is where you'll find a few buttons to control volume levels and turn off the always-on microphone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe camera leaves a lot to be desired in terms of photo or video quality, but it's good enough for casual calls with friends and family members. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI can't decide if it's better to view the Echo Show 15 as just the right size of a modern take on a small TV for the kitchen, or if it's just a really big smart display. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA hub for your family… or not\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"57a354e5-2eee-4ee2-b859-7509342a23fb\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"amazon-echo-show-15-3.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"amazon-echo-show-15-3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F01\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the first couple of weeks, I had the Echo Show 15 on my kitchen counter in an attempt to use it as a central hub for my family. I connected my iCloud calendar to my Alexa account, so the Show 15 could surface appointments and events in our shared family calendar. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt quickly became apparent that I was the only person in my family actually using the Echo Show 15 -- outside of a few random Alexa queries from my kids. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEventually, I moved the Echo Show 15 into my office where I could glance at the calendar widget to see the next item on my agenda. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe basic layout of the Echo Show 15's interface has rotating information on the left side of the screen, with the right side showing any of the widgets you've added. As of right now, there are 22 widgets to pick from. Out of those 22, only the Cookpad widget that displays popular meals is made by a third-party developer. The rest of the widgets are made by Amazon and show anything from shortcuts to your music accounts to delivery updates to your calendar. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-echo\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Amazon Echo: Which device is right for you?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'd love to see more widgets from third-party developers, like an Apple Music or Spotify widget, or even a Ring widget with snapshots from my outdoor cameras. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring the initial setup, I activated Visual ID just for my personal Amazon account (as opposed to my entire family) on the Echo Show 15. The process takes a few minutes, and it's similar to activating FaceID on an iPhone. The Echo Show 15 needs to scan and register your face, all of which is done locally on the smart display itself. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENone of the information leaves the device, according to Amazon. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce a face is registered with Visual ID and the Echo Show 15 recognizes you as you walk up to or past the screen, it will automatically change the information that's on the screen, tailoring it to whoever is near the display. For example, as I walk up to the Echo Show 15, my personal calendar is displayed, as well as news suggestions based on my past interactions with the device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can set up Visual ID for all family members linked to your Amazon account, including your kids. In the case of turning it on for kids, the Echo Show 15 will change the interface to a kid-friendly experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVisual ID is also available on the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c78a5caa-7d7f-4c8b-96b3-59051ced5663\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fecho-show-10\u002Fdp\u002FB07VHZ41L8\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 10\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a5ccf8b9-90f5-4452-98fa-e6d840b274fc\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Show-8-2nd-Gen-2021-release\u002Fdp\u002FB084DCJKSL\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Show 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and, for me at least, it's become a must-use feature on the Echo Show 15. Knowing that whenever I'm interacting with the Echo Show 15 the information that's presented is specific to me and my interests solves a problem I've long had with smart displays. That is, seeing random suggestions and content that is of no interest to me, or whoever is using the Echo Show at that time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPerformance can be hit or miss\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"be902051-b658-4424-9f45-dc222088b9a0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAs you can see, there are random hiccups like the blank space on the left side of the screen.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"amazon-echo-show-15-1.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"amazon-echo-show-15-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F01\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"3206\" data-image-height=\"2404\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c82987a1-2350-4ed7-a6ff-5e843b6b2af5\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc82987a1-2350-4ed7-a6ff-5e843b6b2af5\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy biggest complaint about the Echo Show 15 is the sporadic performance slowdowns. There are times when swiping down from the top of the screen to reveal the shortcuts menu takes a second or two, while other times it's instantaneous. The same goes for tapping or swiping through different menus. I waited at least 30 seconds today for the list of available widgets to show up when trying to navigate to the gallery. As soon as I went back to the home screen and returned to the gallery, it took no time at all for it to load. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's also often a delay when using the new picture-in-picture feature that lets you view any compatible security cameras (Ring and Blink are both supported). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt one point during my review, I asked Amazon PR about the sluggishness of the display. I was tasked with providing specific examples, so I decided to just take a photo of the issue. However, over the course of the next five minutes -- while filming -- I was unable to get the Echo Show 15 to slow down at all. Everything was quick, responsive, and worked as I would expect. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat's frustrating about the Echo Show 15's performance is that there's zero rhyme or reason about why it slows down. It just does, and then it doesn't. I did notice there have been a couple of software updates for it since I first set it up, so it's possible that Amazon is slowly boosting performance and eliminating bugs that I've encountered. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"d94fe029-2cdf-408c-9ddb-cd7b2b54724c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Buy the Echo Show 15\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"0cee5826-6a2c-4a58-9628-0947813e6fb3","filename":"amazon-echo-show-15-1-1.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F01\u002F24\u002F0cee5826-6a2c-4a58-9628-0947813e6fb3\u002Famazon-echo-show-15-1-1.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-01-24 21:49:59","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"0cee5826-6a2c-4a58-9628-0947813e6fb3","imageFilename":"amazon-echo-show-15-1-1.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F01\u002F24"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fintroducing-echo-show-15-smart-display-with-alexa\u002Fdp\u002FB08MQLDFF6\" data-offerprice=\"249\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fintroducing-echo-show-15-smart-display-with-alexa\u002Fdp\u002FB08MQLDFF6?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBottom line\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether or not you should get the Echo Show 15 comes down to how invested you are in Amazon's ecosystem of Echo products and services. For someone who has a lot of smart home devices that are tied into Alexa for automation, routines, and the like, the Echo Show 15 makes a lot of sense. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor someone who is heavily invested in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdevelopers.google.com\u002Fhome\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle Home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5a2b6aee-ba9f-41a7-ab74-a724482aefb9\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fshop\u002Faccessories\u002Fall\u002Fhomekit\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple HomeKit\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, I'm not sure the Echo Show 15 makes sense. Granted neither of those companies have a comparable product -- save for the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"be58bd2a-3f75-4d05-b787-2649690da28a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fnest-hub-max-smart-display-with-google-assistant-chalk\u002F6348560.p?skuId=6348560\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Nest Hub Max\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E -- but this can be said about any Amazon Echo product. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI definitely see the need and value of a large smart display like the Echo Show 15 for organizing a family, keeping tabs on your smart home gadgets, and even watching live video feeds of your cameras. With the addition of Visual ID, impromptu interactions are more personal and more efficient.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-01-25 14:19:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amazon's newest and biggest smart display does a lot, but is it enough?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"bd20efe5-e21e-41c0-89e6-d268e1279662",image:{id:"3e06c9aa-2437-424f-a54e-c6ca575e546f",filename:"echo-show-15-a.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-09-28 16:23:46",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"echo-show-15-a.png",credits:"Amazon Echo Show 15",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F28\u002F3e06c9aa-2437-424f-a54e-c6ca575e546f\u002Fecho-show-15-a.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1641,height:813,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"review-single",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home^Smart Assistants",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"amazon-echo-show-15-review",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon Echo Show 15 review: Is a bigger Alexa display better?",topic:{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10666ed8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"hardware",name:"Hardware",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"112a7545-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"reviews",name:"Reviews",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"54795830-f620-4b12-bd83-5740537be838",slug:"internet-of-things",name:"Internet of Things",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EGone are the days when a speaker's only function was to play music. While there is still an array of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-speakers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Equality speakers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E whose primary purpose is premium sound production, the smart speaker market is stocked with models that can simultaneously boost your mood with booming bass and also be a key piece of your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Feverything-you-need-to-start-a-smart-home-setup\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esmart home setup\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, even syncing with other smart home devices, setting reminders, and making calls.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-smart-display\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best smart displays\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best smart speakers integrate voice control, easy Wi-Fi connections, and make a nice addition to your space. In fact, our top choice, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"47fc0908-5b04-42af-aad4-7d63ea47b38d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsonos-era-100-speaker-each-black\u002F6535191.p?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sonos Era 100\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is a sleek \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-bookshelf-speaker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebookshelf speaker\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that our testing proved to deliver fantastic clarity and easy voice control. Read on to see how smart speakers from Apple and Amazon stack up after putting them to the test. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe best smart speakers of 2024\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"24fd0e49-8acd-4157-8898-7342d19e2d41\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESonos Era 100 tech specs: Compatibility\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Alexa, Sonos | \u003Cstrong\u003ETweeters:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 2 |\u003Cstrong\u003E Woofers:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 1 |\u003Cstrong\u003E Dimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 7.22 x 5.19 x 4.72 inches\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Sonos Era 100 is a fantastic bookshelf speaker that wins our vote for the overall best smart speaker thanks to its easy Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity with the option to pair your speaker with other Sonos speakers to create a home theater system with Sonos Arc or Beam.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEither way, you have the simple convenience of voice control with Amazon Alexa, or you can use Apple AirPlay2 or the Sonos app. This speaker is compatible with 80 streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora. Plus, it's compact enough to go anywhere, thanks to a humidity-resistant design that is even fit for the bathroom.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fsonos-era-100-review\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESonos Era 100: The best smart speaker for under $300\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Sonos Era 100\" data-superlative=\"Best smart speaker overall\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Sonos Era 100","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"809b1da6-755d-4741-857e-8bd43993c97e","title":"Sonos Era 100","filename":"sonos100.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F31\u002F809b1da6-755d-4741-857e-8bd43993c97e\u002Fsonos100.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":2466467,"width":1920,"height":1080,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-03-31 20:52:01","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-03-31 20:52:12","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","alt":"Sonos Era 100","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"809b1da6-755d-4741-857e-8bd43993c97e","imageAltText":"Sonos Era 100","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"sonos100.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F03\u002F31","imageWidth":1920,"imageHeight":1080,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsonos-era-100-speaker-each-black%2F6535191.p%3F&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Best Buy","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsonos-era-100-speaker-each-black\u002F6535191.p?","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsonos-era-100-speaker-each-black%2F6535191.p%3F&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value"},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSonos-Era-100-Wireless-Speaker\u002Fdp\u002FB0BW34LCB8?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSonos-Era-100-Wireless-Speaker\u002Fdp\u002FB0BW34LCB8","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSonos-Era-100-Wireless-Speaker\u002Fdp\u002FB0BW34LCB8?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Sonos voice, Alexa ~ Streaming services ~ Fantastic clarity\" data-dislike=\"~ Expensive ~ No Google Voice support\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cb80c3e5-e970-4b05-a290-00be01ba0d70\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon Echo Show 8 tech specs:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECompatibility:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Alexa, Zigbee, Matter, and Thread |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E 7.9 x 5.5 x 4.2 inches\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Show 8 is Amazon's latest smart speaker and features extensive upgrades from its 2021 version. It includes a new design with a centered camera, an updated processor for faster display interactions, and a smart home hub feature to control all your smart home devices from one place.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to the speaker, the Echo Show 8 offers a broader and more immersive sound experience due to its custom-built spatial audio processing technology. The Echo Show 8 not only includes better sound all throughout but also minimizes background noise and senses the acoustics of a room to adjust the noise level.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can pre-order the Echo Show 8 for $150, which will begin shipping on October 25. Keep in mind the adjustable Echo Show 8 stand with USB-C charging port is not included with the smart speaker and must be purchased at an additional cost.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlso coming this fall is the Echo Show 8 Photos Edition for $160, which includes a six-month PhotosPlus subscription that allows you to make your photos and videos the primary content on your display.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Amazon Echo Show 8\" data-superlative=\"Best smart speaker for Alexa\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Amazon Echo Show 8 on kitcken counter","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"2ff234bc-defb-4f08-bec5-b9be4e3f87ef","title":"Amazon Echo Show 8","filename":"img-3542.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F20\u002F2ff234bc-defb-4f08-bec5-b9be4e3f87ef\u002Fimg-3542.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":3075274,"width":6449,"height":3628,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-09-20 19:48:13","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-09-20 19:50:23","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","alt":"Amazon Echo Show 8 on kitcken counter","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["Amazon","Amazon Echo Show 8","Echo Show 8","Smart Speaker"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"2ff234bc-defb-4f08-bec5-b9be4e3f87ef","imageAltText":"Amazon Echo Show 8 on kitcken counter","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"img-3542.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F09\u002F20","imageWidth":6449,"imageHeight":3628,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~Minimizes background noise ~Built-in smart home hub ~Spatial Audio ~Built-in camera\" data-dislike=\"~ Stand is sold separately ~Echo Show 8 Photos Edition requires a monthly subscription to incorporate the photo feature\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c0222c99-45b2-4c7d-9e21-e408370ffa6a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEcho Pop Kids tech specs:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECompatibility\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Alexa, Amazon Kids+, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh, and Matter |\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;Dimensions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;4.0 x 3.4 x 3.6 inches\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDesigned with kids in mind, the Echo Pop Kids is the ultimate smart speaker for children ages 3 to 12. The Echo Pop Kids speaker includes six months of \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aboutamazon.com\u002Fnews\u002Fdevices\u002Fwhat-is-amazon-kids-plus-subscription" target="_blank"\u003EAmazon Kids+\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a digital subscription service giving kids access to a wide range of shows, books, podcasts, and games for guided learning. The smart speaker has age-appropriate content for your kids, and you can always count on hearing the clean versions of their favorite songs or receiving kid-friendly responses to an Alexa query.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Pop Kids has two designs: Disney Princess and Marvel's Avengers, and with the new "Hey Disney!" feature, kids can receive responses in some of their favorite Disney character voices, such as Mickey, Olaf, Dory, and more. 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This option blows the rest out of the water in sound quality, but the price tag reflects that.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Echo Show 8&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn Alexa smart speaker that offers an interactive display, a smart home hub feature, and an immersive sound experience.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Echo Pop Kids\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA smart speaker for your kids. The Echo Pop Kids allows your kids to wake up with a Disney Princess song, listen to an Avengers-themed story, or even obtain kid-friendly responses to their never-ending questions.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple HomePod mini\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn Apple ecosystem, mainly if you already use Apple HomeKit. The HomePod mini is a great-sounding smart speaker for a reasonable price.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Echo (4th Gen)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA compact way to have a smart speaker with voice control. Be it so you can command Alexa to turn off your lights or turn up the music, the Echo Pop does both.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle Nest Hub Max\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn intelligent speaker display with Google Home, especially if you prefer using the Google smart home system.&nbsp;If you use Android, this is an excellent choice for a smart display and speaker.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which is the right smart speaker for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7496cbfc-94ae-4def-a613-c787a8aa1759\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen searching for the best smart speakers, I considered a number of factors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIntegrations: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe best smart speakers incorporate voice control, whether it is through Apple's Siri or Google Assistant.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConnectivity: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe best speakers offer a wireless connection via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESize: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ENot all speakers are easy for on-the-go listening. If you want something that is easily portable, consider a smart speaker of a smaller size that offers a wireless connection.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBudget: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWe know that not everyone shares the same budget, so we look for smart speakers that suit a number of different pricepoints.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these smart speakers?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2e933dc7-311f-4381-a840-a923fc156351\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA smart speaker is a type of audio device that combines the functions of a speaker with a virtual assistant and voice control. The most popular brands that make smart speakers are Amazon, Google, Apple, and Sonos.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's popular smart speaker line is the Amazon Echo, which comes in a variety of sizes and styles, including the Echo Dot, Echo Show, and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Famazon-echo-studio-review-is-it-really-better-than-before\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EEcho Studio\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. These all have Alexa. Meanwhile, Google offers the Google Nest line of speakers with Google Assistant, and Apple's smart speaker range (HomePod) has Siri. Then there is Sonos, which offers premium sound in conjunction with support for popular voice assistants.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis guide tells you which of these smart speakers are worth buying, and what you'll get for your money.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is a smart speaker and which brands make the most popular ones?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"333771b0-14ce-4789-b846-ce61d8db5d6b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA smart speaker works like a traditional speaker in that it plays audio content. But that is far from all it does. Smart speakers also feature integrations like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant, and provide access to your favorite streaming apps. You can also use a smart speaker for voice control, phone calls, and even video messages, depending on the smart speaker you choose.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What can you do with a smart speaker?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"484cbb20-ff14-435f-94a6-82f7b704adf7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe best smart speakers offer a wireless connection that allows you to connect to a number of programs. Stream from services like Pandora, Apple Music, and SiriusXM, with the cost all depending on which subscription you have.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which smart speaker has free music?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5198c5a1-d76d-4bdf-829b-db434b612635\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESmart speakers can range significantly in cost, as seen here. The best smart speakers range in cost from $50 to about $250, depending on the model you choose.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How much do the best smart speakers cost?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"93ffbadd-0034-49f6-9ae7-1c6d49806a5f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn our search, we also found these options that almost made our list of the best smart speakers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are there alternative smart speakers worth considering?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"327420d1-9210-47ba-a324-08d9761f020d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Amazon Echo dot is a great budget pick at only $50. 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He recently returned to the United States after reporting from South Africa, Jordan, and Cambodia since 2013.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EMozilla has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffoundation.mozilla.org\u002Fen\u002Fprivacynotincluded\u002F\"\u003Ereleased\u003C\u002Fa\u003E the latest edition of its *Privacy Not Included shopping guide, aiming to provide holiday buyers with a concrete list of how the most popular items handle privacy issues.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3d3fced7-aaf2-4d1e-bad2-5038ae9fb1c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3d3fced7-aaf2-4d1e-bad2-5038ae9fb1c1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMozilla researchers spent over 950 hours examining 151 popular connected gifts, identifying 47 that had what they called \"problematic privacy practices.\" The worst, according to Mozilla, include Facebook Portal, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4d643d40-76f4-4fb9-b889-7ccefb6f4533\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-4th-Gen\u002Fdp\u002FB07XKF5RM3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Echo\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c8f2acfd-3fed-4a78-bc6e-54ab5e7e139c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nordictrack.com\u002Fbest-treadmills\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"NordicTrack Treadmill\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and other workout tools. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot all of the products examined were bad, and Mozilla found that about 22 did a good job of protecting user privacy by not collecting, selling, or sharing data. These devices ranged from the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a0983e3e-2c26-408b-950a-0d3babeca607\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FiRobot-Roomba-675-Connectivity-Carpets\u002Fdp\u002FB07DL4QY5V\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"iRobot Roomba\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E to the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7c6da04c-4e11-41a7-b36a-0a717b33e6bd\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fgarmin-venu-2-plus-gps-smartwatch-43-mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-slate\u002F6492440.p?skuId=6492440\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.anrdoezrs.net\u002Flinks\u002F9041660\u002Ftype\u002Fdlg\u002Fsid\u002Fsubid_value\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.garmin.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002F643260\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin Venu\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"48673ca8-ab3a-4d9c-b7e0-000d6b198748\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fhomepod-mini\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Homepod Mini\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers sought to figure out whether items had cameras, microphones or location tracking features as well as any other tools that collected data on users. Mozilla also examined whether devices used encryption or forced users to have strong passwords. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJen Caltrider, *Privacy Not Included lead researcher, told ZDNet that while gadgets may be getting smarter, they are also getting creepier and far more prone to security lapses and data leaks -- even among leading companies like Microsoft, Amazon and Facebook. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We also found that consumers continue to shoulder way too much of the responsibility to protect their own privacy and security. Consumers are asked to read complicated documents scattered across multiple websites to even begin to understand how their data is being used,\" Caltrider said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Smart exercise equipment stood out as especially problematic. Consumers buy equipment like a Peloton bike or a NordicTrack treadmill to work out in the privacy of their own homes. Unfortunately, there seems to be little privacy with these devices.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany of the most problematic devices came from companies notorious for lackluster privacy features, including \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-fined-887-million-for-gdpr-privacy-violations\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffacebook-data-privacy-scandal-a-cheat-sheet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The Facebook Portal was spotlighted as an extraordinarily dangerous device because it routinely sends data collected by its AI-powered smart camera and microphone back to Facebook. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMozilla researchers said \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"9b89817f-1832-41fa-b3f9-7e41b0e10cd5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Dot-4th-Gen-Kids\u002Fdp\u002FB084J4QQK1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon's Echo Dot for Kids\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E -- which can be used for reading children bedtime stories -- tracks information about children. The e-reader \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ff7ef054-b82b-4b1c-9137-21509a51005d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FONYX-BOOX-Darwin-7-eReader\u002Fdp\u002FB08HSJ789Q\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Onyx Boox\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E doesn't have any privacy policy at all. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple was commended by the researchers because it does not share or sell any of the data it collects, while \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"70f5d6f7-703c-43b1-8c42-9c18fda2019a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsearchpage.jsp?_dyncharset=UTF-8&browsedCategory=pcmcat321000050004&id=pcat17071&iht=n&ks=960&list=y&qp=brand_facet%3DBrand~Garmin&sc=Global&st=categoryid%24pcmcat321000050004&type=page&usc=All%20Categories\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dpbolvw.net\u002Fclick-9041660-15535239-1684247850000?sid=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Garmin's fitness watches\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E protect users' personal data. The \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ac8d3d97-680a-47d2-ab3e-acaa4c62d53a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSonos-One-SL-Microphone-Free-Speaker\u002Fdp\u002FB07W8ZVXWR\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sonos One SL speaker\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E was also praised for being built without a microphone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMozilla leveled harsh criticism at home exercise equipment companies like Peloton, NordicTrack, Tonal, and SoulCycle, all of which collect extraordinary amounts of personal information and routinely sell it as a way to make money. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The NordicTrack Treadmill is especially problematic: They can sell your data, call or text your phone number even if you're on a do-not-call list, and may collect data from data brokers to target you with ads,\" Mozilla said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe report notes that because of privacy laws passed in California, many companies have added sections specifically governing those that live in the state. But many companies have no privacy policy at all or make it difficult to find and hard to read. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Major culprits include Kwikset, Amazfit, Ubtech, Onyx Boox, Fi Series 2, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"43f37688-b6e7-489e-9ba2-9777df7ff3ea\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FWhistle-Explore-Ultimate-Location-Tracker\u002Fdp\u002FB07TC75S8X\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Whistle pet trackers\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. Amazon's Alexa is everywhere. That makes us nervous. Amazon Alexa is embedded in numerous products, including ones that Amazon doesn't manufacture,\" Mozilla explained. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"That concerns us because Alexa and Amazon retain records of Alexa interactions. Even if you ask Amazon to not collect personal data on their kids, they say they still might collect some data. 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Jack is a seeker of truth and a writer of words with a quantum mechanical pencil and a disjointed beat of sound and soul. An award-winning writer and novelist, Jack has been covering Linux, open-source, and other topics since the late 1990s for numerous publications such as ZDNET, CNET, TechRepublic, Linux.com, The New Stack, Linode, TechTarget, and Linux New Media. Jack's also written over 50 novels of fiction, at least one of which focuses on the Linux operating system. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.com.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"77d2a0d5-6ced-4786-be22-3aa09ea894dc\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EKarite Paraffin Wax Bath includes everything you need to bring your hands some much-needed relief.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Karite Paraffin Wax Bath.\" data-image-filename=\"waxbath.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1500\" data-image-height=\"1500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have writer's hands. And, every once in a while, my fingers will remind me that I spend my days banging away at a keyboard. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThankfully, my wife introduced me to a paraffin wax bath. I was hesitant, but when I dipped my right hand into the hot wax and pulled it out to dry, I was amazed at how the warmth made a serious dent in the pain. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-10-most-popular-october-prime-day-deals-among-zdnet-readers\u002F\"\u003EThe 10 most popular October Prime Day deals among ZDNET readers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo ibuprofen. Just hot wax.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe paraffin wax bath I purchased originally sold for $109.99 but it's now on sale, thanks to Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"84e5f019-cbc4-4278-8e2b-c01db461063b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fproduct\u002FB085ZG55FB\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"for only $71.98\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. For anyone who suffers from the kind of finger ailments that I do, it's very much worth the price. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"11c3a887-e964-45cb-8441-85cc56d21d3e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf your fingers suffer from aches and pains, this paraffin wax bath can bring some much-needed relief.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Karite Paraffin Wax Bath\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"The Karite Paraffin Wax Bath.","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EThis wax bath includes everything you need to get on the path of relieving your joints.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Amazon\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"fbfc8eae-c92f-4d22-8e7b-20197ea0e029","title":"waxbath","filename":"waxbath.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F11\u002Ffbfc8eae-c92f-4d22-8e7b-20197ea0e029\u002Fwaxbath.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EThis wax bath includes everything you need to get on the path of relieving your joints.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":155680,"width":1500,"height":1500,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-11 13:27:36","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-11 13:28:20","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Amazon\u002FZDNET","alt":"The Karite Paraffin Wax Bath.","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"fbfc8eae-c92f-4d22-8e7b-20197ea0e029","imageAltText":"The Karite Paraffin Wax Bath.","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EThis wax bath includes everything you need to get on the path of relieving your joints.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Amazon\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"waxbath.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F11","imageWidth":1500,"imageHeight":1500,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis wax bath includes everything you need to get on the path of relieving your joints.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Amazon\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fproduct\u002FB085ZG55FB?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fproduct\u002FB085ZG55FB","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fproduct\u002FB085ZG55FB?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe features of the Karite Paraffin Wax Bath include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E4000ml basin which can accommodate hands and feet (maybe not NBA-sized flippers).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EQuick wax melting (within 30 minutes of turning, on you're ready to dip).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESmart temperature control (set the temperature or a timer and the wax is heated between 86-158 degrees).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIncludes heat insulating grid; 30 plastic glove liners for hands and 30 gloves for feet; two thermal mitts for hands and two for feet; one brush; one silicon scraper; and plenty of paraffin wax to get you started.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne word of warning: it's messy. You'll want to use the paraffin wax bath in a location that won't be sullied by bits of dried wax falling everywhere as you eventually peel it off.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-october-prime-day-deals-10-11-2023\u002F\"\u003EThe 119 best October Prime Day deals you can buy: Live updates\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother caution: do not crank the heat up to the max for your first try, as it can get very hot. When I initially used the bath, I did just that and scalded my hand. If your skin is sensitive to heat, shoot for a midrange heat and go from there.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking of which…here's how it works.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHeat the wax until it's fully melted.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDip your hand into the basin a few times until they are fully coated.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPull your hand out.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECarefully slip on one of the plastic glove liners and make sure to seal it to your wrist (to keep in the warmth).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnjoy the feeling of the heat as it soaks into your muscles and bones.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen the heat has fully dissipated, peel off the glove and set about removing the wax from your hand.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClean up. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne thing to keep in mind is that you can reuse the wax. As you peel it off your hand, dump it right back into the basin, otherwise, you'll be buying wax more often than needed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fthe-best-nugget-ice-maker-is-150-off-for-october-prime-day\u002F\"\u003EThe best nugget ice maker is $150 off for October Prime Day\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've used \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"958c37e2-8123-4ba8-b247-398c9557b1f7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fproduct\u002FB085ZG55FB\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"this paraffin wax bath\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E quite a bit and it never fails to bring my hands relief . This is especially so with the winter months coming. Come mid-November and I'll be breaking the wax bath out and dipping away.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"170a0df9-ab0a-48f5-b9c4-94303514adc7\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F170a0df9-ab0a-48f5-b9c4-94303514adc7\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-11 16:15:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If you have aching hands, this paraffin wax machine can bring you relief. 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Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5d5bfca9-9b9a-49ed-906b-f7c7f14f1dd8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"A person holding the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet.\" data-image-filename=\"older-kid-story.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're looking to buy a tablet for a kid, you're probably aware of how difficult it is to find the right one. For example, you don't want one with unreliable battery life or one that can't sustain the challenges of a child handling it. After trying (and hesitantly letting my kids try) several brands of tablets, I've finally landed on the right one for my youngsters: The \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"45005f99-cf9d-41e8-a821-6353b82cee73\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Official-Site-Fire-HD-Kids-8-Tablet-8-inch-Display-2022-release\u002Fdp\u002FB09BG5LFGS\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Official-Site-Fire-HD-Kids-8-Tablet-8-inch-Display-2022-release\u002Fdp\u002FB09BG5LFGS?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-kids-tablet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best kids tablets you can buy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"efbd3e2b-8b43-424d-b5c4-caefa2cfd9ce\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Buy the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet is one of Amazon's offerings for the younger audience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"7639c354-3a2c-4d65-a1c5-9535880fe92b","filename":"tablet.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F14\u002F7639c354-3a2c-4d65-a1c5-9535880fe92b\u002Ftablet.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-03-14 19:42:03","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"7639c354-3a2c-4d65-a1c5-9535880fe92b","imageFilename":"tablet.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F03\u002F14"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet is one of Amazon's offerings for the younger audience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Official-Site-Fire-HD-Kids-8-Tablet-8-inch-Display-2022-release\u002Fdp\u002FB09BG5LFGS\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Official-Site-Fire-HD-Kids-8-Tablet-8-inch-Display-2022-release\u002Fdp\u002FB09BG5LFGS?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst off, is the Fire HD 8 Kids the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-tablet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebest tablet ever\u003C\u002Fa\u003E? Definitely not, but it's the best tablet for my kids at their current stages of life. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Fire HD 8 Kids tablet is a well-built, entry-level tablet that comes with a sturdy kid-proof cover and features useful parental controls. At the center is an 8-inch high-definition touchscreen that's able to operate for up to 13 hours per charge, supports USB-C, has dual speakers, and comes with either 32GB or 64GB of internal storage that you can increase up to 1TB with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-microsd-card\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea micro SD card\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-trade-in-your-old-devices-for-amazon-gift-cards\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to trade in your old devices for Amazon gift cards\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll Fire Kids tablets include a complimentary, one-year subscription to \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c7834360-77c9-40f5-92c6-db3daee48924\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fftu\u002Fhome\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Kids+\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, a service that typically costs $48 a year for Prime customers and $79 a year for everyone else. This subscription unlocks thousands of books, videos, games, and Alexa Skills. Even if you already have a Kids+ subscription from an older tablet, when you activate a new Fire Kids tablet, Amazon will renew the service by another year, which is great.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat age is the Amazon Fire Kids tablet good for?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon has optimized its tablets' operating system, Fire OS, to make it more kid-friendly, no matter the age, with the option of parental controls for things like setting screen time limits and filtering by age-appropriate content. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, Fire OS lets you customize the appearance of the tablet's home screen with a \"Younger\" or \"Older Kid\" theme. The former favors larger icons and images to encourage natural exploration, whereas the Older Kid theme is best for kids that can read and is more similar to the software experience on Amazon's non-kids tablets. All of this is to say that the Fire HD 8 Kids tablet should be usable for most age groups, from toddlers to adolescents.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-tablet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest Amazon tablets you can buy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ba4f5d8c-31ca-4d0f-9a12-3ba8f848b9f2\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe parental controls make it easy to customize the tablet experience for different ages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"A child interacting with the Fire HD 8 Kids tablet.\" data-image-filename=\"playing.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"3840\" data-image-height=\"2160\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParental controls can be accessed from the Parent Dashboard which, by default, is locked with your Amazon password or a 4-digit pin. Fire tablets connect to your Amazon account so you can also change the settings remotely from your phone using the Amazon Kids+ mobile app. You can change themes and age filters, add or remove apps, and even view historical data of what your child has played on their tablet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-limit-screen-time-on-youtube-kids\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGood news, parents: YouTube Kids has a screen limit setting\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's worth noting that there is no \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fintl\u002FALL_us\u002Fkids\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EYouTube Kids\u003C\u002Fa\u003E app available on the Amazon Fire Kids tablets, though there are some third-party apps that you can use to access the service. If your child is one who enjoys watching videos online, they'll have access to Amazon's content library or web videos through a browser, provided that you've enabled web browsing through the Amazon parent dashboard.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChoosing for your kid: Fire HD 8 Kids or an iPad?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen shopping for a tablet for your kid(s), you may wonder how the Amazon Fire lineup compares to its closest alternatives -- namely, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ipad\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple iPad\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs far as screen resolution, display quality, internal storage, and processor go, the truth is that the Fire tablet doesn't compare to the iPad, but that's because it's not trying to. The Fire HD 8 Kids tablet starts at $140, almost $200 cheaper than the currently cheapest iPad available, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2731275e-ebb9-42a5-bd0a-b2f20b7f07ae\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fipad-10.2\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"iPad 9th generation\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, which starts at $329 (or \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1ce3fc2b-09e8-4d48-ab5d-2806fbfa31ef\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fapple-10-2-inch-ipad-with-wi-fi-64gb-space-gray\u002F4901809.p?skuId=4901809\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"cheaper\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E when on sale). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"58825997-de8f-46fb-a145-8d9632bf77f8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf permitted, the 2MP front-facing camera can be used for video calling.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet\" data-image-filename=\"front-camera.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd while the iPad is definitely faster for everyday use and is a great option for older kids who are already familiar with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-iphone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EiPhones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, its larger 10.9-inch display, when caseless, is more prone to damage than that of the Fire HD 8 Kids tablet. At the higher price point, the iPad may not be the most cost-efficient investment. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fapple-ipad-2021\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApple iPad (2021): If it's not broke, don't fix it\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEndurance really is the main reason why any parent should buy the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids. I don't know if you've been around children between the ages of three to seven, but it can get pretty rowdy when it's time for play. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8f8b2dbc-74c1-412a-aad2-6e823eec965c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe main camera on the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet is reinforced with bumpers to protect it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet\" data-image-filename=\"main-cam.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's why Amazon has strengthened its screens with aluminosilicate glass, which makes them less prone to scratching and cracking than the glass used on iPad screens. The rugged case on the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet also has a built-in stand that doubles as a handle to carry the device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-rugged-tablet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 5 best rugged tablets for work and play\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAside from sticky-finger smudges, stickers, and marker artwork, Amazon's Kids tablets tend to hold up beautifully. I can't tell you how many times my preschoolers have dropped (or thrown) their tablets and stepped on them \"by accident\" over the past three years, yet the screens have remained intact. Besides some diminished battery life, the tablets have held up well, with no cracks in sight.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat if my kid breaks their tablet?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f7fa327d-6cff-45e8-95a0-3dc3eaf6311e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe cases for the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet come in four different colors: Disney Princess, Mickey Mouse, blue, and purple.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Princess tablet\" data-image-filename=\"princess-tablet-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon stands behind its claims of making a tablet strong enough to survive the trials and tribulations of the rowdiest of kids. Each Fire tablet, the Fire HD 8 Kids included, comes with a 2-year warranty that promises free replacements if your tablet does break.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-fire-hd-8-plus-2022-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022): Primed for Amazon superfans\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBottom line\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes down to it, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ece09fdc-a133-4a06-8d54-cf866d983ca6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Official-Site-Fire-HD-Kids-8-Tablet-8-inch-Display-2022-release\u002Fdp\u002FB09BG5LFGS\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Official-Site-Fire-HD-Kids-8-Tablet-8-inch-Display-2022-release\u002Fdp\u002FB09BG5LFGS?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$150 Amazon Fire HD 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is a great, child-friendly tablet for education, games, and entertainment. Its 13-hour battery life means that you'll need to charge it less often than other competitors, and the combination of a durable case and screen ensures the integrity of the Fire tablet for years to come. The Fire HD 8 Kids tablet is a perfect first tablet, and I've loved that my kids have been able to use the previous model for years now. I fully expect this new model to last just as long, if not longer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-03-15 13:15:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Fit with highly-customizable parental controls and a kid-proof construction, the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids is an inexpensive, yet durable, tablet for the younger crowd.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"7207f186-ac3c-4ee2-9a04-04153f999107",image:{id:"ba4f5d8c-31ca-4d0f-9a12-3ba8f848b9f2",filename:"playing.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-03-14 19:33:53",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EThe parental controls make it easy to customize the tablet experience for different ages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F14\u002Fba4f5d8c-31ca-4d0f-9a12-3ba8f848b9f2\u002Fplaying.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3840,height:2160,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Computing^Tablets",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"i-bought-this-amazon-kids-tablet-instead-of-an-ipad-and-wasnt-sorry",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"I bought this Amazon kids tablet instead of an iPad and wasn't sorry",topic:{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10cdea3b-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"mobile-os",name:"Mobile OS",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a0de22ce-dbed-419b-9a97-562689032701",username:"kwan2035",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Kerry",lastName:"Wan",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51",filename:"1549928918804.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-03 20:04:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F03\u002F4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51\u002F1549928918804.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Kerry serves as Senior Reviews Editor of ZDNET and is based in New York City. He reviews the latest consumer gadgets and shares advice to make the most out of them. When Kerry isn't drooling over the next best thing, he's probably being let down by the Los Angeles Lakers.",profile:c,title:"Senior Reviews Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"97cc7f33-ff6b-417b-8636-a00f18745cdb\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon Echo Frames 3rd Gen\" data-image-filename=\"dsc01124.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"4240\" data-image-height=\"2384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the deal?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStarting at $230 during \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b84c9398-95ab-4ae8-94c0-04b2f388eb8a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fevents\u002Fbigspringsale\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon's Big Spring Sale\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"532f5c48-8cfc-4bb9-927d-703e38fc0f6a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Frames-3rd-Gen-Smart-audio-glasses-with-Alexa--Rectangle-frames-in-classic-black--with-prescription-ready-lenses\u002Fdp\u002FB09SVFX6VD\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Frames-3rd-Gen-Smart-audio-glasses-with-Alexa--Rectangle-frames-in-classic-black--with-prescription-ready-lenses\u002Fdp\u002FB09SVFX6VD?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E are a natural way for glasses wearers to control their smart home, communicate with friends and family, and listen to audio wherever and whenever.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe latest model features a lighter build, longer battery life, improved speakers, and new controls that will take some getting used to.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhile Alexa in your ears is no \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-and-why-does-it-matter-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E voice assistant, it's capable enough to answer general questions and complete most smart home tasks.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhy this deal is ZDNET-recommended\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe headline for this article could've gone many ways -- \u003Cem\u003EI wore Amazon's Echo Frames at an airport and the TSA didn't stop me \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eor \u003Cem\u003EThese smart glasses let me take calls at CES hands-free --\u003C\u002Fem\u003E but I settled with \"Alexa on my face\" because that's the use case most people will likely have for the latest smart glasses from Amazon. It's not as weird as it sounds, I promise. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Falexa-just-got-three-new-generative-ai-skills-heres-how-to-try-them\u002F\"\u003EAlexa just got three new generative AI skills - here's how to try them\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith these being the company's third generation of Echo Frames, Amazon's made mostly iterative updates -- the build is lighter, the battery lasts longer, and there's supposedly more bass -- while staying true to the glasses' original purpose: Giving you a direct (and natural) communication path with Amazon's popular voice assistant, Alexa. And right now, Amazon is discounting the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"93d8cf31-50a7-4838-ac19-7fea360256de\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Frames-3rd-Gen-Smart-audio-glasses-with-Alexa--Rectangle-frames-in-classic-black--with-prescription-ready-lenses\u002Fdp\u002FB09SVFX6VD\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Frames by $40\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, reducing the price of these glasses to $230 through its Big Spring Sale. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-big-spring-sale-deals-march-21\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHere are the best deals from Amazon's big spring sale\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can do other things with the glasses too, of course, as I'll detail in my two-week account of wearing the Echo Frames below.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1fe4e93c-24bc-4b8b-908f-19ac782aa901\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESmart audio glasses that come with lens options for blue light filtering, prescriptions, and shades.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"sample-image-16-9-red.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"June Wan\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"1e5f1ac4-71f0-4d4d-a57a-9a02d98d1832","title":"Amazon Echo Frames 3rd Gen","filename":"dsc01103-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F26\u002F1e5f1ac4-71f0-4d4d-a57a-9a02d98d1832\u002Fdsc01103-2.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":3649821,"width":4240,"height":2384,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-01-26 19:21:24","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-01-26 19:21:48","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"June Wan\u002FZDNET","alt":"Amazon Echo Frames 3rd Gen","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"1e5f1ac4-71f0-4d4d-a57a-9a02d98d1832","imageAltText":"sample-image-16-9-red.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"June Wan\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dsc01103-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F01\u002F26","imageWidth":4240,"imageHeight":2384,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Frames-3rd-Gen-Smart-audio-glasses-with-Alexa--Rectangle-frames-in-classic-black--with-prescription-ready-lenses\u002Fdp\u002FB09SVFX6VD?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Frames-3rd-Gen-Smart-audio-glasses-with-Alexa--Rectangle-frames-in-classic-black--with-prescription-ready-lenses\u002Fdp\u002FB09SVFX6VD","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Frames-3rd-Gen-Smart-audio-glasses-with-Alexa--Rectangle-frames-in-classic-black--with-prescription-ready-lenses\u002Fdp\u002FB09SVFX6VD?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the hierarchy of smart glasses, you can think of the Echo Frames as the entry-level pair, ideal for users who want something discrete but with just enough technology to scratch that consumer itch. I've worn a few too many pairs of smart glasses over the past year, and these from Amazon may be the most normal-looking of them all. That's a good thing, as I learned during my flight to CES in early January.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Famazon-unveils-way-to-cast-video-to-fire-tv-and-echo-show-15\u002F\"\u003EAmazon unveils way to cast video to Fire TV and Echo Show 15\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWanting to test both the Echo Frames and the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"888d427d-cfc6-44ea-89e6-c666d2b13dbb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ray-ban.com\u002Fusa\u002Fray-ban-meta-smart-glasses\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Meta Ray-Ban\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E during my trip, I went through the usual security screenings and found myself stopped twice because my camera-equipped Meta glasses looked suspicious. No one questioned the Echo Frames, which, even from up close, look like a regular pair of plastic-made prescriptions. (Or maybe no one expected me to have \u003Cem\u003Etwo \u003C\u002Fem\u003Epairs of smart glasses. I'm not sure.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"90d7ffd6-db52-4029-b4b7-f6164312eaf1\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Meta Ray-Ban (left) has a built-in camera and is noticeably thicker and heavier than the Amazon Echo Frames (right).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon Echo Frames 3rd Gen\" data-image-filename=\"dsc01119-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"4240\" data-image-height=\"2384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrue to Amazon's word, the Echo Frames feel very light on the face, with most of the weight distributed to the sides of the frames, where the speakers, buttons, and other minuscule components are stored. The rubberized tips on the ends of the glasses certainly help with the fit, though I've found it harder to fold the glasses after adjusting them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the glasses are easily stored in the included carrying case, if they're not folded properly, issues arise when you need to charge them. Because, unlike the Meta Ray-Ban's USB-C carrying case, there's a new separate charging dock for the Echo Frames, and aligning the wireless charging coils with the ones on the glasses can be quite the doozy. You either have to force the glasses into the gap -- which feels like something you wouldn't want to do with glasses -- or collapse and slot them in just right. Nine times out of 10, I'm doing option one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn terms of functionality, the Echo Frames don't have multimodal AI cameras built into them like the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmeta-just-gave-its-299-smart-glasses-their-biggest-ai-upgrade-yet-and-im-beyond-excited\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMeta Ray-Ban\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or project visual overlays like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthese-fantastic-xr-glasses-gave-my-macbook-a-120-inch-screen-to-work-with\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EXR glasses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Instead, they can stream Bluetooth audio, take calls and send text messages, read notifications, and communicate with Alexa-supported smart home devices like how your phone or smart hub normally would. Again, entry-level glasses -- and that's not a bad thing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmeta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-review\u002F\"\u003EMeta's $299 Ray-Ban smart glasses may be the most useful gadget I've tested all year\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile my house is not as\u003Cem\u003E smart \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eas my ZDNET colleague \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fmeet-the-team\u002Fmaria-diaz\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMaria Diaz's\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, I enjoyed using the Echo Frames to turn on and off various smart switches, which saved me from having to walk over to my phone and use an app when it's charging in the kitchen or on my nightstand. The scale of Alexa-compatible devices is large enough that I could make commands to secure my three-year-old August entry lock, too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"89a04b83-05a4-4137-ba2d-0a2f94a45aa2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe same "Alexa" wake word is used for commands.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon Echo Frames 3rd Gen\" data-image-filename=\"dsc01108-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"4240\" data-image-height=\"2384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBesides the smart features, I've also enjoyed listening to podcasts and making calls during my evening walks. Perhaps it's the ability to listen to my on-device audio while staying aware of my surroundings, or the fact that the speakers on the Echo Frames favor the mid and high frequencies more than the bassy, engulfing lows. It's probably a bit of both. The takeaway is that the glasses are great for vocal-only audio tracks and passable for anything multi-layered.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F10-reasons-the-apple-vision-pro-is-secretly-brilliant\u002F\"\u003E10 reasons the Apple Vision Pro is secretly brilliant\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELastly, I wish the button navigations weren't so complicated, but since I'm mainly using voice commands to get things done, the need to press the front or back button to accept and decline things (or mute the microphone) didn't bother me all that much. If you're coming from an older pair of Echo Frames, you'll have to retrain your muscle memory as the touch strip and swipe gestures are no more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt a list price of $270 (but currently discounted to $230 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale), the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"214d9477-6534-4eaa-80ea-4fd2cc47d3e0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Frames-3rd-Gen-Smart-audio-glasses-with-Alexa--Rectangle-frames-in-classic-black--with-prescription-ready-lenses\u002Fdp\u002FB09SVFX6VD\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Frames (3rd Gen)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E aren't necessarily priced to compete. The list price is just $30 less than Meta's more capable \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"197b6cab-5d9c-400a-aa54-04d5b0185fb0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ray-ban.com\u002Fusa\u002Fray-ban-meta-smart-glasses\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ray-Ban smart glasses\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut there are two big things that Amazon's glasses have going for them: Alexa integration and design. Smart home enthusiasts will absolutely reap the benefits of having a controller that they can use at all times (with a battery life that can last them all day), and first-time smart glasses shoppers will find these much less intimidating than the ones with mini projectors and cameras built in. Plus, you'll have a smaller chance of being stopped by the TSA. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-03-21 17:14:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) may be the most subtle-looking pair of smart glasses on the market, and they're 15% off during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"4b20387d-0db3-4c83-8675-db4c00de2917",image:{id:"97cc7f33-ff6b-417b-8636-a00f18745cdb",filename:"dsc01124.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-01-26 19:32:38",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"GOTRAX 4 electric scooter",credits:"GOTRAX",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F26\u002F97cc7f33-ff6b-417b-8636-a00f18745cdb\u002Fdsc01124.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4240,height:2384,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"i-lived-with-alexa-on-my-face-for-two-weeks-and-i-didnt-hate-it",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"These Alexa-enabled smart glasses are $40 off during Amazon's Big Spring Sale",topic:{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"aa60a5c2-e881-41bd-bb76-a797c30ea405",username:"jonathanegreig",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jonathan",lastName:"Greig",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e1751fe3-e83c-4bc5-b425-4f3cfa6f6748",filename:"headshot-2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2019-10-28 16:51:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F28\u002Fe1751fe3-e83c-4bc5-b425-4f3cfa6f6748\u002Fheadshot-2.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jonathan Greig is a journalist based in New York City. He recently returned to the United States after reporting from South Africa, Jordan, and Cambodia since 2013.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1cc8d5e1-8d31-46de-9f4b-f51780b2f1bf\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"AWS\" data-image-alt-text=\"screen-shot-2021-11-30-at-12-14-52-pm.png\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2021-11-30-at-12-14-52-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F11\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"1251\" data-image-height=\"472\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAWS CEO Adam Selipsky announced that the company is launching AWS Private 5G, a new service designed to make it easier for organizations to deploy and manage their own private mobile network. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2b99294a-3fdf-44c1-bbd2-9c3f7d7596e0\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2b99294a-3fdf-44c1-bbd2-9c3f7d7596e0\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAWS private \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"cmganchorsatellitelink\" data-link-text=\"5G\" data-id=\"4dc2ccf6-78a7-43f8-b838-e029ce22c5a4\" data-uuid=\"4dc2ccf6-78a7-43f8-b838-e029ce22c5a4\"\u003E5G\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E will allow enterprises to set up and scale private mobile networks in days, according to Selipsky, who explained that AWS will send customers the required hardware, software and SIM cards needed to build it out. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost enterprises use local wired ethernet or Wi-Fi networks for connectivity, but the explosion in devices has put a strain on these systems. Efforts to create mobile networks are also complicated by the need for telecom expertise and mazes of partnerships or vendors. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESelipsky said customers will need to say where they want the network built and the capacity they need before the service is turned on and auto-configures. The service is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpages.awscloud.com\u002FPrivate5GPreview.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eavailable for preview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E now in the US.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It sets up a mobile network that can span anything from your corporate office to a large campus to a factory floor or a warehouse. You just pop the SIM cards into your device, and viola, everything is connected,\" Selipsky told the re:Invent 2021 audience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Ordering additional capacity, provisioning additional devices, or managing access permissions can be done easily just using the AWS console. And best of all, you can provision as many connected devices and users as you want without any per-device charges. With private 5G, it operates in the shared spectrum, so you don't even need a spectrum license.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe AWS CEO added that the service was built to allow companies to start small and scale up depending on need with pay-as-you-go pricing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Fabout-aws\u002Fwhats-new\u002F2021\u002F11\u002Fpreview-aws-private-5g\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estatement\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, AWS explained that it will deliver and maintain the small cell radio units, servers, 5G core and radio access network (RAN) software, and the SIM cards needed to set up a private 5G network and connect devices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Many enterprise networks are constrained by increasing growth in users, devices, and application demands. Increased video content, new applications that require ultra-low latency connectivity to end-user devices, and thousands of smart IoT devices demand extended coverage, more capacity, better reliability, and robust security and access control,\" the company said.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Customers want to build their own private 5G networks to address these limitations, but private mobile network deployments require customers to invest considerable time, money, and effort to design their network for anticipated peak capacity and procure and integrate software and hardware components from multiple vendors. Even if customers are able to get the network running, current private mobile network pricing models charge for each connected device and make it cost-prohibitive for use cases that involve thousands of connected devices.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"22caf612-36ca-44f4-9c2a-2f4266bb2067\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F22caf612-36ca-44f4-9c2a-2f4266bb2067\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-11-30 18:01:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"AWS CEO Adam Selipsky unveiled a new private 5G service that will help organizations set up their own network.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"4a94cc28-6ff5-4016-b8f2-83ebee38b487",image:{id:"add7a802-4dc8-45a5-853a-7b8a5838ac53",filename:"aws-network.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-11-30 18:18:46",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screen-shot-2021-11-30-at-12-14-52-pm.png",credits:"AWS",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F30\u002Fadd7a802-4dc8-45a5-853a-7b8a5838ac53\u002Faws-network.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"aws-ceo-announces-private-5g-at-reinvent-2021",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"AWS CEO announces new private 5G service at re:Invent 2021",topic:{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"101c1f12-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud-priorities",name:"Cloud Priorities",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3b987f7b-de23-441d-8861-b6cf818b701e",slug:"cloud-storage",name:"Cloud Storage",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57d5b2de-e901-4dd9-af48-ece44becc366",slug:"5g",name:"5G",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a0de22ce-dbed-419b-9a97-562689032701",username:"kwan2035",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"June",lastName:"Wan",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51",filename:"1549928918804.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-03 20:04:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F03\u002F4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51\u002F1549928918804.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"June serves as Technology Editor of ZDNET and is based in New York City. 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Check out the deals below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-apple-airpods-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBest AirPods deals available right now: February 2022\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6c50b36c-b559-4ddf-93be-6c4929832320\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFrom the pioneers of the iPod and iTunes, Apple Music encapsulates the best music from artists around the globe to create a platform that both iOS and Android users can enjoy. Right now, new subscribers can get three free months of the premium music streaming service simply by signing up, or six free months with the purchase of an Apple-owned audio product (AirPods, HomePod mini, or Beats). Afterwards, you can opt into the following plans:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EApple Music Voice Plan for $4.99 per month\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EApple Music Student Plan for $4.99 per month\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIndividual Plan for $9.99 per month\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFamily Plan (up to 5 people) for $14.99 per month\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBesides hosting an expansive catalog of songs and playlists, Apple Music allows you to upload up to 100,000 tracks from your personal music collections via the iCloud Music Library. For Apple users, you can also take advantage of lossless audio -- a feature that Spotify doesn't have -- which ensures that the music you listen to sounds exactly the same as it does from the original studio recording. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-streaming-music-service\u002F#listicle-6aaf38e7-672c-4a6a-ac66-482d05bdc674" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet's Ed Bott breaks down Apple Music \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Get up to 6 months of Apple Music for free\" data-superlative=\"iTunes exclusives, over 90 million songs\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"screenshot-2019-01-06-at-18-57-01.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Apple","imageData":{"id":"c11b39ee-79dc-41c5-ae34-cf0a38331c26","title":"screenshot-apple-music","filename":"screenshot-2022-02-01-at-12-24-47-apple-music.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F01\u002Fc11b39ee-79dc-41c5-ae34-cf0a38331c26\u002Fscreenshot-2022-02-01-at-12-24-47-apple-music.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":890935,"width":1273,"height":821,"dateCreated":{"date":"2022-02-01 17:25:08","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2022-02-01 17:25:16","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fpng","deleted":false,"credits":"Apple","alt":"screenshot-apple-music","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"c11b39ee-79dc-41c5-ae34-cf0a38331c26","imageAltText":"screenshot-2019-01-06-at-18-57-01.png","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Apple","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"screenshot-2022-02-01-at-12-24-47-apple-music.png","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F02\u002F01","imageWidth":1273,"imageHeight":821,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Apple\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Apple Services","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fapple-music\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5230b56e-7bb4-4833-86db-94d6edd74eb2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAnother new subscriber-only deal, Amazon is currently offering four free months of Amazon Music Unlimited, which features over 75 million tracks and podcast episodes and ad-free listening. After the trial, you can opt into the following plans:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESingle device (Echo or Fire TV) Plan for $4.99 per month\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStudent Plan for $4.99 per month\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIndividual with Prime membership for $7.99 per month\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIndividual without Prime membership for $9.99 per month\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFamily Plan (up to 6 people) for $14.99 per month\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike Spotify, Amazon Music Unlimited is available on most, if not all, platforms. Those accustomed to Alexa voice commands can also take advantage of the assistant by saying phrases like "Alexa, play We Will Rock You." 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Subscribe to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fnewsletters\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EZDNet Recommends newsletter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and let our expert reviewers scour the internet for only the top products, services, and deals for you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-02-01 17:47:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Right now, new subscribers of Apple Music or Amazon Music Unlimited can get up to 6 months of the premium music services for free.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"387f745c-ce03-4276-955c-ffb4e71e676c",image:{id:"517c149c-f70f-41b3-bcee-bbd45b84a381",filename:"spotify-applemusic.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-02-01 18:03:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"windows-connected-locations-clean.png",credits:"Apple AirPods (Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet)",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E(Image: CNET)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F01\u002F517c149c-f70f-41b3-bcee-bbd45b84a381\u002Fspotify-applemusic.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1740,height:1152,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"Deal: New subscribers can get up to 6 free months of Apple Music or Amazon Music Unlimited",section:b,slug:"spotify-alternative-get-up-to-6-free-months-of-apple-music-or-amazon-music-unlimited",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Spotify alternative: Get up to 6 free months of Apple Music or Amazon Music Unlimited",topic:{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"8d6e1960-a728-41e5-a935-922b0bd953ed",slug:"deals",name:"Deals",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f1f7db06-c6f9-4e80-8187-60ad48f035a1",slug:"zdnet-recommends",name:"ZDNET Recommends",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e448d5-eecb-4b4e-9e00-04cef3eaaaa4",username:"scondon1",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Stephanie",lastName:"Condon",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"bca73539-dbd2-46c5-8de4-f286b3d3e73b",filename:"stephanie-condon.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:37:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fbca73539-dbd2-46c5-8de4-f286b3d3e73b\u002Fstephanie-condon.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Stephanie Condon is a staff writer for Red Ventures based in Portland, Oregon, covering business technology for ZDNET. She previously covered politics for CBSNews.com, as well as the intersection of technology and politics for CNET. Stephanie graduated with a B.A. in communication from Stanford University.",profile:c,title:"Senior Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Web Services on Wednesday unveiled SageMaker Studio Lab, a free version of Amazon SageMaker -- the AWS service that helps customers build, train and deploy machine learning models. Designed for machine learning novices, users can try SageMaker Studio Lab without an AWS account, credit card or any cloud configuration knowledge. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3f16c64e-2c04-4fc4-86c3-7ea52a98df40\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3f16c64e-2c04-4fc4-86c3-7ea52a98df40\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudio Lab is currently available in public preview.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe service is based on open-source JupyterLab and provides free access to AWS compute resources. To begin, a user creates an account (separate from an AWS account) and selects whether they need a CPU or GPU instance for their project. The service offers 12 hours of CPU or four hours of GPU per user session, with an unlimited number of user sessions available. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsers get a minimum of 15 GB of persistent storage per project. When a session expires, Studio Lab will take a snapshot of the environment, so users can pick up right where they left off.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAWS is using SageMaker Studio Lab to launch the AWS Disaster Response Hackathon, which aims to inspire ideas for using machine learning to tackle challenges related to natural disaster preparedness and response. The hackathon runs through February 7, 2022, and it's offering a total of $54,000 in prizes. AWS is also attempting to set the Guinness World Record for the \"largest machine learning competition.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, AWS is also launching a new $10 million scholarship to help students pursue careers in machine learning and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"cmganchorsatellitelink\" data-link-text=\"AI\" data-id=\"38c687e5-cde6-4a71-8481-c40b4242d2ea\" data-uuid=\"38c687e5-cde6-4a71-8481-c40b4242d2ea\"\u003EAI\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. The AWS Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Scholarship (AWS AI & ML Scholarship) program is designed to serve high school and college students who are underserved and underrepresented in the field. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe program uses AWS DeepRacer and the new AWS DeepRacer Student League to teach students foundational machine learning concepts. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs many as 2,000 qualifying students will win a scholarship for the AI Programming with Python Udacity Nanodegree program. Five hundred students who receive the highest scores in the first Udacity Nanodegree program will earn a second Udacity Nanodegree program scholarship on deep learning and machine learning engineering. These top 500 students will also have access to mentorship opportunities from tenured Amazon and Intel technology experts for career insights and advice. The program will also offer no-cost access to dozens of hours of free machine learning model training and educational materials.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"22caf612-36ca-44f4-9c2a-2f4266bb2067\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F22caf612-36ca-44f4-9c2a-2f4266bb2067\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-12-01 18:30:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"At re:Invent, the cloud giant also announced a new $10 million AI & ML scholarship program for underrepresented and underserved students.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"2baa8943-0ef4-41a7-92ee-91f4802fc4d7",image:{id:"a7c78e2e-5a7d-4226-b169-0eaa2eee0b86",filename:"aws.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-10-06 17:36:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"aws.jpg",credits:"By nikkimeel -- Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F10\u002F06\u002Fa7c78e2e-5a7d-4226-b169-0eaa2eee0b86\u002Faws.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^AI & Robotics",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"aws-rolls-out-sagemaker-studio-lab-a-free-ml-service-for-beginners",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"AWS rolls out SageMaker Studio Lab, a free ML service for beginners",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"ai-robotics",name:"AI & Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"ai-robotics",name:"AI & Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3b4c82af-9437-4c64-a52f-e28b3285d07c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Temperature reading on 5th Generation Echo Dot.\" data-image-filename=\"temp.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI just installed the new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"38229441-21ee-425e-bd55-19df43694618\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"5th Generation Echo Dot\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E in my upstairs office. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot only does it perform all the usual Alexa features, but it has also solved two major annoyances: Telling time and temperature.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-amazon-echo\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 12 best Echo speakers\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Setup was easy and friendly \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've never set up an Alexa, there's not much to it. You plug the device in. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter a minute or so, Alexa tells you to go to the Alexa app. There, all you need to do is wait for it to find your Wi-Fi signal, choose your time zone, and give it a name. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"421b6e98-cb99-4dd0-81f2-2e3e39d8efb0\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"5th Generation Echo Dot\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"63e93dba-54c7-4f82-9bf2-2a8d9a26cf83","filename":"time.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F28\u002F63e93dba-54c7-4f82-9bf2-2a8d9a26cf83\u002Ftime.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-10-28 07:53:51","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"63e93dba-54c7-4f82-9bf2-2a8d9a26cf83","imageFilename":"time.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F10\u002F28"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3\" data-offerprice=\"49.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis Dot has a small display, so once it starts up, it says \"Hello.\" This thing's AI is friendlier than some of my neighbors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"29a7b0e6-a04b-4d3c-97d9-db0b3536e4d3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIt had me at Hello.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Hello shown on 5th Generation Echo Dot on wooden surface.\" data-image-filename=\"hello.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E It's a digital clock \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I write this, I'm realizing how ludicrous it sounds. After all our advancements in internet and AI technology, one of the biggest new features is that this new Echo displays the time. But we live in a bizzaro world where we've forgotten about standalone bedside table clocks, and where displaying a visible clock that's not on your computer or phone is a big feature. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have no clocks in my office. After all, my computer has a clock on the menu bar. Why would I need a clock? For meetings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt turns out that eagle-eyed meeting participants can tell when you're looking at the clock on the menu bar. A glance up and to the right is apparently a strong \"tell\" that you're watching the clock. Yes, I've gotten called on it once or twice. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-smart-hub\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 4 best smart hubs\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, because I'm often juggling a very busy calendar and need to keep track of time while in meetings (but also don't want to insult the folks I'm meeting with), I switched to a Mac app called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fwake-up-time-alarm-clock\u002Fid495945638?mt=12\"\u003EWake Up Time\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which displays a fairly large clock on the screen. I can move it to a different location on the screen, and I don't display the \"tell\" that I'm watching the clock. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut Wake Up Time takes up screen real estate, space I sorely need, because I also juggle a pile of open windows while in meetings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, sure. I could have put an old school actual digital clock in my office. But it's been so long since I've used one, I pretty much forgot that they existed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"63e93dba-54c7-4f82-9bf2-2a8d9a26cf83\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Time shown on the 5th Generation Echo dot on a wood surface.\" data-image-filename=\"time.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's where the Alexa clock comes in. I didn't even realize how useful it would be until I set it up after Amazon sent me one to test. I've moved it to a shelf right in my line of sight, and now I have a clock for meetings and I'm not broadcasting that I'm juggling a lot of appointments. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Battery-powered temperature sensors \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy office is upstairs. As a general rule, it's often five to ten degrees warmer upstairs than in the rest of the house. I usually set the temperature to be cozy in the main part of the house, but crank it down during the hot months when I'm heading up to work in my office. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"47952349-8c11-4b72-9839-2334cd148df0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Variety of temperature sensors on wooden surface.\" data-image-filename=\"sensors.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"2954\" data-image-height=\"2217\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's nice to know the temperature up there before heading up, so I've employed a number of temperature sensors over the years. I started with the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a669b716-11cf-4671-bddc-5c94820a0ce8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FNest-Labs-T5001SF-Sensor-Thermost\u002Fdp\u002FB07GNN4T2V\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Nest sensor\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, which connects to my Nest app. But it doesn't work with Alexa, so I can't query Alexa what the temperature is upstairs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-smart-thermostat\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best smart thermostats\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI later brought up one of my little \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2884e3a5-4198-480e-99a2-938abc81662c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSensorPush-Wireless-Thermometer-Hygrometer-Android\u002Fdp\u002FB01AEQ9X9I\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"SensorPush trackers\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. It tracks both temperature and humidity, and produces a nice little graph over time. But it also doesn't talk to Alexa unless you add on a special \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2ff4e171-5416-464e-9b45-2b539e8eb0b7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSensorPush-G1-WiFi-Gateway-Anywhere\u002Fdp\u002FB01N17RWWV\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$99 gateway interface\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. I didn't want to buy and manage yet another hub device, so I never got one. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, I brought up a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d78751ae-37b3-48d0-8ed1-74617b554f4b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAeotec-SmartThings-Window-Sensor-Multipurpose\u002Fdp\u002FB095TPSQ3S\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, which does respond to Alexa and would tell me the temperature upstairs when I asked her. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut… All three of these use little watch batteries. Those batteries run out fairly often. While they're not hard to change, I found that I just didn't get around to changing them, and so, despite having three temperature sensors in my office, Alexa still couldn't tell me the upstairs temperature. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Always plugged-in Alexa temperature sensor joy \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI know. This is a very minor problem. But the fact is, the new 5th Generation Echo Dot has a temperature sensor, and it doesn't rely on a battery. 'Tis a wonderful thing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was, however, amused when I first set it up. When I initially said \"Alexa, what's the upstairs temperature?\" I was told -472F. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5b04107e-7b65-436d-a089-ffb2911f0901\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Temperature reading on 5th Generation Echo Dot.\" data-image-filename=\"minus-6-kelvin.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's -6 degrees Kelvin and -280 degrees Celsius. Brings to mind that \"cold day in hell\" phrase, doesn't it? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFortunately, the issue was just that the device needed a few minutes to calibrate. Once it had a chance to acclimate to its new surroundings, it was properly reporting the temperature. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ed316fd4-88b1-4cd3-911b-e5ae90369be2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Temperature reading on 5th Generation Echo Dot.\" data-image-filename=\"temp.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, I can ask, \"Alexa, what's the upstairs temperature\" from anywhere in the house. Right now, Alexa tells me, \"The upstairs temperature is 67.8 degrees.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fgoogle-nest-learning-thermostat-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGoogle Nest Learning Thermostat: Can new tech work in an old house?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E A few final thoughts \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBe careful where you put the Echo Dot. I originally put it right under my monitor and next to my computer. It was easy to see and talk to, but the temperature reading was wildly inaccurate, because it was reporting the heat from both devices instead of ambient room temperature. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's possible to create routines using the temperature data from the sensor. I haven't done this yet, but I'm definitely going to experiment with it later on. When I do, you can be sure there will be another article here in ZDNET on how that works. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis 5th Generation Echo Dot also comes with an Eero Wi-Fi repeater built in. I'm not running Eero here, so I didn't test it. Because I'm running a different mesh environment, I was concerned that the Eero repeater would be sending extra radio waves bouncing around. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fbest-mesh-wifi-system\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is a mesh Wi-Fi system and which one should you buy?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo I reached out to Amazon and asked about it. I was told, \"Eero Built-in needs to be enabled by connecting to a compatible Eero router and linking your Amazon account in the Eero app. If you don't use Eero Built-in, your Echo devices will not automatically extend your Wi-Fi network.\" So, that's cool. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, I want to talk about value. This \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7288008d-566a-4ad0-bf1e-d08709c6fc79\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"5th Generation Echo Dot\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is $49, which is almost what a single one of those standalone sensors cost. Plus, this new Dot has an \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"57d8daf4-32ab-43a2-a13a-68603a43fbad\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEero-6-Extender\u002Fdp\u002FB085VQVPJK\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Eero repeater\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, which is $80 all on its own. Lots of people might love this feature. Other brands of mesh repeaters are that much, or more. So, for the price of what a Dot used to cost on its own, Amazon has packed in some tangibly valuable additional electronics. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd there's a clock. Did I mention how cool it is that there is a clock? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to follow me on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-10-31 13:32:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Why I love the 5th Gen Echo Dot's clock and new temperature sensor.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"e5f1472d-6fc1-4627-9165-274e6777fca5",image:{id:"63e93dba-54c7-4f82-9bf2-2a8d9a26cf83",filename:"time.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-10-28 07:53:51",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"temp",credits:"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EIt had me at HELLO.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F28\u002F63e93dba-54c7-4f82-9bf2-2a8d9a26cf83\u002Ftime.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4032,height:3024,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Productivity",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"it-sounds-ridiculous-but-i-forgot-how-useful-digital-clocks-can-be",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"It sounds ridiculous but I forgot how useful digital clocks can be",topic:{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"5a505bd7-edd5-4501-b6a1-0b4b0149318e",username:"Jason Cipriani",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jason",lastName:"Cipriani",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"ec9503e9-68fc-4acb-b714-31487e597154",filename:"jason-cipriani.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:09:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fec9503e9-68fc-4acb-b714-31487e597154\u002Fjason-cipriani.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jason Cipriani is based out of beautiful Colorado and has been covering technology news and reviewing the latest gadgets as a freelance journalist for the past 13 years. His work can be found all across the Internet and in print. When he's not writing, he can be found hanging out with his family, gaming, or trying to force himself to read a book.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a967fb52-8237-4ba3-95d6-84ed38578758\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Alexa Voice Remote Pro on blue and yellow-green background\" data-image-filename=\"alexa-remote-pro.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat's more annoying than digging through the couch cushions trying to find a lost remote? Not much, right? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c4770c0a-cd1f-4f68-9fa4-193c2fd4296c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc4770c0a-cd1f-4f68-9fa4-193c2fd4296c\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWell, if you use a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"84c7478f-ed7b-4c02-b93a-b1d772fd85e3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fb?ie=UTF8&node=8521791011&tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=544692723503&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7808609459447234248&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005779&hvtargid=kwd-88967765815&ref=pd_sl_9ap9qk1y0l_e\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fire TV\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, Amazon's new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"53fa869b-49f5-472a-aa52-0f67acf42c35\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09RX4HKTD\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$35 Alexa Voice Remote Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E remote fixes that. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn a more serious note, the new Alexa Voice Remote Pro looks great. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt has a remote finding feature built-in that allows you to ask Alexa to \"find my remote,\" which will trigger an audible alert on the remote to help you locate it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the remote finding feature is handy, it's probably not something you're going to use daily. But a bigger quality of life improvement has to be the fact that the buttons on the remote are backlit, so you can see them in the dark and easily know when the remote is upside down, instead of having to figure it out after you hit the wrong button. (Don't tell me I'm the only person who does that!) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-amazon-echo\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 12 best Echo speakers\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"5f0cc93c-6fd2-4478-9049-f9d12877a3cd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Alexa Voice Remote Pro\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"a967fb52-8237-4ba3-95d6-84ed38578758","filename":"alexa-remote-pro.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F16\u002Fa967fb52-8237-4ba3-95d6-84ed38578758\u002Falexa-remote-pro.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-11-16 16:03:45","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"a967fb52-8237-4ba3-95d6-84ed38578758","imageFilename":"alexa-remote-pro.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F11\u002F16"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09RX4HKTD?th=1\" data-offerprice=\"35\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther new features include two programmable buttons that you can set as shortcuts to apps, channels, or Alexa commands. There's also a dedicated headphones button that lets you quickly pair the remote with your wireless headphones for private listening. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the Amazon listing, the new Alexa Voice Remote Pro won't work with the following Fire TV devices: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFire TV (1st and 2nd Gen)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFire TV Stick (1st Gen)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EElement Fire TV Edition\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInsignia HD or Insignia FHD\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHisense U6HF 4K ULED Fire TV Series\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have any Fire TV device not on that list, then you're good to go. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fhow-to-use-amazon-fire-stick\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon Fire TV Stick: What it is and how to use it\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can order the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3c80cf3b-0fdc-4013-83e0-1fa37990f0f7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09RX4HKTD\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Alexa Voice Remote Pro for $35\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E right now directly from Amazon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-11-17 14:40:22",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amazon is now shipping a remote that features a remote finder feature and backlit keys.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"6a68e2ec-e379-46a7-87cd-ba829282dad2",image:{id:"a967fb52-8237-4ba3-95d6-84ed38578758",filename:"alexa-remote-pro.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-11-16 16:03:45",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"alexa-remote-pro",credits:"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F16\u002Fa967fb52-8237-4ba3-95d6-84ed38578758\u002Falexa-remote-pro.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1296,height:729,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"alexa-can-now-help-you-find-your-remote-heres-how",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Alexa can now help you find your remote. Here's how",topic:{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9e387438-bfb1-47c2-a8a5-71be354f69de",slug:"home-entertainment",name:"Home Entertainment",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EI have a lot of Alexas. Oh, it's not just because I'm a reviewer, and Amazon keeps sending me devices to review. It's because I purposely bought an Alexa device for every room of the house. And yes, in \u003Cem\u003Ethere\u003C\u002Fem\u003E too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61084233-a6d5-4845-a3c7-00962525c926\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61084233-a6d5-4845-a3c7-00962525c926\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome of you will comment about the Big Brother aspects of allowing a global artificial intelligence to listen to everything I say. I counter by telling you I don't ever say much that's of particular interest to a global artificial intelligence. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd it's not like Amazon is going to pick up on my secret shopping preferences. I already buy most of my stuff \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-amazon-is-the-king-of-innovation-prime-power\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethrough Prime\u003C\u002Fa\u003E anyway, so my need for new socks and my monthly order of coffee has long been stored deep in some AWS database. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe find Alexa necessary in every room because we use it to set timers, set reminders, operate \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fextreme-nest-take-nest-to-the-next-level-with-zones-and-sensors\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eall our lights and thermostats\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and intercom across the house. Plus, you never know when a math problem needs to be solved. And yes, even in \u003Cem\u003Ethere\u003C\u002Fem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Falexa-controlled-fan-is-the-smart-home-luxury-i-didnt-know-i-needed\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThis Alexa-controlled smart fan is the luxury I didn't know I needed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Alexa in the kitchen \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlexa has long had a spot in our kitchen, on top of the microwave. She started inside an \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"66be109f-5cba-485c-b286-c7b3cbfc3a2b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fall-new-echo-dot\u002Fdp\u002FB084J4KNDS\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Dot\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and remained there for many years. We use Alexa a lot in the kitchen, especially setting timers and adding items to the grocery list.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStatements like, \"Alexa, add blue cheese to grocery,\" work with our AnyList app to always make sure things are added to the list just as we use them up, even if our hands are full.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlexa's use went up considerably once we were able to set multiple named timers. \"Alexa set carrot timer for seven minutes. Alexa set a chicken timer for 12 minutes. Alexa, set garbage night reminder for 11pm.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA few years ago, we upgraded Alexa's Dot to an \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"fe161d88-151a-4358-a3eb-42f34a09ad36\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Echo-Show-8-2nd-Gen-2021-release\u002Fdp\u002FB084DC4LW6\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. This was entirely unnecessary. But what about Alexa is truly necessary? It's all about convenience. We found the Show to be quite comforting to be able to see timers as they counted down, to be able to see that items were properly added to the grocery list, to play completely irrelevant news videos, and to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Fhome\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fneed-a-good-laugh-55-funniest-things-to-ask-alexa-to-raise-your-spirits\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eask her to tell bad Dad jokes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDid you hear about the new pirate movie?\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E It's rated arrr. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWhat kind of salad wears a diaper?\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E Baby greens. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwe-bought-an-alexa-enabled-microwave-heres-what-happened\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWe bought an Alexa-enabled microwave. Here's what happened\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBack in November, we bought an \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f06d66f8-4460-423e-8cc7-a0070d852a61\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSharp-ZSMC1449FS-Countertop-Microwave-Steel-Works\u002Fdp\u002FB08FF62HXQ\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Alexa-aware microwave\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. It seemed silly, but we needed a new microwave, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwe-bought-an-alexa-enabled-microwave-heres-what-happened\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis one responds to verbal commands\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll admit, it's kind of dumb. It knows \"cook\" and \"microwave\" as commands, but not \"nuke\" or \"zap\". It can \"reheat\" foods, but they seem to be just as cooked as when we ask it to cook food. It knows of a few recipes and instructions, but they're few enough that we'd have to remember what they are, so we rarely do. It does understand how to cook popcorn, so there's a win.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo be fair, there's no good reason for an Alexa-enabled microwave. That said, I haven't pushed a button on the microwave since the day we installed it. I'm not a caveman. I don't need to press buttons on a touchpad. Instead, every morning I ask, \"Alexa, cook for 90 seconds,\" and she heats up my bowl of oatmeal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Our latest addition \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur latest addition to the pantheon of robotic cooking devices is an air fryer. I wasn't exactly sold on the idea of an air fryer, but my wife wanted to try one. Let me tell you; air fried chicken thighs are incredibly delicious and easy to make. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe air fryer that Alexa assimilated is the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"87353657-edf4-423c-b459-75c0877d5971\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FProscenic-T21-Electric-Touchscreen-Nonstick\u002Fdp\u002FB07VWHVCHK\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Proscenic T21\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, sent to me by Proscenic for review. The air fryer itself doesn't have speakers or microphones as with the microwave. Instead, the kitchen Alexa listens to requests and passes on instructions, kind of like a digital Mrs. Patmore. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstructing the T21 isn't quite as smooth as the microwave. That's probably because \"Alexa, cook for 60 seconds\" goes to the microwave, and Alexa wouldn't know to send it to the air fryer. Instead, the invocation sequence is \"Alexa, ask Proscenic air fryer to...\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-one-alexa-feature-that-makes-it-worth-letting-her-spy-on-us-all-she-wants-according-to-my-wife\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe one Alexa feature that makes it worth letting her spy on us all she wants (according to my wife)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are actually quite a few options, and many are quite helpful while cooking. Our favorite air fryer meal is chicken thighs. Handling raw chicken is messy and requires care, so not having to touch the air fryer can be a win. For example, \"Alexa, ask proscenic air fryer to power on\" and \"Alexa, ask proscenic air fryer to preheat\" can both be issued while both hands are full of salmonella. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are a variety of pre-built cook times in the device for chips\u002Ffries, shrimp\u002Fprawns, pizza, drumstick, fish, beefsteak, cake, and bacon. Unfortunately, while there's documentation on how to connect the Alexa skill through the associated app, there's almost nothing listed about the various Alexa commands the device listens for. So, for example, while the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F%E6%B7%B1%E5%9C%B3%E5%B8%82%E6%B5%A6%E7%A1%95%E7%A7%91%E6%8A%80%E6%9C%89%E9%99%90%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8-Proscenic\u002Fdp\u002FB09FD6LB8D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESkill Library reference\u003C\u002Fa\u003E says you can tell the air fryer to cook a cake, what does that mean? There are no details provided in the manual. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs with the microwave, I initially thought the Alexa integration was a joke feature. But I use Alexa commands almost exclusively with the microwave, and we find the ability to initiate the air fryer functions while prepping chicken quite helpful. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat said, the documentation is written as if the device wasn't ever Alexa enabled. There are nods to smart functioning, but it's clear that the same tech writers who've been writing appliance documentation since the 1990s wrote the docs for this device as well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-echo\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBest Amazon Echo 2022: Which Alexa device is right for you?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Make me a sandwich \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately, our kitchen isn't smart enough to make actual food. It can't open the refrigerator and remove ingredients. It can't clean up after itself (arguably something I've never really learned, either). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat said, if you've embraced having Big Brother Bezos listening to you at all times, then the Alexa-enabled microwave and air fryer (and who knows what's next) do make doing kitchen chores just a little bit easier. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat about you? Do you have Alexa in your kitchen? Have you added any smart appliances? I'm still waiting for the time I can say, \"Alexa, bring me a coffee\", and it happens. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to follow me on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6ce0e79b-438d-497b-ab2b-ff7b960d3851\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6ce0e79b-438d-497b-ab2b-ff7b960d3851\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-02-23 13:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"It started with Alexa. Then the microwave got \"smart.\" Now, it's the air fryer. Where will it end? And why can't I simply say, \"Alexa, make me a sandwich\"?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"5d51abb9-0f65-4187-b147-42da4b292345",image:{id:"825baaef-4d8e-4891-8163-e086776250d9",filename:"gettyimages-646011017-deli-meat-sandwich-on-whole-grain-bread2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-02-23 12:46:18",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Deli meat sandwich on whole grain bread",credits:"Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F23\u002F825baaef-4d8e-4891-8163-e086776250d9\u002Fgettyimages-646011017-deli-meat-sandwich-on-whole-grain-bread2.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1468,height:1284,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home^Smart Assistants",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"if-my-kitchen-is-so-smart-why-wont-it-make-me-a-sandwich",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"If my kitchen is so smart, why won't it make me a sandwich?",topic:{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e448d5-eecb-4b4e-9e00-04cef3eaaaa4",username:"scondon1",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Stephanie",lastName:"Condon",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"bca73539-dbd2-46c5-8de4-f286b3d3e73b",filename:"stephanie-condon.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:37:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fbca73539-dbd2-46c5-8de4-f286b3d3e73b\u002Fstephanie-condon.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Stephanie Condon is a staff writer for Red Ventures based in Portland, Oregon, covering business technology for ZDNET. She previously covered politics for CBSNews.com, as well as the intersection of technology and politics for CNET. Stephanie graduated with a B.A. in communication from Stanford University.",profile:c,title:"Senior Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Web Services on Tuesday announced the general availability of tools that bring more \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Fblogs\u002Faws\u002Faws-lake-formation-general-availability-of-cell-level-security-and-governed-tables-with-automatic-compaction\u002F\"\u003Efine-grained control to data lake management\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, Row and Cell-Level Security for Lake Formation \"puts the right data in the hands of the right people,\" AWS CEO Adam Selipsky said during his AWS re:Invent keynote address. