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Amazon has launched a new Fire TV Stick 4K priced at $60, replacing both the previous 4K Select and 4K Plus models. It supports HDR10 and HDR10 Plus, includes 8GB storage, a quad-core 1.7GHz processor, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, and ships with a redesigned remote that drops the dedicated Alexa button in favor of a home button. Amazon also said a premium remote with backlighting and a find-my-remote feature is coming in 2027.
Amazon's new $59.99 Fire TV Stick 4K, available now, can be powered directly from a television's USB port instead of requiring a separate adapter. It runs Amazon's refreshed TV OS with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, and replaces the previous 4K 'Select' and 'Plus' sticks, trimming the streaming lineup to four devices. Amazon also unveiled a redesigned Fire TV Remote for $14.99, shipping late October, plus Alexa Plus integrations across the Fire TV app and a new Amazon Music app.
Amazon has kicked off an early fall Prime Day sale ahead of the main event next week, offering price cuts across Apple products, smart TVs, speakers and displays, and smart home devices. Highlighted deals include AirTag 2 at $24, an M5 Pro MacBook Pro down $500 to $2,699, MacBook Air models cut by up to $150, and Apple Watch Ultra models discounted to $780. Anker has also launched its own Fall Sale with up to 50% off chargers and power banks, alongside bundle blind boxes and multi-buy discounts.
Amazon is offering select customers three months of Kindle Unlimited at no cost, a promotion valued at $36 off the regular $11.99 monthly rate. The offer runs through Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale and auto-renews at full price unless canceled beforehand. Eligibility varies, as it's available to new subscribers and only some returning ones.
Amazon has discounted the limited-edition Anker Prime Power Bank Black Myth: Wukong Edition by $50, to $149.99 from its $199.99 list price. The device is a Black Myth: Wukong-themed version of Anker's Prime 20K power bank, offering a 20,100mAh battery, up to 220W total output across three ports, TSA-friendly design, and two-way fast charging.
Amazon has discounted its Kindle Kids 16GB e-reader from $179.99 to $122.99, a 32% price cut. The device, aimed at children aged 6 and up, features a 6-inch glare-free e-ink display, USB-C charging, weeks of battery life, a kid-friendly cover and a 6-month Amazon Kids+ subscription. It is ad-free and includes parental controls for managing reading time and content.
Amazon's second-generation Echo Auto, a dongle bringing Alexa to cars without built-in smart infotainment, is now listed as 'Currently unavailable' on its product page with no restock date given. Reddit users first noticed the device had also disappeared from direct search results on Amazon.
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.