Amazon to Introduce a New Kindle

Amazon.com will introduce a second version of its Kindle e-reading device in New York City on Feb. 9, reported The New York Times (http://Bits.Blogs.NYTimes.com/2009/01/27/amazons-kindle-2-will-debut-feb-9/). The online retailer sent out e-mail messages to the media this week announcing a news conference on that date to be held at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York. According to the Times, Amazon has confirmed that CEO Jeff Bezos will host the event. No other details have been released.