Category: Amazon News
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Netflix Has 23 Million Monthly Users on its $6.99 Ad Plan
Netflix’s cheaper ad tier is gaining momentum. The company, which reported its fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, disclosed on its earnings conference call with investors that it has 23 million monthly users on its ad-based plan. That’s up from 15 million customers in November — a 70% jump from the third quarter, which itself saw a…
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Amazon Exec Says Prime Video Will Show Fewer Ads Than Rivals, and Make Adjustments When Needed
Starting next week, Amazon Prime Video will feel dramatically different thanks to the introduction of ads. But don’t expect a static experience, with one Amazon executive promising that the company will be monitoring the user data and quickly make adjustments as needed. “We’ll take a more iterative approach,” Andrew Bennett, vice president and head of…
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MrBeast Reportedly in Talks For a Prime Video TV Show Worth Nearly $100 Million
Superstar YouTuber MrBeast may be making a jump to Amazon Prime Video. MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is in talks with Amazon to create a TV show for its streaming service in a deal that could be worth nearly $100 million, according to Puck News (subscription required) and confirmed by Variety. While details…
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Amazon Launches New Generative AI-Powered Experiences on Alexa
Amazon revealed new generative artificial intelligence to rival ChatGPT at the annual Consumer Electronics Show on January 9. The company showcased the collaborative efforts of its partnerships with AI tech developers Character.AI, Splash, and Volley. At CES 2024, a massive tech event, attendees could try several generative AI experiences that launched on Alexa on January…
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Deal Alert! The New Echo Show 8 is At a New Lowest Price Ever of Just $89.99
Are you looking for a new Echo Show 8? Did you miss out on its last big sale? The 2023 Echo Show 8 is a huge step up from the older Echo Show 8. Now it is at its lowest price ever and even lower than its Black Friday price it was just at. Right…
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Amazon’s Prime Video Will Add Ads For All Subscribers Next Week – Here is Everything You Need to Know
Back in September of 2023, Amazon announced that in 2024 it will be adding ads to its base Prime Video plan. Now if you want to continue to get the ad-free experience you have now, you will have to pay extra. It seems Amazon has decided instead of just raising everyone’s price and offering a…
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The Recap: Bally Sports Gets a Lifeline From Amazon, Comcast Prices Hike Hit, and More
Bally Sports has a white knight, and this may end up being a good thing for cord cutters? That’s the biggest headline in an action-packed week that also saw Comcast’s price increase hit and Tubi getting the rights to a hot international show. As always, there was a lot going on in the world of…
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Deal Alert! Amazon’s New Echo Pop Smart Speaker is At Its Lowest Price Ever At Just $24.99
Are you looking for a cheap smart speaker powered by Alexa? Right now, Amazon has its new Echo Pop on sale for just $24.99, down from the list price of $39.99. A great option for anyone who wants an Alexa smart speaker at a great price. With the Echo Pop, you can get current, get…
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Amazon Partners With Tastemade to Launch 15 New Shows on Freevee and Prime Video
Amazon MGM Studios on Wednesday said it has partnered with Tastemade, a service for foodies, to bring a slew of shows to Prime Video and Amazon Freevee. The multi-year deal includes the production of 15 new unscripted series that will encompass a range of lifestyle topics, from cooking competitions to travel shows, hosted by notable…
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Deal Alert! Amazon’s New Fire HD 10 Tablet is On Sale For Just $94.99 – Stream Netflix, Hulu, Sling TV, & More
Looking for a great tablet that will let you use many of the popular streaming services you pay for? Want one that won’t break the bank? Right now, the 2023 Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale for just $94.99, down from the list price of $139.99. This is a great HD tablet with…