CNET’s Cheapskate scours the Web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. I have no special allegiance to any phone carrier; I go wherever I can get the best deal. …
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The old “Top Gear” team of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May reunite this Friday to the delight of gearheads everywhere in a new auto-focused series from Amazon called “The Grand Tour.” To celebrate the occasion, Amazon’s introducing a new skill for Alexa and offering its Prime service at a discount. Amazon Prime normally costs $99 a year. Starting …
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Now playing: Watch this: Black Friday and other turkey traditions are evolving 2:09 The annual Black Friday shopping frenzy is just around the corner, and Amazon is offering a glimpse of some of the deals shoppers can expect. Amazon is reserving some of its hottest deals for the so-called Turkey 5, the five days popular for online purchases starting Thanksgiving …
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Sharing is caring, and Amazon hopes you care enough about its streaming-music service to share it with your family. Amazon Music Unlimited, Amazon’s response to streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, is now available as a $14.99-a-month subscription for up to six people. The service, which debuted in October with discounted pricing for Prime members and Echo-only plans, is …
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Amazon filed two lawsuits against sellers of allegedly counterfeit products, part of a broader crackdown on fakes sold through the internet retailer. The lawsuits, filed in a Washington state court on Monday, allege more than 20 companies and individuals were involved in selling knockoff exercise and furniture moving equipment. The suits follow a handful of lawsuits that crack down on …
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Not into DIY? Amazon is ready to help you install and assemble all the things you buy from its site. The e-commerce company said Monday it will expand Amazon Home Services — its hub for hiring plumbers, painters and electricians through its website — to 20 more metropolitan areas, including Indianapolis, Las Vegas and San Antonio. Amazon launched Home Services …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the Web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Now playing: Watch this: The Moto 360 Sport isn’t the running smartwatch you are… 1:53 Important housekeeping note: If you’re looking for the …
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Amazon Music Unlimited has launched in the UK — and if you team it with Amazon Echo, it’s one of the cheapest streaming services around. Amazon Music Unlimited launched in the US in October and crosses the pond to launch in the UK, Germany and Austria today. Separate from the limited music service that comes with Amazon Prime, Music Unlimited …
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What to stream this weekend (November 11, 2016) Your browser does not support the audio element. Every week, you’ll get a quick roundup (in about a minute) of the newest video to hit the major online streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and wherever else we can dig something up. We’ve also added some trivia so you’ll know more …
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They say Britain and America are two countries separated by a common language — bad news for Amazon‘s Alexa, the voice-controlled personal assistant built into Amazon Echo and Echo Dot speakers. As the Echo crosses the pond to the UK, Alexa has had to learn a whole new version of English. So in the interests of maintaining the special relationship …
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