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The video game industry is a burgeoning space right now. Not only are Xbox and PlayStation consoles getting refreshed, we’ve also seen major shifts with the launch of the Epic Games Store and now original Amazon video games are set to arrive in short order. According to a New York Times report, the first title we should expect is Crucible, which is a sci-fi shooter with artwork that slightly resembles what we’ve seen in the Borderlands series. While this is a game that will be played locally, a cloud streaming platform is planned for future Amazon video games, following the likes of what we’ve seen from Microsoft and Google.
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Update: A new report from Reuters says Prime Day is now expected to be delayed until August.

Amazon’s been going through its fair share of changes in recent weeks as it combats the fallout of COVID-19. Thankfully for avid shoppers, this is a typically dead period of time when it comes to deals. However, the long-term implications are lurking as we look ahead to the summer and beyond. Reports this week are beginning to paint a picture of what Prime Day 2020 may look like in July. We have full details down below, plus a few predictions on what the next few months may bring as we work our way through this period of national distress.

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Today, Amazon is expanding its smart home security stable with the latest addition to its Blink lineup. Debuting with one of the most compact designs we’ve seen in the smart security space, Blink Mini still manages to tout 1080p feeds, Alexa integration, motion detection, and more. That’s all while entering with a budget-friendly price tag. Head below for a closer look, including pricing, availability, and the full feature set.

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Well that didn’t take long. Roughly a month after Amazon opened its first Go Grocery store with ‘Just Walk Out’ shopping, it has published a dedicated website where retailers can inquire about using the new technology themselves. Having initially been criticized for killing-off cashier’s roles, Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology is likely being seen in a different light since halting the spread of COVID-19 is now on the minds of most. Amazon estimates that installation can be completed in “as little as a few weeks.” Continue reading to learn more.
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In what seems like has been a constant churn of news and adjustments to our life, the COVID-19 virus has affected just about every aspect of how we go about our day. One such example has been shopping, whether it’s online or in-person, as stores struggle to keep up with the demands of our new at-home world. Of course, Amazon has not been immune to these demands.

On top of struggles with inventory, Amazon has had to make a number of adjustments to shipping times and its various other offerings. Head below to find out how Amazon is adjusting to COVID-19 and how it may be affecting your next order.

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With services like Sling TV now offering a catalog of free streaming in light of COVID-19, others companies are beginning to follow-suit. Prime and non-Prime members alike are now able to stream kid-friendly Amazon Prime Video content with no payment or subscription required. This joins the Amazon’s other free streaming platform, IMDb TV (catalog here), providing the whole family with loads of content to enjoy. While show availability may expand or contract over time, continue reading for a breakdown of what’s currently available.
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Streaming services have enjoyed even more popularity during the COVID-19 outbreak, with users having additional time on their hands to enjoy movies, TV shows, and more. A variety of services are currently offering notable free trials, making it a great time to check out of the latest releases. Amazon is stepping up to the plate today with its new Prime Video Cinema, which offers current theater releases and more, that can now be streamed from the comfort of your own home. In what seems like a logical next step for the entertainment industry, Amazon is moving to make recent releases available to streamers earlier than ever before.

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Amazon’s stable of content streaming services has expanded significantly in recent years with a focus on TV, movies, and of course, music. Its high-res HD platform was unveiled a few months back with a focus on upgraded bitrate audio for compatible devices. However, if you’re new to Amazon Music Unlimited, it may be daunting to know where to start.

Today, Amazon is rolling out a 30-day trial period to new subscribers as an opportunity to check out its catalog of music and more. Head below for a full primer and details on beginning your free trial.

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Amid the coronavirus pandemic, it’s becoming more important to find alternative ways to source your food. While any scenario has its downfalls, there are a few ways to have your groceries delivered. One of which is to leverage Whole Foods and its 2-hour delivery service, as well as curbside pickup. Of course, you’ll need to have a local store and a Prime membership to be able to take advantage of this service. Head below for a quick walkthrough on how to take advantage of Whole Foods delivery during these trying times.

