Amazon is reportedly set to bid adieu to Android, ushering in a new era with its homemade Fire OS replacement. According to insights from veteran journalist Janko Roettgers on Lowpass and reported by Engadget, Amazon's grand plan involves stripping away the Android core from future Fire TVs, smart displays, and an array of other devices. Drawing from "multiple sources with … [Read more...] about Amazon props Vega to replace Android-based Fire OS on future smart devices
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Amazon has released a news app for Fire TV
If you have an Amazon Fire TV streaming television box, Amazon has just released a news aggregation app that will automatically playback all of the latest news stories. You can watch news clips and live feeds from popular news providers such as CBS News, Bloomberg, HuffPost, Yahoo, Reuters, Sports Illustrated, Entertainment Weekly and more. Then, the next time you want to watch … [Read more...] about Amazon has released a news app for Fire TV
Fire TV has 34 million monthly users
The Amazon Fire TV system may not get a ton of press on a monthly basis, but the streaming service has 34 million monthly active users, further widening its lead over competitor Roku. These figures come from Jenn Prenner, head of global marketing, growth and engagement for Fire TV at the Pay TV Show. Additionally, Fire TV has become the most popular streaming player in the US, … [Read more...] about Fire TV has 34 million monthly users
Amazon Fire TV Will Now Read Your Kindle Books
The Amazon Fire 4K TV has just gained new functionality to read your Kindle Books. Called Kindle Books by Alexa, the service allows the robotic voice of Alexa to read any book in your Kindle ebook library. The Fire TV can read Kindle e-books aloud that are in your personal collection, or have been borrowed from the the Kindle Lending Library and Kindle Unlimited. Obviously … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire TV Will Now Read Your Kindle Books
Amazon Alexa Now Available on 1st Generation Fire TV’s
Amazon has just released a new firmware update for their 1st generation Fire TV. The operating system is now running Android 5.1 and the Alexa Voice Assistant is now available. Sometimes Amazon lets older devices sit by the wayside and most of their efforts are focused on new products. This is certainly very evident with their older tablets and e-readers. The Amazon Fire … [Read more...] about Amazon Alexa Now Available on 1st Generation Fire TV’s
Amazon Discontinues the Fire TV
Amazon has just discontinued selling their Fire TV media streaming box. You can no longer place an order on their US website and many European countries are also showing it as unavailable. It is likely that Amazon is in the process of developing a second generation model that has more internal memory. … [Read more...] about Amazon Discontinues the Fire TV
Amazon Fire TV Finally Delivers HBO Go
Amazon Fire TV has been getting pretty good reviews from users and critics alike, but a few things have been missing... most noteably (for many) is the absence of HBO Go. Thankfully this has been remedied and HBO subscribers can stream their favourite content from the network's movies and TV catalog on the Fire TV (though the Fire TV Stick won't have suppose until the spring … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire TV Finally Delivers HBO Go
Amazon Fire TV Now Doubles as a Gaming Console
Technically you have been able to play games on your television by way of an Amazon Fire TV appliance since it was released, but thanks to a fresh batch of updates, there are a wider variety of tablet style games available to try (as long as you have invested in one of their official Gamepad controller accessories). Of course, when you consider that you can also mirror the … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire TV Now Doubles as a Gaming Console
Amazon Introduces Fire TV Streaming Media Stick
It looks like Apple isn't the only one bracing for the impact Chromecast will have on the way we watch TV, Amazon has released their Fire TV Stick as a viable contender. Built using powerful hardware (a dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, dual-band, and dual-antenna Wi-Fi with MIMO), the Fire TV Stick boasts Amazon's award-winning user interface accessible by the … [Read more...] about Amazon Introduces Fire TV Streaming Media Stick
Amazon Fire TV Now Available in the UK for £79.00
The Amazon Fire TV up until now has been a US exclusive and now the streaming television and app box has just hit the UK. Customers will be able to order it online or found on the shelves of Tesco, Dixons and Argos. Fire TV is a streaming multimedia box that allows users to watch television and movies from the Amazon Instant Video service. It also has a number of apps users … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire TV Now Available in the UK for £79.00
Spotify Delivers Streaming Music to Amazon Fire TV
Spotify fans in the US, with a premium subscription, now have an additional incentive to enjoy the popular music streaming service: full support for Amazon Fire TV. For those who may not be familiar already, Spotify offers on-demand access to more than 20 million songs instantly (with no Internet connection required and no interruption for advertisements). In their launch … [Read more...] about Spotify Delivers Streaming Music to Amazon Fire TV
Amazon Launches Fire TV in the UK
Consumers have been enjoying Amazon Fire TV in the US since the launch in April of this year, but now the device is also available to those waiting eagerly in the UK. Plugging the small Fire TV box into your HDTV allows for you to instantly enjoy access to services like: Netflix, Prime Instant Video, Demand 5, Spotify, Sky News, Curzon Home Cinema, YouTube, as well as low-cost … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Fire TV in the UK
Amazon Fire TV Review – International Edition
The Amazon Fire TV was developed to compete with Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast and a myriad of other media services. The Seattle based company is trying to leverage their movie, television and apps services to appeal to customers that might not have a Fire Tablet or Amazon phone. Today, we give you a hands on review of Fire TV and if its worth it to purchase if you live outside of … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire TV Review – International Edition
Amazon Offering Fire TV & Kindle Fire HDX Tablet Bundle
Everybody likes to get a good deal, which is why the bundle being offered by Amazon right now is especially attractive. With that extra $249 in your pocket, you can own Amazon's brand new Fire TV as well as a 7" Kindle Fire HDX tablet: consider it the Android accessory pack for those of you who only have a smartphone so far (or a starter pack for those who may have … [Read more...] about Amazon Offering Fire TV & Kindle Fire HDX Tablet Bundle