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A new class action lawsuit points the finger at Amazon once again — has the company been ‘bricking’ older Fire TV Sticks to get you to spend more on new models?
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- A California class action accuses Amazon of bricking early Fire TV Sticks by winding down software support to push upgrades, impacting both first- and second-generation devices.
- Plaintiff claims the case targets first- and second-generation sticks, alleging reduced functionality after Amazon limited updates.
- The suit alleges performance issues began years after purchase, culminating in a 2024 upgrade after devices became unusable.
- The lawsuit contends Amazon did not disclose that software support would end, contradicting initial marketing.
- Marketing boasted 'instant' streaming, while the devices allegedly had shortened lifespans due to withheld updates.
- Allegations trace back to 2022, with first-generation devices said to have lost software support that year.
- Plaintiff seeks nationwide relief, aiming to compensate affected users across the United States.
- The case centers on software tethering practices and undisclosed device lifespans, challenging consumer trust.
- Amazon has not publicly commented on the lawsuit as of reporting, with updates expected as information develops.
- Experts warn the case highlights broader issues of consumer trust and transparency in tech marketing and product disclosures.
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