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 [...]
It’s been snowing in the UK. More is forecast. When this happens sooner or later in any conversation you will hear just how ill prepared we are for it and for many businesses and organisations productivity comes to a halt and days are lost.
Snow, ice, windy - bad weather changes things, the travel plans 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 [...]
They are finally released, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.0 (WCAG 2.0) are now published, after many years in the making. Out-Law describes them as the “de facto standard”. Despite many changes in web technology and how the use of the web is now common place, this is actually the first update of the [...]
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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Also tagged: 3 sheep, 3sheep, 5800, 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 [...]
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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In the UK we have a strange mix of traditions, which converge on each November 5 and we commonly call ‘Guy Fawkes Night‘. Although the name is a link to a foiled 17th Centuary plot to blow up Parliament, its roots go back to pagan times and ancient fire festivals. Today it is primarily [...]
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Posted 05 November 2008
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Also tagged: 3 sheep, 3sheep, 3sheepexplores, bonfire, Community, convergence technologies, guy fawkes, mobile, mobile web, opera mini, sms, texting, w890i
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