It would seem a splendid time was had by all at last nights Leeds Speak the Web event. The experimental format, developed by Dan Donald and Rich Clark is about presenting some of the topics that affect web design and development in a relaxed friendly atmosphere, where you can have a pint or two, heckle [...]
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Posted 12 February 2010
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web design § web development § web strategy
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Tagged: #speaktheweb, andy clark, bar room bar, chris mills, css, dan donald, hardboiled web design, hereinthehive, html5, mobile, mobile web, opera, rich clark, stuart smith, web design, web development
When I was at school, around this time of year, we would visit Marks and Spencer’s for the annual school uniform trip. Uniform was compulsory but not supplied by the school, the same was true for PE Kit, pens, pencils, rulers, calculators and a whole raft of other supplies much of which had no application [...]
Google is now allowing mobile editing of spreadsheets stored on its documents system. Users have had read access for some time now but now owners of smartphones (S60, Android and iPhone) can edit spreadsheets on the go as well.
I’ve tried the new feature out using an N95 and it certainly works, unsurprisingly complex features are [...]
The UK Government is planning to boost the profile of the Digital Industry (BBC), which is worth £50 billion to the UK economy. Among the announcements are plans to improve broadband speed and access across the country. The report (Digital Britain) led by Lord Carter also demonstrates the increasing prominent role of convergence technologies with [...]
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Posted 29 January 2009
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3 sheep § convergence § mobile § mobile web § web strategy
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Tagged: 3 sheep, 3sheep, broadband, convergence, convergence technologies, convergence technology, digital britain, digital literacy, mobile, mobile web, recession
Just like the beginning of a Sing-along-Sound-of-Music, where the crowd begins to whisper “she’s coming” as Maria appears over the brow of the hill, so too is the gradual Internet buzz surrounding the announced Nokia N97.
If the early reports are true then the new device available sometime next year for around £440 will be “milestone” [...]
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Posted 02 December 2008
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3 sheep § convergence § mobile § mobile web
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Tagged: 3 sheep, 3sheep, 5800, convergence technology, iphone, mobile, mobile web, n97, nokia, nokia 5800, nokia n97, touchscreen
The new UK VAT rate becomes effective today and to mark the occasion 3 Sheep has put together a FREE VAT checking tool to help those trying to make the most effective spending decisions during the credit crunch. The tool takes the price (including VAT) and allows you to check the old and new VAT [...]
Finally had the chance to try out a prototype Nokia 5800, which when released will be the first Nokia touch screen phone since Apple launched its iPhone. Its got a smaller screen than the iPhone and is a bit chunkier in feel but it also has a Carl Zeiss Lens 3.2 mega pixel camera and [...]
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Posted 22 November 2008
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3 sheep § convergence § mobile § mobile web
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Tagged: 3 sheep, 3sheep, 5800, convergence, convergence technologies, flash lite, google phone, iphone, java, nokia, technology convergence, tmobile, touch screen
Schoolchildren are to be given lessons in how to avoid excessive ringtone charges according to the BBC. The lessons will look at business models and also children will be given a chance to create their own sounds.
It’s an interesting move since schools are often environments where mobile phones are seen as subversive and disruptive and [...]
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Posted 18 November 2008
† Stuart Smith
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3 sheep § 3sheepexplores § convergence § mlearning § mobile § mobile web
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Tagged: 3 sheep, 3sheep, 3sheepexplores, convergence, convergence technologies, digital lifestyle, digital lifestyle mangement, education, mlearning, mobile, schools
It’s World Usability Day and this year its been marked by a focus on greener travel and by visiting the site you can measure your carbon footprint.
Does this have anything to do with usability?
Absolutely, from the site the mission of usability is described as “‘Making Life Easy’ and user friendly” and in that respect our [...]
The power of the mobile is growing. Smartphone technology is no longer the preserve of business users and devices like the iPhone and Android Phone show that consumers are seeking ever increasingly sophisticated interactions via their devices.
‘Mobile Phone’ is an increasingly poor description for the devices most of us are carrying in our pockets or [...]
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Posted 09 November 2008
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3 sheep § convergence § mobile § mobile web
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Tagged: 3 sheep, 3sheep, android, convergence, convergence technologies, financial crisis, global, iphone, mobile, mobile phone, mobile web, totem
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