Amazon's end of support for older Kindles is a reminder that a lot of “smart” tech is really a long-term rental with a login screen.
A device that still reads books perfectly can lose store access, lose re-registration after a reset, and suddenly, Amazon is nudging you towards a newer model and a discount code.
That is not ownership. That is controlled access dressed up as convenience.
How many devices in your home do you truly own?
https://youtube.com/shorts/CYtdtqqma7A?si=PX4kjbCG-ESdVB1B
#Amazon #Kindle #DigitalOwnership #RightToRepair #PlannedObsolescence #SelfSovereignty #Tech
beitmenotyou1 / Michael J Burgess
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2026-04-13 07:56:44 UTC
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