Older Kindle models will lose internet connectivity and access to the Kindle Store in 2025. This affects devices from 2012 and earlier, though downloaded books will remain accessible. Amazon is encouraging users to upgrade to newer models.
A family's van overheated on a road trip due to a faulty digital sensor that prevented the idling fan from turning on. The mechanic couldn't fix it without specialized computer diagnostic equipment, illustrating the shift from mechanical to computerized systems. The author questions whether LLM-assisted codebases will similarly require specialized AI tools for diagnosis and repair.