Nice promotional package from GGRP that uses the cardboard packaging to create a low-fi record player to play the enclosed ’45. Video here.
Archive for the ‘Tech’ Category
De Telegraaf iPad Demo
Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf demos what its paper would look like on the iPad. Not as exciting as BERG’s ‘Bonnier MAG+‘ demo but probably more realistic.
Superstar
The Siemens Superstar – a light installation which uses a 100m wind turbine and 9000 LEDs is the world’s biggest revolving Christmas star. Designed by multimedia artist Michael Pendry, it can be seen in Munich until January 6, 2010.
The Internet At 40
The Guardian’s been running several articles to mark the 40th anniversary of the Internet. Worth checking out is their ‘A people’s history of the internet: from Arpanet in 1969 to today‘.
Event 'Back-Channel' Data Visualisation
Concept Lens – Interesting data visualisation application by Flink Labs that tracks event back-channel twitter conversations and Flickr uploads. Also worth checking out is their ‘White Glove Visualisation‘ which uses data taken from the position of Michael Jackson’s white glove in a video performance of Billie Jean.
iPhone ARider
The iPhone ARider – Innovative route mapping using a iPhone 3GS mounted to a cycle helmet which is connected to a heads up display (HMD).
Vintage Computer Brochures
Nice collection of vintage computer brochures covering the 1940’s to the 1970’s curated by the ‘Ephemera Assemblyman‘.
Twitter 101
Seems like Twitter have finally started on the road to getting some revenue by releasing Twitter 101 for Business, a handy a guide for businesses with tips on getting started, best practice and case studies. Download here.