Amazon
Amazon ($AMZN) is an online retailer and technology company based near Seattle, Washington. The company operates the popular Amazon.com online warehouse, which offers discounted prices and shipping with the purchase of a monthly or annual subscription called Amazon Prime. The company also operates the Amazon Prime Video streaming service, Amazon Web Services cloud computing solution, Amazon Music streaming service and Audible audiobook streaming service, and manufactures a line of tablets and smart TV devices under the Fire and Fire TV brands.
Amazon to offer MGM, WBD streaming channels on Freevee
Amazon will offer nearly two dozen free, ad-supported streaming channels from its MGM subsidiary and Warner Bros Discovery on Freevee.
Amazon plans ad-supported tier for Prime Video
Amazon is developing an ad-supported version of its Prime Video service as it explores ways to unlock more connected TV revenue.
Amazon refreshes line of Alexa smart devices
Amazon has refreshed its line-up of smart devices powered by the voice assistant Alexa, including a new smart speaker called Echo Pop.
Amazon adds NBC local news channels to Fire TV news app
The 14 new NBC and Telemundo local news streams are available within the free Amazon News app on Fire TV devices.
Amazon offers to pay Australians to stream podcasts
Amazon is offering Australian users the opportunity to snag a $5 promo code if they stream one podcast through Amazon Music in May.
Amazon to distribute some Prime Video shows through Freevee
Amazon says it will begin offering users of its Freevee service free access to more than 100 Amazon Originals.
Washington Post to launch streaming channel on Freevee
The channel, called Washington Post Television, will offer coverage of King Charles III's coronation on May 6.
Amazon debuts Fire TV Channels on streaming TV devices
Amazon has introduced the Fire TV Channels feature, which collates streaming TV content from over 400 producers and distributors.
Amazon has shipped 200 million Fire TV devices, company says
Amazon has shipped more than 200 million Fire TV-powered devices around the world, the company affirmed on Thursday.
Amazon officially retires Epix website, apps after MGM Plus launch
Amazon this week officially retired the Epix brand name following the movie channel and streaming service's rebranding to MGM Plus this year.
Amazon apps to distribute Fox local news feeds
Local news feeds from Fox TV stations are now available on the Amazon News app and on Amazon Echo Show smart displays.
Sling TV launches on some Amazon Echo Show devices
Sling TV is now available on some Amazon Echo Show smart screen devices, the company said this week.