Amazon Prime Day glitch saw pricey camera gear given crazy discounts
It seems like a few lucky photography enthusiasts had the best time during this year's Prime Day(s). Thanks to an apparent glitch on Amazon’s shopping site, a wide selection of pricey camera gear ended up being sold for a fraction of the usual price— and some of the bargains have already shipped!
German Amazon employees are the latest to protest the company on Prime Day
Thousands of workers at Amazon’s facilities in Germany went on strike Monday, making them the latest to use Prime Day to bring attention to the company’s working conditions. The German workers joined others around the world protesting how Amazon treats its workers
Amazon warehouse workers plan to strike during Prime Day
While deal-hungry Amazon customers flock to the site to celebrate Prime Day, its warehouse employees in Shakopee, Minnesota will commemorate the sale in a different way — with a strike. The employees plan to strike to protest what they claim are unfair working conditions.
Amazon’s biggest sale just got even bigger with a Taylor Swift Prime Day concert
Amazon will celebrate this year's 48-hour long Prime Day sale with a concert headlined by pop music icon Taylor Swift. The Amazon Prime Day Concert will stream live on Amazon Prime Video on July 10 beginning at 6 p.m. PT, and will also feature Dua Lipa, SZA and Becky G.
Amazon ramps up Prime one-day delivery effort to keep Walmart at bay
Amazon wants to reduce two-day shipping for Prime members to just one day, and this week revealed it now has more than 10 million items available for the faster delivery time. Walmart recently launched free shipping for customers on orders of $35 or more, though it’s only offered in some areas and covers 220,000 items.
Amazon offers Prime members hottest deals ever on Fire TV Stick, Stick 4K, Cube
Amazon's Fire TV line of streaming media devices are some of the best around, and are also among the company's most popular products. Right now, Amazon Prime members can enjoy exclusive offers for the lowest prices ever on the Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K, and Fire TV Cube.
Digital Trends Live: Prime’s one-day shipping, Samsung Fold delay, and more
On today's DT Live, we discuss Amazon Prime's one-day delivery plans, the Samsung Galaxy Fold is on hold, Lyft goes grocery shopping, compressed air energy storage, Tech Briefs, a browser that pays you in crytocurrency, quantum interfaces, the balloon internet gets and investment, and more.
Amazon Prime to get faster deliveries with one-day shipping pledge
In a bid to attract more Prime members and increase orders, Amazon is planning to halve its two-day delivery pledge for Prime customers worldwide, getting ordered goods to doorsteps in just one day. The company hopes improved delivery times will help it to stay ahead of rivals such as Walmart and Target.
Digital Trends Live: All-digital Xbox One S, hyper-flavorful basil, and more
On episode 111 of Digital Trends Live, Greg Nibler discussed trending news like Qualcomm and Apple's legal disputes and how technology will be used to rebuild Notre Dame. We were also joined Jim Carol on Gamechanger to talk about how his nonprofit is using gaming to connect with children in need.
Twitch Prime members can snag a free year of Nintendo Switch Online
Twitch Prime members (anyone with an Amazon Prime subscription) can now get a free year of Nintendo Switch Online. The process for securing the year isn't entirely straightforward though. You first have to redeem a three-month subscription, then come back in two months to get the remaining nine months.
Tired of porch pirates? Amazon now lets you schedule your package delivery
Amazon is looking to stay ahead of porch pirates with a new delivery scheduling service called Amazon Day. Amazon Day is only available for the online retailer's Prime members, and it allows users to schedule a date and time for when they want their packages to arrive, minimizing the risk of package theft.
Amazon Prime members number more than 100 million in the U.S., survey says
Consumer Intelligence Research Partners estimates there were 101 million U.S. Amazon Prime members as of December 31, 2018. Amazon hasn't disclosed U.S. numbers, but last April CEO Jeff Bezos told investors there were more than 100 million Prime members globally. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. customers are Prime members.
Amazon gifts an extra day for deliveries to arrive in time for Christmas
Amazon is giving last-minute holiday shoppers a break by extending the deadline for non-Prime members to get their orders in for deliveries by Christmas. Non-Prime customers have until December 19 for free Christmas shipping. Prime members have a bit longer to shop with free two-day shipping.
Amazon will bring a 7-foot-tall Christmas tree to your doorstep starting today
If you have fond memories of going out with your family and searching for the perfect Christmas tree to bring home, well, Amazon wants to create its own holiday tradition for you. Starting today, you can order a real, 7-foot tree and have it shipped directly to your house from Amazon.
Amazon’s partnership with SideChef makes Alexa your sous chef
As if Amazon's week hasn't been busy enough, the company announced this week that it's furthering its partnership with interactive cooking platform SideChef to integrate its cooking guidance into Echo devices, including voice guidance, photography, video demos, and voice commands.
Amazon might open 3,000 cashier-free Amazon Go stores by 2021
A new report by Bloomberg indicates that Amazon's head honcho Jeff Bezos is considering upending the convenience store and quick service restaurant market by opening up 3,000 of his experimental, cashier-less Amazon Go stores by 2021, a move that could reinvent the shopping experience in urban centers.
