Commerce

Amazon Buys Popular Digital Comics Platform Comixology

Amazon is buying Comixology, one of the major players in digital comics. This is huge acquisition for Amazon which revolutionized the way we consume regular books with the Kindle. Can it lend some of that mojo to the world of comics as well? Comixology was founded in 2007, and distributes books by basically every publisher…

Commerce Mario Aguilar

What’s Your Most Disappointing Amazon Purchase?

Amazon is such an enabler; that site has everything, right there in front of your face. But sometimes what arrives is not what you thought you were buying. What’s your most disappointing Amazon purchase? Amazon has a charming way of making a crap-ton of neon temporary face tattoos or a bulk order of 60 watt…

Commerce Leslie Horn

The Next L.A. TV Series, “Bosch,” Will Be an Amazon Original

A new television series set in Los Angeles just got the green light—but don’t look for it on NBC, AMC, or even HBO. No, Bosch—an hourlong drama about a Los Angeles homicide detective—will stream to TV sets, laptops, and mobile devices via Amazon Prime. Based on a series of mystery novels by Michael Connelly, it’s…

Commerce Nathan Masters

Amazon Dash Is a Magic Wand That Makes Sure You Never Run Out of Stuff

Amazon just unveiled Dash, a handheld Wi-Fi magic wand thingy that helps you keep your AmazonFresh shopping list forever up to date. Never run out of toilet paper or oatmeal again! The handheld Dash device, about the size of a Nintendo Wii remote, packs a barcode scanner and a microphone, allowing you to scan or…

Commerce Bob Sorokanich

Why Roku Matters More Than Ever

You have more streaming TV options than you could hope for, especially now that Amazon has entered the fray. And while Apple TV, Chromecast, and Fire TV all have their strengths, they also share the same crippling weakness: self-interest. That’s what makes Roku so important. It’s more clear than ever that when you buy a…

Commerce Brian Barrett

Amazon Fire TV Review: A Fast Ride That’ll Cost You

Take your pick of streaming devices—there are already plenty out there. Amazon says its new Fire TV can best every Roku, Chromecast, and Apple TV in the land on speed, ease of use, and a treasure box of extras. In most cases, Fire TV delivers on those promises. But it comes at a price. What…

Commerce Leslie Horn

Amazon Fire TV Teardown: Rock Solid Guts But Expect Some Heat

So, you have your eye on Amazon’s shiny new $100 streaming box, which may just be the fastest smart TV you’ve ever met. But what lurks beneath its sleek exterior? Thanks to iFixit, you don’t need to wonder any longer. The guys have gotten hold of the new Fire TV streaming box and torn it…

Commerce Jamie Condliffe

Amazon Fire TV Hands On: The Fastest Smart TV You’ve Ever Met

Amazon pitched its Fire TV as a streaming device to end all streaming devices. The company touted its simple and effective search, and its open ecosystem boasting enough apps to burn your eyes out. We spent some time messing with the Fire TV and found that for the most part, it makes good on those…

Commerce Leslie Horn

Amazon’s Fire TV Doesn’t Have HBO Go

Amazon debuted its $100 streaming TV box today. It’s impressive! It’s affordable! And it has a whole bunch of apps. It just doesn’t have HBO Go, which is probably the one app that so, so many folks were hoping for. And that could be problematic. To be fair, just because Fire TV doesn’t have HBO…

Commerce Bob Sorokanich

Fire TV: Everything You Need to Know About Amazon’s $100 Streaming Box

Amazon has kicked off its arrival to the streaming party with the announcement of new $100 device called Fire TV to satisfy all your TV watching needs today in a popcorn-scented New York event. Here’s everything you need to know about it. Amazon used three pillars of what competitor devices like Roku, Apple TV, and…

Commerce Leslie Horn

Amazon Fire TV Ships Today, Order Now

Amazon’s long-rumored set top box is here. It’s called Amazon Fire TV, and you can order yours for shipping today. $99. [Amazon] The optional Game Controller is also available now for $40. It includes $10 in Amazon Coins and a free game, Sev Zero. [Amazon] Check out Gizmodo’s full coverage of today’s announcement right here.…