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELake Formation already enables customers to move data into S3 data lakes, clean, and classify it using machine learning and secure access to sensitive data. The new tool now lets customers enforce access controls for individual rows and cells. Instead of creating multiple tables for each user and managing data pipelines, a customer can define a set of policies for specific rows for specific users. Customers control access to specific rows and columns in query results and within AWS Glue ETL jobs based on the identity of who is performing the action. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, Transactions for Governed Tables in Lake Formation eliminates the need for batching updates. \"Data isn't static,\" Selipsky said. \"More and more data is being added and moved rapidly.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow customers can create a new type of table -- a governed table -- and Lake Formation automatically manages conflicts and errors for consistent view of data. Users will be able to keep up with the data in real-time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoverned tables support ACID transactions that let multiple users concurrently and reliably insert and delete data across multiple governed tables. ACID transactions also let customers run queries that return consistent and up-to-date data. In case of errors in ETL processes, or during an update, changes are not committed and will not be visible.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECustomers using governed tables can use automatic compaction for storage optimization. When this option is enabled, Lake Formation automatically compacts small S3 objects in governed tables into larger objects to optimize access via analytics engines, such as\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Fathena\u002F\"\u003E Amazon Athena\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdocs.aws.amazon.com\u002Fredshift\u002Flatest\u002Fdg\u002Fc-getting-started-using-spectrum.html\"\u003E Amazon Redshift Spectrum\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"22caf612-36ca-44f4-9c2a-2f4266bb2067\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F22caf612-36ca-44f4-9c2a-2f4266bb2067\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-11-30 18:05:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"At re:Invent, AWS CEO Adam Selipsky announced the general availability of new tools that will reduce the need for building and managing data pipelines.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"d9e062a3-0f13-43e3-aac1-6646cac091ab",image:{id:"20a585a6-81ff-4046-bba5-b4f43a73ca87",filename:"aws-bugfest-competition-to-find-and-fix-amazon-bugs.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-06-28 13:19:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"aws-bugfest-competition-to-find-and-fix-amazon-bugs.jpg",credits:"Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F28\u002F20a585a6-81ff-4046-bba5-b4f43a73ca87\u002Faws-bugfest-competition-to-find-and-fix-amazon-bugs.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Data Management",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"reinvent-amazon-brings-more-fine-grained-controls-to-aws-lake-formation",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon brings more fine-grained controls to AWS Lake Formation",topic:{id:"1029c8e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"data-management",name:"Data Management",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"1029c8e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"data-management",name:"Data Management",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"37ebf2ad-f5ec-4e7f-9409-0fbbbbd88209\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EDavid's original Alexa, in all its black Pringles Can of Death glory.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"An original Amazon Echo on a dark surface next to a pair of glasses.\" data-image-filename=\"echo-12.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2015\u002F05\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"620\" data-image-height=\"413\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI woke up at 7 am to the sound of my alarm blaring. There's nothing unusual about that, except… hang on… \"Alexa, stop!\" Yep, the alarm was coming from the bedroom Alexa. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat bedroom Alexa is the one we call Alexa Prime since it was the first one we got. It's the old Pringles can-style Amazon OG Echo, ordered from Amazon as soon as the company started accepting orders. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-echo-it-sucks-its-awesome-it-sucks-we-want-two-more\u002F\"\u003EAlexa Prime\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has been with us since Jan. 13, 2015, and she has been waking me every one of the 2,828 days since. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELive blog:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-prime-day-october-sale-deals-live-blog\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best deals from Amazon's October Prime Early Access Sale\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"43a887bc-9a6d-4830-b290-f520f7aecc8a\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F43a887bc-9a6d-4830-b290-f520f7aecc8a\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOh, sure. We've subsequently adopted many of her siblings. We have some later-generation Echos, a bunch of Echo Dots, and a few Echo Shows. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy wife and I bought the first three or four, and then as I started writing about them regularly, Amazon sent me review units. That's how I got \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fecho-show-10-with-motion\u002F\"\u003Ethe Echo Show 10 that follows me around the room\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in my office as I move. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt this point, we have an Alexa in every room. And yes, that includes bathrooms. We found the intercom, timer, and smart home control functions so valuable that it makes sense for them to be everywhere we are. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"37c678fe-b19a-40e8-af04-5451c0e5c608\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Amazon Echo Show 10 (save $80)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Echo Show 10 3rd Gen","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Amazon","imageData":{"id":"b5ab52a5-d0f1-48ce-9dc7-7ff3f3ba9cb2","filename":"echo-show-10-3rd-gen.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F11\u002Fb5ab52a5-d0f1-48ce-9dc7-7ff3f3ba9cb2\u002Fecho-show-10-3rd-gen.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-10-11 14:21:49","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"b5ab52a5-d0f1-48ce-9dc7-7ff3f3ba9cb2","imageFilename":"echo-show-10-3rd-gen.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F10\u002F11"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Amazon\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fecho-show-10\u002Fdp\u002FB07VHZ41L8\u002F\" data-offerprice=\"170\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fecho-show-10\u002Fdp\u002FB07VHZ41L8\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut it's Alexa Prime I want to focus on for a minute. She's been with us for almost eight years. We've never had to update her (although I do know that updates have been automatically installed quietly and without requiring my attention). She still runs all our routines and smart home activities, turning on and off lights, controlling the temperature, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's go back in time to that January in 2015. I was still carrying my \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fpictures\u002F25-things-my-new-android-phone-does-that-makes-my-iphone-feel-like-it-comes-from-the-1990s\u002F\"\u003ESamsung S4 Android phone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. My purchase of its replacement, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffour-hours-in-apple-store-hell-what-iphone-upgrade-customers-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003Ethe iPhone 6S Plus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, was still eight months into the future. Four months in the future from that January, I would \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Frefreshed-macbook-pro-stunningly-fast-storage-spooky-touchpad-delightful-display\u002F\"\u003Ebuy an Intel i5 MacBook Pro\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- the last Intel MacBook Pro with ports and a nice keyboard. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've since had to purchase replacements for all of those devices. With iOS 16, Apple \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.apple.com\u002Fen-us\u002FHT213411\"\u003Ehas discontinued support\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of the iPhone 6S Plus. When \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-macos-ventura-could-upgrade-your-worklife-hands-on-impressions\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMacOS Ventura\u003C\u002Fa\u003E comes out this month, my i5 MacBook Pro from 2015 \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fmacos\u002Fmacos-ventura-preview\u002F\"\u003Ewill also lose support\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (as will all MacBook Pros purchased before 2017, MacBook Airs and Mac Minis purchased before 2018, and Mac Pros purchased before 2019). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fios-16-five-features-i-cant-live-without-now-and-how-to-use-them\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFive iOS 16 features I can't live without now and how to use them\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut Alexas just work. That's the first underappreciated way Alexa devices are consumer-friendly. Day in, day out. In my case, nearly 3,000 days. They just work. I've never had to replace a single Echo device because it was obsoleted by the company. Although not all features are available for older devices (you need a more recent device such as a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"64b3bd08-f2ba-4ff2-ab60-b5ad3c69ca0e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Dot\u002Fdp\u002FB07FZ8S74R\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"third-generation Echo Dot\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E or \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ae66cafa-7d9b-4208-89f4-2ffd710291ef\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-release-Smart-speaker-Charcoal\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"newer\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E to make it \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdid-you-know-alexa-is-bilingual-heres-why-it-matters\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebilingual in Spanish\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, for example), in my personal experience so far, I haven't noticed any loss of support or functionality. Each incarnation of the helpful AI just sits there, waiting for us to ask or command something. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, sure. As Amazon introduces \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fnew-echo-2022-release-date-price-features-how-to-buy-amazon\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew Echo models\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, they do more and sound better. But I'm not terribly concerned with media-center-quality sound when I'm blasted out of sleep in the morning. I just want to be able to get to work on time. And Alexa does that. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c82987a1-2350-4ed7-a6ff-5e843b6b2af5\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc82987a1-2350-4ed7-a6ff-5e843b6b2af5\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's another consumer-friendly feature of Alexa that we rarely discuss: There's no monthly fee. To be fair, this is also true of Apple's Siri and Google Assistant, but it's also very rare for smart devices to run without a monthly fee (especially security cameras). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI should note that Amazon does have some services it offers to Alexa users for an extra fee. There's a fee for the Alexa Kids+ service, which offers some kid-related content. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's also a fee for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fb\u002Fref=sxts_snpl_1_0_83ff5f87-2ba6-4f32-aa3f-635f7d4115c0?node=18021383011&pd_rd_w=fcCbh&content-id=amzn1.sym.83ff5f87-2ba6-4f32-aa3f-635f7d4115c0:amzn1.sym.83ff5f87-2ba6-4f32-aa3f-635f7d4115c0&pf_rd_p=83ff5f87-2ba6-4f32-aa3f-635f7d4115c0&pf_rd_r=30K2V73GQB5HRS78ZAB6&pd_rd_wg=mlBuY&pd_rd_r=cbae70f7-c8cf-496b-9dae-f9acba510422&qid=1665540251\"\u003EAlexa Guard Plus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which provides some emergency monitoring and protection. And there's a per-incident fee for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09X27YPS1\"\u003EEcho Auto\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which you incur if you call for help when stuck on the side of the road. But there's no fee for the basic Alexa service, and in seven years, we've never needed to upgrade to any of the incremental services that have fees. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-deals-under-20-amazon-prime-early-access-sale-prime-day-october\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best tech deals under $20 from Amazon's October Prime Early Access Sale\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is why I was so concerned last month when we found out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-amazon-about-to-ruin-alexa-answers-with-ads\u002F\"\u003EAmazon might be open to selling Alexa responses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E responses to high bidders that would answer questions with brand-centric answers. We're still not sure how that will play out, but so far, Alexa has been a fairly benign presence in my life (beyond \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhas-alexa-snapped-why-alexa-sometimes-laughs-or-does-other-creepy-things\u002F\"\u003Ethe weird, creepy stuff that sometimes happens\u003C\u002Fa\u003E). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm not an apologist for Amazon. I'm as concerned as the next guy about Amazon's near lock on Internet commerce, and I do worry about how far an AI like Alexa can go before we get Skynet. But on this second day of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-amazon-prime-early-access-sale-and-when-is-it-in-october-prime-day\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon's second Prime Day(s)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of the year, I wanted to share a positive thought.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERight now, Alexa's generally just helpful, and she has been since she took up residence on my bedroom bookshelf. Sure, it could get a lot worse. But for now, in our crazy, fractious, messed-up world, it's nice to be able to point out something, anything, that doesn't completely suck, even if for only a moment. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Alexa, thank you.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"You're so welcome. Your kindness really gives me a charge.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, what exactly does she mean by that? Is that a pun? Is she saying she likes it when I charge things via Amazon? Is she mocking me for yelling \"No\" this morning when she wanted to tell me about the weather? Will she someday murder me in my bed? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYep, that moment is over. But still... \"Alexa, set alarm for 7 am.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to follow me on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-10-12 18:30:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"In a world where everything seems crazy and overwhelming, it's nice -- even if for a moment -- to appreciate when something just seems to work.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"ae4ebc31-332d-4c2d-bc0c-d00018b1b247",image:{id:"37ebf2ad-f5ec-4e7f-9409-0fbbbbd88209",filename:"echo-12.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2015-05-17 21:25:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"echo-12.jpg",credits:c,caption:"\u003Cp\u003EDavid's original Alexa, in all its black Pringles Can of Death glory.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2015\u002F05\u002F17\u002F37ebf2ad-f5ec-4e7f-9409-0fbbbbd88209\u002Fecho-12.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:620,height:413,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home^Smart Assistants",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"two-unsung-ways-amazon-echos-are-actually-pretty-consumer-friendly",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Two unsung ways Amazon Echos are actually pretty consumer-friendly",topic:{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EAmazon held its annual devices and services event on Wednesday, Sept. 28 (here's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Feverything-amazon-just-announced-and-how-to-buy-it-all\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eeverything Amazon just announced and how to buy it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E). This comes just a few weeks before the e-commerce establishment's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fprime-day-2-dates-announced-amazon-prime-early-access-sale-october\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrime Early Access sale\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which is certain to draw in crowds of holiday shoppers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe always go into this affair looking for Amazon's new updates to its Echo devices, if any. Echo speakers didn't get an upgrade in 2021's event, though we did get a new line of Echo Show smart displays. In 2022, however, Amazon is flaunting a fresh lineup of Echo devices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftrade-in-your-old-devices-for-amazon-gift-cards-heres-how\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrade in your old devices for Amazon gift cards. Here's how\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EEcho Dot: 5th Generation\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a090647c-c89c-415a-8abf-fc6777af4149\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock on table\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-09-28-at-12-26-11-pm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F09\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"2648\" data-image-height=\"1326\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe brand-new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"9499981f-1df7-466e-a808-386658e8a83b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"5th Generation Echo Dot\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E brings more powerful audio to Amazon's most popular smart speaker. Amazon hadn't released a new version of the Echo Dot in two years since the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"53d365e2-d63f-4f9f-9d3c-6aa773cca7b1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB07XJ8C8F5\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB07XJ8C8F5?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"fourth-generation Echo Dot\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E launched in September 2020. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the 5th Gen Echo Dot is the same size as the previous generation, it features a completely redesigned internal structure for double the bass output and crisper audio. The \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"645df985-f8c9-4db6-8b10-186051ffdfe0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-release-clock-Smart-speaker\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8W5FW7\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Dot with Clock\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E display now goes beyond the time to show calendar events and media information, making it a helpful addition for anyone looking for a sleek and compact smart speaker for a bedside table or office.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"ce925b58-e89a-4559-bf2d-96e3227ec69a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Echo Dot 5th Gen\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Echo Dot 5th Generation on table","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image: Amazon & Prasert Krainukul via Getty Images","imageData":{"id":"0562ccc0-0963-4fd9-afb8-8e7fdfb72839","filename":"new-echo-dot.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F28\u002F0562ccc0-0963-4fd9-afb8-8e7fdfb72839\u002Fnew-echo-dot.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-28 18:08:08","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"0562ccc0-0963-4fd9-afb8-8e7fdfb72839","imageFilename":"new-echo-dot.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F28"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Image: Amazon & Prasert Krainukul via Getty Images\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3\" data-offerprice=\"49.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a9ee6fba-d289-458f-9dff-18b6cd34636a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Dot (5th Gen)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E now has both an accelerometer and temperature sensors, so now a tap on the top of the device can control media and calls. The temperature sensor can give you the room temperature or run automations through Alexa, so it can automatically run your HVAC system when triggered by a high or low temperature.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon has also \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fsoon-your-amazon-echo-dot-will-serve-as-an-eero-wi-fi-extender\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eadded Eero mesh Wi-FI functionality to the Echo Dot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, making each one a Wi-Fi extender that can add up to 1,000 feet of coverage for existing Eero networks. This update is rolling out on Oct. 20 for the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"01757c9e-f83b-4367-8f9a-fa6a6fffd1d1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB07XJ8C8F5\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB07XJ8C8F5?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Dot (4th Gen)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E as well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"78d37ca5-2941-44d5-bbe7-f938393b75f6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB07FZ8S74R\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB07FZ8S74R?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"third-gen Echo Dot\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E remains Amazon's most popular smart speaker, and has been since its 2018 launch, so the new 5th Gen Echo Dot has some big, yet compact, shoes to fill.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EEcho Dot Kids: 5th Generation\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"dd28a15e-d83e-480c-b6a9-a8589e4e2282\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Dot Kids on table\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-09-28-at-12-27-27-pm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F09\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"2606\" data-image-height=\"1420\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon unveiled two new characters for its \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f227506a-561a-4fba-98a4-036366f6b7a8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B9CD1YB\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Dot Kids\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E lineup: the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"543f0278-7c17-4feb-b8bb-2b0cfe69f378\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B9CD1YB\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Owl\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d5dedf67-19c6-44fa-b7f7-fc954fdf8a8a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B96PMLY\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Dragon\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. The new characters join the Echo Kids \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"93cf1936-dbf4-456d-a420-c4aba325b9df\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Famazon-echo-dot-4th-gen-kids-edition-designed-for-kids-with-parental-controls-tiger\u002F6430070.p?skuId=6430070\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Tiger\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3a793fd5-8a1a-4378-bd23-a9d1d04ea339\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Designed-parental-controls-Panda\u002Fdp\u002FB084J4MJCK\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Panda\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E currently for sale. Kids can interact with these new characters complete with custom voices, as well as enjoy an Amazon Kids Plus subscription for one year. Each of the new Echo Dot Kids models starts at $59.99 and will be available for sale next month.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"610b6821-2327-40ab-aa94-18296312a423\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Echo Dot Kids\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"d3c58bd4-0aeb-4943-87cc-8ecdde803486","filename":"new-echodotki.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F28\u002Fd3c58bd4-0aeb-4943-87cc-8ecdde803486\u002Fnew-echodotki.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-28 18:09:37","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"d3c58bd4-0aeb-4943-87cc-8ecdde803486","imageFilename":"new-echodotki.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F28"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B9CD1YB\" data-offerprice=\"59.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-smart-speaker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best smart speakers: Battle of the voice assistants\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EEcho Studio\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e189a9f1-c3bf-4688-8bbb-259f8d4118b9\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Studio with price\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-09-28-at-12-22-54-pm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F09\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"2398\" data-image-height=\"1484\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"87f9f28b-8b46-4b44-af71-52422c79693e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB07G9Y3ZMC\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Studio\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is getting a new color and upgraded spatial audio processing that builds on its already existing 3D audio, with deeper bass and crisper sounds to fill the room. The Echo Studio currently retails for \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e595d1b0-89cd-4732-b90f-817a2bd117a5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB07G9Y3ZMC\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$199.99\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, with the white option available for preorder today. Already-purchased Echo Studio devices will be able to get the update for the improved audio experience as well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazons-household-robot-astro-can-now-recognize-your-cats-and-dogs\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon's Astro household robot can now recognize your pets\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEcho speaker devices are an interaction platform for Amazon's smart voice assistant Alexa, which you can also use with any of the Echo Dots and Echo Shows. But the biggest difference between the Echo, Echo Studio, and the rest of the lineup is that the Studio is Zigbee-enabled, so it can connect Zigbee gadgets in your house as a smart home hub.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"bf34cbd2-e238-4d79-849b-c77c8023b08d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Echo Studio in Glacier white\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Echo Studio in Glacier white","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image: Amazon & Prasert Krainukul via Getty Images","imageData":{"id":"3d8c45dc-2f63-4019-a784-0630fc4ac7fa","filename":"new-echo-studio.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F28\u002F3d8c45dc-2f63-4019-a784-0630fc4ac7fa\u002Fnew-echo-studio.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-28 18:12:21","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"3d8c45dc-2f63-4019-a784-0630fc4ac7fa","imageFilename":"new-echo-studio.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F28"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Image: Amazon & Prasert Krainukul via Getty Images\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Studio\u002Fdp\u002FB09M67KSSF\" data-offerprice=\"199\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Studio\u002Fdp\u002FB09M67KSSF?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fprime-day-2-amazon-prime-early-access-sale\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen is Amazon's Early Access Sale? Plus how to find the best deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are welcome Echo updates, though no upgrades were made to the Echo Show or the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"99770373-e8b4-498a-aa5d-0308e38298d3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-4th-Gen\u002Fdp\u002FB07XKF5RM3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Speaker\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. Amazon's older versions of the Echo Show include the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"753ce27c-0ef5-4dac-8aa0-e7a946715db2\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08KJN3333\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 5\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c3619070-dce1-4c51-8583-14cff0d9ab47\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB084DC4LW6\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"881c0ed3-d58c-46f3-bd0c-4936ac5383d2\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB07VHZ41L8\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 10\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e35cea19-4dbb-4915-acaf-d25a2664d4ad\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08MQLDFF6\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 15\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E; the number in the name of each model indicates its screen size. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-09-28 17:04:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"During its annual hardware event, the e-commerce giant also announced brand-new Echo Dot Kids characters as part of its new Echo lineup.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"329a1e81-26bb-4757-9683-e6b16f2eb148",image:{id:"8298e3dc-6a9b-4d75-b5db-a0e1ee8662d9",filename:"new-echos.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-09-28 18:35:32",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"This picture taken on July 4, 2022 shows the Amazon logo, a major online shopping company, at Amazon Amagasaki Fulfillent Center in Amagasaki, Hyogo prefecture",credits:"Image by KAZUHIRO NOGI\u002FAFP via Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F28\u002F8298e3dc-6a9b-4d75-b5db-a0e1ee8662d9\u002Fnew-echos.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2100,height:1383,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"Here are all the new Echo devices Amazon just announced",section:b,slug:"new-echo-2022-release-date-price-features-how-to-buy-amazon",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"New Echo devices: Every speaker Amazon just announced",topic:{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9e387438-bfb1-47c2-a8a5-71be354f69de",slug:"home-entertainment",name:"Home Entertainment",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"5a505bd7-edd5-4501-b6a1-0b4b0149318e",username:"Jason Cipriani",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jason",lastName:"Cipriani",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"ec9503e9-68fc-4acb-b714-31487e597154",filename:"jason-cipriani.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:09:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fec9503e9-68fc-4acb-b714-31487e597154\u002Fjason-cipriani.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jason Cipriani is based out of beautiful Colorado and has been covering technology news and reviewing the latest gadgets as a freelance journalist for the past 13 years. His work can be found all across the Internet and in print. When he's not writing, he can be found hanging out with his family, gaming, or trying to force himself to read a book.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e6559bc9-ba94-43f5-985d-d4d95d2f3b51\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"Person in kitchen next to Amazon Astro.\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-09-28-at-12-36-58-pm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022-09-28 16:37:23.000000\" data-image-width=\"2632\" data-image-height=\"1570\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's annual fall event just wrapped up. The online retail giant announced a bunch of new hardware and software improvements for various products, including its Ring, Blink, Echo, Fire TV, Eero, and Kindle lines. Prior to the event, the company has already announced a new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnew-amazon-kindle-smaller-cheaper-usb-c-charging\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKindle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"link\" data-label=\"Amazon refreshes Kindle Fire HD 8 lineup ahead of big devices event next week\" data-asset-type=\"article\" data-uuid=\"232134e4-989f-40d0-b0e1-7eca74487ea1\" data-slug=\"amazon-refreshes-kindle-fire-hd-8-lineup-ahead-of-big-devices-event-next-week\" data-link-text=\"Fire HD 8 tablets\" data-target=\"_blank\" data-href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcms.zdnet.com\u002Fcontent\u002Farticle\u002F232134e4-989f-40d0-b0e1-7eca74487ea1\u002Fversion\u002Fus\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003EFire HD 8 tablets\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftrade-in-your-old-devices-for-amazon-gift-cards-heres-how\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrade in your old devices for Amazon gift cards: Here's how\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBelow we'll recap all of the announcements, and detail when and where you can buy what's new.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA Kindle with a stylus: The Kindle Scribe\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5c2d21dc-bbe5-4fa5-96ce-b96c14abe826\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Scribe-Essentials-including-Premium\u002Fdp\u002FB0BG1LYRQ3\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Scribe\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E just made its debut. It's the first time Amazon has added a stylus to what's normally a device dedicated to reading, but now you can jot notes, draw sketches, and more directly on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-kindle-scribe-here-comes-the-first-kindle-you-can-write-and-sketch-on\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EScribe's large 10.2-inch Paperwhite display\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3f991915-7ed7-49c0-8488-71b493a9378f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-Kindle-Scribe-the-first--Kindle-for--reading--and-writing\u002Fdp\u002FB09BS26B8B\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Scribe-Essentials-including-Premium\u002Fdp\u002FB0BG192XHS\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Preorders start today for $339.99\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and shipping will begin in time for the holidays. That price includes a stylus, which magnetically connects to the side of the Kindle Scribe.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"a2bccc7b-9afa-41fe-a277-a6fa3778d9cf\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Amazon Kindle Scribe\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"b6c4cbcb-20c9-4094-8275-ff5a17abcb03","filename":"kindle-scribe-1920x1080-303.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F28\u002Fb6c4cbcb-20c9-4094-8275-ff5a17abcb03\u002Fkindle-scribe-1920x1080-303.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-28 16:14:33","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"b6c4cbcb-20c9-4094-8275-ff5a17abcb03","imageFilename":"kindle-scribe-1920x1080-303.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F28"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-Kindle-Scribe-the-first--Kindle-for--reading--and-writing\u002Fdp\u002FB09BS26B8B\u002F\" data-offerprice=\"339\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09BS26B8B?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHalo can now watch you sleep\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's fitness and health initiative, Halo, as seen in the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"14377892-ccde-437f-ae71-abf8ed8ad4f2\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Halo-Fitness-And-Health-Band\u002Fdp\u002FB07QK955LS\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Halo Band\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, is expanding beyond your wrist with a bedside sleep tracker. The \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e6aae089-8b2e-4ba5-8ca7-fa0ec0175548\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09MGBK9VV\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Halo Rise\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E looks like a futuristic alarm clock, complete with a light and a digital clock. However, in addition to showing the time and waking you up, the Rise uses radar sensors to monitor your sleep and track the various sleep stages we all go through each night. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-sunrise-alarm-clock\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 4 best sunrise alarm clocks\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazons-halo-rise-tracks-your-sleep-without-a-wristband-camera-or-microphone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHalo Rise uses the wake-up light\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to gently wake you up in the morning when you're in a light sleep stage, which should mean that you wake up feeling more rested. If you prefer a more traditional alarm sound, the Rise can do that as well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Halo Rise comes with six months of Amazon's Halo subscription and will launch later this year priced at $139.99. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"fd92c338-460b-4982-a46b-4b9ca238668d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Amazon Halo Rise\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"f2f68511-1667-4c87-8b71-8bf208106ce8","filename":"halo-rise-morning-nightstand.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F28\u002Ff2f68511-1667-4c87-8b71-8bf208106ce8\u002Fhalo-rise-morning-nightstand.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-28 16:16:55","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"f2f68511-1667-4c87-8b71-8bf208106ce8","imageFilename":"halo-rise-morning-nightstand.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F28"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09MGBK9VV\" data-offerprice=\"139.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fhalorise?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ENew Echo devices\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's new Echo devices don't include the Echo Show line of smart displays, but instead, the online retail giant has updated its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fechodevices\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eprevious Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock\u003C\u002Fa\u003E offerings, adding \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fsoon-your-amazon-echo-dot-will-serve-as-an-eero-wi-fi-extender\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEero mesh Wi-Fi functionality\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and a new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"52ba6a25-a059-48a5-988e-6c3777998c91\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-release-Designed-parental-controls\u002Fdp\u002FB09B9CD1YB\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Dot Kids edition\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E that comes in owl or dragon designs. The new Echo Dots now feature a temperature sensor that you can use with Alexa automations. New gesture controls mean users can just tap on the Echo Dot to control various activities, such as ending a call or playing and pausing music. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fnew-echo-2022-release-date-price-features-how-to-buy-amazon\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHere are all the Echo devices Amazon just announced\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4e8b0a4a-ac64-4b9a-a069-8570ae7929a3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"new Echo Dot\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E comes in charcoal, deep-sea blue, and glacier white for $49.99. The \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"eeb25736-7d4b-4fb3-8e2e-1f5581b13b63\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-release-clock-Smart-speaker\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8W5FW7\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Echo-Dot-clock-4th\u002Fdp\u002FB08H6KR55L\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"new Echo Dot with Clock\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is $59.99 and comes in cloud blue or glacier white. Preorders start now, with deliveries arriving next month. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"1e8fe9ee-ad6c-4093-8538-89e11a6db1c8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"3cb15057-92b8-4814-a2cf-866415086746","filename":"echo-dot-1920x1080-301.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F28\u002F3cb15057-92b8-4814-a2cf-866415086746\u002Fecho-dot-1920x1080-301.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-28 16:27:10","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"3cb15057-92b8-4814-a2cf-866415086746","imageFilename":"echo-dot-1920x1080-301.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F28"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3\" data-offerprice=\"49.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fechodevices?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e630e106-f3b5-4390-8431-f5d9bf664894\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Studio\u002Fdp\u002FB07G9Y3ZMC\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"The Echo Studio\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E -- Amazon's biggest and most powerful speaker -- has been updated with improved sound, enhanced \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-lossless-audio-and-the-state-of-high-end-audio\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESpatial Audio\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and an upgraded frequency range through a software update. The hardware is remaining unchanged; however, Amazon is improving on the sound quality and overall audio experience via an update. That same update is already used on the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"98ad82c8-d6b1-4e85-9260-e3b5653f10ba\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fecho-show-15-smart-display-with-alexa\u002Fdp\u002FB08MQLDFF6\u002F&num_of_days=28&query=!Echo%20Show%2015&breakdown=page&metrics=IMPRESSIONS\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 15\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and will eventually make its way to more Echo devices in the future. You can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.science\u002Fblog\u002Fthe-science-behind-amazons-spatial-audio-processing-technology\"\u003Eread more about the new Spatial Audio processing on Amazon's Science website\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"35dc4d9b-9355-4e01-aadb-e94e07afec11\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Amazon Echo Studio\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"echo-studio-1920x1080-303","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image: Amazon","imageData":{"id":"2f92c1d6-4143-451f-aad6-7d5306dd4ac6","filename":"echo-studio-1920x1080-303.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F28\u002F2f92c1d6-4143-451f-aad6-7d5306dd4ac6\u002Fecho-studio-1920x1080-303.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-28 16:26:20","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"2f92c1d6-4143-451f-aad6-7d5306dd4ac6","imageFilename":"echo-studio-1920x1080-303.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F28"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Image: Amazon\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Studio\u002Fdp\u002FB07G9Y3ZMC\u002F\" data-offerprice=\"199.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Studio\u002Fdp\u002FB07G9Y3ZMC\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Famazon-echo-auto-second-generation-release-date-price-features-how-to-buy\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEcho Auto has been redesigned\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with a smaller form factor and a new adhesive mount. The Echo Auto is, as its name implies, an Echo device for your car. It uses the Alexa app on your phone for connectivity. The new Echo Auto has five microphones, instead of eight like the first-generation model had. You can even use an Echo Auto to ask Alexa to call for roadside assistance -- which could be handy. The \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8ea36b22-474c-4de3-b85c-eeea5da40123\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09X27YPS1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"new Echo Auto\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E will cost $54.99. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"b7265a9c-5bda-4f12-8e5a-0b1457662396\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Amazon Echo Auto\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"30e64cda-7121-4775-ab6b-1f61fe27b750","filename":"echo-auto-1920x1080-301.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F28\u002F30e64cda-7121-4775-ab6b-1f61fe27b750\u002Fecho-auto-1920x1080-301.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-28 16:31:18","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"30e64cda-7121-4775-ab6b-1f61fe27b750","imageFilename":"echo-auto-1920x1080-301.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F28"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09X27YPS1\" data-offerprice=\"54.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fechodevice?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EEero Built-in comes to the Echo Dot\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"751298db-a9c8-4775-92ff-181fbb12a5e7\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F751298db-a9c8-4775-92ff-181fbb12a5e7\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEero, the company that arguably kicked off the mesh Wi-Fi craze, announced a new Eero Built-in platform that integrates Eero's mesh technology into existing devices. First up? The \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"94dc8679-e96d-4cfe-ab85-0528a94f0759\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"new fifth-generation Echo Dot\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"98b50220-c455-434c-9f3d-bbb8c54a955a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Dot\u002Fdp\u002FB07XJ8C8F5\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"fourth-generation Echo Dot\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat means that if you have an Eero mesh system right now, or add one to your home, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fsoon-your-amazon-echo-dot-will-serve-as-an-eero-wi-fi-extender\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eyour Echo Dot will automatically act as an Eero Wi-Fi extender\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for your network. The tech in the Echo Dot is limited to Wi-Fi 5 speeds of around 100Mbps, but that's more than enough for most online activities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazons-device-ecosystem-is-vast-heres-why-its-going-to-get-even-bigger\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrom Echo to Astro, what Amazon's device strategy is really about\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA software update will roll out on Oct. 20 to add the feature to existing fourth-generation Echo Dots, while the latest Echo Dot models will arrive with the new feature. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEero also launched new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Feero-launches-ethernet-devices-for-business\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epower-over-Ethernet devices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and rebranded its subscription service -- it's now Eero Plus and costs $9.99 a month, or $100 a year. It now includes an Internet Backup feature that allows your \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c8c4730b-3a3f-4993-b852-d45b7c7c923b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FeeroPoEGateway\u002Fdp\u002FB09HJB9RJ3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Eero system\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E to automatically connect to your phone or tablet's hotspot and provide internet connectivity to your Wi-Fi network during an outage by your internet service provider.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"62bd6455-31dd-49dd-aa89-4f5e4bf2b54d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Eero Mesh Wi-Fi systems\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"05f03de3-5062-4b91-a37a-6b750b8bc6cb","filename":"eero6-workingoutside.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F22\u002F05f03de3-5062-4b91-a37a-6b750b8bc6cb\u002Feero6-workingoutside.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-03-22 21:41:13","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"05f03de3-5062-4b91-a37a-6b750b8bc6cb","imageFilename":"eero6-workingoutside.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F03\u002F22"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FeeroPoEGateway\u002Fdp\u002FB09HJB9RJ3\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Feero\u002Fs?k=eero&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBlink goes hardwired with new hardware\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fblink-has-a-new-wired-floodlight-camera-and-blink-mini-pan-tilt\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlink's affordable camera lineup\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is gaining a hardwired floodlight and a Pan Tilt mount for the existing Blink Mini indoor camera. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ed3b914d-cfbc-4111-b1ab-db96f9db2247\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Wired-Floodlight-Camera\u002Fdp\u002FB0B5VLCL1N\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Wired-Floodlight-Camera\u002Fdp\u002FB0B5VLCL1N?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Wired Floodlight Camera\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E uses the same design and setup as the wireless version, but is designed to be hardwired into your home's electrical setup. The entire setup is $99, which is $40 less than the wireless version. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Blink Wired Floodlight Camera doesn't have an exact release date, but will be available in the coming months. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"0b87aa4c-5355-4c97-8e1a-601cda6b2630\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Blink Wired Floodlight Cam\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"436d924c-0d03-43ea-a8d9-f19ac04109b3","filename":"blink-superior-lifestyles-patio-shot3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F27\u002F436d924c-0d03-43ea-a8d9-f19ac04109b3\u002Fblink-superior-lifestyles-patio-shot3.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-27 20:56:08","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"436d924c-0d03-43ea-a8d9-f19ac04109b3","imageFilename":"blink-superior-lifestyles-patio-shot3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F27"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Wired-Floodlight-Camera\u002Fdp\u002FB0B5VLCL1N\" data-offerprice=\"99.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Famazon.com\u002Fblink?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlongside the new floodlight camera, Blink also announced the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b7bfac79-6d5f-4f72-a773-5cab523606f5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Mini-Pan-Tilt-Camera-White\u002Fdp\u002FB09N6YCT3Y\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Mini Pan Tilt\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. The new $59.99 combo kit includes the Blink Mini indoor camera and the new Pan Tilt mount that allows you to rotate the camera up to 360 degrees when using the Blink mobile app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you already have the Blink Mini, you can get the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"486794ef-8f11-4acc-a452-7e18e855e1ba\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Mini-Pan-Tilt-Camera-White\u002Fdp\u002FB08Z6MHCBW\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Blink Mini Pan Tilt mount on its own\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $29.99.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"d1a9c577-ae63-44fd-8afd-0f16438db872\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Blink Mini Pan Tilt\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"be96a521-96e2-41c4-8d00-69b085f60e88","filename":"blink-mini-pan-tilt-colorful-table.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F27\u002Fbe96a521-96e2-41c4-8d00-69b085f60e88\u002Fblink-mini-pan-tilt-colorful-table.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-27 20:58:21","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"be96a521-96e2-41c4-8d00-69b085f60e88","imageFilename":"blink-mini-pan-tilt-colorful-table.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F27"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBlink-Mini-Pan-Tilt-Camera-White\u002Fdp\u002FB09N6YCT3Y\" data-offerprice=\"59.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Famazon.com\u002Fblink?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ERing's new products and services\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERing announced two new Spotlight Cam products, a new second-gen \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d4dc2659-2084-46cb-9a34-af5cb3c2b3b7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAlarm-Panic-Button-2nd-2-pack\u002Fdp\u002FB09SKHWNG7\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Alarm Panic Button\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and services and products for business users. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ab9e30ed-cf2a-4083-8d2f-283f73c3ea07\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-Ring-Spotlight-Detection-Dual-Band\u002Fdp\u002FB0B83CB47H\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Spotlight Cam Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E features 3D Motion Detection and Birds Eye View for improved motion detection and mapping the movements someone -- or something -- is making across your property. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fring-spotlight-cam-pro-release-date-price-how-to-buy-amazon\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESpotlight Cam Pro also has a new design\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, with a meshlike covering on the bottom of the unit. You can order the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro now for $229 in plug-in or battery-powered configurations, or $249.99 for the solar-powered version. All three will begin shipping on Oct. 26. A \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5825d8db-b95c-48ee-a827-2cbfe7b30043\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-Ring-Spotlight-Detection-Dual-Band\u002Fdp\u002FB0B83CB47H\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"wired version of the Spotlight Cam Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E will start shipping later this year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"c37095d6-1fd6-47c1-b79c-281feee6527a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Ring Spotlight Cam Pro\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"93536f3a-12bf-4f71-8913-d45b4a6ab538","filename":"halo-rise-morning-nightstand.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F28\u002F93536f3a-12bf-4f71-8913-d45b4a6ab538\u002Fhalo-rise-morning-nightstand.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-28 16:35:33","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"93536f3a-12bf-4f71-8913-d45b4a6ab538","imageFilename":"halo-rise-morning-nightstand.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F28"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-Ring-Spotlight-Detection-Dual-Band\u002Fdp\u002FB0B83CB47H\u002F\" data-offerprice=\"229.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4d979a3e-fd76-4b08-9bcb-9792f7e20105\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-Ring-Spotlight-Battery-Security\u002Fdp\u002FB09K1HHZTM\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Spotlight Cam Plus\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E has a new design and adds color nighttime video to its feature set. The Spotlight Cam Plus will come in \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f9a8d6fc-c238-4348-a587-4d71a62c9e6f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-Ring-Spotlight-Two-Way-Security\u002Fdp\u002FB0B83HKBSX\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"solar\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c3c6256c-aaad-4f02-80fb-f1124a0ec94a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-Ring-Spotlight-Battery-Security\u002Fdp\u002FB09K1HHZTM\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"battery\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a4be7af0-e906-4665-8237-1bfbe235f433\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-Ring-Spotlight-Two-Way-Security\u002Fdp\u002FB0B83GN7B7\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"wired\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d7934051-b0ac-4615-9208-ca1533f9ca54\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-Ring-Spotlight-Two-Way-Security\u002Fdp\u002FB09J6BCPHG\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"plug-in\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E models for $199, all of which arrive on Oct. 26. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"9c6d31f5-f31d-470f-9fd4-cd742fd9d353\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Ring Spotlight Cam Plus\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"2c072242-3841-4948-bdce-e01b3ce0e7ed","filename":"spotlight-cam-plus-battery.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F28\u002F2c072242-3841-4948-bdce-e01b3ce0e7ed\u002Fspotlight-cam-plus-battery.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-28 17:13:34","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"2c072242-3841-4948-bdce-e01b3ce0e7ed","imageFilename":"spotlight-cam-plus-battery.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F28"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-Ring-Spotlight-Battery-Security\u002Fdp\u002FB09K1HHZTM\u002F\" data-offerprice=\"199.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERing also announced a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e4e5eeb7-1d33-4f6a-b333-8f2997d80e5a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAlarm-Panic-Button-2nd-2-pack\u002Fdp\u002FB09SKHWNG7\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAlarm-Panic-Button-2nd-2-pack\u002Fdp\u002FB09SKHWNG7\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"second-generation Ring Alarm Panic Button\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E that you can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-unveils-2nd-gen-ring-panic-button-for-your-most-pressing-matters\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eprogram to immediately call for police, fire, or medical help\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The panic button works with any Ring Alarm system and costs $29.99. It'll ship on Nov. 2. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"9e45c771-312f-45ce-9c7c-39b5bb70c693\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Ring Alarm Panic Button\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"dfcbb535-10ee-4897-bf09-8d2cf1ebc2fd","filename":"ring-alarm-panic-button-2nd-gen-wall.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F28\u002Fdfcbb535-10ee-4897-bf09-8d2cf1ebc2fd\u002Fring-alarm-panic-button-2nd-gen-wall.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-28 16:33:56","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"dfcbb535-10ee-4897-bf09-8d2cf1ebc2fd","imageFilename":"ring-alarm-panic-button-2nd-gen-wall.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F28"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAlarm-Panic-Button-2nd-2-pack\u002Fdp\u002FB09SKHWNG7\u002F\" data-offerprice=\"29.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERing also added a new software feature to its Alarm systems for business users, including a Virtual Security Guard feature that will use motion detection to alert Ring's Rapid Response team. A member of the team will then view the camera's footage and live feed and, if needed, call for help or use the two-way talk feature to interact with anyone in the business. The feature also \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazons-friendly-robot-helper-astro-will-now-double-as-a-security-guard-for-your-business\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eworks with Amazon Astro, which could be fun\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Maybe?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ENew Fire TV products and software updates\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAll-new Fire TV Cube\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Famazon-new-fire-tv-omni-qled-release-date-price-features-how-to-buy\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFire TV Cube has been updated with 4K Ultra HD support\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and a faster processor. It includes the same hands-free voice control features and capabilities using its four-microphone array as its predecessor. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new Fire TV Cube has a fabric exterior, which is a nice touch over the all-black plastic housing. As for Wi-Fi support, you're looking at Wi-Fi 6E support, and multiple ports on the back, including an HDMI input port, Ethernet, and USB. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b48de1cc-4e37-4136-b2a6-c791429dd90b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-fire-tv-cube-4k-streaming-device\u002Fdp\u002FB09BZZ3MM7\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fire TV Cube with 4K\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E starts shipping on Oct. 25 and costs $139.99. It's available for preorder today. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"b274c125-f251-4a66-92aa-7fb5d0966b12\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Amazon Fire TV Cube\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"2600b204-270c-477b-b773-de60c2e4b27e","filename":"fire-tv-cube-1920x1920-402.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F28\u002F2600b204-270c-477b-b773-de60c2e4b27e\u002Ffire-tv-cube-1920x1920-402.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-28 17:07:32","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"2600b204-270c-477b-b773-de60c2e4b27e","imageFilename":"fire-tv-cube-1920x1920-402.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F28"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-fire-tv-cube-4k-streaming-device\u002Fdp\u002FB09BZZ3MM7\" data-offerprice=\"139.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAlexa Voice Remote Pro\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe all-new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a5dcfb22-ba20-4e4d-bf79-d70f46977130\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-alexa-voice-remote-pro\u002Fdp\u002FB09RX4HKTD\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Alexa Voice Remote Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E has a backlight for easier use and to help you find it in the dark, and has two programmable buttons. It's $34.99, available to preorder right now, and will begin shipping in November. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"89989035-6323-4a57-97d6-79bf12852f6d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Alexa Voice Remote Pro\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"1e5f43c8-609a-4ffa-991c-18a56e3b86c0","filename":"alexa-voice-remote-pro-1920x1080-301.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F28\u002F1e5f43c8-609a-4ffa-991c-18a56e3b86c0\u002Falexa-voice-remote-pro-1920x1080-301.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-28 17:08:23","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"1e5f43c8-609a-4ffa-991c-18a56e3b86c0","imageFilename":"alexa-voice-remote-pro-1920x1080-301.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F28"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-alexa-voice-remote-pro\u002Fdp\u002FB09RX4HKTD\u002F\" data-offerprice=\"34.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThe Fire TV Omni QLED Series\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon is updating its \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"25d233f5-78ac-4f1a-9a58-392f1fdb2f7a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fs?k=Fire+TV+Omni&i=amazon-devices&crid=21D6PQLS5PGVD\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fire TV Omni lineup\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E with its own \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Famazon-new-fire-tv-omni-qled-release-date-price-features-how-to-buy\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOmni QLED Series\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. In addition to a new QLED display that will improve the overall picture quality, the Omni QLED series will have support for Dolby Vision IQ, HDR 10+, local dimming, and adaptive brightness. Amazon added various sensors to the TV to detect when someone is in the room so it can display photos. The Omni QLED series will also gain Alexa widgets to surface information at a glance. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b8205fc4-e394-448c-bf25-bd6923f80e93\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Fire-smart-4-Year-Protection\u002Fdp\u002FB0B914ZD3P\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fire TV Omni QLED Series TV\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E will come in 65- and 75-inch options and is available for preorder today starting at $799.99. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"5627dead-d992-4554-bf53-b3530f565c16\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Fire TV Omni QLED Series\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"9eede9b5-23fa-4b42-bc9c-2d2ffdccb898","filename":"fire-tv-omni-qled-series-widgets-1.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F28\u002F9eede9b5-23fa-4b42-bc9c-2d2ffdccb898\u002Ffire-tv-omni-qled-series-widgets-1.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-28 17:09:33","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"9eede9b5-23fa-4b42-bc9c-2d2ffdccb898","imageFilename":"fire-tv-omni-qled-series-widgets-1.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F28"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Fire-smart-4-Year-Protection\u002Fdp\u002FB0B914ZD3P\u002F\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Ffiretvomniqledseries?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThe Fire TV experience comes to the Echo Show 15\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7fcb1959-3d20-4632-bf6b-67bc28236b8f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fecho-show-15-smart-display-with-alexa\u002Fdp\u002FB08MQLDFF6\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 15\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E will receive an update in the coming weeks or months that adds a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Famazon-new-fire-tv-omni-qled-release-date-price-features-how-to-buy\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFire TV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E-like interface to the screen, allowing Show 15 owners to stream content through various streaming services just like they would on a Fire TV Stick or similar streaming device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"71da5593-afb5-4b0d-a7c2-9602a1e5a5cb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Echo Show 15\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"fire-tv-on-echo-show-15-1920x1080-045","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image: Amazon","imageData":{"id":"e8c750a5-5dff-4201-b188-e50111b01a11","filename":"fire-tv-on-echo-show-15-1920x1080-045.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F28\u002Fe8c750a5-5dff-4201-b188-e50111b01a11\u002Ffire-tv-on-echo-show-15-1920x1080-045.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-09-28 17:11:16","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"e8c750a5-5dff-4201-b188-e50111b01a11","imageFilename":"fire-tv-on-echo-show-15-1920x1080-045.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F09\u002F28"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Image: Amazon\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fecho-show-15-smart-display-with-alexa\u002Fdp\u002FB08MQLDFF6\u002F\" data-offerprice=\"249.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAmazon's Astro gets fair share of software updates\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-launches-alexa-together-to-help-seniors-age-in-place\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlexa Together\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is getting improved features for checking in on your loved ones, and it's coming to Astro -- Amazon's autonomous robot that can traverse through your home on its own. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazons-friendly-robot-helper-astro-will-now-double-as-a-security-guard-for-your-business\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAstro will soon be able to act as a security guard\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, meaning it will be able to detect and then tell you if doors or windows were left open. Astro can already recognize people, but a future software update will add pet detection as well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon also announced a software development kit for developers to build out features for Astro. It will slowly roll out the SDK to partners before being made fully public. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a15391dd-67e3-4a60-832f-41e1492b0033\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB078NSDFSB\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Astro is currently available\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E via an invite-only program and is priced at $999. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"831a089a-97ec-4a19-a5f5-283a3472224d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Amazon Astro\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Person in kitchen next to Amazon Astro.","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image: 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14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"35f3a758-3ae0-4a70-8502-9f5f0d7b37d3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Westend61 via Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Hand taking e-book from book shelf - stock photo\" data-image-filename=\"westend61-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"fc228b9d-36b6-4311-a905-a5420a59a802\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08KTZ8249\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle e-reader\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E has supercharged my love of reading. Books are already portable, but ebooks are next-level portable: All your books are handy in one single, compact device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-trade-in-your-old-devices-for-amazon-gift-cards\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to trade in your old devices for Amazon gift cards\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut how do you get the most out of your Kindle? Let's start with how to buy books on the device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOther ways to get the most out of your Kindle:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-get-great-free-books-on-kindle\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22How%20to%20get%20(great)%20free%20books%20on%20Kindle%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-get-great-free-books-on-kindle\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003EHow to get (great) free books on Kindle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-share-or-loan-a-kindle-book\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22How%20to%20share%20or%20loan%20a%20Kindle%20book%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-share-or-loan-a-kindle-book\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003EHow to share or loan a Kindle book\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to buy books on Kindle\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"ZDNET","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fc\\\u002Fzdnetvideo","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FZuaHZfPithE?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"How to buy books on Kindle\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002FZuaHZfPithE\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"How to buy books on Kindle","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FZuaHZfPithE\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b3cd35eb-bba2-4617-9fba-24cb394205f1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen you buy a new Kindle, you have the option to have it already linked to \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazonprime\u002F?tag=zdnet-deals-20" target="_blank"\u003Eyour Amazon account\u003C\u002Fa\u003E when it's delivered. If you didn't choose this option at checkout, then log in to your Amazon account on your Kindle device or create an account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Link your Kindle device to your Amazon account\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b214afe7-2056-4a06-bd8c-1d5b4df8d5cc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Kindle's homepage will show Your Library, which contains the books you've bought or borrowed, and the store with books to purchase.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Go to the Kindle store\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"78b6ebd0-ca12-42f0-b129-e28483ed7f40\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"A Kindle with its screen showing the Kindle store\" data-image-filename=\"kindle-1-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d56d9b3d-20fe-40c9-bdbb-b80ccb506745\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Kindle store lets you browse by genre and popularity, or it can find recommendations for you.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you see an interesting book in the Kindle's digital library, you can see a summary, the number of pages, and other information about the book. You can also scroll down to read reviews and learn more about what others are saying about the book.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Select a book to buy\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"53ed17d2-21c0-4848-8ff4-f2bf61f3fe00\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"A finger selecting a book in the onscreen Kindle store\" data-image-filename=\"select-book.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"00b6e085-f9d7-4e9d-81ad-fec94a3bc3e9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've chosen a book, press the&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBuy for [$ price]&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eon your Kindle to purchase it. This process will charge your Amazon account for the Kindle version of the book, so whatever payment method you use on Amazon will be applied to the purchase.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Buy the book\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"27aaab44-7afe-48b9-8072-8dc100c338c4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"A Kindle screen showing the Tap on Buy button\" data-image-filename=\"buy-book.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter the payment is processed, the book will begin downloading on your Kindle and will become available in your Kindle library (the Kindle's homepage) in a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d49244a6-4ad4-433e-ada6-ff439d3fd792\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe button changed from \u003Cstrong\u003EBuy for $8.99\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E to \u003Cstrong\u003ERead Now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E after purchasing the ebook.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Read Now button on the Kindle screen\" data-image-filename=\"read-now-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-e-reader\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best e-readers: Kindle, Kobo, and more\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQ\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan I sample a book?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're not sure you're ready to buy a Kindle book, you can try a sample of it. Think of it as like reading some pages in a bookstore before committing to buy a book -- except you can do it from wherever you are with your Kindle or other device with the Kindle app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA Kindle book sample tends to be either about 10% of the book or the first chapter or two. After you're done reading the sample, you can buy the book on your Kindle to download the rest of it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan I buy a book for my Kindle from my iPhone?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to buy Kindle books from your smartphone, you'll have to do so via a web browser on your iPhone or Android device and not on the Amazon app. Though you can have the Kindle and Amazon apps on your iPhone, buying books using those apps on an iPhone is unfortunately not supported. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo purchase Kindle books on your iPhone or Android device, follow these steps:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGo to a web browser (such as Safari, Google Chrome, or Firefox) on your mobile device.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGo to the Amazon website (\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"62ded48a-683c-4c0d-8a24-f2bdef49e5f1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.Amazon.com\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon.com\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E) and log in.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFind the Kindle book you want to buy.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelect the Kindle format below the book title.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBuy and check out.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe ebook will be downloaded to the Kindle e-readers logged in to this Amazon account.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhere can I buy the cheapest Kindle books?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the benefits of buying the Kindle format of a book is that it's already cheaper than the hardcover version. But there are ways to find even better deals when you're looking to buy ebooks. Amazon always features deals on its site, and you can find \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"632145c0-15ce-463a-8119-56ed96448130\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fb?node=11552285011\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"daily Kindle deals\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c6fe2e02-c6fd-41ca-9e69-bc16feb7d7a6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fbrowse.html?rw_useCurrentProtocol=1&node=3441883011&ref_=KCdls_brws_kmd\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"monthly deals\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c0de9d1e-738e-4e0a-9399-1e21a3e21222\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fbrowse.html?rw_useCurrentProtocol=1&node=13245867011&ref_=KCdls_brws_kex\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Exclusive deals\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan you buy books in different languages on Kindle?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf it's in the Kindle virtual library, then it's available for purchase. There are plenty of translated books available in the Kindle store, and some books are available in multiple languages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimply search for the book you're interested in, in the language you want it, and see if it's available for purchase for Kindle devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today - US\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-02-13 18:43:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"A Kindle is the perfect gift for any voracious reader in your life, but how easy is it to navigate? 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So you can browse through the different categories and score up to 51% off on anything from cleaner sprays to sparkling water.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike with coupons, markdown prices are as marked, so the final discounted price will be the one posted on the product page.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. 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You'll have the option to shop from Fresh or Whole Foods; you can choose Fresh to take advantage of the Prime Big Deal Days savings -- but don't forget to check the wider Amazon site for other great grocery deals.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do I shop on Amazon Fresh?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-10 16:47:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amazon dropped the delivery fee for all grocery orders over $100, but that's just one of the many benefits Prime Big Deal Days brings to the grocery aisle.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"c80e4a19-0c8c-47e3-b1a5-661a9303e4de",image:{id:"5e29dcab-0833-4971-ab84-42de0db8cc69",filename:"amazonshop.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-10 15:52:58",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"amazonshop",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET & MirageC via Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F10\u002F5e29dcab-0833-4971-ab84-42de0db8cc69\u002Famazonshop.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:8064,height:4536,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Kitchen & Household",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-save-money-on-groceries-during-amazons-october-prime-day",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Save money on groceries during Amazon's October Prime Day - here's how",topic:{id:"60832ece-f84e-43d8-a207-9697d20dc673",slug:"kitchen-household",name:"Kitchen & Household",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"60832ece-f84e-43d8-a207-9697d20dc673",slug:"kitchen-household",name:"Kitchen & Household",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f3608d6c-f929-47bf-aef4-5f405dfb4a22\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe busy light in red mode.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"red-light\" data-image-filename=\"red-light.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorking from home \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fthe-demand-for-hybrid-work-is-only-growing-according-to-a-new-deloitte-report\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehas its upsides\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. My favorite part is that my little dog Pixel can climb up onto my lap and fall asleep while I'm writing. But there are also downsides as well. For me, family interruptions can interrupt my flow, especially when I'm writing or programming. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBack in the earliest days of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-is-turning-alexa-into-a-hands-free-chatgpt-right-before-our-eyes\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlexa\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, almost a decade ago, my wife and I set up \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fusing-amazon-echo-and-hue-to-control-a-distraction-reduction-signal-light-in-my-living-room\u002F\"\u003Ea rudimentary status light system\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to help manage interruptions. We planted a light cluster in a high-traffic area of the house, and then assigned certain colors to certain conditions. This allowed her to know when she could interrupt me, and when to protect my concentration. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Feverything-you-need-to-start-a-smart-home-setup\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESmart home starter pack: 5 devices that will make your life easier\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBack then, Alexa could turn lights on and off, but wasn't able to tell smart bulbs to change color. You could say, \"Set light to 40%,\" for example. But you couldn't say, \"Set light to red.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur workaround was a light bar with three separate \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-philips-hue\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPhilps Hue bulbs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and each bulb was surrounded by a colored gel: red, yellow, and green. I assigned each bulb a different name, and could turn each on and off with Alexa, letting the gels provide the color. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fphilips-hues-new-security-camera-uses-your-smart-lights-to-scare-off-prowlers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPhilips Hue's new security camera uses your smart lights\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe system worked, but it was cumbersome and took a lot of space. When we moved to Oregon in 2017, the alert light system was abandoned. Since then, we've just made do without any status light system. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUntil now. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Building a modern busy light \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBack in 2014, just about the only smart bulb was the Philips Hue. Now, of course, everything is Alexa-enabled. Not just bulbs, but all sorts of light fixtures. And Alexa can easily assign colors. That ability makes setting up a busy light system now just about as easy as setting up any smart light. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe chose the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FGovee-Nursery-Charging-Portable-Bluetooth\u002Fdp\u002FB0BBGGRNM3\"\u003EGovee Night Light\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which the company kindly sent me earlier in the year. This is actually a hybrid device, consisting of a small, but very visible lamp that sits on a saucer that's really a Bluetooth speaker. We haven't made use of the Bluetooth speaker, but as a busy light, the Govee Night Light does its job. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-smart-home-device\u002F\"\u003EThe best smart home devices (and how they can make your life easier)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt sits on a furniture unit in our family room and can be seen from every vantage point, not only in the room, but in the hall and passing by. There's no way to miss the signals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking of signals, we use the same red, green, and yellow we used before, except we decided we liked the color that was displayed by, \"Alexa, set busy light to orange,\" more than the one for yellow. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Configuring the busy light \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELinking the light to Alexa is similar for almost any smart light. Generally speaking, you start with the company's own app. In this case, I installed the Govee app from the iOS app store and bound the light to the app. Most smart devices come with instructions on linking the physical hardware to an app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"cd2cc1f8-b7c8-4857-b1ff-151cb67c30b0\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Configuring busy light\" data-image-filename=\"img-7726.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1284\" data-image-height=\"2778\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen, from inside the Alexa app on my phone, I installed the Govee Skill. Skills are how individual smart devices link into the Alexa ecosystem. Think of them as Alexa's software plugins. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fhow-to-make-alexa-bilingual\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to make Alexa bilingual\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGenerally, you locate and install the skill. Then, using the skill, you log in to your device vendor's account and connect the two. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"775276b1-9eab-400b-97ae-6fecf9f04ba4\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Govee Home\" data-image-filename=\"img-7727.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1284\" data-image-height=\"2778\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, you give the item a name. Usually, the name is assigned in the vendor's app and then it propagates through the skill and into the Alexa app. In our case, we named the Govee Night Light as \"busy light\" and that's how it shows up in the Alexa device inventory. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"40bfc8e1-7005-43ca-bd4e-a3a4704a5f2f\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Govee Home options \" data-image-filename=\"img-7733.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1284\" data-image-height=\"2778\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E The busy light in daily use \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne scenario that's fairly common is that I'm quietly drinking my coffee in the morning, quite happily open to conversation and company. Then, out of the blue, a Slack request shows up and I have to instantly switch from coffee klatch mode to I'm-in-a-meeting mode. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhybrid-work-is-in-trouble-here-are-4-ways-to-make-it-work-in-the-longer-term\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHybrid work is in trouble. Here are 4 ways to make it work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I'm working on my computer in the family room, my wife can't easily see my screen. It's not easy for her to tell if I'm just poking around the web or trying not to lose the sentence that's in my head. She also can't tell if I'm in a Zoom meeting, responding to that series of concurrent Slack conversations with clients I mentioned, or just listening to Spotify. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn that context, these are the light signals: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERed:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Under no circumstances interrupt me. No matter what's going on, please deal with it, and do your best to not interrupt me. This is used if I'm in a critical client meeting or if the server has decided it hates me and I'm one mouse click away from flushing all of humanity's knowledge into a black hole. In other words, I save red for when I really, really mean it.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOrange:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E This is the caution light. It means I'm working. If possible, let me concentrate. But if you need something or want to interrupt, you can. The world will not end.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGreen:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Green is good. Green means I'm not working and welcome any and all interruptions.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis approach works well, except Pixel refuses to pay attention to the busy light. He just doesn't care. If he wants to climb the Daddy mountain and knock away the plastic typing thing so he can curl up and sleep on my shoulder, he'll do it. It is the one flaw in an otherwise quite successful busy light strategy. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you work from home and your family needs to be aware of the varying work modes that can change on a dime, consider setting up your own busy light. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat do you think? Do you think you'll set up a busy light to keep help your family understand when you're working and when you're available for fun and conversation? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to subscribe to my weekly update newsletter \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fadvancedgeekery.substack.com\u002F\"\u003Eon Substack\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and follow me on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-12 14:36:59",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Working from home is great -- except for the distractions and interruptions. We solved that problem using nothing more than Alexa and a smart bulb. Meet our new, improved busy light.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"eecddf5c-4c3c-4dda-b3f6-b0b103e28338",image:{id:"f3608d6c-f929-47bf-aef4-5f405dfb4a22",filename:"red-light.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-05 06:00:08",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"red-light",credits:"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EThe busy light, in red mode.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F05\u002Ff3608d6c-f929-47bf-aef4-5f405dfb4a22\u002Fred-light.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1296,height:729,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Work Life",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"red-means-dont-bother-me-how-alexa-helped-to-create-our-work-from-home-busy-light",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Red means don't bother me! 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She specializes in the intersection of technology and everyday life. Sabrina graduated with a B.A. in Media and Journalism and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5d8f9cb7-5ec7-457e-aec7-0bd4b03c9f49\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto\" data-image-alt-text=\"Manager Technician Industrial Engineer working and control robotics with monitoring system software and icon industry network connection on tablet. AI, Artificial Intelligence, Automation robot arm machine in smart factory on blue digital background, Inno\" data-image-filename=\"istock-1022887882.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2019\u002F05\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1067\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"15a24b7b-7557-43e5-b766-49eaaee562d2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAmbient computing, also commonly referred to as ubiquitous computing, is the concept of blending computing power into our everyday lives in a way that is embedded into our surroundings - invisible but useful.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe goal is to reduce the friction involved in utilizing tech, making it easier for users to take full advantage of technology without having to worry about keyboards and screens. Instead of having to directly interact with different computing devices to get desired results – for example, using your phone to make a phone call and your remote to turn on a TV–&nbsp; ambient computing allows all of your devices to work together seamlessly to fulfill your needs.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"In a multi-device world, people don't want to spend their life fussing with technology. An ambient approach gets the tech out of your way so you can live your life while getting the help you need," Rick Osterloh, Google's SVP of Devices and Services, said during Google's \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fio.google\u002F2022\u002Fprogram\u002F8e80903f-955f-4a5b-9118-b0ce4acdb0e6\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EI\u002FO 2022 keynote\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. "It doesn't matter what device you're using, what context you're in, whether you're talking, typing, or tapping. The technology in your life works together seamlessly."&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is ambient computing, in simple terms?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"e2f3a92b-89ac-4447-be15-4893872020b1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fe2f3a92b-89ac-4447-be15-4893872020b1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"dcee34d7-6106-449c-9114-7395965a333a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAs the definition of the word 'ambient' implies, ambient computing refers to technology that is immersed in your surroundings, ready to help without any prompting. For example, instead of having to turn down the temperature, a smart thermometer can automatically adjust based on learned patterns. From this stems the idea of a 'smart home', which incorporates tech into every object of your home to optimize how you accomplish everyday tasks.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why is it called ambient computing?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cfff46f4-3d6f-4d01-9e0e-b3fd25a1cdd0\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you were thinking that \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-the-internet-of-things-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-iot-right-now\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ethe IoT and ambient computing sound a lot alike\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you aren't wrong; the two concepts are intertwined. IoT refers to the vast array devices that connect to the internet to optimize their functionality, like smart sensors and smart speakers: ambient computing builds on that.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"IoT forms a base for ambient computing, with ambient computing more focused on how devices and intelligent services interact with users," Jason Low, principal analyst at the research firm Canalys, tells ZDNET. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn other words, ambient computing focuses on the interaction between these devices once they are connected. For example, a lightbulb that connects to an app is an IoT device; however, how the lightbulb gathers data from its surroundings about your preferences and acts accordingly is where ambient computing comes in.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"The Internet of Things lives through sensors and actuators embedded in devices interacting with the world physically and functionally. Ambient computing contains this communication at the core and harnesses the environment for business processes and insights," is how consultants Deloitte explain it.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"This sounds a lot like the Internet of Things (IoT). What's the difference?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"11eeeb7e-33bc-418d-9e03-ab3a9007ed42\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAny device or surface in a smart home could serve as an example of ambient computing. However, the tech that is dominating the space right now is voice assistance. Smart speakers like the Amazon Echo and Google Nest, and assistants like Microsoft Cortana, use artificial intelligence to perform requested tasks.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo blend into the environment more seamlessly, smart speakers often feature minimalist designs, colors and sizes. Instead of having to pick up the device and direct it to do something, you can just talk out loud to your surroundings to accomplish a task.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe scope of what these voice assistants do continues to grow. Originally, these voice assistants didn't go far beyond the scope of answering a question about the weather or playing a song. Now these devices can do as much as clean your house, turn on the lights and order items to your door.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"There are three jigsaw pieces in ambient computing: a sensor that is a trigger, there's a stream of data, and a CPU that can process that data," says Royston Seaward, NSE Marketing &amp; Commerce Leader at Deloitte.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to voice assistants, ambient computing uses all aspects of modern-day technology, including artificial intelligence, sensors, connectivity, cloud computing and more. There doesn't need to be a focus on any obvious gadgets at all - the computing power might be in the cloud and invisible at the point of use. What differentiates ambient computing isn't the hardware itself, but rather how the technology is programmed and used.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"We think technology should require less from us, make our lives easier, and fade into the background when we don't need it. We're trying to develop technology that adapts to us, not the other way around, so we can focus more on the real world," says Vishal Sharma, Vice President, Amazon Alexa AI Information to ZDNET. "And advancements in things like sensors, artificial intelligence, natural language understanding, and edge capabilities make that possible."\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What does ambient computing look like right now.\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"de2f6e8a-68f1-4936-9861-c1167df4b3a5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBeyond the smart home, ambient computing can also help in business operations. The pandemic changed how corporations operate, with many workplaces still having hybrid work models in place.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo mitigate the problem of having employees in different places, many workplaces&nbsp;have developed conference rooms that have a sound system which picks up voices from across the room for Zoom calls and allows for smart casting of virtual meetings on a big screen. These office spaces are a great example of how ambient computing is implemented because both the smart casting tech and sound system live in the conference room at all times, cannot be seen and facilitate an everyday activity.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are other examples of ambient computing?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"08ea1040-16e5-4bea-a01e-c33d3c56e567\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAmbient computing is a fast evolving space; there are many different companies trying to develop technologies from gadgets to software to the infrastructure that sits behind all of it. Both Amazon and Google are keen to lead the space by expanding the amount of devices that connect to their voice assistants.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon has an extensive portfolio of smart home devices that connect to Alexa, including light bulbs, doorbell cameras, alarm systems, smart plugs, thermometers, air purifiers, photo frames, pet feeders, vacuums, toaster ovens and more.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"A driving force behind ambient intelligence is Alexa's AI, and it powers everything we build. The orchestration of dozens of sophisticated machine learning systems within Alexa makes it one of the most complex and advanced AI applications in the world," says Sharma.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon has also developed ambient computing that you can take on the go with you. The Echo Auto is a device you can place on the visor of your car to bring a voice assistant with you on your travels. This voice assistant can make calls, play music and most importantly, connect back to your smart home -- circling back to the idea of having all your devices seamlessly connected.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"Our long-term goal is to build technology that makes our customers' lives easier behind-the-scenes so they can focus on what matters most to them. Like asking Alexa to 'turn on the lights'— it's intuitive and easy to use. Customers young and old don't need a manual to figure it out," says Sharma.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimilarly, Google has developed a series of devices to connect to the Google Nest, and although its portfolio is not as expansive as Amazon's. The Google Nest devices include speakers, displays, streaming, smoke &amp; carbon monoxide alarms, security cameras and doorbells.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth Google and Amazon have also worked on projects to implement\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fces-2022-google-and-amazon-bring-their-visions-for-ambient-computing-to-cars\u002F"\u003E built-in voice assistance technology into cars\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Google technology has been built into the infotainment systems in some cars manufactured by Polestar, Volvo, and General Motors, said \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.blog.google\u002Fproducts\u002Fandroid\u002FCES2022-Androidforcars\u002F"\u003EGoogle in a blog post.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Meanwhile, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fpress.aboutamazon.com\u002Fnews-releases\u002Fnews-release-details\u002Famazon-and-stellantis-collaborate-introduce-customer-centric?tag=zd-buy-button-20&amp;ascsubtag=33760141e1cd4828a85c07a5a0930a35%7C9edc9dbd-f07e-4ed6-9270-346a52e4b8ec%7Cdtp"\u003EAmazon announced\u003C\u002Fa\u003E its collaboration with Stellantis in January to introduce customer-centric connected experiences across millions of vehicles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Who are the leaders in ambient computing?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"bc2fa19f-85e7-49d4-a1b9-33be8f16006b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EHave you ever watched the 1999 Disney movie Smart House? The movie, way ahead of its time, tells the story of a computerized house that is programmed to help with everything around the house. Plot twist: the house takes on a life of its own and becomes a nightmare.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough that's not a danger of today's smart home technology, many are still hesitant to implement artificial intelligence into their everyday tasks -- especially given the privacy risks. When devices are using artificial intelligence to tune into and learn your behavior to better assist you, what happens with that data is a valid concern. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"Security and privacy issues are the top challenges we see within ambient computing and smart assistant technologies," says Low at research firm Canalys. "The privacy issue is usually about how user information is collected and used to train and provide AI services". &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's particularly the case when you are introducing devices into the home and allowing them to record and analyse your highly personal habits. That means securing the devices and the data becomes an absolutely top priority.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"A highly connected ecosystem formed by multiple devices with multiple points of connectivity would need more robust security to ensure devices are well secured and protected. The related apps and cloud services also must be protected," says Low.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite this concern, experts think that as a society, we are moving towards a direction in which ambient computing is more widely accepted and these concerns begin to fade. The determining factor will be how businesses go about implementing this technology. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"I think that public trust will depend a lot on the ability of those businesses that receiving all this data in handling it with a degree of integrity," says Seaward.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBesides building trust in data and privacy security, it is important for companies to build trust amongst consumers on whether these devices can reliably do what they are intended to do.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs voice assistants continue to expand their functions, they become responsible for tasks of greater importance to a person's life, whether that's locking your front door or ordering groceries.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn order to let a voice assistant take up such an important roles, there must be a level of trust between the consumer and the device based on reliability. Until that level of trust is set in place, consumer hesitancy will prevent ambient computing benefits to be entirely maximized.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"As customers begin to rely on ambient systems, we do see them engaging more deeply, and across more aspects of their lives. This comes with an expectation that these systems become steadily better as they are used, and we work hard to live up to that," says Sharma.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are the downsides of ambient computing?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"fbcc1cfc-0927-477a-9f10-84fd99cd7b0f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAmbient computing is an important topic today because all technology is moving in that direction. We already find ambient computing built into almost everything we use. Today, the goal of tech developers is to find ways to both create technology that facilitates everyday functions, but also works together seamlessly. With industry giants like Google and Amazon leading the space, it won't be long before everyone follows.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"Technology and connectivity will be even more pervasive in the future. That means we won't be confined to our smartphones, laptops, and the usual touch-point devices for computing needs. Platform vendors must design ecosystems with highly interoperable operating systems and services to push forward the ambient computing shift," says Low.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe key to harnessing the power of ambient computing lies in the power of the data.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"The business that is able to abstract and consolidate that data in and then add value to that data are going to create new revenue streams for them and add more value to their customers," says&nbsp;Seaward.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the future, ambient computing may expand further than just the smart home.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E"There'll be sectors like transport and energy that are being smarter. Whether it be a smart city, or a smarter power grid or a smarter water supply, people are more likely to see an evolution within their cities," says Seaward. "So I think you're going to see that for most places, smart cities really mean slightly better, more efficient power, slightly better, more efficient transport slightly better, more efficient, pervasive connectivity."&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the future of ambient computing?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-09-13 13:35:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Ambient computing explained - what it is and where it is going next.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"3bb2ac69-81c8-4a0f-9d6b-19c710a628d0",image:{id:"5d8f9cb7-5ec7-457e-aec7-0bd4b03c9f49",filename:"istock-1022887882.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2019-05-07 20:46:43",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Manager Technician Industrial Engineer working and control robotics with monitoring system software and icon industry network connection on tablet. 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Everything you need to know about the rise of invisible tech",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"ai-robotics",name:"AI & Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"ai-robotics",name:"AI & Robotics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"bc862949-884e-4b7d-8fd8-c1157c82f32f",slug:"computing",name:"Computing",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0765e4d4-53d3-4b04-878c-c0532f646fc4",username:"Sabrina Ortiz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Sabrina",lastName:"Ortiz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"33a37b23-de0c-4830-a4df-0c5de6eee5bf",filename:"sabrina-ortiz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-07-25 20:11:15",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F25\u002F33a37b23-de0c-4830-a4df-0c5de6eee5bf\u002Fsabrina-ortiz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Sabrina Ortiz is an editor for ZDNET based in New York City. She specializes in the intersection of technology and everyday life. Sabrina graduated with a B.A. in Media and Journalism and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"907c7b26-4eba-4862-a0c4-22031eaf328c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"We Are\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"influencer collage\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1472143191.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F18\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow that Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Feverything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-prime-big-deal-days\u002F\"\u003EPrime Big Deal Days\u003C\u002Fa\u003E event has kicked off, you have probably scrolled past videos on your social media accounts of creators sharing their favorite deals and encouraging you to visit their Amazon storefront, but what does this actually mean? And how can you get your own Amazon storefront?  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe reason influencers are always mentioning their storefront is because every time you buy something from their links, they earn a commission. These types of perks are typically limited to people with millions of followers, but not in this case. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-october-prime-day-deals-2023\u002F\"\u003EThe 100+ best October Prime Day deals you can buy: Live updates\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpening your own storefront is as simple as applying for the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faffiliate-program.amazon.com\u002Finfluencers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Influencer Program\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Don't let the term \"influencer\" turn you away. Although the word sounds intimidating, you don't need millions of followers to be approved. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon allows content creators with attainable amounts of followers to participate, too. For reference, I have 1.6K followers on Instagram and 6.1K on TikTok. I am by no means an influencer or actively trying to be one, and still got approved. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-switch-to-a-prime-student-membership\u002F\"\u003ESwitch to a Prime Student membership to score October Prime Day discounts for less. Here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead of solely looking at followers, Amazon looks at other metrics, such as post frequency and engagement. From personal experience, you will get approved as long as you are consistently creating content.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to become an Amazon influencer\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"99148fc9-7e7d-4b2b-8f74-0578f112adbf\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn your internet browser, open \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Faffiliate-program.amazon.com\u002Finfluencers"\u003Ethis link to Amazon.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It will take you to the landing page to sign up for the Amazon Influencer Program. Then, click on the \u003Cstrong\u003ESign up\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E button.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Go to the Amazon website\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"76129c1d-270c-4dd6-a35e-ec1b36a4c555\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EHere is the landing page to sign up for the Amazon Influencer Program.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"amazon storefront influencer program\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-08-23-at-3-08-09-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"2590\" data-image-height=\"1826\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"be66acd4-84f5-47a3-9d51-6af508c583d3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter you hit the \u003Cstrong\u003ESign up\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E button, you will be taken to a page where you can select the Amazon account you'd like to link to your influencer account.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-temu-legit-what-to-know-about-this-wildly-popular-shopping-app\u002F"\u003EIs Temu legit? What to know before you place an order\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can use your existing Amazon account, which will allow you to access your shopping history, product reviews, and the lists you already have within your account. If you'd rather create a new account to keep both accounts separate, or if you don't have one, go ahead and open a new account.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Sign in to your Amazon account or create a new one\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"882bd7c1-3659-46ad-908e-31d767575a13\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESelect the Amazon account you'd like to link or create a new account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"amazon storefront influencer program\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-08-29-at-9-49-32-am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"1224\" data-image-height=\"934\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c1521eed-5ef4-40d8-a9bc-42deec3879ce\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you link your account, it will prompt you to answer a couple more questions, and add your social media handles, which will help determine if you are eligible or not. Since your approval heavily relies on your social media accounts, apply during a time that you have been actively posting on them.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen the moment you've been waiting for -- *drumroll* -- you'll see if you get approved. If you don't get approved, don't be discouraged. You can work on your social media presence by posting more consistently and keep applying.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you did get approved, time to move to the next step.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Submit your info\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"59fba13d-e625-486f-89d4-50cc9af75e9a\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're approved, the page should look like this.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"amazon storefront influencer program\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-08-23-at-3-16-12-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"2570\" data-image-height=\"1528\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e7fb3aab-e446-469d-b2bb-c6fa91b5bbde\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ECongrats, you're approved! Now it's time to set up the storefront. You will want to create idea lists with your favorite Amazon items or recommendations. Preferably, make lists that match your content so that it interests your followers.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tiktok.com\u002F@carterpcs?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" target="_blank"\u003ECarterPC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is an influencer known for his coverage of tech. Therefore, his storefront is stocked with his favorite tech gadgets.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fheres-why-everything-on-temu-is-so-cheap\u002F"\u003EHere's why everything on Temu is so cheap\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGetting approved is only half the battle. You won't make money until your followers purchase items from it. Full transparency, even though I got approved, I haven't made a single penny.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo make some money, you will want to share that link as much as you can. You can leverage your social media platforms and make content about your favorite Amazon finds to improve the visibility of your storefront.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Set up your storefront and share the link\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"72b6f4d1-2f7c-418c-9ddc-fe035ccd9029\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"CarterPC's Amazon Storefront\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2023-06-28-at-11-59-30-am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"1226\" data-image-height=\"899\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQ \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is an Amazon storefront?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn Amazon storefront is a page on Amazon that showcases an \"influencer's\" favorite Amazon products. Having a storefront is mutually beneficial for creators and followers because followers can easily find product recommendations from people they trust, while influencers gain commissions from the followers' purchases. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow much do you get paid as an Amazon Influencer?\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe commission rates range from 1% to 20%, depending on the item and category. Amazon is transparent about the rates by posting a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faffiliate-program.amazon.com\u002Fhelp\u002Fnode\u002Ftopic\u002FGRXPHT8U84RAYDXZ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echart\u003C\u002Fa\u003E online that delineates the rate for each category. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat qualifications do you need to be approved as an Amazon Influencer?\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon says, \"We accept applications from all types of influencers, provided you have a YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook account. When reviewing your application, we look at the number of followers you have in addition to other engagement metrics.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan I apply again if my application to become an Amazon Influencer is rejected?\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, you can apply as many times as you'd like. If you get denied, don't give up! You can polish your social media presence by posting more often and then check again. Sometimes, it's just luck. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-10 18:16:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If you join Amazon's Influencer Program you can make money by sharing your Amazon finds online, and you don't need tens of thousands of followers.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"d95178bf-36a5-4077-8967-c0f22b7aa336",image:{id:"907c7b26-4eba-4862-a0c4-22031eaf328c",filename:"gettyimages-1472143191.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-08-18 13:45:15",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon Prime Parcel Package. 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After earning her doctorate in early modern European history, Carlton worked as an assistant professor of history at the University of Louisville, where she developed new courses on the history of science, Renaissance Italy, and the witch trials. Carlton has published five peer-reviewed articles in top presses and a monograph with the University of Chicago Press. She also earned tenure with a unanimous vote before relocating to Seattle. Learn more about Carlton's work at genevievecarlton.com.