• Apple and Google made a major announcement Friday, disclosing their joint work on a contact-tracing service that would eventually use your smartphone to let you know when you’ve come into contact with someone who’s tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
• Both companies stressed that location data and personally identifiable information would not be compromised once this service is fully operational.
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Apple and Google are teaming up to tackle one of the biggest challenges in the fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus — contact-tracing, something the two smartphone giants are launching a system for whereby they’ll eventually send a notification to users’ phones when they’ve come into contact with someone who has the coronavirus.

In a joint announcement Friday, both companies explained how this will work — and how they also say they’re building robust privacy protections into the service. Apple and Google, the announcement explains, “will be launching a comprehensive solution that includes application programming interfaces (APIs) and operating system-level technology to assist in enabling contact tracing. Given the urgent need, the plan is to implement this solution in two steps while maintaining strong protections around user privacy.”

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• Viruses similar to the novel coronavirus have demonstrated an ability to live for extended periods of time in cooler temperatures.
• Past studies have shown that these viruses can live up to a month in temperatures similar to that of a household refrigerator.
• The virus is also believed to be capable of surviving after being frozen, which means it could also persist in the environment of a household freezer.
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We all should be doing whatever we can to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. That means social distancing and staying home if you can, but it also means taking measures inside your own home to ensure that if the virus somehow makes it through your door, it doesn’t spread to you or your friends and family.

With that in mind, there’s a lot of questions about what conditions the virus can withstand. If you want to kill the virus on food or other goods you bring into your home, is sticking it in the refrigerator or even the freezer a good idea? Based on what scientists know about similar viruses, the answer is probably no.

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• Amazon headphones deals worth checking out are getting more and more difficult to come by thanks to the company’s temporary shift in focus away from shipping nonessential products.
• Thankfully, there are still a few good deals to be found, and a new one just popped up on Friday.
• With a special coupon, you can get a pair of impressive TECKEPIC BE05 True Wireless Earbuds for just $20.39, one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen on cord-free earphones.
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You have almost certainly never heard of the TECKEPIC brand unless you already own a speaker or a pair of headphones that are made by the company. If you think it’s just some no-name brand that sells a few items here and there on Amazon though, think again. TECKEPIC is actually owned by a company you’ve likely heard of: Yi Technology, which makes some of the best-selling home security cameras and other smart home products in the world. Yi, by the way, is a spinoff of Xiaomi, one of the biggest smartphone vendors in the world.

With all that in mind, it’s safe to say that you’re getting a quality product when you buy a pair of TECKEPIC headphones or earbuds. That’s important to remember on Friday because Amazon just kicked off a big sale that slashes one of the company’s best pairs of earbuds to its lowest price ever. The TECKEPIC BE05 True Wireless Earbuds offer great sound quality, a comfortable design, up to 60 hours of battery life thanks to the included charging case, Bluetooth 5.0, and more. They retail for $34 and that’s already a fantastic value, but you won’t pay anywhere near that much right now. Use the coupon code DCHCI7IK at checkout on Amazon, and these great earphones will only cost you $20.39. That an all-time low and it’s one of the best prices we’ve ever seen on any true wireless earbuds.

TECKEPIC True Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds, in-Ear Headphones Earphones with Chargin…: $20.39 (use code DCHCI7IK by 4/30)

Here are all the key details about these cord-free earbuds from Amazon’s product page:

• [Reliable Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds]- The true wireless earbuds use advanced Bluetooth 5.0 technology for a fast, efficient and truly wireless connection, delivers HiFi stereo & deep bass sound for music, work or calls.
• [Mono & Stereo Mode ]- Wear both the right and left earbuds for stereo sound, or use single earbud at mono mode and share with friends. Convenient one-key operation, Play/Pause/Next/Previous songs, Wake up Siri, Pick up/Reject calls, Stereo Calls/3-Party calls and more.
• [Water Resistant & Sweatproof] – The earpieces are sweatproof and IPX6 water-resistant for sports fans for workouts at the gym or running outside. It comes with 3 sizes of ear tips for big or smaller ears for a securer and comfortable fitting.
• [One-Step Easy Pairing ]- The earbud will automatically pair with your smartphone or tablets right out of the box once connected successfully before. Compatible with iPhone, Android Smartphones like Samsung/LG/HTC, iPad, Amazon Fire Tablets, Mp3 & Mp4 players and other Bluetooth enabled devices.
• [60H Battery Life] – The wireless earbuds can last for 4-5 hours playtime from a single charge. The battery case can be used with 60H from a single charge. We offer a 90-day refund without giving a reason and an 18-month warranty.

