Taking the pulse: cheap and sleek, Virgin's electronic gizmos put a shell around conventional technology

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PRODUCT EVALUATION: Virgin Pulse's megastar, Richard Branson decided to branch into consumer electronics and extend Virgin's matrix of planes, trains and video games into this lucrative new world. Various kinds of electronic gadgets are presented, however, the products, like their bloated packaging, exploit superficial good looks to mask inherent shortcomings.

ELECTRONIC & OTHER ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT, Electrical & Electronic Equip, Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Evaluation, Electronics industry, Electronic equipment and supplies, Electronic equipment

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Getting the picture

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Issues concerning the increasing use and universality of computer-based icons are discussed. The need for icon design to encompass cultural differences and for collaboration between graphic designers and software engineers is stressed.

Standards, Printing, Computer graphics, Signs and symbols

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E-book type e-volves: with fierce competition peeking right around the corner, the e-book industry is taking a critical look at type design

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Issues concerning the type design of e-books are discussed. Some firms are considering the need for special fonts.

E-books

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