Nook video expands to Android, iOs, and Roku. That’s something I didn’t see coming. Might be some new models to explore here.
Nook Simple price drops. So looks like Nook is going all out here.
– Steven
Technology
Link Roundup 8/16/2013
Well OK I guess this IS a trend. Are Links back? Probably.
Culture:
Hackers of the renaissance. The hacker ideal is older than we’d expect. OK, actually the hacker ethic got named later, but you get the idea. Filled with amusing information.
Technology:
Samsung to introduce a watch-phone. Dick Tracy jokes aside this is kind of interesting. I think the smartwatch idea is probably a wash, but as a phone replacement/integration I can see some possibility and I have faith in Samsung.
Patch starts its layoffs. No one is surprised.
– Steven Savage
Shocking News: X-Box One Designed To be An Everything Console
However, as cynical as I may sound, this article also explores a bit more of why it is one and what technology – that we may not appreciate – is part of it. For instance, I never thought about the fan or the “non-look” of the device.
A worthwhile read – and yeah, it’s obvious we know where this is going next. I hear it plays games to . . .
– Steven Savage