<i>The New Kindle</i>

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos demonstrates the new Kindle DX, which he unveiled at a press conference at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University May 6 in New York City. The Kindle DX, a new purpose-built reading device, features a larger 9.7-inch electronic paper display, built-in PDF reader, auto-rotate capability, and storage for up to 3,500 books. Amazon has also partnered with select major newspapers to offer readers discounts on the DX in return for long-term subscriptions. The Kindle DX is available for pre-order starting today for $489.00 USD and will ship this summer. Photo: AFP