Tag: Amazon
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Amazon is Being Sued for Copyright Infringement
Amazon is the target of a lawsuit in New York, alleging that the company has distributed copyrighted videos without licenses. Ralf Hartmann, former CEO of CP Medien, filed the complaint against Amazon, according to a report from Law Street. A CP Medien subsidiary, Capella Films, sold rights to several films to Hartmann, including Austin Powers:…
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Amazon is Preparing to Add Live TV to Prime Video
Amazon is gearing up to add live linear TV to its Prime Video lineup. Tech blog Protocol first found job listings that laid out plans for adding live programming, including one from LinkedIn which says “We are seeking an experienced Product Manager for the Prime Video Linear TV team to redefine how customers watch 24/7…
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Amazon is Offering Deals on Fire TV, Echo & More
Right now, Amazon has big savings on many of its popular devices like Fire TVs, Ring Doorbells, and Echo series. For example, you can get the 32-in Insignia Fire TV Edition for just $139 with free shipping, down from its usual price of $170. Or save $100 on the All-new Ring Video Doorbell 3 with…
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Buyers Beware: Antenna Brands Making Big Claims on Amazon
Over-the-air (OTA) broadcasting is getting a lot of attention lately, especially as cable customers are cutting the cord and TV stations make the gradual shift to ATSC 3.0, or Next Gen TV. And as more households consider adding, or perhaps reintroducing, OTA content to their homes, some equipment makers and sellers are making some lofty…
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Amazon Prime Day Will be Postponed Until September, Sources Say
Last month, we reported that there were rumors of Amazon considering postponing its annual Prime Day event to August. Now, sources say that Amazon has made the decision to move the event to September. “The Seattle-based company this week decided to hold its annual Prime Day event in September, according to people familiar with the…
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10 Free Fire TV Apps for News, Sports, Movies, & More
At last count, there are more than 8,000 apps available on Amazon’s Fire HD line of streaming devices, including thousands that are free to download. The company recently made an effort to highlight free content and apps, but if you’re new to the platform, we’ve collected 10 of the most popular free apps for news,…
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Amazon’s New Fire HD 8 Tablets: What’s New, What’s Stayed the Same?
Amazon’s announced a new line of 8-inch Fire HD Tablets and they’re touting some notable improvements over previous models. We still have a few weeks to wait until they actually ship in early June, but we thought we’d take a closer look at the specs on offer to see how they stack up against the…
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Amazon’s Next Generation Fire HD 8 Tablets are Available for Preorder
Amazon’s new Fire HD 8 tablet series is now available for preorder, including the Fire HD 8, Fire HD 8 Plus, and Fire HD 8 Kids Edition. The next-generation tablets offer more storage and a longer battery life, and the Fire HD 8 Plus brings 50% more RAM and wireless charging. Availability The all-new Fire…
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HBO Max Won’t Be Available on Amazon Fire Devices at Launch
In an investor meeting this morning, AT&T’s future new CEO John Stankey shared an optimistic outlook for the company’s upcoming streaming service, HBO Max. While discussing the new service, Stankey shared that HBO Max will broadly available on streaming devices and distributed through streaming services, with the exception of Amazon. “We’re going to be available…
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How to Get Fire TV to Fit Your TV Screen
Amazon’s Fire TV is a simple way to add some smarts to your TV. The Fire TV Stick and Stick 4K, especially, are extremely portable, so they can be rather handy when you’re traveling and want to bring your favorite services and content along. But sometimes the image needs a little adjusting, so if your…