TECKEPIC True Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds, in-Ear Headphones Earphones with Chargin…: $20.39 (use code DCHCI7IK by 4/30)

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Apple AirPods Pro: $234.98

Tao Clean TAO Clean Sonic Toothbrush and Cleaning Station – Deep Space Black – Electric Too…: $69.00

Aerostar Home Max 20x20x1 MERV 13 Pleated Air Filter, Made in the USA, Captures Virus Particles…: $37.99

Breathe Naturally Universal 12×48 Cut-to-Fit Activated Carbon Filter (4 Pack) Charcoal Air Filt…: $25.99

Axloie Portable Bluetooth Speaker, IPX6 Waterproof Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless Speaker with DSP Tech…: $10.99 (use code WNHWFYTG)

TaoTronics Active Noise Cancelling Headphones [Upgraded] Bluetooth Headphones SoundSurge 60 Ove…: $33.99 (use code BGRCE060 by 4/18)

Echo (3rd Gen)- Smart speaker with Alexa- Charcoal: $59.99

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with clock and Alexa – Sandstone: $39.99

Echo Show 8 – HD 8″ smart display with Alexa – Charcoal: $89.99

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• Researchers in Finland created a high-tech simulation showing how tiny particles can spread in a confined space like a grocery store after a cough or sneeze.
• The findings show exactly how a person infected with the novel coronavirus would spread it, and why strict hygiene and social distancing measures are mandatory.
• Tiny aerosol particles that can carry the virus can linger in the air for several minutes or even longer in a closed space, posing a risk to anyone walking through the invisible particle cloud.
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Buying food and supplies during the COVID-19 shutdown can be a real challenge, and we’ve already explained what steps to take to ensure you’re as protected as possible while you’re out shopping. Proper planning, respecting social distancing rules, and using disinfectant at various points during your shopping experience are things to keep in mind. Also important is cleaning anything that may have been contaminated when you get home, from the clothes you wear to the packages you bring in. You’ll also need to remember to wash your hands multiple times every step of the way.

New CDC guidelines advise the use of face masks in public to reduce the risk of getting the virus being infected or spreading the infection. This wasn’t a requirement until a few weeks ago, but it turns out that wearing any sort of mask, even the ones you make yourself (here’s how to make DIY coronavirus face masks), can really help. A series of studies have shown that it’s not just coughing and sneezing that can spread the novel coronavirus. Something as simple as talking can also spread COVID-19 via micro-droplets that float in the air. And now, we have a simulation of how the coronavirus might spread at the grocery store.

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• Electric toothbrushes are far better at cleaning your teeth and gums than traditional toothbrushes, but not all electric toothbrush models are created equal.
• Models from popular brands like Oral-B are great, but most people don’t realize they need to sanitize the brush heads themselves to kill germs including bacteria and viruses.
• A new model called the TAO Clean Sonic Toothbrush uses the same technology as smartphone sanitizers to kill 99.9% of germs every single day when you’re done using it.
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At this point, most people have come to realize that a traditional toothbrush will never clean your teeth as well as a traditional toothbrush. Whether or not they care enough to actually invest in an electric toothbrush is an entirely different story. They’re well worth the initial investment considering how much more healthy your teeth and gums will be after you start using one, but not everyone wants to shell out $100 or $150 for a toothbrush.

Even if you do use an electric toothbrush, you’re probably still not getting your mouth as clean as you should be. That’s because electric toothbrush heads collect germs including bacteria and viruses just like any other brush. Even if you change your brush head as often as you’re supposed to — which almost no one actually does — you still need to sanitize your brush manually. At least, that used to be the case before the new TAO Clean Sonic Toothbrush came along.

As an electric toothbrush, the TAO Clean Sonic Toothbrush is already great. It has a comfortable design and a powerful motor that delivers 40,000 brush strokes per minute. The best part, however, is the dock that comes with the brush. It’s not just a charging stand like the ones that come with other electric toothbrush models, it’s a cleaning station that uses UV-C light to obliterate mold, mildew, and germs including bacteria and viruses. It uses the same technology as the UV-C smartphone sanitizers that kill coronavirus on your iPhone or Android device.

