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Amazon fire TV stick lawsuit: Claims company bricked old devices to push new sales

Amazon is facing a lawsuit over Fire TV Stick devices, with claims that it stopped software updates for older models to push users to buy new ones. Users reported lag, freezing, and device failure after support ended. The case raises concerns about bricking and transparency in tech products. Regulators are also reviewing whether ending updates without clear warning is unfair to consumers.

16 Apr 2026 12:38 am