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Amazon Unveils A Thinner And Faster Fire TV Stick 4K, Plus A New Remote
Engadget • • technology
Key Points:
- Amazon has launched a new Fire TV Stick 4K ahead of its October Prime Day, featuring a faster performance claimed to be 20-40% quicker than similarly priced competitors and faster than built-in smart TV experiences from top brands.
- The new model is slimmer, supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, has 8GB storage, a quad-core 1.7GHz processor, and can draw power directly from a TV's USB port, reducing cable clutter.
- Amazon redesigned the Fire TV remote with tactile, distinguishable buttons including a metal home button and introduced a customizable star button for personalized functions; a premium Fire TV Remote Plus with aluminum housing and backlit buttons is expected early next year.
- The Fire TV Stick 4K runs Amazon's Vega OS with Alexa+ integration and the updated Fire TV interface, and it will be available for $60, dropping to $30 during Prime Big Deal Days, with shipping starting late October in multiple countries.
- Amazon is simplifying its Fire TV Stick lineup by removing the "Select" and "Plus" labels and offers the new remote separately for $15.
