Heh. Well that’s interesting. I’m using an old mobile for my VOIP. Happens to be KitKat OS. Was able to extend it’s life with a replacement battery off ebay, but VOIP softwares were starting to all update beyond the limits of my device anyway.

the value seems to be entirely in the packaging.

How true and how ridiculous is that?! At least my Pop Vinyls & Star Trek Hot-wheels collectibles are still functional toys if they are ever removed from their packaging.

They say they are expected to accept contracts that were designed for the old business model while the industry structure and technologies have changed. Here’s some video of the speeches & demonstrations.

I think a time will come in our dystopian future where it will be trendy to have a performance by a real actor or a traditional painting created by a real artist … that will be the gimmick, so to say.

Give 'em an inch and they’ll take a mile.