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WACOM Inkling

piqxel — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:18:00 +0000

Do you start your artwork with pen and paper? But at the same time regret that your work is stuck on paper until you have scanned the image? Then Inkling is an indispensable tool for you. This digital sketch pen allows you to sketch with a real ballpoint pen on any paper. While you are drawing, all strokes are recorded electronically which can then be imported as raster or vector artwork in to your preferred graphics applicationfor further editing. With just one button click you can record layers, for instance, to separate preparatory and final drawings. These layers are then retained after import.

Samsung Galaxy Note

samsung — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:06:54 +0000

Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Note


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Example of a Sustainable Home

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:33:00 +0000

This Made Me Laugh

Raye Chelle Marie — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:35:29 +0000

Guess I'm not the only one who does this then!

Electrolux Design Lab 2011 Winner

admin — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:18:00 +0000

The Canon EOS 550D/Rebel T2i

Raye Chelle Marie — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:02:00 +0000

I want this camera! (My brother doesn't know it yet but he'll be getting it for me! :p)

I recently began the search for a great camera that I can use to begin crafting my documentaries and was recommended this Canon by a friend. Now I wouldn't say I'm the most technical person, but I dabble a little and judging from the quality I've seen from this 'Rebel' I am very impressed. Check out the video quality below!

Luther's back on the scene!

Raye Chelle Marie — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:37:00 +0000

I know I'm not the only one addicted to this show! It really is the best I've seen in a while. I'd describe it as the UK's take on CSI but better! John Luther (played by Idris Elba) is not only a senior investigator but somewhat of a menace himself as he's constantly faced with battles against good and evil. I'd recommend you check out the 2nd series on Tuesdays at 9pm on BBC1. And if you're like me, you'll probably love it so much that you'll find the entire 1st series and watch that too!

d&ad Awards 2011

piqxel — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:37:00 +0000

The wait is over. The results are in. You can view this year's Nominations and In Book winners below. Pencil winners will be announced on Thursday 16 June at the D&AD Awards Night in London.

Find out more or be part of the celebration.

Electrolux Design Lab 2011 Competition

piqxel — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:22:00 +0000

Brief: Intelligent Mobility

Electrolux Design Lab 2011 invites industrial design students and recent industrial design graduates (2010) to create home appliances that consider intelligent mobility....

Technology & the 'Twitterverse'

Raye Chelle Marie — Tue, 17 May 2011 13:36:00 +0000

I have to admit I'm a bit of a 'tweeter'. I kind of got hooked after deciding to write my dissertation on Twitter. I just think it's amazing how much of an impact it's made in such a small amount of time, and as more and more people are drawn to the medium (call me crazy but) I see a revolution. In a sense there's already been one! Like many others I'm not only a tweeter, but a 'facebooker', I'm on LinkedIn, I use spotify AND iTunes, I have an iPod, I'm a 'YouTuber', a Blackberry owner and the list goes on. Technology's changing, it's pretty much taken over our lives. Now I ain't necessarily saying that's a bad thing but what does it mean for us? I always wonder what would be happen if there was some sort of technological extinction. Quite frankly we'd be lost. Although, it is fair to say that Twitter and all the other gadgets and platforms we use have been beneficial in supporting communication, networking and business. So useful in fact that they've grown their own Universes! Check out the 'Twitterverse' below.

Baby Talk

Raye Chelle Marie — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:09:00 +0000

Check out the videos with subtitles too, they're comedy!

The big eye's back...

Raye Chelle Marie — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:01:00 +0000

I'm sure we all remember back in 2010, the finale of Big Brother as it was, on Channel 4. All those funeral adverts with old contestants, billboards everywhere reminding us that it was coming to an end. Well it seems they made a mistake, word on the street is that the show will be back on our screens by the beginning of 2012! Channel 5 have apparently made a huge �200m deal with the show's producers Endemol, only two years though so not sure how that's going to pan out. I don't really know what to make of this to be honest. I'd say I was a fan of the show in its early stages but it all just seemed to go downhill half way through its 11 season run. Never know though, Channel 5 may be able to resurrect Big Brother with that spark it once had...we'll just have to wait and see!

Spotify hits ONE million!