We’ve been testing the TAO Clean Sonic Toothbrush ourselves and we love it. So long, Oral-B! Beyond how much better it is than Oral-B thanks to the UV-C cleaning docking station, it’s also about half the price of top-selling Oral-B electric toothbrush models — especially while all four color options are on sale on Amazon with a $10 discount!

Tao Clean TAO Clean Sonic Toothbrush and Cleaning Station – Deep Space Black – Electric Too…: $69.00

Here’s the important info from Amazon’s product page:

• ORAL CLEANSING SYSTEM: Upgrade your daily oral routine with the TAO Clean Sonic Toothbrush System. The ergonomic handle fits perfectly in your hand while the 40,000 tiny brush strokes per minute sweep away plaque and gently polish away surface stains.
• PATENTED DOCKING STATION: The TAO Clean Base Station uses powerful Ultraviolet-C rays to kill 99.9% of germs while your sonic toothbrush is not in use. It also protects, dries, charges it, and takes up minimal space on your bathroom counter.
• DUAL SPEED SETTINGS: Pick the setting that’s perfect for your mouth. The TAO Clean toothbrush has dual settings (Super Clean & Sensitive Clean) and a 2-minute timer that pauses every 30 seconds to remind you to move to the next section of your mouth.
• TWO-YEAR WARRANTY: TAO Clean products have a two-year warranty covering manufacturer-related defects. Box includes a brush handle, base station, 3 hygienically sealed toothbrush heads, power adaptor, and cable.
• BRAND YOU CAN TRUST: Our philosophy is clean and simple – literally. At TAO Clean, we believe every object we create must deliver a wonderful user experience from start to finish. Each product is built to live up to high cleanliness standards.

Tao Clean TAO Clean Sonic Toothbrush and Cleaning Station – Deep Space Black – Electric Too…: $69.00

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Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa built in, Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, includes the Ale…: $24.99 (use code 4KFIRETV)

Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa built in, Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, includes the Ale…: Buy two, get a $20 Amazon credit

Apple AirPods Pro: $234.98

Aerostar Home Max 20x20x1 MERV 13 Pleated Air Filter, Made in the USA, Captures Virus Particles…: $37.99

Breathe Naturally Universal 12×48 Cut-to-Fit Activated Carbon Filter (4 Pack) Charcoal Air Filt…: $25.99

Axloie Portable Bluetooth Speaker, IPX6 Waterproof Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless Speaker with DSP Tech…: $10.99 (use code WNHWFYTG)

TaoTronics Active Noise Cancelling Headphones [Upgraded] Bluetooth Headphones SoundSurge 60 Ove…: $33.99 (use code BGRCE060 by 4/18)

TECKEPIC True Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds, in-Ear Headphones Earphones with Chargin…: $20.39 (use code DCHCI7IK by 4/30)

Echo (3rd Gen)- Smart speaker with Alexa- Charcoal: $59.99

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with clock and Alexa – Sandstone: $39.99

Echo Show 8 – HD 8″ smart display with Alexa – Charcoal: $89.99

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• Apple has made some of its most popular original content on Apple TV+ free to stream.
• Some of the shows you can now watch for free on Apple TV+ include Dickinson, For All Mankind, Little America, and Servant. There are also free kids shows and a documentary.
• Oprah also produced a show featuring a series of conversations with experts about COVID-19.
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One of the few things keeping me sane — and I am sure it’s true for many of you as well — is streaming untold hours of TV as I sit at home, quarantining myself from the world, for the 33rd consecutive day. No matter how long the novel coronavirus pandemic keeps us holed up inside, we aren’t going to run out of streaming shows and movies, and that list just got a little longer this week, as Apple is joining HBO and others in making its content free to watch.

As reported by Variety on Thursday, a wide range of Apple TV+ programming is now available for everyone to watch without a subscription. All you need to do is download the Apple TV app on a compatible device and find the Free for Everyone section. You can also watch the free episodes on your browser at tv.apple.com.

