If you missed yesterday’s live stream, here’s the latest AFTVnewscast episode. Thanks to everyone who viewed live and who participated by asking questions.
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Show Notes & Links
Software update 5.0.4 begins rolling out with new Dolby Digital audio option
Fire OS 5 software update for 1st-gen Fire TV postponed until January 2016
Sideloaded apps like Kodi can now be launched from the Fire TV ‘Apps’ section
Amazon finally selling new WiFi-Direct Fire TV Voice Remote separately
New wifi-direct based Voice Remote on Amazon
Alexa gains Bloomberg and CNN flash briefing sources on the Echo and Fire TV
Amazon adds Star Ratings and Reviews to Alexa Skills
Top 10 Highest Rated Alexa Skills
FOX brings their network programming to the Fire TV with new FOX NOW app
NBC app released for all Amazon Fire TV models
WATCH ABC app arrives on the Amazon Fire TV
CBS All Access comes to the Amazon Fire TV
NPR delivers personalized stories, shows, and podcasts with new Fire TV app
Not A Hero released for the Amazon Fire TV
Netflix to re-encode entire library with new algorithms that reduce bandwidth usage
Variety’s article about Netflix encoding
Watch Food Network app on Amazon
Watch travel Channel app on Amazon
How to block software updates on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
Eric’s comment about 5.0.4 rootability
Fire TV 2 owners wanting to root should update to software version 5.0.3.1 immediatly
How to Sideload Apps onto an Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick using an Android Phone or Tablet
VIZIO M70-C3 70-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2015 Model)
Amazon Fire TV Remote App on Amazon
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