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First STAR TREK: PICARD Preview Teases the Return of Patrick Stewart's Iconic Character[teaser]"The end is only the beginning."[/teaser] CBS All Access has released the first teaser for Star Trek: Picard. The upcoming streaming series will feature the return of Patrick Stewart in the iconic role of Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Though full plot details have not been revealed yet, the new show won't be a reboot of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Instead, the series will explore the next stage in Picard's life. Beyond Patrick Stewart, additional cast members for the show will include Santiago Cabrera, Isa Briones, Alison Pill, and Harry Treadaway. Check out the teaser trailer below! Other members of the show's creative team will include James Duff, Akiva Goldsman, Michael Chabon, and Kirsten Beyer. In addition, Stewart, Chabon, Goldsman, Duff, and Kurtzman will executive produce, along with Heather Kadin of Secret Hideout, Roddenberry Entertainment President Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry, and Roddenberry Entertainment COO Trevor Roth. Patrick Stewart originally played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in all seven seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which ran from 1987 to 1994. In addition, the actor previously reprised the role in four theatrical films: Star Trek: Generations (1994), Star Trek: First Contact (1996), Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), and Star Trek: Nemesis (2002). An exact release date for Star Trek: Picard has not been announced yet. Beyond the upcoming series, CBS All Access is also home to Star Trek: Discovery which has been renewed for a third season. A current CBS All Access subscription costs $5.99 per month with reduced commercials or $9.99 per month for a commercial-free plan. Sources: CBS All Access (YouTube)Posted Thu May 23, 2019 at 11:15 AM PDT by: -
Marantz Reveals NR1510 and NR1710 Slimline AV Receivers[teaser]The new compact receiver models are designed to save space.[/teaser] Marantz has detailed the latest additions to its Slimline series of compact AV receivers. The new collection includes the NR1510 5.2-Channel Receiver and the NR1710 7.2-Channel Receiver. "The latest additions to our slim network receiver line continue to demonstrate Marantz's mastery of blending the most musical sound with advanced technological features and elegant slender design," said Emmanuel Millot, global brand director at Marantz. "We've packed plenty of power into both models and included the latest HDMI suite alongside voice control compatibility with industry-leading AI platforms. Both of these new models easily meet the needs of most enthusiasts without sacrificing space, and are an ideal option for listeners looking to move away from a sound bar to a product with greater sonic performance and ease-of-use." The NR1710 is a 7.2-Channel receiver rated for 50W per channel: 8-ohm, 20Hz – 20kHz, 0.08% THD, 2ch. drive. In addition, the unit supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive audio configurations. Likewise, DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization are supported as well to simulate surround sound and overhead audio without the need for additional speakers. Meanwhile, the NR1510 is a 5.2-Channel receiver without Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, or Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization support. Here's a full rundown of additional features shared between both models per Marantz: 4K/60 Hz full-rate pass-through, 4:4:4 color resolution, HDR10 and BT.2020 Supports Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), eARC and ALLM for enhanced picture and audio Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Ability to decode high-resolution audio ALAC, FLAC and WAV lossless files up to 24-bit/192-kHz as well as DCD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz tracks for high-resolution listening HEOS Built-in for multi-room streaming, music streaming and voice control Supports Alexa, Google Home and Apple Siri voice assistants Supports all major streaming services including Spotify, Pandora, Tidal, and several others via Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 or the HEOS app Integrated phono input Built-in Wi-Fi with 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band support (dual antenna) Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for Xbox One Advanced Custom installation support including IP control, Control 4 SDDP, Web UI, Works with Domotz Pro, OvrC and ihiji Invision for remote room monitoring and management, Remote In/Out, and Flasher Input Marantz AVR Remote iOS and Android app Dual subwoofer outputs The NR1510 5.2-Channel Receiver ($599) and the NR1710 7.2-Channel Receiver ($749) are now available via authorized retailers. Source: MarantzPosted Tue May 21, 2019 at 03:30 PM PDT by: -
