The Myth of Globalization in Consumer Tech (Re/Code)
As he recounted this story, what stood out to him was not that these young Chinese tourists didn’t use Facebook or Instagram, but that they clearly had no idea what they were.
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Companies Join Forces to Provide Free eBooks in Airport (GoodeReader)
Most travelers don’t count the airport as the best part of their trip, but thanks to a joint effort by BookShout, HarperCollins, and American Express Canada, the wait time might be a little more pleasant.
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Most Canadian Publishers Now Selling eBooks Direct (DBW)
66% of Canadian publishers are now selling ebooks directly to consumers, according to a new survey by BookNet Canada.
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The Benefits of Reading a Book You Don’t Like (Book Riot)
Everyone had something to say about whether personal taste has a place in a serious discussions of literature, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that some of my Very Serious Literary Friends share my tastes.
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Kindle Daily Deal: Driftwood (and others)