Microsoft mute on Nook app’s bundling with Windows 8

Microsoft on Monday declined to say whether Barnes and Noble's Nook app for Metro will be embedded into Windows 8 or Windows RT.

Earlier in the day, Microsoft announced it was investing $300 million to acquire a 17.6% stake in a new Barnes & Noble subsidiary that will include the bookseller's digital Nook and College business. Microsoft also guaranteed Barnes & Noble additional payments of $305 million over the next five years.

As part of the deal, Barnes & Noble will develop a Metro app for the Nook to run on Windows 8 and Windows RT. Read more...