AT&T will be offering customers one free year of Amazon Prime with the purchase of their new internet program. The new offer also comes with a subscription to HBO and AT&T’s version of basic cable for a one-year intro rate of $39 per month. This arrangement makes sense for Amazon as it tries to build a viable streaming video competitor to Netflix, pushing both new … [Read more...] about AT&T Offers 1 Free Year of Amazon Prime
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Does Amazon Prime have 50 Million Members?
Amazon is one of those companies that never divulges specific dollar amounts or how many eBooks they have sold. During the holiday season last year they strayed from the normal PR blackouts and proclaimed that tens of millions of members were members of Prime. This got annalists salivating, and we now have potential figures that give us an accurate portrayal of Amazon Primes … [Read more...] about Does Amazon Prime have 50 Million Members?
Spotify Delivers Streaming Music to Amazon Fire TV
Spotify fans in the US, with a premium subscription, now have an additional incentive to enjoy the popular music streaming service: full support for Amazon Fire TV. For those who may not be familiar already, Spotify offers on-demand access to more than 20 million songs instantly (with no Internet connection required and no interruption for advertisements). In their launch … [Read more...] about Spotify Delivers Streaming Music to Amazon Fire TV
Amazon Prime Instant Video Available on Android
In an update that has been a very long time coming, Amazon has made their Prime Instant Video service available to Android users on-the-go! All you need to get started is the core Amazon shopping app, giving you instant access to the entirety of Amazon's online retail catalog. As an added incentive, users are also being offered 5GB of free photo storage using Amazon's Cloud … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Instant Video Available on Android
Amazon Ready to Stream in 4K This October
We've been hearing from Amazon that they plan to shoot their 2014 original series lineup in 4K (which you can enjoy if you happen to own a Samsung Ultra HD TV). Until now, we just didn't know when. Samsung has now revealed that this will be happening in October of this year, stating that they plan to support Amazon's Prime Instant Video UHD streaming on their 4K TVs. This is … [Read more...] about Amazon Ready to Stream in 4K This October
Amazon Prime Giving One Dollar in Video Credits for Slower Shipping
Amazon Prime members often get a bevy of benefits including Prime Music, Prime Video, one free eBook a month and free two day shipping. If you live in rural areas where FEDEX subcontracts shipping to your local mail service or if you don't mind waiting a few days, there is a new program. Starting today, if you order something online with Amazon and are an existing Prime member … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Giving One Dollar in Video Credits for Slower Shipping
Amazon Prime Instant Video Imminent
Subscribers to the Amazon Prime Instant Video service have longed for an Android app that would work on devices other than the proprietary Kindle Fire tablets (and oddly, iOS-based tablets which are already supported as well). Fortunately it appears that the release of an actual Android app is 'imminent' (according to their Marketing Director, Russell Morris). Amazon Prime … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Instant Video Imminent
Prime Music Adds Real Value to Amazon Prime Subscription
Amazon Prime is a full-featured subscription service to begin with --though the recent addition of Prime Music sweetens the pot considerably. Consider Prime Music as an extension to the old Amazon MP3 service --comprised of 3 functions: a library of all the tracks you own, a store where you are able to buy new music, and a place to listen to new music and discover new … [Read more...] about Prime Music Adds Real Value to Amazon Prime Subscription
HBO Television Shows Now Available on Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime has just inked a deal with HBO to bring all of their television shows, limited series and movies over. The first installment of content is now available for residents of the US who want to watch The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire, Deadwood, and Rome. There is also shows available via Prime that are currently on television such as True Blood, Boardwalk Empire, … [Read more...] about HBO Television Shows Now Available on Amazon Prime
Amazon Increases Prime Membership Fee To $99
Amazon has increased its Prime membership fee, citing an increase in fuel and transportation costs. However, the new price structure is applicable to those whose term expires after April 17, 2014. Those whose membership expires before that date will still have the chance to renew their membership for $79. Those who need to renew after April 17 will pay the new annual rate of … [Read more...] about Amazon Increases Prime Membership Fee To $99