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  "id": 12112054,
  "title": "The Echo Show 5 just dropped to $59.99 ahead of Prime Day — save $40",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/the-echo-show-5-just-dropped-to-59-99-ahead-of-prime-day-save-40",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-05T08:31:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
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    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/oct-5-early-prime-day-echo-show-5-deal"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amazon has slashed the price of the Echo Show 5 smart home hub ahead of Prime Day, offering it for $59.99—a significant 40% discount off its original list price of $99.99. This discount is part of a broader trend of early deals on various items, from Apple products to robot vacuums, as Amazon prepares for Prime Day.\n\nThe Echo Show 5 is available in three colors: glacier white, charcoal, and cloud blue, making it a versatile addition to any home decor. The device features a compact screen perfect for checking the weather, catching up on news, or playing music via Amazon Music, Spotify, or Prime Video. It also includes a built-in 2MP camera for video calls and monitoring your home when you're away.\n\nFor Prime members, the convenience extends to unlimited cloud photo storage for their pictures. This deal is currently available on Amazon, making it an attractive option for those looking to upgrade their smart home setup without breaking the bank.",
  "summary": "Best smart home deal at Amazon. Save 40% on the Echo Show 5 at Amazon.",
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        "published": "2026-10-02T09:58:53.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Modern Retail",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/how-litter-robot-is-doing-tiktok-shop-without-the-deep-discounts",
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        "published": "2026-10-03T14:40:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Gadgeteer",
        "title": "Three early Prime Day vacuum deals, from a $249.99 robot to a self-emptying stick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/three-early-prime-day-vacuum-deals-from-a-249-99-robot-to-a-self",
        "published": "2026-10-03T22:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "Apple weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3 $179, MacBook Air $200 off, AirTag 2, Prime Day HomeKit discounts, more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/apple-weekend-deals-airpods-pro-3-179-macbook-air-200-off-airtag-2",
        "published": "2026-10-04T15:26:14.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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