ASUS Details ZenFone 6 Smartphone with DTS:X Ultra Audio Technology[teaser]The new smartphone features immersive DTS audio tech.[/teaser] ASUS has revealed its latest smartphone model, the ZenFone 6. The new Android handset offers several advanced features, including DTS:X Ultra support. "DTS:X Ultra technology represents a significant improvement in mobile audio to make streaming content sound amazing on the ZenFone 6," said Sumat Mehra, svp and general manager, mobile at Xperi. "Consumers choose smartphones based on their features and performance capabilities. DTS:X Ultra technology enhances smartphone-based audio content, delivering a truly premium entertainment experience." The ZenFone 6 features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ (2340 by 1080) IPS display with support for 600 nits of brightness, 100% DCI-P3 wide color gamut coverage, and HDR10 playback. Under the hood, the Android device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform with 7nm, 64-bit Octa-core Processor and a Qualcomm Adreno 640 GPU. In addition, thanks to DTS:X Ultra integration, the unit is capable of 3D audio rendering with support for 5.1 and 7.1 multi-channel audio. Likewise the tech uses redesigned audio post-processing algorithms for speaker and headphone routes, enabling it to provide enhanced bass, an ultra-realistic head tracker, and custom settings for up to six pre-loaded headphone profiles. Finally, the ZenFone 6 also features a unique motorized Flip Camera design with a 48MP Sony IMX586 main camera and a 13MP ultrawide secondary camera. "DTS:X Ultra is an integral part of providing our consumers the ultimate entertainment experience in the new ZenFone 6," said Bryan Chang, general manager, phone business unit at ASUS. "We are excited to offer these unique features from DTS that ensure quality audio for all content." The ASUS ZenFone 6 is set to launch later this year with prices starting at $499. Sources: ASUS, DTSPosted Tue May 21, 2019 at 01:55 PM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: BLACK MIRROR, STAR TREK: PICARD, and More[teaser]The latest season of Netflix's Black Mirror headlines this week's crop of streaming trailers.[/teaser] Netflix, Hulu, MotorTrend, and CBS All Access have all released new previews and info for several of their upcoming series and films. Here's a full rundown of streaming titles scheduled to arrive on each service: A Tale of Two Kitchens (Netflix, May 22) - Two countries, two restaurants, one vision. At Gabriela Cámara's acclaimed Contramar in Mexico City, the welcoming, uniformed waiters are as beloved by diners as the menu featuring fresh, local seafood caught within 24 hours. The entire staff sees themselves as part of an extended family. Meanwhile at Cala in San Francisco, Cámara hires staff from different backgrounds and cultures, including ex-felons and ex-addicts who view the work as an important opportunity to grow as individuals. A Tale of Two Kitchens explores the ways in which a restaurant can serve as a place of both dignity and community. What/If (Netflix, May 24) - From Revenge creator Mike Kelley, What/If stars Renée Zellweger as ultimate game player, Anne Montgomery. When Anne presents a young, cash-strapped couple with an incredible opportunity, they have to decide what they're willing to risk for a chance to have it all. Killer Ratings (Netflix, May 31) - A series about a TV celebrity, murder, political power, and a criminal empire. It tells the true-life story of a Brazilian TV host who was accused of literally killing for ratings and using his show to cover up the truth. Always Be My Maybe (Netflix, May 31) - Childhood friends Sasha and Marcus have a falling out and don’t speak for 15 years. But when Sasha, now a celebrity chef in Los Angeles, returns to her hometown of San Francisco to open a new restaurant, she runs into her old pal -- a happily complacent musician still living at home and working for his dad. Though the two are reluctant to reconnect, they soon find the old sparks — and maybe some new ones — are there. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman: Season 2 (Netflix, May 31) - Some conversations leave you speechless. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman returns for a second season welcoming another round of guests Letterman finds fascinating. This season, Dave sits down with Kanye West, Ellen Degeneres, Tiffany Haddish, Lewis Hamilton and Melinda Gates for in-depth conversations, combining humor and curiosity. Black Mirror: Season 5 (Netflix, June 5) - An anthology series that taps into our collective unease with the modern world, with each stand-alone episode a sharp, suspenseful tale exploring themes of contemporary techno-paranoia. Without questioning it, technology has transformed all aspects of our lives; in every home; on every desk; in every palm - a plasma screen; a monitor; a Smartphone – a Black Mirror reflecting our 21st Century existence back at us. The series is created and written by Charlie Brooker, and executive produced by Brooker and Annabel Jones. 