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Amazon Fire TV on stand in room
Amazon and Roku just gave Fire TV users a ton of free streaming channels — here’s where to find them

By Michael Desjardin Published

The Roku Channel is now live on Amazon-backed streaming devices

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An Amazon Fire TV remote in front of a television running Fire TV.
5 Fire TV settings you should change right now for better performance

By Kaycee Hill Published

Five essential Fire TV settings to change for better performance, from clearing the cache to stopping background apps.

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Apple TV
Apple TV 4K could get its long-awaited refresh this year: What we know so far

By Scott Younker Published

A refreshed Apple TV 4K streaming device is supposed to launch in 2026.

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A Roku remote in hand in front of a TV with the Roku home page.
5 hidden Roku features everyone needs to know

By Kaycee Hill Last updated

Hidden Roku shortcuts and features that make streaming easier, from finding lost remotes to organizing content.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select held in hand
I went hands-on with the new Fire TV Stick 4K Select and the new Vega OS is a sidegrade and not the upgrade Amazon needed

By Ryan Epps Published

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select might offer 4K performance, but the new Vega OS it’s built on leaves many fundamental features on the cutting room floor.

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A 2025 Roku TV on a credenza displaying the Roku OS home screen, which showcases various streaming app icons
How to fix Roku freezing and buffering — including a secret remote shortcut

By Kaycee Hill Published

Try these Roku TV tips to eliminate buffering, lag, and restore smooth streaming.

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Fire TV on wall with users trying new Alexa Plus feature
Fire TV devices just got a major Alexa+ upgrade that lets you jump to your favorite movie scene — here's how it works

By Ryan Epps Published

A new update to Alexa Plus now lets you dive into your favorite movie moments with a simple phrase, so you can watch 'An offer you can't refuse' over and over again.

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Netflix logo on a phone
Netflix's latest update just killed the ability to cast from your phone

By Matt Ng Published

Netflix has quietly removed mobile casting for most modern TVs, leaving users to navigate the app with their remotes instead of using their phones.

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Close up image of an Amazon Fire Stick remote
The Amazon Fire Stick Select now supports VPNs – but not every VPN can be downloaded straight away

By George Phillips Last updated

Amazon's Vega OS update is finally live and VPNs are now supported on the new 4K Select Fire Sticks – but only two providers were ready on day one.

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These Fire Stick and VPN Black Friday deals are a match made in heaven

By Mo Harber-Lamond Published

Fire Sticks and VPNs both see massive discounts around Black Friday. What's more, they both work incredibly well together – they're the perfect Black Friday combo.

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