Amazon announced a new Vega OS for Fire TV devices, replacing the Android-based OS. Fire TV Stick 4K Select will be the first ...

Amazon is preparing to ditch Android on its Fire TV gadgets and shove in a home-grown Linux-based system codenamed Vega OS. Most Fire-branded kit, including Amazon’s tablets, runs Fire OS, which is a ...

After the posting—and apparent editing—of a job opening spotted this week, it's expected that Amazon will bring its homegrown operating system to Fire TV devices this year. A new job listing, as seen ...

Amazon is reportedly set to replace its Android-based Fire TV OS with Vega OS, a new Linux-based system. The upcoming operating system, which has been in development for years, could be officially ...

It’s finally time. After years of rumors, reports, and plenty of evidence, Amazon is reportedly gearing up to announce “Vega OS” as its replacement for Android on Fire TV next week. While Amazon isn’t ...

Despite running the custom Fire TV OS, Amazon's Fire TV Stick streaming devices are technically powered by the Android OS under-the-hood. Amazon's first-party Appstore is the primary destination for ...

Amazon reportedly set to launch a proprietary OS for Fire TVs. Various devices would run Linux-based Vega OS instead of Android-based FireOS. The change won't happen immediately and is likely to start ...

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Amazon’s Fire Tablets are some of the cheapest tablets worth buying, especially if you can get one when it’s on sale. But part of the reason Amazon’s tablets are priced so competitively is because ...

A new Fire OS exploit has been discovered. The exploit allows for enhanced permissions on Fire TV and Fire Tablet devices. Expect Amazon to patch the exploit in the near future. There’s a new way to ...

There's often more than meets the eye when it comes to streaming devices and smart TVs from various brands. Underneath the UI we're all familiar with, manufacturers tend to hide developer menus that ...

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