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Alexa turns nine: Save with Amazon device deals

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Ring in nine years of Amazon Alexa with these deals on Amazon devices today, Nov. 3. at Amazon.
photo collage of amazon devices including Amazon Fire Max, Kindle Scribe, Amazon Fire TV, and Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Blink doorbell camera

Amazon is celebrating nine years of Amazon Alexa. To ring in the occasion, tons of Amazon devices are on sale for seriously competitive prices.

Best Amazon Alexa birthday celebration deals


Best Amazon Fire Tablet Deal

Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet

$149.99 at Amazon
(save $80)

Amaxon Fire Max 11 tablet


Best Amazon Echo Deal

Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

$39.99 at Amazon
(save $50)

Echo Show 5


Best Fire TV Deal

INSIGNIA 50-inch Fire TV

$199.99 at Amazon
(save $100)

INSIGNIA 50-inch Fire TV


Best Kindle Deal

Kindle Scribe


Best Home Security Deal

Blink Mini

$39.99 at Amazon
(save $60)

Set of three Blink Mini cameras

It’s been nearly a decade since Amazon’s Alexa came into our lives, streamlining our homes with hands-free voice command technology. To celebrate the occasion, the retailer has launched a sale on Amazon devices that work with Alexa, from Fire TVs to tablets, Kindles, and Echo devices. The sale launched today, Nov. 3, and will run until Alexa’s official birthday on Nov. 6.

Some of these deals match the prices we saw last month over Prime Day (we’ve marked these with a 💰), while others have dropped to new all-time lows (we’ve marked these with a 🔥). With Black Friday around the corner, we’ll likely see some of these deals (or very similar ones) pop back up after this sale is over. However, since many of these gadgets are at their record-low price, we recommend scooping up the ones you want sooner rather than later just to be safe.

Happy birthday, Alexa!

Best Bundle deal

Why we love it

As if our favorite Amazon Devices going on sale wasn’t cause for celebration enough, the sale also includes hard-to-top bundles, such as this one that includes an Amazon Fire TV stick and remote, plus a Blink video doorbell. Normally, this bundle retails for $119.98: it’s a fantastic deal for anyone who wants to integrate more smart-home technology into their lives without investing in a ton of new gear. With the Fire TV stick, you can access new worlds of streaming without having to invest in a new TV or a bunch of streaming subscriptions. Meanwhile, the Blink video doorbell increases your home’s security, and all you need is your smartphone to get it up and running.

More great Amazon bundle deals

Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) with free smart color bulb$39.99 $109.98 (save $69.99) 🔥

Blink Whole Home Bundle$101.98 $214.97 (save $112.99) 💰

Best Amazon Fire Tablet deal


Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet

$149.99 at Amazon (save $80)



Why we love it

At $64.99, the Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet is at back down to its lowest price on record, which we saw last month for Prime Day. With an 11-inch display screen, an octa-core processor, 64GB of storage, and a 14-hour battery life, this is Amazon’s most formidable tablet yet, proving itself a worthy alternative to the iPad. If you already use Alexa-controlled devices across your home, then this tablet is an even greater resource: it can connect with all of your Amazon smart home devices, acting as an efficient control hub that you can easily manipulate through voice commands. The cherry on top of the savings is that you also get three free months of Microsoft 365 Personal when you buy. (Just be sure to cancel before the trial is over if you don’t want to get charged!)

More great Amazon Fire Tablet deals

Amazon Fire Kids tablet $54.99 $109.99 (save $55)💰

Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet $74.99 $149.99 (save $75)💰

Amazon Fire HD Kids Pro tablet$119.99 $199.99 (save $80)💰

Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus tablet — $94.99 $179.99 (save $85)💰

Best Amazon Echo deal


Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

$39.99 at Amazon (save $50)



Why we love it

The Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) has some new features, including totally revamped sound. It brings two times the bass, plus has enhanced vocal clarity. Streaming music from your Amazon devices has never sounded so good. With a display size of 5.5 inches, this is one of the smaller Echo Show models, making it favorable for those rooms in your house where you want the benefit of a smart entertainment hub without it taking over the space —like your home office or bedroom. At just $39.99, this price brings us right back to Prime Day.

More great Amazon Echo deals

Amazon Echo Show 8$59.99 $129.99 (save $70)💰

Amazon Echo Show 5 Kids$44.99 $99.99 (save $50)💰

Certified Refurbished Echo Studio$134.99 $179.99 (save $45)💰

Best Fire TV Deal


INSIGNIA 50-inch Fire TV

$199.99 at Amazon (save $100)



Why we love it

At a record-low price of $199.99, this INSIGNIA 50-inch Fire TV has beat even its Prime Day price. While the savings certainly draw us to this deal, it’s not the only reason we love this TV. With 4K HD, you can stream your favorite shows and movies with enhanced clarity and resolution, granting you an even more immersive experience. Plus, this TV’s sound is just as superb as its visuals. Thanks to a built-in audio enhancement suite, audio feels ultra-realistic and expands your room’s sense of space. Being a Fire TV, you can also take advantage of voice control and thousands of streaming apps and channels.

More great Amazon Fire TV deals

Toshiba 43-inch Amazon Fire TV$189.99 $279.99 (save $80)🔥

Amazon Fire TV 50-inch 4-series Fire TV$309.99 $449.99 (save $140)

Amazon Fire 65-inch Fire TV Omni Series 4K$599.99 $759.99 (save $160)

Best Kindle deal

Why we love it

Kindle Scribes aren’t cheap: new models are listed on Amazon for upwards of $360. If you’re in the market, we recommend shopping for Certified Refurbished: especially as today’s sale takes the price to under $250. The Kindle Scribe does it all: whether you want to download and read your favorite books, draw and sketch, or journal and take notes, this digital notebook is your hub for your creative endeavors. There have also been some pretty cool updates made, including more brush types, the ability to create folders and subfolders, and an import function that lets you send documents straight from Microsoft Word.

