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Amazon just made it easier to rationalize the Fire TV Cube as a do-it-all speaker and streaming hub. The internet retailer has put the Fire TV Cube on sale for $75, or $45 off. That’s a record low price for the media device, and even better than the Black Friday pricing from just two weeks earlier. You may want to act quickly.

Buy Fire TV Cube at Amazon – $75

The Fire TV Cube is still a very capable box two years after its introduction. It can play the latest 4K HDR video (including in Dolby Vision and HDR10+) from virtually every major video service, complete with Dolby Atmos sound. As a smart speaker, meanwhile, it offers hands-free Alexa that can help you control your smart home or get answers whether or not the TV is turned on.

If there’s a reason for pause, it’s Amazon’s own lineup. The company recently introduced a Fire TV Stick 4K Max that, at a $55 normal price, may be a better value if you’re more interested in streaming than Alexa chats. At this sale price, though, the Cube makes plenty of sense if you’re looking for a single Amazon device to handle your living room tech duties, whether it’s checking the weather or catching up on Wheel of Time.

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On late Saturday evening, it was announced that Anne Rice, the novelist of gothic horror books such as “Interview with a Vampire,” died at 80 years old. The news broke from her son Christopher, who revealed on social media that complications from a stroke led to her passing.

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The veteran news anchor, who joined Fox News Channel in 2003, said he wants to “try something new” and “go beyond politics.”

Now’s a good moment to buy if you’ve been chasing down the Apple Watch Series 7 as a gift — or as a treat for yourself. Amazon is selling the 41mm GPS model in blue aluminum for $350, a sizeable $50 below the usual price. Green and red models are also down to $380 if they’re more your style. And if you’d rather save money with the Apple Watch SE, the gray 40mm model is down to $230 versus its usual $279.

Buy Apple Watch Series 7 at Amazon – $350Buy Apple Watch SE at Amazon – $230

The Apple Watch Series 7 is a subtle iteration of a familiar design, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The large screen (even on the 41mm model) makes a big difference for readability, not to mention control. Dust resistance and a more crack-resistant screen will help for venturing outdoors, while the fast charging should keep you going if sleep tracking or a lengthy workout has chewed through the battery. Add a strong app ecosystem and solid health features and the Series 7 is strong both as a first-time watch and a solid upgrade for anyone coming from Series 4 or earlier.

There are a few catches beyond the usual iPhone requirement. Apple’s built-in sleep tracking won’t compare to what you get from rivals like Fitbit and Samsung, and the S7 chip isn’t a breakthrough in performance. There’s not much to tempt an upgrade if you’re using a Series 5 or 6. Beyond that, however, t’s an easy choice at this reduced price.

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Infiniti has confirmed pricing on its 2022 QX50 midsize luxury SUV, which it will offer in five different grades: PURE, LUXE, ESSENTIAL, SENSORY, and AUTOGRAPH. No matter which grade the buyer chooses, front-wheel drive is the standard, and all-wheel drive is optional for an additional $2,000. Apple CarPlay and ProPILOT Assist are standard across all five grades. The entry-level QX50 … Continue reading