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Switching from Kindle to Kobo: benefits, limits, and the reality of device obsolescence
technology14 hours 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
technology23 hours 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
technology1 day 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
technology2 days 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|
#amazon#e-waste#kindle
Amazon Ends Updates on 2012-era Kindles, Sparking User Backlash
technology2 days ago

Amazon Ends Updates on 2012-era Kindles, Sparking User Backlash

Amazon will discontinue software support for Kindle and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 and earlier starting May 20, 2026, preventing purchases, borrowing or downloading new content on those models. Owners can still read already downloaded books and use their Kindle libraries, but some devices may become unusable after a factory reset; Amazon says this move reflects aging hardware and security needs, while critics warn it amounts to deliberate obsolescence and risk contributing to e-waste, despite discounts to upgrade.

via BBC|
#amazon#discontinuation#e-waste
Amazon Shuts Kindle Store Access for 2012-Era Kindles
technology3 days ago

Amazon Shuts Kindle Store Access for 2012-Era Kindles

Amazon will end Kindle Store access for devices released in 2012 or earlier on May 20, 2026, meaning those Kindles (and some Kindle Fire ebook access) won’t be able to download new ebooks even if they still work. Users can read downloaded books, transfer files via USB, or use the Kindle app/Kindle Cloud Reader to access libraries; Amazon is offering a 20% discount + a $20 ebook credit for upgrading, while alternatives like Libby or Bookshop.org exist for new purchases.

via WIRED|
#amazon#e-readers#kindle
Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2026 unleashes record-low prices on Apple, DJI, and Kindle gear
technology11 days ago

Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2026 unleashes record-low prices on Apple, DJI, and Kindle gear

Mashable provides live updates on Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2026, highlighting record-low prices across Apple products (AirPods Max 2, MacBook Air M4, AirPods Pro 3), DJI drones, Kindle e-readers, and related accessories, with the sale running through March 31 and frequent stock changes as deals roll out across TVs, power stations, and other gadgets.

via Mashable|
#amazon#apple#big-spring-sale
Springtime price deluge: MacBooks, DJI drones, and Kindles hit record lows in Amazon's 2026 sale
technology12 days ago

Springtime price deluge: MacBooks, DJI drones, and Kindles hit record lows in Amazon's 2026 sale

Mashable tracks Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026 (Mar 25–31) with a flood of record-low prices across tech categories: Apple MacBooks and iPad Air discounts, DJI drones including the Mini 3 at a new low and the Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo, Kindle deals starting at $94.99, Echo devices discounted up to 38%, Fire TV Stick 4K Select at $14.99, and various power stations and TVs among daily live updates as stock fluctuates through the event’s end.

via Mashable|
#amazon-big-spring-sale#apple#deals
Five Must-Have Tablet Apps to Supercharge Your iPad in 2026
technology2 months ago

Five Must-Have Tablet Apps to Supercharge Your iPad in 2026

A tech writer recommends five tablet-optimized apps: Reuters for a clean, centralized news brief; Kindle for reading on a bright, large screen (including comics); Tidal for higher-quality streaming; cloud storage via Google Drive or Dropbox; and Procreate for intuitive digital drawing. The piece emphasizes that tablets excel for reading, on-the-go work, and creativity, while noting caveats like Reuters’ subscription, Tidal’s lack of a free tier, and Procreate’s lack of built-in cloud backup.

via SlashGear|
#apps#ipad#kindle
Instapaper’s Send to Kindle moves behind a paid wall at $60/year
technology2 months ago

Instapaper’s Send to Kindle moves behind a paid wall at $60/year

Instapaper will charge for its Send to Kindle feature starting Feb 19, requiring a Premium subscription at $6 per month or $60 per year to keep sending digests to Kindle. The company says the service is server-intensive and costly. Kobo users will keep the feature for free via the API, while others can still opt for manual transfers (USB) or Amazon’s Send to Kindle extension as alternatives.

via Android Central|
#instapaper#kindle#paywall
Twelve Simple Habits to Read More Every Week
lifestyle2 months ago

Twelve Simple Habits to Read More Every Week

A life-and-style piece listing 12 practical ways to read more, from using a Kindle and Libby to subscribe plans, a reading journal, and Goodreads challenges, to joining book clubs, attending events, building a cozy reading space, and planning monthly reading lists—designed to help busy readers hit big goals (the author notes finishing about 50 books a year).

via The Guardian|
#book-clubs#books#kindle