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Alexa+ on Fire TV can now jump to specific movie scenes in Prime Video www.aftvnews.com/alexa-on-fir...
Alexa+ on Fire TV can now jump to specific movie scenes in Prime Video
Amazon has announced that Fire TV devices with Alexa+ can now jump to specific movie moments on Prime Video by asking the voice assistant to do so through natural language requests.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Alexa+ on Fire TV can now jump to specific movie scenes in Prime Video www.aftvnews.com/alexa-on-fir...
Amazon begins warning Fire TV owners about piracy apps ahead of upcoming removal www.aftvnews.com/amazon-begin...
Amazon begins warning Fire TV owners about piracy apps ahead of upcoming removal
Amazon revealed last month that it would begin actively removing apps from Fire TV devices that it believes contain unlicensed pirated content. The app blocking process was said to start with a warnin...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Amazon begins warning Fire TV owners about piracy apps ahead of upcoming removal www.aftvnews.com/amazon-begin...
Netflix removes casting from a mobile device to most TVs and streaming devices www.aftvnews.com/netflix-remo...
Netflix removes casting from a mobile device to most TVs and streaming devices
Netflix has removed the 'Cast' button from its mobile app for most TVs and TV streaming devices, as spotted by Android Authority. A recent update to Netflix's casting help page now states that Netflix...
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December 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Netflix removes casting from a mobile device to most TVs and streaming devices www.aftvnews.com/netflix-remo...
Fire TV Stick 4K Select (Vega OS) gains VPN support www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-stic...
Fire TV Stick 4K Select (Vega OS) gains VPN support
It should have been there at launch, but the Fire TV Stick 4K Select has addressed one of its many shortcomings by adding support for VPNs. NordVPN is the first to release a compatible VPN app for the...
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December 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Fire TV Stick 4K Select (Vega OS) gains VPN support www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-stic...
SmartTube's official APK was compromised with malware — What you should do if you use it www.aftvnews.com/smarttubes-o...
SmartTube’s official APK was compromised with malware — What you should do if you use it
Earlier this week, the developer of SmartTube, the most popular alternative YouTube app for Android TV and Fire TV devices, announced that his app's digital signature had been exposed. A new version o...
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November 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
SmartTube's official APK was compromised with malware — What you should do if you use it www.aftvnews.com/smarttubes-o...
Every Streaming Service Black Friday Deal — AMC, Apple TV, Disney, ESPN, HBO, Hulu, MGM, Paramount, Peacock, Plex, Starz, and more www.aftvnews.com/every-stream...
Every Streaming Service Black Friday Deal — AMC, Apple TV, Disney, ESPN, HBO, Hulu, MGM, Paramount, Peacock, Plex, Starz, and more
Here is a roundup of every streaming service Black Friday deal I could find. Acorn TV (Billed via Prime Video Channels)Regular Price: $8.99/monthSale Price: $2.25/month Discount lasts 2 months. Requir...
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November 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Every Streaming Service Black Friday Deal — AMC, Apple TV, Disney, ESPN, HBO, Hulu, MGM, Paramount, Peacock, Plex, Starz, and more www.aftvnews.com/every-stream...
Amazon backpedals on its next Android-powered Fire TV release — Fire OS 14 now confirmed www.aftvnews.com/amazon-backp...
Amazon backpedals on its next Android-powered Fire TV release — Fire OS 14 now confirmed
Earlier this year, long before Vega OS was officially announced, Amazon quietly revealed an upcoming new Fire TV operating system based on Android 14 by updating its developer documentation.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Amazon backpedals on its next Android-powered Fire TV release — Fire OS 14 now confirmed www.aftvnews.com/amazon-backp...
If you use SmartTube, you need to uninstall it and install this new version due to a security issue www.aftvnews.com/if-you-use-s...
If you use SmartTube, you need to uninstall it and install this new version due to a security issue
If you use SmartTube, a popular YouTube app for Fire TV and Android/Google TV devices, it's important that you uninstall the version you're currently using and install the new version that was just re...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
If you use SmartTube, you need to uninstall it and install this new version due to a security issue www.aftvnews.com/if-you-use-s...
