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Amazon's Big Spring Sale is starting March 20 with deals on your favorite tech
Don't miss out on all of the exciting deals starting March 20-25
Amazon is back at it again, announcing its next big sales event that will take place starting on March 20. Amazon's Big Spring Sale is going to have some fantastic promotions on popular tech products, making it the perfect time to save. While you don't need to be an Amazon Prime member, you're going to see the most benefits if you're signed up.
How to cancel Amazon Prime
With grocery delivery and ad-free Prime Video fees, it's prime time to look for an alternative
Amazon Prime is a monthly subscription service that offers free two-day shipping, access to its Prime Video streaming service, and dozens of other exclusive member features for $139 a year or $14.99 a month. Amazon didn't increase Prime fees for 2024, but it made changes to the service. The company changed Prime Video to an ad-supported platform in January 2024. Members who don't want to see ads will pay an extra $3 a month.
How to find your Amazon order history
No need to search through your emails since your Amazon purchase history is only a few clicks away
Amazon sells almost anything you can think of, so you may have a handful of their items in your possession. You get a receipt for every purchase, but revisiting your Amazon order history is handy when you want to buy something again, return an item, or see how much you spent on Amazon. You can review your past purchases on your smartphone, PC, or Chromebook in a few clicks.
An Amazon gift card is an excellent gift option when you can't decide what you want to buy as a gift. It also assures that instead of buying a gift a recipient doesn't need, they get money to put toward the things they want. After all, we all have a long wishlist on Amazon.
Sometimes, you want to buy something on Amazon, but you don't want to buy it yet. There are also times when you want someone else to buy something for you, but you want them to be able to "surprise" you with your gift. Creating an Amazon wish list is the perfect way to help others buy you that perfect present and keep track of things you want to buy in the future.
If you have great taste in fashion, you're bound to get bombarded with questions like "Where did you get that from?" and "What's the link to the product you purchased?" Instead of sharing individual links to products with others, create an Amazon wish list. After you create an Amazon wish list, share it with friends and family from the mobile app and the desktop website.
How to contact a seller on Amazon
You can ask about products you'll like to order or drop complaints/queries about the ones you've already bought
Amazon is the largest online retailer, with millions of products and sellers worldwide. From digital content to physical goods, its product listings dominate almost every industry. So, you're sure to find what you need most of the time. But with such diversity, it's only natural that customers sometimes need to contact sellers about certain products.
Amazon's upcoming fee to remove advertisements from Prime Video is the last straw
The content isn't good enough to pay more on top of an existing subscription to Prime
I've subscribed to Amazon Prime for a few consecutive years now, primarily for the convenience of two-day shipping and the joy of watching old movies and TV shows without ads. But lately, I've been feeling like this money is wasted. Sure, I place enough orders through Amazon for the subscription to supposedly pay for itself with free two-day shipping, but I've noticed Prime Video's selection has left me wanting for some time. Now, Amazon has announced it will start injecting limited advertisements into Prime Video content in 2024. Of course, users will have the option to pay an extra $2.99 per month on top of their existing Prime subscription to remove those ads. This is where I decided to cancel my subscription with Amazon Prime, and it's unlikely I'll be returning.
Ordering online makes shopping easy, but entering shipping information can get tricky, especially if you moved or have multiple addresses saved to your account. It's easy to accidentally send a package to an old address or the wrong family member. But, with a few simple steps, you can update the shipping address and redirect packages so your gifts and gadgets (maybe a new Google Pixel 7) arrive at the right destination.
Niantic's augmented reality juggernaut, Pokémon GO, is an unstoppable phenomenon at this point. Between nine generations, over 1,000 pokemon, and numerous monthly events, Niantic always has something new to drop on us. To make the most of your Pokémon GO experience, you need to equip yourself with some in-game items like Potions and Star Pieces. Normally, to get your hands on these kinds of goodies you'd have to spend some coins at the in-game store or wait for a level-up reward, but if you have an Amazon Prime subscription, you have access to another source of items via Amazon Prime Gaming. And before you go out to use those new items, don't forget to get yourself a nice power bank.
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, safeguarding your online accounts is paramount. When it comes to e-commerce giants like Amazon, there's a lot of personal data protected by your password, from your photos to your shopping history. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to change or reset your Amazon password but weren't sure how to do it?
Prime subscribers no longer exempt from Amazon Music Unlimited price hike
Prime members with an individual plan will now pay $10 per month
The prices of music streaming services are constantly in flux, which can make it difficult to determine just how much you’re getting for your money. One trend has become more apparent, however, and that is the overall rise in subscription prices. Spotify raised its prices across all tiers just last month, and now, its competitors are following suit. Amazon has increased the cost of Amazon Music Unlimited plans, and Prime members are not exempt by already having a subscription.
