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Amazon miniTV celebrates the success of ‘Yeh Meri Family S3’ by inviting fans to join the quintessential Awasthi family on a billboard!
Mumbai: Amazon miniTV, Amazon’s free video streaming service, recently released Yeh Meri Family S3 has been receiving rave reviews and praise as one of the most heartwarming series in the digital space. Celebrating the remarkable success of the series, which has captivated viewers and earned a stellar 9.0 rating on IMDb, the service has invited viewers to become part of its extended family through a unique contest. Embracing the essence of family dynamics and 90s era that the series beautifully captures, viewers now have a chance to share their own family moments and win big.
To further engage its passionate audience, Amazon miniTV has unveiled a fan engagement campaign, ‘Meri Family Watching Yeh Meri Family’ to bring families together in an exciting way. Audiences are invited to capture a moment of happiness and bonding by taking a selfie while watching TVF’s Yeh Meri Family S3. They can share their special family moment, featuring the series on their social handles tagging Amazon miniTV. The most creative and heartfelt entries will have the opportunity to have their family featured on a large billboard. With an exploration of the complexities and joys of family life, the third season continues to portray the deep bond that holds family together through thick and thin.
Produced by The Viral Fever and powered by Mamaearth, the latest season features Hetal Gada, Anngad Raaj, Rajesh Kumar, and Juhi Parmar in pivotal roles. Experience the nostalgia and charm of Yeh Meri Family S3 only on Amazon miniTV, available on Amazon’s shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, Smart TVs and Play Store!
Gaming
Sony raises PS5 prices for second time in under a year
US disc edition jumps $100 to $649.99 as memory costs surge.
MUMBAI: Sony just hit the pause button on affordable gaming because when memory prices skyrocket, even the Playstation has to pay the premium. Sony has announced its second price increase for the Playstation 5 range in less than a year, citing pressures in the global economic landscape and a sharp rise in memory component costs driven by AI demand.
In the US, the PS5 disc edition will rise from $549.99 to $649.99, a $100 hike while the digital edition increases to $599.99. The more powerful PS5 Pro will jump $150 to $899.99. The Playstation Portal remote player will also rise by $50 to $249.99. The new prices take effect on 2 April 2026.
Similar increases have been applied in the UK (£90 per model), Europe and Japan. Sony last raised PS5 prices in the US in August 2025.
“We know that price changes impact our community, and after careful evaluation, we found this was a necessary step to ensure we can continue delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences to players worldwide,” Sony said in a blog post.
The hikes come amid an unprecedented surge in memory prices, as manufacturers prioritise supply for AI data centres. Analysts say Sony had likely secured price protections for components that have now expired, forcing the company to protect its hardware margins.
Ampere Analysis research director of games Piers Harding-Rolls told CNBC that further increases from Microsoft and Nintendo would not be surprising, though Nintendo may hesitate to raise the price of its recently launched Switch 2 while establishing the new platform.
The increases arrive eight months before the highly anticipated release of GTA 6, which is expected to drive strong console sales. However, early reactions online have been a mix of disappointment and resignation, with growing concern that premium gaming is increasingly becoming a hobby for higher-income players.
In a sector already grappling with tariffs, inflation and component shortages, Sony’s move underscores a tough reality: even the most popular consoles are not immune to the rising cost of keeping up with the latest technology.