3%: Season 3 (Netflix, June 7) - Caught between the elitist, humiliating Process to obtain a place in the Offshore and the endless scarcity of resources on the Continent, some ex-candidates decide to come up with a third way. But freedom has a price. Beats (Netflix, June 19) - In this coming-of-age drama, a reclusive teenage musical prodigy (Khalil Everage) forms an unlikely friendship with a down-on-his-luck high school security guard (Anthony Anderson). United by their mutual love of hip hop, they try to free each other from the demons of their past and break into the city's music scene. Directed by Chris Robinson (ATL, The New Edition Story), Beats features Everage in his feature film debut and co-stars Uzo Aduba and Emayatzy Corinealdi. Beats is the ultimate ode to Chicago's South Side, and its long history of creating music that forms the city's beating heart. Das Boot (Hulu, June 17) - During the Autumn of 1942, in occupied France, U-612 is now ready for its maiden voyage, preparing to head into the increasingly brutal warfare with its young crewmen, including the new captain, Klaus Hoffmann. As the 40 young men take on their first mission, they struggle with the cramped and claustrophobic conditions of life underwater. Their personalities are pushed to the limit as tensions rise and loyalties begin to shatter. Under Pressure: 9k (MotorTrend, May 16) - An innovative, short-form series with a unique style and structure that focuses on the import vehicle customization and performance work of Southern California-based car shop, 9K Racing. The 9K Racing team, staffed by co-owner Joey Grande, co-owner Felicia Bang, fabricator Greg Leone, and technician and aero specialist Jesse Budano, push the boundaries of aftermarket performance work while opening a portal into the culture and community of the import car tuning world. Strange Angel: Season 2 (CBS All Access, June 13) - In season two, the U.S. is fully engaged in World War II, transforming Jack’s rocketry work into a lucrative business and further entrenching him in the military-industrial complex. While Jack’s career takes off, he and his wife Susan’s devotion to their new occult religion grows, leading them to invite the sex cult into their Pasadena mansion and Jack to forge a personal relationship with the group’s notorious founder, Aleister Crowley himself. Finally, CBS All Access has also revealed the official title and logo for its upcoming Star Trek series starring Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard. As many suspected, the show will simply be called Star Trek: Picard. Check out the announcement tweet below! #StarTrek: Picard will stream exclusively on @CBSAllAccess in the United States, on Amazon #PrimeVideo in more than 200 countries and territories and in Canada on Bell Media’s @SpaceChannel and OTT service @CraveCanada. @StarTrekCBS @primevideouk https://t.co/f3mVPY449M pic.twitter.com/iDrmtDiQLg — Star Trek (@StarTrek) May 15, 2019 - A current Netflix subscription starts at $13 per month for HD streaming and $16 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current CBS All Access subscription costs $5.99 per month with reduced commercials or $9.99 per month for a commercial-free plan. - A current Hulu subscription starts at $6 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month and Live TV bundle is available for $45. - A current MotorTrend subscription costs $5 per month. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Hulu (YouTube), CBS All Access (YouTube), Star Trek (Twitter), MotorTrend (YouTube)Posted Thu May 16, 2019 at 02:05 PM PDT by: -
Sound United Enters Agreement to Acquire Onkyo's Home Audio Business[teaser]More audio brands are set to join the Sound United portfolio.[/teaser] Sound United has entered a preliminary agreement to acquire Onkyo's home audio division. The deal covers the Onkyo, Pioneer, Pioneer Elite, and Integra brands. Beyond Onkyo, Sound United is already the parent company of Denon, Polk Audio, Marantz, Definitive Technology, HEOS, Classé, and Boston Acoustics. “We are thrilled by the opportunity to add the venerable Onkyo and Pioneer brands to our portfolio. Sound United is one of the leading dedicated providers of premium audio/video products, and we believe the combined businesses will bring unrivaled innovation and sound performance to our consumers and channel partners," said Kevin Duffy. "Upon completion of the transaction, we will work tirelessly with the consumer audio division of Onkyo Corporation to ensure a seamless transition into the Sound United family so that all employees, customers and channel partners benefit from the enhanced breadth and depth of the new organization." According to Sound United, the acquisition will allow the company to better meet consumer demand in the home audio market with improved product development and manufacturing efficiencies. In particular, the company cited the addition of Onkyo and Pioneer as a benefit to its development of new wireless, voice-enabled speakers and sound bars. Other product categories covered by Onkyo's brands include AV receivers, HiFi equipment, Mini-systems, turn tables, home theater systems, optical disc players, and more. The preliminary deal is now subject to various conditions and approvals. Once the agreement is finalized, Sound United's current CEO, Kevin Duffy, will serve as the CEO of the combined businesses. Source: Sound UnitedPosted Wed May 15, 2019 at 11:15 AM PDT by: -
