Amazon is facing a class action lawsuit in California, where it is accused of intentionally 'bricking' older Fire TV Stick devices by halting software updates. The lawsuit claims that this practice, which began with first-generation devices in December 2022 and second-generation devices in March 2023, has led to numerous performance issues for users, including freezing and buffering. The plaintiff, Bill Merewhuader, alleges that he purchased a second-gen Fire TV Stick in 2018, which became unusable by 2024 due to the lack of support. The lawsuit also asserts that Amazon did not adequately inform customers about the potential for discontinued support, labeling this as deceptive. Federal regulators have expressed concerns about such practices in the tech industry, emphasizing the need for transparency regarding software support timelines. Amazon has not yet commented on the lawsuit.