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We’ve got one more roundup of daily deals for you to dig through this week, and you’ll be blown away by how impressive Friday’s list of top deals is. Highlights include the best-selling Fire TV Stick 4K at its lowest price ever — just $24.99 for a select few lucky customers (more details here) or a $20 credit when you buy and activate two Fire TV Stick 4K players if you’re not eligible for that special sale, even deeper discounts on Echo Dot and Echo (lowest price ever!) than Amazon was offering earlier this week, AirPods Pro back down to Black Friday’s all-time low, $10 off a sonic toothbrush that cleans itself with UV light, a waterproof portable speaker for only $10.99 with coupon code WNHWFYTG, an exclusive deal on excellent wireless noise cancelling headphones for just $33.99 if you use coupon code BGRCE060, DIY coronavirus face mask supplies that are back in stock on Amazon (learn how to make DIY coronavirus face masks), a top-rated fast wireless charging pad for just $5.09, 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Unlimited for free when you buy a 3-month code, $40 off the best-selling Echo Show 8, and plenty more. See all of today’s best bargains below.

Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa built in, Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, includes the Ale…: $24.99 (use code 4KFIRETV)

Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa built in, Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, includes the Ale…: Buy two, get a $20 Amazon credit

Apple AirPods Pro: $234.98

Apple AirPods with Charging Case: $139.00

Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case: $169.00

Tao Clean TAO Clean Sonic Toothbrush and Cleaning Station – Deep Space Black – Electric Too…: $69.00

Aerostar Home Max 20x20x1 MERV 13 Pleated Air Filter, Made in the USA, Captures Virus Particles…: $37.99

Breathe Naturally Universal 12×48 Cut-to-Fit Activated Carbon Filter (4 Pack) Charcoal Air Filt…: $25.99

Axloie Portable Bluetooth Speaker, IPX6 Waterproof Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless Speaker with DSP Tech…: $10.99 (use code WNHWFYTG)

TaoTronics Active Noise Cancelling Headphones [Upgraded] Bluetooth Headphones SoundSurge 60 Ove…: $33.99 (use code BGRCE060 by 4/18)

TECKEPIC True Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds, in-Ear Headphones Earphones with Chargin…: $20.39 (use code DCHCI7IK by 4/30)

LETSCOM Wireless Charger, Qi-Certified 15W Max Fast Wireless Charging Pad Ultra Slim, Compatibl…: $5.09

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3 Month Membership [Digital Code]: $44.99
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Echo (3rd Gen)- Smart speaker with Alexa- Charcoal: $59.99

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with clock and Alexa – Sandstone: $39.99

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Plum: $29.99

Echo Show 8 – HD 8″ smart display with Alexa – Charcoal: $89.99

Echo Show 5 – stay connected and in touch with Alexa – Charcoal: $59.99

Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus Protection Software | 3 Device | 2 Year Subscript…: $49.99

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• Best Buy has been running a big sale this week on Apple devices that covers everything from brand new iPhones and AirPods to Mac computers and more.
• The sale is soon coming to an end, so shoppers are running out of time to take advantage of these great deals.
• Our readers have seemed to enjoy the Apple Watch deals in particular, which makes sense considering how popular Apple’s various Apple Watch models are.
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Our colleagues over at the BGR Deals team have told you about so many fantastic bargains that are available right now. Just a few of the many highlights include AirPods Pro back down to the lowest price ever, DIY coronavirus face mask supplies that are finally back in stock on Amazon (see our earlier post to learn how to make DIY coronavirus face masks), Amazon’s legendary Fire TV Stick 4K at an all-time low of just $24.99 for a few lucky customers (more details here), a top-rated fast wireless charging pad for just $5.09, the lowest price of all time on the all-new Echo smart speaker, $10 off a sonic toothbrush that cleans itself with UV light when you’re not using it, a waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker for only $10.99 with coupon code WNHWFYTG, an exclusive deal on wireless noise cancelling headphones for just $33.99 if you use coupon code BGRCE060, 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Unlimited for free when you buy a 3-month code, and much more.

Those are all fantastic deals, but they’re a bit lacking when it comes to one popular brand in particular. That’s right, we’re talking about Apple since there’s only one product on that whole list from the Cupertino company. Sure, it’s an all-time low price on the incredibly popular AirPods Pro noise cancelling earphones, but what about all of Apple’s other devices? It just so happens that Best Buy is running a big blowout sale on Apple products that’s about to come to an end. You can shop the whole sale right here on the Best Buy website, and be sure to check out our picks for the 10 best deals down below.

