Amazon upsets eBook lovers by ending support for old Kindle devices

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Amazon is discontinuing support for older Kindle models from 20 May 2026, affecting devices released in 2012 or earlier.
Owners will lose access to new content from the Kindle store, including purchasing, borrowing, or downloading new titles.
Affected models include early Kindles like the Kindle Keyboard, Touch, Paperwhite 1st gen, and early Kindle Fire tablets.
While users can still read downloaded ebooks and access libraries on apps, factory resets could render old Kindles unusable.
Critics, like the Restart Project, warn of significant e-waste, with estimates of up to 2 million devices affected and over 624 tons of waste.
Amazon offers discounts for transitioning to newer devices, citing technology advancements and support challenges for aging hardware.

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