The word “connected” appears no less than 13 times in the press release Microsoft issued to broadcast its DVR Anywhere launch at CES. The software system allows people to view recorded TV content all over the house. What I find astonishing is that this fracturing of the entertainment experience — this push toward wrapping individuals ever more tightly into their custom-designed pods — is masquerading successfully as a move toward a more “connected” lifestyle.
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The ‘Connected Lifestyle’ Disconnect
Posted by: Mick Brady January 8, 2008 05:00 AMThe word “connected” appears no less than 13 times in the press release Microsoft issued to broadcast its DVR Anywhere launch at CES. The software system allows people to view recorded TV content all over the house. What I find astonishing is that this fracturing of the entertainment experience — this push toward wrapping individuals ever more tightly into their custom-designed pods — is masquerading successfully as a move toward a more “connected” lifestyle.