Commerce Shane Roberts

Amazon’s Fire TV Will Double As a Gaming Powerhouse

Amazon has finally announced its answer to Apple TV/Chromecast/Roku in the form of Fire TV. But it’s not stopping at streaming. Amazon’s taking on the gaming world, too. Apparently, Amazon will be bring in thousands of games from “some of the biggest developers” including Disney and EA. And no you won’t be stuck using that…

Commerce Ashley Feinberg

Amazon Lockers Now Do Returns, Too

Amazon lockers are amazingly convenient, and they just got a little bit better: the company has just rolled out a new service which allows to return unwanted purchases, too. The Wall Street Journal reports that the new service is very similar to the pick-up one it already offers. For returns, Amazon sends you a code…

Commerce Jamie Condliffe

Amazon’s Streaming Device: Everything We Think We Know

Amazon is hosting a TV-centric event in New York on Wednesday, where it will most likely reveal a streaming device. So what’s that lil’ thing going to look like? Here are the mostly likely answers to your biggest questions. What will it look like? Most signs point to a dongle, a la Chromecast or Roku’s…

Commerce Leslie Horn

Report: Amazon’s Planning a Free Streaming Service For Original Shows

The WSJ is reporting that Amazon has its sights set on an ad-supported streaming media service that would be available outside of its existing streaming offerings on Prime. Think of it as an all on-demand Amazon TV network. Per the report: The new service, which could launch in the coming months, likely will feature original…

Commerce Leslie Horn

You Might Have Free Amazon Money Waiting in Your Inbox

If you’re a regular buyer of Kindle ebooks, you want to go check your email; inside, there might just be a little present from Amazon waiting for you. And by “present” I mean “legally mandated compensation to make up for years of price-fixing.” Just like Christmas! Here’s the note going around to Amazon customers this…

Commerce Brian Barrett

What Is the Laziest Thing You’ve Ever Ordered From Amazon?

Amazon Prime might be getting a tad pricier, but the truth is that it’s still an incredible deal. I would keep it just for the free two-day shipping, even if it didn’t come with all of those nifty extras like a huge streaming video collection. Why? Because I am the laziest human alive. https://gizmodo.com/amazon-prime-is-still-the-best-deal-in-tech-1542971643 Things…

Commerce Mario Aguilar

Today’s Your Last Chance to Get Amazon Prime for $79

If you’ve been on the fence about joining Amazon Prime (and you really shouldn’t be!), today’s your last chance to sign up for a new account without paying an extra $20 for your first year. https://gizmodo.com/amazon-prime-is-still-the-best-deal-in-tech-1542971643 Technically, the Prime price hike doesn’t go into effect until April 17, but since new members get a mandatory…

Commerce Shep McAllister

The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Costs Less Than a Kindle Paperwhite Today

While at this point the year-and-a-half old 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD might be showing its age a bit, it’s still one of the best tablets you can buy. Especially considering that you can get one today for just $130—less than an e-ink Kindle Paperwhite. https://gizmodo.com/kindle-fire-hd-8-9-review-good-news-and-bad-news-5962540 The Fire HD that Amazon’s offering as a Gold Box…

Commerce Brian Barrett

Amazon Buys Popular Digital Comics Platform Comixology

What’s Your Most Disappointing Amazon Purchase?

The Next L.A. TV Series, “Bosch,” Will Be an Amazon Original

Amazon Dash Is a Magic Wand That Makes Sure You Never Run Out of Stuff

Why Roku Matters More Than Ever

Amazon Fire TV Review: A Fast Ride That’ll Cost You

Amazon Fire TV Teardown: Rock Solid Guts But Expect Some Heat

Amazon Fire TV Hands On: The Fastest Smart TV You’ve Ever Met

Amazon’s Fire TV Doesn’t Have HBO Go

Fire TV: Everything You Need to Know About Amazon’s $100 Streaming Box

Amazon Fire TV Ships Today, Order Now

Amazon’s Fire TV Will Double As a Gaming Powerhouse

Amazon Lockers Now Do Returns, Too

Amazon’s Streaming Device: Everything We Think We Know

Report: Amazon’s Planning a Free Streaming Service For Original Shows

You Might Have Free Amazon Money Waiting in Your Inbox

What Is the Laziest Thing You’ve Ever Ordered From Amazon?

