Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Amazon's New Fire TV Stick Now Has Alexa

Wishing your smart, streaming media stick could listen to your commands? Amazon said this morning that it has launched a new version of its Fire TV stock, which has a voice-controlled, remote. Amazon said its new stick--which costs only $39.99--lets users search for apps and channels using their voice, using Amazon's Alexa technology. Amazon's stick is the most affordable way to get Alexa into your living room, and also includes such promotions as a month of Sling TV, two months of Hulu, and a $10 credit for Amazon Video. Amazon's new stick not only performs the usual streaming TV and media functions of prior versions, it now includes such Alexa functions as playing music, creating shopping lists, ordering pizza, and more.