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A new consumer guide notes that TVs typically last 6 to 8 years before being replaced for bigger screens or better resolution, even though they often still work. It suggests donating old sets, repurposing them as monitors or gaming displays, or using streaming devices like Fire Stick or Apple TV 4K to restore smart features once firmware updates stop after 4 to 7 years.
Amazon has increased prices by $20 to $100 across several of its hardware lines, including Kindle e-readers, Echo speakers, Eero routers and Fire TV devices, with the steepest hikes hitting its cheaper, best-selling models. An Amazon spokesperson told CNET the increases stem from rising memory and storage component costs, though Amazon would not comment directly to WIRED. Notably, the pricier Kindle Scribe lineup was left untouched despite using similar components.
ZDNET has published a roundup of discounts on streaming hardware ahead of Labor Day 2026, highlighting a Fire TV Stick priced at $20 alongside other markdowns on streaming devices. The list is compiled from vendor and retailer listings plus independent testing and customer feedback rather than a single retailer's sale event.