Amazon launches new-generation Kindle Scribe with color screen option

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October 10, 2025

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Amazon has announced a major refresh to its Kindle Scribe lineup, now introducing a Colorsoft model that supports full-color display while maintaining 300 ppi for grayscale. The new Scribe series comes in three variants—including a base model without front light, a standard front-lit version, and this new color version. At just 5.4 mm thick and weighing 400 g, it’s slimmer and lighter than before. The color model uses a nitride LED + light guide system to render color at 150 ppi, and supports color writing and annotation. Software enhancements include “Workspaces” organization, faster device responsiveness, and tighter integration with services like Google Drive and OneDrive. With U.S. availability later in 2025 and global rollouts in 2026, Amazon positions this as a transformative step for e-ink devices.

Apple’s AirPods Pro (and likely future Pro versions) continue to frustrate repair advocates. iFixit’s teardown of the AirPods Pro awarded them 0 out of 10 on repairability because of the highly integrated, glued, and non-modular design. Components are fused, making battery replacements or internal fixes virtually impractical or destructive. This reflects a broader trend: many wireless earbuds are built for replacement rather than repair. While Apple offers battery service, the internal construction discourages independent repair. As technology pushes smaller and denser components, the trade-off between compactness and reparability becomes stark. For users, that means when things go wrong, the only viable option is replacement. This design philosophy raises sustainability and cost concerns over the device lifecycle.

The UK Home Office has renewed efforts to compel Apple to grant access to encrypted iCloud backups, but appears to be narrowing its request to data belonging to UK citizens rather than global accounts. Apple is pushing back, arguing that Apple users worldwide should not bear the burden of a mandate targeting one jurisdiction. Meanwhile, Apple has also removed its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature from UK users—this was an opt-in feature enabling end-to-end encryption for iCloud data so that not even Apple could access it. Critics view this as compromising user privacy. In response, Apple is challenging the government’s order in court, saying that legal precedent does not obligate it to partner with every government seeking data access, especially when doing so may weaken encryption for all users.

According to a Bloomberg report, Apple has halted work on a lighter, redesigned Vision Pro headset in order to redirect its resources toward developing a next-generation AI smart glasses product. The move suggests Apple sees greater strategic opportunity in glasses that resemble normal eyewear but pack generative AI, rather than doubling down on heavy mixed-reality headsets. Apple is reportedly still planning a chip upgrade (to M5) for its existing Vision Pro, but the overhaul is deprioritized. This pivot reflects the industry shift: many believe that AI-powered, wearable glasses could be the next frontier, blending augmented intelligence with everyday optics. Apple’s reallocation signals its intention to compete head-to-head with other AI eyewear efforts—potentially making the first public steps into a new product category.

Perplexity has made its AI-native browser, Comet, freely available to everyone. Originally launched in July 2025 for high-tier subscribers, Comet now integrates AI deeply into the browsing experience—acting more like an agent than an add-on. It can summarize pages, assist with research, handle tasks like booking or shopping, and guide you through content. The company insists it will remain free forever, while also offering a premium tier called “Comet Plus” for curated news access. Comet aims to challenge incumbents like Chrome by offering a smarter, more interactive web experience. Users and reviewers note that the AI’s contextual understanding feels fluid but that security concerns, such as potential prompt injection vectors, will need vigilance as it scales.

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