January 2012
1 post
Hollywood Still Hates You (Apple Outsider) →
Netflix US users will have to wait 56 days after DVD release for Warner Brothers Movies, including 28 days before adding them to their queue.
Also under this new deal, pirated movies remain free of charge, free of non-skippable ads, free of five-minute load times, and are now nearly three months ahead of the competition.
iTunes changed the music industry because it was more convenient than...
December 2011
1 post
You Have Downloaded - We show what you downloaded →
Online service showing how easy it can be for others to track your torrent downloading.
October 2011
5 posts
Rob's New iPhone Guide for non-geeks - Part 2
You can talk to it and it responds
Talking to it is the only way you can show off that you have the new one as it looks exactly the same
It probably still can’t understand a Scottish accent
“The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s...”
– President Obama
Rob's New iPhone Guide for non-geeks
It’s called iPhone 4S not 5
No there won’t be a 5 anytime soon
iPhone 4 is brilliant
S stands for speedier
You can talk to it
iPhone 5 or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and...
Yesterday Apple announced an upgraded iPhone 4. Not a major redesign, ground breaking, revolutionary or *insert another over blown marketing term* device.
Was this surprise or let down? No. There were leaks and rumours, and little real evidence supporting a major revamp. Apple has done this before too iPhone 3G to 3GS (minor) to 4 (major). I wouldn’t be surprised if the iPad follows the...
September 2011
2 posts
August 2011
1 post
Copyright law overhaul 'will allow fans to copy... →
It will surprise many of my UK friends that this is not already allowed.
July 2011
6 posts
John Travolta and Chuck Norris Join The... →
Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, John Travolta, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chuck Norris, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke… who else? Of course, Bruce Willis
The State of Web - The Oatmeal →
Summer 2011 edition
Paranormal Activity 3 Trailer | WorstPreviews.com →
Back to where it all began.
Back-heel penalty kick by UAE's Awana Diab |... →
Diab may be punished over cheeky spot-kick
Diet Soda Is Why You're Fat | Fast Company →
Mainly because I like the headline.
June 2011
3 posts
Brutal teens' luxury home | The Sun →
Why does a teen prison need a gym or pool?
Sky takes another attempt at Mobile and Online... →
Launching July 6th for existing customers
Sky TV customers will have the opportunity to watch Sky channels and programmes on PCs, laptops, mobiles and tablets at no extra charge.
For up to 2 devices. Mobile and tablet access still includes Sports and Sky News only doesn’t mention getting charged any less.
Sky Go will be available from August to non-Sky TV customers, with monthly...
May 2011
1 post
April 2011
1 post
Upcoming changes to Spotify →
New Spotify users will be able to enjoy our unrivalled free service as it is today for the first 6 months.
As of May 1st, any user who signed up to the free service on or before November 1st 2010 will be able to play each track for free up to a total of 5 times. Users who signed up after the beginning of November will see these changes applied 6 months after the time they set up their Spotify...
March 2011
4 posts
Qatar building fleet of remote control 'clouds'... →
Crazy if true.
Refurbished iPad 1 from £289 (Apple Store) →
It may be reduced a little more on iPad 2 release day (25th March) if they have any left.
(via @sbreingan)
February 2011
7 posts
RoboCop statue fundraiser hits $50k • The Register →
A good tourist attraction.
BBC iPlayer app coming to Android as well as iPad... →
For Facebook: Android is probably on your phone if you chose not to buy an iPhone in the last 2 years.
Update: Live TV and Radio, no confirmation of downloading for offline viewing, and unless you’ve bought a good/recent Android device it’s not going work. BBC source
Halo: Combat Evolved remake coming to Xbox 360 →
A high-definition remake of the original Xbox launch title Halo: Combat Evolved has been confirmed for a release this November, sources close to Joystiq have revealed. With Bungie out of the Halo…
BBC News - Jersey Shore v Geordie Shore →
There’s little chance BBC could have found a worse photo that would be allowed on there website.
Pub landlady's EU case paves way for Premier... →
Venues showing live Premier League matches from foreign broadcasters are not breaking EU law, court advised
“After all, if you eat nothing but carrots, you’ll have amazing vision, but...”
– [You Are What You Eat | Trent Walton] About work not food. (via Instapaper)
January 2011
4 posts
“HELLO TREYARCH I UNDERSTAND WHY YOU ARE BANNING PEOPLE FOR HACKING BUT THERES A...”
– PS3 firmware 3.56 bans Black Ops hackers (Neowin.net)
Gorilla walks like human | Mail Online →
Those Facebook "stalker apps"? They don't work, so... →
I’ve seen a few friends recommending these in my stream. I imagine most don’t even know they recommended it.
(via Instapaper)
Should I work for free? →
(via @id)
December 2010
1 post
November 2010
6 posts
“The Top 3 toys on the Xmas wishlist for children, according to a survey by...”
– I think a lot of kids are going to be disappointed this year.
Mobile Phone Business News
“At the rate we’re going, chocolate is going to be a rare—and extremely...”
– We’re Running Out of Chocolate
Scream 4 - Apple Movie Trailers →
Do you like scary movies?
Anti-virus on your Mac - Free from Sophos →
I have said to many people previously: yes they do exist, no it’s not a major problem at the moment but may become one as Macs become more popular, and like Windows it highly depends on your behaviour.
The Virus examples Sophos provide:
Dodgy software from legitimate looking websites.
Disguised as Pirated software
Dodgy web plugins that claim to be required.
Twitter links (that may also...
October 2010
9 posts
“if you want some top-level chat to spice up your blog or the back pages of your...”
– BBC Sport on Assou-Ekotto. Always love his comments
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale - Trailer →
He knows if you’ve been naughty. He Knows if you’ve been nice. And he doesn’t give a sh*t.
I’m intrigued. I have been looking for a reasonable Christmas horror film.
Facebook quick tip: Three more ways to shore up... →
I can’t see Average Joe using One-Time passwords unless they start teaching Internet technology, or at least Security at School.
Government Spending Review: tax and benefits... →
(via Luke)
Is your private phone number on Facebook?... →
A slightly disjoint explanation.
Simple: Facebook iPhone app’s Sync function uploads and stores your entire address book, when all I want is to download the profile pictures.
One possible (Mac) alternative: AddressBookSync copies profile pictures and birthdays to OS X Address Book then sync with iTunes. Disclaimer: I haven’t tried it in a while.
How Bacon Is Made on Devour.com →
Monitoring Employees' Online Behavior →
Shared by Rob Evaluating you based on your online presence. Changing your Facebook settings a week/day before that interview just might not cut it.
Not their online behavior at work, but their…