Amazon launches Netflix rival streaming service for $8.99 April 18, 2016 - 14:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Amazon on Sunday, April 17 launched a new, stand-alone service called Prime Video that will allow users to sign up for a monthly video streaming service for just $8.99, Mashable said. That price is one dollar more than Netflix's lowest plan ($7.99) which lacks HD video, but a full dollar less than Netflix's popular Standard plan (HD included), which goes for $9.99. The service will include the ability to download shows for offline viewing. Like Netflix, Amazon has been aggressively developing its own original properties, including Transparent and Man in the High Castle, but it still hasn't managed to garner the stunning success of Netflix hits like House of Cards, Orange is the New Black and Daredevil. Nevertheless, this latest move from the Seattle-based company indicates that Amazon is willing to be just as patient as Netflix was in developing what is becoming a real alternative to traditional network and cable television, Mashable says. Another major shift for the online retailer now doubling as video streaming service is its decision to offer Amazon Prime as a monthly rather than yearly subscription feature. Now all users will be able to pay $10.99 per month for Amazon Prime with the option to turn it off and stop paying at any time.  Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020."   Partner news Most popular in the section |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |
