Roku’s Express 4K streamer with Voice Remote Pro upgrades your TV at $40 (Reg. $50)

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Amazon now offers the Roku Express 4K Streaming Media Player for $39.99 shipped. This TV upgrade just launched last fall at $50, and is now on sale for one of the first times. It’s 20% off, and comes within $5 of the all-time low from Black Friday to mark the second-best price yet. And if you’re in a pinch to refresh your TV’s streaming capabilities before the Super Bowl, it will thankfully arrive before Sunday. This bundle includes one of the latest releases from Roku alongside its more premium Voice Remote Pro – both of which we break down in our launch coverage or below the fold.

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NVIDIA’s latest Shield TV Pro streamer runs Plex at $180, Shield TV Stick lands at $130

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Amazon is now offering the NVIDIA Shield Pro Streaming Media Player for $179.99 shipped. This $20 discount from its usual $200 price tag is about as good as it gets, marking the first discount since back in November for Black Friday. It comes within $10 of the all-time low, and is the third-best price to date. We break down everything you need to know about this home theater upgrade below, but the big selling point is that this can run Plex all on its own – no additional NAS or always-on server required.

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NVIDIA’s latest Shield TV/Pro Android streamers now start from $125 (Reg. $150+)

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Discounts on the NVIDIA Shield Android TV lineup only come around a handful of times per year, and now Cyber Monday is letting the latest batch of price cuts go live. Right now on Amazon, the Shield TV Pro sells for $169.99 shipped. It’s $30 off the usual $200 going rate and matching the 2023 low for only the third time this year. If all of the streaming media player deals we’ve featured through Thanksgiving Week haven’t cut it for your home theater needs, we break down why this one is worth a look below the fold.

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A 33% discount makes the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) a better value at $20

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Amazon is now offering the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) for $19.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. With 33% in savings delivering a match of the best price this year from the usual $30 price tag, you’re now looking at the first discount in months. Today’s offer comes within $20 of the all-time low from the holiday season last fall. As the latest addition to Google’s stable of streaming media players, this new HD version of Chromecast arrives as a more entry-level offering for giving the TV some love. Sporting 1080p playback at 60 FPS, you’ll be able to enjoy all of your favorite content alongside the curation features that put all of the shows and movies in one place. We break down what to expect from the experience in our hands-on review.

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Apple TV HD is an even better value with $21 discount down to $79 (New 2023 low)

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The best price of the year is now live on Apple TV HD. Bundled with that shiny new Siri Remote, the savings today now land at $79 shipped via Amazon, as well as Adorama. Normally fetching $100 these days, you’re looking at $21 in savings alongside a new 2023 low. We last saw the streamer land at $93 after trending around $120 for most of the early spring. Now, it’s $14 under our previous mention. While not the refreshed Apple TV 4K with the A15 Bionic chip that currently starts from $125, this HD model delivers a similar overall set top box experience with support for 1080p streaming. You’ll still get all of the access to Netflix, HBO, Disney+, and other services, alongside Apple Arcade, Fitness+, and HomeKit hub functionality, just in a package that may be better suited to the guest room or office than the main home theater. Not to mention, the all-new Siri Remote that owners are raving about. Get a closer look in our hands-on coverage. Head below for more.

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Google’s latest Chromecast with Google TV 4K hits $40 (Save 20%), plus HD version at $20

Reg. $30+ From $20

Joining the rest of the discounts from the Google realm today as we end the work week, a pair of the brand’s latest streaming media players are now on sale. Headlining is the Chromecast with Google TV 4K at $39.99 shipped. Down from $50, you’re looking at 20% in savings alongside only the third discount of the year. It’s matching the 2023 low in the process, and is the first discount we’ve seen in over 2 months. Google’s latest flagship streaming media player arrives with 4K HDR playback and support for all of your favorite content from the likes of Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, or even Apple TV+. The Google TV features step up from what we’ve seen from Android TV in the past to deliver a convenient place to peruse, search, and find new shows to watch in one hub. Get a better idea of what to expect from the home theater upgrade in our hands-on review and then head below for more from $20.

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Amazon’s just-released Fire TV Cube sees first discount to $125, more from $25

Reg. $30+ From $25

Amazon today is discounting its entire collection of Fire TV streaming media players for the first time since Black Friday. Amongst all of the price cuts that start from $24.99, shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Our top pick is the all-new Fire TV Cube at $124.99. Just refreshed last fall during Amazon’s September event, this is down from the usual $140 going rate in order to deliver the very first chance to save. This $15 discount is also a new all-time low. Refreshed inside and out, the new Fire TV Cube packs an improved octa-core 2GHz processor for faster navigation speeds and Super Resolution upscaling. There’s 4K playback support that supplements the Dolby Vision, HDR, and Dolby Atmos audio, but also Wi-Fi 6E connectivity and hands-free access to Alexa. We break down the experience a bit more in our launch coverage, too.

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Latest Chromecast with Google TV streamers on sale: 4K hits $40 (Save 20%), plus HD at $20

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Amazon now offers the Chromecast with Google TV for $39.99 shipped. Other retailers like Best Buy, and Walmart are also getting in on the savings. Marking the second-best price to date at within $1 of the all-time low, today’s offer is the lowest we’ve seen this holiday season. It’s down from the usual $50 going rate and delivers 20% in savings along the way. Google’s latest flagship streaming media player arrives with 4K HDR playback and support for all of your favorite content from the likes of Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, or even Apple TV+. The Google TV features step up from what we’ve seen from Android TV in the past to deliver a convenient place to peruse, search, and find new shows to watch in one hub. Get a better idea of what to expect from the home theater upgrade in our hands-on review and then head below for more.