Onn HD Stick with Google TV is just $9.00 for Black Friday — Lowest Price Ever! www.aftvnews.com/onn-hd-stick...
Onn HD Stick with Google TV is just $9.00 for Black Friday — Lowest Price Ever!
Walmart has one of the best streaming deals for Black Friday with the Onn HD Stick on sale for $9.00. While it's only about $6 off the regular price, it's an unbelievable deal for what you get.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Onn HD Stick with Google TV is just $9.00 for Black Friday — Lowest Price Ever! www.aftvnews.com/onn-hd-stick...
Google TV Streamer is $74.99 for Black Friday — Matches Lowest Price Ever www.aftvnews.com/google-tv-st...
Google TV Streamer is $74.99 for Black Friday — Matches Lowest Price Ever
The Google TV Streamer is on sale for $74.99 for Black Friday. It's available in either Porcelain (white) or Haze (gray). At 25% off the regular price of $99.99, this matches the best price it has eve...
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November 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Google TV Streamer is $74.99 for Black Friday — Matches Lowest Price Ever www.aftvnews.com/google-tv-st...
Nvidia Shield TV is $124.99 and Shield TV Pro is $169.99 for Black Friday www.aftvnews.com/nvidia-shiel...
Nvidia Shield TV is $124.99 and Shield TV Pro is $169.99 for Black Friday
The Nvidia Shield TV is on sale for $124.99 and the Shield TV Pro is on sale for $169.99 for Black Friday. While the Shield TV Pro has very briefly been $20 less than this in the distant past, this is...
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November 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Nvidia Shield TV is $124.99 and Shield TV Pro is $169.99 for Black Friday www.aftvnews.com/nvidia-shiel...
Fire TV Stick 4K Max is $34.99 for Black Friday — The one most people should get! www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-stic...
Fire TV Stick 4K Max is $34.99 for Black Friday — The one most people should get!
The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for $34.99 for Black Friday. While it was $2 cheaper last Black Friday, we're probably not going to see it go for less than this for quite a while, so 42% off the r...
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November 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Fire TV Stick 4K Max is $34.99 for Black Friday — The one most people should get! www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-stic...
Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is on sale for $24.99 for Black Friday www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-stic...
Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is on sale for $24.99 for Black Friday
The Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is on sale for $24.99 for Black Friday, which is 50% off the regular price of $49.99. This is the exact same device as the Fire TV Stick 4K, which is also still available at ...
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November 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is on sale for $24.99 for Black Friday www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-stic...
Fire TV Cube is on sale for $89.99 for Black Friday — Matches Lowest Price Ever www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-cube...
Fire TV Cube is on sale for $89.99 for Black Friday — Matches Lowest Price Ever
The Fire TV Cube is on sale for $89.99 for Black Friday. This matches the lowest price it has ever been, which is a price we first saw during Prime Day earlier this year.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Fire TV Cube is on sale for $89.99 for Black Friday — Matches Lowest Price Ever www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-cube...
Fire TV Stick HD is $17.99 for Black Friday — Matches Lowest Price Ever www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-stic...
Fire TV Stick HD is $17.99 for Black Friday — Matches Lowest Price Ever
The Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for $17.99 for Black Friday. At 49% off the regular price of $34.99, this matches the lowest price it has ever been. That said, you really should consider getting the F...
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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Fire TV Stick HD is $17.99 for Black Friday — Matches Lowest Price Ever www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-stic...
SmartTube is being uninstalled by Google and Amazon due to a security breach www.aftvnews.com/smarttube-is...
SmartTube is being uninstalled by Google and Amazon due to a security breach
SmartTube, the popular 3rd-party YouTube app for Fire TV and Android/Google TV devices, has announced that its digital signature has been exposed. As a result, it appears that both Google and Amazon h...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
SmartTube is being uninstalled by Google and Amazon due to a security breach www.aftvnews.com/smarttube-is...
Plex begins enforcing subscription requirements to stream remotely www.aftvnews.com/plex-begins-...