Disney Receives Full Control of Hulu Streaming Service[teaser]The company is now in full control of the streaming platform.[/teaser] Disney and Comcast have announced a new deal granting Disney full operational control over the Hulu streaming service. Though Comcast still has a 33% ownership stake in the platform, that equity is now under a "put/call" agreement. As part of the "put/call" deal, Comcast can require Disney to buy NBCUniversal's stake in Hulu by as early as January 2024. Likewise, Disney has the right to require NBCUniversal to sell its stake to Disney for its fair market value at that same time. In addition, both companies are funding the purchase of AT&T's previous 9.5% stake in Hulu. Meanwhile, despite the shift in control, Comcast has agreed to extend Hulu's streaming license of NBCUniversal content and Hulu's Live TV support of NBCUniversal channels until late 2024. Likewise, Comcast will continue to offer access to Hulu via its Xfinity X1 platform. With that said, NBCUniversal will have the option to terminate most of its Hulu content license agreements in three years and the company will have the right to stream select content currently exclusive to Hulu on its own OTT service in one year. Beyond Hulu, Disney also has its own Disney+ streaming service set to launch in the US on November 12 for $7 per month. The platform will be home to a host of exclusive shows and movies, including new series based on Star Wars and Marvel properties. A current Hulu subscription starts at $6 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month and Live TV bundle is available for $45. Source: ComcastPosted Tue May 14, 2019 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
Apple Launches Updated Apple TV App[teaser]The redesigned app is now available on select devices, including 2019 Samsung TVs.[/teaser] Apple has announced the launch of its updated Apple TV app. The new version features access to Apple TV Channels, along with support for more personalized recommendations and a dedicated Kids section. The Apple TV App allows users to browse through content from over 150 video services without switching from one app to the next, including titles from Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and many other pay-TV subscriptions. In addition, the latest version of the app now offers support for Apple TV Channels, enabling customers to subscribe to individual channels like HBO, Starz, SHOWTIME, CBS All Access, Smithsonian Channel, EPIX, Tastemade, Noggin, MTV Hits, and more. All of the channels are then available to watch through the Apple TV app -- offering a convenient, all-in-one hub for various digital platforms. Likewise, Family Sharing for up to six family members is also provided, allowing users to share Apple TV channel subscriptions using their Apple ID and password. Online and offline playback are supported for Apple TV channels as well, allowing users to download content from services like HBO for later viewing without an internet connection. Outside of the Channels feature, the new Apple TV app also includes some design and personalization updates, including support for content recommendations from more than 150 services and over 100,000 iTunes movies and TV shows. The "Up Next" row in the "Watch Now" section now provides easy access to a user's favorite content synced across devices, along with curated suggestions based on a customer's viewing habits. Meanwhile, a redesigned "Library" section houses all of a user's purchased iTunes movies and shows organized by categories like Recently Added, Downloaded, Genres, and more. Finally, dedicated Kids and Sports sections are also included across the top menu. The new Apple TV app is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV devices with iOS 12.3 and tvOS 12.3. In addition, the app is also now available on all 2019 Samsung TVs and select 2018 Samsung TVs. Likewise, select Samsung smart TVs can also use AirPlay 2 to wirelessly stream content from their iPhone, iPad, or Mac to their displays. AirPlay 2 support is also set to arrive on select VIZIO, LG, and Sony smart TVs later this year. And beyond the current crop of content, the Apple TV app is also set to become the home of Apple TV+ this fall. The upcoming subscription streaming service will include a variety of exclusive shows and movies. Source: ApplePosted Tue May 14, 2019 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Audio Research Details Reference 160S Stereo Power Amplifier[teaser]The company's latest premium audio component has been revealed.