TL;DR Fire TVs are starting to show full-screen ads on startup. The pop-up is directing users to download the recently redesigned Fire TV app. Earlier this week, Amazon confirmed that Android 16-based Fire OS 16 would be the operating system for future Fire TVs. Sticking with the topic of Fire TVs, users are currently experiencing … Read More “Fire TVs get new startup ad that takes over the entire screen” »
TL;DR Amazon has revealed Fire OS 16 as its latest operating system for Fire TV devices. Fire OS 16 incorporates updates from Android 15 and Android 16. This news arrives shortly after the first Fire TV with Android 14 was announced. When Amazon announced Vega OS, there was fear that the company might abandon Fire … Read More “Amazon reveals Android 16-based Fire OS 16 is coming to Fire TV devices” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A class action lawsuit accuses Amazon of effectively bricking first- and second-generation Fire TV Stick streaming hardware. The plaintiff alleges that Amazon never warned that functionality would be reduced before support was cut off. Instead of offering compensation to owners, Amazon reportedly encouraged them to upgrade to new hardware. … Read More “Class action suit targets Amazon over Fire TV Stick support” »
TL;DR The new Fire TV Stick HD is the second Amazon streaming stick to launch with Vega OS. Some customers looking to buy the device are being warned that they won’t be able to sideload apps. Amazon has also announced that it will continue to support a majority of Fire TV streaming sticks and cubes … Read More “Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick HD signals the end of sideloading” »
TL;DR Amazon says the latest Fire TV Stick HD can reliably be powered via TV USB ports, eliminating the need for a wall adapter. Many other small streaming devices draw more power than most TVs can supply. The 1080p dongle costs $35 and will be available for pre-order starting today. Amazon’s got a new Fire … Read More “New Fire TV Stick HD looks like a great travel companion” »
