From owning your car to using a taxi, the ‘As a Service’ model
If the ‘As a Service’ model was a motor vehicle, from owned to a taxi, this explains the owner/user relationship.
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#esoteric, SugarSync and how you demolish a brand with one simple email
How you demolish a brand with one simple email – the [email protected] email fiasco will come to haunt SugarSync
I too have received the ‘Alex’ email: this is the email I received out of the blue from’Alex.
Whether they, however, are still at working SugarSync today is questionable. The full #typed note is here …
#innovation, Phonebloks solving first world problems
I like this – a novel approach to solving the First World problem of recycling nearly new tech gadgetry.
In this instance, it is how we could upgrade our mobile phones using a modular approach to manufacture.
The argument is convincing, though the approach is basic – but does raise interesting questions.
#esoteric, IOT is evolving, eggs-wise, that is
GE and the egg tray
When shopping, how important is it to know how many eggs are in your fridge? Probably more so when you buy another six to find you’re already stocked; or you don’t buy and then find you’ve none.
#esoteric, ADrive 50GB free cloud service review
Review of ADrive 50GB Free Cloud Service
One file upload and my account is locked for 24 hours
First Cloud platform for me was GMail Drive. I have been using cloud computing since 2006 – via GMail Drive (and having tried phpGMail Drive which I discontinued using). With each new update came log-in problems and issues but overall, stability was good (and it is still working today).
#technology, BRAD, Berkeley Ridiculously Automated Dorm
BRAD, Berkeley Ridiculously Automated Dorm
Derek Low’s Berkeley dowm and how he automated it.
The full #typed note is here …
#futurology, Samsung transparent screen concept tablet
Samsung Transparent Screen Concept Tablet of the Future
Where will this leave the iPad?
The full #typed note is here …
#esoteric, it had to happen. Google maps … inside Ikea
It had to happen. Google maps for IKEA.
#technology, 1966 prediction of the home computer
1966 prediction of the home computer
This is a view of what was to happen to home computers – in 1966.
#social media, why I’ve left Klout
Why I’ve left Klout
I’ve deleted the data on my @Metropolis Twitter account from Klout and this not in direct response to the new Klout algorithm.
#technology, Blackberry Playbook review
Blackberry Playbook Review
I’ve returned my Blackberry Playbook I had on loan.
And now I have until June 16th – when they launch here in the UK – to decide to buy one or not.
Having just purchased an iPad2, I’ve been able to compare both, side by side. Rather than just adding another review here, I’m going to make some suggestions. It is unlikely anyone will buy this who is not a Blackberry user – and this is a business, not consumer, device. It needs considerable work to get it to the place it should be.
#inspiration, I’m joining the I hate Comic Sans campaign …
I’m joining the I hate Comic Sans campaign …
I’m adding my name a very worthwhile endeavour – a new campaign: I hate Comic Sans.
#privacy, file-sharing debate, copyright, privacy and proof
The file-sharing debate – Copyright, Privacy and Proof
The hacking of the emails and leaking onto file-sharing sites of ACS Law has raised many issues relating to copyright, privacy and proof.
#planning, eye tracking study reveals 12 website tactics
Really interesting article on eye tracking here. The full #typed note is here …
#futurology, computer algorithm able to ‘read’ memories
Computer Algorithm Able to ‘Read’ Memories
Computer programs have been able to predict which of three short films a person is thinking about, just by looking at their brain activity.
#planning, implications for brands and the iPad
The launch of the iPad achieved the hype and PR Apple will have been wanting. And the coverage has been immense since.
What, however, are the implications for brands when the iPad ships in March? The full #typed note is here …
#innovation, Internet TV, Project Canvas moving forward
Internet TV, Project Canvas, the BBC, Five, BT and ITV mooted platform to deliver TV through the web has been given a further boost with an announcement from the BBC Trust. The full #typed note is here …
#advertising, viral campaign for launch of Windows 7
#advertising ~ Viral campaign for launch of Windows 7
I’m rather hoping this viral isn’t real.
#esoteric, RFID, the aesthetics of an alien beast
The aesthetics of an alien beast
Well documented, well reasoned and well written about, it is known that I am wary about RFID. A lot. And the implications of how we walk into a store to be bombarded by bespoke messaging because the tag in our sneakers has linked to the mainframe.
#innovation, IPTV
I’m currently researching IPTV for a client and this is a research presentation that explains the background and technologies.