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Amazon just launched the massive Echo Show 21 smart display
Amazon has surprise-released the gigantic Echo Show 21 wall-mountable smart display. It features better speakers than the pre-existing Echo Show 15 and a smart home hub.
Lawrence Bonk11.21.2024
Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers can now borrow audiobooks from Audible's library
Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers in the US, UK and Canada can now listen to one audiobook from Audible's library a month at no extra cost.
Kris Holt11.19.2024
6810068100Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) review: A cheap tablet hampered by outdated software
The newest Amazon Fire HD 8 adds more RAM and some new AI features for a still-dirt-cheap price, but Fire OS remains as messy as ever.
Jeff Dunn11.15.2024
PBS programming is coming to Prime Video
Amazon and PBS have entered a partnership that will bring content from the public media operation to Prime Video.
Anna Washenko11.15.2024
Amazon dropped a new Fire TV line just before Thanksgiving
Amazon just announced a new line of Fire TVs, the Omni Mini-LED series. These sets feature QLED Mini-LED displays and plenty of other perks.
Lawrence Bonk11.15.2024
Black Friday Anker deals: One of our favorite Anker power banks is 41 percent off
Get a 100W charging base with the power bank at a steep discount.
Sarah Fielding11.15.2024
Amazon can’t force employees into anti-unionization meetings
After a lengthy consideration, the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that Amazon’s “captive-audience meetings” are a violation of the National Labor Relations Act.
Anna Washenko11.14.2024
Amazon Haul wants to be the new Temu
Amazon Haul is the ecommerce giant's new mobile-only storefront offering goods at low prices.
Jeremy Gan11.14.2024
Amazon sunsets Freevee platform for ad-supported streaming video
Amazon is closing down Freevee. The ad-supported video on demand service will be phased out over the coming weeks.
Anna Washenko11.13.2024
A TV show about EA Sports' Madden games hits Prime Video on November 26
Prime Video just announced a November 26 premiere date for It’s in the Game: Madden NFL. This four-part docuseries will explore the history behind gaming’s most popular football franchise.
Lawrence Bonk11.12.2024
Amazon reportedly wants drivers to wear AR glasses for improved efficiency until robots can take over
Reports indicate that Amazon is developing smart glasses for its delivery drivers. These glasses are intended to shave seconds from each delivery, via on-screen prompts.
Lawrence Bonk11.12.2024
Amazon is making a Mass Effect television show
BioWare had told Mass Effect fans to expect a quiet N7 day without any updates on the new game in the works, but there is still some exciting news for the franchise today.
Anna Washenko11.08.2024
Amazon will fix the Kindle Colorsoft's yellow display discoloration
Amazon says it is fixing the Kindle Colorsoft's discoloration issue. Those who have an affected unit can request a refund or replacement.
Kris Holt11.06.2024
Amazon begins drone delivers to Phoenix, provided the weather is favorable
Amazon has started making deliveries by drone to customers in Phoenix, Arizona. There are 50,000 products to choose from, but they must weigh five pounds or less.
Lawrence Bonk11.06.2024
Amazon will now use AI to recap what you're watching
Amazon just unveiled X-Ray Recaps for Prime Video. This AI toolset will recap shows and movies that people are watching.
Lawrence Bonk11.05.2024
Kindle Colorsoft review: The missing link in Amazon’s ereader lineup
After years of waiting and requests, Amazon debuted the $280 Kindle Colorsoft, its first ereader with a color display. Amazon’s promising the Colorsoft gets color E Ink implementation right thanks in part to the custom tweaks it made to the display. And, unsurprisingly, Amazon’s ready to charge you a premium for it. So is it all it’s cracked up to be?
Valentina Palladino11.05.2024
8510085100Kindle Paperwhite Signature (2024) review: A luxurious reading experience
The new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is a remarkably premium ereader, but is it worth $90 more than the standard Kindle?
Amy Skorheim11.05.2024
Engadget review recap: Amazon's colorful Kindle, DJI's latest action cam and more
Catch up on all of the in-depth gadget reviews we've written over the last week.
Billy Steele11.02.2024
Amazon reportedly bumped back its AI-powered Alexa to next year
Alexa's next incarnation isn't working as well as Amazon executives hoped it would be by now.
Danny Gallagher11.02.2024
Amazon Prime 'free' games for November include Dishonored and Guardians of the Galaxy
Amazon Prime members can claim a ton of PC games at no extra cost in November, including Dishonored, Guardians of the Galaxy, a Mafia remake, Super Meat Boy and Overcooked.
Kris Holt11.02.2024
