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Amazon Raises Echo, Kindle, Fire TV Prices by Up to 60% Amid Chip Costs
technology2 days ago

Amazon Raises Echo, Kindle, Fire TV Prices by Up to 60% Amid Chip Costs

Amazon has hiked prices across its smart-home devices and Kindle line by as much as 60% due to higher memory and storage costs from ongoing component shortages. Examples include the Echo Dot jumping from $49.99 to $79.99, the Echo Show 11 from $219.99 to $249.99, the 16GB Kindle from $109.99 to $149.99, and the Kindle Paperwhite from $159.99 to $199.99; Fire TV Stick HD rose to about $39.99 and the Fire TV Stick 4K Max to $84.99. The eero routers also rose, Ring devices were largely unchanged, and the moves come as competitors like Roku have likewise raised prices. Amazon cites memory/storage cost increases as the driver for the shifts.

via PCMag|
#amazon#echo#fire-tv
Smart-TV Platform Showdown: Which System Fits Your Streaming Habits
technology16 days ago

Smart-TV Platform Showdown: Which System Fits Your Streaming Habits

An in-depth side-by-side of the main smart-TV platforms—Fire TV, Google TV, LG webOS, Roku OS, Samsung Tizen, Vizio SmartCast, plus Apple's tvOS on Apple TV—covering apps, casting methods (AirPlay, Chromecast, Miracast), and voice options (Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri), with practical notes and example devices to help you choose the best platform for your streaming needs and home setup.

via PCMag|
#apple-tv#fire-tv#google-tv
Rethinking Roku: Top Streaming Devices to Upgrade Your Setup
technology2 months ago

Rethinking Roku: Top Streaming Devices to Upgrade Your Setup

With Fox's $22 billion bid to acquire Roku, many users are exploring replacements. The piece highlights three strong upgrades: the Google TV Streamer 4K as the best all-around option with faster hardware, 32GB storage, Matter/Thread support, and Gemini AI; the Amazon Fire TV 4K Max for Alexa-centric homes with built-in ambient display features and ongoing sales; and the Apple TV 4K for premium performance and seamless integration with Apple devices. Budget-friendly alternatives include onn Google TV sticks from Walmart and the option to buy a smart TV with Google TV, Fire TV, or other platforms built in. The takeaway: which way you go depends on your ecosystem and budget, but Roku isn’t the only or always best choice.

via | Cord Cutters News|
#apple-tv#fire-tv#google-tv
technology3 months ago

Vega OS Reframes Fire TV, But Leaves Users with Fewer Options

Amazon is replacing the Fire TV OS with Vega on newer Fire TV Sticks, a move aimed at cost control and ecosystem focus but at the cost of app availability, features, and user freedom: Vega lacks many Android-era functions, blocks sideloading (limiting Kodi and other tools), relies on cloud-hosted apps, and leaves several popular apps and utilities missing or delayed; existing Android-based Fire TV devices will still receive updates for now, but Vega’s long-term goal is tighter control at the expense of user flexibility.

via PCWorld|
#amazon#fire-tv#sideloading
Amazon Boosts Fire TV Networking with USB-C Ethernet Adapter
technology4 months ago

Amazon Boosts Fire TV Networking with USB-C Ethernet Adapter

Amazon has launched a USB-C Ethernet adapter for its Fire TV lineup (notably the second-gen Fire TV Stick HD) to deliver more reliable wired speeds. Hardware supports up to 1,000 Mbps, but the Fire TV Stick HD’s USB-C port is USB 2.0, so real‑world throughput is around 350 Mbps; the accessory offers a plug‑and‑play, affordable upgrade to reduce buffering and improve stability for streaming and other bandwidth-heavy uses, while paving the way for future USB 3.x‑enabled Fire TV devices and not functioning with USB-C PD‑only ports.

via | Cord Cutters News|
#ethernet#fire-tv#gigabit
Hallmark Pulls TV Everywhere Plug on Major Devices
entertainment4 months ago

Hallmark Pulls TV Everywhere Plug on Major Devices

Hallmark Media is shutting down its dedicated TV Everywhere app on Roku, Google TV, Fire TV, and other major platforms on March 31, 2026; starting April 1, users will see errors or redirects if they try to open the app. Hallmark+ streaming remains active, and traditional Hallmark channels stay available via cable. The move reflects broader industry shifts toward direct-to-consumer streaming and the higher costs of maintaining authenticated apps across many devices.

via | Cord Cutters News|
#entertainment#fire-tv#hallmark
Amazon slashes prices on smart-home gear in its Big Spring Sale
deals5 months ago

Amazon slashes prices on smart-home gear in its Big Spring Sale

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale cuts up to 50% off smart-home gear across Fire TV sticks/TVs, Echo devices, Blink cameras, Ring doorbells and Kindle readers, with deals starting as low as $7. The promo covers devices for entertainment, security and home automation, including items like Blink Mini 2K+ ($25), Blink Video Doorbell ($35), Echo Dot/Show devices, Fire TV Stick 4K (as low as $24) and Kindle models at discounted prices.

via Tom's Guide|
#amazon#deals#echo
Smart-TV bargain alert: Amazon Fire TV 32-inch HD drops under $200 with 5 more deals
technology6 months ago

Smart-TV bargain alert: Amazon Fire TV 32-inch HD drops under $200 with 5 more deals

Yahoo Canada Style reports the Amazon Fire TV 32" 2-Series HD smart TV is on sale for under $200 (about $185, 26% off) and lists six additional Amazon TV deals in Canada, including a 43" 4-Series UHD for around $280, a 50" 4-Series for about $430, a 43" Omni QLED near $450, a 55" Omni QLED around $690, and a 65" Omni Mini-LED for roughly $1,230.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Canada|
#amazon#canada#fire-tv
Unlock Secret Fire TV Features with 11 Remote Shortcuts
technology7 months ago

Unlock Secret Fire TV Features with 11 Remote Shortcuts

ZDNET reveals 11 hidden Fire TV remote button combos that unlock extra menus, reset options, accessibility tools, and quick tweaks—from cycling display resolutions and rebooting to entering developer tools or pairing a remote. Shortcuts include: adjust display resolution (Up + Rewind), restart (Select + Play/Pause), factory reset (Back + Right), reset remote (Left + Menu + Back), pair remote (Home), open Quick Settings (long-press Home), change Picture mode (Home → Picture), show Text Banners (Rewind + Fast-Forward), Screen Magnifier (Back + Fast-Forward), VoiceView (Back + Menu), and open Developer Tools (Select + Down, then Menu). Availability varies by model and firmware; ensure software is up to date. Factory resets erase data, so use cautiously.

via ZDNET|
#accessibility#developer-tools#fire-tv
Amazon Unveils New Advertising Strategies at CES 2026
technology7 months ago

Amazon Unveils New Advertising Strategies at CES 2026

At CES 2026, Amazon unveiled a range of innovative products and updates, including a faster Fire TV interface, expanded Alexa+ capabilities across web and devices, new Ring security features like Fire Watch and Sensors, a lifestyle 4K QLED TV called Amazon Ember Artline, and the evolution of its wearable AI, Bee, into a proactive personal assistant with new features for productivity and health tracking.

via About Amazon|
#ai#alexa#amazon