"Push Pop" Is A Cool Way To Read A Book
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"Push Pop" Is A Cool Way To Read A Book



Facebook just bought Push Pop which is a tablet and smart phone e-book producer which pushes the boundaries of what an e-book is.  One of the reasons I have been a huge proponent of students using e-books is because of the amazingly quick changes that are occurring all the time.  We really are to the point where people need to rethink what a "book" really is.  Please take a minute to watch the short Ted Talks video above to see some of the potential of books.  Of course the question here is why did Facebook buy this company?!




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