[ad_1] The company told CNET it’s “opening a grocery store in Woodland Hills [a suburban Los Angeles neighborhood] in 2020.” It posted four job listings for the outlet, which it described as “Amazon’s first grocery store.” It’s hiring two grocery associates who’ll replenish stock and handle points of sale, a food service associate who’ll work […]
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Amazon Echo Show falls victim to an old flaw at hacking contest
[ad_1] The patch gap was a “common factor” in many of the Internet of Things hacks at the contest, Gorenc added. This was the first time contestants could target devices in the Home Automation category, and there were a number of firsts beyond that. Fluoroacetate also compromised a Sony X800G TV (the first television target […]
Woody Allen settles lawsuit against Amazon over dropped movie deal
[ad_1] The tech giant bowed out after Dylan Farrow’s accusations of rape against Allen, her father, resurfaced as part of the #MeToo movement. Allen called it a “25-year-old baseless allegation” and argued he was owed $68 million in minimum guarantee payouts, but Amazon said the damage was already done. Numerous stars had “expressed profound regret” […]
Disney+ will stream on Amazon’s Fire TV platform at launch
[ad_1] Disney+ streaming will go live next week, and after some wrangling between the giants, it will be available on Amazon’s Fire TV platform at launch. That’s according to Disney CEO Bob Iger, who revealed the deal during an interview with CNBC as his company released its earnings report today. Last month there was a […]
Amazon discounts some Echo Show devices to their lowest price ever
[ad_1] Echo Show with free Philips Hue Lightbulb Amazon has discounted the second-generation Echo Show by 31 percent, making it $179.99, instead of $259.98. You’ll also get a free Philips Hue A19 lightbulb. The listing doesn’t say the specific model included in the promotion, but based on the picture, it’s a basic Hue White model […]
Amazon snaps up Critical Role animated series as a Prime exclusive
[ad_1] You should hear more about the “logistical details” of the arrangement in late 2020. The core cast members will both reprise their roles and serve as executive producers, including Matthew Mercer (McCree in Overwatch) and Laura Bailey (Nadine Ross in Uncharted). Vox Machina will revolve around a story from Critical Role’s campaign that sees […]
Florida police obtain Alexa recordings in murder investigation
[ad_1] Unlike a pioneering murder case in Arkansas, Hallandale police weren’t expecting a complete audio capture. The search warrant indicated that cops obtained “Amazon Echo Recordings w/ Alexa Voice Command,” suggesting that they were only hoping that one or both of the Crespos may have inadvertently set off the Echo Dots during the incident. Outside […]
Amazon has another Echo sale with up to $60 off
[ad_1] To get November (and the holiday shopping season) off to a flying start, Amazon has put many of its Echo devices on sale, including some of its more recent Alexa-powered gizmos. For instance, you can snag yourself or a loved one an Echo Show 5, which Amazon revealed in May, for $60 (down from […]
Amazon surprise releases ‘Jack Ryan’ season two a day early
[ad_1] In a move that is surprisingly rare, Amazon Prime has decided to release the new season for one of its flagship shows a few hours early. Season two of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan is available now, so fans don’t have to wait until 3AM to binge. If you’re avoiding trick or treating, then it […]
Amazon will pull its movies from theaters to Prime faster
[ad_1] In an interview with Hollywood Reporter, Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke said the company is working on getting movies to its Prime subscribers “as soon as possible.” Part of that means fulfilling contractual obligations around theatrical release, but it’s prepared to take a hit on that if it means a later pay-off on Prime. […]