https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/07/amazon-launches-an-alexa-less-fire-tv-stick/ >We’re approaching one year since Amazon expanded its Prime video service to over 200 countries internationally, and today the company is doubling down on that global audience with the introduction of a ‘Basic Edition’ of its popular Fire TV Stick that ships to over 100 countries. >The company unveiled a much-improved second-generation version of the product in September, adding 4K and HDR support, but, like its predecessor, availability is limited to the U.S. initially with little chance of hitting much of the world. That’s an issue with Amazon wants to marry the dongle with Amazon Prime Video viewers outside of its strongest markets.