Ad-free streaming: Amazon joins Netflix and Disney+ in offering ad-free experience
1 year, 3 months ago

Ad-free streaming: Amazon joins Netflix and Disney+ in offering ad-free experience

India TV News  

Amazon has disclosed its plans to introduce "limited Disney+ had previously announced its intentions to introduce an ad-supported service, while Netflix had launched a "basic with ads" streaming plan the previous year. Beginning early next year, Prime members in the UK, the US, Germany, and Canada will start encountering The company has assured its users that they can expect fewer ads on Prime Video compared to traditional television and other streaming services. Furthermore, in a recent hardware event, the company introduced an upgraded line-up of Echo smart speakers with enhanced Alexa capabilities and advanced AI. The new Echo Show 8 boasts major improvements, including faster response times for common smart home requests through localised processing.

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Amazon Prime Video cracks down: Password sharing changes coming in 2025
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2 days, 5 hours ago

Amazon Prime Video cracks down: Password sharing changes coming in 2025

Live Mint  

Amazon Prime Video is taking a leaf out of Netflix's book by bringing password sharing rules to India from 2025.As part of the new rule changes for 2025, Amazon Prime Video members will be able to log in to a maximum of 5 devices, including up to two TVs. This is the second setback for Amazon Prime Video users in …

Amazon plans to shut down Freevee, its no-cost streaming service
1 month, 1 week ago

Amazon plans to shut down Freevee, its no-cost streaming service

LA Times  

Two years after its launch, Amazon’s free ad-supported streaming service Freevee is shutting down, the company confirmed this week. “There will be no change to the content available for Prime members, and a vast offering of free streaming content will still be accessible for non-Prime members, including select Originals from Amazon MGM Studios, a variety of licensed movies and series, …

Get a four-month trial of Amazon Music Unlimited for FREE - plus, non-Prime members can get a free three-month trial, too
3 months ago

Get a four-month trial of Amazon Music Unlimited for FREE - plus, non-Prime members can get a free three-month trial, too

Daily Mail  

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Those who are always on the lookout for the best deals won’t want to miss the chance to score an incredible four-month free trial of music streaming service Amazon Music Unlimited, exclusively for Prime members. Four month FREE trial with Amazon Music Unlimited Music lovers, you won't want to miss this deal: Prime members can …

Amazon Prime Video Revamps Streaming Experience With AI Recommendations, Simplified Navigation
5 months ago

Amazon Prime Video Revamps Streaming Experience With AI Recommendations, Simplified Navigation

ABP News  

Amazon Prime Video has announced it is launching a global update to enhance its streaming experience, focusing on simplicity and user-friendliness. Amazon Prime Video To Leverage AI Leveraging advanced AI technology, Prime Video will offer more personalised recommendations, helping users find content that aligns with their individual tastes. To power this experience, Prime Video uses Amazon Bedrock, a fully managed …

Netflix increases prices for ad-free streaming: All you need to know
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Netflix increases prices for ad-free streaming: All you need to know

India TV News  

Netflix, the popular OTT streaming giant, has delivered a surprise to its users by increasing prices for its ad-free content. Changes to ad-free plans Reports have surfaced that Netflix has discontinued its most affordable ad-free plan in certain regions, significantly impacting its pricing structure. This move follows the company's decision in 2023 to phase out its cheapest ad-free plan, priced …

Netflix fans upset over new adverts that cut characters off mid-sentence
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Netflix fans upset over new adverts that cut characters off mid-sentence

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Netflix subscribers are upset that …

Netflix hits 40 million users for ad-supported plan
7 months, 1 week ago

Netflix hits 40 million users for ad-supported plan

The Hindu  

Netflix said on Wednesday its ad-supported tier has reached 40 million global monthly active users, from 5 million a year earlier, a sign that its push to attract new users with the cheaper plan is paying off. Netflix's ad-tier plan costs $6.99 per month, compared with monthly plans of $9.99 from Warner Bros Discovery's streaming service Max and $7.99 for …

Amazon’s Prime Video and Netflix are crashing TV’s ad-selling party
8 months ago

Amazon’s Prime Video and Netflix are crashing TV’s ad-selling party

LA Times  

Over the last decade, streaming video platforms have gradually siphoned away viewers from traditional TV networks. For the first time, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix will both be part of what has long been known as “TV Week,” also called the “upfronts.” It’s the official start of the ad-selling season where advertisers commit their spending for the fall TV season …

It’s Surprisingly Easy to Live Without an Amazon Prime Subscription
10 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s Surprisingly Easy to Live Without an Amazon Prime Subscription

