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Amazon Introduces New Fire TV Devices and Branded TVs
Crank up the popcorn, folks! Amazon has unveiled an exciting new lineup of Fire TV devices, including their first-ever branded TVs in the U.S. These new offerings, available exclusively at Best Buy and on Amazon, starting in October, are set to change the game in the home entertainment industry.
The lineup includes two series of Amazon-built smart TVs: the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series and the Fire TV 4-Series. Both series endorse Alexa's far-field voice technology and 4K Ultra HD picture quality. The new Fire TV Stick 4K Max, boasting a 40% power increase, also joins the family with a faster and smoother browsing experience courtesy of a new, quad-core 1.8GHz processor and 2GB of RAM.
In an interview, Daniel Rausch, Vice President of Amazon Entertainment Devices and Services, said, "We've reimagined what a TV can do by building it with two of our most popular experiences at the core—the intelligent always-available power of far-field Alexa, and Fire TV's content-forward approach to entertainment."
The Fire TV Omni Series, supporting HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Plus, starts at $410 and offers models in various sizes ranging from 43-inch up to 75-inch. The 65-inch and 75-inch sizes are said to feature a sleek, seamless design that complements your home decor. Additionally, these models also support Dolby Vision.
Don't worry if your budget is a bit tight, because the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series, starting at $370, offers 4K smart TVs in 43-, 50-, and 55-inch sizes. Although the 4-Series doesn't offer Alexa integration into the TVs themselves, it does include many of the same smart home and Alexa capabilities as the Omni Series—accessible through the remote.
Not only that, but the Alexa voice controls are getting an upgrade, offering more natural content selection. Simple voice commands like "Alexa, what should I watch?" will provide tailored TV show and movie recommendations, while "Alexa, play something from Netflix" will recommend a cherry-picked selection from the popular streaming service.
Here's the breakdown of pricing and availability:
- The Fire TV Omni Series is available in 43-inch ($410), 50-inch ($510), 55-inch ($560) models. The Fire TV Omni Series with Dolby Vision will be available in 65-inch ($830) and 75-inch ($1,100) models.
- The Fire TV 4-Series will be available in 43-inch ($370), 50-inch ($470), and 55-inch ($520) models.
- Fire TV Stick 4K Max will be available in the U.S. for $55.
Get ready to bring movie nights to the next level! With Amazon's latest Fire TV devices, your home entertainment is about to get a major upgrade.
Like Amazon's new Fire TV devices, Samsung might consider offering a similar core technology in the near future, taking the home entertainment industry's future to new heights.
The upcoming technology advancements, such as the faster and smoother browsing experience of the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, could potentially inspire other tech giants to offer similar improvements in their own devices.
Amazon's Alexa voice controls, getting an upgrade in the new Fire TV devices, might lead to more natural content selection in other tech products, similar to how Siri and Google Assistant have evolved, offering tailored recommendations and selections.
The October release of the new Fire TV devices and branded TVs by Amazon could set a new trend in the technology market, as other companies might follow suit, like offering their own tech products in collaboration with popular brands, as Amazon has done with Best Buy.
