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DISH Anywhere now on Amazon Fire TV
May 23, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
Dish subscribers who own a Fire TV or Fire TV Stick can now access live and recorded programs via the newly-updated DISH Anywhere app. The new feature makes Fire TV devices the first streaming media players to deliver DISH Anywhere … Read More
EPIX Channel Now On Amazon Fire TV
May 18, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
It’s been a long time waiting but EPIX is now available to customers using Amazon Fire TV devices. The free app can be downloaded from the Amazon Fire TV store free of charge, but requires a subscription from a service provider … Read More
Element 4k TVs with Amazon Fire TV Ship in June
May 16, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
Amazon is taking pre-orders on a new Element 4k LED TV that comes with an integrated Fire TV platform. The Element TVs are available in 43″ ($449), 50″ ($549), 55″ ($649), and 65″ ($899) sizes and will start shipping on June 14, 2017.
Amazon Video App Rumored for Apple TV
May 5, 2017 | hdreport
Amazon may be close to launching a native app for Amazon Video on Apple TV, Recode reported this morning. The publication cited sources familiar with both companies who expect the app to launch in the third quarter of this year.
Amazon … Read More
DIRECTV NOW App Slammed By Reviews
January 9, 2017 | hdreport 19
AT&T/DirecTV launched their internet-based service DIRECTV NOW just over a month ago, offering new customers free trials, an Amazon Fire TV Stick, or 4th-generation Apple TV depending on commitment. The service runs on a dedicated app for a … Read More
Amazon Likely To Show Branded 4k Fire TV Sets At CES
January 4, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
Amazon is expected to bring a new line of 4k televisions that run on the Fire TV platform to CES this week. According to Variety, the sets will be available in sizes ranging from 43 to 65 inches and will go … Read More
BET Channel App Now Available On Fire TV
December 19, 2016 | contributor 1
BET programming is now available on Amazon’s Fire TV platform, providing users access to events such as the BET Awards and full episodes of shows such as “American Gangster,” “Nellyville” and “The Fast Life.”
Once signed in with the user name … Read More
Vintage Film Channel Launches On Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV & Roku
December 12, 2016 | Sam Donaldson
A new channel that streams vintage films such as Kansas City Confidential (1952), Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940), and The Vampire Bat (1933) has launched on the Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku platforms.
The channel, named The Film Detective, restores and distributes classic … Read More
The CW App Channel Updated For Fire TV
November 21, 2016 | contributor 1
The CW app channel for Fire TV has been updated to version 1.0.2 with a few changes to improve user experience. For one, the new app now includes labels to show when episodes are expiring, that way users won’t miss … Read More
Amazon Updates Fire TV Stick With Quad-Core Processor & Alexa Voice Remote
September 28, 2016 | Jeff Chabot
Amazon has just unveiled a new Fire TV Stick that includes a quad-core processor and Alexa Voice Remote integration. The low-profile streaming device allows users to search across over 90 apps and channels using voice commands, as well as control playback of TV shows, … Read More
Twitter Live HD Streams Now On Apple TV, Fire TV & Xbox One
September 15, 2016 | contributor 1
Twitter starting rolling out apps for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Xbox One that allow live-streaming of Twitter content including NFL Thursday Night Football games, MLB Advanced Media, NBA, Pac 12 Networks, Campus Insiders, Cheddar and Bloomberg News.
In addition, content … Read More
Deal Alert: Amazon Fire TV Stick Only $34.99
September 7, 2016 | DealFinder
It does’t get any cheaper than this to “cut the cord” from your TV service provider. Amazon is currently selling the Fire TV Stick for just $34.99. The low-profile Fire TV Stick boasts 4-times the storage space and 2-times the memory … Read More
Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick Updates Bring More Alexa Integration
September 7, 2016 | contributor
The latest software update to Amazon’s Fire TV and Fire TV Stick brings more Alexa integration, along with improved search results and custom content access.
