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Amazon is selling the 44mm Bluetooth version of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for $249.99, an $80 reduction from its list price. The deal is open to all shoppers and does not require an Amazon Prime membership.
Amazon has retired the Fire tablet brand after 15 years, launching three new Alexa Tablets that run full Google-certified Android with Play Store access, departing from the closed Fire OS approach. The lineup includes the $230 Alexa Tablet 8, $330 Tablet 11, and a $500 Tablet 12 Pro with a sharper 120Hz display, more powerful chip, and optional keyboard and stylus accessories.
Soundcore's AeroClip open-ear clip-on earbuds are currently selling on Amazon for $105.99, a 38% reduction from their regular price. The earbuds use a clip-on design intended to stay secure during workouts while allowing wearers to remain aware of ambient sound.
Amazon has manufactured its 1,000th Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) satellite at its Kirkland, Washington factory, which it built from an empty building into a production facility in roughly 15 months. Company executive Paul Palcisco said Amazon builds and tests each satellite in a matter of weeks, with the propulsion system developed entirely in-house while other components are sourced externally. Amazon says commercial service rollout is now only weeks away.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen in the exclusive Driftwood Sand colorway is now available for $369 on Amazon, marking a significant price reduction. This limited-edition model's price drop makes it more accessible to consumers interested in premium noise-canceling headphones.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 remains priced at $39.88 on Amazon, down from $59.99 or $69.99, even after Amazon's October sale ended. The game introduces real-time battles instead of the series' traditional turn-based combat, set in a Paris-inspired version of Lumiose City. A paid DLC expansion, Mega Dimension, costs an additional $29.99, and a Switch 2 Edition bundle with the base game and DLC is set to release October 29, 2026 for $99.99.
Zach Yadegari, co-founder of Cal AI, has launched a new AI venture called Persona and secured $10 million in funding led by Vine Ventures. The startup plans to release a $179 wearable band that activates a personal AI assistant, emphasizing user privacy by processing data in the cloud with encryption and user control options.
Amazon announced new high-end Alexa tablets ranging from $230 to $550, available for preorder and shipping from October 14. The company also revealed it will phase out its lower-cost Fire tablets, shifting focus toward more expensive devices. This move marks a strategic change aimed at increasing profit margins on its hardware offerings.
Amazon has transitioned its Fire tablet lineup into Alexa-centric devices that now feature more premium designs and higher prices. These new tablets are notable for their ability to run all apps available on the Google Play store, marking a significant shift from previous models. The rebranding emphasizes Alexa integration as a key selling point.
Amazon announced new Kids editions of its Alexa Tablets, available in 8.7-inch and 11-inch sizes, featuring colorful protective cases and kid-friendly software. The tablets include a one-year Amazon Kids+ subscription, with content tailored to children’s ages, and are designed with all-aluminum bodies and long battery life. They will be released on October 14 at prices of $230 and $330, respectively.
Amazon announced a new lineup of Alexa tablets, including a 12-inch model featuring a specialized anti-glare Nanomatte display developed with Corning. The flagship Alexa Tablet 12 Pro boasts a 4nm 8-core processor, up to 16GB RAM, and a 280 PPI, 120Hz display, with options for standard or Nanomatte screens. Accessories like a stylus and keyboard are also introduced for enhanced productivity.
Amazon announced that its latest Alexa Tablets will now include full access to the Google Play store, expanding beyond the company's own app ecosystem. The new models, including the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, 11, and 8, will be available in multiple countries starting mid-October. Previously, Amazon tablets only supported the Amazon Appstore, limiting app choices.