In this episode, I talk about the changes brought on by new software update 5.2.1.1 for the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. I then go over a new rooting exploit found in the first generation Fire TV. 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 August 12th 2016
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Show Notes & Links:
Fire TV Software update 5.2.1.1 (551203220) begins rolling out
You can now opt-out of Ad Tracking on the Amazon Fire TV
Fire TV parental controls can now prompt you for a PIN before launching restricted apps
Yesterday’s Amazon device sale was not a “Fire Sale”
Last year’s similar non-fire sale
Fire TV 1 running latest 5.2.1.0 software version is vulnerable to QuadRooter exploit
Dozens of local news apps have just arrived on the Amazon Fire TV
Amazon announces fall premiere dates for their original shows
Get $10 Amazon Appstore Credit for downloading a specific game
Amazon Video expands HDR content to support Dolby Vision
How to disable Amazon’s app blacklist on a rooted Fire TV 2
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