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What you need to know about Amazon today: October 2, 2026

Amazon introduces a completely redesigned Kindle family
Amazon has completely redesigned its Kindle lineup-introducing a flush-front, edge-to-edge display across every device for the first time. The new family includes the most pocket-sized Kindle ever (now available with an aluminum back), a thinner Kindle Paperwhite with the highest contrast ratio yet, and a Kindle Colorsoft with paper-like color. New accessories-including a Bluetooth page-turn remote and magnetic case with built-in buttons-round out the experience.
What's new on Prime Video in October 2026, including 'Carrie,' 'The Terminal List,' and NBA games
Prime Video's October 2026 features Stephen King's Carrie series adaptation, The Terminal List Season 2 with Chris Pratt, NBA Friday night doubleheaders, Thursday Night Football, and more.
Prime Big Deal Days: Our biggest deals to kick off fall and holiday shopping October 6-7
Prime Big Deal Days 2026 returns October 6-7, giving Prime members two days to shop millions of member-exclusive deals. Prime Big Deal Days takes savings even further, with deals at Amazon's lowest prices of the year so far. New drops launch three times daily throughout the event-at midnight, 8 a.m., and 1 p.m. PDT.
Alexa+ is making Fire TV smarter, from your TV to your phone
New software updates introduce smarter search that understands more complex questions, a dedicated Alexa+ hub, and an upgraded Fire TV mobile app. The Fire TV app now uses Alexa+ to help you discover shows and manage watchlists on the go. Launching later this fall, the new Amazon Music app on Fire TV will bring the full music catalog together with music videos, video podcasts, live concerts, exclusive artist performances, global festival livestreams, and original content together in a single, redesigned app built for the living room.
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