At last...Google's Drive platform has arrived!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
ZX Spectrum turns 30 today....
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the hallowed ZX Spectrum computer, which for many was their first introduction to programming and, probably more importantly but don’t tell our parents, pc gaming!
After starting with a Commodore VIC20 (!) I moved up to a Spectrum 128+2 and loved it...I still rue the day I sold it and sorely miss playing classics such as Microprose Soccer (360 degree banana kicks!) and Typhoon amongst many many others...emulators do the job but I miss the original hulking keyboard!
Google has even gotten in on the act by featuring the device in their Google Doodle for today (23/4/2012).
The device is set to be relaunched to tap in to the feeling of nostalgia. Albeit it will only be a bluetooth keyboard that will likely link with your mobile to run a Spectrum games emulator but even so, this will appeal to many of a certain age...Manic Miner for the masses!
After starting with a Commodore VIC20 (!) I moved up to a Spectrum 128+2 and loved it...I still rue the day I sold it and sorely miss playing classics such as Microprose Soccer (360 degree banana kicks!) and Typhoon amongst many many others...emulators do the job but I miss the original hulking keyboard!
Google has even gotten in on the act by featuring the device in their Google Doodle for today (23/4/2012).
The device is set to be relaunched to tap in to the feeling of nostalgia. Albeit it will only be a bluetooth keyboard that will likely link with your mobile to run a Spectrum games emulator but even so, this will appeal to many of a certain age...Manic Miner for the masses!
Sunday, April 22, 2012
See the full picture with the Nokia 808 PureView
The battlelines are being drawn in the looming contest to have the best camera/camcorder built in to a mobile phone. The Nokia 808 Pureview offers amazing image sizes and quality as evidenced here by this commercial which was shot using the device...it and the HTC One X look to be ushering in the next generation fusion of camera/mobile phone device...which is very exciting indeed!
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Google Glass goes visible...
Google have unveiled the details of their long-rumoured wearable networked glasses technology named Google Glass.
Combining the power of a number of their technologies such as GPS, Google Goggles, Google+, Maps, Search etc. the wearable gear is not as clunky and obvious as many had feared. The thinner design helps address one key barrier to uptake (how they look) but it remains to be seen whether people would use such a thing.
I could see obvious benefits for drivers who would have, in essence, their own personal HUD, overlaying directions, traffic alerts etc. and helping eliminate use of mobile phones. The Bluetooth earpiece has become an accepted piece of wearable technology so why can't this?
The following video from Google's Skunk Works 'X Division' where this and many other cutting-edge developments are underway illustrates how it might look...intriguing if nothing else...
Combining the power of a number of their technologies such as GPS, Google Goggles, Google+, Maps, Search etc. the wearable gear is not as clunky and obvious as many had feared. The thinner design helps address one key barrier to uptake (how they look) but it remains to be seen whether people would use such a thing.
I could see obvious benefits for drivers who would have, in essence, their own personal HUD, overlaying directions, traffic alerts etc. and helping eliminate use of mobile phones. The Bluetooth earpiece has become an accepted piece of wearable technology so why can't this?
The following video from Google's Skunk Works 'X Division' where this and many other cutting-edge developments are underway illustrates how it might look...intriguing if nothing else...
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