Amazon Fire TV will take on Google and Apple

More than 200,000 films and TV episodes will be instantly available on Amazon Fire TV

Amazon Fire TV
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AMAZON has unveiled a new set-top box that will deliver instant access to a library of 200,000 movies and TV episodes.

The palm-sized device, called Amazon Fire TV, will cost $99 (£59) and will make Amazon's enormous library of content, including games, apps, TV shows and films, available to users.

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