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Amazon discounts the Alexa Guard Kit with Ring Alarm, Echo Dot, and Philips Hue

Amazon dropped the price on a smart home security device bundle that demonstrates the giant retailer's unique ability to mix its own products with a leading third-party brand. The Alexa Guard bundle is a functionally complete smart home package in a compelling pre-Prime Day 2019 deal.
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Amazon cuts prices of Fire TV Recast DVRs in pre-Prime Day deal

Amazon dropped the price of yet another Alexa-compatible smart home device in this year's increasingly dramatic buildup to Prime Day 2019. With this latest deal, you can buy the Fire TV Recast over-the-air digital video recorder for $100 off the usual selling price.
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Walmart 4th of July sale: 4K TV, Nintendo Switch, and Dell laptop deals

Amid the run-up to Prime Day 2019, retail merchants are also featuring Fourth of July sales. The resulting sales event layering at Walmart and other merchants mean the first half of July will be a great time to find deals. We're still a few days from the holiday, but Walmart is already rolling out bargains.
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Amazon drops Pre-Prime Day prices on Arlo Pro 2 wireless security cameras

Take advantage of exceptional savings on smart home devices leading up to Prime Day 2019 as Amazon keeps the pressure on other retailers. Amazon dropped the Pre-Prime Day prices for Arlo Pro 2 Wireless Home Security Camera Systems to the lowest level we've seen.
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Get a myQ garage opener and Cloud Cam with this crazy-good pre-Prime Day deal

An Amazon Cloud Cam and a myQ Smart Garage Door Opener for 100 bucks? Here's an excellent example of how you will be able to save mounds of money on smart home devices during the next weeks leading to Amazon Prime Day 2019 on July 15 and 16.
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Amazon fights back, drops the pre-Prime Day Echo Dot price to $25 with bundles

In quick response to Google and Walmart's aggressively priced Pre-Prime Day smart home deals, Amazon cut the price of its best-selling Echo Dot. Amazon discounted the Dot by 50% to $25 and extended the low price for the Dot to several bundles, sending competitors a clear "Game on" message for Prime Day 2019.
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Reap huge savings with Google Nest Pre-Prime Day deals at Walmart starting now

Google and Walmart made a pre-emptive strike against Amazon in the Prime Day 2019 smart home device sales competition by announcing Pre-Prime Day deals early. You can enjoy significant price breaks on a variety of Google Nest smart home devices, all available now on Walmart. These deals are good through July 17.
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Prepare for Prime Day with our price predictions for Echo, other Amazon devices

The better-prepared you are when Amazon Prime Day 2019 kicks off on July 15, the more likely you'll be able to take advantage of the best deals. With literally millions of products marked down for Prime Day, plus the hundreds of other retailers hosting sales during the same days, lack of preparation could be costly.
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Amazon drops price of the Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S ahead of Prime Day

As predicted, Amazon has begun to feed Prime Day 2019 fever with exciting deals leading up to the July 15 and 16 monster sales event. Today's 24-hour sale of the Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S, an extremely highly-rated robot vacuum, knocks $89 off the regular selling price, a price drop we can't resist.
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Amazon cuts sweet deals on smart home devices in advance of Prime Day

Now that we know Amazon Prime Day 2019 starts July 15 and runs 48 hours through July 16, we've begun our search for teaser deals leading up to the huge sales event. Amazon owns several smart home device brands in addition to the Echo brand and can do as it wishes with device deals to help build excitement.
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Target takes aim at Prime Day with no-membership-required Deal Days, July 15-16

It's certainly no coincidence that Target announced Target Deal Days the day after Amazon nailed down the schedule for Prime Day 2019. Other major retailers don't really have a choice to skip one of the busiest shopping events of the year. Amazon's retail juggernaut will marginalize retailers who aren't competitive.
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Walmart, Target, and other retailers compete with Amazon’s 48 hour Prime Day

When the news finally dropped that Amazon's Prime Day 2019 sales extravaganza begins July 15 and lasts through July 16, competitors have no choice but to respond. Online retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Fry's Electronics will either compete or fall behind.
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Airstream inspiration Road Chief puts an off-grid luxury camper on the road

Thoroughly updated for off-grid camping for four people, the new Bowlus Road Chief Endless Highways edition awaits your tow hitch and your wallet. The Road Chief's iconic design, quality details, technology, and colorful origin combine in a world-class recreational conversation piece towable by most mid-sized SUVs.
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Amazing Amazon price cuts on Logitech gaming and productivity tech

Prime Day 2019 is still weeks away, but Amazon isn't holding back jaw-dropping deals. Today's Amazon Daily Deal features Logitech PC gaming and productivity devices. This selection of deals is so rich we limited our selection to products with 50% or higher discounts and average ratings of 4 stars or above.
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Amazon has the best deal on the Dyson V8 Animal cordless vacuum right now

Amazon dropped its price for the Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Stick Vacuum more than all the other discounted Dyson V-series Animal models, which makes it an excellent deal. The V8 Animal is the sweet spot in Dyson's lineup because it has many of the features of the two later generations with the price of earlier models.
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Dainese Smart Jacket vest airbag breaks new ground so you won’t get broken

Regardless of the type of motorcycle or any other two-wheeled vehicle you ride, your body is in jeopardy when you travel. When you share the road with cars and trucks, personal protection is a concern, whether or not your state mandates protective gear. Dainese just launched the Smart Jacket, a new airbag vest.
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Rescuing pizza: New life and new uses for your microwave oven