Amazon still hasn’t figured out how to sell more stuff via Alexa
It's a $2 billion market that is expected to expand to $40 million by 2022, so why does a new report reveal that only 2 percent of Alexa-enabled Amazon device owners use them to shop? Out of a reported 50 million devices on the market, it's a widely untapped opportunity that Amazon has yet to figure out.
Philips Hue will light up your life for cheap on Prime Day with smart light deals
Lighting up your life this Prime Day is a set of deals from Philips Hue, the company behind the popular smart lightbulbs making smart homes around the world just a bit brighter. We've long been fans of the brand's offerings, having first reviewed the company's smart lightbulbs way back in 2013.
Amazon Prime Day is almost here: Here are 8 tips to find the best deals
Prime Day, Amazon's huge annual sales event, is almost here. Prime members will have a limited time to score some exclusive deals and deep discounts, but you've got to be ready, and we can help. Here are 8 tips to help you find the best Prime Day deals (and save the most cash).
Whole Foods perks are rolling out to all Amazon Prime members
Amazon Prime members are now eligible for discounts and special deals at Whole Foods Market stores across the U.S.. All Whole Foods Market 365 stores nationwide now have Prime savings. All Prime members will be privy to 10 percent off sale items, as well as "deep discounts on select popular products,” Amazon noted.
Amazon Prime Wardrobe lets you try on clothes before buying them
Amazon Prime Wardrobe is the latest benefit for being a Prime member. Users can try on and send back clothing at no cost. First announced in June 2017, Amazon Prime Wardrobe is the latest benefit for being a Prime member. Finally, as of June, all Prime members in the United States can try out the service.
Here’s how much Amazon Prime costs and how you can get it for cheaper
Besides free shipping, Amazon Prime offers a plethora of exclusive benefits, including access to Prime Video and Twitch. But how much does the service actually cost to use? From discounts if you're a student to limited memberships if you just want to watch videos, here's how to get Amazon Prime for the lowest cost.
Amazon Prime to show live games from the world’s most popular soccer league
Amazon has inked a deal with the English Premier League to give U.K-based soccer fans with Prime membership access to 20 games per season for three seasons. The live coverage will cover clashes over the festive period, while the package will also offer regular highlights from throughout the season.
Amazon takes on the grocery store with Prime Pantry
Rather than a flat rate, Amazon is turning Prime Pantry into yet another monthly service subscription. If you want to take advantage of Prime Pantry, you'll pay $5 each month for unlimited deliveries and free shipping on orders over $40. If you don't hit that $40 minimum, you'll have to pay $2 extra.
June is a banner (saga) month for Amazon’s Free Games with Prime
June's Free Games with Prime lineup has arrived a day early and brings both Banner Saga games with it, just in time for role-playing fans to gear up for The Banner Saga 3. If tactical games aren't your thing, the excellent puzzler Tumblestone and two action shooters are up for grabs.
Did Amazon just give itself a $2 billion raise? Prime will now cost $119 a year
Amazon is raising the cost of its Prime membership by $20, pushing the annual fee from $99 to $119. It'll go into effect for new sign-ups on May 11, and for renewals on June 16. Amazon launched its shipping and entertainment package in 2005 and it now has 100 million members globally.
Amazon reveals there are over 100 million Prime members
Amazon has always been rather vague when it comes to the issue of how many people pay for Prime. But CEO Jeff Bezos has just revealed the figure — 100 million globally — in a letter to shareholders. Bezos added that in 2017, more new members joined Prime than in any previous year, both worldwide and in the U.S.
I ordered tea from Amazon, but got a box from Walmart. What happened?
When we order items from Amazon, we expect them to come from Amazon. That's not what happened to me. I ordered chai tea from Amazon and got a box from Walmart instead. I did a little detective work to find out exactly what had happened and ran into what is referred to as retail arbitrage.
Order returning after Amazon accidentally locked thousands of accounts
Thousands of Amazon Prime members say they have not been able to access their accounts, which includes Kindle books, Amazon movies, and music.
Amazon Prime members can snag ‘SteamWorld Dig 2’, four others for free
April's Free Games with Prime lineup includes SteamWorld Dig 2 and Tales from the Borderlands. All five games are available for free to Amazon Prime members.
Documents show Amazon isn’t playing the same game as Netflix, and never was
Allegedly leaked internal documents obtained by Reuters seem to show that Amazon’s Prime Video offerings are all about increasing Prime signups.
Twitch will hand out a batch of games each month to Prime members
Free Games with Prime kicks off on March 15 with Superhot, Oxenfree, Mr. Shifty, Shadow Tactics, and Tales from Candlekeep.
Nick Offerman joins Jon Hamm, Michael Sheen in Amazon’s ‘Good Omens’
Nick Offerman has joined Jon Hamm, David Tennant, and Michael Sheen in the cast of the upcoming Amazon miniseries Good Omens.
Prime members can get 5 percent off Whole Foods with the Amazon Rewards Visa
If you're looking to save an extra 5 percent on your Whole Foods groceries, you may want to pick up your Amazon credit card.