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

  • ASX Futures Rise 0.4% as US-Iran Deal Optimism Drives Wall Street Higher
    May 25, 2026, 5:11 PM EDT. ASX 200 futures gained 0.4% ahead of Tuesday's open, tracking overnight gains in major U.S. indexes: Dow +0.6%, S&P 500 +0.4%, Nasdaq +0.2%. Investor sentiment improved amid hopeful signs of a U.S.-Iran deal, pushing crude prices down sharply with Brent and WTI falling over 6%, reflecting anticipated easing of geopolitical tensions. Gold prices rose 2%, a typical safe-haven asset response during mixed market emotions. Singular Bank strategist Roberto Scholtes Ruiz noted much of this optimism is already priced in. Australian Oil Company discussed development plans amid this backdrop. Commodity shifts included a 2.95% rise in lithium and a subdued iron ore market. The AUD/USD rose 0.45%, while Bitcoin edged up 0.33%. The market awaits further clarity on negotiated terms and timing.