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Recommended Reading: What if there were a PBS of social networks?

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What if there were a publicly-funded social network open to all that provided a diverse world view rather than an echo chamber catered to one's deeply-held principles? Sounds like a great idea. The Atlantic makes the case for the PBS of social networks, including why it's needed and what it might look like.

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LVMH was resistant to digital shopping, but with the rise of Amazon, even luxury brands are having to adapt.

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The plight of an online t-shirt company that relies on an industry that's quick to issue DCMA takedowns over intellectual property.

The Story Behind the PS VR Aim Controller
Sid Shuman, PlayStation Blog

A closer look at the PlayStation VR Aim Controller and how it works with FPS virtual reality