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Amazon Prime Video Now Shows Twice As Much Ads As Before: Report
Amazon has nearly doubled the ad load on Prime Video, increasing it from about two or three minutes to four to six minutes per hour, according to a new report. While this expands ad space and lowers CPM, it may disrupt the viewing experience. Amazon reportedly informed investors but has yet to publicly acknowledge the change. The increased ad load,...
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Byju's App Removed From Google Playstore Over Unpaid Dues To Vendor: Report
Beleaguered edtech firm Byju's learning app has been delisted from Google Playstore due to non-payment of dues to its vendor Amazon Web Services, according to sources.
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Amazon Begins Testing AI-Powered Audio Product Summaries Feature on Its Platform
Amazon is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature designed to make users’ shopping experience more convenient. Dubbed audio product summaries, the AI-powered feature lets users listen to a short highlight about the product. The Seattle-based e-commerce giant said the audio clip has two or more AI-generated shopping experts discuss vari...
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Amazon's Drones Can Now Deliver New Categories of Devices Like iPhone, AirPods and More
Amazon Prime Air service, which drops packages by drone within 60 minutes or less of being ordered, took flight a few years back. Today, the tech giant announced that it will start delivering a new range of devices through drones in select regions. Amazon has received regulatory approval to deliver new categories of devices, including iPhone model...
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Amazon Prime Video to Roll Out Limited Ads in India Next Month; Ad-Free Opt-In Plan Announced
Amazon Prime Video will start showing limited advertisements between content in India starting next month. As per the company, Amazon Prime subscribers will see ads while watching their favourite films and TV shows on the e-commerce giant's video streaming platform. Those who do not wish to get interrupted with ads can enrol in a new ad-free opt-in...
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Amazon Web Services Is Reportedly Working On an AI-Powered Coding Agent
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is reportedly working on an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can generate code in real-time. As per the report, the project is internally being called Kiro, and it can tap into AI agents to complete complex coding tasks. The tool is said to be a comprehensive system capable of writing code, designing user interfaces ...
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Amazon's Vega TV OS Expected to Debut on First Streaming Device in 2025: Report
Amazon is reportedly planning to launch a TV streaming device powered by its in-house, Linux-based Vega OS later this year, as it plans to move away from Android-based Fire OS. Amazon is said to be engaging with streaming platforms to convince them to release apps for the new Vega TV OS and is hiring developers for the Vega TV platform.
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Amazon Testing ‘Buy for Me’ Agentic Feature to Let Users Purchase Products From Other Websites
Amazon is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that can purchase products from other websites on the users’ behalf. Announced on Thursday, the “Buy for Me” feature is currently available in beta to select users via its Android and iOS apps. The e-commerce giant says that it is an agentic feature which is powered by native and th...
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Amazon Submits Bid to Buy TikTok, Adding 11th Hour Intrigue to Acquisition Drama
Amazon.com became the latest big name to jump into the fray, submitting a bid to the White House to buy out a business once valued at $60 billion (roughly Rs. 5,13,272 crore).
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Amazon Prime Video Launches Apple TV+ as an Add-on Subscription in India and Other Countries
Amazon Prime Video announced the availability of Apple TV+ as an add-on subscription in India and select other countries on Wednesday. Customers who have already purchased an Amazon Prime subscription can sign up for Apple’s video streaming service by paying Rs. 99 per month.
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Portronics Beem 520 Smart LED Projector With 2,200 Lumens Brightness, In-Built OTT Apps Launched in India
Portronics Beem 520 smart LED projector was launched in India on Friday. It comes with output capability in 720p HD native resolution, support for up to 4K Ultra-HD, and 2,200 lumens brightness. The projector arrives with in-built OTT apps like Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Netflix, and YouTube for streaming content.
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Airtel IPTV Services With Netflix and Bundled OTT Apps Launched in India: Price, Benefits
Bharti Airtel on Wednesday announced the launch of its Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services in India. It provides customers with an extensive library of on-demand content from 29 OTT streaming apps such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Netflix, ZEE5 and many more with select plans.
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Amazon Prime Video Begins Testing AI-Aided Dubbing for Some Movies and Shows
Amazon Prime Video is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let users watch AI-generated dubbed content. Announced on Wednesday, the streaming platform said the pilot programme will allow viewers to watch titles that previously did not have dubbing available in select countries and regions. During the pilot run, the company w...
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YouTube Reportedly Working on Netflix-Like Redesign to Compete With Amazon Prime Video
YouTube is reportedly redesigning its smart TV app to show more third party content. The new version will feature paid content from other services on the home page for easy discovery. Similar to Amazon Prime Video, users can view and subscribe to third-party services within the app. YouTube already offers ad-free video streaming and, for US custome...
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Amazon Introduces AI-Powered Alexa+ With Upgraded Capabilities, to Roll Out Next Month
Amazon finally introduced the artificial intelligence (AI) version of its voice assistant on Wednesday. Dubbed Alexa+, it now comes with contextual understanding, can better control smart home appliances, is personalised to a user’s behaviour, and also gets agentic capabilities. Alexa+ will be available as a standalone service as well as bundled ...
