Avoid buying these Fire TV Stick models if you want to sideload apps

Amazon is starting to crack down on sideloading apps. If you plan to install third-party apps on your Fire TV device, these ...

Amazon’s new Fire Sticks are turning sideloading into a thing of the past

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 blames piracy apps with malware for killing new Fire Stick sideloading

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

Amazon's defense of Vega OS still doesn't explain why users should be excited, Fire TV or not

An Amazon exec says Vega OS makes Fire TV faster and safer. For users, it mostly means losing one of the biggest strengths: openness.

There's A Great Reason To Hold On To Your Old Amazon Fire TV Sticks

If you have an old Amazon Fire TV Stick that you've since replaced with newer hardware, there's still good reason not to get ...

Amazon Practically Gives Away Fire TV Stick 4K Select at 55% Off as Early Prime Day Rolls Out

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is the latest 4K streaming stick in Amazon’s Fire TV lineup. What distinguishes the 4K Select from previous Fire TV models is the new Vega OS, which Amazon built ...