Archive for July, 2007

Google vs Microsoft - mapping kit beauty parade

July 30th, 2007 by schlemmsy

Gizmodo compare the cars used by Microsoft and Google for collecting streetview data. Worth a look for a very brief mention of the sorts of things these machines do.

Business.com sells

July 26th, 2007 by schlemmsy

for $350m.
Blimey.Source: Techcrunch

When you absolutely must listen to the Kaiser Chiefs.

July 17th, 2007 by schlemmsy

Waterproof headphones.
iPod underwater case.Rather than be happy with that pesky ambient noise.

This is not an endorsement.

July 16th, 2007 by schlemmsy

Poke a hole through a picture of Steve Ballmer.Source: digg

Man + deckchair + helium balloons

July 12th, 2007 by schlemmsy

But no personal record.
Doh!Man ‘flies’ in his deckchair video .

Source: BBC News

Pop-up club in Barcelona

July 11th, 2007 by schlemmsy
Kubik Barcelona is an offshoot of the UK Creamfields event.
Made from recycled water tanks.

Source: Springwise

AIR vs Silverlight

July 10th, 2007 by schlemmsy

Internet app to desktop exposure is fast increasing.Livestation and Silverlight. (Microsoft). Posted July 6.
Pownce with AIR (Adobe)

All we need now is a suitable project.

iPhone - a very full review

July 10th, 2007 by schlemmsy

Lots of photos and balanced opinions from ars technica.
Well worth a look.Obligatory photo here. Shows the ‘conversation’ view for SMS:


I really really hate to say this but it left me wanting one mostly for the web browsing and SMS handling. Although I may find text entry frustrating after Windows Mobile and the stylus. Will reserve judgement.