Sony plans new Kindle rival, adopts open format - InternetNews.com

Sony is aiming to take on the Amazon Kindle with an upcoming wireless e-book reader that could be unveiled later this month and through adopting the open standard ePub format for its digital bookstore.

Valerie Motis, a Sony spokesperson, confirmed that the electronics giant has a wireless e-reader in the works. The company also is slated to hold a press event Aug. 25 in New York City, but Motis declined to provide additional details on the device...