Digital Trends

Your old Kindle is getting left behind in May. Here’s what you can do and keep it going

If you’re still rocking a first-generation Kindle Paperwhite or an older Kindle device, I have some bad news for you. Amazon is pulling the plug on all Kindle e-readers released in 2012 or earlier, ...
ZDNet

Your Kindle's not obsolete, it just needs a jailbreak - and I'll show you how it's done

Get the morning's top stories in your inbox each day with our Tech Today newsletter. This article was first published in early 2025 in response to news that Amazon was restricting the ability to ...
PC Magazine

How to Download Kindle Books to Your Computer Before Amazon Kills the Feature

On Feb. 26, Amazon will remove the 'Download & Transfer via USB' option from its website. Here's how to save your collection. My title is Senior Features Writer, which is a license to write about ...
BGR

Kindle Battery Dying Fast? A Stuck Indexing Problem Might Be Why

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amazon released firmware update 5.19.2 for various Kindle models in February 2026, which caused a series of bugs, including fast battery drain ...
PC Magazine

Your Old Kindle Just Lost Amazon Support. Here's How to Keep Reading Anyway

Amazon may have cut off support for your older Kindle, but don't worry. If you're not ready to upgrade, I'll show you how to keep it alive and safeguard your books. I’ve been writing about technology ...