Apple not only company fighting Google over video, as YouTube is cut from Amazon Echo Show

On Tuesday afternoon, Google withdrew YouTube service from the Echo Show personal video device, and the two companies have issued dueling statements about the matter.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 27

Apple TV 4K listing appears on Amazon, after two-year absence of product line [u]

A listing for the 64-gigabyte version of the Apple TV 4K on Amazon is briefly buoyed hopes for an imminent release of an Amazon Prime Video app for Apple's set-top box— but the listing has since been removed by the e-commerce giant.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 20

Amazon slashes 4K video prices in apparent reaction to iTunes 4K deals

Amazon has dramatically reduced the costs of 4K movies on Amazon Video, undercutting prices at Apple's iTunes for streaming on the Apple TV 4K.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 24

Apple allegedly making big push for $5 billion James Bond 007 movie franchise rights

After a 2015 expiration of the last deal for the James Bond 007 film franchise, a new report claims that Apple, Amazon, and Warner Bros. are sparring over production rights for future films.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 41

Amazon & Microsoft reveal plans to allow cross-access for Alexa and Cortana

In an industry first, Amazon and Microsoft have announced that people will soon be able to access Alexa from Cortana, and vice versa, including through iOS.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 14

Amazon Prime Video Apple TV app may not be ready for September launch

While an Apple TV app for Amazon Prime Video isn't news, a report is now claiming that the app may not see a rumored September launch.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 18

Amazon expected to counter Apple's AirPlay 2 with Echo-based whole-home audio

In a potential shot at Apple's AirPlay 2 as well as speaker maker Sonos, Amazon is rumored to be preparing its own multi-speaker, multi-room music technology, which could come to existing Echo devices via a software update.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 24

Apple could buy into Bollywood video content with Eros Group deal

Apple is reportedly among several companies in talks to buy up the complete film and music library of Eros Group, an Indian movie production studio with a number of famous Bollywood hits.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 5

Amazon Echo vulnerability allows hackers to eavesdrop with always-on microphone

A security researcher has shown off the potential danger of internet connected speakers being used to listen in on private conversations by publishing details of how to hack earlier models of the Amazon Echo via a hardware-based vulnerability that cannot be fixed with a software patch.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 31

iRobot CEO insists company won't sell Roomba home data [u]

Despite a report suggesting the contrary, iRobot is not planning to sell data from 900 Series Roombas to companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon, CEO Colin Angle said in a statement published on Friday.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 13

Internet-connected television use including Apple TV growing to over 168 million in 2017

Apple has grown its body of streaming hardware users, but still lags behind offerings from Amazon, Google, and Roku, according to a new research study.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 17

Roomba developer iRobot looking to sell owner's room data to Apple to bolster HomeKit

Home automation company iRobot is looking at mapping user's houses with permission using newer version of the Roomba, and selling that data to Apple, Amazon, and Google.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 44

FTC examines claims of Amazon using inflated list prices before signing off on Whole Foods takeover

In reviewing Amazon's proposed $13.7 billion takeover of Whole Foods, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is reportedly exploring a complaint that the company posts false list prices on its website, making its discounts seem better than they really are.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 23

Amazon 'Spark' feature in iPhone app tempts users to buy items through Instagram-style feed

Amazon has launched a new social feature for Prime members using its iPhone app called Spark, encouraging customers to share photographs of their orders with other users and to tag items they are interested in acquiring, with the feature potentially helping the retailer sell more of the shared products.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 4

Amazon working on mobile messaging service to rival Apple Messages

Amazon last week began querying customers over potential features they would like to see included in a new mobile messaging platform called "Anytime," which according to reports boasts text and video chat, voice calling, group tasks and social networking functionality.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 61

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