[ad_1] Right out of the gate, Disney+ appears to be a smash hit. The company already scored a number of preorders ahead of the platform’s release when it offered a steep discount for a 3-year subscription but it seems that most of us were waiting for the official launch. So many people, in fact, that […]
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Echo Studio review: Amazon finally nailed the audio quality
[ad_1] Once you’ve found a good spot, all you have to do is add the device to your Alexa app. A few taps later and the Echo Studio is set up and ready to go. There’s an audio-calibration feature that analyzes the room for the best acoustic performance. However, that process begins automatically when you […]
Amazon is selling the new 16-inch MacBook Pro for $100 less than Apple
[ad_1] It replaces the similarly-sized 15-inch model. It’s fast, it’s light and – drumroll — it has a new keyboard. This is a major USP for the device, given the unrelenting problems it’s had over the last year. The new model features a new Magic Keyboard designed to address previous issues, plus the oft-requested physical […]
Amazon is challenging Microsoft’s $10 billion JEDI contract victory
[ad_1] A spokesperson from Amazon Web Services (AWS, the company’s cloud business) said “Numerous aspects of the JEDI evaluation process contained clear deficiencies, errors, and unmistakable bias, and it’s important that these matters be examined and rectified.” They added: “We also believe it’s critical for our country that the government and its elected leaders administer […]
Amazon orders William Gibson series from the creators of ‘Westworld’
[ad_1] The series has been in development at Amazon since early 2018, but it’s only now getting the go-ahead. Joy and Nolan both signed a larger deal with Amazon in April. Other executive producers include Westworld‘s Athena Wickham as well as In the Tall Grass veterans Steven Hoban and Vincenzo Natali. This isn’t the Neuromancer […]
Apple TV+ is now available on more Amazon Fire devices
[ad_1] Customers can now access Apple TV+ through the 2nd generation Fire TV Cube and 3rd generation Fire TV, which will let them watch Apple’s new shows, movies and documentaries, as well as access their iTunes library. Before the year is out the Apple TV app will also be available on the Nebula Soundbar – […]
Nike will no longer sell its shoes and apparel on Amazon
[ad_1] During the pilot program, Amazon purchased sneakers and apparel directly through Amazon, rather than buying them via third parties. The aim was reportedly to ease concerns among other companies about third-party resellers that were sullying their brands with fake merchandise. Amazon had allegedly been developing a registry of vetted vendors, and Nike would make […]
Amazon discounts the Echo Show 8 by $30 before it’s available
[ad_1] While not new, you can also get a discount on two pre-order bundles. For $170, instead of $220, you can buy the Echo Show 8 and 5 together. Alternatively, you can purchase the Echo Show 8 and Ring Indoor Camera for $160, instead of $190. The Echo Show 8 features an 8-inch screen and […]
Amazon offers teachers a place to sell resources they create
[ad_1] The Ignite platform is invitation-only for now and free to join, but Amazon will take a 30 percent cut of sales and for items costing $2.99 or less, it’ll shave off a 30-cent transaction fee. Once you’ve uploaded your original resources, Amazon will review them to “to help protect the rights of creators and […]
Amazon lets you connect Fire TV and Echo devices to create a home theater
[ad_1] Amazon has been focussing more and more on audio quality lately, so using the Echo devices as a wireless audio solution for your TV seems like a smart move. Customers who have the current generation Echo and Echo Plus will receive a stereo down mix of a Dolby signal, while the Echo Studio can […]