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Tech News at Unboxd.tech covers everything happening across Fire TV, Google TV, smart home AI, and major streaming platforms. From OS updates and app changes to new hardware launches, we track the stories that genuinely affect how you watch and use your devices.

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β€’ Vega OS: Amazon’s Rumoured Replacement for Fire OS
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Firestick warning message for unlicenced content
Streaming Device News

Firestick Blocks Are Now LIVE: The Exact Warning & Full List of Affected Apps

Amazon has begun device-level blocks on Fire TV devices, and the Firestick warning message is now appearing in more regions. After months of...

Google Android sideloading rules update
Streaming Device News

Google Softens Sideloading Blocks on Android: What β€œExperienced Users” Need to Know

Android users have been watching closely as Google Android sideloading rules began tightening earlier this year β€” and now Google is easing those...

NVIDIA Shield TV Experience upgrade 9.2.2
Streaming Device News

NVIDIA Rolls Out Shield Experience 9.2.2 β€” Here’s What’s New!

The NVIDIA Shield TV line continues to impress. The company pushed out the latest firmware update, Shield Experience 9.2.2, across all models β€”...

Google Brings Gemini AI to Google TV and Smart Devices
Smart Home News

Google Brings Gemini AI to Google TV and Smart Devices

AI is no longer confined to search engines and productivity apps β€” it’s coming to your TV. Google has officially confirmed that Gemini...

Freely Unveils New Streaming Devices: Plug In & Watch Free UK TV
Streaming Device News

Freely Unveils New Streaming Devices: Plug In & Watch Free UK TV

For years, UK viewers have relied on Freeview and Freesat for free-to-air channels. Now, Freely streaming devices are set to change the game....

Amazon Prime FTC trial
Policy & Regulation

Amazon Faces Jury Trial Over Claims It Misled Users Into Prime Subscriptions

The Amazon Prime FTC trial is now underway, putting one of the world’s biggest subscription programs under legal scrutiny. The Federal Trade Commission...

Amazon Prime Day 2025
Streaming Device News

Amazon Prime Day 2025: Biggest Deals Coming October 7–8

Amazon has confirmed that Amazon Prime Day 2025 will run October 7–8. As a result, shoppers can expect 48 hours of mega discounts...

Streaming Device News

Firestick 2025 Edition: What to Expect from Vega OS Devices

For years, the Amazon Firestick has been the go-to streaming device for millions of households worldwide. Affordable, powerful, and deeply integrated with Alexa,...

Amazon adds Peacock to its channel lineup
Streaming Service News

Amazon Adds Peacock to Prime Channels: Streaming Aggregation in 2025

Peacock Premium Plus Joins Peacock Prime Video Channels Amazon and NBCUniversal have struck a fresh deal: Peacock is officially joining Prime Video Channels,...

ESPN and Fox Launch New Streaming Bundle
Streaming Service News

ESPN & FOX Launch New Streaming Bundle: ESPN Unlimited + FOX One

The biggest streaming news of 2025 just landed: ESPN and FOX are teaming up to offer a combined streaming bundle, giving subscribers an...