Amazon kills Fire Stick sideloading — apparently, malware and piracy are to blame

Amazon explains why it made the switch from Fire OS to Vega OS on its streaming devices.

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 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.

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 Fire TV Stick 4K Select drops to $17.99 in Prime Day runup

Prime Day prep drops the Fire TV Stick 4K Select by 55%, bringing 4K Ultra HD, HDR10+, and Alexa search to older TVs for ...

Fire TV Stick fans just got a huge reason to switch to something so much better

Amazon has just cut the cost of its Fire TV Stick 4K Plus with a whopping 58 percent off. (contains affiliate links) ...

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 ...

Amazon’s 54% Fire TV Stick HD Discount Looks Like an Early Prime Day Sellout Risk

We’re not sure if Amazon’s suddenly decided to slap a generous 54% sale on the newest model of its iconic Fire TV Stick HD, ...