E-Readers 9 April 2026 - 13 April 2026

Amazon Kindle Support Cutoff Spurs Jailbreak Guides for Old Devices
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Amazon Kindle Support Cutoff Spurs Jailbreak Guides for Old Devices

A new Lifehacker guide details how to jailbreak pre-2013 Amazon Kindles to install KOReader, as Amazon will block new purchases and downloads on these devices starting May 20. Amazon is offering affected users a 20% discount on new Kindles and a $20 ebook credit if they upgrade by June 20. Repair advocates warn the move could obsolete 2 million devices and generate over 624 tons of e-waste. Jailbreaking may void warranties and has technical limits.
April 15, 2026
Amazon Is Ending Support for Older Kindle Devices on May 20. What Owners Lose
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Amazon Is Ending Support for Older Kindle Devices on May 20. What Owners Lose

Amazon will cut off Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 or earlier from the Kindle Store on May 20, blocking new book purchases and downloads. Devices already registered will keep existing titles, but cannot be re-registered if reset after the cutoff. The move affects about 3% of users. Amazon is offering discounts and credits to those upgrading by June 20.
April 9, 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Trump Swears In Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair Amid Economic Challenges
    May 23, 2026, 5:35 AM EDT. Donald Trump has officially sworn in Kevin Warsh as chairman of the US Federal Reserve in a high-profile White House ceremony, signaling a shift in central bank leadership with uncharacteristic fanfare. Trump emphasized Warsh's independence but also expressed a clear preference for policies that allow the economy to boom without aggressive measures to curb inflation. Rising inflation at 3.8% and consumer confidence hitting record lows underscore the challenges ahead. Warsh inherits a Fed at a critical juncture marked by geopolitical tensions affecting energy prices and widespread economic uncertainty. Trump's focus remains on economic growth as a path to managing the national debt, setting the tone for Warsh's tenure amid calls for lower interest rates.