Slate  

This article is from Big Technology, a newsletter by Alex Kantrowitz. I still regularly buy things from Amazon with free shipping, but I’m happily out on Prime. Related From Slate How I Get High-Quality Workout Gear Without Paying Full Price After canceling Prime, I’ve been able to reevaluate the necessity of that ultra-fast, always-free shipping and have found it mostly …

Best films on Amazon Prime Video right now
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Best films on Amazon Prime Video right now

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Below, we’ve rounded up our top picks of the best films streaming now …

Netflix to remove its cheapest ad-free subscription – as password crackdown pays off
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Netflix to remove its cheapest ad-free subscription – as password crackdown pays off

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The holiday season gains - the biggest Netflix has posted in the fourth quarter - exceeded the …

Amazon Prime Video price: How much does it cost and are there ads?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Amazon Prime Video price: How much does it cost and are there ads?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Since launching in 2014, Amazon Prime Video has cemented …

Netflix says its ad-supported plan now has 15 million monthly active users
1 year, 1 month ago

Netflix says its ad-supported plan now has 15 million monthly active users

LA Times  

Netflix says its ad-supported tier has increased to 15 million global monthly active users a year after the plan’s launch. Netflix on Wednesday said its ad-supported tier has increased to 15 million global monthly active users a year after the plan’s launch, triple the amount that the Los Gatos, Calif.-based streaming video giant disclosed in May. Monthly active users would …

Disney+ follows Netflix, cracks down on account sharing outside households
1 year, 2 months ago

Disney+ follows Netflix, cracks down on account sharing outside households

India TV News  

Starting November 1st, Disney+ will be taking steps to prevent users in Canada from sharing their accounts with individuals outside of their households, following a similar move by Netflix earlier this year. Disney+ also hinted at the introduction of new fee options for users seeking to include individuals from outside their households on their accounts. In 2024, the platform plans …

Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them
1 year, 3 months ago

Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them

Associated Press  

Amazon Prime Video will include advertising during shows and movies starting early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions. Members of Amazon Prime can pay $2.99 per month in the U.S. to keep their service ad-free, the company said Friday. Amazon said limited Live events on Amazon Prime, like sports, already include advertising. Amazon’s …

Amazon Prime Video will start running commercials starting in early 2024
1 year, 3 months ago

Amazon Prime Video will start running commercials starting in early 2024

NPR  

Amazon Prime Video will start running commercials starting in early 2024 Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Amazon Prime Video unveiled plans to introduce Known for popular original programming like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and The Summer I Turned Pretty, Amazon Prime Video will offer two tiers of subscriptions …

Amazon’s Prime Video to incorporate commercials next year. Ad-free tier will cost $3 more
1 year, 3 months ago

Amazon’s Prime Video to incorporate commercials next year. Ad-free tier will cost $3 more

LA Times  

Amazon will be adding Amazon said Prime Video will have “meaningfully fewer ads than” traditional TV channels and other streaming services. The ads will launch in early 2024 in the U.S., the United Kingdom, Germany and Canada; as well as, later that year, Mexico, Australia and certain other European countries. The change reflects a larger shift in the entertainment industry, …

What’s the best streaming service right now? Here’s our ultimate power ranking
1 year, 6 months ago

What’s the best streaming service right now? Here’s our ultimate power ranking

LA Times  

There may be no one in Hollywood who won’t be mad at this list. Price: $14.99 a month Notable originals: Bosch, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Boys, One Night in Miami Library titles: The Graduate, Thelma & Louise, The Fall, Psych, The Mary Tyler Moore Show Since breaking through with “Transparent” …

Amazon explores ad-supported tier for Prime Video streaming service
1 year, 6 months ago

Amazon explores ad-supported tier for Prime Video streaming service

LA Times  

Amazon is exploring the launch of an ad-supported plan for its Prime Video streaming service, following a trend led by other rival outlets looking to boost revenue by adding commercials to their offerings. If it goes through with the plan, Prime Video, known for shows including “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” would join a long list of streaming companies that offer …

How to use Netflix without a subscription and watch unlimited videos for free?
1 year, 10 months ago

How to use Netflix without a subscription and watch unlimited videos for free?