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• Amazon has been running a new sale each week on its various lines of Amazon devices, and the stars of the show this week are Echo Show smart displays and Echo speakers — they’ve been discounted all week long, but on Friday the discounts are even deeper.
• Prices during sale start at just $19.99 for all of Amazon’s most popular Alexa-powered devices.
• The best-selling device of all the ones covered in Amazon’s big week-long sale is the Echo Show 8, which normally costs $130 but is on sale right now for only $89.99.
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Whether you live in the thick of the hottest hot zone in New York, NY or you’re situated in a rural area in the middle of the country somewhere, your life has been affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic. It’s unavoidable. If you’re smart, you’re hunkered down and staying indoors in your home and you’re only going out when you absolutely need to. That’s right, we said indoors — a recent study suggests that it’s shockingly easy to catch COVID-19 if you’re too close to other people, even outdoors.

If you don’t have a way to get groceries delivered in your area or if delivery time slots are all booked, you have no choice but to go out for groceries. There are other times you might need to go out as well, like to help someone in isolation who is elderly or has special needs. You should absolutely not be going out for nonessential goods though, and the fact that Amazon stopped shipping many nonessentials definitely complicates things for people. Lucky for us, there are still some nonessentials that are shipping from Amazon, and there are even killer deals available on some of Amazon’s best-selling products.

Amazon has been offering deals on different product lines from its various Amazon Device lineups each week, and this week’s sale covers Echo speakers and Echo Show displays. They’ve been on sale all week like we said, but on Friday Amazon decided to cut the prices of its Echo speakers even further! And since it’s Friday, this week’s sale is also almost over so it’s your last chance for a while to pick up a discounted Echo Dot as well as several other Echo speakers and Echo Show smart displays.

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Charcoal: $29.99

The Echo Dot is Amazon’s best-selling smart speaker ever. It gives you access to Alexa for a fraction of what Amazon charges for other Echo speakers. That price is regularly just $50, but this week’s limited-time cuts your cost to just $29.99. You’ll also find two more deals on Alexa speakers that are the biggest discounts of the year. The $100 Echo speaker is down to just $59.99, which is a savings of $20. Then there’s the upgraded Echo Plus, which is on sale for $99.99 instead of $150. Finally, you can get the entry-level Echo Flex that fits anywhere for only $19.99.

Echo (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Twilight Blue: $59.99

Echo Plus (2nd Gen) – Premium sound with built-in smart home hub – Charcoal: $99.99

Echo Flex – Plug-in mini smart speaker with Alexa: $19.99

If you want an Alexa device that also has a display so you can ask Alexa to show you things, you’ll find that all three of Amazon’s Echo Show devices are also discounted this week. The $90 Echo Show 5 is on sale for $59.99, the $130 Echo Show 8 is down to $89.99 — that’s the best selling device in Amazon’s entire Echo sale this week — and the flagsip Echo Show with a 10.1-inch HD display is down to $99.99 instead of $150.

Echo Show 5 – stay connected and in touch with Alexa – Charcoal: $59.99

Echo Show 8 – HD 8″ smart display with Alexa – Charcoal: $89.99

Echo Show (2nd Gen) – stay connected and in touch with Alexa – Charcoal: $179.99

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Apple AirPods Pro: $234.98

Tao Clean TAO Clean Sonic Toothbrush and Cleaning Station – Deep Space Black – Electric Too…: $69.00

Aerostar Home Max 20x20x1 MERV 13 Pleated Air Filter, Made in the USA, Captures Virus Particles…: $37.99

Breathe Naturally Universal 12×48 Cut-to-Fit Activated Carbon Filter (4 Pack) Charcoal Air Filt…: $25.99

Axloie Portable Bluetooth Speaker, IPX6 Waterproof Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless Speaker with DSP Tech…: $10.99 (use code WNHWFYTG)

TaoTronics Active Noise Cancelling Headphones [Upgraded] Bluetooth Headphones SoundSurge 60 Ove…: $33.99 (use code BGRCE060 by 4/18)

TECKEPIC True Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds, in-Ear Headphones Earphones with Chargin…: $20.39 (use code DCHCI7IK by 4/30)

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• Amazon’s best-sellers lists are great ways not only to see which devices on Amazon’s site are most popular, but also to find the best deals on Amazon at any given time.
• That’s particularly important now, since Amazon’s deal page is hidden while the company shifts focus away from nonessential goods.
• Here, we dig into Amazon’s current best-sellers in the electronics category to see what people are buying for their coronavirus quarantines.
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Amazon is the biggest online retailer in the country, so people were obviously taken aback when the company announced a major policy change last month. While it’s only temporary, Amazon said that it would stop restocking many nonessential products in its warehouses and that shipping of many nonessential products would be delayed until at least late April. It’s not ideal considering responsible Americans across the country are doing everything they can to stay home and not go out to buy nonessentials. That said, it’s impossible to fault Amazon for it since the reason for the move is to free up as much capacity as possible for shipping medical supplies to hospitals and local governments.

