CES 2026: Amazon overhauls Fire TV UI with 'clean and fast' redesign

Updated on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:03AM by Nicole Batac

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Amazon is tackling "streaming fatigue" with a major overhaul of the Fire TV interface, prioritizing speed and visual clarity. By unifying content from across all subscriptions into a single browsing experience and increasing home screen app pins from six to 20, Amazon aims to get viewers into their favourite shows faster than ever.

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CES 2026: Amazon Fire TV mobile app gets design refresh, too

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While the Amazon Fire TV mobile application is often seen as a backup remote, Amazon revamped the smartphone app to give it more use. Similar to the Fire TV user interface redesign, the mobile version now lets you browse content, manage your watchlist and play titles on your TV. The free smartphone app can act as your second screen to discover what you should watch next or instantly add a friend's recommendation when you're out and about.

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Update on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:03AM by Nicole Batac

UPDATE: The mobile app refresh will come to the US first in February, with expansion into more countries expected throughout spring 2026.

CES 2026: Amazon rebrands smart TV lineup with new 'Ember Artline' lifestyle TV

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Building on the momentum of over 300 million Fire TV devices sold globally, Amazon officially rebranded its first-party television hardware as Amazon Ember. To mark this new era, the company unveiled its first-ever lifestyle television: the Amazon Ember Artline. Designed to cater to the premium lifestyle market, the Artline is an ultra-thin 4K QLED display featuring a matte, anti-reflective screen. The TV is built specifically to showcase the Fire TV Ambient Experience, turning the largest screen in the home into a digital canvas for over 2,000 pieces of free art or personal photo galleries.

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CES 2026: JBL brings spatial content support to open-ear Sense Pro

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If you don't particularly need sports headphones but want to try open-ear design, JBL created the Sense Pro. This audio accessory supports JBL's OpenSound, with earpieces that sit on the curve of your ear, allowing you to hear what's happening around you. Its split ear hook design promises long-term comfort, and an IP54 water and dust resistance enables you to take these outdoors.

The Sense Pro can also play immersive content with JBL Spatial Sound support alongside hi-res wireless audio. These earbuds have four integrated microphones to improve call quality, while the battery and included case provide up to 38 hours of use. And yes, you can wirelessly charge the case. The JBL Sense Pro retails for US$200 (around CA$275).

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