Amazon to kick off holiday shopping season with Prime Big Deal Days event in October
Black Friday is now a 2-month event
Between Amazon Prime Day in the summer and Black Friday/Cyber Monday in the winter, Amazon apparently feels that the fall is being left out of the deal holiday fun. Ever since 2020's Amazon Prime Day was delayed into October by the pandemic, the company has hosted a mini-Prime Day-style event in October to kick off its holiday shopping season. For the last two years, it was called Amazon Prime Early Access Sale (PEAS), which is admittedly an ambiguous mouthful. Today, Amazon announced another October event with a new name that's a bit of a sidegrade.
What is Amazon Prime and should you subscribe?
Frequent Amazon shoppers can take advantage of Prime's free shipping and exclusive deals
Having started as an online bookstore in 1994, Amazon has edged out many retailers to become a one-stop shop for everything from groceries to electronics. Over the years, the e-commerce behemoth has attracted a lot of loyal customers due to its competitive pricing and the convenience of home delivery.
This 55-inch Sony OLED 4K TV hits an all-time low price in this Prime Day deal
Sony's A80K features a beautiful display and enhanced gaming tech for $702 off
It wouldn't be Prime Day without that one deal that makes you say "whoa," and if you've been scouring for a good offer on a new TV and smart home device, this one just may have you clicking the "Buy Now" button. There are literally hundreds of 4K TV deals going on right now at Amazon (and just about everywhere else), but few offer a display of this quality for such a good price. Sony's Bravia XR series TVs are some of the top displays on the market, and they've got the price tags to show it with the 55-inch option starting at $1,800. However, Amazon's offering an unbeatable deal that takes $702 off this gorgeous display, bringing it down to just under $1,100 — the premium OLED display's lowest price ever.
How to share your Amazon Prime account with your family
Make the most of your Prime membership by adding the whole family
As a dedicated Amazon shopper, a Prime membership is the cost-saving subscription you need. While the idea of paying money to save money may seem absurd, the starting fee of $139 is worth it if you plan to share your benefits with loved ones. You can all enjoy free two-day shipping, Prime Reading on your Amazon Kindle tablets, and Prime Video streaming without sharing a password, among other perks.
10 Amazon shopping tips everyone should know
The best Amazon tips to supercharge your online shopping game
Amazon is the go-to platform for millions of online shoppers, and for a good reason. The internet behemoth has an unbelievable selection of products in almost any category you can think of. And thanks to its size and popularity, you can expect your most preferred manufacturers and brands to list their products on it. But it gets even better for those who know the ropes of the platform. Whether you love to shop on your phone or prefer your top-of-the-line Chromebook, here are 10 tips and tricks that will save you money and overhaul how you use Amazon.
Amazon Fresh is charging more for grocery delivery to 'help keep prices low'
Seems a little backwards, if you ask us
For years, free two-hour grocery delivery has been one of Amazon's best perks for Prime members in select markets, but there has always been a catch: orders with a total of less than $35 would incur a $5 delivery charge. This threshold hasn’t been a problem for most users — usually, adding an item or two to your cart if you fell short would allow you to circumvent the fee. If you're an Amazon Fresh fanatic though, the days of feeless deliveries might be over, as the company is preparing to roll out some expensive new rates,
How to delete your Amazon account
If you want to permanently delete your Amazon account, there are a few things you need to do first
Amazon is one of the world's largest publicly traded retail companies and climbed past Microsoft in 2021 on Forbes' list of the largest companies in America. Amazon has become synonymous with online shopping, and you've probably purchased something from their website or used Alexa to control your smart home devices. Even with the convenience of ordering almost anything from the comfort of your home, there are several reasons why you might want to delete your Amazon account.
Get half off Samsung's newest wireless charger with one last Prime Early Access deal
If you just bought new Galaxy Buds or a Galaxy Watch, this is the best way to keep them charged
You might not realize just how convenient wireless charging is until you try it. No fumbling for wires at two in the morning, no waking up to dead phones because it didn't plug all the way in, just set it down, see the charging animation light up, and leave it to its business. To get the most out of it, though, you need a reliable charging pad with up-to-date components. For proud owners of any Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone, the easy choice is Samsung's in-house charging pad. Luckily, a new one was just released this year in conjunction with the S22 series. Unluckily, it's usually pretty expensive — but until midnight PT, the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale will cut the cost almost in half.