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DROIX UK lists RockTek G2 Next at £114.95 (Android TV 14, S905X5M, 4GB/64GB) but Out of stock / no backorders as of 14 Sep 2026 evening. Mid-Sep ETA vs sold-out reality; who should wait vs buy Google TV Streamer / Strong LEAP-AIR / Xiaomi stick now. Player-shell only.

Kodi 21.3 Omega is the stable daily driver; 22 Piers is still beta. Official installs for Windows and Android, Fire TV sideload reality (arch + Vega caveat), and certified Android TV / Google TV Amazon UK boxes as player shells.

Thailand DSI raids in Bangkok and Phuket (~1 Sep 2026) hit alleged operators tied to BaygonHero, a piracy-as-a-service supplier feeding live sports streams to more than 10 sites. What CAP, TrueVisions and AVIA actually said, and why UK fans should care without overclaiming.

Pocket-lint’s “fix its Fire Sticks” headline points at Fire TV Beta Access, a US software preview on select models, not a hardware repair scheme. What is known, what is unknown, and why UK readers should not wait on it.

Florida federal motion (~4 Sep 2026) seeks default judgment and a permanent injunction that can expand without returning to court. ~$32.7m ask vs Thunder TV, Sunset TV, Tele Latino operators. Roku and AFTVnews Downloader short codes named. Motion PENDING.

China-launched Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design tri-fold: inward wing fold, ~10.2″ unfold, Kirin 9050 Pro, HarmonyOS 7, from ¥19,999 (~£2.3k / ~$2,980). Impressive engineering. Most UK streaming readers should not buy one yet.

Apple dated iOS 27 and friends for Monday 14 Sep 2026. tvOS 27 has no public release date and no device list, even after the RC. What to check on your Apple TV instead of refreshing all night.

Bloomberg Power On coverage recirculated on 13 Sep 2026 says Apple held the next Apple TV until Siri AI was ready. Fall window, possible A19-class chip, prices likely stay high. How that sits next to Monday’s tvOS 27 drop.

Ofcom’s new Consumer Hub (ofcom.org.uk/onyourside) pushes UK broadband, mobile and pay-TV customers to check contract status. Out-of-contract bundles average ~£78/mo vs ~£69 in-contract — about £108 a year. Practical steps to compare, One Touch Switch, and when not to panic.

Leeds vs Newcastle at Elland Road, Monday 14 Sep 2026, 20:00 BST. UK: Sky Sports Main Event / Premier League / Ultra HD. US: USA Network (3:00 ET). Named EU rights. Legal only.

Manchester derby at Old Trafford, Sunday 13 Sep 2026, 16:30 BST. UK: Sky Sports Main Event / Premier League / Ultra HD. US: Peacock / NBCSN / Telemundo at 11:30 ET. Named EU rights. Legal only.

Coventry vs Brighton, Sunday 13 Sep 2026, 14:00 BST at the CBS Arena. UK: Sky Sports Main Event / Premier League / Ultra HD. US: USA Network (9:00 ET). Named EU rights from the PL list. Legal only.

Living Sunday football update for mates: verified Premier League and major European results, plus legal how-to-watch for UK (Sky / TNT / NOW / BBC), US (Peacock / NBC), and named EU rights holders. Draft for Husham review. Updated 13 Sep 2026.

Manhattan Aero Freely box software v20.1182.97 (1 Sep 2026) adds a TiVo Channels TV Guide, Bluetooth wake from standby, sports carousel, voice channel numbers, and Blacknut cloud gaming. How to find the new guide (+FREE), what still is missing, and who should bother.

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Fibrus is launching Fibrus TV in mid-September 2026 on Netgem’s PLEIO 4K box for full-fibre customers in Northern Ireland and Cumbria. Freely live TV over broadband from £7.99/month (then £9.99), 100+ live channels, 150+ streamed channels, Google Play apps and 300+ cloud games. No aerial. Needs Fibrus broadband.

Amazon opened a Fire TV Beta Access Program so US owners on select models can try pre-release software. Path: Settings, My Fire TV, About, Beta Access. How to check, who should skip, and what UK stick owners should expect.

Ofcom will let Openreach alter wholesale copper prices from 1 April 2029 where ultrafast hits 90% of an exchange and full fibre is available. Cap stays if you cannot get fibre. What it means for UK streamers and broadband bills.