Amazon’s Kindle family has expanded, and it’s like they’re hosting a reunion where everyone is trying to outdo each other. The Kindle Scribe shows up with not only the ability to read books but also to scribble all over them without getting detention. This thing lets you write directly on the page, thanks to its “Active Canvas” magic, making you feel like a literary genius or at least someone who needs to underline everything.
The Premium Pen is no cheap stylus, either. It’s designed to feel like you’re using a real pen, right down to a soft-tipped eraser that has you swiping at the screen like you’ve just botched an important doodle. And soon, you’ll be able to tuck away your margin notes as if your book was the tidiest one in the class. For those who dream of handwriting becoming legible, there’s even an AI-powered notebook that turns your chicken scratch into a neat script font. Not bad for US$399.99, available December 4.
Then there’s the Kindle Paperwhite, still insisting it’s the favorite child. The new Paperwhite is now faster than ever, with page turns 25% speedier—because let’s face it, waiting an extra second in suspense just wasn’t cutting it. The screen is bigger, brighter, and sharper, making text leap off the page with a contrast ratio that puts other e-readers to shame.
It’s waterproof, too, as if it wants to challenge you to take it on a wild ride, whether that’s reading in the rain or lounging in the bath. Prices start at US$159.99, but for US$199.99, you can snag the Signature Edition with more storage and wireless charging.
Then Amazon has got something for the kids too. Kindle Kids, as it is called, is the smallest but most energetic member of the Kindle family. It’s designed to keep kids reading longer than their usual screen time, with fun covers like Space Whale, Ocean Explorer, and Unicorn Valley that scream “adventure.” Plus, kids with a Kindle read over an hour a day—likely giving their other screens a break.
It also comes with a two-year worry-free guarantee because kids and tech can be a chaotic combo. And, for good measure, Amazon throws in six months of Amazon Kids+, unlocking a vault of age-appropriate books and audiobooks. Prices start at US$109.99 for the entry-level Kindle Kids and US$159.99 for the Kindle Paperwhite Kids.
And finally, there’s the new entry-level Kindle, now in Matcha, just to make things a little more stylish. It’s the lightest and most compact Kindle ever—perfect for slipping into your back pocket, though it’s questionable if anyone reads that way. Despite its size, it still packs a 300 ppi display and 16 GB of storage, all for US$109.99. A small but mighty addition to the family.
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