Pocket-lint daily - Amazon disabling some Kindles, Google TV profiles, and more

Good morning! By Stuart Miles | Thursday May 26 2022 Good morning! - If you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here.]( Older Kindles will soon lose ability to buy eBooks, is yours affected? Caio / Pexels What's happened? Several Kindle eBook readers [will lose access to the Amazon store]( in August, after which time users will not be able to buy any new eBooks using the device itself. Why does it matter? Users have started to receive emails from Amazon explaining which Kindles are affected. The Kindles that will be denied access to the online store from August are: - Kindle (2nd Gen) International - Kindle DX International - Kindle Keyboard - Kindle (4th Gen) - Kindle (5th Gen) You won't have received an email unless you have one of the above linked to your Amazon account. What's my take? If you're using an older Kindle and are used to hitting the store after you've finished a book to get your next read, then the bad news is you won't be able to come the summer holiday season. Of course, you will still be able to go online and have them transferred to your Kindle (a much easier experience in my mind and I've got one of the latest models). However, to some that might be seen as a deal breaker. If so, it's time to put up or grade up. Yep, the march of technology continues and sadly, as we've found with other tech, that sometimes means you have to leave a perfectly good device behind. - [Best Kindle 2022: Basic Kindle vs new and old Paperwhite vs Oasis]( Profiles are finally coming to Google TV: Here's how to set them up Google What's happened? Google has [announced]( that it's ready to start rolling out profiles on Google TV, at last. Why does it matter? Profiles will allow different users to log in with their Google account, get personalised recommendations and have Google tailor recommendations for each individual. What's my take? Finally, my recommendations won't be full of kids shows. Now all I've got to do is train them to remember to use those new profiles. The struggle continues.. A MESSAGE FROM SPONSOR Qualcomm's tech is powering incredible virtual realities Facebook Qualcomm has showcased a range of its technology around augmented and virtual realities. We caught up with Hugo Swart, VP in product management, XR, at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to [find out more.]( Sony WH-1000XM5 review: Still an ANC masterclass Pocket-lint What's happened? Sony has completely revamped the design of its ever-popular flagship headphone line, the Sony WH-1000XM5. Our quick verdict Sony's flagship headphones remain a great choice for those who prioritise noise cancellation. These headphones are better performing than ever, with a comfortable new design - the only real downside being that they don't fold as small as they once did. [Read our review.]( In Case You Missed it [Summer Game Fest 2022]( is coming: Here's how to watch it and what to expect. --- [LG's UltraGear monitors]( now include the range's first OLED display and a 4K 160Hz panel too. --- The Echo Dot 4th gen with a built-in clock [has 25% off]( at the moment, priced at $44.99 instead of $59.99. That's a $15 saving on both the white or blue versions of the spherical Alexa smart speaker. From The Gear Loop Komoot A guide to using Komoot and how it can power your next trail running adventure. [Read more.]( And finally... Life Magazine / Wikipedia Here's a collection of weird and wonderful tech concepts and inventions that were well before their time. [Check them out.]( Have you checked out our weekly podcast that comes out every Friday? It's packed with news, interviews, and top things to get. You can subscribe to the Pocket-lint Podcast via [iTunes]( and [Spotify]( or access it on the web via [Acast](. This week, we discuss the Huawei Mate Xs 2 foldable smartphone and new smartwatches, give you our initial thoughts on the Dyson Zone, and talk car tech with the manufacturer behind Jeep, Citroën and other brands. [Listen to the new episode today.]( Thanks for reading , if you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here.]( [The Trust Project][Why you can trust Pocket-lint]( Copyright © 2022 Pocket-lint, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website Our mailing address is: Pocket-lint PO Box 4770Ascot, Berkshire SL5 5DP United Kingdom [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. [Mailchimp Email Marketing](