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5 days agoAmazon thanks loyal Kindle devotees by bricking their kit
Amazon will discontinue support for Kindle devices from 2012 or earlier starting May 20, 2026, offering discounts on new models to minimize disruption.
In reality, the abrupt Marriott-Sonder breakup has been far more dramatic and unfortunate for the many customers caught in the middle of it. As a quick refresher: It's been a week since Marriott suddenly ended its licensing agreement with Sonder, a short-term rental firm and onetime Airbnb rival. Guests staying in Sonder properties were directed to vacate the buildings with very little notice. Many scrambled for new accommodations and pleaded with their credit card companies for refunds.