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Amazon's early Prime Day sale includes a $500 price cut on the 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro (14-inch, 24GB RAM) in both Space Black and Silver, bringing it to $2,699 from $3,199. The retailer is also offering $50 off the new Mac Studio, up to $150 off M5 MacBook Air models, clearance pricing on Apple Watch Ultra 3, and various accessory deals from brands like Twelve South and Anker.
Amazon UK is selling the Nintendo Switch 2 for £354.99, a £65 (15%) discount off its usual RRP and the lowest price yet recorded at the retailer. The console is new and sealed, and the offer is running as a limited-time deal ahead of Amazon's Big Deal Days event next week.
Amazon is selling the 41mm LTE version of the Google Pixel Watch 4 for $329.95, down $120 from its $449.95 list price, a 27% discount. The company describes it as the lowest price the smartwatch has reached since launch.
Amazon has discounted its latest Echo Spot smart alarm clock to $54.99, down from its $109.99 list price. The device, which lacks a camera unlike the original Echo Spot, features a small customizable display, Night Mode, Alexa voice control, alarms, timers, and dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
Images shared by WinFuture reveal an upcoming entry-level Kindle in light blue, green, and mauve color options alongside black. The leaked design also shows the power button moved from the bottom to the top right edge and more rounded screen corners compared to the 2024 model.
Amazon has begun offering discounts on its own devices and other popular products in advance of its October Prime Big Deal Day sale, which runs from 3AM ET October 6th through 3AM ET October 8th. The Verge says it will keep updating its roundup of deals as more become available before the event officially starts.
The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal has allowed a renewed version of a consumer class action against Apple and Amazon to proceed in part, after previously refusing to certify the case last year over funding and independence concerns. The lawsuit, led by academic Christine Riefa, alleges a 2018 agreement between the two companies restricted which third-party sellers could offer Apple and Beats products on Amazon's UK marketplace, reducing competition and raising prices for consumers.
The Shark NeverChange air purifier, which uses a HEPA and activated carbon filter rated to last up to five years with proper care, is currently on sale for roughly 40 percent off, or nearly $100. Other Shark models tested by WIRED are also discounted, alongside sales on purifiers from brands like Levoit and Coway ahead of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days.
Amazon has cut the price of the Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen) from its $79.99 list price to $28.50, a 64% reduction. The device supports wire-free or hardwired installation, records in 2K with a 180° field of view, and includes two-way audio, motion alerts and night vision. It works with Alexa and Google Home, and the discount requires an Amazon Prime membership.
Amazon has published a job listing for a Head of Regulatory Approvals, Australia, tasked with navigating the country's aviation rules to gain the approvals needed for Prime Air drone deliveries. The role reports to a newly named Leader, Prime Air Expansion – Asia Pacific, and its success will be judged by approvals secured, timelines met, and eventual deliveries to Australian customers.
Marketing renders obtained by Winfuture from retailer sources show an upcoming Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with a squared-off body, alongside a redesigned remote featuring a flatter top, relocated Alexa button, and a new backlit, animated home button. No specifications were included, so it remains unclear whether the device runs Fire OS or Vega OS.
Amazon has built a Price History feature into its shopping interface, showing 30-, 90- and 365-day price trends for products via a button on desktop or a similar option in its app. The company's Alexa for Shopping AI assistant (formerly Rufus) can answer questions about pricing and, for eligible Prime members, automatically purchase an item once it reaches a set target price.