Russell Brandom, a Reporter focusing on broadband, discusses a major study revealing the stark reality of U.S. internet access and costs, highlighting the dilemmas posed by monopolistic practices. Meanwhile, Alex Cranz, Managing Editor with expertise in e-readers, reflects on the Kindle's 15-year journey, examining its successes and missed opportunities for innovation. They delve into the limitations of current e-ink technology and the Kindle Scribe’s mixed reception as both a writing tool and e-reader, provoking thoughts about the future of digital reading.