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Amazon announced the third generation Fire TV Cube, today. The updated model features a new design, faster processing, and improved connectivity is the Company's flagship media player
The new Fire TV Cube has a new design with a cloth grille covering the built-in speaker. With the built-in microphones, the Fire TV Cube can act as an Alexa device for your home.
Fire TV Cube specifications
The new Fire TV Cube has an updated processor, which is 2x as powerful as the one on the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, claims the company. This should improve app load times and also help speed up video playback performance in apps.
In terms of connectivity, the Fire TV Cube now also has HDMI input for connecting your cable box, which you can then control using Alexa or the Fire TV Cube remote. The Fire TV Cube also includes the latest Wi-Fi 6E standard for more reliable wireless connectivity. There is also a USB-A port for connecting compatible webcams for video calls.
Alexa Voice Remote Pro
This new launched Alexa Voice Remote Pro comes with a remote finder, customizable buttons, and backlighting. The Remote Pro has a built-in speaker that emits an audible ring to help you find it.
To enable it you can just ask Alexa to find your remote. There are two customizable buttons on it so you can assign your own shortcuts to your favourite apps, channels, or Alexa commands. And finally, the new remote has motion-activated backlighting that illuminates when the remote is picked up in the dark.
Further, Amazon has also announced its new Omni QLED TV series. It includes 65-inch and 75-inch models. Both models are equipped with a 60Hz 4K IPS LCD panel, Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ support, Dolby Atmos, up to 96 zones full array local dimming, 3x HDMI 2.0 and 1x HDMI 2.1 ports, and come with the Alexa Voice Remote. The TVs run on the Android-based Fire TV OS. The 65-inch model is $800 and the 75-inch is $1100.
The new Fire TV Cube is priced at $140 whereas the Alexa Voice Remote Pro is available in the market at $35.