Amazon has always kept quiet about how many users its Prime service has. Until now, that is. Ina letter to shareholderson Wednesday, Amazon boss Jeff Bezos said that 13 years after launching the service, Prime now has more than 100 million members globally. Benefits and fees vary around the world, but in the U.S., for example, Prime costs $99 a year and offers members free access to a library of online movies, TV shows, originals, and music tracks, as well as a small number of Kindle books....

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) penned aletterto the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Sunday commending the antitrust probes from the FTC and the Department of Justice. The RILA includes retailers like Walmart, Target and Best Buy, and in the letter, the group shared their concerns about big tech companies like Amazon and Google. “We believe the Commission must focus on ensuring that competition among retailers actually benefits consumers, rather than seeing those benefits stifled by dominant players and persistent oligopolies in other parts of the retail ecosystem like digital marketplaces, technology platforms, payment networks, or telecommunications platforms,” the letter states....

Apple is aiming to boost sales of its smartwatch by touting it as a device that can enable parents to stay in touch with their children. A new marketing campaign by the tech giant,spotted by CNBC, comes as an increasing number of schools explore the idea of banning smartphones in the classroom amid concerns over how the devices can be a distraction, or, on a broader level, negatively impact mental health....

Asmongold says FBI contacted him over $30k streamer bounty Asmongold has revealed that he was contacted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation concerning a $30k bounty offered by another Twitch streamer, but chose not to pursue any action. During his stream on November 8, a viewer told him that they had seen a clip of a “streamer doing a $30k bounty” on him and that they “didn’t get banned.” In response, Asmon initially pointed out that the individual responsible was “joking around....

Asmongold spotlights a small indie game and makes it an overnight hit The small indie bullet-hell game Halls of Torment has blown up seeminglyovernight as Asmongold claims it to be his “favorite game.” Both developed and published by Chasing Carrots, the once-obscureindie action gameHalls of Tormenthas reached insane new heights in terms of its player base. Yesterday, after Asmongold posted a YouTube video highlighting the game, the in-game player count on SteamDB jumped from 1k to 13k in a matter of hours....

Christopher Nolanloves to cast actors he’s previously worked with on his new projects. The trend will continue forThe Odyssey,as Benny Safdie is the latest actor to join the cast. PerThe Hollywood Reporter, Safdie joins the all-star cast ofThe Odyssey, which includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, and Jon Bernthal. No character details have been revealed. Safdie played Edward Teller in Nolan’s Oscar-winning drama,Oppenheimer....

Do you need help in keeping your home’s floor clean? If your answer’s a resounding yes, you’re in luck because you can take advantage of 4th of July robot vacuum deals today. Robot vacuums have proven to be valuable cleaning assistants for those who already own them, and whether you want to try their services or you want more of them patrolling your home, you shouldn’t let the 4th of July robot vacuum sales end without purchasing at least one....

The latest entry in Activision’s iconic Call of Duty franchise dropped earlier this month, and Walmart has a hotCall of Duty: VanguardCyber Monday deal that’s a real score! This is one of thebest Cyber Monday dealswe’ve seen on this new first-person shooter that just launched not even a month ago, so take advantage of thisCall of Duty: VanguardCyber Monday dealfrom Walmart right now for just $39 — saving you as much as $31....

Chick-fil-A reveals “amazing” secret menu item that includes exclusive bucket A Chick-fil-A customer went to great lengths to show her love of the chain, and prove this by purchasing a bucket of ice from the secret menu. TikToker Lauren Treinen, in a video that’s accumulated over 1 million views, demonstrated how to secure the coveted pebble ice from Chick-fil-A. Pebble ice, which has a soft and chewy texture was first introduced in the 1980’s, and has become a steady staple in many fast food restaurants across the US, including Sonic Drive-In restaurants....

While the newly merged Warner Bros. Discovery is still attempting to straighten outits tumultuous DC Extended Universe, it’s important to point out that Todd Phillips’Jokertapped into an exciting new avenue forDC Filmsin 2019. Much like DC Comics’ Black Label imprint, more isolated “Elseworlds” stories could have a place in the Hollywood blockbuster space. Given the Joker’s status as an iconic pop-culture villain, the argument can be made that the movie’s mass appeal was unique....

There’s a fun part of Amazon deals where you’re able to browse what Amazon has declared is itsCustomers' Most-Loveditems, all on sale. There, you can find everything from$15 Play-Doh eggsto a$70 Keurig K-Express. You can also find some great tech deals. Today, we’re looking at one of thebest tablet dealsfrom that very selection. It’s on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE with 256GB of storage. Usually, this tablet costs $520, but right now you can get it for $370, which is a savings of $150....

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie trilogy – First trailer and everything else about the final arc Demon Slayer has finally arrived at the Final War Arc, and now that the Hashira training is completed, we can look at when Infinity Castle will arrive. Demon Slayerhas been a phenomenon. Starting in 2019, the show swiftly became known as one of the best anime available, thanks to an endearing protagonist, cool lore, and stunning sequences....

Did Lyle Menendez really wear a wig? The truth behind Monsters’ toupee Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story delves further into the brothers’ relationship, playing into a heart-wrenching scene in which Kitty Menendez rips his son Lyle’s wig off to expose his bald head. It’s shown as one of many ways the parents bully Lyle and Erik, and a moment that pushes the brothers closer together. In Episode 3 of theNetflixseries, theMenendez brothersare sent to jail, where Lyle has a hard time maintaining his toupee....