Amazon Prime Just Got More Expensive
As streaming services continue to take over, Amazon announced a major change to their Prime Video service. In early 2024, Amazon’s Prime Video will begin showing ads unless users pay…
As streaming services continue to take over, Amazon announced a major change to their Prime Video service. In early 2024, Amazon's Prime Video will begin showing ads unless users pay an additional $3 per month. This change has led to a widespread discussion about whether people should continue their Prime membership at all, or if the cost of an extra $3 per month is worth avoiding ads.
Amazon was the first to offer a bundled service like Prime, which initially began as a two-day free shipping deal. Over time, Amazon added other features, like photo-storage service, free music streaming, video content and let's be honest, they have gotten faster. Now, Amazon has over 200 million Prime members worldwide, and Prime Video offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. If you ask me it isn't as good of a selection than a lot of other streaming services but they do have some amazing shows like The Boys. Sidebar - if you haven't watched yet, you should!
This could actually benefit Amazon in the long run. If they do use that money to make better streaming content.
For sure the addition of ads to Prime Video has people kind of irritated but, Amazon is hoping it will allow them to continue providing more compelling content. Amazon stated that the ads will be "relevant" and that they hope to ensure users will still have an enjoyable viewing experience. But make sure to take note that users who choose to pay for the additional $3 per month will not be affected, so it is ultimately up to you to decide if it is worth the extra cost for you and your family.
Listen, the extra $3 per month will not break the bank for a lot of us, the bigger issue is whether it is a slippery slope toward more ads in the future. Amazon has stated that they do not plan to increase the number of ads or include in-video product placements, but this may not be a promise they can keep.
7 Silly Things You Can Buy Online
Ah the internet. It's a wonderous place where you can make a pen pal with someone clear across the globe, watch an endless array of movies, shows and videos, and have the ability to buy the most ridiculous things 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Not since Home Shopping Network has shopping at home been so dangerous, but here we are in 2022. You can buy some pretty crazy things online at the click of a button. From having a random celebrity say your name, to buying yourself a couple inches, to eating your Cheez-Its "hands free". The options are endless.
Well if you've been looking for silly ways to spend your money, fear not. We've boiled down the goofiest conversation starters (or if you're single, enders) that money can buy. Some of it is hilarious. Some of it is frivolous. All of it is less money in your pocket.
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'Back To The Future 2' Prop Mini-Pizza
For the "Back To The Future" nerd in your life that has everything - and we mean everything. No, you can't hydrate this pizza to full size. But you can show you have too much expendable income.
'Weird Al' Yankovic Birthday SmashUp from American Greetings
You know what, this isn't dumb. This is outstanding. You put in their name (the list is massive) and age, and you'll get the e-card of all e-cards from Weird Al. We are Hallmark people, but good on American Greetings.
Snack Finger Chopsticks
For the one in your life that plays hours of games but doesn't like getting Cheetos dust on their remote or keyboard, we present this lovely device.
Mask With A Straw Hole
"Pre-torn jeans", pandemic edition.
Spider in a Box
For the person that has everything, we present a nightmare fuel inducing box. Open it, spider pops up, and you pee a little.
Become A Lord
An idea so dumb, Shawn bought one. You can buy a (very tiny) plot of land, and become a Lord or Lady. Bow to your (internet purchased) Lord!
Make Yourself Taller With Ridiculous Shoes
Sometimes you don't get gifted with height. But if you're so inclined (or, declined), you could get these height-improving shoes. Inside are essentially a big high heel that'll gain you an inch or two. Just don't challenge anyone to a race.