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c35dd85f-47b9-4a92-8c97-53452147b662\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Erik Isakson\u002FDigitalVision\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"A woman stands between rows of servers.\" data-image-filename=\"big-tech-server-room-it.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"1295\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest names in tech offer a lot of perks — competitive salaries, growth opportunities, and a major boost for your resume. But how can you land a job with top tech companies like Apple, Meta, Amazon, or Microsoft? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech companies look for certain technical skills, experience, and qualities during the interview process. Our guide offers a roadmap to strengthen your skills, make your resume stand out, and shine during your interviews.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to land a job at a major tech company\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to work at a large tech company, you need to know what tech companies look for in job applicants. Whether you want to be an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fhow-to-become-amazon-software-engineer\u002F\"\u003EAmazon software engineer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or seek a non-technical role at Sony or an Alphabet Inc. company, these tips will help. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EStart a digital notebook of research, learnings, and tips.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech jobs require specific skills. What's the best way to track what you've learned, company research, and interview tips? A digital notebook. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInclude sections on programming or coding tips, definitions of technical terms, and descriptions of projects you've completed. You can also add:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearch into tech companies and their missions\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExamples of hard and soft skills from your work experience\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuestions that might come up in job interviews \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETools like Evernote, OneNote, or Notion can help you organize your digital notebook. And it will come in handy when you're building a resume and prepping for job interviews. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EInvest in getting the experience you need.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBig tech companies look for job candidates with a certain background. While you'll need strong technical skills, companies also look at your professional experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorking for a startup, freelancing, completing a tech internship, and working for smaller tech companies can all help you land a job at a major tech company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsider a \"lily pad\" company — a smaller company where you can gain the experience necessary to work in big tech. Spending one to five years building up your resume and gaining experience at other companies may help you land an interview and job at a major company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd consider that many of the big tech employers prefer to hire senior-level roles. Gain experience at the junior level elsewhere before moving into a major company.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ESeek out informational interviews.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn informational interview helps you learn more about a company, its hiring process, and its expectations. If you know anyone working at a big tech company, ask whether they're willing to answer questions in an informational interview. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlan out your questions or email them in advance. And send along a copy of your resume. Ask about their prior experience and the interview process. You can also ask for tips or suggestions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUse your network to identify people for informational interviews. Or reach out via LinkedIn or other networking sources to politely ask for time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EYou will need to stand out from other applicants.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow can you stand out from other applicants? Major tech companies see thousands of resumes. What will set you apart? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAvoid gimmicks. Instead, consider anything unique in your background or skills. Or start an unusual new project that will help you stand out. Record a tech podcast, create unique open-source code, or launch a side project that brings in users. Or found your own company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDid you work for a high-growth startup? Or a company that made headlines? That can also help you stand out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDemonstrating your professional passions — and coming across as interesting — will help you stand out during the interview process.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EOptimize your resume.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the best-case scenario, a recruiter from a big tech company will reach out to you. But in most cases, you'll submit a resume. How can you make it past the screening process?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMake sure to optimize your resume for both applicant tracking system screenings and people reading it. Quantify your experience whenever possible. List your tech stack, including the version of each program. And incorporate keywords from the job listing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAvoid lengthy descriptions and blocks of text. Do not include multiple pages, particularly early in your career. And avoid passive language by including action verbs in your bullet lists.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ENetworking is critical.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENetworking plays a crucial role in landing a job at a big tech company. Having a referral often means your application passes the initial screening and lands on the desk of a hiring manager or recruiter. But first, you must get to know tech workers who might refer you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsider joining professional organizations and participating in outreach or mentorship programs. And brush up on your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftech-company-networking-tips\u002F\"\u003Enetworking tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to make the most of your time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EOnly apply for roles where you fit all qualifications.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen a major tech company lists requirements, make sure you fit them. Does the role require Java 17, but you've only worked with earlier versions? Then brush up on your skills before applying. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll be competing with others who meet the qualifications, so make sure you do, too. That might mean gaining experience at a smaller company before jumping to a major tech company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EStart preparing early and thoroughly for technical interviews.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnical interviews are one of the most intimidating parts of the hiring process. So start preparing early. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat means practicing your tech skills, particularly in areas where you're weaker. It also means learning about the technical interview process at your target companies. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach major company uses a slightly different process to measure technical skills. Research the types of questions you might face and find people who've completed technical interviews in your area. People may share interview questions they've encountered on the company's Glassdoor page.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELearn everything you can about what to expect so you can plan ahead. It's also smart to read up on common \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputer-science\u002Fcommon-computer-science-interview-questions\u002F\"\u003Ecomputer science interview questions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EFine-tune your interview skills.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBig tech companies often use several rounds of interviews. After an initial phone screen, you might have a second interview with the hiring manager, a tech interview, and meetings with key team members. Fine-tuning your interview skills will give you the confidence you need to stand out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrepare a quick pitch that includes your background and why you want to work for the company. Bring in the research you've done into the company's goals and what you can bring to the team. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll also need specific examples to demonstrate your hard and people skills. Check out our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftech-job-interview-tips\u002F\"\u003Einterview tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for more advice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDon't be surprised if you apply and interview multiple times before landing a job.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany tech professionals apply multiple times before landing an interview at a big tech company. And many interview multiple times before receiving a job offer. Don't get discouraged. Instead, expect the process to take time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeep honing your skills and perfecting your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftech-job-application-guide\u002F\"\u003Ejob application\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and your coding portfolio. And keep working toward your professional goals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EInsights from a big tech company employee\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b02c2c39-70de-48f6-afc6-0b7d1b309e00\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"A black man with glasses and a ponytail wearing a striped polo shirt.\" data-image-filename=\"cedrick-ilo.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F06\" data-image-crop=\"845x845+0+0\" data-image-width=\"845\" data-image-height=\"1085\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fcedrickilo\u002F\"\u003ECedrick Ilo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is an augmented reality software engineer at Adobe, specifically working on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.adobe.com\u002Fproducts\u002Faero.html\"\u003EAero product\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. He uses his creative passion for full-stack development with augmented reality (AR) as its medium. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECedrick has a passion for creative storytelling through AR and wishes to help democratize AR and the immersive space. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe received his MS in computer science from Virginia Tech — specializing in human-computer interaction and augmented reality — and his BS in computer science from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet: What was your job application journey like before you landed a job at a big tech company? \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECedrick Ilo: Before coming to Adobe full-time, I spent two years working for the U.S. Department of the Navy on virtual reality simulations. Fresh out of graduate school, applying for AR jobs required work experience that I didn't have at the time. So, I decided to get some more experience under my belt that I could utilize, which led me in a better direction for my career. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy maintaining my focus and passion, and overall trusting the journey, I was led to a connection that opened a conversation around possibly working on the AR team at Adobe. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt first, I had applied for a web development role, but the recruiter really took the time to understand my background, passion, and career aspirations, and they suggested that I might be interested in another position. Of course, I was ecstatic about the opening role and eager to become a part of the team. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet: How long did it take before you landed the role you wanted?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECI: Today, two years and three months later, I am proud to say I work on AR at the most creative company in the world. Adobe is a place where ideas are encouraged, and a place where you can learn, grow and make an impact. Looking back, everything I went through to achieve this was worth it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet: What background and experiences did you have that made you stand out on your applications when applying for big tech companies?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECI: I believed myself to be a well-rounded candidate with the right mix of technical and leadership skills. My curiosity for using technology as a medium led me to be grounded in full-stack development. Also, by the time I reached graduate school, I decided that augmented reality (AR) was the right fit. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also focused on incorporating key internships and learning opportunities into my academic journey. I spent two summers interning at Adobe under the National GEM Consortium program, with a full fellowship. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI spent my first summer on Adobe's Document Cloud team working on a full-stack project and the second on the Adobe Research team working on an AR initiative. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet: When applying to big tech companies, how did you convey that you were a stand-out candidate?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECI: During the interview process for my full-time role at Adobe, I focused on being myself. By being authentic in who I am, I let my passion for technology speak for itself. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI highlighted my creative thinking, plus all the ways I've used AR in my graduate research and side projects. The core fundamentals of who I am matched Adobe's core values (genuine, exceptional, innovative, and involved), which led to my career here.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETraits that big tech company employers look for\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"adbc33a4-cbb4-4686-a84d-aa713562afce\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fadbc33a4-cbb4-4686-a84d-aa713562afce\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBig tech companies want more than solid technical skills. They're also looking for talent with exceptional soft skills. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese traits, which shape how you work, directly link with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Femotional-intelligence-at-work-guide\u002F\"\u003Eemotional intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Innovative, fast-moving tech companies look for job candidates with the following traits. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWeave examples of times you've demonstrated these traits into your cover letters and interview answers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECurious\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECuriosity is one of the top skills tech companies want. An interest in lifelong learning and a drive to expand one's knowledge make curious employees an asset. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJob candidates can demonstrate curiosity by giving examples of times they followed unique lines of inquiry and preparing \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fquestions-to-ask-in-an-interview\u002F\"\u003Equestions to ask in an interview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Creativity can also demonstrate curiosity at work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EInnovative\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech companies have a reputation for innovation. And they look for employees who share that trait. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInnovative employees invent new ways to approach problems and develop unique solutions. When interviewing, bring a few examples of times you showed innovation in a professional environment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EPassionate\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPassionate employees stick with projects and see them through to completion. But tech companies don't only care about passion for work. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey also cultivate passion for hobbies and other interests. For example, Google encourages employees to devote \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnbc.com\u002F2021\u002F12\u002F16\u002Fgoogle-20-percent-rule-shows-exactly-how-much-time-you-should-spend-learning-new-skills.html\"\u003E20% of their time\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to hobbies or skill-building.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThoughtful\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat does thoughtfulness mean in a professional setting? It means examining all aspects of a situation, showing attention to detail, and demonstrating care for coworkers and clients. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech companies want employees who bring this approach to work. An example of when you caught an error or built a solid relationship with a client demonstrates thoughtfulness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EProactive\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProactive employees identify and correct potential issues before they become major problems. They're also willing to work independently and take on leadership roles. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech companies want proactive workers willing to contribute to the company's mission. Bring examples of times you took point on a project or went above and beyond to show proactivity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHaving a learner mentality\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech companies expect employees to add to their skillsets. A learner mentality is necessary in tech since technologies constantly evolve. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDemonstrate a learner mentality by listing professional development and training sessions on your resume and mentioning new skills you've learned.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETaking informed risks\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWillingness to take risks — particularly those with a high chance of paying off — helps candidates break into tech jobs. Tech companies need workers willing to try new things and take risks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrepare examples of times you made a calculated risk, even if it did not pay off. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThinking big\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech companies have lofty mission statements that show an interest in making big changes. So rather than focusing on minutiae, bring a \"think big\" mindset. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsider how your skills connect with the company's broader mission or culture. And bring in examples that show macro-level thinking in prior roles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-06 17:17:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Want to work for a big tech company? 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He has published hundreds of whitepapers and thousands of articles on everything from the handheld technology that makes your daily life a little easier to the global infrastructure that powers the entire Internet.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"93c7fb6a-9ea7-48b4-be4d-9c881c144d94\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAn Echo Dot and an Echo Studio.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"An Echo Dot, an Echo Studio, and a houseplant.\" data-image-filename=\"4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're reading this article, chances are you're going to have at least one conversation with a digital assistant today. Whether it's Google Assistant, Alexa, or Siri, many of us have come to rely on these \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fthe-best-voice-assistant\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Evoice-activated AIs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E so much that they almost feel like a part of the family. In the case of Alexa, that kinship is helped along by how conversational and customizable Amazon has made the voice behind its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-amazon-echo\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEcho smart speakers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and displays. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot only can you use your Echo to answer questions, control your smart home devices, and master your media playback, but you can combine all of these tasks and more into Alexa Routines. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese multistep, programmable actions can be created using a massive number of variables in Amazon's Alexa app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday, we'll be focusing on the final step of running a routine: How Alexa responds to you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fhow-to-change-alexas-voice\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to change Alexa's voice on your phone or Echo device\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESure, you can just let her give her standard \"OK\" response, but that's boring. Instead, why not create a response like the one I use for my Solar Flare routine? This hyperbolic-sounding command turns up all of the lights around my desk to max brightness for when I need to do detailed work. But the best part is when Alexa says, \"Shade thine eyes!\" every time I run it. Want to know how to pull off some equally nerdy tricks? Read on.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to change Alexa's responses to routines\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ERequirements\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll need a smartphone with the Alexa app installed, and any Echo smart speaker or smart display. The estimated time this should take is 1 to 2 minutes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cbe937ca-9be3-41ad-bf0a-faad32d0e4a4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEither create a new routine (by tapping the&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E+\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;at the top right of the \u003Cstrong\u003ERoutines \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Epage found under the \u003Cstrong\u003EMore \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Etab) or open one of your existing routines. Then tap on the last of the three primary options:&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAdd action\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis section allows you to add smart home functions, briefings, communications actions, media controls, and much more. Most importantly, it's also the section where you can control how Alexa responds when you run the routine you're editing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Open the Alexa app and create a new routine, or edit an existing one\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1c5e86a2-8bdf-434c-b596-a34ddf2fb68a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhether you're creating a new routine from scratch (above left) or you're editing an existing one (above right), you'll need to tap the "Add action" button to get started.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Two examples of the "Add action" button in the Alexa app's Routines interface\" data-image-filename=\"how-to-change-alexas-response-to-routines-step-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"2340\" data-image-height=\"2532\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"db633e94-9989-48c8-a658-836070e663ac\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWithin this section, you'll need to find the option named&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAlexa Says\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fhow-to-change-alexas-voice\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to change Alexa's voice on your phone or Echo device\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis controls what Amazon's digital assistant will say each and every time you run this routine, usually from whatever smart speaker or smart display you're speaking to.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Open the Alexa Says menu\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"36bb7400-8477-407e-836e-1d7fa67df493\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E"Alexa Says" is where the digital assistant's responses live.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The "Add New" menu in the Alexa app with "Alexa Says" highlighted\" data-image-filename=\"how-to-change-alexas-response-to-routines-step-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"1170\" data-image-height=\"2532\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5af8e26a-2dfc-40e7-b936-c054d43a0a17\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWithin this menu, you can choose from a wide selection of premade responses Alexa can give any time you activate a routine. These range from simple options like "Good morning" and "Good night" to having Alexa tell you a joke or a fun fact, or welcome you home at the end of a long day.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's also a section called "Phrases" (seen above), where you can find more event-specific options for each of the aforementioned scenarios, as well as for occasions like birthdays. All of these are available for any routine you'd like to create or edit.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Choose your response phrase\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3ffc7805-6017-47a7-82b1-063ec7bfca7e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe menu includes a slew of preprogrammed options and phrases.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Alexa Says menu in the Alexa app with response options\" data-image-filename=\"how-to-change-alexas-response-to-routines-step-3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"2340\" data-image-height=\"2532\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0c0f16ae-75c6-4a72-b44c-79fe89d54c4b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf none of the premade responses suits your needs or if you just want to get creative or prank your family and friends, you may want to customize your own response. To do this, simply tap the&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECustomized&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eoption on the Alexa Says screen and type in what you'd like Alexa to say in response.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Falexa-can-now-help-you-find-your-remote-heres-how\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlexa can now help you find your remote. Here's how\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour response can be any phrase up to 250 characters. If you're wondering (let's be real, you are wondering), you can't make Alexa curse. Any profanities you use will be bleeped out. Aside from the character cap and self-censorship, the only limit is your creativity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3a. Create your own response (optional)\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"22be0dde-d40b-4dd0-936e-13b34bfe8388\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis is where you can get really creative.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Alexa Says menu's "Customized" interface\" data-image-filename=\"how-to-change-alexas-response-to-routines-step-3a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"2340\" data-image-height=\"2532\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9b56a4f5-09a3-49be-b67e-dc7e4bbaf8ce\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've entered your chosen response and hit the&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ENext&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Ebutton, you'll see the Confirm screen shown above. This will give you one last look at exactly what Alexa will say before adding the response to your routine. If you'd like to change something about it, you can go back using the \u003Cstrong\u003E&lt;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E in the top left of the display. If you're happy with it, tap&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ENext&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E(circled in red) to return to the main page of the routine you're editing.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you're there, just remember to hit&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ESave&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E(on the top-right of the display) if you were creating a new routine, or hit the&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E&lt;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E(if you were editing an existing routine) before exiting the app. Doing this saves your new response to the routine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fhow-to-set-up-motion-triggered-smart-lights-as-an-alexa-routine\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to set up motion-triggered smart lights as an Alexa routine\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENote\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: It sometimes takes up to a minute before any new or edited routines will play correctly from your Echo smart speakers and displays.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Confirm your chosen response and save your routine\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f2e937cb-8d2b-417c-b8ef-59d6cce8b3fe\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAt the end of the process, you'll see this "Confirm" screen telling you exactly what Alexa will say. It's a chance to catch anything that's gone wrong, as seen here.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Confirm screen for Alexa's response change process\" data-image-filename=\"how-to-change-alexas-response-to-routines-step-4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"1170\" data-image-height=\"2532\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQ\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan I create a routine with no other actions and still get a response?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes. All you need to create a routine is a name, a trigger event (time of day, you asking a specific question, etc.), and at least one action, even if that action is just a verbal response from Alexa. This is particularly handy when you're mainly interested in having Alexa say something important, like in the scenarios mentioned in our next FAQ entry.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat are some good ways to use customized responses? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany customized responses to Alexa Routines are just something to make Alexa feel a little bit more human. But there are plenty of more practical applications where a customized response can actually be downright useful, or at least entertaining. Here are just a few: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHave Alexa recite your Wi-Fi password\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: This one can be handy if you frequently have guests over for a few days and they keep hounding you to remind them of the password. Just set up a routine with your password as a customized response. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlexa can easily recite individual letters and numbers, but you'll have to type out the names of special characters (exclamation points and ampersands, for instance). Of course, be careful with this one. Don't use it outside your home, or in front of someone you wouldn't trust with access to your network.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmaze your kids, or anyone else, with a personalized response\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Kids usually love chatting with Alexa. We've all seen viral videos of youngsters being amazed when the little device lights up and talks back. Imagine how shocked they'll be if Alexa gives them a truly personalized response. Just tell them to ask your Echo device whatever question you've set up to trigger the routine and have Alexa reply with a customized response that's tailored specifically for them. You can even include their name. This works equally well if you'd like to prank your friends or relatives by setting it up for one of their commonly used requests.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProvide a bit of basic tech support to an elderly relative\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Many of you reading this are likely the first call your parents or grandparents make when that dang TV is just showing static or their smartphone won't ring when a call comes in. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhere-do-tech-pros-go-for-tech-support-here-are-their-top-four-fix-it-strategies\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhere do tech pros go for tech support? Four fix-it strategies\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf there's a particular question you keep getting asked over and over again, turn it into a routine. Just let them know they can ask Alexa next time and set up her reply with something like, \"Press the Input button on the remote and choose HDMI 1,\" or, \"Check to see if the little switch on the top left of your phone is showing an orange dot. If so, flip it the other way.\" Alexa won't complain, no matter how many times they ask.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan I have Alexa reply from a different device? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGenerally, no. Whichever Alexa-enabled device you issue the trigger query to will be the one she responds from. However, this is one way to have her play her responses via another device: Use the Alexa app and manually activate the routine. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you open the Your Routines section of the Alexa app, you'll notice each routine has a circular, blue play icon to the right of it. Tapping that on any routine with a response included in it will pop up a window asking which device you'd like the response to play from. You can tap any available device and Alexa's preprogrammed response will play through it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-16 13:07:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amaze your kids, make your friends laugh, or help out an older relative. 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data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"Fire TV Stick Lite attached to the back of a TV\" data-image-filename=\"fire-stick-lite.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 1. You prefer a more affordable option \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"01bef261-afbe-4bde-9f35-c0ee077bb51a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB091G4YP57\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fire TV Stick Lite\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is Amazon's most affordable streaming device; nothing more, nothing less. It's priced at $30, but very often on sale for $20 to $25, so if a low price is a big deciding factor for you in choosing a Fire TV streaming device, then the Lite version is probably the one to go with. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 2. An everyday streaming experience is all you need \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause the Fire TV Stick Lite is the bare-bones version of the Fire TV Stick, it's best suited for everyday streaming rather than as the backbone of a full-blown home theater.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe simple version will still give you access to the same operating system as the more expensive options, with all your favorite streaming services just a push of a button away, but the remote doesn't come with TV controls. So you can't program this remote to control your TV's volume or turn it on or off.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-budget-tv\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYou don't have to break the bank for a great TV with these budget picks\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother difference in the Lite version when compared with the other three versions is that it doesn't support Dolby Atmos, which can provide better audio clarity and a more immersive TV experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"a1235161-f808-4da1-8f89-dda323a5ce2a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Fire TV Stick Lite\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"47a0b377-3b20-4872-9211-dc0a0aaf62b4","filename":"firelite.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F23\u002F47a0b377-3b20-4872-9211-dc0a0aaf62b4\u002Ffirelite.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-01-23 20:12:52","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"47a0b377-3b20-4872-9211-dc0a0aaf62b4","imageFilename":"firelite.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F01\u002F23"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB091G4YP57\" data-offerprice=\"30\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB091G4YP57?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E You should buy a Fire TV Stick if... \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3359e51d-d852-4570-8dbf-2a0fa116fb61\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe remote included with the Fire TV Stick features TV controls.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"Fire TV Stick remote in front of a TV\" data-image-filename=\"fire-tv-stick.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 1. You prefer an all-in-one remote control \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough this version isn't all that different from the Lite model, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6d31c8a5-ad4f-4933-bf3c-a49556305bdc\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Ffire-tv-stick-with-3rd-gen-alexa-voice-remote\u002Fdp\u002FB08C1W5N87\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fire TV Stick\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E features the third-generation Alexa remote, which has volume and on or off buttons that can be programmed to work with your television. This makes it so you'd only need the Fire TV Stick remote most of the time, so you don't have to worry about keeping both the Alexa remote and your TV's remote controls handy. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe buttons can control your TV, soundbar, and receiver. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 2. It's for a 1080p television \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you don't need 4K support, then there's no need to get the more expensive versions of the Fire TV Stick, as the basic Fire TV Stick will do the job. The 4K versions require a 4K television to display ultra-HD content, so anyone with a Full HD 1080p-resolution TV can still enjoy all their favorite streaming subscriptions with the standard version, and it also supports Dolby Atmos. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"376b2819-5ba1-42c7-9d68-656f57e13393\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Fire TV Stick\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"0a751c79-79a5-4adf-abc9-df78d5ee412d","filename":"firetv.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F23\u002F0a751c79-79a5-4adf-abc9-df78d5ee412d\u002Ffiretv.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-01-23 20:13:47","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"0a751c79-79a5-4adf-abc9-df78d5ee412d","imageFilename":"firetv.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F01\u002F23"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Ffire-tv-stick-with-3rd-gen-alexa-voice-remote\u002Fdp\u002FB08C1W5N87\" data-offerprice=\"40\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Ffire-tv-stick-with-3rd-gen-alexa-voice-remote\u002Fdp\u002FB08C1W5N87?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E You should buy a Fire TV Stick 4K if... \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5d717c30-c146-4807-ab89-e0ec8e2ffe19\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"Fire TV Stick 4K plugged into the back of TV\" data-image-filename=\"fire-tv-4k.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 1. 4K streaming is more your speed \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have a 4K television and want to add a Fire TV Stick to either give it smart capabilities or because you prefer Fire OS, then the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3945cee7-34a5-4264-a6de-ef0b9f823b3f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08XVYZ1Y5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fire TV Stick 4K\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is a great choice. Because the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"08be3249-0d23-4aff-951d-b1f4de1fb742\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Ffire-tv-stick-with-3rd-gen-alexa-voice-remote\u002Fdp\u002FB08C1W5N87\u002Fref=sr_1_1?crid=ZDP26LVX2TT1&keywords=fire+stick&qid=1674489194&sprefix=%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fire TV Stick\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ae5ca0ac-a9fd-48f6-ba1e-e4a2ac1cac57\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB091G4YP57\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Stick Lite\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E versions only support up to full HD 1080p resolution, the Fire TV Stick 4K stands out if you're looking for better, cinematic picture quality.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-fire-tv-stick-vs-roku-streaming-stick\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERoku vs Fire Stick: Which one is better for your needs?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 2. You want a 4K version but don't need Wi-Fi 6 \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Fire TV Stick 4K is priced at $50 and, like other models, sees frequent discounts in price. This is only $5 cheaper than the Max model, which supports Wi-Fi 6. But if you know you won't be making the upgrade to Wi-Fi 6 anytime soon, then the Fire TV Stick 4K is a great option for high-quality streaming. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: T\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-4k-tv\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ehe best 4K TVs: Which TV brand is most reliable?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis version supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos audio, as well as HDR for crisper images. Compared with the Fire TV Stick and Lite models, the 4K version features 1.5 GB of memory, making for faster load times and snappier performance.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"a5cfc108-234e-4936-bc73-ea05a685994e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Fire TV Stick 4K\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"257c5847-827d-473b-9ee0-49aec903a7e7","filename":"fire4k.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F23\u002F257c5847-827d-473b-9ee0-49aec903a7e7\u002Ffire4k.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-01-23 20:14:37","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"257c5847-827d-473b-9ee0-49aec903a7e7","imageFilename":"fire4k.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F01\u002F23"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08XVYZ1Y5\" data-offerprice=\"50\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08XVYZ1Y5?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E You should buy a Fire TV Stick 4K Max if... \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"46d8545a-e29d-4f0c-9f57-702f194dddf3\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"Fire TV Stick 4K Max remote on a living room couch with TV in the background\" data-image-filename=\"fire-tv-stick.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 1. Wi-Fi 6 support is a must \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a3e1f388-b91e-49b4-963a-1e355d9deea7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Ffire-tv-stick-4k-max-with-alexa-voice-remote\u002Fdp\u002FB08MQZXN1X\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fire TV Stick 4K Max\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is a future-proof version streaming device thanks to its support for Wi-Fi 6. If you've already upgraded to a Wi-Fi 6 router, then the 4K Max is a seamless fit, and you'll benefit from faster speeds and more streams.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 2. You want the fastest Fire TV Stick available \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth 4K versions of the Fire TV Stick support 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision and Dolby Sound, built to provide a high-quality, almost cinematic experience. But the Fire TV Stick 4K Max features a faster processor and 2GB of memory, which makes for a smoother streaming and gaming experience and improved speed compared with the 4K version. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fbest-wifi-router\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Wi-Fi routers\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt retails for $55, and is the highest-performing, most powerful Fire TV Stick available. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"6d9d8e22-e6aa-4bcf-802f-ce4bf8489051\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Fire TV Stick 4K Max\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"f16ff1d3-ad8e-4dc3-8e00-1ebd7774dfed","filename":"firemax.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F23\u002Ff16ff1d3-ad8e-4dc3-8e00-1ebd7774dfed\u002Ffiremax.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-01-23 20:08:32","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"f16ff1d3-ad8e-4dc3-8e00-1ebd7774dfed","imageFilename":"firemax.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F01\u002F23"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Ffire-tv-stick-4k-max-with-alexa-voice-remote\u002Fdp\u002FB08MQZXN1X\" data-offerprice=\"55\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Ffire-tv-stick-4k-max-with-alexa-voice-remote\u002Fdp\u002FB08MQZXN1X?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Alternatives to consider \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're still looking to check out other options, these are some worthy alternatives to the Fire TV Stick lineup: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"0cc604e0-b593-43ad-9bd7-f33193bf9cd1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Roku Streaming Stick 4K\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"fc0984e8-088c-4d2b-8720-efea951e96c5","filename":"roku-streaming-stick-4k.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F12\u002F09\u002Ffc0984e8-088c-4d2b-8720-efea951e96c5\u002Froku-streaming-stick-4k.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-12-09 19:27:36","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"fc0984e8-088c-4d2b-8720-efea951e96c5","imageFilename":"roku-streaming-stick-4k.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F12\u002F09"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRoku-Streaming-Device-Vision-Controls\u002Fdp\u002FB09BKCDXZC\" data-offerprice=\"40\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRoku-Streaming-Device-Vision-Controls\u002Fdp\u002FB09BKCDXZC?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"f3463a99-4185-4d09-abbb-4a05fa03361c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Fire TV Cube\" 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She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7c0e2e37-2131-4b5a-afcc-3904df4bc3e3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Computer screen showing Prime Early Access Sale landing page\" data-image-filename=\"early-access.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"1819\" data-image-height=\"1024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've visited \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c131b486-297b-4e38-9336-93df851a949c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fearlyaccess\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fearlyaccess\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E in recent days, then you've probably been peppered with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fprime-day-2-amazon-prime-early-access-sale\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon's Prime Early Access Sale\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Phrases like \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8a1639e7-f785-4334-88ee-3a2866dee6c6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdeals\u002F?tag=zd-buy-button-20\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdeals\u002F?tag=zd-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Lightning deals\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \"biggest savings\" may have your finger quickly hovering over the Add to Cart button. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut before you get sucked into buying because the deal is 50% claimed, have you wondered if that deal you're getting is actually a good deal?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the end, it's our hard-earned money we're using to buy something, so it's always a good idea to check that we're actually getting a good price. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftrade-in-your-old-devices-for-amazon-gift-cards-heres-how\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrade in your old devices for Amazon gift cards. Here's how\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to tell if that Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deal is really a deal\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2ef6a511-d2f9-4beb-aff4-2ff66cd73b73\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESince many of Amazon's competitors sell a lot of the same products as the e-commerce giant, they tend to host their own sales events simultaneous to Amazon's Prime Day. This Prime Early Access Sale is no exception: Target, for one, is rolling out \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.target.com\u002Fc\u002Fdeal-days\u002F?tag=zd-buy-button-20" target="_blank"\u003ETarget Deal Days\u003C\u002Fa\u003E this October, and Walmart is hosting \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fshop\u002Fdeals\u002Frollbacks\u002F?tag=zd-buy-button-20" target="_blank"\u003ERollback Days\u003C\u002Fa\u003E from October 10th through the 13th.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, you may not find every single thing you're eyeing on Amazon, especially if it's one of its own devices. Shopping around pays off, however, as oftentimes competitors may offer a lower price on an item than Amazon.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Shop around\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"27201c6d-7a5f-487c-90bb-194e13f7f091\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ECompetitors like Target and Walmart also have sales around the Prime Early Access Sale.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Computer screen showing competitor websites\" data-image-filename=\"competito.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"1819\" data-image-height=\"1024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgen-z-loves-walmart-far-more-than-apple-well-how-about-that\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGen Z loves Walmart far more than Apple. Well, how about that?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0fd6fcfd-53cc-4dcb-b5db-0d4138c9aec3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're an Amazon shopper, you've probably noticed that the company is always offering some sort of deals to sell products and, while many times these are truly great deals, it's good to know how to determine that.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are third-party sites like \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fcamelcamelcamel.com\u002F?tag=zd-buy-button-20" target="_blank"\u003ECamelCamelCamel\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, for example, that let you simply copy the Amazon URL into it and find the price history on that item, complete with visual charts, lowest price history, and price trends. You can also add an extension to Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari, called the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fcamelcamelcamel.com\u002Fcamelizer\u002F?tag=zd-buy-button-20" target="_blank"\u003ECamelizer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.joinhoney.com\u002F?tag=zd-buy-button-20" target="_blank"\u003EHoney\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.priceblink.com\u002F\u002F?tag=zd-buy-button-20" target="_blank"\u003EPriceBlink\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;are two resources that provide Amazon price tracking in the form of a browser extension. Simply adding one of these extensions to your browser will trigger a popup to launch when you visit an Amazon product page, informing you if any other sellers have a lower price for that item.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, Amazon wouldn't live up to the term "tech giant" without adding its own price tracker to the mix. \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002FBIT?tag=zd-buy-button-20" target="_blank"\u003EAmazon Assistant\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is another browser extension that compares prices on competitor sites and even lets you add those items to an Amazon wish list.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Use tools to your advantage\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Feverything-amazon-just-announced-and-how-to-buy-it-all\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEverything Amazon just announced and how to buy it all\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c19a133e-7c0a-456b-bfed-334e56a6e322\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI know, it's tedious, but reading reviews before buying is more important than you think. There are, unfortunately, trends of fake reviews on Amazon products, and the only way to spot them is by reading the reviews.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo spot fake reviews, check when there are too many similar ones written within a day or a few days of each other, or if they have similar pictures. Also, check older reviews. Many sellers change their highest-rated listings to take advantage of the 4.8\u002F5 star reviews without having to work for them. So that listing for smart LED light strip with five-star reviews could have been toilet paper rolls three months ago.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-strip-lights\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best light strips\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Read the reviews\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a66911f3-306f-4143-97a6-d778abec8342\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAlways read the reviews beyond their star rating.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Read reviews\" data-image-filename=\"reviews.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"5184\" data-image-height=\"2916\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"855d9acb-735f-4c0e-b5bf-fa82e27b6609\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDon't just trust anyone that tells you it's the lowest price ever; they are just trying to sell you on their product, after all. Read through trusted sources, like \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ftopic\u002Fdeals\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EZDNET's deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to explore and make sure you're getting the most bang for your buck.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Make sure it's legit\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-prime-vs-amazon-business-prime-price-cost-benefits-perks-how-to-get\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon Prime vs. Amazon Business Prime: Everything you need to know\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've checked that you're actually getting a good deal, you can feel good adding that item to your Amazon cart and checking out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-10-04 19:05:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amazon is hosting two days of deals with a Prime Early Access Sale to boost holiday shopping. But with all the discounts popping up, how do you know you're actually snagging a good deal?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"1e7e219f-6670-45e2-859c-0df6a7b673c0",image:{id:"8d06f490-cfa3-4b98-8b85-8b9bc6c9df03",filename:"shutterstock-2012914718.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-11-01 12:58:45",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Woman shopping online on laptop",credits:"Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F01\u002F8d06f490-cfa3-4b98-8b85-8b9bc6c9df03\u002Fshutterstock-2012914718.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-tell-if-that-amazon-prime-day-deal-is-really-a-deal",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Is that Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deal really a deal?",topic:{id:"103a5e4f-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"103a5e4f-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2f14725e-f215-4fea-ab06-d32f9452452a\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EEcho Dot\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"image-2018-09-20-at-3-59-16-pm.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"echo-dot-kids-edition-4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2019\u002F07\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA few weeks ago, I showed you how I replaced my second generation office Echo Dot with a fifth generation unit \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fit-sounds-ridiculous-but-i-forgot-how-useful-digital-clocks-can-be\u002F\"\u003Eto add a digital clock and a temperature sensor\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Despite how mundane it seems to add a digital clock, it was actually a big thing to me, because I've been using my phone, computer, and Alexa to tell time for years now. I don't think I've had a clock in the house since 2014. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fit-sounds-ridiculous-but-i-forgot-how-useful-digital-clocks-can-be\u002F\"\u003EI forgot how useful digital clocks can be\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c6f533f2-3319-4b51-a673-d93815b4b331\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-7126\" data-image-filename=\"img-7126.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"758\" data-image-height=\"1639\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut now I have an extra Echo Dot that doesn't have a home; I want to sell it or give it to a friend. The gotcha, of course, is that the Dot is deeply tied to my Amazon account. The last thing I want is some stranger (or even a twisted friend) ordering \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e5e77ad4-2cca-4af1-8967-1b0dec3c7544\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FArchie-Mcphee-Instant-underpants-water\u002Fdp\u002FB004A2LW6A\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"instant underpants\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (just add water), \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"84f00230-2e4c-4cf5-a4eb-d54feb8523cc\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB086TY4VVQ\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"fish face slippers\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2397e3f3-f28e-433a-a318-707be41f5156\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FDorothy-Golden-Girls-Accessories-Apparel\u002Fdp\u002FB07GL1TPQK\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Golden Girls socks\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, or a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5f9a222b-88e5-45b7-9f13-b4599e70a797\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB018MPT3PW\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"cat butt tissue holder\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E on my dime. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf, like me, you want to safely get rid of an Alexa device, all you need to do is deregister your Alexa device. Once you do, you will no longer at risk of seeing a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e071348d-8faa-4d55-8ca6-107dd7695faf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FWackyWhims-Funny-Nose-Pencil-Sharpener\u002Fdp\u002FB076P3MFK3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"nose-picking pencil sharpener\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (you can't make this stuff up) on your Amazon orders page. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E How to deregister your Alexa device\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn order to de-register an Alexa device, it has to be powered on and reachable via Wi-Fi. So don't unplug it or remove it from your network until after you've done the deregistration process.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have multiple Echo devices, in order to be sure you are removing the one you think you are removing, ask the one you want to remove, \"Alexa, what is your device name?\" Obviously, if you've changed your wake word, use that word instead of \"Alexa.\" Once you have determined exactly what the unit in question is called, launch the Alexa app on your phone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"debac9ee-9811-449b-8e57-1a6cfdfcd19f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EClick the devices tab at the bottom of the Alexa app. Find the device and then hit the gear icon in the upper right.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Click the devices tab\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"abd793d7-906c-4b0e-91cf-6e6cd0b37b99\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EScroll down on this form until you find the Registered To field, which will likely list your name. Click the Deregister button on the right.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Find the Registered To field\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a3977f83-eaec-4665-8319-1ae15c202b6c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFinally, confirm the pop-up by tapping another Deregister button.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Confirm the pop-up\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd there you go. You're done. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECheck out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-asked-amazon-to-show-me-weird-tech-gadgets-i-still-havent-recovered\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emore strange Amazon finds\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-amazon-echo\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efavorite Echo devices here.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to follow me on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"e539\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today - US\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\" data-description=\"Don't miss a thing. ZDNET's Tech Today newsletter is a daily briefing of the newest, most talked about stories of the day, five days a week.\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-11-07 14:42:59",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Do this or bad things might happen.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"74557c37-c5ab-492d-bfbc-0f2bed91cba2",image:{id:"2f14725e-f215-4fea-ab06-d32f9452452a",filename:"echo-dot-kids-edition-4.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2019-07-12 19:32:56",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"img-7126",credits:"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2019\u002F07\u002F12\u002F2f14725e-f215-4fea-ab06-d32f9452452a\u002Fecho-dot-kids-edition-4.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4032,height:3024,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home^Smart Assistants",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-unlink-your-echo-device-from-your-amazon-account-so-its-safe-to-give-away-or-sell",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to unlink your Echo device from your Amazon account (so it's safe to give away or sell)",topic:{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"dbbddfb2-b563-4fd6-8c23-1db7fe91c25c",username:"ndelesline",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Nate",lastName:"Delesline III",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e22b98a4-b2b1-4ffd-9169-68853772cbca",filename:"nate-delesline.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:49:10",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe22b98a4-b2b1-4ffd-9169-68853772cbca\u002Fnate-delesline.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Nate writes about the intersection of education and technology. He's also worked as a newspaper staff writer covering K-12 and higher education, business, local government, and public safety. After living in five other states, Nate considers Virginia his home.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"362a0861-2f93-47dc-87ef-f1d1c2b7ba00\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Galina Pilina \u002F iStock \u002F Getty Images Plus\" data-image-alt-text=\"A graphic in green, yellow, and red reading 'Juneteenth freedom day'\" data-image-filename=\"juneteenth-background.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1295\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThousands of enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free on June 19, 1865 — two months after the Civil War ended.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn that day, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston to announce and enforce General Order 3. The order, in part, informed everyone that effective immediately, \"All slaves are free.\" The first Juneteenth celebrations began the next year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPresident Abraham Lincoln began the process of freeing enslaved people in America's Confederate states through the Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863. But it took the incremental advance and victory of Union troops to enforce that order. Also, it's likely that slave owners deliberately withheld the news of freedom from those they enslaved. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlso known as Jubilee Day, celebrations on June 19 grew and spread nationwide over time. In fact, Texas made Juneteenth — short for \"June nineteenth\" — a state holiday in 1979. But the holiday didn't gain widespread attention until America faced a 21st-century civil rights movement.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECompanies compelled to action during 2020 summer of unrest\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"97efbe5d-2a34-4264-8b70-2d3e6c3b251a\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F97efbe5d-2a34-4264-8b70-2d3e6c3b251a\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmerica's most recent reckoning with our complicated, oppressive, and sometimes violent racial and civil rights history spurred organizations to speak up and take action starting in the summer of 2020. Black Minneapolis resident George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in May 2020. His death sparked widespread protests and increased interest in the Juneteenth holiday.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPresident Joe Biden signed the bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday into law just two days before the holiday's inaugural federal observance on June 19, 2021. The change became effective so quickly that some large organizations, including the Postal Service, said they didn't have time to pause their business operations or plan any events to commemorate the holiday.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn response, many organizations said they'd have more to offer next year and going forward. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHere's what top tech companies are doing for Juneteenth\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECheck out how some of America's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbig-tech-companies-job-guide\u002F\"\u003Ebig tech companies\u003C\u002Fa\u003E honored the spirit of Juneteenth during the holiday's first official national observance and what they plan going forward. You may find some inspiration or ideas for your company.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdobe\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2020, Adobe decided to give its approximately 26,000 employees off on June 19 \"to focus on reflection and advocacy.\" That year, at the height of America's 21st-century social justice movement, the company also formed five task forces. Those groups focused on: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECommunity \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGrowth and advancement\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHiring and recruiting\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EResponsibility and advocacy\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETransparency and governance\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETogether, Adobe called those task forces the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.adobe.com\u002Fen\u002Fpublish\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F16\u002Fhonoring-juneteenth-marking-a-year-of-progress#:~:text=One%20outcome%20of%20the%20TAI,a%20series%20of%20companywide%20events.\"\u003ETaking Action Initiative\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnder TAI's leadership, Adobe decided \"to recognize Juneteenth as a global day of learning to focus on Black history and racial justice with a series of company-wide events.\" Those events included incentives to complete learning experiences such as volunteering and listening to podcasts about the Black experience in America.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon sponsored and organized an event titled Juneteenth Unityfest to commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth. Last year's event included performances by music icons like Darius Rucker and Dave Matthews. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fjuneteenthunityfest.com\u002Funityfest-2022\u002F\"\u003EJuneteenth Unityfest\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is set to return this year. The goal, in part, is to bring together diverse voices and \"drive engagement across a platform of community organizations\" to celebrate the vibrancy of America's complex history and culture.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlongside the music, last year's event highlighted Amazon's education initiatives and the company's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsell.amazon.com\u002Fprograms\u002Fblack-business-accelerator\"\u003EBlack Business Accelerator\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Participants in the accelerator receive financial assistance, business mentorship, and marketing help to support Black businesses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, last year, Amazon donated $1 million to 13 community-based Seattle area organizations that support social justice, youth development, workforce development, and arts and culture for communities of color.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon directly employs about 1.1 million full and part-time workers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDell\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith about 133,000 employees, Dell holds a spot as one of the world's largest tech companies. In 2020, Dell's chief diversity and inclusion officer at the time pointed to Juneteenth as a milestone for further action. Some of the steps the company planned to take to honor the spirit of Juneteenth include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMaking anti-racism training part of the company's mandatory global ethics and integrity training\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fdiversity-in-tech\u002F\"\u003EDiversifying the talent pipeline\u003C\u002Fa\u003E through expanded partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBroaden recruiting efforts to hire individuals with community college degrees. Some people in this group, including African Americans, traditionally did not have equitable opportunities to access four-year degrees in higher education.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBroaden recruiting efforts to include people with two-year degrees for certain roles\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDell \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dell.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fblog\u002Fthe-conversations-changing-our-company\u002F\"\u003Ealso acknowledged\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that \"our senior leadership does not reflect the diversity of the people we serve.\" To improve that metric, the company said by 2030 it wants women to make up 40% of its global leaders and Black and Hispanic people to make up 15% of US-based people managers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the US, women constitute 51% of the population and Black and Hispanics 12% and 18%, respectively, according to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdata.census.gov\u002Fcedsci\u002Ftable?tid=ACSDP5Y2020.DP05\"\u003E2020 Census data\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacebook\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow officially known as Meta, the company, which also owns Instagram, gave its approximately 72,000 employees the option to take a paid day off in 2021. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorkers had an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnn.com\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F17\u002Fbusiness\u002Fjuneteenth-2021-company-celebrations\u002Findex.html\"\u003Eopportunity to attend\u003C\u002Fa\u003E an all-company \"day of learning\" that featured conversations on the significance of June 19 with some of the company's Black executives and Black educators like Henry Louis Gates. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe year before, also around Juneteenth, Facebook elevated its chief diversity officer Maxine Williams to the company's executive leadership team.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGoogle\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle's parent company Alphabet, which also owns YouTube, employs about 155,000. The company outlined \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.google\u002Foutreach-initiatives\u002Fdiversity\u002Fjuneteenth-2021\u002F\"\u003Efour initiatives\u003C\u002Fa\u003E honoring Juneteenth in 2021 that may return this year:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA Juneteenth-themed Google Doodle. Last year's temporary change to the company's homepage logo included images of parades, music, food, and families.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECelebrating Black creators, including highlighting app developers on Google Play.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESupporting Black businesses with Google Digital Coaches. The program has aided more than 60,000 Black and Latinx small businesses, according to Google.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECanceling all meetings on Juneteenth and instead hosting an event that featured music, history, and conversations.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Seattle-based software company, which employs about 180,000, said last year that it planned to take an educational approach. Rather than offering a day off, Microsoft used the day as an opportunity for workers to learn about issues of race, inequity, and injustice. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpecifically, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.microsoft.com\u002Fnewengland\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F30\u002Fpride-month-and-juneteenth-events\u002F\"\u003Ecompany said\u003C\u002Fa\u003E it offered a week of \"commemorative events that amplified Black voices and organizations with the goal of learning how we all can support the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fblack-history-technology\u002F\"\u003EBlack and African American tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E community.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Recognizing this day with intention allows us to stay connected to the many challenges unresolved, violence unaddressed, and inequities unchanged for the Black and African American community worldwide,\" the company said in a statement.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOracle\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year, Oracle's approximately 133,000 workers will receive a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.oracle.com\u002Fdiversity-inclusion\u002Fpost\u002Fhonoring-juneteenths-history-as-it-officially-becomes-a-federal-holiday\"\u003Epaid day off\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for Juneteenth.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company says its Alliance of Black Leaders for Excellence (ABLE) employee resource group commemorated the day in various ways over the past several years. That included a two-mile Juneteenth challenge walk\u002Frun. State-level chapters of ABLE also sponsored events like virtual conversations on the holiday's significance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a corporate blog post, Jared Williams, an Oracle \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbootcamps\u002Fux-bootcamps\u002F\"\u003EUX researcher\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, said everyone should seek to understand how America's current social injustices have direct ties to slavery. Regardless of Juneteenth's official holiday status, the day should serve \"as some deeper call to action toward an aspiration, more equitable future.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIn conclusion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost of the action for Juneteenth at tech companies centers on conversations about the experiences of people who are different. And often conversations about race, identity, and injustice are hard. Check out our roundup of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fprofessional-organizations-for-diversity-and-inclusion-in-tech\u002F\"\u003E12 professional organizations advancing DEI values in tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E if you want or need some ideas or advice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd finally, there's positive news for Postal Service workers. Starting this year, full and part-time post office employees will be eligible to observe Juneteenth National Independence Day as one of 11 paid holidays.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThis article was reviewed by Laila Abdalla, Ph.D.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"01a7b5fd-0e33-4da1-b842-5912dc373d07\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Laila abdalla, a woman with curly hair, looks at the camera\" data-image-filename=\"laila-abdalla.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F01\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"448\" data-image-height=\"448\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELaila Abdalla obtained her Ph.D. in English from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She taught undergraduate and graduate courses in English and successful writing at Central Washington University for over 21 years.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECurrently, Abdalla serves as a Washington state career coach and advocate for individuals on temporary state assistance. Abdalla has devoted her career, teaching, and leadership to matters of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Above all, she is committed to her clients' and students' complete experience, raising awareness of BIPOC issues in employment, language, community, and culture.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAbdalla leads with equity in management and nonprofit volunteering and continues to develop her own understanding of these complex issues — both professionally and in her lived experiences.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELaila Abdalla is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education Integrity Network.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELast reviewed May 25, 2022.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"5fd70c74-30bc-4f15-a2d3-b54064367260\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F5fd70c74-30bc-4f15-a2d3-b54064367260\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-12 15:00:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The celebration of Juneteenth began nearly 160 years ago. But the holiday just received federal recognition last year. 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She has a bachelor's in Integrated Marketing Communication and Journalism from Wake Forest University. When Christina is not writing about quirky tech products, she's most likely searching for the best coffee shop in NYC.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2f3a4419-6dbf-4967-887c-b955cd9994fd\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Christina Darby\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"screen-shot-2019-08-06-at-2-09-08-am.png\" data-image-filename=\"f4c25aac-3f4c-4e3a-89f0-cf17c86b7b1a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"2168\" data-image-height=\"956\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Amazon has become synonymous with online shopping and fast delivery, we should talk about the company's offshoot business branch Amazon Business. Including multi-user accounts, and quantity discounts for larger orders, the platform aims to serve entrepreneurs, organizations, and startups. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn its website the company claims \"Amazon Business combines the selection, convenience, and value you expect from Amazon, with features that can help improve your operations.\" But what does that really mean, and is it worth investing in an account? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERead on for our breakdown of Amazon Business' -- and Business Prime's -- unique features, how you can leverage them, and if its benefits outweigh the cost.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-turn-your-old-devices-into-amazon-gift-cards\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to turn your old devices into Amazon gift cards\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fa481f25-b0fd-4cf7-aaf8-5a2a094a5c92\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"amazon-business\" data-image-filename=\"amazon-business.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"620\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow Amazon Business works: An overview \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the name suggests, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"83b4a8fc-c0de-4981-818b-f0efd06379cc\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbusiness.amazon.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Business\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E works best for businesses and serves customers in the US, Canada, Japan, India, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, France, and Italy. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Business is best for businesses that want direct access to bulk items, restricted sellers, controls and monitoring of spending across multi-users, and spending analytics to follow. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-prime-vs-amazon-business-prime-price-cost-benefits-perks-how-to-get\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon Prime vs. Amazon Business Prime: Everything you need to know\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat's the difference between traditional Amazon and the Business platform? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt this point you may be asking yourself, these features sound great, but how exactly do I use them and are they really that different from regular Amazon or Prime? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELong answer short: the differences aren't drastic, but shift from a search-and-find atmosphere on the front end to an analytical, administrative focus on the back end. Of course, finding products is still made easy, but the Business tools foster a more efficient supply-flow for a larger consumer volume. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Business and its premium Business Prime strive to be a one-stop shop that tailors Amazon's reliable features to supply businesses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3907abf0-9dad-4995-8ad5-0c6870d4410e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can even watch a livestream via Amazon Business.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Shutterstock\" data-image-alt-text=\"amazon-business-line-of-credit.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"4e6f0e52-6b59-4234-8e9a-b4f41d07e449.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"2726\" data-image-height=\"1514\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAmazon Business key features' benefits...and costs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERead below for how exactly the administrative, supply-management features can benefit businesses, but beware their costs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c80182b7-3b4f-45de-951f-004704832159\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENot wildly different from how the regular storefront works, Amazon Business works to give customers access to thousands of sellers, often at discounted prices.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Business, however, works with sellers who often restrict orders, or don't sell their products on regular Amazon at all, to&nbsp;provide for Amazon Business certified customers.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, Amazon Business sellers can restrict healthcare, industrial, or lab essentials on the regular platform so that the products are a "business-only offer." &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Greater access and business-only offers\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b85f7e7d-28a6-44a7-b8be-0afa9650818f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to pricing, Amazon Business customers also get exclusive discounts as well as an opportunity to sustain savings through some of the following:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDeals:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E As with any deal on Amazon or Amazon Prime, the Business platforms offer daily deals on select items. Like regular Prime, Business Prime also offers exclusive Prime prices.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProgressive discounts:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E A rewards-program concept, Amazon Business offers progressive discounts on products, determined by the company's order-volume over the past calendar year. Beware that these deals are restricted to certain items of certain quantities.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERepeat deliveries:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;You can get a 5% discount on any usual monthly deliveries.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENegotiation still works:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Like with many traditional business supply partnerships, Amazon Business also allows for negotiation. If you have a pre-existing relationship, or fall into a particular customer niche (licensed hairdresser, for example), you can work with the seller directly to negotiate a price not listed on the Business storefront.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Business Pricing\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"05f07ed7-59f8-473a-8f4e-7e7e901a2cbc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ECreating an Amazon Business account may be free, but don't let that fool you. To leverage on major shipping deals, premium analytical tools, and multi-member platforms, you'll need to opt for a Business Prime membership.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are some of Business Prime's unique analytical features:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMulti-user\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eaccounts\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E So that one person doesn't take sole responsibility for multi-team orders, multiple people can have access to ordering and analytics. One of the biggest perks of the Business Prime platform, multiple users, and user roles, eliminates guess-work and chaos that can come with big and frequent orders.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpend Visibility: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThanks to AWS' cloud-based system, Amazon Business accumulates and presents data for you using KPI tools and data filters.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGuided Buying: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThis tool guides multi-users exactly to what you want them to buy. To set it up, choose a policy type, product seller, and maybe add a note for buyers.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWorkDocs: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EBasically the Amazon-powered version of GoogleDocs, WorkDocs is a secure space for collaboration and communication. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENote these three things about pricing before signing up:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you sign up using the same credentials you already have linked with an Amazon Prime account, Business Prime starts at $69 per year.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you sign up for \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fbusiness.amazon.com\u002Fen\u002Ffind-solutions\u002Fbusiness-prime\u002Fbusiness-prime-for-small-businesses\u002F?tag=zdnet-deals-20" target="_blank"\u003EBusiness Prime Essentials for $179 a year,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E you get access to Business Prime Essentials, which includes adding up to three members, free shipping, Guided Buying, Spend Visibility, and WorkDocs.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou do get a \u003Cstrong\u003Efree 30-day trial for Business Prime.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Business Prime benefits and signing up\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e5492176-3955-4bf5-ba5c-cdb4af6deec7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWith an analytical and administrative focus, the multi-user platform is perhaps the biggest benefit of Business Prime.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I mentioned, you can even grant users different roles from administrators to buyers, and even finance users.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut taking advantage of this tool can be pricey. Here are a few things to note:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAfter the initial 30-day trial, a Business Prime membership starts at $139 per year, and requires additional fees for each member you add.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStarting at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fhelp\u002Fcustomer\u002Fdisplay.html?nodeId=202195970\u002F?tag=zdnet-deals-20" target="_blank"\u003E$69 to add just one member, and going up to $10,099\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for unlimited membership, you may have to ask yourself if the extra costs are worth any possible savings or the convenience.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy would you take advantage? Here are a few key reasons.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERemote or hybrid workers can order work from home supplies&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOffice managers can set up recurring orders&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMulti-brand\u002F team organizations have control over what supplies they need\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Multi-user access with Business Prime comes with a cost\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"612f7e93-ec46-444b-b18e-8d9aa823dd83\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGiving multiple users access can be both productive and chaotic. Amazon Business allows users to manage organization purchases by:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eestablishing purchasing guidelines.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ecreating groups that have different purchasing permissions.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E setting delivery schedules.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eapproval only if someone goes above a set threshold.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Approval workflow helps foster responsible spending\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"551638d6-68fa-49c4-815b-5f2aa59f4911\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter spending, especially if it's inventory or business oriented, you most likely will revisit whether to reorder or rethink where your money goes.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Business analytics tools grant insight to spending visibility beyond the individual, pre-built or custom spend reports, and access to multiple reports. And while viewing your payment and order history is nothing new from Amazon's regular platform, Amazon Business makes those records easy to compare for multiple or individual people via reconciliation reports.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"6. Insight from analytics\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cb88627b-89f8-4ead-9373-d25c91671133\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFiling an expense report can be an entirely different administrative headache, especially when multiple groups and people have purchasing power. Amazon Business skips the middle man and offers the following:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBuy now, pay later&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eflexibility with pay by invoice with up to 30-day payment terms\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPossible rewards opportunities with the Business American Express Card\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"7. Various payment options\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e9aa052e-0d1f-4092-b7f0-2b3d818454cb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen I went to check out my work from home supplies, RedVentures' already set up the "pay by invoice" option.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Christina Darby\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"invoice on Business Prime\" data-image-filename=\"4d449514-bb82-493a-98db-ae9604f4ad70-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"2389\" data-image-height=\"846\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"dc89da68-7234-4907-83d3-a540d7d42c5c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENow for what you've probably been waiting for, how does tax exemption work with Amazon Business? It's simple. If your organization is eligible for tax-exempt purchasing, enroll in the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fhelp\u002Fcustomer\u002Fdisplay.html"\u003EAmazon Tax Exemption Program\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for your purchases to be tax-exempt on Amazon Business.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"8. Tax exemption\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"af7ec22a-8fca-4315-be52-f10c72783065\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESince Amazon Business is designed for customers to order in bulk, if your order qualifies as a large delivery that needs to be consolidated, it'll be delivered on a pallet to either a receiving dock or even to your doorstep.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"9. Consolidated deliveries\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazons-friendly-robot-helper-astro-will-now-double-as-a-security-guard-for-your-business\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon's friendly robot helper Astro will now double as a security guard for your business\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to join Amazon Business and customize settings\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're convinced that Amazon Business is a productive tool worth the investment, here's how to get set up. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f9df047e-2827-4c5f-9fc4-9efeda3c227c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo get started, head to the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fbusiness\u002Fregister\u002Forg\u002Flanding\u002F?tag=zdnet-deals-20"\u003EAmazon Business Website\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Visit the Amazon Business webpage\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"57581080-7886-4554-b6ec-2c06747d819a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you're on the landing page, you'll be prompted to enter an email address. Make sure that it's an email provided by your employer, or one that you can use for the Business platform. You'll also need to enter your name and create a password.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENote:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EIf you try to join Amazon Business with an email that's already connected to a regular Amazon account, you'll be asked to upgrade that account to an Amazon Business account. If you decline this offer, you'll need to sign up with a different email.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Enter the email address you want to use for the account\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"698fee98-3656-43be-896a-ec295db49c51\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon Business\" data-image-alt-text=\"amazon business sign in page\" data-image-filename=\"b383481e-d3ac-4486-b928-5b5055cf7810.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1696\" data-image-height=\"1478\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4bb4efa7-a069-46ae-be4e-ae5cfc384fdc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAt this point, Amazon will ask for your business information to help verify it, such as the address shown on your official documents.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETip to get verified quicker\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Provide your credit card or tax information such as a business or tax ID.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Verify your business\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d6ff1600-ed37-4b9b-8925-0b9a7da2bbfb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWithin 24 hours of registering,&nbsp; Amazon will verify your business. From there, you should be good to go.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Wait for Amazon to verify your business \" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"86d9af7a-b1c9-4f0f-b4ee-3a627a634b45\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you're signed into your business account, select "Account settings" from the dropdown menu. From here, you'll see an extra "business settings" option where you can set up your preferences for many of the key features discussed above.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want a detailed report on shipping, product, and seller information, make sure to click the "Orders" menu option directly OR select "Business analytics."&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Manage account settings\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"03cf325b-8b02-4b5d-b118-0eb5923e32cb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOn your Amazon Business Prime interface, go to the "people" page to manage how many people have access, and to what extent they have control.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFirst, go to "Business Settings" and select "People"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUse the Actions dropdown menu to change a user's role, move a user to a different group, or create a custom policy or a user (have to get approval before purchasing, for example).&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETo add a user, select "People" and then "Members."&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelect the person's username (must already be registered), and then select "Add to another group."&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFrom there, you can assign the applicable roles in that group and then select "Add to group" to seal the deal. Of course, you can always repeat the process to make further edits.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"6. Manage multiple in groups\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"09beb66a-08a9-4860-b86b-262bb52bf63e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you get your settings squared away, you're free to browse and shop. As with Amazon's regular website, you can shop by seller credentials, meaning you can shop and support Black, women-owned, and local businesses directly through Amazon. After adding your products to your cart, the check-out process is indistinguishable from Amazon's typical process.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMake sure that the address is correct and payment information is set up in a way that's easiest for your business. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"7. Browse and shop\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIs Amazon Business free?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESigning up for Amazon Business is free, but Business Prime costs an annual fee and additional costs if you decide to add multiple users. Check \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1581497a-f308-43c6-928a-3ea5fb8605ed\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fbusinessprime\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Business Prime's price list\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E to see how prices vary depending on how many users have access.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow do I join Amazon Business?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHead to the Amazon Business website, enter the email address you want to be linked to your business account -- usually use your work address. Within 24 hours, Amazon will notify you that your account has been verified\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is Amazon Business service?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Business is like the traditional online marketplace, but tailored for businesses -- small and large. The suite also offers multi-member access, budget tools, and business specific products and prices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is an Amazon Storefront?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDifferent than Amazon Business or Business Prime, an Amazon Storefront is part of Amazon's influencer program that allows for people to link their products for others to shop as a part of their own Amazon interface. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-make-money-on-amazon-by-sharing-your-favorite-products\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERead here for how you can start one.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-11-28 19:42:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amazon Business has the same look and feel of the original Amazon storefront, but is tailored to serve businesses. What exactly does that mean, and is it worth making an account?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"9d9c86a0-5860-44ac-9266-5488f0d25861",image:{id:"2f3a4419-6dbf-4967-887c-b955cd9994fd",filename:"f4c25aac-3f4c-4e3a-89f0-cf17c86b7b1a.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-11-28 19:24:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screen-shot-2019-08-06-at-2-11-39-am.png",credits:"Amazon",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F28\u002F2f3a4419-6dbf-4967-887c-b955cd9994fd\u002Ff4c25aac-3f4c-4e3a-89f0-cf17c86b7b1a.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2168,height:956,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"what-is-amazon-business-and-how-does-it-work",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"What is Amazon Business and how do I use it?",topic:{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a4b54dcc-a23c-4e2f-a732-e1328981927e",username:"SMFulton3",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Scott",lastName:"Fulton III",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"753511ee-9a1a-4fe4-9dac-ae231d1ba71b",filename:"2016-smf3-icon-01.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2017-10-02 21:05:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2017\u002F10\u002F02\u002F753511ee-9a1a-4fe4-9dac-ae231d1ba71b\u002F2016-smf3-icon-01.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Since 1984, Scott has been a technology journalist, editor, author, and educator, having authored 17 books and way, way too many articles. Currently Scott also appears in The New Stack, and has recently appeared in Data Center Knowledge and FierceEnterpriseCommunications (for a time, a publication whose name and Scott's writing tendencies were well suited to each other). After considerable effort, Scott has learned to tweet, and hopes to apply these newfound brevity skills to other endeavors, such as grocery lists and shipping labels. As \"D. F. Scott,\" during the late 1980s, Scott was a moderator for one of ZDNet's forerunner services, the Computer Shopper Information Exchange (C*SIX).",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"video\" data-uuid=\"2759d1fd-9998-471a-88c6-b01b63ef4c56\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe world's software supply chain today is no longer a physical channel but an electronic network. Amazon is the last half-century's greatest innovator of supply chains. To say Amazon.com disrupted the tech industry is like saying The Beatles brought a nice change of pace to music. Amazon did disrupt tech, certainly, but that was step one. It then played a principal role in rebuilding information technology, and reorienting its centers of power. Now, we no longer obsess about Microsoft, Microsoft, Microsoft, mainly because Jeff Bezos and Amazon had a damn good idea. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1b18142e-ba10-4621-b0ac-c6964b989aff\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"sucks-amazon-hq.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"sucks-amazon-hq.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2018\u002F11\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"970\" data-image-height=\"647\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen a computing service is made available to you anywhere in the world through the Web, on servers whose functions have been leased by a publisher, software producer, or other private customer, at the end of 2020, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.statista.com\u002Fchart\u002F18819\u002Fworldwide-market-share-of-leading-cloud-infrastructure-service-providers\u002F\"\u003Ethere was a 32% chance\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.srgresearch.com\u002Farticles\u002Ffourth-quarter-growth-cloud-services-tops-banner-year-cloud-providers\"\u003Eaccording to analyst firm Synergy Research Group\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) that this service is being hosted on Amazon's cloud.  By comparison, there was a 20% chance that it's hosted on Microsoft's Azure cloud, and only 9% on Google Cloud Platform. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon is the company most associated with \"the cloud,\" in the minds of the general public. It also happens to be the world's largest e-retailer. Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's largest provider of computing services accessible through the Web, from globally distributed servers in highly automated data centers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELEARN MORE:  \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-cloud-vs-aws-two-vastly-different-profit-pictures\u002F\"\u003EGoogle Cloud vs. AWS: Two vastly different profit pictures\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-top-cloud-providers-of-2021-aws-microsoft-azure-google-cloud-hybrid-saas\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETop cloud providers in 2021: How the leaders stack up\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ddf15819-b891-4e89-bd18-f372479f1f8f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"201211-aws-re-invent-2020-andy-jassy-02.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"201211-aws-re-invent-2020-andy-jassy-02.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F03\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"636\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E What Amazon AWS does, generally speaking \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAstonishingly, Amazon as a corporation presents its own cloud business, Amazon Web Services (AWS), as a subsidiary entity — a venture on the side. In over 4,500 words of written testimony submitted by Amazon's then-CEO Bezos in July 2020 to the House Antitrust Subcommittee [\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.congress.gov\u002F116\u002Fmeeting\u002Fhouse\u002F110883\u002Fwitnesses\u002FHHRG-116-JU05-Wstate-BezosJ-20200729.pdf\"\u003EPDF\u003C\u002Fa\u003E], ostensibly about the potentially overbearing and heavy-handed role that Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Apple play in directing the course of technology, the word \"cloud\" appears but twice. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBezos, who is planning a transition to Executive Chairman of the company in Q3 2021, shouldn't have anything to hide. AWS is a major contributor to the American economy in several significant respects (one notable exception being \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnbc.com\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F04\u002Famazon-had-to-pay-federal-income-taxes-for-the-first-time-since-2016.html#:~:text=In%202018,%20Amazon%20posted%20income,the%20federal%20government%20for%202017.\"\u003Efederal taxes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), partly due to its being bonded to a company with colossal revenue from e-commerce. In February, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bloomberg.com\u002Fopinion\u002Farticles\u002F2021-02-11\u002Famazon-spends-billions-on-r-d-just-don-t-call-it-that\"\u003Eveteran financial analyst Justin Fox estimated\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that, in 2020, AWS invested close to two-thirds of its annual technology expenditure into its own research and development efforts — some $26.7 billion, by Fox's calculations. That would make research projects alone a measurable component of the nation's gross domestic product, the sudden absence of which would trigger an economic meltdown. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELEARN MORE:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-q4-revenue-profit\u002F\"\u003EAmazon founder Bezos will give CEO role to AWS leader Andy Jassy, become executive chairman\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E How Amazon got to this point \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Web Services, as was evident from the division's original name, enables Web sites to be hosted remotely.  Since its inception, though, AWS has grown into the world's principal provider of virtual infrastructure — the operating systems, hypervisors, service orchestrators, monitoring functions, and support systems upon which the economy of the public cloud is based. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJeff Bezos explained his company's basic philosophy in clear and indisputable terms, in a 2010 letter to company shareholders: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E…While many of our systems are based on the latest in computer science research, this often hasn't been sufficient: Our architects and engineers have had to advance research in directions that no academic had yet taken. Many of the problems we face have no textbook solutions, and so we — happily — invent new approaches. Our technologies are almost exclusively implemented as \u003Cem\u003Eservices\u003C\u002Fem\u003E: bits of logic that encapsulate the data they operate on and provide hardened interfaces as the only way to access their functionality. This approach reduces side effects and allows services to evolve at their own pace without impacting the other components of the overall system. \t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBezos likes to adorn his biographical presentations with veritable fountains of fabulous phrases, along with boasts that may warrant a bit of suspicion. For example, in this letter, he gave AWS credit for essentially inventing service-oriented architecture (SOA) — he was, at best, a teenager when SOA was first being put to practical use. So let's try to explain what this AWS thing does, in terms even a CEO could understand. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E AWS' principal innovation was commoditizing software services \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUp until the mid-2000s, software was a thing you installed on your hard drive.  It was intellectual property that you were granted the license to use, and either the entirety of that license was paid for up front, or it was subscribed to on an annual \"per-seat\" basis.  A corporate network (a LAN) introduced the astounding technical innovation of moving that hard drive into a room full of other hard drives; otherwise, the principal idea was not much different.  (Microsoft thrived in this market.) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first truly brilliant idea that ever happened in corporate LANs was this:  An entire computer, including its processor and installed devices, could be rendered as software.  Sure, this software would still run on hardware, but being rendered as software made it expendable if something went irreparably wrong.  You simply restored a backup copy of the software, and resumed.  This was the first \u003Cem\u003Evirtual machine\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (VM). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first general purpose for which people used VMs, was to host Web sites. There were plenty of Web site hosts in 2006, but they were typically blogs. Prior to the rise of the cloud, when an organization needed to run its business online using software that belonged to it, it would install Web server software (usually Apache) on its own physical computers, and connect them to the Internet via a service provider. If a business could install a Web server on a virtual machine, it could attain the freedom to run those Web servers anywhere it was practical to do so, rather than from the headquarters basement.  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-to-outfit-web-site-for-u-k-retailer\u002F\"\u003EThe first great convenience that cloud-based VMs made available\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, even before Amazon officially launched AWS, was to enable organizations (usually e-commerce retailers) to set up their own service configurations, but run them on Amazon's infrastructure. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce Amazon had a cadre of e-commerce customers, it established its first cloud business model around making its infrastructure available on a pay-as-you-go basis.  This made high-quality service feasible for small and medium-sized businesses for the first time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe alteration in the IT market made by Amazon was fundamental. It was a \"disruption\" on the same scale that the 79 A.D. eruption of Mount Vesuvius was a \"spillover.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrior to Amazon, software was intellectual property, which a license granted you the rights to \u003Cem\u003Ehave\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. What mattered was where it was installed, and convenience dictated that such installations be \u003Cem\u003Elocal\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. Software had almost always been architected as services, more or less using SOA principles, but its dissemination in a functional economy required it to be manufactured, like any other durable good. So the sales channel that constituted the circulatory system of this economy, was effectively a durable goods channel that depended on inventory, shipping, and transportation logistics. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter Amazon, software is active functionality, which a service contract grants you the rights to \u003Cem\u003Euse\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. What matters now are the connections through which those functions are made useful, in a healthy and growing Internet. Convenience dictates that the point of access for software be \u003Cem\u003Ecentralized\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, but that the actual locations of these running functions be \u003Cem\u003Edistributed\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, and their operations centrally \u003Cem\u003Eorchestrated\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. This is the function of a distributed cloud platform, which completely and entirely replaces the old VAR-oriented software sales channel. Rather than being a manufacturing center, a cloud service provider (CSP) is the propagator of software. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon did not invent this business model. Engineers and business visionaries did have this concept in mind as early as the 1960s. But the components were not present at that time to implement that vision. By the time they were, only the people inspired by the vision they had — including Jeff Bezos — were available to make it a reality. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELEARN MORE:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-amazon-exposed-its-guts-the-history-of-awss-ec2\u002F\"\u003EHow Amazon exposed its guts: The history of AWS' EC2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E How AWS' cloud business model works today \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile AWS still hosts VM-based Web sites, its modern business model is centered around delivering functionality to individuals and organizations, using the Web as its transit medium. Here, we mean \"the Web\" in its technical sense: the servers that use HTTP and HTTPS protocols to transact, and to exchange data packets. Folks often talk about the Web as the place where ZDNet is published. But modern software communicates with its user through the Web. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat software is hosted in what we lackadaisically refer to as \"the cloud.\" The AWS cloud is the collection of all network-connected servers on which its service platform is hosted. You've already read more definitions of \"cloud\" than there are clouds (in the sky), but here, we're talking about the operating system that reformulates multiple servers into a cohesive unit.  For a group of computers anywhere in the world to be one cloud, the following things have to be made feasible: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThey must be able to utilize \u003Cem\u003Evirtualization\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (the ability for software to perform like hardware) to pool together the computing capability of multiple processors and multiple storage devices, along with those components' network connectivity, into single, contiguous units.  In other words, they must collect their resources so they can be perceived as one big computer rather than several little ones.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe workloads that run on these resource pools must not be rooted to any physical location.  That is to say, their memory, databases, and processes — however they may be contained — must be completely portable throughout the cloud.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe resource pools that run these workloads must be capable of being provisioned through a self-service portal.  This way, any customer who needs to run a process on a server may provision the virtual infrastructure (the pooled resources for processing and other functions) needed to host and support that process, by ordering it through the Web.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAll services must be made available on a per-use basis, usually in intervals of time consumed in the actual functioning of the service, as opposed to a one-time or renewable license.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) declared that any CSP to which the US Government would subscribe, must at a minimum provide these four capabilities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf NIST had the opportunity to add a fifth component, given the vast amount of history that has taken place in the few short years of the public cloud's prominence, it would probably be \u003Cem\u003Esupport\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. AWS may be a public cloud, but it is also a managed service. That means it's administered to deliver particular service levels which are explicitly spelled out in the company's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Fde\u002Flegal\u002Fservice-level-agreements\u002F\"\u003Eservice-level agreements\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (SLA). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost importantly today, no CSP is forced to offer its services from some remote location. AWS is among those providers building methods to extend premium options for its services to new classes of facilities, including smaller data centers in more locations, as well as inside customers' premises.  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Foutposts\u002F\"\u003EAWS Outposts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (with limited availability today to select customers) the installation of Amazon virtual infrastructure, in any facility capable of hosting between 1 and 96 racks, each supporting 42 standard sizing units (42 U) of servers of 1 or 2 U in height. This service is being marketed for enterprise customers that run more \u003Cem\u003Edeterministic\u003C\u002Fem\u003E (time-constrained) workloads such as machine learning and network analytics, for whom the latencies that accrue with communicating back and forth with cloud data centers, become intolerable over time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELEARN MORE:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsaas-paas-and-iaas-understand-the-differences\u002F\"\u003ESaaS, PaaS, and IaaS: Understand the differences\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-an-edge-cloud-the-wild-card-that-could-upend-the-cloud\u002F\"\u003EWhat is an 'edge cloud?' The wild card that could upend the cloud\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Faws-outpost-brings-its-cloud-hardware-on-premises\u002F\"\u003EAWS Outposts brings AWS cloud hardware on-premises\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E What is AWS' place in a multicloud environment? