TL;DR: Snag a third-generation Echo Dot smart speaker from Amazon for just $29.99. They're normally $49.99, so you'll save $20.

Ah, Prime Day 2019: It was the best of times; it was the weirdest of times. And with tons of markdowns on Amazon gadgets, it was the ideal time to upgrade to a new e-reader, streaming device, or Alexa-equipped smart speaker.

Speaking of the latter: Save for a single day in early August when it dipped down to an all-time-low price of $24.99, the third-generation Echo Dot hasn't been on sale since Prime Day (when Amazon was practically giving them away). 

If you've been patiently waiting for a good deal since then, we have some good news for you: As of this week, the Echo Dot is on sale once again — this time at a 40% discount that brings its price down to under $30. (Not sure whether to get the Echo Dot or the OG Echo? Click here.) Read more...