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Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com, returns from a space flight wearing a blue suit and a cowboy hat. I the photo, Bezos is trying on goggles that belonged to aviator Amelia Earhart. (Amazon withdraws support for older Kindles)
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Amazon kills older Kindles. Time to start sideloading!

Amazon announced that it will cease software support for older Kindles from May 20, 2026. The company wants you to buy a new device. Don’t do this! You can continue using your Kindle by bypassing Amazon. Continue reading Amazon kills older Kindles. Time to start sideloading!

Unknown's avatarjkaybayMay 17, 2026May 16, 2026Leave a comment

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I have two sites, both focused on ethical consumerism.

The Green Stars Project is essentially a grassroots movement to hold corporations accountable – a democratic “Green Stars” rating system for social and environmental impact. The GSP blog engages in objective, science-based discussion of social and environmental topics relevant to ethical consumption.

Ethical Bargains is focused on case studies, evaluating products (especially plant-based food purchased at the Grocery Outlet) and rating them for social and environmental impact.

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Recent posts:
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See also, my sister site, Ethical Bargains, which focuses on finding ethical products at affordable prices.

Join the GSP movement by writing a review online that includes an ethical rating (0-5 Green Stars) and win a subscription to Ethical Consumer magazine.

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