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.

TEGNA partners with Amazon on NCAA March Madness coverage
"Bracket Breakdown" will be available to stream for free across Amazon's line-up of streaming and smart display devices.

Prime Video to use AI tools for dubbed audio tracks
Amazon says it is using artificial intelligence tools to create dubbed audio soundtracks that allow Prime Video streamers to watch content in other languages.

Sky executive criticizes Amazon for enabling TV piracy
A Sky Group exective has criticized Amazon for doing little to curb the proliferation of streaming sports piracy through its Fire TV sticks.

FanDuel Sports Network lands on Prime Video
FanDuel Sports Network is now available as a $20-per-month add-on to Prime Video.

Amazon reports ad revenue growth during Q4
NFL games on Prime Video grow viewership, but still lag behind peer broadcast networks.

Americans streamed familiar TV shows in 2024, with “Bluey” topping list
"Bluey" and "Grey's Anatomy" were the most-streamed shows in 2024, according to a new year-end report released by Nielsen this week.

Prime Video integrates free PBS streams, no membership needed
Local PBS member stations and national programming feeds like PBS Kids are now available to stream for free through Amazon's service Prime Video.

Prime Video Channels offers bundle with Starz, Max
Amazon is offering Prime Video streamers the opportunity to bundle Max and Starz for a 25 percent discount.

Apple TV Plus added to Prime Video in more countries
The service is now available via Amazon's Prime Video Channels in the U.K., Canada and Australia.

Black Friday NFL game draws over 13 million to Prime Video
More than 13 million people watched some or all of Amazon's football game between the Raiders and the Chiefs last Friday.

The Trade Desk confirms development of streaming TV OS
After months of leaks and speculation, The Trade Desk confirms it will participate in the streaming platform wars.

Smart TV adoption rises in U.S. homes, study finds
Sixty-eight percent of U.S. households have a smart TV, while just under 50 percent have a standalone streaming device, according to Parks Associates.
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