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Amazon Fire TV now hits you with ads before the screensaver kicks in

Get ready for ad time, even on your Fire TV screensaver.

Cord Cutter News reports that Fire TV devices now show static ads before the screensaver starts. Cord Cutter News is a reliable source, but the lack of widespread user reports hints that the pre-screensaver ad might only be available to a limited audience for now. Amazon's move to add pre-screensaver ads on Fire TV is part of a wider industry trend, with competitors like Roku doing similar things to find new revenue streams.

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