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Amazon Launches Faster Fire TV Stick 4K and Redesigned Remote, Adds Alexa+ Hub to Fire TV Interface

Amazon says its new Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device is the zippiest model it’s ever produced — claiming it not only powers up faster but also launches apps more than 35% faster than competing products. In addition, the new device features a redesigned remote with more tactile controls, so the buttons can be found

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Amazon Launches Faster Fire TV Stick 4K and Redesigned Remote, Adds Alexa+ Hub to Fire TV Interface

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Amazon says its new Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device is the zippiest model it’s ever produced — claiming it not only powers up faster but also launches apps more than 35% faster than competing products. In addition, the new device features a redesigned remote with more tactile controls, so the buttons can be found

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