Digital media can be updated, edited, or even blocked without warning by companies in power.

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

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amazon's Prime membership may have gotten expensive over the years, but it offers several hidden perks besides its shipping and delivery ...

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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 ...

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 ...

The Amazon Kindle is a highly utilized device in my household, as it makes reading on the go easier than usual. Right now, it can be yours, too — and at a stellar price. With over 16 gigabytes of ...