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Update 3/20 @ 4:09 p.m.: After popping jumping back up in price the last couple of days, Amazon is now offering Google Pixel Slate 1.1GHz m3/8GB/64GB for $454.83 shipped.

Amazon is offering the Google Pixel Slate 1.1GHz m3/8GB/64GB for $455.08 shipped. That’s another $44 off its recent price drop from $799 and comes within $6 of the lowest Amazon offer we have tracked. Whether you’re a Chrome OS veteran or simply wanting to take it for a spin, Pixel Slate is a great option to consider. Since the OS and device are made by Google, you know that both hardware and software are made with each other in mind. It boasts a large 12.3-inch display that’s ready for split-screen multitasking or working on large Google Docs. Rated 4+ stars from over 70% of reviewers. Peek at our review to learn more.
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LG just announced that Alexa will be built into its CineBeam AI ThinQ 4K projector lineup. This means that both the LED HU70LA and HU85LA projectors from LG will receive a free upgrade to have Alexa’s services built-into them. Owners won’t have to do anything but update the software once they connect the projector to the internet. How will this change your experience? Keep reading to learn more.

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Today Amazon is expanding its stable of Ring smart home security products with two new video doorbells as well as some updated accessories. The Ring Video Doorbell 3 and 3 Plus enter with a new feature set like pre-roll recording, enhanced motion detection, and 1080p feeds, all in a battery-powered design. Head below for a closer look at what the latest from Ring entails, as well as pricing and availability details.

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Well, it’s now March, and that means Mario Day or Mar10 is right around the corner now. Taking place on March 10 each year (March 10 = Mar10, get it?), what started as an unofficial holiday for everyone’s favorite plumber was embraced by Nintendo starting back in 2016 and has since become a staple in the gaming calendar. And if last year is any indication, we are in for a series of promotions directly from Nintendo, including price drops on Switch games with all of the major retailers following suit. Head below for more details.
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When it comes to shopping, Amazon has become to go-to merchant for many. Arguably quite a bit of this is due the fast delivery timeframes that Amazon bundles with its Prime service. Today the company unveiled that eligible cities will now receive even faster Amazon same-day delivery turnaround times than it had previously offered. This news comes less than a year after it began making 1-day shipping commonplace for Prime members. Continue reading for further details.

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Just a few months after Amazon posted new job availability for an upcoming grocery store, the first Amazon Go Grocery location has opened. The new storefront is located on 610 East Pike Street in Seattle, Washington. It boasts a much larger size when compared with Amazon Go locations while also distinguishing itself from Whole Foods Market by offering a wide range of standard grocery items not found at its organic-focused storefronts. Continue reading for more details.

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Amazon and KidKraft are partnering to bring an Alexa-enabled toy kitchen to your child’s playroom. This 2-in-1 Kitchen and Market will use Amazon’s voice assistant to let your kids enjoy an interactive Alexa-enabled pretend kitchen and grocery store. The only thing that this $300 playlet lacks is an Alexa itself, though it will include 100 different pieces that will each prompt a reaction from Amazon’s voice assistant.

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Amazon 4-star is set to expand its footprint in 2020 to cover even more states and metro areas than ever before. The online giant first introduced its take on an old school bookstore a few years back, but we’ve not heard much on the topic since then. A recent update to Amazon 4-star’s landing page online notes that eleven new stores are slated to pop-up this year, marking the project’s biggest expansion to date. While Amazon is killing it online, it may not be as obvious why they continue to make a push with brick and mortar stores. Head below for a full look at this year’s plans for expansion, location details, and more.

