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technology27 days ago•2 min saved

Inside the 2026 Amazon Fire Stick HD: Hardware Looks Like a 4K Model, But Software Keeps It HD

A teardown of the 2026 Fire Stick HD shows it uses a Mediatek MT8698D SoC with a G310V2 GPU and VPU similar to 4K models, suggesting the HD/4K distinction is software-based. The device includes NAND flash, MT7902 wireless, and a PMIC with USB-PD, and features interesting ceramic patch antennas for Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi. While the layout is conventional, the article notes the potential to upgrade via software or Android on the 8 GB eMMC to enable higher resolutions.

via Hackaday|

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technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Amazon’s Vega OS shutters sideloading to curb piracy-linked malware

Amazon blames malware-laden piracy apps for stopping new Vega OS–based Fire Sticks from supporting sideloading; Vega OS blocks sideloading and custom launchers to tighten security and ad control, though developers with registered devices can still sideload apps. The move reduces app availability and gives Amazon tighter device control, while Vega OS remains more limited than Fire OS.

via Ars Technica|

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technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Streaming piracy on an industrial scale costing billions, report finds

A new report criticizes Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft for their inaction on the industrial-scale piracy of premium video services, especially live sports, facilitated by devices like Amazon Fire Stick and the depreciation of DRM systems, which results in significant revenue loss for broadcasters and increased cyber risks for users.

via BBC|

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