More great Amazon Kindle deals

Kindle Scribe (16 GB)$204.99 $284.99 (save $80)

Kindle Scribe (16 GB)$234.99 $309.99 (save $75)

Best home security deal


Blink Mini

$39.99 at Amazon 9save $60)



Why we love it

With Blink Mini, you not only get to glimpse what’s going on in your home when you’re not there, but it also lets you talk back and forth, just like you’re there. Whether you have pets, children, or guests, this can be a great way to stay in touch and have peace of mind while you’re away. This set comes with three indoor cameras, and when you take the savings into account, that comes out to just $13.33 per camera. The only other time we’ve seen the price this good was over Prime Day. If you’re curious about indoor home security, now is the time to give it a try.

More great home security deals

Blink Mini Pan-Tilt camera$29.99 $50.99 (save $30)💰

Blink Video Doorbell + 2 Outdoor (3rd Gen) camera system$119.98 $239.98 (save $120)🔥

Blink Outdoor 4 (4th Gen) — $134.99 $269.98 (save $135)💰

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How to watch ‘Invincible’ Season 2: streaming date, free trials, and more

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‘Invincible’ is finally back for another season. Here are the best ways to watch it, including free trials and deals on Amazon Prime Video.
still from Invincible season 2

Quick links for watching ‘Invincible’ Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video:

BEST FOR NEW USERS

Amazon Prime trial

free for 30 days

Amazon Prime Video logo


BEST FOR STUDENTS

Amazon Prime Student

6-month free trial, then $69/year

Amazon Prime Student logo


BEST FOR EVERYONE ELSE

Amazon Prime Video logo

It’s been a long time coming, but Invincible Season 2 has finally arrived. Well, part of it.

After the brilliantly bloody first season, fans have been eagerly awaiting another installment of the animated adaptation of Robert Kirkman’s comics. Starting Nov. 3, you can watch the first of four episodes (part one), released weekly. Season 2 picks up with rookie superhero Mark Grayson (aka Invincible) reeling in the wake of his father Nolan’s (aka Omni-Man’s) betrayal. Mark focuses on rebuilding his life — and finishing high school — in the face of more training, new threats, and inevitably, more bloodshed. Considering the comic spanned from January 2003 to February 2018 with nearly 150 issues, there’s plenty of source material to draw from for Season 2 and beyond.

Here’s a glimpse at what we’re in for in Invincible Season 2:

When is Invincible Season 2 coming out?

Invincible seasons 2 and 3 were greenlit back in April 2021, but delays largely due to COVID shutdowns caused a bit of a struggle in getting the next installments out to fans. It’s been nearly three years since the first season debuted and the time has finally come for Season 2 (well, part of it). Audiences can tune into Invincible Season 2 starting on Friday, Nov. 3. Its first four episodes will be released weekly until Friday, Dec. 1. The other four episodes will arrive in early 2024, but the exact date has not been announced.

What streaming service is Invincible on?

Sorry, Netflix users. Invincible is an Amazon Prime Video original series, thus it can only be watched on Amazon’s streaming service. If you’re already an Amazon Prime subscriber, you’re good to go — just sign into your account, navigate to Prime Video and the first episode will be waiting for you starting Nov. 3. If not, we’ve got you covered with the best ways to save money on a subscription.

Can I get Amazon Prime Video for free?

The million-dollar question we all want the answer to: how can you watch Invincible Season 2 for free? I’m happy to tell you that there is a way. But unfortunately, you can only take advantage of it if you haven’t been a Prime user in over a year (or ever). Otherwise, you can score a discounted subscription if you’re a student (or still have access to a .edu email address) or simply subscribe to Prime Video only (not a full Prime subscription) to save some money. We’ve unraveled all the details for you below.

Best for newbies: Amazon Prime Video free trial


Amazon Prime Video trial

Free for 30 days for new and returning users



In a time where free trials are disappearing left and right, it’s refreshing to know that Amazon still offers a 30-day trial of its Prime membership to new and returning users. If you’ve never subscribed to Prime in the past or you canceled or paused your membership over a year ago, you can take advantage of the free month of service. You’ll get all of the Prime perks a paid member gets for those 30 days — including access to Prime Video to watch Invincible seasons 1 and 2 — despite not paying a cent. Plus, you can take advantage of the benefits of a Prime membership for Amazon’s Black Friday sales. Just be sure to cancel your trial before the 30 days are up if you want to avoid charges.

Best for students: Amazon Prime Student


Amazon Prime Student

6-month free trial, then $69/year



Students with an active .edu email address can score the mother of all deals on Prime by subscribing to an Amazon Prime Student account. You’ll get your first six months completely free, which gives you access to not only Prime Video, but also plenty of other goodies like free food delivery through GrubHub+, a free three-month trial of Calm, discounted Amazon Music and Kindle subscriptions, as well as the usual Prime perks. After your six free months, it’ll only cost you $69/year (reg. $139/year) — that’s 50% in savings — so long as you keep your student status. Cancel any time. The best part about the six-month trial is that you’ll be able to watch parts 1 and 2 of Invincible Season 2 for free.

Best for everyone else: Amazon Prime Video only

What most people probably don’t realize is that you can subscribe to Amazon Prime Video without subscribing to Amazon Prime. For those who aren’t eligible for the free trial, this is your best bet for saving some money and watching Invincible Season 2. Rather than paying $14.99/month for Prime, you can sign up for a month of Prime Video only for just $8.99. That saves you $6 per month, which definitely adds up. Plus, you can cancel at any time with no commitment. This won’t necessarily save you money, but it’ll keep you from wasting it once the season is over.