Illuminate your room using just your voice with the Echo Pop and Globe smart bulb. (Amazon)(Amazon)
Not everyone wants a massive smart assistant dominating their valuable counter-space — and honestly, who can blame them? Sometimes you need something simple, compact and useful, without all of the extra distractions. That's where the Echo Pop comes in, a tiny yet mighty smart speaker full of features proving less can be more. At just 3.6 inches tall, it’s perfect for smaller spaces and doesn’t sacrifice functionality for size. With built-in Eero tech to boost your Wi-Fi and full Alexa voice controls, it handles your smart home needs effortlessly. Plus, it’s sleek enough to blend in, whether it’s on your kitchen counter, bedside table or tucked in a bookshelf.
Not big on the whole always-listening thing? The Echo Pop gives you privacy options to keep things under control, like a physical mute button.
Right now, thanks to Black Friday, it’s only $28 and that includes a free Globe smart light bulb. Upgrade your space simply and affordably.
There's a reason for the hype surrounding Apple AirPods Pro — many reasons, in fact. For starters, they offer rich, crisp sound and superior noise cancellation, allowing you to enjoy music, podcasts, audiobooks and more without outside commotion getting in the way. This model also allows you to control the volume simply by swiping the stem, and you'll even receive four pairs of silicone tips in different sizes for customized comfort. At $189, this is the cheapest we've seen them!
Never lose your luggage, purse, car, keys — anything, really — again. Just attach one of these smart tags to the item you want to track, and you'll be alerted to its whereabouts via your phone. The deal on this four-pack brings each tag down to about $16 (they typically retail for $25 to $30 a pop). Grab a few for your, er, forgetful family members...
Make fighting with your family members over power outlets a thing of the past, courtesy of this electrifying gadget. It's equipped with five AC outlets and four USB ports, enough for everyone to charge their iPads, iPhones, MacBooks (you get the picture) all at once. Oh, and it's so much sleeker than having a power strip on your floor — and you won't have to worry about tripping over it.
No, it's not a massive discount, but this bestseller is within a dollar of its all-time low (and it's retailed for as much as $20 in the past).
This little gadget will give you an instant upgrade to the performance of your TV.
Whether you'd like to drown out the sound of your neighbor's bagpipe lessons or the roar of the garbage truck as it comes down your block, these noise-cancelling earbuds have you covered. Boasting up to 24 hours of listening time, they offer a top-tier listening experience and even offer an IPX4 waterproof rating, in case your workouts get extra sweaty.
Ready for some Apple picking? Yes, we realize it's not fall, but you'll want to pluck this bad boy from the ol' Amazon tree and add it to your cart because it's currently down to its all-time lowest price — and this is the most recent version! As the unofficial Goldilocks of tech (less bulky than a laptop but larger than a smartphone), this tablet keeps you connected on the go or at home, and you can use it for everything from reading books to taking notes to watching videos.
Broida named this the "best overall tablet," owing to its "under-the-hood improvements, including a faster processor, more RAM (4GB instead of 3GB), Bluetooth 5.0 (up from 4.2) and a USB-C charging port."
Check out his roundup of the best tablets of 2024 for a full review.
Don't need a full-size laptop but want a versatile screen for reading, streaming movies, browsing social media and more? Check out this Apple iPad Mini. It has an advanced A15 Bionic chip (meaning it's powerful and fast), has 64GB of memory storage, offers all-day battery life and has a small, 8.3-inch liquid retina display screen. It's also on sale for its lowest price ever at 25% off.
"My bigger iPad Air recently just broke so I was debating between getting another or getting the iPad Mini. I am so happy that I chose the Mini," said one shopper. "I love that it is light enough to carry around wherever I go but still has a bigger screen than my phone so I can do work/school on it. I have also been reading on it a lot and think that it is the perfect tablet for reading."
With Alexa baked in and additional functionality as an Eero router, this is an absolute steal at this price, thanks to the free smart bulb, which will cost you $12 on its own.
The Echo Pop packs big power into a small size, making it worth every penny at retail, but right now, you can snag it for over 45% off. That includes Amazon's best-selling $12 LED bulb that can change colors to match your mood — all with just a touch on the app or, even better, by telling Alexa to do it for you.
The Echo Pop was built with small spaces — and privacy — in mind. It's the smart speaker for people who want a device in the bedroom or the bathroom, but one that's less invasive. But just because the Pop wants to respect your privacy, don’t underestimate its capabilities. You still get full access to Alexa and can ask it to play music, audiobooks, the weather, set reminders and much more. Even better, the Echo Pop includes Eero functionality, so it acts as a mesh router relay point, expanding your Wi-Fi if you use a compatible system.
And about those privacy features: The light bar at the top of the Echo Pop indicates when Alexa is listening, and the Mic Off button is a physical disconnect for the microphone. You can ensure the device won't listen in on your conversations with just a tap.
If you've never used a smart bulb before, what are you waiting for? Smart bulbs are some of our favorite tech devices for several reasons: One, they allow you to easily set the mood in the room, whether you'd like a romantic feel to your dinner or warm, calming light by your bedside table as you read, this bulb can do it. Two, they're easily controlled by voice thanks to Alexa, so you don't even have to use the app on your phone, just tell Alexa what color and how bright you'd like the light and boom, done.
Nearly 56,000 five-star fans love the features of this powerful little helper (reviewed here, without the sweet smart bulb add-on).
"Small but mighty!" wrote one big fan. "I currently have my Echo Pop on my bedside table. I use it every day from morning to night. It was very easy to set up via the Alexa app. The app is great for controlling your device and setting up functions from your morning and bedtime routine, reminding you to drink water and take out your trash and my personal favorite, playing my Spotify playlists."
"I had never heard of it, I didn't need it, but now I wish I bought more," said one pleased impulse shopper. "I downloaded the Alexa app and plugged it in as instructed, it practically set itself up. The sound is clearer and louder than I expected, much better and less expensive than the highly rated off-brand speaker I previously bought on Amazon. Plus the Echo Pop makes lists, sets alarms and timers, my calls are clear, I've played music on Spotify and Amazon, it connects to my Audible account and I've had no issues with voice recognition."
Already have an Echo Dot, you say? This new release pairs beautifully with its older sibling and will only enhance your home system, fans say.
This happy shopper shared, "I really like this little speaker. It takes up about half the space of a Dot, but I think the sound quality is still right there. Now, I'm not trying to compare this to any high-priced surround sound audio system, but for the purposes of our house, it works great. We like to have music playing most nights, and we've got this one in the kitchen synced up to Dots in the living room and dining room. For the price, it's a fantastic setup."
While shoppers love the capabilities of this little smart speaker, do know that you're not going to get big booming bass with this little guy. That's something to keep that in mind if you're an audiophile.
"Not a great sound, but it’s used in an outdoor veranda, so a cheaper unit made more sense given [my] original Echo got damaged by rain, and this is considerably cheaper to replace should that happen again," said one shopper.
Another three-star reviewer gave a word of caution about connectivity, "I’ve experienced occasional connectivity drops with my Wi-Fi, which can be frustrating, especially when streaming music. ... It’s a good entry-level device for those new to smart speakers, but if you’re looking for more advanced features and reliability, you might want to consider other options in the Echo lineup."
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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