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Amazon has given its basic Fire TV Stick what seems to be a rebranding and has even shaved off a few dollars from its pricing. When you visit its old listing on the website, you'll see a note that says "There's a newer model of this product," which links to the new Fire TV Stick HD. We call it a "rebranding," since its specs seem pretty much identical to the company's old basic streamer. It can stream in full HD resolution, comes with HDR support and ships with an Alexa-powered remote control. You can press the Alexa button on its remote to search for shows and launch apps with just a voice command. The device can run the most popular streaming apps, like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and Peacock, and its remote comes with special buttons for Netflix and Prime Video. Unlike the old version that set you back $40, though, the new Fire TV Stick HD has a base price of $35. That's only $5 more than the version that ships with a "lite" remote that has few buttons for control. If you want a streamer that's capable of handing 4K shows and movies, though, this isn't the model to go for. Amazon has several options to choose from, namely the Fire TV Stick 4K, 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. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/amazons-new-basic-streamer-is-the-35-fire-tv-stick-hd-110011285.html?src=rss
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Amazon If youve got a Fire TV video streamer, you already know how great it can be to access all of the major streaming platforms and thousands of shows and movies in one centralized hub. And seeing all your favorites on a big-screen TV is way better than watching it on a smaller laptop or smartphone screen. But what if you wanted to watch a show or movie and discovered it was unavailable in your country? Or what if you wanted to watch an award-winning BBC documentary but it was only available on the BBCs iPlayer and you dont happen to live in the United Kingdom? Thats where a VPN (virtual private network) comes in. Using a VPN can let you unlock geo-blocked content for streaming even if youre outside of a given area. And heres the best part: Unlike archrival Roku, Amazons Fire TV system offers VPN apps straight through its built-in app store. Well explain the details and tell you how it works. Choose the right VPN for your Fire TV For starters, were going to assume you have a Fire TV device. If you dont, we have good news: If your TV doesnt already have Fire TV streaming built-in, the add-on devices are frequently on sale at Amazon for as little as $25 or less. Grab the Fire Stick 4K Max if you want a good balance of price versus performance just make sure its on sale for $40 or less. (See how the Fire TV streamers compare to rivals from Roku, Google, Apple and more by checking out our list of best streaming devices.) Once you have your Fire TV hardware set up, its time to choose a VPN and thats where the Fire TV operating system shines. A long list of VPNs, including all of our current top picks for the best VPNs, are available on the platform and theyre as easy to download and install as any of the video apps. The Engadget-approved VPNs currently available on Fire TV include: ProtonVPN Windscribe ExpressVPN CyberGhost Surfshark Well leave it to you to research which VPN offers the best combination of features and value for you, but a word of warning: With the exception of the first two listed above, we dont recommend using a free VPN, as theyre notorious for collecting and selling your data to advertising networks to fund shoddily-protected servers. Note you can install as many VPNs as youd like on Fire TV, if youd like to cross-test them at your leisure. Installing the VPN Installing it is easy once you know which Fire TV VPN you want to use. Head to Find > on the main menu and simply search the name of your preferred VPN just type VPN if youd like to scroll through all of the options available. There, you can find the service you want (or are already subscribed to) and start installing. The process shouldnt take too long. Once its completed, youre ready to start using it. Using your Fire TV VPN Once youve downloaded the app, navigate to it on your Fire TV dashboard. Youll have to enter your username and password or sign up to create an account. Some VPNs might require you to create an account on your smartphone or computer beforehand. Once logged in, you can either click the Connect button on your VPN or browse the server list to choose which country you want to tunnel to. Once connected, return to the Fire TV home screen and reload your streaming platform of choice to verify if the content is different. If it is, your VPN is working and youre ready to stream. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/vpn/how-to-use-a-vpn-on-fire-tv-for-streaming-101822653.html?src=rss
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Bees pollinate approximately 75% of human crops and 90% of wild plants, playing a pivotal role in global food security and the natural world. And yet, the average lifespan of an adult honey bee has halved in the past 50 years, and one in ten species of wild bees are facing extinction. As New Zealanders welcome spring, Woolworths New Zealand raised awareness about the plight of pollinators by opening a supermarket for bees.
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