With a new 4K-capable Apple TV expected to be announced at the same time as the new iPhones in September, Apple is busy making deals to sell ultra-high definition content via iTunes, The Wall Street Journal reports. Negotiations have run into a snag over pricing, however. Apple reportedly wants to sell Ultra HD films for $19.99 — …
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Apple is reportedly planning a renewed push for a place in your entertainment system with an upgraded set-top box that will stream 4K video. The new Apple TV box will feature a faster processor capable of streaming higher-resolution 4K content and highlighting live television content, Bloomberg reported Thursday. The update box is expected to debut at an event in September, …
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Here’s our weekly notifier on what to watch online. Amazon brings 10 episodes featuring the exploits of the nigh-invulnerable one (read what we learned about “The Tick” at Comic-Con here) to its streaming service on August 25. You can also catch the Fox version of “The Tick” on Crackle.com for free. On August 27, it’s time for the season finale …
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It’s Amazon Prime time for Whole Foods shoppers. Amazon said Thursday it expects to complete its $13.7 billion deal for Whole Foods on Monday, with plans to slash prices on a handful of popular items at the high-end grocer immediately after closing. “We will lower prices without compromising Whole Foods Market’s long-held commitment to the highest standards,” Jeff Wilke, CEO …
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If you missed yesterday’s total solar eclipse, fear not. While it was touted as a once in a lifetime event, it doesn’t have to be. You just have to be willing to plan and travel to one a little further from you. On April 8, 2024, another total solar eclipse will travel from Mexico to Texas, through Ohio, New York, …
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It looks like Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market is all but in the bag as federal regulators said they would allow the $13.7 billion deal to continue. The decision, announced Wednesday by the US Federal Trade Commission, allows the online retail giant to take its greatest stab yet at the $800 billion US grocery market. By far Amazon’s biggest …
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Google and Walmart both just got a valuable partner in their fight against Amazon: each other. The companies said Wednesday that Walmart in late September will start selling hundreds of thousands of items on the Google Express app and website, as well as the Google Home through voice shopping. Additionally, Google Express is killing off its annual $95 membership fee, …
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Back in April, Amazon won the rights to broadcast “Thursday Night Football” online by paying $50 million. Last year, Twitter had the rights but did not charge to view. The only way to watch football on Amazon is by being a Prime member. The first game is the Chicago Bears taking on the Green Bay Packers on September 28. On …
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