Amazon has told some Kindle users that their older devices will lose access to the Kindle Store starting next month. In an email sent on April 7, 2026, the company said that any Kindle model older than the 2012 edition will no longer be supported after May 20, 2026 . The news caused a bit of panic on social media. Many users thought their devices would stop working entirely. But that is not the case. You can still turn on your Kindle and read books you have already downloaded. The device itself is not being deactivated. However, there are some real changes. After May 20, these devices will no longer get software updates. They will also lose access to web services. That means you cannot browse or buy new books from the Kindle Store directly on the device. For people who use Libby, the library app, this is a bigger problem. Since Libby needs WiFi to borrow books, you will no longer be able to send library loans to your older Kindle. You can still read books you already have, bu...
POCO returns with another compelling lineup of bang-for-the-buck smartphones in the new POCO X8 series. Both the POCO X8 Pro Max and X8 Pro appear unfazed by the recent surge in memory prices. For this review, we’ll be focusing on the POCO X8 Pro Max. It packs a flagship-grade MediaTek processor paired with 12GB of RAM, one of the largest batteries in its class, a versatile camera system, and a massive 8,500mAh battery. All of that starting at just Php25,999. But does the POCO X8 Pro Max truly live up to the hype, or is it simply too good to be true? Let’s find out in our full review. POCO X8 Pro Max Specs Android 16, HyperOS 3 Dual SIM, Dual Standby 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, 2772 x 1280 pixel resolution, ~447ppi 120Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz PWM dimming, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i 3.73GHz MediaTek Dimensity 9500s octa-core processor Immortalis-G925 MC12 GPU 12GB RAM 256GB/512GB UFS 4.1 internal storage, non-expandable 20-megapixel front camera 50-...