In this episode, Elias compares CPU and GPU benchmark results for the new 2nd generation Fire TV versus the existing 1st generation Fire TV. Also is a complete overview of what Alexa abilities will be coming to the Fire TV in October with Fire OS 5. And as always, Elias answers viewer submitted questions about the Fire Tv covering topics like the upcoming shopping feature and 4K content on the Fire TV.
About:
Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com
Recorded September 25th 2015
YouTube video for this episode
Show Notes:
New Fire TV will support USB External Storage
Amazon’s Device and Platform Specifications
Benchmark comparison of 1st & 2nd Generation Fire TV
Alexa “Skills” will be available on Fire TV devices
A brief overview of Amazon Alexa “Skills”
Some of the things you’ll be able to do with Alexa on the Fire TV
Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick now available in Japan
The new Fire TV on Amazon’s Japan Site
Non-Voice Remote for Fire TV and Fire TV Stick back in stock
Fire TV Gaming Bundle on Amazon
The Amazon Fire TV appstore just reached 4,000 apps but it’s meaningless
ES File Explorer officially released for the Amazon Fire TV
How to sideload apps like Kodi onto the Fire TV — Using nothing but the Fire TV
Video guide on sideloading with ES File Explorer
Google has YouMap Chromecast Receiver app pulled from the Fire TV Appstore
CinemaNow promo suggests Roku 4 coming October 1st
HDHomeRun Fire TV App on Amazon
Upcoming shopping feature for the Fire TV
Disney Movies Anywhere app for the Amazon Fire TV
Who’s to blame for the Fire TV’s lack of Netflix voice search integration?