Amazon is making it easier for you to buy its virtual assistant and media tower, the Amazon Echo.
The company says that soon Home Depot, Staples, Sears, BJ’s, P.C. Richard & Son, and a variety of other retailers will carry the Echo. The announcement comes as many stores prepare for the holiday shopping season.
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The device costs $179.99 and was previously only available on Amazon’s website. Amazon says it is slowly rolling out the device to stores over the next several weeks.
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