So the new Apple iPad is a big iPod Touch with 9.7 inch screen, what’s most interesting is the you can get Apple iWork on it. For presentations Keynote has the functionality of PowerPoint and looks MUCH better and at $9.99 is a steal. And you’ve got Numbers the Excel replacement for another $9.99 and Pages the Word replacement for $9.99.
More details at apple.com
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There’s a great blog post here from Tadhg Kelly on ethical game design (thanks to Umair Haque for pointing it out).
Tadhg points to the fact that some game design preys on the compulsive behaviours that create addiction. Is your ‘harmless diversion’ more slot machine than meaningful activity? I’m not taking the draconian point of view that meaningless entertainment is bad, I’m asking the question whether or not you know when you are being ensnared and manipulated? To know that you need to be living and acting intentionally rather than sleep walking through your life.
http://tadhgkelly.com/post/352475659/ethical-design-are-most-social-games-just-virtual-slot
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