I just read this quick Wired post on whether you own your kindle ebooks. This is what they said: “If convenient euphemisms could somehow be outlawed, the “Buy now with 1-Click” button on Kindle pages would have to be relabeled “License now with 1-Click.” Amazon’s terms of service clearly state that, unlike those bulky slabs… Continue reading Do you own your kindle ebooks?
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Can the next generation consoles block used games?
The next generation Microsoft and Sony games consoles – Sony PlayStation 4 and the newly announced Xbox One – are coming pretty soon now. There’s been much speculation about to what extent they might attempt to block used games sales, or even sharing of games. For example, have a look at this BBC article. Can… Continue reading Can the next generation consoles block used games?