Target is set to introduce an unlimited rush shipping subscription service to compete with Amazon Prime. The company is revamping the program to offer a new paid membership, automatic discounts, and tailored deals. Moreover, Target is renaming its RedCard credit and debit cards to Target Circle, giving customers an extra …
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Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Amazon Deceived Subscribers With New Prime Video Ad Plan
Amazon is facing a legal battle in a new lawsuit that alleges the company is misleading Prime subscribers by charging them an additional fee to stream movies and TV shows without ads. A proposed class action lawsuit was filed Friday in California federal court, claiming breach of contract and violations …
Read More »Amazon Prime Video to Roll Out Ads in January
Starting January 29, Amazon Prime Video will feature limited advertisements, as announced in September. Users can opt for an ad-free experience by paying an additional $2.99 monthly; pre-registration is currently available. “This will allow us to continue investing in compelling content and keep increasing that investment over a long period. …
Read More »NASCAR Announces A Seven-Year Media Rights Deal With Amazon, FOX, NBC, And Warner Bros. Discovery
On Wednesday, NASCAR unveiled a fresh seven-year media rights agreement with four broadcasting partners: Fox Sports, Amazon Prime, Warner Bros. Discovery, and NBC Sports. This deal ensures live coverage of all NASCAR Cup Series races from 2025 to 2031. As per a Sports Business Journal report, the recently inked media rights agreement is valued …
Read More »Amazon and NFL Partner to Air First “Black Friday” Football Game
Amazon and NFL will make history today with its first “Black Friday” game that will be streamed exclusively on Prime Video. The New York Jets will host the Miami Dolphins in a crucial AFC East matchup, potentially carrying significant playoff implications. Amazon, having previously secured an impressive 11-year NFL Thursday …
Read More »Hyundai Will Begin Selling Cars On Amazon In 2024
Hyundai will be the first automobile company to sell cars on Amazon. On Thursday, the company announced the new move, which will make car buying more convenient than it has ever been. The car marketplace will launch next year, CNBC confirms. Car shoppers will be able to research different styles …
Read More »Amazon Striving To Partner With The NBA to Stream Weekly Games Amid Success of “Thursday Night Football”
Amazon Prime spent a billion dollars to bring Thursday Night Football to their platform until 2033. It’s been a success. During a recent industry conference, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver openly expressed his fascination with Amazon Prime’s presentation. Thursday Night Football is averaging 13.6 million viewers per week, an appealing number …
Read More »Amazon Testing Drones for Prescription Deliveries Right at Your Doorstep
Amazon is set to test drone deliveries for prescription drugs, allowing customers in College Station, Texas, to receive their medications within an hour of ordering. Launched from a secure pharmacy, Amazon‘s drone will fly to the customer’s location, lower to about 13 feet, and deliver the prescription in a padded …
Read More »The Federal Trade Commission And 17 States File Lawsuit Against Amazon
An antitrust lawsuit has been filed against Amazon over claims it overcharges sellers and holds back the competition. The lawsuit was filed in a Seattle federal court on Tuesday by the FTC and attorneys general from 17 states, accusing Amazon of wielding its “monopoly power” to inflate prices, degrade quality …
Read More »ChatGPT Takes on Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s Siri with New ‘See, Hear, and Speak’ Features
OpenAI is enhancing ChatGPT, enabling voice conversations and image interactions, bringing it closer to AI assistants like Siri. According to OpenAI, this update has promising creative and accessibility applications. AI services like Siri, Google Assistant, and Amazon’s Alexa are typically integrated into their devices, commonly used for tasks like setting …
Read More »Amazon’s Prime Video Will Feature Limited Ads Starting 2024
Well, get ready for some commercials. On Friday, Amazon announced it will no longer be ad-free. Starting in 2024 (no exact date disclosed), the company’s streaming service will add commercials. Next year, Prime Video service will feature limited ads. The company said the ad tier will be the default option …
Read More »Amazon Launches Cashless “Pay by Palm” Transactions at Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh Locations Nationwide
Amazon is introducing “Amazon One,” a palm recognition service for contactless payments, identification, and entry at over 500 Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh locations nationwide. Instead of using a credit card or Apple Pay, Amazon One will allow subscribers to pay with a simple palm hover, while Prime members can …
Read More »Former Amazon Manager Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $10M; Used Funds to Purchase Home, Lambo and Other Luxury Cars
A former employee at Amazon in Georgia has been sentenced for stealing more than $9.4 million. Kayricka Wortham worked as a manager for Amazon in Atlanta. She and six others have been charged in connection to what the Department of Justice calls a “scheme,” accusing them of fraud to steal …
Read More »4 Children Who Survived 40 Days in Amazon After Plane Crash Ate Cassava Flour to Stay Alive
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said four young children survived like “children of the jungle” after surviving a plane crash and living in the Amazon for 40 days. Reports say the children– identified as 3-year-old Lesly Jacobombaire Mucutuy, 9-year-old Soleiny Jacobombaire Mucutuy, 4-year-old Tien Ranoque Mucutuy and infant Cristin Ranoque Mucutuy– …
Read More »Amazon & Grubhub Giving An Extra Year Of Free Grubhub+
Amazon and Grubhub are giving customers some extra savings by extending their free Grubhub+ offer. On Monday, the companies, which have been partners since last year, announced that Prime members could receive an additional year of free Grubhub+. Any members who signed up for the free year of the service …
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