Firefox 4 features panorama and hardware acceleration
Here is some information on the latest pre-release version of Firefox 4, which offers new features such as a new tab item, hardware acceleration in Windows 7 and HTML5 video compatibility. Continue reading “Firefox 4 features panorama and hardware acceleration” »
Old Spice Campaign Case Study
If you’ve been following the Old Spice ads and think Mustafa is awesome, then here is the Old Spice Social Campaign Case Study Continue reading “Old Spice Campaign Case Study” »
FmyFine engages through shock
FmyFine is a clever new website that offers premade excuses for lowering or getting out of traffic fines. You always laugh at peoples cars who have those horrible pink stickers attached to their windows, but as soon as it’s your… your heart sinks. Continue reading “FmyFine engages through shock” »
iPhone 4… I’d like one yesterday.
It’s been a while since the leak of the iPhone 4 prototype, which launched a buzz online, some fancy letters from Apple Lawyers and a nice little police raid. All that excitement makes me want the iPhone 4 even more! Continue reading “iPhone 4… I’d like one yesterday.” »
Apparently you can blend an iPad
“We’ve heard that the iPad will change your life, but will it change the way you blend?” – Blendtec Continue reading “Apparently you can blend an iPad” »
WordPress 2.9 released with some nice features!
Here is a quick video demonstrating some of the new features in the recent WordPress 2.9 update: Continue reading “WordPress 2.9 released with some nice features!” »
Mark Shuttleworth steps down as CEO of Ubuntu
Yesterday, Mark Shuttleworth resigned as CEO of Canonical, which is the company holding Ubuntu. The COO of Canonical, Jane Silber, will become the new CEO. Continue reading “Mark Shuttleworth steps down as CEO of Ubuntu” »
Twitter status updates now scrollable in Google Search
I stumbled upon this today and found it quite cool that Google is integrating Twitter hash tags and status updates in to the search results. Continue reading “Twitter status updates now scrollable in Google Search” »
iPhone 4G – just added it to my wish list…
After a few months of iPhone 3GS madness and being jealous of my friends who have it… it’s old news. Continue reading “iPhone 4G – just added it to my wish list…” »
Twitter and Billboards don’t mix – epic fail
It probably seemed like a good idea to use Twitter at the time, but tweeting news stories on a billboard might not be the best plan to date. Epic Fail.
Google Chrome OS – What it’s all about (video)
Google Chrome OS is an open source operating system for those who are very web-based. It has been built to provide users with a fast, simple and secure computing experience. Continue reading “Google Chrome OS – What it’s all about (video)” »
Weekly Roundup – Google, Facebook, Twitter and more
Twitter just added notifications like you see on Facebook… will save you from having to click refresh or home all the time.
A little Perspective (Digg, Twitter and Facebook)
A great short piece on how these three mega online brands hold up today by Michael Arrington of TechCrunch.
Seth Rotheram from 2Oceansvibe.com was treated to an advanced driving course at Killarney recently. I’m going to spend the day there in 2 weeks for a F1 race day. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup – Google, Facebook, Twitter and more” »
Xbox 2009 Project Natal… no accessories sold separately
Introducing the 2009 Xbox Project Natal, a revolutionary new way to play: no controller required. Continue reading “Xbox 2009 Project Natal… no accessories sold separately” »
The Google Story – From the beginning to 2009
This video shows a quick look back at the Google story over the past 11 years. From Stanford to Mountain View to the world, featuring many different products, starting with incorporating up to Google Wave, StreetView and Chrome. Continue reading “The Google Story – From the beginning to 2009” »
12 of the Hottest Geek Girls in the Online and Tech Industry
I don’t think it is fair to call these girls geeks, as any guy who is an example of a geek in the traditional sense of the word would believe you if you told them that these ‘geek’ girls modeled for Maxim, FHM or any other men’s magazine.
#1 Marina Orlova
Marina Orlova
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Google Wave, The Fuss Explained In Animation
Overy the past few months many of you would have heard about Google Wave, which is the hot new product currently being rolled out by Google.
Google Wave is a real-time communication platform, which mashes together the functionality of email, instant messaging, wikis, web chat, social networking, and project management into one application.
There will be a bit of a learning curve, but there is no doubt that this is going to be a hot new product with many companies trying to copy it.
Google Wave
100 Greatest Clips From YouTube In 4 Minutes
Remember all those videos that made you laugh so hard and maybe pee a little…
Well here they all are from Bush having a shoe thrown at his face, the skateboarding bulldog and amazing wipe outs to watching a sleeping dog run, Susan Boyle blow Simon Cowell away and the man’s friendship with a lion – all pack into 4 minutes on YouTube.
Facebook Status Fails. Be Careful What You Type
Here are some amazing fails from status updates, pictures and some comments that were just plain weird. All were found on Facebook, so be careful what you type… you never know which of your friends will stab you in eye and make your status free for the world to see.
Weekly Roundup: Mint.com, Augmented Reality and Design
10 Useful Usability Findings and Guidelines
Many studies have been done over the years on various aspects of Web and interface design, and the findings are valuable in helping us improve our work. Here are 10 useful usability findings and guidelines that may help you improve the user experience on your websites.
The Kid Behind a $170 Million Website
Aaron Patzer launched Mint.com as a user-friendly alternative to Quicken and other personal-finance software out there. Little did he know that just two years later, Intuit, which makes Quicken, would fork over $170 million for his website.
Bionic Eye: Augmented Reality on the iPhone
It’s called Bionic Eye, and it’s not entirely sure it’s legal (Apple said they’ll let developers create AR apps come September; well, September is here, but we’re not sure the embargo has been lifted), but it’s currently available in the App Store.
Enhancing User Interaction With First Person User Interface
Though many computer applications and operating systems make use of real-world metaphors like the desktop, most software interface design has little to do with how we actually experience the real world. In lots of cases, there are great reasons not to directly mimic reality.
9 Things to Do To Make Sure Your Next Blog Post is Read by More than Your Mom
Two days back I explored the myth that all you need to do is write great content on a blog for it to get readers and introduced the idea of ’seeding’ content rather than ‘forcing’ it upon readers. Today I want to take the ’seeding’ idea a step further and give a few examples of ways that you can do it…
CONFIRMED: Justin Timberlake Cast in Movie About Facebook
Variety confirms that the core cast for the upcoming David Fincher film, “The Social Network” (AKA, “The Facebook Movie”) has been set.
Facebook hits 300 Million users
After all the press that Twitter receives, we still tend to forget just how massive Facebook is. Today it hit 300 million active members and is still growing. What’s more amazing is that it grew from 200 million to the current 300 million in only 5 quick months.
Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted the constant grown and mission to connect the world, as well as, its cash-flow positive status.
Facebook is also rolling out more Twitter-like features, such as the latest feature @mentions status feature, which could be a threat to the minute in comparison Twitter (under 18 million users).
Although the other big social media websites serve different functions, which give reason for their popularity. Facebook still watches trends and adapts, which makes the value of brand loyalty interesting to watch.
