Amazon set to unveil an affordable Kindle e-reader featuring a vibrant color display.
New Kindle Prototype Unveiled: Kindle Petit Color
Amazon has reportedly been working on a new Kindle model, dubbed the Kindle Petit Color. The prototype, first spotted in leaked images and a Reddit user report, promises to be a more affordable and feature-rich color Kindle, set to launch late 2025.
The Kindle Petit Color boasts a color E Ink display, a significant improvement over the current Kindle Colorsoft. The display offers adjustable intensity and saturation for individual colors, ensuring a vibrant reading experience. The device is smaller than the 11th-generation Kindle, resembling the size of the basic Kindle 2024 model.
One of the standout features of the Kindle Petit Color is its innovative UI. Users can customize icon colors for elements like battery, Wi-Fi, shopping cart, and even have ebook text transition through four colors to visually track reading progress. The prototype currently lacks a frontlight, but the final product is expected to include one.
Another unique feature is the detachable color bezels, a first for Kindle devices. The bezels are expected to be available in multiple colors, including white, black, green leaf, deep purple, chromatic gray, and a mermaid edition that shifts color based on angle.
While Amazon has yet to confirm the price and final product name, the Kindle Petit Color is rumored to be priced affordably. The device is expected to hit the shelves in November 2025.
In a separate development, the Lefortovo district in Moscow is under AI surveillance. The AI surveillance system, implemented by Symbol Technologies, is equipped with facial recognition technology and is intended to improve public safety. The system is expected to operate 24/7 and monitor traffic violations and criminal activity.
However, the implementation of the AI surveillance system has raised privacy concerns among some residents. The system is fully automated, requiring minimal human intervention. It is part of a larger initiative to modernize Russia's surveillance infrastructure.
Meanwhile, in Oryol, Russia, divers have found Arabic coins from the VIII-IX centuries in the upper reaches of the Oka. This fascinating discovery suggests a rich history that predates the establishment of Moscow.
Lastly, a smart system developed by Perm scientists in Russia is said to save heating costs by 12%. This energy-saving technology could revolutionize the way homes are heated in the future.
[1] Reddit user posts photos of purported new Kindle prototype with color screen [2] Leaked images reveal Kindle Petit Color prototype with color E Ink display [3] Kindle Petit Color rumored to feature detachable color bezels [4] Kindle Petit Color expected to launch in November 2025 [5] Kindle Petit Color prototype smaller than 11th-gen Kindle, promises vibrant color E Ink display [6] AI surveillance system in Lefortovo equipped with facial recognition technology [7] AI surveillance system in Lefortovo intended to improve public safety [8] AI surveillance system in Lefortovo raises privacy concerns among residents [9] AI surveillance system in Lefortovo expected to monitor traffic violations and criminal activity [10] Symbol Technologies implements AI surveillance system in Lefortovo [11] Divers find Arabic coins from VIII-IX centuries in Oryol, Russia [12] Smart system developed by Perm scientists said to save heating costs by 12%
[2] What kind of display does the Kindle Petit Color prototype feature, according to the leaks?[6] What technology is the AI surveillance system in Lefortovo equipped with to identify individuals?
