The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a $39 device that you can plug into the HDMI port of your TV to stream internet video or play games. It’s a simple device that offers much of the functionality of the original Amazon Fire TV for less than half the price. But the Fire TV Stick is […]
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Deals of the Day (6-15-2015)
The Amazon Fire TV Stick may be one of the best media streaming devices you can buy for $39. Plug it into the HDMI port of your TV and you can stream content from Amazon, Hulu, Netflix, and other online video sites. Connect a Bluetooth gamepad and you can also play games. There are even some […]
So long second screen: Amazon Fire TV gets X-Ray for movies and TV Shows
Amazon’s X-Ray for movies and TV shows lets you get extra information about a video while you’re watching. Want to know who the actors are in a TV show? You can look it up and get data from IMDB and then find out what other shows or movies those people have appeared in. The service […]
Lilbits (3-27-2015): Amazon Fire TV Stick gets an OS update
The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a $39 device you can plug into your TV to stream music, videos, photos, and other content from Amazon, Netflix, YouTube, and more. Not only has the Fire TV Stick I picked up last year largely replaced my Chromecast… I find myself not even using my HTPC (Home Theater […]
Amazon Fire TV gets USB storage, Bluetooth headphone support, Fire TV Stick launches in Europe
Amazon has announced that it’s bringing new features to its $99 Fire TV and $39 Fire TV Stick devices. The next over-the-air software update will bring support for Bluetooth headphones and USB storage, among other things. The Fire TV Stick is also now available for purchase in the UK and Germany, where the the TV […]
Liliputing’s top 10 posts of 2014 (by traffic)
2014 may have been the year where device makers started seriously pushing wearables, Apple launched new iPhone models with big screens, and Google launched a major overhaul of its Android operating system. But it turns out visitors to Liliputing are often looking for articles about somewhat more obscure topics. As 2014Â draws to a close, I […]
Amazon Fire TV gains support for (some) web apps
There’s no web browser on Amazon’s Fire TV and Fire TV Stick boxes. But developers web apps can now easily bring their apps to Amazon’s TV box using new tools for publishing HTML5 apps. In other words, the number of third-party apps available for the Fire TV product family could get a shot in the […]
Amazon’s Kindle and Fire deals (phones, eReaders, tablets, TV boxes)
Amazon is offering discounts on Kindle and Fire devices this holiday weekend. You can pick up an eReader for as little as $49, a tablet for $79, or an unlocked smartphone for $199. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Here are some of the best deals on Amazon hardware. Kindle for $49 The […]
Amazon Fire TV Stick on sale for $24
The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a small, inexpensive device that lets you stream music and videos from the internet to your TV and allows you to play some video games as well. Priced at $39, it’s a few dollars more expensive than a Google Chromecast and a little cheaper than a Roku. When Amazon […]
Amazon Fire TV Stick: overview of the $39 media streamer
The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a media streaming device is a stick that you can plug into the HDMI port on your TV to stream music, movies, and other content from the internet. You can also use it to play games, view your photo collection, and run a variety of third party apps. It’s not the […]