Amazon Prime currently has 35 million members in the US and 50 million worldwide. There are many benefits to the $99 per year subscription, each as a free eBook every month, access to Amazon Instant Video and Prime music. Lots of people buy Prime for this very reason, you can simply get a lot more value for your Kindle Fire. Loyal Amazon shoppers are quite aware that you get … [Read more...] about Millions of People Try Amazon Prime Shipping for the First Time
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Amazon Prepares for Free Video Service
In many ways, Netflix has enjoyed being the de facto standard in the video streaming game --but that is all starting to change. Other services are gaining ground, particularly Amazon, and especially with their plans for a free video service (where currently you must have a $99/year Prime membership). Some of you might recall that this isn't the first time that the rumour … [Read more...] about Amazon Prepares for Free Video Service
Amazon UK Adds ‘Pass My Parcel’ Same-Day Collection
In case you needed additional evidence to suggest that the traditional retail format is evolving, Amazon UK has added same-day deliveries. Working with newspaper distributor Connect Group, Amazon UK's new service (labelled 'Pass My Parcel') promises to deliver packages to local shops and high street stores throughout Britain within 12 hours. Some restrictions apply of … [Read more...] about Amazon UK Adds ‘Pass My Parcel’ Same-Day Collection
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
Newegg’s $50 Premier Service May Prompt Amazon to Launch a Discounted Prime Service
Newegg has come up with a solution to the likely scenario of Amazon increasing subscription fees of its Prime membership program. Premier, as the Newegg service is termed, will require members to pay an annual fee of $50, which will qualify them for free 3-day shipping. Other freebies include dedicated customer service, free returns, and no restocking fees. However, what … [Read more...] about Newegg’s $50 Premier Service May Prompt Amazon to Launch a Discounted Prime Service