Amazon makes drastic changes to prevent another Fire phone disaster. Photo: Amazon

Amazon has dismissed dozens of engineers and ditched a handful of hardware projects following its dismal attempt at tackling the smartphone market, according to a new report.

The retail giant has also restructured what’s left of its hardware division, combining what was two separate units into one.

Get Amazon Underground now! Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Amazon has been pretty generous when it comes to Android app giveaways in the past, but you ain’t seen nothing yet. With its new Amazon Underground app, the retail giant is offering up $10,000 worth of apps and games that are “actually free.”

Now’s the time to get a Chromecast! Photos: Amazon

If you still haven’t bought yourself a Chromecast, you really should — today!

Amazon is offering everyone who purchases Google’s streaming stick (which is already reduced by $5) a $10 gift card, but the offer’s valid for today only.

HBO Now is here. Photo: HBO

HBO Now today arrives on Android, giving fans of Game of Thrones, True Detective, and Silicon Valley a convenient way to access their favorite shows at anytime, in any place. It’s also coming soon to Google Chromecast and Amazon’s Fire TV devices.

Basically a Star Trek computer for your home.

Remember Echo, Amazon’s Siri-in-a-tube which was first announced back in November, but until now has only been available on an invitation-only basis?

If the idea of getting hold of Jeff Bezos’ standalone virtual assistant appeals to you, today is your lucky day — as Echo is now available to all U.S. customers for $179.99 via Amazon.com.