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Amazon Echo Dot Max Hits $64.99 in Early Prime Day Sale, Marking a New Low

Amazon has cut the Echo Dot Max to $64.99 — a $35 reduction from its standard price — as the company rolls out early Prime Day deals ahead of the event next week. The discount represents the lowest price on record for the device and arrives

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