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is one element of the software economy that has not changed since back when folks were fathoming the \"threat potential\" of Microsoft Windows: The dominant players have the luxury of channeling functionality through their portals, their devices, and their service agreements. AWS uses the concept of \"democratization\" selectively, typically using it to mean \u003Cem\u003Eincreasing availability\u003C\u002Fem\u003E to a service that usually has a higher barrier to entry. For example, an AWS white paper co-produced with Intel, entitled \"Democratizing High-Performance Computing,\" includes this statement: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, each organization understands its own needs best, but translating those needs into real-world compute resources does not need to be a cumbersome process. Smaller organizations would rather have their expensive engineering or research talent focus on what they do best, instead of figuring out their infrastructure needs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecently, AWS began producing management services for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmulticloud-deployments-surge-as-microsoft-azure-duels-with-aws\u002F\"\u003Emulticloud computing options\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, where enterprises pick-and-choose services from multiple cloud providers (there aren't all that many now anyway). But these services are management consoles that install AWS as their gateways, channeling even the use of Azure or Google Cloud services through AWS' monitoring. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAWS CEO Andy Jassy (due to become CEO of corporate parent Amazon.com Inc. in Q3 2021) explained his company's stance on engaging with multiple service providers quite cleverly, in a speech presented as advice to growing businesses, at AWS' virtual re:Invent 2020 conference: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"78800d1a-97be-4ea8-98db-44ec4f62ba05\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"201211-aws-re-invent-2020-andy-jassy.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"201211-aws-re-invent-2020-andy-jassy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F03\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"545\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the enemies of speed is complexity. And you have to make sure that you don't over-complexify what you're doing. When companies decide to make transformations and big shifts, a huge plethora of companies descend on them, and providers descend on them, and tell them all the ways that you've gotta use their products.  \"You need to use us for this, even if you're using these people for these three things, use us for these two,\" this company says, \"Use us for this.\" They don't deal with the complexity that you have to deal with, in managing all those different technologies and capabilities. The reality is, for companies that are making big transformations and shifts, it is much easier to be successful if you predominantly choose a partner, and you learn how to do it, and you get momentum, and you get success, and you get real results for the company. Then later on, if you want to layer on complexity and more providers, you should go for it. But it's not a great way to start a reinvention, to have too much complexity up front. \t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELEARN MORE:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Faws-ceo-jassy-fires-back-over-growth-rates-vs-rivals\u002F\"\u003EAWS CEO Jassy fires back over growth rates vs. rivals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E How do you get started with AWS? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt surprises some to learn that an AWS account is not an Amazon account with extra privileges. It's a security account that centralizes the access you're given to AWS services, and associates that access with a billable address. Not a shipping address, like a destination for goods ordered from Amazon.com, but rather a login like the one you may use for Windows. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are ways you can use this AWS account to launch yourself into the AWS space without much, or quite likely without any, monetary investment. For the first year of each account, AWS sets aside 750 hours of free usage per month (also known as \"the entire month\") of a Linux- or Windows-based \u003Cstrong\u003Et2.micro\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E virtual machine instance, which is configured like a single-CPU PC with 1 GB of RAM. Using that instance as a virtual server, you're free to set up an instance of an Amazon RDS relational database with up to 20 GB of storage, plus another 5 GB of standard S3 object storage.  (You'll see more about these basic services momentarily.) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Where can you learn how to use AWS? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAWS convenes its own online conference, sometimes live but always recorded, called AWSome Day, whose intent is to teach newcomers about how its services work. That conference may give you a shove in the general direction of what you think you might need to know. If you have a particular business goal in mind, and you're looking for professional instruction, AWS typically sponsors instructional courses worldwide that are conducted in training centers with professional instructors, and streamed to registered students. For example: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aws.training\u002Ftraining\u002Fschedule?courseId=10026&sortField=2&includeUnlisted=false&dateRangeStart=2019-04-01T05:22:28.232Z&dateRangeEnd=2020-04-01T05:22:28.232Z&pageNumber=1&pageSize=15&sortAscending=true&displaymode=list&calendardate=\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMigrating to AWS\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E teaches the principles that organizations would need to know to develop a staged migration from its existing business applications and software, to their cloud-based counterparts.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aws.training\u002Ftraining\u002Fschedule?courseId=11564&sortField=2&includeUnlisted=false&dateRangeStart=2019-04-01T05:26:02.577Z&dateRangeEnd=2020-04-01T05:26:02.577Z&pageNumber=1&pageSize=15&sortAscending=true&displaymode=list&calendardate=\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAWS Security Fundamentals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E introduces the best practices, methodologies, and protocols that AWS uses to secure its services, in order that organizations that may be following specific security regimens can incorporate those practices into their own methods.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aws.training\u002Ftraining\u002Fschedule?courseId=10012&sortField=2&includeUnlisted=false&dateRangeStart=2019-04-01T05:28:25.584Z&dateRangeEnd=2020-04-01T05:28:25.584Z&pageNumber=1&pageSize=15&sortAscending=true&displaymode=list&calendardate=\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAWS Technical Essentials\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E gives an IT professional within an organization a more thorough introduction to Amazon services, and the security practices around them, with the goal being to help that admin or IT manager build and deploy those services that are best suited to achieving business objectives.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese conferences are, in normal times, delivered live and in-person. AWS suspended this program in 2020 due to the pandemic, although listings are available for virtual sessions that were recorded before that time. How affordable is AWS really? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAWS' business model was designed to shift expenses for business computing from capital expenditures to operational expenditures. Theoretically, a commodity whose costs are incurred monthly, or at least more gradually, is more sustainable. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut unlike a regular expense such as electricity or insurance, public cloud services tend to spawn more public cloud services. Although AWS clearly divides expenses into categories pertaining to storage, bandwidth usage, and compute cycle time, these categories are not the services themselves. Rather, they are the product of the services you choose, and by choosing more and incorporating more of these components into the cloud-based assets you build on the AWS platform, you \"consume\" these commodities at a more rapid rate. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAWS has a clear plan in mind: It draws you into an account with a tier of no-cost service with which you can comfortably experiment with building a Web server, or launching a database, prior to taking those services live. Ironically, it's through this strategy of starting small and building gradually, that many organizations are discovering they hadn't accounted for just how great an operational expense the public cloud could become — particularly with respect to data consumption. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe no-cost service is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Ffree\u002F?all-free-tier.sort-by=item.additionalFields.SortRank&all-free-tier.sort-order=asc\"\u003EAWS' free tier\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, where all of its principal services are made available at a level where individuals — especially developers — are able to learn how to use them without incurring charges. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECost control is feasible, if you take the time to thoroughly train yourself on the proper and strategic use of the components of the AWS platform, \u003Cem\u003Ebefore\u003C\u002Fem\u003E you begin provisioning services on that platform. And the resources for that cost control training do exist, even on the platform itself. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELEARN MORE: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcloud-cost-control-becoming-a-leading-issue-for-businesses\u002F\"\u003ECloud cost control becoming a leading issue for businesses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcloud-cost-control-also-a-challenge-for-small-businesses-and-freelancers\u002F\"\u003ECloud cost control also a challenge for small businesses and freelancers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E AWS basic services \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBack in the days when software was manufactured, stored in inventory, and placed on retailers' shelves for display, the \"platform\" was the dependency that was pre-engineered into a product that made it dependent upon others, or made others dependent upon it. MS-DOS was the first truly successful commercial software platform, mostly because of the dependencies it created, and which Microsoft would later exploit more deeply with Windows. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's services are not dependent upon one another. On AWS, the platform is the fact that you're being channeled through it as your CSP. Certainly AWS offers third-party services through its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Fmarketplace\"\u003EAWS Marketplace\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. But this app store-like environment is presented more as a bazaar, adjacent to, though not directly connected to, the principal services Amazon produces and makes available through its cloud console. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Elastic Compute Cloud \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe product name for the first automated service that AWS performs for customers is Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2).  This is the place where AWS pools its virtual resources into \u003Cem\u003Einstances\u003C\u002Fem\u003E of virtual machines, and stages those instances in locations chosen by the customer to best suit its applications. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOriginally, the configurations of EC2 instances mimicked those of real-world, physical servers.  You chose an instance that best suited the characteristics of the server that you'd normally have purchased, installed, and maintained on your own corporate premises, to run the application you intended for it.  Today, an EC2 instance can be almost fanciful, configured like no server ever manufactured anywhere in the world.  Since virtual servers comprise essentially the entire Web services industry now, it doesn't matter that there's no correspondence with reality.  You peruse AWS' very extensive catalog, and choose the number of processors, local storage, local memory, connectivity, and bandwidth that your applications require.  And if that's more than in any real server ever manufactured, so what? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou then pay for the resources that instance uses, literally on a \u003Cem\u003Eper-second\u003C\u002Fem\u003E basis.  If the application you've planned is very extensive, like a multi-player game, then you can reasonably estimate what your AWS costs would be for delivering that game to each player, and calculate a subscription fee you can charge that player that earns you a respectable profit. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELEARN MORE: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Faws-mac-ec2-instances-now-support-macos-big-sur\u002F\"\u003EAWS' Mac EC2 instances now support macOS Big Sur\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Elastic Container Service \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVirtual machines gave organizations a way to deliver functionality through the Internet without having to change the way their applications were architected.  They still \"believe\" they're running in a manufactured server. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn recent years, a new vehicle for packaging functionality has come about that is far better suited to cloud-based delivery.  It was called the \"Docker container,\" after the company that first developed an automated mechanism for deploying it on a cloud platform (even though its name at the time was dotCloud).  Today, since so many parties have a vested interest in its success, and also because the English language has run out of words, this package is just called a \u003Cem\u003Econtainer\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAWS' way to deliver applications through containers rather than virtual machines is Elastic Container Service (ECS).  Here, the business model can be completely different than for EC2. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause a containerized application (sorry, there's no other term for it) may use a variable amount of resources at any particular time, you may opt to pay only for the resources that application does use, at the time it requests them.  As an analogy, think of it like this:  Instead of renting a car, you lease the road, pay for the gasoline consumed with each engine revolution, the oxygen burned with each ignition of a cylinder, and the amount of carbon dioxide produced by the catalytic converter.  With ECS, you're renting the bandwidth and paying for the precise volume of data consumed and the cycles required for processing, for each second of your application's operation.  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Ffargate\u002Fpricing\u002F\"\u003EAmazon calls this pricing model Fargate\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, referring to the furthest possible point in the delivery chain where the \"turnstile\" is rotated and where charges may be incurred. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELEARN MORE: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-amazon-and-vmware-are-building-one-cloud-for-both-platforms\u002F\"\u003EHow Amazon and VMware are building one cloud for both platforms\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Simple Cloud Storage Service (S3) \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs we mentioned before, one of Amazon's true breakthroughs was the establishment of S3, its Simple Storage Service (the word \"Cloud\" has since been wedged into the middle of its name).  For this business model, Amazon places \"turnstiles,\" if you will, at two points of the data exchange process: when data is uploaded, and when it's transacted by means of a retrieval call or a database query.  So both input and output incur charges. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAWS does not charge customers by the storage volume, or in any fraction of a physical device consumed by data.  Instead, it creates a virtual construct called a \u003Cem\u003Ebucket\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, and assigns that to an account.  Essentially, this bucket is bottomless; it provides database tools and other services with a means to address the data contained within it.  By default, each account may operate up to 100 buckets, though that limit may be increased upon request. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce data is stored in one of these buckets, the way AWS monetizes its output from the bucket depends upon how that data is used.  If a small amount of data is stored and retrieved not very often, AWS is happy \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Ffree\u002Fstorage\u002F\"\u003Enot to charge anything at all\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.  But if you've already deployed a Web app that has multiple users, and in the course of using this app, these users all access data stored in an S3 bucket, that's likely to incur some charges.  Database queries, such as retrieving billing information or statistics, will be charged very differently from downloading a video or media file. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf AWS were to charge one flat fee for data retrieval — say, per megabyte downloaded — then with the huge difference in scale between a spreadsheet's worth of tabular data and a 1080p video, no one would want to use AWS for media.  So S3 assumes that the types of objects that you'll store in buckets will determine the way those objects will be used (\"consumed\") by others, and AWS establishes a fee for the method of use. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELEARN MORE:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-unveils-automatic-archive-to-deep-storage-for-aws-s3-and-a-bevy-of-other-storage-enhancements\u002F\"\u003EAmazon unveils automatic archive to deep storage for AWS S3, and a bevy of other storage enhancements\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Faws-s3-storage-now-holds-over-100-trillion-objects\u002F\"\u003EAWS: S3 storage now holds over 100 trillion objects\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E AWS database services \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's where Amazon adds a third turnstile to the data model: by offering database engines capable of utilizing the data stored in S3 buckets.  An AWS database engine is a specialized instance type: a VM image in which the database management system is already installed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Amazon Aurora \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor relational data — the kind that's stored in tables and queried using SQL language — AWS offers a variety of options, including MariaDB (open source), Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL (open source), Oracle DB, PostgreSQL (open source).  Any application that can interface with a database in one of these formats, even if it wasn't written for the cloud to begin with, can be made to run with one of these services. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAWS' own relational design is called Aurora. It's a unique database architecture built around and for S3. As Amazon CTO \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.allthingsdistributed.com\u002F2019\u002F03\u002FAmazon-Aurora-design-cloud-native-relational-database.html\"\u003EWerner Vogels explained in a 2019 blog post\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, rather than construct database tables as pages and build logs around them to track their history, Aurora actually writes its database as a log. What appear to users to be page tables are actually reconstructions of the data, by way of the instructions stored in the logs, which are themselves stored redundantly. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince data is always being reconstructed as a matter of course, any loss of data is almost instantaneously patched, without the need for a comprehensive recovery plan. In the case of severe loss, such as an entire volume or \"protection group,\" repairs are accomplished by way of instructions gleaned from all the other groups in the database, or what Vogels calls the \"fleet.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELEARN MORE:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Faws-starts-gluing-the-gaps-between-its-databases\u002F\"\u003EAWS starts gluing the gaps between its databases\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Amazon Redshift \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStanding up a \"big data\" system, such as one based on the Apache Hadoop or Apache Spark framework, is typically a concentrated effort on the part of any organization.  Though they both refrain from invoking the phrase, both Spark and Hadoop are operating systems, enabling servers to support clusters of coordinated data providers as their core functionality.  So any effort to leverage the cloud for a big data platform must involve configuring the applications running on these platforms to recognize the cloud as their storage center. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAWS Redshift approaches this issue by enabling S3 to serve as what Hadoop and Spark engineers call a \u003Cem\u003Edata lake\u003C\u002Fem\u003E — a massive pool of not-necessarily-structured, unprocessed, unrefined data.  Originally, data lakes were \"formatted,\" to borrow an old phrase, using Hadoop's HDFS file system.  Some engineers have since found S3 actually preferable to HDFS, and some go so far as to argue \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdatabricks.com\u002Fblog\u002F2017\u002F05\u002F31\u002Ftop-5-reasons-for-choosing-s3-over-hdfs.html\"\u003ES3 is more cost-effective\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.  Apache Hadoop now ships with its own S3 connector, enabling organizations that run Hadoop on-premises to leverage cloud-based S3 instead of their own on-premises storage. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a big data framework, the operating system clusters together servers, with both their processing and local storage, as single units.  So scaling out processor power means increasing storage; likewise, tending to the need for more space for data means adding CPUs.  AWS' approach to stationing the entire big data framework in the cloud is not to correlate Spark or Hadoop nodes as unaltered virtual machines, but instead deploy a somewhat different framework that manages Hadoop or Spark applications, but enable S3-based data lakes to become scalable independently.  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faws.amazon.com\u002Femr\u002F\"\u003EAWS calls this system EMR\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and it's made considerable inroads, capitalizing on Amazon's success in substituting for HDFS. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELEARN MORE: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-s3-access-points-redshift-updates-as-aws-looks-to-change-the-data-lake-game\u002F\"\u003EAmazon S3 Access Points, Redshift updates as AWS aims to change the data lake game\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Amazon Kinesis Data Analytics \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKinesis leverages AWS' data lake components to stand up an analytics service — one that evaluates the underlying patterns within a data stream or a time series, make respectable forecasts, and draw apparent correlations as close to real-time as possible. So if you have a data source such as a server log, machines on a manufacturing or assembly line, a financial trading system, or in the most extensive example, a video stream, Kinesis can be programmed to generate alerts and analytical messages in response to conditions that you specify. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe word \"programmed\" is meant rather intentionally here. Using components such as Kinesis Streams, you do write custom logic code to specify those conditions that are worthy of attention or examination. By contrast, Kinesis Data Firehose can be set up with easier-to-explain filters that can divert certain data from the main stream, based on conditions or parameters, into a location such as another S3 bucket for later analysis. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELEARN MORE:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-kinesis-analytics-and-the-road-to-big-datas-killer-app\u002F\"\u003EAmazon Kinesis Analytics and the road to Big Data's killer app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, AWS offers the following: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDynamoDB\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E for use with less structured key\u002Fvalue stores\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDocumentDB\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E for working with long-form text data such as in a content management system\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAthena\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E as a \"serverless\" service that enables independent queries on S3-based data stores using SQL\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EElastiCache\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E for dealing with high volumes of data in-memory.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E AWS advanced and scientific services \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Amazon Lambda \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne very important service that emerges from the system that makes ECS possible is called Lambda, and for many classes of industry and academia, it's already significantly changing the way applications are being conceived.  Lambda advances a principle called the \u003Cem\u003Eserverless\u003C\u002Fem\u003E model, in which the cloud server delivers the functions that an application may require on a per-use basis only, without the need for pre-provisioning. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor instance, if you have a function that analyzes a photograph and isolates the portion of it that's likely to contain the image of a human face, you can stage that function in Amazon's cloud using the serverless model.  You're not being charged for the VM or the container hosting the function, or any of the resources it requires; rather, AWS places its \"turnstile\" at the point where the function renders its result and terminates.  So you're charged a flat fee for the transaction. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough Amazon may not have had the idea for the serverless model, Lambda has advanced that model considerably.  Now \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthenewstack.io\u002Fserverless-101-how-to-get-serverless-started-in-the-enterprise\u002F\"\u003Edevelopers are reconsidering the very nature of application architecture\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, with the end result being that an entirely new economy may emerge around fluid components of functionality, as opposed to rigid, undecipherable monoliths. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELEARN MORE: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-serverless-architecture-actually-means-and-where-servers-enter-the-picture\u002F#link={"role":"standard","href":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-serverless-architecture-actually-means-and-where-servers-enter-the-picture\u002F","target":"","absolute":"","linkText":"What serverless architecture really means, and where servers enter the pi\"\u003EWhat serverless architecture really means, and where servers enter the picture\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fto-be-a-microservice-how-smaller-parts-of-bigger-applications-could-remake-it\u002F#link={"role":"standard","href":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fto-be-a-microservice-how-smaller-parts-of-bigger-applications-could-remake-it\u002F","target":"","absolute":"","linkText":"To be a microservice: How smaller parts of bigger applications could remake\"\u003ETo be a microservice: How smaller parts of bigger applications could remake IT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Amazon Elastic Container Service for Kubernetes \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Microsoft so often demonstrated during its reign as the king of the operating system, if you own the underlying platform, you can give away parts of the territory that floats on top of it, secure in the knowledge that you own the kingdom to which those islands belong. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn founding the market for virtualization, VMware set about to relocate the seat of power in the data center kingdom to the hypervisor.  And in drawing most of the map for the public cloud market, Amazon tried to relocate it to the EC2 instance.  Both efforts have yielded success.  But Kubernetes, as an open source orchestrator of container-based applications, sought to plant a bomb beneath that seat of power, by effectively democratizing the way new classes of applications were created and deployed.  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fkubernetes-will-rule-the-hyperscale-data-center-in-2018\u002F\"\u003EIt was Google's idea\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, though with just the right dosage of benevolence, Docker would step aside, bowing graciously, and even Microsoft would contribute to the plan. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAWS' managed Kubernetes service, called EKS and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-eks-is-generally-available-bringing-fully-managed-kubernetes-to-aws\u002F\"\u003Elaunched in July 2018\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, represents Amazon's concession to the tides of history, at least for this round.  The previous July, Amazon joined the Cloud Native Computing Foundation — the arm of the Linux Foundation that oversees development of the Kubernetes orchestrator. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis way, EKS can provide management services over the infrastructure supporting a customer's Kubernetes deployment, comparable to what Google Cloud and Azure offer.  The provisioning of clusters can happen automatically.  That last sentence doesn't have much meaning unless you've read tens of thousands of pages of Kubernetes documentation, the most important sentence from which is this:  You can pick a containerized application, tell EKS to run it, then EKS will configure the resources that application requires, you sign off on them, and it runs the app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo if you have, say, an open source content management system compiled to run in containers, you just point EKS to the repository where those containers are located and say \"Go.\"  If all the world's applications could be automated in exactly this way, we would be living in a very different world. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELEARN MORE:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-kubernetes-really-is-and-how-orchestration-redefines-the-data-center\u002F\"\u003EWhat Kubernetes really is, and how orchestration redefines the data center\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-amazons-deeplens-seeks-to-rewire-the-old-web-with-ai\u002F\"\u003EHow Amazon's DeepLens seeks to rewire the old Web with new AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-web-services-the-smart-persons-guide\u002F\"\u003EAmazon Web Services (AWS): A cheat sheet\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datacenterknowledge.com\u002Fcolocation\u002Fwhy-aws-s-hybrid-cloud-play-different-and-what-it-means-colocation\"\u003EWhy AWS' Hybrid Cloud Play is Different, and What It Means for Colocation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by Christopher Tozzi, Data Center Knowledge\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nextplatform.com\u002F2020\u002F12\u002F30\u002Fhybrid-computing-sharpens-its-edge\u002F\"\u003EHybrid Computing Sharpens Its Edge\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by Timothy Prickett Morgan, The Next Platform\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.protocol.com\u002Fenterprise\u002Faws-amazon-cloud-antitrust\"\u003EAWS has avoided antitrust scrutiny so far. Here's how that could change\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by Tom Krazit, Protocol\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-03-29 13:02:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"What’s still presented as a subsidiary for an online retailer now provides close to one-third of the world’s cloud-based services. Here’s why the other part of Amazon is, by itself, the backbone of the global economy.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"2a2f75c4-56fa-4d84-a0a8-ef9b2bd7a712",image:{id:"270aca19-edcf-4354-b3d0-2b06559b71e7",filename:"amazon-hq.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2019-04-01 16:12:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"181127-peter-desantis-aws-reinvent.jpg",credits:c,caption:"\u003Cp\u003EPeter DeSantis, Amazon AWS VP for Global Infrastructure\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F01\u002F270aca19-edcf-4354-b3d0-2b06559b71e7\u002Famazon-hq.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:770,height:578,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"guide",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Cloud",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"Amazon AWS: The complete business guide to the world’s leading cloud service provider",section:b,slug:"amazon-aws-everything-you-should-know-about-the-largest-cloud-provider",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon AWS: The complete business guide to the world's leading cloud service provider",topic:{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11d72d67-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"virtualization",name:"Virtualization",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"73cc194f-d555-4dde-9954-530bc9c225f8",slug:"executive-guides",name:"Executive Guides",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9071cf10-c274-4388-8c06-508f648fcb4d",username:"emerywright",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Emery",lastName:"Wright",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"295fa1f6-408b-4011-9ca9-006486fbb4da",filename:"emery-wright.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-18 20:14:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F18\u002F295fa1f6-408b-4011-9ca9-006486fbb4da\u002Femery-wright.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Emery Wright is an associate editor on the commerce team. Prior to joining ZDNET, she served as a marketing editor at Healthline Media, another Red Ventures property.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2886e2b4-3792-48bc-9ee4-fbf99d026022\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Custom green and black graphic for ZDNET Black Friday and Cyber Monday content.\" data-image-filename=\"04-bf-cm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe holiday season and sales events are fast approaching. Black Friday deals are already available at major retailers throughout the US. You can pick up excellent savings as soon as today, and ZDNET experts have scoured the market to find actual deals worth buying -- so you can save valuable time and money. Here is everything you need to know about Black Friday, including where to find the best deals by retailer and category. We'll continue to update our recommendations as new deals become available.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"bcaa51d4-cb8d-4b4a-ac6f-08aaeaa4e86f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday is always the day after Thanksgiving. This year, it falls on Friday, Nov. 25. You can find excellent deals on top tech products during Black Friday sales. In recent years, Black Friday deals have started earlier and earlier --  and right now, you can already start saving during early sales. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When is Black Friday in 2022?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"52ebe44c-96b2-4844-995f-e5a09813061e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ECyber Monday is&nbsp;the Monday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday. This year, Cyber Monday falls on Nov. 28, 2022.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When is Cyber Monday in 2022?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003ETop Black Friday deals by stores\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe found great deals on tech at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and elsewhere. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fc7bb592-c102-45df-a742-20a1c871d9bd\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"The 110+ best Prime Day October deals still available\" data-image-filename=\"the-110-best-prime-day-october-deals-still-available.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-black-friday-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest Amazon deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMiss Prime Day? See the best early Black Friday deals on Amazon right now\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-buy-black-friday-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETop Best Buy deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETop early Black Friday deals at Best Buy \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fcostco-black-friday-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest Costco deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3d3fced7-aaf2-4d1e-bad2-5038ae9fb1c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3d3fced7-aaf2-4d1e-bad2-5038ae9fb1c1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday Costco deals: Early-bird sales on TVs, laptops, and more \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnewegg-black-friday-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest Newegg deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday Newegg deals: Gaming monitors and PCs, earbuds, and more \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Ftarget-black-friday-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest Target deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best early Black Friday deals at Target \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwalmart-black-friday-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBest Walmart deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best early Black Friday deals at Walmart \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003ETop Black Friday deals by brand\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe scoured the market for discounts on Apple, Dell, HP, and Samsung tech, so you can save money and stay loyal to the brands you love. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"70304c48-5e67-442c-b827-23af93a21e29\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Best Buy\" data-image-alt-text=\"Apple Watch Series 8\" data-image-filename=\"8.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"720\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-black-friday-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest Apple deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday Apple deals: AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, and more on sale now \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdell-black-friday-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest Dell deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday Dell deals: XPS, Inspiron, and Alienware laptops all on sale \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdell-black-friday-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest HP deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday HP deals: The best early deals on gaming PCs, laptops, and more \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdell-black-friday-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest Samsung deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday Samsung deals: Galaxy phones, TVs, and more on sale now \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003ETop Black Friday deals by category\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECheck out the top deals we found on popular tech items, including laptops, tablets, smartwatches, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d5ce2421-fe6f-49d4-9abc-cca0294b58df\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"LG\" data-image-alt-text=\"An LG NanoCell 99 on a wooden, mid-century modern console table in a chic living room\" data-image-filename=\"lg-nanocell-99.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"720\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fairpods-black-friday-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest AirPods deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday AirPods deals: $50 off AirPods Pro, $100 off AirPods Max \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fblack-friday-gaming-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest gaming PC and console deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday gaming deals: Laptops, consoles, and accessories on sale now \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblack-friday-headphone-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest headphones and earbuds deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday headphone deals: Top early sales on AirPods Pro, Bose, and more \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fipad-black-friday-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest iPad deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday iPad deals: The iPad Pro and iPad Air are already on sale \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblack-friday-laptop-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest laptop deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday laptop deals: Dell is offering $700 off the stunning XPS 15 \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fblack-friday-monitor-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest monitor deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday monitor deals: Samsung's 34-inch curved display is $375 \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fblack-friday-robot-vacuum-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest robot vacuum deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday robot vacuum deals: Score a Roomba for $240 -- over 40% off \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblack-friday-smartphone-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest smartphone deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday phone deals: The best early sales on iPhone and Android phones \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblack-friday-smartwatch-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest smartwatch deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday smartwatch deals: Get an Apple Watch for $179 right now \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblack-friday-storage-ssd-black-friday-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest storage and SSD deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday storage deals: Early sales on flash drives, SSDs, and more \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblack-friday-tablet-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest tablet deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday tablet deals: Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 tablet is currently 44% off \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fblack-friday-tv-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest TV deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday TV deals: Save hundreds on Samsung, Sony, and LG TVs\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblack-friday-vpn-deals-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest VPN deals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese early Black Friday VPN deals are some of the lowest prices we've seen\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, if you'd like to see the newest Black Friday deals as they drop:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fblack-friday-deals-live-blog-november-25-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELive blog: The latest Black Friday 2022 deals you can shop now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill haven't found what you're looking for? Check out our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fcollection\u002Fholiday-gift-guide\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHoliday Gift Guides\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and subscribe to our ZDNET Recommends newsletter for the best deals on top tech products. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"e188\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\" data-description=\"Tech shopping? Let our expert reviewers scour the internet for only the top products, services, and deals for you\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-11-25 16:38:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Early Black Friday sales have already started. 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Plus where to find the best deals right now",section:b,slug:"when-is-black-friday-2022-best-deals",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"When is Black Friday 2022 and where are the best deals?",topic:{id:"8d6e1960-a728-41e5-a935-922b0bd953ed",slug:"deals",name:"Deals",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"8d6e1960-a728-41e5-a935-922b0bd953ed",slug:"deals",name:"Deals",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"040c3ff1-4f98-4277-b43f-e4d930acbe4e",slug:"photo-video",name:"Photo & Video",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1136d09c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"samsung",name:"Samsung",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1147b242-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"smartphones",name:"Smartphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"239fba33-cec9-4f4d-8408-a8feecb7f71e",slug:"tvs",name:"TVs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"8d6e1960-a728-41e5-a935-922b0bd953ed",slug:"deals",name:"Deals",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"c6e55fd2-3f9e-48b8-b0b3-544c501e35fd",slug:"home-security",name:"Home Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f1f7db06-c6f9-4e80-8187-60ad48f035a1",slug:"zdnet-recommends",name:"ZDNET Recommends",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b7704dcc-831d-4f4b-a5dc-2396f7b8a643\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAmazon is now adding a subscription service including over 50 generic prescription medications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"RxPass prescription delivery box with prescription bottles\" data-image-filename=\"1rxpass.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrices at the store are soaring and it seems the bottom line keeps going up every time we shop. It's reaching an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmany-c-suite-level-executives-are-preparing-for-a-recession-study-found\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eeternally-moving boiling point\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and we're stuck in the heat in the meantime. Homes across the US are suffering the rising costs of food, with little money left over for other essentials like prescriptions, as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kff.org\u002Fhealth-costs\u002Fpoll-finding\u002Fpublic-opinion-on-prescription-drugs-and-their-prices\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eeight in ten adults saying\u003C\u002Fa\u003E the cost of prescription drugs is unreasonable.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-recycle-your-electronics-into-amazon-gift-cards\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to turn your old electronics into Amazon gift cards\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn response, Amazon has now launched RxPass as part of its Pharmacy services. It's a subscription model exclusive for Prime members that costs a flat $5 per month, with no insurance required. The program includes over 50 of the most commonly-prescribed generic medications to treat more than 80 medical conditions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis sounds pretty great, right? So, what's the catch? The downside to this service is that not all common medications are available, so it's important to check that your prescriptions are included by searching through \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"9ac0a9b9-b666-4d16-bd72-536509319a04\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpharmacy.amazon.com\u002Frxpass?ref_=sf_rxp_learnmore_b1#all-rxpass-meds\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"all RxPass medications\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E before signing up for the subscription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to sign up for Amazon RxPass\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7a6a324c-f791-4cfb-bb01-d499bad9cb00\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"Sign up for RxPass\" data-image-filename=\"rxpass-on-phone.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"492526bb-4be4-46f7-8541-aab92651f965\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGo to the Amazon website or mobile app and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazonprime\u002F?tag=zdnet-deals-20" target="_blank"\u003Esign in to your Prime account or sign up for one\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Log in to your Prime account\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d027c564-2001-405a-9df7-8c4f962b428a\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Log in to Amazon\" data-image-filename=\"log-in-to-prime.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-switch-to-a-prime-student-membership\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStudents, here's how to save money by switching to Prime Student\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"dcd71043-1945-44d5-a9f2-4761c052f512\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf the Pharmacy option isn't on your homepage as a tab at the top, go to the menu on the left and scroll down until you find Amazon Pharmacy under Programs &amp; Features.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Go to Amazon Pharmacy\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"84fa34c4-d25e-470f-87f8-c8245256fe11\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Go to Pharmacy\" data-image-filename=\"pharmacy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"aeecc9bf-a7a3-4382-bede-4bcb00ab5810\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen you find the RxPass banner, you can click on\u003Cstrong\u003E Learn more,\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E which will take you to a page with more information on the subscription program. Click on \u003Cstrong\u003EGet started with RxPass\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E to sign up.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Scroll down until you find RxPass\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"35e37b27-21d1-48dd-b464-0807596abc27\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"RxPass banner\" data-image-filename=\"rxpass.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"84d1ac2b-a911-41ca-8afe-584052e4393d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENext, you'll be asked a few questions to confirm your eligibility for the RxPass program.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately, RxPass isn't available for everyone that may want to sign up. There are restrictions for those using government insurance and it's only available in 42 states.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Confirm eligibility\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2a0eabb5-f40e-438e-acaa-5db328a2f3f3\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Confirm eligibility\" data-image-filename=\"eligibility.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"dfc168c9-bba5-463d-9149-60e668185b29\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI didn't have an Amazon Pharmacy account, so I was prompted to create one in order to register for RxPass.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFilling out this information will give Amazon access to your prescriber to fill your prescriptions, as well as any health conditions and potential drug interactions that a pharmacist should know about.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Sign up for Amazon Pharmacy, if you haven't already\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"059328eb-4636-4b78-aa73-6f9a74c76b26\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon Pharmacy registration\" data-image-filename=\"pharmacy-sign-up.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"02e4fbf6-ecdd-4fba-8073-b5a2529a3f23\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis method will be used to charge the monthly $5 subscription fee for RxPass. Choose one of the payment methods saved to your Amazon account, or add a new one, and a billing address.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"6. Choose your payment method\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5962c78a-b208-4d51-853f-65a0c04e2253\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Payment method\" data-image-filename=\"payment.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"78af44e7-e17b-4bad-9530-b3dc21d80351\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFinish filling out your health information so the pharmacy can have any medications and health conditions on file. This includes adding your medication to your list of prescriptions so you can begin the process of transferring them to RxPass.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"7. Add your medications\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1781f21e-efe1-402f-97fd-2c64beb71ced\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Add medications\" data-image-filename=\"add-med.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"769c9de6-c411-4743-b47c-16dd1acc810e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've found your medication, check that it's included with RxPass. This will determine whether it's worth paying the monthly subscription fee or not.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your medication is included with RxPass, click on the Transfer Rx to Amazon Pharmacy button. If it's not included with RxPass and you transfer your prescription anyway, you'll have the option to add your insurance to pay for the medication or pay out of pocket.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"8. Begin transferring prescriptions\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f7c135af-0f8c-476d-ad3d-1cd6dba1a0b5\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Transferring prescriptions\" data-image-filename=\"add-medication.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a9e47dda-29b1-4933-b130-1b3ab90326e5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENext, you'll&nbsp;confirm your prescriber and add the pharmacy where you're currently getting your prescriptions, and then submit the transfer request.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon can contact your local pharmacy to get your prescription transferred to their service instead, and, provided all the information is confirmed, you'll get your prescriptions delivered.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"9. Add your current pharmacy and submit transfer\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2321da12-e538-4765-a601-b074e9783157\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EConfirm your prescriber, find your current pharmacy, and submit the request to transfer your prescription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz | ZDNET | Dall-E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Find current pharmacy\" data-image-filename=\"find-pharm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F01\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2441\" data-image-height=\"1374\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQ\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan you pay for RxPass with an FSA\u002FHSA?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause the $5 monthly payment for RxPass technically goes toward a subscription service and not to prescriptions directly, it doesn't qualify for FSA or HSA. The RxPass subscription fee is also not eligible to be submitted to your insurance. It's not an insurance plan nor a substitute for one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy am I ineligible for RxPass?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERxPass only works in 42 states and is not available for Medicare, Medicaid, or any other government-health-care-enrolled customers. RxPass is unavailable in the states of California, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-get-free-books-on-kindle\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get great Kindle books for free\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have a government health care program or live in one of these states, you can still get your prescriptions delivered using Amazon Pharmacy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAre RxPass prescriptions cheaper than using insurance?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether the subscriptions service is worth it to customers or not will depend largely on the individual needs of the subscriber. Personally, only one of my two prescriptions is included in the RxPass service, and I get both of them for $5 a month through my insurance, so I won't be keeping my RxPass subscription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut if you find your medications among the available generic prescriptions on RxPass and they currently cost you more than $5, it is probably worth using the subscription while you're on those meds. It's also worth noting that RxPass medications are delivered directly to your home, so the convenience of not having to drive to the pharmacy may also make it worth it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-01-25 22:01:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Not having to check for prices and deductibles when prescribed a medication is sure to bring relief to many Americans.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"812fc922-5f63-4f33-b695-54c982871dca",image:{id:"b7704dcc-831d-4f4b-a5dc-2396f7b8a643",filename:"1rxpass.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-01-25 16:40:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"RxPass prescription delivery box with prescription bottles",credits:"Amazon",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EAmazon is now adding a subscription service including over 50 generic prescription medications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F25\u002Fb7704dcc-831d-4f4b-a5dc-2396f7b8a643\u002F1rxpass.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2441,height:1374,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Health",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"How Prime members can now get multiple prescriptions for $5 a month",section:b,slug:"how-to-sign-up-for-amazon-rxpass",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to sign up for Amazon RxPass",topic:{id:"cdc289e6-e482-415e-be29-df6a040dbd9f",slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"cdc289e6-e482-415e-be29-df6a040dbd9f",slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b0065ac0-4ddb-45ae-be27-9b0013fe65ec\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAn Echo device, like the Echo Show 8, can give you deal notifications when one of the items you're watching goes on sale.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"echo-show-8.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's prime time to prepare your Amazon wish lists as we near the company's second biggest sale event of the year on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-early-october-prime-day-deals-2023\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best October Prime Day deals you can buy right now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd if you're looking for help finding the best deals for October Prime Day, we have you covered, from the best selection of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-early-amazon-prime-day-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eearly deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E you can see right now to walking you through \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-sign-up-for-amazons-invite-only-prime-day-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehow to sign up for exclusive invite-only deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut if you are looking forward to the big event and already enjoy the features that an Echo speaker delivers through Alexa, you'll be glad to learn that you can set up the voice assistant to find the best deals on items that interest you during Prime Big Deal Days.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to set up Alexa's deal notifications\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat you'll need:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E This feature is available for Prime members in the US on newer \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-alexa-devices\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEcho devices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1851318d-f171-4a02-8996-d1235224bd97\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIt's time to start window shopping. Any Amazon product listing for which you're interested in receiving a deal notification should go in either an Amazon \u003Cstrong\u003EWish List\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E, your Amazon \u003Cstrong\u003EShopping Cart\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E, or the \u003Cstrong\u003ESaved for Later\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E list.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-switch-to-a-prime-student-membership\u002F"\u003EHow to switch to a Prime Student membership ahead of October Prime Day (and why you should)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't check out -- add them to one of these lists and keep them there.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Create your wishlists\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"90dd82ef-469f-4306-a64c-a939fddf31dc\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EI created my Office wish list and added some products ahead of October Prime Day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon wish list\" data-image-filename=\"wishlist.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"844\" data-image-height=\"1500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"07bb919c-b83d-4145-88c9-57a544788f74\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOpen the Amazon Alexa app, not the Amazon shopping app. We will turn on the deal alerts for Alexa, so we must access the voice assistant's settings.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Go to the Alexa app\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b96ce93e-1167-4e5e-a4e9-b58ce23f129d\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EGo to the Amazon Alexa App to change the Settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Alexa App\" data-image-filename=\"alexa-app.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"496129dd-9c59-47d3-b887-4b4253202fe7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo access Settings, go to the More menu on the bottom right of the screen, then tap on Settings.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Go to the Alexa Settings\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"02f3e203-47f6-495d-9a85-4b43fa6629e0\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ETap on the\u003Cstrong\u003E More\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E menu at the bottom right corner, and then go to\u003Cstrong\u003E Settings.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"More and settings\" data-image-filename=\"123.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c896a57f-4e39-42cf-82df-bbd43e3f5254\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EScroll through your Alexa Settings until you find Notifications. Tap on it to access it and enable the deal alerts and receive deal notifications from Alexa.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Tap on Notifications\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3d0ed7cf-93f3-4690-a85c-1f5c42d10a72\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Tap on Notifications\" data-image-filename=\"notification.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"844\" data-image-height=\"1500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ec0556b3-8c92-491a-b8f0-212189a9e774\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis is where you can customize the notifications you receive on your Echo devices through Alexa.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffree-prime-day-how-to-get-access-to-deals-for-free-even-if-youre-not-a-prime-member\u002F"\u003EFree October Prime Day: Get access to deals even if you're not a Prime member\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELook for Amazon Shopping and select that one to access it.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Select Amazon Shopping\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"984a2395-48b5-46fc-ae31-b80b45f8b284\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Select Amazon Shopping\" data-image-filename=\"amazon-shopping.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"844\" data-image-height=\"1500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a2945081-2f4f-4716-ab84-a3a38c15a9f2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETurn on Deal Recommendations, a switch on the Amazon Shopping options. Ensure it is enabled or you won't get any notifications of any deals.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"6. Turn on Deal Recommendations\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"149431fb-e812-4409-8de0-0f2ee9d2a60c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Enable deals recommendations\" data-image-filename=\"enable-deals-rec.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8e812940-6428-43d2-949f-f95bd8b4305e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAny time there's a deal on any of the items in your Amazon \u003Cstrong\u003EWish List\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003EShopping Cart\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E, or \u003Cstrong\u003ESaved for Later\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E list, you will receive a notification on your Echo device. For Echo speakers, notifications appear as the yellow light ring on your device and a popup for Echo Show displays.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-trade-in-your-old-devices-for-amazon-gift-cards\u002F"\u003EAmazon will pay you in gift cards to recycle your old electronics. Here's the secret\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll you have to do is ask, "Alexa, what are my notifications?" The voice assistant will then share any deals it's found so far.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"7. Ask, "Alexa, what are my notifications?"\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow early will I receive a new deal from Alexa?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDepending on the deal, Alexa can have deals ready for you as early as 24 hours before a deal starts and will alert you with a notification to your compatible Echo smart device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan Alexa show me deals for items I haven't saved?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlexa can show and tell you about deals for items you haven't saved in your Shopping Cart, Wish Lists, or Saved for Later queue, but only when you ask it to share some of the deals you're looking for. As an example, if you're interested in keyboards, even though you don't have any in any of your lists, you can always ask Alexa, \"What are the best deals on keyboards right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-09 14:05:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"According to Amazon, over half of its customers use Alexa to help them shop.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"b0c914c0-6f8f-4618-a8bf-4d28a766d0e2",image:{id:"b0065ac0-4ddb-45ae-be27-9b0013fe65ec",filename:"echo-show-8.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-09-21 00:33:07",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Echo Show 8",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F21\u002Fb0065ac0-4ddb-45ae-be27-9b0013fe65ec\u002Fecho-show-8.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2100,height:1182,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-set-up-alexa-to-receive-october-prime-day-deal-notifications",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to set up Alexa to receive October Prime Day deal notifications",topic:{id:"103a5e4f-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"103a5e4f-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"8c0ad421-330b-4755-a97e-416fac13f900",username:"matthewsweeney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Matthew",lastName:"Sweeney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"7ee063f6-4364-4edb-9d57-b3697d4b7d6b",filename:"matthew-sweeney.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-07-16 19:23:10",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F16\u002F7ee063f6-4364-4edb-9d57-b3697d4b7d6b\u002Fmatthew-sweeney.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Matthew Sweeney received his Bachelor of Arts in English with a specialization in English literature from Portland State. His writings on music and culture have appeared in the publications Eleven PDX Magazine and Secret Decoder. In his free time he enjoys reading, cinema, hiking, and cooking.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4cea8725-3fd8-4ef4-ad8a-bcb15066608b\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"NicoElNino, Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto\" data-image-alt-text=\"softwareengineeringmanager.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"softwareengineeringmanager.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2018\u002F08\u002F15\" data-image-crop=\"1600x899+0+2\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1067\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're a software developer or engineer looking for a lucrative career with an industry leader, you may have wondered how to get a job as an Amazon software engineer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon leads the tech industry for a reason. The company has a reputation for offering great benefits and rewarding creative thinking.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's application process is highly competitive and rigorous, but proper preparation can increase your chances of landing a great job as a coder or engineer. Breaking down the steps involved is the key to success.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERead on for our guide on the steps you can take to pursue an Amazon software engineering job.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E0. Check your readiness.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStart with an honest assessment of your abilities. Do you think you have what it takes to land a job with Amazon? Generally, successful applicants to\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.jobs\u002Fen\u002Flanding_pages\u002Fsoftware-development-topics\"\u003E software development Amazon jobs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E hold at least the following:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA bachelor's in software development\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFamiliarity with C++, Java, and Python\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOver five years' professional experience\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt might make more sense to wait until you have gained the necessary skills and experience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Update your materials.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"5206b694-9507-4357-bf67-75d64299a801\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F5206b694-9507-4357-bf67-75d64299a801\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMake sure your application materials are in order. Double-check your resume for typos or outdated information. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUpdate professional profiles on sites like LinkedIn, GitHub, and HubSpot.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou should also update your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-build-a-coding-portfolio\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecoding portfolio\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, as Amazon may request work samples during the interview process. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Research the application process and set your expectations.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore applying, research others' experiences applying for Amazon and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.glassdoor.com\u002FOverview\u002FWorking-at-Amazon-EI_IE6036.11,17.htm\"\u003Ethe company's thoughts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on their demanding application process.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe application process for a software engineer job with Amazon can take one to three months. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJobs with Amazon are competitive, so don't become discouraged if you don't immediately succeed. The process will require patience and your A-game as an interviewee, engineer, and coder.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Search and apply for jobs on Amazon's career website.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you're ready to make the perfect\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftech-job-application-guide\u002F\"\u003E job application\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, start searching and applying for jobs on\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.jobs\u002Fen\u002F\"\u003E Amazon's job search site\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. You can typically also find Amazon jobs advertised on popular \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fjob-search-sites-for-tech\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejob search sites\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdjust your resume to fit each position better by using keywords from the listing or emphasizing specific credentials. Competition is fierce, so only apply to jobs where you match at least 85% of the listed qualifications. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon doesn't allow \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fsoftware-engineer-cover-letter\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecover letters\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which will save you effort. Links to portfolios are appropriate, though.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E4. Take assessments.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon requires applicants to complete \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.jobs\u002Fen\u002Flanding_pages\u002Fassessments\"\u003Eassessments\u003C\u002Fa\u003E either during or after the application process. There are two main kinds all applicants should know about.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWork style assessment\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon uses the work style assessment to determine how you would behave in various real-life work situations. To prepare for this assessment component, read up on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.jobs\u002Fen\u002Fprinciples\"\u003EAmazon's Leadership Principles\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and start thinking of how you would implement them yourself.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWork sample simulation\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe work sample simulation is a coding demo that Amazon uses to test software engineers' skills with various common coding languages. You can complete a practice simulation \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hackerrank.com\u002Ftest\u002F63ek10mhil5\u002F60d306ab105867d80fca544041154273\"\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E5. Wait for a screener call.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bd8b2e6d-cfc0-4e78-b224-b53167404aa4\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbd8b2e6d-cfc0-4e78-b224-b53167404aa4\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon won't notify you if they reject your application. However, you can check your application's status on your profile. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you seem like a good candidate, Amazon will reach out for a screener call with HR or an internal recruiter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe screener call assesses your career trajectory over the past five years and how your competencies align with the position. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can prepare for the screener call by preparing concise, substantive answers to the following questions:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat have been your greatest career achievements?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat have been your biggest career failures?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhy did you stay on with\u002Fleave each position?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E6. Prepare for additional interviews.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe exact structure of the interview process depends on the role's level. Follow \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.jobs\u002Fen\u002Fsoftware-development-interview-prep#\u002F\"\u003Ethis link\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for more interview prep info for a software development role with Amazon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGenerally, the first interview is with the hiring manager — your potential future supervisor. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext is a day packed with four to five 60-minute \"loop\" interviews with software engineering team members, some on teams related to your desired position, others from completely different teams. Each interviewer asks about leadership competencies and technical skills, which are covered below.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can prepare for the process by checking out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.glassdoor.com\u002FInterview\u002FAmazon-Interview-Questions-E6036.htm\"\u003EGlassdoor's tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on Amazon interview questions and then getting a refresher from us on\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Finterview-tips-recent-grads\u002F\"\u003E phone interview tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELeadership competencies\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring the Amazon interview process, you will be expected to explain how you have demonstrated Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.jobs\u002Fen\u002Fsoftware-development-interview-prep?INTCMPID=OAAJAZ100026B#\u002Flessons\u002F8NSxKPhK0X4tPNaw_0njmbJnySo7yuJN\"\u003ELeadership Principles\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in your career. Your interviewer will ask for examples of times you showed leadership competencies. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlan to answer these questions using Amazon's preferred STAR format. Describe the \u003Cstrong\u003Esituation \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eand explain your \u003Cstrong\u003Etask\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. What \u003Cstrong\u003Eaction \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Edid you take to deal with the situation? And what was the \u003Cstrong\u003Eresult\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrepare your list of relevant career experiences to date ahead of time. Follow \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.jobs\u002Fen\u002Fsoftware-development-interview-prep#\u002Flessons\u002FvtUiq3n_3lcfen59P5J5g9EOjUugaN0N\"\u003Ethis link\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for some helpful examples that showcase leadership competencies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETechnical skills\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext in the interview process comes technical questions, which fall into two categories:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESystem design competency: Measures your ability to black-box design a software system\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECoding competency: Measures your abilities at programming coding languages including C++, Java, and Python\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe coding competency category is divided into three subcategories:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELogical and maintainable\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EData structures and algorithms\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProblem-solving\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring this part of the interview, you will be expected to answer technical questions, using personal career examples to illustrate, and demonstrate your ability to improvise to solve problems. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can prepare by revisiting \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.jobs\u002Fen\u002Fsoftware-development-interview-prep#\u002F\"\u003EAmazon's interview prep guide\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for more detailed information and by visiting our page on\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fcommon-computer-science-interview-questions\u002F\"\u003E computer science interview questions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E7. Skill up and try again.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't beat yourself up if you don't get the job or even an interview. A similar job posting will likely appear on Amazon's career site within weeks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsidering the overwhelming number of applications each posting attracts, getting an interview or job is largely down to luck.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETreat the experience as a learning opportunity. Take notes on your interview performance and brainstorm ways to improve.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsider pursuing more training through a\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-coding-bootcamps-guide\u002F\"\u003E coding bootcamp\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or by earning your\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-online-software-engineering-masters\u002F\"\u003E software engineering master's\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIn conclusion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESuccessfully landing an Amazon software engineer job involves one essential \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fsoft-skills-for-computer-science-careers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esoft skill\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: Confidence. Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbehavioral-interview-questions\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebehavioral interview questions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E ask you to explain how you have handled difficult situations over your career history. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll need confidence in your successes and the ability to explain how you will recreate them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-21 20:54:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amazon's application process is intense and time-consuming, but it follows a set pattern. Persistence is key to becoming an Amazon software engineer.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"8fe767d4-6a1b-4164-ae6e-d28a80315ce6",image:{id:"4cea8725-3fd8-4ef4-ad8a-bcb15066608b",filename:"softwareengineeringmanager.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2018-08-15 20:09:11",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"softwareengineeringmanager.jpg",credits:"NicoElNino, Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E- MEDIAN BASE SALARY: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E$107,479\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E- NUMBER OF JOB OPENINGS: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E1,105\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERead more:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F10-things-your-it-project-manager-never-wants-to-hear\u002F\"\u003E10 things your IT project manager never wants to hear\u003C\u002Fa\u003E | \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famericas-13-highest-paying-tech-jobs-for-2018\u002F\"\u003EAmerica's 13 highest-paying tech jobs for 2018\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2018\u002F08\u002F15\u002F4cea8725-3fd8-4ef4-ad8a-bcb15066608b\u002Fsoftwareengineeringmanager.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1067,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-become-amazon-software-engineer",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to become a software engineer at Amazon",topic:{id:"926460b5-b4e9-464e-859e-278dd409a3a7",slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"926460b5-b4e9-464e-859e-278dd409a3a7",slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"95ca6724-c309-42a2-b946-f359f1127d73",slug:"computers-tech",name:"Computers & Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a0de22ce-dbed-419b-9a97-562689032701",username:"kwan2035",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"June",lastName:"Wan",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51",filename:"1549928918804.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-03 20:04:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F03\u002F4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51\u002F1549928918804.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"June serves as Technology Editor of ZDNET and is based in New York City. He reviews the latest consumer gadgets and shares advice to make the most out of them. When June isn't drooling over the next best thing, he's probably being let down by the Los Angeles Lakers.",profile:c,title:"Technology Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2fba5a30-cf0e-42d0-989b-c8fcf27b292d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image by Getty Images \u002F Edited by June Wan\" data-image-alt-text=\"gettyimages-1184542982.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"amazon-prime-box-face.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"5071\" data-image-height=\"3376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon is undoubtedly the most popular shopping platform for household items, groceries, tech, and more. 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As of March 25, the monthly fee for Prime has increased from $12.99 to $14.99, and the annual fee has increased from $119 to $139.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E Amazon Prime pricing history \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Ctable data-title=\"3x5 Table\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2005\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2016\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2018\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2022\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMonthly\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003En\u002Fa \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$10.99 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$12.99 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$14.99 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAnnually\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$79 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$99 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$119 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$139 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor many who rely on the Amazon service's expansive catalog of products and goods and trailblazing delivery times, the price bump may seem negligible and justified. But for those who shop less frequently and\u002For are simply not willing to pay the extra cash, you're not alone. There are plenty of worthy Amazon Prime alternatives out there that cost significantly less, provide one-to-one services, and are in many ways better. But before you take your money elsewhere, here's a step-by-step guide on how to cancel your Amazon Prime membership first. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-prime-alternatives\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBest Amazon Prime alternatives that do the same for less\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"77e453eb-a0fe-43bf-a450-c30259c150a0\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe easiest way to cancel your Amazon Prime from a browser is to click the End Membership button within \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fhelp\u002Fcustomer\u002Fdisplay.html?nodeId=GTJQ7QZY7QL2HK4Y" target="_blank"\u003Ethis Amazon Help & Customer Service page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It will prompt you to sign in to your Amazon account if you haven't already. Then, click Cancel My Benefits. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also follow the manual instructions below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo access, modify, and cancel your Amazon Prime, hover over the \u003Cem\u003EAccounts & Lists\u003C\u002Fem\u003E tab on the upper right of the home page, then click \u003Cem\u003EPrime Membership\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThere, you will see your Prime plan, renewal date, and management options. Click \u003Cem\u003EManage Membership\u003C\u002Fem\u003E and then \u003Cem\u003EEnd Membership\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou will arrive on a page that shows you how many days of Prime benefits you have left before the next billing. Note that because you've already been charged for your current monthly or annual plan, it's best to wait until the last day to cancel your membership for good. But if you're ready to end it, click \u003Cem\u003ECancel My Benefits\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\" data-hed=\"How to cancel your Amazon Prime from a browser\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"33099fb0-9deb-4d2c-a10b-1d357f3efd45\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhether you're on iOS, Android, or a tablet, the cancellation process on the Amazon app is the same. Here's how to do it:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom the app home page, tap the menu icon (three lines) on the bottom right, and then \u003Cem\u003EAccount\u003C\u002Fem\u003E.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EScroll down the list of account settings until you find \u003Cem\u003EManage Prime Membership\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. Tap on \u003Cem\u003EManage membership\u003C\u002Fem\u003E under your profile name, then \u003Cem\u003EUpdate, Cancel and more\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETap \u003Cem\u003EEnd membership\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, scroll through the list of benefits, and tap \u003Cem\u003ECancel My Benefits\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. If there are still days or weeks before your next renewal date, you can select the\u003Cem\u003E Remind Me Later\u003C\u002Fem\u003E option, continue using your Prime benefits, and cancel when Amazon notifies you three days before the membership renews. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\" data-hed=\"How to cancel your Amazon Prime on the app\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"57f70b4b-ed61-4d3f-8f3b-652ab4193e16\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-0009.png\" data-image-filename=\"img-0009.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"3948\" data-image-height=\"2784\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a981289f-a952-4edc-ad15-0e41311a375a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you just recently signed up for an Amazon Prime membership and haven't used \u003Cstrong\u003Eany\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E of the benefits (Prime shipping, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Gaming), then you are eligible for a full refund if you decide to cancel it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou may also be eligible for a partial refund if you used the benefits but still have more than half of your remaining membership time left. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe refund should automatically trigger when you cancel your subscription using the instructions above, but we recommend contacting an Amazon customer service associate by phone, email, or online chat to guide you through the process. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Getting a refund for your Amazon Prime\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-05-27 15:23:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The latest Amazon Prime price hike puts it at $139 a year. If that's too much to swallow, here's a step-by-step guide for how to cancel your membership.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"afab55ba-2979-46ca-b788-1d6d14b9342b",image:{id:"2fba5a30-cf0e-42d0-989b-c8fcf27b292d",filename:"amazon-prime-box-face.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-05-27 15:06:31",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"ratings-breakdown-in-iphone-shell-animated.gif",credits:"hadrian - ifeelstock \u002F Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EParis: Male hand searching for product inside the open Amazon Prime logotype printed on cardboard box side. Amazon is an American electronic e-commerce company distribution worlwide e-commerce goods\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F27\u002F2fba5a30-cf0e-42d0-989b-c8fcf27b292d\u002Famazon-prime-box-face.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:5071,height:3376,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"How to cancel your Amazon Prime membership",section:b,slug:"how-to-cancel-amazon-prime-membership",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to cancel your Amazon Prime membership",topic:{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"674ce82e-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"tech-and-work",name:"Tech & Work",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4e7698d6-dbdc-4862-8045-4b7f7598a20a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Map View on the Amazon Alexa app\" data-image-filename=\"mapview-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Amazon Alexa app just got a much-needed upgrade in favor of a better user experience. Amazon announced that the Alexa Map View feature is now available on a preview basis on some devices to make it easier to control \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Feverything-you-need-to-start-a-smart-home-setup\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esmart home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E devices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've ever used the Alexa mobile app to control your smart home, you've likely noticed it can be a tedious experience. Scrolling through a list of dozens of randomly named devices to find the one I need doesn't make for a friendly user interface. Map View may change that. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Feverything-you-need-to-upgrade-to-a-smart-kitchen\u002F\"\u003EEverything you need to upgrade to a smart kitchen\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Even I struggle with this. Scrolling through a long list to find that device with a name I can't remember,\" Charlie French, Amazon's director of smart home, explained during the company's initial Map View announcements in September. \"We knew we had to make it easier.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMap View is a visual layout of your home, where the smart devices connected to Alexa are easily accessible. Using the Alexa app, consumers can create a map of the rooms in their homes and then drag and drop each smart device to its respective location, making it easier to find the device they need in less time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMap View will only be available on some devices. In a preview interview with ZDNET, French explained that LiDAR-enabled iOS devices are necessary for the room scanning process that creates the map. At this time, only \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6e2b4c13-1e88-47ab-b1cd-15a9973e8cfb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09JFJ1Q5C\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"iPhones 12 Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"aae51827-dd7c-4e48-a8c8-387191b17f59\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08PL89SJS\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Pro Max\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a4306c3d-fa1d-42c9-8a80-60f1c2a99e43\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09LPB9SQH\u002F?th=1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"13 Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"60d82641-a8bb-445a-8db4-505fabc611e2\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BGYDQGCX\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Pro Max\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ec8d9e9e-4184-498e-bb03-c36bcdcf936d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BN92X6XK\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"14 Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"743a60e8-cea1-433a-a230-d4c7b3f65d9a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BN94DL3R\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Pro Max\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f42b0275-365b-4c1b-bb3c-0a7ed2c0726a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CHBXWPW8\u002F?th=1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"15 Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a9d91702-1410-4aa6-ae9c-f91c28c1df65\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CHBNYL5L\u002F?th=1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Pro Max\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"215c0532-9ed5-425e-bd6b-0c18841c937f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BJLCG2X5\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"iPad Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (4th gen or newer) will be able to use Map View in the Alexa app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fsmart-home-gifts\u002F\"\u003E12 smart home devices that make great gifts this holiday season\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been looking forward to Amazon improving the Alexa app for a long time. I told French I have at least two smart plugs that are connected somewhere and working but I have no idea what their names are, making them effectively \"lost.\" My husband has woken me up from a dead sleep at least three times by mistakenly turning on my bedside lamp to 100% when he was trying to turn on a light bulb in the living room.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to use Map View on Amazon Alexa \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e73d70b8-2664-4bad-a99a-d51bb8ab296d\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EA sped-up view of how the Alexa app scans rooms.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon Alexa Map View\" data-image-filename=\"copy-930defa0-6e5b-4802-b715-e0d4671a3571.gif\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1138\" data-image-height=\"640\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat you'll need:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E The Amazon Alexa app with any compatible smart devices added and a compatible Apple device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"991e9da2-a8b9-46cb-9336-35a56f37a92d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOpen the Amazon Alexa app on your iPhone 12 Pro or Pro Max or newer or iPad Pro 4th generation or later.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Open the Alexa app\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"929a455e-15ce-41c4-afcc-aac6289a2b46\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMap View works on the Amazon Alexa app, not the Amazon Shopping app.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Open the Amazon Alexa app\" data-image-filename=\"alexa-app.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1080\" data-image-height=\"1920\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"518c222a-0796-4231-a81a-bb677d838553\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETap on Devices at the bottom of your screen on the Alexa app.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Select Devices\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5d655220-2a4f-41e4-afbd-c88a0e686ffd\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Select Devices\" data-image-filename=\"devices.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1080\" data-image-height=\"1920\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b939f415-facc-4357-bd03-20ca06b13552\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETap on the pin-drop icon on the top right corner of the Devices screen. This is where you'll access Map View after setting it up.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Tap on Map View\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0513d03a-deb2-41e5-a4c8-469c34632d5a\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Tap on Map View\" data-image-filename=\"map.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1080\" data-image-height=\"1920\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"61c6b89c-846e-4925-9905-3d55bee93e7a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe first time you enter Map View, you'll be introduced to the feature with some slides. These introductory pages explain what Map View is, that it is a new Alexa feature only available in the US, how you'll use your phone to create 3D models of each room, and some privacy information.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-ai-in-smart-home-tech-can-automate-your-life\u002F"\u003EHow AI in smart home tech can automate your life\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETap on "Next" at the bottom of the screen through each one.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Pass through the intro to Map View\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"05e7f143-5bae-4348-b633-475ba6881bfd\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ETap on Start Now to get started and read through the next few pages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Pass through the intro to Map View\" data-image-filename=\"setup.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"93763511-cf52-48ef-9b1e-24feb7f00466\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESelect which floor you're scanning first. I chose the first floor since I started with the home office downstairs.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Add your floor\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8ab74201-4fed-4b75-a82a-42083a8e127b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ETap on "Next" and then choose the floor you're scanning first, or create a custom floor.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Select which floor you're scanning first\" data-image-filename=\"floor.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7d77babd-2398-403f-9fff-5ed80493ae3c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe app will walk you through how you will create your floorplans with your phone. Make sure that your rooms are well-lit, to capture every wall from floor to ceiling and all pieces of furniture, and only scan one room or area at a time.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can always edit these maps later and even separate areas in an open floorplan.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"6. Learn how you'll create your map\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"63ae500c-f6f8-40a2-a89d-9d67972982ca\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you read through the scanning instructions, you can tap on "Start Scanning" at the bottom of your screen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Learn how you'll create your map\" data-image-filename=\"instructions.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"14ba6f2c-d26c-4dcb-be3b-38249d4c4d7e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EStart scanning your room with your phone. Move your device to capture the area with your camera, and move around and turn to ensure it scans the entire room.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fthese-are-the-five-things-i-learned-from-my-smart-home\u002F"\u003E5 things I learned while building my smart home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen done, tap on "Finish Room" at the top right. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"7. Start scanning\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3df6e597-cdec-40a3-bf1b-e9c94154b7fc\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EScan your room and tap on "Finish Room" when done.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Start scanning\" data-image-filename=\"finish-map.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6c2228d8-8152-44d0-b2dc-000841aa210e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESelect or enter a name for your scanned room. I selected "Office"&nbsp;since that's the room I scanned.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"8. Name the room\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2afaa25a-d848-442c-a8bf-9ee1e38fe5fd\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Name the room\" data-image-filename=\"name.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1080\" data-image-height=\"1920\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"66c70b15-1083-4c50-a0a4-bba9c46794ef\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EConfirm your room's floorplan looks accurate. Next, you can add a "New Room" or tap on "All Done"&nbsp;to finish for now.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"9. Finish your room layout\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f8835e36-3bfb-4c96-9c86-c334157ad03b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EI selected "All Done" to finish mapping and start adding devices to my room.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Finish your room layout\" data-image-filename=\"confirm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d910c99f-8f40-4f55-8ba4-d97777d53822\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFind the room's devices from the carousel at the bottom of your screen and start adding them. Drag and drop each one and place it in the room where they're located.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"10. Drag and drop your devices\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2fa3fe39-5db5-4fa3-b5b1-9c6e0d89c532\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Drag and drop your devices\" data-image-filename=\"drag.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1080\" data-image-height=\"1920\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can tap on Done when finished and start controlling your room's devices from your map. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a38a5de0-58e2-44bc-89a0-550821299682\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Mapped office\" data-image-filename=\"mapped-office.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-11-16 21:51:42",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Map View makes it easier to control smart home devices in different rooms, but it's not available for all Amazon Alexa users.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"54629bc7-d365-46ca-ba1b-6e08a80fa8b4",image:{id:"4e7698d6-dbdc-4862-8045-4b7f7598a20a",filename:"mapview-copy.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-11-16 16:19:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Map View on the Amazon Alexa app",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F16\u002F4e7698d6-dbdc-4862-8045-4b7f7598a20a\u002Fmapview-copy.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2100,height:1182,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-set-up-alexas-new-map-view-and-why-youll-need-one-of-these-ios-devices",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to set up Alexa's new Map View, and why you'll need one of these iOS devices",topic:{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"60832ece-f84e-43d8-a207-9697d20dc673",slug:"kitchen-household",name:"Kitchen & Household",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"5a505bd7-edd5-4501-b6a1-0b4b0149318e",username:"Jason Cipriani",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jason",lastName:"Cipriani",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"ec9503e9-68fc-4acb-b714-31487e597154",filename:"jason-cipriani.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:09:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fec9503e9-68fc-4acb-b714-31487e597154\u002Fjason-cipriani.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jason Cipriani is based out of beautiful Colorado and has been covering technology news and reviewing the latest gadgets as a freelance journalist for the past 13 years. His work can be found all across the Internet and in print. When he's not writing, he can be found hanging out with his family, gaming, or trying to force himself to read a book.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"video\" data-uuid=\"e929978e-7723-4b05-b796-3d1143582c22\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the flagship features Microsoft touted about Windows 11 was the ability to install Android apps on your PC, allowing you to use some of the same apps you use on your Android phone right on your Windows desktop. In February, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-starts-rolling-out-android-apps-for-windows-11-other-new-features-to-mainstream-users\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft made good on its promise\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, releasing the update that brings Amazon's Appstore to Windows 11.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut after ensuring your PC is running the latest version of Windows 11, you're not going to find the Amazon Appstore in your Start menu. Instead, you'll need to do a bit of extra work to get it up and running.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFellow ZDNET contributor Ed Bott has a fantastic \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fandroid-on-windows-11-is-it-worth-the-effort\u002F\"\u003Epost walking through the nitty-gritty and technical details\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of using Android apps on your Windows 11 machine that's worth checking out, especially if you're on the fence about even going through the process. Don't worry, though; if you get Android apps up and running on your PC and then change your mind, you can always undo everything. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENote that you will need an Amazon account. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EStep 1: Check if your PC can run Android apps \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"91f630fa-7be8-4c90-82a4-122697ee195e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"amazon-appstore-microsoft-store-requirements.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"amazon-appstore-microsoft-store-requirements.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"2400\" data-image-height=\"1530\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, you will need to check if your PC is capable of even running Android Apps. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft has an official list of system requirements for running Android apps, but if you don't want to take the time to look up your system's specifications and compare it to the list, here's an easier way. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECheck System requirements\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick on \u003Ca href=\"ms-windows-store:\u002F\u002Fpdp\u002F?productid=9NJHK44TTKSX\"\u003Ethis link\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to open the Microsoft Store on your PC. Alternatively, you can open the Store app and search for \u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon Appstore\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. With the Appstore listing visible, find the system Requirements section on your device\u003Cstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your system meets the requirements, you should see a green checkmark with some text indicating as much. Otherwise, click on \u003Cstrong\u003EShow more\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E to view the entire list of requirements to see where your system falls short.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your requirements are still falling short, the fix is usually the simple need to update Windows 11 so that you can use the feature. If that's the case, the list will let you know. From there, open the \u003Cstrong\u003ESettings\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E app, and select \u003Cstrong\u003EWindows Update\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E > \u003Cstrong\u003ECheck for updates. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EStep 2: Install Amazon's Appstore\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9d40a8e2-f741-463f-aa32-b958284747d7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"install-amazon-app-store-windows-11.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"install-amazon-app-store-windows-11.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"2400\" data-image-height=\"1530\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile still viewing the Amazon Appstore in the Microsoft Store app, click the \u003Cstrong\u003EInstall\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E button. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA new window will show up, letting you know some of the finer details about the installation process. Click the \u003Cstrong\u003EDownload \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Ebutton after you read through it, and then wait for the Subsystem for Android from Microsoft to download.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen the download is complete, click the \u003Cstrong\u003EOpen Amazon Appstore\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E button. The Windows Subsystem for Android will then start to load, and depending on how fast your system is, it can take a minute or two.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce it's done, you'll see a splash screen for the Amazon Appstore, asking you to sign in with your Amazon account. From there, sign in using your credentials. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Step 3: Install Android apps through the Amazon Appstore \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow that you have the Appstore setup and you're logged in, you can browse the available apps and games during the preview You can download Amazon's Kindle app, streaming service apps such as Prime Video, Hulu, and Disney+, as well as kids games, card games, and Audible.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo install an Android app, click on the app icon, just like you would if you were using the Appstore on an Android for Fire device. Select install, and then let the Appstore take care of the rest. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce it's done, you'll see the install button switch to Open. Click it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo find Android apps after you've installed them, open the Start menu and look under the Recommended section for recently installed or used apps. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the app(s) isn't there, you can click on \u003Cstrong\u003EAll apps\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E next to the pinned section in the Start menu and scroll through the list. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-08-24 18:25:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"So, you want to install Android apps on your PC? Good news, you can! 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She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8593d52d-f512-431d-850e-28687b2f2336\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Allison Murray\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The all-new 2022 Kindle sitting atop a paperback book on a wooden table\" data-image-filename=\"pxl-20221017-154952737.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough I never considered myself a bibliophile as a young adult, when I got \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-new-kindle-has-officially-converted-me-to-e-readers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy first Kindle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E years ago, I found myself unable to put it down. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"db16d986-aa90-44da-a398-04930ec1aca6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Kindle-Ereader-Family\u002Fb?ie=UTF8&node=6669702011\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"A Kindle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is a great way to carry all your books in one single package. A handy device that is lighter than a tablet and relatively inexpensive, the Kindle makes it easy to buy, borrow, and keep your books safe. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to share or loan a Kindle book\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"ZDNET","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fc\\\u002Fzdnetvideo","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002Fbtl2HAg6mrw?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"How to share or loan a Kindle book\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002Fbtl2HAg6mrw\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"How to share or loan a Kindle book","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002Fbtl2HAg6mrw\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are two simple ways to share a Kindle book: by loaning it to someone else or by sharing it through your family library. We'll cover both options, so you can choose which suits your needs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOther ways to get the most out of your Kindle:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-get-great-free-books-on-kindle\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to get (great) free books on Kindle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-buy-books-on-kindle\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to buy books on Kindle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Loaning a Kindle book\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are some books that you can loan to other users after you've purchased them. Unfortunately, many don't support loaning. The publisher sets the loaning conditions for their books, so the loan term varies -- but is often about 14 days.  If the book isn't accepted as a loan within seven days, it will be returned to you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"31cea4ea-1fad-4036-b945-2edb260c4eb1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EUse either the mobile app or a web browser to log into your Amazon account, then access your account settings by clicking on&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAccount &amp; Lists\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;on the top right of the page.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 1: Go to your Amazon account\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"412a2996-5a28-43f2-8b69-fc31e9ff890b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ELog in then click on Account &amp; Lists\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot of webpage with the Account & Lists option\" data-image-filename=\"account-on-amazon-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7a820837-4025-46d8-85ec-ac912d0767a6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGo into&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EContent &amp; Devices&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eon Amazon; this will give you access to the settings of your purchased devices and content like books, apps, video, and music.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 2: Click on Content & Devices\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2a2704ed-3060-4812-b966-840e0fc029f7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EClick on Content &amp; Devices\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot of webpage with the option to click on Content & Devices\" data-image-filename=\"content-and-devices-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c422412b-0a8b-4f59-afda-d2708b5af1a8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESelect&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBooks\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;out of your available content. This will bring up a list of your purchased and borrowed books.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 3: Select Books\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5119e0af-286d-4a71-9758-600835e2f3d8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EChoose Books\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot of webpage with option to choose books\" data-image-filename=\"go-to-books-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"74b23e11-5c83-4a78-baf8-cb50aeb67c28\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe list of your purchased books features the options for each one to the right of the page. Clicking on&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EMore actions\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;shows the options on a dropdown menu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 4: Find the book you want to share and click on More actions\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1b843832-ce48-4ab6-910e-b8dfa20169d6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EClick on More actions\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot of webpage with the option to click on More actions\" data-image-filename=\"more-actions.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"32272472-5c40-4ad9-b2d2-dff7274436f4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOn the&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EMore actions\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;menu, click on&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELoan this title&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eto lend it to someone else. Next, you'll be prompted to fill out a form with the recipient's information:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 5: If your book can be loaned, click on Loan this title\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2dd5895b-ea45-4e9f-9ba5-cf886884c8ac\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EClick on Loan this title\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot of webpage with the option to click on Loan this title\" data-image-filename=\"loan-this-title.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, you'll be taken to a form where you can enter your lending details for the recipient's email address, name, who it came from and a personal message. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f0ce93d7-ecce-4f79-8637-a4a276aa1815\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EFill out the form for the loan\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot of webpage with the details for a book loan\" data-image-filename=\"loan-book-details.