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iPhone and Pervasive Computing

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

With the recent release of the iPhone 3G I felt a post about the likely implications for the future of the web, regarding this device was relevant. Having been briefed about the iPhones capabilities, it seems apparent to me that this is the furthest point in pervasive computing that technology has taken us so far. For those unfamiliar with the term 'pervasive computing' or ubiquitous computing', it is basically the post-desktop model of human-computer interaction whereby the computing system becomes integrated into every day life. Whereas the traditional desktop HCI model was easier to predict how, when and why the device ... Read Article »

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Apple in the Clouds

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Arriving fashionably late on the cloud computing scene, Apple's new MobileMe service appears to be the answer to integrated and unified information across a user's Apple platforms. Rather than storing data individually on several platforms, it is kept on a single server or 'cloud' where it will keep all interconnected devices up to date with the user's information. Also, similar to Microsoft's Live Mesh which I have covered in some detail, MobileMe features an online desktop where the storage and sharing of files is possible and accessible by all deviced connected to the service. Also similar to Live Mesh, MobileMe incorporates ... Read Article »

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Live Mesh

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

  With Microsoft's 'next big thing' Live Mesh now firmly on the horizon, more details are becoming available about the system and how it will surely revolutionize the way information is shared globally. Introducing the idea of a web-desktop where the interconnection of web technologies and desktop operating systems provide a complete service, Live Mesh is surely the future of desktop computing. Here's a brief overview of the services offered in the Tech Preview which is now online: Interconnectivity The online 'device ring' area shows all the devices that are connected to the Live Mesh network, giving you the option to add new ... Read Article »

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Sphinning out of Control

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

Having been a user of Sphinn for quite a long time now, a site which I find very useful and I respect greatly for the general quality of news items posted there by its users, I'm becoming concerned about the volume of companies who think they can get themselves links from this site and actually think their mindless spam is worthwhile. Sphinn is an INTERNET MARKETING news and discussions site which encapsulates many corners of web activity. It is NOT a resource for promoting car insurance deals, free gym equipment or information about gluten-free pizzas. Those thinking about organising an SEO ... Read Article »

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Firefox 3 Turns up the Heat

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Well they've done it, and it was predicted long ago. Yesterday's launch of Firefox 3 has smashed the Firefox 2 download record by achieving over 8.3 million downloads in 24 hours. That works out at roughly 5,764 downloads per minute worldwide. This record means that Firefox 3 already has 4% of the market share for web browsers despite only being 48 hours old. I have no doubts that Guiness will recognise this acheivement in the next world records book. From what I've seen of Firefox 3 so far it doesn't appear to have any drastic improvements over Firefox 2. Regardless, this ... Read Article »

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