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  "id": 10981593,
  "title": "Amazon launches faster 4K Fire TV Stick with an all-new remote",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/amazon-launches-faster-4k-fire-tv-stick-with-an-all-new-remote",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-30T15:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
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    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/114047-amazon-launches-faster-4k-fire-tv-stick-all.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amazon has unveiled a new and enhanced iteration of its Fire TV Stick 4K, boasting a sleeker design and improved speed. According to Amazon, the aim is to enable users to access content more swiftly than competitors, thereby setting the device apart from similar offerings. The upgraded Fire TV Stick 4K is equipped with a quad-core 1.7GHz processor and comes with 8GB of internal storage. It supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) wireless connectivity. The media player also handles a variety of video formats, including HDR10+, HLG, H.265, H.264, VP9, and AV1.\n\nThe latest iteration runs on Amazon's Vega operating system and is accompanied by Alexa+, alongside the most recent Fire TV experience. It utilizes Direct Power technology, which draws power from a TV's USB port to minimize cable clutter and facilitate a cleaner installation. According to Amazon, the device can get users to content 20-40% faster than a similarly priced stick from a leading brand, likely Roku. In testing, the new streaming stick outperformed built-in experiences from three 4K smart TVs.\n\nThe refreshed Fire TV remote that accompanies the new streaming stick features an asymmetric shape, with a flat top and a curved, weighted bottom, making it easier to discern the device's orientation without looking. Other frequently used buttons boast unique surfaces and shapes, again aimed at providing a sense of orientation through muscle memory. Moreover, there is a customizable button that can be programmed to launch preferred apps or toggle frequently used features like closed captioning or the screen magnifier.\n\nThe Fire TV Stick 4K is now available in several markets such as the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and the UK, with a price tag of $60. In the US, early birds can snag the device for just $30 with an introductory coupon available, and during the upcoming Prime Big deals event next month.",
  "summary": "The new Fire TV Stick 4K is powered by a quad-core 1.7GHz processor alongside 8GB of internal storage. The media streamer supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and Bluetooth LE wireless, as well as HDR10+, HLG, H.265, H.264, VP9, and AV1 video formats. Read Entire Article",
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      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Amazon unveils a new Fire TV Stick 4K and a remote you can navigate by feel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/amazon-unveils-a-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-and-a-remote-you-can-navigate",
        "published": "2026-09-30T13:00:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K can pull power directly from your TV",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/amazons-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-can-pull-power-directly-from-your-tv",
        "published": "2026-09-30T13:00:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "Amazon's refreshed Fire TV Stick 4K is faster, but the switch to Vega OS comes with a major catch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/amazons-refreshed-fire-tv-stick-4k-is-faster-but-the-switch-to-vega",
        "published": "2026-09-30T13:07:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "Amazon says Fire TV now offers integrated live content from 40+ apps, like YouTube TV and DirecTV, and plans a Music app with podcasts and concerts in the fall (Mariella Moon/Engadget)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/amazon-says-fire-tv-now-offers-integrated-live-content-from-40-apps",
        "published": "2026-09-30T13:20:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "There's a new Amazon Fire TV Stick that's faster to use, and a redesigned remote",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/theres-a-new-amazon-fire-tv-stick-thats-faster-to-use-and-a",
        "published": "2026-09-30T13:21:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechCrunch",
        "title": "Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K comes with an actually good remote",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/amazons-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-comes-with-an-actually-good-remote",
        "published": "2026-09-30T13:43:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K ditches Android & sideloading for $59.99",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/amazons-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-ditches-android-sideloading-for-59-99",
        "published": "2026-09-30T15:20:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Amazon's newly announced Fire TV Stick 4K gets a 50% discount for a very limited time",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/amazons-newly-announced-fire-tv-stick-4k-gets-a-50-discount-for-a",
        "published": "2026-09-30T15:30:26.000Z"
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