AFTVnewscast 64: Fire TV Interface Update & DirecTV Now

In this episode, I discuss the new 5.2.4.0 Fire TV software update and the new interface that it brings. I also cover the new OTT streaming service DirecTV Now in detail and talk about new SPMC app changes and more. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where I answer questions from the audience.

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Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com

Recorded December 2nd 2016

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Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick software update 5.2.4.0 makes first appearance

New interface now rolling out to Fire TVs and Fire TV Sticks in 5.2.4.0 update

New Fire TV Interface

Amazon Fire TV gains new Notification Center with new interface update

SPMC 16.5.0 update adds 4K and refresh rate sync support for the Amazon Fire TV

SPMC

MrMC

Kodi

3-2 Pulldown Explained

Plex releases official Kodi Add-on

Plex Kodi Add-on

DirecTV Now launches on Fire TV to take on Sling TV and Playstation Vue

DirecTV Now App

DirecTV Now Website

Free Fire TV Offer from DirecTV Now

Free Apple TV Offer from DirecTV Now

How to use DirecTV Now on a rooted Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick

App Deal: Ticket to Ride down from $6.99 to FREE

Ticket to Ride App

Non-US residents can now sign up for Amazon Prime in the US and stream Amazon Originals

HBO and Cinemax added as latest new Amazon Channels

HBO Channel Subscription

Cinemax Channel Subscription

Amazon is making a premium Echo with 7-inch touchscreen running Fire OS

Amazon Cloud Drive adds new native Dropbox-like sync feature

Amazon Drive

Amazon and Seagate team up to release 1TB drive that auto-syncs with Amazon Cloud Drive

Seagate External Hard Drive with Amazon Drive

Amazon Device Buyer’s Guide

My Gear

Synology DS214 2-Bay NAS

Fire TV Stick 2

Google Wifi Routers

Eero Wifi Routers

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