All articles tagged with #fire tv
Amazon’s Fire TV is rolling out a free UI redesign in the US, featuring rounded visuals, faster interactions (claimed 20–30% quicker), and more visible apps (up to 20 pinned on the home screen); it also integrates Alexa+ AI for viewing suggestions and queue management.
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.
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.
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.
Nvidia is launching native GeForce Now apps for Linux and Amazon Fire TV, with a beta for Ubuntu 24.04 coming soon, expanding access to its cloud gaming service and supporting additional devices and controllers.
A 75-inch Insignia QLED 4K Fire TV is on sale for $420 at Best Buy, offering a large, vibrant screen with advanced features like Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos, and Alexa voice control, making it an affordable upgrade for home entertainment.
Amazon has announced a major upgrade to its Fire TV platform, featuring a faster, more organized user interface, a redesigned mobile app, and the debut of the Amazon Ember Artline lifestyle TV, which combines AI features, art display, and seamless integration with Alexa+ for a personalized entertainment experience.
To improve Fire TV performance, change 10 settings such as disabling background features, clearing cache, and restarting regularly; these tweaks can significantly enhance speed and responsiveness.
Today’s deals include a free month of Xbox Game Pass with select Fire TV devices, discounts on Apple AirPods Pro 3, gaming headsets, and Pokémon TCG products, along with savings on various tech accessories and gaming glasses, making it a good day for tech and gaming enthusiasts to save.
Instagram has launched a new app for Fire TV devices, allowing users to watch Reels organized into personalized channels on their TV screens, supporting multiple accounts for household use, and available now in the U.S. on select Fire TV models.
To improve Fire TV performance, users can tweak settings such as disabling background features, clearing cache, uninstalling unused apps, restarting weekly, and considering a factory reset if necessary. These adjustments can significantly enhance device speed and responsiveness.
Amazon's October Prime Day, also known as Prime Big Deal Days, is scheduled for October 7-8, but early tech deals on items like Apple Watches, AirPods, TVs, and tablets are already available, offering significant discounts ahead of the event.
Amazon's 2025 Devices & Services event unveiled new products including the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, upgraded Echo devices with AI features, advanced Ring security cameras, refreshed Fire TV series with Vega OS, and new Blink security cameras, all available for pre-order.
Amazon has announced Vega OS, a new operating system for Fire TV devices that replaces Android, promising improved performance and security, but notably removing sideloading capabilities, and currently launching only on the new Fire TV Stick 4K Select.
Amazon announced the rollout of Alexa+ to its new Fire TV devices, enhancing user experience with advanced AI capabilities such as complex questions, tailored recommendations, scene search, and live sports updates. The company also introduced new Fire TV hardware, including the Fire TV 2-Series, 4-Series, Omni QLED TVs, and the Fire TV 4K Select stick, all featuring improvements like auto-brightness, clearer dialogue, and faster performance.