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Today's Best Deals: Amazon Echo, Logitech Harmony, Anker Battery, and More

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Shep McAllister

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This seemingly-basic remote might not look like much at first blush, but it can actually control eight of your favorite home theater devices, and even turn your smartphone into a universal remote as well.

You’re probably used to seeing Logitech Harmony remotes with screens built-in, but it turns out that you already carry a much better screen in your pocket. So in addition to controlling your TV, cable box, game console, stereo, and more from the remote itself, the Logitech Harmony Smart Control can now do the same from your iPhone or Android from anywhere in the house. That’s especially handy when The Walking Dead is about to start and you can’t find the remote anywhere.

Today only, the remote is marked down to $75 as part of a Gold Box deal. Just be sure to grab one before it sells out. [Logitech Harmony Smart Control with Smartphone App and Simple Remote, $75]

In spite of all the snark when it first launched, the Amazon Echo is actually pretty great, and you can save $30 on your own today only, even if you’re not a Prime member

As we reported earlier, it’s actually still possible to save $50 on an Echo if you’re approved for an Amazon Store Card (which you should probably have anyway), but if you don’t feel like signing up for a new credit card, this is still a solid discount. [Amazon Echo, $150]

Samsung’s 850 EVO is by far the most popular consumer SSD on the market, and its 250GB model is down to an all-time low price on Amazon today. [Samsung 850 EVO 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD, $75]

Dorco makes some of the best razors on the market, including the ones you get every month in your Dollar Shave Club box. If you don’t mind buying in bulk though, you can save even more in honor of Veterans Day. [25% off Sitewide at Dorco, Plus Free Shipping, Promo code VETERANS]

Bonus: 5% of every order today will go to a veterans charity.

Anker’s ubiquitous Astro series of USB battery packs are some of the most popular items we’ve ever posted, but today we have a deal on the smallest member of their newer, more powerful PowerCore line. [Anker PowerCore 10400 Portable Charger, $16 with code XCWT4JFT]

You love Lodge’s cast iron skillets, but have you tried their dutch oven? It’s only $32 on Amazon today, the lowest price they’ve ever listed. Frankly, I would think it cost more than that just to ship the thing; it weighs in at 12 pounds. [Lodge Pro-Logic P10D3 Cast Iron Dutch Oven, Black, 4-Quart, $32]

This Paderno spiralizer can cut your favorite fruits and vegetables into versatile stings and strands, and is on sale for $35, today only. It’s the perfect gift for the home chef who has everything. [Paderno World Cuisine Spiralizer Pro, 4-Blade, $35]

If you’re a satisfied Apple Watch owner, but don’t want to pay Apple a month’s rent just for a metal band, this third party option is down to just $25 today, and is available in multiple colors and sizes to match any Apple watch. [Oittm Stainless Steel Apple Watch Bands, $25 with code PX2WNBYC]

Full disclosure, I don’t know if TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) massagers actually do anything useful. I use one occasionally after playing tennis, and I think it helps reduce muscle pain, but it could be a placebo effect! In any event, this is not a medical endorsement, simply a deal post, and this is about as cheap as you’ll ever see one of these things. [Magicfly Massage Electronic Pulse with Tens Massage Therapy, $16 with code C4MMPX22]

We see great deals on Bluetooth speakers every day, but I’m particularly smitten with the design of the Marsboy Orb. $30 gets you a well-reviewed speaker with a built-in LED light show, and you can even link two of them together for true stereo sound. Even if your own wireless audio needs are covered, this would make a great gift. [Marsboy Portable Hifi Stereo Wireless Bluetooth Speaker, $30 with code SPDJVX3R]

Short of munching on raw carrots, air-popped popcorn is about as healthy as snacks get, and this $16 National Presto Poplite can make 18 cups in under three minutes. [National Presto Poplite Hot Air Popper, $16]

This microfiber towel is considered by many detailing aficionados to be the best for drying off your car after you wash it. In fact, I can personally confirm that it’s less a towel and more a towel-shaped sponge. It’s also down to one of the lowest prices Amazon’s ever listed. [Meguiar’s X2000 Microfiber Drying Towel, $7]

Typically, we roll our eyes at “early Black Friday” promotions, but Best Buy’s is actually pretty solid. The highlights here include $150 off the ultra-thin MacBook (plus $50 more for students), and a $55” TV for $350, but be sure to check out Best Buy’s hub for the rest. [Best Buy Early Black Friday Sale]

Editor’s Note: I’d probabably avoid the iPads; I think we’ll see better deals closer to Black Friday. The iMac is also the non-SSD model, so I’d probably wait for a better model to go on sale.

Several anime essentials are marked down to all-time low prices today on Amazon and Best Buy, including Akira, Studio Ghibli titles, and the heart-shredding Grave of the Fireflies.

I got scared just reading the Amazon description of Outlast, but I suppose that’s kind of the point. At $5, it’s cheaper than your average horror movie. [Outlast, $5]

The excellent Far Cry 4 is down to $40 on Xbox One and PS4 today today, complete with all of its DLC. [Far Cry 4 Complete Edition, $40]

If you like board games like Settlers of Catan and Agricola, you’ll definitely want to give Carcassonne a try. Today’s price is one of the lowest Amazon has ever listed, and a great investment for your next game night. [Carcassonne: New Edition, $23]

Nobody really needs a bread maker, but making your own bread from scratch is rewarding in the same way that making any food yourself is rewarding, and this discounted Oster makes it easy.

The Oster 2-Pound Expressbake boasts a 4.3 star review average on Amazon, and features nine automatic modes for different types of breads and doughs. And of course, you can customize any recipe with multiple loaf sizes and crust darkness settings, and even delay its start time so your loaf will finish right as you get home from work. [Oster 2-Pound Expressbake, $48]

We’ve seen plenty of multi-port Quick Charge 2.0 car chargers for around $10 lately, but this one actually enables QC 2.0 on both ports, rather than just one. Now your passenger won’t feel like a second class citizen. [Aukey Dual-Port QC 2.0 Car Charger, $10 with code 3C6ZIKJY]

This attractive wine aerator from Rabbit is down to an all-time low price on Amazon today, and would make a great gift for the aspiring sommelier in your life. [Rabbit Wine Aerator Pourer, $12]

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