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Amazon’s New Fire TV Sticks Close the Door on Consumer Sideloading

Amazon’s shift to its Vega operating system is turning future Fire TV sticks into a more tightly controlled platform, with consumer sideloading removed and app distribution pulled fully inside the Amazon Appstore.

Key Takeaways

All future Fire TV sticks are set to run Amazon’s Vega operating system.
New Vega-powered sticks do not support consumer sideloading from outside the Amazon Appstore.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via arstechnica.com

Amazon Cuts the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus to $29.99 in New April Promotion

Mashable reports that Amazon has discounted the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus by $20, highlighting continued price competition in mainstream streaming hardware.

Key Takeaways

Amazon lowered the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus price by $20.
The device is positioned as an easy 4K TV upgrade with voice control and cloud gaming support.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via mashable.com