Take that, Apple TV: Amazon unveils new 4K Fire TV box

Amazon has unveiled an updated Fire TV box, which can stream content in 4K.

The streaming media device, which first launched last year, swiftly became the online retailer’s fastest-selling product. But the gadget, which boasts the unique ability to offer … Read More

Amazon Fire TV claims fastest growing streaming library

Amazon claims to have the fastest growing library of content on Fire TV than any other streaming media player.

Amazon’s little black box, which first launched last year, is a strong competitor in the set top box market, thanks to … Read More

Amazon releases new Red Oaks trailer

Amazon has released a trailer for Red Oaks ahead of its October premiere.

The coming-of-age comedy is directed by David Gordon Green (Pineapple Express, Joe) and produced by Steven Soderbergh and stars Craig Roberts (Submarine) as a tennis coach in … Read More

Netflix dismisses offline downloads, as Amazon flies ahead

Netflix has dismissed Amazon’s idea of offering offline downloads to Prime Instant Video subscribers, instead choosing to focus on other services, such as in-flight streaming on airplanes.

Amazon announced the new option earlier this month, making it the first subscription … Read More

Amazon adds offline viewing for Prime Video subscribers

Amazon has become the first subscription streaming service to offer downloads of movies and TVs for offline viewing.

Amazon Prime Instant Video subscribers in the UK, US, Germany and Austria will now be able to download movies and TV episodes … Read More

Amazon adds HDR streaming to Prime Video

Amazon has become the first VOD service to offer HDR streaming in the UK.

The site introduced high dynamic range video earlier this year in the US at no extra cost to subscribers.

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David Threlfall joins Ripper Street Season 4

David Threlfall has joined the cast of Ripper Street Season 4.

The actor, who has previously appeared in Shameless and Hot Fuzz, joins series favourites Matthew MacFadyen, Jerome Flynn, Adam Rothenberg, MyAnna Buring and Charlene McKenna for the fourth season … Read More

Amazon cracks down on Prime account sharing

Amazon is cracking down on Prime account sharing.

The retailer’s Prime service has become a growing focus for the company in recent years, with a nationwide advertising campaign designed to encourage sign-ups to the scheme. An annual membership costs … Read More

Amazon announces release dates for Red Oaks, The Man in the High Castle, Hand of God, Transparent Season 2

Amazon has announced the release dates for its new original series, including The Man in the High Castle and Red Oaks, with a plan to debut a new show every month for the near future.

The VOD service has ramped … Read More

Amazon beats Netflix in race to sign Top Gear trio

The Top Gear trio have signed a deal to make a new car TV show for Amazon Prime.

The former BBC presenters have been the subject of speculation for months, following Clarkson’s departure from the Beeb earlier this year thanks … Read More