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RAM Costs Push Amazon Kindle Prices Higher, Sparking Outrage
gadgets20 hours ago

RAM Costs Push Amazon Kindle Prices Higher, Sparking Outrage

Amazon has raised prices across its gadget lineup amid a RAM-cost surge dubbed the “RAMpocalypse,” with the Kindle family leading the hike: Kindle (16GB) from $110 to $150, Kindle Kids (16GB) from $130 to $180, Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) from $160 to $200, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) from $200 to $250, and Kindle Colorsoft from $250 to $290. Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft keep their starting prices at $400 and $680, respectively. Other devices also see increases, including Echo devices (e.g., Echo Show 21 from $400 to $500) and Fire TV Sticks (4K Max from $60 to $85). Amazon says memory/storage costs drove the hikes, while critics call it price gouging and warn that older Kindles may be sunset or bricked to push upgrades.

via Gizmodo|
#amazon#gadgets#kindle
Amazon Raises Echo, Kindle, Fire TV Prices by Up to 60% Amid Chip Costs
technology1 day ago

Amazon Raises Echo, Kindle, Fire TV Prices by Up to 60% Amid Chip Costs

Amazon has hiked prices across its smart-home devices and Kindle line by as much as 60% due to higher memory and storage costs from ongoing component shortages. Examples include the Echo Dot jumping from $49.99 to $79.99, the Echo Show 11 from $219.99 to $249.99, the 16GB Kindle from $109.99 to $149.99, and the Kindle Paperwhite from $159.99 to $199.99; Fire TV Stick HD rose to about $39.99 and the Fire TV Stick 4K Max to $84.99. The eero routers also rose, Ring devices were largely unchanged, and the moves come as competitors like Roku have likewise raised prices. Amazon cites memory/storage cost increases as the driver for the shifts.

via PCMag|
#amazon#echo#fire-tv
From E-Reader to Multi-Tool: Three Hacks for an Old Kindle
technology1 month ago

From E-Reader to Multi-Tool: Three Hacks for an Old Kindle

The WIRED piece shows three ways to repurpose an aging Kindle: (1) turn it into a Spotify controller using Spotify Connect via the Kindle’s browser—no music stored on the device, just remote control; (2) convert the e-reader into a smart home display that streams weather, calendars, and delivery status from third-party services through custom setups; and (3) create a literary clock that displays a book quote for every minute, using pre-made images and scripts. All options vary in difficulty and require online guides, appealing to tech-hobbyists who enjoy hardware and software tinkering.

via WIRED|
#diy#e-ink#kindle
Best Buy slashes nearly all Kindle models in a Black Friday–in–July sale
gadgets1 month ago

Best Buy slashes nearly all Kindle models in a Black Friday–in–July sale

Best Buy kicked off a Black Friday in July sale discounting nearly every Kindle: Paperwhite (12th-gen) at 124.99 (all-time low), Kindle Kids at 99.99, Colorsoft (16GB) at 189.99, Colorsoft Signature Edition (32GB) at 219.99, Scribe 32GB at 379.99, and Scribe Colorsoft at 479.99 (all discounted). The Verge also notes related promos like a free Google Pixel Watch 2 with a refurbished Pixel 7 from Google Store and bundles such as Ring Battery Doorbell 2K with Indoor Cam Plus.

via The Verge|
#best-buy#deals#ereaders
Prime Day Kindle Deals Hit New Lows Across E-Readers as Sale Ends Tonight
technology1 month ago

Prime Day Kindle Deals Hit New Lows Across E-Readers as Sale Ends Tonight

As Prime Day 2026 winds down, Amazon slashes prices across Kindle models with record-low figures: Kindle at $84.99, Paperwhite at $124.99, Signature Edition at $144.99, Colorsoft at $159.99, and Scribe at $379.99, plus Kids editions and bundled perks like three months of Kindle Unlimited or Audible credits. New price lows arrive for the Scribe and Colorsoft lines, making it a final chance to score a reader and related subscriptions before the sale ends tonight.

via Mashable|
#amazon#deals#e-reader
Mashable’s Prime Day 2026: editor’s top tech steals you won’t want to miss
technology2 months ago

Mashable’s Prime Day 2026: editor’s top tech steals you won’t want to miss

Mashable’s tech editor curates the best Prime Day 2026 deals across Apple, Bose, Kindle, Samsung, DJI, and more, highlighting all-time lows on items like Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3, Bose QuietComfort headphones, Kindle Paperwhite, Echo Dot Max, MacBook Air M5, Anker GaN chargers, Nintendo Switch 2 bundles, Jackery power stations, and Samsung TVs, with Prime Day running through June 26 at 2:59 a.m. ET and Mashable providing live coverage and price-tracking to separate genuine discounts from pretenders.

via Mashable|
#apple#deals#kindle
Prime Day Day 3 unlocks 125+ deals across Apple, Lego, DJI, and more
technology2 months ago

Prime Day Day 3 unlocks 125+ deals across Apple, Lego, DJI, and more

Mashable’s Prime Day 2026 live guide is tallying 125+ deals on day three across Apple, Lego, DJI, Kindle, Sony and more, with editor favorites and real-time updates. Highlights include Apple Watch Series 11 for $279, Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones at $198, Kindle Paperwhite for $124.99, Samsung 65-inch S90F OLED TV for $1,197.99, and Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer at $111.99, among many other category deals. Prime Day runs through Friday, June 26 for Prime members, but prices and stock can change quickly as deals come and go.

via Mashable|
#apple#deals#kindle
Old Kindles lose Kindle Store access on May 20 — what you can still do
technology3 months ago

Old Kindles lose Kindle Store access on May 20 — what you can still do

Amazon will end Kindle Store access for most pre-2013 Kindle models on May 20, meaning those devices can no longer purchase or download new books; they’ll still open and read existing titles, but users should preload content in advance. Workarounds like sideloading or jailbreaking exist but violate Amazon’s terms. For ongoing access, consider upgrading to a newer e-reader and check current top options.

via Mashable|
#amazon#e-reader#end-of-support
Amazon Ends Support for Older Kindles, Driving Some to Jailbreaks
technology3 months ago

Amazon Ends Support for Older Kindles, Driving Some to Jailbreaks

Amazon is ending official support for pre-2013 Kindles and 2012-era Kindle Fire tablets, meaning no new Kindle Store purchases or firmware updates for these devices, though downloaded ebooks remain readable and USB sideloading continues. Some owners are jailbreaking or unlocking firmware to add features or run alternative software, but this may violate Amazon’s terms and carry risks of bricking. DRM considerations persist, and alternatives include donating or recycling old devices and seeking DRM-free ebooks.

via Slashdot|
#amazon#drm#ebooks