Plex begins enforcing subscription requirements to stream remotely
Earlier this year, Plex announced changes that will require either the Plex server owner or the streamer to have a paid subscription/pass to stream remotely. While those changes have, technically, bee...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Plex begins enforcing subscription requirements to stream remotely www.aftvnews.com/plex-begins-...
Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale for $16.80, along with many other Amazon devices at Woot — 20% off code applies www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-stic...
Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale for $16.80, along with many other Amazon devices at Woot — 20% off code applies
Woot has a bunch of Amazon devices on sale at great prices and will take an additional 20% off when you use code DEVICES20 at checkout. The code is limited to one use per customer, so use it wisely.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale for $16.80, along with many other Amazon devices at Woot — 20% off code applies www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-stic...
Onn HD Stick with Google TV is on sale for $9 — A great way to get a new remote www.aftvnews.com/onn-hd-stick...
Onn HD Stick with Google TV is on sale for $9 — A great way to get a new remote
Walmart has just put the Onn HD Stick on sale for $9.00, which is 40% off its regular price of $14.88. This is the new lowest price that the Onn stick has ever been. This is the 2nd-gen (latest) model...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Onn HD Stick with Google TV is on sale for $9 — A great way to get a new remote www.aftvnews.com/onn-hd-stick...
Netflix Games are now available on Fire TVs www.aftvnews.com/netflix-game...
Netflix Games are now available on Fire TVs
Netflix has brought its selection of games to Fire TV devices. Much like the recent rebranding of Amazon Luna, Netflix's games are primarily party games, like Boggle and Pictionary, that you play with...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Netflix Games are now available on Fire TVs www.aftvnews.com/netflix-game...
Fire TV's 'Continue Watching' row now supports Netflix content www.aftvnews.com/fire-tvs-con...
Fire TV’s ‘Continue Watching’ row now supports Netflix content
Amazon first launched the Continue Watching row on the Fire TV home screen two years ago to keep track of the shows and movies you watch within streaming apps. While it supported several large service...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Fire TV's 'Continue Watching' row now supports Netflix content www.aftvnews.com/fire-tvs-con...
Get a new Fire TV Remote and the worst Fire TV ever released for $9.99 www.aftvnews.com/get-a-new-fi...
Get a new Fire TV Remote and the worst Fire TV ever released for $9.99
Amazon is running a targeted promotion where select customers can get the Fire TV Stick 4K Select for $9.99 by entering promocode SELECT4K or STREAM4K during checkout.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Get a new Fire TV Remote and the worst Fire TV ever released for $9.99 www.aftvnews.com/get-a-new-fi...
Amazon's unwillingness to commit to new Android-based Fire TV Sticks should make you think twice before buying a new Fire TV www.aftvnews.com/amazons-unwi...
Amazon’s unwillingness to commit to new Android-based Fire TV Sticks should make you think twice before buying a new Fire TV
If you're a fan of Android-based Fire TVs, the platform's future may be far less secure than Amazon is letting on. Ever since Amazon unveiled Vega OS for Fire TV, it has insisted that its Android-base...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Amazon's unwillingness to commit to new Android-based Fire TV Sticks should make you think twice before buying a new Fire TV www.aftvnews.com/amazons-unwi...
Nvidia continues its exceptional support history with yet another Shield TV update www.aftvnews.com/nvidia-conti...
Nvidia continues its exceptional support history with yet another Shield TV update
Nvidia's Shield TV streaming devices, going back all the way to the first models released in 2015, are likely the oldest Android devices continuing to receive software updates. The streak continues as...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Nvidia continues its exceptional support history with yet another Shield TV update www.aftvnews.com/nvidia-conti...
Google will let users opt out of Android's upcoming sideloading restrictions www.aftvnews.com/google-will-...
Google will let users opt out of Android’s upcoming sideloading restrictions
A few months ago, Google revealed that it would soon no longer allow apps to be sideloaded on Android devices unless the app's developer verified their identity with Google.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Google will let users opt out of Android's upcoming sideloading restrictions www.aftvnews.com/google-will-...