#Beating

The Echo Spot is just $45, beating its Black Friday price

The Echo Spot is a gift that pulls double duty, acting as a smart speaker, alarm, and even smart home controller. If you want a cheap gift that feels expensive, the Echo Spot is a great pick. The versatile smart display can handle dozens of everyday tasks, and right now it’s back at its all-time low of $44.99 ($35 off) at Amazon, Target, and Best Buy. That actually beats its Black Friday and Cyber Monday pricing and marks the first time it’s dropped this low since Prime Day. Amazon Echo Spot Where to Buy: $79.99 $44.99 at Amazon $79.99 $44.99 at Best Buy $79.99 $44.99 at Target I’ve always thought of my (ancient) Echo Show 8 and Echo Pop as tiny digital assistants that help me get through the day, which is why Echo devices are some of my favorite gadgets. The latest Spot kind of combines the best of both worlds; it’s small enough that it won’t clutter your nightstand like a smart display, for example. Yet it also offers a customizable 2.83-inch screen, letting you check helpful...