Amazon has unveiled its new Fire TV Stick HD, that comes with a new Fire TV user interface and Alexa+ built in. The new Fire TV Stick HD – which is 30 per cent slimmer compared to the previous model, making it the same thickness as the HDMI cable – also delivers significant speed improvements […]

TCL, the specialist in consumer electronics and the world’s leading Ultra-large, Mini LED and Google TV brand, has announced the launch of a range of new QLED models in the UK, including the P8L-UK QLED Google TV, P7L-UK QLED Google TV and V6D-UK QLED Fire TV. TCL’s latest additions feature both Google TV and Fire […]

Amazon has redesigned the Fire TV UI to be “cleaner, faster, and better organised” which it says will help users spend less time searching and more time watching. The new UI has a more modern design with improved layouts, rounded corners, redesigned colour gradients, updated typography, and more optimised spacing. The update isn’t just aesthetic: […]

Tubi, Fox’s ad-supported streaming service, has announced it will support instant app download and native launch through Matter Casting, a next-generation casting standard enabling seamless mobile-to-TV viewing. With Matter Casting, viewers can cast Tubi content directly from iOS and Android devices to Fire TV with no separate app installation required.  “In a world where content […]

FilmRise, a Radial Entertainment company and US-based film and television studio and streaming network, has expanded its content offering to include short-form content curated from FilmRise’s library on Fire TV Channels, available via all Fire TV and Echo Show devices in the US. This launch marks the debut of FilmRise’s its library in short form. […]

Amazon Publisher Services (APS) and Magnite, the independent sell-side advertising company, have announced a deeper streaming TV collaboration through APS’ Transparent Ad Marketplace (TAM) and Magnite’s SpringServe. The collaboration makes it easier for publishers to access incremental demand from Magnite on Amazon devices, and gives Magnite incremental access to streaming TV inventory via APS on […]

XITE, the music video platform, is expanding its footprint in the US with the launch of two new channels – XITE Christian Hits and XITE Gospel – on Prime Video. At the same time, XITE Christian Hits and XITE Reggae Vibes have joined the growing lineup on Fire TV Channels. On Prime Video, XITE Christian […]

Netflix may have won the streaming wars, but the TV Operating System (OS) battle remains, suggests a study from Hub Entertainment Research. Hub’s annual Connected Home report confirms the ever-expanding influence of connected TVs in home entertainment. Viewers, however, face distinct entertainment experiences depending on which brand of connected TV set they use. Findings from […]

FlixSnip, the streaming app for curated short-form movies and cultural content, has officially launched on Amazon Fire TV as a free App. “This launch brings FlixSnip’s globally sourced movies, series, documentaries and lifestyle content—all under 20 minutes—directly to Amazon Fire TV users, combining convenience with cultural enrichment,” said the company. FlixSnip’s availability on Amazon Fire […]

Panasonic Entertainment & Communication has announced a collaboration with Amazon.com Services which consists of a licence agreement for Fire TV. In a press statement the companies said this collaboration “focuses on delivering optimal high-quality image and sound tailored to each family member’s viewing environment, ensuring a stress-free and seamless experience that aligns with the diversifying […]