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An Amazon-contracted cargo jet arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico ran off the end of the runway at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m. Sunday and struck vehicles, leaving at least five people dead. Federal investigators are now examining the circumstances of the landing to determine what went wrong.
Apple's Certified Refurbished program provides devices with new shells, new batteries, full Apple testing, complete accessory sets, and a full one-year warranty at roughly 15% off, typically appearing about three months after a product's launch. By contrast, Amazon Renewed items are inspected by third-party sellers, may include used shells and batteries rated to at least 80% capacity, possibly non-Apple accessories, and only a 90-day warranty, with cosmetic condition split into three tiers. Walmart Restored offers less transparency about condition standards compared to both Apple and Amazon.
Amazon has increased prices on several standard Kindle models and their Signature editions, while leaving the newly launched Kindle Scribe, Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, and Kindle Scribe Without Front Light untouched at $500, $630, and $430 respectively. Amazon did not comment directly to WIRED, but told CNET the hikes stem from rising memory and storage component costs. The new Scribe lineup features an 11-inch screen, slimmer design, quad-core chip, and upcoming AI tools like spoiler-free book summaries.
A Boeing 767-300 operated by 21 Air on behalf of Amazon Air overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m. Sunday, catching fire and striking vehicles on a road beyond the airport grounds. The flight had originated from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Puerto Rico, and the incident caused multiple injuries and forced a temporary halt to airport operations while more than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded.
Amazon is selling Samsung's new 990 PCIe 4.0 SSD in 2TB capacity for $339.99, a $190 cut from its $529.99 list price. The drive is a QLC variant of the 990 EVO Plus, built with Samsung's PiccoloQ controller and V9 QLC flash, offering full Gen 4 bandwidth. A 1TB version is also discounted, though the deal is time-limited.
Prime Video has decided not to renew its live-action series 'Spider-Noir' for a second season, ending the show after its debut run. The streamer reportedly remains interested in developing other superhero-focused projects despite this cancellation.
A review roundup names four top Alexa-enabled smart speakers for 2026: the Echo Dot Max, Echo Dot (5th Gen), Echo Show 11 and Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen). The Echo Studio (2nd Gen) and Echo Spot (2nd Gen) also earn honorable mentions for their audio quality and compact design respectively, with the Studio singled out for its powerful, clear sound from three 1.5-inch drivers and a 3.75-inch woofer.
Android Authority's three-week review of the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL finds the phones fall short on paper, with less RAM than last year, a modest Tensor G6 upgrade, higher prices, and a disappointing HiLight feature. Despite these shortcomings, the reviewer says daily use of the devices remains compelling thanks to strong hardware, cameras, and software.
A solo game developer has taken on publishing as a side project, tracking down the rights holder to bring the out-of-print book 'Professor Mmaa's Lecture' back into circulation. The developer negotiated rights, drafted a contract using the Authors Guild's model agreement as inspiration (with help from Claude AI), and corrected Amazon's mistaken assumption that the book was public domain.
Amazon is currently selling the Sony ULT Field 3 portable Bluetooth speaker for $138, a 34% cut from its $209.99 list price. The speaker features IP67 water and dust resistance, shock-resistant build, a bass-boosting ULT mode, and up to 24 hours of battery life, and holds a 4.6-star rating.
Amazon has discounted the 70mai A810 Lite 4K Dash Cam Front and Rear by 40%, bringing its price down from $149.99 to $89.97. The device offers 4K front and 1080p rear recording, built-in GPS, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and ADAS driver alerts, plus optional parking surveillance features when paired with a hardwire kit.
Amazon has cut the price of Blink's newest Mini 2K Plus indoor security camera to $21.99, a 45% discount off its regular price. The plug-in camera records at up to 2K resolution with HDR, low-light color vision, infrared night vision, two-way audio, and a built-in siren, and can also work outdoors with an optional weather-resistant adapter.