Amazon is launching a major redesign of its Fire TV interface that closely resembles Google TV, featuring a cleaner layout, faster performance, and increased app pinning options, with rollout starting in February on select devices.
Amazon has launched a new Fire TV Stick 4K Select featuring its in-house VegaOS, replacing Android for faster app launching and streaming, along with new Omni QLED and 2-Series/4-Series TVs that include enhanced brightness, color adjustment, and integrated Alexa Plus AI capabilities.
Amazon Fire TV introduces a new AI Art feature that allows users to create unique artwork using voice commands and artificial intelligence. By prompting Alexa with imaginative requests, users can generate personalized images in various artistic styles, such as pixel art, oil painting, watercolor, and more. The feature is available for Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) and Fire TV Omni QLED Series in the U.S., and users are encouraged to provide feedback for further refinement. AI Art is part of the Ambient Experience, which enhances the Fire TV screen with useful information and artwork when not in use for streaming.
Panasonic has unveiled two new OLED TVs, the Z95A and Z93A, featuring the next generation HCX Pro AI processor Mk II, promising improved picture quality and Dolby Vision support at a 144Hz refresh rate. These TVs also come with Amazon's Fire TV software, Dolby Vision IQ Precision, and 360 Soundscape Pro tech for immersive Dolby Atmos. Equipped with Game Mode Extreme for gaming and smart home features like Alexa and Apple Home compatibility, the TVs are set to be all-in-one packages. Pricing and availability are yet to be announced, but they are expected to be in a similar range as last year's flagship models.
When it comes to choosing a streaming device, there are several options available from brands like Roku, Google, Amazon, and Apple. Each device has its own operating system (OS) and interface, offering unique features and perks. Roku is known for its straightforward and user-friendly UI, while Google TV provides a more tailored streaming experience. Amazon Fire TV is ideal for those already in Amazon's ecosystem, and Apple TV offers a sleek design and integration with Apple's services. The best overall streaming device is the Roku Streaming Stick 4K, while the Chromecast with Google TV (4K) is recommended for Google TV users. For Fire TV, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is the latest and greatest option, and for Apple TV users, the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) is a great choice.
Prime Day offers a range of TV deals, including a 32-inch Fire TV for $90, a 50-inch 4K Fire TV with HDR 10 Plus, a budget-friendly 55-inch TCL 4-Series with great streaming capabilities, a discounted LG OLED TV with HDR10 Plus and Dolby Vision, and a Pioneer 50-inch LCD TV with 4K resolution. Other notable deals include the Amazon Fire TV Omni 43-inch, TCL 40-inch 3-Series Roku TV, Hisense 58-inch R6-Series Roku TV, TCL 65-inch 5-Series Roku TV, Vizio 75-inch QLED TV, Samsung 86-inch 4K TV, and Samsung 65-inch The Frame TV.
Memorial Day weekend is known for huge sales, including on TVs. Here are the 10 best TV deals available, including the Amazon Fire TV 65-inch Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV, TCL 75-inch Class 4-Series 4K UHD HDR Smart Google TV, Toshiba 43-inch Class C350 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV, Insignia 65-inch Class F30 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV, Samsung 65-inch Class Q80B QLED 4K Smart Tizen TV, Hisense 50-inch ULED U6 Series Quantum Dot QLED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV, Sony A90J 55-Inch TV, LG 55-inch Class A2 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV, Samsung 75-Inch Class Neo QLED 4K Smart TV, and Samsung 65-Inch Class QLED 4K The Frame TV.
A dedicated TV streaming device can enhance your viewing experience, and these are the newest, fastest, and most feature-packed models on the market. The Apple TV 4K is a good fit for Apple device owners, while the Amazon Fire TV Cube offers more ports and Alexa integration. The Chromecast with Google TV is affordable and offers a lot of functionality, while the Roku Streaming Stick 4K offers customization and compatibility with all major streaming apps. The Nvidia Shield TV is a powerful option with AI upscaling and compatibility with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.