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Amazon Will Publish Vonnegut Fanfiction

August 1, 2013 by Steven Savage

Obviously the estate approved this. I’m not sure what to think. Come to think of it I’m not sure what Vonnegut would think.

So a few thoughts

I really didn’t see this coming. Really.

I’m not sure Vonnegut is well known enough to be a big draw, I wonder if people who read Vonnegut will be that big on this,

Could this also introduce more people to Vonnegut?

I wonder how many properties owned by estates realize – or are realizing – that this could be big money. Or authors who are “done” could find additional monetization.

Did I mentioned this weirded me out? Yeah.

– Steven

Gaming News: Facebook Versus Zynga, FIGHT!

July 30, 2013 by Steven Savage

So, Facebook jumps into the mobile game space, and is doing it in a manner that seems to be pretty supportive, considering. It’s taken that’s an attack on Zynga.

Zynga also lost three executives. So not a good day for them.

– Steven

Link Roundup 7/30/2013

July 30, 2013 by Steven Savage

Whew, more news

Living, Working, And Environment:

Are we ready for more superstorms? The answer is no. So keep that in mind in your career, your living choices, and perhaps working to make sure we stop messing up the environment.

Phoneix and some other cities are going to have problems in the future. Not surprising, but just think of what expanding population changing environment, and water issues mean to . . . well, ARIZONA.

OK gang, if you’re interested in green tech, recycling, or want one hell of a story twist for an SF novel, imagine this. Sweden’s recycling means it’s running out of garbage.

Technology:

Twitter is hiring with an IPO in mind. You are not surprised. You know what to do. Also be fascinating to watch how this IPO goes (I think it’s probably seen as “truly valuable” so will do well).

Look, now Russia is jumping further on the censorship train. The backer is also big on the anti-gay laws that have been passed as well. Technical news, yes, but also a cultural and political warning. I also wonder about the political fallout of this since now censorship efforts (like say, in the UK) have an embarrassing comparison to be wielded by opponents.

Video Technology:

Netflix profiles on Apple TV show a closer alliance. Not surprised, Netflix partners easy and Apple obviously is making a play for the Living room like . . . well everyone.

– Steven