Category Archives: Web

The End of the Web, Search, and Computer as We Know It – or ubiquity

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Rob

Wired’s Article is interesting as it acknowledges we’re about to enter the ubiquitous computing age. We won’t care much about the computer devices themselves since we’ll be more focused on the world of information Our interactions with computers is about … Continue reading →

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do you need a blog anymore?

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Rob

I started this blog back in June 2003, so almost 10 years ago now, but back then there wasn’t a Facebook or a Twitter, I think there was a Flickr as I recall linking photo’s to this site pretty early … Continue reading →

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still no LoveFilm on Boxee

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Rob

We’ve had the Boxee for over a year now and it’s had it’s issue in use, which included the old wireless router not able to stream data fast enough and needing to be replaced with a new Wireless N router. … Continue reading →

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Tweet a pub service for ch100pub?

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Rob

just had an idea, could you develop a service whereby if someone tweeted in Chester with the hash #ch100pub and location switched on “wanted pub 5/10 with music and real ale” it returned a tweet with with the nearest pub … Continue reading →

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Google offers drag-and-drop App Inventor for Kids!

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Rob

Google have launched tools to allow the creation of simple apps for Android devices, they’re not available just yet though, they are still in private beta. There are already several “it’s not going to produce much of value” posts our … Continue reading →

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Getting Google Buzz posts into Twitter

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rob

I’ve noticed a pick up in the use of Google Buzz and there are some great example of conversations like the good old days of Jaiku. As it stands you can pull posts from twitter into Buzz, but not from … Continue reading →

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Touiteur, maybe the best Android Twitter app

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rob

If’ your running with an Android device and are a twitter user then check out Touiteur (it’s twitter pronounced with a french accent). I’ve been a user of Twidroyd (formerly Twidroid), Seesmic, HTC Peep, Twicca (and a horrid looking one … Continue reading →

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Spotify and Uncut Magazine, painless discovery

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Rob

For those who follow me on Twitter will have noticed I paid a visit to the “sloany pony” on Wednesday evening to visit an old University pal who works for IPC. We had a great time over some nice beer … Continue reading →

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Social Computing; enabling the conversation

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Rob

The Orange Live event had several really great keynote’s with a particular highlight being Peter Sondargaard. A common theme through the keynotes was Social Computing and engaging with both customers and also generation Y as they enter the workforce. As … Continue reading →

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Tidying up Flickr

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Rob

Finally found some time to tidy up Flickr a little bit and pulled some of my favorite pictures into a single set, which is here

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a matter of trust in business

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Rob

A keynote from Peter Sondergaard SVP Gatner, ended with the phrase “may the computing force be with you” but spent a great deal of time covering the topic of social computing and trust. In terms of social computing and it’s clearly … Continue reading →

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My email to my MP #debill

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Rob

Dear Christine Please don’t rush through a bill that is ill conceived. It show’s a total lack of understanding of the situation and a complete lack of backbone when it comes to dealing with the media Industry. They need to find … Continue reading →

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Android WordPress app

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Rob

Posting this on the WordPress app for Android. turned portrait, the Desire could make mobile blogging very easy. Thumb typing is quick and easy and the spelling is quickly corrected by the software. So if you get a chance check … Continue reading →

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so the iPad needs a computer, bad move

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Rob

So last week I posted that the iPad could become the device of choice for educational establishments. Now that the iPad is out, there’s been plenty of guides as to how to set up the iPad and it requires a … Continue reading →

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Will the iPad be used by Corporations?

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Rob

We’re just days away now from people getting their hands on Apple’s latest product the iPad, a tablet device or appliance about twice the size of the iPhone. There is speculation that it’ll sell 6M units in 2010 which is … Continue reading →

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