Could the guidebook and the tourist leaflet become obsolete, before too long, at least in town and city centres? Using ubiquitous, and free, Wi-Fi, tourists may never again need to look up the height of that steeple, the age of that ancient market cross, the architect of that building. That’s the reality in York. And… Continue reading
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The LED street light revolution cuts cost as well as carbon
LED streetlights have appeared in my village, one of the first pieces in the jigsaw which will depict a truly low carbon future, as seen from my doorstep. They come not so long after the first electric car was spotted here. While electric cars are still a better-off person’s indulgence, that essential street light above your… Continue reading →
Start up tech finds Silicon Roundabout space
Techspace opens its third East London co-working space, and it’s more than just the sum of many desks and a few coffee machines.I visit an “inspirational” place near Silicon Roundabout. — I work from home, so I know what it’s like to be cut off from people, at least in a physical sense. It doesn’t matter so much… Continue reading →
Nova – the bright light to shine on smartphone photos?
Another thing I like about Twitter. In just 10 minutes, without any help from the traditional media, I have found all I need to know about a bright new product after following a link and reading the company’s website and its well-presented press kit. The danger here is that companies can issue whatever fanciful claims… Continue reading →
Motorola unveils new version of Moto G – smartphone for the masses?
Motorola, the company that gave the world the first mobile phone, has come up with what could be the world’s most affordable smartphone. The new Moto G, an upgrade to the original model released in 2013, was unveiled last week (September 2014) – it costs £144 ($179.99) – along with some other intriguing items in… Continue reading →