Amazon's Vega OS shift blocks regular Fire Stick sideloading, giving buyers a stricter streaming device that may be safer but leaves less room for outside apps, launchers, and customization.

Amazon is blaming the threat of malware for its decision to stop releasing new Fire Sticks that support sideloading apps from ...

The vanilla streaming experience for Amazon Fire TV users is changing in a lot of ways in the near future. AI, piggybacking atop the next-gen Alexa+ assistant, is adding a whole bunch of new features.

While many of us have cut the cord and switched exclusively to streaming content, all those services and their monthly subscription fees add up. It's no surprise that people seek out alternative ways ...

Amazon has been on a crusade to stop rampant piracy on Fire TV, with the company now blocking even the installation of certain sideloaded apps. In late 2025, Amazon started cracking down on sideloaded ...