Amazon's e-reading empire is facing a backlash from book lovers as the tech giant prepares to discontinue support for older Kindle devices. Starting May 20, 2026, customers using Kindles and Kindle Fires released before 2012 will no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content, sparking outrage among avid readers who have grown accustomed to the convenience of Amazon's vast e-book library. The move is part of Amazon's efforts to phase out outdated technology and focus on newer models, but for many users, it's a sudden and unwelcome change that may leave them feeling left behind. As the clock ticks down to the May 20th deadline, readers are taking to social media to express their frustration and demand alternatives, but it remains to be seen whether Amazon will reconsider its plans or offer a solution for its loyal but out-of-date customers.
They’re e-reading Amazon the riot act. Bookworms are lighting torches and sharpening their pitchforks in fiery fury as Amazon prepares to cease supporting older Kindle technologies this spring. “Starting May 20, 2026, customers using Kindle and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 and earlier will no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content via the...
