Have you been shopping online more since the start of the pandemic? You’re not alone — millions of Americans are relying on services like Amazon to get essential supplies and gifts every day.
And with the holiday season approaching, there are even more reasons to order from Amazon. Between seasonal deals and fast shipping, it’s the best way to shop without leaving your couch. Tap or click here to see more hidden benefits of your Prime membership.
Amazon has introduced so many new options and services to track your deliveries that it can be hard to keep track of them all. This guide will show you the best ways to keep tabs on your orders, as well as protect them from porch pirates and bad weather.
You can get text updates on the status of your Amazon orders so you can see exactly when your packages are shipped or out for delivery. To set it up:
There is a caveat here: You’ll only get shipment updates and text alerts for orders shipped and fulfilled by Amazon. You won’t get text alerts for purchases from third-party sellers.
Did you know Amazon is taking photos of your house? Don’t worry, it’s not for creepy reasons. It’s all part of AMZL Photo on Delivery — a service where Amazon photographs unattended packages so you can find them more easily.
If Amazon delivers a package when you aren’t home, the delivery person will sometimes photograph its location.
If you get emails when your packages are delivered, the photo will be included. To see delivery photos from your desktop, hover your mouse over Account & Lists and click Orders. If you click on Track Package next to an order, you’ll see if an image was taken. On the mobile app, tap the three-line icon in the menu at the bottom of your screen followed by Your Orders. Tap an order to track it.
Not every order will include a photo — and if you live in a house or apartment with a secure mailbox or mailroom, you might not get any photos at all. They’re taken at the discretion of the delivery person.
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You don’t have to spend big money to get reliable tech. Plenty of companies offer discounts on used or refurbished gadgets that work just as well as brand-new items. In fact, some of these companies even offer extended warranties for pre-owned merchandise.
Amazon.com is America’s biggest online marketplace, and it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere anytime soon. Even during 2020, the first year of the pandemic, CEO Jeff Bezos increased his net worth by billions — staggering, no matter how you slice it.
Don’t let the date on the calendar fool you. The holidays are getting closer each day — and the best deals on the web are already starting to trickle out.
If you want to get a jump start on holiday shopping, look no further — deals on the hottest toys of the holiday season are available right now. If you know a kid (or a kid at heart) that you want to surprise this year, we’ll help you find the perfect gift.
Can I tell you a secret? Prime Day, coupons and lightning deals are great, but there’s another trick you might not be aware of that can save you up to 70% on Amazon purchases year-round.
It’s called Amazon Warehouse, and it’s not really promoted on the site, but it’s where you’ll find thousands of discounted items.
Sure, it might not be as satisfying to browse for certain things online, but there are some other major perks — like all the deals and sales you can find. Online retailers work to move products off the digital shelves just as they would in the stores, and that can mean big savings for you.
Today and tomorrow, Amazon will change holiday shopping forever by moving the start date up more than a full month. And within the next 48 hours, customers will spend over $10 billion. These are the best deals you’ll find.
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Amazon Prime Day begins at 3 a.m. tomorrow morning. Today, tips on what to buy this Prime Day and how to find the best deals — plus what not to buy.
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Prime Day, coupons and lightning deals are great but there’s another trick you might not be aware of that can save you up to 70% on Amazon purchases year-round.
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It’s truly an exciting time for people who love streaming TV, and not just because of being at home more often. New streaming services are popping up all the time, which gives us a great selection of programming.
On the other hand, signing up for all of these services means a much bigger cost each month. That’s why it’s a good idea to look for deals that give you access to streaming services for free. For example, there’s a way to get a free year of Disney+. Tap or click here to find out how.
In the time of social distancing, it’s well-advised to stay in. Still, there are essentials we can’t go without. If you’re older or have an underlying health condition, even going to the grocery store can feel risky during the coronavirus pandemic.
We all love saving money, especially when it comes to buying our tech toys and gadgets. The latest smartphones, tablets and computers don’t come cheap and sometimes, it’s better to be patient and just wait for good deals to come around before pulling the trigger on a purchase.
It’s Memorial Day weekend and we’d like to begin by thanking everyone who has served in the U.S. military. So, thank you!
Now, with Memorial Day picnics and parades, we’ve also come to expect another major seasonal milestone: Memorial Day sales. You don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home to score these awesome tech deals.
Who doesn’t love to save when shopping online? There are great deals all over the web if you look hard enough — but what if there was a way to skim a few more dollars off your total before checking out?
That’s where coupons come in. Most retailers offer coupons or promo codes throughout the year, but not everyone knows where to find them. Even worse, sometimes they’re exclusive to certain mailing lists or campaigns, which makes them even harder to locate.
In the wake of the spread of COVID-19, many companies are offering special freebies and deals. This is especially helpful for those who have to keep a close eye on their bank accounts.
Freebies alone can’t offset the hard financial time’s people are experiencing. Thankfully, there are several companies looking to hire people immediately. Need a job? Tap or click here for a list of 12 companies that are hiring right now.
Since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, health and government officials have urged against panic buying. Hoarding items can make it difficult for others to access basic necessities and can even harm healthcare workers who need protections like masks and hand sanitizers.
Do you love Amazon? Most of us do. We’re crazy for all those discounts on our favorite products and two-day or same-day (Prime membership required) shipping.
It turns out 63% of Americans have purchased something from the retail juggernaut. That’s a lot of data shared with the retail giant. Any time you complete a transaction online, remember to protect your personal data. Tap or click to discover the four essential steps to safer online shopping and banking.
Accountability is everything when it comes to driving. That’s the reason cars come equipped with mirrors, turn signals and other non-verbal ways to communicate with other drivers.
But when an accident occurs, it’s your word versus the other person’s. Your insurance can mediate between both parties, but in a complicated crash, it ultimately becomes a game of he-said-she-said. Tap or click here to see how Google’s new app can detect car crashes and call 911.
Since you signed up for your internet service, you probably haven’t given it much thought. It works, so why bother? But a new plan might better suit your needs and save some money, too.
But how do you navigate the many internet options? Here’s a quick crash course.
Consumers spent a whopping $9.4 billion on Cyber Monday alone last month. Retailers were pushing their best deals, and shoppers took advantage — shelling out 20% more cash than the year before.
Last year’s record-breaking holiday shopping season is long gone, but there are still great deals to be found. In fact, we compile great sales and exclusive discounts year-round. Check out the Komando.com Deals page for the hottest tech and digital deals, including gadgets, gizmos, online courses and more.
