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Amazon Fire TV Cube gets direct audio streaming for hearing aids

Amazon Fire TV Cube gets direct audio streaming for hearing aids

April 28, 2022
Accessibility in tech is a big deal and so whenever a big name puts in an awesome new feature it's worth talking about. The Amazon Fire TV Cube (2nd Gen) is becoming the first media streamer of its type to support audio streaming directly to hearing aids. Initially, the feature will be exclusive to Starkey's...
Latest Fire TV software update reportedly blocks custom launchers

Latest Fire TV software update reportedly blocks custom launchers

February 21, 2022
Amazon Fire TV Sticks are some of the most popular streaming dongles on the market, and there are a few to choose from on Amazon. The 4K streaming dongle, in particular, brings support for HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. Developers have also had a great time with them, figuring out how to unlock the...
Upgrade your living room with this 55-inch 4K Fire TV for $380 only

Upgrade your living room with this 55-inch 4K Fire TV for $380 only

November 25, 2021
Black Friday is upon us, and Amazon already has some tempting deals! The Alexa-enabled 55-inch 4K Fire TV is now on sale for $380 only. That's $140 off its usual price and for a limited time only. This TV will upgrade your living room and bring some smarts to it, thanks to the features it...
You can now ask Alexa to play something on Netflix

You can now ask Alexa to play something on Netflix

November 16, 2021
Last April, Netflix rolled out its Play Something feature to all users globally. This feature shuffle plays a random title from Netflix's catalog -- for those times when you just can't make your mind up. If you're in the US or Canada and have a Fire TV device, then the process is getting even easier. You will...
Amazon rolls out new Fire TV UI to smart TVs and soundbars

Amazon rolls out new Fire TV UI to smart TVs and soundbars

July 15, 2021
In September last year, Amazon unveiled a revamped Fire TV UI and two new Fire TV sticks. The new UI aimed to offer users a more personalized experience and help them discover new content on the platform. At the time, the new UI was only available on the next-gen Fire TV Stick and the Fire...
Amazon Prime Video rolls out full Watch Party support on Fire TV, chat-only support on mobile

Amazon Prime Video rolls out full Watch Party support on Fire TV, chat-only support on mobile

July 9, 2021
In June last year, Amazon Prime Video rolled out a new feature called Watch Party. The feature allowed users to watch TV shows and movies together over the internet. At launch, it was only available on Prime Video for desktop. However, in February this year, we spotted evidence suggesting that it would soon be available...
Amazon finally launches its flagship Fire TV Cube streaming box in India

Amazon finally launches its flagship Fire TV Cube streaming box in India

April 21, 2021
Yesterday, we learned that Amazon was gearing up to bring its Fire TV Cube to the Indian shores. And today, the company has officially launched the device in the country. The Amazon Fire TV Cube (2nd gen) is a flagship streaming box from Amazon. It was launched in the US in 2019, but it’s only...
Croma’s latest smart TV lineup in India has Amazon Fire TV built-in

Croma’s latest smart TV lineup in India has Amazon Fire TV built-in

March 16, 2021
Croma, the Indian electronic retail giant, today launched a new range of smart TVs in partnership with Amazon. The new TV lineup is dubbed Croma Fire TV Edition and includes 5 models ranging from 32-inch all the way to 55-inch. All TVs come with the Fire TV experience built-in along with a voice-enabled remote with...
Amazon Fire TVs are about to get better live TV integration

Amazon Fire TVs are about to get better live TV integration

March 3, 2021
Amazon has announced it’s expanding the lineup of live TV options available through the Fire TV, with a focus on subscription-free options. With more people staying home due to lockdown restrictions, the latest update arrives at an opportune time. The new additions include IMDb TV, XUMO, and Amazon’s news app. Amazon also said (via Android Central)...
Amazon to roll out new Fire TV UI to Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Cube next month

Amazon to roll out new Fire TV UI to Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Cube next month

February 17, 2021
Amazon’s new Fire TV experience is set to be available on the Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV, and Fire TV Cube in March, according to a new report. The revamped UI's expansion follows its release on the most recent Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite. The news comes in a larger report from...
Amazon’s Fire TV Cube gets picture-in-picture support for Ring doorbells

Amazon’s Fire TV Cube gets picture-in-picture support for Ring doorbells

December 17, 2020
You sit down, turn on the TV, and start watching your favorite show. Then the doorbell rings. Instead of getting up to see who it is — probably a neighbor wanting to borrow some sugar — you can view your front porch right from your TV. Amazon has announced that owners of the Fire TV Cube...
Amazon begins rolling out redesigned software for Fire TV

Amazon begins rolling out redesigned software for Fire TV

December 9, 2020
Amazon has begun to roll out a redesigned software interface for its line of Fire TV devices. Referred to as the new “Fire TV experience,” the update includes more personalized recommendations and watch lists, plus the addition of multi-user support (up to six users). The home screen has been updated with a new navigation menu that...