Amazon Launches Slimmer Fire TV Stick HD

Amazon announced on Wednesday the launch of its new Fire TV Stick HD, a redesigned entry-level streaming device set to begin shipping on April 29. Priced at $34.99 in the United States and equivalent in other markets, the device offers full HD 1080p resolution and is available for preorder in countries including the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, with availability planned later in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

The updated Fire TV Stick HD is Amazon's slimmest streaming device to date, measuring 30 percent narrower and smaller in overall volume than its predecessor, which debuted in October 2024. This compact design enhances portability, allowing users to easily take it for travel or use in secondary locations like cottages. A key improvement is its power supply: the device connects directly to a TV's USB port via a USB-C cable, eliminating the need for a separate wall adapter and simplifying setup. Amazon stated that this optimization allows it to "fit more neatly behind a TV without requiring a separate power adapter."

Performance has also been boosted, with the new model operating 30 percent faster on average...