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
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Barnes And Noble Nixes Nook Over Partnerships
http://www.app.com/article/20130625/NJBIZ/306250048/E-reader-Barnes-Noble-nixes-
So I guess that means Nook Press survives, but the Nook standalone doesn’t.
– Steven
Glad To Sell You The Power: Consumerism Meets Creativity
There’s no doubt we live in a consumer culture in America, and a good part of the Western (and Eastern) world. There’s plenty of things made, plenty to buy, and we do so beyond our basic needs. Obviously, not everyone is happy with this situation, as you can read . . . well anywhere. I myself, always a fan of technology and new things, am not thrilled with waste, passivity, and commodification.
However, at least in some spheres, I’m noticing there’s turns away from standard consumerism. There’s the DIY culture, and its offspring the Makers. There’s focus on simplicity and zero/low waste.
However, I noticed a curious phenomena building over time, one I’d like to discuss for it’s relevance in geeky careers and opportunities; we’re already getting “outbursts” of people wanting more control over what they do and more creative outlets – and people serving their needs by providing ways to do it.