Posted in Gadgets on January 30th, 2007 No Comments »
Apple today announced the introduction of multi-colored iPod Shuffles. As well as the original second generation iPod Shuffle in silver there are now blue, orange, green, and pink versions. One ’secret’ [OK not really a secret but something that’s missing from early reports] is that the new shuffles come with new style earphones.
These […]
Posted in Transport on January 26th, 2007 1 Comment »
Alta Bikes is a company that sells a simple cycle for €635.
Their web site describes the bike as “…the essence of a bike: A frame, two wheels, a saddle, pedals, and handlebars“. Whereas most bikes today are loaded with ‘design’ flourishes the Alta is stripped back to the basics. No suspension, no disk brakes, minimal […]
Posted in General on January 24th, 2007 No Comments »
When Steve Jobs announced and demonstrated the Google Maps feature of the iPhone I was amazed. I have used Google Maps before as well as Google Earth to plan routes and look at satellite pictures of landmarks in the UK and USA. The fact that this will soon be available on a mobile device is […]
Posted in Design on January 22nd, 2007 No Comments »
Most, if not all, technology and gadget magazines are little more than eye candy shopping list material.
Over time the pictures and meagre text is presented over and over again. No details are provided as to how any ratings were determined and the emphasis is on the photography.
The main problem with these magazines is that no […]
Posted in General on January 20th, 2007 1 Comment »
How To Get A First was written by a first class degree student to provide free Study Tips for students studying for a degree course. However, as most of the information is generic it is a useful resource for any type of study.
Instead of focusing on academic tips, the Study Tips found on How To […]
Posted in General on January 16th, 2007 No Comments »
How many people are seduced by the features of a product only to find they are unused after ‘playtime’. By playtime I mean the time when the initial burst of enthusiasm with the features of a product are used beyond the ‘core’ features.
Take a mobile phone. Today these come with features like calendars, cameras, games, […]
Posted in General on January 13th, 2007 No Comments »
The general Google website of google.com is very elegant becuase of it’s clean uncluttered design. However, often the results returned from a search are overwhelming.
There is a little known fact that Google is available as a more focused search where the results are more related to your requirements.
This is especially useful when searcing for […]
Posted in Computers on January 10th, 2007 1 Comment »
I think I know where Apple gets some of inspiration.
Being a fan of Apple and Bang & Olufsen I have noticed some similarities in their design solutions. This is even more interesting when you consider that B&O were first to market with their designs.
First - Take a look at this image from the Apple site […]
Posted in Gadgets, Communication, Computers on January 9th, 2007 No Comments »
Yet again Apple has revolutionized the consumer electronics industry.
Today, in San Francisco, Apple unveiled the iPhone which is three devices in one. Having used mobile phones and smart phones for many years the demonstrations on the Apple website show just how well thought out this device is.
First it’s a wide-screen iPod that starts at 4Gb […]
Posted in Gadgets on January 8th, 2007 2 Comments »
I just looked at the T3 Magazine [t3.co.uk] web site and found something that is really interesting in their review of announcements being made at the CES in Las Vegas.
The item is called the WidgetStation and is meant to replace a desk clock. The WidgetStation will have the ability to connect via the internet to […]