I like to think of Ofcom as something of a WAG - it looks for whoever is going to give it the most money and then wears a short skirt near it. May I present Exhibit A: DAB (Digital Radio). Why do you think it is that we, unlike any other country in the world, [...]
Entries from October 2007
Vacancy: 112MHz
October 18th, 2007 by Matt Rebeiro · No Comments
In Narrowcasting · New technologies · Stories
Federally Mandated Apocalyptic Herald of the Week!
October 13th, 2007 by Dan O'Connor · 3 Comments
In Stories
This week’s herald of the apocalypse comes from America, a country never knowingly under-plagued by eminently mockable social phenomena, as brought to you by CNN
Many mobile phone addicts and BlackBerry junkies report feeling vibrations when there are none, or feeling as if they’re wearing a cell phone when they’re not. The first time it happened [...]
Avatars to converge (yawn…)
October 12th, 2007 by Matt Rebeiro · No Comments
In New technologies · Social media · Stories
Of all the things that need the funding of technology super-giants IBM to ensure they converge to make our lives easier, Avatars are certainly not in the top 10 (or top 50 for that matter…). Still, Vice-President of Digital Convergence (yes such a position does exist) Chris Parris has decided that since “It’s going to [...]
Prime Minister’s Question Time
October 11th, 2007 by Ally · 3 Comments
In Politics · Stories
Well before I start I guess I should apologise for my late arrival, but who would have thought that working for Iain and Leo would keep someone so busy?
So I’ve been in the office for 3 weeks now and I’ve been doing all sorts of research for the two slave drivers. My recent study has [...]
It’s not “viral”, it’s just good: part 57 - Dylan Messaging
October 9th, 2007 by Iain MacMillan · 1 Comment
In Branded content · Stories
Courtesy of my newly-married amigo, Mr Dylan Jones, whose wedding I had the pleasure of attending at the weekend, comes news of Dylan Messaging. Proof that, if an idea is iconic, familiar or just plain good, even an e-card messaging mechanic can still be cool. I defy anyone not to have a go.