Think Microsoft has lost a vision for the future of technology? Think again. If this video is any indication, they have plenty: and Amazing.
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iPad Head
This viral marketing video by Thinkmodo shows a young woman walking around Bryant Park in New York City. Her head is encased in iPads, each of which shows one part of her head. It’s a promotional item for a new iPad magazine called Cosmo for Guys.
Samsung’s Galaxy S II beats the iPhone 4S … when you drop them!
While most reviews focus on comparing features or performance, another way to compare leading smartphones is just to drop them from shoulder height and see which survives. That’s the method preferred by the folks at SquareTrade, who sell insurance for all manner of electronics. As they have done with past Apple gear, they … Continue reading »
How the Millennial generation use mobile
We all know young adults use mobile devices more than older generations but what does that actually look like? According to data collected by location-based ad network JiWire, American Millennials (those between 18 and 34 years old) own an average of 2.4 Internet-connected devices. Of those who connect to JiWire’s free Wi-Fi networks, 62% percent are using … Continue reading »
RIM’s & BlackBerry’s communications breakdown
It’s not been a good few months for Research in Motion Ltd. who own the BlackBerry brand. First off, the PlayBook tablet failed to sale, with only 500,000 being sold in its first quarter on sale in spring, and only 200,000 in the succeeding quarter. In the US it is now offering $200 discounts, but those have … Continue reading »
Steve Jobs did not Change the World, but Bill Gates Might
I loved Eddie’s post on how Steve Jobs did not change the world, but Bill Gates might. The post was written with respect but accuracy, and a great challenge on what really matters in today’s world: But did he change the world? A lot of commentators of have that he did, but to . be honest … Continue reading »
Even moving and breathing affect Wi-Fi signals
Science news blog New Scientist points to a study conducted at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City that has found your movement and breathing affect your wi-fi signal. Neal Patwari, who conducted the study, tested a variety of consumer wireless devices to see what kind of impact humans had on the signal. He … Continue reading »
Technology for the persecuted church
This article makes an interesting point about the unintended consequences of technology for the global church: Recently I met with members of the Digital Bible Society. DBS specializes in collecting and distributing Bibles and theological material in closed countries. They distributed Chinese language materials 10 years ago on tens of thousands of CDs.Today the team … Continue reading »
Google Calendar Adds Colour Coding to Individual Events
If you use Google Calendar, until recently you would have had to use multiple calendars to colour-code your events for easy organization. Now, Google’s rolling out a new feature that lets you colour code individual events, instead of just entire calendars. That way, you can keep events in a specific category, but draw more attention … Continue reading »
How Mobile Phone are Made
How mobile phones are made. from Qais on Vimeo. This animation was produced by Qais Sarhan for his graduation project on child labor at the University of Leeds.
