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A Fake Office Retreat Delivers Real Workplace Warmth
entertainment20 days ago

A Fake Office Retreat Delivers Real Workplace Warmth

WIRED reviews Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, the second season of Prime Video’s docu-comedy that puts a real temp worker into a staged corporate retreat. Anthony navigates pranks, HR antics, and leadership tests as Dougie Jr. tries to prove himself, while the show blends office chaos with moments of genuine connection, suggesting work can feel meaningful even amid layoffs and AI disruption.

Melania Doc Flops, Heads to Prime Video
entertainment1 month ago

Melania Doc Flops, Heads to Prime Video

Amazon-MGM’s Melania, a Brett Ratner–directed documentary about the former first lady, opened to about $7 million and grossed roughly $16.6 million worldwide, far short of its $75 million budget; after a steep U.S. drop and weak international performance, Amazon plans to recoup costs when it streams on Prime Video starting March 9, via advertising and Prime signups.

Melania Doc Flops in Theaters, Moves to Prime Video for Cost Recoup
entertainment1 month ago

Melania Doc Flops in Theaters, Moves to Prime Video for Cost Recoup

A high-budget Amazon-MGM documentary about Melania Trump opened around $7 million in theaters but faltered, with a reported budget of about $75 million and worldwide gross of $16.6 million (international $291k; UK roughly £33k). After a steep drop and eventual disappearance from theaters, the studio plans to recoup costs by streaming on Prime Video starting March 9, via ads and Prime subs, following its Kennedy Center premiere.

Alexa+ expands reach: Prime members get free access to AI assistant across devices
devices2 months ago

Alexa+ expands reach: Prime members get free access to AI assistant across devices

Amazon says Alexa+ is now available in the U.S. as a free Prime member benefit, giving Prime households unlimited access to the full Alexa+ feature set across Alexa-enabled devices, Alexa.com, and the Alexa app; non-Prime users can try a free Alexa+ chat experience, and a separate unlimited plan costs $19.99 per month. Powered by a new AI architecture from Amazon Nova and Anthropic, Alexa+ can manage tasks, schedules, reservations, shopping, and home automation across devices, with memory of past interactions and deeper conversations across platforms.

Melania Documentary Expands to 2,000 Theaters, Minneapolis Highlighted
entertainment2 months ago

Melania Documentary Expands to 2,000 Theaters, Minneapolis Highlighted

The Melania documentary, a $75 million Brett Ratner–directed film produced with Amazon, is widening its theatrical run to about 2,000 screens after a stronger-than-expected $7.2 million opening in roughly 1,800 theaters. The expansion includes blue-city markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, and Minneapolis, where early sales are modest but persistent. Melania’s longtime adviser notes the film’s appeal to Trump supporters and its surprising performance in blue cities as well. After the theatrical push, the film is expected to stream on Amazon Prime later this summer, with discussions of bonus footage or a short Melania doc series; local Minneapolis screenings show varying demand across venues.

Latest Free Game Offers for Steam Deck and PC Users
technology3 months ago

Latest Free Game Offers for Steam Deck and PC Users

This week, several free games are available for Steam Deck and handhelds, including titles from Steam, Epic Games, and GOG, with some requiring Amazon Prime. Notable freebies include Fallout 1 and 2 from GOG, LEGO 2K Drive, and XCOM 2 from Epic, with redemption deadlines in early 2026. Amazon Prime also offers GYLT and Dark City: Kyiv for free. The article encourages following their social media for updates on future freebies.

Amazon Launches Alexa+ Web AI to Compete with ChatGPT and Google Gemini
technology3 months ago

Amazon Launches Alexa+ Web AI to Compete with ChatGPT and Google Gemini

Alexa Plus, a new AI-powered version of Amazon's voice assistant, offers more human-like conversations, better app integrations, and enhanced smart home capabilities, but comes with privacy concerns and a high cost for non-Prime users. It's highly beneficial for Prime members but may not be worth the price for others, especially given ongoing chatbot limitations.

Amazon Prime $2.5B Settlement: How to Claim Your Refund
business6 months ago

Amazon Prime $2.5B Settlement: How to Claim Your Refund

Amazon has settled with the FTC for $2.5 billion over allegations of misleading Prime sign-ups and difficult cancellations, with $1.5 billion allocated for refunds to eligible Prime subscribers who signed up or tried to cancel between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025. Eligible customers can receive up to $51, with claims process opening soon, and current and former U.S. Prime members are advised to check their eligibility and file claims within 180 days of the form's availability.

Amazon Prime Tightens Free Shipping Policies Amid Member Concerns
business7 months ago

Amazon Prime Tightens Free Shipping Policies Amid Member Concerns

Amazon is ending its Prime Invitee Program on October 1, 2025, which allowed members to share free shipping benefits with others outside their household, while continuing to allow sharing of other Prime benefits within the household. This change aims to tighten the policy around sharing benefits, impacting members who previously extended free shipping to non-household members.