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Video Service Could Be Behind Amazon Glitches

Pending TV and movie streaming may be snarling system

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(Newser) – Amazon's new digital video service could be behind the glitches that have been plaguing the site, reports the New York Times. The online retailer was knocked offline for two hours last week and suffered sporadic problems yesterday. Analysts believe the company may be rejigging its distribution system ahead of the relaunch of its Amazon Unbox movie and TV download service. Outages were mostly limited to the US, where the service is expected to debut.

An Amazon.com warehouse. The company, which has built much of its success on being available 24/7, has not said how much the recent outages have cost it.
An Amazon.com warehouse. The company, which has built much of its success on being available 24/7, has not said how much the recent outages have cost it.   (Getty Images)
A workerpulls and scans merchandise in the Amazon.com sorting area in this 2004 file photo at the massive Amazon.com shipping and receiving facility in Fernley, Nev.
A workerpulls and scans merchandise in the Amazon.com sorting area in this 2004 file photo at the massive Amazon.com shipping and receiving facility in Fernley, Nev.   (AP Photo/Scott Sady, File)
Amazon.com chairman and CEO Jeff Bezos announced plans last month for the online retail giant to start offering an on-demand video streaming service.
Amazon.com chairman and CEO Jeff Bezos announced plans last month for the online retail giant to start offering an on-demand video streaming service.   (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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