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We’re quickly getting used to the fact that computer, smartphone and tablet screens are meant to be touched — but what about paper?
Fujitsu Develops Technology That Turns Paper Into a Touchscreen http://on.mash.to/XDMfqB (via justinthrelkeld)

justinthrelkeld:

We’re quickly getting used to the fact that computer, smartphone and tablet screens are meant to be touched — but what about paper?

In a post-Internet, post-mobile world of one click access, the distribution of products has all but ceased to be the issue. When one of something can be efficiently shipped to anyone, anywhere, the question of where the sale takes place is rapidly becoming moot. In other words, in the long-term, sales of product simply can’t be the primary strategic purpose or metric for the store.
When I think about the successes in Silicon Valley, many of the most enduring were business model innovations.

fastcompany:

What happens when a generation of women have the world and all its knowledge at their fingertips? They mobilize.

Check out our new Mobilizing series! 

Here’s the first story:

Mobilizing: A Generation Of Women With The World At Their Fingertips

Women rule mobile

With new tools, practices and freedoms—-unattached to any specific location—the women that are a part of the Mobilizing series are examples of what happens when a generation of women literally have the world and all its knowledge at their fingertips, in their pockets, and on their kitchen tables: they change the game. We’ll tell you how.

And, if you know a woman who is mobilizing (we’re sure you do), we would like to hear from you. Tell us about her and let’s talk about who’s mobilizing together. Let us know here.

[Image: Flickr user Garryknight]

thisistheverge:

Virtual Rx: how Oculus Rift could revolutionize mental health

The headsets are already being called ‘a game changer’ for treating PTSD and other psychiatric conditions

skillshare:

A round up of 10 related to design and development that you certainly don’t want to miss out on!