Netflix’s First Feature Film Goes On Release In October
Netflix is now in the movie business. While the company has been investing heavily in producing original content over the last couple of years, up until its focus was on series with the odd documentary. The upcoming release of “Beasts of No Nation” marks the company’s first venture into the realm of original feature films. […]
Fatherhood? Piece of Cake! [Video]
Those of us who are dads know that, while it’s important to be dependable, supportive, encouraging, patient and kind, what we’re really good at is taking the bows on centre stage. That, and opening jars. So here’s a tribute to some dad-heroes who make it all look so easy. [youtube]https://youtu.be/5xiMbHO6NyI[/youtube] Of course, Dad fails are just as common – […]
Uber Business By The Numbers
Uber launched a business service a little over a year ago. I signed us up, as it made sense. Obviously we weren’t the only company to do so and the data that Uber released earlier this week on how Uber is used by businesses gives a very interesting insight into business travellers.
Google Unveils New Logo
Google’s logo has changed. As the company morphs so does its image: And of course every single news outlet on the planet is talking about the change! The company explains the update in a blog post which is accompanied by a video illustrating how Google has evolved since its foundation in 1998. […]
EU Web Awards Nominations Close Tuesday
Got a .eu domain name and a developed website? If so you might be interested in entering the 2015 EU Web Awards. Conn spoke to Leonora from EURid a while back (listen here) Short version: awards are open for nominations now and entry is free. Full details here. Here’s the “after” video for last […]
20 Technical Achievements Under Consideration for Oscars
We all know the Oscars celebrate the best in Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. What you may not know is that the Academy runs a dedicated awards ceremony two weeks before the main event, dedicated to ‘the science bit‘! The Scientific and Technical Awards Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced yesterday that […]
Surreal Giraffe Diving Video Is Weird and Wonderful [Video]
Giraffes are graceful, if slightly ridiculous creatures, loping across the savanna with their extraordinarily long limbs and necks. They can certainly make you think, about Darwinian evolution, and the relationship between an organism and their ecosystem. But it takes an extraordinary imagination to conceive of giraffes in the way Nicolas Deveaux has done: in a surreal and unlikely spectacle […]
Kitchen Concert
Featuring some of the guys from Top Secret Drum Corps, this advert from IKEA Switzerland will bring a whole new meaning to kitchen equipment The advert was produced by Swiss advertising agency Wirz.
Netflix Increase Prices Again
Netflix have upped their prices again. The new prices start at €7.99 / month and go up to €11.99 / month: All plans still come with a free 30 day trial for new users. The latest round of price increases won’t impact existing subscribers until the middle of next year according to an email the […]
The Importance of Women In Tech
I spoke on a panel at HostingCon a couple of weeks ago about diversity, gender equality and women in technology. So when this graphic landed in our inbox earlier today it caught my eye. It’s an interesting and pretty well researched piece from Next Generation Recruitment – click to enlarge: