In this trendwatching podcast, Nora Young talks about Jeff Bezos’ vision for the Kindle.  If they can sell you the device, great, but the real game is in selling the books themselves. (Via The New York Times).  Cathi Bond thinks opening up e-books so they are interoperable could create great opportunities for literary mash-ups, a la Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.

Meanwhile, Cathi Bond found this beautiful concept for a kitchen table, The Rendez-Vous, from Electrolux.  Cook right on the table! Never be banished to the kitchen again! (Via Ubergizmo)

 

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