Hackaday Links: May 17, 2026
Hackaday Links highlights recent events and updates in technology. Notably, Amazon will end support for older Kindle devices after May 20, 2026, affecting e-readers introduced before 2012. Additionally, Microsoft plans to remove the 'Together' feature from Teams, and Tesla appears to be moving away from its solar roof tiles due to low installation numbers.
- ▪Amazon will officially end support for older Kindles on May 20, 2026.
- ▪Microsoft is removing the 'Together' feature from Teams on June 30, 2026.
- ▪Tesla has reportedly given up on its solar roof tiles, with installations estimated at only 3,000 since 2016.
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Hackaday Links: May 17, 2026 No comments by: Tom Nardi May 17, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy To start things off, we’d like to extend a special thanks to everyone who joined us for Hackaday Europe this weekend in Lecco, Italy. It was 48 hours of fascinating talks, incredible badge hacks, and some of the greatest company you could hope for. For those who couldn’t make it in person, we didn’t forget you — expect to hear more about what went down once we get a chance to catch our collective breath. That’s not the only thing to keep an eye out for in the coming days. This is your reminder that Amazon will be officially ending support for older Kindles in a few days.
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