Category: Amazon News
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New BBC Select Streaming Channel to Launch in the US and Canada 2021
BBC Networks has announced the launch of its new subscription streaming channel, BBC Select which will be available on Amazon Prime Video Channels and the Apple TV app in 2021. The ad-free channel will launch in the US and Canada and feature content that falls under the categories of culture, politics, and ideas. Exclusives to…
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Almost Half of Broadband Households Subscribe to Amazon Prime Video
New research shows that Amazon Prime Video is one of the top streaming choices for broadband households, second only to Netflix. Parks Associates reports 47% of US broadband households subscribe to Amazon Prime Video in addition to their broadband package. ‘The Big 3’ – Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu – have held on to their spots…
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Disney+ is On Track to Surpass $4 Billion by 2022
Disney+ continues to cement its place as a powerhouse in the streaming market. Fueled by stay-at-home orders and compelling original content, the streamer will reach $1.94 billion in revenue by the end of this year. Thanks to a recently announced $1 subscription price increase scheduled for March, Disney+ is on track to surpass $4.23 billion…
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Amazon Rolling Out New-Look User Interface to Fire TV Devices
This week, Amazon unveiled a revamped user interface for its Fire TV line of streaming devices. The new “Fire TV experience” aims to offer a more intuitive and personalized interface when it rolls out starting this week. It looks like the update will arrive in waves and first up will be the company’s recent 3rd…
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Here’s What’s Coming to Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video the Week of December 7, 2020
This week, Netflix and Hulu are helping viewers get into the holiday spirit with original movies and a musical that’s sure to bring some cheer to your home. On Prime Video, you’ll find a couple of classic sitcoms and the premiere of Amazon’s Clifford the Big Red Dog series this week. What’s Coming to Netflix…
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Amazon Adds Live Local News to Fire TV News App
With news consumption up over 48% this year, according to Nielsen, it’s clear that the need for reliable and up to date news coverage is more important than ever. To help viewers stay connected, Amazon announced that live and on-demand local news is beginning to roll out on the Amazon news app in 12 major…
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Amazon’s Lord of the Rings Series is Getting Closer, New Cast Members Announced
Amazon is hard at work making its Lord of the Rings series which still has no official release date. However, we can mark some progress being made now that Amazon announced 20 new cast members joining those originally announced. The new talent has a diverse background with actors from New Zealand, Australia, Sri Lanka, the…
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‘Vikings’ Final Season Will Stream on Amazon Before it Airs On TV
In a surprising plot twist, Amazon will be getting the final half-season of History Channels drama Vikings before it airs on regular pay-TV. The 10 episodes concluding season 6 will hit be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video Dec. 30, 2020. “Prime Video has already delighted Prime members with all five and a half…
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Amazon, Tastemade & Genesis Motors are Launching a Shoppable Cooking Series
Today Genesis Motor America, Tastemade, and Amazon Advertising announced a collaboration to launch a new cooking series that viewers can use Amazon Fresh to shop ingredients for. Origins is a five-part social series that will showcase up and coming chefs who tell their story and dive into their roots to cook new and inventive dishes…
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Amazon Introduces Two-Way Video Calling on Fire TV Cube
Amazon announced today a few updates including two-way video calling on the Fire TV Cube, less intrusive Alexa responses, and improved Ring Doorbell notifications. Two Way Video Calling on Fire TV Cube Amazon is enabling two-way video calling support on the Fire TV Cube (2nd generation). Use a webcam (that supports UVC with at least…