Amazon plans a late-2026 rollout of several new e-readers, upgrading processors and RAM to power advanced AI features beyond current Kindle capabilities.

The hardware refresh aligns with a new EU battery law taking effect in early 2027, prompting design changes across devices.

Amazon invited young influencers to Lab126 for tours with executives and researchers to learn about industrial design and product development.

A key change in the Kindle lineup will be user-replaceable batteries with back-panel screws, moving away from glue-backed batteries.

Lab126, Amazon’s Sunnyvale hardware R&D unit, remains responsible for Kindle, Fire tablets, and Fire TV—and for next-generation products like the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft.