The Algorithm Age

Online shopping can often feel like a workout. Multiple tabs open, carts full, always checking other sites to see if there’s a better deal. We shop for beauty products on one site, home essentials on another, and all of a sudden we’ve lost track of what we’ve already purchased. That’s where Amazon comes in. The ultimate one-stop shop that makes things a whole lot less stressful. With thousands of brands, some of the best discounts around and fast delivery options, it’s easier than ever to keep track of what you’re spending your hard earned money on. The best part? Amazon Australia have announced that the Prime Day sales will be bigger and better than ever this year. So to prepare you for some of the best deals you’ve seen in a while (think discounts as good as Black Friday), we’ve got all the info you could possibly need. What is Amazon Prime Day? When does Prime Day start and finish? Do you have to be an Amazon member to shop the sale? ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Amazon Prime is one of the most popular subscriptions out there, but not everyone is aware of all of the benefits that come with it. Whether you're already a Prime subscriber or still debating whether to take the plunge and get a membership, we've broken down all of the best Amazon Prime benefits that can help you make the most of your subscription. Amazon Prime benefits extend far beyond free shipping. As a member, you can also gain access to a slew of shopping, entertainment, and healthcare perks that can help you save time and money. But with a membership costing $139 a year, you'll want to know them all before signing up. Ahead, we've organized the available Amazon Prime benefits into four categories: Shipping, shopping, entertainment, and services. You can also try most of these out for yourself if you sign up for an Amazon Prime free trial, or look into h...

There’s something inherently satisfying when a team of ragtag individuals are put together for a high-stakes mission. Whether it’s Brad Pitt and George Clooney assembling a new group in Ocean’s Eleven, or Tom Cruise setting up his next daring stunt in the Mission: Impossible franchise , teamwork does indeed make the dream work. And when it comes to Amazon Prime Video ’s latest series, Countdown, it is certainly no exception to that rule. Created by Derek Haas, who is known for shows such as One Chicago and FBI: International, viewers are hailing it as a ‘wildly entertaining’ ride. Following the murder of a Department of Homeland Security agent, Nathan Blythe ( Euphoria star Eric Dane ) puts together a task force of agents from various agencies who are each known for their unconventional methods. The team includes Mark Meachum ( The Boys star Jensen Ackles ), Amber Oliveras (Jessica Camacho), Keyonte Bell (Elliot Knight), Evan Shepherd (Violett Beane), an...

Amazon Prime viewers can now watch a ‘riotously fun’ British dark comedy about survivalists. Released in 2020 on Sky One , Two Weeks to Live stars Maisie Williams , best known for playing Arya Stark in Game of Thrones from 2011 until 2019. In the six-part series she played ‘strange young misfit’ Kim, who was just a small child when her father died in mysterious circumstances. Soon after her mum Kim – played by Fleabag ’s Sian Clifford – whisked her away to a remote rural life of seclusion and bizarre survival techniques. After years cut off from the world, Kim decides to set back out and carry out a secret mission to honour her father’s memory. But after meeting the socially awkward Nicky (Mawaan Rizwan) in a pub, the pair then face ‘a chaotic series of events that puts their lives in danger’ as they go on the run from murderous gangsters and the police with a massive bag of stolen cash. This week the series dropped on Amazon Prime, giving more people a ...