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Having recently surpassed the 150 million subscriber milestone, Amazon Prime is becoming ubiquitous across households. While its largest selling point is same, next, and 2-day shipping, there are a plethora of other hidden gems in Prime. One that I have begun taking advantage of is Prime Wardrobe. After debuting as a beta back in 2017, Prime Wardrobe became available to all subscribers in mid-2018. This service lets you select up to 8 articles of clothing to have shipped your way, with no up-front costs. You only pay for what is kept. Continue reading to learn all the ins and outs of Prime Wardrobe.
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Amazon’s lineup of Alexa-laden Echo Show displays are already quite useful kitchen companions. Still, now the company is adding a key feature to double down on the devices’ ability to help out. Now making it easier than ever to manage your grocery shopping list, Alexa can now scan barcodes of your favorite foods and ingredients. Head below for all of the details on Amazon’s new Alexa barcode scanning feature.

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With Amazon having revealed its Q4 earnings, there is at least one very notable number worth diving into. The number being referred to here is just how many Amazon Prime memberships the company has sold. As of now, Amazon has surpassed the 150 million member mark, highlighting an increase of 50 million subscriptions in the last two years. Perhaps the juiciest bit of information here is that this last quarter offered the strongest level of growth that Amazon has seen to date. New and upgraded services bundled with the subscriptions are at least partially to thank for this boost.
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I don’t know about you, but I am all about making 2020 simpler than years past. While eliminating items can certainly lead to an easier life, there are some products that should not be given up. So for those things, arguably the next best solution is likely to let someone else do the heavy-lifting. Thankfully Amazon subscription boxes are here to save the day. Continue reading to see my top picks for 2020.
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As we just covered Gabrielle Union’s Amazon Store recently, Serena Williams also has joined the storefront with a new guide. The Serena Williams Amazon Storefront is full of workout and fitness gear to start your new year off right. Throughout her guide you can find items such as top tennis picks, nutritional snacks, fitness gear, and more. Head below the jump to find out our favorites from the Serena Williams Amazon Store.

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Late in 2019, Amazon launched its Music HD service, with a focus on high-resolution audio for $15 per month. September’s announcement came with it a library of 50-million songs available with a higher bitrate than its existing Unlimited music service. This move helped set Amazon apart of its natural competitors in Apple Music and Spotify while also leveraging its most valuable asset: existing Amazon shoppers.

If you’re new to Amazon Music HD, or just want to learn a bit more, you’ve come to the right place. Head below for a complete walkthrough, details on pricing, and learn how to score a 90-day trial.

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Amazon’s marketplace is filled with just about every item imaginable, from home goods to tech, groceries, and more. But one of its downfalls is the struggle to keep tabs on the millions of sellers lurking around the online giant’s storefront. A new report out this week details changes Amazon is making to help curb these counterfeit listings and protect consumers along the way. Head below for additional information and a few best practice tips from 9to5Toys to help keep yourself safe from questionable third-party sellers at Amazon.

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Now that the holiday shopping season is coming to an end, Amazon is ready to take a victory lap and highlight all of this year’s best-sellers alongside other stats from the past several weeks. Highlighted by an influx of new Prime members, in-house Alexa devices topping the charts, and more, Amazon has had one of its best shopping events yet. Head below for the full rundown on this year’s Black Friday festivities and beyond.

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Amazon currently offers the Arlo Ultra 4K Camera System bundled with a Video Doorbell for $439.99 shipped. Typically selling for $550, today’s offer is good for a 20% discount, marks one of the first discounts we’ve seen on Arlo’s recent Video Doorbell, and is a new all-time low. Headlined by 4K HDR recording, Arlo’s new security system lets you monitor a location with a 180-degree field of view and an outdoor-ready design. Other eye-catching inclusions here are enhanced night vision, an integrated spotlight, as well as auto zoom and tracking. Plus with the doorbell, you’ll be able to monitor activity at the front door such as package deliveries and the like. Rated 3.9/5 stars from 600 customers.

