Trends in the Living Networks

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

I have long said that table tops will embed video and that we will use every possible means to interact usefully with computers. Software and device vendor ExoPC has announced EXOdesk, a computer interface that will be laid on your desk, offering digital keyboards, a variety of colorful keypads, sortable RSS feeds, and even a piano, as shown below. Mashable says it is due for release next year at a price of $1,299, making it not much more than a big screen.

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Trends in the Living Networks

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Author and speaker Scott Berkun has some great books out, including the very well-known The Myths of Innovation. For his latest book, Mindfire , is a collection of his essays and articles. Before its release, Scott wrote Why I’m self-publishing my next book , giving some really good reasons: Here’s why I self published: 1. I have crazy ideas for books.

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Trends in the Living Networks

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

In Chapter 1 of my 2002 book Living Networks I wrote: When did you last say or hear someone say “what a small world”? People have an unquenchable fascination with how richly we are connected, never ceasing to be amazed by the seeming coincidences of how one friend knows another through a completely different route. Yes, it is a small world, and growing smaller all the time.

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Trends in the Living Networks

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

This year I have been drawn significantly into the retail industry, being the lead technology advisor for a major study on the long-term future of shopping centers, and giving keynotes at a number of public and in-house retail industry events on topics including the future of retail shopping districts and social media in retail. We are now considering creating a detailed report on strategies for the future of retail next year.

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Trends in the Living Networks

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Early this year I caught up for a coffee with Stephen Browning, Director of Corporate Affairs at News Digital Media and The Australian. During our conversation he told me about a weekly digest of what’s happening globally in digital news and paid content that he compiled for executives at News Limited, to keep them informed about all of many rapid changes in the space.

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