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It’s Prime Day and here are some deals!

DEALS One day (and a half) each year, Amazon 1000’s of their sellers put on an extravaganza of shopping for Prime members and today happens to be the start of that event. I’ve gathered a collection of shopping deals to share with you, so go crazy!

DJI deal

Save $210 off the DJI Mavic Pro drone – I’m really tempted by this one. This popular drone comes with the remote control and the $210 savings brings the price down to $789.

Instant Pot deal

Save over $40 on an Instant Pot Duo – If you’re going to buy anything today, consider this deal on the Instant Pot Duo which brings the price down to an affordable $58.99. I LOVE my Instant Pot and use it all the time. The one I have is a different model, but they all work about the same so check out my Instant Pot Ultra review for more info.

Amazon devices and services deals

Get six FREE months of Amazon Music Unlimited with the purchase of a select Echo family device at a bundled price. You will have unlimited access to tens of millions of songs, thousands of playlists and stations through Amazon Music Unlimited. Plus, you can enjoy hands-free listening with Alexa and offline listening – all ad-free.

Save $40 Off on Kindle Paperwhite. Get your hands on Amazon’s best-selling Kindle for only $79.99. This Paperwhite has twice as many pixels as the previous generation, built-in adjustable light, no screen glare, and Prime members read free with unlimited access to over a thousand titles.

Four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for $0.99 for new Amazon Music Unlimited customers. They will get four months for only $0.99 (regularly $7.99 per month for Prime members and $9.99 per month for non-Prime members)!

Save up to 42% off Blink XT 1 and Blink XT 2 home security cameras. Blink XT cameras have built-in motion sensor alarm, a two-year wireless battery life, and no monthly fees or service contracts. Plus, you can control the camera with your voice through select Alexa devices. Check out my review of the Blink cameras for more info.

Huawei smartphones and watch deals

Save $300 off the Huawei Mate 10 Pro smartphone (MSRP: $799.99; PD price: $499.99)

Save $30 off the Huawei Mate SE smartphone (MSRP: $249.99; PD price: $219.99)

Save $80 off the Huawei Watch 2 Sports (MSRP: $299.99; PD Price: $219.99)

Save $80 off the Huawei Watch 2 Classic (MSRP: $369.99; PD price: $289.99)

Save $20 off the Huawei Band 2 (MSRP: $69.99; PD Price: $49.99)

Honor smartphone deals

Honor View10 – $100 discount for a final price of $399 USD. The Honor View10 offers a dual camera setup with one color 16MP camera and a second monochrome 20MP camera, which work together for true colors and clarity.

Honor 7x –  $30 discount for a final price of $169 USD. The Honor 7x represents an impressive value for the wide array of leading features, such as dual cameras, a 5.93” FullView display, a long-lasting 3340mAh battery and cutting-edge security with fingerprint and facial unlock.

Keysmart and FIXD deals

KeySmart Pro: the compact key organizer with Tile smart location, phone locator, flashlight and bottle opener; originally $59.99, will be marked down to $38.99.

KeySmart Rugged: the bigger version of the original KeySmart, able to hold 2 – 14 keys, complete with a bottle opener, loop piece, and removable pocket clip; originally $35.00, will be marked down to $24.99.

KeySmart: the original KeySmart, ultra lightweight and able to hold 2 – 14 keys; originally $22.98, will be marked down to $13.99.

FIXD Sensor: the OBD-II plug-in sensor that diagnoses all your car’s problems; originally $59.99, will be available for $39.99.

Jabra deal

Save $30 on Jabra Elite 45e wireless headphones for $69.99 (regularly $99.99). The Elite 45e offers the best combined voice and music experience in a headset with a discreet design and great fit. This soft neckband (with memory wire) headset has a lightweight form factor and a unique box microphone solution that delivers the clearest voice communication on any stereo wireless headphone. The headset offers 8 hours of battery life and one touch access to Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. Read our Jabra Elite 45e review.

Catalyst iPhone case deals

Save 25% off a Catalyst iPhone 8 Impact Protection Case – all colors, the final price will be $29.99.
Save 25% off a Catalyst iPhone 8+ Impact Protection Case – all colors, the final price will be $37.50.

