Rumor: Amazon is working on foldable Kindle and its own AR glasses

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Amazon would consider releasing a Kindle e-reader with a folding screen in the future. E Ink previously showed prototypes of a screen for foldable e-readers. Amazon would also like to make its own AR glasses.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who writes about Amazon’s folding Kindle and AR glasses, these are long-term plans. Several companies are developing glasses for augmented reality. Apple in particular sees a future in this, but Facebook and electronics manufacturers such as Samsung are also experimenting with AR glasses. Details about Amazon’s plans for AR glasses are unknown.

Amazon would also internally talk about a foldable Kindle. So far, no foldable e-readers have been released, but E Ink, the largest manufacturer of e-reader screens, has already shown prototypes of foldable e-readers, including a 10.3″ model last year. it is not known whether Amazon plans to use such a screen and when the technology will be ready for production.

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