India TV News  

In the changing era of technology, the popularity of OTT platforms has rapidly gone up. Airtel's Rs 1,199 Postpaid Plan Offer If you want to enjoy the OTT platform for free, then this plan of Airtel can prove to be very beneficial for you. Airtel's Rs 1,499 postpaid plan In the postpaid plan, you also get Netflix, Amazon Prime as …

Netflix not showing its new ad-free plan to some users: Know-why
2 years ago

Netflix not showing its new ad-free plan to some users: Know-why

India TV News  

Netflix, a streaming giant is reportedly hiding its cheapest ad-free plan from some users when they try to subscribe to the platform. Netflix launched the "Basic with Ads" plan on November 3 at $6.99 per month, compared to between $9.99 and $19.99 per month for an ad-free subscription. According to 9to5Mac, among the four ad-free plan options, the new ad-free …

Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition Yearly Plan Comes To India For Rs 599: What It Offers
2 years, 1 month ago

Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition Yearly Plan Comes To India For Rs 599: What It Offers

News 18  

Amazon is expanding its Prime Video userbase in India with its new Mobile edition yearly plan that costs Rs 599 for one year. The Prime Video Mobile Edition offers Amazon’s content in standard definition quality, and users can be on any mobile network to sign up for this plan. It is possible that Amazon wants to appeal to the customers …

Netflix targets global TV ad market as next business to disrupt
2 years, 2 months ago

Netflix targets global TV ad market as next business to disrupt

The Hindu  

Netflix Inc. upended the global entertainment industry about a dozen years ago with a streaming video service that rendered network television programming schedules and movie screening times all but irrelevant. Netflix Co-Chief Executive Reed Hastings said that insight dawned on him after listening recently to former Disney CEO Bob Iger describe traditional TV as marching toward a precipice. Chief Financial …

Netflix price: Cost with ads, payment plans, shows and more
2 years, 2 months ago

Netflix price: Cost with ads, payment plans, shows and more

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services worldwide, providing thousands of …

Netflix introduces ad-supported tier in 12 countries, minus India
2 years, 2 months ago

Netflix introduces ad-supported tier in 12 countries, minus India

The Hindu  

Streaming giant Netflix announced Thursday it is launching an ad-supported subscription tier from November, according to a company post. ‘Basic with Ads’ will be available to Netflix subscribers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, the UK and the U.S. India was not included in the initial list of countries, which will get the new tier. …

Netflix sets $7 monthly price for its ad-supported service
2 years, 2 months ago

Netflix sets $7 monthly price for its ad-supported service

Associated Press  

SAN RAMON, Calif. — Netflix next month will unveil the first version of its video streaming service with ads, giving cost-conscious viewers a chance to watch most of its shows at a steep discount in exchange for putting up with commercial interruptions. Netflix’s ad-supported option will also be rolling out in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, …

Will people pay for a cheaper Netflix with ads?
2 years, 2 months ago

Will people pay for a cheaper Netflix with ads?

LA Times  

Welcome to the Wide Shot, a newsletter about the business of entertainment. “Virtually everyone we talk to in Hollywood, outside of Netflix employees, is taking great pleasure in Netflix’s stock price collapse over the past nine months, as well as Netflix’s loss of religion around advertising,” said a recent report by the New York-based research firm LightShed Partners. “Advertisers are …

Ads are coming to Netflix: How will this change the streaming industry?
2 years, 3 months ago

Ads are coming to Netflix: How will this change the streaming industry?

Firstpost  

The announcement to launch ad-supported subscriptions on Netflix followed its 2022 first-quarter earnings report, which saw a subscriber loss for the first time in over a decade Ads are coming to Netflix, perhaps even sooner than anticipated. Indeed, it was only in 2020 that Netflix CEO Reed Hastings ruled out advertising on the platform, saying “you know, advertising looks easy …

Why Amazon is Prime target for cancellation as households cut spending
2 years, 4 months ago

Why Amazon is Prime target for cancellation as households cut spending

The Telegraph  

The drop comes as Netflix fell by 210,000 year on year to 17.1m over the period. Sarah Simon, a Berenberg analyst, says consumers cutting back their spending are targeting their Amazon Prime subscription because most people buy it for free shipping. “The Amazon Prime Video content budget is also way smaller than Netflix. It is not aggressively marketed either.” It …

Netflix Update: Ad-supported plan likely to block offline viewing- Report
2 years, 4 months ago

Netflix Update: Ad-supported plan likely to block offline viewing- Report

India TV News  

Netflix is reportedly coming up with a new ad-supported tier which is unlikely to make the platform's offline viewing feature available to members on this low-end tier of the service. According to TechCrunch, this discovery surfaced when the developer-Steve Moser found code within the Netflix iPhone app that suggested the streamer will block users from downloading titles to their devices …

Amazon hikes Prime subscription in UK, Europe by up to 43%
2 years, 4 months ago

Amazon hikes Prime subscription in UK, Europe by up to 43%

India TV News  

Amazon news: Tech giant, Amazon is set to raise its Prime subscription prices by up to a whopping 43 per cent in the UK and Europe from September this year -- first such increase in the UK since 2014. In an email to customers blaming "increased inflation and operating costs" for the hike, the e-commerce giant said that its annual …

Advertisers were locked out of Netflix for years. Now they have big plans
2 years, 5 months ago

