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The first Xiaomi Fire TVs hit the UK at a special launch price

The first Xiaomi Fire TVs hit the UK at a special launch price

May 31, 2022
The Fire TV ecosystem is now a little bigger in the UK with the arrival of Xiaomi's first units based on Amazon's platform. The F2 is available to order now in three sizes and at a special discounted price for the first week. Fire TV has been a slow burner away from Amazon's own hardware...
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...
These are the Best Media Streaming devices to buy in 2021

These are the Best Media Streaming devices to buy in 2021

December 13, 2021
Whether you want to make your "dumb TV" smart or are looking for an alternative to your television's underwhelming smart TV platform, media streaming devices are helpful. They plug into your TV's HDMI port and bring access to tons of apps, games, and other features. However, not all streaming devices are made equal, so you...
Grab an Insignia 43-inch 4K Smart Fire TV for $250 only

Grab an Insignia 43-inch 4K Smart Fire TV for $250 only

November 27, 2021
Black Friday is over, but Cyber Monday is right around the corner, and some tempting deals are live! Insignia is offering its 43-inch 4K Smart Fire TV for a mere $250! That's $100 off its usual price, and it's for a limited time only, so make sure to grab one before they're out of stock....
Here are the Best Cyber Monday 2021 Deals on TVs and Home Audio equipment

Here are the Best Cyber Monday 2021 Deals on TVs and Home Audio equipment

November 27, 2021
It's that time of the year again when you can finally hit the Checkout button below your tech wishlist! Black Friday 2021 is here followed by Cyber Monday which means a ton of your favorite gadgets are discounted. You can get some really good deals across various categories which you can find in our comprehensive...
Amazon’s Echo Show display, Fire TV Stick, and more are on sale for Black Friday

Amazon’s Echo Show display, Fire TV Stick, and more are on sale for Black Friday

November 22, 2021
Black Friday is nearly upon us, and even though many sales started at the beginning of the month, more are starting to show up. Amazon has seemingly finalized its Black Friday deals for its hardware products, as everything from the Fire TV Stick Lite to the true wireless Echo Buds are now on sale for...
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...
Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick Review: Enough to douse Amazon’s Fire?

Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick Review: Enough to douse Amazon’s Fire?

October 24, 2021
The Smart TV category in India has suddenly taken off in the past few years. Thanks to brands like Xiaomi, Vu, TCL, and now more recently -- Realme, consumers have been able to purchase smart TVs at affordable prices. This wasn't really the case a few years back when mainstream brands like Sony and Samsung...
Amazon reveals its own smart TV lineup and an updated 4K Fire TV Stick

Amazon reveals its own smart TV lineup and an updated 4K Fire TV Stick

September 9, 2021
Last week, industry reports claimed that Amazon was working on its own brand of smart TVs for the United States, but details were unclear on how the TVs would be any different from existing Fire TV products. Amazon has now officially announced its new TVs, plus an updated Fire TV Stick built for cloud gaming....
RetroArch comes to Amazon’s Appstore, bringing easy access to emulators on Fire TV

RetroArch comes to Amazon’s Appstore, bringing easy access to emulators on Fire TV

July 19, 2021
RetroArch is a popular open-source front-end for emulators. If you’re into playing retro games, RetroArch is your one-stop-shop for all your emulating needs. It is itself not an emulator but allows you to add "cores" that act as the backend to emulate several legacy consoles such as the Nintendo DS. It offers a single, consistent...
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...