Tag Archives: Amazon Prime

Shamelessly Plugging A Book

Long-time readers of this blog may remember Benjamin Hutchins, aka Gryphon, who, aside from being my best friend for over two decades, was a contributor to the blog for a while before the hiatus. He had his Technosophy column, Toy … Continue reading

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Amazon Inks Deal to Stream FOX Content, Netflix Needs to Watch Their Back

There’s an interesting announcement on the Amazon front page today. They’ve inked a deal with FOX to include their content in the ‘free’ Prime instant video streaming service. Amazon Prime has traditionally been a $79 year service which gives members … Continue reading

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Roku’s New Boxes Highlight Where TiVo is Failing in OTT Content

I’m a big fan of TiVo, that’s no secret. I think that TiVo is the best DVR available today, and I don’t hesitate to recommend it. But don’t for a minute think that means I believe they’re perfect and don’t … Continue reading

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Try Amazon Prime Free For One Month

If you’re a regular Amazon shopper, as I am, Amazon Prime is great. You get free two-day shipping on most everything you buy. There is a $79 annual fee, but it is well worth it if you purchase enough over … Continue reading

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