The new Kindle ditches the bezel in a push toward a smaller, lighter e-reader

Photon held a funeral for mobile apps. Now it has $4.5M to help replace them with agents. The startup helps developers build AI agents that work over iMessage, SMS/RCS, email, and other messaging platforms. It's a bet that consumers will increasingly use agents instead of downloading apps.

Hearing tech startup Legato launches its AI hearing glasses. The glasses stem from the startup’s goal of making hearing care more accessible by addressing the cost, comfort, and stigma associated with traditional hearing aids.

Audible’s new features let you explore book worlds — and use AI to talk to characters. Audible is rolling out new features that help listeners keep track of characters, explore places and imagery mentioned in books, and even interact with characters using generative AI.

Amazon introduces Kindle Click, a $35 remote for turning pages. The compact Bluetooth remote is designed to let readers turn pages without touching their Kindle.

Amazon Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft 2026: Specs, Price, Release Date. Ahead of the Kindle’s 20th anniversary next year, Amazon is refreshing its entire range of e-readers with fresh colors, an aluminum build, and a new frame design that’s both thinner and lighter.

What’s the Best Kindle of 2026 (So Far). I’ve tested every single Kindle. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.