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Prime Day Kindle Deals Hit New Lows Across E-Readers as Sale Ends Tonight
technology14 days 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
technology15 days 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
technology15 days 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
technology1 month 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
technology1 month 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
Switching from Kindle to Kobo: benefits, limits, and the reality of device obsolescence
technology3 months ago

Switching from Kindle to Kobo: benefits, limits, and the reality of device obsolescence

Amid Amazon’s move to discontinue software support on 13 devices, including several Kindles, readers are weighing a switch to Kobo. Kobo often matches Kindle on speed and usability and adds features Kindle lacks—page-turning buttons on the Libra Colour, Libby/Overdrive integration, and lower color-model prices—but switching isn’t a guaranteed fix for obsolescence: both brands periodically retire devices and stop updates, and you can’t transfer Kindle purchases to Kobo due to DRM (your books stay tied to the Kindle ecosystem or the Kindle app). If you stick with Kindle, you can still use older devices offline or consider a used Kindle; otherwise, Kobo offers strong advantages with the caveat of future updates and DRM constraints.

via Mashable|
#drm#ereaders#kindle
Old Kindles Lose Access: Amazon Ends Updates for Pre-2012 Devices
technology3 months ago

Old Kindles Lose Access: Amazon Ends Updates for Pre-2012 Devices

Amazon will discontinue software support for Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier starting May 20, 2026, meaning owners can read titles already on the device but cannot purchase, borrow, or download new books after that date; deregistering or factory resetting will render the device unusable. Affected models include Kindle 1st/2nd Gen, Kindle DX/DX Graphite, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle 4, Kindle 5, Kindle Touch, and the first Paperwhite. The policy underscores planned obsolescence of aging hardware, with no explicit reason given, and readers may seek alternatives or newer devices to continue seamless access to content.

via Business Insider|
#amazon#ereader#kindle
Old Kindles Lose Store Access, Push Upgrades and Trade-Ins
technology3 months ago

Old Kindles Lose Store Access, Push Upgrades and Trade-Ins

Amazon will sunset software support for Kindle and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 or earlier on May 20, ending the ability to download new content from the Kindle Store (existing titles remain readable; Send to Kindle and Libby/OverDrive integrations will stop). Amazon is offering a 20% discount toward a new Kindle plus a $20 e-book credit valid through June 20. Affected models include several 2011–2012 Kindles and Fire tablets. Options include upgrading to the newer Kindle (2024) or Kobo Clara BW, or trading in old devices through Amazon’s program (values may be low). Some users can sideload DRM-free titles, but this isn’t ideal. Security/maintenance costs and e-waste concerns accompany the sunset, which affects a subset of users (~less than 3%).

via The New York Times|
#amazon#ereader#kindle
Amazon ends updates for legacy Kindles, prompting upgrades and sparking e-waste concerns
technology3 months ago

Amazon ends updates for legacy Kindles, prompting upgrades and sparking e-waste concerns

Amazon will stop updating Kindle and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 and earlier from May 20, 2026, cutting off access to new content purchases and updates for about two million devices, though users can still read downloaded ebooks and access their libraries on mobile or desktop apps; the company is offering discounts to upgrade, while critics warn the move could generate e-waste and 'soft-bricking' otherwise functioning devices.

via The Guardian|
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