Master & Dynamic headphone deal

Master & Dynamic will be offering its MH30 On-Ear Headphones for $199 which is $100 off their retail price using code “MH30FLASH”

The perfect travel tool, the foldable, lightweight MH30 On-Ear Headphones are built with the finest materials including cowhide, lambskin, forged aluminum and stainless steel. Tuned to provide a rich, warm sound, the MH30s are tools to help focus, inspire and transport your mind.

AUKEY deals

AUKEY Dual Ports Car Charger with Quick Charge 3.0  – $11  valid from Jul 16 to Jul 18
AUKEY Portable USB Wall Charger with Quick Charge 3.0 – $12.59   valid from 5:20 AM to 23:20 PM Jul 17
AUKEY Mini Flexible Camera Tripod with Wide Compatibility – $21.59   with code  DL3BIZKL valid from Jul 15 to Jul 18
AUKEY Touch-controlled Table Lamp with Color Changing RGB  – $21.99   valid from 5:20 AM to 23:20 PM Jul 17
AUKEY Mechanical Keyboard LED with 104 Keys Metal Plate Anti-ghosting  – $42 with code PRIMEAUK  valid from  12:01 PM Jul16 to 11:59 AM Jul 19
AUKEY USB Hub with 3 Charging Ports & 4 USB 3.0 Data Ports – $25.5  with code  MNCVTS4W valid from Jul 17 to Jul 20
AUKEY USB C Cable 3ft Fast Charge [2 Pack] – $6.29  with code DL3BIZKL valid from Jul 15 to Jul 18
AUKEY 2.5″ Hard Drive Enclosure – $10.19  with code  MNCVTS4W  valid from Jul 17 to Jul 20

Keyport keychain organizer deals

Keyport key organizers are on sale up to 30% off through end-of-day PDT on Tuesday, the 17th. Here is how it works. Fill up your cart with Keyport products and automatically receive the following discount:

  • 15% OFF @ $10
  • 20% OFF @ $25
  • 25% OFF @ $50
  • 30% OFF @ $100 or more

Survival Hax gear deals

Save 30% on Survival Hax gear by clicking this link or entering the code 30SRVVALGEAR at checkout.

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Amazon Prime day is Monday July 16th. Are you ready?

DEALS – There are only 3 more days until the 4th annual Prime Day! Starting July 16 at 12PM PT/3PM ET you shop more than one million deals worldwide. With special deals happening as often as every 5 minutes, there are sure to be lots of great bargains that you won’t want to miss. But miss them you will if you’re not an Amazon Prime member. If you’re not a member yet, you can sign up for a sign up for a 30-day Free Trial of Prime right now so you can start taking advantage of all the benefits available to Prime members which include free fast shipping on tons of products, streaming music, streaming video and most importantly, access to all of the upcoming Prime Day deals.

Amazon is offering additional membership deals now through July 16, 2018:

  • Save $100 on the Echo Show – You’ll be able to use Alexa to watch video flash briefings, Amazon Video content, see music lyrics, view security cameras, browse and listen to Audible audiobooks and more.
  • 3 Months of Kindle Unlimited for $0.99 plus a $10 credit – Now through July 31, Prime members and new to Kindle Unlimited will have access to three months of unlimited reading for just $0.99 (regularly $9.99 per month). In addition, when you can buy your first Kindle book and you’ll get a $10 Prime Day credit valid towards eBooks, print books and Audible.
  • Amazon FreeTime Unlimited – now and August 1, you can choose between two great offers: 40% off the one year plan (Prime members only) or the three-month plan for $2.99 (regularly $29.99). Amazon FreeTime Unlimited is an all-in-one subscription that offers unlimited access to thousands of kids’ books, videos, movies, TV shows, and growing library of Audible books, skills and music. Available across Fire, Echo, Kindle, and Android compatible devices.

Sign up for a 30-day Free Trial of Prime and visit amazon.com/primeday.

