In this episode, I talk about when Fire OS 5 will be released for older 1st-gen Fire TVs and Fire TV Sticks. Then I talk about Alexa, the Amazon Echo, and the new portable Echo to be released soon. The episode ends with questions and answers from listeners.
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Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com
Recorded January 15th 2016
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Show Notes & Links:
Amazon officially says Fire OS 5 will come to 1st-gen Fire TVs and Fire TV Sticks in February
Fire TV Game Controller Product Page
Sideloaded apps like Kodi can now be launched from the Fire TV ‘Apps’ section
Alexa on Amazon Echo and Fire TV can now initiate phone calls through new Ooma skill
Amazon will reportedly release a portable version of the Echo in coming weeks
Triby to be the first 3rd-party device to fully integrate Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant
Ford to integrate Amazon Alexa into cars with SYNC Connect
‘Mozart in the Jungle’ will be Free to watch this weekend — No Prime Membership Required
Mozart in the Jungle on Amazon
Amazon adds PBS Civil War-era drama ‘Mercy Street’ to in-season Prime Video lineup
First episode of Mercy Street on Amazon
New deal brings more CBS and SHOWTIME content to Amazon Prime Instant Video
Netflix cracks down on proxy streaming
Netflix now available in 130 countries with 600 hours of original programming coming in 2016
Seagate releases Fire TV media receiver companion app to use with their suite of services
Seagate Media Receiver app on Amazon
Deer Hunter 2016 released for all Amazon Fire TV devices
Amazon shopping partially available on Fire TV, with full shopping feature postponed
Amazon launches add-on subscription service for TV networks and media collections
Pre-rooted ROM and better rooting procedure coming soon for the Fire TV 2
Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller Wireless Receiver
How to block software updates on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
AmazonBasics 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub
Logitech Harmony Smart Control with Hub
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