Alexa can now be used with Amazon Video to control more video functions by using … Read More
FunimationNow Anime Channel Launches On Amazon Fire TV
July 22, 2016 | contributor
Anime series such as “Dimension W,” “My Hero Academia” and “Attack on Titan” are now available on the Fire TV platform through the newly-launched FunimationNow app channel. The anime shows and movies, both subbed and dubbed, can be viewed with or without ads … Read More
CNNGo App Launches For Amazon Fire TV Platform
July 5, 2016 | contributor
The CNNGo app is now available for the Amazon Fire TV platform, offering access to live programming through the media player from CNN U.S, CNNi North America, and HLNtv, as well as on demand content.
CNNGo requires authentication from a … Read More
Plex App for Amazon Devices Gets Update
June 15, 2016 | contributor
The latest version of the Plex app (v. 4.26.2.654) for Amazon devices has been released with support for more video formats including VC1 playback in the MKV container and direct playback of MOV files. The update also adds support for 16-bit PCM audio … Read More
YouTube App Update for Fire TV Supports 4k Ultra HD
June 2, 2016 | contributor
The most recent YouTube app update for Amazon’s Fire TV has added support for streaming of 4k Ultra HD video, but there are a few caveats. The app will only support 4k on the second generation Fire TV player, must be … Read More
NBC App Updated For Amazon & iOS Devices
June 1, 2016 | contributor
NBCUniversal Media has updated the NBC app for Amazon, Android and iOS devices. For Amazon, the latest version 3.1.154 includes performance enhancements for playback of video and . The app was also recently updated to integrate Alexa from the … Read More
FOX NOW App Updated for Amazon Fire TV
May 29, 2016 | contributor
The FOX NOW app for Amazon’s Fire TV media player has updated with several improvements that are worth taking a look at. Version 2.7 came with a completely redesigned video player for FireOS 5+ users, with Pause, Fast Forward, and Rewind … Read More
Roku tops Apple TV, Fire TV, and Chromecast in Sales
May 17, 2016 | Jeff Chabot
Roku is still the leader in streaming media players sold, accounting for 30% of the total market share from the first quarter of 2015 through the first quarter of 2016. The stats come from Parks Associates who also reported Amazon’s … Read More
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The exclusive title from Sony … Read More
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August 17, 2017 | Matthew Byrd
Nvidia’s Shield TV device turned some heads when it was released in 2015. It was an ambitious media streaming tool that attempted to undercut gaming consoles with a mix of media streaming options and gameplay possibilities.
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Silicon Valley Season 4 releasing to Blu-ray this fall
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HBO’s Silicon Valley had the good fortune of following premium TV’s biggest show Game of Thrones, and now the comedic series is heading into a fifth season in 2018. Season 4 ended in June with the episode titled “Server Error,” and … Read More
The remaining Harry Potter films releasing to 4k Blu-ray
August 17, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
Back in March, four of the later Harry Potter films were released to Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc. Now, the remaining earlier films have been slated for 4k release on Oct. 3 including Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001), Harry Potter and the Chamber … Read More
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August 16, 2017 | hdreport
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August 16, 2017 | hdreport
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 sold out on Amazon?
August 15, 2017 | contributor
Is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 currently sold out on Amazon? When searching for the Blu-ray, 4k Blu-ray, and DVD Amazon says the title is “Currently unavailable.” Could this just be a glitch? Or could Amazon have possibly sold out all … Read More
Sling launches Chrome in-browser player with basic features
August 15, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
Sling has launched a new in-browser media player for Google Chrome that doesn’t require an app, plug-in or soon-to-be-extinct Flash application. The player works in the latest versions of Chrome for Windows and Mac PCs, and watching content is as … Read More
New on Blu-ray: Alien: Covenant, Blacklist S4, The Case for Christ, & more
August 15, 2017 | hdreport
This week in Blu-ray Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant is at the top of the Best Sellers, followed by the upgraded release of the 2012 prequel, Prometheus to 4k Blu-ray. Both films come with a Blu-ray and Digital copy, as well … Read More
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August 14, 2017 | hdreport
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