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Amazon to add commercial breaks to Prime Video shows and movies

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The move follows other streaming platforms such as Disney+, Netflix and Max, which offer ad-supported tiers. Netflix resisted advertising for years before finally caving as subscriber numbers dropped, adding a $7 ad-supported tier last last fall. Ads will be introduced in the U.S., Amazon says it will offer an ad-free option for U.S.

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Facebook’s Portal TV now supports Zoom so you can take meetings from the couch

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In October of last year, it added Netflix to the Portal TV , and the second-generation Portal and the first Portal Mini released back in 2019 added WhatsApp calling support alongside more reasonable price tags. Facebook has been slowly building out the feature set of its Portal family of video chat devices.

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Amazon reportedly close to deal to acquire Hollywood studio MGM for almost $9B

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The deal at that price tag would be Amazon’s second largest behind its 2017 acquisition of Whole Foods for $13.7 ” Amazon competes with Netflix, Hulu, Disney and other streaming services and has had major awards season success at the Oscars, Emmys and Golden Globes, among others.

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Sony Pictures movies will stream first on Netflix instead of Starz

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Sony Pictures has signed a new deal with Netflix that will see the streamer become the exclusive home of films like Uncharted and Morbius when they finish their theatrical and home video runs beginning in 2022, via Deadline. Netflix is an obvious choice for Sony, given that the company already has a pay one deal for its animated releases.

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HBO Max’s cheaper ad-supported tier will reportedly cost $9.99 per month

The Verge

price tag would mark a new low price for access to HBO’s content, undercutting the $14.99 per month) or Netflix (which starts at $8.99 HBO, for less. per month that WarnerMedia has charged for the service for years (whether purchased through cable companies or as a standalone streaming service). per month but offers pricier $13.99

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Peloton cuts prices of exercise equipment while raising subscription costs

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The lower equipment cost could help attract customers who may have been intimidated by the company’s steep price tags and gives Peloton the opportunity to gain more revenue from recurring subscriptions.

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Hey murder hornet how’s it going

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Spichiger says they’re also optimistic that they’ll be able to live-trap some hornets as well, and possibly tag them for tracking. If they catch live hornets, the department will attempt to tag and track them back to their colony. Here’s the side-by-side (sorry): Washington State Department of Agriculture.

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