Where else can we start but with “A” Level week – OK a bit off subject you might think, but it’s been a pretty hot topic in my house this week! Pleased to report to anyone even slightly interested that A, A, B was the outcome, and Dear Darling Daughter is heading off to the uni of her choice. She should be suitably equipped with the right bits of tech to see her through, but for those not quite sure what’s needed, our friends at Mashable come up with an infographic on how students use technology, along with a link to the best apps for students.In addition to that, we want to catch up on some of the stories that we have touched on recently – several of which have moved forward significantly. For starters, the HP TouchPad and its WebOS look fated already. Having only just gone on sale for a mighty $700 / £425, PC World is today advertising the HP device at just $99 or £60. It also highlights five features that shouldn’t die with the machine.
In the world of e-books, we looked at a feature from the Telegraph in PIND No.64. This week the Guardian weighed in with its own thoughts on the subject. A couple of other interesting web sites were brought to our attention flagging up the wonders of moving pictures. Quite sure that there is nothing new here, but it does just remind us where the wonders of digital images can go, and what that could mean for the digital book.Newspapers, in a general sense, we reference often, and we were certainly keen to include the launch of the Independent’s “i” shrunk down essentials newspaper. This week we find out that “i” has overtaken its big brother in sales. How does that work with the income? With “i” retailing at 20p and big brother selling for £1, we have to ask: “Has someone got the sums wrong?” Tell us more at PIND.editor@gmail.com
On the subject of newspapers, we are advised this week that the New York Times paywall is working; a story that we have visited a number of times, so this latest update from Wired is welcomed. Call us sceptical if you will, but we wonder exactly how much substance there is in this! Your comments and thoughts welcomed.Our good old friend the QR code is in the news this week regarding how easily they can be used for evil, with scammers already seeing the potential for QR codes to provide them with details from your smartphone. Just make sure that you are only scanning reputable codes - be aware! Meanwhile PC World is telling us who is currently scanning QR codes.
Last week we looked at what we might be wearing on our wrists in the not too distant future. Adding to that topic, Sony has detailed the potential PC on the wrist, but it’s not going to be happening until 2020.Back in PIND No.61 we walked our reader through the wonders of the Android tablet market, as we viewed it. This week we think we spotted the ideal budget Android: we saw this one at £119 with an 8-inch capacitive screen and Android 2.3 on DinoDirect.
Finally, do keep checking back to see what will be featured in our next edition, PIND 67. We aim to add details of our next edition this link during the course of the week. For an RSS feed of PIND, copy this link into your feed reader; and click here for the GenesisNews Print Daily – you can even take out a free subscription for this daily news update on print, publishing, packaging and associated technology!
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