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Amazon launches faster Fire TV Stick 4K with Vega OS

Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K is out now for $59.99, running on Amazon's own Vega OS instead of Android. Amazon claims it's 20-40% faster than similar 4K streaming sticks and now supports powering through your TV’s USB port. The redesigned remote ditches the traditional Alexa button, adds more TV controls, and will be available standalone. Sideloading apps is no longer supported.

Why it mattersThis release marks Amazon’s move away from Android, aiming for a faster, more controlled device environment—but at the cost of flexibility for users who sideload apps. If you’ve built your setup around custom software, you’ll need to look elsewhere.

Sources covering this

CNETAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Simplifies Streaming Options, and I Went Hands-On1:00 PM →Tom's GuideAmazon announces a new $59 Fire TV Stick and — finally — a remote you can find with Alexa1:00 PM →TechRadarThere's a new Amazon Fire TV Stick that's faster to use, and a redesigned remote1:21 PM →9to5GoogleAmazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K ditches Android & sideloading for $59.993:20 PM →

How it unfolded

  • CNET Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Simplifies Streaming Options, and I Went Hands-On
  • Tom's Guide Amazon announces a new $59 Fire TV Stick and — finally — a remote you can find with Alexa
  • TechRadar There's a new Amazon Fire TV Stick that's faster to use, and a redesigned remote
  • 9to5Google Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K ditches Android & sideloading for $59.99

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