{"id":8469,"date":"2026-10-10T01:45:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T01:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=8469"},"modified":"2026-10-10T01:45:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T01:45:44","slug":"amazon-kindle-light-leak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=8469","title":{"rendered":"Amazon\u2019s new Kindles appear to have a light leak problem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/kindle\/comments\/1x0opj1\/light_bleeding_in_new_basic_2026\/\">Some users<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/kindle\/comments\/1x1ekd4\/am_i_the_only_one_not_loving_how_dark_mode_looks\/\">are reporting<\/a> that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/1002811\/amazon-kindle-paperwhite-colorsoft-accessory-refresh\">new Kindles<\/a> have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/amazon-kindle-2026-light-bleed-3721398\/\">light leak issue<\/a> that is especially apparent when using dark mode. The latest base-model Kindles have a flush bezel that gives them a sleek appearance and looks great\u2026 as long as you keep the lights on. But things can change once you turn down the lights and turn up the brightness on the e-reader.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">In some cases, users see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/kindle\/comments\/1x17jme\/an_annoying_detail_on_the_2026_kindle_basic_screen\/\">shadows<\/a> around the edges of the screen, or even visible LED strips. The issue appears to affect both the plastic and aluminum models in all colors. Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/kindle\/comments\/1x1ku98\/new_basic_comparisons\/\">minor glowing around the edges <\/a>might be a byproduct of the combination of front lighting and a flush screen. But Reddit users say images shared there show something more dramatic that appears to be a defect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/goodereader.com\/blog\/kindle\/the-amazon-kindle-2026-has-a-light-bleed-problem\">Good e-Reader<\/a><\/em> says that Amazon is aware of the issue and has confirmed that a manufacturing issue may have led to defects in the current batch of Kindles. When contacted by <em>The Verge<\/em>, Amazon spokesperson Katie Condon said, \u201cIn certain, highly specific conditions, such as using dark mode at a higher brightness settings in a dark environment, customers may see a subtle glow on the edge of the display on devices with colored bezels. This can be mitigated by adjusting the front light to a lower level.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\"><em><strong>Update October 9th, 2026: <\/strong>Added statement from Amazon.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/1008833\/amazon-kindle-light-leak\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some users are reporting that the new Kindles have a light leak issue that is especially apparent when using dark mode. The latest base-model Kindles have a flush bezel that gives them a sleek appearance and looks great\u2026 as long as you keep the lights on. 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