Leftover pizza is a unique food group. Second-day cold slices can be a treat, but they're just not the same as hot, crispy pizza fresh from the oven, and reheating day-old pizza doesn't end well. A new product could help pizza lovers resurrect leftover slices to nearly their original taste and texture.
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Walmart slashes the price on the Cuisinart 360 Griddle Cooking Center grill

Backyard grills and smokers dominate the outdoor cooking scene, but when a novel and versatile Cuisinart patio cooker turns up, especially one that's on sale, we pay attention. Walmart just dropped the price of the Cuisinart 360 Griddle Cooking Center propane gas outdoor cooker with a nice discount.
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iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaners get huge price cuts before summer

As brand recognition front-runner for robotic vacuum cleaners, iRobot offers a wide range of Roomba models. We've found the best discounts on Roomba robot vacs and put them in one place. Whether you're shopping for a gift or need extra help at home, these six robot vacuum deals can save you up to $200.
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iRobot discounts $150 off i7+, a Roomba robot vacuum that empties its own bins

iRobot just took $150 off its best robot vacuum model, the Roomba i7+. As the robot vacuum market leader, iRobot holds onto its frontrunner status through innovation. The flagship model Roomba i7+ has stronger suction and smarter house-mapping than ever, but automatic dirt disposal is the killer feature.
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Amazon slashes prices on a Echo smart home and Fire TV devices

Amazon slashed the prices on Echo smart home and Fire TV devices in time for spring home improvements.
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Amazon takes a huge bite out of the price of the 6.5-quart Ninja Foodi Cooker

The Ninja Foodi combines pressure cooking, air frying, and crisping. Amazon just took a massive price cut on the 6.5-quart Ninja Foodi OP-302, the model that adds dehydrating to its repertoire so you can eat healthier this summer.
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Get a free Google Home Mini and smart bulb when you buy a Google Nest Hub

Walmart isn't shouting this deal from the rooftops, but if it did, Google Assistant smart home fans would break the internet to snap it up. When you buy a Google Home Hub, already on sale for $30 off, Walmart throws in a Google Smart Light Starter Kit including a Google Home Mini and a GE C-Life Smart Light Bulb.
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Target chases Amazon and Walmart with same-day delivery, but can it compete?

Target announced Tuesday a new option on Target.com: same-day delivery via Shipt, the delivery service Target purchased two years ago. can get 65,000 items delivered in as little as one hour when they place orders on Target's site.
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Amazon drops a deal on this smartphone-controlled MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener

Amazon slashed the price of Chamberlain's MyQ Smart Garage Hub in time for Father's Day. This deal is so good that the smartphone-controlled and Google Assistant and IFTTT compatible MyQ opener would be a great gift for anyone. It's compatible with most garage door openers made since 1993.
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Walmart cuts more than $300 off the price of this HP desktop and monitor bundle

If you're searching for a last-minute Father's Day gift, Walmart just took a huge price cut on a nicely-equipped, moderately powerful desktop computer bundle including a 24-inch monitor. The Pavilion 590 is configured for ordinary home, school, and small business use.
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Amazon has a jaw-dropping deal on a renewed Roomba 860 robot vacuum

Amazon just made a 40% price cut on an already heavily discounted, certified refurbished iRobot Roomba 860 premium-level robot vacuum with a 90-day refund or replacement warranty. If you're looking for a Roomba with premium features, this deal can save you up to $329 compared to buying a new Roomba 860.
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Garmin DriveSmart 65 puts Alexa in your car and tells you where to go

Garmin just upped its dashboard game by integrating Amazon Alexa with DriveSmart 65, the company's top-of-the-line, voice-controlled navigator. Now drivers can access two digital voice assistants in the same device: Garmin voice ready to help with travel and Alexa for everything else that Echo smart speakers can do.
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Best Father’s Day sales: Apple iPad, Ring security, and 4K TV deals

Father's Day sales started early, but now Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy have turned up the heat. We found outstanding deals on top electronics with free, fast shipping in all categories. With astonishing discounts at all three retailers, choosing can be confusing, but we've cherry-picked the best deals.
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Walmart drops $70 off the Instant Pot Ultra 6-quart 10-in-1 multicooker

Walmart took a huge price cut on one of the most versatile and advanced Instant Pot multi-use programmable pressure cookers. With ten cooking modes, 16 smart functions, and enhanced customization, the 6-quart Instant Pot Ultra 10-in-1 Cooker is the right choice for home chefs who want total control when they cook.
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Best deals on Amazon Echo and Google Home Nest devices for Father’s Day

Save on a wide range of devices for Amazon Echo and Google Home Nest smart homes for Father's Day. The majority of smart homes use devices compatible with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Here are the best discounts on smart speakers, smart displays, video doorbells, and smart outdoor security cameras.
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FedEx drops Amazon U.S. delivery contract. Here’s why you shouldn’t care

FedEx decided to bail on renewing its Amazon U.S. domestic express delivery contract. There's no change in the agreements for international services, but FedEx chose to walk away from nearly $850 million in revenue. What difference does FedEx's "strategic decision" mean for your Amazon Prime orders? Not much.
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Spy on your pets with Comcast’s Xfinity Camera A.I.-powered pet filter

Comcast announced a new feature for the Xfinity Camera that makes it easier to watch your pets when you're away from home. Computer vision specialists at Comcast's Applied A.I. team worked with Philadelphia-based camera engineers to develop the canine/feline motion detection filter in-house.
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Amazon drops prices on these Arlo Pro outdoor security camera kits

Amazon dropped the prices on Arlo Pro 2 wireless outdoor camera system kits. Home security is a driving force for many people. Wireless outdoor security systems are easy to install and the Arlo Pro 2's reputation and customer ratings should put it on anyone's short list when they're in the market for security cameras.