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Amazon Prime

Prime offers original TV and film series from Prime Video in Germany and Austria. (Courtesy image)

Amazon to close linear Prime TV channel in Germany and Austria

The 24-hour channel launched in April 2025 as a scheduled showcase for movies, series and live sports available through Prime Video.

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Ampere: Amazon begins to increase ad load on Prime Video

Between April and June 2025, the volume of ads per hour on Amazon Prime Video increased by 53 percent, according to data released by Ampere on Thursday.

Donald Trump picked the winners and losers on "The Apprentice," a reality competition show. (Photo courtesy NBC Universal / Everett Collection)

Amazon’s Prime Video to stream Trump era of “The Apprentice”

The show will stream on Prime Video in the U.S. only, with additional seasons debuting on the streaming platform every Monday through the end of April.

The logo of Amazon's streaming television service Prime Video. (Courtesy logo, Graphic by The Desk)

Amazon sued for putting ads in Prime Video content

A California man who renewed his Prime membership on an annual basis is suing Amazon for putting ads in Prime Video shows and movies.

The logo of Amazon's streaming television service Prime Video. (Courtesy logo, Graphic by The Desk)

Amazon to roll out ads on Prime Video in late January

Customers can opt-out of commercial interruptions by paying extra to remove them.

Amazon Prime Big Deal Day offers streaming savings

From Fire TV sticks to Roku TVs, Prime Big Deal Day has tons of cord-cutter discounts.

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