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot all books can be loaned, so if yours doesn't have the\u003Cstrong\u003E Loan this title\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E option, there's the option to try sharing it through your family library. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESharing with Family Library\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn alternate option to share a book is doing it through the Family Library. This can be done in the same actions menu that you reach by following steps 1-4 above. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ae712f60-d6dc-4c21-bb84-eb36e03401c3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf there is no&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELoan this title\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;option on the More actions dropdown menu, click on&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EManage Family Library\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;instead.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 6: Under More actions, click Manage Family Library\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b1d4b266-1800-43d9-9c56-b0982036db79\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EInstead of selecting Loan this title, choose Manage Family Library\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot of webpage with the option to choose Manage Family Library\" data-image-filename=\"famlibr.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2fd9b6d8-6b77-46b1-b535-9ff42c1bc9b1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYour family library includes the members of your Amazon household.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 7: Select someone to share the book\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7b2c8fa7-8a15-4eb7-b502-9b843a2ed6b4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESelect someone to your family library to give them access to the book\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot of webpage with the option to add someone to your family library to give them access to the book\" data-image-filename=\"family-library-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you select someone to share the book with, click on the yellow \u003Cstrong\u003EMake Changes\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E button to share the book with them. You can add or remove books from your family library at any time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"844d1ef3-beb0-4b40-88e3-eb9103872d82\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EClick Make Changes to confirm\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Screenshot of webpage with the option to click Make Changes to confirm\" data-image-filename=\"confrim-to-make-change.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQ\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow many devices can share a Kindle book?\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA Kindle book can only be shared one time. This means that after the book is returned to your library in 14 days, you won't be able to share it again with anyone else. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-recycle-your-electronics-into-amazon-gift-cards\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to turn your old electronics into Amazon gift cards\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, one book can be read on several devices at once, as long as you're logged into those devices with your Amazon account through the Kindle app. So you can pause reading a book on your Kindle and pick it back up from the Kindle app on your iPad, for example.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECan I share a book from my Kindle directly?\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELoaning is not available on the Kindle settings, but you can view and manage your family library right on your Kindle device. Here's how:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFrom the Kindle homepage, tap on the menu button (the three buttons on the top right corner)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelect\u003Cstrong\u003E Settings\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETap on\u003Cstrong\u003E Household & Family Library\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChoose which account to manage\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is Amazon's Household and Family Sharing?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"099a38ad-5bd8-4fdf-8b9e-d491ede12988\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fmyh\u002Fhouseholds\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Household\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E lets users share some of their Prime benefits with their family members, including one other adult, up to four teens and up to four children. This lets other people use Prime benefits with their own account without having to pay for separate subscriptions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can share ebooks with other members of your household and add or remove people by going to your Amazon account and clicking on \u003Cstrong\u003EManage your household\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-01-12 20:19:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Author Donalyn Miller said, \"You are not done with a book until you pass it to another reader.\" Here's how to share your e-books with family and friends.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"11e5cd7e-88ee-459a-8479-8ebdec1f71d2",image:{id:"f5f2479f-d309-4b4d-b996-2768da966cb4",filename:"kindle.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-17 17:13:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Reading a Kindle Paperwhite",credits:"Image: Maria Diaz \u002F ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F17\u002Ff5f2479f-d309-4b4d-b996-2768da966cb4\u002Fkindle.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2100,height:1182,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Work Life^Productivity",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-loan-a-kindle-book",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to loan a Kindle book",topic:{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"101e67ea-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"collaboration",name:"Collaboration",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"db8a7e30-e253-4329-a9fc-f621ea07d11d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\u002FMaria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon invitation\" data-image-filename=\"envelope-copy.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Amazon kicks off \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-prime-day-2024-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrime Day\u003C\u002Fa\u003E next week, some \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-early-amazon-prime-day-deals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egreat deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E have already appeared. If years past are any indication, we expect to see even more significant discounts on July 16 and July 17, with little time to snag them before they're gone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-early-amazon-prime-day-2024-deals\u002F\"\u003EThe 25 best early Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-set-up-alexa-to-receive-amazon-prime-day-deal-notifications\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlexa can help you\u003C\u002Fa\u003E watch some highly sought-after deals, but Amazon has also opened a few \"invitation-only\" opportunities ahead of time. Requesting an invitation to one of these limited deals doesn't mean you'll get to save $255 on a Citizen watch, but it will give you a peek at some of the great deals Amazon is planning.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to sign up for Amazon's invite-only Prime Day deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat you'll need:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E A Prime subscription is required to access the Prime Day deals exclusive to members. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffree-prime-day-how-to-get-access-to-deals-for-free-even-if-youre-not-a-prime-member\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIf you don't have a membership\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you can start a free 30-day trial, but you will be charged $139 for the year if you don't cancel it within 30 days. (If you're a student -- or you're between 18 and 24 years old -- you can save money on a subscription with a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-switch-to-a-prime-student-membership\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrime student membership\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e2b8c610-ccbd-4f45-b45e-64a375e8f4fd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGo to the Amazon website and log in with the credentials linked to your Prime subscription.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Log in to Amazon\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2b1e5f2a-797b-4b71-b21a-182d31eb805a\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Log in to Amazon\" data-image-filename=\"sign-in.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1182\" data-image-height=\"1382\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"79627906-a55c-4f24-b4d3-a64007f63e90\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere aren't many invitation-only deals yet, though more may come up as Prime Day approaches.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Find an invitation-only deal\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are some of the top invite-only deals (we will add more in the FAQ below as they appear):\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"af16305c-b8e7-4b85-a737-a4c624d933cc\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FOriginal-Peloton-Stationary-Immersive-Touchscreen\u002Fdp\u002FB0C4ZB3WT5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Peloton Indoor Exercise bike for $1011 (Save $434)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b2cd5b1b-5c41-49ef-a138-0525d177b5c4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSony-Headphones-Bluetooth-Microphone-Cappuccino\u002Fdp\u002FB0BSGQL41X?th=1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones for $36 (Save $44)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"746f8d55-369a-436a-9e43-db6a63b398cf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSodaStream-Sparkling-Bundle-Canister-Carbonating\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1J7B2F1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"SodaStream Enso sparkling water maker bundle for $150 (Save $100)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7414d4c1-50b8-461e-8c8f-9ca7fadb467f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen a deal is available by invitation only, you can either check out for the total price or click on "Request Invite." This is only for deals that will go live during Prime Day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Click on 'Request invite'\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"baa13825-f637-4c77-96bf-218eb7de1299\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Click on Request Invite\" data-image-filename=\"invite-deal.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F07\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1990\" data-image-height=\"1120\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"23fccb6c-565c-4441-9704-0a9c5a70c6b2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENow, you only have to wait for your confirmation email and then for Prime Day to arrive. A little popup will inform you that an email was sent after you requested the invite and explain the process for accessing the deal on Prime Day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe email will be sent to the email address associated with your Prime subscription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Get your confirmation email\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5c63d90a-ce5b-46a6-8ef6-ddf9259bebf3\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EI received a sample email after requesting an invite for a deal during a previous Prime Day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Invitation requested\" data-image-filename=\"email.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1182\" data-image-height=\"1382\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat are some invite-only deals?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's a growing list of the top invite-only Prime Day deals we've found:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"af16305c-b8e7-4b85-a737-a4c624d933cc\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FOriginal-Peloton-Stationary-Immersive-Touchscreen\u002Fdp\u002FB0C4ZB3WT5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Peloton Indoor Exercise bike for $1011 (Save $434)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ed50d95f-3258-4290-ba73-8df3bce71d60\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCitizen-Eco-Drive-Weekender-Chronograph-Preforated\u002Fdp\u002FB0CZ7LNYH8\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Citizen Men's EcoDrive Weekender watch for $170 (Save $255)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"65f982d6-5707-485b-a8f1-652485df6e1a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSpeedo-Champion-Signature-Swim-Bundle\u002Fdp\u002FB0CXBR95F3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Speedo Champion Signature Swim bundle box for $96 (Save $64)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b2cd5b1b-5c41-49ef-a138-0525d177b5c4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSony-Headphones-Bluetooth-Microphone-Cappuccino\u002Fdp\u002FB0BSGQL41X?th=1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones for $36 (Save $44)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6a7b5144-45df-4fb9-8b92-1778220d73c0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FFOREO-LUNA-mini-Bundle-Micro-Foam\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1RBP9XJ\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Foreo Luna mini 3 facial cleansing brush for $103 (Save $143)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"746f8d55-369a-436a-9e43-db6a63b398cf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSodaStream-Sparkling-Bundle-Canister-Carbonating\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1J7B2F1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"SodaStream Enso sparkling water maker bundle for $150 (Save $100)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c35b09c3-1c6c-4b72-b898-6bc86cb4ffae\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FLIFE-PRO-Lifepro-Blanket-Detoxification\u002Fdp\u002FB09Y9KK6XL\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"LifePro Sauna Blanket for $108 (Save $72)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDoes requesting an invitation guarantee a spot for the deal during Prime Day?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo. When you request an invitation on an invite-only deal, you're not guaranteed access to the deal price during Prime Day, and items are limited in quantity; Amazon will not grant all invitation requests. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Amazon, if you are invited and given access to the deal price, you'll get an email with a unique link during the Prime Day event. This is to prevent people from sharing their deal links. This link will only be valid during the Prime Day event.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat if I get accepted but can't buy the item before the deal expires?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Amazon, if you are given access to purchase a deal-priced item during Prime Day by invitation, but the timer on the product page expires, you will lose the chance to buy the item. If applicable, you can request another invitation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6a422265-8bf4-464a-ab25-f14a401bc29f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-07-12 20:39:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amazon's Prime Day sales event is almost here, and Amazon is letting you secure your spot for some of the best deals.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"2be997b8-8e00-408f-a83c-d2b2437b1ad8",image:{id:"db8a7e30-e253-4329-a9fc-f621ea07d11d",filename:"envelope-copy.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-05 21:32:41",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon invitation",credits:"Amazon\u002FMaria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F05\u002Fdb8a7e30-e253-4329-a9fc-f621ea07d11d\u002Fenvelope-copy.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:900,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-sign-up-for-amazons-invite-only-prime-day-deals",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Prime Day invitation-only deals are back on Amazon. Here's how to sign up",topic:{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"103a5e4f-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"239fba33-cec9-4f4d-8408-a8feecb7f71e",slug:"tvs",name:"TVs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"8894ec40-0251-4404-9f0c-75f691d8c38c",slug:"fitness",name:"Fitness",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"b741e065-cb33-406d-81d4-d831bde1ab39",slug:"fitness-bands",name:"Fitness Bands",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"cdc289e6-e482-415e-be29-df6a040dbd9f",slug:"health",name:"Health",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"eca19898-12cf-4e3a-bca9-73b9d72c405c",slug:"wearables",name:"Wearables",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"cd0ef2cd-21ab-4c98-b015-e6be4bf4b35c",username:"Christina Darby",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Christina",lastName:"Darby",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"60a50ce2-c556-4089-85dd-c7e4b5f9bd41",filename:"christina-darby-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-07-22 14:16:59",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F22\u002F60a50ce2-c556-4089-85dd-c7e4b5f9bd41\u002Fchristina-darby-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Christina Darby is a former ZDNET associate editor based in New York City. She has a bachelor's in Integrated Marketing Communication and Journalism from Wake Forest University. When Christina is not writing about quirky tech products, she's most likely searching for the best coffee shop in NYC.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a6ccc59d-7cbf-4157-8f55-237bcda8f79f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon Student hero image\" data-image-filename=\"img-5105.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"3378\" data-image-height=\"1900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you're a college student or a Gen Z navigating the complex task of adulting, you likely know that expenses stack up quickly. From ordering and renting textbooks and booking flights back home to buying groceries and essential tech, something always seems to add to your bills. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-prime-day-2024-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003EAmazon Prime Day 2024 is back July 16-17: Here's everything to know\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELucky for you, Amazon Prime's student membership can help you save. With \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-prime-day-2024-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Prime Day\u003C\u002Fa\u003E coming up on July 16 and 17, now is the perfect time to switch from your existing Prime account, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazonprime?ie=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0&planOptimizationId=WLPStudentMonthlyEligiblePlans&primeCampaignId=studentWlpPrimeRedir\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esign up\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for one in general, or test the six-month free trial. To help you make the switch, here's more information about Prime Student, its cost, and (many) perks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat exactly is Prime Student? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazonprime?ie=UTF8&planOptimizationId=WLPStudentMonthlyEligiblePlans&primeCampaignId=studentWlpPrimeRedir&ref_=sm_mkt_paper&tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=410029237840&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17688476521010283399&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1022762&hvtargid=kwd-40174110923&ref=pd_sl_7cy0nd6cg9_e&hydadcr=8893_11541712\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrime Student\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is a discounted Amazon Prime service that gives higher education students and young adults the same benefits as a regular Prime member for half the cost. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-early-amazon-prime-day-2024-deals\u002F\"\u003EThe best early Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, the membership gets users access to Prime Video, Amazon Music Prime, Prime Gaming, Grubhub+, a 3-month Calm subscription, one month of Course Hero free, two months of Kindle Unlimited, savings on rental textbooks, and the usual Prime member perks such as exclusive deals access, including Amazon Prime Day sales, and free two-day, one-day, and even same-day shipping. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWho is eligible for a Prime Student membership? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou're eligible if you meet one of these two criteria: You must be a student currently enrolled at a college or university or you must be between 18 and 24 years old. Whichever option you use -- student status or age -- Amazon will require you to verify your information with proof such as a .edu or school-linked email address or an ID, so make sure you have the credentials to back up your selection.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow much does Prime Student cost?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrime Student users start with a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c27cfff8-3529-4472-b957-a90bb1756c52\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Student\u002Fb?ie=UTF8&node=668781011\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"free six-month trial\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E that you can cancel at any time. So, even if you aren't interested in a long-term membership, you could time your trial so that it overlaps with a massive sale like Prime Day and cancel before the membership fee kicks in.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter the trial period, the membership will cost \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"62a11956-23b8-4a27-849d-04a2a54b9a46\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Student\u002Fb?ie=UTF8&node=668781011\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$69 per year\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E or $7.49 monthly, half what a regular Prime membership costs. If you subscribe now -- ahead of Prime Day -- you can go until December 2024 before paying anything for your discounted membership.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-make-money-on-amazon-by-sharing-your-favorite-products\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to make money on Amazon by sharing your favorite products\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're a student with an existing Amazon Prime account but without the Prime Student perks, here's how to switch your existing Prime subscription to one more tailored to a student's lifestyle and price point. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to switch to a Prime Student membership from an existing Prime account \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8fd1d215-38d1-4b75-8d45-775e638765c1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYour first step is visiting the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazonprime?primeCampaignId=studentWlpPrimeRedir" target="_blank"\u003EPrime Student page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, where you will be presented with options to start your free six-month trial. You can then select the option that works best for you, either verifying your age or student status. Then, click on the big yellow button that reads, "Try Prime Student."&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Visit the Prime Student Page\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b47784be-6e41-4871-bcae-86f8749047ab\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Prime Student homepage\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-06-28-at-12-48-50pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"3450\" data-image-height=\"1598\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"158ee7c6-e150-4a36-860d-1491f619171c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOn the mobile app or web browser, log in to your existing Amazon account using the same email you registered with. You don't need to cancel this existing account to sign up. If you don't have an account, you can click on the "Create your Amazon account" button to go through the quick and simple process of creating an account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Sign in to your existing Amazon Prime account\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"488b123f-d6e8-43b4-b39f-c75fc69c0efa\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon log-in\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-06-28-at-12-52-41pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"3312\" data-image-height=\"1508\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a70b5c78-4ecf-448c-956b-b69f6bcf30e2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDepending on the option you choose, after signing in, you'll be asked to submit proof of your credentials. For example, since I am not a college student but fall within the age limit, I chose the "Verify with Age" option. As a result, I was asked to verify my age with a photo of a valid ID such as a passport or driver's license.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you choose the "Verify with Student Status" option, you'll be asked to fill out a sign-up form and either use your .edu email address or submit proof of enrollment such as your student ID, your transcript, etc.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Fill out your credentials\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e8b64629-cd3d-4cf3-b248-f7b98dee31c8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Prime Student membership verification\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-06-28-at-12-26-30pm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"2864\" data-image-height=\"1342\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to join Prime Student if you don't have an existing Amazon or Prime account\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to join Prime Student and don't have an account, you will need to sign up for an Amazon account, as seen in step 2 above. Then, you can follow all of the same steps. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDo I get access to Prime Day sales with Prime Student? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes. Since \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-prime-day-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-june-27\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon's Prime Days is an exclusive sale\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for \u003Cem\u003Eall\u003C\u002Fem\u003E Prime members, Prime Students can benefit from the deals. And if you want to test the perks of Prime before fully committing, now might be a good time to take advantage of the six-month free trial. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow long does Prime Student last? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour membership lasts until you either stop being a student or turn 25, depending on the subscription tier you select. The free trial you get as soon as you enroll as a Prime Student expires after six months. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDo I have to cancel my current account to get Prime Student? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo, you do not have to cancel or deactivate your account. Just \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazonprime?primeCampaignId=studentWlpPrimeRedir\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Euse this link \u003C\u002Fa\u003Eto transfer your account. Your current benefits, however, may change. For example, if you currently have a 20% discount on home appliances, that may be revoked in place of the other perks.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-06-28 18:46:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"With Amazon Prime Day around the corner, now's the perfect time to sign up for - or change your account to - a Prime Student membership. You don't even have to be a student!",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"0011a8fe-3aab-4fa8-be15-c7813385f293",image:{id:"a6ccc59d-7cbf-4157-8f55-237bcda8f79f",filename:"img-5105.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-06-28 17:06:22",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon Student hero image",credits:"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F28\u002Fa6ccc59d-7cbf-4157-8f55-237bcda8f79f\u002Fimg-5105.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3378,height:1900,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Business^E-Commerce",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"Switch to a Prime Student membership to score Prime Day discounts for less. 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He reviews the latest consumer gadgets and shares advice to make the most out of them. When Kerry isn't drooling over the next best thing, he's probably being let down by the Los Angeles Lakers.",profile:c,title:"Senior Reviews Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5ed903fc-33d8-4c93-bbbf-18d304900f8d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"My favorite travel gadgets\" data-image-filename=\"20240423-152519.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F04\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"4000\" data-image-height=\"2252\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are several reasons to shop on Amazon this week; perhaps you're looking to preorder some \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-you-missed-at-samsung-unpacked-july-2024-galaxy-z-fold-6-watch-ultra-ring-ai-more\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew hardware that was just announced\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, or you have your eyes set on some \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-prime-day-deals-live-2024-07-17\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrime Day hits\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo matter the case, you can't say no to Amazon gift cards, right? They're technically not free, but if you trade in old, dust-collecting electronics that you no longer use to Amazon through its \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"19d6e6be-ef97-4ecd-9986-0d382cd2837d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fl\u002F9187220011\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Trade-in Program\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, the company will reward you with gift cards and discounts. It's a win-win for you and Mother Nature.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-prime-day-deals-live-2024-07-15\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Prime Day deals: Live updates\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's everything you need to know about Amazon's Trade-In Program, including the steps for shipping and answers to frequently asked questions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to use Amazon's Trade-In Program\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat you'll need:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Let me set things straight: There are plenty of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-place-to-sell-trade-old-phone-computer-tech\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eother trade-in services\u003C\u002Fa\u003E out there, many of which will likely yield higher rates of return and accept a greater variety of products and brands than Amazon's. But the advantages of using Amazon's program include the hassle-free shipping process, in-store discounts, and electronic gift cards that process directly into your account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf that sounds good to you, here's a step-by-step walkthrough of the service. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1fde3743-253c-493b-9382-5bbe470067f9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou'll want to start from \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fl\u002F9187220011\u002F?tag=zdnet-deals-20" target="_blank"\u003EAmazon's Trade-In portal\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. You can either choose from a range of Amazon-owned product categories, like \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-kindle\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EKindles\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-tablet\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Etablets\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-streaming-device\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Estreaming media players\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-amazon-echo\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EEcho speakers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, or search from the "Other Trade-In Categories" section, which includes mobile phones and gaming.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F4-ways-to-use-ai-to-shop-on-amazon-prime-day\u002F"\u003E4 ways to use AI to shop on Amazon Prime Day\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpening a category tab presents you with a manual search bar and a list of products currently registered to your Amazon account. Select the item or items that you'd like to trade in.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe potential trade-in value (and discount) will be listed beside each product name and model.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Select the item(s) to trade in\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9bccce7d-2836-4e9a-85b5-8da1632ea42f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon Trade In Program Kindle Search\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-09-28-at-2-16-17-pm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F09\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"2166\" data-image-height=\"1322\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8d2a5bd3-0555-4f3b-9848-a114f407e89a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've selected your item to trade in, a qualifying questionnaire will appear for you to complete.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe questions revolve around the condition and status of your trade-in item, including whether or not it's cracked or damaged, whether it can hold a charge, and more depending on the type of device. Your answers will be evaluated during the inspection process, so you'll want to be as honest and accurate as possible.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fai-powered-alexa-could-nearly-double-your-amazon-subscription-costs\u002F"\u003EAI-powered Alexa could nearly double your Amazon subscription costs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf there is an inaccuracy detected, you can choose between taking a lower estimated trade-in value for the electronic or having Amazon send it back to your shipping address. The latter is typically not offered with trade-in programs, so it's good to see.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Answer the qualifying questions\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"62d16178-8915-4a60-8c6f-05a294290300\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Amazon trade in program questionnaire\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-09-28-at-2-21-37-pm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F09\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"2468\" data-image-height=\"1432\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ddfe587f-05de-4038-a058-021cd329929a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've completed the questionnaire, you'll be provided with a UPS shipping label to pack and deliver your item(s). The prepaid label comes at no cost -- for you, at least -- and you'll have 45 days to ship the package out to Amazon. Make sure you're using the provided label and not your own as the tracking information is designated for your specific trade-in. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-prepare-your-phone-to-trade-in\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrading in your old phone? Here's how to factory reset it\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETip\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: If you're shipping a smartphone, tablet, or device that contains personal information, ensure that it's factory reset and wiped clean before handing it off. Also, record and take pictures of its condition. This helps in the event of shipping damage or if Amazon claims that what you described was inaccurate.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Ship the items\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"46d70164-2d84-43a2-b5e2-6d1c537f6045\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce the package has been received by Amazon, it will take 10 days, at most, to evaluate the item or items and process the trade-in offer -- whether that's in the form of an Amazon gift card or a discount on select products. If there are any issues, you can visit the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fbrowse.html?node=9187220011" target="_blank"\u003ETrade-In page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;for more information or contact an online representative for assistance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Wait for your appraised value and\u002For discount to process\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Amazon Prime Day 2024? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's biggest sales event of the year, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-amazon-prime-day-deals-live-2024-07-17\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrime Day 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, started yesterday and continues today, with major discounts across various product categories, including phones, laptops, TVs, audio, and more. While the best deals are available for Prime members only, sellers often mark down products for non-Prime members to take advantage of. The event officially takes place on July 16 and July 17.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow long will it take to receive my trade-in credit? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Amazon's Trade-In Program website, you should receive your trade-in credit within 10 days after your items arrive at the sorting facility. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat condition do my items need to be in? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's Trade-In Program accepts items that range from non-functional to good condition. Depending on how damaged or pristine the electronic is, you'll receive less or more credit in return. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow long do I have to ship my device?  \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou have 45 days after the prepaid shipping label is provided to ship your device or devices. The best action is to drop off the shipment at a local UPS store and ask for a drop-off receipt to confirm its delivery. Trade-ins can also be dropped off at some \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fb?node=21398125011&ref=tisflocation\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHub Lockers and Whole Foods stores\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EIs Amazon's Trade-In program a good deal?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe answer depends on what you're looking to get out of the trade-in. If you just want to get rid of your electronics and not have to worry about buying shipping labels or paying listing fees, then yes, Amazon's program is a good deal.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're hoping for the highest return value, then resale platforms like \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3ae6bf90-7927-48ab-a000-c0afe2780a20\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ebay.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"eBay\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6d1c439e-7a95-4dd5-8451-22b519831349\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fswappa.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Swappa\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f2f40fc3-8c85-4603-bbb0-f6609b503c97\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.itsworthmore.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Itsworthmore\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E will serve you better. Just remember that while you can sell your electronics for more money that way, you'll have to cover service and shipping fees, too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F9ccc1825-3a5e-4c77-855b-dc9bec7db19d\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-07-17 15:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"In time for Prime Day, follow these steps to turn your unused gadgets and gizmos into Amazon gift cards.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"758d9c12-f3ee-41e6-8b15-1a030c1478d5",image:{id:"5ed903fc-33d8-4c93-bbbf-18d304900f8d",filename:"20240423-152519.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-04-30 16:56:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Google Pixel Car Crash Detection",credits:"June Wan\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EParis: Male hand searching for product inside the open Amazon Prime logotype printed on cardboard box side. 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She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003ETime is flying, and holiday shopping season is nearly here. In fact, Black Friday is less than a week away. Whether you're looking to score deals on around-the-house must-haves or gifts for friends and family, this is typically the best time of year to get discounts on everything you may be looking for.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBlack Friday 2024: Everything to know\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf one of those gifts you have in mind (for yourself or a loved one) is a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-kindle\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKindle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Black Friday is the time to buy one: Amazon runs deep discounts on its e-readers and Kindle accessories during these deals events, including on some of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-just-launched-four-new-kindles-including-a-full-color-model-heres-whats-new\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebrand-new Kindle models\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that just came out. I follow Kindle deals all year long and have rounded up the best early Black Friday Kindle deals we've found so far here.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercebutton\" data-id=\"df77ed04-e528-4e7e-850c-3bfc310da4a0\" data-button-text=\"Shop at Amazon\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8c32a032-d19f-4477-b0b7-23bad2698d3c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Matcha Kindle against green backdrop\" data-image-filename=\"177d0557-4034-47e0-bc94-0b2a7d4e2a12-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"3376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOur favorite Kindle deals for Black Friday 2024\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6a05ab61-a5fb-4cee-b6eb-acca8b31cdca\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CFPJYX7P\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CFPJYX7P\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $130 (save $30 at Amazon): The Kindle Paperwhite is a delightful fit for people who are already sold on e-readers and want one with a longer battery (12 weeks) and a responsive display. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"be5a6278-5b47-42f3-be85-c35f60b2de96\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Kindle\u002Fdp\u002FB0CNV9F72P\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"New Kindle base model\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $85 (save $20 at Amazon): This is the Kindle most people should buy if they're looking for their first e-reader. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"bd51c3d5-19c8-4b1c-92a9-eb43f3dc1884\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Essentials-Bundle-including-release\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9ZWBFWQ\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Essentials-Bundle-including-release\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9ZWBFWQ?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"New Kindle Essentials Bundle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $117 (save $45): The base model Kindle is what I'd recommend to most people if they've never owned an e-reader before. This bundle packages the Kindle, a case, and a power adapter together. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b6ff3511-bfdf-4434-904d-174189511347\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"New Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $155 (save $45 at Amazon): The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition promises more storage for your favorite books with 32GB, compared to the non-Signature Edition's 16GB. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6ded54df-4fef-4885-b780-c66bda07a9f6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Kindle-Scribe-Essentials-including\u002Fdp\u002FB0DB2TN42S\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Kindle-Scribe-Essentials-including\u002Fdp\u002FB0DB2TN42S?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"New Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $480 (save $60): You can already get Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-just-launched-four-new-kindles-including-a-full-color-model-heres-whats-new\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebrand-new Kindle Scribe\u003C\u002Fa\u003E at a discount if you opt for the Essentials Bundle. It comes with a leather cover and a power adapter, too. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"113231f7-95f1-43fe-8f36-16833a826aa3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Oasis-now-with-adjustable-warm-light\u002Fdp\u002FB07L5GDTYY\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Oasis-now-with-adjustable-warm-light\u002Fdp\u002FB07L5GDTYY?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Oasis (International Version)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $135 (save $135): Save 50% on a Kindle Oasis with an ergonomic handrest and page-turn buttons (but note that this deal applies to those outside the US only).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"34fdaa53-a83c-4779-ad28-c93dca90515b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Paperwhite-Signature-including-32\u002Fdp\u002FB0BNPC9JNN\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Paperwhite-Signature-including-32\u002Fdp\u002FB0BNPC9JNN?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $238 (save $20): The 2022 Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition comes with a fabric cover and a charging dock.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d4d13ecb-2a03-4660-bae0-0a042068c8ec\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Paperwhite-Signature-Essentials-including\u002Fdp\u002FB09FP1C94R\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Paperwhite-Signature-Essentials-including\u002Fdp\u002FB09FP1C94R?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $245 (save $20): This 2022 Kindle Paperwhite is two years old, but if you aren't interested in purchasing the newer Kindle and want a good deal on an e-reader and charging dock, this is a solid pick. The Paperwhite is also our tested pick for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-kindle\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe best Kindle overall\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"24f144af-6fc9-481c-944d-762c684e4d21\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FWireless-Charging-Paperwhite-Signature-compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0952VWQWC\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FWireless-Charging-Paperwhite-Signature-compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0952VWQWC?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Charging Dock\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $22 (save $10): Wirelessly charge your Paperwhite with this device that's $10 off. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"902366de-c583-4679-beaa-fa58a682ca3e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLK79BZ2\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLK79BZ2?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Scribe Slimshell Case\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $22 (save $14): If you just purchased the new Kindle Scribe, this case is fit for it and at a 40% discount right now. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"95871a8b-2b7b-4380-b3fa-ac0853c2856d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BGK8G5RP\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BGK8G5RP?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Base Model Kindle Case\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $10 (save $20): This cover is for the base model Kindle. It fits both the new base model that came out in 2024 and the 2022 model. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"dc786242-4b6e-4cdc-8e92-2ff78820b06a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-tablet-Stylus-handwrite-anywhere\u002Fdp\u002FB0C1N3G19K\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-tablet-Stylus-handwrite-anywhere\u002Fdp\u002FB0C1N3G19K?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire Max 11\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $175 (save $90): Maybe you don't just want an e-reader, but also something you can check emails and watch videos on. This is one of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-fire-max-11-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour favorite Fire tablets\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and offers all those capabilities for nearly the same price as a Kindle Paperwhite. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"06baeb21-a676-4006-9a6d-f3e86f446dcd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price: $85\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price: $110\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've tested a few e-readers in my day but I've found that the new base model Kindle proves the most useful for most people. It's the lightest and most compact Kindle out of the lineup, with a six-inch display that I can fit into my coat pocket and a six-week battery life that makes charging a breeze. 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It fits both the new base model that came out in 2024 and the 2022 model. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d4a1e453-0b18-4955-a6b7-45490ed3d15f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCoBak-All-New-Paperwhite-Colorsoft-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0DK6TYFL4\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCoBak-All-New-Paperwhite-Colorsoft-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0DK6TYFL4?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"CoBak Clear Kindle Case\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $6 (save $4): This case fits the new Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBlack Friday Kindle rival deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"dc786242-4b6e-4cdc-8e92-2ff78820b06a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-tablet-Stylus-handwrite-anywhere\u002Fdp\u002FB0C1N3G19K\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-tablet-Stylus-handwrite-anywhere\u002Fdp\u002FB0C1N3G19K?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire Max 11\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $175 (save $90): If you want an e-reader that you can also use as a tablet, consider this discount on the Amazon Fire Max 11, which is nearly the same price as a Kindle Paperwhite. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"107d174b-a491-44f9-8a6e-bb86bd38559b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCertified-Refurbished-Kindle-2022-release\u002Fdp\u002FB09JRSQVB3\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCertified-Refurbished-Kindle-2022-release\u002Fdp\u002FB09JRSQVB3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Refurbished Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $75 (save $35): At less than $100, this refurbished Fire HD 8 tablet is far less expensive than any Kindle -- on sale or not -- and you can access the Kindle app on the tablet to read your ebooks.  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"36e7219c-0216-469e-81c8-0d116657c8af\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-ad-free-parental-controls-included\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1DFS9ZQ\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-ad-free-parental-controls-included\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1DFS9ZQ?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $65 (save $75): Whether your little one is reading their very first book or playing word and number games, they can do it all with this tablet. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Black Friday 2024? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday is Nov. 29, though you can expect some products to be discounted a few days ahead and after the deals event. Deals will likely run from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, Dec. 2.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAre Kindles really cheaper on Black Friday? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor some Kindle products, 100% yes. We've seen Amazon slash the prices on Kindle Scribes and other models during its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals events in the past. Your best bet is to buy one during these events when the deals are more substantial. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow did we choose these Black Friday deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhere can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can shop anywhere for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, but the major retailers, like \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5252d88c-ca14-4dba-a0c4-18231011e030\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"36194fa9-2a7e-4e52-b08b-81b4eddc0403\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Walmart\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4c618054-93cf-481e-ba3f-1227b2be3a41\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Best Buy\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ed6e0195-248e-467e-8420-ece368e21e08\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.target.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Target\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, will boast the most (and sometimes, the best) deals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat are the best Black Friday 2024 deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET's experts have been searching through Black Friday sales live now to find the best discounts by category. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by category:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-tv-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday TV deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-phone-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday phone deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-laptop-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday laptop deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-gaming-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday gaming deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-gaming-pc-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday gaming PC deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-tablet-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday tablet deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-smartwatch-and-fitness-tracker-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday smartwatch and fitness tracker deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-headphone-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday headphone deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-monitor-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday monitor deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-black-friday-robot-vacuum-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday robot vacuum deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-black-friday-security-camera-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday security camera deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-storage-and-ssd-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday storage and SSD deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fenergy\u002Fbest-black-friday-portable-power-station-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday portable power station deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-streaming-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday streaming deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-vpn-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday VPN deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-ipad-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday iPad deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-airpods-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday AirPods deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-apple-watch-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Apple Watch deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-kindle-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Kindle deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-roku-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Roku deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-black-friday-roborock-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Roborock deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-hp-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday HP deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-nintendo-switch-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Nintendo Switch deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-playstation-5-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday PlayStation deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also find the best Black Friday deals by price:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-under-25-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday deals under $25\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-under-100-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday deals under $100\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd the best Black Friday deals by retailer:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Amazon deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-best-buy-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Best Buy deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-walmart-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Walmart deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-apple-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Apple deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-samsung-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Samsung deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 20:23:47",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Black Friday is one week away, and we're keeping our eye on the best Kindle discounts you can shop ahead of the deals event.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"6b9e25b4-3091-4454-ae7c-9f2384e12fe2",image:{id:"f89f80c6-4c16-41be-8fe9-c2b38fdf9634",filename:"kindle.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-14 15:11:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Matcha Kindle against green backdrop",credits:"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F14\u002Ff89f80c6-4c16-41be-8fe9-c2b38fdf9634\u002Fkindle.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals-roundup",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"best-black-friday-kindle-deals-2024",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The best Black Friday Kindle deals: Shop sales available now",topic:{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & 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He is interested in the practical application of new technologies. His background is in research, business communications, and marketing, and he has a master's degree in English.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is right around the corner, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4f03171f-69cf-4c4c-9e54-eb26b55a45a6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Best Buy\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E has just unveiled its latest deals, which are already offering holiday-worthy savings for those looking to purchase gifts at a discount or simply upgrade their own tech.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you want to get an early head start on your holiday gift list or treat yourself to something special, you can take advantage of substantial savings on popular items like laptops, smartphones, headphones, and major appliances right now. Here are some of the top Best Buy deals we've found so far.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOur favorite early Black Friday Best Buy deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0fbe8bce-5412-4b85-bf9f-115dcb87d4f1\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"lg-oled-evo-c4\" data-image-filename=\"eco-orange.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6335492e-d29f-4142-9b26-51a653306592\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Flg-65-class-c4-series-oled-evo-4k-uhd-smart-webos-tv-2024\u002F6578042.p?skuId=6578042\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flg-65-class-c4-series-oled-evo-4k-uhd-smart-webos-tv-2024%2F6578042.p%3FskuId%3D6578042&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"LG 65-inch Class C4 Series evo 4K TV for $1,499 (save $300)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: The high color accuracy, perfect contrast, and wide viewing angles of this OLED display TV come with a staggering price drop.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"09400910-7409-46ca-be36-6a48a4374abb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fapple-10-2-inch-ipad-9th-generation-with-wi-fi-64gb-space-gray\u002F4901809.p?skuId=4901809\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple 10.2-Inch iPad (64GB) for $199 (save $130)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Highlights of this ninth-generation iPad include a Retina display with 2160 x 1620 resolution, an A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, front- and rear-facing cameras, and up to 10 hours of battery life.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f21bf79e-90db-4fb2-901a-8ef0ddf2e6b9\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsonance-magrocks2-1-mag-series-2-1-ch-outdoor-rock-speaker-system-each-charcoal-gray-granite\u002F6442556.p?skuId=6442556\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsonance-magrocks2-1-mag-series-2-1-ch-outdoor-rock-speaker-system-each-charcoal-gray-granite%2F6442556.p%3FskuId%3D6442556&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sonance Mag Series Outdoor Rock Speaker System for $499 (save $500)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This discreet, weather-resistant audio solution blends seamlessly into outdoor environments, with two satellite rock speakers and a 10\" rock woofer for immersive, full-bodied audio in any backyard or garden setting.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"81c7bc33-899f-4be1-94e9-c6b2d150914e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsamsung-27-odyssey-fhd-ips-240hz-g-sync-gaming-monitor-black\u002F6507926.p?skuId=6507926\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsamsung-27-odyssey-fhd-ips-240hz-g-sync-gaming-monitor-black%2F6507926.p%3FskuId%3D6507926&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G-Sync Gaming Monitor for $199 (save $150)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Grab this high-performance display featuring a fast 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, G-Sync compatibility, and a stunning Full HD IPS panel.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"520bc66f-7a60-48f9-a521-f63ab54befd0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Ftcl-65-class-q5-series-4k-uhd-hdr-pro-qled-smart-fire-tv-2024\u002F6593220.p?skuId=6593220\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Ftcl-65-class-q5-series-4k-uhd-hdr-pro-qled-smart-fire-tv-2024%2F6593220.p%3FskuId%3D6593220&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"TCL 65-inch Class Q5 Series 4K TV for $349 (save $200)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: One of the best budget TVs features 4K video resolution, a decent QLED panel that gets bright and colorful, and Fire TV software.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"424dcfc5-49ab-46c9-b87c-363c3f3cef38\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fpanasonic-2-2-cu-ft-1250-watt-countertop-microwave-oven-with-inverter-technology-stainless-steel\u002F6580659.p?skuId=6580659\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Panasonic 2.2 Cu. Ft. 1250-Watt Countertop Microwave Oven for $239 (save $50)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This large and powerful microwave includes a 16.5-inch turntable, 11 power levels, 20 Auto Cook menus, Sensor Reheat, and Quick 30-second timer options.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1289cb3c-f7d9-4a46-a3a4-3b8160d32daa\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fnextbase-iq-4k-smart-dash-cam-with-4g-lte-and-gps-black\u002F6543920.p?skuId=6543920\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Nextbase iQ 4K Smart Dash Cam for $499 (save $200)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: In addition to Emergency SOS, Smart Sense Parking, and hands-free voice control, this dash cam has both front- and cabin-facing cameras, making it an essential tool for the Uber driver in your life.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Buy laptop deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4e1a8636-7b1e-4a0c-9b3c-6499784b9edb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Best Buy\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"asus-gaming-laptop-prime-day\" data-image-filename=\"gamepass.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"cf975e08-b51f-4351-bc02-4faccf6a2ad2\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Flenovo-flex-3-15-6-fhd-touch-screen-chromebook-laptop-pentium-silver-n6000-with-8gb-memory-64gb-emmc-abyss-blue\u002F6531745.p?skuId=6531745\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Lenovo Flex 3 15.6-inch Touch-Screen Chromebook Laptop for $329 (save $150)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This versatile 2-in-1 laptop has a 15.6-inch FHD touchscreen display, an Intel Pentium Silver N6000 processor, 8GB RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"165f1d14-f4fd-4ce0-8e40-36b76a8b8276\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-gsrf-surface-laptop-go-12-4-touch-screen-intel-10th-generation-core-i5-4gb-memory-64gb-emmc-platinum\u002F6561106.p?skuId=6561106\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fmicrosoft-gsrf-surface-laptop-go-12-4-touch-screen-intel-10th-generation-core-i5-4gb-memory-64gb-emmc-platinum%2F6561106.p%3FskuId%3D6561106&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Microsoft GSRF 12.4-inch Surface Laptop Go for $249 (save $150)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This compact and versatile device features a PixelSense touchscreen display, a 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 64GB eMMC storage.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0ee14a3d-da49-4ae9-8ae6-2d2d1f7d8329\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-book4-15-6-fhd-laptop-intel-core-7-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-silver\u002F6572184.p?skuId=6572184\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsamsung-galaxy-book4-15-6-fhd-laptop-intel-core-7-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-silver%2F6572184.p%3FskuId%3D6572184&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung Galaxy Book4 15.6-inch FHD Laptop for $529 (save $370)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: For 16GB of memory, a powerful Intel Core 7 processor, and 512GB SSD, this is a substantial deal at a great discount.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a25f994d-45eb-4102-9a9d-cdf0111d2e0c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fhp-17-3-full-hd-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-8gb-memory-512gb-ssd-natural-silver\u002F6587274.p?skuId=6587274\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fhp-17-3-full-hd-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-8gb-memory-512gb-ssd-natural-silver%2F6587274.p%3FskuId%3D6587274&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"HP 17.3-inch Full HD AMD Ryzen 5 Laptop for $349 (save $280)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Its fast AMD Ryzen 5 processor combined with high-def visuals on a gargantuan screen make this a deal worth considering.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5859bda0-1056-41b5-afa9-ff466dfd91eb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fasus-14-fhd-laptop-intel-celeron-n4500-with-4gb-memory-64gb-emmc-star-black\u002F6568803.p?skuId=6568803\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fasus-14-fhd-laptop-intel-celeron-n4500-with-4gb-memory-64gb-emmc-star-black%2F6568803.p%3FskuId%3D6568803&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"ASUS 14-inch Intel Celeron N4500 Laptop for $109 (save $70)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Right now you can get this starter laptop designed for light-duty work for less than the cost of your monthly electric bill.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best laptops: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Buy TV deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"cb185ac7-7ba4-449a-9790-969990d5599c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Samsung\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"samsung-the-frame-tv-2024\" data-image-filename=\"bravia-xr.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e8f505bb-9d48-46f6-b0aa-13a075f5726c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsony-65-class-bravia-8-oled-4k-uhd-smart-google-tv-2024\u002F6578577.p?skuId=6578577\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsony-65-class-bravia-8-oled-4k-uhd-smart-google-tv-2024%2F6578577.p%3FskuId%3D6578577&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sony 65-inch Class Bravia 8 OLED Smart Google TV for $1,699 (save $300)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This impressive high-end TV features individual control over 8 million self-illuminating pixels, delivering pure blacks, vibrant colors, and deep contrast for an unparalleled viewing experience.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"520bc66f-7a60-48f9-a521-f63ab54befd0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Ftcl-65-class-q5-series-4k-uhd-hdr-pro-qled-smart-fire-tv-2024\u002F6593220.p?skuId=6593220\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Ftcl-65-class-q5-series-4k-uhd-hdr-pro-qled-smart-fire-tv-2024%2F6593220.p%3FskuId%3D6593220&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"TCL 65-inch Class Q5 Series 4K TV for $349 (save $200)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: One of the best budget TVs features 4K video resolution, a decent QLED panel that gets bright and colorful, and Fire TV software.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"bb28554c-b0df-4bfe-9b17-973745fe4790\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fhisense-58-class-u6-series-quantum-4k-uled-fire-tv-2023\u002F6579985.p?skuId=6579985\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fhisense-58-class-u6-series-quantum-4k-uled-fire-tv-2023%2F6579985.p%3FskuId%3D6579985&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Hisense 58-inch U6 Series Quantum ULED Fire TV for $349 (save $100)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This budget-friendly, feature-rich television combines 4K resolution, Quantum Dot technology, Dolby Vision HDR, and a user-friendly Google TV interface.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7faa35f0-7c8e-40b9-bb7d-8e939bd19dd9\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fpioneer-65-class-led-4k-uhd-smart-xumo-tv\u002F6546907.p?skuId=6546907\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fpioneer-65-class-led-4k-uhd-smart-xumo-tv%2F6546907.p%3FskuId%3D6546907&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Pioneer 65-inch LED 4K UHD Smart Xumo TV for $299 (save $200)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Pioneer's affordable and user-friendly TV offers impressive 4K resolution, Dolby Vision HDR10 compatibility, Apple Airplay 2, and an advanced voice remote.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"9212797a-35ed-48ca-a6f5-3c303d9d0d2c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Finsignia-50-class-f30-series-led-4k-uhd-smart-fire-tv\u002F6525240.p?skuId=6525240\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Finsignia-50-class-f30-series-led-4k-uhd-smart-fire-tv%2F6525240.p%3FskuId%3D6525240&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Insignia 50-inch Smart Fire TV for $189 (save $110)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: The Class F30 Series LED 4K UHD TV is a budget-friendly television that offers a high-resolution display and a range of smart features.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c4b2da35-030a-4bce-bf4a-7154c179c274\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsamsung-50-class-du6900-series-crystal-uhd-4k-smart-tizen-tv-2024\u002F6584869.p?skuId=6584869\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung 50-inch Crystal UHD 4K Smart Tizen TV for $249 (save $50)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: As another model in Samsung's DU6900 Series, this TV offers Crystal UHD display, smart features powered by the Tizen operating system, and a sleek design.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"feea19c4-2eeb-48aa-ac2a-10de742b4684\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Ftcl-98-class-qm7-series-4k-uhd-hdr-qd-mini-led-smart-google-tv-2024\u002F6580694.p?skuId=6580694\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Ftcl-98-class-qm7-series-4k-uhd-hdr-qd-mini-led-smart-google-tv-2024%2F6580694.p%3FskuId%3D6580694&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"TCL 98-inch Class QM7-Series 4K QD-Mini LED TV for $1,999 (save $2,000)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This 98-inch TV is enormous, but so is the discount (50% off). If you want to go BIG with your viewing experience, there's no denying this is a tremendous deal.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Buy appliance deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0d7ae8d4-f278-461b-97a3-b21f1d74810b\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"LG\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"screenshot-2024-07-16-at-7-50-23-pm-removebg-preview.png\" data-image-filename=\"washer.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"33f14f22-feb9-4a7c-ba9f-83fcafb91292\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Flg-7-4-cu-ft-stackable-smart-electric-dryer-with-steam-and-built-in-intelligence-white\u002F6419627.p?skuId=6419627\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flg-7-4-cu-ft-stackable-smart-electric-dryer-with-steam-and-built-in-intelligence-white%2F6419627.p%3FskuId%3D6419627&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"LG 7.4 Cu. Ft. Stackable Smart Electric Dryer for $799 (save $300)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This energy-efficient dryer features a spacious drum, TurboSteam technology to reduce wrinkles and odors, and AI technology that automatically selects optimal drying settings for enhanced fabric care and convenience.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"83a64f08-d10a-4f64-ba6f-e5a10ee01422\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmaytag-24-front-control-built-in-dishwasher-with-stainless-steel-tub-dual-power-filtration-50-dba-stainless-steel\u002F6420940.p?skuId=6420940\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fmaytag-24-front-control-built-in-dishwasher-with-stainless-steel-tub-dual-power-filtration-50-dba-stainless-steel%2F6420940.p%3FskuId%3D6420940&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Maytag Dishwasher with Stainless Steel Tub for $529 (save $265)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Quiet operation (50 dBA), fingerprint-resistant finish, and an advanced dual power filtration system make this deal a win for $265 off.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"26c7c3a2-1661-4140-9889-beb2bb2ca055\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Finsignia-13-8-cu-ft-garage-ready-convertible-upright-freezer-with-energy-star-certification-stainless-steel\u002F6336450.p?skuId=6336450\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Finsignia-13-8-cu-ft-garage-ready-convertible-upright-freezer-with-energy-star-certification-stainless-steel%2F6336450.p%3FskuId%3D6336450&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Insignia 13.8 Cu. Ft. Garage Ready Upright Freezer for $479 (save $270)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This stainless steel, energy-efficient storage solution isn't just a freezer; it features adjustable shelves and door bins, temperature alarm and auto-defrost functionality, and the ability to convert between freezer and refrigerator modes.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f1929f34-dc0d-40ab-9927-629ffb6a9ee6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fninja-prestige-smart-xl-air-fryer-countertop-oven-pro-cook-stainless-steel\u002F6589083.p?skuId=6589083\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fninja-prestige-smart-xl-air-fryer-countertop-oven-pro-cook-stainless-steel%2F6589083.p%3FskuId%3D6589083&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ninja Prestige Smart XL Air Fryer & Countertop Oven for $249 (save $100)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This versatile, high-performance oven features 10 cooking functions and Smart Surround Convection technology for cooking delicious meals with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"643b232d-a66f-4fcd-a30e-718e5ec73eb0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Flg-28-7-cu-ft-3-door-french-door-refrigerator-with-ice-plus-stainless-steel\u002F6522323.p?skuId=6522323\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flg-28-7-cu-ft-3-door-french-door-refrigerator-with-ice-plus-stainless-steel%2F6522323.p%3FskuId%3D6522323&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"LG 28.7 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator for $1,299 (save $589)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: With its dual ice maker, IcePlus acceleration technology, and Smart Cooling system, this 3-door refrigerator\u002Ffreezer offers ample storage and advanced features at a great discount.  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"82e9fef0-6e9a-4f34-b5c5-b0ae321ad2f1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fwhirlpool-24-6-cu-ft-side-by-side-refrigerator-stainless-steel\u002F5991300.p?skuId=5991300\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fwhirlpool-24-6-cu-ft-side-by-side-refrigerator-stainless-steel%2F5991300.p%3FskuId%3D5991300&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Whirlpool 24.6 Cu. Ft. Side-by-Side Stainless Steel Refrigerator for $1,099 (save $520)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: As a spacious and energy-efficient refrigerator, it features adjustable glass shelves, a built-in water and ice dispenser, and a fingerprint-resistant finish.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-robot-litter-box\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best self-cleaning litter boxes of 2024: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday 2024 is on Friday, Nov. 29, which is the day after Thanksgiving. It's the perfect time to snag some of the best deals on electronics, appliances, and other items.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Cyber Monday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECyber Monday is on Dec. 2, which is the Monday immediately following Black Friday (Nov. 29). It's another opportunity for shoppers to take advantage of great deals, especially on online purchases. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAre Best Buy deals really better on Black Friday? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, Best Buy typically offers some of their best deals during Black Friday, making it a great time to shop for electronics and other items. Many retailers like Best Buy start their holiday sales early in November, so you don't have to wait until the actual day of Black Friday to find a great deal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday is best known for its in-store deals, although many retailers also offer deals online. Cyber Monday is the following Monday and focuses more on online shopping, although many brick-and-mortar stores now offer Cyber Monday deals as well. In terms of deals, you may find similar discounts on both days, but Cyber Monday tends to have more deals on smaller items, while Black Friday might have better deals on larger items like TVs or appliances.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow did we choose these early Black Friday Best Buy deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhere can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can find great Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals both in-store and online from many major retailers. These days, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target all offer a wide range of deals on their websites. Whether you're braving the crowds or clicking your way to savings, there are plenty of options to find great deals during these major shopping events.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 18:42:22",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"With Black Friday less than two weeks away, we've rounded up some top discounts that are already available at Best Buy right now. Save on TVs, laptops, appliances, and more.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"064ee99a-ba2d-4369-943a-00a1a6b5baf4",image:{id:"6e7b0abb-3e91-4d45-95cb-49517dced450",filename:"best-buy.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-14 15:13:39",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screenshot-2024-07-01-at-10-40-11am.png",credits:"ZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F14\u002F6e7b0abb-3e91-4d45-95cb-49517dced450\u002Fbest-buy.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals-roundup",hubTopicPathString:"Tech",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"best-black-friday-best-buy-deals-2024",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The 25 best Black Friday Best Buy deals 2024: Early sales available now",topic:{id:"9841d7c0-1be2-42d4-963b-3d0c080290bc",slug:"tech",name:"Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"9841d7c0-1be2-42d4-963b-3d0c080290bc",slug:"tech",name:"Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"239fba33-cec9-4f4d-8408-a8feecb7f71e",slug:"tvs",name:"TVs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"972fc09a-0553-4863-854d-3d98942e4f6f",slug:"mobile-accessories",name:"Mobile Accessories",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f6766034-0530-4765-8be5-effa45e1c660",slug:"office-hardware-appliances",name:"Office Hardware & Appliances",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"68ccd102-8d5e-4daf-9f80-fcafe61450f3",username:"NRaemont",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Nina",lastName:"Raemont",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"f78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076",filename:"nina-raemont-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-08-03 18:59:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F03\u002Ff78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076\u002Fnina-raemont-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Nina Raemont is a ZDNET Associate Editor based in New York City. She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EAnother deals event is right around the corner, and it's a big one. That's right: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is next week. If you're considering buying a new pair of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-airpods\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAirPods\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for yourself or the Apple fan in your life, this could be a convenient time to make a purchase -- but don't do it without looking through the deals on these earbuds and headphones first.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best Black Friday deals available now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've seen steep discounts on favorite AirPods models, like the AirPods Max, which just got a $150 discount, and the AirPods Pro, which is $80 off right now. Whether you're the type of person to know exactly what you'll be buying for every loved one this holiday, or whether you're going to shop around and let inspiration (and deals) come to you organically, you can get ahead of the holiday shopping hubbub by perusing early deals right now. We've reviewed every pair of AirPods on this list, and our deal-hunting experts will help you cut through the noise to find the best option for you to buy or gift.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercebutton\" data-id=\"a1dab129-6fa6-46e8-9bd7-2d6a8b541e61\" data-button-text=\"Shop at Amazon\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"http:\u002F\u002Famazon.com?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOur favorite early Black Friday AirPods deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1bf04e2c-ee5c-4970-bee5-0b8b2baaf6c1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Cancellation-Transparency-Personalized-High-Fidelity\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1XD1ZV3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"AirPods Pro 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $170 (save $80 at Amazon): These are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-airpods\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour favorite AirPods\u003C\u002Fa\u003E out of the entire lineup. Plus, they just got a new feature that turns them into \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyour-airpods-pro-2-are-getting-a-free-audio-upgrade-and-its-the-most-important-one-yet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehearing aids\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5b1009aa-4635-4e87-8695-23a1087cd78b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless\u002Fdp\u002FB0DGHMNQ5Z\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless\u002Fdp\u002FB0DGHMNQ5Z?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"AirPods 4\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $120 (save $10 at Amazon): This isn't the best deal on the new AirPods Apple released earlier this fall, but it's still $10 cheaper than the original price. Wait until Black Friday for a possibly more substantial deal. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f4fe13f7-d9f1-43ee-8a64-a9a4d62eb149\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08PZHYWJS\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08PZHYWJS?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"AirPods Max\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $400 (save $150 at Amazon): Apple released a newer AirPods Max model, adding a USB-C charging port to the over-ear headphones, so select colors from the older generation are cheaper right now, like the sky blue AirPods Max that's $150 off the original price. The price on the earlier AirPods Max model is lower than ever. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"63e6e754-9d30-43f3-b4fd-1bbabad8677a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fip\u002FApple-AirPods-with-Charging-Case-2nd-Generation\u002F604342441\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgoto.walmart.com\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F565706\u002F9383?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FApple-AirPods-with-Charging-Case-2nd-Generation%2F604342441&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"AirPods (Second Generation)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $89 (save $40 at Walmart): These AirPods are the most basic available. If you prefer a no-frills listening experience, this Walmart deal isn't bad. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"def41d8f-b090-4cf5-a4d3-da915cbe32dd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price: $170\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price: $250\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe AirPods Pro 2 are our favorite Apple AirPods for a reason -- three reasons, actually. They fit most ear sizes, are great for all-day wear, and boast the best noise-canceling out of the Apple earbuds lineup. You're getting six hours of battery life out of these buds, enough to power you through a workout or two or nearly the whole day at the office. Plus, Apple updated the AirPods Pro 2 recently to include a hearing aid feature that turns these buds into helpful hearing devices -- a game-changing development that will give those who are hard of hearing an affordable sound amplifier. Pretty cool, right?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"AirPods Pro 2 for $170\" data-superlative=\"Save $80 on the best-noise-canceling AirPods\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"airpods-pro-2","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"f87eda0e-6717-4b19-8829-170e2c098428","title":"AirPods Pro 2nd generation","filename":"airpods-pro-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F10\u002Ff87eda0e-6717-4b19-8829-170e2c098428\u002Fairpods-pro-2.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":611498,"width":2048,"height":1365,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-09-10 00:53:43","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-09-10 00:54:07","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","alt":"airpods-pro-2","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"f87eda0e-6717-4b19-8829-170e2c098428","imageAltText":"airpods-pro-2","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"airpods-pro-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F09\u002F10","imageWidth":2048,"imageHeight":1365,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Cancellation-Transparency-Personalized-High-Fidelity\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1XD1ZV3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Cancellation-Transparency-Personalized-High-Fidelity\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1XD1ZV3","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Cancellation-Transparency-Personalized-High-Fidelity\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1XD1ZV3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"13511ad8-41ac-4493-b5d3-9811412ef7e1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price: $169\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price: $179\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis discount is small, at only $10 off -- however, it's rare to get a discount on a brand-new Apple product at all. These are the newest Apple AirPods that come with an H2 chip (the same chip in the AirPods Pro 2), active noise cancellation, and spatial audio. Given how new the earbuds are, it's unsurprising that the discount is not substantial. Perhaps as we get closer to Black Friday there will be a more impressive price cut.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"AirPods 4 for $169\" data-superlative=\"Save $10 on the newest AirPods\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 2 on a rock river","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"debcc2ef-a6de-4042-a6b5-39437fe5fe8c","title":"AirPods","filename":"airpods4-5.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F30\u002Fdebcc2ef-a6de-4042-a6b5-39437fe5fe8c\u002Fairpods4-5.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":225193,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-09-30 20:06:20","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-09-30 20:06:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET","alt":"AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 2 on a rock river","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"debcc2ef-a6de-4042-a6b5-39437fe5fe8c","imageAltText":"AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 2 on a rock river","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"airpods4-5.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F09\u002F30","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless\u002Fdp\u002FB0DGJ7HYG1?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless\u002Fdp\u002FB0DGJ7HYG1","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless\u002Fdp\u002FB0DGJ7HYG1?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"726c1d5c-d8ef-4b2e-8d5b-eee4a89fba3b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price: $400\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price: $549\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple released an upgraded AirPods Max in September with a USB-C port replacing the brand's signature Lighting port. The new lineup includes more colors, that new port, and not much else. What that means for you, though, is that you can buy the older version of the AirPods Max with many of the same features as the new headphones but at a cheaper price. For example, the older model AirPods Max is $150 off, the lowest price we've seen yet. 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These Beats Studio Buds offer seamless Apple connectivity for a fraction of the price. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"dc4a229e-c5ff-4149-8842-970dc990bf15\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.denon.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fproduct\u002Fwireless-earbuds\u002Fperl-pro\u002F300898-01-00-302.html\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Denon PerL Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $150 (save $150 at Denon): These earbuds deliver clear and crisp sound and are half off right now. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0ab25670-8a52-4224-8bee-3f005105c7cc\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB096SV8SJG\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB096SV8SJG\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Beats Studio Buds+\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $130 (save $40 at Amazon): The Beats Studio Buds+ are a step up from the Studio Buds with active noise cancellation and 12 more hours of listening time. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"54b22d1f-9036-4f65-a4a8-18a48f1b5b8f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSony-WF-1000XM5-Bluetooth-Canceling-Headphones\u002Fdp\u002FB0C33XXS56\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSony-WF-1000XM5-Bluetooth-Canceling-Headphones\u002Fdp\u002FB0C33XXS56?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sony WF-1000XM5\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $228 (save $72 at Amazon): These are some of the most impressive earbuds you can buy with vivid sound, good noise cancellation, and all of those Sony special touches. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c39a430c-c340-4f7d-ac57-e9539cc79d3b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fsoundcore-Adaptive-Cancelling-Comfortable-Customization\u002Fdp\u002FB0B1LPNDGF\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fsoundcore-Adaptive-Cancelling-Comfortable-Customization\u002Fdp\u002FB0B1LPNDGF?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Soundcore A40 noise-canceling earbuds\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $59 (save $20 at Amazon): Customers on Amazon call these earbuds \"spectacular\" with great sound for an affordable price. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"31fea0a7-ae2e-4f8a-8244-2c3d88b8acc3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBeats-Solo-Wireless-Headphones-Matte\u002Fdp\u002FB0CZPLV566\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBeats-Solo-Wireless-Headphones-Matte\u002Fdp\u002FB0CZPLV566\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Beats Solo 4\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $100 (save $100 at Amazon): With up to 50 hours of battery life and comfortable ear pads, you could listen to music with these on for literal days. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday takes place on Nov. 29 this year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Cyber Monday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECyber Monday takes place on Dec. 2 this year, and you can find deals across the web on everything from household appliances to high-tech devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAre AirPods deals really better on Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've seen the price of AirPods drop by some $10 or $20 less than their usual discount price during events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or Prime Day. Brands like Apple usually have a discount price they use during non-holiday events. For example, I've seen the price of the AirPods Pro 2 be around that $200 price range, even though its full price is $250. On a deals event day, the price dips to around $180 or less. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow did we choose these Black Friday deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET only writes about deals we think are actually worth your while. I know the price of every AirPods model and what they regularly discount for. So when I'm evaluating deals, I'm considering all of this before including a product in a roundup or writing a spotlight on the deal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhere can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWrite your own unique description. Sentiment would be that you can still shop in person but you can find deals online through most major retailers like: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, etc.). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow do I know which AirPods to choose this Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou've got lots of AirPods options this Black Friday. Do you want an over-ear headphone, like the AirPods Max (that is running a $150 discount right now), or a tried-and-true noise-canceling pro, like the AirPods Pro 2? Those are two of our favorite AirPods models. Other models, like the AirPods 3 and 4 offer up different fits -- both without the silicon ear tips that stabilize in your ear. The AirPods 4 is the latest model, so don't expect massive sales on the product just yet. Normally, brands will discount their older models with the best deals. That explains why the AirPods Max with the Lightning port have a $150 discount, while the new AirPods Max with the USB-C port are $100 more expensive on Amazon. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EIs there an Apple student discount available?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"decbc9b0-0f36-469b-ad40-6aa5e1e39751\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fus-edu\u002Fshop\u002Faccessories\u002Fall\u002Feducation-savings\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Education\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E cuts down the price of select Apple products, like MacBooks and iPads, but it doesn't seem like you can get discounts on AirPods. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECan you get free Apple Music with your AirPods?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you purchase a new Apple device, like AirPods, you are eligible for three free months of Apple Music, the platform's streaming service. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat are the best Black Friday 2024 deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET's experts have been searching through Black Friday sales live now to find the best discounts by category. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by category:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-tv-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday TV deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-phone-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday phone deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-laptop-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday laptop deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-gaming-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday gaming deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-gaming-pc-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday gaming PC deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-tablet-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday tablet deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-smartwatch-and-fitness-tracker-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday smartwatch and fitness tracker deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-headphone-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday headphone deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-monitor-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday monitor deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-black-friday-robot-vacuum-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday robot vacuum deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-black-friday-security-camera-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday security camera deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-storage-and-ssd-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday storage and SSD deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fenergy\u002Fbest-black-friday-portable-power-station-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday portable power station deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-streaming-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday streaming deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-vpn-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday VPN deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-ipad-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday iPad deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-airpods-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday AirPods deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-apple-watch-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Apple Watch deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-kindle-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Kindle deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-roku-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Roku deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-black-friday-roborock-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Roborock deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-hp-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday HP deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-nintendo-switch-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Nintendo Switch deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-playstation-5-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday PlayStation deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also find the best Black Friday deals by price:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-under-25-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday deals under $25\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-under-100-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday deals under $100\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd the best Black Friday deals by retailer:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Amazon deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-best-buy-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Best Buy deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-walmart-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Walmart deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-apple-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Apple deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-samsung-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Samsung deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 17:26:11",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Black Friday is next week, but discounts on Apple AirPods, like a new low price to the AirPods Max, are already live.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"180b6919-5ccc-4e48-836e-9d6d02ce5713",image:{id:"86a4fa5b-281b-4444-b878-9dd3ad104813",filename:"airpods.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-14 15:11:29",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"airpods-pro-2",credits:"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F14\u002F86a4fa5b-281b-4444-b878-9dd3ad104813\u002Fairpods.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals-roundup",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables^Headphones",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"best-black-friday-airpods-deals-2024",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The best Black Friday AirPods deals 2024: Sales live now",topic:{id:"3b16a457-b28f-42dd-a892-4af4e7697d90",slug:"headphones",name:"Headphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3b16a457-b28f-42dd-a892-4af4e7697d90",slug:"headphones",name:"Headphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"7ba93295-2caf-4dd0-a86b-85d50f348846",username:"kkucharski",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Kyle",lastName:"Kucharski",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"ec018756-f0a4-4808-a2d2-ea26188ade20",filename:"kyle-closeup-headshot-edited2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-04-24 19:47:58",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F24\u002Fec018756-f0a4-4808-a2d2-ea26188ade20\u002Fkyle-closeup-headshot-edited2.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Kyle Kucharski is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor interested in emerging technologies and all things futurism. When he's not covering new laptops and computers for ZDNET, he's writing about music and speculative fiction.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is already next week, but the deals on laptops are already heating up. We've spotted a handful of significant sales ahead of the holiday weekend from all the big brands and price points, from Apple's MacBook Air, to Lenovo, Dell, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-laptops\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epersonally tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E most of these devices, so we can vouch for their performance. From the iconic \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a39b4e81-e16b-4ade-b1ad-7887bf648c5b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CX22NCHQ\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple MacBook Air M3\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (currently $100 off on Amazon) to Samsung's ultrathin and fast \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7760e652-555a-467f-af0d-ff2460e71d48\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-book4-edge-copilot-pc-14-amoled-touch-screen-laptop-snapdragon-x-elite-3-4ghz-16gb-memory-512gb-storage-sapphire-blue\u002F6583789.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Galaxy Book 4 Edge\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E ($500 off at Best Buy), these are the most noteworthy deals we've found after scouring the web ahead of Black Friday\u002FCyber Monday. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOur favorite Black Friday laptop deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6b152e77-e241-41ac-9e2a-0cedca8f89f6\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Apple MacBook Air M3\" data-image-filename=\"dsc09976-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"4240\" data-image-height=\"2384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"61ef052a-a492-40a1-8cfa-9f71988ebdeb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-2024-MacBook-13-inch-Laptop\u002Fdp\u002FB0DLHY19N3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple MacBook Air M3\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (13-inch): $844 (save $255 at Amazon): The MacBook Air with the M3 chip remains one of the thinnest, lightest laptops available (it's also our pick for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-lightweight-laptops\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe best lightweight laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E you can buy). With Apple's powerful M3 chip on board, this laptop can easily handle demanding workflows like video editing and graphic design. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8ab358c0-e7b7-4cb1-98f3-b37e763f225f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fdell-inspiron-14-2-in-1-touch-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-processor-amd-radeon-graphics-8-gb-memory-512-gb-ssd-midnight-blue\u002F6576719.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $449 (save $280 at Best Buy): One of our top-rated flexible laptops is nearly $300 off ahead of Cyber Monday, making it even more accessible.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"00137ed9-4844-4456-92a1-d8f81835e8cf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CXL8D3ZV\u002Fref=asc_df_B0CXKTB6CL1730199600000\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $1,049 (save $350 at Amazon): Microsoft's flagship Copilot+ PC is our top pick for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-battery-life-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebest battery life laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of 2024. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"714fdd8c-ec40-42a1-be25-74eeec7eaf0a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-book4-edge-copilot-pc-14-amoled-touch-screen-laptop-snapdragon-x-elite-3-4ghz-16gb-memory-512gb-storage-sapphire-blue\u002F6583789.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $799 (save $550 at Best Buy): Samsung's first Copilot+ PC just came out this summer, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tested-samsungs-new-copilot-pc-and-its-one-of-the-best-windows-laptop-deals-right-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewe were crazy about its thin and light form factor\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and gorgeous AMOLED display. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"732d9736-3ea0-49d5-a351-f185a5ad5452\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dell.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fshop\u002Fcty\u002Fpdp\u002Fspd\u002Falienware-m16-r2-laptop\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dpbolvw.net\u002Fclick-9041660-15734614?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dell.com%2Fen-us%2Fshop%2Fcty%2Fpdp%2Fspd%2Falienware-m16-r2-laptop%2F&sid=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Alienware m16 R2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $1,999 (save $600 at Dell): Stacked with powerful hardware, this is one of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdells-latest-gaming-laptop-is-an-ultraportable-machine-i-wouldnt-mind-bringing-to-work\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe best gaming rigs of 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The high-end hardware might usually be out of reach for many, but with $600 off, it's much more accessible. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4d21fb05-b384-4185-8a7d-93da95f96f6c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price: $844\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price: $1,099\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe MacBook Air M3 is as high-performing as it is ultraportable. The latest in Apple silicon provides a powerful and battery-efficient core to one of the thinnest and lightest laptops out there. With a 13.6-inch liquid retina display, 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, the MacBook Air set the standard in portability and continues to push the limits for what an ultraportable laptop can do.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fm3-macbook-air-review\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EM3 MacBook Air review: Apple's AI computer for the masses has arrived\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"MacBook Air M3 (13-inch)\" data-superlative=\"Save $150\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"macbook-air-m3-prime-day-2","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"8863f5da-fee7-4ca4-8d5b-c2cfe931b86f","title":"M3 MacBook Air with MacOS Sonoma wallpaper","filename":"m3-macbook-air-with-sonoma-wallpaper.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F07\u002F8863f5da-fee7-4ca4-8d5b-c2cfe931b86f\u002Fm3-macbook-air-with-sonoma-wallpaper.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":394482,"width":2048,"height":1365,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-03-07 03:32:51","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-03-07 03:33:23","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","alt":"M3 MacBook Air with MacOS Sonoma wallpaper","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"8863f5da-fee7-4ca4-8d5b-c2cfe931b86f","imageAltText":"macbook-air-m3-prime-day-2","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"m3-macbook-air-with-sonoma-wallpaper.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F03\u002F07","imageWidth":2048,"imageHeight":1365,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-2024-MacBook-13-inch-Laptop\u002Fdp\u002FB0DLHY19N3","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"826e9da2-c0a2-442d-92fd-884c13e29234\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E$449\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E$729\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDell's Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is a well-rounded laptop that can easily swap between different use cases, both due to its 2-in-1 form factor, and solid hardware. This accessible configuration with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage makes for a device that gives a lot of bang for your buck.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-most-versatile-laptops-ive-tested-is-a-crowd-pleaser-with-solid-hardware\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOne of the most versatile laptops I've tested is a crowd-pleaser with solid hardware\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1\" data-superlative=\"Save $280\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"lenovo-legion","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"7716bea8-0a0a-4db1-86b1-8eec46c4e9f3","title":"dell-inspiron-14-2-in-1-main","filename":"dell-inspiron-14-2-in-1-main.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F19\u002F7716bea8-0a0a-4db1-86b1-8eec46c4e9f3\u002Fdell-inspiron-14-2-in-1-main.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":356982,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-06-19 00:34:17","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-06-19 00:34:20","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET","alt":"dell-inspiron-14-2-in-1-main","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"7716bea8-0a0a-4db1-86b1-8eec46c4e9f3","imageAltText":"lenovo-legion","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dell-inspiron-14-2-in-1-main.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F06\u002F19","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Best Buy","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fdell-inspiron-14-2-in-1-touch-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-processor-amd-radeon-graphics-8-gb-memory-512-gb-ssd-midnight-blue\u002F6576719.p","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"00c279a3-0710-4912-b16f-920eea29ea4e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E$1,049\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E$1,399\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's flagship Copilot+ PC is a sleek, well-optimized laptop with a marathon battery. 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The 14-inch 3K OLED display exudes premium, and the ultraportable form factor makes for a sleek device for students and hybrid workers alike. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a7d3a351-7f3b-4959-b11d-d2070b7bb876\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lenovo.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fp\u002Flaptops\u002Fideapad\u002Fideapad-2-in-1-series\u002Flenovo-ideapad-5-2-in-1-gen-9-14-inch-amd\u002F83dr0002us\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"IdeaPad 5 2-in-1\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $629 (save $265 at Lenovo): The IdeaPad 5 brings a convertible laptop\u002Ftablet design to an overall portable form factor, perfect for students commuting to and from campus. The stylus offers more flexibility for note taking or artistic use cases, and the AMD Ryzen 7 delivers solid performance for multitasking.   \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8ff5e99c-d40d-4d71-ae6e-593ed192ad04\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fdell-xps-15-15-6-3-5k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-13th-gen-intel-evo-i9-32gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-1tb-ssd-platinum-silver\u002F6540609.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Dell XPS 15\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $746 (save $2,053 at Best Buy): Dell's flagship XPS 15 laptop is as versatile as it is well-equipped; neither too big nor too small. The 2024 version with the Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD is a device that will last your whole time at school, and it's currently slashed down to under $750.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"494b00c9-3776-490d-a75a-20c2c4d122f7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fhp-27-touch-screen-all-in-one-with-adjustable-height-amd-ryzen-7-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-jet-black\u002F6538896.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"HP 27-inch touchscreen All-in-One\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $849 (save $250 at Best Buy): Instead of a laptop, HP's 27-inch all-in-one desktop PC might be more your style. It comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB of RAM and a roomy 1TB of storage, for work, play, and everything in between. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b551c2b5-4b62-4ab7-8a09-3439bf2160e9\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Flenovo-ideapad-1i-15-6-fhd-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-i3-1215u-with-8gb-memory-intel-uhd-graphics-256gb-ssd-cloud-gray\u002F6571565.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Lenovo Ideapad 1i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $249 (save $250 at Best Buy): If you need a lightweight device to handle the basics, it doesn't get more affordable than Lenovo's IdeaPad 1i. Already at just a few hundred bucks, you can save some extra cash ahead of Black Friday.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Black Friday creator laptop deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b80e74c5-87b4-4aca-900c-36512f4338ff\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Dell\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Dell XPS 16\" data-image-filename=\"dell-xps-16.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a2be3340-ba2d-4710-a4a6-ced63e57862e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dell.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fshop\u002Fdell-laptops\u002Fxps-16-laptop\u002Fspd\u002Fxps-16-9640-laptop\u002Fusexchcto9640mtl03\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Dell XPS 16\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $2,199 (save $400): The XPS 16 is a versatile laptop in its own right, but the 32GB of RAM and GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card pair nicely with the bright, 120Hz 1920 x 1200 (Full HD+) display to make a great option for photo and video editing. And at $400 off, it's a steal.   \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7becff4d-5b0e-44aa-98dd-0ff76a8cbe0c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-copilot-pc-13-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-device-only-11th-edition-black\u002F6582844.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Microsoft Surface Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $899 (save $300 at Best Buy): The Surface Pro's fast and power-efficient Snapdragon X Plus processor paired with 16GB of RAM makes for a high-performing mobile workstation that creators will appreciate. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"02ad2677-d8c4-4b7a-876f-467e8a1266c5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fasus-proart-p16-16-4k-touch-screen-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370-32gb-memory-rtx-4060-1tb-ssd-nano-black\u002F6584438.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Asus ProArt P16\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $1,699 (save $200): Asus' ProArt series is designed with creatives in mind, with features like brush and tool selection tied to the trackpad. The 32GB of RAM and speedy AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor make this Copilot+ PC run cool and battery-efficient. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"643c4539-422e-4950-9e03-80cc7114b2f3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fhp-envy-2-in-1-14-full-hd-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-7-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-natural-silver\u002F6571082.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"HP Envy 2-in-1\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $579 (save $370 at Best Buy): HP's Envy lineup consists of versatile, accessible devices, and this 2-in-1 is no exception. With an Intel Core 7 processor and 16GB of memory, this is a flexible tablet\u002Flaptop for school. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Black Friday gaming laptop deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9f620b4d-9562-4263-ac28-9481dc89f1c5\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Acer\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"acer-predator-helios-neo-16\" data-image-filename=\"msi-stealth-a16.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"99332901-b5dc-4423-848d-26402b6558ec\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmsi-stealth-a16-ai-copilot-pc-16240hz-qhd-ultra-thin-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-ai-9-365-with-32gb-memory-rtx-4070-1tb-ssd-core-black\u002F6590023.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"MSI Stealth A16 AI+ -Copilot+ PC\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $1,699 (save $300 at Best Buy): MSI's Stealth A16 comes with the AMD Ryzen AI 9-365, a top-of-the-line AI processor that runs cool and extremely power efficient, while delivering solid performance for gaming with 32GB of RAM and a RTX 4070 GPU. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ec090fb2-12bf-41b9-a46b-e7cf9efe71f8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Facer-predator-helios-18-gaming-laptop-18-2560-x-1600-ips-240hz-intel-i9-14900hx-geforce-rtx-4080-32gb-ddr5-1tb-ssd-abyssal-black\u002F6576634.