If you're reading this, you probably got the email. Mozilla officially shut down Pocket on July 8, 2025, after years of declining investment. The writing was on the wall — Mozilla's layoffs in late 2023 hit the Pocket team hard, the Premium tier was quietly discontinued in early 2025, and by summer it was over. No new saves, no sync, no app. Millions of users were left with an HTML export file and no plan. The good news: the read-later category didn't die with Pocket. It actually got more interesting. AI-native tools, open-source contenders, and CLI-first options have emerged that Pocket never offered. The bad news: there's no single perfect replacement. The right choice depends on how you actually use a read-later app — or more honestly, how you want to use one. This guide covers every serious option with honest pros and cons. No affiliate links, no sponsored placements. What Happened to Pocket?…