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Amazon has expanded Alexa voice control of apps on Fire TV by bringing support for Netflix, YouTube, Jio Cinema and many other apps. Up until now, Alexa on Fire TV only allowed for control playback of Prime Video content. This means that Fire TV user could use voice commands like “Alexa, forward thirty minutes” or “Alexa, rewind twenty seconds” for Amazon Prime Video content only. However, the support for control playback has expanded to three more apps allowing users to activate voice commands for a wider variety of…

Netflix is testing a new interface on TV that aims to make better use of the real estate on the big screen. Rather than have the title, description, preview, and other details take up the majority of the screen, the new Netflix TV interface squeezes all that information into a new card that appears when users hover over titles. It also tweaks what info is displayed, with the genre tags presented up front.In a statement to Gadgets 360, Netflix said: “We're always looking for better ways to connect members with shows and…

Alphabet's Google is facing a new antitrust case in India in which the US tech giant is alleged to have abused its Android operating system's position in the smart television market, a source and two lawyers involved in the case told Reuters.The case is Google's fourth major antitrust challenge in India, one of its key markets where it is currently facing public criticism from local startups for enforcing certain policies and company charges they contend hurt their growth.It also comes as Google faces new antitrust…

Amazon Alexa on Fire TV devices in India has received Hindi language support. With the latest update, users on Fire TV devices, including the Fire TV Stick, can now ask Alexa questions in Hindi. This adds to the existing English language support on Alexa. Amazon has also expanded Alexa Routines to Fire TV devices. This new addition, which is available in India along with other global markets, allows users to execute multiple actions across smart home devices using the Alexa integration.You can speak with Amazon Alexa in…

Amazon Fire TV is getting an updated interface that focuses on personalisation and discovery. It was first announced back in September and the updated UI has now reportedly started to roll out on select Fire TV devices. According to the report, the third-generation Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite are the first to receive the update. Amazon calls it an “All-New Fire TV Experience” and brings multiuser support, a new home screen, a ‘Find' tab, and more.The Fire TV redesign brings a new home screen that makes it easier…

Amazon Prime Day sale deals will include discounts on Echo, Fire TV, Kindle, and Alexa-based smart home devices. The two-day annual sale will also bring deals on the newly launched Echo Show 10 and Fire TV Cube, the e-commerce company announced on Wednesday. Some of the Echo devices during the Prime Day sale are said to be available with up to 50 percent discount. Amazon will also bundle its Echo Dot smart speakers with select TV models.One of the most convincing deals during the Amazon Prime Day sale will be the combo of…