Amazon is stepping up its game against Netflix with new subscription plans -- but you may just want to stick with the classic yearly Prime plan.
Watch CNET Update for an easy breakdown of the new monthly Prime plans and prices, and how it compares to the current $100 annual price. Meanwhile, Amazon also gives the Echo speaker new smarts to answer home help and medical questions:
Also in this tech-news roundup, learn why Skype is easier to use on the Edge browser, and how LinkedIn's new app can help students plan out a path for their careers.
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