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The Mission Battery Shell For Amazon Echo 2 has you covered

The Amazon Alexa service is a world class platform for enabling natural language with a host of Alexa capable devices. Many people interact with the Alexa service using one of Amazon’s own Echo devices. Late in 2017, Amazon updated the original three-year-old Echo with a new design. The new design offered a lower price, new skins, and the ability to stream audio, but also kept the Echo tethered to an AC power receptacle. The Mission Battery Shell For Amazon Echo 2 looks to change that with designs that provide power and portability to the Echo.

What’s it offer?

The shell comes in 2 flavors and a total of four colors: black, white, sandstone or charcoal. The standard design offers a soft fabric finish, a non-marking silicone base, and 6 hours of portable playtime. In contrast, the rugged version offers a hard shell finish, an extra-thick silicone base and 8 hours of playtime.  In addition to offering a battery, each design also includes a three-segment LED battery level indicator. One thing this design apparently lacks: a charging dock. You’ll need to connect this to a cable to keep the battery full. Also, while the front looks suave and cylindrical, there is a jumper in the rear which connects the Echo’s existing DC plug to the battery compartment of the sleeve.

You may think it is preferable to purchase an Alexa enabled speaker with a built-in battery. The Amazon Tap is a viable option (and also compatible with hands-free mode). While there are some 3rd-party manufacturers that also build portable speakers with Alexa, Amazon will limit the services you can ask Alexa to stream.

Each version of the Mission Battery Shell sells for $49.99 at Amazon. Visit the Mission site here to find out more info.

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Packages delivered directly into the trunk of your car: what will Amazon think of next?!

Last year Amazon introduced Key In-Home delivery which allowed Prime deliveries directly into your home. On Tuesday they launched Key In-Car, a new service that allows couriers to deliver packages directly into the trunk of your vehicle.

The new service is free for Prime members in 37 cities in the US driving a 2015 or newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, or Volvo with OnStar or Volvo On Call.

How it works 

To get started download the free Amazon Key app from the App Store or Google Play. Then select the in-car delivery option on your next Amazon order.

After that it’s pretty simple, just park your car in a publicly accessible parking space within two blocks of your delivery address. You’ll get a notification when the package has been dropped off and your car is relocked. Viola, package delivered!

Amazon stresses that it will authorize the delivery driver before your car is unlocked. And no special access or keys are given to the driver.

So you shouldn’t have to worry about a random driver just taking off with your car.

Key In-Car delivery is a great idea especially if you spend a lot of time away from home. It also means you don’t have to go home to get your package. And it’s certainly less invasive than the Key in-home delivery option.

To learn more about Amazon’s Key In-Car delivery service head over to their info page.

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Amazon’s new Alexa Skill Blueprints lets you create your very own Alexa skills

The first review I ever wrote for the Gadgeteer was for the Amazon Echo Dot. With Amazon’s AI Alexa, you could use skills to do things such as turn on lights or order a pizza. Since that time Alexa has evolved. Now there are literally thousands of new skills. Some useful, others not so much. In a press release on Thursday Amazon revealed possibly its best feature yet, Alexa Skill Blueprints. Alexa Skill Blueprints allows users of Alexa to build their own personalized skills and responses using a set of easy-to-use templates.

“Alexa Skill Blueprints is an entirely new way for you to teach Alexa personalized skills just for you and your family,” said Steve Rabuchin, Vice President, Amazon Alexa. “You don’t need experience building skills or coding to get started—my family created our own jokes skill in a matter of minutes, and it’s been a blast to interact with Alexa in a totally new and personal way.”

Create personal Alexa skills in minutes

Creating your own Alexa skill and response is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

  1. Select your blueprint template by visiting the Alexa Skill Blueprints website.
  2. Unleash your creativity. Fill in the blanks, Mad Libs style.
  3. Use your Skill. Publish it with just a click, making the skill or response instantly available on all devices connected to your Amazon account.

At launch, there are 21 different blueprint templates available across four main categories. Fun & Games, Learning & Knowledge, At Home, and Storyteller.

I tried blueprint myself using Sci-Fi Storyteller. It was both easy and fun to use. In just a few short minutes I was able to listen to a short Sci-Fi story. Complete with far-out sound effects. And once you’ve created skills you can manage and edit them at any time on the Alexa Skill Blueprints website.

To browse the list of available blueprints and to get started creating your own skills head over to the Skill Blueprints website.

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