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Best of Black Friday 2022 – Streaming Media Players: Fire TV $15, Apple TV from $59, more

With Black Friday just a week away, you’re likely trying to figure out what purchase to make as we head toward the year’s biggest shopping holiday. We’ve already taken a deep dive into the best 4K TV deals, fashion discounts, smart home gear, LEGO, PC gaming, and many more categories. However, now, we’re checking out the best streaming media player discounts you can expect to see next week, though many Black Friday 2022 sales are already live.

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Roku Express 4K+ with AirPlay 2 and Apple TV+ button remote down to $30 (Reg. $40)

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Amazon now offers the Roku Express 4K+ Streaming Media Player for $29.99 shipped. Typically fetching $40, today’s offer is notably delivering the third-best price of the year at 25% off. While we did see it go for $25 last month on Prime Day, this is the best we’ve seen since. Delivering one of the latest streaming experiences from Roku, its recent Express 4K+ arrives with all of the features you’d expect ranging from access to everything from Netflix and Hulu to Disney+ and more. This model also sports a refreshed remote that has a dedicated Apple TV+ button alongside other favorites, as well as both AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support. You can also get a closer look in our launch coverage. Head below for more.

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Hands-on: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max delivers a flagship home theater upgrade with Wi-Fi 6

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Amazon’s latest streaming media player launched earlier this fall, delivering the new flagship deemed the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. With onboard Wi-Fi 6 and faster performance to deliver Dolby Vision playback and Dolby Atmos audio, we’re taking a hands-on look to see just how worthy of a home theater upgrade Amazon’s latest really is.

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Best of Black Friday 2021 — Streaming media players: Fire TV from $18, Roku from $15, more

Every year, we take the time to check out all of the best deals you’ll be able to find on Black Friday, and 2021 is no different. While we’ve already taken a look at the best TV, PC gaming, and even Apple deals to watch out for, it’s now time to dive into the best streaming media player deals that’ll come out on Black Friday 2021. However, unlike previous roundups, many of the sale prices are already live at various retailers, and we break it all down after the jump.

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NVIDIA Shield TV Stick delivers Android TV at $130 following rare discount

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Amazon is currently offering the NVIDIA Shield TV Stick for $129.99 shipped. Normally fetching $150, you’re looking at a rare discount on the streaming media player with today’s offer coming within $5 of the all-time low and marking the second-best price of the year. With Android TV at the center of the experience here, NVIDIA Shield delivers 4K HDR playback in a compact streaming stick package. Alongside Google Assistant and Chromecast integration, you’ll be able to enjoy a variety of the popular streaming services. Plus, a bundled voice remote lets you easily search content and even has a built-in locator to ensure it never gets lost. Check out our hands-on review, which largely agrees with its 4.6/5 star rating from over 3,000 Amazon shoppers.

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Amazon’s Fire TV lineup covers 4K content and more, which one is right for your setup?

Is your home theater lacking in smart abilities? Well, Amazon’s Fire TV lineup is here to help. You’ll find streaming devices that are quite affordable and on sale often, as well as those that are fully featured with 4K HDR Dolby Vision playback, depending on what your needs are. Below, we’ll be taking a closer look at the different Fire TV options available to purchase, including a brief overview of actual TV sets with the operating system built in that offer an all-in-one experience.

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Redesigned Alexa Voice Remote surfaces with dedicated guide button, more

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Fire TV has held the crown as Amazon’s best-selling device in the electronics product category for quite some time now. For this reason, it’s no surprise that the company continues to spend a reasonable amount of time refreshing its streaming media player lineup in a variety of ways. The latest redesign involves the primary input device for Fire TV, the Alexa Voice Remote. This release is the result of three iterations, and it attempts to simplify finding what you should watch next. Continue reading to learn more.

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All-new Fire TV Mandalorian Remote Covers showcase ‘cutest bounty in the galaxy’

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Fans of The Mandalorian will soon have yet another way to showcase their love for the series. This is thanks to all-new Mandalorian Remote Covers for the Fire TV lineup. There are a couple of options to choose from, which is great for households with several Fire TVs. Both colorways are vibrant and should make your remote easier to spot. All ports, buttons, and functions remain accessible while the cover is on. Continue reading to learn more.

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All-new Fire TV update delivers profiles, Alexa improvements, streamlined main menu, more

Amazon has taken the wraps off an all-new Fire TV update. The company is touting the overhaul as a redesigned experience that aims to make usage “more personal, faster, and easier.” Overarching changes include a streamlined main menu with quick access to search, profile switching, and more. Amazon touts this update as its biggest yet, and best of all, it’s free and will be supported across new and many existing Fire TV devices. Continue reading to learn more.

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Best of Black Friday 2020 – Streaming Media Players: Fire TV from $18, HomeKit/AirPlay 2 Roku $25, more

Well, this is it, folks. Black Friday is just over a week away, and we’ve seen just about everything there is for the upcoming shopping holiday. Earlier this week, we started to dive into the best gaming, Google, Amazon, home goods, smart home, Apple, TV, and headphone deals you’ll be able to find during Black Friday. Now, it’s time to take a look at the best streaming media player deals for Black Friday 2020. What all will be on sale? Well, for starters, we’re going to see HomeKit and AirPlay-enabled Roku devices from $25, but keep reading to find out everything else that will be on sale.

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