Category: Amazon News
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Amazon Is Shutting Down a Popular Fire TV Device Forcing Owners to Upgrade or It Will Stop Working
Amazon has decided to terminate support for its Fire TV Blaster accessory, a move that will render all units inoperable through remote disablement. This development marks a significant shift in the company’s approach to legacy hardware within the Fire TV ecosystem, as the Blaster becomes the first Fire TV-related product to face active bricking rather…
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Amazon Brings Back Judge Judy for a New Season
Veteran television personality Judy Sheindlin has launched the fourth season of her popular courtroom reality program, Judy Justice, available exclusively through Amazon’s Prime Video service. The latest installment debuted on January 19 with an initial batch of three episodes, marking another chapter in Sheindlin’s long career of handling real-life legal disputes on screen. New episodes…
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CNN Sees Its Revenue Drop by $400 Million Since 2021
In a revealing turn for one of America’s leading news networks, CNN has experienced a significant drop in revenue since 2021, amounting to approximately $400 million by 2023, according to financial disclosures and projections. This downturn highlights broader challenges in the cable news industry, including declining viewership, cord-cutting by consumers, and the migration of audiences…
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Google is Making it Harder to Sideload Apps on Google TV & Android
In a move aimed at enhancing user protection while maintaining the platform’s flexibility, Google has announced plans to implement a more cumbersome process for sideloading apps on Android devices. This development comes as part of broader efforts to address growing concerns over app security and malware risks associated with installations from outside the official Google…
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38 Years Ago Today: ’48 Hours’ Premieres on CBS, Revolutionizing True Crime Television
As we mark the eve of a significant milestone in television history, today brings the 38th anniversary of the premiere of “48 Hours” on CBS-TV. While the exact debut aired on January 19, 1988, the enduring legacy of this groundbreaking news magazine show continues to captivate audiences worldwide. What began as an innovative experiment in…
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Judge Judy is Receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award for Her Work on TV
The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) has announced that Judge Judy Sheindlin will be honored with the Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual gala. The event is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026, at the prestigious Plaza Hotel in New York City. This recognition highlights Sheindlin’s enduring impact on the broadcasting industry…
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Amazon & Roku Team Up to Bring Free Content to Fire TV Owners
Amazon Fire TV users now have access to an expanded selection of free live television content through a significant update to the device’s Live Guide feature. This enhancement integrates approximately 50 channels from The Roku Channel directly into the Fire TV ecosystem, while also incorporating free access to select offerings from Fubo, a popular live…
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Alexa+ is Now Available All Customers With Early Access
Alexa is now officially available to anyone with Early Access, including those who have an Alexa+ enabled device or anyone who requests access through the website, giving wider access to Amazon’s new AI chat feature before it becomes available to all Prime members. Alexa was first announced at Amazon’s February 2025 Devices & Services live…
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Amazon Makes Major Changes to Its Fire TV’s Home Screen & User Interface
Amazon has unveiled a significant evolution in its Fire TV ecosystem with the launch of a completely redesigned user interface aimed at dramatically reducing the time users spend searching for content. The update, announced on January 5, 2026 at CES, introduces a cleaner, faster, and more intuitive experience that promises to get viewers to their…
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Kindles are On Sale for a Limited Time: Get One as a Holiday Gift for Up to 24% Off
Have a reader on your holiday shopping list? Amazon is making it easy to pick up a last minute gift, with a sale on its lineup of Kindles. From the basic Kindle to the new color edition, you can save on every model, starting at just $90. Amazon Kindle 16 GB for $89.99, Normally $109.99…