Microsoft takes on the Amazon Echo

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SUBSCRIBE to TIME Magazine DEALS, REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE EDITORS OF TIME AND MONEY Microsoft Is Taking On the Amazon Echo The runaway success of the Amazon Echo has ushered in a new category of gadget called the "smart speaker," with everyone from Google to Apple getting in on the action. Not wanting to be left out, Microsoft partnered with audio wizards Harman Kardon for the Invoke, a smart speaker powered by Microsoft's Cortana digital assistant. So how does the Invoke stack up? "The Harman Kardon Invoke is a strong choice for anyone who wants a smart speaker with better sound than the standard Google Home or Echo offer," says TIME tech critic Lisa Eadicicco. Sounds good to us. Harman Kardon Invoke Buy Now ($199, Best Buy) Deals from  JetBlue Is Selling Flights for as Low as $20 Right Now Here's what you need to know about the deals. Chipotle Is Giving Away the Chance to Win Free Burritos for a Year And how to score a $3 meal on Halloween. 7 Adorable Halloween Costumes for Your Dog – for $20 or Less How could they not be adorable? 7 Last-Minute Halloween Costumes With 2-Day Shipping What do you mean you don't have a Halloween costume yet? Don't panic — there's no need to search for scraps at your local strip mall costume pop-up shop. Amazon has plenty of great Halloween costumes that can be at your doorstep in two days or fewer, if you're a Prime member. Need help picking one? Our friends at People have a handful of ideas for you. Star Wars 'Rey' Costume Buy Now ($29, Amazon) 9 Great Puffer Coats for Winter It may feel like fall just got here, but winter is coming soon enough — and you'll want something to keep you nice and warm. Thankfully, it's possible to stay toasty and stylish at the same time. How, you may ask? Just check out these rad puffer coats picked out by the team at InStyle. Don't get left out in the cold. Ultra Light Down Parka Buy Now ($80, Uniqlo) 27 Perfect Gifts for Stressed-Out People We all know somebody who's just got too much on their plate for any one person to handle. They're overworked, under-slept, and generally frazzled. What can you do to help them out? Aside from volunteer to be their assistant for a day, why not get them a nice treat to encourage them to relax? The team at Travel + Leisure have a handful of gift suggestions for people who are just a little too stressed. Sleep Mask Buy Now ($10, Amazon) Connect with TIME via Facebook | Twitter | Newsletters   UPDATE EMAIL   UNSUBSCRIBE   PRIVACY POLICY    YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS   TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.   TIME Customer Service: 3000 University Center Drive, Tampa, FL 33612-6408   Questions? Contact TheGoods@time.com   Copyright @ 2017 Time Inc. All rights reserved.