Lawsuit hits Amazon, claims Fire TV Sticks intentionally fail when support runs dry

Amazon faces a class-action lawsuit alleging older Fire TV Sticks were intentionally degraded once software support ended.

The complaint says first- and second-generation devices lost core functionality without clear warning that they could become unusable before their expected lifespan ended.

Plaintiffs argue Amazon failed to disclose the risk of software tethering and accelerated device obsolescence.

The case could influence how companies disclose support limits and handle the lifespan of connected products.