What's going on😞 help please😞

Cj

Top is new clear blue digital test I purchased today due to being out of test strips for the bottom test reader. After a negative test this evening with the new test reader I decided to test with the old one. The past 5 days prior to today I had got the blinky smiley face.. I'm so confused because the old reader is still giving me the blinking smiley face. I just don't want to miss my chance to try this month😞 any input is greatly appreciated❤