Cord Cutting Today: Amazon Moves to End Fire TV Sideloading as Cable Bankruptcies Grow and Fubo Eyes NBA Rights


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Today in Cord Cutting Today for April 20, 2026, we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: The End of Side Loading Apps on Fire TV Sticks.

You can find links to each story we talk about below this video.

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Amazon is Warning Some Users That You Can’t Sideload Apps on the New Fire Stick HD https://cordcuttersnews.com/amazon-is-warning-some-users-that-you-cant-sideload-apps-on-the-new-fire-stick-hd/

Amazon Plans to Stop Using Android on All Future Fire TV Sticks https://cordcuttersnews.com/amazon-plans-to-stop-using-android-on-all-future-fire-tv-sticks/

The DOJ Is Launching An Investigation Of MLB’s Streaming Deals For Anti-Competitive Tactics That Harm Viewers https://cordcuttersnews.com/the-doj-is-launching-an-investigation-of-mlbs-streaming-deals-for-anti-competetive-tactics-that-harm-viewers/

NBC News Now is Taking Over MSNBC’s Old Studio https://cordcuttersnews.com/nbc-news-now-is-taking-over-msnbcs-old-studio/

2 More Cable TV Channels Have Officially Filed For Bankruptcy After Running Out of Money https://cordcuttersnews.com/2-more-cable-tv-channels-have-officially-filed-for-bankruptcy-after-running-out-of-money/

A Federal Judge Again Blocks Nexstar’s $6.2 Billion Massive Merger of Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations https://cordcuttersnews.com/a-federal-judge-again-blocks-nexstars-6-2-billion-massive-merger-of-local-abc-cbs-fox-nbc-stations/

Project Hail Mary Streaming Plans Delayed as IMAX Return Extends Theatrical Run https://cordcuttersnews.com/project-hail-mary-streaming-plans-delayed-as-imax-return-extends-theatrical-run/

Fubo Takes Shot at NBA with Plan to Take Over Streaming Rights for 13 Teams https://cordcuttersnews.com/fubo-takes-shot-at-nba-with-plan-to-take-over-streaming-rights-for-13-teams/

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