Tag: Amazon
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Amazon Announces Eero 6 Mesh Routers That Support Wi-Fi 6
During its hardware event today, Amazon announced the new Eero 6 and Eero Pro 6 mesh Wi-Fi routers that support Wi-Fi 6. The Eero 6 will start at $129 and the Eero Pro 6 will start at $229. With a mesh router system, you’ll have one router plugged into your existing modem and then additional devices…
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Amazon Announces New Slate of Fire TV Devices
Amazon hosted a press-only online event today, where it showed off its slate of upcoming devices throughout its wide range of product lines. Among the new Echo speakers, Ring devices, and smart home tech, the company also took the wraps off new entries in its Fire TV line, including the rumored Fire Stick Lite we…
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Amazon Prime Day is Rumored to Begin October 13
Multiple sources with inside knowledge at Amazon have reported that Prime Day will be held on October 13 and 14 this year. Four people have confirmed the rumor and The Verge reported seeing an internal Amazon email that held this information. With that being said, an Amazon spokesperson still decined to confirm or comment on…
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Amazon Could Be Prepping a Lower-Cost Fire TV Stick, Echo Line Updates
Amazon might be readying a lower-cost Fire TV Stick for launch later this year. Dave Zatz highlighted a report from German tech site WinFuture that points to a new device going by the name “Fire TV Stick Lite.” While exact tech specs and pricing details aren’t available at the moment, available images of the purported…
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Amazon Music Launches Podcasts
Amazon Music announced today the launch of podcasts in the US, UK, Germany, and Japan. Now offering over 70,000 shows on the platform, Amazon Music subscribers will be able to listen to podcasts like Crime Junkie and Revisionist History, along with some all new projects from DJ Khaled, Dan Patrick, Will Smith, and more. Amazon…
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Amazon Introduces Amazon Kids and Amazon Kids+
Amazon announced today that Amazon FreeTime and Amazon FreeTime Unlimited are now Amazon Kids and Amazon Kids+. While the names have changed, the concept has stayed the same. Amazon Kids and Amazon Kids+ will continue to give kids and their parents access to a safe place for children to enjoy the books, games, shows, and…
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Amazon is Developing a ‘Tiger King’ Series
Just when you thought the Netflix phenomenon was over, Amazon is getting its own piece of the Tiger Kingdom. Amazon has announced that a scripted series about Tiger King, with Nicolas Cage signed on to star as Joe Exotic is in development. Variety first reported on the project, which will be based on the Texas…
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Have an AT&T Number? Now You Can Turn Your Alexa Device Into a Phone
AT&T customers on eligible plans can now link their phone number to their Alexa-enabled devices and use them like a phone. Amazon Echo devices and more can now make and receive hands-free calls with a linked AT&T phone plan. This new launch is in addition to the existing calling feature on Amazon devices that allows…
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Nielsen Releases Its First Top 10 Streaming List
Nielsen has released its first ever weekly top 10 streaming programs. The first list covers August 3-9 and only includes Netflix and Amazon Prime Video content in the US for now. Nielsen’s rankings are based on the number of minutes viewers who are subscribed to the services spent streaming the titles during the week of…
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Walmart’s Delivery Service Launches Sept. 15, but No Video Offering is in Sight
Walmart is officially launching a delivery service to rival Amazon Prime this month. The service will be called Walmart+ and will come with a membership cost of $98 per year, or $12.98 a month. Much like its rival, Walmart+ will offer fast shipping – as quickly as same day in some areas – with unlimited…