Raye Chelle Marie — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:09:00 +0000

The music streaming service that is Spotify has managed to reach an amazing 1 million paying subscribers in Europe! This is great for a company who's been established no longer than two years. The service allows users to stream free music giving the option of either a free package with limted services or a paid package with unlimted use. I have spotify myself and I'd say it's been extremely helpful, you literally type in the song/artist you want to hear and listen! Of course they don't have access to ALL the music in the world, but it's a fantastic way of keeping up with new music or reminiscing over the classics. I have the free version so there's only so much I can do, nevertheless it's reduced the amount of music I now buy.

Considering this then, I wonder what its affect will be on record sales? Access to music in this way could potentially see a decrease. On the other hand, I guess it is a way of deterring people from downloading illegally. This Swedish company is definitely one to look out for in coming years. We could have another Facebook revolution on our hands!

Original article: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/8367955/Spotify-signs-up-1m-paying-subscribers-ahead-of-US-debutm.html

The World's Most Typical Person

piqxel — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 08:05:00 +0000

iPad Launches!...(Again)

Raye Chelle Marie — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:41:00 +0000

As you may or may not have heard Apple launched it's iPad 2 two days ago. The original iPad made its debut in April last year with almost 15 million being sold. It's no wonder the makers at Apple have decided to invest in developing a much faster and thinner version! It must be a tad annoying for those who've just bought the older version, but as with any Apple product it's to be expected. I'm still upset that my 'iPod Touch' is now lacking all the features I wanted in the first place! Either way, take a look at Steve Jobs giving us the lowdown on the new product.

Why am I only just seeing this?! Love it!

Raye Chelle Marie — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:19:00 +0000

Adverts just seem to get more and more innovative by the day! Check out the 'Swagger Wagon' (aka the Sienna SE)!

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Ok! TV...

Raye Chelle Marie — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:56:00 +0000

It has been annouced that Channel 5's Richard Desmond is set to launch 'OK! TV' with the new presenters of the weekly show to be announced in around 2 weeks. Apparently, the show will be an attempt to 'replicate the success' of OK! Magazine, essentially creating a TV alternative. I'm really trying to keep an open mind about this one, yet I do wonder what a 'TV version' of OK! Magazine would entail. I'm assuming the usual 'celeb interview' and maybe some news from 'starville', like the 'who's-dating-whos' and 'beach snaps', but what's new? Not gonna knock it til I've seen it but I am keen to see what they come up with.

In recent years we've seen a wealth of celebrity-interview style shows like 'Friday Night with Jonathon Ross', 'The Graham Norton Show' and 'Piers Morgan's Life Stories' which have all had their own signature twist. It's not fair to say it's all been done before, but you'd have to come up with something (or someone) quite original to stand out right now. Guess we'll have to wait and see what Channel 5's got under their sleeve!

Original article: http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/news/1050030/Channel-5-launch-OK-TV/

ASOS sure know how to deliver!

Raye Chelle Marie — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:12:00 +0000

I�m not really much of an �online shopper�, but this story caught my eye. ASOS is set to launch the first ever �Facebook Store� on 27th January. Interesting. Surely people would just go on the actual ASOS site to buy items tight? Yet ASOS claim that for many users who already interact with the site through Facebook, this will be a much more convenient option. And evidently a great way to draw in more customers/profit ey! I can see it on my news feed now �Lucy just bought a pair of camel harem trousers�. Facebook seem to have a finger in every pie nowadays, before you know it we�ll have Facebook banking! I�m not complaining but it would be nice if some of that money was coming my way! Mark holla at yo� girl!

2012 ticket sale dates announced

piqxel — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:10:00 +0000

The London 2012 Organising Committee today confirmed that tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Games will go on sale on Tuesday 15 March 2011, and Paralympic Games tickets will go on sale on Friday 9 September 2011.
Olympic Games tickets will be on sale for six weeks, until 26 April 2011, enabling people to consider their options before making final choices and submitting their application....

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Apple's New iOS 4.3

admin — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 13:10:00 +0000

Coming Soon. The latest version of Apple's iOS software will turn all iPhones into Wi-Fi hotspots, according to reports.

How will this compare to the Android phones?

The IOS 4.3 upgrade will allow users to share the iPhone's 3G connection with up to five Wi-Fi devices.

This has been a feature on most Android phones, like the Samsung Galaxy, so Apple have decided to prove that they do indeed have the best smart technology.

What about the Networks?

UK networks will not be happy with this option. Some of them charge extra for connections, so will they loose out on customers being able to share?

Either way, well done Apple, just reduce your prices for the future of technology.