After Amazon’s Kindle removed my ability to download and back up my own e-books, I went in search of an alternative.

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Amazon Kindle has become one of the most popular ebook readers on the market. It utilizes an E-Ink display that reduces eye strain and ...

After years and years of holding out, I never thought I’d see the day that Amazon would voluntarily loosen its grip on the Kindle ecosystem. But here we are: Last week, the biggest online bookseller ...

From the note-taking Kindle Scribe to the Kindle Colorsoft, Amazon is offering deals on nearly all of its e-readers ahead of the holidays. From the note-taking Kindle Scribe to the Kindle Colorsoft, ...

This is a great device for a certain kind of notetaker. Otherwise, a regular e-reader or tablet will do. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics ...

Editor's take: Amazon, like other Big Tech players riding the AI wave, is pushing chatbots and LLMs into as many products as possible. Even the Kindle app, designed for human-written content, is ...

I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another ...

Amazon will allow EPUB and PDF downloads for DRM-free Kindle books starting January 20, 2026. The change follows Amazon’s removal of the long-standing USB download option in 2025. Only titles where ...

Mr. Bannon is the chief librarian at the New York Public Library, where he is also director of branch libraries and education. Nov. 23, 2025 As a librarian, I get a lot of questions. One I am hearing ...

Owning a Kindle is one of the easiest ways to enjoy reading without the constant distractions of modern screens. Since its debut in 2007, the Kindle has evolved dramatically, offering readers several ...