Amazon sued for bricking older Kindles
The gist
Amazon was sued over claims it "bricked" Kindles released between 2007 and 2012.
The case tests whether buyers can rely on a device keeping its core features.
How it unfolded
- Apr 2026Amazon emailed Kindle owners stating it would discontinue support for devices released in 2012 or earlier, and offered a "small discount" on a new Kindle.
- May 2026Users of affected devices could no longer purchase, borrow or download new content.
- Jul 23, 2026DeShazo v. Amazon.com Inc., et al. was filed, case number 2:26-cv-3079.