Tags: Fire TV

Amazon announced a slate of new hardware at its recent event, including refreshed Echo speakers and displays equipped with the Alexa+ large‑language‑model upgrade, three new Kindle Scribe tablets—one featuring a color screen—and a range of Fire TV models powered by the new Vega operating system. The company also introduced Ring cameras with Retinal 2K and 4K imaging and new Blink cameras that add 2K resolution and a Blink Arc accessory for 180‑degree coverage. Enhanced features such as Familiar Faces, Alexa+ Greetings, and Search Party aim to improve security and convenience for users. Read more

Amazon’s latest fall showcase highlighted a wave of new and upgraded hardware centered on its Alexa+ AI assistant. The lineup includes powerful Echo speakers and displays that run Alexa+ locally, Fire TV devices with AI‑driven scene search, a Kindle Scribe equipped with handwriting‑aware AI tools, and Ring doorbells that can greet visitors and recognize familiar faces. Across the portfolio, Amazon is weaving deeper conversational memory, proactive task handling and on‑device processing to make its ecosystem feel more intuitive and integrated. Read more

Amazon announced at its fall hardware event that the upgraded AI assistant, Alexa+, will be integrated across its latest Fire TV devices. The enhancement lets users ask more complex questions, receive tailored recommendations, and access real‑time information while streaming. The rollout coincides with a refreshed lineup that includes the Fire TV 2‑Series, 4‑Series, Omni QLED TVs and a new Fire TV 4K Select streaming stick. Amazon highlighted advanced features such as scene‑search, live‑sport stats, and a richer on‑screen interface, positioning the launch as a major step forward for AI‑driven home entertainment. Read more

Amazon has introduced Alexa Plus, an upgraded voice assistant designed for Fire TV hardware. The new service aims to reduce the need for phones by delivering context‑sensitive information while users watch movies, TV shows, and live sports. Alexa Plus enhances Amazon's X‑Ray feature, supports scene searches, provides actor bios, and shares real‑time scores and stats. It will be available on the latest Fire TV 2‑ and 4‑series, the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, and select Panasonic and Hisense models, with broader support expected later. Read more

Amazon announced a new family of Fire TVs, including a brighter Omni QLED model, and refreshed Fire TV 2 and Fire TV 4 series. The devices incorporate "omnisense" presence detection that powers the TV on when it senses a viewer, and Alexa Plus for remote‑free voice control. Sizes range from 32‑inch to 75‑inch, with pricing that starts under $160 for the entry‑level model and climbs to just under $480 for the 50‑inch QLED. Pre‑orders begin immediately with shipments slated for the following month, positioning Amazon to compete more directly with premium TV manufacturers. Read more

At its Devices and Services event, Amazon unveiled a suite of Alexa+ updates across its ecosystem. Ring’s new 2K and 4K devices will gain Alexa+ Greetings, letting the assistant recognize friends, family, and strangers. Alexa+ is embedded in Vega, Amazon’s new smart‑TV operating system, enabling personalized content searches and scene‑specific queries. Kindle users will soon converse with Alexa+ about notes and documents stored on Kindle devices. The refreshed 2025 Echo lineup ships with new AZ3 and AZ3 Pro chips for faster voice processing, and a growing roster of third‑party partners appears in the Alexa+ Store. A new shopping widget expands purchase tracking, and the updated devices are slated for release in October and November. Read more

Amazon unveiled a fresh range of Fire TV hardware, highlighting the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, billed as the fastest streaming stick under $40. The lineup also includes the premium Fire TV Omni QLED Series starting at $480, and updated 2-series and 4-series models priced from $160 to $330. New features such as Dialog Boost, Omnisense auto‑on, and a Linux‑based Vega OS for the stick aim to improve user experience while encouraging adoption of Amazon’s Alexa+ subscription service. Read more

Amazon is set to host its annual fall hardware event on Tuesday, September 30, at 10 AM ET in New York City. While the event will not be livestreamed, Engadget staff will attend and provide liveblog coverage. The showcase is expected to highlight new hardware and software updates across Amazon’s product lines, including the Alexa+ generative‑AI platform, the Echo smart speakers, the Kindle e‑readers, Fire TV, and devices from Ring and Eero. Discounts on existing devices are already underway, setting the stage for upcoming Prime Day deals. Read more

Amazon has broadened the range of voice commands available for its Alexa assistant, covering smart‑home control, media playback, scheduling, communication, shopping, and more. Users can now manage lighting, temperature, security devices, and appliances, while also issuing multi‑room music requests, controlling Fire TV, checking calendars, setting timers, and placing orders. The expanded command set includes natural‑language prompts such as implied requests and contextual actions, enhancing Alexa’s conversational abilities and making it a more versatile hub for daily routines. Read more

Amazon has sent invitations for a high‑profile hardware launch slated for September 30 in New York City. The teaser hints at new Echo speakers, a refreshed Kindle line, updated Echo Buds, and possible additions to the Fire TV and Echo Auto families. Attendees can expect a showcase of devices that integrate the latest Alexa+ features and other upgrades across Amazon’s consumer tech ecosystem. Read more

Amazon announced that it will hold its annual fall hardware event later this month in New York City, where it is expected to showcase a range of refreshed products across its portfolio, including Kindles, Echo smart speakers, Ring security devices and Fire TV products. The company will highlight the latest upgrades to its Alexa assistant, emphasizing new AI‑driven conversational skills. Industry observers note that the launch comes as competition intensifies in the smart‑home market, with rivals such as Apple reportedly planning their own home‑device offerings. Read more

Amazon has scheduled a press event for September 30 at 10 AM ET, featuring Panos Panay of the Devices & Services team. A composite invitation image hints at updates to the Kindle e‑reader line, Fire TV hardware, and Echo speakers. Recent product refreshes include the Kindle Scribe and Colorsoft, as well as the Echo Dot, Echo Pop, and Echo Show 8, suggesting that the upcoming announcements may focus on new or refreshed entry‑level Kindle models, a redesigned standard Echo speaker, and additional Fire TV or streaming stick options. Read more

Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant now supports a sprawling set of commands that let users control smart home devices, manage media, handle daily tasks, and interact with a wide range of Amazon services. The expanded command library works across Echo speakers, Echo Show displays, Fire TV devices, and even in‑car Echo Auto, giving users more natural conversational ways to adjust lighting, set reminders, shop, order rides, and access entertainment. By integrating with third‑party skills and popular platforms such as SmartThings, Philips Hue, and Ring, Alexa continues to deepen its role as a central hub for connected living. Read more