Loads of Amazon device deals are live for October Prime Day: Fire TVs, Echo speakers, and more
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Heavy discounts on Fire TVs, tablets, and cameras are Amazon trading margin for more first-party endpoints in the home. If your product depends on voice, TV, or camera access, treat Amazon hardware penetration as a distribution and data question, not just a retail one.
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