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    Amazon doubling pop-up stores to 30, showcasing the Echo

    Amazon already has 16 pop-up stores to showcase their products including the Amazon Echo and that number could nearly double to 30 by the end of the year, hoping to capitalize on holiday shoppers.
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    Amazon is reportedly working on a feature that would let Alexa interrupt you with notifications

    Engadget is reporting that a future update to Alexa could enable the Amazon Echo to notify you of things about traffic, news, weather, or even if that special email finally came. Amazon has declined to comment on the feature, but a source told Engadget that the feature would need to be enabled...
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    Amazon Echo coming to the UK on September 14th, courtesy of Alexa

    Amazon Echo has been available in the US for some time now, but those in the UK have had to wait for news about the device in their home country. Engadget reports receiving an invite to an event in London on September 14th, so Matt Brian asked his imported Echo unit what was happening that day...
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    Sonos says Spotify Connect and Amazon Echo control is coming

    Sonos has announced today that it's opening its platform to Spotify Connect and it has kicked off a collaboration effort with Amazon in order to support Echo voice control with its speakers.
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    Amazon looking into two different music subscription services for users

    Amazon is looking into building a new music subscription service to take on the likes of Apple and Spotify, while being priced at $10 a month. The company is also looking into another option that would only work with Amazon's Echo hardware, but would be priced at just $5 per month.
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    Deal: Up to $50 off Amazon hardware

    You can get $50 off various Amazon products such as the Amazon Echo, Amazon Tap, and the Amazon Fire TV devices. The Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet is also $80 off today.
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    Amazon is making it easier to create audio adventure games for the Amazon Echo

    You can do a ton of things with the Echo from Amazon and today the company has announced a new tool to extend its possibilities. Amazon wants developers to be able to create audio adventure games for the device and this new tool makes it even easier than before.
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    Amazon Echo can now control the August Smart Lock

    Amazon Echo is getting some new functionality today. The device can now control the August Smart Lock. You can use your voice to have the door locked or unlocked.
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    DEAL: You can get a refurbished Amazon Echo for $140 right now

    The Amazon Echo can do a lot of things, but some people have been put off by its price. Right now though, you can get a manufacturer refurbished model directly from Amazon for $140 with free shipping.
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    Amazon Echo can now let you listen to clips from The Daily Show

    Amazon is building Alexa and the Amazon Echo's capabilities on a regular basis. The company has just released an update which brings a bit of comedy into your life by offering the ability to listen to clips from The Daily Show on Comedy Central.
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    Amazon Echo now able to recap National Convention results and more

    The Amazon Echo has just received an update that will allow users to find out the results of the National Convention. Simply ask Alexa about the "WaPo Elections fro the polls" or "WaPo Elections for the Politics Brief" and you will get a response.
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    Amazon offering exclusive Prime Day Deals if you order with Alexa

    Own and Amazon Echo device? Amazon is now offering exclusive Prime Day Deals for those who order with one of their Alexa-enabled speakers. Just as "Alexa, what are your Prime Day deals?" the voice assistant will list off the exclusive deals.
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    You can now order products using Amazon Alexa

    Amazon has announced great new functionality for Alexa. You can now buy things from Amazon's storefront with your voice. The catch is that you have to be a Prime member, and you have to buy Prime-eligible items.
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    You can now ask Alexa to add new skills to your Amazon Echo

    Amazon today announced a new feature for Amazon Echo. You can now say "Alexa, add Lyft," for instance, to add the ability to order Lyft rides with your Echo.
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    You can now listen to local NBC news reports on the Amazon Echo's Flash Briefing feature

    The Amazon Echo has a Flash Briefing feature that lets you get up to speed on some news headlines from various sources. They've already had this feature with headlines from NPR and CNN, but today the company is announcing that local NBC news reports are also being added as a Flash Briefing source.
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    DEAL: Amazon knocks 15% off the Amazon Tap

    If the Amazon Echo is too pricey for you, and you felt its cheaper little brother was priced a bit high too, then this sale might be for you. Amazon has discounted the Amazon Tap by 15%. This brings the price of the device down from $130 to $110.
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    You can try out Amazon's Echo in a web browser now

    Amazon's echo is quite the useful product, but it does cost a lot of money. Some might not realize just how useful it can be and asking them to pay close to $200 to try it out is asking a lot. Thankfully, Amazon has just launched a website that will let you test how good the product is for you...
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    Google Home is officially announced at Google I/O 2016, will compete with Amazon's Echo

    We've seen reports of this Google Home product for weeks now and Google has officially announced it. Google Home is a direct competitor to products like the Amazon Echo. There isn't an available price or release date just yet. But you can visit the source link and sign up to receive...
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    Report says Google's Echo competitor will be called Google Home

    Last week, there was a report that claimed Google's Amazon Echo competitor was known internally as Chirp. It's been said that Google has been working on this for a long time too. A new report from The New York Times says this device will be called Google Home, and that it will be unveiled hits...
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    Amazon Echo receives an update that adds Kayak integration

    We generally see Amazon Echo adding a new feature every week and this week's update brings support for Kayak trip planning. All you have to do is enable the skill within the Alexa application and then you can ask about trip information, flight status updates and more.
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    Report says Google’s answer to Amazon's Echo is known internally as Chirp

    It was back in March when The Information reported on a source that told them Google was working on a competitor to the Amazon Echo. Now, Recode is saying the device carries the code-name "Chrip" and that we can expect it to be announced soon.
  22. Android News

    Amazon Echo gets an update to finally let you track your Amazon packages

    Amazon's personal assistant has tons of different plugins and 3rd-party support, but it has not let you do something that you think would have been built in from the start. . .track your own Amazon packages. That changes now though. The app has finally been updated and you can say the phrase...
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    Amazon partners with 1-800-Flowers to let you order flowers for Mother's Day on the Echo

    Another week is coming to an end and another update to Amazon Echo brings us a new feature. After this update, you can connect your 1-800-Flowers account to the Amazon Echo and then send one of four different arrangements to your mother for Mother's Day.
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    You can now add events to your Google Calendar via the Amazon Echo

    Amazon's Echo has been able to read shared Google Calendars for a while now but today the company is taking this integration a step further. The latest update to the Amazon Echo will let you add specific events to your Google Calendar.
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    DEAL: Amazon Echo one day sale drops price to $153

    If you've been holding off on picking up the Amazon Echo, it might be the right time to buy one. Amazon is offering a 15% discount on the Amazon Echo, dropping the price to $153. Those interested in purchasing the Amazon Tap can do so with just $111. Just be sure to act fast at the reduced price...
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