[/teaser] Audio Research has announced its new Reference 160S Stereo Power Amplifier. The device builds upon the previously released 160M Mono Amp, and is set to launch in Q3 2019 for an MSRP of $20,000. The Reference 160S Stereo Power Amplifier features a vacuum-tube design with dual transparent power meters positioned in front of eight KT150 output power tubes. In addition, the amp uses a proprietary auto-bias circuit, and offers switchable Triode or Ultra linear modes of operation, balanced and single-ended inputs, an output tube monitoring mode, and a four-layer circuit board. Here's a rundown of key product details per Audio Research: Weight: 100 Lbs. Depth: 21.5” Retail Price: $20,000 Power Rating: 140 WPC 2 Rear Handles (for increased mobility) Product will begin shipping in Q3 of 2019 And beyond the new Reference 160S Stereo Power Amplifier, Audio Research also recently announced new versions of its CD6 and Reference CD9 Transport/DAC with tweaked designs and refreshed faceplates. The CD6SE is now available for a suggested retail price of $10,000 and the REFCD9SE is now available for a suggested retail price of $15,000. Options for natural silver or black anodized front panels and handles are available for both units. Meanwhile, other products in the current Audio Research lineup include: REF 6 Stereo preamplifier PH9 Foundation Series Phono Preamplifier Reference Phono 3 Vacuum-tube phono preamplifier DAC 9 Foundation Series Digital-to-Analog Converter Reference 160M Vacuum Tube Monaural Power Amplifier VSi75VT Integrated Stereo Amplifier VT80SE The Audio Research amplifier of the Foundation Series LS28 Class-A vacuum-tube line stage Reference 75 SE Vacuum Tube Stereo Power Amplifier, 75 Watts Reference 150 SEVacuum Tube Stereo Power Amplifier, 150 Watts Reference 250 SEVacuum Tube Monaural Power Amplifier, 250 Watts Reference 750 SEVacuum Tube Monaural Power Amplifier Tower, 750 Watts Reference Phono 10 Phono Preamplifier Reference 10 Line Stage Preamplifier Source: Audio ResearchPosted Mon May 13, 2019 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: RIM OF THE WORLD, I AM MOTHER, and More[teaser]A new sci-fi action flick from director McG headlines this week's crop of streaming trailers.[/teaser] Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, CBS All Access, and DC Universe have all released new previews and info for several of their upcoming series and films. Here's a full rundown of streaming titles scheduled to arrive on each service: Nailed It!: Season 3 (Netflix, May 17) - Hosted by Nicole Byer and Jacques Torres, home bakers with a terrible track record take a shot at re-creating edible masterpieces for a $10,000 prize. It’s part competition, part hot mess. Rim of the World (Netflix, May 24) - 2014. Summer camp at Rim of the World has barely begun when four misfit teenagers -- Alex, ZhenZhen, Dariush, and Gabriel -- find they’ve got bigger problems to face than learning how to canoe and climb ropes when aliens suddenly invade the planet. Alone in a campground once teeming with people, the kids are unexpectedly entrusted with a key that carries the secret to stopping the invasion. Without any adults or electronics to help guide the way, it’s clear what they must do: band together, conquer their fears, and save the world. An epic action-adventure directed by McG (Charlie’s Angels). She’s Gotta Have It: Season 2 (Netflix, May 24) - A seriously sexy comedy and rousing celebration of female empowerment, She’s Gotta Have It Season 2 offers a timely and topical portrait of rising talents, with free-spirited artist Nola Darling (DeWanda Wise) at the center. Struggling with newfound success this season, against a backdrop of black art and culture, Nola must decide if she will remain true to her creative ideals or give in to the corporate world. Her journey of self-discovery helps transform the lives of those around her, including friend and sometimes lover Mars Blackmon (Anthony Ramos), who sets out to pursue his true passion of music as well as her inner circle of Opal (Ilfenesh Hadera), Greer Childs (Cleo Anthony), Jamie Overstreet (Lyriq Bent), Clorinda Bradford (Margot Bingham), Shemekka Epps (Chyna Layne) and Winnie Win (Fat Joe). Their journey expands to new destinations this season beyond their home base of Fort Greene, the vibrant Brooklyn enclave, that continues to evolve and change as gentrification remakes the neighborhood. High Seas (Netflix, May 24) - A magnificent transatlantic ship full of passengers, travelling from Europe to South America in search of a better future. Two sisters, Eva (Ivana Baquero) and Carolina (Alejandra Onieva), as different as they are inseparable. A handsome officer, Nicolás Sala (Jon Kortajarena), a man that fate has put in the wrong place. A mystery to be solved: the murder of a passenger whose name does not appear in the passenger list and who no one remembers. Love, intrigues and many lies… in a ship that hides a story in each one of its cabins and a dark secret deep inside. There is only one clear thing: The murderer will not be able to leave the ship. After Maria (Netflix, May 24) - In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria’s catastrophic destruction in 2017, three Puerto Rican women and their families are caught between worlds as their FEMA housing assistance in New York expires. With the threat of homelessness on the horizon, After Maria follows these families as they fight to keep their families together and battle the emotional effects from displacement. I Am Mother (Netflix, June 7) - A sci-fi thriller about a teenage girl (Clara Rugaard), who is the first of a new generation of humans to be raised by Mother (Rose Byrne), a robot designed to repopulate the earth after the extinction of humankind. But