Tag: Amazon
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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…
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SpaceX Competitor OneWeb Approved for 1,280 Broadband Satellites
The FCC has granted OneWeb permission to launch an additional 1,280 satellites in addition to the 720 satellites that have already been approved for the company’s broadband service. OneWeb filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, citing the “financial impact and market turbulence related to the spread of COVID-19” as the reason behind a lack of…
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The 10 Best FREE Fire TV Apps for August 2020
Amazon has tons of free apps available for Fire TV devices, but with so many to choose from, it can be difficult to find the best apps for news, music, movies, and more. Today, we’re sharing ten of the top free Fire TV apps, in no particular order. IMDb TV Amazon’s own free streaming service…
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Deal Alert: The Fire TV Stick 4K is on Sale on Amazon
Right now Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K and plus Alexa voice remote is on sale for just $39.99, down from the regular price of $49.99. With the Fire TV Stick 4k, you can watch favorites from Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, HBO, and more. Stream for free with Pluto, IMDB TV, and more.…