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Amazon launches new Fire TV stick with Alexa remote

By Minjun Park
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Amazon has unveiled the all-new Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, touted as the most powerful streaming media stick available.

The company said the next generation Fire TV Stick is up to 30% faster than the original version, and offers access to over 300,000 movies and TV episodes, and includes the Alexa Voice Remote.

The only streaming media stick with a voice remote, the new Fire TV Stick is available for pre-order and will begin shipping to United States customers on October 20.

Eligible customers who purchase and activate their device by October 31 will also receive a free content package worth up to$65, including one month of Sling TV, two months of Hulu, and a $10 credit for Amazon Video to rent or purchase new releases or old favorites.

“With more than 120,000 reviews and a 4.2 star rating, our customers made the Fire TV Stick the most reviewed product ever on Amazon,” said Marc Whitten, VP at Amazon Fire TV.

“The new Amazon Fire TV Stick has been completely redesigned with incredible performance, powerful voice search and the included Alexa-powered remote to deliver instant access to a vast selection of movies, TV shows, games and Alexa skills,” said Whitten.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is the key improvement of the new Fire TV Stick compared to the original model?

A.

The new Fire TV Stick is touted as the most powerful streaming media stick available. It is up to 30% faster than the original version and includes the Alexa Voice Remote, which was not mentioned for the previous model.

Q.

When will the new Fire TV Stick be available to customers?

A.

The new Fire TV Stick is currently available for pre-order. It will begin shipping to United States customers on 20 October. No other regions or shipping dates are mentioned.

Q.

Are there any special offers for customers who purchase the new Fire TV Stick early?

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Eligible customers who purchase and activate their device by 31 October will receive a free content package. This package is worth up to $65, including one month of Sling TV, two months of Hulu, and a $10 Amazon Video credit.

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What kind of content can users access through the new Fire TV Stick?

A.

Users can access over 300,000 movies and TV episodes. The new device also provides instant access to a vast selection of movies, TV shows, games, and Alexa skills, as stated by Amazon.

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