With Xteink’s devices and other mini ereaders that magnetically attach to the back of phones surging in popularity, many people were hoping to see Amazon release a mini Kindle this fall as a mainstream alternative. Unfortunately that isn’t going to happen. But Amazon is releasing a new device with a similar form factor and a […]
New Kindles Don’t Come With a USB-C Charging Cable
Not only are the new Kindles substantially more expensive than the previous generation models, Amazon is also no longer including USB cables in the box with the purchase of new Kindles. Now if you want a USB-C cable to charge your Kindle and transfer files using a computer, you have to purchase a USB cable […]
Screensaver Ads Disappeared on My Kindle Ube in Airplane Mode
I’ve been railing against the screensaver ads that come on the new plastic-backed Kindles for 2026 ever since I got the Kindle Ube, so I was surprised when the advertisements suddenly disappeared. For some reason my ad-supported Kindle Ube is no longer showing ads on the lockscreen; it’s now showing one of the new screensavers […]
Kindle Ube Review, a Plastic Kindle with a Lightweight Design
Amazon released two different versions of the 6″ Kindle for 2026. I already posted a review of the Aluminum Kindle, and it includes some additional information about the 2026 Kindles in general, with a list of pros and cons, but I wanted to post a separate summary for the plastic version to talk about and […]
Xteink X4 Classic Review with XT Licorice Update (Video)
Review unit purchased from Amazon. Overview The Xteink X4 Classic is a replacement for the original Xteink X4, and it comes with some controversy because they removed the USB-C port and replaced it with pogo pins for charging. Xteink also changed the button placement on the new model. Instead of having of a single rocker […]
Kaleido 4 Color E Ink Screens Coming Out Soon
It looks like E Ink is going to be releasing a new generation of Kaleido 4 color E Ink screens in the near future with some improvements over Kaleido 3 screens. E Ink hasn’t officially announced the new screens yet, but there’s this post at reddit with some photos from a presentation in China where […]
Amazon Marketing New Kindles as Pocketable is a Stretch
One of Amazon’s marketing points regarding the new 6″ Kindles for 2026 is the claim that they are pocketable. They even have pictures on the product page showing people putting a new Kindle in the back pocket of their pants. There’s a caption that goes along with the pictures that reads: “A library in your […]
Kindle Aluminum Review with Video Walkthrough
Review unit purchased from Amazon. Overview With the release of the 2026 Kindles, this is the first time Amazon has offered two different versions of the entry-level 6″ Kindle. This review is focused on the upgraded version, the Kindle Aluminum. It comes in two colors, Alpine Sky and Seaglass Green, and it sells for $189. […]