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Exclusive early Prime Day sale on the Amazon Fire TV Cube at 38% off

Exclusive early Prime Day sale on the Amazon Fire TV Cube at 38% off

New York Posta day ago
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When is Prime Day 2025? Good news, it's around the corner from July 8 to July 11, lasting four days this year for the first time ever.
Control your television by voice using the Amazon Fire Cube at 36% off as an early, exclusive deal leading up to Prime Day. Plus, save 20% with a trade-in!
Not a Prime member for this hot deal? Sign up for a 30-day trial without cost for free, two-day shipping, and discounted prices on early deals. And step on it because the deals disappear daily, too!
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You can ask questions like 'find action movies with Jonathan Bailey in slutty little glasses,' and it'll understand plot details, cast members, quotes, and maybe even catch cultural meme references (maybe), then surface results from across all your apps, not just one streaming service.
This is the fastest-ever streaming media player to date, according to the brand and two times more powerful than the Fire TV Stick 4K Max — also a steal right now at 50% off. So hurry and snatch up these hot finds before they're gone!
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The Amazon Fire TV Cube is Amazon's fastest streaming device ever, with an ultra-powerful octa-core processor, hands-free Alexa control, and cinematic 4K with Dolby Vision and Atmos. Its AI-powered Fire TV Search helps you find content across all your apps. It also has Wi-Fi 6E support, seamless device switching, and built-in smart home controls; it's a true all-in-one entertainment hub.
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