Despite the temporary halt on many nonessential shipments, there are still plenty of non-medical products that are being restocked and delivered regularly. For example, Apple’s insanely popular AirPods Pro are shipping immediately at the lowest price ever, and both AirPods 2 models are discounted as well and available for immediate delivery. AirPods are very popular, of course, but they’re not among the best-selling electronics devices on Amazon right now. Wondering what is? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

5. Echo Smart Speaker (3rd-Generation)

All of Amazon’s Alexa smart speakers and smart displays are on sale this week with solid discounts, so it’s easy to see why they occupy four of the five spots on the current list of Amazon’s best-selling electronics. The 3rd-gen Echo Smart Speaker typically sells for $100, but right now you can pick one up for $59.99.

Echo (3rd Gen)- Smart speaker with Alexa- Charcoal: $59.99

4. Fire HD 10 Tablet

The only best-seller in Amazon’s electronics section right now that isn’t an Echo speaker or Echo Show display is the all-new Fire HD 10 Tablet, and it’s easy to see why. You get a tablet that’s just as good as an iPad but for half the price!

All-New Fire HD 10 Tablet (10.1″ 1080p full HD display, 32 GB) – Black: $149.99

3. Echo Dot with Clock

Everyone knows the Echo Dot and everyone loves the Echo Dot, and now there’s a hot new version that adds another great feature to Amazon’s top-selling Alexa smart speaker. As the name suggests, the Echo Dot with Clock is an Echo Dot… with a clock! It’s $60 normally, but right now it’s on sale for $39.99.

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with clock and Alexa – Sandstone: $39.99

2. Echo Dot

The $50 Echo Dot is one of Amazon’s best-selling devices of all time, and a big part of the reason why is because it often goes on sale for even less than $50. Grab one or more today, and you’ll pay $29.99 apiece for Amazon’s most popular Alexa speaker.

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Plum: $29.99

1. Echo Show 8

It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that the Echo Show 8 is the single best-selling product in the electronics category this week at Amazon. It’s awesome, the screen is nice and big, and it’s so cool to ask Alexa to show you things that you’re then able to see right away, but it’s also a $130 smart display that’s on sale right now for just $89.99!

Echo Show 8 – HD 8″ smart display with Alexa – Charcoal: $89.99

More of today’s top deals

Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa built in, Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, includes the Ale…: $24.99 (use code 4KFIRETV)

Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa built in, Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, includes the Ale…: Buy two, get a $20 Amazon credit

Apple AirPods Pro: $234.98

Tao Clean TAO Clean Sonic Toothbrush and Cleaning Station – Deep Space Black – Electric Too…: $69.00

Aerostar Home Max 20x20x1 MERV 13 Pleated Air Filter, Made in the USA, Captures Virus Particles…: $37.99

Breathe Naturally Universal 12×48 Cut-to-Fit Activated Carbon Filter (4 Pack) Charcoal Air Filt…: $25.99

Axloie Portable Bluetooth Speaker, IPX6 Waterproof Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless Speaker with DSP Tech…: $10.99 (use code WNHWFYTG)

TaoTronics Active Noise Cancelling Headphones [Upgraded] Bluetooth Headphones SoundSurge 60 Ove…: $33.99 (use code BGRCE060 by 4/18)

TECKEPIC True Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds, in-Ear Headphones Earphones with Chargin…: $20.39 (use code DCHCI7IK by 4/30)

Today’s Top Deals

1. Today’s top deals: Rare AirPods Pro sale, Anker blowout, DIY face masks, Fire TV Stick 4K for $25, smart plugs for $6, more
2. AirPods Pro are somehow back down to Amazon’s best price ever
3. We need to tell you about this secret Fire TV Stick 4K sale

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