Amazon has unveiled its slimmest Fire TV Stick HD, priced at $34.99, and announced the launch of its Ember Artline TVs, with shipments beginning in late April. The new Fire TV Stick HD, 30% thinner than previous models, supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 and can be powered directly through a TV's USB port, eliminating the need for a separate power adapter, according to The Verge and Engadget.
The Fire TV Stick HD will begin shipping on April 29 in the US, UK, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, featuring the updated Fire TV OS and built-in Alexa support, as noted by Engadget. Amazon describes the new device as the slimmest streaming stick it has released, continuing its updates of streaming products first introduced two years ago, TechCrunch reports.
Meanwhile, Amazon has opened preorders for the Ember Artline TVs, which offer a budget-friendly alternative to Samsung's Frame TV. These 4K QLED TVs come in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes, priced at $899.99 and $1,099.99, respectively, and feature a matte finish and over 2,000 free pieces of artwork included for display, Mashable details.
Shipping for the Ember Artline is set to begin on April 22 in the US and Canada, followed by availability in the UK and Germany. The TVs also offer customizable frames and include an AI-based "Match the room" tool for artwork selection and content transferring via Alexa, as reported by Engadget.
Consumers should watch for how these new devices perform in the competitive streaming and smart TV market, particularly Amazon's ability to attract buyers looking for affordable, art-centric TVs and more compact streaming options. The rollout dates and regional expansions will be key to tracking Amazon's broader strategy in connected home entertainment.
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