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Acer Predator Helios 18-inch\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $1,999 (save $500 at Best Buy): Acer's Predator series is a staple of gaming machines. The 18-inch comes with a beastly 2560 x 1600 IPS 240Hz display, Intel Core i9, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, and 32GB of memory for solid performance.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7430f2ed-2cb7-4a44-b62c-889efb22d736\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fasus-tuf-gaming-a16-16-165hz-gaming-laptop-fhd-amd-ryzen-7-7735hs-with-16gb-ddr5-memory-radeon-rx7700s-512gb-pcie-ssd-off-black\u002F6560989.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Asus TUF A16 Gaming Laptop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $699 (save $400 at Best Buy): From Asus' durable line of gaming laptops, the 16-inch version is just the right size for portable gaming with a good-sized screen. This one comes with 16GB of RAM, Radeon RX 7700S GPU, and 512GB of storage.    \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ca7ae9d6-ee03-4f78-867b-3f06fa284d2f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmsi-katana-15-15-6-144hz-fhd-gaming-laptop-ryzen-9-8945hs-with-16gb-memory-rtx-4070-1tb-ssd-black\u002F6575345.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"MSI Katana 15\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $1,099 (save $400): MSI's Katana series features lightweight and portable gaming laptops with a variety of configurations. Right now, the 15-inch model with a Ryzen 9 processor, 16GB of RAM, RTX 4070, and 1TB SSD is $400 off, bringing this gaming laptop down to a very competitive price.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"cd4e80d0-b37d-498a-a375-4c9eab97af3d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lenovo.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fp\u002Flaptops\u002Flegion-laptops\u002Flegion-pro-series\u002Flenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen-9-16-inch-intel\u002F83de001sus\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $2,728 (16% off at Lenovo): Lenovo's 9th-generation Legion Pro 7i is a powerful gaming machine with tons of storage at an accessible price point.  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d7f751a9-3b60-4c90-a0e9-e8ed80fa4dfe\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bhphotovideo.com\u002Fc\u002Fproduct\u002F1845627-REG\u002Fasus_g713pi_db94_17_3_rog_strix_wqhd.html\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Asus ROG Strix G17\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (2022) Gaming Laptop: $1,449 (save $450 at B&H Photo Video): The ROG Strix G17 from Asus' 2022 lineup is marked down to make room for the 2024 models, but that doesn't mean this machine can't handle high-end gaming. It's got 16GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, and a bold design for $450 off the regular price.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"37fbdf2f-a235-4679-a188-26b3a26a0636\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAOC-Display-Octa-Core-Computer-Keyboard\u002Fdp\u002FB0DFLKH5FK\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"AOC 16-inch Gaming Laptop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $599 (save $1,100 at Amazon): Armed with an AMD Ryzen 7 and 16GB of RAM, this budget gaming machine is 65% off, making a solid choice for a travel device for cloud gamers.   \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday occurs the day after Thanksgiving, so this year, it falls on Friday, Nov. 29th, 2024. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Cyber Monday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECyber Monday falls on the Monday immediately after Black Friday. So this year, it's on Monday, Dec. 2nd, 2024. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAre laptop deals really better on Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAbsolutely. Amazon has added tons of devices from all the big brands over the past few years to hype up their Black Friday sales events, and they've gotten quite good. For example, when Amazon first started selling Apple's MacBooks and MacBook Pros at discounted rates, it was one of the first online retail outlets to do so. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday has traditionally been a more general sale day to kick off the holiday shopping season. Cyber Monday specifically refers to sales offered by online retailers that aren't available in physical brick-and-mortar stores. These deals are often sharply discounted, as retailers can adjust prices far easier online than on physical products on a shelf. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow did we choose these Black Friday deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are tons of laptop deals out there, but we only highlight products we've either gone hands-on with personally or would actually consider ourselves. For example, laptops come in a myriad of configurations and versions. If we've tested one model that we recommend, but a lower- or higher-end configuration is on sale, we'd still feel confident recommending it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhere can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest retailers for laptops (that also have the best sales) are Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, and B&H Photo Video, and many of our top-rated sales come from these destinations. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 16:04:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Black Friday is next week, but some sweet laptop deals are already live. We've rounded up the best sales we've come across at all price points from Apple, Lenovo, Asus, Dell, and more.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"383396f7-b620-4003-bec0-c16f4d3f0cd7",image:{id:"c911f12e-31b2-4b26-bd3c-94913062f77f",filename:"black-friday-chromebook-hero-image-3.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-15 15:49:57",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"prioritize-hands-on-images",credits:"Don't forget credit\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F15\u002Fc911f12e-31b2-4b26-bd3c-94913062f77f\u002Fblack-friday-chromebook-hero-image-3.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:900,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals-roundup",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Computing^Laptops",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"best-black-friday-laptop-deals-2024",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The 21 best Black Friday laptop deals 2024: Sales live now",topic:{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9841d7c0-1be2-42d4-963b-3d0c080290bc",slug:"tech",name:"Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"85ac61a4-89ca-4b8b-8072-308287ffd3f9\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"microwave\" data-image-filename=\"microwave.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's been exactly three years since we \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fwe-bought-an-alexa-enabled-microwave-heres-what-happened\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebought our last microwave\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a now-discontinued Sharp Carousel. Last month, the door latch started to stick. But a few days ago, it started microwaving when we opened the door. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmeta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-for-20-off-is-my-favorite-black-friday-deal-so-far\u002F\"\u003EMeta Ray-Ban smart glasses for 20% off is my favorite Black Friday deal so far\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only way to turn it off was to unplug it. Plugging the oven back in started the magnetron back up every time the door was opened. It was clear we were going to have to buy a new machine. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur malfunctioning microwave was a fairly normal unit, with the exception of its Alexa integration. I haven't tapped a microwave's control screen in three years. Instead, I've been saying variations of \"Alexa, microwave for 90 seconds,\" a few times every day, starting with my morning oatmeal.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fthe-newest-echo-show-8-just-hit-its-lowest-price-ever-for-black-friday\u002F\"\u003EThe newest Echo Show 8 just hit its lowest price ever for Black Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe chose the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6722e67b-027f-4524-8e61-763cecc77895\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fproduct\u002FB09JCKB28X\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Panasonic NN-SV79MS\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E with \"Genius Sensor Cooking\" as our replacement. It was $299 (but it's currently on sale for $50 off), a hundred dollars more than the two other Alexa microwaves on offer (both of which were not available for overnight shipping). We figured we'd spend more than $100 on two days of Door Dash, so we ponied up the extra bucks. Not only did we get a new microwave, we got our own \"Genius Sensor.\" Ooh. Aah.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c17a6b96-483d-4745-b42b-7014a526f3d5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOur new Alexa-enabled microwave hero is currently $50 off for Black Friday.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Panasonic NN-SV79MS smart microwave\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"microwave","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Amazon","imageData":{"id":"60f4b836-c721-49d0-bcbb-2c58e524e1b9","title":"microwave","filename":"microwave.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002F60f4b836-c721-49d0-bcbb-2c58e524e1b9\u002Fmicrowave.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":11036,"width":500,"height":500,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-22 13:55:19","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-11-22 13:55:28","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Amazon","alt":"microwave","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"60f4b836-c721-49d0-bcbb-2c58e524e1b9","imageAltText":"microwave","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Amazon","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"microwave.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F22","imageWidth":500,"imageHeight":500,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Amazon\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fproduct\u002FB09JCKB28X","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EI was not a believer \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen we bought our first Alexa-enabled microwave, I mocked the whole idea. It was a stunt purchase. We needed a microwave, but not with Alexa. I bought the one that worked with our favorite smart assistant because I write about Alexa -- and I thought I'd get some low-hanging mocks in as well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI said: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll be honest with you. I felt silly. I am perfectly comfortable telling Alexa to turn on and off my lights and change my thermostat, because the idea of getting up to touch a light switch or thermostat wheel seems far too caveman for modern society. But you have to manually open the microwave door to zap things, so why not punch the buttons right next to the door? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApparently, I have a previously untapped capacity for laziness. Since the Sharp Carousel has entered our kitchen, I have not once -- not once! -- touched any of the buttons on the front of Miss A's Nuclear Roaster. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe biggest perk of an Alexa-controlled microwave\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis was still true three years later. But I found that voice control was actually a big help in the kitchen. That's because kitchen work often involves using both hands. And while you have to open the door to put something in the nuker, you don't always want it to kick off right away (although we found there's a time limit on how long you can wait to give it a command after opening and closing the door). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's also possible to use a rag on the big rectangle you push to open the door, but chicken slime-covered fingers aren't all that great on a touch panel. Voice activation makes it possible to be slimed and nuke, too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazons-echo-spot-smart-alarm-clock-is-almost-half-off-this-black-friday\u002F\"\u003EAmazon's Echo Spot smart alarm clock is almost half off this Black Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis new Panasonic doesn't contain an Alexa inside (neither did our old Sharp). Instead, it links to your existing kitchen Alexa device over Wi-Fi. We have an \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"efea37a0-671b-4420-9272-7df1960cfc48\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Famazon-echo-show-8-3rd-generation-8-inch-smart-display-with-alexa-charcoal\u002F6562249.p?skuId=6562249\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"8-inch Echo Show\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E ($70 off right now at the link) that lives on top of the microwave, so the two team up to give us our daily veg.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis new microwave offers a ton of voice commands. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b67a40a7-5e7a-444f-8c51-424f8fed7053\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"voice-commands-02\" data-image-filename=\"voice-commands-02.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"5712\" data-image-height=\"4284\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can have it just run for a duration, or you can tell it to reheat pancakes, waffles, pie, brownie (one only, apparently), bread, dessert, and even ice cream. Panasonic knows its audience has a sweet tooth. We didn't try any of those features because neither my wife nor I eat any refined sugar or flour-based foods. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fget-a-refurbished-amazon-fire-tablet-for-as-little-as-10-with-this-black-friday-deal\u002F\"\u003EGet a refurbished Amazon Fire Tablet for as little as $10 with this Black Friday deal\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe chart shown above is for reheat, but there are also cook commands. I did try the \"cook oatmeal\" option, and it worked fairly well. My oatmeal normally takes 90 seconds, but the microwave's sensor cooking version took about five minutes. Yes, it did have a nicer texture. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe genius sensor gotcha\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut, and this is a gotcha for all the \"genius sensor\" options, any food you cook with the sensor option must not be covered. Covering food while microwaving is the very best way I've found to not have the microwave itself covered with food splatters after microwaving.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat oatmeal definitely crested the edges of the tall bowl it was in, which made me nervous, but it did not spill over. And, honestly, it just didn't taste that much better for taking two and a half times longer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBeware the child lock \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERight after we installed the microwave, we ran into a snag. After we cooked something, we couldn't get the door to open. Having just had a microwave with a stuck door, we were not amused. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETurns out that the microwave comes with a child safety lock that physically engages when the microwave starts cooking. We did not know this, so of course our solution was to push on the open button repeatedly in the hopes that our new microwave wasn't broken. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazons-new-kindle-paperwhite-finally-nails-the-feature-ive-been-waiting-for-and-its-on-sale\u002F\"\u003EThe new Kindle Paperwhite finally nails the feature I've been waiting for (and it's on sale)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere was also a big sign on the front of the door about it that we both paid no attention to.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe then eventually decided to look at the instructions. There's a button sequence that permanently turns off the safety lock. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking of buttons, this microwave doesn't have a traditional button panel. There are six physical buttons. One is called Microwave. The others are Popcorn, Turbo Defrost, Quick 30, Time\u002FClock, and Stop\u002FReset. There's also a dial that allows you to choose numerical values. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat said, the manual itself recommends controlling the microwave primarily with Alexa. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"32c66142-9e18-4ce7-b826-0c57aea9b0b2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"guide\" data-image-filename=\"guide.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"2186\" data-image-height=\"580\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOne minor issue\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy only other complaint is that sometimes the machine doesn't seem to realize (or at least tell Alexa) that it's done cooking. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen we say, \"Alexa, microwave for 2 minutes,\" Alexa often responds that the microwave is busy, when it's not. We have to hit Stop\u002FReset and reissue the order. That wasn't something we had to do with our previous Alexa-enabled microwave. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe 60+ best Black Friday Amazon deals 2024: Apple, Roborock, Kindle and more\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOverall, though, we like it. I'm not sure it was worth the extra $100 for all the sensor cooking features since we don't normally rely on sensors for our cooking times. But if you want Alexa to control your microwave, this fits the bill. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo you have Alexas in your home? What devices do you control with your Alexas? Would you ever buy an Alexa-controlled microwave (or do you have one)? 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She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003ETime is flying, and holiday shopping season is nearly here. In fact, Black Friday is less than a week away. Whether you're looking to score deals on around-the-house must-haves or gifts for friends and family, this is typically the best time of year to get discounts on everything you may be looking for.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBlack Friday 2024: Everything to know\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf one of those gifts you have in mind (for yourself or a loved one) is a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-kindle\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKindle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Black Friday is the time to buy one: Amazon runs deep discounts on its e-readers and Kindle accessories during these deals events, including on some of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-just-launched-four-new-kindles-including-a-full-color-model-heres-whats-new\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebrand-new Kindle models\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that just came out. I follow Kindle deals all year long and have rounded up the best early Black Friday Kindle deals we've found so far here.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercebutton\" data-id=\"df77ed04-e528-4e7e-850c-3bfc310da4a0\" data-button-text=\"Shop at Amazon\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8c32a032-d19f-4477-b0b7-23bad2698d3c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Matcha Kindle against green backdrop\" data-image-filename=\"177d0557-4034-47e0-bc94-0b2a7d4e2a12-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"3376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOur favorite Kindle deals for Black Friday 2024\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6a05ab61-a5fb-4cee-b6eb-acca8b31cdca\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CFPJYX7P\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CFPJYX7P\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $130 (save $30 at Amazon): The Kindle Paperwhite is a delightful fit for people who are already sold on e-readers and want one with a longer battery (12 weeks) and a responsive display. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"be5a6278-5b47-42f3-be85-c35f60b2de96\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Kindle\u002Fdp\u002FB0CNV9F72P\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"New Kindle base model\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $85 (save $20 at Amazon): This is the Kindle most people should buy if they're looking for their first e-reader. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"bd51c3d5-19c8-4b1c-92a9-eb43f3dc1884\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Essentials-Bundle-including-release\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9ZWBFWQ\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Essentials-Bundle-including-release\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9ZWBFWQ?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"New Kindle Essentials Bundle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $117 (save $45): The base model Kindle is what I'd recommend to most people if they've never owned an e-reader before. This bundle packages the Kindle, a case, and a power adapter together. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b6ff3511-bfdf-4434-904d-174189511347\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"New Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $155 (save $45 at Amazon): The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition promises more storage for your favorite books with 32GB, compared to the non-Signature Edition's 16GB. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6ded54df-4fef-4885-b780-c66bda07a9f6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Kindle-Scribe-Essentials-including\u002Fdp\u002FB0DB2TN42S\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Kindle-Scribe-Essentials-including\u002Fdp\u002FB0DB2TN42S?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"New Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $480 (save $60): You can already get Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-just-launched-four-new-kindles-including-a-full-color-model-heres-whats-new\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebrand-new Kindle Scribe\u003C\u002Fa\u003E at a discount if you opt for the Essentials Bundle. It comes with a leather cover and a power adapter, too. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"113231f7-95f1-43fe-8f36-16833a826aa3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Oasis-now-with-adjustable-warm-light\u002Fdp\u002FB07L5GDTYY\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Oasis-now-with-adjustable-warm-light\u002Fdp\u002FB07L5GDTYY?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Oasis (International Version)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $135 (save $135): Save 50% on a Kindle Oasis with an ergonomic handrest and page-turn buttons (but note that this deal applies to those outside the US only).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"34fdaa53-a83c-4779-ad28-c93dca90515b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Paperwhite-Signature-including-32\u002Fdp\u002FB0BNPC9JNN\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Paperwhite-Signature-including-32\u002Fdp\u002FB0BNPC9JNN?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $238 (save $20): The 2022 Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition comes with a fabric cover and a charging dock.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d4d13ecb-2a03-4660-bae0-0a042068c8ec\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Paperwhite-Signature-Essentials-including\u002Fdp\u002FB09FP1C94R\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Paperwhite-Signature-Essentials-including\u002Fdp\u002FB09FP1C94R?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $245 (save $20): This 2022 Kindle Paperwhite is two years old, but if you aren't interested in purchasing the newer Kindle and want a good deal on an e-reader and charging dock, this is a solid pick. The Paperwhite is also our tested pick for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-kindle\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe best Kindle overall\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"24f144af-6fc9-481c-944d-762c684e4d21\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FWireless-Charging-Paperwhite-Signature-compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0952VWQWC\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FWireless-Charging-Paperwhite-Signature-compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0952VWQWC?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Charging Dock\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $22 (save $10): Wirelessly charge your Paperwhite with this device that's $10 off. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"902366de-c583-4679-beaa-fa58a682ca3e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLK79BZ2\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLK79BZ2?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Scribe Slimshell Case\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $22 (save $14): If you just purchased the new Kindle Scribe, this case is fit for it and at a 40% discount right now. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"95871a8b-2b7b-4380-b3fa-ac0853c2856d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BGK8G5RP\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BGK8G5RP?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Base Model Kindle Case\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $10 (save $20): This cover is for the base model Kindle. It fits both the new base model that came out in 2024 and the 2022 model. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"dc786242-4b6e-4cdc-8e92-2ff78820b06a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-tablet-Stylus-handwrite-anywhere\u002Fdp\u002FB0C1N3G19K\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-tablet-Stylus-handwrite-anywhere\u002Fdp\u002FB0C1N3G19K?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire Max 11\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $175 (save $90): Maybe you don't just want an e-reader, but also something you can check emails and watch videos on. This is one of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-fire-max-11-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour favorite Fire tablets\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and offers all those capabilities for nearly the same price as a Kindle Paperwhite. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"06baeb21-a676-4006-9a6d-f3e86f446dcd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price: $85\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price: $110\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've tested a few e-readers in my day but I've found that the new base model Kindle proves the most useful for most people. It's the lightest and most compact Kindle out of the lineup, with a six-inch display that I can fit into my coat pocket and a six-week battery life that makes charging a breeze. I've loved reading my novels on it on the go, and with such an agreeable price (and $25 discount), I know it will be a great present for the bookworm in your life.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Kindle Base Model for $85\" data-superlative=\"Save $25\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Kindle against green backdrop","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"b966cd19-e865-46c7-b313-15107e0dcf93","title":"Kindle 2024","filename":"c67cad19-d3a3-4d0e-a295-e76ddeeb4775-1-201-a.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F28\u002Fb966cd19-e865-46c7-b313-15107e0dcf93\u002Fc67cad19-d3a3-4d0e-a295-e76ddeeb4775-1-201-a.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":2957973,"width":6000,"height":3376,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-10-28 20:21:37","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-10-28 20:21:54","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","alt":"Kindle against green backdrop","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"b966cd19-e865-46c7-b313-15107e0dcf93","imageAltText":"Kindle against green backdrop","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"c67cad19-d3a3-4d0e-a295-e76ddeeb4775-1-201-a.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F10\u002F28","imageWidth":6000,"imageHeight":3376,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"8bd322ab-4d20-4e3c-bac0-dee1a64a013d","slug":"kindle-essentials-bundle-including-kindle-2024-release-matcha-fabric-cover-matcha-and-power-adapter","name":"Kindle Essentials Bundle including Kindle (2024 release) - Matcha, Fabric Cover - Matcha, and Power Adapter","productType":"PRODUCT","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1731944430741,"displayDate":"Mon Nov 18 2024 09:40:30 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Essentials-Bundle-including-release\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9ZWBFWQ?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Essentials-Bundle-including-release\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9ZWBFWQ","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Essentials-Bundle-including-release\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9ZWBFWQ?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"30a94115-e364-4a9f-9c7c-c58bd1210d72\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price: $130&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price: $160\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Kindle Paperwhite is a boosted version of the Kindle base model. It's got double the battery life at 12 weeks (compared to the base model's six weeks), 16GB of storage, and a speedy display.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Kindle Paperwhite for $130\" data-superlative=\"Save $30 at Amazon\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"31cfa340-5477-4fc5-9d2f-9abfed9bc366","title":"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)","filename":"4.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F04\u002F31cfa340-5477-4fc5-9d2f-9abfed9bc366\u002F4.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":7113374,"width":4272,"height":2403,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-04 20:52:49","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-11-04 20:52:55","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","alt":"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"31cfa340-5477-4fc5-9d2f-9abfed9bc366","imageAltText":"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"4.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F04","imageWidth":4272,"imageHeight":2403,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CFPJYX7P","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"bbe0b7fe-1ffe-4af4-adbc-bbeec294e579\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price: $175&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price: $350\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis deal is reserved for readers outside of the US, since this Kindle Oasis is an international version. I tried out the Kindle Oasis, and enjoyed how pocketable it was -- I stashed it in my coat pocket to read on the subway, on park benches, and while hanging at home. This Kindle Oasis is the only model in the lineup with an ergonomic handrest, which makes the e-reader easy to read with one hand. 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It fits both the new base model that came out in 2024 and the 2022 model. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d4a1e453-0b18-4955-a6b7-45490ed3d15f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCoBak-All-New-Paperwhite-Colorsoft-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0DK6TYFL4\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCoBak-All-New-Paperwhite-Colorsoft-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0DK6TYFL4?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"CoBak Clear Kindle Case\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $6 (save $4): This case fits the new Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBlack Friday Kindle rival deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"dc786242-4b6e-4cdc-8e92-2ff78820b06a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-tablet-Stylus-handwrite-anywhere\u002Fdp\u002FB0C1N3G19K\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-tablet-Stylus-handwrite-anywhere\u002Fdp\u002FB0C1N3G19K?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire Max 11\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $175 (save $90): If you want an e-reader that you can also use as a tablet, consider this discount on the Amazon Fire Max 11, which is nearly the same price as a Kindle Paperwhite. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"107d174b-a491-44f9-8a6e-bb86bd38559b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCertified-Refurbished-Kindle-2022-release\u002Fdp\u002FB09JRSQVB3\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCertified-Refurbished-Kindle-2022-release\u002Fdp\u002FB09JRSQVB3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Refurbished Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $75 (save $35): At less than $100, this refurbished Fire HD 8 tablet is far less expensive than any Kindle -- on sale or not -- and you can access the Kindle app on the tablet to read your ebooks.  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"36e7219c-0216-469e-81c8-0d116657c8af\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-ad-free-parental-controls-included\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1DFS9ZQ\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-ad-free-parental-controls-included\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1DFS9ZQ?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $65 (save $75): Whether your little one is reading their very first book or playing word and number games, they can do it all with this tablet. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Black Friday 2024? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday is Nov. 29, though you can expect some products to be discounted a few days ahead and after the deals event. Deals will likely run from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, Dec. 2.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAre Kindles really cheaper on Black Friday? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor some Kindle products, 100% yes. We've seen Amazon slash the prices on Kindle Scribes and other models during its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals events in the past. Your best bet is to buy one during these events when the deals are more substantial. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow did we choose these Black Friday deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhere can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can shop anywhere for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, but the major retailers, like \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5252d88c-ca14-4dba-a0c4-18231011e030\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"36194fa9-2a7e-4e52-b08b-81b4eddc0403\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Walmart\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4c618054-93cf-481e-ba3f-1227b2be3a41\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Best Buy\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ed6e0195-248e-467e-8420-ece368e21e08\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.target.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Target\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, will boast the most (and sometimes, the best) deals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat are the best Black Friday 2024 deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET's experts have been searching through Black Friday sales live now to find the best discounts by category. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by category:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-tv-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday TV deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-phone-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday phone deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-laptop-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday laptop deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-gaming-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday gaming deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-gaming-pc-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday gaming PC deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-tablet-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday tablet deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-smartwatch-and-fitness-tracker-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday smartwatch and fitness tracker deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-headphone-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday headphone deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-monitor-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday monitor deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-black-friday-robot-vacuum-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday robot vacuum deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-black-friday-security-camera-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday security camera deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-storage-and-ssd-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday storage and SSD deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fenergy\u002Fbest-black-friday-portable-power-station-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday portable power station deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-streaming-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday streaming deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-vpn-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday VPN deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-ipad-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday iPad deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-airpods-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday AirPods deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-apple-watch-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Apple Watch deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-kindle-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Kindle deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-roku-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Roku deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-black-friday-roborock-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Roborock deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-hp-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday HP deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-nintendo-switch-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Nintendo Switch deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-playstation-5-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday PlayStation deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also find the best Black Friday deals by price:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-under-25-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday deals under $25\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-under-100-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday deals under $100\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd the best Black Friday deals by retailer:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Amazon deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-best-buy-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Best Buy deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-walmart-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Walmart deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-apple-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Apple deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-samsung-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Samsung deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 20:23:47",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Black Friday is one week away, and we're keeping our eye on the best Kindle discounts you can shop ahead of the deals event.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"6b9e25b4-3091-4454-ae7c-9f2384e12fe2",image:{id:"f89f80c6-4c16-41be-8fe9-c2b38fdf9634",filename:"kindle.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-14 15:11:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Matcha Kindle against green backdrop",credits:"Nina 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He is interested in the practical application of new technologies. His background is in research, business communications, and marketing, and he has a master's degree in English.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is right around the corner, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4f03171f-69cf-4c4c-9e54-eb26b55a45a6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Best Buy\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E has just unveiled its latest deals, which are already offering holiday-worthy savings for those looking to purchase gifts at a discount or simply upgrade their own tech.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you want to get an early head start on your holiday gift list or treat yourself to something special, you can take advantage of substantial savings on popular items like laptops, smartphones, headphones, and major appliances right now. Here are some of the top Best Buy deals we've found so far.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOur favorite early Black Friday Best Buy deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0fbe8bce-5412-4b85-bf9f-115dcb87d4f1\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"lg-oled-evo-c4\" data-image-filename=\"eco-orange.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6335492e-d29f-4142-9b26-51a653306592\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Flg-65-class-c4-series-oled-evo-4k-uhd-smart-webos-tv-2024\u002F6578042.p?skuId=6578042\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flg-65-class-c4-series-oled-evo-4k-uhd-smart-webos-tv-2024%2F6578042.p%3FskuId%3D6578042&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"LG 65-inch Class C4 Series evo 4K TV for $1,499 (save $300)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: The high color accuracy, perfect contrast, and wide viewing angles of this OLED display TV come with a staggering price drop.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"09400910-7409-46ca-be36-6a48a4374abb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fapple-10-2-inch-ipad-9th-generation-with-wi-fi-64gb-space-gray\u002F4901809.p?skuId=4901809\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple 10.2-Inch iPad (64GB) for $199 (save $130)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Highlights of this ninth-generation iPad include a Retina display with 2160 x 1620 resolution, an A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, front- and rear-facing cameras, and up to 10 hours of battery life.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f21bf79e-90db-4fb2-901a-8ef0ddf2e6b9\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsonance-magrocks2-1-mag-series-2-1-ch-outdoor-rock-speaker-system-each-charcoal-gray-granite\u002F6442556.p?skuId=6442556\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsonance-magrocks2-1-mag-series-2-1-ch-outdoor-rock-speaker-system-each-charcoal-gray-granite%2F6442556.p%3FskuId%3D6442556&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sonance Mag Series Outdoor Rock Speaker System for $499 (save $500)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This discreet, weather-resistant audio solution blends seamlessly into outdoor environments, with two satellite rock speakers and a 10\" rock woofer for immersive, full-bodied audio in any backyard or garden setting.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"81c7bc33-899f-4be1-94e9-c6b2d150914e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsamsung-27-odyssey-fhd-ips-240hz-g-sync-gaming-monitor-black\u002F6507926.p?skuId=6507926\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsamsung-27-odyssey-fhd-ips-240hz-g-sync-gaming-monitor-black%2F6507926.p%3FskuId%3D6507926&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G-Sync Gaming Monitor for $199 (save $150)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Grab this high-performance display featuring a fast 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, G-Sync compatibility, and a stunning Full HD IPS panel.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"520bc66f-7a60-48f9-a521-f63ab54befd0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Ftcl-65-class-q5-series-4k-uhd-hdr-pro-qled-smart-fire-tv-2024\u002F6593220.p?skuId=6593220\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Ftcl-65-class-q5-series-4k-uhd-hdr-pro-qled-smart-fire-tv-2024%2F6593220.p%3FskuId%3D6593220&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"TCL 65-inch Class Q5 Series 4K TV for $349 (save $200)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: One of the best budget TVs features 4K video resolution, a decent QLED panel that gets bright and colorful, and Fire TV software.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"424dcfc5-49ab-46c9-b87c-363c3f3cef38\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fpanasonic-2-2-cu-ft-1250-watt-countertop-microwave-oven-with-inverter-technology-stainless-steel\u002F6580659.p?skuId=6580659\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Panasonic 2.2 Cu. Ft. 1250-Watt Countertop Microwave Oven for $239 (save $50)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This large and powerful microwave includes a 16.5-inch turntable, 11 power levels, 20 Auto Cook menus, Sensor Reheat, and Quick 30-second timer options.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1289cb3c-f7d9-4a46-a3a4-3b8160d32daa\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fnextbase-iq-4k-smart-dash-cam-with-4g-lte-and-gps-black\u002F6543920.p?skuId=6543920\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Nextbase iQ 4K Smart Dash Cam for $499 (save $200)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: In addition to Emergency SOS, Smart Sense Parking, and hands-free voice control, this dash cam has both front- and cabin-facing cameras, making it an essential tool for the Uber driver in your life.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Buy laptop deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4e1a8636-7b1e-4a0c-9b3c-6499784b9edb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Best Buy\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"asus-gaming-laptop-prime-day\" data-image-filename=\"gamepass.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"cf975e08-b51f-4351-bc02-4faccf6a2ad2\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Flenovo-flex-3-15-6-fhd-touch-screen-chromebook-laptop-pentium-silver-n6000-with-8gb-memory-64gb-emmc-abyss-blue\u002F6531745.p?skuId=6531745\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Lenovo Flex 3 15.6-inch Touch-Screen Chromebook Laptop for $329 (save $150)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This versatile 2-in-1 laptop has a 15.6-inch FHD touchscreen display, an Intel Pentium Silver N6000 processor, 8GB RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"165f1d14-f4fd-4ce0-8e40-36b76a8b8276\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-gsrf-surface-laptop-go-12-4-touch-screen-intel-10th-generation-core-i5-4gb-memory-64gb-emmc-platinum\u002F6561106.p?skuId=6561106\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fmicrosoft-gsrf-surface-laptop-go-12-4-touch-screen-intel-10th-generation-core-i5-4gb-memory-64gb-emmc-platinum%2F6561106.p%3FskuId%3D6561106&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Microsoft GSRF 12.4-inch Surface Laptop Go for $249 (save $150)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This compact and versatile device features a PixelSense touchscreen display, a 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 64GB eMMC storage.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0ee14a3d-da49-4ae9-8ae6-2d2d1f7d8329\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-book4-15-6-fhd-laptop-intel-core-7-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-silver\u002F6572184.p?skuId=6572184\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsamsung-galaxy-book4-15-6-fhd-laptop-intel-core-7-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-silver%2F6572184.p%3FskuId%3D6572184&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung Galaxy Book4 15.6-inch FHD Laptop for $529 (save $370)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: For 16GB of memory, a powerful Intel Core 7 processor, and 512GB SSD, this is a substantial deal at a great discount.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a25f994d-45eb-4102-9a9d-cdf0111d2e0c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fhp-17-3-full-hd-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-8gb-memory-512gb-ssd-natural-silver\u002F6587274.p?skuId=6587274\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fhp-17-3-full-hd-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-8gb-memory-512gb-ssd-natural-silver%2F6587274.p%3FskuId%3D6587274&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"HP 17.3-inch Full HD AMD Ryzen 5 Laptop for $349 (save $280)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Its fast AMD Ryzen 5 processor combined with high-def visuals on a gargantuan screen make this a deal worth considering.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5859bda0-1056-41b5-afa9-ff466dfd91eb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fasus-14-fhd-laptop-intel-celeron-n4500-with-4gb-memory-64gb-emmc-star-black\u002F6568803.p?skuId=6568803\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fasus-14-fhd-laptop-intel-celeron-n4500-with-4gb-memory-64gb-emmc-star-black%2F6568803.p%3FskuId%3D6568803&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"ASUS 14-inch Intel Celeron N4500 Laptop for $109 (save $70)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Right now you can get this starter laptop designed for light-duty work for less than the cost of your monthly electric bill.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best laptops: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Buy TV deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"cb185ac7-7ba4-449a-9790-969990d5599c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Samsung\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"samsung-the-frame-tv-2024\" data-image-filename=\"bravia-xr.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e8f505bb-9d48-46f6-b0aa-13a075f5726c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsony-65-class-bravia-8-oled-4k-uhd-smart-google-tv-2024\u002F6578577.p?skuId=6578577\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsony-65-class-bravia-8-oled-4k-uhd-smart-google-tv-2024%2F6578577.p%3FskuId%3D6578577&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sony 65-inch Class Bravia 8 OLED Smart Google TV for $1,699 (save $300)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This impressive high-end TV features individual control over 8 million self-illuminating pixels, delivering pure blacks, vibrant colors, and deep contrast for an unparalleled viewing experience.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"520bc66f-7a60-48f9-a521-f63ab54befd0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Ftcl-65-class-q5-series-4k-uhd-hdr-pro-qled-smart-fire-tv-2024\u002F6593220.p?skuId=6593220\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Ftcl-65-class-q5-series-4k-uhd-hdr-pro-qled-smart-fire-tv-2024%2F6593220.p%3FskuId%3D6593220&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"TCL 65-inch Class Q5 Series 4K TV for $349 (save $200)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: One of the best budget TVs features 4K video resolution, a decent QLED panel that gets bright and colorful, and Fire TV software.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"bb28554c-b0df-4bfe-9b17-973745fe4790\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fhisense-58-class-u6-series-quantum-4k-uled-fire-tv-2023\u002F6579985.p?skuId=6579985\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fhisense-58-class-u6-series-quantum-4k-uled-fire-tv-2023%2F6579985.p%3FskuId%3D6579985&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Hisense 58-inch U6 Series Quantum ULED Fire TV for $349 (save $100)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This budget-friendly, feature-rich television combines 4K resolution, Quantum Dot technology, Dolby Vision HDR, and a user-friendly Google TV interface.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7faa35f0-7c8e-40b9-bb7d-8e939bd19dd9\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fpioneer-65-class-led-4k-uhd-smart-xumo-tv\u002F6546907.p?skuId=6546907\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fpioneer-65-class-led-4k-uhd-smart-xumo-tv%2F6546907.p%3FskuId%3D6546907&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Pioneer 65-inch LED 4K UHD Smart Xumo TV for $299 (save $200)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Pioneer's affordable and user-friendly TV offers impressive 4K resolution, Dolby Vision HDR10 compatibility, Apple Airplay 2, and an advanced voice remote.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"9212797a-35ed-48ca-a6f5-3c303d9d0d2c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Finsignia-50-class-f30-series-led-4k-uhd-smart-fire-tv\u002F6525240.p?skuId=6525240\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Finsignia-50-class-f30-series-led-4k-uhd-smart-fire-tv%2F6525240.p%3FskuId%3D6525240&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Insignia 50-inch Smart Fire TV for $189 (save $110)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: The Class F30 Series LED 4K UHD TV is a budget-friendly television that offers a high-resolution display and a range of smart features.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c4b2da35-030a-4bce-bf4a-7154c179c274\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsamsung-50-class-du6900-series-crystal-uhd-4k-smart-tizen-tv-2024\u002F6584869.p?skuId=6584869\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung 50-inch Crystal UHD 4K Smart Tizen TV for $249 (save $50)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: As another model in Samsung's DU6900 Series, this TV offers Crystal UHD display, smart features powered by the Tizen operating system, and a sleek design.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"feea19c4-2eeb-48aa-ac2a-10de742b4684\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Ftcl-98-class-qm7-series-4k-uhd-hdr-qd-mini-led-smart-google-tv-2024\u002F6580694.p?skuId=6580694\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Ftcl-98-class-qm7-series-4k-uhd-hdr-qd-mini-led-smart-google-tv-2024%2F6580694.p%3FskuId%3D6580694&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"TCL 98-inch Class QM7-Series 4K QD-Mini LED TV for $1,999 (save $2,000)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This 98-inch TV is enormous, but so is the discount (50% off). If you want to go BIG with your viewing experience, there's no denying this is a tremendous deal.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Buy appliance deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0d7ae8d4-f278-461b-97a3-b21f1d74810b\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"LG\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"screenshot-2024-07-16-at-7-50-23-pm-removebg-preview.png\" data-image-filename=\"washer.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"33f14f22-feb9-4a7c-ba9f-83fcafb91292\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Flg-7-4-cu-ft-stackable-smart-electric-dryer-with-steam-and-built-in-intelligence-white\u002F6419627.p?skuId=6419627\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flg-7-4-cu-ft-stackable-smart-electric-dryer-with-steam-and-built-in-intelligence-white%2F6419627.p%3FskuId%3D6419627&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"LG 7.4 Cu. 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Stackable Smart Electric Dryer for $799 (save $300)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This energy-efficient dryer features a spacious drum, TurboSteam technology to reduce wrinkles and odors, and AI technology that automatically selects optimal drying settings for enhanced fabric care and convenience.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"83a64f08-d10a-4f64-ba6f-e5a10ee01422\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmaytag-24-front-control-built-in-dishwasher-with-stainless-steel-tub-dual-power-filtration-50-dba-stainless-steel\u002F6420940.p?skuId=6420940\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fmaytag-24-front-control-built-in-dishwasher-with-stainless-steel-tub-dual-power-filtration-50-dba-stainless-steel%2F6420940.p%3FskuId%3D6420940&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Maytag Dishwasher with Stainless Steel Tub for $529 (save $265)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Quiet operation (50 dBA), fingerprint-resistant finish, and an advanced dual power filtration system make this deal a win for $265 off.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"26c7c3a2-1661-4140-9889-beb2bb2ca055\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Finsignia-13-8-cu-ft-garage-ready-convertible-upright-freezer-with-energy-star-certification-stainless-steel\u002F6336450.p?skuId=6336450\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Finsignia-13-8-cu-ft-garage-ready-convertible-upright-freezer-with-energy-star-certification-stainless-steel%2F6336450.p%3FskuId%3D6336450&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Insignia 13.8 Cu. Ft. Garage Ready Upright Freezer for $479 (save $270)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This stainless steel, energy-efficient storage solution isn't just a freezer; it features adjustable shelves and door bins, temperature alarm and auto-defrost functionality, and the ability to convert between freezer and refrigerator modes.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f1929f34-dc0d-40ab-9927-629ffb6a9ee6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fninja-prestige-smart-xl-air-fryer-countertop-oven-pro-cook-stainless-steel\u002F6589083.p?skuId=6589083\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fninja-prestige-smart-xl-air-fryer-countertop-oven-pro-cook-stainless-steel%2F6589083.p%3FskuId%3D6589083&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ninja Prestige Smart XL Air Fryer & Countertop Oven for $249 (save $100)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This versatile, high-performance oven features 10 cooking functions and Smart Surround Convection technology for cooking delicious meals with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"643b232d-a66f-4fcd-a30e-718e5ec73eb0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Flg-28-7-cu-ft-3-door-french-door-refrigerator-with-ice-plus-stainless-steel\u002F6522323.p?skuId=6522323\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flg-28-7-cu-ft-3-door-french-door-refrigerator-with-ice-plus-stainless-steel%2F6522323.p%3FskuId%3D6522323&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"LG 28.7 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator for $1,299 (save $589)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: With its dual ice maker, IcePlus acceleration technology, and Smart Cooling system, this 3-door refrigerator\u002Ffreezer offers ample storage and advanced features at a great discount.  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"82e9fef0-6e9a-4f34-b5c5-b0ae321ad2f1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fwhirlpool-24-6-cu-ft-side-by-side-refrigerator-stainless-steel\u002F5991300.p?skuId=5991300\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fwhirlpool-24-6-cu-ft-side-by-side-refrigerator-stainless-steel%2F5991300.p%3FskuId%3D5991300&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Whirlpool 24.6 Cu. Ft. Side-by-Side Stainless Steel Refrigerator for $1,099 (save $520)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: As a spacious and energy-efficient refrigerator, it features adjustable glass shelves, a built-in water and ice dispenser, and a fingerprint-resistant finish.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-robot-litter-box\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best self-cleaning litter boxes of 2024: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday 2024 is on Friday, Nov. 29, which is the day after Thanksgiving. It's the perfect time to snag some of the best deals on electronics, appliances, and other items.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Cyber Monday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECyber Monday is on Dec. 2, which is the Monday immediately following Black Friday (Nov. 29). It's another opportunity for shoppers to take advantage of great deals, especially on online purchases. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAre Best Buy deals really better on Black Friday? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, Best Buy typically offers some of their best deals during Black Friday, making it a great time to shop for electronics and other items. Many retailers like Best Buy start their holiday sales early in November, so you don't have to wait until the actual day of Black Friday to find a great deal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday is best known for its in-store deals, although many retailers also offer deals online. Cyber Monday is the following Monday and focuses more on online shopping, although many brick-and-mortar stores now offer Cyber Monday deals as well. In terms of deals, you may find similar discounts on both days, but Cyber Monday tends to have more deals on smaller items, while Black Friday might have better deals on larger items like TVs or appliances.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow did we choose these early Black Friday Best Buy deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhere can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can find great Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals both in-store and online from many major retailers. These days, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target all offer a wide range of deals on their websites. Whether you're braving the crowds or clicking your way to savings, there are plenty of options to find great deals during these major shopping events.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 18:42:22",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"With Black Friday less than two weeks away, we've rounded up some top discounts that are already available at Best Buy right now. Save on TVs, laptops, appliances, and more.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"064ee99a-ba2d-4369-943a-00a1a6b5baf4",image:{id:"6e7b0abb-3e91-4d45-95cb-49517dced450",filename:"best-buy.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-14 15:13:39",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screenshot-2024-07-01-at-10-40-11am.png",credits:"ZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F14\u002F6e7b0abb-3e91-4d45-95cb-49517dced450\u002Fbest-buy.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals-roundup",hubTopicPathString:"Tech",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"best-black-friday-best-buy-deals-2024",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The 25 best Black Friday Best Buy deals 2024: Early sales available now",topic:{id:"9841d7c0-1be2-42d4-963b-3d0c080290bc",slug:"tech",name:"Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"9841d7c0-1be2-42d4-963b-3d0c080290bc",slug:"tech",name:"Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"239fba33-cec9-4f4d-8408-a8feecb7f71e",slug:"tvs",name:"TVs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"972fc09a-0553-4863-854d-3d98942e4f6f",slug:"mobile-accessories",name:"Mobile Accessories",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f6766034-0530-4765-8be5-effa45e1c660",slug:"office-hardware-appliances",name:"Office Hardware & Appliances",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"68ccd102-8d5e-4daf-9f80-fcafe61450f3",username:"NRaemont",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Nina",lastName:"Raemont",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"f78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076",filename:"nina-raemont-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-08-03 18:59:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F03\u002Ff78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076\u002Fnina-raemont-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Nina Raemont is a ZDNET Associate Editor based in New York City. She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EAnother deals event is right around the corner, and it's a big one. That's right: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is next week. If you're considering buying a new pair of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-airpods\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAirPods\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for yourself or the Apple fan in your life, this could be a convenient time to make a purchase -- but don't do it without looking through the deals on these earbuds and headphones first.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best Black Friday deals available now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've seen steep discounts on favorite AirPods models, like the AirPods Max, which just got a $150 discount, and the AirPods Pro, which is $80 off right now. Whether you're the type of person to know exactly what you'll be buying for every loved one this holiday, or whether you're going to shop around and let inspiration (and deals) come to you organically, you can get ahead of the holiday shopping hubbub by perusing early deals right now. We've reviewed every pair of AirPods on this list, and our deal-hunting experts will help you cut through the noise to find the best option for you to buy or gift.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercebutton\" data-id=\"a1dab129-6fa6-46e8-9bd7-2d6a8b541e61\" data-button-text=\"Shop at Amazon\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"http:\u002F\u002Famazon.com?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOur favorite early Black Friday AirPods deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1bf04e2c-ee5c-4970-bee5-0b8b2baaf6c1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Cancellation-Transparency-Personalized-High-Fidelity\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1XD1ZV3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"AirPods Pro 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $170 (save $80 at Amazon): These are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-airpods\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour favorite AirPods\u003C\u002Fa\u003E out of the entire lineup. Plus, they just got a new feature that turns them into \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyour-airpods-pro-2-are-getting-a-free-audio-upgrade-and-its-the-most-important-one-yet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehearing aids\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5b1009aa-4635-4e87-8695-23a1087cd78b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless\u002Fdp\u002FB0DGHMNQ5Z\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless\u002Fdp\u002FB0DGHMNQ5Z?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"AirPods 4\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $120 (save $10 at Amazon): This isn't the best deal on the new AirPods Apple released earlier this fall, but it's still $10 cheaper than the original price. Wait until Black Friday for a possibly more substantial deal. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f4fe13f7-d9f1-43ee-8a64-a9a4d62eb149\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08PZHYWJS\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08PZHYWJS?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"AirPods Max\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $400 (save $150 at Amazon): Apple released a newer AirPods Max model, adding a USB-C charging port to the over-ear headphones, so select colors from the older generation are cheaper right now, like the sky blue AirPods Max that's $150 off the original price. The price on the earlier AirPods Max model is lower than ever. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"63e6e754-9d30-43f3-b4fd-1bbabad8677a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fip\u002FApple-AirPods-with-Charging-Case-2nd-Generation\u002F604342441\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgoto.walmart.com\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F565706\u002F9383?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FApple-AirPods-with-Charging-Case-2nd-Generation%2F604342441&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"AirPods (Second Generation)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $89 (save $40 at Walmart): These AirPods are the most basic available. If you prefer a no-frills listening experience, this Walmart deal isn't bad. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"def41d8f-b090-4cf5-a4d3-da915cbe32dd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price: $170\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price: $250\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe AirPods Pro 2 are our favorite Apple AirPods for a reason -- three reasons, actually. They fit most ear sizes, are great for all-day wear, and boast the best noise-canceling out of the Apple earbuds lineup. You're getting six hours of battery life out of these buds, enough to power you through a workout or two or nearly the whole day at the office. Plus, Apple updated the AirPods Pro 2 recently to include a hearing aid feature that turns these buds into helpful hearing devices -- a game-changing development that will give those who are hard of hearing an affordable sound amplifier. 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These are the newest Apple AirPods that come with an H2 chip (the same chip in the AirPods Pro 2), active noise cancellation, and spatial audio. Given how new the earbuds are, it's unsurprising that the discount is not substantial. Perhaps as we get closer to Black Friday there will be a more impressive price cut.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"AirPods 4 for $169\" data-superlative=\"Save $10 on the newest AirPods\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 2 on a rock river","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"debcc2ef-a6de-4042-a6b5-39437fe5fe8c","title":"AirPods","filename":"airpods4-5.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F30\u002Fdebcc2ef-a6de-4042-a6b5-39437fe5fe8c\u002Fairpods4-5.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":225193,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-09-30 20:06:20","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-09-30 20:06:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET","alt":"AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 2 on a rock river","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"debcc2ef-a6de-4042-a6b5-39437fe5fe8c","imageAltText":"AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 2 on a rock river","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"airpods4-5.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F09\u002F30","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless\u002Fdp\u002FB0DGJ7HYG1?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless\u002Fdp\u002FB0DGJ7HYG1","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless\u002Fdp\u002FB0DGJ7HYG1?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"726c1d5c-d8ef-4b2e-8d5b-eee4a89fba3b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price: $400\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price: $549\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple released an upgraded AirPods Max in September with a USB-C port replacing the brand's signature Lighting port. The new lineup includes more colors, that new port, and not much else. What that means for you, though, is that you can buy the older version of the AirPods Max with many of the same features as the new headphones but at a cheaper price. For example, the older model AirPods Max is $150 off, the lowest price we've seen yet. Not bad at all.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"AirPods Max for $400\" data-superlative=\"Save $150 on the over-ear AirPods (the only headphones out of the lineup)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Apple AirPods Max","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"9dcc9d1f-a5ee-4a4a-b4d7-2a12547c7d14","title":"Orange AirPods Max 2","filename":"orange-airpods-max.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F10\u002F9dcc9d1f-a5ee-4a4a-b4d7-2a12547c7d14\u002Forange-airpods-max.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":370528,"width":2048,"height":1152,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-09-10 06:11:01","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-09-10 06:11:19","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","alt":"Orange AirPods Max 2","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"9dcc9d1f-a5ee-4a4a-b4d7-2a12547c7d14","imageAltText":"Apple AirPods Max","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"orange-airpods-max.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F09\u002F10","imageWidth":2048,"imageHeight":1152,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"0c50ef1d-b8c1-4ac3-8243-231c30148a7d","slug":"apple-airpods-max","name":"Apple AirPods Max","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"AUTOPID","mod":1731940949329,"displayDate":"Mon Nov 18 2024 08:42:29 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08PZJN7BD?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08PZJN7BD","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08PZJN7BD?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Black Friday AirPods alternatives: Deals live now\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a6e42ad3-a423-43e7-ac6e-5e709893e83a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBeats-Studio-Cancelling-Earbuds-Built-Bluetooth-Headphones\u002Fdp\u002FB096SRYXMP\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBeats-Studio-Cancelling-Earbuds-Built-Bluetooth-Headphones\u002Fdp\u002FB096SRYXMP?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Beats Studio Buds\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $80 (save $70 at Amazon): Want that Apple ecosystem compatibility without AirPods prices? These Beats Studio Buds offer seamless Apple connectivity for a fraction of the price. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"dc4a229e-c5ff-4149-8842-970dc990bf15\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.denon.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fproduct\u002Fwireless-earbuds\u002Fperl-pro\u002F300898-01-00-302.html\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Denon PerL Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $150 (save $150 at Denon): These earbuds deliver clear and crisp sound and are half off right now. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0ab25670-8a52-4224-8bee-3f005105c7cc\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB096SV8SJG\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB096SV8SJG\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Beats Studio Buds+\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $130 (save $40 at Amazon): The Beats Studio Buds+ are a step up from the Studio Buds with active noise cancellation and 12 more hours of listening time. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"54b22d1f-9036-4f65-a4a8-18a48f1b5b8f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSony-WF-1000XM5-Bluetooth-Canceling-Headphones\u002Fdp\u002FB0C33XXS56\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSony-WF-1000XM5-Bluetooth-Canceling-Headphones\u002Fdp\u002FB0C33XXS56?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sony WF-1000XM5\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $228 (save $72 at Amazon): These are some of the most impressive earbuds you can buy with vivid sound, good noise cancellation, and all of those Sony special touches. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c39a430c-c340-4f7d-ac57-e9539cc79d3b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fsoundcore-Adaptive-Cancelling-Comfortable-Customization\u002Fdp\u002FB0B1LPNDGF\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fsoundcore-Adaptive-Cancelling-Comfortable-Customization\u002Fdp\u002FB0B1LPNDGF?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Soundcore A40 noise-canceling earbuds\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $59 (save $20 at Amazon): Customers on Amazon call these earbuds \"spectacular\" with great sound for an affordable price. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"31fea0a7-ae2e-4f8a-8244-2c3d88b8acc3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBeats-Solo-Wireless-Headphones-Matte\u002Fdp\u002FB0CZPLV566\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBeats-Solo-Wireless-Headphones-Matte\u002Fdp\u002FB0CZPLV566\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Beats Solo 4\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $100 (save $100 at Amazon): With up to 50 hours of battery life and comfortable ear pads, you could listen to music with these on for literal days. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday takes place on Nov. 29 this year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Cyber Monday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECyber Monday takes place on Dec. 2 this year, and you can find deals across the web on everything from household appliances to high-tech devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAre AirPods deals really better on Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've seen the price of AirPods drop by some $10 or $20 less than their usual discount price during events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or Prime Day. Brands like Apple usually have a discount price they use during non-holiday events. For example, I've seen the price of the AirPods Pro 2 be around that $200 price range, even though its full price is $250. On a deals event day, the price dips to around $180 or less. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow did we choose these Black Friday deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET only writes about deals we think are actually worth your while. I know the price of every AirPods model and what they regularly discount for. So when I'm evaluating deals, I'm considering all of this before including a product in a roundup or writing a spotlight on the deal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhere can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWrite your own unique description. Sentiment would be that you can still shop in person but you can find deals online through most major retailers like: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, etc.). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow do I know which AirPods to choose this Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou've got lots of AirPods options this Black Friday. Do you want an over-ear headphone, like the AirPods Max (that is running a $150 discount right now), or a tried-and-true noise-canceling pro, like the AirPods Pro 2? Those are two of our favorite AirPods models. Other models, like the AirPods 3 and 4 offer up different fits -- both without the silicon ear tips that stabilize in your ear. The AirPods 4 is the latest model, so don't expect massive sales on the product just yet. Normally, brands will discount their older models with the best deals. That explains why the AirPods Max with the Lightning port have a $150 discount, while the new AirPods Max with the USB-C port are $100 more expensive on Amazon. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EIs there an Apple student discount available?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"decbc9b0-0f36-469b-ad40-6aa5e1e39751\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fus-edu\u002Fshop\u002Faccessories\u002Fall\u002Feducation-savings\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Education\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E cuts down the price of select Apple products, like MacBooks and iPads, but it doesn't seem like you can get discounts on AirPods. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECan you get free Apple Music with your AirPods?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you purchase a new Apple device, like AirPods, you are eligible for three free months of Apple Music, the platform's streaming service. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat are the best Black Friday 2024 deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET's experts have been searching through Black Friday sales live now to find the best discounts by category. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by category:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-tv-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday TV deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-phone-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday phone deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-laptop-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday laptop deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-gaming-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday gaming deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-gaming-pc-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday gaming PC deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-tablet-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday tablet deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-smartwatch-and-fitness-tracker-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday smartwatch and fitness tracker deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-headphone-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday headphone deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-monitor-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday monitor deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-black-friday-robot-vacuum-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday robot vacuum deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-black-friday-security-camera-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday security camera deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-storage-and-ssd-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday storage and SSD deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fenergy\u002Fbest-black-friday-portable-power-station-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday portable power station deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-streaming-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday streaming deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-vpn-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday VPN deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-ipad-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday iPad deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-airpods-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday AirPods deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-apple-watch-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Apple Watch deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-kindle-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Kindle deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-roku-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Roku deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-black-friday-roborock-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Roborock deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-hp-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday HP deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-nintendo-switch-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Nintendo Switch deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-playstation-5-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday PlayStation deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also find the best Black Friday deals by price:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-under-25-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday deals under $25\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-under-100-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday deals under $100\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd the best Black Friday deals by retailer:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Amazon deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-best-buy-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Best Buy deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-walmart-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Walmart deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-apple-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Apple deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-samsung-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Samsung deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 17:26:11",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Black Friday is next week, but discounts on Apple AirPods, like a new low price to the AirPods Max, are already live.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"180b6919-5ccc-4e48-836e-9d6d02ce5713",image:{id:"86a4fa5b-281b-4444-b878-9dd3ad104813",filename:"airpods.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-14 15:11:29",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"airpods-pro-2",credits:"Jason 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19:47:58",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F24\u002Fec018756-f0a4-4808-a2d2-ea26188ade20\u002Fkyle-closeup-headshot-edited2.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Kyle Kucharski is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor interested in emerging technologies and all things futurism. When he's not covering new laptops and computers for ZDNET, he's writing about music and speculative fiction.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is already next week, but the deals on laptops are already heating up. We've spotted a handful of significant sales ahead of the holiday weekend from all the big brands and price points, from Apple's MacBook Air, to Lenovo, Dell, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-laptops\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epersonally tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E most of these devices, so we can vouch for their performance. From the iconic \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a39b4e81-e16b-4ade-b1ad-7887bf648c5b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CX22NCHQ\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple MacBook Air M3\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (currently $100 off on Amazon) to Samsung's ultrathin and fast \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7760e652-555a-467f-af0d-ff2460e71d48\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-book4-edge-copilot-pc-14-amoled-touch-screen-laptop-snapdragon-x-elite-3-4ghz-16gb-memory-512gb-storage-sapphire-blue\u002F6583789.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Galaxy Book 4 Edge\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E ($500 off at Best Buy), these are the most noteworthy deals we've found after scouring the web ahead of Black Friday\u002FCyber Monday. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOur favorite Black Friday laptop deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6b152e77-e241-41ac-9e2a-0cedca8f89f6\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Apple MacBook Air M3\" data-image-filename=\"dsc09976-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"4240\" data-image-height=\"2384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"61ef052a-a492-40a1-8cfa-9f71988ebdeb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-2024-MacBook-13-inch-Laptop\u002Fdp\u002FB0DLHY19N3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple MacBook Air M3\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (13-inch): $844 (save $255 at Amazon): The MacBook Air with the M3 chip remains one of the thinnest, lightest laptops available (it's also our pick for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-lightweight-laptops\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe best lightweight laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E you can buy). With Apple's powerful M3 chip on board, this laptop can easily handle demanding workflows like video editing and graphic design. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8ab358c0-e7b7-4cb1-98f3-b37e763f225f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fdell-inspiron-14-2-in-1-touch-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-processor-amd-radeon-graphics-8-gb-memory-512-gb-ssd-midnight-blue\u002F6576719.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $449 (save $280 at Best Buy): One of our top-rated flexible laptops is nearly $300 off ahead of Cyber Monday, making it even more accessible.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"00137ed9-4844-4456-92a1-d8f81835e8cf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CXL8D3ZV\u002Fref=asc_df_B0CXKTB6CL1730199600000\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $1,049 (save $350 at Amazon): Microsoft's flagship Copilot+ PC is our top pick for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-battery-life-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebest battery life laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of 2024. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"714fdd8c-ec40-42a1-be25-74eeec7eaf0a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-book4-edge-copilot-pc-14-amoled-touch-screen-laptop-snapdragon-x-elite-3-4ghz-16gb-memory-512gb-storage-sapphire-blue\u002F6583789.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $799 (save $550 at Best Buy): Samsung's first Copilot+ PC just came out this summer, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tested-samsungs-new-copilot-pc-and-its-one-of-the-best-windows-laptop-deals-right-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewe were crazy about its thin and light form factor\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and gorgeous AMOLED display. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"732d9736-3ea0-49d5-a351-f185a5ad5452\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dell.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fshop\u002Fcty\u002Fpdp\u002Fspd\u002Falienware-m16-r2-laptop\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dpbolvw.net\u002Fclick-9041660-15734614?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dell.com%2Fen-us%2Fshop%2Fcty%2Fpdp%2Fspd%2Falienware-m16-r2-laptop%2F&sid=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Alienware m16 R2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $1,999 (save $600 at Dell): Stacked with powerful hardware, this is one of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdells-latest-gaming-laptop-is-an-ultraportable-machine-i-wouldnt-mind-bringing-to-work\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe best gaming rigs of 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The high-end hardware might usually be out of reach for many, but with $600 off, it's much more accessible. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4d21fb05-b384-4185-8a7d-93da95f96f6c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price: $844\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price: $1,099\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe MacBook Air M3 is as high-performing as it is ultraportable. The latest in Apple silicon provides a powerful and battery-efficient core to one of the thinnest and lightest laptops out there. 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The 14-inch 3K OLED display exudes premium, and the ultraportable form factor makes for a sleek device for students and hybrid workers alike. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a7d3a351-7f3b-4959-b11d-d2070b7bb876\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lenovo.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fp\u002Flaptops\u002Fideapad\u002Fideapad-2-in-1-series\u002Flenovo-ideapad-5-2-in-1-gen-9-14-inch-amd\u002F83dr0002us\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"IdeaPad 5 2-in-1\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $629 (save $265 at Lenovo): The IdeaPad 5 brings a convertible laptop\u002Ftablet design to an overall portable form factor, perfect for students commuting to and from campus. The stylus offers more flexibility for note taking or artistic use cases, and the AMD Ryzen 7 delivers solid performance for multitasking.   \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8ff5e99c-d40d-4d71-ae6e-593ed192ad04\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fdell-xps-15-15-6-3-5k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-13th-gen-intel-evo-i9-32gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-1tb-ssd-platinum-silver\u002F6540609.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Dell XPS 15\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $746 (save $2,053 at Best Buy): Dell's flagship XPS 15 laptop is as versatile as it is well-equipped; neither too big nor too small. The 2024 version with the Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD is a device that will last your whole time at school, and it's currently slashed down to under $750.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"494b00c9-3776-490d-a75a-20c2c4d122f7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fhp-27-touch-screen-all-in-one-with-adjustable-height-amd-ryzen-7-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-jet-black\u002F6538896.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"HP 27-inch touchscreen All-in-One\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $849 (save $250 at Best Buy): Instead of a laptop, HP's 27-inch all-in-one desktop PC might be more your style. It comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB of RAM and a roomy 1TB of storage, for work, play, and everything in between. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b551c2b5-4b62-4ab7-8a09-3439bf2160e9\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Flenovo-ideapad-1i-15-6-fhd-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-i3-1215u-with-8gb-memory-intel-uhd-graphics-256gb-ssd-cloud-gray\u002F6571565.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Lenovo Ideapad 1i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $249 (save $250 at Best Buy): If you need a lightweight device to handle the basics, it doesn't get more affordable than Lenovo's IdeaPad 1i. Already at just a few hundred bucks, you can save some extra cash ahead of Black Friday.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Black Friday creator laptop deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b80e74c5-87b4-4aca-900c-36512f4338ff\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Dell\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Dell XPS 16\" data-image-filename=\"dell-xps-16.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a2be3340-ba2d-4710-a4a6-ced63e57862e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dell.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fshop\u002Fdell-laptops\u002Fxps-16-laptop\u002Fspd\u002Fxps-16-9640-laptop\u002Fusexchcto9640mtl03\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Dell XPS 16\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $2,199 (save $400): The XPS 16 is a versatile laptop in its own right, but the 32GB of RAM and GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card pair nicely with the bright, 120Hz 1920 x 1200 (Full HD+) display to make a great option for photo and video editing. And at $400 off, it's a steal.   \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7becff4d-5b0e-44aa-98dd-0ff76a8cbe0c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-copilot-pc-13-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-device-only-11th-edition-black\u002F6582844.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Microsoft Surface Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $899 (save $300 at Best Buy): The Surface Pro's fast and power-efficient Snapdragon X Plus processor paired with 16GB of RAM makes for a high-performing mobile workstation that creators will appreciate. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"02ad2677-d8c4-4b7a-876f-467e8a1266c5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fasus-proart-p16-16-4k-touch-screen-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370-32gb-memory-rtx-4060-1tb-ssd-nano-black\u002F6584438.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Asus ProArt P16\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $1,699 (save $200): Asus' ProArt series is designed with creatives in mind, with features like brush and tool selection tied to the trackpad. The 32GB of RAM and speedy AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor make this Copilot+ PC run cool and battery-efficient. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"643c4539-422e-4950-9e03-80cc7114b2f3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fhp-envy-2-in-1-14-full-hd-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-7-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-natural-silver\u002F6571082.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"HP Envy 2-in-1\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $579 (save $370 at Best Buy): HP's Envy lineup consists of versatile, accessible devices, and this 2-in-1 is no exception. With an Intel Core 7 processor and 16GB of memory, this is a flexible tablet\u002Flaptop for school. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Black Friday gaming laptop deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9f620b4d-9562-4263-ac28-9481dc89f1c5\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Acer\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"acer-predator-helios-neo-16\" data-image-filename=\"msi-stealth-a16.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"99332901-b5dc-4423-848d-26402b6558ec\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmsi-stealth-a16-ai-copilot-pc-16240hz-qhd-ultra-thin-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-ai-9-365-with-32gb-memory-rtx-4070-1tb-ssd-core-black\u002F6590023.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"MSI Stealth A16 AI+ -Copilot+ PC\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $1,699 (save $300 at Best Buy): MSI's Stealth A16 comes with the AMD Ryzen AI 9-365, a top-of-the-line AI processor that runs cool and extremely power efficient, while delivering solid performance for gaming with 32GB of RAM and a RTX 4070 GPU. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ec090fb2-12bf-41b9-a46b-e7cf9efe71f8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Facer-predator-helios-18-gaming-laptop-18-2560-x-1600-ips-240hz-intel-i9-14900hx-geforce-rtx-4080-32gb-ddr5-1tb-ssd-abyssal-black\u002F6576634.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Acer Predator Helios 18-inch\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $1,999 (save $500 at Best Buy): Acer's Predator series is a staple of gaming machines. The 18-inch comes with a beastly 2560 x 1600 IPS 240Hz display, Intel Core i9, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, and 32GB of memory for solid performance.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7430f2ed-2cb7-4a44-b62c-889efb22d736\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fasus-tuf-gaming-a16-16-165hz-gaming-laptop-fhd-amd-ryzen-7-7735hs-with-16gb-ddr5-memory-radeon-rx7700s-512gb-pcie-ssd-off-black\u002F6560989.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Asus TUF A16 Gaming Laptop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $699 (save $400 at Best Buy): From Asus' durable line of gaming laptops, the 16-inch version is just the right size for portable gaming with a good-sized screen. This one comes with 16GB of RAM, Radeon RX 7700S GPU, and 512GB of storage.    \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ca7ae9d6-ee03-4f78-867b-3f06fa284d2f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmsi-katana-15-15-6-144hz-fhd-gaming-laptop-ryzen-9-8945hs-with-16gb-memory-rtx-4070-1tb-ssd-black\u002F6575345.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"MSI Katana 15\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $1,099 (save $400): MSI's Katana series features lightweight and portable gaming laptops with a variety of configurations. Right now, the 15-inch model with a Ryzen 9 processor, 16GB of RAM, RTX 4070, and 1TB SSD is $400 off, bringing this gaming laptop down to a very competitive price.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"cd4e80d0-b37d-498a-a375-4c9eab97af3d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lenovo.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fp\u002Flaptops\u002Flegion-laptops\u002Flegion-pro-series\u002Flenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen-9-16-inch-intel\u002F83de001sus\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $2,728 (16% off at Lenovo): Lenovo's 9th-generation Legion Pro 7i is a powerful gaming machine with tons of storage at an accessible price point.  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d7f751a9-3b60-4c90-a0e9-e8ed80fa4dfe\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bhphotovideo.com\u002Fc\u002Fproduct\u002F1845627-REG\u002Fasus_g713pi_db94_17_3_rog_strix_wqhd.html\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Asus ROG Strix G17\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (2022) Gaming Laptop: $1,449 (save $450 at B&H Photo Video): The ROG Strix G17 from Asus' 2022 lineup is marked down to make room for the 2024 models, but that doesn't mean this machine can't handle high-end gaming. It's got 16GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, and a bold design for $450 off the regular price.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"37fbdf2f-a235-4679-a188-26b3a26a0636\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAOC-Display-Octa-Core-Computer-Keyboard\u002Fdp\u002FB0DFLKH5FK\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"AOC 16-inch Gaming Laptop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $599 (save $1,100 at Amazon): Armed with an AMD Ryzen 7 and 16GB of RAM, this budget gaming machine is 65% off, making a solid choice for a travel device for cloud gamers.   \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday occurs the day after Thanksgiving, so this year, it falls on Friday, Nov. 29th, 2024. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Cyber Monday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECyber Monday falls on the Monday immediately after Black Friday. So this year, it's on Monday, Dec. 2nd, 2024. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAre laptop deals really better on Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAbsolutely. Amazon has added tons of devices from all the big brands over the past few years to hype up their Black Friday sales events, and they've gotten quite good. For example, when Amazon first started selling Apple's MacBooks and MacBook Pros at discounted rates, it was one of the first online retail outlets to do so. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday has traditionally been a more general sale day to kick off the holiday shopping season. Cyber Monday specifically refers to sales offered by online retailers that aren't available in physical brick-and-mortar stores. These deals are often sharply discounted, as retailers can adjust prices far easier online than on physical products on a shelf. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow did we choose these Black Friday deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are tons of laptop deals out there, but we only highlight products we've either gone hands-on with personally or would actually consider ourselves. For example, laptops come in a myriad of configurations and versions. If we've tested one model that we recommend, but a lower- or higher-end configuration is on sale, we'd still feel confident recommending it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhere can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest retailers for laptops (that also have the best sales) are Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, and B&H Photo Video, and many of our top-rated sales come from these destinations. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 16:04:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Black Friday is next week, but some sweet laptop deals are already live. We've rounded up the best sales we've come across at all price points from Apple, Lenovo, Asus, Dell, and more.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"383396f7-b620-4003-bec0-c16f4d3f0cd7",image:{id:"c911f12e-31b2-4b26-bd3c-94913062f77f",filename:"black-friday-chromebook-hero-image-3.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-15 15:49:57",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"prioritize-hands-on-images",credits:"Don't forget credit\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F15\u002Fc911f12e-31b2-4b26-bd3c-94913062f77f\u002Fblack-friday-chromebook-hero-image-3.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:900,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals-roundup",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Computing^Laptops",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"best-black-friday-laptop-deals-2024",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The 21 best Black Friday laptop deals 2024: Sales live now",topic:{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9841d7c0-1be2-42d4-963b-3d0c080290bc",slug:"tech",name:"Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"85ac61a4-89ca-4b8b-8072-308287ffd3f9\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"microwave\" data-image-filename=\"microwave.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's been exactly three years since we \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fwe-bought-an-alexa-enabled-microwave-heres-what-happened\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebought our last microwave\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a now-discontinued Sharp Carousel. Last month, the door latch started to stick. But a few days ago, it started microwaving when we opened the door. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmeta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-for-20-off-is-my-favorite-black-friday-deal-so-far\u002F\"\u003EMeta Ray-Ban smart glasses for 20% off is my favorite Black Friday deal so far\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only way to turn it off was to unplug it. Plugging the oven back in started the magnetron back up every time the door was opened. It was clear we were going to have to buy a new machine. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur malfunctioning microwave was a fairly normal unit, with the exception of its Alexa integration. I haven't tapped a microwave's control screen in three years. Instead, I've been saying variations of \"Alexa, microwave for 90 seconds,\" a few times every day, starting with my morning oatmeal.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fthe-newest-echo-show-8-just-hit-its-lowest-price-ever-for-black-friday\u002F\"\u003EThe newest Echo Show 8 just hit its lowest price ever for Black Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe chose the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6722e67b-027f-4524-8e61-763cecc77895\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fproduct\u002FB09JCKB28X\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Panasonic NN-SV79MS\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E with \"Genius Sensor Cooking\" as our replacement. It was $299 (but it's currently on sale for $50 off), a hundred dollars more than the two other Alexa microwaves on offer (both of which were not available for overnight shipping). We figured we'd spend more than $100 on two days of Door Dash, so we ponied up the extra bucks. Not only did we get a new microwave, we got our own \"Genius Sensor.\" Ooh. Aah.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c17a6b96-483d-4745-b42b-7014a526f3d5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOur new Alexa-enabled microwave hero is currently $50 off for Black Friday.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Panasonic NN-SV79MS smart microwave\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"microwave","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Amazon","imageData":{"id":"60f4b836-c721-49d0-bcbb-2c58e524e1b9","title":"microwave","filename":"microwave.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002F60f4b836-c721-49d0-bcbb-2c58e524e1b9\u002Fmicrowave.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":11036,"width":500,"height":500,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-22 13:55:19","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-11-22 13:55:28","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Amazon","alt":"microwave","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"60f4b836-c721-49d0-bcbb-2c58e524e1b9","imageAltText":"microwave","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Amazon","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"microwave.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F22","imageWidth":500,"imageHeight":500,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Amazon\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fproduct\u002FB09JCKB28X","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EI was not a believer \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen we bought our first Alexa-enabled microwave, I mocked the whole idea. It was a stunt purchase. We needed a microwave, but not with Alexa. I bought the one that worked with our favorite smart assistant because I write about Alexa -- and I thought I'd get some low-hanging mocks in as well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI said: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll be honest with you. I felt silly. I am perfectly comfortable telling Alexa to turn on and off my lights and change my thermostat, because the idea of getting up to touch a light switch or thermostat wheel seems far too caveman for modern society. But you have to manually open the microwave door to zap things, so why not punch the buttons right next to the door? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApparently, I have a previously untapped capacity for laziness. Since the Sharp Carousel has entered our kitchen, I have not once -- not once! -- touched any of the buttons on the front of Miss A's Nuclear Roaster. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe biggest perk of an Alexa-controlled microwave\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis was still true three years later. But I found that voice control was actually a big help in the kitchen. That's because kitchen work often involves using both hands. And while you have to open the door to put something in the nuker, you don't always want it to kick off right away (although we found there's a time limit on how long you can wait to give it a command after opening and closing the door). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's also possible to use a rag on the big rectangle you push to open the door, but chicken slime-covered fingers aren't all that great on a touch panel. Voice activation makes it possible to be slimed and nuke, too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazons-echo-spot-smart-alarm-clock-is-almost-half-off-this-black-friday\u002F\"\u003EAmazon's Echo Spot smart alarm clock is almost half off this Black Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis new Panasonic doesn't contain an Alexa inside (neither did our old Sharp). Instead, it links to your existing kitchen Alexa device over Wi-Fi. We have an \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"efea37a0-671b-4420-9272-7df1960cfc48\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Famazon-echo-show-8-3rd-generation-8-inch-smart-display-with-alexa-charcoal\u002F6562249.p?skuId=6562249\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"8-inch Echo Show\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E ($70 off right now at the link) that lives on top of the microwave, so the two team up to give us our daily veg.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis new microwave offers a ton of voice commands. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b67a40a7-5e7a-444f-8c51-424f8fed7053\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"voice-commands-02\" data-image-filename=\"voice-commands-02.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"5712\" data-image-height=\"4284\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can have it just run for a duration, or you can tell it to reheat pancakes, waffles, pie, brownie (one only, apparently), bread, dessert, and even ice cream. Panasonic knows its audience has a sweet tooth. We didn't try any of those features because neither my wife nor I eat any refined sugar or flour-based foods. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fget-a-refurbished-amazon-fire-tablet-for-as-little-as-10-with-this-black-friday-deal\u002F\"\u003EGet a refurbished Amazon Fire Tablet for as little as $10 with this Black Friday deal\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe chart shown above is for reheat, but there are also cook commands. I did try the \"cook oatmeal\" option, and it worked fairly well. My oatmeal normally takes 90 seconds, but the microwave's sensor cooking version took about five minutes. Yes, it did have a nicer texture. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe genius sensor gotcha\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut, and this is a gotcha for all the \"genius sensor\" options, any food you cook with the sensor option must not be covered. Covering food while microwaving is the very best way I've found to not have the microwave itself covered with food splatters after microwaving.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat oatmeal definitely crested the edges of the tall bowl it was in, which made me nervous, but it did not spill over. And, honestly, it just didn't taste that much better for taking two and a half times longer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBeware the child lock \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERight after we installed the microwave, we ran into a snag. After we cooked something, we couldn't get the door to open. Having just had a microwave with a stuck door, we were not amused. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETurns out that the microwave comes with a child safety lock that physically engages when the microwave starts cooking. We did not know this, so of course our solution was to push on the open button repeatedly in the hopes that our new microwave wasn't broken. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazons-new-kindle-paperwhite-finally-nails-the-feature-ive-been-waiting-for-and-its-on-sale\u002F\"\u003EThe new Kindle Paperwhite finally nails the feature I've been waiting for (and it's on sale)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere was also a big sign on the front of the door about it that we both paid no attention to.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe then eventually decided to look at the instructions. There's a button sequence that permanently turns off the safety lock. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking of buttons, this microwave doesn't have a traditional button panel. There are six physical buttons. One is called Microwave. The others are Popcorn, Turbo Defrost, Quick 30, Time\u002FClock, and Stop\u002FReset. There's also a dial that allows you to choose numerical values. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat said, the manual itself recommends controlling the microwave primarily with Alexa. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"32c66142-9e18-4ce7-b826-0c57aea9b0b2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"guide\" data-image-filename=\"guide.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"2186\" data-image-height=\"580\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOne minor issue\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy only other complaint is that sometimes the machine doesn't seem to realize (or at least tell Alexa) that it's done cooking. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen we say, \"Alexa, microwave for 2 minutes,\" Alexa often responds that the microwave is busy, when it's not. We have to hit Stop\u002FReset and reissue the order. That wasn't something we had to do with our previous Alexa-enabled microwave. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe 60+ best Black Friday Amazon deals 2024: Apple, Roborock, Kindle and more\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOverall, though, we like it. I'm not sure it was worth the extra $100 for all the sensor cooking features since we don't normally rely on sensors for our cooking times. But if you want Alexa to control your microwave, this fits the bill. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo you have Alexas in your home? What devices do you control with your Alexas? Would you ever buy an Alexa-controlled microwave (or do you have one)? Let us know in the comments below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to subscribe to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fadvancedgeekery.substack.com\u002F\"\u003Emy weekly update newsletter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and follow me on Twitter\u002FX at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 14:08:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"When we first bought an Alexa-enabled microwave, I mocked the whole idea. But now we can't live without one. 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She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"00707efa-af1a-4d68-b76f-e91798cb8f09\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EOur Echo Pop, known as Ziggy, has become a staple in our home.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Pop\" data-image-filename=\"echo-pop2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F05\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4dd29ebd-2a66-4fba-b62c-536862bccbd5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Lavender\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Pop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is Amazon's most compact mainstream speaker. It comes in four colors and has Alexa built-in. Thanks to this season's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday sales event\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the Echo Pop is available for a limited time for $18 on Amazon, a 55% discount from its regular $40 price.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"3e46bc52-7352-45d8-b4f4-755859b6f4c6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Echo Pop (save $22)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d","filename":"epop.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002F4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d\u002Fepop.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-22 04:31:11","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d","imageFilename":"epop.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F22"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Lavender\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5\" data-offerprice=\"18\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Lavender\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"d76b5008-2a42-4c31-8327-341bf210ed59","slug":"introducing-echo-pop-full-sound-compact-smart-speaker-with-alexa-lavender-bloom","name":"Introducing Echo Pop | Full sound compact smart speaker with Alexa | Lavender Bloom","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1732249905866,"displayDate":"Thu Nov 21 2024 23:31:45 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon created the Echo Pop for those who don't want to commit to a full-sized smart speaker, who want a sleeker, more compact look than the spheric Echo Dot, or who want a more affordable smart speaker.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazon-echo-pop-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon Echo Pop review: A portable smart speaker for small spaces\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's the perfect starter smart speaker for anyone looking to get Amazon Alexa and dive deeper into a smart home ecosystem. At just over half the size of an Echo Dot, the Echo Pop doesn't disappoint; it's no Sonos speaker but packs a mean punch in a small package.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazons-echo-show-8-is-the-best-smart-home-hub-and-speaker-right-now-heres-why\u002F\"\u003EAmazon's Echo Show 8 is the best smart home hub and speaker right now. Here's why\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"fccc7fc8-3a71-40e7-8ed0-ba8543e1e247\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5]\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Pop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E can fill a small room with sound, making it a great fit for a college kid's dorm room or for listening to audiobooks while relaxing at home. At $18, it's certainly worth the purchase.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e0cb98a2-2b8f-4817-a6ac-b6878d516542\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F"\u003EThe 40+ best Black Friday Amazon deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3f1c6554-260f-46bc-af57-3449c41824ac\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3f1c6554-260f-46bc-af57-3449c41824ac\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 13:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"An Echo Pop is the perfect way to add a little pop of Alexa to your life during Black Friday sales (pun intended). The discount affects all four colorways.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"447a4441-1a12-4ecc-b460-eda2574c6b5a",image:{id:"4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d",filename:"epop.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 04:31:11",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon Echo Pop",credits:"Amazon\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002F4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d\u002Fepop.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Home Entertainment^Speakers",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"The Echo Pop smart speaker is just $18 with this Black Friday deal",section:b,slug:"amazons-echo-pop-smart-speaker-has-dropped-to-18-for-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon's Echo Pop smart speaker has dropped to $18 for Black Friday",topic:{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"103a5e4f-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"64cf5e57-0c1c-426e-a264-2035c5880d37\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Dot with children's drawings\" data-image-filename=\"echo-dot.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F01\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm a sucker for a good deal, and smart speakers are one of the devices I like buying during sales events. For a discounted price, you can get a speaker for your home that functions as a Bluetooth speaker and connection to your smart home. This $23 \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c86e9d96-2b2e-4282-99e6-f365cd7cc455\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-release-Smart-speaker-Charcoal\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-release-Smart-speaker-Charcoal\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Dot\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E deal checks all the boxes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"63729d9a-a1ea-49b5-b351-e7c15efece29\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Buy the Echo Dot (5th Gen) for $23 (save $27)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Echo Dot","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Amazon\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"887270a6-4cdf-446c-a4ab-822821462953","filename":"edot.