https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-stuff-you-can-get-for-under-30/

On paper, Amazon's entry-level smart speaker is supposed to cost $50. But it's been marked down to $30 since mid-November, and it's unclear when -- or if -- it will ever return to its list price. But hey, don't ask questions, just scoop up this great little smart speaker at 40 percent off.

Not an Alexa fan? Google's very own -- and very capable -- mini smart speaker is also on sale for basically the same price. And Target offers deeper discounts if you buy two Minis, or bundle a Mini with a Chromecast video streamer.