Because Google did not want to put the new location in their maps, which the Royal College of Art occupied because of their 150th anniversary, student Robert Sollis put a real mark on the ground, which maybe will be seen during the next satellite scan.
(via VVORK)
Outsourcing is already a big word for big companies. But also for individuals it is possible to outsource almost anything from planning your wedding to illustrating your book. This article describe the ups and downs and how to deal with it.
Besides being very practical and cheap it also encourages people to pay much less than a work is worth.
These USB stick kinda devices from QiGO are meant to carry a unique key that allows the user to access specific content on the internet. For example a buyer of a new CD could access bonus material such as photos and videos on the web. Besides it helps the record company keeping track on their customers. The device is a lot cheaper than a normal USB stick.
From Microsoft this time. New thing is that the surface can identify and interact with real objects that lie on it.
The right wing party of Switzerland launches a campaign against minarets because they are a symbol of islamic law (so they say…)
“Banning minarets would send a clear signal that our European laws, our Swiss laws, have to be accepted. And if you want to live here, you must accept them. If you don’t, then go back.”, says Oskar Freysinger. Back to where? Many Muslims were born in Switzerland
Starting today computer giant Dell sells three systems preloaded with the popular and easy to use Linux distribution Ubuntu, finally giving customers a choice! Surprising, because Dell and Microsoft have always been working together quiet strongly, and Microsoft recently launched their anti Linux campaign in Canada.
Customizing is and stays a big trend! The german site mymuesli.com allows you even to customize your breakfast cereals. The service is so popular that they’re currently sold out.
(via bright.nl)