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002F887270a6-4cdf-446c-a4ab-822821462953\u002Fedot.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-22 04:54:32","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"887270a6-4cdf-446c-a4ab-822821462953","imageFilename":"edot.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F22"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Amazon\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-release-Smart-speaker-Charcoal\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3\" data-offerprice=\"30\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-release-Smart-speaker-Charcoal\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"ea355591-a067-4d73-8058-de080d2b0339","slug":"amazon-echo-dot-5th-gen","name":"Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1732251022068,"displayDate":"Thu Nov 21 2024 23:50:22 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Dot is a great way to add Amazon Alexa to your home, bringing the virtual assistant into your routines to answer questions and run smart home devices, but it's also a pretty decent speaker on its own, especially at $30. This speaker won't blow the Apple HomePod mini out of the water, but it is still a great, inexpensive speaker. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fecho-pop-vs-echo-dot-which-alexa-smart-speaker-should-you-choose\u002F\"\u003EEcho Pop vs Echo Dot: Which Alexa smart speaker should you choose?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, if you already have an Echo Dot, you could get a second one to create a stereo pair for a TV to enjoy more immersive audio during movie nights. It's also small enough to hang out on a desk, bookshelf, or nightstand. I even have an Echo Dot in my bathroom to close the blinds and play music while I shower. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAvailable in Charcoal, Deep Sea Blue, and Glacier White, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2c07be6e-2723-476c-baaf-0b463ed3fb43\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-release-Smart-speaker-Charcoal\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Dot (5th Gen)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is typically available for $50 but is currently 54% off, bringing the price down to $23 for the Black Friday sale. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d858609b-13f9-406b-90ef-43b689403758\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 04:55:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Looking for a way to add a hands-free virtual assistant to your life? You can buy the latest Echo Dot for only $23 through Black Friday.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"49d8d590-37cf-463f-bf76-1566f4825d57",image:{id:"887270a6-4cdf-446c-a4ab-822821462953",filename:"edot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 04:54:32",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Echo Dot",credits:"Amazon\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002F887270a6-4cdf-446c-a4ab-822821462953\u002Fedot.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Home Entertainment^Speakers",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"the-23-echo-dot-deal-is-a-great-deal-to-upgrade-your-smart-home-this-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The $23 Echo Dot deal is a great deal for upgrading your smart home this Black Friday",topic:{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d0dcd826-0ecf-4610-8ea0-54d4e0a9e244\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow7.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the deal?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe third-generation Echo Show 8 is on sale for just $80, its lowest price ever, as part of a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E deal.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EZDNET's key takeaways\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAmazon launched the third-generation \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"989cf4c1-92db-4524-849a-7e57d36f1d4d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E in late 2023 for $150.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe smart display has an improved speaker with spatial audio, a centered camera for improved video calls, and Adaptive Content that adjusts based on how close you are to the device.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAlthough the Echo Show 8 brought many improvements, the screen remains at 1080p resolution, and there are few customization options.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Amazon released the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8b6e2ded-4fea-464a-ae93-5d2a06bb3b55\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, I was able to test it for a few months. Coming from a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"20706a0e-d310-438b-ba44-5d436920ca4b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB07PF1Y28C\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB07PF1Y28C?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"first-generation Echo Show 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E makes the upgrades to the third-generation model all the more noticeable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-smart-home-device\u002F\"\u003EThe best smart home devices of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to its sleeker design with edge-to-edge glass, center-set built-in camera, and smaller speaker enclosure, the 2023 Echo Show 8 features spatial audio, a faster processor than previous generations, and an upgraded smart home experience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"146d7451-010d-4791-b53e-b7325854f41c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe third-generation Echo Show 8 retails for $150 and features a vibrant, upgraded screen, improved speed, and a faster processor.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Echo Show 8 (2023)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Echo Show 8","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"cf3b6c37-4fee-40e2-9dab-bac28bc1515d","title":"Echo Show 8","filename":"echo-show-8-1.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F24\u002Fcf3b6c37-4fee-40e2-9dab-bac28bc1515d\u002Fecho-show-8-1.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1330437,"width":2100,"height":1182,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-24 03:04:22","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-24 03:04:34","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","alt":"Echo Show 8","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"cf3b6c37-4fee-40e2-9dab-bac28bc1515d","imageAltText":"Echo Show 8","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"echo-show-8-1.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F24","imageWidth":2100,"imageHeight":1182,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"a7c4e24f-9bb6-4c2b-a3cf-8694a53aff29","slug":"all-new-echo-show-8-3rd-gen-2023-release-with-spatial-audio-smart-home-hub-and-alexa-charcoal","name":"All-New Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen, 2023 release) | With Spatial Audio, Smart Home Hub, and Alexa | Charcoal","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1732249194637,"displayDate":"Thu Nov 21 2024 23:19:54 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"150","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's updates to its third-generation Echo Show are evident when you unbox the device. The typical plastic packaging is nowhere to be seen, as the device is wrapped mostly in recyclable materials. Amazon says 99% of the device's packaging is made of wood-fiber materials from \"responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c4f1043b-5910-4ced-844a-5b7353008a60\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Show 8's design stands out from previous generations, particularly the speaker on the back. Other Echo Show devices have a tapered speaker back that doubles as a stand to hold the smart display up to make it self-standing. The latest Echo Show 8's speaker also props up the display, but it has a new design that is, in my humble opinion, an interesting choice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe spatial audio speaker on the back, let's admit, looks a bit like a butt sticking out of the smart display -- just a sliver of it is visible. This isn't necessarily a negative thing, just the unfortunate perception the device gave me.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f8263d9b-330d-4c09-aa6f-5ff55c060980\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow6.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon finally placed the device's camera in the middle of the display instead of on the right, as it had done with each previous Echo Show.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazons-echo-show-5-made-me-a-smart-display-believer-and-my-daughter-too\u002F\"\u003EAmazon's Echo Show 5 made me a smart display believer (and my daughter, too)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe upgraded 13MP camera is meant for video calls, making the center placement all the more beneficial. You no longer appear as if you're looking off to one side when on a video call.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe camera placement from the right to the center could also better support Visual ID, making it possible for the Echo Show 8 to detect when you're approaching the device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e285ccea-e7f9-4e95-a870-45f93b127bf7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen, 2023 release)\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow9.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVisual ID personalization is available on the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b05109e0-c17c-4475-aef0-384dcd768763\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fecho-show-10\u002Fdp\u002FB07VHZ41L8\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 10\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3fae3cd4-2bd6-4078-b2ac-30f3bbd56229\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BFZVFG6N\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 15\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ac0173f4-4abc-431f-bff3-989ef013e22a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB084DC4LW6\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB084DC4LW6?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"second-generation Echo Show 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and newer. This feature gives each person in your household a personalized experience with the smart display.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-tablet-is-redefining-what-a-kids-tablet-can-do\u002F\"\u003EThis new tablet is redefining what a kids' tablet can do\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach household member who wants to use Visual ID has to enroll separately on each device; as Amazon explains, this visual data is stored locally on the device. When an enrolled member approaches the Echo Show 8, the screen will display personalized content, such as sticky notes someone else left for that person, calendars, and their favorite news.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6f33d102-0927-444b-9ee5-2d59e1485366\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Show 8 (2023) switches from Standby Mode to a more interactive screen when a registered user is detected.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"copy-bcfdec46-97c0-4d63-b716-256682bdc2a7.gif\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"568\" data-image-height=\"320\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen there's Adaptive Content, an all-new feature Amazon debuted with this third-generation device. Adaptive Content makes it easier for you to view content on the screen from a distance by simplifying it when no one is near the device and switching to a detailed view when you approach the Echo Show.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fthese-are-the-five-things-i-learned-from-my-smart-home\u002F\"\u003E5 things I learned while building my smart home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have also enrolled in Visual ID, then the displayed content will be personalized to you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e74067a5-2456-43c4-8ddf-6861e132c34e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe latest Echo Show 8 is also a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-smart-speaker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esmart speaker\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with spatial audio. The device packs a pair of two-inch neodymium speakers for a vibrant directional feel and a surprisingly rich sound experience despite the size of the speaker, especially compared to the first-generation model and the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"87c7b367-70cf-4c9f-8949-ce99670566e1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B2SBHQK\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"2023 Echo Show 5\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a12ec7fd-c1a2-4b21-acb5-c280e8ebecdb\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow10.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe newest Echo Show 8 makes a compelling case for a smart display for both Alexa fans and smart home enthusiasts. Still, the $150 MSRP, higher than previous generations, could be a deterrent (though frequent discounts easily remediate that).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Feverything-you-need-to-start-a-smart-home-setup\u002F\"\u003EEverything you need to start building a smart home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis latest smart display is notably faster than previous models in terms of touchscreen response and how quickly Alexa answers and processes requests.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"49df3963-2d6f-4377-b24c-0091bdffc954\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen, 2023 release)\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Show 8 can locally process common smart home requests, such as when you ask Alexa to turn on a smart light or plug, for 40% faster responses. The new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e4f10a4c-082a-43dd-a8b4-521003249ef4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is also not just a smart display with Alexa built-in, but a smart home hub like the Echo and higher-end Echo Show 10.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith support for Zigbee, Thread, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fmatter-1-2-adds-support-for-9-new-smart-home-device-types-and-thats-not-all\u002F\"\u003EMatter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the Echo Show 8 can also be a central nexus for setting up and controlling compatible smart home devices and a smart assistant.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d79c6641-69f0-476a-9f1b-44da21e81f92\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 04:24:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amazon's third-generation Echo Show features faster speeds and an ambient display to streamline your smart home experience, and this Black Friday deal slashed its price by nearly half.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"ed31925e-7b11-4bd0-91e0-5660f8b4436d",image:{id:"d0dcd826-0ecf-4610-8ea0-54d4e0a9e244",filename:"echoshow7.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-24 03:03:04",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Echo Show 8",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F24\u002Fd0dcd826-0ecf-4610-8ea0-54d4e0a9e244\u002Fechoshow7.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2100,height:1182,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"the-newest-echo-show-8-just-hit-its-lowest-price-ever-for-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The newest Echo Show 8 just hit its lowest price ever for Black Friday",topic:{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. 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The regular \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"62712a5c-c603-406e-af22-9125f56998e0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CFPJYX7P\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is also on sale, available for $130.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've used the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-gave-away-my-kindle-and-ipad-within-hours-of-getting-this-tablet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETCL Nxtpaper Tab 10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as my e-reader for about four months. Soon after switching to the tablet, I passed off my 2018 Kindle Paperwhite (10th Generation) to my daughter and my 2020 iPad to my husband. Then I tried the new, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7d0b5f50-c9d9-4d97-9de8-9bc1ffe8e188\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"12th-generation Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and I'm not sure I can give it up.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-simple-kindle-accessory-made-the-reading-experience-so-much-better-for-me\u002F\"\u003EThis simple Kindle accessory made the reading experience so much better for me\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe TCL tablet offers a full-color mode, color paper and black-and-white paper mode, so you get the full experience of a tablet and an e-reader. I love that I can turn pages and navigate the Kindle app on the TCL as quickly as I can on a smartphone or a tablet while still looking like an e-reader and putting my slow, six-year-old Kindle to shame.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1fe4e93c-24bc-4b8b-908f-19ac782aa901\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe 32GB Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition has wireless charging support, the fastest performance and page turns yet, and up to 12 weeks of battery life.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"b68ebf1e-93d4-460a-8ee4-323e82645d7d","title":"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)","filename":"5.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F04\u002Fb68ebf1e-93d4-460a-8ee4-323e82645d7d\u002F5.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":4761349,"width":4272,"height":2403,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-04 20:51:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-11-04 20:51:57","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","alt":"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"b68ebf1e-93d4-460a-8ee4-323e82645d7d","imageAltText":"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"5.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F04","imageWidth":4272,"imageHeight":2403,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"ed573850-2305-4332-b62f-bf704855a8c9","slug":"amazon-kindle-paperwhite-signature-edition-32-gb-our-fastest-kindle-with-wireless-charging-and-weeks-of-battery-life","name":"Amazon - Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32 GB) – Our fastest Kindle with wireless charging, and weeks of battery life - 2024 - Metallic Black","productType":"PRODUCT","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1730898903534,"displayDate":"Wed Nov 06 2024 08:15:03 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Amazon \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-just-launched-four-new-kindles-including-a-full-color-model-heres-whats-new\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eunveiled its new Kindle lineup\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, I fell for it like a ripe coconut falls on a sunny beach. I've been a Kindle user for over 12 years, religiously reading each night before bed. While a new Kindle may not seem too exciting considering the device's simplicity, the 2024 lineup of Kindles is Amazon's largest upgrade in years, offering the first full-color Kindle and the fastest page turns yet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough the TCL Nxtpaper tablet has many benefits, the Kindle Paperwhite SE has several key advantages over it that have made me reach for it more than the TCL. Most importantly, the new Kindle Paperwhite weighs just 7.5 ounces and features a smaller seven-inch display than my tablet. This makes it easier to hold the Kindle in one hand, something I struggled with daily with the 10-inch, 16.9-oz TCL tablet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9687257c-8b65-488a-b4d9-22f8275f2d62\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)\" data-image-filename=\"6.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"4272\" data-image-height=\"2403\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENobody wants to carry around a 1lb book, especially if you read for long periods and like to hold your e-reader in one hand.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESize and weight aside, the Kindle Paperwhite SE has up to 12 weeks of battery life on a single charge. This is based on a half hour of reading per day with the wireless off and the light setting at 13, so your mileage may vary. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-best-productivity-tablets-ive-tested-is-not-an-ipad-pro-or-remarkable\u002F\"\u003EOne of the best productivity tablets I've tested is not an iPad Pro or Remarkable\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy TCL tablet, in turn, offers about 20 hours, which is impressive for a tablet. I charge it about once a week and read for about an hour each night.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6d373d4c-d192-4c9d-9ec1-54abe0a93757\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)\" data-image-filename=\"2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"4272\" data-image-height=\"2403\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been using the Kindle Paperwhite for about two weeks and haven't needed to charge it after the initial charge. This is pretty typical for a Kindle; my 10th-generation Kindle Paperwhite lasted about three weeks, reading with the backlight for just under an hour a day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter two weeks of daily reading on a single charge, some days for up to three hours a day, my Kindle Paperwhite's battery is still at 32%. According to Amazon, the Kindle Paperwhite could last about 42 hours of reading with the brightness at 13.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-spent-the-weekend-reading-on-amazons-newest-kindle-and-its-more-useful-than-ever\u002F\"\u003EI spent the weekend reading on Amazon's newest Kindle - and it's more useful than ever\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsidering I've read about 29.5 hours in the past two weeks, and the battery is at 32%, the estimations seem pretty accurate.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAside from a long battery life, the fastest page turns I've seen on a Kindle, and the benefit of a lightweight, compact e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite SE also has the advantage of being a dedicated, distraction-free reading device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"98ec0996-2635-4c4f-af68-8b7577dc5814\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)\" data-image-filename=\"3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"4272\" data-image-height=\"2403\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Signature Edition also features 32GB of storage and support for wireless charging.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou don't have to worry about notifications or distractions from social media or other apps tearing you away from your reading, as a Kindle is a simple device that only fulfills your reading hobby. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-best-color-e-ink-tablets-ive-tested-is-not-made-by-kobo-or-boox\u002F\"\u003EOne of the best color E Ink tablets I've tested is not made by Kobo or Boox\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKindle e-readers are built to last several years, so I'd recommend the Kindle Paperwhite to anyone upgrading from a three-year or older Kindle. I typically use my Kindles for six years, but I could see this new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1da45353-8aeb-4ab2-89e4-6e0462b60311\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E lasting eight years or longer, making the purchase even more worthwhile.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"35e98a7a-ce50-439f-b045-36b1cb286ad6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 17:49:54",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amazon just launched the 12th-generation Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, which has up to three months of battery life and the fastest page turns ever. 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She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3211a1f3-66f0-4292-aa90-2c294b5d3fe0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet from 2020.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Fire HD 8 Tablet on desk\" data-image-filename=\"fire-tablet.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Amazon-owned site \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8ac26f26-9baf-4930-a70d-4b05a94472cd\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.woot.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Woot\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is holding a huge early \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday sale\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, dropping the price of refurbished Amazon Fire Tablets to between $10 and $15 apiece, depending on the model and storage capacity. These tablets are categorized under Woot's \"Scratch & Dent\" section, so don't expect them to be in mint condition upon arrival, but they are in working condition. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe deal takes an extra $10 off the price when you use the code FIRETEN at checkout, and includes the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"817911a1-34bf-44b4-a7e0-ec633fd0a48e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcomputers.woot.com\u002Foffers\u002Famazon-fire-7-tablet-2019-sd-5\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tkqlhce.com\u002Fclick-9041660-15734690?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcomputers.woot.com%2Foffers%2Famazon-fire-7-tablet-2019-sd-5&sid=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire 7 tablet (2019)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7a421130-aec7-4606-9b34-a6971aef9efb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcomputers.woot.com\u002Foffers\u002Ffire-hd-8-tablet-2018-8th-gen-sd-5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet (2018)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"19f71946-11f2-4b24-b969-b065c9e1bcc6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcomputers.woot.com\u002Foffers\u002Ffire-hd-8-tablet-2020-10th-gen-sd-11?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet (2020)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E each for as low as $10, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"99eefef0-823b-4c8b-9849-596c064c5df7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcomputers.woot.com\u002Foffers\u002Famazon-fire-hd-10-tablet-2019-sd-7\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire HD tablet (2019)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for as low as $15, and the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"88ef2f02-7267-42da-b2b6-25d0d703639f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcomputers.woot.com\u002Foffers\u002Famazon-fire-hd-10-tablet-2021-sd-3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet (2021)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for as low as $30.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"b616ffaf-c831-4067-9a9f-e43c58e611c0\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Amazon Fire HD tablets for as low as $10\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Fire HD 8 Tablet on a desk","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"e49ea7ad-ec16-416e-af87-dea89ff2d582","filename":"1echo-how.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F15\u002Fe49ea7ad-ec16-416e-af87-dea89ff2d582\u002F1echo-how.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-03-15 20:24:12","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"e49ea7ad-ec16-416e-af87-dea89ff2d582","imageFilename":"1echo-how.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F03\u002F15"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcomputers.woot.com\u002Foffers\u002Famazon-fire-7-tablet-2019-sd-5\" data-offermerchant=\"Woot\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Famazons-75-inch-omni-fire-tv-black-friday-deal-11-21-2024\u002F\"\u003ESnag the 75-inch Amazon Omni Fire TV for almost $300 off ahead of Black Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese deals are limited and subject to sell out without warning, as they're only available while quantities last. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've owned a pair of Fire HD 8 tablets since their 2020 release, and they're still perfect for simple tasks like reading, web browsing, and entertainment. I've used these for my kids since I bought them during October Prime Day 2020, and they've held up beautifully. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fget-a-free-google-pixel-9-phone-from-t-mobile-with-this-black-friday-deal\u002F\"\u003EGet a free Google Pixel 9 phone from T-Mobile with this Black Friday deal\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese Android tablets run Fire OS, an operating system Amazon developed on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). While they're not as fast as an iPad or higher-end Samsung tablet, they're also much more affordable, especially at this Black Friday sale price.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8e178a20-7cd2-4fe6-ae22-c2ed45479005\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 17:10:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"This is a great way to save on an Amazon Fire Tablet for a kid or casual use this holiday season.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"73f6af32-fa7c-4d9b-ae10-65595d466263",image:{id:"3211a1f3-66f0-4292-aa90-2c294b5d3fe0",filename:"fire-tablet.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-03-15 19:46:56",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Fire HD 8 Tablet on desk",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EThe Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet from 2020.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F15\u002F3211a1f3-66f0-4292-aa90-2c294b5d3fe0\u002Ffire-tablet.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Computing^Tablets",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"get-a-refurbished-amazon-fire-tablet-for-as-little-as-10-with-this-black-friday-deal",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Get a refurbished Amazon Fire Tablet for as little as $10 with this Black Friday deal",topic:{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0f170e27-b89d-48a1-aa1e-6d5c3594737e",slug:"work-life",name:"Work Life",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d}],componentLabel:c,description:c,filters:c,paging:c,slug:"dynamic-topic-five-story-feature-latest-offset-5",title:c,label:c,viewMoreText:c,viewMoreUrl:c,relatedItems:c},{id:"61aded77-4ad4-412f-850f-e183cdc51b1d",meta:{componentName:"61aded77-4ad4-412f-850f-e183cdc51b1d",componentDisplayName:c,componentType:"ContentList"},metadata:{},links:{self:{href:"https:\u002F\u002Fbender.cnetstatic.com\u002Fapi\u002Fneutron\u002Fcomponents\u002Fzdnet\u002Flisting\u002Fdynamic_listing\u002F61aded77-4ad4-412f-850f-e183cdc51b1d\u002Fweb?searchBy=id&topicSlug=amazon&componentType=ContentList&componentName=61aded77-4ad4-412f-850f-e183cdc51b1d",meta:{pageNum:1,count:15}},prev:{href:c,meta:c},next:{href:"https:\u002F\u002Fbender.cnetstatic.com\u002Fapi\u002Fneutron\u002Fcomponents\u002Fzdnet\u002Flisting\u002Fdynamic_listing\u002F61aded77-4ad4-412f-850f-e183cdc51b1d\u002Fweb?searchBy=id&topicSlug=amazon&componentType=ContentList&componentName=61aded77-4ad4-412f-850f-e183cdc51b1d&offset=15&limit=15",meta:{pageNum:2,count:15}},first:{href:"https:\u002F\u002Fbender.cnetstatic.com\u002Fapi\u002Fneutron\u002Fcomponents\u002Fzdnet\u002Flisting\u002Fdynamic_listing\u002F61aded77-4ad4-412f-850f-e183cdc51b1d\u002Fweb?searchBy=id&topicSlug=amazon&componentType=ContentList&componentName=61aded77-4ad4-412f-850f-e183cdc51b1d&offset=0&limit=15",meta:{pageNum:1,count:15}},last:{href:"https:\u002F\u002Fbender.cnetstatic.com\u002Fapi\u002Fneutron\u002Fcomponents\u002Fzdnet\u002Flisting\u002Fdynamic_listing\u002F61aded77-4ad4-412f-850f-e183cdc51b1d\u002Fweb?searchBy=id&topicSlug=amazon&componentType=ContentList&componentName=61aded77-4ad4-412f-850f-e183cdc51b1d&offset=5580&limit=15",meta:{pageNum:373,count:13}}},items:[{author:{id:"68ccd102-8d5e-4daf-9f80-fcafe61450f3",username:"NRaemont",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Nina",lastName:"Raemont",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"f78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076",filename:"nina-raemont-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-08-03 18:59:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F03\u002Ff78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076\u002Fnina-raemont-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Nina Raemont is a ZDNET Associate Editor based in New York City. She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003ETime is flying, and holiday shopping season is nearly here. In fact, Black Friday is less than a week away. Whether you're looking to score deals on around-the-house must-haves or gifts for friends and family, this is typically the best time of year to get discounts on everything you may be looking for.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBlack Friday 2024: Everything to know\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf one of those gifts you have in mind (for yourself or a loved one) is a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-kindle\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKindle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Black Friday is the time to buy one: Amazon runs deep discounts on its e-readers and Kindle accessories during these deals events, including on some of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-just-launched-four-new-kindles-including-a-full-color-model-heres-whats-new\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebrand-new Kindle models\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that just came out. I follow Kindle deals all year long and have rounded up the best early Black Friday Kindle deals we've found so far here.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercebutton\" data-id=\"df77ed04-e528-4e7e-850c-3bfc310da4a0\" data-button-text=\"Shop at Amazon\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8c32a032-d19f-4477-b0b7-23bad2698d3c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Matcha Kindle against green backdrop\" data-image-filename=\"177d0557-4034-47e0-bc94-0b2a7d4e2a12-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"3376\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOur favorite Kindle deals for Black Friday 2024\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6a05ab61-a5fb-4cee-b6eb-acca8b31cdca\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CFPJYX7P\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CFPJYX7P\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $130 (save $30 at Amazon): The Kindle Paperwhite is a delightful fit for people who are already sold on e-readers and want one with a longer battery (12 weeks) and a responsive display. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"be5a6278-5b47-42f3-be85-c35f60b2de96\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Kindle\u002Fdp\u002FB0CNV9F72P\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"New Kindle base model\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $85 (save $20 at Amazon): This is the Kindle most people should buy if they're looking for their first e-reader. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"bd51c3d5-19c8-4b1c-92a9-eb43f3dc1884\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Essentials-Bundle-including-release\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9ZWBFWQ\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Essentials-Bundle-including-release\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9ZWBFWQ?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"New Kindle Essentials Bundle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $117 (save $45): The base model Kindle is what I'd recommend to most people if they've never owned an e-reader before. This bundle packages the Kindle, a case, and a power adapter together. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b6ff3511-bfdf-4434-904d-174189511347\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"New Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $155 (save $45 at Amazon): The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition promises more storage for your favorite books with 32GB, compared to the non-Signature Edition's 16GB. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6ded54df-4fef-4885-b780-c66bda07a9f6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Kindle-Scribe-Essentials-including\u002Fdp\u002FB0DB2TN42S\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-Kindle-Scribe-Essentials-including\u002Fdp\u002FB0DB2TN42S?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"New Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $480 (save $60): You can already get Amazon's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-just-launched-four-new-kindles-including-a-full-color-model-heres-whats-new\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebrand-new Kindle Scribe\u003C\u002Fa\u003E at a discount if you opt for the Essentials Bundle. It comes with a leather cover and a power adapter, too. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"113231f7-95f1-43fe-8f36-16833a826aa3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Oasis-now-with-adjustable-warm-light\u002Fdp\u002FB07L5GDTYY\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Oasis-now-with-adjustable-warm-light\u002Fdp\u002FB07L5GDTYY?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Oasis (International Version)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $135 (save $135): Save 50% on a Kindle Oasis with an ergonomic handrest and page-turn buttons (but note that this deal applies to those outside the US only).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"34fdaa53-a83c-4779-ad28-c93dca90515b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Paperwhite-Signature-including-32\u002Fdp\u002FB0BNPC9JNN\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Paperwhite-Signature-including-32\u002Fdp\u002FB0BNPC9JNN?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $238 (save $20): The 2022 Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition comes with a fabric cover and a charging dock.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d4d13ecb-2a03-4660-bae0-0a042068c8ec\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Paperwhite-Signature-Essentials-including\u002Fdp\u002FB09FP1C94R\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FKindle-Paperwhite-Signature-Essentials-including\u002Fdp\u002FB09FP1C94R?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $245 (save $20): This 2022 Kindle Paperwhite is two years old, but if you aren't interested in purchasing the newer Kindle and want a good deal on an e-reader and charging dock, this is a solid pick. The Paperwhite is also our tested pick for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-kindle\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe best Kindle overall\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"24f144af-6fc9-481c-944d-762c684e4d21\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FWireless-Charging-Paperwhite-Signature-compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0952VWQWC\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FWireless-Charging-Paperwhite-Signature-compatible\u002Fdp\u002FB0952VWQWC?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Charging Dock\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $22 (save $10): Wirelessly charge your Paperwhite with this device that's $10 off. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"902366de-c583-4679-beaa-fa58a682ca3e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLK79BZ2\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLK79BZ2?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Scribe Slimshell Case\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $22 (save $14): If you just purchased the new Kindle Scribe, this case is fit for it and at a 40% discount right now. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"95871a8b-2b7b-4380-b3fa-ac0853c2856d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BGK8G5RP\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BGK8G5RP?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Base Model Kindle Case\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $10 (save $20): This cover is for the base model Kindle. It fits both the new base model that came out in 2024 and the 2022 model. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"dc786242-4b6e-4cdc-8e92-2ff78820b06a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-tablet-Stylus-handwrite-anywhere\u002Fdp\u002FB0C1N3G19K\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-tablet-Stylus-handwrite-anywhere\u002Fdp\u002FB0C1N3G19K?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire Max 11\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $175 (save $90): Maybe you don't just want an e-reader, but also something you can check emails and watch videos on. This is one of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-fire-max-11-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour favorite Fire tablets\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and offers all those capabilities for nearly the same price as a Kindle Paperwhite. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"06baeb21-a676-4006-9a6d-f3e86f446dcd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price: $85\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price: $110\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've tested a few e-readers in my day but I've found that the new base model Kindle proves the most useful for most people. It's the lightest and most compact Kindle out of the lineup, with a six-inch display that I can fit into my coat pocket and a six-week battery life that makes charging a breeze. 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It fits both the new base model that came out in 2024 and the 2022 model. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d4a1e453-0b18-4955-a6b7-45490ed3d15f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCoBak-All-New-Paperwhite-Colorsoft-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0DK6TYFL4\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCoBak-All-New-Paperwhite-Colorsoft-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0DK6TYFL4?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"CoBak Clear Kindle Case\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $6 (save $4): This case fits the new Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBlack Friday Kindle rival deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"dc786242-4b6e-4cdc-8e92-2ff78820b06a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-tablet-Stylus-handwrite-anywhere\u002Fdp\u002FB0C1N3G19K\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-tablet-Stylus-handwrite-anywhere\u002Fdp\u002FB0C1N3G19K?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire Max 11\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $175 (save $90): If you want an e-reader that you can also use as a tablet, consider this discount on the Amazon Fire Max 11, which is nearly the same price as a Kindle Paperwhite. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"107d174b-a491-44f9-8a6e-bb86bd38559b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCertified-Refurbished-Kindle-2022-release\u002Fdp\u002FB09JRSQVB3\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCertified-Refurbished-Kindle-2022-release\u002Fdp\u002FB09JRSQVB3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Refurbished Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $75 (save $35): At less than $100, this refurbished Fire HD 8 tablet is far less expensive than any Kindle -- on sale or not -- and you can access the Kindle app on the tablet to read your ebooks.  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"36e7219c-0216-469e-81c8-0d116657c8af\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-ad-free-parental-controls-included\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1DFS9ZQ\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAmazon-ad-free-parental-controls-included\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1DFS9ZQ?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $65 (save $75): Whether your little one is reading their very first book or playing word and number games, they can do it all with this tablet. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Black Friday 2024? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday is Nov. 29, though you can expect some products to be discounted a few days ahead and after the deals event. Deals will likely run from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, Dec. 2.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAre Kindles really cheaper on Black Friday? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor some Kindle products, 100% yes. We've seen Amazon slash the prices on Kindle Scribes and other models during its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals events in the past. Your best bet is to buy one during these events when the deals are more substantial. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow did we choose these Black Friday deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhere can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can shop anywhere for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, but the major retailers, like \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5252d88c-ca14-4dba-a0c4-18231011e030\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"36194fa9-2a7e-4e52-b08b-81b4eddc0403\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Walmart\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4c618054-93cf-481e-ba3f-1227b2be3a41\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Best Buy\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ed6e0195-248e-467e-8420-ece368e21e08\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.target.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Target\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, will boast the most (and sometimes, the best) deals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat are the best Black Friday 2024 deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET's experts have been searching through Black Friday sales live now to find the best discounts by category. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by category:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-tv-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday TV deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-phone-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday phone deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-laptop-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday laptop deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-gaming-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday gaming deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-gaming-pc-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday gaming PC deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-tablet-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday tablet deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-smartwatch-and-fitness-tracker-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday smartwatch and fitness tracker deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-headphone-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday headphone deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-monitor-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday monitor deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-black-friday-robot-vacuum-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday robot vacuum deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-black-friday-security-camera-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday security camera deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-storage-and-ssd-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday storage and SSD deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fenergy\u002Fbest-black-friday-portable-power-station-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday portable power station deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-streaming-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday streaming deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-vpn-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday VPN deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-ipad-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday iPad deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-airpods-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday AirPods deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-apple-watch-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Apple Watch deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-kindle-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Kindle deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-roku-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Roku deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-black-friday-roborock-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Roborock deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-hp-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday HP deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-nintendo-switch-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Nintendo Switch deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-playstation-5-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday PlayStation deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also find the best Black Friday deals by price:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-under-25-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday deals under $25\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-under-100-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday deals under $100\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd the best Black Friday deals by retailer:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Amazon deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-best-buy-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Best Buy deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-walmart-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Walmart deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-apple-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Apple deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-samsung-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Samsung deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 20:23:47",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Black Friday is one week away, and we're keeping our eye on the best Kindle discounts you can shop ahead of the deals event.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"6b9e25b4-3091-4454-ae7c-9f2384e12fe2",image:{id:"f89f80c6-4c16-41be-8fe9-c2b38fdf9634",filename:"kindle.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-14 15:11:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Matcha Kindle against green backdrop",credits:"Nina Raemont\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F14\u002Ff89f80c6-4c16-41be-8fe9-c2b38fdf9634\u002Fkindle.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals-roundup",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Amazon",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"best-black-friday-kindle-deals-2024",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The best Black Friday Kindle deals: Shop sales available now",topic:{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & 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He is interested in the practical application of new technologies. His background is in research, business communications, and marketing, and he has a master's degree in English.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is right around the corner, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4f03171f-69cf-4c4c-9e54-eb26b55a45a6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Best Buy\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E has just unveiled its latest deals, which are already offering holiday-worthy savings for those looking to purchase gifts at a discount or simply upgrade their own tech.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you want to get an early head start on your holiday gift list or treat yourself to something special, you can take advantage of substantial savings on popular items like laptops, smartphones, headphones, and major appliances right now. Here are some of the top Best Buy deals we've found so far.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOur favorite early Black Friday Best Buy deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0fbe8bce-5412-4b85-bf9f-115dcb87d4f1\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"lg-oled-evo-c4\" data-image-filename=\"eco-orange.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6335492e-d29f-4142-9b26-51a653306592\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Flg-65-class-c4-series-oled-evo-4k-uhd-smart-webos-tv-2024\u002F6578042.p?skuId=6578042\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flg-65-class-c4-series-oled-evo-4k-uhd-smart-webos-tv-2024%2F6578042.p%3FskuId%3D6578042&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"LG 65-inch Class C4 Series evo 4K TV for $1,499 (save $300)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: The high color accuracy, perfect contrast, and wide viewing angles of this OLED display TV come with a staggering price drop.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"09400910-7409-46ca-be36-6a48a4374abb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fapple-10-2-inch-ipad-9th-generation-with-wi-fi-64gb-space-gray\u002F4901809.p?skuId=4901809\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple 10.2-Inch iPad (64GB) for $199 (save $130)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Highlights of this ninth-generation iPad include a Retina display with 2160 x 1620 resolution, an A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, front- and rear-facing cameras, and up to 10 hours of battery life.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f21bf79e-90db-4fb2-901a-8ef0ddf2e6b9\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsonance-magrocks2-1-mag-series-2-1-ch-outdoor-rock-speaker-system-each-charcoal-gray-granite\u002F6442556.p?skuId=6442556\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsonance-magrocks2-1-mag-series-2-1-ch-outdoor-rock-speaker-system-each-charcoal-gray-granite%2F6442556.p%3FskuId%3D6442556&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sonance Mag Series Outdoor Rock Speaker System for $499 (save $500)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This discreet, weather-resistant audio solution blends seamlessly into outdoor environments, with two satellite rock speakers and a 10\" rock woofer for immersive, full-bodied audio in any backyard or garden setting.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"81c7bc33-899f-4be1-94e9-c6b2d150914e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsamsung-27-odyssey-fhd-ips-240hz-g-sync-gaming-monitor-black\u002F6507926.p?skuId=6507926\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsamsung-27-odyssey-fhd-ips-240hz-g-sync-gaming-monitor-black%2F6507926.p%3FskuId%3D6507926&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G-Sync Gaming Monitor for $199 (save $150)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Grab this high-performance display featuring a fast 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, G-Sync compatibility, and a stunning Full HD IPS panel.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"520bc66f-7a60-48f9-a521-f63ab54befd0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Ftcl-65-class-q5-series-4k-uhd-hdr-pro-qled-smart-fire-tv-2024\u002F6593220.p?skuId=6593220\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Ftcl-65-class-q5-series-4k-uhd-hdr-pro-qled-smart-fire-tv-2024%2F6593220.p%3FskuId%3D6593220&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"TCL 65-inch Class Q5 Series 4K TV for $349 (save $200)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: One of the best budget TVs features 4K video resolution, a decent QLED panel that gets bright and colorful, and Fire TV software.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"424dcfc5-49ab-46c9-b87c-363c3f3cef38\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fpanasonic-2-2-cu-ft-1250-watt-countertop-microwave-oven-with-inverter-technology-stainless-steel\u002F6580659.p?skuId=6580659\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Panasonic 2.2 Cu. Ft. 1250-Watt Countertop Microwave Oven for $239 (save $50)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This large and powerful microwave includes a 16.5-inch turntable, 11 power levels, 20 Auto Cook menus, Sensor Reheat, and Quick 30-second timer options.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1289cb3c-f7d9-4a46-a3a4-3b8160d32daa\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fnextbase-iq-4k-smart-dash-cam-with-4g-lte-and-gps-black\u002F6543920.p?skuId=6543920\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Nextbase iQ 4K Smart Dash Cam for $499 (save $200)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: In addition to Emergency SOS, Smart Sense Parking, and hands-free voice control, this dash cam has both front- and cabin-facing cameras, making it an essential tool for the Uber driver in your life.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Buy laptop deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4e1a8636-7b1e-4a0c-9b3c-6499784b9edb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Best Buy\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"asus-gaming-laptop-prime-day\" data-image-filename=\"gamepass.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"cf975e08-b51f-4351-bc02-4faccf6a2ad2\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Flenovo-flex-3-15-6-fhd-touch-screen-chromebook-laptop-pentium-silver-n6000-with-8gb-memory-64gb-emmc-abyss-blue\u002F6531745.p?skuId=6531745\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Lenovo Flex 3 15.6-inch Touch-Screen Chromebook Laptop for $329 (save $150)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This versatile 2-in-1 laptop has a 15.6-inch FHD touchscreen display, an Intel Pentium Silver N6000 processor, 8GB RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"165f1d14-f4fd-4ce0-8e40-36b76a8b8276\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-gsrf-surface-laptop-go-12-4-touch-screen-intel-10th-generation-core-i5-4gb-memory-64gb-emmc-platinum\u002F6561106.p?skuId=6561106\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fmicrosoft-gsrf-surface-laptop-go-12-4-touch-screen-intel-10th-generation-core-i5-4gb-memory-64gb-emmc-platinum%2F6561106.p%3FskuId%3D6561106&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Microsoft GSRF 12.4-inch Surface Laptop Go for $249 (save $150)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This compact and versatile device features a PixelSense touchscreen display, a 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 64GB eMMC storage.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0ee14a3d-da49-4ae9-8ae6-2d2d1f7d8329\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-book4-15-6-fhd-laptop-intel-core-7-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-silver\u002F6572184.p?skuId=6572184\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsamsung-galaxy-book4-15-6-fhd-laptop-intel-core-7-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-silver%2F6572184.p%3FskuId%3D6572184&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung Galaxy Book4 15.6-inch FHD Laptop for $529 (save $370)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: For 16GB of memory, a powerful Intel Core 7 processor, and 512GB SSD, this is a substantial deal at a great discount.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a25f994d-45eb-4102-9a9d-cdf0111d2e0c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fhp-17-3-full-hd-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-8gb-memory-512gb-ssd-natural-silver\u002F6587274.p?skuId=6587274\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fhp-17-3-full-hd-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-8gb-memory-512gb-ssd-natural-silver%2F6587274.p%3FskuId%3D6587274&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"HP 17.3-inch Full HD AMD Ryzen 5 Laptop for $349 (save $280)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Its fast AMD Ryzen 5 processor combined with high-def visuals on a gargantuan screen make this a deal worth considering.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5859bda0-1056-41b5-afa9-ff466dfd91eb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fasus-14-fhd-laptop-intel-celeron-n4500-with-4gb-memory-64gb-emmc-star-black\u002F6568803.p?skuId=6568803\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fasus-14-fhd-laptop-intel-celeron-n4500-with-4gb-memory-64gb-emmc-star-black%2F6568803.p%3FskuId%3D6568803&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"ASUS 14-inch Intel Celeron N4500 Laptop for $109 (save $70)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Right now you can get this starter laptop designed for light-duty work for less than the cost of your monthly electric bill.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best laptops: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Buy TV deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"cb185ac7-7ba4-449a-9790-969990d5599c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Samsung\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"samsung-the-frame-tv-2024\" data-image-filename=\"bravia-xr.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e8f505bb-9d48-46f6-b0aa-13a075f5726c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsony-65-class-bravia-8-oled-4k-uhd-smart-google-tv-2024\u002F6578577.p?skuId=6578577\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsony-65-class-bravia-8-oled-4k-uhd-smart-google-tv-2024%2F6578577.p%3FskuId%3D6578577&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sony 65-inch Class Bravia 8 OLED Smart Google TV for $1,699 (save $300)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This impressive high-end TV features individual control over 8 million self-illuminating pixels, delivering pure blacks, vibrant colors, and deep contrast for an unparalleled viewing experience.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"520bc66f-7a60-48f9-a521-f63ab54befd0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Ftcl-65-class-q5-series-4k-uhd-hdr-pro-qled-smart-fire-tv-2024\u002F6593220.p?skuId=6593220\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Ftcl-65-class-q5-series-4k-uhd-hdr-pro-qled-smart-fire-tv-2024%2F6593220.p%3FskuId%3D6593220&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"TCL 65-inch Class Q5 Series 4K TV for $349 (save $200)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: One of the best budget TVs features 4K video resolution, a decent QLED panel that gets bright and colorful, and Fire TV software.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"bb28554c-b0df-4bfe-9b17-973745fe4790\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fhisense-58-class-u6-series-quantum-4k-uled-fire-tv-2023\u002F6579985.p?skuId=6579985\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fhisense-58-class-u6-series-quantum-4k-uled-fire-tv-2023%2F6579985.p%3FskuId%3D6579985&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Hisense 58-inch U6 Series Quantum ULED Fire TV for $349 (save $100)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This budget-friendly, feature-rich television combines 4K resolution, Quantum Dot technology, Dolby Vision HDR, and a user-friendly Google TV interface.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7faa35f0-7c8e-40b9-bb7d-8e939bd19dd9\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fpioneer-65-class-led-4k-uhd-smart-xumo-tv\u002F6546907.p?skuId=6546907\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fpioneer-65-class-led-4k-uhd-smart-xumo-tv%2F6546907.p%3FskuId%3D6546907&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Pioneer 65-inch LED 4K UHD Smart Xumo TV for $299 (save $200)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Pioneer's affordable and user-friendly TV offers impressive 4K resolution, Dolby Vision HDR10 compatibility, Apple Airplay 2, and an advanced voice remote.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"9212797a-35ed-48ca-a6f5-3c303d9d0d2c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Finsignia-50-class-f30-series-led-4k-uhd-smart-fire-tv\u002F6525240.p?skuId=6525240\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Finsignia-50-class-f30-series-led-4k-uhd-smart-fire-tv%2F6525240.p%3FskuId%3D6525240&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Insignia 50-inch Smart Fire TV for $189 (save $110)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: The Class F30 Series LED 4K UHD TV is a budget-friendly television that offers a high-resolution display and a range of smart features.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c4b2da35-030a-4bce-bf4a-7154c179c274\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsamsung-50-class-du6900-series-crystal-uhd-4k-smart-tizen-tv-2024\u002F6584869.p?skuId=6584869\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung 50-inch Crystal UHD 4K Smart Tizen TV for $249 (save $50)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: As another model in Samsung's DU6900 Series, this TV offers Crystal UHD display, smart features powered by the Tizen operating system, and a sleek design.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"feea19c4-2eeb-48aa-ac2a-10de742b4684\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Ftcl-98-class-qm7-series-4k-uhd-hdr-qd-mini-led-smart-google-tv-2024\u002F6580694.p?skuId=6580694\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Ftcl-98-class-qm7-series-4k-uhd-hdr-qd-mini-led-smart-google-tv-2024%2F6580694.p%3FskuId%3D6580694&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"TCL 98-inch Class QM7-Series 4K QD-Mini LED TV for $1,999 (save $2,000)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This 98-inch TV is enormous, but so is the discount (50% off). If you want to go BIG with your viewing experience, there's no denying this is a tremendous deal.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Buy appliance deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0d7ae8d4-f278-461b-97a3-b21f1d74810b\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"LG\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"screenshot-2024-07-16-at-7-50-23-pm-removebg-preview.png\" data-image-filename=\"washer.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"33f14f22-feb9-4a7c-ba9f-83fcafb91292\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Flg-7-4-cu-ft-stackable-smart-electric-dryer-with-steam-and-built-in-intelligence-white\u002F6419627.p?skuId=6419627\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flg-7-4-cu-ft-stackable-smart-electric-dryer-with-steam-and-built-in-intelligence-white%2F6419627.p%3FskuId%3D6419627&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"LG 7.4 Cu. Ft. Stackable Smart Electric Dryer for $799 (save $300)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This energy-efficient dryer features a spacious drum, TurboSteam technology to reduce wrinkles and odors, and AI technology that automatically selects optimal drying settings for enhanced fabric care and convenience.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"83a64f08-d10a-4f64-ba6f-e5a10ee01422\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmaytag-24-front-control-built-in-dishwasher-with-stainless-steel-tub-dual-power-filtration-50-dba-stainless-steel\u002F6420940.p?skuId=6420940\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fmaytag-24-front-control-built-in-dishwasher-with-stainless-steel-tub-dual-power-filtration-50-dba-stainless-steel%2F6420940.p%3FskuId%3D6420940&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Maytag Dishwasher with Stainless Steel Tub for $529 (save $265)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: Quiet operation (50 dBA), fingerprint-resistant finish, and an advanced dual power filtration system make this deal a win for $265 off.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"26c7c3a2-1661-4140-9889-beb2bb2ca055\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Finsignia-13-8-cu-ft-garage-ready-convertible-upright-freezer-with-energy-star-certification-stainless-steel\u002F6336450.p?skuId=6336450\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Finsignia-13-8-cu-ft-garage-ready-convertible-upright-freezer-with-energy-star-certification-stainless-steel%2F6336450.p%3FskuId%3D6336450&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Insignia 13.8 Cu. Ft. Garage Ready Upright Freezer for $479 (save $270)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This stainless steel, energy-efficient storage solution isn't just a freezer; it features adjustable shelves and door bins, temperature alarm and auto-defrost functionality, and the ability to convert between freezer and refrigerator modes.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f1929f34-dc0d-40ab-9927-629ffb6a9ee6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fninja-prestige-smart-xl-air-fryer-countertop-oven-pro-cook-stainless-steel\u002F6589083.p?skuId=6589083\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fninja-prestige-smart-xl-air-fryer-countertop-oven-pro-cook-stainless-steel%2F6589083.p%3FskuId%3D6589083&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ninja Prestige Smart XL Air Fryer & Countertop Oven for $249 (save $100)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: This versatile, high-performance oven features 10 cooking functions and Smart Surround Convection technology for cooking delicious meals with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"643b232d-a66f-4fcd-a30e-718e5ec73eb0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Flg-28-7-cu-ft-3-door-french-door-refrigerator-with-ice-plus-stainless-steel\u002F6522323.p?skuId=6522323\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flg-28-7-cu-ft-3-door-french-door-refrigerator-with-ice-plus-stainless-steel%2F6522323.p%3FskuId%3D6522323&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"LG 28.7 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator for $1,299 (save $589)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: With its dual ice maker, IcePlus acceleration technology, and Smart Cooling system, this 3-door refrigerator\u002Ffreezer offers ample storage and advanced features at a great discount.  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"82e9fef0-6e9a-4f34-b5c5-b0ae321ad2f1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fwhirlpool-24-6-cu-ft-side-by-side-refrigerator-stainless-steel\u002F5991300.p?skuId=5991300\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fwhirlpool-24-6-cu-ft-side-by-side-refrigerator-stainless-steel%2F5991300.p%3FskuId%3D5991300&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Whirlpool 24.6 Cu. Ft. Side-by-Side Stainless Steel Refrigerator for $1,099 (save $520)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: As a spacious and energy-efficient refrigerator, it features adjustable glass shelves, a built-in water and ice dispenser, and a fingerprint-resistant finish.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-robot-litter-box\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best self-cleaning litter boxes of 2024: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday 2024 is on Friday, Nov. 29, which is the day after Thanksgiving. It's the perfect time to snag some of the best deals on electronics, appliances, and other items.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Cyber Monday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECyber Monday is on Dec. 2, which is the Monday immediately following Black Friday (Nov. 29). It's another opportunity for shoppers to take advantage of great deals, especially on online purchases. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAre Best Buy deals really better on Black Friday? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, Best Buy typically offers some of their best deals during Black Friday, making it a great time to shop for electronics and other items. Many retailers like Best Buy start their holiday sales early in November, so you don't have to wait until the actual day of Black Friday to find a great deal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday is best known for its in-store deals, although many retailers also offer deals online. Cyber Monday is the following Monday and focuses more on online shopping, although many brick-and-mortar stores now offer Cyber Monday deals as well. In terms of deals, you may find similar discounts on both days, but Cyber Monday tends to have more deals on smaller items, while Black Friday might have better deals on larger items like TVs or appliances.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow did we choose these early Black Friday Best Buy deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhere can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can find great Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals both in-store and online from many major retailers. These days, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target all offer a wide range of deals on their websites. Whether you're braving the crowds or clicking your way to savings, there are plenty of options to find great deals during these major shopping events.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 18:42:22",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"With Black Friday less than two weeks away, we've rounded up some top discounts that are already available at Best Buy right now. Save on TVs, laptops, appliances, and more.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"064ee99a-ba2d-4369-943a-00a1a6b5baf4",image:{id:"6e7b0abb-3e91-4d45-95cb-49517dced450",filename:"best-buy.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-14 15:13:39",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screenshot-2024-07-01-at-10-40-11am.png",credits:"ZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F14\u002F6e7b0abb-3e91-4d45-95cb-49517dced450\u002Fbest-buy.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals-roundup",hubTopicPathString:"Tech",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"best-black-friday-best-buy-deals-2024",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The 25 best Black Friday Best Buy deals 2024: Early sales available now",topic:{id:"9841d7c0-1be2-42d4-963b-3d0c080290bc",slug:"tech",name:"Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"9841d7c0-1be2-42d4-963b-3d0c080290bc",slug:"tech",name:"Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"239fba33-cec9-4f4d-8408-a8feecb7f71e",slug:"tvs",name:"TVs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"972fc09a-0553-4863-854d-3d98942e4f6f",slug:"mobile-accessories",name:"Mobile Accessories",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f6766034-0530-4765-8be5-effa45e1c660",slug:"office-hardware-appliances",name:"Office Hardware & Appliances",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"68ccd102-8d5e-4daf-9f80-fcafe61450f3",username:"NRaemont",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Nina",lastName:"Raemont",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"f78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076",filename:"nina-raemont-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-08-03 18:59:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F03\u002Ff78d2f67-7414-4609-8770-af02101c2076\u002Fnina-raemont-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Nina Raemont is a ZDNET Associate Editor based in New York City. She was formerly an Associate Writer for CNET. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she's in her kitchen, trying a new baking recipe.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EAnother deals event is right around the corner, and it's a big one. That's right: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is next week. If you're considering buying a new pair of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-airpods\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAirPods\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for yourself or the Apple fan in your life, this could be a convenient time to make a purchase -- but don't do it without looking through the deals on these earbuds and headphones first.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best Black Friday deals available now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've seen steep discounts on favorite AirPods models, like the AirPods Max, which just got a $150 discount, and the AirPods Pro, which is $80 off right now. Whether you're the type of person to know exactly what you'll be buying for every loved one this holiday, or whether you're going to shop around and let inspiration (and deals) come to you organically, you can get ahead of the holiday shopping hubbub by perusing early deals right now. We've reviewed every pair of AirPods on this list, and our deal-hunting experts will help you cut through the noise to find the best option for you to buy or gift.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercebutton\" data-id=\"a1dab129-6fa6-46e8-9bd7-2d6a8b541e61\" data-button-text=\"Shop at Amazon\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"http:\u002F\u002Famazon.com?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOur favorite early Black Friday AirPods deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1bf04e2c-ee5c-4970-bee5-0b8b2baaf6c1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Cancellation-Transparency-Personalized-High-Fidelity\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1XD1ZV3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"AirPods Pro 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $170 (save $80 at Amazon): These are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-airpods\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour favorite AirPods\u003C\u002Fa\u003E out of the entire lineup. Plus, they just got a new feature that turns them into \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyour-airpods-pro-2-are-getting-a-free-audio-upgrade-and-its-the-most-important-one-yet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehearing aids\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5b1009aa-4635-4e87-8695-23a1087cd78b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless\u002Fdp\u002FB0DGHMNQ5Z\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless\u002Fdp\u002FB0DGHMNQ5Z?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"AirPods 4\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $120 (save $10 at Amazon): This isn't the best deal on the new AirPods Apple released earlier this fall, but it's still $10 cheaper than the original price. Wait until Black Friday for a possibly more substantial deal. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f4fe13f7-d9f1-43ee-8a64-a9a4d62eb149\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08PZHYWJS\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08PZHYWJS?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"AirPods Max\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $400 (save $150 at Amazon): Apple released a newer AirPods Max model, adding a USB-C charging port to the over-ear headphones, so select colors from the older generation are cheaper right now, like the sky blue AirPods Max that's $150 off the original price. The price on the earlier AirPods Max model is lower than ever. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"63e6e754-9d30-43f3-b4fd-1bbabad8677a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.walmart.com\u002Fip\u002FApple-AirPods-with-Charging-Case-2nd-Generation\u002F604342441\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgoto.walmart.com\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F565706\u002F9383?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FApple-AirPods-with-Charging-Case-2nd-Generation%2F604342441&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"AirPods (Second Generation)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $89 (save $40 at Walmart): These AirPods are the most basic available. If you prefer a no-frills listening experience, this Walmart deal isn't bad. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"def41d8f-b090-4cf5-a4d3-da915cbe32dd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price: $170\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price: $250\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe AirPods Pro 2 are our favorite Apple AirPods for a reason -- three reasons, actually. They fit most ear sizes, are great for all-day wear, and boast the best noise-canceling out of the Apple earbuds lineup. You're getting six hours of battery life out of these buds, enough to power you through a workout or two or nearly the whole day at the office. Plus, Apple updated the AirPods Pro 2 recently to include a hearing aid feature that turns these buds into helpful hearing devices -- a game-changing development that will give those who are hard of hearing an affordable sound amplifier. Pretty cool, right?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"AirPods Pro 2 for $170\" data-superlative=\"Save $80 on the best-noise-canceling AirPods\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"airpods-pro-2","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"f87eda0e-6717-4b19-8829-170e2c098428","title":"AirPods Pro 2nd generation","filename":"airpods-pro-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F10\u002Ff87eda0e-6717-4b19-8829-170e2c098428\u002Fairpods-pro-2.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":611498,"width":2048,"height":1365,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-09-10 00:53:43","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-09-10 00:54:07","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","alt":"airpods-pro-2","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"f87eda0e-6717-4b19-8829-170e2c098428","imageAltText":"airpods-pro-2","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"airpods-pro-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F09\u002F10","imageWidth":2048,"imageHeight":1365,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Cancellation-Transparency-Personalized-High-Fidelity\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1XD1ZV3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Cancellation-Transparency-Personalized-High-Fidelity\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1XD1ZV3","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Cancellation-Transparency-Personalized-High-Fidelity\u002Fdp\u002FB0D1XD1ZV3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"13511ad8-41ac-4493-b5d3-9811412ef7e1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price: $169\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price: $179\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis discount is small, at only $10 off -- however, it's rare to get a discount on a brand-new Apple product at all. These are the newest Apple AirPods that come with an H2 chip (the same chip in the AirPods Pro 2), active noise cancellation, and spatial audio. Given how new the earbuds are, it's unsurprising that the discount is not substantial. Perhaps as we get closer to Black Friday there will be a more impressive price cut.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"AirPods 4 for $169\" data-superlative=\"Save $10 on the newest AirPods\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 2 on a rock river","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"debcc2ef-a6de-4042-a6b5-39437fe5fe8c","title":"AirPods","filename":"airpods4-5.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F30\u002Fdebcc2ef-a6de-4042-a6b5-39437fe5fe8c\u002Fairpods4-5.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":225193,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-09-30 20:06:20","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-09-30 20:06:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET","alt":"AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 2 on a rock river","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"debcc2ef-a6de-4042-a6b5-39437fe5fe8c","imageAltText":"AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 2 on a rock river","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"airpods4-5.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F09\u002F30","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Jada Jones\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless\u002Fdp\u002FB0DGJ7HYG1?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless\u002Fdp\u002FB0DGJ7HYG1","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless\u002Fdp\u002FB0DGJ7HYG1?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"726c1d5c-d8ef-4b2e-8d5b-eee4a89fba3b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price: $400\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price: $549\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApple released an upgraded AirPods Max in September with a USB-C port replacing the brand's signature Lighting port. The new lineup includes more colors, that new port, and not much else. What that means for you, though, is that you can buy the older version of the AirPods Max with many of the same features as the new headphones but at a cheaper price. For example, the older model AirPods Max is $150 off, the lowest price we've seen yet. 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These Beats Studio Buds offer seamless Apple connectivity for a fraction of the price. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"dc4a229e-c5ff-4149-8842-970dc990bf15\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.denon.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fproduct\u002Fwireless-earbuds\u002Fperl-pro\u002F300898-01-00-302.html\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Denon PerL Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $150 (save $150 at Denon): These earbuds deliver clear and crisp sound and are half off right now. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0ab25670-8a52-4224-8bee-3f005105c7cc\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB096SV8SJG\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB096SV8SJG\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Beats Studio Buds+\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $130 (save $40 at Amazon): The Beats Studio Buds+ are a step up from the Studio Buds with active noise cancellation and 12 more hours of listening time. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"54b22d1f-9036-4f65-a4a8-18a48f1b5b8f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSony-WF-1000XM5-Bluetooth-Canceling-Headphones\u002Fdp\u002FB0C33XXS56\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSony-WF-1000XM5-Bluetooth-Canceling-Headphones\u002Fdp\u002FB0C33XXS56?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Sony WF-1000XM5\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $228 (save $72 at Amazon): These are some of the most impressive earbuds you can buy with vivid sound, good noise cancellation, and all of those Sony special touches. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c39a430c-c340-4f7d-ac57-e9539cc79d3b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fsoundcore-Adaptive-Cancelling-Comfortable-Customization\u002Fdp\u002FB0B1LPNDGF\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fsoundcore-Adaptive-Cancelling-Comfortable-Customization\u002Fdp\u002FB0B1LPNDGF?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Soundcore A40 noise-canceling earbuds\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $59 (save $20 at Amazon): Customers on Amazon call these earbuds \"spectacular\" with great sound for an affordable price. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"31fea0a7-ae2e-4f8a-8244-2c3d88b8acc3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBeats-Solo-Wireless-Headphones-Matte\u002Fdp\u002FB0CZPLV566\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBeats-Solo-Wireless-Headphones-Matte\u002Fdp\u002FB0CZPLV566\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Beats Solo 4\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $100 (save $100 at Amazon): With up to 50 hours of battery life and comfortable ear pads, you could listen to music with these on for literal days. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday takes place on Nov. 29 this year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Cyber Monday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECyber Monday takes place on Dec. 2 this year, and you can find deals across the web on everything from household appliances to high-tech devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAre AirPods deals really better on Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've seen the price of AirPods drop by some $10 or $20 less than their usual discount price during events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or Prime Day. Brands like Apple usually have a discount price they use during non-holiday events. For example, I've seen the price of the AirPods Pro 2 be around that $200 price range, even though its full price is $250. On a deals event day, the price dips to around $180 or less. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow did we choose these Black Friday deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET only writes about deals we think are actually worth your while. I know the price of every AirPods model and what they regularly discount for. So when I'm evaluating deals, I'm considering all of this before including a product in a roundup or writing a spotlight on the deal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhere can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWrite your own unique description. Sentiment would be that you can still shop in person but you can find deals online through most major retailers like: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, etc.). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow do I know which AirPods to choose this Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou've got lots of AirPods options this Black Friday. Do you want an over-ear headphone, like the AirPods Max (that is running a $150 discount right now), or a tried-and-true noise-canceling pro, like the AirPods Pro 2? Those are two of our favorite AirPods models. Other models, like the AirPods 3 and 4 offer up different fits -- both without the silicon ear tips that stabilize in your ear. The AirPods 4 is the latest model, so don't expect massive sales on the product just yet. Normally, brands will discount their older models with the best deals. That explains why the AirPods Max with the Lightning port have a $150 discount, while the new AirPods Max with the USB-C port are $100 more expensive on Amazon. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EIs there an Apple student discount available?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"decbc9b0-0f36-469b-ad40-6aa5e1e39751\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fus-edu\u002Fshop\u002Faccessories\u002Fall\u002Feducation-savings\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple Education\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E cuts down the price of select Apple products, like MacBooks and iPads, but it doesn't seem like you can get discounts on AirPods. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECan you get free Apple Music with your AirPods?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you purchase a new Apple device, like AirPods, you are eligible for three free months of Apple Music, the platform's streaming service. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat are the best Black Friday 2024 deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZDNET's experts have been searching through Black Friday sales live now to find the best discounts by category. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by category:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-tv-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday TV deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-phone-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday phone deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-laptop-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday laptop deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-gaming-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday gaming deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-gaming-pc-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday gaming PC deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-tablet-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday tablet deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-smartwatch-and-fitness-tracker-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday smartwatch and fitness tracker deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-headphone-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday headphone deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-monitor-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday monitor deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-black-friday-robot-vacuum-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday robot vacuum deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-black-friday-security-camera-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday security camera deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-storage-and-ssd-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday storage and SSD deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fenergy\u002Fbest-black-friday-portable-power-station-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday portable power station deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-streaming-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday streaming deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-vpn-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday VPN deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-ipad-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday iPad deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-airpods-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday AirPods deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-apple-watch-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Apple Watch deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-kindle-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Kindle deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-roku-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Roku deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-black-friday-roborock-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Roborock deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-hp-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday HP deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-nintendo-switch-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Nintendo Switch deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-playstation-5-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday PlayStation deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also find the best Black Friday deals by price:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-under-25-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday deals under $25\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-under-100-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday deals under $100\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd the best Black Friday deals by retailer:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Amazon deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-best-buy-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Best Buy deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-walmart-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Walmart deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-apple-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Apple deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-samsung-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday Samsung deals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 17:26:11",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Black Friday is next week, but discounts on Apple AirPods, like a new low price to the AirPods Max, are already live.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"180b6919-5ccc-4e48-836e-9d6d02ce5713",image:{id:"86a4fa5b-281b-4444-b878-9dd3ad104813",filename:"airpods.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-14 15:11:29",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"airpods-pro-2",credits:"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F14\u002F86a4fa5b-281b-4444-b878-9dd3ad104813\u002Fairpods.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals-roundup",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Wearables^Headphones",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"best-black-friday-airpods-deals-2024",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The best Black Friday AirPods deals 2024: Sales live now",topic:{id:"3b16a457-b28f-42dd-a892-4af4e7697d90",slug:"headphones",name:"Headphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3b16a457-b28f-42dd-a892-4af4e7697d90",slug:"headphones",name:"Headphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"7ba93295-2caf-4dd0-a86b-85d50f348846",username:"kkucharski",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Kyle",lastName:"Kucharski",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"ec018756-f0a4-4808-a2d2-ea26188ade20",filename:"kyle-closeup-headshot-edited2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-04-24 19:47:58",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F24\u002Fec018756-f0a4-4808-a2d2-ea26188ade20\u002Fkyle-closeup-headshot-edited2.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Kyle Kucharski is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor interested in emerging technologies and all things futurism. When he's not covering new laptops and computers for ZDNET, he's writing about music and speculative fiction.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is already next week, but the deals on laptops are already heating up. We've spotted a handful of significant sales ahead of the holiday weekend from all the big brands and price points, from Apple's MacBook Air, to Lenovo, Dell, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-laptops\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epersonally tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E most of these devices, so we can vouch for their performance. From the iconic \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a39b4e81-e16b-4ade-b1ad-7887bf648c5b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CX22NCHQ\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple MacBook Air M3\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (currently $100 off on Amazon) to Samsung's ultrathin and fast \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7760e652-555a-467f-af0d-ff2460e71d48\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-book4-edge-copilot-pc-14-amoled-touch-screen-laptop-snapdragon-x-elite-3-4ghz-16gb-memory-512gb-storage-sapphire-blue\u002F6583789.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Galaxy Book 4 Edge\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E ($500 off at Best Buy), these are the most noteworthy deals we've found after scouring the web ahead of Black Friday\u002FCyber Monday. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOur favorite Black Friday laptop deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6b152e77-e241-41ac-9e2a-0cedca8f89f6\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Apple MacBook Air M3\" data-image-filename=\"dsc09976-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"4240\" data-image-height=\"2384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"61ef052a-a492-40a1-8cfa-9f71988ebdeb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-2024-MacBook-13-inch-Laptop\u002Fdp\u002FB0DLHY19N3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple MacBook Air M3\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (13-inch): $844 (save $255 at Amazon): The MacBook Air with the M3 chip remains one of the thinnest, lightest laptops available (it's also our pick for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-lightweight-laptops\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe best lightweight laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E you can buy). With Apple's powerful M3 chip on board, this laptop can easily handle demanding workflows like video editing and graphic design. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8ab358c0-e7b7-4cb1-98f3-b37e763f225f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fdell-inspiron-14-2-in-1-touch-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-processor-amd-radeon-graphics-8-gb-memory-512-gb-ssd-midnight-blue\u002F6576719.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $449 (save $280 at Best Buy): One of our top-rated flexible laptops is nearly $300 off ahead of Cyber Monday, making it even more accessible.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"00137ed9-4844-4456-92a1-d8f81835e8cf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CXL8D3ZV\u002Fref=asc_df_B0CXKTB6CL1730199600000\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $1,049 (save $350 at Amazon): Microsoft's flagship Copilot+ PC is our top pick for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-battery-life-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebest battery life laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of 2024. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"714fdd8c-ec40-42a1-be25-74eeec7eaf0a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-book4-edge-copilot-pc-14-amoled-touch-screen-laptop-snapdragon-x-elite-3-4ghz-16gb-memory-512gb-storage-sapphire-blue\u002F6583789.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $799 (save $550 at Best Buy): Samsung's first Copilot+ PC just came out this summer, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tested-samsungs-new-copilot-pc-and-its-one-of-the-best-windows-laptop-deals-right-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewe were crazy about its thin and light form factor\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and gorgeous AMOLED display. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"732d9736-3ea0-49d5-a351-f185a5ad5452\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dell.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fshop\u002Fcty\u002Fpdp\u002Fspd\u002Falienware-m16-r2-laptop\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dpbolvw.net\u002Fclick-9041660-15734614?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dell.com%2Fen-us%2Fshop%2Fcty%2Fpdp%2Fspd%2Falienware-m16-r2-laptop%2F&sid=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Alienware m16 R2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $1,999 (save $600 at Dell): Stacked with powerful hardware, this is one of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdells-latest-gaming-laptop-is-an-ultraportable-machine-i-wouldnt-mind-bringing-to-work\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe best gaming rigs of 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The high-end hardware might usually be out of reach for many, but with $600 off, it's much more accessible. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4d21fb05-b384-4185-8a7d-93da95f96f6c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price: $844\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price: $1,099\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe MacBook Air M3 is as high-performing as it is ultraportable. The latest in Apple silicon provides a powerful and battery-efficient core to one of the thinnest and lightest laptops out there. With a 13.6-inch liquid retina display, 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, the MacBook Air set the standard in portability and continues to push the limits for what an ultraportable laptop can do.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fm3-macbook-air-review\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EM3 MacBook Air review: Apple's AI computer for the masses has arrived\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"MacBook Air M3 (13-inch)\" data-superlative=\"Save $150\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"macbook-air-m3-prime-day-2","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"8863f5da-fee7-4ca4-8d5b-c2cfe931b86f","title":"M3 MacBook Air with MacOS Sonoma wallpaper","filename":"m3-macbook-air-with-sonoma-wallpaper.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F07\u002F8863f5da-fee7-4ca4-8d5b-c2cfe931b86f\u002Fm3-macbook-air-with-sonoma-wallpaper.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":394482,"width":2048,"height":1365,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-03-07 03:32:51","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-03-07 03:33:23","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","alt":"M3 MacBook Air with MacOS Sonoma wallpaper","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"8863f5da-fee7-4ca4-8d5b-c2cfe931b86f","imageAltText":"macbook-air-m3-prime-day-2","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"m3-macbook-air-with-sonoma-wallpaper.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F03\u002F07","imageWidth":2048,"imageHeight":1365,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-2024-MacBook-13-inch-Laptop\u002Fdp\u002FB0DLHY19N3","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"826e9da2-c0a2-442d-92fd-884c13e29234\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E$449\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E$729\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDell's Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is a well-rounded laptop that can easily swap between different use cases, both due to its 2-in-1 form factor, and solid hardware. This accessible configuration with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage makes for a device that gives a lot of bang for your buck.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-most-versatile-laptops-ive-tested-is-a-crowd-pleaser-with-solid-hardware\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOne of the most versatile laptops I've tested is a crowd-pleaser with solid hardware\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1\" data-superlative=\"Save $280\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"lenovo-legion","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"7716bea8-0a0a-4db1-86b1-8eec46c4e9f3","title":"dell-inspiron-14-2-in-1-main","filename":"dell-inspiron-14-2-in-1-main.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F19\u002F7716bea8-0a0a-4db1-86b1-8eec46c4e9f3\u002Fdell-inspiron-14-2-in-1-main.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":356982,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-06-19 00:34:17","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-06-19 00:34:20","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET","alt":"dell-inspiron-14-2-in-1-main","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"7716bea8-0a0a-4db1-86b1-8eec46c4e9f3","imageAltText":"lenovo-legion","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"dell-inspiron-14-2-in-1-main.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F06\u002F19","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Best Buy","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fdell-inspiron-14-2-in-1-touch-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-processor-amd-radeon-graphics-8-gb-memory-512-gb-ssd-midnight-blue\u002F6576719.p","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"00c279a3-0710-4912-b16f-920eea29ea4e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent price:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E$1,049\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal price:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E$1,399\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's flagship Copilot+ PC is a sleek, well-optimized laptop with a marathon battery. 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The 14-inch 3K OLED display exudes premium, and the ultraportable form factor makes for a sleek device for students and hybrid workers alike. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a7d3a351-7f3b-4959-b11d-d2070b7bb876\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lenovo.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fp\u002Flaptops\u002Fideapad\u002Fideapad-2-in-1-series\u002Flenovo-ideapad-5-2-in-1-gen-9-14-inch-amd\u002F83dr0002us\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"IdeaPad 5 2-in-1\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $629 (save $265 at Lenovo): The IdeaPad 5 brings a convertible laptop\u002Ftablet design to an overall portable form factor, perfect for students commuting to and from campus. The stylus offers more flexibility for note taking or artistic use cases, and the AMD Ryzen 7 delivers solid performance for multitasking.   \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8ff5e99c-d40d-4d71-ae6e-593ed192ad04\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fdell-xps-15-15-6-3-5k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-13th-gen-intel-evo-i9-32gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-1tb-ssd-platinum-silver\u002F6540609.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Dell XPS 15\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $746 (save $2,053 at Best Buy): Dell's flagship XPS 15 laptop is as versatile as it is well-equipped; neither too big nor too small. The 2024 version with the Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD is a device that will last your whole time at school, and it's currently slashed down to under $750.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"494b00c9-3776-490d-a75a-20c2c4d122f7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fhp-27-touch-screen-all-in-one-with-adjustable-height-amd-ryzen-7-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-jet-black\u002F6538896.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"HP 27-inch touchscreen All-in-One\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $849 (save $250 at Best Buy): Instead of a laptop, HP's 27-inch all-in-one desktop PC might be more your style. It comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB of RAM and a roomy 1TB of storage, for work, play, and everything in between. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b551c2b5-4b62-4ab7-8a09-3439bf2160e9\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Flenovo-ideapad-1i-15-6-fhd-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-i3-1215u-with-8gb-memory-intel-uhd-graphics-256gb-ssd-cloud-gray\u002F6571565.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Lenovo Ideapad 1i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $249 (save $250 at Best Buy): If you need a lightweight device to handle the basics, it doesn't get more affordable than Lenovo's IdeaPad 1i. Already at just a few hundred bucks, you can save some extra cash ahead of Black Friday.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Black Friday creator laptop deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b80e74c5-87b4-4aca-900c-36512f4338ff\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Dell\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Dell XPS 16\" data-image-filename=\"dell-xps-16.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a2be3340-ba2d-4710-a4a6-ced63e57862e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dell.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fshop\u002Fdell-laptops\u002Fxps-16-laptop\u002Fspd\u002Fxps-16-9640-laptop\u002Fusexchcto9640mtl03\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Dell XPS 16\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $2,199 (save $400): The XPS 16 is a versatile laptop in its own right, but the 32GB of RAM and GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card pair nicely with the bright, 120Hz 1920 x 1200 (Full HD+) display to make a great option for photo and video editing. And at $400 off, it's a steal.   \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7becff4d-5b0e-44aa-98dd-0ff76a8cbe0c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-copilot-pc-13-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-device-only-11th-edition-black\u002F6582844.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Microsoft Surface Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $899 (save $300 at Best Buy): The Surface Pro's fast and power-efficient Snapdragon X Plus processor paired with 16GB of RAM makes for a high-performing mobile workstation that creators will appreciate. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"02ad2677-d8c4-4b7a-876f-467e8a1266c5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fasus-proart-p16-16-4k-touch-screen-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370-32gb-memory-rtx-4060-1tb-ssd-nano-black\u002F6584438.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Asus ProArt P16\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $1,699 (save $200): Asus' ProArt series is designed with creatives in mind, with features like brush and tool selection tied to the trackpad. The 32GB of RAM and speedy AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor make this Copilot+ PC run cool and battery-efficient. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"643c4539-422e-4950-9e03-80cc7114b2f3\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fhp-envy-2-in-1-14-full-hd-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-7-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-natural-silver\u002F6571082.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"HP Envy 2-in-1\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $579 (save $370 at Best Buy): HP's Envy lineup consists of versatile, accessible devices, and this 2-in-1 is no exception. With an Intel Core 7 processor and 16GB of memory, this is a flexible tablet\u002Flaptop for school. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBest Black Friday gaming laptop deals\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9f620b4d-9562-4263-ac28-9481dc89f1c5\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Acer\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"acer-predator-helios-neo-16\" data-image-filename=\"msi-stealth-a16.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"99332901-b5dc-4423-848d-26402b6558ec\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmsi-stealth-a16-ai-copilot-pc-16240hz-qhd-ultra-thin-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-ai-9-365-with-32gb-memory-rtx-4070-1tb-ssd-core-black\u002F6590023.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"MSI Stealth A16 AI+ -Copilot+ PC\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for $1,699 (save $300 at Best Buy): MSI's Stealth A16 comes with the AMD Ryzen AI 9-365, a top-of-the-line AI processor that runs cool and extremely power efficient, while delivering solid performance for gaming with 32GB of RAM and a RTX 4070 GPU. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ec090fb2-12bf-41b9-a46b-e7cf9efe71f8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Facer-predator-helios-18-gaming-laptop-18-2560-x-1600-ips-240hz-intel-i9-14900hx-geforce-rtx-4080-32gb-ddr5-1tb-ssd-abyssal-black\u002F6576634.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Acer Predator Helios 18-inch\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $1,999 (save $500 at Best Buy): Acer's Predator series is a staple of gaming machines. The 18-inch comes with a beastly 2560 x 1600 IPS 240Hz display, Intel Core i9, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, and 32GB of memory for solid performance.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7430f2ed-2cb7-4a44-b62c-889efb22d736\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fasus-tuf-gaming-a16-16-165hz-gaming-laptop-fhd-amd-ryzen-7-7735hs-with-16gb-ddr5-memory-radeon-rx7700s-512gb-pcie-ssd-off-black\u002F6560989.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Asus TUF A16 Gaming Laptop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $699 (save $400 at Best Buy): From Asus' durable line of gaming laptops, the 16-inch version is just the right size for portable gaming with a good-sized screen. This one comes with 16GB of RAM, Radeon RX 7700S GPU, and 512GB of storage.    \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ca7ae9d6-ee03-4f78-867b-3f06fa284d2f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmsi-katana-15-15-6-144hz-fhd-gaming-laptop-ryzen-9-8945hs-with-16gb-memory-rtx-4070-1tb-ssd-black\u002F6575345.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"MSI Katana 15\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $1,099 (save $400): MSI's Katana series features lightweight and portable gaming laptops with a variety of configurations. Right now, the 15-inch model with a Ryzen 9 processor, 16GB of RAM, RTX 4070, and 1TB SSD is $400 off, bringing this gaming laptop down to a very competitive price.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"cd4e80d0-b37d-498a-a375-4c9eab97af3d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lenovo.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fp\u002Flaptops\u002Flegion-laptops\u002Flegion-pro-series\u002Flenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen-9-16-inch-intel\u002F83de001sus\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $2,728 (16% off at Lenovo): Lenovo's 9th-generation Legion Pro 7i is a powerful gaming machine with tons of storage at an accessible price point.  \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d7f751a9-3b60-4c90-a0e9-e8ed80fa4dfe\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bhphotovideo.com\u002Fc\u002Fproduct\u002F1845627-REG\u002Fasus_g713pi_db94_17_3_rog_strix_wqhd.html\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Asus ROG Strix G17\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (2022) Gaming Laptop: $1,449 (save $450 at B&H Photo Video): The ROG Strix G17 from Asus' 2022 lineup is marked down to make room for the 2024 models, but that doesn't mean this machine can't handle high-end gaming. It's got 16GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, and a bold design for $450 off the regular price.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"37fbdf2f-a235-4679-a188-26b3a26a0636\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAOC-Display-Octa-Core-Computer-Keyboard\u002Fdp\u002FB0DFLKH5FK\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"AOC 16-inch Gaming Laptop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E: $599 (save $1,100 at Amazon): Armed with an AMD Ryzen 7 and 16GB of RAM, this budget gaming machine is 65% off, making a solid choice for a travel device for cloud gamers.   \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday occurs the day after Thanksgiving, so this year, it falls on Friday, Nov. 29th, 2024. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is Cyber Monday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECyber Monday falls on the Monday immediately after Black Friday. So this year, it's on Monday, Dec. 2nd, 2024. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAre laptop deals really better on Black Friday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAbsolutely. Amazon has added tons of devices from all the big brands over the past few years to hype up their Black Friday sales events, and they've gotten quite good. For example, when Amazon first started selling Apple's MacBooks and MacBook Pros at discounted rates, it was one of the first online retail outlets to do so. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday has traditionally been a more general sale day to kick off the holiday shopping season. Cyber Monday specifically refers to sales offered by online retailers that aren't available in physical brick-and-mortar stores. These deals are often sharply discounted, as retailers can adjust prices far easier online than on physical products on a shelf. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow did we choose these Black Friday deals?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are tons of laptop deals out there, but we only highlight products we've either gone hands-on with personally or would actually consider ourselves. For example, laptops come in a myriad of configurations and versions. If we've tested one model that we recommend, but a lower- or higher-end configuration is on sale, we'd still feel confident recommending it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhere can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest retailers for laptops (that also have the best sales) are Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, and B&H Photo Video, and many of our top-rated sales come from these destinations. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 16:04:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Black Friday is next week, but some sweet laptop deals are already live. We've rounded up the best sales we've come across at all price points from Apple, Lenovo, Asus, Dell, and more.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"383396f7-b620-4003-bec0-c16f4d3f0cd7",image:{id:"c911f12e-31b2-4b26-bd3c-94913062f77f",filename:"black-friday-chromebook-hero-image-3.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-15 15:49:57",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"prioritize-hands-on-images",credits:"Don't forget credit\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F15\u002Fc911f12e-31b2-4b26-bd3c-94913062f77f\u002Fblack-friday-chromebook-hero-image-3.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:900,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals-roundup",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Computing^Laptops",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"best-black-friday-laptop-deals-2024",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The 21 best Black Friday laptop deals 2024: Sales live now",topic:{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9841d7c0-1be2-42d4-963b-3d0c080290bc",slug:"tech",name:"Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"85ac61a4-89ca-4b8b-8072-308287ffd3f9\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"microwave\" data-image-filename=\"microwave.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's been exactly three years since we \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fwe-bought-an-alexa-enabled-microwave-heres-what-happened\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebought our last microwave\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a now-discontinued Sharp Carousel. Last month, the door latch started to stick. But a few days ago, it started microwaving when we opened the door. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmeta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-for-20-off-is-my-favorite-black-friday-deal-so-far\u002F\"\u003EMeta Ray-Ban smart glasses for 20% off is my favorite Black Friday deal so far\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only way to turn it off was to unplug it. Plugging the oven back in started the magnetron back up every time the door was opened. It was clear we were going to have to buy a new machine. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur malfunctioning microwave was a fairly normal unit, with the exception of its Alexa integration. I haven't tapped a microwave's control screen in three years. Instead, I've been saying variations of \"Alexa, microwave for 90 seconds,\" a few times every day, starting with my morning oatmeal.