Is it too soon for a show that pokes fun at the dysfunction taking place in Washington, DC? Amazon thinks not. Starting today (Friday) the first three episodes of its first-ever original series Alpha House will be available online for free. I had the opportunity to view the … [Read more...]
If you’re gonna shop..Black Friday Apps: My ABC World News Now segment
It's no secret how I feel about the Black Friday creep. The fact that stores are opening earlier and earlier, making it virtually impossible for those who work there to enjoy their Thanksgiving holiday with family. I didn't used to care at all; if you want to shop in the middle … [Read more...]
Amazon’s Best Movies and TV Shows of the Year: What are Yours?
Amazon's movie and TV editors are out with their best movies and TV shows of 2011. These are culled from movies available on DVD, Blu-ray or Amazon's Instant Video streaming service which is available free to Amazon Prime members. If you're one of those on the fence about whether … [Read more...]
Amazon says Kindle e-books outselling paper books
It's a definite shift in the way we do things. Amazon says customers are now purchasing more Kindle books than all print books - hardcover and paperback - combined. And the latest and cheapest Kindle, the one that shows ads in standby mode? It's the best-seller of the line, just … [Read more...]