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

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

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.

More than 5,000 people purchased this streaming device in the past month — you can score it for half off during Amazon Prime ...