Advertisers were locked out of Netflix for years. Now they have big plans

Live Mint  

Netflix Inc. hasn’t said much about the advertising-supported service it is developing. “They give me exactly what I want when I don’t know what I want to watch," said Shiv Singh, chief marketing officer of online-lending platform LendingTree Inc., of Netflix’s show-recommendation engine. “One of the things Netflix does really well is personalizing," said Dara Treseder, Peloton’s chief marketing officer. …

Netflix to bring a cheaper plan soon, here's everything we know about it right now
2 years, 5 months ago

Netflix to bring a cheaper plan soon, here's everything we know about it right now

India Today  

To attract more subscribers, Netflix may introduce cheaper plans soon. However, Netflix sure knows how to turn the tables as the company is now planning to introduce ad-supported cheaper plans. Sarandos had shared the company's plans of introducing an ad-supported tier in an interview at the Cannes Lions advertising festival, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. He revealed that the company’s decision …

Netflix confirms launching ad-supported cheaper subscription plans
2 years, 5 months ago

Netflix confirms launching ad-supported cheaper subscription plans

India Today  

Netflix’’s ad-supported subscription plans are not a figment of our imagination after all, the company has confirmed rolling them out soon. The company CEO Ted Sarandos has confirmed that it is planning to introduce an ad-supported tier to its list in an interview at the Cannes Lions advertising festival, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. “We’ve left a big customer segment off …

Netflix to include new ad-supported subscription and more engaging content
2 years, 6 months ago

Netflix to include new ad-supported subscription and more engaging content

India TV News  

Netflix had a bad quarter, and it's not me who is stating this, but the reports have claimed that the platform has lost around 200,000+ subscribers recently. Netflix is now working on making some necessary amendments like a new ad-supported subscription, for users who are willing to spend less cash in the streaming service segment. When Netflix had trouble with …

Netflix likely to roll out ad-supported subscription plans by the end of this year
2 years, 7 months ago

Netflix likely to roll out ad-supported subscription plans by the end of this year

India Today  

Netflix’s declining revenue has pushed the company to take up different measures to restore it. The company had previously discussed plans to crackdown on password sharing and introduce ad-supported subscription plans that are expected to be cheaper than the other plans. Now a new report suggests that Netflix may roll out the cheaper ad-supported plans as well as ask people …

Netflix may soon offer cheaper, ad-supported subscription plans
2 years, 8 months ago

Netflix may soon offer cheaper, ad-supported subscription plans

India Today  

For the longest time, Netflix users have demanded cheaper plans. But now it may finally happen because the company, CEO Reed Hastings, has revealed that the streaming giant is testing new ad-supported plans that will be much cheaper than the current Netflix plans. I don’t think we have a lot of doubt that it works.” Netflix India subscription plans In …

Netflix To Soon Introduce Ads and Cheaper Subscription Plans, Know Details
2 years, 8 months ago

Netflix To Soon Introduce Ads and Cheaper Subscription Plans, Know Details

News 18  

After remaining free from ads and commercials for users, Netflix Co-CEO Reed Hastings has said the video streaming platform is now open to offering cheaper and ad-supported tiers in order to boost its subscriber base. On the commercials, Hastings during an earnings call on Tuesday said: “Those who have followed Netflix know that I have been against the complexity of …

Disney Plus to Introduce Ad-Supported Subscription
2 years, 9 months ago

Disney Plus to Introduce Ad-Supported Subscription

News 18  

Streaming service provider Disney+ announced that it will expand its offerings for consumers by introducing an ad-supported subscription in addition to its option without ads. “Expanding access to Disney+ to a broader audience at a lower price point is a win for everyone – consumers, advertisers, and our storytellers," Kareem Daniel, Chairman, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, said in a …

Netflix vs Hotstar vs Amazon Prime Video: Plans, Prices And More
3 years ago

Netflix vs Hotstar vs Amazon Prime Video: Plans, Prices And More

News 18  

OTT platforms have become fairly common these days mainly due to the wide availability of budget smartphones and smart-TVs. However, rival platforms like Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime, Zee5, and Sony Liv are still available with a more affordable subscription and offer original content and curated shows/ movies. Netflix Netflix Mobile : Rs 149/ month Netflix Basic : Rs 199/ month …

Localised content helping Amazon grow Prime Video streaming
4 years, 1 month ago

Localised content helping Amazon grow Prime Video streaming

India TV News  

Riding on localised content being churned out in countries like India, the number of Prime members who stream Prime Video grew by more than 80 per cent in the third quarter and international customers more than doubled the hours of content they watch on Prime video compared to last year, Amazon has announced. "We're in more than 240 countries and …

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