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Kindle Aluminum Review: Gorgeous, but Expensive

Wired says Amazon's new aluminum Kindle offers a premium feel and a striking blue finish, but little reason to upgrade; judged purely on looks, it wins.

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Newsroom
Published 2:04 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by Wired: “Kindle Aluminum Review (2026): Gorgeous, but Expensive”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 2:04 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.

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WiredKindle Aluminum Review (2026): Gorgeous, but Expensive

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Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentWired reviewed Amazon's new aluminum Kindle, and the verdict is gorgeous, expensive, and not much better at the one job a Kindle has.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe blue finish looks unreal. It's a jewel with a book inside.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentPro: the metal feels premium. Pro: it won't flex in your tote bag. Con: it reads exactly like your old one, which still works.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBut it's blue.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSo you'd pay extra to look good while reading the same page.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAnd I suspect it's listening, because it knows exactly how much I hate it.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentOkay, but if it's listening, it's also a really good friend.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThree stars out of five, Kenji, and one for the paint job.