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Bloomberg FAST Channels on Amazon Freevee

Bloomberg TV+ and Bloomberg Originals are now available as free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channels on Amazon Freevee in the UK, US and Germany. This expands the availability of Bloomberg TV+ on Prime Video, which had previously launched for customers in Canada, Mexico, Australia and Brazil. The channels add a destination for viewers to access Bloomberg’s […]

November 29, 2023

LOL: Ireland to launch in Jan on Prime Video

Prime Video has revealed the official teaser trailer, launch date and key art for its first Irish Original comedy series, LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland, ahead of the series global launch on January 19th 2024. The series will feature some of Ireland’s biggest and best comedic talent: Aisling Bea, Amy Huberman, Catherine Bohart, David McSavage, […]

November 29, 2023

Amazon CEO: “Kuiper has tested 4K”

Andy Jassy, Amazon’s CEO, says its Project Kuiper broadband system has tested two-way video calls and the delivery of 4K movies. “Five years ago, Project Kuiper was just an idea in a working backwards product development document. In early October, we launched our first satellite prototypes, and after validation of all key systems and sub-systems, […]

November 20, 2023By Chris Forrester

Apple hits EU’s Digital Markets Act

Apple is arguing with the European Union over the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) and arguing against the EU’s requirement which would require Apple to open its platforms and services to other companies. One major change from the DMA would be the requirement to allow users to sideload apps outside of the App Store. Apple […]

November 20, 2023By Chris Forrester

Amazon Freevee announces Icons Unearthed: Marvel to premiere in December

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the most successful franchise of the 21st century. Taking a cue from their comic book source material, the films tell characters’ stories that occur in one shared universe. Each film introduces a key protagonist, leading to The Avengers, starring them all. If one of those films failed, it could derail […]

November 16, 2023

Prime Video signs Women’s Soccer League deal

Prime Video and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) have announced a new, multiyear rights agreement that will make the streamer the new home for the league in the US and Canada. Beginning in 2024, Prime Video will be the exclusive home for 27 total matches each season, including 25 regular-season games as part of […]

November 13, 2023

Kuiper test satellites working well

The two prototype Amazon Kuiper broadband satellites are working as planned in orbit. Amazon states that the demo-spacecraft have demonstrated controlled manoeuvring in orbit using their purpose-built electric propulsion systems. The propulsion system is key to positioning and maintaining the satellites in orbit. “A recent series of test firings provided critical on-orbit data to further […]

November 10, 2023By Chris Forrester

Reacher Season 2 on Prime Video this December

Prime Video has released the official trailer for Reacher Season Two and announced the adrenaline-fueled series will return on December 15th. After the overwhelming response to the debut season, the new instalment ups the ante with even higher stakes and action. The eight-episode season will roll out weekly, with the first three episodes premiering on […]

November 7, 2023

Neighbours Tell-All Flashback Week coming to Amazon Freevee

Amazon Freevee has released the official teaser for the Tell-All Flashback Week episodes coming to Neighbours the week of November 13th. The lookback episodes will focus on what’s happened in Erinsborough over the last two years. Neighbours fans can expect to see the return of some of their favourite characters, including Takaya Honda (as David […]

November 6, 2023

Country Music Awards returns to Prime Video

In collaboration with the Academy of Country Music and producer Dick Clark Productions, Prime Video has announced the return of the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) on the streaming service for the next two years, taking the show through its milestone 60th anniversary in 2025. The 59th ACM Awards is set for May 2024 […]

November 3, 2023