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Why Google Wave was doomed from the start

August 22, 2010

I have heard a lot of commentators and journalists talking about the recently announced demise of Google Wave. I have heard talk that it failed because it was too innovative or that people aren’t ready to take such a big step forward.
What rubbish. There is only one reason Google Wave failed. [...]

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Flipboard, awesome iPad App

July 29, 2010

Here is a video demo of the awesome iPad App, Flipboard. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2vpvEDS00o&feature=youtube_gdata
Enjoy!

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Flipboard, awesome iPad App, poor service

July 29, 2010

I have to say, I do love the Flipboard iPad App and personally I haven’t had any issues with it. However a friend of mine received the email below from them:
Hi there,
We just sent you an email telling you that we were ready for you to set
up your Facebook and Twitter accounts. We are [...]

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Some Alternatives to the iPad

April 1, 2010

While there are more and more iPad alternatives hitting the market or will hit the market soon I thought I’d list some of the Tablets / Slates I’m aware of. I’ll add to the list as I find out about more. Feel free to leave comments to others.
HP Slate
http://h20435.www2.hp.com/t5/Voodoo-Blog/HP-s-Slate-Device-Runs-The-Complete-Internet-Including-Flash/ba-p/53838;jsessionid=502BDB803C6E05C2D7B7E88FD9DD347E
Exopc
http://www.exopc.com/en/index.php
Stantum
http://www.stantum.com/
Archos 9
http://www.archos.com/products/nb/archos_9/index.html?country=us〈=en
Windows Courier
http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/05/microsofts-courier-digital-journal-exclusive-pictures-and-de/
MSI Dual Screen
http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/msi-dualscreen-e-reader-hands-on/
WePad
http://www.wepad.mobi/en
Viliv [...]

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Apple iPad rivals starting to emerge – HP Slate

March 29, 2010

I have to admit I do love the form factor of Apples iPad although I am really disappointed that they choose to use the iPhone OS rather than a full Mac OS X, I think this limits the use of the device.  I’m also disappointed that the device is primarily a media consumption device rather [...]

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What websites can learn from how TV adverts work!

December 1, 2009

It’s interesting to note that in TV advertising the image / video tells a story while the music / audio connects on an emotional level.
While this isn’t always the case it has been on several recent and highly popular TV ads, at least in the UK.
Now, equally interesting is how many websites focus only on [...]

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Federal Communications Commission proposes new rules for managing the internet

October 25, 2009

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the USA has proposed new rules for managing the internet to ensure equality for all users while making sure the ISP can manage their networks and stop illegall use.
Click here for the full report.