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

Publisher description: Reddit users are reporting shadows and visible LEDs around screen edge of new Kindles.

NewsAPI | Oct 9, 2026 | Terrence O'Brien

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Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths. Some users are reporting that the new Kindles have a light leak issue that is especially apparent when using dark mode. 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.

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