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Amazon Prime Video Now Shows Twice As Much Ads As Before: Report
Amazon has nearly doubled the ad load on Prime Video, increasing it from about two or three minutes to four to six minutes per hour, according to a new report. While this expands ad space and lowers CPM, it may disrupt the viewing experience. Amazon reportedly informed investors but has yet to publicly acknowledge the change. The increased ad load,...
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Byju's App Removed From Google Playstore Over Unpaid Dues To Vendor: Report
Beleaguered edtech firm Byju's learning app has been delisted from Google Playstore due to non-payment of dues to its vendor Amazon Web Services, according to sources.
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Amazon Begins Testing AI-Powered Audio Product Summaries Feature on Its Platform
Amazon is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature designed to make users’ shopping experience more convenient. Dubbed audio product summaries, the AI-powered feature lets users listen to a short highlight about the product. The Seattle-based e-commerce giant said the audio clip has two or more AI-generated shopping experts discuss vari...
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Amazon's Drones Can Now Deliver New Categories of Devices Like iPhone, AirPods and More
Amazon Prime Air service, which drops packages by drone within 60 minutes or less of being ordered, took flight a few years back. Today, the tech giant announced that it will start delivering a new range of devices through drones in select regions. Amazon has received regulatory approval to deliver new categories of devices, including iPhone model...
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Amazon Prime Video to Roll Out Limited Ads in India Next Month; Ad-Free Opt-In Plan Announced
Amazon Prime Video will start showing limited advertisements between content in India starting next month. As per the company, Amazon Prime subscribers will see ads while watching their favourite films and TV shows on the e-commerce giant's video streaming platform. Those who do not wish to get interrupted with ads can enrol in a new ad-free opt-in...
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Amazon Web Services Is Reportedly Working On an AI-Powered Coding Agent
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is reportedly working on an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can generate code in real-time. As per the report, the project is internally being called Kiro, and it can tap into AI agents to complete complex coding tasks. The tool is said to be a comprehensive system capable of writing code, designing user interfaces ...
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Amazon's Vega TV OS Expected to Debut on First Streaming Device in 2025: Report
Amazon is reportedly planning to launch a TV streaming device powered by its in-house, Linux-based Vega OS later this year, as it plans to move away from Android-based Fire OS. Amazon is said to be engaging with streaming platforms to convince them to release apps for the new Vega TV OS and is hiring developers for the Vega TV platform.
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Amazon Testing ‘Buy for Me’ Agentic Feature to Let Users Purchase Products From Other Websites
Amazon is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that can purchase products from other websites on the users’ behalf. Announced on Thursday, the “Buy for Me” feature is currently available in beta to select users via its Android and iOS apps. The e-commerce giant says that it is an agentic feature which is powered by native and th...
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Amazon Submits Bid to Buy TikTok, Adding 11th Hour Intrigue to Acquisition Drama
Amazon.com became the latest big name to jump into the fray, submitting a bid to the White House to buy out a business once valued at $60 billion (roughly Rs. 5,13,272 crore).
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Amazon Prime Video Launches Apple TV+ as an Add-on Subscription in India and Other Countries
Amazon Prime Video announced the availability of Apple TV+ as an add-on subscription in India and select other countries on Wednesday. Customers who have already purchased an Amazon Prime subscription can sign up for Apple’s video streaming service by paying Rs. 99 per month.
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Portronics Beem 520 Smart LED Projector With 2,200 Lumens Brightness, In-Built OTT Apps Launched in India
Portronics Beem 520 smart LED projector was launched in India on Friday. It comes with output capability in 720p HD native resolution, support for up to 4K Ultra-HD, and 2,200 lumens brightness. The projector arrives with in-built OTT apps like Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Netflix, and YouTube for streaming content.
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Airtel IPTV Services With Netflix and Bundled OTT Apps Launched in India: Price, Benefits
Bharti Airtel on Wednesday announced the launch of its Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services in India. It provides customers with an extensive library of on-demand content from 29 OTT streaming apps such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Netflix, ZEE5 and many more with select plans.
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Amazon Prime Video Begins Testing AI-Aided Dubbing for Some Movies and Shows
Amazon Prime Video is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let users watch AI-generated dubbed content. Announced on Wednesday, the streaming platform said the pilot programme will allow viewers to watch titles that previously did not have dubbing available in select countries and regions. During the pilot run, the company w...
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YouTube Reportedly Working on Netflix-Like Redesign to Compete With Amazon Prime Video
YouTube is reportedly redesigning its smart TV app to show more third party content. The new version will feature paid content from other services on the home page for easy discovery. Similar to Amazon Prime Video, users can view and subscribe to third-party services within the app. YouTube already offers ad-free video streaming and, for US custome...
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Amazon Introduces AI-Powered Alexa+ With Upgraded Capabilities, to Roll Out Next Month
Amazon finally introduced the artificial intelligence (AI) version of its voice assistant on Wednesday. Dubbed Alexa+, it now comes with contextual understanding, can better control smart home appliances, is personalised to a user’s behaviour, and also gets agentic capabilities. Alexa+ will be available as a standalone service as well as bundled ...
