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Pottermore in Depth

It's been a whole day and the hive mind has been hard at work. FutureBook takes a look at Pottermore, and also links and comments on what others have to say about the Harry Potter site.

The Geeks Speak Up About SOPA

Wired talks about what the geeks have to say about the Stop Online Piracy Act as it moves toward a vote.

Amazon and Analytics

The retail giant knows how to exploit what it has. Is the next step moving to selling analyses of its information? The New York Times speculates.

Stop Online Piracy Act Heading For a Floor Vote?

Stop and go and stop, but it looks like SOPA will be getting a floor vote in the House early in 2012. Publishers Weekly reports.

Talking to Authors

As it gets more expensive to move authors, and as bookstores start to charge for events, another way is being tested: group video calling. Forbes explains.

When Amazon's Cloud Goes Dark

A lot of sites go down and stay down. The WSJ reports and do does the NYT, both sites updating as the situation changes. A practical lesson in why concentration also demands backup.

What Your Ebook Says

Apparently it is a surprise to a few people that the link between your ereader and the estore is two-way. They know what you are reading, where, and how fast you turn the page. NPR summarizes things. It's a little hear to believe that anyone using an ereader isn't aware it is delivering all sorts of information, but.

Like the iPhone?

You'll love the iPad. The New Yorker gives some first impressions on launch day.

Google Threatens to Leave China

Following a massive cyber attack, Google has threatened to close down its operations in China. Since Google already self-censors in China, in addition to complying with government demands, and has recently had to apologize for digitizing Chinese authors' in-copyright books, there may be more than righteous indignation or ethics behind such a decision if, in fact, it comes to pass.