the pair’s unique relationship is threatened when an injured stranger (Hilary Swank) arrives with news that calls into question everything Daughter has been told about the outside world and her Mother’s intentions. The Twilight Zone (CBS All Access, May 16) - Episode 8, "Point of Origin," stars Ginnifer Goodwin and is hosted by Academy Award winner Jordan Peele. A suburban housewife (Ginnifer Goodwin) wants to go home. But where - and what - is home, really? Zabryna Guevara and James Frain guest star. Jonas Brothers' Chasing Happiness (Amazon Prime Video, June 4) - From humble roots as pastor’s sons in New Jersey, through their meteoric rise to fame, the Jonas Brothers’ bond was unshakeable—until a surprising and painful breakup led Joe, Kevin and Nick down very different paths. With deeply personal interviews, previously unreleased footage and exclusive music, this is the Jonas Brothers as never seen before. Absentia: Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video, June 14) - After killing her abductor, former FBI agent Emily Byrne struggles to define her new normal as a mother and a survivor of years of torture. Even while she rebuilds her relationship with her son, Flynn, Emily still cannot shake the darkness of her past. She enlists police detective Tommy Gibbs in an investigation of her history. When the case turns deadly, she risks everything to uncover the truth. Swamp Thing (DC Universe, May 31) - Follows Abby Arcane as she investigates what seems to be a deadly swamp-born virus in a small town in Louisiana but soon discovers that the swamp holds mystical and terrifying secrets. When unexplainable and chilling horrors emerge from the murky marsh, no one is safe. Based on the DC characters originally written and drawn by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $13 per month for HD streaming and $16 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current CBS All Access subscription costs $5.99 per month with reduced commercials or $9.99 per month for a commercial-free plan. - A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $119 per year or $13 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $9 per month. - A current DC Universe subscription costs $8 per month or $75 per year. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), CBS All Access (YouTube), Amazon (YouTube), DC (YouTube)Posted Fri May 10, 2019 at 06:40 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Starts Rolling Out Free One-Day Shipping for Prime Members[teaser]Prime members can now receive free one-day shipping on select items.[/teaser] Amazon recently announced plans to upgrade its free shipping offer for Prime subscribers, bringing the feature down from free two-day shipping to free one-day shipping. And as reported by SlickDeals, the retailer has already started to roll out the improved feature to some users and products. According to Amazon's website, free one-day Prime shipping is now available for millions of items. Likewise, the offer is available without any kind of minimum total purchase price requirement. Prime subscribers simply need to look for the "FREE One-Day" logo on an item's listing page. Eligible products will then be delivered by 9 p.m. the day after they are ordered. The current selection of Prime items eligible for free one-day shipping include Amazon devices like the Fire TV Stick 4K and Echo smart speaker, along with a wide variety of household items and electronics, including a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, a Samsung hard drive, an Apple iPad, and a Portal smart screen. CLICK HERE for a more extensive rundown of featured products available now for free one-day shipping with an Amazon Prime membership. An annual Amazon Prime membership currently costs $119. Likewise, users can also opt for a monthly plan at $12.99 per month. In addition to new free one-day shipping on select items, Prime memberships also include a host of other benefits. Here's a rundown of a few key Prime subscription perks and features per Amazon: Prime Rewards - Cardmembers earn 5% Back at Amazon.com with a Prime Credit Card. Earn 2% rewards on your debit spending with Prime Reload. Prime Delivery - Get FREE Two-Day Shipping on over 100 million items. Prime Video - Enjoy unlimited instant streaming of thousands of popular movies and TV episodes Prime Music - Growing selection of 2 million songs – always ad-free. Unlock even more with Amazon Music Unlimited at an exclusive discount. Prime Reading - Enjoy unlimited reading on any device, with over a thousand books, magazines, comics, articles, Kindle Singles, and more. Audible Channels - Unlimited listening to original audio series and playlists handcrafted for every interest. Twitch Prime - Free game content every month, member exclusive discount on new release video games and loads more. Prime Photos - Unlimited photo storage in Amazon Cloud Drive. Prime Early Access - 30-minute early access to Lightning Deals on Amazon. Amazon First Reads - Choose one featured early release book for FREE every month with Amazon First Reads. Sources: Amazon via SlickDealsPosted Fri May 10, 2019 at 12:27 PM PDT by:
