In this episode, I go over new Alexa features added to the Fire TV as well as all the latest streaming apps that have newly arrived. I also talk about a bunch of great deals and go in depth on the type of deals you can expect from Prime Day 2016. The episode ends with … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 46: New Apps & Alexa Features

In this episode, I talk about a couple new guides to customize the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. First is a guide to install a custom screensaver and second is a guide to install a custom boot animation. I also talk about Alexa integration coming to Logitech Harmony remotes and streaming service news from … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 45: Custom Fire TV Boot Animation & Screensaver

In this episode, I go over some of the issues with the new 5.2.1.0 software update for the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. I then talk about the new deeper Alexa integration that allows you to start videos and launch apps with your voice. I go over new apps of the week, as well … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 44: Deeper Alexa Integration

In this episode, I talk about the new revised 5.2.1.0 Fire TV software update and its rooting potential. I also discuss FireStarter’s future and what the developer plans to do with the app, as well as mounting an NTFS drive or microSD card. Apple has made changes to their app store, so I talk about … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 43: FireStarter’s Future & Revised 5.2.1.0 Update

In this episode, I talk about Amazon cutting off Fire TV Stick sales to certain customers, the Fire TV might gain TV tuner support, talk more about new features int he 5.2.1.0 software update, and go over the latest in rooting news. The episode ends as always with a Q&A session where I answer listener … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 42: Amazon cuts off Fire TV Stick sales

In this episode, I go over TWRP and pre-rooted ROMs for the 1st-gen Fire TV. I then talk about all the new features brought on by software update 5.2.1.0 including the addition of live channels. I then talk about new app news and end the episode with a Q&A session where I answer listener submitted … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 41: Update 5.2.1.0 Features & Rooting

In this episode, I go over some of the new features coming to the Fire TV in the new software update. I also discuss Amazon surveying Kodi users and what that could mean. With the Google I/O conference this week, I talk about new Android TV features and hardware, as well as Google’s Amazon Echo … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 40: Amazon Surveys Kodi & New Fire TV Features

In this episode, I talk about setting custom Fire TV and Fire TV Stick screensaver and sleep timers. I then go over new apps used to talk to Alexa with your phone, and go over notable new Fire TV apps. About: Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com Recorded May 13th 2016 YouTube video for this … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 39: Custom Fire TV Timers & Giveaways

In this episode, I talk about the Sideclick remote, go over all the new Amazon add-on subscription options, and talk about Prime Now tips and tricks. About: Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com Recorded May 6th 2016 YouTube video for this episode Show Notes & Links: Sideclick Remote for Fire TV now available directly from … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 38: Sideclicks, Subscriptions, & Steals

In this episode, I show off and talk about the new Sideclick remote. Then I talk about Kodi’s developer shortage and go over the new Kodi fork called MrMC that is in the Amazon Fire TV Appstore. About: Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com Recorded April 29th 2016 YouTube video for this episode Show Notes … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 37: Kodi, SPMC, & MrMC’s Uncertain Future