No, the Echo 3rd Gen is not discontinued. Amazon continues to sell this model and support it with software updates and other services. The Echo 3rd Gen has been improved upon with the Echo 4th Gen and Echo Dot 4th Gen series, but Amazon is still selling the Echo 3rd Gen and offering it as an affordable alternative to the newer models. If you are looking for an Echo device and have a limited budget, the Echo 3rd Gen might be an ideal choice.