Amazon says restricting Fire TV sideloading is about safety. It's also about piracy

In a recent interview with Cord Busters, Aidan Marcuss, Amazon's VP of Fire TV, warned that sideloaded apps can carry malware and enable piracy. He stopped ...

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.

Amazon won't answer this simple question about its new Fire Sticks

There's no doubt that Amazon's Fire TV Sticks are on the verge of changing forever. Last year, Amazon launched the Fire TV ...

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 ...

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Amazon Fire HD 8 2018 review: Basic to the extreme, but hands-free Alexa is a nice bonus

The Fire HD 8 has a basic plastic design that screams cheap. Unlike other tablets that offer more grip, the HD 8 has a smooth ...