Category Archives: The Internet

I received an interesting press release the other day about a cruise company – no come back, this is interesting and relevant I promise. So this cruise company has just spent over $1 million to secure the domain http://www.cruises.co.uk – … Continue reading →

Okay so I’m posting again pre-holiday. But this is worth it.   Halo 3 with real actors and stuff.    You need silverlight to watch it, but it’s free.

It used to be that biting their heads off was the choice de jour of ‘offing’ a jelly baby – but not longer.   Logitech have put together an absolutely awesome flash game at http://www.jellybattle.com/ that allows you to battle against real life … Continue reading →

Halo 3 is nearly here – and as the Xbox 360’s most eagerly anticipated game to date, the first few free screensavers, wallpapers and stuff like Live profile pics are now available.   http://halo.msn.com/downloads/en/default.htm   Fill yer boots.

I have to admit I never really understood the attraction of listening to concerts over the internet – I mean recorded live music is never going to capture the magic of being there is it? But then I was told … Continue reading →

I’ve been watching Ask’s current advertising campaign with real interest.   For those who haven’t seen the search engine formerly known as Ask Jeeves is putting on a major advertising effort to get their search engine back amongst the big … Continue reading →

A superb little audio demo is doing the rounds shwing off a new algorithm for surround sound through headphones.   I can try to explain how good it is, but it’s probably best if you just listen to it!   … Continue reading →

A mate of mine sent me a link today to the alphabet test. My best is 5.9 seconds which pales in comparison with his spritely 3.7 – although having witnessed him play computer games in the past I am not … Continue reading →

I’ve got to admit, if there’s one writer who unfailingly makes me chuckle then it’s former TVgohome writer and current Guardian columnist Charlie Brooker.   His latest column is on Macs versus PC adverts with Mitchell and Webb – and … Continue reading →