Today’s Your Last Chance to Get Amazon Prime for $79

The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Costs Less Than a Kindle Paperwhite Today

‘Payday’ Dev Starbreeze Kills Co-Op ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Game

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Almost Had an Echo/Punisher Teamup

‘The Batman II’ Should Be Out This Weekend. Why Do We Care?

Even More Pasta Just Got Recalled in That Deadly Listera Outbreak

Here’s Why We Haven’t Seen ‘Fast and Furious 11’ Yet

LEGO Can’t Make This Public, So Amazon Is Selling the Star Wars Millennium Falcon for Pennies

Philips Hue Play Wall Washer Review: A Spendy TV Glow-Up for Movie Night at Home

Forget Every MacBook, This 2TB HP Laptop Is $2,600 Off for Prime Members on Amazon

Lego Game Boy Review: The Designers Share All the Secrets to the Fun, Nostalgic Set

Oakley Meta HSTN Review: Sporty AI Glasses With a Confusing Game Plan

The Best Gadgets of September 2025

Logitech MX Master 4 Review: Haptics Schmaptics, It’s Still the Best Mouse

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Review: Still the Best Non-Display Smart Glasses

Apple Watch Ultra 3 Review: Biggest Is Best, Except If It’s Not

Nothing Ear 3 Review: Super Sounding Wireless Earbuds, Not-So-Super Mic

The Switch 2’s Game Ports Have Reached Their High-Water Mark

Let us help find what you are looking for...

Commerce

Amazon Buys Popular Digital Comics Platform Comixology

What’s Your Most Disappointing Amazon Purchase?

The Next L.A. TV Series, “Bosch,” Will Be an Amazon Original

Amazon Dash Is a Magic Wand That Makes Sure You Never Run Out of Stuff

​Why Roku Matters More Than Ever

Amazon Fire TV Review: A Fast Ride That’ll Cost You

Amazon Fire TV Teardown: Rock Solid Guts But Expect Some Heat

Amazon Fire TV Hands On: The Fastest Smart TV You’ve Ever Met

Amazon’s Fire TV Doesn’t Have HBO Go

Fire TV: Everything You Need to Know About Amazon’s $100 Streaming Box

Amazon Fire TV Ships Today, Order Now

Amazon’s Fire TV Will Double As a Gaming Powerhouse

Amazon Lockers Now Do Returns, Too

Amazon’s Streaming Device: Everything We Think We Know

Report: Amazon’s Planning a Free Streaming Service For Original Shows

You Might Have Free Amazon Money Waiting in Your Inbox

What Is the Laziest Thing You’ve Ever Ordered From Amazon?

Today’s Your Last Chance to Get Amazon Prime for $79

The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Costs Less Than a Kindle Paperwhite Today

‘Payday’ Dev Starbreeze Kills Co-Op ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Game

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Almost Had an Echo/Punisher Teamup

‘The Batman II’ Should Be Out This Weekend. Why Do We Care?

Even More Pasta Just Got Recalled in That Deadly Listera Outbreak

Here’s Why We Haven’t Seen ‘Fast and Furious 11’ Yet

LEGO Can’t Make This Public, So Amazon Is Selling the Star Wars Millennium Falcon for Pennies

Philips Hue Play Wall Washer Review: A Spendy TV Glow-Up for Movie Night at Home

Forget Every MacBook, This 2TB HP Laptop Is $2,600 Off for Prime Members on Amazon

Lego Game Boy Review: The Designers Share All the Secrets to the Fun, Nostalgic Set

Oakley Meta HSTN Review: Sporty AI Glasses With a Confusing Game Plan

The Best Gadgets of September 2025

Logitech MX Master 4 Review: Haptics Schmaptics, It’s Still the Best Mouse

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Review: Still the Best Non-Display Smart Glasses

Apple Watch Ultra 3 Review: Biggest Is Best, Except If It’s Not

Nothing Ear 3 Review: Super Sounding Wireless Earbuds, Not-So-Super Mic

The Switch 2’s Game Ports Have Reached Their High-Water Mark

Let us help find what you are looking for...

Why Roku Matters More Than Ever