SMRTR Tech• Sep 14, 2026• TechCrunch

Amazon Prime Video takes on TikTok with short-form news clips

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Amazon Prime Video is adding short-form news clips to compete with TikTok and Instagram, where younger viewers increasingly get their news. The clips will appear in the Prime Video app's News section, covering local and national stories. Other streamers like Peacock, HBO Max, Netflix, and Disney+ have made similar moves.

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