Fire TV (Amazon)
Fire TV is a streaming operating system that runs on similarly-branded television hardware sold and supported by Amazon. The operating system is a forked version of Android TV, with custom branding and features developed by Amazon. Fire TV offers special features for members of Amazon’s Prime Video subscription service. It also offers support for popular third-party apps like Netflix, YouTube, Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited, Philo, Fubo, HBO Max, Starz, Paramount Plus with Showtime, Frndly TV and more.
DIRECTV, YouTube TV integrated into Live TV menu on Fire TV devices
Amazon has updated the Live TV menu on its connected television platform Fire TV to support more third-party apps and services, including DIRECTV and YouTube TV.
PHYND brings free streaming games to Fire TV devices
The free ad-supported platform gives users access to a catalog of games without requiring a console or paid download.
Swerve TV added to Fubo, Plex, Amazon’s Fire TV Channel
The new distribution agreement adds to a growing roster of FAST platforms where the women's sports-focused channel is available.
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Amazon faces class-action lawsuit over Fire TV sticks
The plaintiff claims Amazon deliberately used planned obsolescence, allowing older Fire TV devices to degrade until customers were forced to purchase newer models.
Amazon Q3 revenue boosted by advertising, cloud computing businesses
Amazon's cloud computing business, coupled with strong advertising sales, contributed to healthy Q3 earnings.
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Amazon reveals new streaming devices with Vega OS
Amazon has introduced a slate of new smart television sets and at least one streaming stick that will operate on its new operating system Vega OS.
Sky executive criticizes Amazon for enabling TV piracy
A Sky Group exective has criticized Amazon for doing little to curb the proliferation of streaming sports piracy through its Fire TV sticks.
Amazon says 250 million Fire TV devices have shipped
Amazon has introduced a new line-up of premium smart TVs and audio equipment, while affirming it has shipped 250 million Fire TV devices since 2014.
Amazon unveils Matter Casting to take on Apple Airplay, Google Chromecast
The protocol will allow Fire TV users to "cast" content from their Apple and Google phones and tablets to the biggest screen in the house.
Amazon says Panasonic will produce Fire TV sets
Amazon and Panasonic are teaming up on a new line of Fire TV sets that will sport OLED displays and other premium features.
Amazon adding more free streams into Fire TV Channels
Amazon is refreshing its Fire TV Channels feature to include more programming from a handful of content creators and media firms.
Report says Amazon to launch branded television sets in U.S.
Amazon is expected to debut a new line of Amazon-branded television sets as soon as next month, according to a report.