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BACK TO THE FUTURE, TODAY
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When did Marty and Doc arrive in the future? Today, October 21, 2015. So how accurate was the future described in the classic 1989 Back to the Future II? Wearables Wearable tech is plentiful in the movie, and true to the movie’s prediction, we now have wearable devices such Google Glass and Apple’s Watch, among…
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Meerkat vs Periscope
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How do you communicate with your audience? If broadcasting a live video sounds like something for you, then it might be time to try Meerkat or Periscope. These two apps work on iOS devices through your Twitter account and stream a live broadcast of events, news or whatever tickles your audience’s fancy. Live streaming gives…
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Android L: announced
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After all the fuss, Android L is finally revealed. The past few months have brought much speculation about the name, with rumours of Lemon Meringue Pie, Lemonade, Licorice and more. As we now know, Android L is now officially known as Lollypop. Giovannio Calabrese, creator of the Andriod sculptures for the Google HQ Android lawn, was…
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iMania: Release of iPhone 6
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Even with last week’s fiasco surrounding security breach claims on iCloud, Apple still came in strong with the release of iPhone6. Fans scurried their way through stores to claim “first to try”, “first to buy” or “first to have” the newest iPhone in the market. What is it that made us really excited with the…
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Phablet Race
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The race is on… I was reading updates from TechRadar the other day and rumours are rife about the release date of the new Phablets from Apple (iPhone6) and Samsung (Samsung Galaxy Note 4). iOS and Android fans alike, we are excited for the first glimpse of these new gadgets and how they will differ from their…
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Putting the “FUN” back into theory
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The Fun Theory (a Volkswagen Initiative) argues, “fun is the easiest way to change people’s behaviour for the better”. They held a competition for people who had fun ways of encouraging good behaviour. For example: a ‘bottle bank arcade’ to encourage recycling, ‘piano stairs’ to encourage exercise, ‘the world’s deepest bin’ to encourage people to properly…
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Semi-Permanent
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Well designers, it’s that time of year again! Have you got your tickets for Semi-Permanent yet? Semi-Permanent is a world leading design conference that to date has hosted 29 events in 9 cities, covering 5 countries, with over 200 speakers and 50,000 attendees. In 2012, Semi-Permanent celebrates ten years of events – that’s a decade…