Amazon has rebranded its basic Fire TV Stick and cut its price by a few dollars. When you visit its old listing on the website, you’ll see a note that says “There is a new model of this product,” which links to the new Fire TV Stick HD.
We call it a “rebranding” because its specs are very similar to the company’s old basic streamer. It can stream in full HD resolution, comes with HDR support, and comes with an Alexa-powered remote control. You can press the Alexa button on its remote to search for shows and launch apps with just voice commands.
The device can run the most popular streaming apps like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and Peacock, and its remote has dedicated buttons for Netflix and Prime Video. However, unlike the old version that cost $40, the new Fire TV Stick HD has a base price of $35.
That’s just $5 more than the version that comes with a “lite” remote that has a few buttons for control. If you want a streamer that’s capable of handling 4K shows and movies, this model isn’t for you.
Amazon has several options to choose from, such as the Fire TV Stick 4K, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max with 16GB of storage, and the Fire TV Cube that offers hands-free streaming with its built-in mic and speakers.
If you’re a Prime member, you can save $50 on the recently released Colorsoft Kindle, also known as the first Kindle with color. This is the first discount we’ve seen since this model debuted.
We encountered a “yellow band” issue with our review unit, but we later received an updated reader for which Amazon made “reasonable adjustments” to resolve the issue. The software and display adjustments the company implemented worked — and we actually liked the overall effect better. Check out our review for the full story.
The Chipolo OnePoint came out shortly after Google launched its Find My Device feature, a crowd-sourced finding network that relies on other Android phones to track down your lost belongings (a bit like Apple’s Find My function). It’s currently our favorite Bluetooth tracker for Android.
We liked how easy it was to set up and how loud it is. Plus, unlike AirTags, it has a hole, so it’s easy to attach the tracker to a key ring. It’s also available on Amazon. Chipolo is also selling a pack combining its wallet and two standard One trackers for $52.