Amazon launches new Fire TV Sticks, Fire TV Soundbar, and much more

Sean — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:25:47 +0000

Amazon has just launched a bunch of new products in the US market. The latest announcements include the Fire TV Sticks, Fire TV Soundbar, Echo Show 8, and much more. So here are all the details like its specs and pricing.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

One of the more notable announcements is the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. This model is the first to feature the company’s Fire TV ambient Experience and houses a 2.0Ghz quad-core processor. It is also the industry’s first streaming stick to feature Wi-Fi 6E support. As the name suggests, it outputs 4K UHD resolution content for a more immersive experience. Notably, it supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+. Under the hood, it houses 16GB of storage.

Fire TV Stick 4K

Similar to the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, this model also outputs 4K resolution content. Although, it is powered by a slower 1.7GHz quad-core processor. This is still more powerful than its previous iteration and arrives with support for Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR10+, and HLG. It can even be used with Alexa Homa Theater and can connect to Echo speaker devices as well.

Fire TV Soundbar

In the latest announcement, Amazon introduced the brand-new Fire TV Soundbar. This model features a two-channel companion device. It arrives with support for Dolby Audio and DTX Virtual: X. The new soundbar has a 24-inch design and can be paired with your smartphone, tablet, or any other Bluetooth-enabled device.

Echo Show 8

The Echo Show 8 is the latest entry in the series and gets a refreshed design and improved performance. It features a glass design on the front and packs a 40 percent faster processing power. For audio, Amazon is claiming improved clarity and better bass, while the front houses a 13-megapixel camera for video calls. It also arrives with support for Zigbee, Sidewalk, Thread, Bluetooth, and Matter.

Echo Show 8 Photos Edition, Echo Hub, Echo Frames, & More

Amazon unveiled a bunch of new Echo series devices. The first is the Echo Show 8 Photos Edition, which allows users to display their personal pictures as the primary screen content, which rotates every 30 seconds. Buyers can even get their hands on the 25GB of Amazon Photos storage, which offers additional storage. Furthermore, the Echo Hub is the latest smart home control panel from the brand that sports an 8-inch display that can switch between a clock and a smart home control screen.

The last model is the Echo Frames. It is a pair of glasses that supports Alexa as well. Users can choose between five variants, namely sunglasses, prescription-ready, and blue light lens options. These are a pair of lightweight wearable that has improved battery life and enhanced audio quality as well as improved speech recognition. Notably, Amazon also announced the Carrera Smart Glasses, which blends fashion with technology. It comes with the iconic Carrera fashion with Alexa functionality.

Pricing & Availability

Amazon has just announced these products in the US, so let’s have a look at the pricing and availability:

Fire TV Stick 4K Max: 59.99 US Dollars (Pre-order Live)
Fire TV Stick 4K: 49.99 US Dollars (Pre-order Live)
Fire TV Soundbar: 119.99 US Dollars (Available for purchase)
Echo Show 8: 149.99 US Dollars (Shipping starts on October 25)
Echo Show 8 Photos Edition: 159.99 US Dollars (Launches this fall)
Echo Hub: 179.99 US Dollars (Launches later this year)
Echo Frames: 269.99 US Dollars (Launches later this year)
Carrera Smart Glasses: 389.99 US Dollars (Launches later this year)

You can check out the official announcement by clicking on this link here.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max packs more features & faster performance for $54.99

Jed John Ikoba — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:44:37 +0000

US e-commerce giant Amazon has launched the Fire TV Stick 4K Max as its latest flagship offering with a very affordable price under $55. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is joining a growing list of successful streaming sticks from Amazon like the Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick, and Fire TV Stick Lite.

The new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max supports faster Wi-Fi 6 network connectivity, higher processor speeds than its predecessors, while still retaining support for HDR formats including Dolby Vision. The new streaming stick is about 40% more powerful than the Fire TV Stick 4K.

The fundamental source of the huge gains in the new flagship streaming stick is due to its new quad-core 1.8GHz processor and 2GB of RAM. Its 750MHz GPU and the added auto low-latency mode further accentuates the overall performance of the device. As a result of the leap in processing power, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is now better suited for the Luna cloud gaming service.

The new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max has Amazon’s Alexa Voice Remote with additional shortcut buttons. The device also offers an exhilarating, content-focused software experience. The streaming stick is also well-priced at $54.99, with the company claiming that it is the best-selling streaming player in the US, offering greater functionality than its competitors. Some of the streaming sticks offering similar features are priced up to $180, according to Amazon.

While preorders have already begun via Amazon’s website, the first units will not arrive before October 7th. Amazon has not disclosed details of the global launch of the Fire TV Stick 4K Max but we expect it to launch in other markets in due course.

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