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AirTV Network TV Tuner Streams to Apps in Home and Away
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 23, 2018
The Dish-owned subsidiary AirTV has launched a new device that can stream free local television to smart TVs, media players, tablets, and phones in your home or on the road.
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Alexa Finds More Ways to Say 'Your Wish Is My Command'
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 23, 2017
Voice control is getting smarter and smarter every day and Alexa is leading the way.
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Alexa Now Controls Fire TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 10, 2017
Alexa can now search and control playback on Fire TV players, sticks, and Fire TV Edition Smart TVs.
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All About Streaming Local Channels
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 19, 2023
For some, the biggest hurdle in cutting the cord to cable or other TV providers is ensuring they can get their local channels. It's important to stay in touch with what's happening in the community. Streaming Live TV apps have added local stations, but the deals to include them aren't made with individual stations. That may change soon.
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Amazon Adds Spotify Control & More to Echo, the Talking Speaker
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 04, 2015
Amazon updates its Echo intelligent speaker with Bluetooth music controls, a much-needed iOS app, and a few fun features.
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Amazon Aims to Improve Streaming Experience with Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 06, 2022
Amazon has released a new “Max” version of its 4K Fire TV Stick that promises improved performance over previous generations. See how it differs.
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Amazon Blocks Linking From Plex and Others
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 15, 2023
The best discovery apps display titles on a watch list or let you search through all streaming apps and then instantly play regardless of which app is streaming. Amazon Fire TV devices now block apps from launching other apps.
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Amazon Expands Its Fire TV and Echo Device Offerings
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 02, 2019
Amazon has announced a slew of new hardware and Alexa features. The list includes a next-generation Fire TV cube, a soundbar with Fire TV built-in, and several new Echo speakers. Also, Alexa is getting emotions.
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Amazon Instant Video's X-Ray Nails the Second-Screen Experience
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 07, 2014
Many Amazon streaming movies and TV shows include the X-ray feature that dynamically lists actors and other information on the Amazon's Kindle Fire. It's a must for any IMDB addict.
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Amazon Prime to Offer Unlimited Streaming of Many HBO Shows
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 02, 2014
Many HBO shows will be available for unlimited streaming on Amazon Prime Instant Video, but not all shows will be included in the May 21st launch. While this breakthrough licensing agreement grants exclusivity to Amazon for free streaming, shows will still be available on other streaming services.
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Amazon Taking Pre-orders on Fire TV Stick
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 31, 2014
Amazon to release Fire TV Stick. Here is what we know about the new dongle and whether you'll be able to get one soon.
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Amazon to Add 400 Free Fire TV Channels
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 04, 2023
The FAST (free ad-supported TV) trend in streaming shows no signs of letting up. On the heels of Google TV’s recent addition of 800 free channels, Amazon has announced plans to add 400 free Fire TV Channels.
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Amazon Uses AI to Boost Dialogue On Some Prime Video Originals
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 19, 2023
If you've found yourself cranking up the volume while streaming movies and TV series or turning on the closed captions to understand everything that's being said, you're not alone. Amazon is addressing the issue by using artificial intelligence to boost the dialogue on some of its Amazon Originals.
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An HDMI Roku Streaming Stick for Everyone
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 06, 2014
Roku will release the Roku Streaming Stick that will work with any TV. Is a streaming stick right for you?
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Android TV to Get More Apps, 4K But Can It Keep Up With Roku?
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 17, 2015  |  First Published: Jun 04, 2015
Announcements of new apps and the release of two new Android TV stand-alone boxes fuel hopes that more people will be enticed to try an Android TV.
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