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Amazon has expanded its smart home ecosystem to cover everything from Alexa-enabled outlets to voice-activated microwaves. Roughly a year ago, the company unveiled a smart timepiece, and today is officially announcing a follow-up. In partnership with Disney, you’ll now be able to adorn your wall with a Mickey Mouse-themed version of Amazon’s Echo Wall Clock. Head below for a closer look.

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Amazon has rolled out its most extensive delivery and return program ever for 2019. With more pickup locations than ever before, Amazon is leaning on its Lockers at Whole Food locations while also introducing a total of 18,000 other physical storefronts, grocery stores, gas stations, and more to supplement its online operations. Just this morning, Amazon announced that it would be introducing dedicated product return locations around the United States, including Kohl’s, UPS, and various other retailers. We have all the details down below, so if you get stuck with a gift this year that’s just not right, there are plenty of options to retrieve some Amazon credit instead.

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I’ll admit it. The only reason I go to the grocery stores these days tend to be for, well, groceries. Everything else mostly falls into the online shopping bucket and Amazon is by far the majority winner of my spending. As you would expect, this trend continues throughout the holidays when shopping for gifts becomes common. With so many packages being delivered, it’s very easy for someone to open a box with a gift before they should and spoil the surprise. Thankfully, a bundle of new and existing Amazon delivery options are here to save the day. Continue reading to see what Amazon offers.
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Nearly three years after the first-generation model was announced, the new AirTV 2 set-top box for cordcutters is finally hitting the mainstream. With dual-band 802.11ac and deep Sling TV integration, AirTV 2 is set to make its mark amongst consumers that have ditched cable for a purely OTA setup. The second-generation model improves on its older brethren in a handful of different ways, most notably is a much-improved build that ditches the white plastic visuals for a more traditional consumer electronics approach. Read: slim black plastic. Head below for more details on the new AirTV 2 OTA streaming media player, including pricing and availability.

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With Christmas just over a week away, it’s getting to be crunch-time for finding meaningful gifts that will still arrive by December 25th. Amazon is coming to the rescue with a number of discounts on digital subscriptions and various subscription boxes. If you’re finding yourself running out of time, this is an easy way to still find a meaningful gift for someone on your list. Amazon has marked down subscription boxes covering just about every category, or you can go with a service like Amazon Music or Kindle Unlimited if your friends or family are into the Amazon ecosystem. Head below for all of our top picks.

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The Echo Wall Clock was a first of its kind, but today, Amazon teamed up with Citizen to launch a few higher-end models for those who want Alexa in an analog form. The Citizen Smart Clock, as it’s called, offers multiple timers that are configurable with voice commands through an Amazon Echo. Simply tell your Echo, “Alexa, set a timer for 8 minutes” and the countdown begins. However, that’s not where it ends.

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Guaranteed delivery shipping windows are beginning to close at Amazon but if you order in the coming days, you can still count on your gifts by Christmas. Amazon is known for its wide selection of products, but you may be less familiar with its artisan-driven storefront. If you’re still trying to knock-off some holiday shopping, it may be worth swinging by Amazon Handmade, which delivers crafted gifts for all ages. And with Prime delivery, Amazon is still guaranteeing that many products can make it to your doorstep by the big day. Head below for all of this year’s best Amazon Handmade gifts and more.

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Last year Amazon began selling fresh cut Christmas trees. Apparently it has proven to be a success with at least a couple of brands still live at the moment. In this post we’ll dive into which trees are still available for order and can still make it to your door before Christmas Day arrives with no saw or trip to the tree farm required.
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As it does each year, Amazon has announced Christmas Day shipping windows, detailing your last chance at guaranteed delivery by December 25th. With the advent of one-day delivery for Prime members across the United States, shoppers can order later than ever and still ensure that their gifts will be under the tree by Christmas. Additionally, Amazon is introducing two-hour delivery in more areas than ever before, rolling out various cities in time for delivery on December 24th. That’s on top of the rollout of various Amazon Locker locations over the last few months. Head below for a full look at Amazon holiday shipping windows and more.

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