Publishers Condé Nast, Hearst, Meredith, News Corporation, and Time Inc. have come together to paint the future of digital distribution for their products.  Their plan is to create technologies that will allow for the distribution of content to go beyond traditional magazines and print media and foray into digital formats ready for laptops, smartphones, and e-book readers.  The DRM-free content will be fully customizable for various screen sizes and multiple operating systems.  Here’s an excerpt from the official press release (which is displayed in full after the break).

The goal of this digital initiative is fourfold, to create: a highly featured common reading application capable of rendering the distinctive look and feel of each publication; a robust publishing platform optimized for multiple devices, operating systems and screen sizes; a consumer storefront offering an extensive selection of reading options; and a rich array of innovative advertising opportunities.

Though there is no name, release date, or further details surrounding this impressive joint venture, I have a feeling our glimpse into Time Inc.’s Wonder Factory device is a hint of what’s to come.

[Via Engadget]

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