I Grew a Beard

I did. I grew one. A full beard from the neck upward. People keep asking me: "Why have you grown a beard?".Well why not? I've never had one before, and I decided I'd like a change. That's the only reason I can give. Did I get lazy and only wanted…

Switching Off Means Switching On

I've worked in digital marketing for 7 years. I'm online for approximately 13 hours per day, split between desktop and mobile. I had a conversation with a friend recently who told me I sometimes need to 'switch off'.For many people, the idea…

Apple announces iMessage for iOS 5

Apple has announced the launch of their own iOS messaging system with iOS 5; iOS iMessage. iMessage is a Blackberry messenger equivalent...and much more. It's a new unified messaging service for all iOS devices. Text message, photos, video,…

New Google Chrome TV Advert – Dear Hollie

It stands to reason that Google have never been big on print or TV advertising, but the digital giant finally debuted it's first UK TV advert for Google Chrome, entitled 'Dear Hollie', on May 28th.Tonight, during tonight's final of Britain's…

Maru Cat Boxes

It's been a while since my last post. I've been busy. To help you escape the Royal Wedding fever, let me introduce you to an online feline phenomenon. You think that intro was too strong? Think again.Maru the cat is possibly the most well known…

Returning to Tignes

As a group we haven't skied in Tignes since 2007. Now, we've booked to go back. Nic and Karen of La Brasero - brace yourselves...the bar is about to be decorated with fancy dress characters from 6th Feb.Could you also please get some…

3D Display Advertising

We're rapidly moving into a 3D generation, with technology companies and entertainment houses developing a whole host of 3D consumer products. With that in mind, are we far off 3D display advertising?BSkyB launched their 3D TV service in October…

Theft Proof Wallet

No-one can make a 100% theft proof wallet, but it doesn't stop companies trying. Q might have come the closest.The clever chaps at Dunhill and TungstenW have created the closest thing to a theft proof wallet. They call it a biometric wallet.…

World’s Largest Water Balloon Fight

One word: Awesome.[via. Yarsley.com]

Facebook File Sharing Service Coming Soon?

Sometimes email inboxes are simply not big enough to cope with the big attachments I send. This makes file sharing problematic. Occasionally I use the my company's extranet, but that often gets complicated with usernames and passwords. So more…