Friday , 2 January 2026

Streaming Device News

Stay updated on everything happening with Fire TV, Google TV, NVIDIA Shield, Android TV boxes, and the wider streaming hardware world. From OS rollouts to sideloading restrictions and major interface changes, this section highlights real updates that impact everyday users.

Recent coverage includes:
Google Bans Sideloading on Android TV & Google TV by 2026
Firestick 2025 Edition: What to Expect from Vega OS Devices
Freely Unveils New UK Streaming Devices
NVIDIA Shield Experience 9.2.2 — What’s New
Firestick Blocks Are Now LIVE — Warning Screen & Affected Apps

Related pillar content:
Vega OS (Fire OS Replacement)
Google TV Streamer 4K Review
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro Review

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
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Google Softens Sideloading Blocks on Android: What “Experienced Users” Need to Know

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

NVIDIA Shield TV Experience upgrade 9.2.2
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NVIDIA Rolls Out Shield Experience 9.2.2 — 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 —...

Freely Unveils New Streaming Devices: Plug In & Watch Free UK TV
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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 Day 2025
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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's new OS to replace Fire OS - Vega OS
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Vega OS: Amazon’s Replacement for Fire OS on Fire TV

Amazon is preparing to launch Vega OS, a brand-new operating system that could replace Fire OS on Fire TV. For years, Fire OS...

Google banned sideloading on Google and Android TV
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Google Bans Sideloading on Android TV & Google TV by 2026

Big news for streamers: Google bans sideloading on Android TV and Google TV devices starting in 2026. That means installing unverified apps —...