The satellite connectivity race has shifted into high gear. Billions of people and devices still sit beyond the reach of traditional cell towers, especially in remote regions, disaster zones, and mobile fleets.

The improved Fire TV Stick HD swaps Fire OS for Linux-based Vega OS. It releases at the end of April for $34.99 and is available for preorder.

The popular streamer just ended support for one of Amazon's handiest smart device lines.

Amazon plans to acquire Globalstar to boost its satellite network, challenge Starlink, and enable direct-to-device connectivity for future smartphones.

Amazon LEO also has plans to offer direct-to-device sat in 2028, thanks to a new acquistion. It's also planning a limited home internet launch this year.

Amazon (AMZN) stock surged 3.8% after announcing an $11.6B Globalstar deal to acquire satellite spectrum and challenge Starlink's direct-to-device network.

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is upon us. It officially kicks off on March 25 and runs through March 31 this year, but as always, many deals arrived early to the party. Specifically, some of Amazon's own devices already hit record lows that match Black Friday.

The class action lawsuit against Amazon describes the practice as "bricking," meaning the Fire Stick devices lost their primary functionality despite the hardware remaining intact.