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fthe-newest-echo-show-8-just-hit-its-lowest-price-ever-for-black-friday\u002F\"\u003EThe newest Echo Show 8 just hit its lowest price ever for Black Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe chose the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6722e67b-027f-4524-8e61-763cecc77895\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fproduct\u002FB09JCKB28X\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Panasonic NN-SV79MS\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E with \"Genius Sensor Cooking\" as our replacement. It was $299 (but it's currently on sale for $50 off), a hundred dollars more than the two other Alexa microwaves on offer (both of which were not available for overnight shipping). We figured we'd spend more than $100 on two days of Door Dash, so we ponied up the extra bucks. Not only did we get a new microwave, we got our own \"Genius Sensor.\" Ooh. Aah.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c17a6b96-483d-4745-b42b-7014a526f3d5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOur new Alexa-enabled microwave hero is currently $50 off for Black Friday.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Panasonic NN-SV79MS smart microwave\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"microwave","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Amazon","imageData":{"id":"60f4b836-c721-49d0-bcbb-2c58e524e1b9","title":"microwave","filename":"microwave.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002F60f4b836-c721-49d0-bcbb-2c58e524e1b9\u002Fmicrowave.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":11036,"width":500,"height":500,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-22 13:55:19","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-11-22 13:55:28","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Amazon","alt":"microwave","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"60f4b836-c721-49d0-bcbb-2c58e524e1b9","imageAltText":"microwave","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Amazon","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"microwave.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F22","imageWidth":500,"imageHeight":500,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Amazon\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fgp\u002Fproduct\u002FB09JCKB28X","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EI was not a believer \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen we bought our first Alexa-enabled microwave, I mocked the whole idea. It was a stunt purchase. We needed a microwave, but not with Alexa. I bought the one that worked with our favorite smart assistant because I write about Alexa -- and I thought I'd get some low-hanging mocks in as well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI said: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll be honest with you. I felt silly. I am perfectly comfortable telling Alexa to turn on and off my lights and change my thermostat, because the idea of getting up to touch a light switch or thermostat wheel seems far too caveman for modern society. But you have to manually open the microwave door to zap things, so why not punch the buttons right next to the door? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApparently, I have a previously untapped capacity for laziness. Since the Sharp Carousel has entered our kitchen, I have not once -- not once! -- touched any of the buttons on the front of Miss A's Nuclear Roaster. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe biggest perk of an Alexa-controlled microwave\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis was still true three years later. But I found that voice control was actually a big help in the kitchen. That's because kitchen work often involves using both hands. And while you have to open the door to put something in the nuker, you don't always want it to kick off right away (although we found there's a time limit on how long you can wait to give it a command after opening and closing the door). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's also possible to use a rag on the big rectangle you push to open the door, but chicken slime-covered fingers aren't all that great on a touch panel. Voice activation makes it possible to be slimed and nuke, too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazons-echo-spot-smart-alarm-clock-is-almost-half-off-this-black-friday\u002F\"\u003EAmazon's Echo Spot smart alarm clock is almost half off this Black Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis new Panasonic doesn't contain an Alexa inside (neither did our old Sharp). Instead, it links to your existing kitchen Alexa device over Wi-Fi. We have an \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"efea37a0-671b-4420-9272-7df1960cfc48\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Famazon-echo-show-8-3rd-generation-8-inch-smart-display-with-alexa-charcoal\u002F6562249.p?skuId=6562249\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"8-inch Echo Show\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E ($70 off right now at the link) that lives on top of the microwave, so the two team up to give us our daily veg.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis new microwave offers a ton of voice commands. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b67a40a7-5e7a-444f-8c51-424f8fed7053\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"voice-commands-02\" data-image-filename=\"voice-commands-02.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"5712\" data-image-height=\"4284\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can have it just run for a duration, or you can tell it to reheat pancakes, waffles, pie, brownie (one only, apparently), bread, dessert, and even ice cream. Panasonic knows its audience has a sweet tooth. We didn't try any of those features because neither my wife nor I eat any refined sugar or flour-based foods. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fget-a-refurbished-amazon-fire-tablet-for-as-little-as-10-with-this-black-friday-deal\u002F\"\u003EGet a refurbished Amazon Fire Tablet for as little as $10 with this Black Friday deal\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe chart shown above is for reheat, but there are also cook commands. I did try the \"cook oatmeal\" option, and it worked fairly well. My oatmeal normally takes 90 seconds, but the microwave's sensor cooking version took about five minutes. Yes, it did have a nicer texture. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe genius sensor gotcha\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut, and this is a gotcha for all the \"genius sensor\" options, any food you cook with the sensor option must not be covered. Covering food while microwaving is the very best way I've found to not have the microwave itself covered with food splatters after microwaving.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat oatmeal definitely crested the edges of the tall bowl it was in, which made me nervous, but it did not spill over. And, honestly, it just didn't taste that much better for taking two and a half times longer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBeware the child lock \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERight after we installed the microwave, we ran into a snag. After we cooked something, we couldn't get the door to open. Having just had a microwave with a stuck door, we were not amused. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETurns out that the microwave comes with a child safety lock that physically engages when the microwave starts cooking. We did not know this, so of course our solution was to push on the open button repeatedly in the hopes that our new microwave wasn't broken. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazons-new-kindle-paperwhite-finally-nails-the-feature-ive-been-waiting-for-and-its-on-sale\u002F\"\u003EThe new Kindle Paperwhite finally nails the feature I've been waiting for (and it's on sale)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere was also a big sign on the front of the door about it that we both paid no attention to.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe then eventually decided to look at the instructions. There's a button sequence that permanently turns off the safety lock. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking of buttons, this microwave doesn't have a traditional button panel. There are six physical buttons. One is called Microwave. The others are Popcorn, Turbo Defrost, Quick 30, Time\u002FClock, and Stop\u002FReset. There's also a dial that allows you to choose numerical values. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat said, the manual itself recommends controlling the microwave primarily with Alexa. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"32c66142-9e18-4ce7-b826-0c57aea9b0b2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"guide\" data-image-filename=\"guide.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"2186\" data-image-height=\"580\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOne minor issue\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy only other complaint is that sometimes the machine doesn't seem to realize (or at least tell Alexa) that it's done cooking. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen we say, \"Alexa, microwave for 2 minutes,\" Alexa often responds that the microwave is busy, when it's not. We have to hit Stop\u002FReset and reissue the order. That wasn't something we had to do with our previous Alexa-enabled microwave. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe 60+ best Black Friday Amazon deals 2024: Apple, Roborock, Kindle and more\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOverall, though, we like it. I'm not sure it was worth the extra $100 for all the sensor cooking features since we don't normally rely on sensors for our cooking times. But if you want Alexa to control your microwave, this fits the bill. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo you have Alexas in your home? What devices do you control with your Alexas? Would you ever buy an Alexa-controlled microwave (or do you have one)? Let us know in the comments below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to subscribe to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fadvancedgeekery.substack.com\u002F\"\u003Emy weekly update newsletter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and follow me on Twitter\u002FX at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 14:08:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"When we first bought an Alexa-enabled microwave, I mocked the whole idea. 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She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"00707efa-af1a-4d68-b76f-e91798cb8f09\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EOur Echo Pop, known as Ziggy, has become a staple in our home.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Pop\" data-image-filename=\"echo-pop2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F05\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4dd29ebd-2a66-4fba-b62c-536862bccbd5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Lavender\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Pop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is Amazon's most compact mainstream speaker. It comes in four colors and has Alexa built-in. Thanks to this season's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday sales event\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the Echo Pop is available for a limited time for $18 on Amazon, a 55% discount from its regular $40 price.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"3e46bc52-7352-45d8-b4f4-755859b6f4c6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Echo Pop (save $22)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d","filename":"epop.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002F4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d\u002Fepop.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-22 04:31:11","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d","imageFilename":"epop.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F22"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Lavender\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5\" data-offerprice=\"18\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FIntroducing-sound-compact-speaker-Lavender\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"d76b5008-2a42-4c31-8327-341bf210ed59","slug":"introducing-echo-pop-full-sound-compact-smart-speaker-with-alexa-lavender-bloom","name":"Introducing Echo Pop | Full sound compact smart speaker with Alexa | Lavender Bloom","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1732249905866,"displayDate":"Thu Nov 21 2024 23:31:45 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon created the Echo Pop for those who don't want to commit to a full-sized smart speaker, who want a sleeker, more compact look than the spheric Echo Dot, or who want a more affordable smart speaker.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazon-echo-pop-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon Echo Pop review: A portable smart speaker for small spaces\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's the perfect starter smart speaker for anyone looking to get Amazon Alexa and dive deeper into a smart home ecosystem. At just over half the size of an Echo Dot, the Echo Pop doesn't disappoint; it's no Sonos speaker but packs a mean punch in a small package.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazons-echo-show-8-is-the-best-smart-home-hub-and-speaker-right-now-heres-why\u002F\"\u003EAmazon's Echo Show 8 is the best smart home hub and speaker right now. Here's why\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"fccc7fc8-3a71-40e7-8ed0-ba8543e1e247\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09ZXJDSL5]\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Pop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E can fill a small room with sound, making it a great fit for a college kid's dorm room or for listening to audiobooks while relaxing at home. At $18, it's certainly worth the purchase.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e0cb98a2-2b8f-4817-a6ac-b6878d516542\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F"\u003EThe 40+ best Black Friday Amazon deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3f1c6554-260f-46bc-af57-3449c41824ac\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3f1c6554-260f-46bc-af57-3449c41824ac\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 13:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"An Echo Pop is the perfect way to add a little pop of Alexa to your life during Black Friday sales (pun intended). The discount affects all four colorways.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"447a4441-1a12-4ecc-b460-eda2574c6b5a",image:{id:"4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d",filename:"epop.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 04:31:11",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon Echo Pop",credits:"Amazon\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002F4c23d8f1-3a65-4e08-b9dd-9eab12a2830d\u002Fepop.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Home Entertainment^Speakers",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"The Echo Pop smart speaker is just $18 with this Black Friday deal",section:b,slug:"amazons-echo-pop-smart-speaker-has-dropped-to-18-for-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Amazon's Echo Pop smart speaker has dropped to $18 for Black Friday",topic:{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"103a5e4f-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"64cf5e57-0c1c-426e-a264-2035c5880d37\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Dot with children's drawings\" data-image-filename=\"echo-dot.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F01\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm a sucker for a good deal, and smart speakers are one of the devices I like buying during sales events. For a discounted price, you can get a speaker for your home that functions as a Bluetooth speaker and connection to your smart home. This $23 \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c86e9d96-2b2e-4282-99e6-f365cd7cc455\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-release-Smart-speaker-Charcoal\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-release-Smart-speaker-Charcoal\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Dot\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E deal checks all the boxes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"63729d9a-a1ea-49b5-b351-e7c15efece29\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Buy the Echo Dot (5th Gen) for $23 (save $27)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Echo Dot","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Amazon\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"887270a6-4cdf-446c-a4ab-822821462953","filename":"edot.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002F887270a6-4cdf-446c-a4ab-822821462953\u002Fedot.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-22 04:54:32","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"887270a6-4cdf-446c-a4ab-822821462953","imageFilename":"edot.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F22"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Amazon\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-release-Smart-speaker-Charcoal\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3\" data-offerprice=\"30\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-release-Smart-speaker-Charcoal\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"ea355591-a067-4d73-8058-de080d2b0339","slug":"amazon-echo-dot-5th-gen","name":"Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1732251022068,"displayDate":"Thu Nov 21 2024 23:50:22 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Dot is a great way to add Amazon Alexa to your home, bringing the virtual assistant into your routines to answer questions and run smart home devices, but it's also a pretty decent speaker on its own, especially at $30. This speaker won't blow the Apple HomePod mini out of the water, but it is still a great, inexpensive speaker. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fecho-pop-vs-echo-dot-which-alexa-smart-speaker-should-you-choose\u002F\"\u003EEcho Pop vs Echo Dot: Which Alexa smart speaker should you choose?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, if you already have an Echo Dot, you could get a second one to create a stereo pair for a TV to enjoy more immersive audio during movie nights. It's also small enough to hang out on a desk, bookshelf, or nightstand. I even have an Echo Dot in my bathroom to close the blinds and play music while I shower. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAvailable in Charcoal, Deep Sea Blue, and Glacier White, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2c07be6e-2723-476c-baaf-0b463ed3fb43\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-release-Smart-speaker-Charcoal\u002Fdp\u002FB09B8V1LZ3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Dot (5th Gen)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is typically available for $50 but is currently 54% off, bringing the price down to $23 for the Black Friday sale. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d858609b-13f9-406b-90ef-43b689403758\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 04:55:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Looking for a way to add a hands-free virtual assistant to your life? You can buy the latest Echo Dot for only $23 through Black Friday.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"49d8d590-37cf-463f-bf76-1566f4825d57",image:{id:"887270a6-4cdf-446c-a4ab-822821462953",filename:"edot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 04:54:32",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Echo Dot",credits:"Amazon\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002F887270a6-4cdf-446c-a4ab-822821462953\u002Fedot.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Home Entertainment^Speakers",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"the-23-echo-dot-deal-is-a-great-deal-to-upgrade-your-smart-home-this-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The $23 Echo Dot deal is a great deal for upgrading your smart home this Black Friday",topic:{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d0dcd826-0ecf-4610-8ea0-54d4e0a9e244\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow7.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the deal?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe third-generation Echo Show 8 is on sale for just $80, its lowest price ever, as part of a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E deal.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EZDNET's key takeaways\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAmazon launched the third-generation \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"989cf4c1-92db-4524-849a-7e57d36f1d4d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E in late 2023 for $150.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe smart display has an improved speaker with spatial audio, a centered camera for improved video calls, and Adaptive Content that adjusts based on how close you are to the device.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAlthough the Echo Show 8 brought many improvements, the screen remains at 1080p resolution, and there are few customization options.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Amazon released the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8b6e2ded-4fea-464a-ae93-5d2a06bb3b55\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, I was able to test it for a few months. Coming from a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"20706a0e-d310-438b-ba44-5d436920ca4b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB07PF1Y28C\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FEcho-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB07PF1Y28C?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"first-generation Echo Show 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E makes the upgrades to the third-generation model all the more noticeable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-smart-home-device\u002F\"\u003EThe best smart home devices of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to its sleeker design with edge-to-edge glass, center-set built-in camera, and smaller speaker enclosure, the 2023 Echo Show 8 features spatial audio, a faster processor than previous generations, and an upgraded smart home experience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"146d7451-010d-4791-b53e-b7325854f41c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe third-generation Echo Show 8 retails for $150 and features a vibrant, upgraded screen, improved speed, and a faster processor.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Echo Show 8 (2023)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Echo Show 8","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"cf3b6c37-4fee-40e2-9dab-bac28bc1515d","title":"Echo Show 8","filename":"echo-show-8-1.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F24\u002Fcf3b6c37-4fee-40e2-9dab-bac28bc1515d\u002Fecho-show-8-1.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1330437,"width":2100,"height":1182,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-24 03:04:22","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-24 03:04:34","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","alt":"Echo Show 8","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"cf3b6c37-4fee-40e2-9dab-bac28bc1515d","imageAltText":"Echo Show 8","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"echo-show-8-1.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F24","imageWidth":2100,"imageHeight":1182,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"a7c4e24f-9bb6-4c2b-a3cf-8694a53aff29","slug":"all-new-echo-show-8-3rd-gen-2023-release-with-spatial-audio-smart-home-hub-and-alexa-charcoal","name":"All-New Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen, 2023 release) | With Spatial Audio, Smart Home Hub, and Alexa | Charcoal","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1732249194637,"displayDate":"Thu Nov 21 2024 23:19:54 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"150","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-New-Echo-Show-8\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon's updates to its third-generation Echo Show are evident when you unbox the device. The typical plastic packaging is nowhere to be seen, as the device is wrapped mostly in recyclable materials. Amazon says 99% of the device's packaging is made of wood-fiber materials from \"responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c4f1043b-5910-4ced-844a-5b7353008a60\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Show 8's design stands out from previous generations, particularly the speaker on the back. Other Echo Show devices have a tapered speaker back that doubles as a stand to hold the smart display up to make it self-standing. The latest Echo Show 8's speaker also props up the display, but it has a new design that is, in my humble opinion, an interesting choice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe spatial audio speaker on the back, let's admit, looks a bit like a butt sticking out of the smart display -- just a sliver of it is visible. This isn't necessarily a negative thing, just the unfortunate perception the device gave me.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f8263d9b-330d-4c09-aa6f-5ff55c060980\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow6.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon finally placed the device's camera in the middle of the display instead of on the right, as it had done with each previous Echo Show.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Famazons-echo-show-5-made-me-a-smart-display-believer-and-my-daughter-too\u002F\"\u003EAmazon's Echo Show 5 made me a smart display believer (and my daughter, too)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe upgraded 13MP camera is meant for video calls, making the center placement all the more beneficial. You no longer appear as if you're looking off to one side when on a video call.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe camera placement from the right to the center could also better support Visual ID, making it possible for the Echo Show 8 to detect when you're approaching the device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e285ccea-e7f9-4e95-a870-45f93b127bf7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen, 2023 release)\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow9.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVisual ID personalization is available on the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b05109e0-c17c-4475-aef0-384dcd768763\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fecho-show-10\u002Fdp\u002FB07VHZ41L8\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 10\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3fae3cd4-2bd6-4078-b2ac-30f3bbd56229\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BFZVFG6N\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 15\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ac0173f4-4abc-431f-bff3-989ef013e22a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB084DC4LW6\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB084DC4LW6?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"second-generation Echo Show 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and newer. This feature gives each person in your household a personalized experience with the smart display.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-tablet-is-redefining-what-a-kids-tablet-can-do\u002F\"\u003EThis new tablet is redefining what a kids' tablet can do\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach household member who wants to use Visual ID has to enroll separately on each device; as Amazon explains, this visual data is stored locally on the device. When an enrolled member approaches the Echo Show 8, the screen will display personalized content, such as sticky notes someone else left for that person, calendars, and their favorite news.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6f33d102-0927-444b-9ee5-2d59e1485366\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Show 8 (2023) switches from Standby Mode to a more interactive screen when a registered user is detected.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"copy-bcfdec46-97c0-4d63-b716-256682bdc2a7.gif\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"568\" data-image-height=\"320\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen there's Adaptive Content, an all-new feature Amazon debuted with this third-generation device. Adaptive Content makes it easier for you to view content on the screen from a distance by simplifying it when no one is near the device and switching to a detailed view when you approach the Echo Show.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fthese-are-the-five-things-i-learned-from-my-smart-home\u002F\"\u003E5 things I learned while building my smart home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have also enrolled in Visual ID, then the displayed content will be personalized to you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e74067a5-2456-43c4-8ddf-6861e132c34e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe latest Echo Show 8 is also a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-smart-speaker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esmart speaker\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with spatial audio. The device packs a pair of two-inch neodymium speakers for a vibrant directional feel and a surprisingly rich sound experience despite the size of the speaker, especially compared to the first-generation model and the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"87c7b367-70cf-4c9f-8949-ce99670566e1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09B2SBHQK\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"2023 Echo Show 5\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a12ec7fd-c1a2-4b21-acb5-c280e8ebecdb\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow10.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe newest Echo Show 8 makes a compelling case for a smart display for both Alexa fans and smart home enthusiasts. Still, the $150 MSRP, higher than previous generations, could be a deterrent (though frequent discounts easily remediate that).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Feverything-you-need-to-start-a-smart-home-setup\u002F\"\u003EEverything you need to start building a smart home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis latest smart display is notably faster than previous models in terms of touchscreen response and how quickly Alexa answers and processes requests.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"49df3963-2d6f-4377-b24c-0091bdffc954\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen, 2023 release)\" data-image-filename=\"echoshow3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Echo Show 8 can locally process common smart home requests, such as when you ask Alexa to turn on a smart light or plug, for 40% faster responses. The new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e4f10a4c-082a-43dd-a8b4-521003249ef4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0BLS3Y632\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Echo Show 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is also not just a smart display with Alexa built-in, but a smart home hub like the Echo and higher-end Echo Show 10.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith support for Zigbee, Thread, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fmatter-1-2-adds-support-for-9-new-smart-home-device-types-and-thats-not-all\u002F\"\u003EMatter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the Echo Show 8 can also be a central nexus for setting up and controlling compatible smart home devices and a smart assistant.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d79c6641-69f0-476a-9f1b-44da21e81f92\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 04:24:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amazon's third-generation Echo Show features faster speeds and an ambient display to streamline your smart home experience, and this Black Friday deal slashed its price by nearly half.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"ed31925e-7b11-4bd0-91e0-5660f8b4436d",image:{id:"d0dcd826-0ecf-4610-8ea0-54d4e0a9e244",filename:"echoshow7.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-24 03:03:04",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Echo Show 8",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F24\u002Fd0dcd826-0ecf-4610-8ea0-54d4e0a9e244\u002Fechoshow7.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2100,height:1182,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"the-newest-echo-show-8-just-hit-its-lowest-price-ever-for-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The newest Echo Show 8 just hit its lowest price ever for Black Friday",topic:{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"bd3ef9c9-b763-41a0-88f5-63f3453d97b2",slug:"speakers",name:"Speakers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"4d7bcd51-8602-48c0-83c6-df0bfc4c97db\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\" \" data-description=\"The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is available for $200.~ I've been testing the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, which features the fastest performance yet and up to 12 weeks of battery life; alternatively, the 16 GB Kindle Paperwhite is available for $160.~ Remember that Amazon's promise of up to 12 weeks of battery life assumes 30 minutes of daily use with wireless off.\" data-like=\" \" data-dislike=\" \" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"09\" data-editorsyear=\"2024\" data-editorsdate=\""2024-09-14T18:38:44.457Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"09\" data-innovationyear=\"2024\" data-innovationdate=\""2024-09-14T18:38:44.457Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"31cfa340-5477-4fc5-9d2f-9abfed9bc366","filename":"4.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F04\u002F31cfa340-5477-4fc5-9d2f-9abfed9bc366\u002F4.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-04 20:52:49","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"31cfa340-5477-4fc5-9d2f-9abfed9bc366","imageFilename":"4.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F04"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"ed573850-2305-4332-b62f-bf704855a8c9","slug":"amazon-kindle-paperwhite-signature-edition-32-gb-our-fastest-kindle-with-wireless-charging-and-weeks-of-battery-life","name":"Amazon - Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32 GB) – Our fastest Kindle with wireless charging, and weeks of battery life - 2024 - Metallic Black","productType":"PRODUCT","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1731595351902,"displayDate":"Thu Nov 14 2024 09:42:31 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the deal?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e5db546a-f578-4701-a09e-4ce6d05a06d1\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is $45 off, available for $155 through \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The regular \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"62712a5c-c603-406e-af22-9125f56998e0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CFPJYX7P\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is also on sale, available for $130.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've used the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-gave-away-my-kindle-and-ipad-within-hours-of-getting-this-tablet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETCL Nxtpaper Tab 10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as my e-reader for about four months. Soon after switching to the tablet, I passed off my 2018 Kindle Paperwhite (10th Generation) to my daughter and my 2020 iPad to my husband. Then I tried the new, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7d0b5f50-c9d9-4d97-9de8-9bc1ffe8e188\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"12th-generation Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and I'm not sure I can give it up.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-simple-kindle-accessory-made-the-reading-experience-so-much-better-for-me\u002F\"\u003EThis simple Kindle accessory made the reading experience so much better for me\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe TCL tablet offers a full-color mode, color paper and black-and-white paper mode, so you get the full experience of a tablet and an e-reader. I love that I can turn pages and navigate the Kindle app on the TCL as quickly as I can on a smartphone or a tablet while still looking like an e-reader and putting my slow, six-year-old Kindle to shame.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1fe4e93c-24bc-4b8b-908f-19ac782aa901\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe 32GB Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition has wireless charging support, the fastest performance and page turns yet, and up to 12 weeks of battery life.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"b68ebf1e-93d4-460a-8ee4-323e82645d7d","title":"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)","filename":"5.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F04\u002Fb68ebf1e-93d4-460a-8ee4-323e82645d7d\u002F5.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":4761349,"width":4272,"height":2403,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-11-04 20:51:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-11-04 20:51:57","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","alt":"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"b68ebf1e-93d4-460a-8ee4-323e82645d7d","imageAltText":"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"5.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F11\u002F04","imageWidth":4272,"imageHeight":2403,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"ed573850-2305-4332-b62f-bf704855a8c9","slug":"amazon-kindle-paperwhite-signature-edition-32-gb-our-fastest-kindle-with-wireless-charging-and-weeks-of-battery-life","name":"Amazon - Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32 GB) – Our fastest Kindle with wireless charging, and weeks of battery life - 2024 - Metallic Black","productType":"PRODUCT","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1730898903534,"displayDate":"Wed Nov 06 2024 08:15:03 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Amazon \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-just-launched-four-new-kindles-including-a-full-color-model-heres-whats-new\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eunveiled its new Kindle lineup\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, I fell for it like a ripe coconut falls on a sunny beach. I've been a Kindle user for over 12 years, religiously reading each night before bed. While a new Kindle may not seem too exciting considering the device's simplicity, the 2024 lineup of Kindles is Amazon's largest upgrade in years, offering the first full-color Kindle and the fastest page turns yet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough the TCL Nxtpaper tablet has many benefits, the Kindle Paperwhite SE has several key advantages over it that have made me reach for it more than the TCL. Most importantly, the new Kindle Paperwhite weighs just 7.5 ounces and features a smaller seven-inch display than my tablet. This makes it easier to hold the Kindle in one hand, something I struggled with daily with the 10-inch, 16.9-oz TCL tablet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9687257c-8b65-488a-b4d9-22f8275f2d62\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)\" data-image-filename=\"6.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"4272\" data-image-height=\"2403\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENobody wants to carry around a 1lb book, especially if you read for long periods and like to hold your e-reader in one hand.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESize and weight aside, the Kindle Paperwhite SE has up to 12 weeks of battery life on a single charge. This is based on a half hour of reading per day with the wireless off and the light setting at 13, so your mileage may vary. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-best-productivity-tablets-ive-tested-is-not-an-ipad-pro-or-remarkable\u002F\"\u003EOne of the best productivity tablets I've tested is not an iPad Pro or Remarkable\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy TCL tablet, in turn, offers about 20 hours, which is impressive for a tablet. I charge it about once a week and read for about an hour each night.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6d373d4c-d192-4c9d-9ec1-54abe0a93757\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)\" data-image-filename=\"2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"4272\" data-image-height=\"2403\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been using the Kindle Paperwhite for about two weeks and haven't needed to charge it after the initial charge. This is pretty typical for a Kindle; my 10th-generation Kindle Paperwhite lasted about three weeks, reading with the backlight for just under an hour a day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter two weeks of daily reading on a single charge, some days for up to three hours a day, my Kindle Paperwhite's battery is still at 32%. According to Amazon, the Kindle Paperwhite could last about 42 hours of reading with the brightness at 13.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-spent-the-weekend-reading-on-amazons-newest-kindle-and-its-more-useful-than-ever\u002F\"\u003EI spent the weekend reading on Amazon's newest Kindle - and it's more useful than ever\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsidering I've read about 29.5 hours in the past two weeks, and the battery is at 32%, the estimations seem pretty accurate.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAside from a long battery life, the fastest page turns I've seen on a Kindle, and the benefit of a lightweight, compact e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite SE also has the advantage of being a dedicated, distraction-free reading device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"98ec0996-2635-4c4f-af68-8b7577dc5814\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)\" data-image-filename=\"3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"4272\" data-image-height=\"2403\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Signature Edition also features 32GB of storage and support for wireless charging.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou don't have to worry about notifications or distractions from social media or other apps tearing you away from your reading, as a Kindle is a simple device that only fulfills your reading hobby. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-best-color-e-ink-tablets-ive-tested-is-not-made-by-kobo-or-boox\u002F\"\u003EOne of the best color E Ink tablets I've tested is not made by Kobo or Boox\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKindle e-readers are built to last several years, so I'd recommend the Kindle Paperwhite to anyone upgrading from a three-year or older Kindle. I typically use my Kindles for six years, but I could see this new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1da45353-8aeb-4ab2-89e4-6e0462b60311\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Signature\u002Fdp\u002FB0C8RR4WN3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Kindle Paperwhite\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E lasting eight years or longer, making the purchase even more worthwhile.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"35e98a7a-ce50-439f-b045-36b1cb286ad6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 17:49:54",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Amazon just launched the 12th-generation Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, which has up to three months of battery life and the fastest page turns ever. With this Black Friday deal, you can get it for $45 off.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"82400554-0e0f-4ff3-9cec-e2fab10257d1",image:{id:"31cfa340-5477-4fc5-9d2f-9abfed9bc366",filename:"4.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-04 20:52:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (12th Generation)",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F04\u002F31cfa340-5477-4fc5-9d2f-9abfed9bc366\u002F4.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4272,height:2403,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Computing^Tablets",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"amazons-new-kindle-paperwhite-finally-nails-the-feature-ive-been-waiting-for-and-its-on-sale",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The new Kindle Paperwhite finally nails the feature I've been waiting for (and it's on sale)",topic:{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0f170e27-b89d-48a1-aa1e-6d5c3594737e",slug:"work-life",name:"Work Life",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3211a1f3-66f0-4292-aa90-2c294b5d3fe0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet from 2020.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Fire HD 8 Tablet on desk\" data-image-filename=\"fire-tablet.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Amazon-owned site \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8ac26f26-9baf-4930-a70d-4b05a94472cd\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.woot.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Woot\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is holding a huge early \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday sale\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, dropping the price of refurbished Amazon Fire Tablets to between $10 and $15 apiece, depending on the model and storage capacity. These tablets are categorized under Woot's \"Scratch & Dent\" section, so don't expect them to be in mint condition upon arrival, but they are in working condition. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe deal takes an extra $10 off the price when you use the code FIRETEN at checkout, and includes the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"817911a1-34bf-44b4-a7e0-ec633fd0a48e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcomputers.woot.com\u002Foffers\u002Famazon-fire-7-tablet-2019-sd-5\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tkqlhce.com\u002Fclick-9041660-15734690?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcomputers.woot.com%2Foffers%2Famazon-fire-7-tablet-2019-sd-5&sid=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire 7 tablet (2019)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7a421130-aec7-4606-9b34-a6971aef9efb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcomputers.woot.com\u002Foffers\u002Ffire-hd-8-tablet-2018-8th-gen-sd-5\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet (2018)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"19f71946-11f2-4b24-b969-b065c9e1bcc6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcomputers.woot.com\u002Foffers\u002Ffire-hd-8-tablet-2020-10th-gen-sd-11?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet (2020)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E each for as low as $10, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"99eefef0-823b-4c8b-9849-596c064c5df7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcomputers.woot.com\u002Foffers\u002Famazon-fire-hd-10-tablet-2019-sd-7\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire HD tablet (2019)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for as low as $15, and the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"88ef2f02-7267-42da-b2b6-25d0d703639f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcomputers.woot.com\u002Foffers\u002Famazon-fire-hd-10-tablet-2021-sd-3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet (2021)\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for as low as $30.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"b616ffaf-c831-4067-9a9f-e43c58e611c0\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Amazon Fire HD tablets for as low as $10\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Fire HD 8 Tablet on a desk","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"e49ea7ad-ec16-416e-af87-dea89ff2d582","filename":"1echo-how.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F15\u002Fe49ea7ad-ec16-416e-af87-dea89ff2d582\u002F1echo-how.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-03-15 20:24:12","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"e49ea7ad-ec16-416e-af87-dea89ff2d582","imageFilename":"1echo-how.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F03\u002F15"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcomputers.woot.com\u002Foffers\u002Famazon-fire-7-tablet-2019-sd-5\" data-offermerchant=\"Woot\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Famazons-75-inch-omni-fire-tv-black-friday-deal-11-21-2024\u002F\"\u003ESnag the 75-inch Amazon Omni Fire TV for almost $300 off ahead of Black Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese deals are limited and subject to sell out without warning, as they're only available while quantities last. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've owned a pair of Fire HD 8 tablets since their 2020 release, and they're still perfect for simple tasks like reading, web browsing, and entertainment. I've used these for my kids since I bought them during October Prime Day 2020, and they've held up beautifully. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fget-a-free-google-pixel-9-phone-from-t-mobile-with-this-black-friday-deal\u002F\"\u003EGet a free Google Pixel 9 phone from T-Mobile with this Black Friday deal\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese Android tablets run Fire OS, an operating system Amazon developed on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). While they're not as fast as an iPad or higher-end Samsung tablet, they're also much more affordable, especially at this Black Friday sale price.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8e178a20-7cd2-4fe6-ae22-c2ed45479005\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 17:10:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"This is a great way to save on an Amazon Fire Tablet for a kid or casual use this holiday season.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"73f6af32-fa7c-4d9b-ae10-65595d466263",image:{id:"3211a1f3-66f0-4292-aa90-2c294b5d3fe0",filename:"fire-tablet.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-03-15 19:46:56",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Fire HD 8 Tablet on desk",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EThe Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet from 2020.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F15\u002F3211a1f3-66f0-4292-aa90-2c294b5d3fe0\u002Ffire-tablet.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Computing^Tablets",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"get-a-refurbished-amazon-fire-tablet-for-as-little-as-10-with-this-black-friday-deal",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Get a refurbished Amazon Fire Tablet for as little as $10 with this Black Friday deal",topic:{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0f170e27-b89d-48a1-aa1e-6d5c3594737e",slug:"work-life",name:"Work Life",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"61c1e602-3e74-431a-ac7c-bd8d6ea28c5c",username:"almurray1",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Allison",lastName:"Murray",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"7e9c49be-428d-4ec9-a8e5-fd042c608cad",filename:"allison-murray.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:41:13",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F7e9c49be-428d-4ec9-a8e5-fd042c608cad\u002Fallison-murray.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Allison Murray is a writer based in Chicago. She has years of reporting experience on a wide variety of tech-related topics and breaking news at various outlets like Digital Trends and Lifewire. Her work has been published on ABC News, Good Morning America, and Yahoo Finance. She is a graduate of Southern Illinois University where she majored in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6b7ce19d-31f9-48c8-8835-fdaa38630c9b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Allison Murray\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Person in bed pushing a button on a lit-up Hatch Restore 2 device on a nightstand\" data-image-filename=\"hatch-restore-4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"720\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the deal? \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"430d30a7-5bfe-412b-815d-ab8bcdf06a75\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHatch-Restore-Personal-Routines-Energized\u002Fdp\u002FB0C5S7K1JK\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Hatch Restore 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is $26 off right now, making it $144. This deal applies to all three color options. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EZDNET's key takeaways\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Hatch Restore 2 sunrise alarm clock retails for $170 and comes in three colors.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThis device acts as an alarm clock and a sound machine that provides meditations, sleep stories, and soothing sounds to help you sleep better. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHowever, it is a larger device -- especially for smaller nightstands. Plus, you have to factor a $50\u002Fyear membership fee into its total cost.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have a hard time falling asleep at night and waking up in the mornings. My nightly routine consists of either scrolling through my phone in bed or falling asleep to Netflix. And my morning routine isn't much better: I go from snoozing the alarm to checking my emails within seconds.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F5-simple-ways-to-ditch-doomscrolling-and-beat-screen-fatigue\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E5 simple ways to ditch doomscrolling and beat screen fatigue\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have similar routines, you're not alone. According to a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gallup.com\u002Fanalytics\u002F390536\u002Fsleep-in-america-2022.aspx\"\u003E2022 study from Casper and Gallup\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, one in three adults doesn't get the recommended amount of uninterrupted, quality sleep. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo help, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sleep-tracker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esleep tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is becoming more prevalent, including products from Hatch, which is best known for its sunrise alarm clock. Now, the company has released an updated version, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"95371ff1-9f4e-4178-88a6-01684ae45d8e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHatch-Restore-Personal-Routines-Energized\u002Fdp\u002FB0C5S7K1JK\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhatch.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1067883\u002F13693?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hatch.co%2Frestore-2%2Fputty&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Hatch Restore 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, which I've been testing for the past week. After spending several nights and mornings with the smart alarm instead of my usual smartphone notification, I can safely say that my faith in the good, old-fashioned alarm clock approach has been restored.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"301aa77f-daca-4c92-b5c7-e353bc068425\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA smart bedside companion that can foster healthier morning and night routines.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Hatch Restore 2\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"A Hatch Restore 2 clock on a nightstand and lit-up bright yellow","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Allison Murray\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"36c0c36b-3ad1-4785-bbf7-6d782b41d483","title":"hatch-restore-3","filename":"hatch-restore-3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F23\u002F36c0c36b-3ad1-4785-bbf7-6d782b41d483\u002Fhatch-restore-3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":267112,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-03-23 18:05:30","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-03-23 18:05:56","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Allison Murray\u002FZDNET","alt":"A Hatch Restore 2 clock on a nightstand and lit-up bright yellow","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":["Hatch Restore","alarm clock"],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"36c0c36b-3ad1-4785-bbf7-6d782b41d483","imageAltText":"A Hatch Restore 2 clock on a nightstand and lit-up bright yellow","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Allison Murray\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"hatch-restore-3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F03\u002F23","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":720,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Allison Murray\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fhatch.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1067883\u002F13693?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hatch.co%2Frestore-2%2Fputty%3F&subId1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHatch-Restore-Personal-Routines-Energized\u002Fdp\u002FB0C5S7K1JK\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fhatch.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1067883\u002F13693?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hatch.co%2Frestore-2%2Fputty%3F&subId1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe main differences between the original Hatch Restore and the Restore 2 are the addition of 31 new sunrise and sleep sounds, three speakers instead of one, and what the company calls \"Morning Moments.\" (More on that later.) Also different is the new look; the Restore 2 now has two large buttons  -- one for \"Rise\" and one for \"Rest\" -- and is made of natural linen fiber in different colors to match your bedroom. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-sound-machine\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe 5 best sound machines to help you sleep\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe setup is simple. You download the Hatch app, connect it to your Restore 2, connect the smart clock to your home's Wi-Fi, and start customizing and setting up your Rest and Rise routines with your preferred choice of light, soundscapes, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow it works at night\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou also can tweak the Restore 2's settings -- I ended up switching my routine each night to see what worked best for me. There are also meditations to help turn off your mind before you sleep, including soothing soundscapes (one, in particular, that reminded me of the PlayStation 4 home screen music in a serene forest) and even bedtime stories. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazon-halo-rise-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon Halo Rise: A sleep-tracking 'nearable' to replace your clumsy wearable\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdmittedly, I found it a little hard to break my late-night TV habit and tried my best to lean into Hatch's options. I wish there were more and longer bedtime meditations since I felt the most well-rested during those sessions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c1024ec2-1f53-44ad-8670-bebe1f4b79d0\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can always adjust the color of the Restore 2 to fit the ambiance.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Allison Murray\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"A Hatch Restore 2 clock lit-up blue on a wooden nightstand\" data-image-filename=\"hatch-restore-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"720\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn terms of the night features, there are a couple of things that Hatch can improve on. First, the bedtime stories, not to be mistaken with the meditations, are anywhere from 30 to 40 minutes, which I found too long. Also, I wish the lighting within the clock was softer and less bright. The sleep colors and the clock can be too bright at times, even on the lowest setting.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow it works in the morning\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile I appreciated the break in my nighttime routine, the morning routine sold me on the Hatch Restore 2. Starting a half hour before my set alarm, the device gradually increases its sunrise lamp, making me feel like I'm waking up with the warm sun on my face (rather than waking up on a rainy day in Chicago).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-hidden-iphone-feature-can-help-you-fall-asleep-faster\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis hidden iPhone feature can help you fall asleep faster\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe alarm is a soothing choice of sound bowls, birds chirping, or ocean waves -- all of which are less jarring than a siren alarm going off.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"36c0c36b-3ad1-4785-bbf7-6d782b41d483\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Restore 2 gradually gets brighter as it nears your set alarm time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Allison Murray\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"A Hatch Restore 2 clock on a nightstand and lit-up bright yellow\" data-image-filename=\"hatch-restore-3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F03\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"720\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Restore 2's \"Morning Moments\" take place after your alarm goes off, and this was perhaps my favorite feature. Morning Moments range from motivational talks to easy meditations, although the selection was, again, scanty.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile I'm still unsure how much I'll utilize the bedtime features of the Hatch Restore 2, the morning portion will stick with me. I love the light wakeups and the short \"Morning Moments\" that fill my mind with positivity and inspiration in place of the usual, endless Instagram feed. I only hope that Hatch continues to add more varieties and options to its Morning Moments so I can switch things up every once in a while.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Restore 2 alone will cost you \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7991e500-b265-482d-86be-8b939faaa8c8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHatch-Restore-Personal-Routines-Energized\u002Fdp\u002FB0C5S7K1JK\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHatch-Restore-Personal-Routines-Energized\u002Fdp\u002FB0C5S7K1JK\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$170\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and that's not including the $5 per month (or $50 per year) membership fee for the app experience. However, the current Black Friday deal lets you snag it for just under $150. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile costly, I'd argue that the combo is worth it if you're serious about changing your sleep schedule for the better, and it's absolutely a superior option to the standard alarm clock. I had a very positive time testing a sunrise alarm clock like the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1d6eaddc-aec0-47c6-a02f-5239e3a4f9b7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHatch-Restore-Personal-Routines-Energized\u002Fdp\u002FB0C5S7K1JK\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhatch.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1067883\u002F13693?&sharedid=zdnet&partnerpropertyid=1980086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hatch.co%2Frestore-2%2Fputty&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Hatch Restore 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and it'll likely set the tone for the rest of your day, too. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8b25716d-c2b9-4f15-8a7c-1cae2342ad5b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell-out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on a deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 16:59:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The Hatch Restore 2 builds on the success of the original sunrise alarm clock with improved speakers, audio tracks, and 'Morning Moments.' Plus, it's $26 off as an early Black Friday deal.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"214bad3c-ff7f-4fb6-9652-fc2a4def66ca",image:{id:"36c0c36b-3ad1-4785-bbf7-6d782b41d483",filename:"hatch-restore-3.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-03-23 18:05:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Person in bed pushing a button on a lit-up Hatch Restore 2 device on a nightstand",credits:"Allison Murray\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F23\u002F36c0c36b-3ad1-4785-bbf7-6d782b41d483\u002Fhatch-restore-3.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1296,height:720,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Health^Sleep",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"This sunrise alarm clock changed my morning routine, and it's on sale ahead of Black Friday",section:b,slug:"this-sunrise-alarm-clock-changed-my-morning-routine-and-its-on-sale-ahead-of-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"This sunrise alarm clock changed my morning routine, and it's on sale ahead of Black Friday",topic:{id:"bd6edb8a-456e-4d94-89bd-e24e9e79798c",slug:"sleep",name:"Sleep",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"bd6edb8a-456e-4d94-89bd-e24e9e79798c",slug:"sleep",name:"Sleep",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"e7582209-1d56-45da-8e5c-6d042b18e212",username:"tclemons1",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Taylor",lastName:"Clemons",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"c646bb0f-81fb-4b32-97e3-e73a4d0d1f03",filename:"taylor-clemons.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:37:46",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fc646bb0f-81fb-4b32-97e3-e73a4d0d1f03\u002Ftaylor-clemons.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Taylor Clemons is a tech writer and reviewer based near Cleveland, OH. After graduating from Tiffin University in 2011, they spent several years in lawn and garden manufacturing before working on their own (now defunct) game review site, Steam Shovelers. From there, Taylor expanded into writing about consumer technology like televisions, home audio equipment, and smart home devices at Lifewire. Taylor's work can also be found at The Balance, TechRadar, Tom's Hardware, SPY.com, GameSkinny, IndieHangover, The Inventory, and Forbes.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"88b7492d-f6e6-4779-a8d1-4193ecdeb1f2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"An Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED on a green background\" data-image-filename=\"fire.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a26f4f11-dbcb-41e0-9d77-57b63c522807\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazon-fire-tv-75-inch-omni-series-4k-smart-tv\u002Fdp\u002FB08T6JZTH4\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazon-fire-tv-75-inch-omni-series-4k-smart-tv\u002Fdp\u002FB08T6JZTH4?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire TV Omni\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is an excellent choice for anyone who has cut the cord with their cable or satellite company and switched exclusively to streaming. With access to the Fire TV platform, your new TV will be the center of your new entertainment space. And right now, you can save almost $300 on the 75-inch model, just in time for Black Friday.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best Black Friday deals live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"f905554f-d460-4626-9840-3de5a281e69b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Amazon Fire TV Omni for $770 (save $280)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"c8ce143f-7136-441a-9706-4713a8ffd30f","filename":"amazon-fire-tv-omni.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F06\u002Fc8ce143f-7136-441a-9706-4713a8ffd30f\u002Famazon-fire-tv-omni.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-06 20:23:40","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"c8ce143f-7136-441a-9706-4713a8ffd30f","imageFilename":"amazon-fire-tv-omni.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F06"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazon-fire-tv-75-inch-omni-series-4k-smart-tv\u002Fdp\u002FB08T6JZTH4\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazon-fire-tv-75-inch-omni-series-4k-smart-tv\u002Fdp\u002FB08T6JZTH4?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"6f9d3836-45a3-40a1-98ef-aa071f7863c7","slug":"amazon-fire-tv-omni-series","name":"Amazon Fire TV Omni series","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1729025782925,"displayDate":"Tue Oct 15 2024 16:56:22 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile all Omni Series televisions use the Fire TV platform to give you access to thousands of shows, movies, and songs and built-in Alexa voice controls, there are some significant differences between the screen sizes. The 43-, 50-, and 55-inch models all support HDR10 for enhanced detailing to boost the already excellent 4K resolution, while the 65- and 75-inch versions support Dolby Vision HDR for a truly cinematic experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach version also supports Dolby Digital Plus for cleaner, richer audio without an extra soundbar. Each size class also sports three HDMI inputs to connect soundbars if you have one, Blu-Ray players, and game consoles, as well as built-in privacy protections that disconnect the integrated microphones when you don't want to use Alexa to control your TV. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERead more: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-75-inch-tv\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best 75-inch TVs you can buy: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the discount, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"90173051-fb21-439b-8da7-ba9bd48a64c6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Famazon-fire-tv-75-inch-omni-series-4k-smart-tv\u002Fdp\u002FB08T6JZTH4\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"75-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E offers the best value for the money. It's a big-screen TV that allows you to catch all the action in your favorite sports broadcasts, movies, and shows. With bold colors and contrast, it's great for everything from movie marathons to catching up on news headlines and checking the weather.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"daed3fe7-55c6-4875-b232-7c106ebadd3d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 16:25:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The Amazon Fire TV Omni supports Dolby Atmos and HDR10, and you can save $280 on the 75-inch model right now at Amazon.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"dffc78ef-428e-4f7d-a249-8c6167a6738c",image:{id:"685aef4b-a307-4ff3-8070-85ede43bdf77",filename:"fire2.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-11 16:52:18",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 55-inch",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F11\u002F685aef4b-a307-4ff3-8070-85ede43bdf77\u002Ffire2.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:900,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Home Entertainment^TVs",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"amazons-75-inch-omni-fire-tv-black-friday-deal-11-21-2024",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Snag the 75-inch Amazon Omni Fire TV for almost $300 off ahead of Black Friday",topic:{id:"239fba33-cec9-4f4d-8408-a8feecb7f71e",slug:"tvs",name:"TVs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"239fba33-cec9-4f4d-8408-a8feecb7f71e",slug:"tvs",name:"TVs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9e387438-bfb1-47c2-a8a5-71be354f69de",slug:"home-entertainment",name:"Home Entertainment",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"fd60477b-4a07-4806-b35d-55d4740fe5a6",username:"cbayer",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Bayer",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"abca4ce0-6709-4bfa-b11b-80f92e8cc495",filename:"bayer-5-17-2024.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-05-17 14:48:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F17\u002Fabca4ce0-6709-4bfa-b11b-80f92e8cc495\u002Fbayer-5-17-2024.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Bayer is a staff editor based in Louisville, KY. He is interested in the practical application of new technologies. His background is in research, business communications, and marketing, and he has a master's degree in English.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"540ce83c-5ed9-4be5-963d-bf6c24aee447\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Ring Doorbell + Indoor Cam\" data-image-filename=\"ring-doorbell-indoor-cam.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fearly-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-shopping\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack Friday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the biggest shopping day of the year, draws nearer, Amazon is already unveiling outstanding deals on home security devices, including from Ring and Echo. For a limited time, Prime members can get a second-generation \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3e95010f-e0e5-484d-84b5-c75c3c854434\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Indoor Cam and Ring Battery Bundle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for only $80. That's a $60 discount on a duo of useful, ZDNET-tested smart home devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"e27bf795-cccb-425b-93ba-bca57b1d7183\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Ring Indoor Cam + Battery Doorbell for $80 (save $60)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"ring-video-doorbell-and-ring-indoor-cam.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Amazon","imageData":{"id":"c41e5f33-db86-4206-a26f-c397465fb818","filename":"ring-video-doorbell-and-ring-indoor-cam.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F29\u002Fc41e5f33-db86-4206-a26f-c397465fb818\u002Fring-video-doorbell-and-ring-indoor-cam.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-06-29 17:16:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"c41e5f33-db86-4206-a26f-c397465fb818","imageFilename":"ring-video-doorbell-and-ring-indoor-cam.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F06\u002F29"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Amazon\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"357f5626-7f49-446a-9027-bb37cf1d85a1","slug":"ring-battery-doorbell-with-ring-indoor-cam-2nd-gen-white","name":"Ring Battery Doorbell with Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (White)","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1732046409577,"displayDate":"Tue Nov 19 2024 15:00:09 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast year's Ring Indoor Cam was one of the first in its class to feature a manual privacy cover that you can swivel when you don't want any video or audio recorded. It's a simple addition that makes sense for an indoor security camera, providing you with more control over your home's minute-to-minute surveillance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"link\" data-label=\"This Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50, hitting its lowest price ever before Black Friday\" data-asset-type=\"article\" data-uuid=\"c8f492cf-2715-47b5-ad8f-77c5665b7969\" data-slug=\"this-pro-level-ring-spotlight-cam-is-50-hitting-its-lowest-price-ever-before-black-friday\" data-link-text=\"\u003Cstrong\u003EThis Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50, hitting its lowest price ever before Black Friday\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\" data-target=\"_blank\" data-href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcms.zdnet.com\u002Fcontent\u002Farticle\u002Fc8f492cf-2715-47b5-ad8f-77c5665b7969\u002Fversion\u002Fus\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50, hitting its lowest price ever before Black Friday\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith 1080p-resolution video and color night vision, the Ring Indoor Cam can also capture Advanced Pre-Roll. This feature records a few extra seconds before every motion to provide the context of what happened in a complete picture. Like other Ring security cameras, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"032e213d-397c-4dfe-be2b-24fb1100465f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-generation-release-Two-Way\u002Fdp\u002FB0B6GLQJMV\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Indoor Cam\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E features customizable motion zones to avoid false alarms and unnecessary alerts. It also has a live view with two-way talk and a siren you can trigger from the Ring app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlexa integration makes viewing the camera feed on your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-prime-day-amazon-echo-device-deals-2024-07-15\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEcho device\u003C\u002Fa\u003E easy and alerts you if any motion is detected. Just know that a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fring.com\u002Fplans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERing Protect Plan\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is required to record and save video with cloud storage, get person detection, get photo preview in notifications, and set home and away modes. This subscription plan is also required to link cameras to the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"65ab089b-9efa-4b00-8f5e-a64e1ee36edd\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Alarm-14-piece-kit-2nd\u002Fdp\u002FB08YMBQJ49\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Alarm\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-black-friday-amazon-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 55+ best Black Friday Amazon deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0c8b753e-c1c1-4b2c-9ad1-f2ba5a7af08d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRing-Battery-Doorbell-Head-to-Toe-Video-Satin-Nickel\u002Fdp\u002FB0BZWRSRWV\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E includes mostly the same features as the Indoor Cam -- a 1080p HD video camera with night vision, two-way audio, and advanced motion detection. You can recharge its built-in battery by simply detaching your doorbell from the wall mount and connecting its USB-C port to a power source. The Battery Doorbell is also controlled through the Ring smartphone app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Ring has introduced a newer iteration, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8d258e10-0b08-43e6-bb45-9b1ef56323c4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-detection\u002Fdp\u002FB09WZBPX7K\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Ring Battery Doorbell Plus\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, it costs $99 standalone and doesn't provide significant benefits over the previous model. Snatching the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"3e95010f-e0e5-484d-84b5-c75c3c854434\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FAll-new-Ring-Battery-Doorbell-Indoor\u002Fdp\u002FB0D9344TXC?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1&tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Indoor Cam and Ring Battery Bundle\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for only $80 is a convenient way to get a great value.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"413a5a37-e3f5-48f9-8618-87c9657b943e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-arlo-2k-video-doorbell-is-the-perfect-ring-replacement-especially-on-sale-at-80\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis Arlo 2K video doorbell is the perfect Ring replacement, especially on sale at $80\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83511191-1b07-4c24-92ec-d985f062f58c\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 16:20:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Even today, the Ring Indoor Cam (2nd generation) remains a reliable smart home purchase. On Amazon, you can get one bundled with a Ring Battery Doorbell for $60 off.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"060a17f1-a4ae-4266-9c36-1195c63b6808",image:{id:"1d2b78a8-f28f-4f14-a666-dda2e6ad192a",filename:"ring-doorbell-indoor-cam.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 21:32:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Ring Indoor Cam",credits:"Ring\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002F1d2b78a8-f28f-4f14-a666-dda2e6ad192a\u002Fring-doorbell-indoor-cam.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Smart Home^Home Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"this-80-ring-camera-and-doorbell-combo-is-my-favorite-smart-home-deal-for-black-friday",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"This $80 Ring camera and doorbell combo is my favorite smart home deal for Black Friday",topic:{id:"c6e55fd2-3f9e-48b8-b0b3-544c501e35fd",slug:"home-security",name:"Home Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"c6e55fd2-3f9e-48b8-b0b3-544c501e35fd",slug:"home-security",name:"Home Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"103a5e4f-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"35466bd1-f8e5-4cca-9c22-561ce4c0af03",slug:"smart-home",name:"Smart Home",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"60832ece-f84e-43d8-a207-9697d20dc673",slug:"kitchen-household",name:"Kitchen & Household",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2e074837-b9ad-48d8-b327-779f5c00ca32\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Roku vs Fire Stick\" data-image-filename=\"rokufire.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F07\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf, like many of us, you want to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002F6-ways-to-save-money-on-tv-streaming-without-losing-the-shows-you-love\u002F\"\u003Ecut the cord\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and enhance your streaming TV experience, you may wonder which device best fits you. Two of the most popular options are the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"17cd2ccb-212d-41be-a84c-bdc49079b901\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08C1W5N87?tag=zd-buy-button-20&ascsubtag=__COM_CLICK_ID__%7C0f302af2-bf91-4dcc-be37-7e161c959fad%7Cdtp\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire TV Stick\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b77da22d-59c9-4175-b18a-2af304051f12\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bhphotovideo.com\u002Fc\u002Fproduct\u002F1665908-REG\u002Froku_3820r_streaming_stick_4k_with.html\u002Fspecs\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Faffportal.bhphoto.com\u002Fdl\u002Fredventures\u002F?s=subid_value&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F1665908-REG%2Froku_3820r_streaming_stick_4k_with.html%2Fspecs\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Roku Streaming Stick\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. However, there are some key differences to consider before making a purchase.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-roku-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday Roku deals 2024: Early sales available now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon and Roku strive to provide the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-live-tv-streaming-service\u002F\"\u003Ebest streaming experience\u003C\u002Fa\u003E possible through their plug-in sticks, branded televisions, and streaming boxes. Choosing the right device, however, involves more than just comparing price tags. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this article, we'll delve into \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"42ad9ec3-8372-4951-80bf-8eb1f8977d2a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fall-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-with-alexa-voice-remote\u002Fdp\u002FB08XVYZ1Y5\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fall-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-with-alexa-voice-remote\u002Fdp\u002FB08XVYZ1Y5?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Amazon Fire TV Stick\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"35121db1-d4fd-4ff1-bdd2-6dc4ad75b502\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRoku-Streaming-Device-Vision-Controls\u002Fdp\u002FB09BKCDXZC?\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRoku-Streaming-Device-Vision-Controls\u002Fdp\u002FB09BKCDXZC?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Roku Streaming Stick\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E -- with additional information on each company's other streaming devices -- to help you determine which one aligns with your needs and preferences.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESpecifications\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatures\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFire TV Stick 4K\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERoku Streaming Stick 4K\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENormal Retail Price\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e9921c5e-a980-49a7-a386-42c5774dec91\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CDR2MSVC?\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CDR2MSVC?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$50\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"db71df38-9ad7-4e8b-91d0-a125108b3ac5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRoku-Streaming-Device-Vision-Controls\u002Fdp\u002FB09BKCDXZC?\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Faffportal.bhphoto.com\u002Fdl\u002Fredventures\u002F?s=subid_value&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F1665908-REG%2Froku_3820r_streaming_stick_4k_with.html%2Fspecs\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$50\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPicture quality\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E4K resolution\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E4K resolution\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrame rate\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E60 FPS\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E60 FPS\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAudio quality\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EDolby Atmos\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EDTS Digital Surround passthrough\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStorage\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E8GB\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E16GB\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMemory\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1GB\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1GB\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWi-Fi\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EWi-Fi 6 Dual-band\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EWi-Fi 5 Dual-band\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPorts\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EHDMI output, Micro-USB for power\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EHDMI 2.0b, USB for power\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERemote batteries\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ETwo AAA batteries\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ETwo AAA batteries\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EYou should buy a Fire TV Stick 4K if...\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fa394ad7-bca4-4790-80fb-c2d3605a5a71\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Amazon\" data-image-alt-text=\"Fire TV Stick 4K Max\" data-image-filename=\"firetv11.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. You want the most features for less money\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you compare the tech specifications of a Fire TV Stick 4K against the Roku Streaming Stick 4K, you'll find that both devices are very similar, even down to the price. One thing is certain, however: Amazon offers bigger discounts more often on its Fire Stick than Roku does. This means you can typically find the Fire TV Stick 4K for a lower price than the Roku.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAhead of Black Friday and Cyber Week, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"03d1d560-4337-439a-9f64-09eb04dc3c97\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CJM1GNFQ\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fire Stick 4K\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E has dropped to just $22, while the Roku Streaming Stick only went down to $33. Both are discounted, but the former is clearly the better deal.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Famazons-75-inch-omni-fire-tv-black-friday-deal-11-15-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESnag the 75-inch Amazon Omni Fire TV for almost $300 off ahead of Black Friday\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon also features other Fire TV Stick models that range between $30 and $140 at regular price, while the Roku lineup ranges from $30 to $130. In a head-to-head match between the two higher-end sticks, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6b2e8606-4903-4f5d-ac47-4b57f9de9aca\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRoku-Express-Voice-Remote-Pro\u002Fdp\u002FB0CGGT9VBD\u002Fref=dp_fod_sccl_3\u002F135-6796023-4995441?pd_rd_w=tbsGe&content-id=amzn1.sym.550e945f-c48e-4794-aff0-cc9017996f0a&pf_rd_p=550e945f-c48e-4794-aff0-cc9017996f0a&pf_rd_r=KEC6X9Y00BPX80E61PTN&pd_rd_wg=42OOH&pd_rd_r=f8cd586d-170f-4660-8818-ceb44de647f3&pd_rd_i=B0CGGT9VBD&th=1\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRoku-Streaming-Device-Vision-Remote\u002Fdp\u002FB09BKCQYRN?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Roku Express 4K Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0b41c742-6577-4449-96bd-a7b6a2305f7b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CDR3P78V?ref_=mars_gen_B08MQZXN1X\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB08MQZXN1X?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Fire TV Stick 4K Max\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, the two have similar features, although the Amazon player is $19 cheaper. Plus, the Fire Stick is Wi-Fi 6-compatible, while Roku isn't yet, for extra value\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You use Alexa in your smart home\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlexa, Amazon's voice assistant, seems to be a must on every Amazon device, and the Fire TV Stick 4K is no exception. The Alexa-enabled remote included with this streaming device has a button to press and hold to ask Alexa questions. Though the Roku also comes with a voice remote that you can use for navigation within the Roku platform, the Alexa remote can go beyond searching for your favorite TV show.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Famazon-launches-new-fire-tv-stick-to-replace-two-current-options\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon launches new Fire TV Stick to replace two current options\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have Alexa-enabled devices as part of your smart home setup, you can tell Alexa via your Fire TV Stick remote to turn on a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-smart-light\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esmart light\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or change the room temperature on your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fkitchen-household\u002Fbest-smart-thermostat\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esmart thermostat\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. You can even ask the voice assistant to show you compatible \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fbest-security-camera\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esecurity cameras\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on your TV. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERoku has a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-home\u002Fi-tried-rokus-new-line-of-low-cost-smart-home-products-theres-only-one-minor-drawback\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eline of smart home products\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that can integrate its camera feeds with Roku TVs or streaming devices, but the feature is still pretty new and limited to its own Roku Home devices. It is important to note that the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d856445a-81e4-43d4-890f-84709a5ff956\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRoku-Express-Voice-Remote-Pro\u002Fdp\u002FB0CGGT9VBD\u002Fref=dp_fod_sccl_3\u002F135-6796023-4995441?pd_rd_w=tbsGe&content-id=amzn1.sym.550e945f-c48e-4794-aff0-cc9017996f0a&pf_rd_p=550e945f-c48e-4794-aff0-cc9017996f0a&pf_rd_r=KEC6X9Y00BPX80E61PTN&pd_rd_wg=42OOH&pd_rd_r=f8cd586d-170f-4660-8818-ceb44de647f3&pd_rd_i=B0CGGT9VBD&th=1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Roku Express 4K with Voice Remote Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is compatible with an Alexa device and the product is available on Amazon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. You watch primarily Prime Video (and don't mind ads)\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnsurprisingly, the Fire TV platform is more focused on Prime Video. The streaming service comes pre-installed on the device, offering access to a load of great exclusive programming. These include but are not limited to hit shows like The Boys, The Grand Tour, and The Marvelous Ms. Maisel. Of course, not everything is geared to just adults, as there are plenty of kid-friendly shows such as Tumble Leaf.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeing an Amazon product, it's also not surprising that you'll find \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fprime-video-is-getting-more-ads-because-subscribers-tolerated-the-first-round-so-well\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emany ads while navigating the system\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I personally don't mind the ads so much; I ignore most of them. But if you're an avid watcher of Prime Video content, you'll find the ads to be geared to users like you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Famazons-75-inch-omni-fire-tv-black-friday-deal-11-15-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESnag the 75-inch Amazon Omni Fire TV for almost $300 off ahead of Black Friday\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERoku devices do offer access to Prime Video. However, the service does not come pre-installed. You'll have to go to the Roku Channel Store, download the Prime Video app, register said app, write down a six-digit code, and enter that code into \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fmytv\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon's MyTV webpage\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It's a whole process that can take a while to complete. Meanwhile, on the Fire Stick, all you have to do is log into your account to begin watching.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"6365a5f0-f932-4e71-a4e7-066b9d105506\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Fire TV Stick 4K\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Fire TV Stick 4K against tan background","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Amazon\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"778600b3-e58f-4c28-9d35-a22cb84aaf85","filename":"screenshot-2023-09-20-at-11-52-01-am.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F20\u002F778600b3-e58f-4c28-9d35-a22cb84aaf85\u002Fscreenshot-2023-09-20-at-11-52-01-am.png","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-09-20 15:52:19","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"778600b3-e58f-4c28-9d35-a22cb84aaf85","imageFilename":"screenshot-2023-09-20-at-11-52-01-am.png","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F09\u002F20"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Amazon\u002FZDNET\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CDR2MSVC?\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB0CDR2MSVC?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"12354d29-2576-4153-96ec-5d3ff851a946","slug":"all-new-amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-device-includes-support-for-wi-fi-6-dolby-vision-atmos-free-live-tv","name":"All-new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device, includes support for Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Vision\u002FAtmos, free & live TV","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"AUTOPID","mod":1732123277472,"displayDate":"Wed Nov 20 2024 12:21:17 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EYou should buy a Roku Streaming Stick 4K if...\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"77d86f0e-971a-43d6-8efa-ba47f3bf9c2c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Artie Beaty\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Roku Streaming Stick 4K\" data-image-filename=\"pxl-20230908-165825726-portrait-original.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"2268\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. You prefer a more user-friendly platform\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Fire TV menu is visually attractive, but it's simply not as straightforward or user-friendly as the Roku platform. It's a sleek design, but you often have to take extra steps to do something compared with doing it on a Roku.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother noteworthy feature of the Roku platform is the universal search, which the Fire TV platform executes poorly. Universal search lets you search for a title and have your Roku show you all the different apps you can watch it on, along with how much it costs to rent or buy, if applicable. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-black-friday-roku-deals-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Black Friday Roku deals 2024: Early sales available now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUniversal search is underrated, but it's extremely useful. Unfortunately, I've fallen victim to its poor performance on the Fire TV platform -- when I had paid to rent a movie, only to find that it was included in my Netflix subscription the next day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFire TV's search results require more work to sift through, too. You're given one primary channel and must select \"more ways to watch\" to see all the other options. Multiple options are often available, but clicking on them may lead to a paywall or a dead end. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You want an easier-to-use remote control\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdmittedly, Fire TV remotes have come a long way in becoming more user-friendly and, in the process, more like the Roku remote. However, I still find the Roku remote easier to use than its competitor. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fthis-roku-soundbar-turned-my-old-tv-into-an-immersive-4k-theater-experience\u002F\"\u003EThis Roku soundbar turned my old TV into an immersive 4K theater experience\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's the buttons for me; give me good old arrows, and I know where to go. I don't want to sound like a dinosaur here, but I'd choose the Roku remote if I had to choose between it, my Fire TV, and Apple TV 4K remotes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4e2c2e31-2b19-4da4-a4c5-476772710db6\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMy Roku remote (left) doesn't get lost in my couch cushions nearly as often as the Fire TV Stick remote (right).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Hand holding both Roku Stick & Fire Stick remotes\" data-image-filename=\"vs-remotes.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Roku remote is rounder and thicker than the Fire TV remote, which is thin and easy to lose between the couch cushions. The Roku remote also has old-school arrows and an \"OK\" button, whereas the Fire TV remote has a circle with a round \"OK\" button in the middle and, you guessed it, no letters or arrows in this navigation wheel, which makes it a little less intuitive for someone getting familiar with it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAside from this, both remotes are pretty similar: Both have mute and volume buttons to control compatible televisions, your regular navigation buttons, and four-channel shortcut buttons that are not reprogrammable on either remote. Also, both devices have a mobile app that enables your phone to double as a remote should you lose your physical remote control.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. You need the long-range Wi-Fi feature\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have a bigger home or want to put your streaming device on any TV around your house, then you may be interested in Roku's long-range Wi-Fi feature.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Roku Stick 4K has a larger antenna than previous devices, allowing four times the wireless range. This is due to the included USB power cable with a Wi-Fi receiver, which holds the Wi-Fi hardware on the line farther away from the device for less wireless interference.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"25be3956-0f08-4383-a9e4-ebde8c9c13d3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Roku Streaming Stick 4K\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Roku Streaming Stick 4K","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Roku","imageData":{"id":"4d4ecd85-f5c8-41d2-a0a4-4c378442e6ea","filename":"roku-streaming-stick-4k.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F07\u002F4d4ecd85-f5c8-41d2-a0a4-4c378442e6ea\u002Froku-streaming-stick-4k.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-11-07 18:48:24","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"4d4ecd85-f5c8-41d2-a0a4-4c378442e6ea","imageFilename":"roku-streaming-stick-4k.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F11\u002F07"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Roku\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRoku-Streaming-Device-Vision-Controls\u002Fdp\u002FB09BKCDXZC\u002F\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRoku-Streaming-Device-Vision-Controls\u002Fdp\u002FB09BKCDXZC\u002F?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"dde20186-24af-4be4-ad23-8fa9b956b430","slug":"roku-streaming-stick-4k-streaming-device-4k-hdr-dolby-vision-with-roku-voice-remote-and-tv-controls","name":"Roku Streaming Stick 4K | Streaming Device 4K\u002FHDR\u002FDolby Vision with Roku Voice Remote and TV Controls","productType":"SERIES","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1732123273953,"displayDate":"Wed Nov 20 2024 12:21:13 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)"}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"31f767c5-2b95-4f0e-b8bb-923f154a4359\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA streaming stick may not be the perfect solution for all applications, but it's a small, portable, and inexpensive solution to turn a standard TV into a smart one.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's also the option of a more expensive alternative, such as buying \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-tv\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ea smart TV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that's already Wi-Fi-integrated and equipped with the most popular streaming apps. However, the investment is far more than the cost of a $50 TV stick.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are there alternatives worth considering?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQ\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"09f77133-33cb-4908-ba1f-ac624d42231b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAll the Fire Sticks support the following apps: Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Youtube Kids, Apple TV, Sling TV, Disney+, Peacock, Starz, Showtime, Paramount+, YouTube TV, IMDb TV, Tubi, Pluto TV, Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and many more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimilarly, all of Roku's offerings support the following apps: Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, Sling TV, Disney+, Peacock, Starz, Showtime, Paramount+, YouTube TV, IMDb TV, Tubi, Pluto TV, Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What apps do the Fire Stick and Roku Stick have?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"98d6ddbd-dbdd-4b6c-804a-c2187133caa2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENeither stick charges you to stream your favorite apps. You could save money by only watching the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-free-video-streaming\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Efree TV and movie channels\u003C\u002Fa\u003E such as Vudu, Roku TV, Peacock, or Tubi TV. And if you have an Amazon Prime account, Amazon Video is included. While more recent movies and shows may come with a fee, Amazon Video has plenty of free programming available through your Roku or Amazon Fire player.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Do Amazon or Roku streaming sticks have a monthly streaming fee?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b9d39622-35e5-4e23-a326-e19ee9603f82\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EStreaming players broadcast what's available from the apps. While many streaming apps offer free content, some of the most popular such as HBO Max, Disney Plus, ESPN+, and Netflix come with a monthly subscription fee. If you'd like to access Netflix from your Roku Streaming Stick, for example, you would need to pay for a monthly Netflix subscription and log in to your account through Roku's interface.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Do I need to pay for subscriptions if I have a streaming TV stick?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-21 14:44:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The Roku Streaming Stick and the Amazon Fire TV Stick are two of the best devices for streaming. Here are the key reasons to buy one over the other.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"447c0360-f824-4faa-a750-4c1fab0ddad8",image:{id:"2e074837-b9ad-48d8-b327-779f5c00ca32",filename:"rokufire.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-07-26 22:53:24",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Roku vs Fire Stick",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F07\u002F26\u002F2e074837-b9ad-48d8-b327-779f5c00ca32\u002Frokufire.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"review-multi",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Home Entertainment^Streaming & Services^Video Streaming Services",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"roku-vs-fire-stick",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Roku vs Fire Stick: Which one is best for your streaming needs in 2024?",topic:{id:"07493b6f-1efd-4284-8230-a20b5338cea6",slug:"video-streaming-services",name:"Video Streaming Services",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"07493b6f-1efd-4284-8230-a20b5338cea6",slug:"video-streaming-services",name:"Video Streaming Services",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9841d7c0-1be2-42d4-963b-3d0c080290bc",slug:"tech",name:"Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"98d6f538-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"palmsolo (aka Matthew Miller)",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Matthew",lastName:"Miller",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"ee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc",filename:"matthew-miller.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:28:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc\u002Fmatthew-miller.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Matthew Miller started using mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes the latest and greatest foldables, wearables, and more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EWinter adds extra challenges when it comes to durability. Thankfully, rugged tablets exist. These are built to withstand drops, dings, and the biting cold and snow. If you work in construction, serve in the military, or volunteer to fight fires, you need portable electronics that can survive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-tablet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best tablets you can buy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany ruggedized tablets are tested against MIL-STD-810 standards (US military standards) for resisting moisture, dirt and debris, extreme temperatures, and drops and shocks. This means you can rest assured that the delicate components inside your new tablet will be protected against damage, corrosion, and electrical shorts from water infiltration.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is the best rugged tablet right now?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy full-time job as a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-in-naval-architecture-and-marine-engineering-small-proprietary-data-sets-limit-adoption\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enaval architect\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is rather unique and offers me the opportunity to get out into shipyards filled with sand, dirt, oil, and more elements that can destroy typical tablets like an \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e8a61411-8590-4a90-a88a-efedde721bfb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ipad\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"iPad\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. After testing and exploring the functions, features, and performance of various rugged tablets, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5d42d07d-fa9b-4c00-9e67-5969b79dae6e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.samsung.com\u002Fus\u002Fbusiness\u002Ftablets\u002Fgalaxy-tab-active\u002Fbuy\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is my pick for the best rugged tablet. Read on for the other rugged tablets I'd recommend considering brands like Acer, Amazon, Dell, and more as well as how they are rated in durability. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe best rugged tablets of 2024\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cfac0dc8-a2f8-4d72-9064-bff9cf8b1d2b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis rugged tablet is designed with the needs of frontline and field workers in mind, featuring a replaceable battery, 5G connectivity, defense-grade security, and additional tools to help workers across industries stay connected, digitize workflows, and boost productivity and efficiency on the job.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a successor to the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-tab-active-3-wi-fi-tablet-android-64-gb-8\u002F" target="_blank"\u003ETab Active3\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with upgrades across the board. The Tab Active5 is powered by a Samsung Exynos processor with options for a WiFi-only model or dual eSIM model to provide communications where and when you need. The S Pen is also IP68 compliant so you can mark up drawings, take notes, and more while out in the field with the tablet by your side.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-tab-active-pro-review-rugged-affordable-tablet-built-for-work-in-the-field\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESamsung Galaxy Tab Active5\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt launches with Android 14, and Samsung promises four major Android OS upgrades, ensuring that this rugged tablet will serve you faithfully for years to come. 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You basically have two choices: Android or Windows. Based on that answer, you've narrowed down the selection process quite a bit. From there, look at the finer details of each tablet. Can you customize the build? What kind of accessories are available? What do you need the tablet to do?&nbsp; \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this rugged tablet...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you need...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA tough and rugged tablet that isn't too big for field work and yet provides the ability to use the S Pen to capture notes and markups outside of the office. Samsung's latest is the preferred workhorse for many and you can depend on four years of upgrades. \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcer Enduro T1 \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA well-rounded, tough Android tablet with quick charging capabilities and a NFC reader. It has a screen made of Gorilla Glass. \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn affordable, durable tablet specifically for children with a two-year worry-free guarantee and easy-to-use parental controls. Its screen is made of strengthened aluminosilicate glass, which makes it harder to crack. \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA rugged tablet with great battery life, LTE compatibility, and military-grade security. It is MIL-STD-810G compliant and IP68 certified to resist moisture, dirt, extreme temperatures, drops, and shocks.&nbsp; \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDell 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a splurge-worthy rugged tablet that's super bright and IP65-rated. It is drop-tested to withstand a four-foot drop, and temperature tested from 145 degrees to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. \t\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which rugged tablet is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ed7a97fe-f6fe-4954-85ef-8b0eaa2d3212\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're interested in buying a rugged tablet, you should consider the following:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPen or no pen?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: In many cases, having the ability to use a stylus to easily mark up drawings or photos, take notes, and navigate the user interface with gloves on is an important element of using the rugged tablet in the field. If you decide that a stylus is essential, then that will help you narrow down your choice of rugged tablet.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESize and weight\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: The environment you will be working in and the type of work you plan to do with the tablet may help you decide how large the tablet can be for remaining productive. While a large display tablet may be great for viewing large drawings, it may also be cumbersome if you are using it while crawling into small spaces. Check out the size and weight of the tablets to see which works best for you.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Rugged tablets are generally more expensive than a standard tablet with no protection from the elements. However, the price can vary quite a bit, so pick a range that works for you as you start to eliminate those tablets that are priced higher than you are willing to pay.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpecifications\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: The processor, RAM, and storage capabilities will help define the performance experience of your selected tablet. If you plan to use a rugged tablet with just one or two apps running, you may not be as concerned about the amount of RAM available. Many of these tablets support microSD expansion cards, too, so the amount of internal storage is then not as important as the amount of available RAM.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Factors to consider when choosing a rugged tablet\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"19939596-ca3c-4844-a44c-8c21710bfa77\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe ZDNET team chose all of the tablets included in this list based on their performance when&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-tablets-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F"\u003Etested in the real world\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. When we test tablets, we typically follow the same routine for each one to see which performs best.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDisplay\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: We measure the brightness level in different lighting conditions and assess color accuracy.&nbsp;\u003Cp\u003EWe also compare the display's performance with what the manufacturer promised, test the screen's responsiveness to touch, and assess the performance of any extra features, like a manufacturer's stylus.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPerformance:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;For real-world performance metrics, our reviewers measure how quickly the tablet reacts to input, assess game performance and frame rates, test how the tablet handles having multiple apps running simultaneously, measure the time it takes to launch apps, and even assess the tablet's temperature during intensive tasks.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery life\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: We test different scenarios for battery life, including measuring how long the battery lasts while streaming, web browsing, using productivity apps, and playing games.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECamera and audio:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFor cameras, we evaluate features like resolution, aperture, low-light performance, autofocus accuracy, dynamic range, color accuracy, image quality, sharpness, and video quality. For audio, we look at the sound quality and overall listening experience, including audio clarity at different volumes, stereo separation of left and right audio channels, maximum volume level in various environments, and if there is perceived distortion.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe picked these top rugged tablets by using them in shipyards, forests, and other outside environments with sand, dirt, rain, and other elements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor a deeper look into our testing process, check out our comprehensive&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-tablets-at-zdnet-in-2024\u002F"\u003Etablet testing methodology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How we test rugged tablets\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"627c0980-cff0-4b00-90ab-cee04fabe1bd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA rugged tablet is a tablet that has been designed to withstand extreme conditions. Whether it's bad weather, very high or very low temperatures, or drops and shocks, the extra durable case protects the delicate internal components from damage and corrosion.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERugged tablets are best for mobile professionals who do a lot of fieldwork, like construction contractors and engineers. However, they can also apply to families with smaller children, who, let's say, are more punishing with electronics.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is a rugged tablet?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a34c584d-e787-4a6e-af0e-9b36fc568bfd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYes and no. Some of the higher-end cases, like those from Otterbox, are certainly designed to protect your tablet. But there are some aspects of a rugged tablet it can't reproduce.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, some of the tablets in this roundup are designed to withstand severe temperatures in addition to being tougher to break when dropped. They also offer moisture and dust resistance -- a must to protect your asset in an outdoor environment.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Wouldn't a case be just as effective as a rugged tablet?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f84ff373-903d-4954-803b-ecf2b77832ee\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf a device is advertised as "military grade," that doesn't necessarily mean it was developed for military use but rather rigorously tested against MIL-STD 810 standards. This testing process runs devices through extreme conditions to simulate what soldiers may encounter during deployment or combat.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe standards compare device performance in situations where it may be violently dropped, thrown, or even exploded. They also test how devices hold up in heavy rain, high and low temperatures, coming into contact with chemicals, and resist dust and fungus infiltration.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost commercially available "military grade" devices are tested for drops, shocks, and water resistance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What does "military grade" mean?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5b62f068-1bde-4d97-a1e2-d845ef348c0b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOn this list, the Acer Enduro T1, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro, and the Dell Latitude 7220 are all super durable and have features like gorilla glass. Plus, they are drop-tested and protected with impressive IP ratings.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIP rating indicates whether the device resists surface particles like dust (I) and moisture (P). It is why, when looking for a rugged tablet, you'll want to pay attention to the device's IP rating. In both instances, the higher the number, the better resistance it offers.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which tablet is the most durable?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0b6e9fa9-5f57-4f70-8a4a-d7da48f5639e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ERugged tablets are on the high end of most price points, so it can be tempting to get a regular, consumer-grade model and plunk it in a "rugged" case. And that will work... for a time.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECases can only do so much to protect internal components like processors and storage drives from damage that can occur from bumps, shocks, and moisture. However, a tablet designed by the manufacturer to handle extreme conditions is much better equipped to handle just about anything you can throw at it.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom waterproofed and reinforced cases to hot-swappable batteries, a rugged tablet can be a great investment and valuable asset for mobile professionals working in all kinds of weather.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why should I buy a rugged tablet?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ae546cd5-5bb1-4fb8-89b3-3417467d4a34\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe best time to snag a deal on a tablet is during big sales events like Amazon Prime Day or Black Friday. In addition, some brands have their events, such as Discover Samsung, where tablets and other devices are discounted on Samsung's website.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When do tablets go on sale?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cedb8b81-cdee-48e0-91ea-6e0a2ec90292\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EUnless you're in the market to buy an entire fleet of rugged tablets for your business or the military, it's not easy to find a tough tablet for regular users. However, here are a few other picks that are rugged and durable tablets.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are there alternative rugged tablets to consider?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7fc7d97d-6fb8-45a2-a6a1-316d5228e1de\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis tablet offers military-grade performance with a 2.1-pound body for ultimate portability. 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