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This article describes three projects to repurpose an old Amazon Kindle: turning it into a Spotify controller, a smart home display, or a literary clock.

The author reflects on calm, focused technologies like e-readers and music players, and highlights the Daylight Computer as an exciting new device that combines e-ink with fast display capabilities.

Best Buy has discounted nearly every Kindle model, including the Paperwhite, Colorsoft, Scribe, and Kindle Kids, as part of its Black Friday in July sale.

Inkwell is a self-hosted RSS/Atom reader that serves articles as static HTML optimized for the built-in browser on e-ink devices like the Kindle, with background pre-processing for fast loading.

Amazon's Prime Day sale offers the Kindle Paperwhite at $124.99 ($35 off) and the Signature Edition at $144.99 ($55 off), making it a great time to buy the popular e-reader.

A 2012 interview clip resurfaces in which Jeff Bezos defends the Kindle's single-purpose design against the iPad, arguing that his audience values focused reading over multimedia features.

Amazon's 2026 Prime Day Kindle deals offer up to 36% off on models like Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Kids editions, running June 23-26.

Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle is discounted to $182.97 for Prime Day, the lowest price yet, including the e-reader, a leather cover, and a USB adapter.

Wired reviews six best digital notebooks and smart pens for 2026, comparing devices like ReMarkable, Kobo, and Kindle, plus smart pen options.

WIRED's guide to the best e-readers of 2026 compares top models from Kobo, Kindle, and Boox, highlighting features like color screens, page-turn buttons, and Android-based experiences.

An article highlighting the digital services offered by public libraries, such as OverDrive for ebooks and Hoopla for streaming movies and TV, all accessible for free with a library card.

This article compares the latest Kindle Scribe models released between late 2025 and mid-2026, including the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and a version without a front light, and recommends cheaper alternatives like the second-generation Kindle Scribe. It also lists accessories to improve the reading experience.

Using Claude Code to transform a dormant Kindle into an AI status panel that displays token consumption, context usage, and today's expenses in real time, fully leveraging the e-ink screen's eye-friendly characteristics.

Amazon is discontinuing support for older Kindle e-readers, prompting loyal users to seek alternatives or upgrades.