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Google TV could get Wii-style pointy controls, like LG's divisive Magic Remote
By Carrie Marshall published
Google has told app developers that Google TV will be adding support for "pointing remotes" that sound very similar to LG's Magic Remote

HBO Max is no longer supported on older Amazon Fire TV devices
By Carrie Marshall published
HBO Max is no longer supported on older Fire TV devices that run version 5 of the Fire OS

Amazon warns Fire TV Stick HD buyers that they can't sideload apps
By David Nield published
It's been confirmed that the new Amazon Fire TV Stick HD runs Vega OS and prevents sideloading.

Amazon faces class action lawsuit over allegations of 'bricking' older Fire TV Sticks
By Rowan Davies published
The new lawsuit claims Amazon has been restricting important software updates for older models to force users to upgrade.

Amazon announces a free Fire TV upgrade and reveals a new Fire TV Stick
By James Davidson published
Amazon is refreshing its Fire TV interface for 2026 with new organisation and new streaming channels. Plus, it's bringing out a new, slimmer Fire TV HD Stick.

Roku just added 6 more free streaming channels, and expands Instant Resume
By Carrie Marshall published
New channels are rollin', rollin', rollin'… OUT NOW… to your Roku sticks and Roku TVs

Walmart's cheap new Google TV streaming stick sneaks out 4K and Dolby Atmos
By Carrie Marshall published
Walmart's latest streamer isn't official but it's already in some stores and the full specs are now here

Netflix made a big change to its Apple TV app, removing a ton of functions
By Carrie Marshall published
Some Apple TV owners are unhappy with Netflix's updated app, which drops the tvOS player and some of its features

A Roku TV update broke OTA channels without internet, but it'll be fixed
By Carrie Marshall published
And here I thought that half the point of over-the-air channels these days is so you don't need the internet…

More than 10,000 have bought Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Plus this month — and it's so cheap right now, I'm buying it too
By Mackenzie Frazier published
The powerful Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is Amazon's top-selling device, and it's on sale right now for a record-low price of just $24.99 - a deal so good that I'm adding it to my cart.
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