TechnologyThe Verge•1 min read•10/9/2026 (3h ago)

Amazon’s new Kindles appear to have a light leak problem

Amazon’s new Kindles appear to have a light leak problem
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Some users are reporting that the new Kindles have a light leak issue that is especially apparent when using dark mode. The latest base-model Kindles have a flush bezel that gives them a sleek appearance and looks great… as long as you keep the lights on. But things can change once you turn down the lights...

Key Takeaways

  • Some users are reporting that the new Kindles have a light leak issue that is especially apparent when using dark mode.
  • The latest base-model Kindles have a flush bezel that gives them a sleek appearance and looks great… as long as you keep the lights on.
  • But things can change once you turn down the lights and turn up the brightness on the e-reader.

Some users are reporting that the new Kindles have a light leak issue that is especially apparent when using dark mode. The latest base-model Kindles have a flush bezel that gives them a sleek appearance and looks great… as long as you keep the lights on. But things can change once you turn down the lights and turn up the brightness on the e-reader. In some cases, users see shadows around the edges of the screen, or even visible LED strips. The issue appears to affect both the plastic and aluminum models in all colors. Some minor glowing around the edges might be a byproduct of the combination of front lighting and a flush screen. But Reddi … Read the full story at The Verge.

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