Buber essentially says that modern man feels alienated and devoid of meaning because one mode of being, Encounter, is marginalized, echoing what Rachel Selekman said in my previous article.

FORBES: Martin Buber's Advice To Artist-Entrepreneurs

Another change will allow users to boot their computers directly into desktop mode, meaning they can avoid ever using the Start Screen if they wish.

BBC: Microsoft 'U-turn' sees Start button back on Windows 8

As early as tonight, the NASA team will upload repeating commands designed to "wring a few additional weather measurements" out of Phoenix by placing it in "terminal science mode, " meaning that the lander will repeat the same sequence of actions over and over again, every day before shutting down for 19 hours.

ENGADGET: Anthropomorphized Mars lander in terminal "Groundhog Day" mode, tugging heartstrings

There's no need to worry about running out of power as the high quality lithium battery allows for over 100 hours of playing time with a rumble-disabled sleep mode to extend battery life, meaning gamers can battle until they are the last man standing.

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Unfortunately there's no "tablet mode" like on the Echo to be found here, meaning that apps need to be modified to run in full-screen.

ENGADGET: Prototype dual-screened 2-in-1 Android smartpad from Imerj preview