Former Windows Magazine editor Mike Elgan has referred to the new paradigm as "MPG" (multitouch, physics, gestures) However, while these user interfaces feature streamlined designs and more direct manipulation, they still form a bridge with the graphical user interface.

ENGADGET: Switched On: Token gestures

With live tiles, NOOK for Windows 8 customers can easily get right back to their last read title, be alerted to the arrival of new issues of their magazines and newspapers, or even pin a favorite book or magazine to the Windows 8 Start screen.

ENGADGET: Nook app comes to Windows 8 with clean Paper-like design

On Wednesday, the digital magazine service goes live on Windows 8 devices, adding the third leg to a stool that already contains the iPad and Android tablets.

FORBES: Next Issue Media, AKA Netflix For Magazines, Hits Windows 8, Targets 1 Million User Mark

Life here at Forbes is a case in point: The company uses Windows computers, bought in volume...well, except for my magazine, where everybody uses Macs...well, except for me, because I'm writing this on a Windows laptop.

FORBES: Reprieve For A Dying Species