Heatwaves!

July 18, 2006 | Comments

Heatwaves: "Research conducted at the Met Office, shows that there is a significant human contribution to these heatwaves because of CO2 emissions over recent decades. This is a sign of things to come, with the current temperatures becoming a normal event by the middle of this century."

Audiophones for Books

July 18, 2006 | Comments

Audiophones for Books: "They can then use the software's interface to browse available titles, and listen to two minutes of each book for free, before deciding to download."

The \"Fuck Off\" Flag

July 17, 2006 | Comments

The "Fuck Off" Flag: "When you need uninterrupted concentration time, you just stick your flag in the Blue-Tac and everyone knows that you’re not to be interrupted. No phone calls, no questions - you’re basically not there. The F.O.F. simply says "Fuck off, I’m busy", but in a much kinder and more socially acceptable manner :-)"

Playful interaction and goal-oriented gaming explored through media arts practice

July 17, 2006 | Comments

Playful interaction and goal-oriented gaming explored through media arts practice: "Game/Play is a networked national touring exhibition focusing on the rhetorical constructs game and play. This collaboration between Q Arts, Derby and HTTP Gallery, London provides a basis for exchange and interaction between audiences, artists, curators and writers through the exhibitions and networked activity."

Web Everywhere

July 14, 2006 | Comments

A couple of folks have picked up on the talk I gave at d.Construct 2005. It was called "Web Everywhere" and was a 40-odd minute ramble about the web, Web 2.0, and mobile. There's a big picture of a pie in it too.

Slides and an MP3 are online. A prize for the first person to mash me up with Missy Elliot or something.