Samsung’s Un-unboxing Omnia Video

Samsung take the piss out of all those unboxing vids. Great idea. 

Multi-touch me, multi-touch you

Original photo by StrangrThanCandy
Multi-touch. It’s beginning to change how we think about interacting with computers and devices all around it.
In a land so young, what fruits can multi-touch bear for us? And are we ready for its ubiquitous debut?
Contextual feedback
So far the mass-market multi-touch screens we’ve seen in demos and on the street are all [...]

The Mulley.ie Machine is Alive

Take a jaunt from Mulley.net-land to Mulley Communications. Damien’s professional site is oh so new and his blog is already rocking with his first post on how Facebook’s ad campaign tool is changing and is becoming more granular.
In true Mulley style, he cuts the crap and focuses on what’s important.
This is probably a bit scary but [...]

Why haven’t we seen a desktop App Store?

Photo owned by dno1967 (cc)
News broke last night that the iPhone has finally surpassed the Motorola RAZR, the ubiquitous cell, as America’s top-selling mobile phone this quarter. That’s big news. Big, big news. Why? Not only does it mark a major change in the game of user expectations in what constitutes a mobile phone.
It’s [...]

His Al Goreness’ big foamy finger on Web 2.0 and Green issues

Photo owned by rhobinn (cc)
He who hath created the Internet doth proclaim we should STFU and focus on Green. His Al Goreness starts:
“Web 2.0 has to have a purpose.”
He continues using a big, pointy foam hand:
“The purpose, I would urge all of you — as many of you as are willing to take it [...]

Science Week kicked off yesterday

Science Week kicked off yesterday, and there’s plenty of events to keep you occupied. While the week seems ostensibly focused on child-friendly topics, there are some interesting events that will tickled the fancy of kids of all ages.

Some events in Dublin city that caught my eye include:

“How technology is opening a new dimension” at [...]

Björk on the TV

Björk explains how a TV works. Oldie, but a goodie. Via the Guardian.

Greens searching for an online crack unit.. in one person

Eagle-eyed Steph spotted the Green Party advertising for a ‘New Media Officer-Graphic Designer’. From the job spec it seems that they are looking for one person to give their site and online presence an Extreme Makeover. And in less than 9 months too.

The Green Party is hiring a New Media Officer-Graphic Designer. This is a [...]

And off come the Geansai Gorms….

Is there troublemaking in Geansai Gormland? And who’d have thunk it? Accusations are flying on the news that there’s someone hacking their competitors’ entries. Not going to link to anyone, as that might disturb the contest. But, oh how the mystery deepens..

Reflecting on Barcamp Cork

Yesterday’s Barcamp Cork was a great day out. I met lots of friends, old and new. If the ground had opened up under Webworks, half the Irish web industry would have been wiped out. 
I really enjoyed Enda’s session on Social Media. It’s was great to see a teenager talk about social media and it’s effectiveness. It’s rare [...]

Pat Phelan wins Overall IIA Netvisionary prize 2008

I’m so glad to see the IIA recognise Pat Phelan as the tech titan he is, by awarding him Overall Netvisionary prize for 2008. No one deserves it more than Pat. As well as being a complete telecoms rockstar, his hardworking ethic underpins every part of his business. He’s invested so much time, effort and [...]

Gentrify SF

Gentrify is a mashup map of points of interest in San Francisco.  The nicer sorts of places. Tongue firmly in cheek territory. But a nice way to share, right? Wouldn’t be nice to build one for an Irish city, say Dublin or Cork?

Off on hols

So Molly decided to up and die over the weekend. Time for a mini break. Will be in and out until auditions end. Yes, a geek having just one machine is pathetic.

Geeky Dinner Pre-Barcamp

Pat and I are organising a dinner on BarcampCork Eve kicking off at 8pm (that’s October 31st) at the Bangkok93/Taste of Thailand on Bridge St.
Interested? Pop along to Pat’s blog and leave a comment. Numbers are limited to 25 (so as to be a comfortable group) and prepare to spend €25 or thereabouts. 
Props to Miss [...]

Irish Web Awards Photos

Found some IWA08 pics on the iPhone this evening. Why not drop a note on one if you’re in it, or have a fun tidbit to share?
Update: Just enabled notes! Whoops! Go ahead, guys

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